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David O. Lewis, Rochester, MN US
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20090119508 | DISABLING ON/OFF CAPACITY ON DEMAND - Apparatus and article of manufacture for disabling on-demand access to computerized resources on a computerized apparatus are disclosed. The method comprises receiving a disablement code; validating the disablement code; and disabling an on-demand resource if the validating is successful, thereby rendering the disabled on-demand resource unavailable for use by users of the computerized apparatus, wherein the disabled on-demand resource is a hardware resource of the computerized apparatus. Another embodiment includes receiving a disablement code comprising encrypted data, validating the disablement code, disabling at least one on-demand resource if the validating is successful. The validating includes generating a first key using system information unique to the computerized apparatus; decrypting the encrypted data using a second key to produce decrypted data; encrypting a value to produce an encrypted value; decrypting the encrypted value to produce a decrypted value; and comparing the value to the decrypted value. | 05-07-2009 |
David Otto Lewis, Rochester, MN US
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20080228644 | PROVIDING METERED CAPACITY OF COMPUTER RESOURCES - An apparatus and method provides the capability of metering temporary capacity on demand in a computer system. A resource-time is specified, such as processor-days. The actual usage of the resource is monitored, and the customer is charged for only the actual usage of the resource. In this manner a customer may purchase a specified resource-time, and is only charged for the time that the resource is actually used. The preferred embodiments extend to metering temporary capacity on demand in a logically partitioned computer system. If a resource is shared, the actual usage of the resource is monitored, and the customer is only billed for actual usage that exceeds a predetermined non-zero threshold. | 09-18-2008 |
20090043877 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING STANDBY RESOURCE ENTITLEMENT - An apparatus and program product for transferring entitlement to standby resources between respective computers. Standby resources are made available at a destination computer by rendering unavailable corresponding resources at a source computer. As such, the aggregate number of available standby resources may remain unchanged, but the distribution of the availability may be reapportioned according to operational requirements. Where desired, this transfer of entitlement may be accomplished automatically, dynamically and/or in a secure manner. | 02-12-2009 |
Nicholas B. Lewis, Plymouth, MN US
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20150379516 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Authentication Services - A method of authenticating information associated with a consumer in connection with a third party transaction is disclosed and includes receiving transaction information descriptive of a transaction initiated between a consumer and a third party. The method may include determining a type verification to be performed based on the transaction information, and receiving an input associated with authentication of information associated with the consumer. The authentication may be performed based on the type of verification indicated in the transaction information. The method may include generating verification information based on the input associated with the authentication of information associated with the consumer. The verification information may facilitate completion of the transaction | 12-31-2015 |
Paul Lewis, Orono, MN US
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20080313948 | Fishing lure - An improved lure for use when fishing provides better control of the lure by novice and experienced fishermen, better camouflage of the hook and weighting system associated with the lure and more secure setting of the hook when a fish bites. The improved lure comprises a standard tube bait in combination with a hook and weighting arrangement that makes the lure easier to use than prior art tube baits. | 12-25-2008 |
Richard A. Lewis, Medina, MN US
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20090083001 | FIELD DEVICE FOR DIGITAL PROCESS CONTROL LOOP DIAGNOSTICS - A diagnostic field device for coupling to a two-wire process control loop of an industrial process control or monitoring system includes digital communication monitoring circuitry which is configured to couple to a two-wire process control loop. The digital communication monitoring circuitry is configured to receive a digital communication signal from the two-wire process control loop. Timing circuitry in the diagnostic field device provides a timing output. Diagnostic circuitry provides a diagnostic output based upon the digital communication signal and the timing output. | 03-26-2009 |
Seth D. Lewis, Rochester, MN US
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20090038171 | ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR ASSEMBLY OF MICROPROCESSOR BOARD TO SERVER CHASSIS - An alignment tool for assembly of a microprocessor board to a server chassis includes a peg hole portion receptive of a first peg of the server chassis and at least one filler tab insertable between the first peg and a secondary hole of the microprocessor board. The alignment tool further includes an orientation hole portion receptive of a second peg of the server chassis, and connected to the peg hole portion. A method of aligning the server chassis to the microprocessor board utilizing the alignment tool includes placing the alignment tool with the peg hole portion over the first peg and an orientation hole portion over a second peg. The microprocessor board, including a secondary hole, is placed over the server chassis such that the secondary hole is placed over the first peg. At least one filler tab of the alignment tool is inserted into a gap between the first peg and the secondary hole. | 02-12-2009 |
