Mcdonald, GA
Althea Mcdonald, Lithonia, GA US
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20110127391 | MOBILE CUSTOMIZED HEADREST STAND - A portable head rest stand for a person sitting in a chair which includes a 4-wheeled base member positioned adjacent to the chair. An adjustable pedestal is mounted upright on the 4-wheeled base member. An adjustable head support assembly is mounted on a top end ring adjuster of the pedestal to receive a head of the person sitting on the chair. A joint allows the upper part stem of the pedestal to incline or recline from the lower part stem. Two adjustable knobs are used to tighten the upper part incline or decline in a customized angle from the lower part stem so the sitting person can have the best fit in inclined or declined angled positions. Arm rest is mounted on the pedestal to receive hands of the person sitting on the chair. An adjustable chest rest can also be mounted to the pedestal, to receive a chest of the person sitting on the chair. | 06-02-2011 |
Brian James Mcdonald, Roswell, GA US
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20120103982 | CURTAIN ROD PACKAGE - A package and a method of assembling a package are provided. The package includes: a front wall connected to the rear wall by a first side wall and a second side wall; a first end portion and a second end portion disposed at opposite ends of the rear wall, front wall, first side wall, and second side wall; an elongated member; and at least one bracket for holding the elongated member by a clamping effect. A blank is also provided. The blank includes a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another and a bracket connected to one of the panels. | 05-03-2012 |
David Mcdonald, Decatur, GA US
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20110300526 | Systems And Methods For Facilitating Classroom Interaction - In one embodiment, facilitating classroom interaction includes sending a message containing a question to be answered from a mobile device located within a classroom at which a class is being taught, receiving the message with a central server and identifying the class to which the message pertains, and displaying the question on a display device located within the classroom. | 12-08-2011 |
Frank E. Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20110275839 | COMPOUNDS, INTERMEDIATES, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides optionally substituted seven-membered ring isomers of naturally occurring carbohydrate compounds, methods of synthesizing these compounds, intermediate compounds, methods of synthesizing the intermediate compounds, and the like. | 11-10-2011 |
James F. Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20080279217 | Managing Bandwidth Allocation to a Plurality of Subscribers Utilizing Opportunistic Bandwidth - In a resource manager, a method for managing bandwidth allocation to a plurality of subscribers utilizing opportunistic bandwidth including tracking a bandwidth utilization on multiple links, receiving a request for services along one of the links, and selecting a video data rate on the one of the links that meets available bandwidth. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282307 | Providing Video Content to a Subscriber While Minimizing Transmission Channel Capacity - A method for providing video content to a subscriber while minimizing transmission channel capacity that includes acquiring information corresponding to factors contributing to a perceived picture quality at a display device in communication with a set-top box, compressing video content based on the acquired information, and transmitting over a local loop the compressed video content at a bit rate based on the acquired information, the bit rate corresponding to the perceived picture quality of the video content capable of being provided by an ensemble comprised of the display device, the set-top box, and the local loop. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282308 | Optimizing Data Rates For Video Services to a Subscriber - A method for optimizing data rates for video services to a subscriber that includes receiving an indication of whether incoming video signals to a set-top box corresponding to the subscriber are being recorded, receiving an indication of whether video content corresponding to the video signals being recorded is being simultaneously viewed by the subscriber, and reducing a data rate for storing the video content that is not simultaneously being viewed by the subscriber. | 11-13-2008 |
20120233654 | Providing Video Content to a Subscriber While Minimizing Transmission Channel Capacity - A method for providing video content to a subscriber while minimizing transmission channel capacity that includes acquiring information corresponding to factors contributing to a perceived picture quality at a display device in communication with a set-top box, compressing video content based on the acquired information, and transmitting over a local loop the compressed video content at a bit rate based on the acquired information, the bit rate corresponding to the perceived picture quality of the video content capable of being provided by an ensemble comprised of the display device, the set-top box, and the local loop. | 09-13-2012 |
John Douglas Mcdonald, Duluth, GA US
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20130184889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COORDINATING ELECTRICAL NETWORK OPTIMIZATION - In one embodiment, a system includes a coordinated distribution optimization (CDO) system. The CDO system includes a processor configured to coordinate execution of a plurality of independent electrical network applications. Each of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is configured to alter one or more operational parameters of a power grid based on one or more respective objectives and based on power grid operational data, and the execution of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is coordinated by the CDO system to block the power grid from entering an abnormal state. The CDO system further comprises a network interface configured to receive the power grid operational data from a controller of the power grid, and wherein the power grid operational data comprises current values for the one or more operational parameters of the power grid. | 07-18-2013 |
