Mayfield, US
Alice Mayfield, Wheat Ridge, CO US
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20150148727 | LOW-PROFILE, POSTURAL CORRECTIVE GARMENT FOR THERAPEUTIC RELIEF OF LOW BACK PAIN AND MECHANICAL LUMBAR DISORDERS - Postural corrective device including a flexible back support system incorporated into a body suit that trains self-corrective habits through proprioceptive feedback, offering gentle reminders to create awareness of what the wearer's body is doing. | 05-28-2015 |
Alice S. Mayfield, Boston, MA US
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20150290652 | Meat Shredding Apparatus and Method - Apparatus and method are described for the shredding of cooked or uncooked meats in a clean, easy, and convenient manner. Apparatus are described wherein a lid portion fits together with a base portion to form a shredding chamber with interlocking sharp blades that are arranged to allow the lid portion and the base portion rotate around each other to move the blades within the shredding chamber and through the meat, thereby shredding the meat. | 10-15-2015 |
Caleb J. Mayfield, Canby, OR US
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20150279242 | CONTINUOUS FEED MEDIA WITH ATTACHED LAMINATION LAYER - Continuous feed media including an attached laminating layer for printing labels and laminating them. The continuous feed media includes a substrate, an adhesive, and a lining. The substrate has a first face and a second face opposite the substrate from the first face. The first face is divided into a printing portion and a protecting portion laterally adjacent to the printing portion. The adhesive is disposed on the protecting portion and the lining is disposed on the adhesive. The adhesive is configured to selectively release the lining. The protecting portion is configured to adhere to and protect the printing portion when the lining is removed and the protecting portion is positioned to overlie the printing portion. | 10-01-2015 |
Chris Mayfield, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150356513 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCENTIVIZING ACTIVITIES OF EMPLOYEES RESULTING IN REDUCED HEALTHCARE SPENDING - Implementation of the invention provides systems and methods for incentivizing wide-scale employee behavioral changes that can lead to improved employee wellbeing and concomitant decreases in healthcare costs for employers and employees. The systems and methods may also lead to improved employee morale, increased productivity, and a variety of other benefits for both employees and employers | 12-10-2015 |
Christopher Joseph Mayfield, Canton, MI US
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20130341958 | TONNEAU COVER SYSTEM FOR A PICKUP TRUCK BED - A tonneau cover system for a pickup truck bed includes an adjustable corner bracket assembly. The corner bracket assembly includes a pivotally connected lower bracket member, upper bracket member, and cap member. The upper and lower bracket members are movable between an acute rail configuration and an obtuse rail configuration. | 12-26-2013 |
David Mayfield, South Bend, IN US
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20080263866 | SIZING OF MAT MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a spinning apparatus for forming a workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes at least one spinner capable of deforming the workpiece. The apparatus allows for the forming of the workpiece in four different axes. The spinning apparatus includes an arrangement allowing for the vertical arrangement of the workpiece while the spinner is working on the workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes a clamp for holding the workpiece vertically. The spinner is positioned vertically below the clamp and the workpiece. | 10-30-2008 |
20090282890 | Method and Apparatus For Manufacturing A Catalytic Converter - A method and apparatus for manufacturing a catalytic converter is described where the catalytic converter is comprised of an outer tube member having a monolith substrate internally compressed therein with a wrapped mat material surrounding the monolith substrate and intermediate the outer tube. One or more monolith members can be applied within the outer tube and heat shields may also be applied internal to the outer tube and adjacent to the monolith substrate. The assembly of the catalytic converter includes measuring the sequence of compression of the mat material to the monolith substrate in order to understand the possible force characteristics that can be applied during the assembly thereof. The mat material is therefore compressed within the outer tube by way of compression jaws, by compression rollers, by spinning and/or by a shrinker including compression members. The compression of the mat material can be in single or multiple steps. | 11-19-2009 |
20130098726 | CONDUCTOR RAIL - A conductor rail assembly for use in transit rail transportation systems to transmit electrical power to rail cars comprising a first and second support sections preferably of aluminum to give the rail assembly its rail-shape and conductivity and a cap section preferably of stainless steel to provide a wear resistant surface to prevent damaging of the conductor rail by collector shoes that extend from rail cars and run on the conductor rail. The first support section has a rib and the second support section has a concavity. In the assembly, the rib of the first support member preferably is disposed within the concavity of the second support member, portions of both support members preferably are friction fit or compression fit within the cap and a friction stir weld preferably is disposed on the bottom of the assembly along a joint between the first and second support sections. | 04-25-2013 |
Douglas Mayfield, Fremont, CA US
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20080301633 | Utilizing scripting for provisioning actions - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention recite utilizing scripting for provisioning actions. In one embodiment, a removable data storage device is communicatively coupled with a portable electronic device. An executable script file stored by the removable data storage device is utilized to cause the portable electronic device to perform an action. | 12-04-2008 |
20140278076 | DETERMINING A CRANE TILT ANGLE - In a method for determining a tilt angle of a crane, a portion of the crane is rotated about a pivot point. A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver antenna is disposed on the portion of said crane. At least three locations of the GNSS receiver antenna are determined by a GNSS receiver in a geo-referenced coordinate system during the rotating. A tilt angle of the crane based on the at least three locations of said GNSS receiver antenna is determined by a processor. | 09-18-2014 |
Douglas B. Mayfield, Fremont, CA US
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20130311050 | Agricultural Rate Management - Agricultural rate adjustments performed by autopilots or farm information displays help eliminate guesswork and improve farm efficiency. | 11-21-2013 |
Dowlin D. Mayfield, Freeport, FL US
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20080255917 | Method For Business Management - A method for managing the complete workflow of a personnel network-oriented business that allows those at varying levels of the company hierarchy to manage, monitor, assign, accept and fulfill their client obligations through an interactive software-based process. Secure levels of administration and delegation combine with an array of links that ultimately organize workflow from beginning of a client file to the end. | 10-16-2008 |
