Kendrick, US
Baron Kendrick, Cary, NC US
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20130146120 | HIGH CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A concentrator-type photovoltaic module includes a module enclosure having a rigid surface, and a flexible backplane within the enclosure and laminated to the rigid surface by an adhesive layer. The flexible backplane includes an array of interposer substrates having transfer-printed solar cells thereon and an interconnect network that provides electrical connections to the solar cells. A respective secondary spherical lens element is provided on respective ones of the solar cells within the enclosure. An optically transparent encapsulation layer may be provided on the secondary lens element of the respective ones of the solar cells, such that the secondary lens element including the encapsulation layer thereon has a different refractive index. A primary lens element is attached to the enclosure opposite to and spaced-apart from the rigid surface, and is positioned to concentrate light onto the respective ones of the solar cells through the secondary lens element thereon. | 06-13-2013 |
20140034127 | SURFACE-MOUNTABLE LENS CRADLES AND INTERCONNECTION STRUCTURES FOR CONCENTRATOR-TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A concentrator-type photovoltaic (CPV) receiver includes a solar cell on a substrate. The solar cell includes a light receiving surface having a conductive terminal thereon. A conductive lens support frame is mounted on the substrate and includes an opening therein that exposes the light receiving surface of the solar cell. A lens element is provided on the support frame opposite the light receiving surface of the solar cell. The support frame is electrically connected to the conductive terminal on the light receiving surface and an electrical node on the substrate. The support frame also supports and self-aligns the lens element with the light receiving surface to concentrate incident light thereon. Related fabrication processes are also discussed. | 02-06-2014 |
Donald W. Kendrick, Bellevue, WA US
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20080264357 | CONTROL OF DETONATIVE CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided for cleaning one or more surfaces within a vessel having a vessel wall separating a vessel exterior from a vessel interior and having a wall aperture. The apparatus has at least one elongate conduit having an upstream first end and a downstream second end and positioned to direct a shockwave from the second end into the vessel interior. A source of fuel and oxidizer is coupled to the conduit to deliver the fuel and oxidizer to the conduit An initiator is positioned to initiate a reaction of the fuel and oxidizer to produce the shockwave. At least one sensor coupled to the conduit to detect motion indicative of a detonation. A control system coupled to the initiator, the source, and the sensor for receiving input from the sensor and controlling operation of the initiator and source responsive to said input. | 10-30-2008 |
20110061390 | INLET PREMIXER FOR COMBUSTION APPARATUS - A premixer is provided for injecting premixed fuel-air mixture into the inlet of a combustion apparatus. In one embodiment, the premixer assembly comprises a plurality of concentric, aerodynamic injector rings, with radially-directed injection holes. The injection holes have a plurality of different diameters, facilitating good mixing over a broad power range. Due to configuration and hole sizes, the assembly is gas or liquid compatible. The radial, concentric injection formation allows for a short injection path. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061391 | VORTEX PREMIXER FOR COMBUSTION APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a premixer is provided for use, e.g., with trapped vortex (TVC) combustors, that injects premixed fuel and air directly into the recirculating vortex, in a manner compatible with natural vortex flow in the cavity. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061392 | COMBUSTION CAVITY LAYOUTS FOR FUEL STAGING IN TRAPPED VORTEX COMBUSTORS - In one embodiment, alternative combustion cavity layouts are provided for practicing fuel staging in a trapped vortex (TVC) combustion apparatus comprising an inlet premixer, for injecting fuel-air mixture into the inlet of the combustion apparatus and one or more vortex premixers, for injecting fuel-air mixture into the recirculating vortex within each of one or more trapped vortex cavities. A plurality of TVC cavities, may, for example, be laid out axially, radially, peripherally, internally, or in combinations of such arrangements. These layouts may be used in conjunction with a fuel staging method whereby the relative proportion of mixture introduced through the inlet and the respective vortex premixers can be varied as a function of operating conditions. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061395 | METHOD OF FUEL STAGING IN COMBUSTION APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a method is provided fuel staging for a trapped vortex (TVC) combustion apparatus comprising an inlet premixer, for injecting fuel-air mixture into the inlet of the combustion apparatus and a vortex premixer, for injecting fuel-air mixture into the recirculating vortex. The combustion apparatus may be part of an engine, such as a gas turbine engine. The method comprises varying the relative proportion of mixture introduced through the inlet and vortex premixers as a function of load. | 03-17-2011 |
20120055089 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR GASIFYING BIOMASS PRODUCTS - A system for gasifying biomass materials is provided. The system includes a gasifying unit for converting the biomass materials into a gas and a feeder mechanism for introducing the biomass materials into the gasifying unit. The gasifying unit includes a plurality of gasifying medium and biomass injection ports distributed along a vertical length of the gasifying unit, and each of the plurality of injection ports has a corresponding injection angle. The injection angles include at least one of an upward tangential angle and a downward tangential angle. | 03-08-2012 |