John Francis Mcdonald, Arnoldsville, GA US
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20110098623 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SUPERPARAMAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES IN TREATMENT AND REMOVAL OF CELLS - Methods and devices for selectively removing from a subject a target cell, pathogen, or virus expressing a binding partner on its surface are presented. In one embodiment, the device contains an excorporeal circuit, which includes, at least, a magnetic filter comprising a magnet and a removable, magnetizable substrate capable of capturing magnetic nanomaterials; and a pump in fluid communication with the magnetic filter, wherein the pump moves fluid through the excorporeal circuit. The magnet is capable of generating a magnetic field sufficient to capture magnetic nanomaterials in the magnetic field. In a preferred embodiment, the target cells are cancer cells and/or cells infected with pathogenic agents. The devices may be designed for extracorporeal or in vivo uses. Functionalized superparamagnetic nanoparticles are either mixed ex vivo with a biological fluid from the patient or injected into the patient. Then the biological fluid, which includes the nanoparticles is transported to the magnetic filter to remove any nanoparticles that are complexed to the target cells, pathogens, or virus, and any free nanoparticles. Optionally, the functionalized nanoparticles contain and deliver a therapeutic agent. In one embodiment, the therapeutic agent is released when the nanoparticle binds to the target cells, pathogens, or virus. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20150308533 | WAVE SPRINGS AND CUSHIONING ARTICLES CONTAINING THE SAME - Cushioning articles such as mattresses can include a three dimensional wave spring core. The wave spring includes a polymeric lattice spring structure including a plurality of alternating layers stackedly arranged to define a height of the wave spring, wherein each one of the alternating layers is defined by a single strand having one or more upward and downward undulations, wherein the alternating layers are arranged such that an upward undulation of one layer is connected to a downward undulation of the other layer to define a cell configured to receive a compressive force, wherein the lattice structure has a sinusoidal shape when viewed top down and is configured to have three dimensional structure. | 10-29-2015 |
Natalie Mcdonald, Cumming, GA US
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20130323835 | Mammalian Genes Involved in Infection - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 12-05-2013 |
Natalie Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20130067609 | Mammalian Genes Involved in Tularemia and Other Infections - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 03-14-2013 |
Natalie J. Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20110189193 | CELL LINES AND HOST NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES RELATED TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE - Host nucleic acids and host proteins that participate in viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A, and Ebola virus, have been identified. Interfering with or disrupting the interaction between a host nucleic acid or host protein and a virus or viral protein confers an inhibition of or resistance to infection. Thus, interfering with such an interaction in a host subject can confer a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a virus. The sequences identified can be used to identify agents that reduce or inhibit viral infection. | 08-04-2011 |
Patrick Mcdonald, Athens, GA US
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20090272132 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE ACQUISITION OF REFRIGERATED VEHICLE DATA VIA TELEMATICS - A method or apparatus of accessing data includes detecting at least one parameter of a component of a refrigerated container and providing data relating to the at least one parameter to a transmitting computer located on the refrigerated container. The method or apparatus can further include transferring the data from the transmitting computer to a first remote computer located at an off-site location and transferring the data from the first remote computer to a second remote computer located at another off-site location. | 11-05-2009 |
20110138886 | Refrigerated Transport System Testing - A method involves inspecting/testing a refrigeration system. One or more conduits or other components cooperate with the compressor, heat rejection heat exchanger, expansion device, and heat absorption heat exchanger to define a refrigerant flowpath. The inspecting/testing method comprises placing a plurality of collars over respective joints along the refrigerant flowpath. The collars each define a space that may be exposed to one or more sensors. Based upon input from the sensors, the presence or absence of leaks at the joints is determined. | 06-16-2011 |
20120137710 | DAMPER APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND METHODS FOR SAME - Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can provide a damper assembly for transport refrigeration systems. One embodiment can include a damper assembly including a damper door configured to operate in a first position (e.g., closed), a second position (e.g., open), and at least one intermediate position. In one embodiment, a plurality of intermediate positions can be used to controllably vary a capacity of the transport refrigeration unit, or at least one component thereof. Embodiments of systems, apparatus, and/or methods can provide a damper assembly that can be accessed though an ambient portion of transport refrigeration systems or components. | 06-07-2012 |