Elijah Jacob Mayfield, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150199913 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ESSAY SCORING USING NOMINAL CLASSIFICATION - A computer-implemented system for predicting a grade, score or other class value for an essay receives a corpus of training essays, wherein each essay is a response to a common prompt. For each training essay, the system receives a class value and extracts feature values for each of a group of features. The system then uses the information learned from the training essays to build a model by assigning a probability to each of various combinations of the class values and feature values. When the system then receives a candidate essay, it extracts a set of the feature values from the candidate essay and applies the model to the feature values extracted from the candidate essay to determine a probable class value for the candidate essay. | 07-16-2015 |
Ernest C. Mayfield, Claremore, OK US
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20160084050 | Threaded Connection with Secure Shoulder Ring for Electrical Submersible Pump - An electrical submersible pump assembly has modules including a pump, a motor, and a seal section. A drive shaft assembly extends from the motor through each of the modules. A threaded connection between at least two of the modules includes a first adapter having external threads and a second adapter having a neck with an external load shoulder. A collar is rotatably carried and axially movable on the neck. The collar has internal threads and an internal load shoulder. A shoulder ring having two segments encircles the neck. The shoulder ring has a first surface in abutment with the external load shoulder and a second surface in abutment with the internal load shoulder. A resilient ring tits around an outer diameter of the shoulder ring for retaining the ring segments on the neck prior to the collar being in threaded engagement with the threads of the first adapter. | 03-24-2016 |
Eugene Phillip Mayfield, Carthage, MO US
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20140015237 | T-Bar Mounting System For Mounting An Accessory To A Hitch Receiver - An adjustable hitch receiver system provides multiple attachment points to adequately secure accessories such a pop-up canopy to an automobile. The mounting system includes a T-bar that connects to the hitch receiver with two adjustable arms. The adjustable arms of the hitch receiver system can be equipped with different attachment arms that are configured to attach to various accessories. The two adjustable arms can be used to secure two different accessories or secure a single accessory at two attachment points. In particular, a canopy attachment arm is configured to attach to a pop-up type canopy to securely and adjustably support the canopy. | 01-16-2014 |
Frances Mayfield, Marietta, GA US
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20090308548 | Temporary partition curtain - A temporary partition curtain for isolating a first area from a second area is disclosed. The temporary partition curtain is prepared from a nonwoven sheet material having a first side and a second side, the nonwoven sheet material has an air permeability of at least about 10 ft | 12-17-2009 |
Frances W. Mayfield, Marietta, GA US
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20090007529 | Portable Breathable Dust Partition System - A portable partition system includes an air permeable nonwoven sheet material as the primary isolation material. An elongated support member with an attachment device are used to erect the sheet material. The attachment device includes a head with opposed separable clamping surfaces having a hook material provided thereon. The sheet material is inserted between the clamping surfaces so as to be engaged directly by the hook material on opposite sides of the sheet material upon erecting the system into a portable partition. | 01-08-2009 |
20090019616 | Easy Donning Garment - A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The sleeves and legs are shorted and held in a donning configuration by releaseably affixing at least a portion of upper and lower segments of the interior surface of each limb. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
20090019622 | Easy Donning Garment - A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The garment includes one or more foreshortening structures within the garment that allows for the arms and legs to be shorted into a donning configuration. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment or allowing any portion of the garment to touch another surface. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
George Mayfield, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110119474 | Serial Peripheral Interface BIOS System and Method - Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a serial peripheral interface-based (SPI-based) BIOS system for improved upgrading of a BIOS software image in a gaming machine. The system includes a flash BIOS chip and a SPI BIOS chip. The flash BIOS chip is operable to be written to by an Intel chipset for storage of an onboard Ethernet controller's information, wherein the flash BIOS chip may contain a new BIOS software image. The SPI BIOS chip comprises a traditional BIOS including gaming extensions to the BIOS. The SPI BIOS chip can be disabled from write actions at a jumper/circuit level. When a SPI BIOS write enable jumper circuit is ON, a write protect pin of the serial peripheral interface BIOS is in the disabled state. In this regard, when the write protect pin is in the disabled state, the SPI BIOS content may be updated to the new BIOS software image from a BIOS install compact flash. When the BIOS write enable jumper circuit is OFF, the write protect pin of the serial peripheral interface BIOS is in enabled state. In this regard, when the write protect pin is in the enabled state the serial peripheral interface BIOS content cannot be updated | 05-19-2011 |
Glenn A. Mayfield, Lafayette, IN US
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20120139555 | INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER TEST EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for testing a transformer. A controller generates a switching signal and supplies the switching signal to a solid state switch in circuit with a test load of known magnitude, switching the solid state switch to place the test load in circuit with the transformer. A signal through or across the transformer is then measured. Methods and apparatus for testing a transformer comprise the controller and solid state switch placing a series of test loads of different known magnitudes in circuit with the transformer from the lowest magnitude to the highest, from the highest to the lowest, or both. Additionally, a test load array comprises a plurality of power resistors, a heat sink for accommodating the plurality of power resistors, and a material providing electrical insulation of the power resistors from the heat sink and thermal conductivity between the power resistors and the heat sink. | 06-07-2012 |
James S. Mayfield, Rock Hill, SC US
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20080302304 | BIRD FEED COLLECTOR - A feed collector for collecting fallen seed under a bird feeder of the type maintained above the ground by a vertical support. The collector includes an upwardly extending outer wall, an interior surface, and a plurality of removal portions defining portions of the collector for removal to provide an opening for receiving the vertical support. The removal portions can include one or more marks, perforations and/or weakened areas. | 12-11-2008 |