George B. Kendrick, Lexington, KY US
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20130293103 | High Efficiency 3-Way Halogen Lamp With Single Filament Microprocessor Driven Light Sources - A 3-way halogen lamp selectively generates a first light level, second light level, and third light level based on whether a first terminal on the lamp base and a second terminal on the lamp base are connected to a power supply. A controller housed entirely within the based detects whether the first and second terminals are connected to the power supply, and generates a control signal as a function thereof. A switching circuit housed entirely within the base is operated by the control signal to provide a voltage load signal having a particular RMS voltage. A single filament halogen capsule is attached to the base and connected to the switching circuit for receiving the voltage load signal and generating the first light level, second light level, and third light level when the voltage signal has a first RMS voltage, a second RMS voltage, and a third RMS voltage, respectively. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293130 | High Efficiency 3-Way Halogen Lamp With Diode and Sidac Driven Single Filament Lamp - A 3-way halogen lamp selectively generates different first, second, and third light levels. A first terminal on the lamp base receives a first input voltage waveform when the first terminal is connected to a power source. A second terminal on the lamp base receives a second input voltage waveform when the second terminal is connected to the power source. A rectifier circuit is connected to the first terminal for receiving the first input voltage waveform and rectifying the first input voltage waveform to generate a first load voltage waveform. A switching circuit is connected to the second terminal for receiving the second input voltage waveform and phase clipping the second input voltage waveform to generate a second load voltage waveform. A single filament is connected to the rectifier circuit and the switching circuit, and is housed in a halogen capsule attached to the lamp base. | 11-07-2013 |
George Bevin Kendrick, Lexington, KY US
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20110218050 | Golf Club with High Friction Striking Surface - Disclosed herein are golf clubs for reducing the spin imparted to a golf ball, the golf club having a gripping portion around which a golfer can position his hands to swing the golf club, a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the gripping portion extends from the first end of the shaft; and a club head extending from the second end of the shaft, the club head having a surface for striking the golf ball, and wherein the surface comprises a high-frictional material to reduce the rotation of a golf ball upon impact with the surface. The striking surface of the golf club may be treated in a variety of manners, including but not limited to placement of an insert into a cavity of a golf club head, material selection, surface material variation, and physical patterning of the surface on a micro- and/or nano-scale. | 09-08-2011 |
Jeff P. Kendrick, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090132424 | SECURE PAYMENT CAPTURE PROCESSES - Methods and processes for securely capturing payment device information and conveying the securely captured payment device information to a client application on a merchant's client device in a manner that does not require that the payment device information to be displayed to the merchant. The client application generates and submits a payment authorization request to a payment authorization service in a manner that does not require the payment information to be displayed to the merchant. The merchant receives a status of the payment authorization request as approved, denied, or process failure. Payment capture can be made before an active connection is made with the merchant's client device, or can occur in real-time. | 05-21-2009 |
20090240620 | SECURE PAYMENT SYSTEM - Systems and method for performing secure electronic payment transactions to allow merchants to perform payment processing such that the merchant is only required to identify a unique identifier of a customer account and not data specific to a particular payment device. | 09-24-2009 |
20120136789 | SECURE PAYMENT SYSTEM - Systems and method for performing secure electronic payment transactions to allow merchants to perform payment processing such that the merchant is only required to identify a unique identifier of a customer account and not data specific to a particular payment device. | 05-31-2012 |
20130268442 | SECURE PAYMENT SYSTEM - Systems and method for performing secure electronic payment transactions to allow merchants to perform payment processing such that the merchant is only required to identify a unique identifier of a customer account and not data specific to a particular payment device. | 10-10-2013 |
20140358795 | SECURE PAYMENT CAPTURE PROCESSES - Methods and processes for securely capturing payment device information and conveying the securely captured payment device information to a client application on a merchant's client device in a manner that does not require that the payment device information to be displayed to the merchant. The client application generates and submits a payment authorization request to a payment authorization service in a manner that does not require the payment information to be displayed to the merchant. The merchant receives a status of the payment authorization request as approved, denied, or process failure. Payment capture can be made before an active connection is made with the merchant's client device, or can occur in real-time. | 12-04-2014 |
Jesse Kendrick, Charleston, SC US
