Manning, US
Ahmad J. Manning, Farmington, CT US
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20090205097 | PAD FOR SOCCER SOCK - A soccer sock woven from Lycra/Spandex has a protective pad sewn to the upper metatarsal prominence area of the sock, to provide protection for the wearer's foot. A tongue portion protects the metatarsal area, and wing portions protect his/her ankle joint. The pad is of layered construction, an inner layer being of closed cell polyurethane foam, and an outer layer being of molded elastomeric material more rigid than the readily compressible inner layer. The laminated pad layers are held in place by an outer fabric skin adhered to the molded elastomeric material and sewn to the sock fabric with parallel peripherally extending stitching. The pad is 3 to 6 millimeters in thickness, each layer being of different density and compressibility to accommodate the forces reacted from blows to the pad during use, and the holding forces required to secure the pad to the sock itself. | 08-20-2009 |
Ahmad J. Manning, West Hartford, CT US
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20080209616 | Pad for soccer sock - A soccer sock woven from Lycra/Spandex has a protective pad sewn into the sock, or in a pocket defined in the upper metatarsal prominence area of the sock, to provide protection for the wearer's foot. A tongue portion protects the metatarsal area, and wing portions protect his/her ankle joint. The pad is of closed cell polyurethane foam, and is 3 to 6 millimeters in thickness. | 09-04-2008 |
Andrea L. Manning, Springfield, PA US
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20100071474 | Field Strength Test Devices and Methods for Installed Engineered Material Arresting Systems - Embodiments of the present invention provide field test devices and methods for testing the compressive gradient strength of installed vehicle arresting systems, such as those installed on airport runways. Current methods of testing such arresting systems are conducted on sample materials in-house, and these methods are not applicable or useful when tests need to be conducted on currently-installed systems in the field. | 03-25-2010 |
Anthony M. Manning, Lake St. Louis, MO US
Belinda D. Manning, Pearland, TX US
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20120186825 | Remote Actuation Testing Tool for High Pressure Differential Downhole Environments - A remote actuation tool equipped with an intermediate volumetric mechanism for enhanced tool durability in high pressure differential downhole environments. Valve segments of the tool are actuated by power available due to a pressure differential between atmospheric and hydrostatic chambers of the tool. Yet, the intermediate volumetric mechanism, whether in the form of a discrete chamber or a hydraulic line system, minimizes stresses of the differential pressure on tool hydraulics. Thus, failure rates are substantially reduced. So, for example, the tool may be reliably employed in downhole environments which present differential pressures in excess of about 30,000 PSI. | 07-26-2012 |
Bradley A.c. Manning, Dublin, OH US
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20090217350 | DYNAMIC INTERNET ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT BASED ON USER IDENTITY AND POLICY COMPLIANCE - In embodiments of the present invention, improved capabilities are described for a method presenting a client, providing client information and requesting an IP address from a DHCP server, where the DHCP server may formulate a first IP assignment and a first multiple DHCP options. A policy management facility may be associated with the interception of the first IP assignment and the first multiple DHCP options, which may result in the first IP assignment and the first multiple DHCP options not being sent to the client. The method may send client information to the policy management facility. The policy management facility may formulate a second multiple DHCP options and may send it to the DHCP server. The DHCP server may change first IP assignment and first multiple DHCP option to a second IP assignment and the second multiple DHCP options. The second IP assignment and the second multiple DHCP options may then be forwarded to the client. | 08-27-2009 |
Brain D. Manning, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110159948 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - A network browser and toolbar objects are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar objects can be on a wagering game toolbar that is a part of the network browser. The toolbar objects indicate information associated with wagering games. The network browser and the toolbar objects can receive and display content. Specifically, the toolbar objects can cross market affiliate content and wagering game content using features of the toolbar. | 06-30-2011 |
20120295697 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - Described are one or more embodiments that include a browser application (“browser”) with multiple parts. A first part of the browser (e.g., a toolbar, a dropdown, a pop-up, a widget, etc.) presents first content associated with one or more wagering games. Concurrently a second part of the browser (e.g., a main content display area) presents second content independently from presentation of the first content in the first part of the browser. In some embodiments, the first content and second content are from separate content providers with a marketing relationship. In some embodiments, in response to concurrent presentation of the first and second content, the browser application detects the marketing relationship between the content providers and presents one or more indicators. The one or more indicators indicate the marketing relationship. For example, the indicators can indicate cross-marketing, available coupons, and/or awards available via the first or second content. | 11-22-2012 |
Brian Manning, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100173705 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMIC PLAYER INPUTS - A gaming system comprises a wager input device, a display for displaying a primary wagering game, and a touch screen overlying at least a portion of the display. The system further includes a controller operative to (i) cause the display to display at least one soft key, the soft key overlying and concealing a first portion of the primary wagering game, (ii) cause the display to display a play of the primary wagering game, and (iii) during the play of the primary wagering game, cause the display to present an altered display of the soft key to reveal some or all of the first portion. | 07-08-2010 |
Brian D. Manning, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110059800 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME INFORMATION - A network browser and wagering game toolbar (“toolbar”) are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar can be in, or a part of, the network browser. The network browser and the toolbar can receive and display content. Specifically, the toolbar can receive and display wagering game content from a wagering game network as the main display area can receive and display content originating outside the wagering game network. In some embodiments, the toolbar can present content originating from one or more wagering game player accounts that provide audience participation in, or related to, wagering game activity presented on the toolbar. | 03-10-2011 |
20110111844 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING PROGRESSIVE WAGERING GAME INFORMATION - A network browser and toolbar objects are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar objects can be on a toolbar that is a part of the network browser. The toolbar objects can indicate information associated with wagering games. Specifically, the toolbar objects can receive and display progressive game content from a progressive wagering game server. The toolbar objects can include progressive jackpot meters, progressive game branding, and other information about the progressive game content. The toolbar objects can also include settings that indicate player preferences regarding the presentation of the progressive game content on the toolbar objects. | 05-12-2011 |
20110130194 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME PLAY - A network browser and toolbar objects are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar objects can be on a toolbar that is a part of the network browser. The toolbar objects indicate information associated with wagering games. The network browser and the toolbar objects can receive and display content. Specifically, the toolbar objects can process and present wagering games using wagering game play elements (e.g., icons, graphics, etc.) on the toolbar. The toolbar can also have controls, configurations and settings associated with the toolbar, which the toolbar can communicate to a wagering game provider to determine game results. The toolbar can use the controls, configurations, and settings to affect the presentation of wagering game information on the toolbar, to control the presentation of game results using the wagering game play elements, etc. | 06-02-2011 |
20120289313 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME INFORMATION - A network browser and wagering game toolbar (“toolbar”) are described herein. The network browser has a main display area that can display content. The toolbar can be in, or a part of, the network browser. The network browser and the toolbar can receive and display content. Specifically, the toolbar can receive and display wagering game content from a wagering game network as the main display area can receive and display content originating outside the wagering game network. In some embodiments, the toolbar can present content originating from one or more wagering game player accounts that provide audience participation in, or related to, wagering game activity presented on the toolbar. | 11-15-2012 |
20120295696 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - Described are one or more embodiments that include a browser application (“browser”) with a first part (e.g., a toolbar, a dropdown, a pop-up, a widget, etc.) that presents first content associated with one or more wagering games and a second part (e.g., a main content display area) that concurrently presents second content independently from presentation of the first content in the first part of the browser. In some embodiments, the first content and second content are from separate content providers. Some embodiments are directed to determining, based on concurrent presentation of the first content and the second content, that one or more awards are available from a first of the content providers conditional upon performance of one or more activities indicated by a second of the content providers, and the browser application presents one or more indicators to indicate the one or more awards and/or the one or more activities. | 11-22-2012 |
20120302326 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME MARKETING INFORMATION - A browser application and toolbar are described according to some embodiments. The browser application presents wagering game content in a toolbar. Some embodiments are directed to determining that a first player account uses the toolbar to access the wagering game content, determining that a second player account referred the first player account in response to determination that the first player account uses the toolbar, and providing a referral award to the second player account for referring the first player account.” | 11-29-2012 |
20130122999 | CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING GAMING CONTESTS - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting wagering game activity that occurs prior to an end of a wagering game contest. The operations can further include computing an expected value of an award for the wagering game contest based on the wagering game activity. The operations can further include funding the award for the wagering game contest from a source of money other than from game wagers made during the wagering game contest, wherein a value for the award is equivalent to the expected value. | 05-16-2013 |
