Mark Allen
Mark Allen Andrews, Wilmington, DE US
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20130303705 | CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 11-14-2013 |
20140121318 | EMULSIFIED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 05-01-2014 |
20140128552 | COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR USE IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COMPRISING CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 05-08-2014 |
20140200314 | ANTIMICROBIAL CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 07-17-2014 |
20140212372 | HYDROGELS COMPRISING CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 07-31-2014 |
20150191560 | THICKENED COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CROSSLINKED POLYMERS CONTAINING BIOMASS DERIVED MATERIALS - Novel, crosslinked polymers using biomass derived materials, such as aldaric acids and derivatives, are provided. The polymers can be used as hydrogels and in antimicrobial compositions. | 07-09-2015 |
Mark Allen Arnold, Iowa City, IA US
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20150247210 | Methods for Continuous Monitoring and Control of Bioprocesses - Methods for continuous, real-time process monitoring and control of bioprocesses by means of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provide analysis of static or flowing fluid streams which may range from clear to highly optically dense. A NIR source passes through a wavelength selector to select one or more spectral segments, which are passed through the fluid stream at a fluid sampling interface and received at a sensor. A wavelength reference material is positioned in the optical path for wavelength axis calibration. Quantification of a plurality of characteristics or parameters of a fluid and suspended solids or cells contained therein may be performed. An all-solid-state implementation of the optical system ensures high robustness for bioprocess monitoring and control. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247791 | Optical Cell with Disposable Fluid Cartridge - An optical apparatus with a single-use, disposable fluid flow cartridge and cell and associated optical interface is employed in determining characteristics of a fluid and/or suspended materials or cells contained therein which are introduced into the apparatus. The optical interface communicates electromagnetic radiation from an optical instrument through the fluid within the cell and to an appropriate sensor within the optical instrument. The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the fluid is measured by the signal generated by the sensor. Fluid present within the cell may be static or flowing, allowing both discrete sample measurements and monitoring of continuous processes. | 09-03-2015 |
20150247794 | Apparatus and Method for Automated Process Monitoring and Control with Near Infrared Spectroscopy - A system and method for continuous, real-time process monitoring and control by means of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy provides analysis of static or flowing fluid streams which may range from clear to highly optically dense, including fluids primarily of aqueous composition. A NIR source passes through a wavelength selector to select one or more spectral segments, which are passed through the fluid stream at a fluid sampling interface and received at a sensor. A wavelength reference material is positioned in the optical path for calibration. Quantification of a plurality of characteristics or parameters of a fluid and suspended solids or cells contained therein may be performed. An all-solid-state implementation of the optical system ensures high robustness in laboratory and industrial settings. | 09-03-2015 |
20150329892 | Apparatus and Method for Optical Sampling in Miniature Bioprocessing Vessels - An optical sampling apparatus for miniature-scale bioprocessing vessels includes features for optical interrogation of the bioprocessing vessel contents by means of transmission or transflection spectroscopy. This optical interrogation allows for the determination of quantities and parameters of substances in fluids contained within the bioprocessing vessels during bioprocesses. Multiple such bioprocessing vessels with the optical interrogation features may be mounted in a receiver for conducting multiple bioprocesses simultaneously. A translatable probe may be used to interact with each of the bioprocessing vessels in the receiver. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330894 | Near-Infrared Optical Probe and Associated Disposable Sheath - An optical probe with associated disposable polymer sheath for near-infrared optical interrogation of fluids within bioprocessing vessels by means of transmission or transflection spectroscopy provides for the determination of quantities and parameters of substances in fluids contained within bioprocessing vessels. Associated methods for use of the optical probe and associated sheath to determine quantities of substances in fluids and parameters of fluids during bioprocesses are provided. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330903 | Near-Infrared Optical Interfaces for Disposable Bioprocessing Vessels - An optical sampling apparatus for disposable flexible bioprocessing vessels includes features for optical interrogation of the vessel contents by means of transmission or transflection spectroscopy. This optical interrogation allows for the determination of quantities and parameters of substances in fluids contained within the vessels during bioprocesses. | 11-19-2015 |
Mark Allen Auburn, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20080235219 | DECISION MAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM - A system and method for generating recommendations of analyses of circumstances in business, accounting, science, medicine and other fields. An algorithm is generated using an interactive generation process based on decision tree type inquiries. The algorithm is translated into a computer language and code and loaded onto a computer, preferably on a network. A user inputs data concerning a particular topic, and the algorithm processes the data to generate and display a set of recommendations or analyses. The user inputs additional data which the system uses to refine the initial recommendations or analyses, and this process is repeated until arriving at a final set of recommendations or analyses. The organization and content of sets of display screens changes dynamically as data is input and processed. The data may include degrees of certainty relating to certain data, which is used in both determining a set of recommendations or analyses and expressing a degree of certainty about such recommendations or analyses. | 09-25-2008 |
20120066159 | Decision Making and Implementation System - Systems for assisting a user in a process of decision-making or analysis involving a topic comprising a computer and one or more computer applications comprising: a module for displaying a screen set soliciting a set of input data, and inputting said set of input data, wherein at least some of the data is characterized with a value representing a degree of certainty regarding the data; and a module for displaying a screen or screen set showing a current recommendation or analysis where the degree of certainty regarding the input data is reflected in the recommendation, calculations, or output; wherein said module optionally provides information or links to modify those inputs which are determined to have one or more of: the highest importance, the greatest effect on the calculated certainty of the current recommendation or analysis, and the greatest effect on the calculated certainty of a particular calculated result. | 03-15-2012 |
20140188569 | DECISION MAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM - Systems for assisting a user in a process of decision-making or analysis involving a topic comprising a computer and one or more computer applications comprising: a module for displaying a screen set soliciting a set of input data, and inputting said set of input data, wherein at least some of the data is characterized with a value representing a degree of certainty regarding the data; and a module for displaying a screen or screen set showing a current recommendation or analysis where the degree of certainty regarding the input data is reflected in the recommendation, calculations, or output; wherein said module optionally provides information or links to modify those inputs which are determined to have one or more of: the highest importance, the greatest effect on the calculated certainty of the current recommendation or analysis, and the greatest effect on the calculated certainty of a particular calculated result. | 07-03-2014 |
Mark Allen Balstad, Tucson, AZ US