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20130301163 | COMPUTER COMPONENT ENCLOSURE - The present invention is a computer component enclosure that includes a cube-shaped enclosed casing, a front control panel that is disposed underneath the enclosed casing, a USB power digital panel that is disposed on the front control panel and a hard drive platter that resides in the computer component enclosure. The platter reader and writer that moves above the hard drive platter, a plurality of platter holders that holds the hard drive platter that is read and written by the platter reader and writer, a power cord that provides electrical power to the computer component enclosure and downloadable recovery software that can be downloaded to the computer component enclosure to provide quick and easy access to a progress of a recovery after recovering and realigning data from the computer component enclosure. | 11-14-2013 |
Jesse N. Kendrick, San Francisco, CA US
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20150294312 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING AND AUTHORIZING TRANSACTIONS USING A DETECTABLE DEVICE - A system for initiating and authorizing a transaction including one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to associate a detectable device with at least one financial account. The one or more processors may be further configured to receive a notification indicating that the detectable device is involved in a potential transaction initiated by a sensor device detecting the detectable device in an initiating action. The one or more processors may be further configured to receive transaction information associated with the potential transaction. The one or more processors may be further configured to identify a customer profile associated with the detectable device, and determine whether the potential transaction is authorized by a customer based on the transaction information and at least one profile customization parameter associated with the customer profile. | 10-15-2015 |
Jimmy Kendrick, Nacogdoches, TX US
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20090020999 | SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF DETERRING COUNTERFEITING - Apparatus and methods are described for a security document that includes an area of microprinting a pattern of microprint and a three-dimensional appearing image. The three-dimensional appearing image is formed within the area of microprinting by one or more deviations from the pattern of microprint. In addition, the area of microprinting and the three-dimensional appearing image are not reproducible via a digital imaging device. | 01-22-2009 |
20090021000 | SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF DETERRING COUNTERFEITING - Apparatus and methods are described for a security document that includes a first area of microprinting including a first pattern of microprint and one or more second areas of microprinting including a second pattern of microprint. In addition, the first area of microprinting and the one or more second areas of microprint are not substantially reproducible via a digital imaging device. | 01-22-2009 |
20090315319 | SECURITY DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF DETERRING COUNTERFEITING - Apparatus and methods are described for a security document comprising a border formed at least partially by a plurality of microprint characters. At least a portion of the microprint characters are arranged in a curvilinear pattern, and at least a portion of the microprint characters are not substantially reproducible via a digital imaging device. | 12-24-2009 |
Joel Kendrick, Spanish Fort, AL US
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20150375929 | THERMAL BOX AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - This disclosure relates to a system and method for insulating a mill product during a transporting and storing process. The system includes a platform, an insulated enclosure, and an actuator system. The platform is capable of supporting the insulated enclosure and the mill product. The insulated enclosure includes a first clamshell enclosure member and a second clamshell enclosure member supported on the platform. Each enclosure member has an open position and a closed position. When each enclosure member is in the open position, the mill product supported on the platform within the enclosure may be accessed. When each enclosure member is in the closed position, the mill product is thermally insulated within the enclosure. The actuator system can move the clamshell enclosures between their open and closed positions. | 12-31-2015 |
John Trent Kendrick, Mapleton, UT US
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20150096634 | FLUID RECEIVER - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver. The apparatus includes a base having an inlet and an outlet that defines an interior channel through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus also includes a second valve independently movable relative to the base and the first valve, the second valve movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096648 | FUEL TANK VENT AND SHUTOFF VALVE - A non-pressure valve is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet and an outlet. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve also includes a sliding sleeve coupled with the outlet, a spring disposed between the sliding sleeve and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb. The bulb is configured to engage the sliding sleeve and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve also includes a hose fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent. | 04-09-2015 |
20150274007 | INTEGRATED FUEL TANK VENT AND SHUTOFF VALVE - A vent and shutoff valve is provided, and includes an upper portion with an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet for venting vapors. The upper portion mounts to an outer surface of a fuel tank. The lower portion extends into the fuel tank. The lower portion includes an elongated tubular valve housing, and a sliding sleeve housing disposed within the valve housing that defines a fluid pathway. The sliding sleeve housing includes a bypass port that fluidly couples the fluid pathway with a fluid channel formed between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve housing and an inner surface of the valve housing. The lower portion also includes a sliding sleeve disposed within the sliding sleeve housing that forms a fluid chamber between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve and an inner surface of the valve housing. The fluid chamber is fluidly coupled with the fluid channel. | 10-01-2015 |