20130157747 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME PLAY - Some examples described include a system to perform operations that include detecting a request to present a wagering game via a browser application and providing wagering game content for the wagering game, wherein a wagering game toolbar of the browser application is configured to present the wagering game content. In some examples, the operations further include providing a wagering game result for the wagering game, wherein the wagering game toolbar is configured to present the wagering game result. | 06-20-2013 |
20130178271 | DYNAMICALLY OVERLAYING WAGERING GAME CONTENT - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include presenting primary wagering game content, during a wagering game session, in an area of a display assigned to a primary wagering game application. The operations can further include detecting player input that indicates activation of a secondary wagering game application during the wagering game session and superimposing a portion of the secondary wagering game content over the primary wagering game content in the first area of the display in response to the player input. The operations can further include generating an outcome value for a playing turn of the secondary wagering game application in response to the player input, and presenting the outcome value for the secondary wagering game application via the portion of the secondary wagering game content. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184064 | INTEGRATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS INTO GAMING ENVIRONMENTS - In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting a first indication to toggle a presentation of wagering game content from a two-dimensional mode to a three-dimensional mode and toggling the three-dimensional mode in response to detecting the first indication. In some embodiments, the operations can further include automatically toggling the presentation of the wagering game content back to the two-dimensional mode in response to detecting a second indication. In some embodiments, the operations can further include detecting a condition that specifies a degree of three-dimensional presentation to enable for the three-dimensional mode and presenting the wagering game content with the degree of three-dimensional presentation. In some embodiments, the operations can further include detecting a change to the condition and automatically adjusting the degree of the three-dimensional presentation based on the change to the condition. | 07-18-2013 |
20130303284 | WAGERING GAME SYSTEM WITH STEREOSCOPIC 3-D GRAPHICS - This document describes techniques for processing graphics in wagering game systems. Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter use stereoscopic 3-D graphics and 2-D graphics to present composite images including multiple views of a virtual 3-D wagering game environment. Such embodiments present the composite images on stereoscopic 3-D devices. | 11-14-2013 |
20140315629 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME PLAY - Some examples described include a system to perform operations that include accessing a user account responsive to communication with a plug-in of a web browser. In some examples, the operations further include providing gaming information associated with the user account. The plug-in is configured to present the gaming information in a graphical-user-interface object of the web browser. The graphical-user-interface object is separate from a main display area of the web browser. In some examples, the operations further include, based on user interaction with the graphical-user-interface object, providing content that is related to the gaming information for presentation via the main display area of the web browser. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315630 | PRESENTING AND CONTROLLING WAGERING GAME PLAY - Some examples described include a system to perform operations that include detecting, via use of a gaming plug-in, that first content is presented in a main display area of a web browser. The operations can further include, after detecting that the first content is presented, detecting that second content was previously presented via the main display area of the web browser. In some examples, the second content is associated with gaming content. The operations can further include providing, in a graphical-user-interface object of the web browser separate from the main display area of the web browser, information related to the gaming content in response to the detecting that second content was previously presented via the main display area of the browser | 10-23-2014 |
Brian Thomas Manning, North Riverside, IL US
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20120290581 | MESSAGING MODEL AND ARCHITECTURE - A system, architecture and model for facilitating extensible messaging and interaction are provided. The message system may use a messaging architecture that includes a domain message model, and open message model and a wire format. The wire format may implement primitive data types that may be used by the open message model to define additional and/or more complex data formats. The open message model may further specify interaction paradigms, generic messages, and message and transport attributes. The generic messages may include payload data whose meaning and context may be defined using the domain message model. The domain message model may include a content definition model and an item type model for building data and object types and specifying data context and relationships. As such, the message system may use generic messages and formats to create different message and item types. | 11-15-2012 |
Casey Manning, Manchester, NH US
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20110011888 | PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A product dispensing system includes a flow control device configured to regulate a first ingredient. A pump module is configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient. A controller is configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe. The controller is further configured to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe. | 01-20-2011 |
Casey P. Manning, Manchester, NH US
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20120192969 | Product Dispensing System - A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber. | 08-02-2012 |
20130168411 | Product Dispensing System - A product dispensing system includes a flow control device configured to regulate a first ingredient. A pump module is configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient. A controller is configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe. The controller is further configured to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe. | 07-04-2013 |
20130340499 | Product Dispensing System - A flow sensor includes a fluid chamber configured to receive a fluid. A diaphragm assembly is configured to be displaced whenever the fluid within the fluid chamber is displaced. A transducer assembly is configured to monitor the displacement of the diaphragm assembly and generate a signal based, at least in part, upon the quantity of fluid displaced within the fluid chamber. | 12-26-2013 |
Casey Patrick Manning, Manchester, NH US
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20090159612 | PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A product dispensing system includes a flow control device configured to regulate a first ingredient. A pump module is configured to be coupled to a supply of a second ingredient. A controller is configured to provide a first control signal to the flow control device for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the first ingredient based upon, at least in part, a predetermined recipe. The controller is further configured to provide a second control signal to the pump module for controlling the supply of a first quantity of the second ingredient based upon, at least in part, the predetermined recipe. | 06-25-2009 |
Chuck Manning, Winterville, NC US
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20080201353 | Data Delivery - A system and method for sending a first request for first data, receiving, in reply, one or more data structures for accessing a first plurality of data fragments, using the one or more data structures to create and send a second plurality of second requests for data fragments of the first data, receiving, in reply to the second requests, at least each of the first plurality of data fragments, using the first plurality of data fragments to create the first data and storing one or more, but not all, of the first plurality of data fragments. | 08-21-2008 |
Daniel Martin Manning, Bigfork, MT US
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20110253759 | Handy hangers for tools - A device that carries, holds, and secures hand tools, power tools and other devices & objects (squirt bottles, flashlights, calking guns, hair dry blowers, etc) made from a single pliable type material. The device carrier/holder is sturdy and rigid for securely holding hand tools or power tools or other devices and objects and such device can be readily shaped and re-shaped by the user by applying their own hand strength in order to better fit the many shapes, sizes, weights, models, makes, styles, etc of hand tools, power tools, and other objects that are used. The device carrier and holder can be placed and or hung from the users belts, pockets, waist bands, tool belts, carpenter aprons, aprons, electrician tool belts, plumber tool belts, tool bags, tool pouches and other professional tool belts and or placed and or hung over the rim of a tool bucket, cans, paint cans, arms on ladders, the edges of tool boxes, work bench slats, the slats in slat-wall display walls, (but not limited to just these) and many more not mentioned. Allowing the user to place the tool carrier and holder in the most assessable, convenient, and handy place for carrying, accessing, and holding the tools they use. The device carrier/holder provides 2 rounded surfaces so tools & objects slide easily into section of it that holds the tools, devices, and objects. The device carrier and tool holder is made from a single type of material creating a tool carrier and tool holder that has no mechanical parts to break, or to become loose, and fail or need repaired. | 10-20-2011 |
David Manning, Orland Park, IL US
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20120081028 | Integrated Light Fixture and Night Light - A light fixture assembly having a plurality of sockets to receive a plurality of electrically powered sources of illumination, and a plurality of receptacles to receive a plurality of LED lights, the assembly including a housing. The plurality of receptacles are mounted on the fixture housing and a logic board is mounted in the housing, the logic board being electrically connected to a switch, and the switch is electrically connected to a source of electrical power. Separate electrical connections extend between the logic board and the sockets, and between the logic board and a voltage reduction device. The voltage reduction device is electrically connected to the receptacle to provide a lower voltage to the LED receptacles compared to the voltage of the electric power supplied to the light bulb. The switch is operable between off and on positions; and the logic board activates and deactivates the electrical energy provided to the sockets and to the LED receptacles upon operation of the switch. | 04-05-2012 |
David Wylie Manning, Bayshore, TX US
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20100270807 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ENERGY FROM EXHAUST STREAMS - Methods and apparatus for generating electricity in which exhaust from gas turbines or internal combustion engines are utilized to power wind machines and thus generate electricity. | 10-28-2010 |
Dennis Manning, Commerce, OK US