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20100082282 | REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF INTEROPERABILITY TEST CANDIDATES AND THE TIME FOR INTEROPERABILITY TESTING - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture wherein a determination is made of a subset of all possible interoperable combinations of components of a computing system, wherein the components comprise selected elements of the computing system. One or more testing criteria are stored, wherein a testing criteria provides indications of characteristics of one or more of the components of the computing system. A selection is made of a number of interoperable combinations of the components from the subset of interoperable combinations of the components, based on the stored one or more testing criteria. The selected interoperable combinations are tested, wherein the selected interoperable combinations are fewer in number than the subset of interoperable combinations. | 04-01-2010 |
Mark Allen Batdorff, Washington, IL US
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20120186659 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE SYSTEMS, FLUID SYSTEMS EQUIPPED THEREWITH, AND METHODS OF USING - A fluid control valve system suitable for use in fluid systems. The valve system includes at least one check valve assembly that has a controllable bidirectional flow capability. The valve system and its check valve assembly can be installed in a fluid system that contains a pump/motor to enable the displacement output of the pump/motor to be controlled. The valve system further includes a pilot valve assembly and a device for controlling the check and pilot valve assemblies. The controlling device is adapted to control the pressure of at least one pilot fluid delivered to the pilot valve assembly, which enables the check valve assembly to selectively check flow of a working fluid flowing therethrough in either of two directions. | 07-26-2012 |
Mark Allen Bredeweg, Zeeland, MI US
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20150218818 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 08-06-2015 |
20150218819 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 08-06-2015 |
20150218820 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 08-06-2015 |
20150267409 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 09-24-2015 |
20160024793 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 01-28-2016 |
20160123013 | MODULAR ROOF PANEL WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A roof panel includes a planar body having top and bottom edges, with a downturn edge extending therebetween, and an opposing channel edge. The downturn edge overlays a channel edge of an adjacent panel. The bottom edge overlays a top edge of another adjacent panel. A plurality of courses extends between the channel and downturn edges. Each course includes a nesting ridge to receive the downturn edge of an adjacent panel and to position a top surface of the panel flush with adjacent panels. Surface channels and contoured ridges are defined within each course. A drain aperture of the drip edge aligns with an adjacent channel edge to direct material through the drain aperture and onto adjacent panels. A gable member engages an edge when the panel has one or fewer laterally adjacent panels, wherein the gable member is flush with the adjacent planar body. | 05-05-2016 |
Mark Allen Cheverton, Mechanicville, NY US
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20090325078 | HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIUM - A holographic recording medium including an optically transparent substrate is provided. The optically transparent substrate includes an optically transparent plastic material and a photochemically active dye. The optically transparent substrate has an absorbance of greater than 1 at a wavelength that is in a range of from about 300 nanometers to about 1000 nanometers. The holograms recorded in the optically transparent substrate are capable of having diffraction efficiencies of greater than about 20 percent. The holographic recording medium may include a photo-product. A method of making the holographic recording medium, an optical writing and reading method, a method for using a holographic recording article, and a method of manufacturing the holographic recording medium are provided. | 12-31-2009 |
20100009269 | HOLOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIA - A holographic recording medium includes an optically transparent substrate. The optically transparent substrate includes an optically transparent plastic material, a photochemically active dye, and a protonated form of the photochemically active dye. The protonated form of the photochemically active dye is a composition having a structure as shown in formula I | 01-14-2010 |
20100180937 | HOLOGRAPHIC ENERGY-COLLECTING MEDIUM AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - An energy-collecting medium including an optically transparent holographic layer is presented. The energy-collecting medium includes a photochemically active dye and an optically transparent polymer material. Also provided is a method for making an optically transparent holographic layer. An energy conversion device including the energy-collecting medium is also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
20100328741 | HOLOGRAPHIC DEVICE - A device comprising an authentication hologram recorded within a defined volume of a holographic recording medium, wherein the authentication hologram is configured to convey authentication information; wherein the authentication hologram comprises a plurality of related volumetric holograms recorded within the defined volume; and wherein the holographic recording medium comprises an optically transparent plastic material and a photochemically active dye. In one embodiment, all the holograms are identical. In one embodiment, the holograms are different. | 12-30-2010 |
20120293646 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EMBEDDED SENSORS - A system and method for monitoring system including a embedded sensor coupled to an article, wherein the embedded sensor is a direct write embedded sensor using a high temperature light emitting material. A camera system detects illumination signals from the embedded sensors. A processing section processes the illumination signals and determines gas/surface temperatures and strain data for the article. | 11-22-2012 |
20120293647 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EMBEDDED SENSORS - A system and method for monitoring system including a three dimensional embedded sensor coupled to an article, wherein the three dimensional embedded sensor is a direct write embedded sensor using a high temperature light emitting material. A camera system detects illumination signals from the embedded sensors. A processing section processes the illumination signals and determines gas/surface temperatures and strain data for the article. | 11-22-2012 |
20130135707 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELATIVE POSITIONING - Systems and methods for generating a position reference grid and relative positioning of an object are presented. Radiation is emitted towards a digital micro-mirror device including a plurality of micro-mirrors. Additionally, one or more of a plurality of micro-mirrors are modulated such that at least a portion of the radiation reflected from the plurality of micro-mirrors is projected on to a designated location in a designated pattern representative of a position reference grid. The radiation reflected from the plurality of micro-mirrors is detected. Further, the detected radiation is interpreted as location coordinates in the position reference grid. Additionally, the location coordinates are communicated to the object moving in relation to the digital micro-mirror device for positioning the object at a designated position in the position reference grid. | 05-30-2013 |
20140037857 | METHODS FOR APPLYING FIXED IMAGES TO ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - A method for applying a fixed image onto at least one surface of a component in an electrochemical device is described. The component is usually formed of an alumina material. An image-forming material is first applied onto the component surface in its green state. The mark or image is applied in a desired pattern by an additive process, such as direct-write or screen-printing. The component is then heated at a sintering temperature sufficient to ensure conversion from the green state into a fired ceramic state. The sintering temperatures are also sufficient to fix the image upon the surface of the component. The image can be read by the human eye, or by various machine-readable techniques. Related methods for monitoring the location and status of a ceramic electrochemical cell component during its manufacture and during other processing steps are also described. | 02-06-2014 |
20150048064 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE BUILD PARAMETERS OF A COMPONENT - A direct metal laser melting (DMLM) system for enhancing build parameters of a DMLM component includes a confocal optical system configured to measure at least one of a melt pool size and a melt pool temperature. The DMLM system further includes a computing device configured to receive at least one of the melt pool size or the melt pool temperature from the confocal optical system. Furthermore, the DMLM system includes a controller configured to control the operation of a laser device based on at least one build parameter. | 02-19-2015 |