Joseph Patrick Kendrick, Plymouth, MN US
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20110278904 | BABY COUPLER - A baby coupler apparatus for securing a child into a high chair is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a central cushion section; a first waist strap coupled to a first end of the central cushion section; a second waist strap coupled to a second end of the central cushion section distal to the first end; a central strap coupled to the central cushion section between the first end of the central cushion section and the second end of the central cushion section; at least one fastening device that couples the first waist strap, the central strap, and the second waist strap; and at least one high-chair fastening device coupled to a back side of the central cushion section and configured to secure the central cushion section to a structure of a high-chair. | 11-17-2011 |
Joshua Beckman Kendrick, Collierville, TN US
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20140380433 | Transport Communication Management - Methods and systems for communicating information are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving information at a first device based on a first protocol. The information can be translated, at the first device, for communication to a second device based on a second protocol. A determination can be made as to whether the information matches a criterion associated with a transportation device. The information can be provided to the second device based on the second protocol and a determination that the information matches the criterion. | 12-25-2014 |
Karl Kendrick, Winchester, CA US
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20130181018 | Height and Rotation Adjuster for Competition Holster - A height and rotation adjuster for a competition holster includes an adjuster connected between a holster body and a drop arm. The adjuster includes a ball and socket joint for adjustably supporting the holster body on the drop arm. | 07-18-2013 |
Katherine Hester Kendrick, Plymouth, MN US
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20110278904 | BABY COUPLER - A baby coupler apparatus for securing a child into a high chair is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a central cushion section; a first waist strap coupled to a first end of the central cushion section; a second waist strap coupled to a second end of the central cushion section distal to the first end; a central strap coupled to the central cushion section between the first end of the central cushion section and the second end of the central cushion section; at least one fastening device that couples the first waist strap, the central strap, and the second waist strap; and at least one high-chair fastening device coupled to a back side of the central cushion section and configured to secure the central cushion section to a structure of a high-chair. | 11-17-2011 |
Lance Kendrick, Lafayette, CO US
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20110058026 | System and Method for Detecting Status of Imaging Device - A system for detecting a status of an imaging device for use with a surgical navigation system is provided. The system can comprise a source of at least one image and a mask module that generates a mask array for each received image. The system can also include a background check module that determines a content of the image defined by the mask array and a radiation status module that determines a status of the imaging device based on the content of the image. | 03-10-2011 |
Larry Ellis Kendrick, Peoria, IL US
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20090082929 | Autoload system for excavation based on productivity - A control system for a mobile excavation machine is disclosed. The control system may include a ground engaging work tool, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor may be configured to sense a parameter indicative of a current travel speed of the mobile excavation machine and generate a speed signal in response thereto. The controller may be in communication with the ground engaging work tool and the sensor, and configured to receive the signal. The controller may also be configured to determine a cutting depth of the ground engaging work tool into a material and calculate a current productivity value associated with removal of the material based on the speed signal and the determined cutting depth. The controller may be further configured to control the ground engaging work tool to vary the amount of material currently being removed in response to the current productivity value. | 03-26-2009 |
Michael A. Kendrick, Shreveport, LA US
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20090174409 | DOWNHOLE SENSOR INTERROGATION EMPLOYING COAXIAL CABLE - The present invention is directed to methods and systems for oil field downhole sensing and communication during drilling and/or production, wherein such methods and systems utilize coaxial cable to transmit electromagnetic (EM) energy, continuously or as a pulse, to passive downhole sensors. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael Clifton Kendrick, Alpharetta, GA US
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20150206221 | SERVICE-ORIENTED ACCESS TO MEDIA CONTENT - Disclosed are various embodiments for receiving input that provides user characteristics for a user, where the user characteristics are to be associated with a user account. Curated content is identified, based on the user characteristics, from content provided by multiple distribution partners. The curated content is delivered in a feed to a client device. A panel is provided, within a user interface of the client device, that integrates an option for accessing the feed of the curated content and an option for accessing an additional faith-based service. | 07-23-2015 |