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20080223409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING EQUIPMENT UPTIME IN ION IMPLANTATION - An in situ cleaning system is disclosed for use with semiconductor processing equipment. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the cleaning system provides for dynamic cleaning of the semiconductor processing system by varying the pressure of the cleaning gas over time during a cleaning cycle. In particular, the cleaning gas is applied to the semiconductor processing system in repeated pressure cycles. Each pressure cycle begins with the pressure of the cleaning gas at P | 09-18-2008 |
20090081874 | METHOD FOR EXTENDING EQUIPMENT UPTIME IN ION IMPLANTATION - The invention features in-situ cleaning process for an ion source and associated extraction electrodes and similar components of the ion-beam producing system, which chemically removes carbon deposits, increasing service lifetime and performance, without the need to disassemble the system. In particular, an aspect of the invention is directed to an activating, catalytic, or reaction promoting species added to the reactive species to effectively convert the non-volatile molecular residue into a volatile species which can be removed by conventional means. | 03-26-2009 |
Dennis Joseph Manning, Narberth, PA US
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20100097662 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING AND PROCESSING PRINTED MEDIA - A method of scanning paper media, the method comprises rendering a three-dimensional (3D) dataset comprising a plurality of voxels that represents ink data and paper data within scanned paper media, orienting the 3D dataset to a coordinate system, perform voxel smoothing when undulations are present to remove the undulations, and electronically unfolding any folded pages. | 04-22-2010 |
Doug Manning, Banner Elk, NC US
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20080262666 | POWERED RIDING APPARATUS WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS AND OPTIONS - The present invention relates to a power riding apparatus with electronic options, a wireless user interface for control such apparatus, and a wave-information-system. One embodiment of the power riding apparatus is a surf board configured with a booster system. The booster system is electrically associated with an onboard controller. The onboard controller is in wireless communication with a user interface associated with a user. The user activates the user interface as desired to control the booster system and activate other board features such as: lighting system, repellant system, anti-theft system, entertainment system, recording system, and communication system. Embodiments of the invention include surf boards, water boards of all types, as wells as boards with wheels such as skate boards. | 10-23-2008 |
D. Scott Manning, Missoula, MT US
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20100272744 | OMP85 Proteins of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Neisseria Meningitidis, Compositions Containing Same and Methods of Use Thereof - Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of the Omp85 proteins of | 10-28-2010 |
Elizabeth L. Manning, Raleigh, NC US
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20110121063 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR USAGE AS AN INTEGRATED BIDIRECTIONAL MAILPIECE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED BIDIRECTIONAL MAILPIECES - The present teachings relate to techniques and equipment to prepare articles of manufacture that can be used in a document processing system, such as a wrapping document processing system, that individually wraps each form in a manner that produces a mailpiece. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons. | 05-26-2011 |
20110121064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANUFACTURE AN INTEGRATED RETURN MAILPIECE ON WRAPPING DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present teachings relate to methods and systems for preparing an integrated mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapping document processing system. The manufactured mailpiece is an integrated bidirectional mailpiece having outgoing and return envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the integrated mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, coupons, inserted documents, statements or payment coupons. | 05-26-2011 |
20110192892 | MAILPIECE WITH PERSONALIZED COMMUNICATION AND RETURN SLIP AND RELATED METHOD UTILIZING WRAPPER SYSTEM - The present teachings relate to a mailpiece and method for assembling a mailpiece using a document processing system such as a wrapper system. The assembled mailpiece has outgoing and reply envelope functionality. In the outgoing format, the mailpiece may optionally contain advertisements, inserted documents, or coupons. | 08-11-2011 |
20140001251 | MAILPIECE WITH PERSONALIZED COMMUNICATION AND RETURN SLIP AND RELATED METHOD UTILIZING WRAPPER SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Glenn B. Manning, Foley, AL US
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20100089890 | Wire Feeder - A wire feeder for laser welding is provided, comprising a body having a first end and a second end, and a longitudinal passageway extending from the second end to the first end, wherein the passageway is sized to permit passage of a wire therethrough. A wire feeding tube is connected to the first end of the body and in communication with the passageway, and a wire holder is connected to the second end of the body, wherein the wire holder contains a supply of wire. A feeding device is mounted on the body and in communication with the passageway, wherein the feeding device is adapted to urge the wire through the wire feeding tube. The wire feeder may be used for a variety of intricate welding operations, but is particularly suited for laser welding in the jewelry field. | 04-15-2010 |
Grant Spencer Manning, Rochelle, IL US
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20090038870 | Motor-driven cycle having a foot-operated throttle control - A motorcycle ( | 02-12-2009 |
H. Charles Manning, Nashville, TN US
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20080241074 | MULTI-USE MULTIMODAL IMAGING CHELATES - Cyclen-based chelates can be used as contrast agents for multi-modal imaging of tissue cells. The cyclen-based chelates are preferably polyazamacrocyclic molecules formed from 1,4,7,10 tetraazacyclododecane (“cyclen”) having varying chelating ions, phosphoester chains, and light harvesting moieties. By changing the chelating ion, phosphoester chain length and/or the light harvesting moiety different imaging techniques, such as MRI, CT, fluorescence and absorption, x-ray and NIR, may be employed to image the tissue cells. Additionally, the cyclen-based chelates may be conjugated to provide for site-specific delivery of the cyclen-based chelate to the desired tissue cells. The cyclen-based chelates may also be delivered to the tissue cells by attaching the cyclen-based to a polymeric delivery vehicle. Although these cyclen-based chelates have a wide variety of application, the preferred use is for imaging of cancer cells, such as brain cancer, for improving resection of a cancerous tissue. | 10-02-2008 |
20080241873 | MULTI-USE MULTIMODAL IMAGING CHELATES - Cyclen-based chelates can be used as contrast agents for multi-modal imaging of tissue cells. The cyclen-based chelates are preferably polyazamacrocyclic molecules formed from 1,4,7,10 tetraazacyclododecane (“cyclen”) having varying chelating ions, phosphoester chains, and light harvesting moieties. By changing the chelating ion, phosphoester chain length and/or the light harvesting moiety different imaging techniques, such as MRI, CT, fluorescence and absorption, x-ray and NIR, may be employed to image the tissue cells. Additionally, the cyclen-based chelates may be conjugated to provide for site-specific delivery of the cyclen-based chelate to the desired tissue cells. The cyclen-based chelates may also be delivered to the tissue cells by attaching the cyclen-based to a polymeric delivery vehicle. Although these cyclen-based chelates have a wide variety of application, the preferred use is for imaging of cancer cells, such as brain cancer, for improving resection of a cancerous tissue. | 10-02-2008 |
20100278739 | TARGETED, NIR IMAGING AGENTS FOR THERAPY EFFICACY MONITORING, DEEP TISSUE DISEASE DEMARCATION AND DEEP TISSUE IMAGING - Compounds and methods related to NIR molecular imaging, in-vitro and in-vivo functional imaging, therapy/efficacy monitoring, and cancer and metastatic activity imaging. Compounds and methods demonstrated pertain to the field of peripheral benzodiazepine receptor imaging, metabolic imaging, cellular respiration imaging, cellular proliferation imaging as targeted agents that incorporate signaling agents. | 11-04-2010 |
20130177502 | Targeted, NIR Imaging Agents for Therapy Efficacy Monitoring, Deep Tissue Disease Demarcation and Deep Tissue Imaging - Compounds and methods related to NIR molecular imaging, in-vitro and in-vivo functional imaging, therapy/efficacy monitoring, and cancer and metastatic activity imaging. Compounds and methods demonstrated pertain to the field of peripheral benzodiazepine receptor imaging, metabolic imaging, cellular respiration imaging, cellular proliferation imaging as targeted agents that incorporate signaling agents. | 07-11-2013 |
James Manning, West Hartford, CT US
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20080209616 | Pad for soccer sock - A soccer sock woven from Lycra/Spandex has a protective pad sewn into the sock, or in a pocket defined in the upper metatarsal prominence area of the sock, to provide protection for the wearer's foot. A tongue portion protects the metatarsal area, and wing portions protect his/her ankle joint. The pad is of closed cell polyurethane foam, and is 3 to 6 millimeters in thickness. | 09-04-2008 |
Jeffrey Wayne Manning, Ooltewah, TN US
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20090011671 | POLYURETHANE COATED NON-FLOORING PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - At least certain embodiments of the present invention relate to polyurethane backed non-flooring products, methods of making non-flooring products, and polyurethane compositions for forming a layer of polyurethane on a non-flooring textile, fabric or material. The compositions comprise the reaction product of castor oil having a water content of less than or equal to about 0.2% by weight; a monol, and an isocyanate, wherein the reactants have a soft segment functionality of about 2.0 to about 2.64. Methods of using the compositions and products including the compositions are also disclosed. At least selected embodiments may provide compositions for use in non-flooring surface coverings such as wall coverings, furniture coverings, clothing, tenting, or the like having a show surface such as a textile or fabric face material in contacting overlying relation to a polyurethane backing with or without additional structures, layers, backings, and/or the like, as well as apparatus, processes, and/or methods for making such non-flooring surface coverings, uses for such non-flooring surface coverings, and/or the like. | 01-08-2009 |
