Mcclain, US
Bryan Ulrich Mcclain, Foster City, CA US
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20120241572 | Seatback-Mountable Holder for a Portable Electronic Device - A holder for removably attaching a portable electronic device to an elongate support such as a tray table latch on a seatback with a stowable tray table comprises a clamp frame, a spring compression lever slidably attached to the clamp frame, a flexible band for suspending the clamp frame from the elongate support and a self-centering clamp for gripping opposite sides of the elongate support. The holder may optionally include a device adapter for attaching a selected electronic device. Another embodiment comprises steps in a method for holding a portable electronic device against a seatback having a stowable seatback tray table. | 09-27-2012 |
20140110977 | Tray with Armrest Clamp - A tray attached to a pivot housing, support arm, and armrest clamp may be easily and quickly detached and reattached to an armrest on a chair. The tray may rotate around an arm hub when a stationary lower index plate in the arm hub is displaced from an upper index plate in the index housing. The tray is restrained from rotation when the upper and lower index plates are in contact with one another. The tray may be disconnected from the support arm while the support arm remains clamped to an armrest. The armrest clamp includes a bevel gear driven in rotation by a clamping ring on the support arm. The bevel gear drives rack gear attached to a traveling clamp jaw. Rotating the clamping ring displaces the traveling clamp jaw relative to a stationary clamp jaw, enabling the armrest clamp to securely clamp to an armrest. | 04-24-2014 |
20140183313 | Seatback-Mountable Clamp Assembly - A clamping apparatus removably attachable to an elongate support such as a tray table latch on a seatback with a stowable tray table includes a pair of opposing hand grips slidably coupled to a clamp frame. Each hand grip includes a clamp jaw protruding from a back side of the clamp frame. A spring urges the hand grips apart and the clamp jaws toward one another. A flexible band attached to both hand grips is provided for suspending the clamp frame. When a person releases the opposing hand grips, the flexible band partially retracts into the clamp frame, drawing the frame against the latch, and the two clamp jaws grip opposite sides of the latch. Compressing the hand grips laterally toward one another extends the flexible band out of the clamp frame and displaces the two clamp jaws away from one another. | 07-03-2014 |
20140346202 | SEATBACK-MOUNTABLE HOLDER FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A holder for removably attaching a portable electronic device to an elongate support such as a tray table latch on a seatback with a stowable tray table comprises a clamp frame, a spring compression lever slidably attached to the clamp frame, a flexible band for suspending the clamp frame from the elongate support and a self-centering clamp for gripping opposite sides of the elongate support. The holder may optionally include a device adapter for attaching a selected electronic device. Another embodiment comprises steps in a method for holding a portable electronic device against a seatback having a stowable seatback tray table. | 11-27-2014 |
C. Daniel Mcclain, Tempe, AZ US
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20080257220 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN AQUEOUS PAINT COMPOSITION FROM A PLURALITY OF PREMIXED COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases. | 10-23-2008 |
C. Daniel Mcclain, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080305241 | COLOR INTEGRATED AND MOBILE PAINT SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING PAINT FROM A PLURALITY OF PREPAINT COMPONENTS - What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile-paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of architectural coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The mobile paint factory may include a vehicle having a paint production system and a paint mixer located thereon. Furthermore, a method of producing a plurality of lines of user-selected architectural coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The method may include: providing a mobile paint factory; prompting a user to select through the paint production system an interior or exterior application environment, a paint sheen, and a paint quality; automatically dispensing predetermined amounts of appropriate prepaints; and agitating the dispensed prepaints. | 12-11-2008 |
20090099694 | COLOR INTEGRATED AND MOBILE PAINT SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING PAINT FROM A PLURALITY OF PREPAINT COMPONENTS - What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of architectural coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The mobile paint factory may include a vehicle having a paint production system and a paint mixer located thereon. Furthermore, a method of producing a plurality of lines of user-selected architectural coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The method may include: providing a mobile paint factory; prompting a user to select through the paint production system an interior or exterior application environment, a paint sheen, and a paint quality; automatically dispensing predetermined amounts of appropriate prepaints; and agitating the dispensed prepaints. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099695 | COLOR INTEGRATED AND MOBILE PAINT SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING PAINT FROM A PLURALITY OF PREPAINT COMPONENTS - What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints, colored paints and/or additive enhanced paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of architectural, industrial and/or specialty coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The mobile paint factory may include a vehicle having an additive integrated paint production system and a paint mixer located thereon. Furthermore, a method of producing a plurality of lines of user-selected architectural, industrial and/or specialty coatings from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The method may include: providing a mobile paint factory; prompting a user to select through the additive integrated paint production system an interior or exterior application environment, a paint sheen, and a paint quality; automatically dispensing predetermined amounts of appropriate prepaints; and agitating the dispensed prepaints. | 04-16-2009 |
20090240363 | MOBILE PAINT SYSTEM UTILIZING SLIDER ATTRIBUTE PROMPTS AND REFLECTANCE MEMORY STORAGE - What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of paints from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed, which may include a vehicle having a paint production system, a spectrometer and a gloss meter. Furthermore, a method of producing a plurality of lines of user-selected paints from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The method may include: providing a mobile paint factory; prompting a user to select a value for a paint attribute on a slider; and automatically dispensing predetermined amounts of appropriate prepaints. The method may also comprise storing information about the reflectance of produced paints in a local data storage device. | 09-24-2009 |
20110313557 | MOBILE PAINT SYSTEM UTILIZING SLIDER ATTRIBUTE PROMPTS AND REFLECTANCE MEMORY STORAGE - What is disclosed is a plurality of prepaints which are used in any combination to produce base paints and/or colored paints of varying end-use application characteristics. Additionally, a mobile paint factory for producing a plurality of lines of paints from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed, which may include a vehicle having a paint production system, a spectrometer and a gloss meter. Furthermore, a method of producing a plurality of lines of user-selected paints from a plurality of prepaints en route to and/or at various locations is disclosed. The method may include: providing a mobile paint factory; prompting a user to select a value for a paint attribute on a slider; and automatically dispensing predetermined amounts of appropriate prepaints. The method may also comprise storing information about the reflectance of produced paints in a local data storage device. | 12-22-2011 |
C. Daniel Mcclain, Chandler, AZ US
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20100023462 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN AQUEOUS PAINT COMPOSITION FROM A PLURALITY OF PREMIXED COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases. | 01-28-2010 |
David Mcclain, Tucson, AZ US
