Lucey, US
Chris Lucey, Madison, WI US
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20130076020 | SPLIT TEST BOOT - A boot assembly that reliably seals the secondary containment area utilizing a split boot device that can be installed without disconnecting the primary piping is disclosed. The seal includes first and second containment housings, each supporting a pair of partial ring shaped seals. The containment housings can be positioned about the primary and secondary pipes from opposing sides thereof so that disconnection of the primary pipe is not required to secure the seal in place. A clamp secures the first containment housing relative to the second containment housing in a secured position in which a first pair of partial ring seals associated with the first containment housing and a second pair of partial ring shaped seals associated with the second containment housing cooperate to form a pair of continuous ring shaped sealing surfaces including a first continuous ring shaped sealing surface including one of the first pair of partial ring shaped seals and one of the second pair of partial ring shaped seals, and a second continuous ring shaped sealing surface including a second one of the first pair of partial ring shaped seals and a second one of the second pair of partial ring shaped seals. | 03-28-2013 |
Christina Evelyn Lucey, San Francisco, CA US
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20120269333 | Method and Apparatus for Identifying a Conference Call from an Event Record - A method for identifying a conference call from a communication device, wherein the communication device includes a memory for storing a calendar event record. The method includes: parsing at least some of the calendar event record, wherein the parsing includes an automatic discovery feature; determining, based on the parsing, whether the calendar event record includes conference call scheduling information in relation to a scheduled conference call session; generating, based on the parsing, one or more identifiers for at least some of the conference call scheduling information; and storing in the memory the one or more identifiers. A host communication device and a non-host participant communication device can also be configured for performing the method. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOIN SELECTION OF A CONFERENCE CALL - A method for join selection of a conference call from a communication device, wherein the communication device includes a memory for storing an event record. The method includes: identifying from the event record one or more addresses for contacting a conference call server for establishing a scheduled conference call session; automatically selecting, based on specified criteria, one of the addresses as a default address associated with a default join option for establishing the scheduled conference call session; generating an identifier for associating the selected default address with the default join option; and storing the identifier in the memory. | 10-25-2012 |
20120269335 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING MODERATOR ACCESS FOR A CONFERENCE CALL - A method for protecting moderator access using a communication device. The method includes: displaying an interface for editing a conference call profile, the conference call profile including conference call scheduling information including one or more addressees for communicating with a conference call server, wherein the conference call scheduling information further includes a moderator access code and a participant access code; generating an indicator for the conference call profile for excluding sending of the moderator access code to invited participants; and storing the conference call profile including the indicator in a memory of the communication device. A communication device can be configured to perform the method. | 10-25-2012 |
20120321060 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING CONFERENCE CALLS FROM MESSAGES - Presented are systems and methods of creating conference calls from messages. A message is acquired that includes conference call details. A conference call schedule system is activated and generates a conference call invitation. Conference call dialing details are automatically acquired for the conference call invitation from a user profile. The conference call invitation is automatically populated, based on the activation, with the conference call details and the conference call dialing details. Additionally, the conference call invitation is sent to one or more invitees, where at least one of the invitees are also message addressees. | 12-20-2012 |
20130143539 | METHOD AND USER INTERFACE FOR FACILITATING CONFERENCE CALLS - Presented are systems and methods for presenting conference call information using a mobile conferencing system. The mobile conferencing system classifies a call type parameter as a conference call based on conference details. The mobile conferencing system joins a mobile device to a teleconference using the conference details and the call type parameter. The mobile conferencing system then displays an active call graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface displays at least part of the conference details. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144952 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PRIVATE MODERATOR CODES FOR CONFERENCE CALLS - A method, mobile device, and conferencing system are provided for automatically establishing a conference event having a plurality of invitees. In one implementation, a method is provided for determining whether an invitee of a conference event is a moderator of the conference event. The method also automatically establishes the conference event using a moderator code responsive to determining that the invitee is the moderator of the conference event. | 06-06-2013 |
