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Brian N. Hansen, Longmont, CO US
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20100199982 | Electronically-Controlled, High Pressure Flow Control Valve and Method of Use - A fluid flow control valve comprises (a) a high pressure region adapted to contain a fluid at its supercritical or nearcritical temperature and pressure conditions and connected via an orifice to a low pressure region, (b) a seat adjacent the orifice, (c) a sealing element positionable against the seat to form a seal between the high pressure region and the low pressure region, and (d) an electrically and/or electronically controlled actuator operable to move the sealing element against and/or away from the seat to allow control of fluid flow from the high pressure region to the low pressure region. In a specific embodiment, the high pressure region contains a fluid at its supercritical or nearcritical temperature and pressure conditions. The valve may be used, for example, to provide very low flow rates, for example, for supercritical fluid chromatography, supercritical fluid extraction, critical point drying, supercritical fluid cleaning, and supercritical fluid separation methods. In another embodiment, the valve is suitable for use in methods of delivering a biologically active substance to a patient in need thereof. | 08-12-2010 |
Bryan Hansen, Mead, CO US
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20110029865 | Control Interface For A Medical Monitor - The present disclosure describes the use of virtual control structures on medial devices, such as medical monitors. The virtual control structures may be implemented as virtual knobs, virtual sliders, or as other structures suitable for adjusting an operational parameter of the medical or other device. When displayed on a touch screen, the virtual control structures may be manipulated to adjust the operational parameter. When not in use, the virtual control structure may be hidden or minimized, allowing the touch screen to be primarily used for the display of patient data or operational data for the device. | 02-03-2011 |
20120268285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK IN A MEDICAL MONITOR - The present disclosure is directed towards systems and methods for providing haptic feedback in a medical monitor. The haptic feedback may be configurable. For example, haptic feedback may be associated with only a defined set of events occurring or may have different properties according to the event that triggers the haptic feedback to occur. | 10-25-2012 |
20120310059 | Clinical Acceptance Tool - Provided herein are methods and apparatuses for facilitating clinical acceptance of patient monitoring features. These methods may be used in conjunction with a computer that includes software for viewing the type of display associated with the monitoring feature. The clinical acceptance systems as provided herein may display a new or experimental monitoring feature along with a benchmark feature that a clinician is familiar with. In certain embodiments, the viewing tool may be isolated from the calculation tools so that the computer may include stored files that are in a format ready for display. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311219 | Patient Monitoring Platform Interface - Physical monitoring systems are disclosed which may include a platform interface between a platform device and a monitoring module. The platform interface may allow physiological information from a patient such as sensor signal data, physiological trend data, other suitable data, or combinations thereof to be communicated from the monitoring module to the platform device. The platform interface may include a connector with pins configured to receive UART communications, transmit UART communications, communicate diagnostic information, be coupled to a ground, be coupled to a serial clock, receive serial data, transmit serial data, be coupled to a regulated power supply, be coupled to an unregulated power supply, communicate using USB standard, communicate using any other suitable standards, perform any other suitable functions, or any combinations thereof. The monitoring module may connect directly to the platform device, or a wired cable with suitable connectors may be used to electrically couple the monitoring module to the platform device. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323086 | ALARM SENSITIVITY CONTROL FOR PATIENT MONITORS - Physical monitoring systems are disclosed which may allow for alarm sensitivity adjustment. A user may indicate an alarm sensitivity of a patient monitoring system to a physiological parameter, signal metric, operating condition metric, or other parameter or metric. The patient monitoring system may configure one or more alarm settings based on the indicated alarm sensitivity. Low sensitivity may reduce the probable occurrence or severity of alarm activations, while high sensitivity may increase the probable occurrence or severity of alarm activations. | 12-20-2012 |
20130027205 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL FOR A PATIENT MONITORING NETWORK - A patient monitoring network may include patient monitoring units including patient monitors and monitoring stations. A patient monitor may be part of a patient monitoring system including devices for monitoring physiological activity of a patient and the patient monitor. A monitoring station may include a display and user interface to allow for monitoring of one or more patient monitors. The patient monitoring units may be connected to a network. A broadcast communication may be used by a patient monitoring unit to identify an address of other patient monitoring units. Patient monitoring units may then engage in addressed communications to allow for the display of information from one or more patient monitors at one or more monitoring stations. | 01-31-2013 |