Jason Mayfield, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100269447 | SNAP-ON STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR - A connector is provided and includes a first and second side wall that are connected by a base. The side walls have recesses such that a structural member's protrusions can be interposed between the side wall's recesses and snapped into place to connect the connector to the structural member. | 10-28-2010 |
20130011187 | UNIVERSAL END CLAMP - Universal End and Mid Clamps are used to connect 2 things together and are designed so that when the clamp fastener is properly tightened the piece being clamped will resist loads in 3 directions and will resist sliding. | 01-10-2013 |
20150101655 | Apparatus and Method for Mounting a Photovoltaic Module - An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp assembly, where the clamp assembly includes a clamp and a fastener engageable with the clamp. The clamp includes a sharp portion. | 04-16-2015 |
20160111997 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An apparatus for mounting photovoltaic modules is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bracket where the bracket defines a slot in a lower portion of the bracket and the slot extends along a longitudinal length of the bracket. A clamp is securable to the bracket on an upper portion of the bracket. A first photovoltaic module and a second photovoltaic module are mountable on a first side of the bracket and a first side of the clamp, where the first photovoltaic module is adjacent to the second photovoltaic module. A footer is variably positionable on the bracket along the slot. | 04-21-2016 |
Jeffrey Mayfield, Sturbridge, MA US
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20110262090 | SINGLE-POLARIZATION FIBER - Embodiments of the invention relate to a single-polarization fiber that may include a W-type refractive-index profile having a depressed region along an unguided principal axis of the fiber, and a quasi step-index profile along a guided principal axis of the fiber. The quasi step-index profile may have a depressed region with a radial extent at least twice that of the depressed region along the unguided axis. | 10-27-2011 |
Jenna Mayfield, Windsor, CO US
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20140019814 | ERROR FRAMEWORK FOR A MICROPROCESOR AND SYSTEM - In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods, systems, mechanisms, techniques, and apparatuses for implementing an error framework for a microprocessor and for a system having such a microprocessor. The error framework may alternatively be implemented by a hardware component, such as a peripheral device for integration into a system. In one embodiment, an error framework of a microprocessor or a hardware component includes an error detection unit to capture an error within the hardware component; a state detection unit to capture error context information when the error is detected within the hardware component; an error event definition unit to define a unique error event representing a combination of the error and the error context information; and a configuration unit to define an error event response based on the unique error event. The error context information may include, for example, a known state of a system at the time the error occurs or a known state of the hardware component or microprocessor within which the error is detected at the time the error occurs. | 01-16-2014 |
Jenna S. Mayfield, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140281747 | Fault Handling at a Transaction Level by Employing a Token and a Source-to-Destination Paradigm in a Processor-Based System - A method for detecting errors in a processing device is disclosed. A data source unit of a processing device transmits data and a qualifier synchronously with the data, the qualifier to indicate the data is uncorrectable. At least one intermediate functional unit in the processing device receives the data and the qualifier. The at least one intermediate functional unit detects the data is uncorrectable based on the qualifier. The at least one intermediate functional unit transmits, without using, the data and the qualifier synchronously with the data to a data consumer unit of the processing device. The data consumer unit receives the data and the qualifier. The data consumer unit detects the data is uncorrectable based on the qualifier. The data consumer unit maintains, without using the data and the qualifier. | 09-18-2014 |
Jerrold W. Mayfield, Georgetown, TX US
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20120126700 | Integrated Exit Signs and Monitoring System - A monitoring system has integrated exit signs, which preferably have electroluminescent elements. The signs connect to internal wiring of a building, but local power sources can provide emergency power if building power is lost. Controllers on the signs communicate with a central workstation using building wiring and/or wireless communication. The controllers have one or more automated features for monitoring operation of the exit signs and the surrounding environment. These automated components, including an intensity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a temperature sensor, a smoke detector, a camera, a speaker, a microphone, a motion detector, an RFID detector, and the like. Because the signs are widely distributed throughout the building, operators can get detailed information of the building environment, security, fire, smoke, temperature, etc. The exit signs can store this information locally and can communicate useful information using a communication link to the central workstation. | 05-24-2012 |
20130088149 | Lighting System with Integrated EL Panel - A lighting system has a receptacle for a light source disposed on a light fixture. The receptacle couples to a first power source, such as standard alternating current available in a building. An electroluminescent (EL) panel is disposed adjacent the light fixture and couples either to the same first power source or to a second power source, such as a direct current emergency power source of a battery or a building. For the EL panel also coupled to the first power source, circuitry illuminates the electroluminescent panel with power from the first power source when the receptacle for the light source is disconnected from the first power source. For the EL panel connected to the second power source, the circuitry illuminates the EL panel with power from the second power source during a failure of the first power source. | 04-11-2013 |
Jerry Mayfield, Austin, TX US
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20090163147 | Method for assigning control channels - The present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an FPC shielded RF signal conductor for connecting transmitter and/or receiver circuitry to an associated RF antenna or antennas. In some embodiments FCP may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the FPC. In some embodiments a single FPC may provide for multiple RF carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding. | 06-25-2009 |
Jim Mayfield, Diamond Springs, CA US
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20150252548 | Underwater Oxygen Bar - Described is an underwater oxygen bar. The underwater oxygen bar provides a new recreational experience that unites the unique aquatic experience of being in an underwater environment with the benefits and appeal of an oxygen bar. More specifically, an underwater oxygen bar is provided in which patrons may descend into a water tank wearing a breathing apparatus. Once submerged, the patrons can move about the water tank and interact with an underwater appliance that provides a coupling to a source of an oxygen concentration. Customers can enhance their oxygen experience by using various flavored scents (including, for example, aromatherapy scents) to be added to the oxygen, such as lavender or mint. | 09-10-2015 |
Joseph S. Mayfield, Cypress, TX US