20130208877 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN AUTOMATICALLY INITIATED OUTGOING COMMUNICATION AS AN INCOMING COMMUNICATION - A communication device and method for providing an automatically initiated outgoing communication as an incoming communication are provided. Outgoing communication is automatically initiated via a communication interface of the communication device. After the outgoing communication is initiated, an indication of the outgoing communication is provided at the communication device, such that the outgoing communication is provided as an incoming communication at the communication device. | 08-15-2013 |
20140169543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOIN SELECTION OF A CONFERENCE CALL - A method and communication device are provided for creating a conference call profile from a communication device, wherein the communication device includes a memory for storing an event record. The method includes: identifying from the event record one or more addresses for communicating with a conference call server; generating a conference call profile having one or more address fields and populating the address fields with the addresses; and storing the generated conference call profile in the memory. A communication device can be configured to perform the method. | 06-19-2014 |
20140179275 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING MODERATOR ACCESS FOR A CONFERENCE CALL - A method and a communication device are provided for creating a conference call profile from a communication device, wherein the communication device includes a memory for storing an event record. The method includes: identifying from the event record one or more addresses for communicating with a conference call server; generating a conference call profile having one or more address fields and populating the address fields with the addresses; and storing the generated conference call profile in the memory. A communication device can be configured to perform the method. | 06-26-2014 |
20140242958 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN AUTOMATICALLY INITIATED OUTGOING COMMUNICATION AS AN INCOMING COMMUNICATION - A communication device and method for providing an automatically initiated outgoing communication as an incoming communication are provided. Outgoing communication is automatically initiated via a communication interface of the communication device. After the outgoing communication is initiated, an indication of the outgoing communication is provided at the communication device, such that the outgoing communication is provided as an incoming communication at the communication device. | 08-28-2014 |
20150026601 | METHOD AND USER INTERFACE FOR FACILITATING CONFERENCE CALLS - Presented are systems and methods for presenting conference call information using a mobile conferencing system. The mobile conferencing system classifies a call type parameter as a conference call based on conference details. The mobile conferencing system joins a mobile device to a teleconference using the conference details and the call type parameter. The mobile conferencing system then displays an active call graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface displays at least part of the conference details. | 01-22-2015 |
John A. Lucey, Madison, WI US
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20090068311 | LOW-FAT AND FAT-FREE CHEESE WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for preparing cheese with low fat content and with improved texture, color and baking properties. The compositions and methods of the invention include acidification of the cheese base and the addition of glycerides to manufacture processed or heated curd cheese with improved properties such as texture, stickiness, color and baking properties. | 03-12-2009 |
20090311407 | PRODUCTION OF PROTEIN-POLYSACCHARIDE CONJUGATES - The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for producing protein-polysaccharide conjugates in aqueous solutions. Also provided are methods for limiting the Maillard reaction to the very initial stage, the formation of the Schiff base. Provided are methods to obtain a simple product of Schiff base with white color, and compositions obtained using the methods of the present invention. | 12-17-2009 |
20100028525 | Low Fat, Clear, Bland Flavored Whey Products - Novel methods for producing whey protein concentrates with favorable properties are provided. The methods include using chitosan selective precipitation whey pre-treatment, and microfiltration using polymeric membranes. The products obtained using these methods include WPC80 with low fat content, high clarity, low browning potential during storage, and having low levels of volatiles. Compositions and foaming agents obtained using the methods of the present invention are also provided. | 02-04-2010 |
John King Lucey, Bend, OR US