20140275876 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING AND/OR IDENTIFYING A WIRELESS SENSOR ASSOCIATED WITH A PATIENT MONITOR - The present embodiments include one or more wireless patient sensors that may be coupled, or recoupled, to a patient monitor to ensure that the patient monitor is displaying information from the intended source. In other embodiments, the wireless sensors described herein may use one or more unique tokens to establish a coupling between the wireless sensor and the patient monitor though wireless communication channels. In addition, the present embodiments relate to wireless sensors and patient monitors each having one or more audio/visual features that indicate the coupling status between them, and may also locate and/or identify one or more wireless sensors coupled to the patient monitor, or vise versa. The audio/visual features may include an audio feature, a visual feature, or a combination thereof. In particular, the visual feature may be a display feature (e.g., electronic ink display). | 09-18-2014 |
Christina L. Hansen, Wheatridge, CO US
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20110047907 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING HEATING ELEMENTS - An underlayment system is provided that includes a plurality of bosses that emanate form a common base member. The bosses and bases preferably include an opening therethrough that will allow for subsequent layers of adhesive to interact and bond to each other. The bosses are also spaced in such a way to help secure a wire snugly therebetween. | 03-03-2011 |
Cynthia Hansen, Parker, CO US
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20140251515 | MODULAR TOTE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A modular bag is described where the modular bag includes an outer shell as well as at least one of a first and second insert that is removable from the bag outer shell. The inserts are further replaceable with other inserts and each of the inserts may be configured to secure or store different items. One or more inserts may further include one or more removable pockets or permanent pockets. | 09-11-2014 |
Daniel L. Hansen, Castle Rock, CO US
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20130198531 | PACEMAKER EVENT QUEUE TO CONTROL DEVICE PROCESSOR OPERATING POWER - In the present disclosure, conservation of an implantable medical device power supply of is facilitated by controlling the power consumption of the device's processing component. The power supplied to the processing component is controlled to enable processing of received events as a function of predetermined criteria rather than the actual occurrence of the events which is frequent, but irregular. Accordingly, the need for the processing component to start and stop (and thereby be fully powered on each start) with receipt of each event is obviated thereby maintaining the power consumption of the processing component and increasing longevity of the device. Event data associated with received events is stored in an event queue and subsequently retrieved and transmitted for processing based on predetermined criteria. The power supplied during an idle state of the processing component may be reduced in relation to the power supplied during a wake up state. | 08-01-2013 |
20140100634 | PACEMAKER EVENT QUEUE TO CONTROL DEVICE PROCESSOR OPERATING POWER - In the present disclosure, conservation of an implantable medical device power supply of is facilitated by controlling the power consumption of the device's processing component. The power supplied to the processing component is controlled to enable processing of received events as a function of predetermined criteria rather than the actual occurrence of the events which is frequent, but irregular. Accordingly, the need for the processing component to start and stop (and thereby be fully powered on each start) with receipt of each event is obviated thereby maintaining the power consumption of the processing component and increasing longevity of the device. Event data associated with received events is stored in an event queue and subsequently retrieved and transmitted for processing based on predetermined criteria. The power supplied during an idle state of the processing component may be reduced in relation to the power supplied during a wake up state. | 04-10-2014 |
Dennis John Hansen, Loveland, CO US
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20120091914 | FAULT TOLERANT ION SOURCE POWER SYSTEM - The presently disclosed technology provides a responsive ion beam source power supply system capable of handling fault events without relying on conventional protection circuitry (e.g., fuses and breakers) so that physical power supply hardware intervention by a user is minimized for typical fault conditions and the ion beam source power supply system may recover automatically after experiencing a fault condition. The presently disclosed technology further discloses an ion beam source power supply system capable of detecting and diagnosing fault states, autonomously implementing command decisions to preserve or protect the function of other ion source modules or sub-systems, and/or mitigating or recovering from the disruptive fault event and returning the ion beam source system to desired user settings. | 04-19-2012 |
Elyse Hansen, Parker, CO US
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20140251515 | MODULAR TOTE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A modular bag is described where the modular bag includes an outer shell as well as at least one of a first and second insert that is removable from the bag outer shell. The inserts are further replaceable with other inserts and each of the inserts may be configured to secure or store different items. One or more inserts may further include one or more removable pockets or permanent pockets. | 09-11-2014 |