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20140167795 | ACTIVE FEEDBACK SILICON FAILURE ANALYSIS DIE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - Fault analysis of high power integrated circuits face thermal management challenges. This invention employs thermal diodes incorporated in the device undergoing fault analysis, and a closed loop microprocessor controlled feedback system for thermal control during test and fault analysis. | 06-19-2014 |
Joseph Shelton Mayfield, Cypress, TX US
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20120169363 | Production Integrated Circuit Test Handler Using Microcontroller Reading a Thermal Diode of a Device Under Test for Temperature Control - Production test of integrated circuit face thermal management challenges with higher power devices. Current production handlers do not have adequate thermal management characteristics. This invention employs thermal diodes on each device under test and a closed loop microprocessor controlled feedback system for thermal control during production test. | 07-05-2012 |
Lance Mayfield, Fullerton, CA US
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20150324943 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE PRESENCE MONITORING - A system and method for monitoring a presence of an individual in a geo-fence relative to a central facility. The invention effectuates tracking of field workers for home health and home care as well as a plethora of other applications. The invention provides real time data on the duration of time the care provider spends with a patient while holding the care provider accountable for being on site for the duration of care. In a most general embodiment, the invention includes means for receiving and storing geo-fence data on a first mobile computing and communications platform; logging time at a location defined by said geo-fence data; and transmitting the time log to a second computing platform. In a specific embodiment, the invention includes means for biometrically identifying a care provider within the geo-fence and outputting data to the second computing platform with respect thereto. The biometric identification may be implemented with fingerprint, voice print, facial recognition or other suitable means. | 11-12-2015 |
Lance David Mayfield, Redding, CA US
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20110203127 | Metal clip the pencil caddie - A metal clip molded into or used in conjunction with a standard recoil tape measure. The purpose of the clip is to hold a standard carpenters pencil which has six sides. | 08-25-2011 |
Mark Mayfield, Houston, TX US
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20120325457 | Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Delivery Systems and Methods - A method of microbial enhanced oil recovery from a wellbore in an oil-bearing formation that includes injecting water into the oil-bearing formation via a tubing string in the wellbore and introducing oxygen into the oil-bearing formation for consumption by microbes in the oil-bearing formation. The oxygen introduction includes delivering the oxygen into the oil-bearing formation without having the introduced oxygen contact the walls of the tubing string and without having the introduced oxygen contact the injected water within the tubing string while the injected water is in the tubing string. | 12-27-2012 |
Matthew George Mayfield, Chicago, IL US
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20150272828 | INTRAVENOUS BAG LABELING SYSTEM - An intravenous bag for use with an intravenous line includes a fluid cavity, a flange at least partially surrounding the fluid cavity, and one or more identification tags removably coupled to the flange without compromising the integrity of the fluid cavity. At least one of the identification tags is associated with contents of the fluid cavity and is attachable to the intravenous line for associating the intravenous line with the contents of the fluid cavity. | 10-01-2015 |
Paul G. Mayfield, Alpine, UT US
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20120227058 | DYNAMIC APPLICATION MIGRATION - A library operating system is employed in conjunction with an application in a virtual environment to facilitate dynamic application migration. An application executing in a virtual environment with a library operating system on a first machine can be suspended, and application state can be captured. Subsequently, the state can be restored and execution resumed on the first machine or a second machine. | 09-06-2012 |
Paul G. Mayfield, Sammamish, WA US
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20080244724 | Consumer computer health validation - Consumer computers that are not properly configured for safe access to a web service are protected from damage by controlling access to web services based on the health of the client computer. A client health web service receives health information from the client computer, determines the health status of the consumer computer, and issues a token to the consumer computer indicating its health status. The consumer computer can provide this token to other web services, which in turn may provide access to the consumer computer based on the health status indicated in the token. The client health web service may be operated as a web service specifically to determine the health of consumer computers or may have other functions, including providing access to the Internet. Also, the health information may be proxied to another device, such as a gateway device, that manages interactions with the client health web service. | 10-02-2008 |
20090077648 | METHOD FOR MANAGING NETWORK FILTER BASED POLICIES - A method and system are provided for adding, removing, and managing a plurality of network policy filters in a network device. Filters are installed in a framework and designated as active or disabled. Each filter has a priority. When a new filter is to be installed into the framework, it is compared to installed filters to determine if a conflict exists. If no conflict exists, the new filter is added as an active filter. If a conflict exists, a higher priority conflicting filter is added as active and a lower priority filter is added as inactive. | 03-19-2009 |
20090271510 | NETWORK STATE PLATFORM - A network state platform for managing a network having a number of network nodes is disclosed. A user provides a policy layer a high level instruction indicative of the desired network performance. The policy layer parses the high level instruction to generate a number of configuration instructions for the network nodes. The network nodes provide data logs of their activity to a data layer that collates the logs into a single entry that is stored, and can be accessed by an observation layer. External applications interface with the observation layer to access the stored data and use this information to generate requests to change portions of the network configuration. These requests are provided to a control layer that converts the requests from the applications to a high level instruction that is then provided to the policy layer to implement. | 10-29-2009 |
20090276828 | METHOD OF NEGOTIATING SECURITY PARAMETERS AND AUTHENTICATING USERS INTERCONNECTED TO A NETWORK - A method for authenticating and negotiating security parameters among two or more network devices is disclosed. The method has a plurality of modes including a plurality of messages exchanged between the two or more network devices. In a main mode, the two or more network devices establish a secure channel and select security parameters to be used during a quick mode and a user mode. In the quick mode, the two or more computers derive a set of keys to secure data sent according to a security protocol. The optional user mode provides a means of authenticating one or more users associated with the two or more network devices. A portion of the quick mode is conducted during the main mode thereby minimizing the plurality of messages that need to be exchanged between the initiator and the responder. | 11-05-2009 |