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20130136266 | System for Dynamic Spectral Correction of Audio Signals to Compensate for Ambient Noise - The present invention features systems for adjusting audio signals by applying a gain to the signal in a spectrally varying manner to compensate for ambient noise in the environment of the listener. The system allows a listener to hear what ought to be heard, over the ambient noise, by applying a gain to the source that varies according to the spectral composition of the noise, rather than cancelling or filtering the noise. The spectral composition of the source is thus preserved in the listener's awareness without the removal of the noise signal. After application of these corrective gains to the source, the listener's perception of the source sound is as if the noise was not present. Systems may be incorporated into apparatuses including but not limited to mobile phones and music players. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136282 | System and Method for Spectral Personalization of Sound - The present invention features systems for enhancing audio signals to correct across a spectrum of frequencies according to a model of the spectral characteristics of hearing loss. The methods of the present invention estimate hearing loss using a linear function of the critical band center frequency. The systems of the present invention compute a user-determined degree of correction to sounds at varying frequencies, allowing a listener to hear sounds, across varying frequencies, as the listener wishes to hear them without needing to raise the volume of the sounds to potentially damaging levels. Systems may be incorporated into apparatuses including but not limited to personal communications devices, virtual audio ports/channels and media players. | 05-30-2013 |
Donald James Mcclain, Monroe, WA US
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20130101418 | ADJUSTABLE PADDLE - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to adjustable kayak paddles. One disclosed embodiment provides a paddle including a first shaft section having an outer surface with one or more indicia and a second shaft section angularly positionable relative to the first shaft section about a paddle axis, the second shaft section being configured to at least partially surround the outer surface of the first shaft section is provided. The second shaft section further includes a viewing opening configured to permit viewing of one or more of the indicia therethrough when the first and second shaft sections are coupled together. The paddle further includes a coupler operable to releasably couple the first shaft section with the second shaft section at a plurality of angular positions. | 04-25-2013 |
Donnie Mcclain, Tulsa, OK US
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20130323658 | BURNER FLAME DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A burner flame detection and monitoring system for a pilot burner for combustion of wastes gases and waste materials. The system includes a pilot burner assembly. A gas premix burner assembly includes a fuel gas delivery conduit, a fuel metering orifice, a fuel and air mixing device, a pilot tube and a pilot burner tip assembly. A primary sensor is in communication with the pilot burner assembly downstream of the fuel metering orifice. A secondary sensor is in communication with pilot burner assembly at or upstream of the fuel metering orifice. A processor receives input from both the primary sensor and the secondary sensor. A mechanism integrates the input from the primary sensor and the input from the secondary sensor in order to deduce the presence, absence or quality of a pilot flame. | 12-05-2013 |
Donnie Dee Mcclain, Round Rock, TX US
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20140329185 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas, steam, and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329186 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329189 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas, steam, and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 11-06-2014 |
20140329190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMIZING SMOKE FORMATION IN A FLARING STACK - An apparatus and method for minimizing smoke formation in the operation of a flaring stack. The apparatus includes a generally annular gas deflector having an outer surface for deflecting the waste gas therealong. A plurality of lobes extend radially from the deflector to provide improved mixing between the waste gas and combustion air during combustion to reduce smoke formation. | 11-06-2014 |
Donnie Dee Mcclain, Tulsa, OK US
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20150099234 | THERMAL RADIATION SHIELD AND COMBUSTION AIR CONTROLLED ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A GROUND FLARE - A thermal radiation shield and combustion air controlled enclosure assembly. The assembly encloses a ground flare or flares and includes a plurality of structural supports at an obtuse angle to grade. Panels extend between the structural supports surrounding the ground flare wherein the panels are at an obtuse angle to grade. | 04-09-2015 |
Douglas Mcclain, Columbia, NJ US
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20120152997 | PRY BAR HOLDER - The current invention discloses a safe and inexpensive tool holder designed to accommodates a pry bar or other tools. The holder comprises: a plate member having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the plate member has an elongated holding slot connecting the top surface to the bottom surface and sized to be a loose fit to the pry bar, the elongated holding slot roughly divides the plate member to a proximal section and a distal section; a blocking beam attached to the bottom surface of the plate member, residing adjacent to the elongated holding slot and on the distal section of the plate member; and attachment structures that affix the plate member to the belt. The pry bar holder may further comprise a specially designed backrest that attaches the pry bar holder to a belt. A pry bar can be held vertically through the holding slot. Moreover, the size and shape of the holding slot, as well as the size and shape of the holder may be altered to accommodate other tools that need to be carried around. | 06-21-2012 |
Elizabeth A. Mcclain, Houston, TX US
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20100084136 | Power Slip Assembly for Wellhead Casing and Wellbore Tubing - A power slip extends a joint from tubing disposed in casing at a well so that a casing head can install on the casing and the tubing can be packed-off from the casing. The joint attaches to an inner sleeve having collet members that fit onto the inner tubing so that the joint extends thereabove. An outer sleeve and interlocking collet assemble together and install onto the inner sleeve. The collet threads onto the inner sleeve and forces the outer sleeve downward onto the inner sleeve. Being forced, the outer sleeve causes the collet members to engage around the inner tubing. The casing head then installs on the casing with the joint extending up through the head's bowl. An H-plate installs in the open bowl around the extended joint, and another pack-off installs on the joint to pack it off from a spool attaching to the casing head. | 04-08-2010 |
Eric E. Mcclain, Montgomery, TX US
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20080223575 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING BITS AND REAMERS, CUTTING ELEMENTS THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF USE - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 09-18-2008 |
Fred Mcclain, Cardiff By The Sea, CA US
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20100226210 | Vigilante acoustic detection, location and response system - A system and method for detecting the exact location of an acoustic event, the system comprising a plurality of variably spaced sensors, wherein each sensor comprises an omnidirectional microphone for detecting the acoustic event; a global positioning system (GPS); and a transmitter receiver for transmitting (i) the time that the acoustic event arrived at a particular sensor and (ii) the location of the particular sensor at the time the acoustic event arrived at the particular sensor; and a central processor radio-linked to the plurality of variably spaced sensors comprising a software program comprising at least one algorithm for determining the location of the acoustic event. | 09-09-2010 |
Fred Mcclain, Cardiff, CA US
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20100287215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTILINGUAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE WITH AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION SERVICES - A system and method for generating and managing a secure, multi-user project database. | 11-11-2010 |
20150106094 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTILINGUAL TRANSCRIPTION SERVICE WITH AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION SERVICES - A system and method for generating and managing a secure, multi-user project database. | 04-16-2015 |
Fred W. Mcclain, Cardiff, CA US