Eric T. Hansen, Thornton, CO US
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20110306617 | Methods and Compositions for the Production of High Concentration Alloxazine Solutions - Methods are provided for preparation of compositions having an enhanced level of soluble alloxazine, as compared to compositions prepared using conventional techniques. Compositions and a riboflavin form having higher solubility in solution is also provided. | 12-15-2011 |
Fred R. Hansen, Boulder, CO US
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20120320720 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Program Products For Correcting Repeatable Runout - Methods and systems are described for correcting repeatable runout. In one aspect, an open loop tracking signal is received and squared. A discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of the squared open loop tracking signal is obtained. A velocity magnitude and an absolute value of the phase of the open loop tracking signal is determined. A RRO correction signal is iteratively constructed by performing a partial correction based on an initial phase selected and an initial velocity amplitude, measuring a relative velocity amplitude, performing a partial control correction using the initial phase and relative velocity amplitude if the amplitude is smaller than an initial amplitude; performing a partial control correction using the initial phase and the relative velocity amplitude if the amplitude is smaller than an initial amplitude, and repeating the above steps until a tracking controller can perform closed loop control of the track to optical pickup unit velocity. | 12-20-2012 |
George M. Hansen, Lakewood, CO US
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20130184847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING AND DISABLING OPERATION OF MANUFACTURING MACHINES - A system for enabling and disabling operation of manufacturing machines provides a manufacturing machine user interface that facilitates receiving quality control information regarding the manufacturing machine from a user. For quality assurance purposes, the computer system of the manufacturing machine may decide whether to enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. The computer system of the manufacturing machine may also decide to disable operation of the manufacturing machine if the quality control information provided is incomplete, out of date, or otherwise insufficient to indicate the manufacturing machine is ready for safe and effective operation. In some embodiments, one or more client systems, telecommunications devices, and/or personal digital assistant (PDA) devices on which the user interface is displayed and with which the manufacturing machine is in communication may enable operation of the manufacturing machine based on the received quality control information. | 07-18-2013 |
Ivan James Hansen, Loveland, CO US
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20120227517 | COUPLING FOR A POSITION INDICATION DEVICE - A bearing device for coupling a position indication device to an apparatus for measuring a position of the apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a first connecting member. The bearing device includes a bearing housing including a first opening defined therein configured to receive the first connecting member and a second opening defined therein configured to receive at least a portion of the position indication device. The bearing device also includes a grommet configured for positioning within the first opening and for positioning around the first connecting member. | 09-13-2012 |
James Hansen, Loveland, CO US
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20090257481 | IDENTIFICATION OF BOARD CONNECTIONS FOR DIFFERENTIAL RECEIVERS - Embodiments of the invention include testing arrangements for detecting proper DC-coupled board connections on the input legs of a differential receiver. The testing implementation includes a first test receiver AC-coupled to the connection between the first input/output (I/O) pad and the differential receiver positive input and/or a second test receiver coupled to the connection between the second I/O pad and the differential receiver negative input. The test receiver protects the test receiver input from DC voltages applied to the differential receiver via the differential receiver input. Also, the test receiver includes a high-pass filter arrangement that generates data capable of detecting whether the I/O pad connected to the test receiver has a proper DC-coupled connection or an improper connection when presented with a stimulus pulse. The test receiver is less susceptible to noise because than conventional arrangements that use a low-pass RC filter. | 10-15-2009 |
Jesse Jamison Hansen, Loveland, CO US
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20100087296 | MULTIPLE TARGETS, PHYSICAL ABILITY ENHANCER APPARATUS - Disclosed is an exercise apparatus and method for using the exercise apparatus to improve hand-eye coordination, body coordination, and peripheral vision. The exercise apparatus has a horizontal member placed parallel to a floor and above a user. There are a plurality of target objects tethered to said horizontal member via a tether from each target object to the horizontal member. The plurality of target objects hang down from the horizontal member and are spaced along the horizontal member with enough space between tethers to permit each of said plurality of target objects to swing independently from rest of the target objects. To enhance a user's physical abilities, the user sets at least two of the target objects in motion and keeps the target objects in motion by hitting the target objects appropriately. The user may also avoid the moving target objects by moving the user's body appropriately. The user may remain standing/sitting in one place while keeping the target objects moving and avoiding being hit by the target objects, and/or the user may move around the target objects while performing the exercises. | 04-08-2010 |