20130024911 | EXTENSIBLE ACCESS CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - Software for managing access control functions in a network. The software includes a host that receives access control commands or information and calls one or more methods. The methods perform access control functions and communicate access control results or messages to be transmitted. The host may be installed in a network peer seeking access to the network or in a server controlling access to the network. When installed in a peer, the host receives commands and exchanges information with a supplicant. When installed in an access control server, the host receives commands and exchanges information with an authenticator. The host has a flexible architecture that enables multiple features, such as allowing the same methods to be used for authentication by multiple supplicants, providing ready integration of third party access control software, simplifying network maintenance by facilitating upgrades of authenticator software and enabling access control functions other than peer authentication. | 01-24-2013 |
20160036781 | EXTENSIBLE ACCESS CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - Software for managing access control functions in a network. The software includes a host that receives access control commands or information and calls one or more methods. The methods perform access control functions and communicate access control results or messages to be transmitted. The host may be installed in a network peer seeking access to the network or in a server controlling access to the network. When installed in a peer, the host receives commands and exchanges information with a supplicant. When installed in an access control server, the host receives commands and exchanges information with an authenticator. The host has a flexible architecture that enables multiple features, such as allowing the same methods to be used for authentication by multiple supplicants, providing ready integration of third party access control software, simplifying network maintenance by facilitating upgrades of authenticator software and enabling access control functions other than peer authentication. | 02-04-2016 |
Richard Mayfield, Pleasanton, CA US
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20150381419 | RESOURCE RECONCILIATION - A method to reconcile multiple instances of a single computer resource identified by resource discovery operations includes: (1) accessing information describing one or more resources; (2) identifying, via the accessed information, at least one resource that has been detected or discovered by at least two of the discovery operations; and (3) merging attributes associated with the identified resource from each of the at least two discovery operations into a single, reconciled resource object. Illustrative “resources” include, but are not limited to, computer systems, components of computer systems, data storage systems, switches, routers, memory, software applications (e.g., accounting and database applications), operating systems and business services (e.g., order entry or change management and tracking services). | 12-31-2015 |
Robert Mayfield, Pueblo West, CO US
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20120207634 | LUBRICANT CONTROL VALVE FOR A SCREW COMPRESSOR - A compressor system includes a lubricant reservoir, a screw compressor, and a valve. The screw compressor includes a housing defining a compression chamber having a suction port, a discharge port, a first lubricant feed port located between the suction port and the discharge port, and a second lubricant feed port located between the discharge port and the first lubricant feed port. The valve is in fluid communication with the lubricant reservoir, the first lubricant feed port via a first lubricant feed passageway, and the second lubricant feed port via a second lubricant feed passageway. The valve is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the valve fluidly connects the lubricant reservoir to the first lubricant feed passageway to direct lubricant to the first lubricant feed port. In the second position, the valve fluidly connects the lubricant reservoir to the second lubricant feed passageway to direct lubricant to the second lubricant feed port. | 08-16-2012 |
Robert L. Mayfield, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20120259472 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOSED LOOP MATERIAL APPLICATION TO PLANTS - A method of controlling material applications to plants. The method includes the steps of tracking and modifying. The tracking steps include tracking at least one of a location, a type, an age, and a yield of at least some of the plants including a first plant. The modifying step includes modifying a material application, material application device. The material being directed to the first plant being dependent upon at least one of the location, the type, and the age, and the yield of the first plant. | 10-11-2012 |
Robert L. Mayfield, Jupiter, FL US
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20080220394 | Deposition of discrete nanoparticles on a nanostructured surface of an implant - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the nanoscale roughened surface though a one-step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution including the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration. | 09-11-2008 |
20090191507 | IMPLANT SURFACE WITH INCREASED HYDROPHILICITY - A method of increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant to be implanted into living bone. The method comprises the act of depositing non-toxic salt residuals on the surface of the implant by exposing the surface to a solution including the non-toxic salts. The method further comprises the act of drying the implant. | 07-30-2009 |
20110229856 | Deposition of Discrete Nanoparticles On A Nanostructured Surface Of An Implant - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the nanoscale roughened surface though a one-step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution including the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233169 | TITANIUM NANO-SCALE ETCHING ON AN IMPLANT SURFACE - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of immersing the microscale roughened surface into a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a basic solution to produce a nanoscale roughened surface consisting of nanopitting superimposed on the microscale roughened surface. The nanoscale roughened surface has a property that promotes osseointegration. | 09-29-2011 |
20120288828 | SURFACE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR IMPLANTS MADE OF TITANIUM ALLOY - A titanium 6 Al/4V alloy is provided with a surface topography that is similar to the Osseotite® surface produced on commercially pure titanium. Native oxide is removed from the Ti 6Al/4V alloy, followed by contacting the metal at ambient temperature with an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution containing a relatively small amount of hydrofluoric acid. | 11-15-2012 |
20130037516 | IMPLANT SURFACE WITH INCREASED HYDROPHILICITY - A method of increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant to be implanted into living bone. The method comprises the act of depositing non-toxic salt residuals on the surface of the implant by exposing the surface to a solution including the non-toxic salts. The method further comprises the act of drying the implant. | 02-14-2013 |
