Mcnulty, US
Amy Mcnulty, Stillwater, MN US
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20120276039 | APTAMER-MODIFIED POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR THE BINDING OF FACTORS IN A WOUND ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides aptamer-modified polymers and materials thereof, which may be used for the binding of factors in a wound bed. For example, the aptamer-modified materials can be polypeptides conjugated to polymer foam materials. Such materials may be used, for example, for dressings, wound inserts, or pads. | 11-01-2012 |
Amy K. Mcnulty, Stillwater, MN US
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20130053793 | REDUCED-PRESSURE TREATMENT AND DEBRIDEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for debriding a treatment area of a tissue site and applying reduced pressure is disclosed. The reduced-pressure treatment system includes a hydrogel having a blocked acid debriding agent. The hydrogel is adapted to cover the treatment area and enhance autolytic debridement at the treatment area. The reduced-pressure treatment system includes a manifold that is adapted to cover the hydrogel and distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a sealing drape for forming a fluid seal over the tissue site and manifold. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented. | 02-28-2013 |
20150257686 | DETECTING INFECTION IN REDUCED PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT - Provided is a method of detecting infection in a wound caused by an infecting organism at a wound site. Also provided is a system for detecting an infection in a wound at a wound site. Additionally, a porous pad comprising luciferase is provided. | 09-17-2015 |
Amy Lynn Mcnulty, Bahama, NC US
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20080305039 | Facilitated Transport of Bisphosphonates by Vitamin C - Compounds of the formula: are described wherein: A | 12-11-2008 |
Andrew V. Mcnulty, Batavia, NY US
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20110115465 | High Voltage Test Terminal Having a Shock-Absorbing Insulator - A high voltage test terminal for an electrical power distribution/transmission system includes a shock-absorbing insulator disposed between first and second conductors. A blade is movably connected to the second conductor. The blade is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor in a first position and electrically isolated and mechanically disconnected from the first conductor in a second position. The blade is in the first position for normal operation of the electrical apparatus. The blade of the test terminal is moved to the second open position to conduct both electrical and mechanical tests of the electrical apparatus. | 05-19-2011 |
20130014986 | Spark-Over Prevention Device For High-Voltage BushingAANM Ko; ChungduckAACI MendonAAST NYAACO USAAGP Ko; Chungduck Mendon NY USAANM Zhang; ShibaoAACI RochesterAAST NYAACO USAAGP Zhang; Shibao Rochester NY USAANM Weatherbee; Eric R.AACI AtticaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Weatherbee; Eric R. Attica NY USAANM McNulty; Andrew V.AACI BataviaAAST NYAACO USAAGP McNulty; Andrew V. Batavia NY USAANM Cirkovic; KataAACI West HenriettaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Cirkovic; Kata West Henrietta NY US - A high-voltage bushing includes a housing and a tube disposed within the housing. A conductor is disposed within the tube. An electrically conductive contact member is connected to the tube and has a first opening to receive and contact the conductor. Accordingly, spark-over between the inner surface of the tube and the outer surface of the draw-lead cable caused by a high-frequency transient is substantially prevented. | 01-17-2013 |
Bernard Anthony Mcnulty, Weston, CT US
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20100007492 | Methods, Systems and Apparatus For Monochromatic UV Light Sterilization - The present disclosure provides for methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization of container systems and/or container-packaged products. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for improved methods, systems and apparatus for monochromatic UV light sterilization of liquid and/or solid products/solutions and/or packaging/container systems for liquid and/or solid products/solutions (e.g., parenteral pharmaceutical products/solutions and/or packaging/container systems for parenteral pharmaceutical products/solutions). In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved systems and methods for the sterilization of container systems and/or container-packaged products using monochromatic, continuous wave, high-intensity, incoherent light in multiple light source configurations, wherein such sterilization regimen achieves a desired sterilization level without negatively affecting the physical properties of the package/container systems and/or the efficacy of the underlying products/systems. | 01-14-2010 |
Betty J. Mcnulty, Oakdale, CA US