20090029097 | FLOORING PRODUCTS AND METHODS - At least certain embodiments of the present invention relate to flooring products, methods of producing flooring products, and polyurethane compositions for use in flooring products, for example, for forming a layer of polyurethane on a textile, fabric or material, such as a flooring fabric. The compositions comprise the reaction product of castor oil having a water content of less than or equal to about 0.2% by weight; a monol, and an isocyanate, wherein the reactants have a soft segment functionality of about 2.0 to about 2.64. Methods of using the compositions and flooring products including the compositions are also disclosed. At least selected embodiments may provide compositions for use in floor coverings having a show surface such as a textile or fabric face material in contacting overlying relation to a polyurethane backing with or without additional structures, layers, backings, and/or the like, as well as apparatus, processes, and/or methods for making such floor coverings, uses for such floor coverings, and/or the like. In at least one particular embodiment, a floor covering such as a carpet, carpet tile, area rug, floor mat, roll goods, or the like incorporates a textile or fabric face disposed in contacting overlying relation to at least one polyurethane layer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090062432 | NOVEL POLYURETHANE COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING CASTOR OIL - At least certain embodiments of the present invention relate to polyurethane compositions for forming a layer of polyurethane on a textile, fabric or material, such as a flooring fabric or a non-flooring fabric. The compositions comprise the reaction product of castor oil having a water content of less than or equal to about 0.2% by weight; a monol, and an isocyanate, wherein the reactants have a soft segment functionality of about 2.0 to about 2.64. Methods of using the compositions and products including the compositions are also disclosed. At least selected embodiments may provide compositions for use in surface coverings such as floor coverings having a show surface such as a textile or fabric face material in contacting overlying relation to a polyurethane backing with or without additional structures, layers, backings, and/or the like, as well as apparatus, processes, and/or methods for making such surface coverings, uses for such surface coverings, and/or the like. In at least one particular embodiment, a floor covering such as a carpet, carpet tile, area rug, floor mat, roll goods, or the like incorporates a textile or fabric face disposed in contacting overlying relation to at least one polyurethane layer. | 03-05-2009 |
J. Gordon Manning, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090106602 | Method for detecting problematic disk drives and disk channels in a RAID memory system based on command processing latency - In order to detect problematic drives in random arrays of independent disks, the system measures the latency of executing command sets which are broadcast to all disks in the data storage system and the results are compared to identify which disks take substantially longer to complete the requests. Disks that take longer to complete requests are likely to be problematic and are candidates for further examination and replacement. The disks in each tier group are compared to determine if any disk in that group exhibits problems. Also, counters for each tier group are compared to determine if the problem is with the disk or with the channel of the tier group. The latency of each disk in the tier group is saved in a table to provide a histogram of the latency of the disks in the tier group. Histograms of the disks in a single tier group are compared to determine if a specific disk is problematic. Histograms of each tier group are compared to determine if a specific disk is problematic or all the disks on the same channel exhibit problems. | 04-23-2009 |
John B. Manning, Lakeland, FL US
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20100117464 | ELECTRIC MOTOR STARTING DEVICE - An electric motor starting device for an electric motor that incorporates air, gas, liquid or electrically actuated engine starter to initiate rotation of an electric motor and its associated driven component. Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and method for starting an electric motor whether or not it is being used to drive any type of mechanical or electrical device, and are consistent with use as an alternative to or in conjunction with any electric motor starting method or technology. | 05-13-2010 |
John Douglas Manning, Alvarado, TX US
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20090241700 | Apparatus for Constructing a Target Core From Unconsolidated Sand and Method for Use of Same - An apparatus for constructing a target core to enable testing at simulated wellbore conditions. The apparatus includes a support core having a target core receiving region. A flexible jacket is operable to receive the support core and apply a confining stress to the support core. A quantity of unconsolidated sand is disposed within the target core receiving region of the support core. The support core is operable to transmit at least a portion of the confining stress to the unconsolidated sand, thereby forming the target core. The apparatus simulates downhole conditions such that flow tests may be performed on the target core before and after perforating the target core. | 10-01-2009 |
John G. Manning, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090106491 | Method for reducing latency in a raid memory system while maintaining data integrity - A latency reduction method for read operations of an array of N disk storage devices ( | 04-23-2009 |
20140108473 | MAINTAINING ORDER AND FAULT-TOLERANCE IN A DISTRIBUTED HASH TABLE SYSTEM - Data storage systems and methods for storing data are described herein. The storage system includes a first storage node is configured to issue a first delivery request to a first set of other storage nodes in the storage system, the first delivery request including a first at least one data operation for each of the first set of other storage nodes and issuing at least one other delivery request, while the first delivery request remains outstanding, the at least one other delivery request including a first commit request for each of the first set of other storage nodes. The first node causes the first at least one data operation to be made active within the storage system in response to receipt of a commit indicator along with a delivery acknowledgement regarding one of the at least one other delivery request. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108723 | REDUCING METADATA IN A WRITE-ANYWHERE STORAGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for reducing metadata in a write-anywhere storage system are disclosed herein. The system includes a plurality of clients coupled with a plurality of storage nodes, each storage node having a plurality of primary storage devices coupled thereto. A memory management unit including cache memory is included in the client. The memory management unit serves as a cache for data produced by the clients before the data is stored in the primary storage. The cache includes an extent cache, an extent index, a commit cache and a commit index. The movement of data and metadata is by an interval tree. Methods for reducing data in the interval tree increase data storage and data retrieval performance of the system. | 04-17-2014 |
John Gordon Manning, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090055585 | METHOD FOR AUTO-CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN A RAID MEMORY SYSTEM - A method for auto-correction of errors in an array of disk storage devices ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090172273 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISK STORAGE DEVICES REBUILD IN A DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - In a data storage system, failed disk drives are switched temporarily off-line to be quickly rebuilt by executing a journaling/rebuild algorithm which tracks the updates to the failed disk drive into a journal structure created in a non-volatile memory. The journal information is used to update those data sections of the disk drive affected by updates after the disk drive is failed. The journal information is stored in bit maps indicating which portions of the disk drive have been updated with new data while the disk was failed. As an option, the system permits verification of data consistency on the data section of the disk drive which have not been affected by the updates. The journaling/rebuild of failed disks is applicable, among others, to RAID data storage systems. | 07-02-2009 |
Joseph R. Manning, Indian Head, MD US
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20100054316 | DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (DSL) NETWORK UPGRADE TOOL - A network upgrade tool creates an upgrade project designating a source digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM), a target DSLAM, and an upgrade type and determines whether the source DSLAM and target DSLAM are eligible for upgrade based on the upgrade type. At least one new digital subscriber line (DSL) path associated with the target DSLAM is identified when the source DSLAM and target DSLAM are eligible for upgrade. Pre-provisionable elements associated with the at least one new DSL path are identified and the identified pre-provisionable elements are provisioned prior to transition from at least one existing DSL path to the at least one new DSL path. A cutover selection is received that indicates that physical network changes associated with the target DSLAM have been made and non-pre-provisioned elements are provisioned following receipt of the cutover selection. | 03-04-2010 |
20110182341 | DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (DSL) NETWORK UPGRADE TOOL - A network upgrade tool identifies at least one new digital subscriber line (DSL) path pre-provisionable elements associated with the at least one new DSL path. The tool provisions the identified pre-provisionable elements prior to transition from at least one existing DSL path to the at least one new DSL path; receives a notification that physical network changes associated with a target digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) have been made; and provisions non-pre-provisioned elements following receipt of the notification | 07-28-2011 |
Kathleen E. Manning, Chicago, IL US
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20100076814 | METHOD FOR FINANCIAL FORECASTING FOR ASSOCIATIONS USING ACTUARIAL OPEN GROUP SIMULATION - In a method for financial forecasting for an association having current dues paying members and which will have future new dues paying members, a computer and a computer-readable medium are provided having a program operable with the computer. Association variables to be forecast are defined as desired program outputs and including for each of a plurality of periods at least total dues revenue. A total number of the current members, dues paid by each current member, at least one of actual age or estimated age of each current member, and a future dues predictor variable are input to the program. Using at least the actual or estimated age of each current member, it is projected when each of the current members would have a change in dues paying status or would no longer be a member of the association. Using a defined growth rate characteristic for the association, for each of the periods a number of the new dues paying members is projected which will join the association. For each of the projected new members, at least an age for each of the new members and dues for each of the new members based on the future dues predictor variable are projected. It is also projected when each new member would have a change in dues paying status or would no longer be a member of the association. From the inputs the program calculates the desired outputs for each of the periods. | 03-25-2010 |
Kerry Manning, Lakewood, CO US
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20120217209 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 08-30-2012 |
20140144428 | STRUCTURAL FRAME AND SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module. | 05-29-2014 |
20140182580 | SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Improvements in the design and construction of solar collector modules. Aspects of the invention include improvements in the layout of a frame for a solar collector module, and in the joining of structural members of the frame at nodes. In one example, a module of a solar collector includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The frame is made up of substantially rigid elongate frame members interconnected at nodes. Improved node connection components include hubs or frame members having tabs for receiving frame member connections. A tab may have a width that is substantial in relation to its height. The frame may incorporate asymmetry in its layout, in the size or presence of frame members, or in the positioning of the nodes. | 07-03-2014 |