20130025308 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEFROSTING COMPONENTS IN A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT - A transportation refrigeration unit, which is configured to defrost the evaporator coil of an evaporator, is provided with improvements to a power transfer mechanism. The power transfer mechanism incorporates a coupling mechanism that can transfer power from the condenser fan to the evaporator fan. In one embodiment, the coupling mechanism is encapsulated in a housing, which forms an interior cavity for receiving a lubricating fluid therein. The interior cavity is such that the coupling mechanism is immersed in the lubricating fluid. | 01-31-2013 |
Phillip Mcdonald, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100191776 | METHODS, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS, AND APPARATUSES FOR DISPERSING CONTENT ITEMS - An apparatus for dispersing content may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receive a request associated with a content item and generate a hashed identifier based at least in part on the request associated with the content item. The processor may further be configured to generate a respective container within a hierarchy of one or more containers based at least in part on the hashed identifier and store the content item in one of the one or more containers based at least in part on the hashed identifier. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided. | 07-29-2010 |
Raiford Mcdonald, Dalton, GA US
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20090071097 | WALL COVERING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises a method of applying a wall covering to a vertical wall surface. The method comprises applying a wall covering having a back surface comprising a first polymer layer to a wall surface comprising a second polymer layer. The wall covering is applied to the wall surface such that the first and second polymer layers of the wall covering and the wall are in mutual contact whereby the wall covering is removably retained on the vertical wall without the use of an adhesive. A wall covering system is also disclosed. | 03-19-2009 |
20110067336 | FLOOR COVERING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises an improved floor covering product. The floor covering product comprises a floor covering material having a face surface and a back surface. On the back surface of the floor covering material is a layer of polyurethane having a cure index of between approximately 70 and 90. A method of using the floor covering product is also disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
Randy Mcdonald, Roswell, GA US
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20090016516 | Disposable telephone numbers - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed that provide disposable numbers for a conference service. A disposable number is assigned to a conference bridge that is only activated for a defined period of time, after which the disposable number is disposed and deactivated. A call is received to the disposable number, and the call is routed to the conference bridge. A database is queried that associates the disposable number to a subscriber's number. Subscriber information is retrieved that describes when a conference bridge subscription is active. If the conference bridge subscription is active, then a caller is connected to the conference bridge. If the conference bridge subscription is inactive, then the caller is prompted to pay for a conference service. | 01-15-2009 |
20120063579 | Disposable Telephone Numbers - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed that provide disposable numbers for a conference service. A disposable number is assigned to a conference bridge that is only activated for a defined period of time, after which the disposable number is disposed and deactivated. A call is received to the disposable number, and the call is routed to the conference bridge. A database is queried that associates the disposable number to a subscriber's number. Subscriber information is retrieved that describes when a conference bridge subscription is active. If the conference bridge subscription is active, then a caller is connected to the conference bridge. If the conference bridge subscription is inactive, then the caller is prompted to pay for a conference service. | 03-15-2012 |
Randy Michael Mcdonald, Roswell, GA US
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20080219418 | Inter-Switch Voicemail Analysis Tool - A method for analyzing ISVM signaling messages that includes copying, to a message file, messages being transmitted through a signaling link, extracting ISVM messages from the message file that meet at least one trouble criterion, storing the extracted messages in an error report file, and generating an error report from the error report file. The error report lists the extracted messages. Examples of the trouble criterion include messages referencing a designated directory number, messages reporting an error, messages having a signaling point code and a destination point code that are equal, query messages having no matching responses, and unit data service messages. | 09-11-2008 |
Raymond Augustus Mcdonald, Savannah, GA US
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20120032475 | AERODYNAMIC SKIRT ASSEMBLY - A resilient or flexible skirt panel assembly having an integral bracing system is disclosed. In operation, the bracing system need not attach to a trailer base rail. The innovation discloses straight, straight-angled and curved skirt panel orientations. Additionally, angled braces, ‘v-braces,’ ‘v-wings,’ and integral rib bracing mechanisms are disclosed. In aspects, the skirt panel and bracing mechanisms can absorb (or bend) under force while effectively having a ‘memory’ to return to their original shape upon removal of the force. The skirt assembly can include a hem along the bottom edge of the skirt panel thereby enhancing performance and longevity of the assembly. Additionally, an “anti-skid” clamping assembly can be employed to connect the skirt assemblies to the trailer I-beam, base rail or cross-members. | 02-09-2012 |
Ryan K. Mcdonald, Atlanta, GA US