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20110233083 | Universal Instrument Hardcase Carrier - The “Universal Instrument Hardcase Carrier” is used to carry instrument hard cases in a “backpack” configuration. The “Universal Instrument Hardcase Carrier” is a universal system that will fit all existing instrument hard cases made for banjo, guitar, and mandolin. The panel and strap design, and the buckling system of the “Universal Instrument Hardcase Carrier” are unique to this invention. | 09-29-2011 |
Lawrence Lucey, Wilmette, IL US
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20150305970 | JIM ROLLER - Embodiments of the invention relate to a medical roller device. The medical roller device includes a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a roller rotatably connected to the first end of the shaft; and a securement mechanism connected to the second end of the shaft. | 10-29-2015 |
Patrick Lucey, Burbank, CA US
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20140270388 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING GROUP BEHAVIOR - Methods and systems for measuring group behavior are provided. Group behavior of different groups may be measured objectively and automatically in different environments including a dark environment. A uniform visible signal comprising images of members of a group may be obtained. Facial motion and body motions of each member may be detected and analyzed from the signal. Group behavior may be measured by aggregating facial motions and body motions of all members of the group. A facial motion such as a smile may be detected by using the Fourier Lucas-Kanade (FLK) algorithm to register and track faces of each member of a group. A flow-profile for each member of the group is generated. Group behavior may be further analyzed to determine a correlation of the group behavior and the content of the stimulus. A prediction of the general public's response to the stimulus based on the analysis of the group behavior is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270483 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING GROUP BEHAVIOR - Methods and systems for measuring group behavior are provided. Group behavior of different groups may be measured objectively and automatically in different environments including a dark environment. A uniform visible signal comprising images of members of a group may be obtained. Facial motion and body motions of each member may be detected and analyzed from the signal. Group behavior may be measured by aggregating facial motions and body motions of all members of the group. A facial motion such as a smile may be detected by using the Fourier Lucas-Kanade (FLK) algorithm to register and track faces of each member of a group. A flow-profile for each member of the group is generated. Group behavior may be further analyzed to determine a correlation of the group behavior and the content of the stimulus. A prediction of the general public's response to the stimulus based on the analysis of the group behavior is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
Patrick Lucey, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140058992 | CHARACTERIZING MOTION PATTERNS OF ONE OR MORE AGENTS FROM SPATIOTEMPORAL DATA - Techniques are described to characterize motion patterns of a group of agents engaging in an activity. An analysis system receives input data associated with spatial and temporal information of at least one element of interest associated with the activity, where the object of interest may be a ball, person, animal or any other object in motion. The analysis system partitions the input data into a plurality of spatiotemporal segments and generates one or more representations of one or more sets of segments of the plurality of spatiotemporal segments based on one or more criteria. The analysis system computes a metric, such as an entropy value, for each of the one or more representations. Partial tracing data, such as ball movements in a sporting event, may be created using an inexpensive input device, such as a tablet computer, making the disclosed techniques available for a wide range of events and activities. | 02-27-2014 |
20150142716 | TRACKING PLAYER ROLE USING NON-RIGID FORMATION PRIORS - Approaches are described for assigning roles to agents in a group of agents engaging in an activity. An assignment analysis system receives a first set of detections, where each detection in the first set of detections comprises a physical location. The assignment analysis system defines an exemplar formation comprising an arrangement of each role in a set of roles. The assignment analysis system calculates a first cost function between at least one detection in the first set of detections and at least one role in the set of roles. The assignment analysis system generates a first set of permutations based on the first cost function. The assignment analysis system assigns a first role in the set of roles to a first detection in the first set of detections based on the first set of permutations. | 05-21-2015 |
Patrick Joseph Lucey, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150201134 | SYSTEM AND MEDIA INTERFACE FOR MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCTION - To generate a media presentation of a live event, a user interface is coupled to at least three cameras that share substantially the same vantage point. One of the cameras (e.g., a context camera) provides a context view of the event that is displayed on a screen of the user interface. The views of the other two cameras are superimposed onto the context view to define sub-portions that are visually demarcated within the context view. In one embodiment, only one of views is visually demarcated in the context view at any given time. Based on user interaction, the user interface can switch between the cameras views and control the cameras to capture different portions of the context view. Based the image data captured by the views of the cameras within the context view, the user interface generates a media presentation that may be broadcast to multiple viewers. | 07-16-2015 |