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20130205307 | ANALYTICS DATA COLLECTION WITH LOW INTEGRATION COST FOR DYNAMIC MESSAGE PASSING SYSTEMS - A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product which capture and use analytics data relating to the internal activity of software programs executing in a message-passing runtime environment, such as that provided by Objective-C. The invention exploits the well documented interfaces of these environments together with their dynamic runtime capabilities to insert data collection and analysis code into an application without modification of the target application. | 08-08-2013 |
George H. Mcclain, Middletown, DE US
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20130042536 | Method of manufacturing chemical mechanical polishing layers - A method of manufacturing polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein the formation of density defects in the polishing layers is minimized. | 02-21-2013 |
20130247476 | Method Of Manufacturing Chemical Mechanical Polishing Layers - A method of manufacturing polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247477 | Method Of Manufacturing Chemical Mechanical Polishing Layers Having a Window - A method of manufacturing polishing layers having a window for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein a plurality of polishing layers having an integral window are derived from a cake, wherein the formation of density defects in the cake and the surface roughness of the polishing layers formed are minimized. | 09-26-2013 |
20140083018 | Method of manufacturing grooved chemical mechanical polishing layers - A method of manufacturing grooved polishing layers for use in chemical mechanical polishing pads is provided, wherein the formation of defects in the polishing layers are minimized. | 03-27-2014 |
Greg Lewis Mcclain, Homer Glen, IL US
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20120032412 | AXLE SEAT FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS - Axle seats are disclosed for incorporation into vehicle suspensions of the type having a laterally extending axle and a longitudinally extending leaf spring. The axle seat includes a seat portion, a clamp group mounting surface, and an air spring mounting flange. A sidewall of the axle seat connects the seat portion to the clamp group mounting surface and the air spring mounting flange. The clamp group mounting surface and air spring mounting flange are configured to be positioned at different heights when the seat portion is connected to an axle. A second sidewall and air spring mounting flange may be provided, in which case the air spring mounting flanges may be spaced apart to provide an area through which a leaf spring may extend. | 02-09-2012 |
Gregory L. Mcclain, Homer Glen, IL US
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20130342091 | Server Cabinet - A frame for a cabinet is provided. The frame includes a side-to-side beam, a front-to-back beam connected to the side-to-side beam, and a vertical post connected to the side-to-side beam. The front-to-back beam is inset relative to the vertical post to form a cable-routing area along a side of the frame. | 12-26-2013 |
Gregory Lewis Mcclain, Homer Glen, IL US
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20100038877 | Vehicle Suspensions Having Leaf Springs And Alternative Clamp Groups - A vehicle leaf spring suspension having a low spring rate is disclosed. The suspension has an axle seat secured to a vehicle axle. The leaf spring is clamped at its spring seat area to the axle seat at the clamp group mounting surface of the axle seat and with certain of the disclosed axle seats, can be clamped such that the spring seat area is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the vehicle axle centerline. Also, an active clamp group arrangement can be used to utilize the entire physical length of the leaf spring. | 02-18-2010 |
James Mcclain, Raleigh, NC US
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20100228348 | Polymer Films for Medical Device Coating - A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and impermeable dispersed solid on a substrate, comprising the following steps: discharging at least one impermeable dispersed solid in dry powder form through a first orifice; discharging at least one polymer in dry powder form through a second orifice; depositing the polymer and/or impermeable dispersed solid particles onto said substrate, wherein an electrical potential is maintained between the substrate and the impermeable dispersed solid and/or polymer particles, thereby forming said coating; and sintering said coating under conditions that do not disrupt the activity and/or function of the substrate. A similar method is provided for depositing a coating comprising a hydrophobic polymer and a water-vapor-trapping material on a substrate. | 09-09-2010 |
Jeff A. Mcclain, Nampa, ID US
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20150055420 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE ROW REFRESHES - Apparatuses and methods for selective row refreshes are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include a refresh control circuit. The refresh control circuit may be configured to receive a target address associated with a target plurality of memory cells from an address bus. The refresh control circuit may further be configured to provide a proximate address to the address bus responsive, at least in part, to determining that a number of refresh operations have occurred. In some examples, a plurality of memory cells associated with the proximate address may be a plurality of memory cells adjacent the target plurality of memory cells. | 02-26-2015 |
Jeremy Mcclain, Oxford, MI US
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20110246012 | INTELLIGENT REGENERATIVE BRAKING UTILIZING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - A regenerative braking system for a vehicle includes a control module that receives one or more signals based on a vehicle environment and that generates a set speed and a control signal based on the one or more signals. The control signal represents a motoring mode and a generating mode. A motor control module controls bidirectional current flow between an electric motor and a battery based on the control signal. The motor control module controls the direction and magnitude of the current flow based on the control signal and the electric motor provides a decelerating load that slows an actual speed of the vehicle to the set speed. | 10-06-2011 |
Jeremy J. Mcclain, Oxford, MI US
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20140190759 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEM - A steering system for a vehicle includes a front wheel supported for rotation about a first axis and a pivot axis transverse to the first axis and spaced inboard of a centerline of the front wheel. The front wheel is movable about the pivot axis to change direction of the vehicle. A brake coupled to the front wheel provides braking rotation of the front wheel and a controller controls operation of the brake to generate a desired braking force in a direction determined to adjust a vehicle direction. | 07-10-2014 |
Jeremy Jason Mcclain, Oxford, MI US
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20130006472 | ELECTRONIC PATH ENTERING FOR AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TRAILER BACKING - A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating a path input mode on an electronic input device associated with an electronic control unit in the vehicle. An intended backing path is input into the electronic control unit by defining the intended backing path with an input control mechanism for the electronic input device. The path input mode on the electronic input device is ended. | 01-03-2013 |
20140088797 | ELECTRONIC PATH ENTERING FOR AUTONOMOUS OR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TRAILER BACKING - A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trader assembly comprises initiating a path input mode on an electronic input device associated with an electronic control unit in the vehicle An intended backing path is input into the electronic control unit by defining the intended backing path with an input control mechanism for the electronic input device. The path input mode on the electronic input device is ended. | 03-27-2014 |
20140191883 | ADAPTIVE DRIVER ASSISTANCE ALERTS FUNCTIONALITY - A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of lights linearly arranged substantially around an interior perimeter of the vehicle. A controller is controllably coupled to the plurality of lights, such that the controller is operable to control the plurality of lights. A hazard detection system is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions for causing the controller to illuminate at least one of the plurality of lights corresponding to a location of a hazard detected by the hazard detection system | 07-10-2014 |
20140195120 | ADAPTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STEER ASSIST SYSTEMS BASED ON DRIVER FOCUS - An automotive vehicle includes a driver analyzer and a driver assistance system, both of which are coupled to a controller. The controller includes a non-transitory storage medium storing instructions for causing the controller to determine a level of attentiveness of a driver of the automotive vehicle and to adapt a response of the driver assistance system in response to the determined level of attentiveness. | 07-10-2014 |