20120075800 | Cover Latch Of A Blade Server - A cover latch is provided for coupling a blade server cover to a blade server when the cover latch is in a locked state. Embodiments include a locking surface at one end of the cover latch; a user interface at an end of the cover latch opposite from the end with the locking surface; wherein when the cover latch is in the locked state, the locking surface engages a locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; wherein when the cover latch is in an unlocked state, the user interface is rotated into the blade server and the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, wherein when the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, the locking surface is disengaged from the locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; and a rotational limiter hole in the cover latch that surrounds a peg of the blade server, wherein the rotation of the locking surface and the user interface is limited by the rotational limiter. | 03-29-2012 |
20120113581 | IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED COVER-MOUNTED, AUTO-DOCKING FOR MULTIPLE DASD CONFIGURATIONS - An enclosure assembly and system are provided for implementing cover-mounted, auto-docking for multiple DASD configurations in information technology equipment. A user selected direct access storage device (DASD) configuration is mechanically attached to an enclosure cover. A cover interposer card is mechanically attached to the enclosure cover and electrically connected to each DASD in the user selected DASD configuration. An electrical connector mates with the cover interposer card as the cover is installed through a sliding motion with a chassis and base planar of the enclosure assembly. A flexible cable interconnect attached to the mating electrical connector is connected to the base planar. The enclosure assembly enables high density, high performance modular server architectures without compromising processor performance or planar electrical architecture. | 05-10-2012 |
20120120588 | DETECTION OF FILLER MODULE PRESENCE - An A filler module may include, but is not limited to: a body portion; and at least one conductive portion receivable within a component port of a computing device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120287573 | Cover Latch Of A Blade Server - A cover latch is provided for coupling a blade server cover to a blade server when the cover latch is in a locked state. Embodiments include a locking surface and a user interface; wherein when the cover latch is in the locked state, the locking surface engages a locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; wherein when the cover latch is in an unlocked state, the user interface is rotated into the blade server and the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, wherein when the locking surface is rotated outward from the blade server, the locking surface is disengaged from the locking surface enclosure of the blade server cover; and a rotational limiter hole in the cover latch that surrounds a peg of the blade server, wherein the rotation of the locking surface and the user interface is limited by the rotational limiter. | 11-15-2012 |
Seth David Lewis, Rochester, MN US
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20100274965 | REDUNDANT SOLID STATE DISK SYSTEM VIA INTERCONNECT CARDS - A first interconnect card is configured, wherein a first controller is included in the first interconnect card. A second interconnect card coupled to the first interconnect card is configured, wherein a second controller is included in the second interconnect card. In response to a failure of the first controller included in the first interconnect card, the first interconnect card is controlled via the second controller included in the second interconnect card. In response to a failure of the second controller included in the second interconnect card, the second interconnect card is controlled via the first controller included in the first interconnect card. | 10-28-2010 |
20120159004 | REDUNDANT SOLID STATE DISK SYSTEM VIA INTERCONNECT CARDS - A first interconnect card is configured, wherein a first controller is included in the first interconnect card. A second interconnect card coupled to the first interconnect card is configured, wherein a second controller is included in the second interconnect card. In response to a failure of the first controller included in the first interconnect card, the first interconnect card is controlled via the second controller included in the second interconnect card. In response to a failure of the second controller included in the second interconnect card, the second interconnect card is controlled via the first controller included in the first interconnect card. | 06-21-2012 |
Steve Lewis, Bloomington, MN US
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20110282175 | WIRELESS MOLECULAR SENSOR SYSTEM AND PROCESS - Wireless molecular sensor methods and systems integrate radio frequency (RF) technology to interrogate, power, operate and/or readout signals corresponding to levels of molecules of interest from microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) implanted within the body. Various alternative embodiments are disclosed. | 11-17-2011 |
20120175289 | Chromatography Systems and System Components - Chromatography systems and components suitable for use in chromatography systems are disclosed. Methods of making chromatography systems and components suitable for use in chromatography systems and methods of using chromatography systems and components suitable for use in chromatography systems are also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
Steve A. Lewis, Bloomington, MN US