20150375456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A MELT POOL USING A DEDICATED SCANNING DEVICE - An additive manufacturing system includes a laser device, a first scanning device, and an optical system. The laser device is configured to generate a laser beam, and the first scanning device is configured to selectively direct the laser beam across a powder bed. The laser beam generates a melt pool in the powder bed. The optical system includes an optical detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool, and a second scanning device configured to direct electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool to the optical detector. | 12-31-2015 |
20160097719 | METHODS FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIER COATINGS - A method of monitoring a surface temperature of an environmental barrier coating (EBC) of a hot gas component includes directing an excitation beam having a first wavelength at a layer of a temperature indicator formed on the hot gas component. The method also includes measuring a fluorescent radiation emitted by the temperature indicator. The fluorescent radiation has a second wavelength and an intensity. In addition, the method includes determining a surface temperature of the EBC based on the intensity of the second wavelength of the fluorescent radiation. | 04-07-2016 |
20160114431 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME ENHANCEMENT OF BUILD PARAMETERS OF A COMPONENT - A direct metal laser melting (DMLM) system includes a laser device configured to generate a melt pool in a powder bed based on a build parameter. In addition, the DMLM system includes a confocal optical system directed at the melt pool and configured to receive an optical signal emitted by the melt pool. The DMLM system further includes an optical sensor operatively coupled to the confocal optical system that is configured to receive the optical signal and to generate an electrical signal in response to the optical signal. A computing device is configured to receive the electrical signal from the optical sensor and to generate a control signal in response. The control signal is configured to modify the build parameter of the direct metal laser melting system in real-time to adjust at least one of a melt pool size and a melt pool temperature to achieve a desired physical property of the component. | 04-28-2016 |
Mark Allen Danzenbaker, Ashburn, VA US
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20150032583 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PROJECT IMPACTS, EVENT IMPACTS, AND ENERGY SAVINGS - A method assesses an energy impacting event at a facility using an energy management system. One or more energy consuming endpoints of the facility are sub-metered and data from the sub-metered endpoints is transmitted to the energy management system. A project is created within the EMS by entering project definition attributes including at least a site name, a project name, and a start date. Data from one or more sub-metered channels and a project indicator is displayed. The displayed project indicator is located at a point corresponding to its project start time. A further method tracks the progress of energy saving project at a facility using an energy management system. The project definition attributes further include one or more sub-metered channels, baseline usage data, and an energy related goal. An energy impact value is calculated by subtracting the actual sub-metered usage data from the baseline data and a determination is made whether the energy impact value meets or exceeds the energy goal. The baseline usage data, the energy goal data, the actual sub-metered data, and an indication of whether the energy goal was met are displayed. A further method tracks the financial progress of energy saving project at a facility using an energy management system. The project definition attributes further include one or more capital investment outflow values, a discount rate, and an energy cost rate. Net actual project cash flows and the net project goal cash flows are both plotted against a time scale and periodically displayed. An estimated net present value and net present value are periodically calculated and displayed. | 01-29-2015 |
Mark Allen Dearth, Dearborn, MI US
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20090157277 | On-Board Fuel Vapor Separation for Multi-Fuel Vehicle - A fuel delivery system for a fuel burning engine of a vehicle and a method of operating the fuel delivery system is provided. As one example, the method includes separating a first fuel and a second fuel from a fuel vapor on-board the vehicle, said fuel vapor including at least an alcohol component and a hydrocarbon component and said first fuel including a higher concentration of the alcohol component than the fuel vapor and the second fuel; condensing the separated first fuel from a vapor phase to a liquid phase; delivering the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel to the engine; and combusting at least the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel at the engine. | 06-18-2009 |
20090159057 | Fuel Rail Assembly Including Fuel Separation Membrane - As one example, a fuel rail assembly for supplying pressurized fuel to a plurality of cylinders of an engine is provided. The fuel rail assembly includes a fuel rail housing defining an internal fuel rail volume having at least a first region and a second region; a fuel separation membrane element disposed within the fuel rail housing that segregates the first region from the second region. The membrane element can be configured to pass a first component of a fuel mixture such as an alcohol through the membrane element from the first region to the second region at a higher rate than a second component of the fuel mixture such as a hydrocarbon. The separated alcohol and hydrocarbon components can be provided to the engine in varying relative amounts based on operating conditions. | 06-25-2009 |
20090277418 | ON-BOARD WATER ADDITION FOR FUEL SEPARATION SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a membrane dividing the fuel tank into at least a first and second portion, the membrane preferentially diffusing a substance from a mixture, the substance having an increased knock suppression relative to the mixture, and a controller adjusting delivery of condensed water to the tank responsive to an operating condition. | 11-12-2009 |
20110072838 | ON-BOARD WATER ADDITION FOR FUEL SEPARATION SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a membrane dividing the fuel tank into at least a first and second portion, the membrane preferentially diffusing a substance from a mixture, the substance having an increased knock suppression relative to the mixture, and a controller adjusting delivery of condensed water to the tank responsive to an operating condition. | 03-31-2011 |
20120067033 | ON-BOARD WATER ADDITION FOR FUEL SEPARATION SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a membrane dividing the fuel tank into at least a first and second portion, the membrane preferentially diffusing a substance from a mixture, the substance having an increased knock suppression relative to the mixture, and a controller adjusting delivery of condensed water to the tank responsive to an operating condition. | 03-22-2012 |
20120152211 | On-Board Fuel Vapor Separation for Multi-Fuel Vehicle - A fuel delivery system for a fuel burning engine of a vehicle and a method of operating the fuel delivery system is provided. As one example, the method includes separating a first fuel and a second fuel from a fuel vapor on-board the vehicle, said fuel vapor including at least an alcohol component and a hydrocarbon component and said first fuel including a higher concentration of the alcohol component than the fuel vapor and the second fuel; condensing the separated first fuel from a vapor phase to a liquid phase; delivering the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel to the engine; and combusting at least the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel at the engine. | 06-21-2012 |
20130014731 | On-Board Fuel Vapor Separation for Multi-Fuel Vehicle - A fuel delivery system for a fuel burning engine of a vehicle and a method of operating the fuel delivery system is provided. As one example, the method includes separating a first fuel and a second fuel from a fuel vapor on-board the vehicle, said fuel vapor including at least an alcohol component and a hydrocarbon component and said first fuel including a higher concentration of the alcohol component than the fuel vapor and the second fuel; condensing the separated first fuel from a vapor phase to a liquid phase; delivering the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel to the engine; and combusting at least the condensed liquid phase of the first fuel at the engine. | 01-17-2013 |