20140270740 | Heat Transfer Fluid Heating System and Method for a Parabolic Trough Solar Concentrator - Methods and systems for providing an impedance heat transfer fluid heating system in association with a parabolic trough solar concentrator are provided. The system includes an intermediate terminal connector that electrically interconnects a receiver tube of the parabolic trough solar concentrator to a power supply. The intermediate terminal connector can include a pair of plates running parallel to the receiver tube. The system additionally includes a pair of end terminal connectors. Each end terminal connector features a receiver tube plate having an aperture that completely surrounds the receiver tube assembly pipe. The end terminal connectors can additionally include a terminal connector extension that is at an angle to the receiver tube plate. A current return conductor extends between an end terminal connector and the power supply. The current return conductor is supported by the collector frame or structure and/or a receiver tube support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
Kyle Manning, Kaysville, CO US
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20120314246 | Printing Command Center Graphical User Interface - A method disclosed. The method includes receiving a request to access print job objects at a remote server database from a graphical user interface (GUI) operating on a local server and displaying the print job objects from the remote server database at the GUI. | 12-13-2012 |
Kyle P. Manning, Lafayette, CO US
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20090015860 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED JOB WORKFLOW PROCESSING - Methods and systems for improved workflow management for a related group of jobs. A group of related jobs are received from a job source and are processed independently and in accordance with an associated job type for each job. The jobs may be processed and reprocessed independent of all other jobs in the group and may be processed substantially concurrently or in parallel. A group workflow manager assures synchronization of the jobs to generate the expected order in the output. The synchronization is defined by synchronization actions processed as part of the workflow processing. The synchronization actions may be defined in the job type of each job, or in a group job type, or defined by user interaction. | 01-15-2009 |
20110058213 | Print Job Report Customization Mechanism - A method disclosed. The method includes a user selecting one or more attributes to be included in a print report, allocating locations for each of the selected attributes in the print report, receiving a stream of print data, collecting data from the data stream associated with each of the selected attributes and generating the print report by inserting the collected data into each of the allocated locations. | 03-10-2011 |
20120314256 | CUSTOMER-CONFIGURABLE WORKFLOW SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for flexible, configurable job workflow processing. Features and aspects hereof provide for generating workflow models from configurable templates. The workflow models may include one or more phases, each comprising one or more processes, each process comprising one or more steps. The Phases, processes, and steps may all be defined by configuring parameters of corresponding templates. Information defining the workflow models and all job information for jobs to be executed are entries in an integrated database such that creation and update of workflow model information and job information is performed as simple database queries and updates. | 12-13-2012 |
Margaret Rose Manning, Akron, OH US
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20100326182 | METHOD OF PRODUCING MISSILE NOSE CONES - A method for producing a missile nose cone is disclosed. The method consists of manufacturing a first missile nose cone from a first lot of polymeric material and determining a first rupture value. The method further consists of manufacturing a second missile nose cone from a second lot of polymeric material and determining a second rupture value of the second missile nose cone. Both first and second lots of material are mixed into a test batch with one another based on their associated rupture values. An evaluation missile nose cone is then manufactured from the test batch and a determination is made as to whether the evaluation missile nose cone has a desired rupture value. If a desired rupture value is not obtained, then the mixing and evaluation steps are repeated. | 12-30-2010 |
Mark Manning, Loveland, CO US
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20090298743 | HYDROPHOBIC COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING RECONSTITUTION ENHANCER - Disclosed are compositions comprising a hydrophobic active agent, a polymer and a reconstitution enhancing agent. Reconstitution of the lyophilized form of the compositions takes less time than in the absence of the enhancing agent. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark Manning, Lincoln, NE US
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20120308635 | MELT EXTRUDED THIN STRIPS CONTAINING COATED PHARMACEUTICAL - A composition suitable for hot melt extrusion to form thin strips containing active pharmaceutical ingredients is provided. The composition has 10 to 75% by weight of polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight of from 70,000 to 230,000 Daltons; 5 to 35% of a sugar alcohol having a melting point in excess of 75° C.; 5 to 20% by weight of polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 100 to 4,000 Daltons; and 10 to 75% by weight of coated active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). | 12-06-2012 |
20130011462 | MELT EXTRUDED NICOTINE THIN STRIPS - A thin strip for oral ingestion is between 0.05 millimeters and 2.00 millimeters thick. It includes 10 to 80% by weight of polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight of from 70,000 to 300,000 daltons. It further includes 5 to 50% by weight of a sugar alcohol having a melting point in excess of 75 C and 5 to 30% by weight of polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 200 to 1,000 daltons. Lastly it includes 1 to 30% by weight of a carboxy vinyl polymer cross linked with an allyl ether of pentaerythritol, and 1 to 10% by weight of an organic acid addition salt of nicotine. | 01-10-2013 |
Mark Stephen Manning, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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20110219723 | ROOF VENT PIPE SHIELD - The present invention relates to a vent pipe protection cover for repairing damaged flashing or for any new construction for waterproofing the vent pipe. A two piece construction which allows one device to accommodate roof pitches and various size vent pipes without the need to custom make the device is disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Matthew P. Manning, Dayton, OH US
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20100038959 | LINEAR DUAL CHANNEL HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT - A linear dual channel hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle, having a motor section with an output shaft having a first output shaft end and an opposing second output shaft end. A rotationally adjustable wobble plate having an apex portion is fixed onto either end of the output shaft. A hydraulic block is mated onto either end of the motor section. Each hydraulic block includes an inlet for fluid communication with a braking fluid source and an outlet for fluid communication with a braking system brake, a pump cavity housing a pumping assembly and having an opening disposed on a first end, and first and second valve cavities housing first and second fluid control valves. Mated to each hydraulic block is a control sections providing first and second solenoid coils receiving portions of the first and second fluid control valves. The pumping assembly is reciprocally driven by the rotatable piston bearing surface along an axis radially disposed from and otherwise parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotatable piston bearing surface. Each of the wobble plates includes an apex that can be rotationally offset relative to the other about the axis of rotation ‘A’ to control the timing of the output cycle of the pumping assemblies; thereby reducing or eliminating the natural harmonic vibrations of the pumping assemblies and/or minimizing the current draw of the motor. | 02-18-2010 |
Michael Manning, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090040051 | System and Method for Identifying First Responders in a Hazardous Environment - A system and method for identifying first responders at the scene of a hazardous site employs RFID technology to assemble an electronic ride list of first responders at a hazardous site. The electronic ride list is generated by polling the first responders on vehicles en route to the hazardous site. Each electronic ride list is sent to a central location, and an aggregated electronic ride list is assembled employing all of the individual electronic ride lists. | 02-12-2009 |
Michael G. Manning, Ambler, PA US
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20110225006 | PATIENT-INTERACTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT - A patient-interactive health care management system provides means for healthcare services rendered by a physician to a patient to be confirmed by the patient immediately after the healthcare services are rendered. The patient is provided the ability to verify the accuracy of an invoice for the rendered services/goods and provide an assessment of the rendered services/goods. In an example embodiment, the patient provides this information via an information station located at the healthcare facility in which the healthcare services/goods are rendered. The information gathered from the patient is provided to the party responsible for paying for the rendered healthcare services/goods. In an example embodiment, the paying party compares the patient provided information with the invoice received from the healthcare provider to assess the accuracy of the invoice. | 09-15-2011 |
20110270632 | PATIENT-INTERACTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT - A patient-interactive health care management system provides means for healthcare services rendered by a physician to a patient to be confirmed by the patient immediately after the healthcare services are rendered. The patient is provided the ability to verify the accuracy of an invoice for the rendered services/goods and provide an assessment of the rendered services/goods. In an example embodiment, the patient provides this information via an information station located at the healthcare facility in which the healthcare services/goods are rendered. The information gathered from the patient is provided to the party responsible for paying for the rendered healthcare services/goods. In an example embodiment, the paying party compares the patient provided information with the invoice received from the healthcare provider to assess the accuracy of the invoice. A patient account is established containing, in part, the information gathered from the patient. | 11-03-2011 |
20130332189 | PATIENT-INTERACTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT - Patient-interactive health care management provides the ability for healthcare services received by a patient to be confirmed by the patient, or designated person, immediately after and subsequently after the healthcare services are rendered. The patient/designated person may be provided the ability to verify the accuracy of an invoice for the rendered services/goods and may provide an assessment of the rendered services/goods. The patient/designated person may provide this information via an appropriate stationary and/or portable processor. Healthcare may be received at any appropriate location or locations. The evaluation may occur at any appropriate location or locations. An after care risk assessment may be provided to the patient/designated person to evaluate the patient's status immediately after, subsequently after, and/or in between the healthcare services rendered. Patient-interactive health care may protect the safety of patients, mitigate disparities in care, protect payers, and/or facilitate adoption of health information technology. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael J. Manning, Tulsa, OK US