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20120215077 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS OF BOVINE DISEASES USING AUSCULTATION ANALYSIS - A system and method are provided for diagnosis of animal respiratory diseases using auscultation techniques. Animal lung sounds are recorded and digitized. Lung sounds are obtained by an electronic digital stethoscope or a wireless audio digital recording unit. The sounds are stored as digital data, and one or more algorithms are applied to the data for producing an output to the user indicative of the health of the animal. The acoustic characteristics of the sound are compared with baseline data in the algorithms. One embodiment includes a digital stethoscope with an integral display. Another embodiment provides a system for gathering information about an animal to include not only auscultation data, but also information from other field devices such as temperature probes or weigh scales. The combined information can be analyzed by system software to generate detailed information to a user to include a diagnosis and recommended treatment options. | 08-23-2012 |
20130150744 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANTIBIOTIC EFFECTIVENESS IN RESPIRATORY DISEASED ANIMALS USING AUSCULATION ANALYSIS - A system and method are provided for diagnosis of animal respiratory diseases using auscultation techniques. Animal lung sounds are recorded and stored as digitized data. Algorithms are applied to the data producing an output indicative of the health of the animal. Another method determines effectiveness of antibiotics administered to animals based upon observed relationships between lung score categories obtained from auscultation. A comparison is made between sample populations of animals that receive different classifications of antibiotics, and this data is compared to lung score categories observed for each of the animals that received the antibiotics. A statistical analysis is conducted to confirm statistical differences in case fatality rates between lung score categories. Insignificant differences in mortality rates across a range of lung score categories indicates the particular antibiotic administered is not effective, whereas a reduced fatality rate associated with lower lung scores indicates a level of antibiotic effectiveness. | 06-13-2013 |
Steven Lewis, Bloomington, MN US
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20090058653 | HOSPITAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT INCLUDING RADIO TAG(S) AND ADDITIONAL TRANCEIVER(S) - The present invention relates to a hospital inventory management system including a radio tag, a beacon configured to monitor the proximity of the radio tag, and a reader configured to read information from the tag and the beacon. | 03-05-2009 |
20090058730 | Animal Management System Including Radio Animal Tag and Additional Transceiver(s) - An animal management system includes a beacon, a radio animal tag configured to monitor the proximity of the animal tag to the beacon, and a reader configured to read information from the animal tag. | 03-05-2009 |
20090094869 | ELECTRONIC TAG - The present disclosure relates to an electronic tag, and more particularly to an electronic tag including an insulating cap. When the electronic tag is being made, the insulating cap is arranged adjacent to heat-sensitive electronic components. The insulating cap protects the electronics from the heat generated when injection molding with hot plastic. | 04-16-2009 |
20090115578 | RADIO FREQUENCY ANIMAL TRACKING SYSTEM - An RFID system provides a transponder having a power store that can be recharged when located within an electromagnetic field generated by a transceiver unit. The power store can be a battery and/or a capacitor. In certain embodiments, the transponder can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an ear tag for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field. | 05-07-2009 |
20110148639 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING RADIO ANIMAL TAGS AND ADDITIONAL TRANSCEIVER(S) - An animal management system includes a beacon, a radio animal tag configured to monitor the proximity of the animal tag to the beacon, and a reader configured to read information from the animal tag. | 06-23-2011 |
20110169610 | RADIO FREQUENCY ANIMAL TRACKING SYSTEM - An RFID system provides a transponder having a power store that can be recharged when located within an electro-magnetic field generated by a transceiver unit. The power store can be a battery and/or a capacitor. In certain embodiments, the transponder can communicate over at least two different frequencies so that the real time performance of the transponder can be improved without losing backwards compatibility. The system provides an ear tag for use on livestock with superior durability and overall performance in the field. | 07-14-2011 |
20120103073 | Solvent Feed Systems For Chromatography Systems And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - Solvent feed systems are disclosed. Chromatography systems containing a solvent feed system are also disclosed. Methods of making and using solvent feed systems are further disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Terry W. Lewis, Woodbury, MN US
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20100267302 | SILICONE GEL ADHESIVE CONSTRUCTION - A silicone gel adhesive construction comprises (a) a porous backing, (b) an acrylic copolymer pressure sensitive adhesive layer on at least a portion of one side of the porous backing, and (c) a cured silicone gel adhesive on the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. | 10-21-2010 |
Theron L. Lewis, Rochester, MN US
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20100173505 | Topography compensating land grid array interposer - LGA connectors are fabricated with buttons or spring contacts preformed to different heights to accommodate the initial topography of a typical module or PCB of a particular product type. This is accomplished during fabrication by measuring topographies of mating surfaces of a first electronic device and of a second electronic device; fabricating interposer contacts to form opposing non-planar sides having respective inverse topographies for contacting the mating surfaces; and sandwiching the interposer between the first and second electronic devices with the opposing sides in contact with respective mating surfaces. For those LGA types made by molding techniques such as the metal-in-polymer type (eg. Tyco Electronics MPI, or Shin Etsu RP) or the Metal-on-Elastomer type (IBM), using molds with the desired topography provides the desired LGA topography. For those LGAs made of metal springs, cantilevers, armatures and the like, the desired topography is imposed by shaping of the buttons during or after fabrication using a sizing die with the desired topography. | 07-08-2010 |