20130248487 | SURFACE TREATMENT FOR AN IMPLANT SURFACE - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of immersing the microscale roughened surface into a solution including potassium hydroxide to produce a nanoscale roughened surface consisting of a web-like structure superimposed on the microscale roughened surface. The nanoscale roughened surface has a property that promotes osseointegration. | 09-26-2013 |
20140034606 | TITANIUM NANO-SCALE ETCHING ON AN IMPLANT SURFACE - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of immersing the microscale roughened surface into a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a basic solution to produce a nanoscale roughened surface consisting of nanopitting superimposed on the microscale roughened surface. The nanoscale roughened surface has a property that promotes osseointegration. | 02-06-2014 |
20140127392 | DEPOSITION OF DISCRETE NANOPARTICLES ON A NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACE OF AN IMPLANT - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the nanoscale roughened surface though a one-step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution including the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration. | 05-08-2014 |
20140370461 | IMPLANT SURFACE WITH INCREASED HYDROPHILICITY - A method of increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant to be implanted into living bone. The method comprises the act of depositing non-toxic salt residuals on the surface of the implant by exposing the surface to a solution including the non-toxic salts. The method further comprises the act of drying the implant. | 12-18-2014 |
20150216630 | TITANIUM NANO-SCALE ETCHING ON AN IMPLANT SURFACE - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of immersing the microscale roughened surface into a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and a basic solution to produce a nanoscale roughened surface consisting of nanopitting superimposed on the microscale roughened surface. The nanoscale roughened surface has a property that promotes osseointegration. | 08-06-2015 |
20150289951 | IMPLANT WITH HIGH PRIMARY STABILITY AND ACCELERATED SECONDARY STABILITY - An implant for implantation into bone tissue includes an elongated body having an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one thread. The thread makes a number of turns around the body of the implant and includes a root, a flank and a crest. The root and a segment of the flank have a roughened portion compared to the crest. A method of forming an implant having a threaded outer surface including a root, a flank, and a crest includes treating the threaded outer surface at only the root and a portion of the flank while the crest remains untreated. | 10-15-2015 |
20160045289 | Deposition of Discrete Nanoparticles on a Nanostructured Surface of an Implant - A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the nanoscale roughened surface though a one-step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution including the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration. | 02-18-2016 |
Robert Lynn Mayfield, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20080228360 | METHOD, CONTROLLER AND VEHICLE FOR PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS ON A FIELD WITH PARALLEL ARRANGED ROWS - A method, a controller and a vehicle for performing agricultural operations on a field with parallel arranged rows having ends. The operations are performed at positions related to the positions of the rows under control of the controller, based upon stored information about the orientation of the rows, stored information about a distance between adjacent rows, a distance signal related to a distance traveled by the vehicle and a direction signal related to the heading of the vehicle. The invention is particularly suited for providing dams to prevent water from a head ditch to enter into pre-selected, dry furrows on a field with an irrigation arrangement with raised rows and lower furrows between the rows, or dams matching up with adjacent raised rows so that water runs down each furrow. | 09-18-2008 |
Ronald Lynn Mayfield, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20080228353 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STEERING FOR A WORK VEHICLE TOWING A TOWED IMPLEMENT ON LATERAL SLOPES - A steering system for a work vehicle towing a towed implement is described. A steering control unit is coupled to a location signal generation arrangement on the vehicle, a steering actuator, a memory for storing desired path data of the implement and a slope sensor for detecting a lateral inclination of the work vehicle or the implement. The steering control unit calculates a lateral offset compensation value to steer the work vehicle such that the implement is moved on the desired path and a slope offset compensation value based upon a signal from the tilt sensor to compensate for slope forces pulling the implement down a lateral slope. A steering signal is sent to the steering actuator based upon the lateral offset compensation value and the slope offset compensation value. | 09-18-2008 |
Ronald M. Mayfield, Atwater, OH US
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20120025471 | SELF ADJUSTING GASKET FOR PIPE JOINTS - The present disclosure pertains to a self adjusting gasket to prevent leakage at a joint between an associated first pipe and an associated second pipe including a wedge shaped body made of a generally compressible, leak proof material. The wedge shaped body having a profile that includes a tapered front portion, a planar rear portion, a first contact surface, an inclined second contact surface, including a first fin having a trailing edge oriented generally normal to the first contact surface and a second fin spaced from the first fin. A generally continuous annular cavity is located in the wedge shaped body wherein the cavity is not symmetrically shaped and a fluid disposed in the cavity. | 02-02-2012 |
Ross Mayfield, Ormond Beach, FL US
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20080203107 | Patient controlled timed medication dispenser - A medication on demand dispenser. The dispenser provides patient access to medications prescribed to be available on an as-needed basis but with a prescribed minimum time interval between doses. The dispenser permits access to a single medication dose after each minimum time interval has elapsed. After a drug dose is presented to the patient, the dispenser prevents access to the next dose until the minimum time interval has elapsed. | 08-28-2008 |
Scott H. Mayfield, Florissant, MO US
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20120305429 | Radioisotope Elution System - An elution tool for a radiopharmaceutical elution system includes an elution tool. The tool has a vial chamber sized and shaped for receiving an elution vial. An access opening is aligned with a septum of the elution vial when the elution vial is received in the vial chamber. An elution tool lid is secured to the elution tool body by a hinged connection. The elution tool lid is rotatable at the hinged connection and movable relative to the elution tool body between an occluded position and an exposed position. The tool also includes a latching mechanism for selectively and releasably locking the lid in the occluded position. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305800 | Holder and Tool For Radioisotope Elution System - A holder for a vial containing a sterile liquid for use with a radiopharmaceutical elution system includes a holder body. The body has a top, an opposing bottom, an opening in the top and a vial chamber. The vial chamber extends from the opening in the top toward the bottom and is sized and shaped for receiving the vial therein. An access opening extends through the bottom to the vial chamber and is aligned with a septum of the elution vial when the sterile vial is received in the vial chamber. A cap is removably secured to the top of the holder body for selectively opening and closing the vial chamber. The holder body includes plastic and has a density less than the density of the cap. | 12-06-2012 |