20110136089 | MULTIPLE TARGETS, PHYSICAL ABILITY ENHANCER APPARATUS - Disclosed is an exercise apparatus and method for using the exercise apparatus to improve hand-eye coordination, body coordination, and peripheral vision. The exercise apparatus has a horizontal member placed parallel to a floor and above a user. There are a plurality of target objects tethered to said horizontal member via a tether from each target object to the horizontal member. The plurality of target objects hang down from the horizontal member and are spaced along the horizontal member with enough space between tethers to permit each of said plurality of target objects to swing independently from rest of the target objects. To enhance a user's physical abilities, the user sets at least two of the target objects in motion and keeps the target objects in motion by hitting the target objects appropriately. The user may also avoid the moving target objects by moving the user's body appropriately. The user may remain standing/sitting in one place while keeping the target objects moving and avoiding being hit by the target objects, and/or the user may move around the target objects while performing the exercises. | 06-09-2011 |
John E. Hansen, Brush, CO US
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20140332652 | GAS STRUT SUPPORT - A gas strut support can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the gas strut support can be configured to attach to a first portion of a gas strut, and the second end of the gas strut support can be configured to attach to a second portion of the gas strut. The gas strut support can prevent a piston rod of the gas strut from retracting into a cylinder of the gas strut when a compressive force is applied between the piston rod and the cylinder of the gas strut. The gas strut support has a wide array of applications including, but not limited to, automotive, domestic, and industrial applications. | 11-13-2014 |
20150192185 | Shock Absorber Protector - A shock absorber protector including an arcuate member having opposing arcuate member interior and exterior faces bounded by an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, the arcuate member interior face defining an arc between the first and second side edges; a mounting flange outwardly extending from the arcuate member interior face proximate the lower edge; and an aperture element disposed in the mounting flange, the aperture element bounding an aperture element opening which communicates between opposing mounting flange interior and exterior faces. | 07-09-2015 |
Josh Hansen, Longmont, CO US
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20090176809 | RAF INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - Pyrazolyl compounds of Formulas Ia and Ib are useful for inhibiting Raf kinase and for treating disorders mediated thereby. Methods of using pyrazolyl compounds for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
Joshua D. Hansen, Boulder, CO US
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20110092479 | PYRAZOLE [3, 4-B] PYRIDINE RAF INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
20110110889 | RAF INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Compounds of Formula (I) are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula (I) and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20120157439 | RAF INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
20130018033 | RAF INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
Keith Hansen, Longmont, CO US
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20140318030 | COVERED GUTTER WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL VERTICAL PLATE - A covered gutter assembly utilizing bi-directional vertical plates and a bi-directional vertical plate. A gutter trough and hood are secured to either or both sides of the bi-directional vertical plate, so that only a single design for the vertical plate is required for right end or left end terminations. Provisions for securing the hood and the trough to the vertical plate are provided as mirror images on opposed sides of the vertical plate. The bi-directional vertical plate is provided with channels that extend substantially around the entire perimeter of the vertical plate, and which further include guide slopes and reduced locking channels to assure precise securing of the trough and hood to the vertical plate. | 10-30-2014 |
Kurt Hansen, Parker, CO US
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20080222013 | IN-LANE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides systems and methods to initiate, facilitate, process and/or perform money transfers. One such method includes receiving a request for a transfer pair verification from a vendor location ( | 09-11-2008 |
20090283585 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVELERS - One method involves payment of money to a recipient traveling to one or more foreign countries by entering into a remote computer money transfer information from a sender. The money transfer information comprises recipient identification information, at least one country where the money is to be received, and a payment amount in an originating currency. The money transfer information is transmitted to a host computer system. When ready to receive payment in the designated country, recipient identification information along with a request to withdraw a portion of a possible payment amount is entered into a payout computer. The recipient identification information and the request to withdraw is transmitted to a host computer system, and the requested withdrawal is provided to the recipient in the local currency. | 11-19-2009 |