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20130061527 | Double sliding security door - A double sliding security door for the complete protection of both glass panels of a sliding glass door and preventing of unwanted people or things from entering a home. The double sliding security door generally includes 4 inner locking frame assembly parts, a center post attached to the top and bottom tracks, and 2 sliding doors with security screen, locks and bearing. | 03-14-2013 |
Brian Mcnulty, Chesterfield, MO US
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20130310543 | TOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:61-121 and 133-141, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-60, 124-132, and 142-283, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 11-21-2013 |
Brian Mcnulty, Raleigh, NC US
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20100004176 | AXMI-115, AXMI-113, AXMI-005, AXMI-163 AND AXMI-184: INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring insecticidal activity to host cells are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in host cells. Compositions also comprise transformed host cells. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 6, 13, or 14, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 11, or 12, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 01-07-2010 |
20100005543 | TOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:61-121 and 133-141, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-60, 124-132, and 142-283, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 01-07-2010 |
20130104259 | AXMI-115, AXMI-113, AXMI-005, AXMI-163 AND AXMI-184: INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring insecticidal activity to host cells are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in host cells. Compositions also comprise transformed host cells. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 6, 13, or 14, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 11, or 12, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 04-25-2013 |
20150299274 | AXMI-115, AXMI-113, AXMI-005, AXMI-163 AND AXMI-184: INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring insecticidal activity to host cells are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in host cells. Compositions also comprise transformed host cells. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 6, 13, or 14, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 11, or 12, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 10-22-2015 |
Christopher Mcnulty, Arlington, MA US
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20090023589 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING CONDITIONS AFFECTING A CELL STATE - The present invention is directed to methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. The instant invention provides rapid and efficient methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. Methods are directed toward the screening of complex combinations of agents for their ability to affect cell state. In one embodiment, cells are incubated under suitable conditions and subjected to different agents. After an appropriate amount of time, the cells are assayed to determine what, if any, characteristics they possess. Cell characteristics can be organized in a manner such that different and novel cell states can be identified. | 01-22-2009 |
Christopher Mcnulty, Concord, MA US
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20090094742 | BODY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A body transfer system, includes a housing having a substantially planar top portion configured to support a body and having a substantially planar bottom portion; a bottom translation mechanism disposed at the bottom portion and configured to translate the system across a first surface upon which a body rests; and a top translation mechanism disposed at the top portion and configured to burrow the system between the first surface and the body as the bottom translation mechanism translates the first surface. A method of transferring a body is also included. | 04-16-2009 |
20100171500 | DEDICATED SYSTEM FOR MSK JOINT IMAGING - A system and method are presented that facilitate imaging of the joints of the upper and lower extremities including, for example, the hip and shoulder as well as sections of the spine, among others. One embodiment of the invention includes a short bore cylindrical magnet with an imaging volume smaller than that of a comparable whole body system, an articulated table that allows placement of the joint to be imaged in the center of the magnet homogeneous volume while maintaining a high degree of patient comfort and openness. The gradient and RF coils may be positioned above and below the patient instead of 360 degrees surrounding the patient. A smaller RF and gradient coil is made feasible because of the reduced imaging volume. | 07-08-2010 |
20100242169 | BODY TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH YAW CONTROL - A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. The system can include yaw feedback control to promote and/or insure straightness of travel. The system could additionally or alternatively include a patient rotation sensing and adjustment system. The body can be supported by a pad, but it is not essential in all embodiments. | 09-30-2010 |
Connor M. Mcnulty, Washington, DC US