Scott Hayward Mayfield, St. Louis, MO US
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20120187316 | Radiation Shielding Lid For An Auxiliary Shield Assembly of A Radioisoptope Elution System - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a radiation shielding lid of a radiation shielding container (e.g., auxiliary radiation shield) designed to house a radioisotope generator assembly. | 07-26-2012 |
Scott Hayward Mayfield, Florissant, MO US
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20130029073 | PROTECTIVE SHROUD FOR NUCLEAR PHARMACY GENERATORS - A protective shroud is provided for covering a radiation shield that surrounds a nuclear pharmacy generator. The radiation shield includes components having seams therebetween. The protective shroud includes a tubular body configured to contain the radiation shield, a first opening adapted for receiving the radiation shield, and a second opening for allowing access into the radiation shield. | 01-31-2013 |
Stephen Mayfield, Cardiff By-The-Sea, CA US
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20090246766 | High throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 10-01-2009 |
20090253169 | Use of genetically modified organisms to generate biomass degrading enzymes - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 10-08-2009 |
20090280545 | MOLECULE PRODUCTION BY PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing products by photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of products. The methods and compositions are particularly useful in the petrochemical industry. | 11-12-2009 |
20120107853 | Use of Genetically Modified Organisms to Generate Biomass Degrading Enzymes - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 05-03-2012 |
20120309014 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS - The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol. | 12-06-2012 |
Stephen P. Mayfield, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA US
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20090148904 | PRODUCTION OF CYTOTOXIC ANTIBODY-TOXIN FUSION IN EUKARYOTIC ALGAE - Methods and compositions are disclosed to engineer chloroplast comprising heterologous genes encoding target binding domain fused to a eukaryotic toxin and produced within a subcellular organelle, such as a chloroplast. The present disclosure demonstrates that when chloroplasts are used, toxins normally refractive to production in eukaryotic cells may be used to produce recombinant fusion proteins with binding domains that are soluble, properly folded and post-translationally modified, where the multifunctional activity of the fusion protein is intact. The binding domains may include those from antibodies, receptors, hormones, cytokines, chemokines, and interferons. The present disclosure also demonstrates the utility of plants, including green algae, for the production of complex multi-domain proteins as soluble bioactive therapeutic agents. | 06-11-2009 |
20120309939 | Production of Therapeutic Proteins in Photosynthetic Organisms - The present disclosure relates to methods of expressing therapeutic proteins in photosynthetic organisms and the therapeutic proteins produced by the methods. The therapeutic proteins include high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein, fibronectin domain (10) (10FN3), fibronectin domain (14) (14FN3), interferon beta (IFNβ), proinsulin and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The photosynthetic organisms include prokaryotes such as cyanobacteria and eukaryotes such as alga and plants. Transformation of eukaryotes is preferably the plastid genome, more preferably the chloroplast genome. | 12-06-2012 |
Stephen P. Mayfield, Cardiff, CA US
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20100129394 | Robust Expression of a Bioactive Mammalian Protein in Chlamydomonas Chloroplast - Methods and compositions are disclosed to engineer chloroplast comprising heterologous mammalian genes via a direct replacement of chloroplast Photosystem II (PSII) reaction center protein coding regions to achieve expression of recombinant protein above 5% of total protein. When algae is used, algal expressed protein is produced predominantly as a soluble protein where the functional activity of the peptide is intact. As the host algae is edible, production of biologics in this organism for oral delivery of proteins/peptides, especially gut active proteins, without purification is disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
20140219971 | ALGAL PRODUCED MALARIAL TRANSMISSION BLOCKING VACCINES - The present invention relates to the production of malaria transmission blocking vaccines in single-celled green algae, particularly algae of the genus | 08-07-2014 |
Ted E. Mayfield, Ukiah, CA US
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20120101784 | Wide-area agricultural monitoring and prediction - Ground-based measurements of agricultural metrics such as NDVI are used to calibrate wide-area aerial measurements of the same metrics. Calibrated wide-area data may then be used as an input to a field prescription processor. | 04-26-2012 |
20140107957 | Wide-area agricultural monitoring and prediction - Ground-based measurements of agricultural metrics such as NDVI are used to calibrate wide-area aerial measurements of the same metrics. Calibrated wide-area data may then be used as an input to a field prescription processor. | 04-17-2014 |
Terry Mayfield, Norwalk, CT US
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20140040002 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRANSFERABLE ITEM PRICES - Systems and methods are provided to associate a transferable item price with a first consumer and to determine that a second consumer is entitled to purchase an item in exchange for payment of an amount based on the transferable item price. In one embodiment, the first consumer arranges to purchase an item at a first price. The merchant transmits a transferable item price code to the first consumer. The first consumer sends the transferable item price code to the second consumer, such as by including the transferable item price code in an e-mail message. The second consumer transmits the transferable item price code to the merchant to establish that he or she is entitled to purchase the item at the first price. | 02-06-2014 |
Tony Dean Mayfield, Sarcoxie, MO US
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20140015237 | T-Bar Mounting System For Mounting An Accessory To A Hitch Receiver - An adjustable hitch receiver system provides multiple attachment points to adequately secure accessories such a pop-up canopy to an automobile. The mounting system includes a T-bar that connects to the hitch receiver with two adjustable arms. The adjustable arms of the hitch receiver system can be equipped with different attachment arms that are configured to attach to various accessories. The two adjustable arms can be used to secure two different accessories or secure a single accessory at two attachment points. In particular, a canopy attachment arm is configured to attach to a pop-up type canopy to securely and adjustably support the canopy. | 01-16-2014 |
Walter G. Mayfield, Houston, TX US
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20140311928 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING VIEW SCREENS AND LENSES AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications. | 10-23-2014 |