20100332335 | IN-LANE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides systems and methods to initiate, facilitate, process and/or perform money transfers. One such method includes receiving a request for a transfer pair verification from a vendor location ( | 12-30-2010 |
20130325642 | IN-LANE MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides systems and methods to initiate, facilitate, process and/or perform money transfers. One such method includes receiving a request for a transfer pair verification from a vendor location ( | 12-05-2013 |
Kurt Hansen, Castle Rock, CO US
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20100191647 | VALUE TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - One method involves the use of stored value account that may be used, for example, to make internet payments, and that can be credited using a variety of payment techniques. Such a method involves receiving money at a money transfer location from a potential purchaser. The money is then stored as an electronic record in a stored value account of the purchaser. This money is then available for transfer at the request of the purchaser. Upon such a request, the money may be electronically sent to a recipient and the stored value account may be debited. | 07-29-2010 |
20130036056 | CASH PAYMENT FOR REMOTE TRANSACTIONS - Methods coordinate payment for a remote transaction with a first party. An identification of the first party is received at a host system. Acknowledgment of receipt of a cash payment from a second party is received. The cash payment is associated with the identification of the first party. A money transfer corresponding to the cash payment to the control of the first party is executed with a request for the first party to perform on previously agreed terms of the remote transaction. | 02-07-2013 |
20140032404 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATING POOLED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - Methods and systems are provided for processing a financial transaction. A set of conditions is received that define circumstances for execution of the financial transaction. Funds are collected for each of a plurality of partial payments prior to satisfaction of the set of conditions, with at least two of the partial payments being collected from different persons. The collected funds are accumulated for support of the financial transaction until satisfaction or failure of the set of conditions. | 01-30-2014 |
20140180921 | CASH PAYMENT FOR REMOTE TRANSACTIONS - Methods coordinate payment for a remote transaction with a first party. An identification of the first party is received at a host system. Acknowledgment of receipt of a cash payment from a second party is received. The cash payment is associated with the identification of the first party. A money transfer corresponding to the cash payment to the control of the first party is executed with a request for the first party to perform on previously agreed terms of the remote transaction. | 06-26-2014 |
20140214659 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATING POOLED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - Methods and systems are provided for processing a financial transaction. A set of conditions is received that define circumstances for execution of the financial transaction. Funds are collected for each of a plurality of partial payments prior to satisfaction of the set of conditions, with at least two of the partial payments being collected from different persons. The collected funds are accumulated for support of the financial transaction until satisfaction or failure of the set of conditions. | 07-31-2014 |
20150073979 | MULTIPLE-ENTITY TRANSACTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and systems are provided for performing a funds transfer. The method may include determining which of a plurality of different funds-transfer companies is able to complete the funds transfer in accordance with defined parameters. The method may also include determining a default service fee charged for the funds transfer by a funds-transfer company of a subset of the plurality of different funds-transfer companies. The method may additionally include transmitting to at least one funds-transfer company of the subset of the plurality of different funds-transfer companies details of the funds transfer, where the details of the funds-transfer comprises the default service fee. The method may furthermore include transmitting an identification of the subset of the plurality of different funds-transfer companies, each of which is capable of completing the funds transfer in accordance with the defined parameters, the subset including at least two of the plurality of different funds-transfer companies. | 03-12-2015 |
Kurt L. Hansen, Parker, CO US
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20140344089 | MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for transferring money may include providing a money transfer instrument having product information and a monetary value associated therewith. The method may also include capturing the product information by a POS terminal in response to the sender purchasing the money transfer instrument. The method may further include generating and issuing a personal identifier to the sender on a receipt printed at the POS terminal. The method may additionally include receiving from the sender money transfer information along with the personal identifier. The method may moreover include generating and transmitting to the sender a money transfer control identifier that is separate from the personal identifier. The method may furthermore include receiving from the recipient the money transfer control identifier to receive transferred money at a money transfer location. | 11-20-2014 |