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20100207603 | AMMETER WITH IMPROVED CURRENT SENSING - An ammeter is provided with a plurality of individual wound coils interconnected in a generally U-shaped array to measure the magnitude of current in a conductor extending through a sensing region inside the U-shape. Additional pairs of position-sensing coils determine the position of the conductor relative to the sensing region and provide outputs to circuitry which permits the magnitude measurement to be displayed only if the conductor extends through the sensing region. | 08-19-2010 |
Donald E. Mcnulty, Warsaw, IN US
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20110039014 | COMPOSITE PROSTHETIC BEARING HAVING A CROSSLINKED ARTICULATING SURFACE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An implantable prosthetic bearing is constructed of a composite material having a first layer and second layer. The first layer has an articulating surface defined therein, whereas the second layer has a engaging surface defined therein for engaging either another prosthetic component or the bone itself. The first layer of the implantable prosthetic bearing is constructed of crosslinked polymer such as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, whereas the second layer of the implantable prosthetic bearing is constructed of polymer such as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene that is either non-crosslinked or crosslinked to a lesser degree than the first layer. In such a manner, the first layer possesses mechanical properties which are advantageous in regard to the articulating surface (e.g., enhanced wear and oxidation resistance), whereas the second layer possesses mechanical properties which are advantageous in regard to the engaging surface (e.g., high ductility, toughness, and creep resistance). A method of making a prosthetic bearing is also disclosed. | 02-17-2011 |
20110302760 | SPIRAL ASSEMBLY TOOL - An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and defines a first member longitudinal axis thereof. A second member is operably associated with the second component and defines a second member longitudinal axis thereof. A washer system is coupled to the second member. A drive mechanism is coupled to washer system, such that as the drive mechanism is activated, the washer system rotates about the second member longitudinal axis and expands along the second member longitudinal axis, wherein such movement further causes the second member to move relative to the first member along the second member longitudinal axis. | 12-15-2011 |
Don M. Mcnulty, Blue Springs, MO US
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20100000043 | Carpet Cleaning Fluid Injection Apparatus - A carpet cleaning fluid injection apparatus for adaptation to a vacuum nozzle. The injection apparatus configured to surround the vacuum nozzle for purposes of injecting the cleaning fluid into the carpet in proximity to the vacuum nozzle and the vacuum nozzle configured for extracting the cleaning fluid from the carpet. | 01-07-2010 |
Edward Mcnulty, Midland, VA US
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20130018350 | Disposable Incontinence Pouch Assembly - An absorbent pouch for use by males suffering from mild incontinence problems includes an outer layer or sheath made from an impermeable material and an inner liner made from an absorbent material. The outer layer is defined by first and second side wall portions which are interconnected along three edges so as to establish a single opening into the pouch. The first or inner side wall portion of the pouch is also formed with an arcuate cut-out portion leading into the pouch and provided with a soft material. Extending from the second or outer side wall portion of the pouch is a support tab provided with one or more fastening elements for securing the pouch below a waist portion of a user, such as by attaching the support tab to a waist band or an undergarment of the user. | 01-17-2013 |
Edward J. Mcnulty, Raleigh, NC US
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20110051342 | INSERTION AND ROTATION CONNECTOR - One embodiment includes the provision of a novel insert-and-rotate connection for a daughter card, such as in a blade computer system. The daughter card has both a card edge with a plurality of card edge contacts and a mezzanine connector spaced from the card edge. An interposer mounted on the motherboard has a card edge connector and a midplane connector in communication with the card edge connector. The card edge connector includes a socket for receiving the card edge of the daughter card with the daughter card at an acute angle to the motherboard, to avoid interference between the mezzanine connector on the daughter card and a corresponding mezzanine connector on the motherboard. Once the card edge is inserted into the socket of the card edge connector, the socket allows for rotation of the daughter card about the received card edge. The mezzanine connectors are aligned for connection in response to rotation of the daughter card about the received card edge. The contacts on the card edge also contact the corresponding socket contacts in response to the rotation of the card. | 03-03-2011 |