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20100284247 | Petrophysics-Guided Processing of LWD Acoustic Data - Formation evaluation measurements are used to estimate formation lithology. The estimated lithology is used to provide an estimate of acoustic wave slowness. The estimated acoustic wave slowness is used to provide processing parameters for acoustic data that are less sensitive to noise. | 11-11-2010 |
Michael Jason Manning, Hayden, AL US
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20100090184 | Hazard isolation and warning barrier - A hazard isolation and warning barrier ( | 04-15-2010 |
Norman Manning, Hendersonville, TN US
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20110073239 | METHOD OF MAKING RECYCLED ENERGY ABSORBING UNDERLAYMENT AND MOISTURE BARRIER FOR HARD FLOORING SYSTEM - A flooring underlayment comprising a plurality of recycled fibers formed into a nonwoven fiber batt, and a resin intermixed with the recycled fibers in the nonwoven fiber batt, the resin bonding the recycled fibers together. The invention includes a flooring underlayment comprising a plurality of recycled fibers formed into a nonwoven fiber batt, wherein the nonwoven fiber batt is formed using a method selected from the group comprising resin bonding, thermal bonding, mechanical bonding, and combinations thereof. The invention includes a nonwoven fiber batt comprising a blend of recycled fibers and binder fibers formed into a nonwoven fiber batt, and a resin intermixed with the recycled fibers and the binder fibers in the nonwoven fiber batt, wherein the resin and the binder fibers bond the recycled fibers and the binder fibers in the nonwoven fiber bait together. | 03-31-2011 |
20110173924 | Energy Absorptive/Moisture Resistive Underlayment Formed Using Recycled Materials and a Hard Flooring System Incorporating the Same - A recycled energy absorptive/moisture resistive underlayment includes a recycled energy absorbing layer comprised of either a nonwoven fiber batt formed from shoddy fibers or a foam pad formed from bonded foam. To protect the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture, a moisture barrier is laminated on either one or preferably both side surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer. The moisture barrier laminated on a lower side surface of the recycled energy absorbing layer has a projecting flap which projects from first and second edge surfaces of the recycled energy absorbing layer to which the moisture barrier is laminated to the lower side surface thereof. The projecting flap enhances protection of the recycled energy absorbing layer from moisture by preventing moisture from migrating through seams and/or other exposed portions of the recycled energy absorbing layer. | 07-21-2011 |
Paul Manning, North Logan, UT US
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20100311111 | Methods for Optimizing Production and Collection of Reusable Gases - Methods for increasing methane emitted from organic waste and for collecting methane and other gaseous bi-products. A gas collection unit collects gas in a first separation tank, wherein the gas is separated into methane and other components. The methane is collected, and other components are diverted. A second separation tank receives diverted components combined with an acidic solution and further separates the components into carbon dioxide and other compounds. The carbon dioxide is collected for reuse in a variety of applications. | 12-09-2010 |
Paul B. Manning, Troy, VA US
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20080233252 | Containers and Methods for the Reconstitution and Dispensation of Concentrated or Powdered Products - Containers are especially adapted for the reconstitution and dispensation of concentrated or powdered products. The containers preferably include a sealed flexible pouch body defining an interior space; removable primary and secondary seal regions which seal primary and secondary openings into the interior space of the pouch body, and a resealable closure member provided adjacent the primary seal region for reseating the primary opening upon removal of the primary seal region. A strip thermometer may be physically attached to the pouch body so as to provide visual temperature indication of the reconstituted liquid product within the container. The containers may be prepackaged with a desired amount of concentrated or powdered product for later reconstitution. In use, the primary seal region may be physically removed and the resealable closure member opened so to expose the primary opening to the interior space of the container. A reconstitution liquid may then be introduced through the primary opening and into the container's interior space. Resealing of the primary opening by the closure member allows the product to be mixed with the reconstitution liquid. Thereafter, the secondary seal region may be removed to allow access to the reconstituted liquid product through the secondary opening. | 09-25-2008 |
Paul C. Manning, Logan, UT US
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20100065559 | Collection Receptacles for Gases - A gas collection receptacle includes a segmented top portion and one or more side portions creating a volume for collecting gases. The gas collection receptacle, configured to float on a pond, lagoon, or other area, also includes interlocking side and end portions enabling multiple receptacles to connect, thus forming a substantially continuous covering. | 03-18-2010 |
Paul Christiensen Manning, Logan, UT US
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20080226859 | Flotation objects for outdoor ponds - A flotation object floats on the surface of outdoor ponds and other bodies of water. The flotation object includes a circular middle portion and first and second hexagonal end portions. When the flotation objects are placed in a pond the objects contact each other in such a way that the flotation objects substantially interlock. | 09-18-2008 |
Philip C. Manning, Weehawken, NJ US
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20120215585 | COMPUTER METRICS SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME - A metrics computer system is configured to collect and analyze metrics from a plurality of account opening data sources including at least one component of an account opening system and a local entity storing account opening data. The metrics computer system includes a data acquisition layer, a data processing layer, and/or an information delivery layer. Various embodiments are described, including a computer implemented method for collecting and analyzing metrics using a metrics component and/or module. | 08-23-2012 |
Randy Manning, Rocky Mount, NC US
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20100018132 | Eternal Light Monument - The present invention is an eternal light monument that may use solar energy lighting in conjunction with a frame-mounted storyboard inscribed with graphics and information relating to a decedent. The storyboard may be constructed of a variety of translucent materials that are resistant to the elements and when receives light, achieve a “glowing” effect. The present invention is a cost-effective, customizable, and replaceable option for memorial construction. | 01-28-2010 |
Randy M. Manning, Lemoyne, PA US
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20100015854 | Connectors for electrically active grid - The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices. | 01-21-2010 |
20110300726 | Connectors for electrically active grid - The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices. | 12-08-2011 |
20140329395 | CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICALLY ACTIVE GRID - A connector for electrical connection to an electrified grid element having first and second conductors disposed on a top portion of the grid element. In one embodiment, the connector comprises a single-piece insulator housing; a fastening means on the insulator housing for attaching the connector to a device; and first and second contacts within the insulator housing, the insulator housing configured to align the first and second contacts with the first and second conductors of the electrified grid element; wherein a base of the insulator housing comprises a recess that corresponds to the shape of the top portion of the grid element such that the housing can be mounted over the top portion of the grid member. | 11-06-2014 |
Robert Douglas Manning, Prairie Grove, AR US
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20120299711 | PERSONAL SAFETY AND ALARM SYSTEM - A personal safety and alarm system including a siren/strobe light, and a pepper spray container which are selectively removably positioned in a holder with the holder being selectively detachably secured to a stand for use on a bedside table or the like or which may be placed in the person's purse or pocket. The system also includes a flashlight which is selectively removably secured to the stand. | 11-29-2012 |
Robert S. Manning, Leander, TX US
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20100031019 | SECURE APPLICATION ROUTING - Disclosed is a computer implemented method and apparatus to secure a routing path. A local node receives a request for secure route identification from an upstream node. Responsive to receiving a request for secure route identification, the local node transmits a local node security level and an authentication key to the upstream node. The local node determines whether at least one downstream node is authentic and has sufficient security level from a second-level downstream node. The local node may then establish a socket to the upstream node. | 02-04-2010 |
Robert Scott Manning, Leander, TX US
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20080307532 | SECURELY MAINTAINING COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CONNECTION DATA - An apparatus and computer-readable medium for securely maintaining communications network connection data is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed according to which a user is prompted for network element address substitution data which specifies a substitute network element address for a network element address associated with a network element of a first communications network. The network element address substitution data is then stored within a first storage element, wherein access to the first storage element outside of the first communications network is restricted. Connection monitor data associated with the first communications network is processed utilizing the network element address substitution data. According to the described embodiment, such connection monitor data processing includes a means for identifying metadata of the connection monitor data which specifies the described network element address, and a means for substituting the metadata with metadata which specifies the substitute network element address. | 12-11-2008 |