Paul Kendrick, Baltimore, MD US
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20140150794 | FLUID TRAP APPARATUS - A fluid trap is disclosed herein. The fluid trap has a tube connector defining a first interior passageway and a second interior passageway. The tube connector is adapted for connection with a dual lumen tube such that the first interior passageway is in fluid communication with one of the dual lumen and the second interior passageway is in fluid communication with the other of the dual lumen. The fluid trap also includes a reservoir operatively connected to the tube connector. The reservoir is in fluid communication with only one of the interior passageways, and is configured to retain fluid from that passageway. | 06-05-2014 |
Paul A. Kendrick, Totowa, NJ US
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20120169044 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALLY INDICATING A SECURE CONNECTION - A connector arrangement for attaching a gas conduit to a gas supply device and visually indicating the proper connection between the two components. The connector arrangement includes a connector attached to a gas conduit and a receptacle formed on a gas supply device. A visual indicator is associated with the receptacle such that when the connector is properly received within the receptacle, the visual indicator provides a visual indication to the user that the connection has been made. The visual indicator can include two distinct colors that provide a visual indication of whether a proper connection has been made. The visual indicator could alternatively include a light that is illuminated when the proper connection is made. | 07-05-2012 |
Paul A. Kendrick, Morristown, NJ US
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20130167841 | Apparatus, System, and Method of Fluid Delivery Connection - A fluid delivery connection includes a cuff to engage a port. A finger extends away from the cuff, and the finger is configured to interact with the port. A locking sleeve is movably disposed at least partially about the cuff and the finger. The locking sleeve is selectively movable between an unlocked configuration wherein the finger is movable and a locked configuration wherein the finger is secured to the port. A method of connection to a gas port includes moving a locking sleeve of a connector into an unlocked configuration. A finger of the connector is translated along the gas port and the locking sleeve is moved into a locked configuration. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul Andrew Kendrick, Totowa, NJ US
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20120161432 | PNEUMATIC CONNECTOR DEVICE - A connector device to attach a pneumatic circuit tube to a first and second end fitting of a pneumatic system is provided. The device comprises a first connecting structure that positively attaches to pneumatic circuit tube to the first end fitting of the pneumatic system, and a second connecting structure that positively attaches to the pneumatic circuit tube to the second end fitting of the pneumatic system. A pull arm connects between the first connecting structure to the second connecting structure, and transmits a single application of force on the pull arm to release both the first connecting structure from attachment at the first end fitting and the second connecting structure from attachment at the second end fitting. | 06-28-2012 |
Phillip A. Kendrick, Fort Worth, TX US
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20140246142 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE CORE - A method of manufacturing a composite core can include: wrapping a mandrel in a mandrel wrapping process by securing a mandrel with a winding jig; orienting the composite material at a wrap angle to the mandrel; and depositing the composite material around a circumference of the mandrel. The method can further include assembling the wrapped mandrels in a tool and applying a pressure to the composite material during a curing cycle. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246143 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE CORE - A method of manufacturing a composite core can include: wrapping a mandrel in a mandrel wrapping process by securing a mandrel with a winding jig; orienting the composite material at a wrap angle to the mandrel; and depositing the composite material around a circumference of the mandrel. The method can further include assembling the wrapped mandrels in a tool and applying a pressure to the composite material during a curing cycle. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE CORE - A method of manufacturing a composite core can include: wrapping a mandrel in a mandrel wrapping process by securing a mandrel with a winding jig; orienting the composite material at a wrap angle to the mandrel; and depositing the composite material around a circumference of the mandrel. The method can further include assembling the wrapped mandrels in a tool and applying a pressure to the composite material during a curing cycle. | 09-04-2014 |
20140265043 | COMPOSITE CORE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of wrapping a plurality of mandrels with a composite material can include rotating each mandrel at a rotational speed; translating each mandrel at a translation speed; positioning each mandrel back to back such that an aft face of a preceding mandrel is approximate to a forward face of a trailing mandrel; and sequentially wrapping each mandrel with the composite material in a helical orientation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140360323 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POST-CURE PROCESSING OF COMPOSITE CORE - A method of cutting a wafer of composite core from a bulk composite core includes stabilizing the bulk composite core with a fixture, the bulk composite core having a plurality of tube members. The method also includes cutting through each of the tube members to create the wafer while the bulk composite core is stabilized by the fixture. | 12-11-2014 |