Kurt L. Hansen, Castle Rock, CO US
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20100100478 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING STORED VALUE - A method and system are provided for transferring value from a value provider. A request initiated by a value owner to transfer value from the value provider to a recipient is received. An exchange provider receives the value in accordance with the request. The exchange provider includes a processor that converts the received value into a converted form. The converted value is then transmitted to the recipient by the exchange provider. | 04-22-2010 |
Kyle Hansen, Castle Rock, CO US
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20120073514 | Pet toy containing durable squeaking device - The invention relates to a squeaking pet toy that is designed to continue to emit sound even if an animal has punctured the squeaker mechanism. The double-lipped reed tube design of the pet toy is novel in shape and prevents breakage of the reed tube or slippage into the toy air chamber which would eliminate the toy's ability to emit sound. The inventive toy is encased in a plush type animal shaped cover for pet enticement. | 03-29-2012 |
20120111283 | Pet toy producing extended pressure released squeaking sound - The invention relates to a squeaking pet toy that is designed to perform in the reverse of the prior art toys wherein an extended squeaking sound is emitted after emission of intake air is forced through a reed vibrating squeaking device. The squeaking device is housed in a latex bladder which is designed to slowly inflate after compression and force air through the funnel end of the squeaking device causing an extended sound emission which retains the animal's attention and interest. | 05-10-2012 |
20120137985 | Pet toy with motion reactive bellows noisemaker - The invention relates to a novel pet toy that is reactive to a shaking motion produced by an animal playing with the toy as opposed to the animal having to bite or compress the toy. An accordion bellows and reed mechanism located inside the toy's casing compresses in response to the shaking motion and intakes air which flows through the reed and produces sound. The bellows then returns to a resting state when not activated by motion. | 06-07-2012 |
20130186381 | Pet Ball Launcher With Tuned Scoop Fingers - The invention relates to a novel pet ball launcher which uses a friction fit, scoop edges, and tuned tines or “fingers” which control the release of the ball and thus arc and distance thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
20130284158 | Pet Ball Launcher With Tuned Scoop Fingers - The invention relates to a novel pet ball launcher which uses a friction fit, scoop edges, and tuned tines or “fingers” which control the release of the ball and thus arc and distance thereof. Embodiments include a pivot hinged handle for added launch inertia, and a thumb latch to prevent hinging motion for fixed and controlled distanced ball launching. | 10-31-2013 |
20140202396 | TRIADIC SPINNING PET PUZZLE TOY WITH TREAT RECEPTACLES - The invention relates to a novel pet toy wherein the pet must determine how to solve the puzzle and obtain treats located in concealed receptacles in the base portion of the toy. The top portion must be rotated by the animal in such a way as to be off-center and remove barriers to the treat receptacles located in the base portion of the toy. Hinged coverings are located atop the receptacles so that even after the pet has rotated the top portion, it must then determine how to open the flaps and retrieve the treat. | 07-24-2014 |
20140216358 | SURFACE FRICTION PET PUZZLE TOY - The invention relates to a novel pet toy in which a ball slides across a surface via cutouts in the base of the toy and uses friction to assist with the sliding motion. The toy is especially effective on carpeted surfaces. A transparent top piece allows the pet to see the ball inside move and thus is enticed to retrieve the moving ball. Four arms of the toy emanate from the center and provide one or more exit apertures for a pet to determine how to, and then retrieve the ball. | 08-07-2014 |
20140251231 | ROTATING IMPEDANCE PET PUZZLE TOY WITH TREAT RECEPTACLES - The invention relates to a novel pet toy wherein the pet must determine how to solve the puzzle and obtain treats located in concealed receptacles in the base portion of the toy. Treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval may be prevented or allowed when the animal is required to remove “blocks” in order to rotate the top portion of the toy to reveal the treat receptacles. All blocks must be removed in order to rotate the top and allow access to the treats. | 09-11-2014 |
20140305381 | GRADUATED ORDER STEP PET PUZZLE TOY - The invention relates to a novel pet toy wherein the pet must determine how to solve the puzzle and obtain treats located in concealed receptacles in the base portion of the toy. Treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval may be prevented or allowed when the animal is required to remove tab affixed “step blocks” in a specific order to retrieve the treats. Step blocks cannot be removed out of order or complete removal is prevented. | 10-16-2014 |
Mark A. Hansen, Denver, CO US