20110149499 | DIMM Riser Card With An Angled DIMM Socket And A Straddled Mount DIMM Socket - A DIMM riser card that includes a PCB having a first edge, a second edge, and one or more faces. The first edge of the PCB is configured for insertion into a main board DIMM socket. The first edge includes electrical traces that electrically couple to a memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes an angled DIMM socket mounted on one face of the PCB, where the angled DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM at an angle not perpendicular to the PCB and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes a straddle mount DIMM socket mounted on the second edge of the PCB. The straddle mount DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus through the electrical traces on the first edge of the PCB. | 06-23-2011 |
20120194992 | A DIMM Riser Card With An Angled DIMM Socket And A Straddle Mount DIMM Socket - A DIMM riser card that includes a PCB having a first edge, a second edge, and one or more faces. The first edge of the PCB is configured for insertion into a main board DIMM socket. The first edge includes electrical traces that electrically couple to a memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes an angled DIMM socket mounted on one face of the PCB, where the angled DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM at an angle not perpendicular to the PCB and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus. The DIMM riser card includes a straddle mount DIMM socket mounted on the second edge of the PCB. The straddle mount DIMM socket is configured to accept a DIMM and electrically couple the DIMM to the memory bus through the electrical traces on the first edge of the PCB. | 08-02-2012 |
20140304975 | SPLIT BEZEL HINGE IN A DOUBLE DENSE BLADE SERVER - A method comprises engaging hinge members on a first housing portion with hinge members on a second housing portion so that the first and second housing portions are pivotally engaged in an open position. The first housing portion includes a first cover securing a first server and a first bezel portion secured along a proximal end of the first housing portion, and the second housing portion includes a second cover securing a second server and a second bezel portion secured along a proximal end of the first housing portion. The method further comprises pivoting the first housing portion relative to the second housing portion about a pivot axis of the hinge members until the first and second housing portions are in a closed position forming a common housing with the first server facing the second server. The first and second housing portions are then latched in the closed position. | 10-16-2014 |
20140307386 | SPLIT BEZEL HINGE IN A DOUBLE DENSE BLADE SERVER - A blade server comprises first and second housing portions. Each housing portion includes a cover securing a first printed circuit board assembly, two sides extending from the cover, a bezel portion secured along a proximal end of the cover between the two sides, a first hinge member formed near the proximal end of one side, and a second hinge member formed near the proximal end of the other side. The hinge members on the first housing portion are selectively engagable with the hinge members on the second housing portion to enable the housing portions to pivot between an open position and a closed position with the first and second printed circuit board assemblies disposed between the first and second housing portions. | 10-16-2014 |
20150022990 | VERTICAL BLINDMATE SCALING OF IDENTICAL SYSTEM BOARDS - Two system boards may be connected by a blind plug connector assembly. The top system board supports a first connector and has a hole adjacent the first connector that secures a guide bracket. The blind plug connector assembly is selectively received in the guide bracket to position a proximal connector on the assembly for connecting to the first connector on the top system board and position a distal connector on the assembly for connecting to a second connector on the lower system board. A flexible wired connection extends within the assembly between the proximal connector and the distal connector, and may form a scalability cable. The interaction between the assembly and the guide bracket provide alignment of the connectors. | 01-22-2015 |
20150146372 | HANDLE LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR SCALING BLADE-STYLE SERVERS - A system includes a chassis, first and second blade servers, and a scalability device. Each blade server is securable within the chassis and includes a scalability port, cam handle for selectively securing the blade server in the chassis, and handle latch for selectively latching the cam handle in a closed position, and lockout mechanism moveable into a position that blocks the handle latch in a latched position. The scalability device includes first and second scalability connectors, wherein positioning the scalability device so that the first scalability connector is coupled to a scalability port of the first blade server and the second scalability connector is coupled to a scalability port of the second blade server causes each lockout mechanism to move into the position that blocks the handle latches in the latched position. Accordingly, the scalability device must be removed before either of the blade servers can be removed. | 05-28-2015 |