20140360659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POST-CURE PROCESSING OF COMPOSITE CORE - A method of joining a first bulk composite core and a second bulk composite core by applying an adhesive to a surface network of the first bulk composite core; inserting a plurality of mandrels into a plurality of cell members of the first bulk composite core and a plurality of cell members of the second composite core, thereby aligning the cell members of the first bulk composite core to the cell members of the second bulk composite core; pressing the respective surface networks of the first bulk composite core and the second bulk composite core together with the adhesive located therebetween; and curing the adhesive. | 12-11-2014 |
20150037533 | METHOD OF CONFIGURING COMPOSITE CORE IN A CORE STIFFENED STRUCTURE AND A STRUCTURE INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a core stiffened structure includes orienting the plurality of core wafers in a non-uniform pattern onto a first face sheet, the non-uniform pattern producing non-uniform spacing between adjacent core wafers; assembling a second face sheet onto the plurality of wafers; and curing an adhesive to create a bond between the plurality of wafers, the first face sheet, and the second face sheet. | 02-05-2015 |
Randall James Kendrick, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20120118450 | 3D Archery Target Cover - With proper care this cover will continue to protect your valuable 3D target for years. It is UV resistant and water resistant. These are the main two elements that cause damage to 3D targets. | 05-17-2012 |
Richard D. Kendrick, Stratford, CT US
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20110210062 | METHOD OF MAKING A FILTER MEDIA WITH AN ENRICHED BINDER - Water filtration media having a charged material affixed directly to binder material used in the fabrication of the filter media. A microbiological interception enhancing agent is added to the binder directly. The media having a charged material and a microbiological interception enhancing agent both affixed directly on a binder material is then combined with core filter media and prepared as a filtration media. A filter is prepared from the treated filter media. | 09-01-2011 |
20140084518 | METHOD OF MAKING A FILTER MEDIA WITH AN ENRICHED BINDER - Water filtration media having a charged material affixed directly to binder material used in the fabrication of the filter media. A microbiological interception enhancing agent is added to the binder directly. The media having a charged material and a microbiological interception enhancing agent both affixed directly on or in a binder material is then combined with core filter media and prepared as a filtration media. A filter is prepared from the treated filter media. | 03-27-2014 |
Richard H. Kendrick, Chesterfield, VA US
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20120171630 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED MIXED FUELS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel. | 07-05-2012 |
20130326951 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED MIXED FUELS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel. | 12-12-2013 |
Richard L. Kendrick, San Mateo, CA US
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20120162359 | WIDE FIELD IMAGE DISTORTION CORRECTION - A method and apparatus of correcting image distortion using an orthogonal transfer charge-coupled device array is provided. A wide field of view line-scan remote sensing system includes an array of orthogonal transfer charge-coupled devices (OTCCDs) configured to record image data of an optical image of a moving object received from a lens. Further, the system includes a processor coupled to the array of OTCCDS, in which the processor is configured to scan the optical image across the array of OTCCDs; and shift pixel charges along a first axis and a second axis that substantially matches an actual image motion of the moving object while the optical image is being scanned in order to reduce an amount of image distortion across the array of OTCCDs. | 06-28-2012 |
Rodney B. Kendrick, Bellevue, WA US
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20090302149 | COMPOSITE AIR VEHICLE HAVING A HEAVIER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE TETHERED TO A LIGHTER-THAN-AIR VEHICLE - A system including a heavier-than-air vehicle (HTA), a lighter-than-air vehicle (LTA), and a tether is disclosed. The tether is coupled between the HTA and the LTA such that the LTA supports the HTA. The system may be further configured to suit the needs of the particular application. For example, the system may be configured to be controllable from a remote location or capable of autonomous operations. The system may also be configured such that the HTA comprises a mission payload and communications equipment. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the LTA is configured to provide lift for the system and the HTA is configured to provide station-keeping propulsion, the advantage being reduced fuel consumption and increased mission endurance. | 12-10-2009 |
Ronald M. Kendrick, Toledo, OH US
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20090027619 | EXAMINATION ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED ACCESS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR BOUND PATIENT - An examination assembly advantageous for use with wheelchair bound patients comprises a rotatable stand which receives medical equipment, an arm assembly mounted on the stand comprising a main arm connected to the stand and an auxiliary arm operatively connected to the main arm, a table which mounts at least part of the medical equipment having a table area and an underside, and an S-bracket connecting the auxiliary arm to the table such that the auxiliary arm is remote from the table. The auxiliary arm is above the table and the S-bracket comprises a mounting flange, an underside flange and a linking flange connecting the mounting flange to the underside flange. Fasteners connect the underside flange to the table. | 01-29-2009 |