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20090043869 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING TIME-BASED MEDIA CONTENT - A method for distributing time-based media files includes executing an agreement with a subscriber that relates to a plurality of time-based media files. The method also includes communicating to the subscriber an identifier for transmission to a plurality of display devices. The identifier identifies a location of at least a portion of the time-based media files associated with the agreement. The method also includes receiving a media request from one of a plurality of display devices that receive the identifier from the subscriber. The media request includes the bin identifier. The method also includes, in response to receiving the media request, transmitting a plurality of media files associated with the agreement to the display device that transmitted the media request. | 02-12-2009 |
Patrick Hansen, Denver, CO US
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20110283173 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESIGNING PHOTO BOOKS - A method of creating a photo book based on a user-selected, predefined theme is disclosed. During creation of the photo book, design options such as styles, layouts, and design elements are adjusted dynamically based on the selected theme. | 11-17-2011 |
Ronald Peter Owen Hansen, Brighton, CO US
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20150235326 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATED CARBON MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OPERATION - Operation of a business that is involved in the preparation or supply of pollutant capture sorbent products within a master limited partnership (MLP) structure is facilitated by the methods, systems and computer program products described herein. In one embodiment, a method for operating a business involving carbon-based mercury capture sorbent product may include performing at least one processing or supply activity in connection with preparing or supplying mercury capture sorbent product comprising sorbent particles with a porous carbonaceous structure comprising carbon from coal, receiving revenue as a consequence of performing the at least one activity, and distributing at least a portion of the revenue to at least one MLP unit holder pursuant to provisions of a MLP agreement. | 08-20-2015 |
Ryan Hansen, Golden, CO US
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20090137405 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID BIOMARKERS USING POLYMERIZATION-BASED AMPLIFICATION - The invention provides methods for highly-specific detection of hybridization of single stranded nucleic acids. The invention also provides methods for target identification which rely on this highly-specific hybridization detection. Targets suitable for detection include, but are not limited to, nucleic acid biomarkers. The methods of the invention can employ an on-chip, DNA polymerase-dependent labeling scheme termed primer extension (PEX) to couple biotinylated deoxyribonucleotide triphosphate (dNTP) molecules to nucleic acid hybrids bound to a solid substrate, allowing for subsequent recognition by biotin-binding-protein-labeled photoinitiators. Surface-initiated polymerization from these surface bound photoinitiators can lead to the formation of macroscale amounts of polymeric material, thereby amplifying the signal from the initial molecular recognition event. | 05-28-2009 |
20090163375 | Use of Photopolymerization for Amplification and Detection of a Molecular Recognition Event - The invention provides methods to detect molecular recognition events. The invention also provides methods to detect the presence of or identify a target species based on its interaction with one or more probe species. The methods of the invention are based on amplification of the signal due to each molecular recognition event. The amplification is achieved through photopolymerization, with the polymer formed being associated with the molecular recognition event. In one aspect, a fluorescent polymer, a magnetic polymer, a radioactive polymer or an electrically conducting polymer can form the basis of detection and amplification. In another aspect, a polymer gel swollen with a fluorescent solution, a magnetic solution, a radioactive solution or an electrically conducting solution can form the basis of detection and amplification. In another aspect, detectable particles can be included in the polymer formed. In another aspect, sufficient polymer forms to be detectable by visual inspection. | 06-25-2009 |
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Ryan R. Hansen, Denver, CO US
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Stuart C. Hansen, Loveland, CO US
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20140167612 | Vacuum Ultraviolet Photon Source, Ionization Apparatus, and Related Methods - A vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) photon source includes a body, a VUV window, electrodes disposed on the body outside an interior thereof, and a dielectric barrier between the electrodes. A method for generating VUV photons includes generating a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) in an interior of a photon source by applying a periodic voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric barrier, wherein the DBD produces excimers from a gas in a gap between the electrodes, and transmitting VUV photons through a window of the photon source. | 06-19-2014 |
Thomas R. Hansen, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150114310 | EARLY DETERMINATION OF PREGNANCY STATUS IN RUMINANTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection schemes for ascertaining pregnancy status of an animal. The compositions and methods employ interferon-tau (IFNT) and/or antibodies specific for IFNT. Methods of the present invention detect the presence of IFNT in samples obtained from animals as an early indicator of pregnancy. Methods are provided to identify non-pregnant animals so that management decisions regarding rebreeding can be made earlier compared to existing approaches. | 04-30-2015 |