Edward John Mcnulty, Raleigh, NC US
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20090035979 | Reduced Footprint Memory Module Connector and Latching Mechanism - One embodiment of a memory module connector includes a connector body having a slot for removably receiving a DIMM and a latching mechanism for facilitating the insertion and removal of the DIMM from the slot. The footprint of the connector may be minimized in at least four ways: (1) by orienting a lever's pivot axis so that it is parallel with a plane of the DIMM, (2) by laterally spacing the pivot axis with respect to this plane, (3) by positioning the latch at the end(s) of the connector, and (4) by uniquely sculpting the latch to minimize its contribution to the overall footprint of the connector. | 02-05-2009 |
Edward L. Mcnulty, Midland, VA US
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20110042485 | Adjustable Sprinkler Assembly - An adjustable sprinkler assembly incorporates a main housing including a cylindrical side wall having a first end portion that leads to a second end portion through an intermediate portion having a hollow interior. A riser member is shiftably mounted relative to the main housing to provide for adjustment of a sprinkler head attached thereto. An adjuster member, including an adjustment zone defined by a plurality of notches interconnected by a longitudinally extending groove, interconnects the riser member and the main housing. A stop member, mounted at the second end portion of the main housing, cooperates with the adjuster member to establish a desired positioning of a sprinkler head relative to the main housing. | 02-24-2011 |
Frank G. Mcnulty, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20120247600 | ROTARY DIE FORMING PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING MULTI-PORT TUBES - Multi-port tube structures are fabricated in a process in which a web of metallic material has a pattern of features formed therein by a rotary die forming process carried out on a continuous basis. The web of material is cut into strips which are folded so as to define a closed tubular structure having internal features defining longitudinal fluid flow channels. | 10-04-2012 |
George F. Mcnulty, Robbinsdale, MN US
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20140310198 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEE AND CLIENT ENGAGEMENT - A platform and method for employer/employee communications having controlled channels where the employee receives personalized, targeted and filtered communications. The employee is able to access content and data visualized information as well as broadened accounting performance data or key performance indicators (KPI), such as relative value units and quality measures. The improved platform further provides a concierge-level technological functionality for professionals which delivers up-to-date industry content on a consolidated dashboard that will be attractive to busy participants, such as business executives and physicians. An experienced service liaison function will also absorb employee requests, provide assistance, and reduce the volume of contacts to in-house resources. The menu-driven platform administers services along with providing a connection to third party content, data and service providers. The present system can serve as a content aggregator for the user. In addition, the system provides its users with audit, tracking and logging capabilities so that the user can easily compile information and thus benefit from the efficiencies inherent in consolidated reporting. | 10-16-2014 |
Gregory Scott Mcnulty, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100047060 | Plasma Enhanced Compressor - A gas turbine engine is disclosed, comprising a compressor having a circumferential row of blades, a casing surrounding the tips of the blades, located radially apart from the tips of the blades and at least one plasma generator located on the casing. The plasma generator comprises a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric material. The gas turbine engine further comprises an engine control system which controls the operation of the plasma generator such that the stable operating range of the compressor is increased. | 02-25-2010 |
20100284780 | Method of Operating a Compressor - A method of operating a compressor having a row of blades for preventing a compressor stall is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of mounting a plasma generator in a casing or a shroud radially outwardly and apart from the blade tips wherein the plasma generator comprises a radially inner electrode and a radially outer electrode separated by a dielectric material; and supplying an AC potential to the radially inner electrode and the radially outer electrode. | 11-11-2010 |