Paul Lucey, Honolulu, HI US
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20110228279 | FABRY-PEROT FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER - A spatial Fourier transform spectrometer is disclosed. The Fourier transform spectrometer includes a Fabry-Perot interferometer with first and second optical surfaces. The gap between the first and second optical surfaces spatially varies in a direction that is orthogonal to the optical axis of the Fourier transform spectrometer. The Fabry-Perot interferometer creates an interference pattern from input light. An image of the interference pattern is captured by a detector, which is communicatively coupled to a processor. The processor is configured to process the interference pattern image to determine information about the spectral content of the input light. | 09-22-2011 |
Paul Grandmont Lucey, Honolulu, HI US
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20100171951 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE RAMAN AND LASER-INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROMETRY - An spectrometer including Raman and LIBS spectroscopy capabilities is disclosed. The spectrometer includes a laser source configurable to produce a lased light directable towards a target substance, the laser source having a single wavelength and having sufficient power to cause a portion of the target to emit Raman scattering and sufficient to ablate a portion of the target substance to produce a plasma plume. A separate remote light collector is optically configurable to collect light emitted from the portion of the target emitting Raman scattering and from the portion of the target producing the plasma plume. A filter is optically coupled to the remote light collector to remove reflected light and Rayleigh-scattered light, and a spectroscope is optically coupled to the filter and configured to separate the collected and filtered light into a frequency spectrum comprising a Raman spectrum and a laser-induced breakdown spectrum. Finally, an electronic light sensor is used to record the frequency spectrum. | 07-08-2010 |
Robert D. Lucey, Temecula, CA US
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20100058681 | HOLD DOWN CONNECTOR - A hold down connector is provided for securing together multiple building members. The hold down connector resists movement of the building members when connected to an elongated tie member. In one embodiment, the hold down connector includes a transverse portion connected to first and second elongated legs with at least one aperture at elongated connections between the transverse portion and the first leg and between the transverse portion and second leg. In another embodiment, the hold down connector includes a transverse portion connected to first and second elongated legs with the transverse portion partially supported by transverse extensions of the first and second legs. A hold down connector in accordance with embodiments results in increased load bearing properties, construction from thicker materials, and easy installation. | 03-11-2010 |
Robert D. Lucey, Lafayette, CA US
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20080295428 | LOAD-RESISTING TRUSS SEGMENTS FOR BUILDINGS - The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post. Some of the truss plates can include strips of material to provide additional resistance to tearing of the truss plate due to loads experienced by the truss plate. Some of the load-resisting segments, particularly frames for doors or windows, may include compression plates that prevent point-loading of studs or chords against transversely oriented members. For example, a truss frame may include compression plates between ends of its columns and surfaces of a header or sill structure. | 12-04-2008 |
20100115876 | LOAD-RESISTING TRUSS SEGMENTS FOR BUILDINGS - The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post. Some of the truss plates can include strips of material to provide additional resistance to tearing of the truss plate due to loads experienced by the truss plate. Some of the load-resisting segments, particularly frames for doors or windows, may include compression plates that prevent point-loading of studs or chords against transversely oriented members. For example, a truss frame may include compression plates between ends of its columns and surfaces of a header or sill structure. | 05-13-2010 |
20130042569 | LOAD-RESISTING TRUSS SEGMENTS FOR BUILDINGS - The invention provides load-resisting segments (e.g., panels or frames for openings) for transmitting loads through a building structure. In the context of a wall, the load-resisting segments transmit shear loads downward to structural elements below the wall, such as to a building foundation. The load-resisting segments may comprise a truss configuration, i.e., an assembly of members forming a rigid framework. Each load-resisting segment can include web members and pairs of truss plates secured to sides of the segment to secure connections of the web members to each other and to other members. The wall segments can include beam-separation blocks that reduce truss plate failure by spacing apart the ends of two web members bearing against a chord or post to position the intersection point of the load paths of the web members with the load path of the chord or post. | 02-21-2013 |