Jim Mcclain, Raleigh, NC US
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20090123515 | POLYMER COATINGS CONTAINING DRUG POWDER OF CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY - A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and pharmaceutical agent on a substrate, comprising the following steps: discharging at least one pharmaceutical agent in a therapeutically desirable morphology in dry powder form through a first orifice; discharging at least one polymer in dry powder form through a second orifice; depositing the polymer and/or pharmaceutical particles onto said substrate, wherein an electrical potential is maintained between the substrate and the pharmaceutical and/or polymer particles, thereby forming said coating; and sintering said coating under conditions that do not substantially modify the morphology of said pharmaceutical agent. | 05-14-2009 |
20090186069 | Coatings Containing Multiple Drugs - A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and at least two pharmaceutical agents on a substrate, comprising the following steps: providing a stent framework; depositing on said stent framework a first layer comprising a first pharmaceutical agent; depositing a second layer comprising a second pharmaceutical agent; Wherein said first and second pharmaceutical agents are selected from two different classes of pharmaceutical agents. | 07-23-2009 |
20100030261 | Surgical Sutures Having Increased Strength - The invention relates to increasing the strength of bio-absorbable surgical sutures. The invention allows for delayed bioabsorption of suture materials to allow maintenance of mechanical strength of the suture for example in ‘barbed’ form. | 02-04-2010 |
20130006351 | POLYMER COATINGS CONTAINING DRUG POWDER OF CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY - A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and pharmaceutical agent on a substrate, comprising the following steps: discharging at least one pharmaceutical agent in a therapeutically desirable morphology in dry powder form through a first orifice; discharging at least one polymer in dry powder form through a second orifice; depositing the polymer and/or pharmaceutical particles onto said substrate, wherein an electrical potential is maintained between the substrate and the pharmaceutical and/or polymer particles, thereby forming said coating; and sintering said coating under conditions that do not substantially modify the morphology of said pharmaceutical agent. | 01-03-2013 |
20150025620 | POLYMER COATINGS CONTAINING DRUG POWDER OF CONTROLLED MORPHOLOGY - A method for depositing a coating comprising a polymer and pharmaceutical agent on a substrate, comprising the following steps: discharging at least one pharmaceutical agent in a therapeutically desirable morphology in dry powder form through a first orifice; discharging at least one polymer in dry powder form through a second orifice; depositing the polymer and/or pharmaceutical particles onto said substrate, wherein an electrical potential is maintained between the substrate and the pharmaceutical and/or polymer particles, thereby forming said coating; and sintering said coating under conditions that do not substantially modify the morphology of said pharmaceutical agent. | 01-22-2015 |
John Mcclain, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120039481 | HEADPHONES SYSTEM - Portable headphones system having a headphones set, a portable media device, and a remote control. The headphones set is adapted to directly mount the portable media device such that a digital audio signal is received directly by a digital audio amplifier of the headphones set. The remote control is adapted to receive song and playlist data from the portable media player and to display this information to the user. The user can issue commands to the portable media player and to the headphones set using the remote control. | 02-16-2012 |
John W. Mcclain, Lexington, MA US
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20090271472 | System and Method for Programmatic Management of Distributed Computing Resources - Systems and methods for providing a development and deployment platform for Software as a Service (SaaS) providers are disclosed. The platform may provide an application programming interface (API) through which customers may configure virtualized grids of language-level virtual machines (VMs), networks, and storage resources. A grid may be horizontally scalable and programmatically configurable by a customer and/or customer code. The platform may allow dynamic scaling of resources (up and down) to match changing demands, by allowing customers and/or customer code to programmatically alter their own system level structure at runtime, through the API. The grid may be accessed by both on-grid and off-grid processes, through internal and external connectivity resources provided by the platform. The platform may provide common utilities for end-user services, deployment operations, and development tasks (e.g., debugging), and may include frameworks and macro-components (e.g. web servers). The platform may host long-running Internet-based services and/or one-shot computational services. | 10-29-2009 |
John Wesley Ferguson Mcclain, Lexington, MA US
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20090276527 | Light Weight Process Abstraction For Distributed Systems - Methods and apparatus provide for a Process Descriptor to obtain an identity of an entity controlling resources of a plurality of computer systems linked via a network which access a common set of network file systems. Via a process abstraction, the Process Descriptor allows a user to describe a run-time configuration for a process to be run with the entity. The entity instantiates an instance for the process of the first application according to the first run-time configuration. For each process described by the process abstraction, the process' run-time configuration includes one or more unique network address associated with the process and network file systems, from the common set of network file systems, accessible by the process. By associating a unique network address with the process, communication with that process' instance is available wherever the instance is executing within the entity. | 11-05-2009 |
Keith E. Mcclain, Conesus, NY US
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20090294552 | Heated fuel injector - A heated fuel injector includes a heated body, liquid fuel flowing through a fuel passage within the body, and a member that increases heat transfer from the heated body to the fuel within the fuel passage. The thermal efficiency of the fuel injector is increased separately or in combination by diverting the fuel flow along an inner circumferential contour of the heated body, by limiting the volume of fuel bypassing the heated inner surface of the body, by redirecting heat from the body to unheated portions of the fuel flow field within the fuel passage, and by increasing the available contact surface area for heat transfer. Improved heat transfer from the heated body to the fuel is achieved by integrating features that increase the contact surface area into the inside surface of the body or by positioning an insulating or a thermally conductive spacer within the fuel passage. | 12-03-2009 |
Kelley A. Mcclain, Frisco, TX US
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20140279399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MATCHING VENDORS AND CLIENTS - A system and method for providing same-day funding to a vendor of a sale from a financial institution including the substantially real-time procedures of applying for funding, processing of the application, and providing same-day funding. The system and methods also including utilizing an open exchange platform for data communication and processing between a vendor system and a financial institution system. The same-day funding including an initial assessment and processing to determine if an application is eligible for same-day funding followed by further assessments and processing of application data where it is determined that the application is eligible for same-day funding. | 09-18-2014 |
Ken James Mcclain, Floresville, TX US
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20110283586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEAPONS INSTRUMENTATION TECHNIQUE - A system and method for modifying a weapon with an inexpensive and easily removable attachment that is capable of recording information related to the use of the weapon and transmitting that data to a remote computing device by wired or wireless transmission means. The attachment includes one or more sensors able to record various changes and operations related to settings and usage of the modified weapon. The attachment also includes a module that contains electronics capable of one or more of the following: (i) receiving data from the one or more sensors; (ii) storing data received from the sensors; (iii) transmitting the data received from the sensors or stored data to a computing device via a wired or wireless connection. | 11-24-2011 |