20100284795 | Plasma Clearance Controlled Compressor - A plasma leakage flow control system for a compressor is disclosed, comprising a circumferential row of compressor blades, an annular casing surrounding the tips of the blades, located radially apart from the tips of the blades and at least one annular plasma generator located on the annular casing. The annular plasma generator comprises an inner electrode and an outer electrode separated by a dielectric material. A gas turbine engine having a plasma leakage flow control system further comprises an engine control system which controls the operation of the annular plasma generator such that the blade tip leakage flow can be changed. | 11-11-2010 |
Ian Mcnulty, Plainfield, IL US
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20090135486 | USE OF A FOCUSING VORTEX LENS AS THE OBJECTIVE IN SPIRAL PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPY - A method and objective apparatus are provided for implementing an enhanced phase contrast microscope. A focusing vortex lens, defined by a diffractive spiral zone plate (SZP) lens, is used for the objective for the phase contrast microscope. The SZP lens focuses and imparts a helical phase to incident illumination to image the specimen with spiral phase contrast. The spiral phase contrast microscope is sensitive to phase gradients in all sample axes. Replacing the objective of a microscope with the diffractive SZP lens of the invention immediately provides existing instruments with spiral phase contrast capability. | 05-28-2009 |
James Mcnulty, Philadelphia, PA US
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20150326569 | Secure information storage and retrieval apparatus and method - A user using a client computer registers with a server computer over a computer network by submitting a biometric scan of a body part of the user. The user commands the client computer to encrypt an electronic file. The client computer generates a private key, encrypts the electronic file and transmits the key to the server computer. The client computer saves the encrypted file. The encrypted file and the key are saved at different physical locations. The owner of the file is able to grant permission to other registered users to unlock the encrypted file. | 11-12-2015 |
James Mcnulty, Paulsboro, NJ US
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20110072264 | Secure information storage and retrieval apparatus and method - A user using a client computer registers with a server computer over a computer network by submitting a biometric scan of a body part of the user. The user commands the client computer to encrypt an electronic file. The client computer generates a private key, encrypts the electronic file and transmits the key to the server computer. The client computer saves the encrypted file. The encrypted file and the key are saved at different physical locations. The owner of the file is able to grant permission to other registered users to unlock the encrypted file. | 03-24-2011 |
John Mcnulty, Chicago, IL US
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20120009302 | HYBRID PIZZA-LASAGNA FOOD PRODUCT - A hybrid food product combines the elements of pizza with those of lasagna. The hybrid food product may include a typical pizza crust, a ricotta cheese layer on the crust, typical pizza toppings and lasagna layers. The lasagna layers may be arranged in different directions to increase the structural strength of the food product. | 01-12-2012 |
John C. Mcnulty, Nutley, NJ US
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20090304958 | SINGLE USE BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINER - The present invention generally provides a single use, biodegradable container for storing solids, liquids, and/or gases. The container can be used for toxic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly and/or environmentally unfriendly materials. In a typical embodiment, the container comprises approximately three layers. The first layer is a slurry of paper (e.g., recycled newspapers) that is impregnated (e.g., sprayed) with a non toxic, environmentally friendly, oil and water repellant. The next layer of protection will be a harder (e.g., “coffee cup” like) layer of cardboard, also covered with the same oil and water repellant. The third layer will be a prefabricated container pressed from a mold, made of Biodegradable plastic. This third layer is typically sprayed with the oil and water repellant, made from, for example, Mater-B and PolyActide. | 12-10-2009 |
John F. Mcnulty, Carmel, IN US
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20110282769 | Method and System for Quantifying Interactions with Digital Content - A computerized system and method for displaying content to a plurality of users via a communications network, and for quantifying interactions between the users and the digital content utilizes a first computer program stored in a memory of a computer accessible to a user. A program module in the computer program causes the computer to confirm access of the digital content by the user, and to quantify a plurality of interactions between the user and the digital content. Data representative of the interactions are stored and/or uploaded via the communications network to a database. A second computer program is stored in the memory of a computer accessible to an entity authorized to access the data in the database. The second computer program may include an accounting module for creating an account record which reflects a charge to the accessing entity which varies based on the data in the database. | 11-17-2011 |