20120300423 | INTERCONNECT FORMATION UNDER LOAD - An apparatus is provided and includes a substrate, a connector, including discrete elements, each discrete element having a first end tied to a compliant spine and an opposite second end including a lead and a fastener, which is disposable to extend through the substrate and into the connector, the fastener and the connector being configured such that mechanical interference therebetween caused by fastener operation urges the connector toward the substrate to advance each of the leads toward respective solder positions in a common plane. | 11-29-2012 |
20130107460 | METHOD AND PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A THERMAL SENSITIVE COMPONENT IN A THERMAL PROCESS | 05-02-2013 |
20140133122 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - According to embodiments of the invention, an electronic component assembly may be provided. The electronic component assembly may include an electronic component body. The electronic component assembly may also include a non-conductive force transfer plate affixed to the electronic component body to receive an assembly force. The electronic component assembly may also include a plurality of electrical connectors passing through the non-conductive force transfer plate, wherein first ends of the electrical connectors are located within the electronic component body and second ends are located outside the electronic component body, and the electrical connectors have a force transfer structure adapted to engage the non-conductive force transfer plate and transfer at least a portion of the assembly force from the force transfer plate to the electrical connectors. | 05-15-2014 |
20150276275 | METHOD AND PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A THERMAL SENSITIVE COMPONENT IN A THERMAL PROCESS - Provided is a method for protecting a thermal sensitive component mounted on a board during a thermal process. The method includes: providing the board, providing a protection apparatus which is removable and made of a thermoelectric material to protect the thermal sensitive component during the thermal process, wherein the protection apparatus cools the thermal sensitive component during the thermal process in response to applying a voltage to the protection apparatus. Further provided is the protection apparatus for the thermal sensitive component mounted on the board during the thermal process. | 10-01-2015 |
20150362227 | METHOD AND PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A THERMAL SENSITIVE COMPONENT IN A THERMAL PROCESS - Provided is a method for protecting a thermal sensitive component mounted on a board during a thermal process. The method includes: providing the board, providing a protection apparatus which is removable and made of a thermoelectric material to protect the thermal sensitive component during the thermal process, wherein the protection apparatus cools the thermal sensitive component during the thermal process in response to applying a voltage to the protection apparatus. Further provided is the protection apparatus for the thermal sensitive component mounted on the board during the thermal process. | 12-17-2015 |
Thomas H. Lewis, Andover, MN US
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20100080653 | Pavement Seal, Installation Machine And Method Of Installation - The present invention provides a compressible seal for installation in joints in concrete pavement, the machine for installing the seal and the method of installation. The seal is a preformed, closed cell, elastomeric cylinder or rope. The seal defines a round cross section in its relaxed, i.e., uncompressed, state somewhat larger than the joint into which it will be installed. The installation machine is a wheeled, hand powered device having a first guide wheel which is received within the joint, an aligned installation wheel which installs the seal in the joint, a second guide wheel which ensures that the seal is at the proper depth in the joint and a pair of contra-circulating belts which feed the seal to the installation wheel. | 04-01-2010 |
Todd Lewis, Ham Lake, MN US
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20100320819 | Chair and System for Transmitting Sound and Vibration - The present invention is a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus for sitting on, reclining on or lying upon. The chair or similar apparatus is capable of transmitting sound and vibrations generated by a sound source and/or a vibration source to a user's body. The sound and vibrations are transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to the chair or similar apparatus. The transmitted sound and vibrations may include translated frequencies that are generated by a translation of higher frequencies that can mainly be heard to lower frequencies that can mainly be felt. The present invention is also a method of providing vibrational energy to a user, including regulating sound and vibrations transmitted through speakers, transducers, or a combination thereof which are connected to a chair or similar body-supporting apparatus. | 12-23-2010 |
Vinton John Lewis, Oakdale, MN US
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20110307518 | Medical Record Management Using Fingerprint ID - Methods and systems for medical record management using fingerprint identification. Fingerprints of patients, medical professionals, health payer or pharmacy personnel and potential customers are submitted to a central server and are compared with stored fingerprints of registered users. If a match is found, the user is granted an access level of authority based on the stored personal information and a “need-to-know” basis in the medical field. | 12-15-2011 |