20130167804 | ON-BOARD WATER ADDITION FOR FUEL SEPARATION SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine including a fuel tank, a membrane dividing the fuel tank into at least a first and second portion, the membrane preferentially diffusing a substance from a mixture, the substance having an increased knock suppression relative to the mixture, and a controller adjusting delivery of condensed water to the tank responsive to an operating condition. | 07-04-2013 |
20140034021 | FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING FUEL SEPARATION MEMBRANE - As one example, a fuel rail assembly for supplying pressurized fuel to a plurality of cylinders of an engine is provided. The fuel rail assembly includes a fuel rail housing defining an internal fuel rail volume having at least a first region and a second region; a fuel separation membrane element disposed within the fuel rail housing that segregates the first region from the second region. The membrane element can be configured to pass a first component of a fuel mixture such as an alcohol through the membrane element from the first region to the second region at a higher rate than a second component of the fuel mixture such as a hydrocarbon. The separated alcohol and hydrocarbon components can be provided to the engine in varying relative amounts based on operating conditions. | 02-06-2014 |
20140121951 | EMISSIONS CONTROL DURING AN AUTOMATIC ENGINE RESTART - Embodiments for performing an automatic stop-start operation are provided. In one example, a method for an engine comprises during an automatic stop, injecting a water-containing fluid onto a closed intake valve of a cylinder while the engine is at rest, and on a subsequent restart, fueling the cylinder after at least one intake stroke and subsequent exhaust stroke are performed in the cylinder. | 05-01-2014 |
20140165942 | ENGINE-LUBRICANT OCTANE BOOST TO QUIET SPORADIC PRE-IGNITION - One embodiment provides an engine lubricant having an engine oil and an additive dissolved in the engine oil in an amount effective to quiet pre-ignition or knock due to ingress of the lubricant into a combustion chamber of an engine. The additive has a saturated vapor pressure less than 300 Torr at 370 Kelvin, and yields only volatile combustion products. Another embodiment provides a method to quiet pre-ignition or knock due to ingress of engine lubricant into a combustion chamber of an engine, based on adding into the engine lubricant an aromatic, nitrogen-containing compound having a saturated vapor pressure less than 300 Torr at 370 Kelvin, and yielding only volatile combustion products. | 06-19-2014 |
20140200796 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for use of a windshield wiper fluid having a reformulated composition including one or more non-ionic surfactants. The fluid is delivered to the windshield in response to an operator demand for wiping the windshield. The same fluid is also delivered to a cylinder in response to an indication of abnormal cylinder combustion. | 07-17-2014 |
20140311443 | ENGINE CONTROL FOR CATALYST REGENERATION - Methods and systems are provided for injecting water during an engine cylinder deactivation event so as to reduce an exhaust catalyst regeneration requirement following the cylinder deactivation. In one example, water is injected at one or more deactivated engine cylinders to reduce oxidation of the exhaust catalyst. Then, during engine cylinder reactivation, a degree of richness of a combustion air-to-fuel ratio may be reduced to decrease fuel penalty to the engine while reducing NOx emission. | 10-23-2014 |
20140331642 | DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES - A method for a turbocharged engine, comprising: during high load conditions, in response to an elevated engine temperature, after port injecting a first quantity of a first gaseous fuel, direct injecting a second quantity of a second, liquid fuel at a first timing that is a function of a desired air-fuel ratio. In this way, engine power may be maximized while simultaneously decreasing the maximum combustion temperature and mitigating engine knock. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331668 | DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES - An engine system, comprising a first gaseous fuel source with a first gaseous fuel located therein coupled to one or more engine cylinders and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system with a reform catalyst located therein, the reform catalyst reforming natural gas into a gas with a wider AFR operating range. The engine may thus operate at an AFR that may be outside of that available during natural gas combustion alone to allow for cooler engine operation. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331951 | METHOD FOR REDUCING VALVE RECESSION IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES - A method for operating a condensed natural gas engine, comprising injecting a mass of additive into the engine, the mass of additive a function of a mass-of-soot desired and producing a mass-of-soot during combustion, mass-of-soot produced a function of the mass of additive injected into the engine. By this method additional soot may be produced for heightened lubrication and valve protection. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331969 | METHOD FOR REDUCING VALVE RECESSION IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES - An engine system, comprising a metal engine valve with a coating that includes a phosphate, an additive delivery apparatus coupled to one or more engine cylinders, and an additive tank with an amount of additive located coupled to the additive delivery apparatus. The additive may include a chemical that reacts with the valve coating to produce a dry film lubricant that may be periodically injected into the engine chambers to provide valve lubrication and protection. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331970 | DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES - A method for operating an engine, comprising port injecting a first quantity of a first gaseous fuel in a cylinder cycle and direct injecting a second quantity of a secondary injectant in the cylinder cycle as a function of a desired air-to-fuel ratio (AFR), the desired AFR based on a temperature of an engine cylinder valve. The desired AFR may be outside the AFR range available during natural gas combustion alone and thus allows for cooler engine operation. | 11-13-2014 |
20140366508 | WATER INJECTION FOR CATALYST OXYGEN REDUCTION AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL DURING TRANSIENT EVENTS - Methods and systems are provided for injecting water based on duration of cylinder deactivation, and exhaust catalyst temperature during an engine cylinder deactivation event so as to reduce an exhaust catalyst regeneration requirement following the cylinder deactivation, and to prevent catalyst degradation. | 12-18-2014 |
20150059686 | ENGINE CONTROL FOR A LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS FUELED ENGINE - A method for an engine, comprising: during a first condition comprising a high engine temperature, injecting a first quantity of liquid petroleum gas into a first engine cylinder at a first timing during an intake stroke; and injecting a second quantity of liquid petroleum gas into the first engine cylinder at a second timing during a compression stroke following the intake stroke. In this way, combustion knock and cylinder pre-ignition may be mitigated without retarding spark ignition and/or limiting engine load, thereby allowing for maximum engine performance. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059687 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUEL PRESSURE FOR A LPG ENGINE - Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a phase of gaseous fuel delivered to fuel injectors of a fuel delivery system. In one example, a method may include adjusting a fuel pressure in a fuel delivery system to deliver fuel in each of a liquid and a gaseous phase during different engine operating conditions. The fuel pressure may be based on a temperature, composition, and desired phase of the fuel. | 03-05-2015 |
20150101566 | USAGE STRATEGY FOR MIXED GASOLINE AND CNG FUELED VEHICLES - A method for an engine, comprising: responsive to a pressure in a fuel tank being below a pressure threshold, injecting only a liquid fuel into an engine cylinder, the fuel tank storing the liquid fuel and a pressurized gaseous fuel partially dissolved in the liquid fuel. In this way, the pressurized gaseous fuel may be conserved, thus maintaining a pressure gradient within the fuel system and allowing for judicious use of the pressurized gaseous fuel, for example during cold start conditions. | 04-16-2015 |
20150101704 | REFUELING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIXED LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUEL - A fuel tank system, comprising: a fuel tank configured to store a liquid fuel and a pressurized gaseous fuel capable of partially dissolving in the liquid fuel; a refueling conduit coupled to the fuel tank via a tank access valve; a first high pressure refueling port coupled to the refueling conduit; a low pressure refueling port coupled to the refueling conduit via a check valve. In this way, pressurized gaseous fuel or a pre-pressurized mix of fuels may be added to the fuel tank without active control any time the fuel pressure in the fuel tank is below a maximum allowable pressure, and liquid fuel may be added to the fuel tank with active control whenever the fuel pressure and liquid fuel level in the fuel tank are below threshold levels. | 04-16-2015 |