20130124607 | DIAGNOSTIC HEARTBEATING IN A DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A first component receives from a second component a set of diagnostic parameters to include in a diagnostic heartbeat packet, and information identifying a data communication protocol to be used for transmitting the diagnostic heartbeat packet. The diagnostic heartbeat packet is a packet comprising a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and the set of diagnostic parameters. The first component sets a first diagnostic parameter in the set of diagnostic parameters to a first value, the first value being selected to detect a first soft network error condition. A soft network error condition is a network error condition that adversely affects transmission of packets having certain properties in the data communication network. The first component configures the diagnostic heartbeat packet for transmission using the specified data communication protocol and including the set of diagnostic parameters, and sends the diagnostic heartbeat packet to the second component. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124718 | DISTRIBUTED APPLICATION USING DIAGNOSTIC HEARTBEATING - A method, system, and computer program product for a improving a distributed application using diagnostic heartbeating are provided in the illustrative embodiments. An application, executing using a processor and a memory in a first data processing system, sends a registration to a component in the first data processing system. The registration requests state information for a set of member components in a distributed domain. After the application sends the registration to the component, the application receives the state information from the component. The state information includes current status and diagnostic information relating to the set of member components obtained from diagnostic attributes of diagnostic heartbeat packets received by the component. A diagnostic heartbeat packet is a packet comprising a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and a set of diagnostic attributes. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124752 | DIAGNOSTIC HEARTBEAT THROTTLING - A method, system, and computer program product for a diagnostic heartbeat throttling are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A component, executing using a processor and a memory in a data processing system, sends diagnostic heartbeat packets over a communication link at a first rate, wherein a diagnostic heartbeat packet is a packet comprises a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and a set of diagnostic attributes. The component detects a change in data traffic over the communication link. The component changes a rate of sending diagnostic heartbeat packets from the first rate to a second rate responsive to the change in the data traffic over the communication link. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124911 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES - A first component, executing in a first data processing system, receives, over a data communication network using a first adapter, a first diagnostic heartbeat packet from a second adapter in a second data processing system. The first heartbeat packet comprises a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and a set of diagnostic attributes. The first component determines, based on a set of values corresponding to the set of diagnostic attributes, that a soft network error condition exists in the data communication network. The soft network error condition is a network error condition that adversely affects the transmission of packets having certain properties in the data communication network. The first component stores the set of values in a state information record associated with the first component and re-routes data traffic from one link to a different link between the first and the second data processing systems. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124912 | SYNCHRONIZING A DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING DIAGNOSTIC HEARTBEATING - A first component, executing using a processor and a memory in a first data processing system, receives a diagnostic heartbeat packet from a second component executing in a second data processing system, wherein the diagnostic heartbeat packet is a packet comprising a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and a set of diagnostic attributes. The first component determines, using a value of a diagnostic attribute in the diagnostic heartbeat packet, that a first communication link between the first and the second data processing systems is usable but includes a soft network error, wherein a soft network error condition is a network error condition that adversely affects transmission of packets having certain properties in the data communication network. The first component re-routes a synchronization message from the first component to the second component using a second communication link between the first and the second data processing systems. | 05-16-2013 |
20140372519 | DIAGNOSTIC HEARTBEATING IN A DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A first component receives from a second component a set of diagnostic parameters to include in a diagnostic heartbeat packet, and information identifying a data communication protocol to be used for transmitting the diagnostic heartbeat packet. The diagnostic heartbeat packet is a packet comprising a header, a set of heartbeat parameters, and the set of diagnostic parameters. The first component sets a first diagnostic parameter in the set of diagnostic parameters to a first value, the first value being selected to detect a first soft network error condition. A soft network error condition is a network error condition that adversely affects transmission of packets having certain properties in the data communication network. The first component configures the diagnostic heartbeat packet for transmission using the specified data communication protocol and including the set of diagnostic parameters, and sends the diagnostic heartbeat packet to the second component. | 12-18-2014 |
Ryan Manning, Lewistown, PA US
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20120223618 | CURVED ULTRASONIC HIFU TRANSDUCER WITH AIR COOLING PASSAGEWAY - A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave back surfaces, the front surface comprising an acoustic transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the convex back surface for applying electrical transmit signals to the array, and a printed circuit board spaced apart from and in opposition to the back surface of the curved piezoelectric array which couples electrical signals to the electrodes of the array, the space between the printed circuit board and the curved piezoelectric array comprising an acoustic air backing passageway of the piezoelectric array for air-cooling the curved piezoelectric array and the printed circuit board. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226201 | CURVED ULTRASONIC HIFU TRANSDUCER WITH PRE-FORMED SPHERICAL MATCHING LAYER - A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave surfaces, the concave surface being a transmitting surface, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the surfaces of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a unitary, continuously formed curved matching layer pre-formed to the desired curvature of the curved transducer array and bonded to the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array which provides acoustic matching and electrical isolation for the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array. | 09-06-2012 |
20120323147 | ULTRASONIC HIFU TRANSDUCER WITH NON-MAGNETIC CONDUCTIVE VIAS - A high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a piezoelectric array with a layer of piezoelectric material having a patient-facing front surface and a back surface, the front surface comprising a transmitting surface, and a plurality of electrodes located on the front and back surfaces of the piezoelectric material for applying electrical signals to the piezoelectric array. Electrical connections between an electrode on the back surface to an electrode on the front surface of the piezoelectric array are made through non-magnetic conductive vias extending through the layer of piezoelectric material. | 12-20-2012 |
Ryan Manning, Huntsville, AL US
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20120007343 | EXTENDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE APPARATUS THAT SUPPORTS ATTACHABLE COMPONENTS - A stable extendable apparatus is provided which includes top, bottom, front and rear structures coupled together. The top and bottom structures each include at least one extendable member which defines a minimum length in a longitudinal retracted position and a maximum length in a longitudinal extended position. The front and rear structures each includes a first side support, a second side support, and an extendable cross-support to couple the first and second side supports together. Extension or retraction of the extendable cross-support changes an angle of orientation of the first side support relative to the second side support. The first rear side support, the second rear side support, and the extendable rear cross-support correspond to positions of the respective front supports. | 01-12-2012 |
Sara Manning, Bellevue, WA US
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20110196931 | MODERATING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS - A method for moderating an electronic message includes intercepting the electronic message at a server computing device, and evaluating content of the electronic message at the server computing device to determine if the electronic message is required to enter a moderation workflow prior to delivering the electronic message to at least one recipient. The method also includes sending an approval request message from the server computing device to at least one moderator device, receiving a first moderation decision message at the server computing device from the at least one moderator, sending an update message from the server computing device to the at least one moderator to update the approval request message to include one or more properties of the first moderation decision, and removing the approval request message from the moderation workflow. | 08-11-2011 |
20130086437 | COMMUNICATING UNEXPECTED COLLABORATION SERVER RESPONSES ON RECONNECTION - A set of workflows are provided for supporting proper user notifications after an action is taken by the user in conjunction with an asynchronous communication service. Timing and/or type of the notifications or an action to be taken by the service is determined based on one or more of a nature of the user action that failed, a time elapsed since the action was taken, multi-action dependencies, device types, and similar characteristics enhancing user experience and reducing confusion. | 04-04-2013 |
Sara L. Manning, Bellevue, WA US
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20080317228 | Message Recall Using Digital Rights Management - Email messages are recalled in accordance with restrictions attached to the message. Use of the message is limited per the restrictions. Example restrictions include printing restrictions, forwarding restrictions, exporting restrictions, copying restrictions, reading restrictions, and a expiration time of the message. | 12-25-2008 |
20090113001 | PRE-SEND EVALUATON OF E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS - A system for identifying attributes associated with content of an e-mail message and alerting a user includes a client device programmed to allow a user to create an e-mail message including at least one recipient and a message content, a server programmed to check an attribute of the e-mail message, and to send the e-mail message, and one or more information stores in communication with the server, the information stores including information about the e-mail message. The server is programmed to query the information stores to obtain information about the e-mail message as the message is being composed by the user, and the server sends a mail tip to the client regarding the e-mail message. The client is programmed to provide the mail tip to the user, the mail tip being formatted and positioned by the client so that it is integrated within a header section of the e-mail message. | 04-30-2009 |
20100179997 | MESSAGE TRACKING BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS - Architecture that facilitates cross-boundary message tracking based on a trust relationship in existence between a sender network and a recipient network. A tracking service is deployed in each network as a proxy to obtain message events for each hop that passes the message on to the recipient. Tracking can include a search task and a get task. Messages can be found in reports that match message search criteria. The search task returns an array of search results objects, each object identifying a single tracking report. A selected object is pipelined into the get task to return the detailed tracking report for the selected message. | 07-15-2010 |