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20150271234 | MANIFEST RE-ASSEMBLER FOR A STREAMING VIDEO CHANNEL - A device is configured to receive a playlist identifying content assets to be played on a streaming video channel. Each of the content assets may include segments. The device may add segment addresses associated with a content asset into a queue. The segment addresses may identify memory locations at which the segments included in the content asset are stored. However, the segments themselves may not be stored by the device or added to the queue. The device may generate a batch of segment addresses from the segment addresses in the queue. The device may publish a channel manifest for the streaming video channel including the batch of segment addresses. The content assets may be accessible via the streaming video channel through a single network address. The device may periodically update the channel manifest based on the segment addresses in the queue. | 09-24-2015 |
Stephen F. Mcdonald, Loganville, GA US
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20090148596 | Concrete Curing Blanket, Method of Making Same, and Method of Curing Concrete - Disclosed is a concrete curing blanket including an impervious layer, an absorbent layer and a responsive layer between the impervious layer and the absorbent layer that exhibits a response corresponding to one or more conditions related to curing concrete. Methods of making and curing concrete with same also are disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
20120077007 | Concrete Curing Blanket and Method of Curing Concrete - Disclosed is a concrete curing blanket that includes an absorbent layer and an impervious layer on the absorbent layer, wherein the impervious layer includes a first mixture of unprocessed raw starch, a polymeric vinyl alcohol and a nucleating agent, and a second mixture of glycerol and water. | 03-29-2012 |
20150204026 | CONCRETE PLATE AND SLEEVE DOWEL DEVICE WITH BREAK-AWAY ALIGNMENT TABS - A concrete dowel device including a sleeve and plate in which the sleeve includes break-away alignment tabs at the opening of the sleeve to ensure proper alignment of the plate within the sleeve during field installation. The tabs are positioned at the sleeve opening, rather than along the length of the socket, to avoid misalignment of the plate in the sleeve, simplify use and reduce manufacturing costs of the product. The sleeve and plate may include additional alignment surfaces on the plate, at the rear corners, or along the rear side of the plate and sleeve. To facilitate manufacturing, the break-away alignment tabs may be formed as molded components rotated and snapped into position. Alternatively, the break-away alignment tabs may be formed as part of an insert plate manufactured apart from and attached to the flange of the sleeve. | 07-23-2015 |
Stephen F. Mcdonald, Tucker, GA US
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20100038818 | Concrete Curing Blanket - Curing blanket having a clear or transparent first layer and a second layer airlaid on the first layer. Another embodiment has a first layer, a second layer airlaid on the first layer, and a third layer disposed on the said second layer, with the second layer interposed between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer and said second layer are thermally bonded and/or latex bonded. The third layer includes a polymer release agent composed of bi-component fibers. | 02-18-2010 |
Stevan Mcdonald, Locust Grove, GA US
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20130166339 | Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Providing a Facility Map - A map of a facility is provided. Dispatch instructions for dispatching a mobile device from a starting location to the facility at a destination within a geographical area are received, and a current location of the mobile device is detected as the mobile device moves from the starting location towards the destination. The map of the facility is received based on the dispatch instructions and the current location of the mobile device, and the map of the facility is provided. | 06-27-2013 |
Steven Mcdonald, Locust Grove, GA US
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20100270968 | Methods, Systems & Products for Managing Energy Consumption - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for managing energy consumption. Electrical power from an auxiliary battery system is received. The electrical power is shared with peripheral devices. A characteristic of a vehicle battery is received from an interface to an on board diagnostic system. When the electrical power received from the auxiliary battery system is less than a threshold value, then the auxiliary battery system is charged from a connection to the vehicle battery. The charging of the auxiliary battery system is disabled when the characteristic of the vehicle battery is less than the minimum value. | 10-28-2010 |
20110044347 | Residential Gateway - A particular residential gateway includes a connector interface to receive a composite signal including voice data, video data, and network data via one or more communication lines and a power coupling device to receive power via the one or more communication lines. The residential gateway includes a voice module to route the voice data to a voice-enabled device coupled to a network interface, a video module to route the video data to a video-enabled device coupled to the network interface, and a network module to route the network data to a computing device coupled to the network interface. The residential gateway further includes a testing module to communicate test results to an external device via a data communication interface. At least one of the voice module, the video module, the network module, and the testing module is powered using the power received by the power coupling device. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH SPEED DATA SERVICES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network device to transmit interactive TV services using minimally twisted or non-twisted pair cables including a controller to receive a very high digital subscriber line (VDSL) signal at the minimally twisted or non-twisted pair cable and adapt the VDSL signal for transmission over the minimally twisted or non-twisted pair cable to form an adapted VDSL signal which can subsequently be used for presentation of interactive TV services. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