20150192450 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AMOUNT OF LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUEL - A method may comprise, on board a vehicle, identifying a volume of gaseous fuel in a tank based on a volume of liquid fuel in the tank, the liquid fuel comprising a first fuel and a second fuel, the gaseous fuel comprising essentially the second fuel, and identifying quantities of the first fuel and the second fuel in the tank based on a solubility of the second fuel in the first fuel. | 07-09-2015 |
20150198118 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATION OF LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUEL FOR INJECTION - A method for an engine may comprise, on board a vehicle, supplying fuel from a fuel tank to a fuel separator, wherein the fuel comprises a gaseous fuel solubilized in a liquid fuel, desolubilizing the gaseous fuel from the liquid fuel in the fuel separator, and separating the gaseous fuel from the liquid fuel in the fuel separator. | 07-16-2015 |
20150240709 | ENGINE CONTROL FOR CATALYST REGENERATION - Methods and systems are provided for injecting water during an engine cylinder deactivation event so as to reduce an exhaust catalyst regeneration requirement following the cylinder deactivation. In one example, water is injected at one or more deactivated engine cylinders to reduce oxidation of the exhaust catalyst. Then, during engine cylinder reactivation, a degree of richness of a combustion air-to-fuel ratio may be reduced to decrease fuel penalty to the engine while reducing NOx emission. | 08-27-2015 |
20150322905 | DUAL FUEL REFUELING - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to refueling a dual fuel internal combustion engine. In one example, a method comprises supplying a liquid fuel to a fuel tank configured to store both the liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel, if a pressure in the fuel tank is less than a threshold pressure. | 11-12-2015 |
Mark Allen Deshaw, Hopkinton, IA US
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20150283411 | FIRE CURTAIN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A fire curtain assembly is presented that is collapsible for easy transport and quickly and easily assembled for use. This system includes a panel having a plurality of support members positioned in approximate parallel spaced alignment to one another across the panel. The support members have a center section and opposing end sections that selectively connect to the center section thereby forming rigid supports across the panel. End sections have a handle member that connects to a pushrod having a locking pin connected to its end. The locking pin selectively engages and disengages the center section. The handle members have detents that fit within detent sockets thereby holding the handle members in a withdrawn position or an inserted position. | 10-08-2015 |
Mark Allen Enderich, Riverview, MI US
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20150022184 | CURRENT SENSE CIRCUIT WITH OFFSET CALIBRATION - A switching device is controlled by a microprocessor to selectively configure the circuit between a current measurement mode and a calibration mode. When the switch is set to the “on” state, the circuit acts as a normal prior art circuit, with the output V | 01-22-2015 |
Mark Allen Finkenbiner, Conway, SC US
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20110061621 | Valve Lash Setting Process - A valve lash setting method for setting a predetermined lash in a valve assembly for internal combustion engines. The method includes generating a torque curve and using a linear regression calculation to define a zero crossing point from which a predetermined final lash position of an adjusting screw can be set and secured. | 03-17-2011 |
Mark Allen George, Tucson, AZ US
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20150075603 | NOVEL HYDROPHOBIC COATINGS AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING THERETO - A coating is described. The coating includes a metal oxide layer, which in turn includes a surface having a water contact angle greater than 90 degrees. A metal-oxide coating composition is also described. The composition includes effective amounts of a first type and a second of metals and an effective amount of oxygen to react with the first type and the second type of metals to produce a first type and a second type of metal oxides, both of which produce a structure that is greater than about 50% (by volume) amorphous. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark Allen Glasgow, Jr., Lewiston, NY US
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20140102734 | Fire Suppression Module, Modular System Including Same, and Method of Installing Modular System - A fire suppression module. The fire suppression module includes a base member, a cap member and a fire suppressant. The cap member is connected to the base member. The base member and the cap incomer cooperate to form a an enclosure. The fire suppressant is positioned within the enclosure. | 04-17-2014 |
Mark Allen Heilpern, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20130294660 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FINGER SENSOR HAVING ORIENTATION BASED AUTHENTICATION AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a housing, and a finger sensor carried by the housing to sense a user's finger placement at different rotational angles. The electronic device may also include an orientation sensor carried by the housing to sense an orientation thereof, and a processor coupled to the finger sensor and the orientation sensor. The processor may acquire finger-matching biometric data of the user's finger at an unknown rotational angle relative to a known rotational angle of finger-enrollment data, generate an estimated rotational angle of the acquired finger-matching biometric data and based upon a sensed orientation of the housing, and attempt an authentication of the user based upon the estimated acquired rotational angle. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298224 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A FINGER SENSOR HAVING A VALID AUTHENTICATION THRESHOLD TIME PERIOD AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a finger sensor to sense a user's finger. The electronic device may also include a processor coupled to the finger sensor to perform multiple applications, acquire finger-matching biometric data of the user's finger from the finger sensor, and authenticate the user based upon a match between the acquired finger-matching biometric data and finger-enrollment biometric data. The processor may also start a given application, from among the applications thereof, based upon the authentication. The processor may treat the authentication as valid for a threshold time period. | 11-07-2013 |
20150049926 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FINGER SENSOR HAVING ORIENTATION BASED AUTHENTICATION AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a housing, and a finger sensor carried by the housing to sense a user's finger placement at different rotational angles. The electronic device may also include an orientation sensor carried by the housing to sense an orientation thereof, and a processor coupled to the finger sensor and the orientation sensor. The processor may acquire finger-matching biometric data of the user's finger at an unknown rotational angle relative to a known rotational angle of finger-enrollment data, generate an estimated rotational angle of the acquired finger-matching biometric data and based upon a sensed orientation of the housing, and attempt an authentication of the user based upon the estimated acquired rotational angle. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark Allen Indovina, Rochester, NY US
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20120143387 | Appliance Network Connectivity Apparatus - An appliance network connectivity apparatus includes a voltage sensor that generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a voltage provided to the appliance. A current sensor generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a current flowing through the appliance. A processor determines the electrical characteristics of power consumed by the appliance and executes web server software for communicating data through a network. A relay controls power from the power source to the appliance. A memory stores the electrical characteristics. A network interface provides the electrical characteristics to the network. | 06-07-2012 |