Kerry J. Mcclain, Katy, TX US
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20090151933 | LOST PROFIT REDUCTION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for detecting a hydrocarbon production trend using a well volume comparison. The method generally includes acquiring well volume data corresponding to a plurality of hydrocarbon-producing wells, comparing the acquired well volume data with target well volume data, assigning a loss production code to at least one of the hydrocarbon-producing wells based on the comparison; and detecting a hydrocarbon production trend utilizing the assigned loss production code. | 06-18-2009 |
Kimberly A. Mcclain, Salem, NJ US
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20080308443 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A packaging system includes a container having a closed end, an open end, a longitudinal axis running through the closed end and the open end, and an outer surface, a closure assembly fitted to the open end of the container and having an access port, and a detachable cap disposed over the access port. The system also includes a label disposed about the container, the label having first and second sections separated by a perforated boundary. The first section of the label is attached at least in part to the outer surface of the container and extends between the closed end and the perforated boundary. The second section extends at least between the perforated boundary and the cap. A method of using the system is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20080308444 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALERTING A PRACTITIONER - A packaging system includes a container having a closed end, an open end, a longitudinal axis running through the closed end and the open end, and an outer surface, a closure assembly fitted to the open end of the container and having an access port, and a detachable cap disposed over the access port. The system also includes a label disposed about the container, the label having a first region angled relative to the longitudinal axis, the first region consisting essentially of a name of a product. A method of alerting a practitioner to contents of a container is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20100326868 | Packaging System - A packaging system includes a vial with a rim about an upper open end, and a neck between a lower closed end and the rim. The vial contains a pharmaceutical product. A valve is disposed over the open end, and a crimp ring is disposed over the valve with an opening defining an access port. A detachable cap is disposed over the access port. A single tubular label is disposed about the vial, and extends only from a first edge aligned with the closed end to a second edge at the cap. The label has first and second sections separated by a single circumferential perforated boundary aligned with the neck. The first section is backed with an adhesive and attached to the outer vial surface, and extends between the closed end and the boundary. The second section extends at least between the boundary and the cap. | 12-30-2010 |
20130334165 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ALERTING A PRACTITIONER - A packaging system includes a container having a closed end, an open end, a longitudinal axis running through the closed end and the open end, and an outer surface, a closure assembly fitted to the open end of the container and having an access port, and a detachable cap disposed over the access port. The system also includes a label disposed about the container, the label having a first region angled relative to the longitudinal axis, the first region consisting essentially of a name of a product. A method of alerting a practitioner to contents of a container is also provided. | 12-19-2013 |
K. Randall Mcclain, Gainesville, FL US
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20150105234 | TUNGSTEN NITRIDO PRECURSORS FOR THE CVD OF TUNGSTEN NITRIDE, CARBONITRIDE, AND OXIDE FILMS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of preparing a WN | 04-16-2015 |
Kurt W. Mcclain, North Olmsted, OH US
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20100236883 | PNEUMATIC CONSTRICTING DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A pneumatic constricting drum brake with seals attached to axially opposite sides of the hub of the rotating drum with wiper portions of the seals rotatably contacting correspondingly located stationary sealing surfaces on the housing for sealing the hub. At least one of the housing sealing surfaces includes a bearing mount. | 09-23-2010 |
Marc A. Mcclain, St. Marys, OH US
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20120209478 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE ESTIMATING A SPEED OF A MOVABLE ASSEMBLY FROM A LIFT MOTOR SPEED - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a support structure including a fixed member; a movable assembly coupled to the support structure; a hydraulic system; and a control system. The support structure further comprises lift apparatus to effect movement of the movable assembly relative to the support structure fixed member. The lift apparatus includes at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The hydraulic system includes a motor, a pump coupled to the motor to supply a pressurized fluid to the at least one ram/cylinder assembly, and at least one electronically controlled valve associated with the at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The control structure may estimate a speed of the movable assembly from a speed of the motor and control the operation of the at least one valve using the estimated movable assembly speed. | 08-16-2012 |
20130183127 | WARM UP CYCLE FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE - A method for operating a materials handling vehicle includes activating the materials handling vehicle and performing a warm up cycle. During the warm up cycle, energy is provided to at least one valve within the materials handling vehicle so as to energize the valve without providing a working fluid to the valve. Providing energy to the at least one valve effects a heating of oil located within the at least one valve. | 07-18-2013 |
20140326541 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE ESTIMATING A SPEED OF A MOVABLE ASSEMBLY FROM A LIFT MOTOR SPEED - A materials handling vehicle is provided including: a support structure including a fixed member; a movable assembly coupled to the support structure; a hydraulic system; and a control system. The support structure further includes lift apparatus to effect movement of the movable assembly relative to the support structure fixed member. The lift apparatus includes at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The hydraulic system includes a motor, a pump coupled to the motor to supply a pressurized fluid to the at least one ram/cylinder assembly, and at least one electronically controlled valve associated with the at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The control structure may estimate a speed of the movable assembly from a speed of the motor and calculate an updated pump volumetric efficiency using the estimated movable assembly speed and a determined movable assembly speed. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326542 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE MEASURING ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW INTO/OUT OF A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MOTOR - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a support structure including a fixed member; a movable assembly coupled to the support structure; a hydraulic system; and a control system. The support structure further comprises lift apparatus to effect movement of the movable assembly relative to the support structure fixed member. The lift apparatus includes at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The hydraulic system includes a motor, a pump coupled to the motor to supply a pressurized fluid to the at least one ram/cylinder assembly, and at least one electronically controlled valve associated with the at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The control structure may measure an electric current flow into and/or out of the hydraulic system motor and reduce an operating speed of the hydraulic system motor if the electric current flow into and/or out of the hydraulic system motor is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330488 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE MONITORING A PRESSURE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WITHIN A HYDRAULIC STRUCTURE - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a support structure including a fixed member; a movable assembly coupled to the support structure; a hydraulic system; and a control system. The support structure further comprises lift apparatus to effect movement of the movable assembly relative to the support structure fixed member. The lift apparatus includes at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The hydraulic system includes a motor, a pump coupled to the motor to supply a pressurized fluid to the at least one ram/cylinder assembly, and at least one electronically controlled valve associated with the at least one ram/cylinder assembly. The control structure may estimate a speed of the movable assembly from a speed of the motor and control the operation of the at least one valve using the estimated movable assembly speed. | 11-06-2014 |