20140325818 | FILLED AMORPHOUS BAG APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING SCREENED DEVICES AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A filled amorphous bag apparatus, similar to a “bean bag”, comprises at least one amorphous bag, a malleable filling within the amorphous bag, and at least one first connector on or within the amorphous bag. The malleable filling may include, but not be limited to, a plurality of pellets (e.g. beans), a putty, a gel, a stuffing (e.g. straw, cotton) and combinations thereof. The connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet and in another non-limiting embodiment the filled amorphous bag apparatus has a covering, where the connector is a magnet free to move around the surface of at least one amorphous bag between the at least one amorphous bag and the covering. Alternatively, a portion of a plurality of pellets making up the malleable filling may be magnetic or non-magnetic and ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic. The bag itself may comprise optional features including a screen cleaning material, a duster material, a receptacle (e.g. a pocket), a strap and the like. | 11-06-2014 |
20140346306 | ADJUSTABLE, AMORPHOUS APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING SCREENED DEVICES AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - An adjustable apparatus comprises at least one amorphous, elongated armature having a length, a first end and a second end, the amorphous, elongated armature configured to be adjustable and positionable, and the adjustable apparatus also comprises at least one first mating connector thereon. The first mating connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet. Alternatively, the magnet is a magnetic bead configured to slide substantially along the length of the armature and configured to be positionable substantially along the length of the armature. The magnet or magnetic bead selectively couples to a magnetic surface on a screened device and the elongated armature may be adjusted to position the screen of the screened device. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358121 | PROPHYLACTIC DRESSING AND USE OF SAME IN THE PREVENTION OF INFECTION - Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices. | 12-04-2014 |
20150351971 | PROPHYLACTIC DRESSING AND USE OF SAME IN THE PREVENTION OF INFECTION - Wounds and temporary appliances can be protected against liquid contamination using a prophylactic dressing. The dressing includes a liquid resistant sheet and disposed thereon a first liquid barrier/adhesive strip and a second liquid barrier/adhesive strip wherein the first and second liquid barrier/adhesive strips are concentric; located at or near the periphery of the liquid resistant sheet; and are separated from one another by a gap. Adsorbent's and liquid indicators can be employed within the gap to add further functionality to the dressing. Also disclosed herein is a support useful for stabilizing leads to transcutaneous or percutaneous devices. | 12-10-2015 |
20150364237 | SPRINGABLE MAGNETIC DEVICE - A magnetic device may have a matrix and a plurality of magnets, and the magnetic device may have a force sufficient to maintain a contracted position upon being contracted from a stretched state. The matrix may have at least two hinges that may be or include, but are not limited to a living hinge, a mechanical hinge, or combinations thereof. The plurality of magnets may be disposed upon, within, or around the matrix, and at least one dimension of each magnet is at least 500 nm. In a non-limiting embodiment, at least one of the magnets may be an energizable magnet for increasing or decreasing the rebound force of the magnetic device when the magnetic device is energized. | 12-17-2015 |
20150380141 | Devices and Accessories Employing a Living Hinge - A device incorporating both a magnet and a living hinge may be employed to construct cases to protect electronic devices and to function as a closure for cases and lidded containers. Such cases often can be bent three 360° allowing the cases to be either closed protecting devices therein are closed upon themselves allowing the case to function to secure an electronic device to a substrate such as an article of clothing The devices of the disclosure can also be used to organize and hold loose items together. | 12-31-2015 |
20160089557 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An apparatus for exercising may include a gripping assembly having a grip fixed to at least one spring member and at least one tether connected to the at least one spring member. The tether winds around the longitudinal axis of the at least one spring member. Also, an object may be connected to the tether. In some embodiments, the object may be a weight, an anchor, or a second gripping assembly. Alternatively, the apparatus may include a gripping assembly having at least one spring member connected to a tether and a grip connected to the tether. A free standing object may be connected to the tether. Methods according to the present disclosure use the apparatus by applying a force to the grip(s). | 03-31-2016 |
William Aubrey Mayfield, Rockwall, TX US
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20090072803 | INRUSH CURRENT CONTROL - One embodiment of the present invention includes a power supply system. The power supply system comprises a variable voltage source configured to provide and incrementally increase a control voltage associated with a pass-transistor. The power supply system also comprises an inrush current monitor configured to monitor a current-flow through the pass-transistor. The power supply system further comprises a voltage control circuit configured to halt the incremental increase of the control voltage in response to the current-flow exceeding a predetermined current limit. | 03-19-2009 |
William R. Mayfield, Smyrna, GA US
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20120138661 | Dissection Tip and Introducer for Surgical Instrument - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143218 | Dissection Tip and Introducer for Surgical Instrument - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 06-07-2012 |
20130112729 | DISSECTION TIP AND INTRODUCER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 05-09-2013 |
20140166723 | DISSECTION TIP AND INTRODUCER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 06-19-2014 |
20150039010 | DISSECTION TIP AND INTRODUCER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 02-05-2015 |
William Rodgers Mayfield US
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20100084839 | Folding Trailer - A foldable trailer is disclosed having the folding means provided by a winch that operates in conjunction with a lifting member enabling the trailer to be winched into an upright position for storage. The load bearing surface can be made of one section or two sections that fold together to allow for more compact storage. Through the lifting member the winch provides upward motion of the front of the load bearing surface while simultaneously causing the hingeably attached tongue to fold downward; continued winching will result in a vertically folded and storable position. The invention may be applied to a tilting trailer. | 04-08-2010 |
Windel O. Mayfield, Brownwood, TX US
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20090288837 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RAISING A FLUID IN A WELL - Apparatus and method for raising a fluid from a lower region to a higher region of an at least partially cased well, the apparatus comprising: a tubing string; a contacting structure at the upper end of the tubing string for engaging a stop structure in the well casing such that the tubing string is held in suspension; an exterior sealing element for sealing against the casing wall; and an internal check valve. | 11-26-2009 |