20160043918 | Self-Organizing Multiple Appliance Network Connectivity Apparatus For Controlling Plurality Of Appliances - An appliance network connectivity apparatus includes a voltage sensor that generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a voltage provided to the appliance. A current sensor generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a current flowing through the appliance. A processor determines the electrical characteristics of power consumed by the appliance and executes web server software for communicating data through a network. A relay controls power from the power source to the appliance. A memory stores the electrical characteristics. A network interface provides the electrical characteristics to the network. | 02-11-2016 |
Mark Allen Johnson, Plano, TX US
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20140258573 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MASTER ARBITRATION - A power system is provided. The power system includes a communications bus and a plurality of modules communicatively coupled to the communications bus. Each of the plurality of modules is configured to continuously monitor the communications bus, transmit a modulated signal at a predetermined frequency when the module detects an incoherent signal on the communications bus, become a master module when the module detects a coherent signal at the predetermined frequency on the communications bus, and cease transmitting the modulated signal when the coherent signal is not detected after a period of time. | 09-11-2014 |
Mark Allen Kailburn, Tonawanda, NY US
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20120009533 | MULTI-OUTPUT VALVE AND BURNER USEFUL TO PROMOTE NON-STATIONARY FLAME - A valve useful in distributing gas received in one inlet to several outlets in a sequence, and burner apparatus including this valve for feeding material in sequence to outlets of a burner thereby forming a non-stationary flame at the burner. | 01-12-2012 |
Mark Allen Kenkel, Schaumburg, IL US
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20110080847 | Self-Discovery of an RF Configuration for a Wireless System - A RF distribution system determines its configuration and verifies the consistency of the determined configuration. Based on a device identifier, the RF distribution system may individually instruct each RF component to provide a generated signal. Consequently, a first RF component may modulate a signal on a first port. If a second RF component detects a modulated signal on a second port, then the RF distribution system deems that the two RF components are connected together. The procedure may be repeated for the remaining RF components so that the RF configuration of the RF distribution system may be determined. The determined RF configuration may be further verified for operational consistency. The RF distribution system may also scan a RF spectrum, determine a set of frequencies that provides RF compatibility with the RF distribution system based on the scanning, and configure the RF components in accordance with the set of frequencies. | 04-07-2011 |
20120163635 | Helical Antenna Apparatus and Method of Forming Helical Antenna - An antenna assembly and method of forming an antenna is disclosed. The antenna comprises a dielectric core wrapped with an antenna tape having a conductive portion. A printed circuit board extends from a chassis, and a ground element secures the printed circuit board to the chassis at a point located away from the chassis. The printed circuit board can be secured to the conductive portion on the tape through a wire or flex cable connection. The dielectric core can be formed of a shock absorbing material and is configured to extend into the chassis. The antenna assembly can be provided with an antenna cover placed over the dielectric core and a shock-absorbing material can be located between the dielectric core and the antenna cover. | 06-28-2012 |
20130016647 | Data Networking Through Inherent RF Connections in a Communication System - An RF distribution system distributes a radio frequency (RF) signal to a plurality of receivers. Ports provide RF connectivity from the antennas to the receivers while also providing data connectivity between the receivers. Sensors detect which receivers are connected to the distribution system so that the distribution system can route data from the first detected receiver to the other detected receivers and back to the first detected receiver. The distribution system can dynamically alter the routing if the receiver configuration changes. Consequently, a receiver can send data to other receivers through A-ports and B-ports of a radio distribution system. The A-ports provide RF connectivity to a first antenna while the B-ports provide RF connectivity to a second antenna. Different commands for locking, unlocking, scanning RF spectrum, and configuring can be sent between the receivers via the A-ports and B-ports through the RF distribution system. | 01-17-2013 |
Mark Allen Kirkwold, Shakopee, MN US
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20150145153 | Steam Dispersion System - A steam dispersion system for building humidification is disclosed. At least a portion of the steam dispersion system is comprised of a flexible material that is collapsible for changing the outer dimension of the portion comprised of the flexible material from a greater, higher-pressure, size, to a smaller, lower-pressure, size. | 05-28-2015 |
20150204552 | MULTIPLE PUMP EVAPORATIVE MEDIA SYSTEM - An evaporative media system having multiple media stages each served by a separate pump is disclosed. In one aspect, the evaporative media system has a first media stage and a second media stage. A first pump is provided that is configured to deliver water from the first compartment of the water storage tank to the first media stage. Additionally, a second pump is provided that is configured to deliver water from the first compartment of the water storage tank to the second media stage. Additional media stages and pumps may be provided as well. The disclosed configuration eliminates the need for individual staging valves, provides a higher level of operational redundancy, reduces electrical consumption, and can be provided at a lower cost, as compared to many existing systems. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204553 | STAGING CONTROL FOR AN EVAPORATIVE MEDIA SYSTEM - A staging control process for an evaporative media cooling system having a plurality of media stages is disclosed. In one step, a leaving air dry bulb temperature setpoint for air exiting the evaporative media cooling system is received or defined. In one aspect, an expected media exit dry bulb temperature is calculated for each media stage based on a dry bulb temperature and a wet bulb temperature of air entering the media cooling system and based on a measured or assigned condition of the media. In another aspect, an estimated combined leaving dry bulb temperature is calculated for different combinations of activated and deactivated media stages. Once the estimated leaving temperature is known, the method can then activate the media stage(s) associated with the combination that has an estimated combined leaving dry bulb temperature that is nearest to but less than the leaving air dry bulb temperature setpoint. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204554 | STAGED DRY OUT CONTROL FOR EVAPORATIVE MEDIA SYSTEMS - A staged dry out process and control system for an evaporative media cooling system having a plurality of media stages that are selectively activated and deactivated by a control system is disclosed. The staged dry out process ensures that wet media stages are appropriately dried with minimal disruption to the staging strategy implemented by the control system. In one aspect, the staged dry out process monitors deactivated media stages to determine if the media stages reach a dry state before being activated. In another aspect, the staged dry out process locks out a media stage that has been in a wet state beyond a predetermined maximum time limit until the media stage attains a dry state. With this strategy the cooling system can operate without being required to completely shut down for a drying process. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204588 | CIRCULATION AND DRAIN SYSTEM - An evaporative cooler circulation and drain system including a fluid pump and a storage tank defining an interior volume for holding a fluid is disclosed. In one aspect, the system is operable between a circulation and drain-circulation operational modes. In the circulation mode, a drain valve is closed and the fluid pump is activated such that fluid is continuously circulated within the storage tank to discourage debris from settling by keeping debris in the tank in suspension. In the drain-circulation mode, the drain valve is opened and the fluid pump is activated such that fluid is both being continuously circulated within the interior volume of the storage tank and draining from the tank. In some embodiments, the system increases the drain flow rate by directing circulated fluid directly at a drain opening of the tank to flush debris through the drain piping and prevent plugging. | 07-23-2015 |