20130218669 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUANTIFYING INTERACTIONS WITH DIGITAL CONTENT - A computerized system and method for displaying content to a plurality of users via a communications network, and for quantifying interactions between the users and the digital content utilizes a first computer program stored in a memory of a computer accessible to a user. A program module in the computer program causes the computer to confirm access of the digital content by the user, and to quantify a plurality of interactions between the user and the digital content. Data representative of the interactions are stored and/or uploaded via the communications network to a database. A second computer program is stored in the memory of a computer accessible to an entity authorized to access the data in the database. The second computer program may include an accounting module for creating an account record which reflects a charge to the accessing entity which varies based on the data in the database. | 08-22-2013 |
John J. Mcnulty, Broadview Heights, OH US
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20120285992 | FOAM PUMP - Dispensing systems and refill units are disclosed herein. One exemplary refill unit includes a liquid reservoir and a rotary liquid pump having a liquid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir. The rotary liquid pump includes a housing, wherein at least a portion of the housing is resilient and a rotor that has one or more apexes. During operation, the one or more apexes contact the resilient portion of the housing and deflect the resilient portion of the housing resulting in the movement of a liquid. A mixing chamber having a liquid inlet and an air inlet is also provided. The liquid pump outlet is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber liquid inlet and the air inlet if in fluid communication with an air pump. An outlet nozzle is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber outlet for dispensing foam formed by mixing the liquid and air together. | 11-15-2012 |
20120308405 | MODULAR PUMP - A modular liquid pump operable as a liquid pump when used by itself and as a foam pump when combined with a modular air pump is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the modular liquid pump includes a housing for forming a least a portion of a liquid pump chamber; an inlet valve for allowing liquid into the liquid pump chamber; an outlet valve for allowing liquid out of the liquid pump chamber; and an attachment mechanism configured to secure the liquid pump housing to a modular air pump. The modular liquid pump operates alone to output a liquid or operates in combination with an air pump to output a foam. One embodiment includes a modular air pump configured to be secured to the modular liquid pump. In such a combination, the modular liquid pump and the air pump operate together to output a foam. | 12-06-2012 |
20130015209 | SHUT-OFF SYSTEM FOR A DISPENSERAANM SMITH; DAVID J.AACI LafayetteAAST COAACO USAAGP SMITH; DAVID J. Lafayette CO USAANM McNulty; John J.AACI Broadview HeightsAAST OHAACO USAAGP McNulty; John J. Broadview Heights OH USAANM Quinlan; RobertAACI StowAAST OHAACO USAAGP Quinlan; Robert Stow OH USAANM Mann; Christopher J.AACI AkronAAST OHAACO USAAGP Mann; Christopher J. Akron OH USAANM Yates; James M.AACI AkronAAST OHAACO USAAGP Yates; James M. Akron OH US - A shut-off system for a dispenser includes a pinch member that moves relative to a guide and which is normally biased against a flexible outlet tube that is disposed therebetween. The flexible outlet tube that carries material, such as soap, supplied from a pump to an outlet nozzle. The pump and the pinch member are in operative engagement with an actuator, such that when the actuator is not engaged, the pinch member closes the outlet tube to prevent residual material retained in the outlet tube from flowing or drooling out of the outlet nozzle. Correspondingly, when the actuator is engaged, the pump is compressed, and the pinch member is moved away from the outlet tube, allowing the material to be pumped through the outlet tube and dispensed from the outlet nozzle. | 01-17-2013 |
20130037573 | SPLIT BODY PUMPS FOR FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system is also disclosed herein. The foam dispenser has an air compressor secured thereto and the air compressor is not disposed of with the refill unit. The refill unit includes a liquid pump and a container for holding a foamable liquid that is connected to the liquid pump. The liquid pump includes a pump housing and a mixing chamber having an inlet check valve and an outlet check valve. The mixing chamber has an extended position with a first volume and a contracted position with a second volume. The pump housing includes an aperture therethrough configured to receive air from an air compressor that does not form part of the refill unit. One or more one-way sealing members are located within the pump housing between the aperture and the mixing chamber for preventing liquid from passing through the aperture in the pump housing for receiving air. A foaming element and outlet nozzle are located downstream of the mixing chamber. The refill unit is configured to be received by a foam dispenser having an air compressor located therein and configured to receive pressurized air from the air compressor through the first aperture. In addition, the refill unit may be disposed of without disposing of the air compressor. | 02-14-2013 |