Mark Mcclain, San Diego, CA US
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20090261367 | OPTICAL ERASE MEMORY STRUCTURE - A method for providing an optical erase memory structure including: forming a metal-insulator-metal memory cell; positioning a light emitting diode adjacent to the metal-insulator-metal memory cell; and emitting a light emission from the light emitting diode for erasing the metal-insulator-metal memory cell. | 10-22-2009 |
Mark A. Mcclain, San Diego, CA US
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20140143473 | DATA REFRESH IN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - A method of reducing read errors in a non-volatile memory device that result from bit-line or word-line disturb conditions generated by erase operations includes selecting a subset of a memory array for refresh after each erase operation. A pointer to the refresh target section is updated as part of the method to direct the refresh operation to the appropriate subset of the memory array. Refresh may be performed subsequent to an erase operation or concurrently therewith. By distributing the time consumed by refresh operations over many erase operations so the relative refresh time for any one erase becomes small. | 05-22-2014 |
20140177375 | Memory Device with Internal Combination Logic - Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus, method, and system for integrating data processing logic with memory. An embodiment of a memory integrated circuit is designed to execute a task on the data in a memory array within a memory integrated circuit. The memory integrated circuit can include a memory array, a data access component, a data holding component, and a logic component. The data access component can be coupled to the memory array and configured to provide an address to the memory array. The data holding component can be coupled to the memory array and configured to temporarily store the data in the memory array located at the address. The logic component can be coupled to both the data access component and the data holding component, and be configured to execute a task using data received from the data holding component. The logic component can include combinational or sequential logic. | 06-26-2014 |
Mark Alan Mcclain, San Diego, CA US
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20150106664 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING READ DATA FLOW CONTROL OR ERROR REPORTING USING A READ DATA STROBE - Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, methods and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for using a read data strobe signal received at a host device from a peripheral device to convey variable latency (flow) control or report an error in the data content read from the peripheral device. Reception of the read data strobe signal before a predetermined maximum latency time, provides variable latency control back to the host by indicating when valid data is available for capture. If the read data strobe signal is not received before expiration of a predetermined maximum latency time, the peripheral controller is indicating a read data error back to the host. | 04-16-2015 |
Mary Mcclain, Shaker Heights, OH US
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20080289230 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 11-27-2008 |
20090314668 | AUDIO ENVELOPES - Audio or sound envelopes contain or are combined with a sound module for generating and playing prerecorded sound tracks upon the opening of the envelope or removal of its contents. Operation of the sound module may be activated by the opening of the envelope flap, or by removal of the envelope contents. The flap is configured with a removable strip which protects the sound module from damage before and after opening. The sound module can be replayed by repeated operation of the flap. Alternate embodiments of the audio envelopes have other structural or operational features which work in concert with the sound module. | 12-24-2009 |
20100223824 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 09-09-2010 |
20110283572 | SING-A-LONG GREETING CARDS - An electronic greeting card containing a recordable audio module with a pre-recorded audio or music clip which allows a user to sing along with the pre-recorded audio or music clip and record it within the audio module in the card. The greeting card contains a slide trigger that activates the pre-recorded sound clip upon opening the greeting card. A second push-button trigger controls playback of the pre-recorded music clip while simultaneously recording the user singing along to the pre-recorded music. The card also contains a preview function that allows a consumer to try the recording function before purchasing the greeting card. In preview mode, the recorded message is played back, simultaneously with the pre-recorded clip, only once and then erased. Once a consumer has purchased the card, the preview function can be disabled whereby the user-recorded sound clip is saved, and whereby the user-recorded sound clip is played back simultaneously with the pre-recorded sound clip. | 11-24-2011 |
20120304509 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOAM GREETING CARD - Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
20130000165 | SING-ALONG GREETING CARDS - An electronic greeting card containing a recordable audio module with a pre-recorded audio or music clip which allows a user to sing along with the pre-recorded audio or music clip and record it within the audio module in the card. The card also contains a preview function that allows a consumer to try the recording function before purchasing the greeting card. In preview mode, the recorded message is played back, simultaneously with the pre-recorded clip, only once and then erased. Once a consumer has purchased the card, the preview function can be disabled whereby the user-recorded sound clip is saved, and whereby the user-recorded sound clip is played back simultaneously with the pre-recorded sound clip. | 01-03-2013 |
20130139418 | GREETING CARD WITH SPRING LOADED SLIDE TRACK AUDIO TRIGGER - An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. | 06-06-2013 |
20140137445 | Electronic Greeting Cards - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 05-22-2014 |
Matthew Mcclain, Austin, TX US
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20110208521 | Hidden Markov Model for Speech Processing with Training Method - A method, system and apparatus are shown for identifying non-language speech sounds in a speech or audio signal. An audio signal is segmented and feature vectors are extracted from the segments of the audio signal. The segment is classified using a hidden Markov model (HMM) that has been trained on sequences of these feature vectors. Post-processing components can be utilized to enhance classification. An embodiment is described in which the hidden Markov model is used to classify a segment as a language speech sound or one of a variety of non-language speech sounds. Another embodiment is described in which the hidden Markov model is trained using discriminative learning. | 08-25-2011 |
Matthew D. Mcclain, Austin, TX US
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20090193118 | Non-centralized network device management using console communications apparatus - A apparatus for the management of one or more wide area or local area network connected devices by a collocated managing device. The managing device includes communications connectivity to each of the managed devices via a console connection and optionally via shared local area network connections. Additionally, the managing device includes a control system and a database. The device is designed to operate securely and operate autonomously or coupled with an external device, for example a management system, or a user. | 07-30-2009 |
Matthew Ryan Mcclain, Austin, TX US
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20140122391 | Top-Down Abstraction Learning Using Prediction as a Supervisory Signal - A method of machine learning for use with a learning machine which includes a first input sensor adapted to sense an environment, a first output controller adapted to act on the environment, and a computing system including a user input device, a memory, and a processor, includes the steps of providing an event set comprising one or more events, providing a model set adapted to comprise one or more models, and iteratively repeating a sequence of steps for augmenting the event set with the plurality of new events, and acting on the environment using the first output controller. | 05-01-2014 |