20130293845 | EXAMINATION STAND WITH IMPROVED ACCESS FOR THE WHEELCHAIR BOUND PATIENT - A patient examination assembly comprises a rotatable stand adapted to mount a slit lamp microscope, and a phoropter attached to the stand by a telescoping arm assembly, comprising an arm and a connector and the connector comprises a first link and a second link. The first link is telescopeable within the second link. | 11-07-2013 |
Ryan Kendrick, Austin, TX US
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20140134976 | PROVIDING ACCESS TO COMMUNICATION PLANS VIA MULTIPLE ACCESS METHODS - One computer-implemented method includes identifying a plurality of communication plans, identifying a first communication associated with a first access method and associated with a first attribute, determining a first communication plan associated with the first communication from the plurality of communication plans, the determination based at least in part on the first attribute associated with the first communication, identifying a second communication different than the first communication and associated with the first access method, the second communication associated with a second attribute different than the first attribute, and determining a second communication plan associated with the second communication from the plurality of communication plans, the determination based at least in part on the second attribute associated with the second communication, wherein the first and second communication plans are associated with a prepaid pay-as-you-go or subscription monetary values. | 05-15-2014 |
20150112855 | Parent and Child Account Relationship - The present disclosure involves enabling a parent and child account relationship. One example method includes identifying a child account associated with a parent account, the parent account including a monetary amount, the child account being different than the parent account; identifying a communication associated with the child account; transferring at least a portion of the monetary amount from the parent account to the child account after identifying the communication associated with the child account; and debiting the portion of the monetary amount in the child account for charges associated with the communication. | 04-23-2015 |
Scott A. Kendrick, Fort Myers, FL US
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20150195406 | REAL-TIME CONVERSATIONAL ANALYTICS FACILITY - Methods and systems are provided for receiving a communication, analyzing the communication in real-time or near real-time using a computer-based communications analytics facility for at least one of a language characteristic and an acoustic characteristic, wherein for analyzing the language characteristic of voice communications, the communication is converted to text using computer-based speech recognition, determining at least one of the category, the score, the sentiment, or the alert associated with the communication using the at least one language and/or acoustic characteristic, and providing a dynamic graphical representation of the at least one category, score, sentiment, or alert through a graphical user interface. | 07-09-2015 |
Stephen M. Kendrick, Broomfield, CO US
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20130178852 | Monopolar Pencil With Integrated Bipolar/Ligasure Tweezers - The present disclosure is directed to an electrosurgical pencil with integrated ligasure tweezers. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure the electrosurgical pencil includes an elongated housing having an open distal end and including an actuator operatively associated therewith. First and second jaw members extend distally through the open distal end of the elongated housing and are transitionable between a closed position and an open position upon actuation of an actuator. At least one of the jaw members is configured to treat tissue with monopolar energy and both jaw members are configured to treat tissue with bipolar energy. At least one switch is operably coupled to a controller disposed in the housing and configured to activate the first and second jaw members to treat tissue with monopolar and bipolar energy. | 07-11-2013 |
20130304058 | Surgical Forceps - A forceps includes a housing defining a window and having an outer shaft extending therefrom. An end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the outer shaft includes first and second jaw members including distal portions and proximal portions and movable between spaced-apart and approximated positions. An inner shaft is slidably disposed within the outer shaft such that, when the jaw members are disposed in the spaced-apart position, the inner shaft is disposed in a distal position. When the jaw members are moved to the approximated position, the proximal portions urge the inner shaft to a proximal position. An indicator member coupled to the inner shaft includes first and second indicators. The first indicator is visible through the window when the inner shaft is disposed in the distal position. The second indicator is visible through the window when the inner shaft is disposed in the proximal position. | 11-14-2013 |
20140100600 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members disposed in parallel orientation relative to one another. One or both of the jaw members is movable along a first axis relative to the other jaw member between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. The first and second jaw members are configured to maintain the parallel orientation therebetween upon movement of the jaw members between the spaced-apart and approximated positions. A drive bar is coupled to one or both of the jaw members. The drive bar is selectively movable along a second axis that is different from the first axis between first and second positions for moving the jaw members between the spaced-apart and approximated positions. | 04-10-2014 |