20150205305 | EVAPORATIVE CYCLES OF CONCENTRATION CONTROL - A cycles of concentration (COC) control process and system for an evaporative media cooling system having a water storage tank in fluid communication with a drain valve and a refill valve is disclosed. In one step, the COC control process includes the step of executing a plurality of discrete refill events to maintain a level or volume of water within the storage tank. In another step, the COC control process includes the step of executing a discrete drain event, equaling the volume of a refill event, after a discrete refill event has been executed when necessary to maintain a target cycles of concentration value of the water within the storage tank. In one embodiment, a discrete drain event is executed when the number of refill events is greater than or equals a target cycles of concentration of the water in the storage tank. | 07-23-2015 |
Mark Allen Kirkwold, Edan Prairie, MN US
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20120112372 | INSULATION FOR A STEAM CARRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT THEREOF - A steam dispersion system including insulation is disclosed. The steam dispersion system may include a steam dispersion tube with at least one opening defined on an outer surface of the steam dispersion tube and a hollow interior. The insulation covers at least a portion of the steam dispersion tube, the insulation defining an opening aligned with the opening of the steam dispersion tube, wherein the insulation meets 25/50 flame/smoke indexes for UL723/ASTM E-84 and has a thermal conductivity less than about 0.35 Watts/m-K (2.4 in-hr/ft̂2 deg F.). A nozzle defining a throughhole may be placed within the opening of the steam dispersion tube, the throughhole being in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the steam dispersion tube to provide a steam exit. | 05-10-2012 |
Mark Allen Kirkwold, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100251548 | INSULATION FOR A STEAM CARRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT THEREOF - A steam dispersion system including insulation is disclosed. The steam dispersion system may include a steam dispersion tube with at least one opening defined on an outer surface of the steam dispersion tube and a hollow interior. The insulation covers at least a portion of the steam dispersion tube, the insulation defining an opening aligned with the opening of the steam dispersion tube, wherein the insulation meets 25/50 flame/smoke indexes for UL723/ASTM E-84 and has a thermal conductivity less than about 0.35 Watts/m-K (2.4 in-hr/ft̂2 deg F). A nozzle defining a throughhole may be placed within the opening of the steam dispersion tube, the throughhole being in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the steam dispersion tube to provide a steam exit. | 10-07-2010 |
20130127076 | INSULATION FOR A STEAM CARRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT THEREOF - A steam dispersion system including insulation is disclosed. The steam dispersion system may include a steam dispersion tube with at least one opening defined on an outer surface of the steam dispersion tube and a hollow interior. The insulation covers at least a portion of the steam dispersion tube, the insulation defining an opening aligned with the opening of the steam dispersion tube, wherein the insulation meets 25/50 flame/smoke indexes for UL723/ASTM E-84 and has a thermal conductivity less than about 0.35 Watts/m-K (2.4 in-hr/ft̂2 deg F.). A nozzle defining a throughhole may be placed within the opening of the steam dispersion tube, the throughhole being in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the steam dispersion tube to provide a steam exit. | 05-23-2013 |
Mark Allen Lanoue, Long Beach, MS US
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20080285027 | Hyperspectral / Multispectral Dispersive System with Scanning Entry Slit Moving Across Lens Focus Plane - Most scanning systems today employ the conventional prior art method of using mirrors, moving the lens, rotating the slit, and moving the internal optics of the system. This system moves the slit plane across the projected focal plane that is formed by the fore/objective lens. | 11-20-2008 |
20100042234 | Expert System for Controlling Plant Growth in a Contained Environment - In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development. A user can access the “expert system” remotely, to assess activity within the growth chamber, and can override the “expert system”. | 02-18-2010 |
20120003728 | Scalable Portable Sensory and Yield Expert System for BioMass Monitoring and Production - The invention relates to the field of algae biofuel production, in particular to methods and means of physical action on biological structures of photosynthesing microorganisms, phototrophic algae in particular. The invention can be used for obtaining biofuel from algae, as well as for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and foodstuff industries. In the process of the method implementation radiation of cultivated solution of photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae is carried out by the action of electromagnetic waves of a selected intensity. Stimulation of increasing photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae biomass is obtained by the interaction of electromagnetic wave and biological cell. Irradiation of cultivated solution of photosynthesizing microorganisms/phototrophical algae is performed by electromagnetic waves originating from specified sensor mechanisms mounted about the acrylic or plastic-based stackable tubular bioreactor. Nutrients, carbon dioxide and other dissolved substances are monitored by this sensor system which is controlled by a supercomputer-based control mechanism. | 01-05-2012 |
20130038725 | HYPERSPECTRAL AND MULTIPLE IMAGING CONTROLLED ENCLOSURE FOR SAMPLE EXAMINATION - The invention pertains to the creation of an enclosed hyperspectral and/or multispectral and/or ultraspectral and/or full spectrum and/or full frame and/or scanning imaging device that will use a multitude of spectral ranges, fluorescence features, polarized filtration, zoom lenses, and con-focal capabilities. The system would also have related imaging attachments, and triggered lights for multiple ranges, including UV, VNIR, SWIR and LWIR. The system collectively will be constructed so that it can hold 4 imaging devices. The system would have a high throughput and processing computer system with large volume data storage and redundancy in order to process large data loads quickly and efficiently. This system would be used to analyze explosives and/or other targets close up from large quantities to micro quantities and feature upgradeable transmission containers for imaging specific targets in their gaseous forms so that viable libraries and classification features can be constructed. | 02-14-2013 |
Mark Allen Rachuy, Marshalltown, IA US
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20130320184 | BRACKET ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH ACTUATORS - Bracket assemblies for use with actuators are described. An example apparatus includes a bracket defining first apertures and second apertures. The first apertures are to receive fasteners to couple a first end of the bracket to an actuator. One or more of the second apertures is to receive fasteners to couple a controller to the bracket. The actuator is to be on a first side of the bracket and the controller to be on a second side of the bracket. The example apparatus also includes an adjuster to be coupled to the bracket. The adjuster is to vary a distance between a second end of the bracket and the actuator and to support the second end relative to the actuator. | 12-05-2013 |
Mark Allen Richardson, Petaluma, CA US
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20160132328 | Configuration Packages for Software Products - A configuration package receives user-generated input that configures a decision service to generate decision data. The configuration package includes artifacts and the user-generated input selects the artifacts from an artifact library in a configuration database. A configured decision service is generated, where the generating includes receiving, by a decision service factory, the configuration package. Also, the decision service factory receives a decision template including configurable decision elements and non-configurable decision elements. Further, the decision service factory receives a user configuration specifying a parameter in the corresponding artifact. The artifact from the configuration package, the user configuration and the decision template are combined to generate the configured decision service. The configured decision service receives, from a client computer, input for each of the configurable decision elements. Based on the received input, the decision data is generated by the configured decision service. The generated decision data is transmitted to the client computer. | 05-12-2016 |
Mark Allen Schag, Mansfield, OH US
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20140252934 | MODULAR SOLID SURFACE STRUCTURE - A solid surface structure including a skin engaged to a support frame by a flexible engaging member. The skin is disposed adjacent the support frame. The engaging member preferably is a layer of adhesive that flexibly engages the solid surface to the support frame while simultaneously allowing the solid surface to expand and contract in a relative manner to the support frame when the solid surface structure is exposed to a change in ambient temperature. | 09-11-2014 |