Megan Mcclain, San Francisco, CA US
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20140257567 | SLIDING HARD KEYS - A console includes a display and a plurality of individually-actuatable modules, including a physical key configured to slide into and out of a surface of the console. The modules include a motor, a threaded shaft coupled to and extending from the motor, and a movable platform movably attached to the threaded shaft. The physical key is movably supported on the movable platform. | 09-11-2014 |
20140267041 | TRACKBALL INPUT DEVICE WITH ADDITIONAL ROCKING MOTION - A system includes a graphical user interface and a trackball device configured to provide controlling input to the graphical user interface. The trackball device includes a trackball configured to allow a rocking motion along an axis of the trackball. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Mcclain, Barnstead, NH US
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20110111664 | REINFORCEMENT FOR DARTED PI PREFORMS - A reinforcement for a darted three-dimensional Pi or T-shaped preform, a method of making thereof and a composite structure including the reinforcement is disclosed. The reinforcement is a steered fabric having a width, a length, a first face surface and a second face surface separated by a thickness. The first face surface of the steered fabric is affixed to a darted component of the preform. The steered fabric reinforcement can be a single layer or multilayer fabric, which can be woven using a programmable take up system. | 05-12-2011 |
20120251793 | CORNER FITTING PREFORMS AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - A corner fitting preform and a method of forming a corner fitting preform including steps integrally weaving a base or parent material with one or more flanges or legs that extend from the base is disclosed. The flat woven preform includes specially engineered areas within the legs or flanges that have continuous warp yarns which are not woven. The unwoven areas provide a hinge which allows the flanges of the preform to fold around a corner. After folding, the excess unwoven warp yarns are pulled back through the woven portion of the legs or flanges to produce a preform with continuous warp yarn reinforcement around the corner. | 10-04-2012 |
20140178645 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL WOVEN CORNER FITTING WITH LAP JOINT PREFORMS - A three-dimensional corner lap joint preform and a method of forming a three-dimensional corner lap joint preform including a woven flange with one or more legs that extend from the flange. The legs may include one or more independently woven portions which allow formation of a corner without darting the leg or adding additional reinforcement. The independently woven portions may include warp fibers which are not woven into the preform. The unwoven area allows removal of a portion of the leg prior to formation of the corner, allowing the portions of the leg to overlap and form a lap joint. | 06-26-2014 |
Michael Glenn Mcclain, Chandler, AZ US
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20140246392 | CADDY FOR INVERTED DISPENSER STORAGE - A foldable caddy is usable to store containers, for example condiment bottles, in an inverted orientation. In this manner, speed of dispensing is improved and waste is reduced. The caddy is foldable via a scissoring movement to open for use and to close for storage or transport. | 09-04-2014 |
Michael Scott Mcclain, Waterford, MI US
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20120180577 | PERISTALTIC PUMPS AND FILTRATION ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS FOR USE THEREWITH - Filtration assemblies for use with peristaltic pumps, peristaltic pumps, systems including the assemblies and pumps, and methods of using the assemblies, pumps, and systems, are disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
Richard Mcclain, Chicago, IL US
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20110078968 | Single Strip - Double Web Ceiling Grid Member - A runner for a suspended ceiling grid is roll-formed from a single strip of sheet metal so as to have a generally symmetrical appearance about a vertical center line, with a double vertical web and a double-thickness flange for supporting ceiling tiles. The bottom surface of the flange is continuous across its exposed surface, so that there is no visible juncture of the opposed flanges with the double web when viewed from below, thus providing an aesthetically more-pleasing appearance. | 04-07-2011 |
Richard A. Mcclain, Tucson, AZ US
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20100219285 | DETACHABLE AERODYNAMIC MISSILE STABILIZING SYSTEM - Provided is a detachable aerodynamic missile stabilizing system for a missile flying at low flight speeds. The system includes a housing adapted to couple to couple to the missile. Extending outward from the housing is at least one grid fin. Specifically the grid fin extends from the housing such that it is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the housing and the missile. The grid fin provides a plurality of apertures. The apertures are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing and the missile. A coupler is adapted to detachably couple the housing to the missile. A method of use is also provided. | 09-02-2010 |
Richard L. Mcclain, Frisco, TX US
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20120237014 | ROUTING CALLS IN A NETWORK - A method includes receiving a telephone number mapping query associated with a call. The method may also include generating routing information based on the query and forwarding the routing information to a control device. The routing information may indicate that processing associated with routing the call is to bypass a core portion of an Internet multimedia subsystem (IMS) when a calling party associated with the call does not invoke an IMS service, the called party associated with the call does not invoke an IMS service and the called party is not an IMS subscriber. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert Mcclain, Fremont, CA US
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20140083133 | REVERSIBLE WRIST STRAP INSERT AND CURVED CUTOUT FOR CENTERING WRIST STRAP - A device is disclosed for wearing on a wrist or other body part including a central piece held on the body part by a pair of straps. The proximal end of a strap includes a mounting pin for sliding into and out of a slot on the central piece. The proximal end of the strap further includes a positioning curve which mates with a correspondingly shaped receiving curve on the central piece when the strap is properly affixed and centered on the central piece. When properly affixed and centered on the central piece, the positioning curve on the strap aligns with the receiving curve of the central piece, so that the positioning and receiving curves are at their lowest energy state, resisting lateral movement out of a centered position. | 03-27-2014 |
20140208546 | REVERSIBLE PIN PLATE FOR FINE WRIST STRAP ADJUSTMENT - A device is disclosed for wearing on a wrist or other body part including a central piece held on the body part by a pair of straps. A first strap includes fastening holes and the second strap includes a pin plate having pins for mating within the fastening holes in the first strap to affix the device to the body part. The pins are off-center with respect to a lengthwise centerline dividing a width of the pin plate in half. The pin plate may be affixed to the second strap into different orientations, to thereby allow adjustment of a fit of the device to the body part with finer granularity than provided by the pitch of the fastening holes in the first strap. | 07-31-2014 |
Robert D. Mcclain, Keller, TX US
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20090259004 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DEMULSIFIERS FOR CRUDE OIL EMULSIONS - The present invention provides environmentally friendly demulsifiers for the breakdown of petroleum oil applications. The demulsification formulations of the present invention are biodegradable and are low in toxicity. The demulsifiers include a poly(tetramethylene glycol) and an alkylene glycol copolymer linked to the poly(tetramethylene glycol) by a difunctional coupling agent. | 10-15-2009 |
Robert David Mcclain, Cincinnati, OH US
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20080241546 | MACHINING FEATURES IN LASER SHOCK PEENED REGIONS - A method for laser shock peening an article includes laser shock peening the article forming at least one pre-stressed region having deep compressive residual stresses imparted by the laser shock peening and machining a feature into article in the pre-stressed region after the laser shock peening. The feature may be machined entirely in the pre-stressed region. The pre-stressed region may extend completely between oppositely spaced apart sides of the article with the feature machined entirely through the pre-stressed region and completely between and through the spaced apart outer and inner sides. The feature may be a hole or a scallop. The article may be an arcuate wall having a radius of curvature and the feature includes a centerline and is machined into wall with the centerline substantially parallel to the radius of curvature. The hole or scallop may have a curved sharp edge. | 10-02-2008 |