20140148807 | SURGICAL APPARATUS - A surgical apparatus is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing that supports a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes coaxially aligned outer and inner shaft members. The inner shaft member is movable within the outer shaft member. An end effector includes a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end of the outer shaft. At least one of the jaw members is pivotably coupled to the outer shaft and is movable between open and clamping configurations for grasping tissue. The inner shaft contacts a proximal end of the moveable jaw member to maintain the movable jaw member in the open configuration and is slidable against the movable jaw member to move the moveable jaw member between the open configuration and clamping configuration. | 05-29-2014 |
20150223862 | MONOPOLAR PENCIL WITH INTEGRATED BIPOLAR/LIGASURE TWEEZERS - An electrosurgical pencil with integrated tweezers includes-an elongated housing having an open distal end and an actuator operatively associated therewith. First and second jaw members extend distally through the open distal end of the elongated housing and are transitionable between a closed position and an open position upon actuation of an actuator. One or both of the jaw members is configured to treat tissue with monopolar energy and both jaw members are configured to treat tissue with bipolar energy. One or more switches is operably coupled to a controller disposed in the housing and configured to activate the first and second jaw members to treat tissue with monopolar and bipolar energy. | 08-13-2015 |
William D. Kendrick, Duncan, OK US
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20090261575 | Adjustable Length Discharge Joint for High Pressure Applications - An adjustable length joint for high-pressure applications is described that includes rigid inner and outer tubes; both having passages there through. The rigid outer tube has at least one peripheral ring groove within its inner wall. The tubes have threads, which are adapted to adjustably engage with one another securely at a working pressure of at least about 10,000 psi. The rigid inner tube and the rigid outer tube are rotatable to enable adjustable engagement between the threads. The joint also includes an O-ring seated in each of the at least one peripheral ring grooves. When the rigid inner tube and the rigid outer tube are held in a selectable position, the first thread and the second thread overlap a sufficient distance necessary for the first thread and the second thread to withstand the forces exerted by the internal pressure within the joint at the working pressure. | 10-22-2009 |
20120227814 | PLUG AND PUMP SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PRESSURIZED FLUID - A plug and pump system for routing pressurized fluid from a fluid source is disclosed. The system includes a platform and a docking station interface mounted on the platform and including multiple points of articulation. A wellhead interface is mounted on the platform and includes multiple points of articulation. The docking station interface and the wellhead interface are configured to route pressurized fluid from a fluid source. | 09-13-2012 |
20140077492 | PLUG AND PUMP SYSTEM FOR ROUTING PRESSURIZED FLUID - A plug and pump system for routing pressurized fluid from a fluid source is disclosed. The system includes a platform and a docking station interface mounted on the platform and including multiple points of articulation. A wellhead interface is mounted on the platform and includes multiple points of articulation. The docking station interface and the wellhead interface are configured to route pressurized fluid from a fluid source. | 03-20-2014 |
20150069755 | HIGH PRESSURE REMOTE CONNECTOR WITH SELF-ALIGNING GEOMETRY - A connector can include multiple circumferentially distributed engagement structures which clamp two hubs together, and a biasing device which biases the engagement structures toward an open configuration thereof, in which the hubs are separable from each other. Another connector can include multiple circumferentially distributed engagement structures, each having a recess which receives hubs therein, and a sleeve which encircles the engagement structures and prevents the engagement structures from displacing radially outward from an open configuration thereof, in which the hubs are separable from each other. A method of making a connection to a wellhead can include applying pressure to a connector, thereby allowing multiple circumferentially distributed engagement structures to displace outward to an open configuration thereof, and displacing one hub of the connector into contact with another hub secured to the wellhead, the engagement structures axially aligning the hubs during the displacing. | 03-12-2015 |
William Donald Kendrick, Duncan, OK US
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20120060929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROUTING PRESSURIZED FLUID - A manifold system for routing pressurized fluid from a fluid source is disclosed. The manifold system includes a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly includes a frame, an intake section coupled to the frame, and an articulating arm coupled to the intake section. The intake section is configured to route pressurized fluid to the articulating arm. The articulating arm is configured to route pressurized fluid away from the intake section. | 03-15-2012 |
William R. Kendrick, Houston, TX US
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20140266529 | DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER - A depressurization system for an electrical transformer includes a pressure release assembly configured to be in fluid communication with a chamber of the electrical transformer. The pressure release assembly includes a rupture pin valve. The system may include an evacuation assembly having a blast chamber. The rupture pin valve includes a pin configured to buckle in response to a predetermined pressure applied to a surface of the rupture pin valve. | 09-18-2014 |