20110141921 | Identifying Network Performance Alert Conditions - A computer-implemented method includes receiving diagnostic data from a plurality of network interface devices via a plurality of network connections corresponding to the network interface devices. Each of the plurality of network interface devices includes a diagnostic module to gather diagnostic data pertaining to the network interface device, to gather diagnostic data pertaining to the corresponding network connection, and to gather diagnostic data pertaining to a video device at a user location. The video device is coupled to the network interface device to receive video data via the corresponding network connection. The method also includes analyzing the diagnostic data at the computing device to identify one or more performance alert conditions associated with a service provider network. The method further includes generating an output identifying the one or more performance alert conditions. | 06-16-2011 |
20120131144 | Methods, Devices, and Computer Program Products for Providing a Plurality of Application Services via a Customized Private Network Connection - A plurality of application services are provided to subscriber devices in a cloud computing network. A plurality of requests for application services are received from a subscriber device via a customized private network connection assigned to the subscriber device, and the requests for application services are aggregated with requests for application services from other subscriber devices. The requests are transmitted to application servers within the cloud computing network hosting applications for performing the application services. The subscriber device is provided with the requested plurality of application services via the customized private network connection. | 05-24-2012 |
20120140641 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO TEST HOME NETWORKS - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to test home networks are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a command from a wirelessly coupled test controller, communicative coupling a communication module to a home network in response to the command, performing a test of the home network via the communication module, and returning a result of the test to the test controller via a wireless signal. | 06-07-2012 |
20120297439 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH SPEED DATA SERVICES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a first line card coupled to minimally twisted or non-twisted pair cables, a very high digital subscriber line signal, modifying the very high digital subscriber line signal for transmission over the minimally twisted or non-twisted pair cables to generate an updated very high digital subscriber line signal that overcomes a transmission deficiency, and transmitting from the first line card the updated very high digital subscriber line signal to a second line card to cause the second line card to receive the adapted very high digital subscriber line signal at a desired signal quality and convert the updated very high digital subscriber line signal to a very high digital subscriber line signal for presentation of interactive television services at the customer premise equipment. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
20120320761 | Residential Gateway - A particular residential gateway includes a network interface, a connector interface to receive a signal via one or more communication lines, and a power coupling device to receive power from at least one of the one or more communication lines. The residential gateway includes a first module to receive first data via the signal and to route the first data to a first device coupled to the network interface. The first module is powered using the power received from the at least one communication line by the power coupling device. | 12-20-2012 |
20130051247 | Identifying Network Performance Alert Conditions - A computer-implemented method includes receiving diagnostic data from a plurality of network interface devices via a plurality of network connections corresponding to the network interface devices. Each of the plurality of network interface devices includes a diagnostic module to gather diagnostic data pertaining to the network interface device, to gather diagnostic data pertaining to the corresponding network connection, and to gather diagnostic data pertaining to a video device at a user location. The video device is coupled to the network interface device to receive video data via the corresponding network connection. The method also includes analyzing the diagnostic data at the computing device to identify one or more performance alert conditions associated with a service provider network. The method further includes generating an output identifying one or more potential causes of the one or more identified performance alert conditions. | 02-28-2013 |
20130304853 | Methods, Devices, and Computer Program Products for Providing a Plurality of Application Services via a Customized Private Network Connection - A plurality of application services are provided to subscriber devices in a cloud computing network. A plurality of requests for application services are received from a subscriber device via a customized private network connection assigned to the subscriber device, and the requests for application services are aggregated with requests for application services from other subscriber devices. The requests are transmitted to application servers within the cloud computing network hosting applications for performing the application services. The subscriber device is provided with the requested plurality of application services via the customized private network connection. | 11-14-2013 |