Ronnie Mcclain, Swansboro, NC US
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20100101552 | STONE CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A stone cutter | 04-29-2010 |
Stephen B. Mcclain, St. Charles, MO US
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20090222240 | BALER MACHINE MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE INTERFACES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Monitoring and performance interfaces are disclosed for baler machines. The interfaces collect and analyze runtime and downtime data and present reports or varying detail to interested personnel that allow objective assessment of baler machine performance. Multiple baler machines may be monitored and analyzed to reveal human and machine-related issues that inhibit optimal performance but are otherwise extremely difficult to detect. | 09-03-2009 |
20120037547 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING PERFORMANCE OF A SORTING SYSTEM - A method for analyzing performance of a sorting system is provided. The method includes recording downtime experienced by the sorting system, recording runtime experienced by the sorting system, and recording an optimal characterization of a product stream to be sorted by the sorting system. The optimal characterization includes at least an optimal weight of a first commodity of the product stream. An actual characterization of the product stream as sorted by the sorting system is recorded. The actual characterization includes at least an actual weight of the first commodity sorted from the product stream. The method further includes determining the performance of the sorting system based on at least two of the downtime, the runtime, the optimal characterization, and the actual characterization. | 02-16-2012 |
Stephen T. Mcclain, Austin, TX US
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20090211843 | LADDER PAD ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - Implementations of the present disclosure provide a ladder pad assembly for use with a ladder having at least one rail and at least one pair of rungs are provided. In some implementations, the ladder pad assembly includes a body having a volume of padding material provided therein, and a fastening arrangement that is attached to body. The body is configured to wrap around the rail to be at least partially disposed between rungs of the at least one pair of rungs, and the fastening arrangement is arranged to releasably secure the body to the rail. | 08-27-2009 |
Thomas Barth Mcclain, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090165409 | Mud-sill Anchor - A sheetmetal mud-sill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending away from the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around a sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member. | 07-02-2009 |
Thomas P. Mcclain, Ridgefield, CT US
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20080235332 | Advertising substitution payment system - There is provided a method that includes sending information to a first device, receiving a confirmation that a user of the first device acknowledged receipt of the information, and facilitating a communication between the first device and a second device via a peer-to-peer network in return for the confirmation. | 09-25-2008 |
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Toby N. Mcclain, Kingwood, TX US
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20080251755 | Downhole servicing compositions having high thermal conductivities and methods of using the same - A downhole servicing composition comprising from about 15 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a clay, and from about 10 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a carbon source is disclosed. The invention includes a downhole servicing composition comprising from about 15 percent to about 45 percent by weight of a first clay, from about 15 percent to about 45 percent by weight of a second clay, from about 10 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a filler, and from about 10 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a carbon source. The invention also includes a downhole servicing composition comprising an aqueous base and from about 10 percent to about 75 percent by weight of flaked graphite, wherein the downhole servicing composition has a thermal conductivity not less than about 0.8 BTU/hr-ft-° F. | 10-16-2008 |
20120184468 | Composition and Method for Dissipating Heat Underground - A substantially sand-free, aqueous-based, bentonitic fluid comprising flaked graphite can help dissipate heat from operation of electrical lines buried underground. The fluid is used in drilling a borehole, such as in trenchless drilling, or in making a trench, for receiving and containing the lines. The fluid may also be applied directly to the outside and/or to the inside of pipe containing electrical lines. Thermal conductivities having values of about 1.6 to about 1.8 BTU/hr ft° F. or higher can be attained. | 07-19-2012 |
Vander Mcclain, San Francisco, CA US
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20140059237 | SCHEDULING AND CONDUCTING A COMMUNICATION SESSION WITH A REMOTE AGENT - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for conducting and scheduling a communication session with a remote agent. A communication session can be scheduled using a scheduling interface configured to present scheduling data. Upon scheduling a communication session, the user can be sent a confirmation message including the details of the scheduled communication session. The user can enter the communication session via a launch page configured to allow entrance to the communication session during a scheduled time period. Prior to the time period, the launch page can present the user with a clock indicating the remaining time until the user can enter. Upon entering the communication session, the user is presented with a communication session interface enabled with a primary communication method. Communication methods can be added or terminated with terminating the communication session as long as one communication method remains active. | 02-27-2014 |
William D. Mcclain, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120283343 | ION EXCHANGE REGENERATION AND UPW TREATMENT SYSTEM - An improved process for regenerating ion exchange resin, includes a regeneration step of displacing captured ions from the resin to regenerate its ion-capture functionality, followed by one or more fluid-employing post-regeneration steps such as a fluid displacement or rinse, a fluid transporting or mixing, and a rinse down to quality. To avoid problems of early leakage of weakly held ions such as boron, the post-chemical or postdisplacement steps use water that is essentially free of boron, or otherwise avoid localized contamination in the regenerated resin which is used in bottles or beds ( | 11-08-2012 |
William Daniel Mcclain, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130126353 | ELECTRODIALYSIS WITH ION EXCHANGE AND BI-POLAR ELECTRODIALYSIS - In a water treatment system described in this specification, an ED device (which may be an EDR device) is combined with an ion exchange unit and a bipolar electrodialysis (BPED) device. The ion exchange unit, for example a weak acid cation exchange unit, is placed upstream of the ED device and removes divalent cations from the feed water to the ED device. The BPED device receives the salt-concentrated solution from the ED device and produces a regenerating solution. This regenerating solution is used to recharge the ion exchange unit when required. The regenerating solution may be an acidic solution. | 05-23-2013 |
William E. Mcclain, Princeton, NJ US
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20150034159 | Hole-blocking TiO2/Silicon Heterojunction for Silicon Photovoltaics - A hole-blocking silicon/titanium-oxide heterojunction for silicon photovoltaic devices and methods of forming are disclosed. The electronic device includes at least two electrodes having a current path between the two electrodes. The electronic device also includes a heterojunction formed of a titanium-oxide layer deposited over a Si layer and being disposed in the current path. The heterojunction is configured to function as a hole blocker. The first electrode may be electrically coupled to the Si layer and a second electrode may be electrically coupled to the titanium-oxide layer. The device may also include a PN junction disposed in the Si layer, in the current path. The device may also include an electron-blocking heterojunction on silicon in the current path. | 02-05-2015 |