Robert Donald Lucey, Temecula, CA US
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20100011692 | SHEAR WALL CONSTRUCTION - A shear wall construction and method for assembling the same is disclosed. A plywood sheet includes close laterally-spaced pairs of vertical studs or posts proximate each lateral end. A channel-defining member is fitted and fixed between the spaced studs. A tie member extends from the channel-defining member into a concrete foundation or other underlying building element. A track is also provided for sheathing a lower edge of the shear wall. Protrusions from the metal track aid in anchoring the shear wall to the concrete foundation. | 01-21-2010 |
Ryan D. Lucey, Woodbury, MN US
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20110031275 | WIPE AND SEAL PRODUCT PUMP - A product dispensing system is provided. The product dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a sealing assembly. The dispensing device is configured and arranged to pass product out of a dispensing orifice in the product dispensing system. The sealing assembly is configured and arranged to wipe and seal the dispensing orifice to prevent exposure of unused product with ambient air when the product dispensing system is not dispensing product. | 02-10-2011 |
Ryan David Lucey, Woodbury, MN US
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20130145731 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING AND OPENING PRODUCT PACKAGING - An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging. | 06-13-2013 |
Stephen Lucey, San Francisco US
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20140258183 | Systems, Methods And Devices Supporting Interactive Personal And Professional Guidance - A system that helps users get unstuck determines an archetype to which the user's stuck moment belongs and then provides a diagnosis and one or more tools. Each archetype has a corresponding prescription, each prescription has a corresponding computer-implemented tool. The diagnosis for the person determines a prescription for that person, and the prescription for that person determines at least one computer-implemented tool for that person to deal with the stuck moment. | 09-11-2014 |
Stephen Lucey, Greensboro, NC US
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20150328264 | Placental Membrane Preparations and Methods of Making and Using Same for Regenerating Cartilage and Spinal Intervertebral Discs - A method for treating cartilage defects including providing a placental membrane preparation that includes ground or minced placental membranes and optionally, a ground or minced cartilage and/or biocompatible glue, and introducing the preparation to a cartilage defect within a skeletal joint. The cartilage defect may include a hyaline cartilage defect, such as a chondral defect, or meniscal defect. The treatment may be provided in combination with other treatments such as marrow stimulation treatments and surgical repair treatments using sutures or other fixation techniques. The preparation promotes the regeneration of cartilage within the skeletal joint. | 11-19-2015 |
Steve Lucey, Greensboro, NC US
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20130204094 | HEADLAMP - A headlight device that can be mounted to a surgical face shield, helmet, or other type of headgear with dual-sided peel and stick adhesive or magnets allowing for various mounting locations. | 08-08-2013 |
Trevor Lucey, La Mesa, CA US
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20120228868 | Fireproof bulkhead penetration - The present invention provides a better fireproof bulkhead penetration that is substantially less expensive to install and much easier to modify. The bulkhead penetration system is designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, water, gas and air through walls or bulkheads in both stationary and marine structures in way of piping and cable penetrations at the fire zone boundaries. Various preferred embodiments meet the requirements of the regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the structure as well as the requirements of local authorities. In preferred embodiments a high temperature sealant provides an airtight seal for a sleeve type penetration and a high temperature sealant also provides an airtight seal between the sleeve and the bulkhead aperture through which the sleeve passes. The seals can be easily removed for repairs, upgrades and replacements. | 09-13-2012 |
20150011299 | Internet golf sweepstakes game - A method for running a sweepstake-type game whereby the players seeks to win the sweepstakes by accurately predicting a portion of the result of a golf tournament such as the weekly PGA golf tournaments. In preferred embodiments the sweepstakes players are asked to predict the winner of the tournament and also the golfers who will shoot par on the last day of the tournament. In a preferred embodiment a control computer is able to determine the winners of the sweepstakes quickly enough that their names can be announced as the winning golfer is walking off the 18 | 01-08-2015 |