20140233580 | RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY - A method includes receiving power via a communication line at a power coupling device of a removable module coupled to a connector of a network interface device. The communication line is coupled to a service provider system that provides multiple services to a customer residence associated with the network interface device. The communication line provides first data associated with a first service of the multiple services to the network interface device. The method includes receiving, at a first service module of the removable module, second data associated with a second service of the multiple services, generating second processed data from the second data, and sending the second processed data to a device coupled to the network interface device. The method also includes generating operation power from the power at the power coupling device and providing the operation power to the removable module and the network interface device. | 08-21-2014 |
20150220377 | IDENTIFYING NETWORK PERFORMANCE ALERT CONDITIONS - A method includes receiving diagnostic data at a computing system from network interface devices. The method includes analyzing the diagnostic data with the computer system to identify a performance alert condition. The method includes determining, by the computer system, potential causes of the performance alert condition. The method includes determining, by the computer system, probabilities associated with the potential causes being actual causes of the performance alert condition. The method also includes generating, by the computer system, an output including a potential causes list ordered according to the probabilities associated with the potential causes being the actual causes of the performance alert condition. | 08-06-2015 |
20150382219 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO TEST HOME NETWORKS - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to test home networks are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes instructing, from a test controller, a test server to become communicatively coupled to a residential gateway of a home network. The test server is separate from the residential gateway. The test controller is separate from the residential gateway. The test controller instructs the test server to perform a first test of the home network. A second test of a femtocell is performed with a cellular transceiver of the test controller. The second test is different from the first test. The femtocell is communicatively coupled to the residential gateway. The femtocell is separate from the residential gateway. A first result of the first test and a second result of the second test are presented via a display of the test controller. | 12-31-2015 |
Steven L. Mcdonald, Locust Grove, GA US
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20160044155 | MOBILE DEVICE INHIBITOR - To block calls and other mobile device network activities in a vehicle while the vehicle is being operated, a vehicle cellphone inhibitor system is provided. A femtocell device can be provided to reroute communications between a cellular network and the mobile device through the femtocell device. The vehicle cellphone inhibitor system can selectively block calls or other network operations on the mobile device that are routed through the femtocell device on the mobile device while leaving the mobile device otherwise operational. The blocking can be activated whenever the vehicle is moving, which can be determined via GPS, accelerometers, or a connection via the vehicle's electronic control unit (“ECU”) utilizing vehicle data to determine whether the vehicle is in motion or being operated. | 02-11-2016 |
Steven L. Mcdonald, Lucust Grove, GA US
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20100023994 | Network Interface Devices - Network interface devices and methods are provided. A particular network interface device includes a first network interface adapted to terminate one or more communication lines and a second network interface to terminate at least one coaxial line. The network interface device also includes at least one interface connector adapted to receive a removable plug-in module. The removable plug-in module includes a video unit that is operable to receive video data from a network device via at least one of the one or more communication lines and to process the video data for communication via the at least one coaxial line or a twisted wire pair when the plug-in module is connected to the at least one interface connector. The removable plug-in module also includes a power coupling device to receive power via at least one of the one or more communication lines. | 01-28-2010 |
Timothy D. Mcdonald, Gainesville, GA US
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20090326546 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HUMAN TISSUE AND FOREIGN BODY EXTRACTION - A coaxial tube assembly, a bag, a bag-translating assembly, a de-bulking tool, and a drive assembly. The bag is delivered into a cavity in a patient's body either manually for open surgery or through the coaxial tube assembly by operation of the drive assembly for minimally invasive surgery. After a mass of tissue is placed in the bag, which is now secured to the bag-translating assembly, the drive assembly is operated to activate the bag-translation assembly to retract the bag into the annular space of the coaxial tube assembly. As the bag is being retracted, the mass in the bag is pulled into engagement with the de-bulking tool, which extends through the lumen of the coaxial tube assembly. The drive assembly activates the de-bulking tool to morcellate the mass in the bag and convey the morcellated bits of the mass through the lumen of the coaxial tube assembly. | 12-31-2009 |
William G. Mcdonald, Marietta, GA US
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20110173910 | COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARDS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING A COMPOSITE ROOFING BOARD - Composite roofing boards and methods for installing a composite roofing board are presented herein. In one embodiment, the roofing board comprises at least nine layers: two outer polymeric layers; two adhesive layers disposed between the two outer polymeric layers; two inner polymeric layers disposed between the two adhesive layers; and a substrate layer disposed between the two inner polymeric layers. A polymeric adhesive, such as an acrylate-polymer adhesive, is preformed on an outer surface of the first and/or second outer polymeric layer. A removable release liner, such as a siliconized polyester film, covers the polymeric adhesive. | 07-21-2011 |