Mark Allen Smerznak, Beijing CN
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20160090554 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ALKOXYLATED POLYALKYLENEIMINES AND SULFONATE GROUP-CONTAINING COPOLYMERS - A cleaning composition containing an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine and a sulfonate group-containing copolymer is provided, which exhibits significant improved whiteness maintenance benefit when used to treat fabrics. | 03-31-2016 |
Mark Allen Smith, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20150102621 | RECONFIGURABLE VEHICLE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a reconfigurable vehicle interior assembly is provided. The assembly includes a trim member including a plurality of first elastically deformable mating members and a vehicle interior carrier component including a plurality of second elastically deformable mating members. Each of the first elastically deformable mating members matingly engages with at least one of the second elastically deformable mating members in order to couple the trim member to the vehicle interior carrier component. The first and second elastically deformable mating members collectively form a plurality of elastic averaging couplings. | 04-16-2015 |
20150336227 | RECONFIGURABLE FIXTURE FOR SHEET METAL PARTS AND METHOD - A reconfigurable fixture and method for holding a sheet metal part for processing, assembly, or inspection is provided. The reconfigurable fixture includes a holding container made of a flexible material, and holding granules at least partially filling the holding container. The holding container and the holding granules cooperate to conform to the sheet metal part when the sheet metal part is placed on the holding container. | 11-26-2015 |
20160096246 | MANUFACTURING FIXTURE - A manufacturing fixture includes a rigid base defining a control plane. A first cone locator pin has a first longitudinal axis. The first cone locator pin is connected to the rigid base with the first longitudinal axis orthogonal to the control plane to engage a complementary locating aperture defined in a workpiece. The first cone locator pin engages the complementary locating aperture to locate the workpiece and constrain translation of the workpiece with respect to the control plane. A second cone locator pin has a second longitudinal axis. The second cone locator pin is connected to the rigid base with the second longitudinal axis orthogonal to the control plane to engage a complementary locating hole defined in a workpiece. The second cone locator pin engages the complementary locating hole to locate the workpiece and prevent rotation of the workpiece about the first longitudinal axis. | 04-07-2016 |
Mark Allen Spetseris, Pine City, NY US
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20090298670 | METHOD FOR REMOVING GRAPHITE FROM CORDIERITE BODIES - A method of removing graphite from a core region of a cordierite-forming green body and a method of firing a cordierite-forming green body to form a fired cordierite body. A dried cordierite-forming green body containing graphite is first heated so that the core region is at a first temperature in a range from about 950° C. up to about 1100° C. The green body is then either held at the first temperature or heated to a second temperature in a range from about 1050° C. up to about 1160° C.; in either case resulting in removal of a majority of graphite from the core region. The green body may then be heated to a third temperature in a range from about 1300° C. up to about 1350° C. at a second predetermined heating rate to remove any residual graphite from the core region and then heated to a temperature of at least 1390° C. to form the fired cordierite body. | 12-03-2009 |
20110147971 | MANAGED PORE SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN HONEYCOMB SUBSTRATES - The invention is directed to a method for managing pore size distribution in honeycomb substrates by using two or more pore forming agents in the batch ingredients. In particular, the invention is particularly useful in managing pore size distribution in cordierite and aluminum titanate honeycomb substrates in the face of particle size variations in the pore forming agents and other materials used to make such substrates. | 06-23-2011 |
20140138882 | METHOD OF FIRING CORDIERITE BODIES - Methods of firing a cordierite green body to form a fired cordierite body. The green body comprises cordierite-forming raw materials and organic material, the body having a core portion and a skin portion. The green body is pre-heated to a pre-heat temperature that is less than a thermal decomposition temperature of the organic material. The green body is maintained at the pre-heat temperature for a period of time sufficient to minimize a temperature differential between the core portion and the skin portion. The green body is heated to a low firing temperature in a firing atmosphere sufficient to reduce a content of the organic material and to substantially remove chemically bound water from hydrous alumina. The green body is heated to a high firing temperature in a firing atmosphere sufficient to reduce the content of the organic material prior to a substantial removal of chemically bound water from clay. | 05-22-2014 |
Mark Allen Spittler, Freeport, IL US
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20100090071 | PAINT STAND FOR MOTORCYCLE GAS TANKS - A motorcycle gas tank paint stand includes (i) a bung plug adapter to releasably connect to the inside wall surrounding the gas fill access opening of the gas tank, and to optionally engage the outer lip surrounding the gas fill access opening, without obscuring the exterior surface of the gas tank to be painted, (ii) a first rotary device carrying the bung plug adapter for rotating the bung plug adapter through 360 degrees about a non-horizontal axis, and a corresponding position-locking mechanism to selectively secure the bung plug adapter and gas tank in a desired angular position about the non-horizontal axis, (iii) a second rotary device carrying the first rotary device for rotating the bung plug adapter through 360 degrees about a horizontal axis, and a corresponding position-locking mechanism to selectively secure the bung plug adapter and gas tank in a desired angular position about the horizontal axis, and (iv) an optional linear translating device carrying the second rotary device shaft for effecting selective height adjustment of the bung plug adapter and gas tank. | 04-15-2010 |
Mark Allen Tapsak, Orangeville, PA US
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20150094442 | ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - A composition composed of an adhesive copolymer may be a reaction product of a first mixture and a monosaccharide monomer, in which the first mixture may be a reaction product of a diol monomer and a dicarboxylic monomer. | 04-02-2015 |
Mark Allen Tommerdahl, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090270775 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIBROTACTILE STIMULATION AND NON-INVASIVE NEUROLOGICAL SCREENING - Devices, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for non-invasive diagnosis and screening of neurological disorders. Spatio-temporal mapping can be utilized between the skin and the central nervous system to rapidly, painlessly and quantitatively assess functional connectivity in the central nervous system. Stimulation drivers can be independently operated to control the movement of stimulators to achieve a variety of desired stimulation parameters. | 10-29-2009 |
Mark Allen Tschopp, Jr., Bel Air, MD US
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20160023273 | METHOD FOR CREATING POROUS STRUCTURES BY PARTICLE EXPANSION - A process for producing a metal foam. The process includes mechanically working a metallic powder such that oxide particles are finely dispersed within a metallic matrix of the metallic particles that make up the metallic powder. The mechanically worked metallic powder is then annealed in a reducing atmosphere, which in turn reduces the oxide particles within the metallic particles such that H | 01-28-2016 |
Mark Allen Woods, Kingsburg, CA US
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20160114716 | INTERMODAL CHASSIS - An intermodal chassis for highway transportation of 53 foot shipping containers having a rear axle positioned under the chassis frame so that the kingpin-to-rear-axle length is no more than 40 feet, and a forward axle positioned under the frame between the gooseneck and the rear axle so that a forward-to-rear-axle length is at least 12 feet. The chassis includes air bag suspension that automatically deflate the air bags when the brakes are locked, preventing damage when loading a container onto the chassis. Other features include self-scaling and load-leveling, and other weight savings include use of smaller sized aluminum wheels. | 04-28-2016 |