20110246824 | THROTTLING NON-DELIVERY REPORTS BASED ON ROOT CAUSE - A root cause for a failed attempted delivery of a message is attempted to be determined before sending a non-delivery report (NDR) for the failed message. When a message fails without a known cause, the root cause is determined using the context of the message. For a given context, the root cause may be determined by a single failure or it may be determined by the relative number of failed messages of same context. While determining the root cause of the problem, any messages failing delivery are deferred from being delivered, as is generation of the corresponding NDR(s), to allow time for corrective action to occur. If the problem is resolved within a predetermined time period, the deferred messages are delivered without having to issue NDR(s). | 10-06-2011 |
20130339462 | Pre-Send Evaluation of E-Mail Communications - A system for identifying attributes associated with content of an e-mail message and alerting a user includes a client device programmed to allow a user to create an e-mail message including at least one recipient and a message content, a server programmed to check an attribute of the e-mail message, and to send the e-mail message, and one or more information stores in communication with the server, the information stores including information about the e-mail message. The server is programmed to query the information stores to obtain information about the e-mail message as the message is being composed by the user, and the server sends a mail tip to the client regarding the e-mail message. The client is programmed to provide the mail tip to the user, the mail tip being formatted and positioned by the client so that it is integrated within a header section of the e-mail message. | 12-19-2013 |
Serge M. Manning, Overland Park, KS US
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20080212503 | Method and System for Tailoring WiMAX Device Provisioning Based on Device Capability Information Communicated to Network - Before a WiMAX-equipped device is distributed to an end-user, the manufacturer or distributor of the WiMAX-equipped device will record in the device a set of data that describes characteristics (e.g., type, features, capabilities, and limitations) of the device. When the end-user powers on the device or otherwise brings the device within the coverage of a service provider's WiMAX base station, the device will then acquire radio connectivity, typically with the service provider authenticating the device's WiMAX chipset. Thereafter, the device will engage in a first-time activation/service-provisioning session with a system operated by the service provider, and during that session, the device will provide the system with its device-characteristics data and the service provider will use that device-characteristics data as a basis to customize provisioning of service for the device based on the device's features and capabilities. | 09-04-2008 |
20110058523 | MANAGING MULTIPLE APPLICATION FLOWS OVER AN ACCESS BEARER IN A QUALITY OF SERVICE POLICY ENVIRONMENT - A method, system and software to dynamically allocate bandwidth on an application flow basis in a non-Internet-Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (non-IMS) environment is described. The method includes: receiving a request to create an application flow for an Internet Protocol (IP) filter with desired Quality of Service (QoS) properties; searching for an access bearer that is comparable to the desired QoS properties; when a comparable access bearer is not found, creating the access bearer adapted to support the IP filter and the desired QoS properties; and associating the application flow with the access bearer. According to various embodiments, a method to add a new application flow from a flow bandwidth manager to a Policy Control and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) is also described The method can include: searching for an access bearer that supports an IP filter and desired QoS properties; when there is an existing access bearer, mapping the new application flow to the access bearer and modifying the properties of the existing access bearer to support the new application flow and creating a new access bearer when there is no existing access bearer. | 03-10-2011 |
20120008534 | Method and System for Tailoring Wireless Device Service Provisioning Based on Device Capability Information Communicated to Network - Before a wireless-equipped device is distributed to an end-user, the manufacturer or distributor of the wireless-equipped device will record in the device a set of data that describes characteristics (e.g., type, features, capabilities, and limitations) of the device. When the end-user powers on the device or otherwise brings the device within the coverage of a service provider's wireless base station, the device will then acquire radio connectivity, typically with the service provider authenticating the device's wireless chipset. Thereafter, the device will engage in a first-time activation/service-provisioning session with a system operated by the service provider, and during that session, the device will provide the system with its device-characteristics data and the service provider will use that device-characteristics data as a basis to customize provisioning of service for the device based on one or more of the device's features or capabilities. | 01-12-2012 |
Sidney J. Manning, Austin, TX US
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20080263520 | METHOD FOR VISUALLY INDICATING PRECEDING AND SUCCEEDING SOURCE CODE LINES THAT ARE EXECUTED IN A GRAPHICAL DEBUGGING ENVIRONMENT - A method for visually displaying an indicator for preceding and succeeding source code lines being executed within a graphical debugging environment. The method includes displaying within a GUI source code lines for a segment of currently examined source code, displaying a visual indicator that is associated with a presently examined source code line, and determining a previously examined source code line, wherein the location of the previously examined line of source code is determined by the use of information that is associated with the previously examined line of source code. The method further includes displaying a visual indicator that is associated with the previously examined line of source code, determining a next source code line that is to be examined, and displaying a visual indicator that is associated with the next source code line that is to be examined. | 10-23-2008 |
Steve Manning, Bowling Green, KY US
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20100095945 | DUAL FUEL VENT FREE GAS HEATER - A dual fuel vent free gas heater having at least one gas burner with a plurality of gas outlet ports in an upper surface thereof. The gas outlet ports are in flow communication with at least one pilot flame burner. An adjustable fuel injector or at least two fuel injectors feed fuel to the burner providing for introduction of more than one fuel to the burner. Optionally, an oxygen detection system, manual fuel selection control valve, and/or temperature shut off control system may be incorporated into the dual fuel vent free heater. | 04-22-2010 |
20110290229 | Dual Fuel Vent Free Gas Heater - A dual fuel vent free gas heater having at least one gas burner with a plurality of gas outlet ports in an upper surface thereof. The gas outlet ports are in flow communication with at least one pilot flame burner. An adjustable fuel injector or at least two fuel injectors feed fuel to the burner providing for introduction of more than one fuel to the burner. Optionally, an oxygen detection system, manual fuel selection control valve, and/or temperature shut off control system may be incorporated into the dual fuel vent free heater. | 12-01-2011 |
Thomas Manning, Depere, WI US
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20120060388 | Air Bar Arrangement For Drying Tissue On A Belt - Apparatus and methods particularly suited for drying tissue grade paper. In certain embodiments, a wet web, such as a web exiting a tissue manufacturing machine, is transferred to an air floatation dryer with specially arranged air bars and impingement nozzles described herein where the wet web is dried while still at least partly supported by an air-permeable belt. In certain embodiments, the specially arranged air floatation dryer comprises one or more air floatation dryer units through which the wet web is conveyed by way of a supporting endless loop or belt of air-permeable construction. The air bars and opposing impingement nozzles are so arranged as to force the web into contact with the belt and then subsequently lift the web from the belt surface in a repetitive and alternating fashion as the web and belt travel through the dryer. | 03-15-2012 |
Thomas W. Manning, Wilmington, DE US
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20080283653 | COMPACT CONTINUOUS OVER END TAKE-OFF (OETO) CREEL WITH TENSION CONTROL - A compact continuous over end take-off creel system with a tension control apparatus permits unwinding of high tack elastomeric threads from multiple thread packages. Thread tension is monitored and controlled through a variable speed motor of a driven take-off roll to maintain continuous operation of the creel system by avoiding breakage of elastomeric threads. Separate motors and thread tension sensors, optionally in combination with pretensioners, may be used for groups of threads or for individual threads. | 11-20-2008 |
Timothy L. Manning, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100056025 | GUIDED ROTARY FILE - A rotary file includes: (a) a body having first and second ends, and an outer surface comprising at least one cutting edge; (b) a shank extending from the first end of the body which is adapted to be mounted in a rotary tool; and (c) a pilot extending from the second end of the body, the pilot defining an annular peripheral surface with an arcuate cross-section. | 03-04-2010 |
William Manning, Osawatomie, KS US
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20100150293 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT REMOVAL FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH SLURRY REACTOR - The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including at least one downcomer having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a diameter; the at least one downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity, the at least one downcomer extending a length within the F-T reactor wherein the coolant is introduced into the upper portion of the at least one downcomer in a substantially liquid phase; the diameter of the at least one downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity thereby generating backpressure in the at least one downcomer to maintain the coolant in the substantially liquid phase along the length of the at least one downcomer. The cooling system further including a plenum connected to the lower portion of the at least one downcomer; the plenum in fluid communication with the at least one downcomer wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser having a length and extending upward from the plenum; the at least one riser in fluid communication with the plenum wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser. | 06-17-2010 |
20130020054 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT REMOVAL FROM A FISCHER-TROPSCH SLURRY REACTOR - The present invention is directed to a cooling system for removing heat from a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) slurry reactor. The cooling system including a downcomer disposed within the F-T reactor to deliver a coolant downward through the F-T reactor at a predetermined velocity. The downcomer and the pressure of the introduced coolant cooperate to increase the coolant velocity, thereby maintaining the coolant in the substantially liquid phase in the downcomer. The cooling system further includes a plenum connected to the downcomer, wherein the coolant remains in the substantially liquid phase. Additionally, the cooling system includes at least one riser extending upward from the plenum, wherein a portion of the coolant vaporizes to provide a boiling heat transfer surface on the at least one riser. | 01-24-2013 |
William L. Manning, Osawatomie, KS US
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20080286175 | Reformer for converting biomass into synthesis gas - A tubular reformer wherein biomass is treated in the presence of steam in a tubular reactor at elevated temperatures to convert the biomass and steam into synthesis gas, comprising primarily of carbon monoxide, hydrogen and carbon dioxide. | 11-20-2008 |