20130056497 | WIPER FOAM PUMP, REFILL UNIT & DISPENSER FOR SAME - Foam dispensers and pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a foam dispenser system includes a liquid container for holding a foamable liquid. A flexible and resilient liquid delivery compressible member connects the liquid container to a mixing chamber. A flexible and resilient air delivery compressible member connects a source of air to the mixing chamber. A compression member compresses the compressible members to move liquid and air into the mixing chamber to become a foam. The liquid container and the liquid delivery compressible member may both be disposed in a removable and replaceable refill unit assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20130140380 | VORTEX ATOMIZING FOAM PUMP AND REFILL UNIT UTILIZING SAME - Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers, and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an inverted foam pump includes a compression chamber having an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The compression chamber is in fluid communication with a flow restrictor, an atomizer, a mixing chamber, a foaming chip and an outlet. The inlet valve, outlet valve, flow restrictor, atomizer, mixing chamber, foaming chip and outlet extend along a common axis. An air inlet is included that extends into the mixing chamber; the air inlet is an opening to atmospheric pressure. During operation, the liquid pump is located below the liquid container and liquid flowing from the compression chamber is accelerated and atomized. The atomized liquid enters the mixing chamber at a velocity sufficient to draw in air from the air inlet to mix with the liquid to form a foam. | 06-06-2013 |
20130206794 | TWO FLUID PUMP - Pumps with housing and a diaphragms located within the housing are disclosed herein. A diaphragm connected to an actuator separates the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. Each chamber includes a one-way inlet valve and a one-way outlet valve. Movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the volume of the first chamber to contract and causes the first fluid to be expelled from the first chamber while causing the volume of the second chamber to expand and draw in the second fluid through the second one-way inlet valve. Movement of the actuator in the second direction has the opposite effect causing the first fluid to be drain to the first chamber and the second fluid to be expelled through the second one-way outlet valve. The first and second fluid combine in a mixing chamber and form a foam, which is expelled at an outlet. | 08-15-2013 |
20130233441 | AIR-ACTIVATED SEQUENCED VALVE SPLIT FOAM PUMP - Foam dispenser systems and pumps for use in foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a pump housing connected to the container. The pump housing comprises one or more connections for connecting to one or more external air pumps, wherein the air pumps supply air pressure to move the foamable liquid into a mixing chamber and to mix air with the liquid in the mixing chamber and create a foamy air-liquid mixture. | 09-12-2013 |
20130299517 | PULL-ACTIVATED FOAM PUMPS, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - Foam dispenser systems, pumps and refill units are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a foam pump connected to the container. The pump incorporates a simple and inexpensive valve arrangement to move liquid through the pump and to create the foam. For example, a liquid foam pump may include a housing and a valve stem that moves in two directions. The valve stem has an inlet liquid pathway and an outlet liquid pathway to convey liquid to a mixing. In addition, a moveable valve body is movable by the valve stem in a first direction to move the valve body to the first position to open a liquid inlet pathway, and moveable in a second direction to move the valve body to the second position to open the outlet liquid pathway. | 11-14-2013 |
20130299518 | FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS FOR FOAM DISPENSERS - A refill unit for a foam dispenser that has an air compressor permanently attached to the dispenser is provided herein. The refill unit includes a liquid container and a body portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the body portion is fluidly coupled to the liquid container. A liquid chamber is located in the pump body, the liquid chamber having an expanded state and a contracted state. An outlet nozzle is located proximate a second end of the body portion. A mixing chamber is located within the body portion. An air inlet is located through the body portion and is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. A sanitary seal is located proximate the air inlet. The sanitary seal allows air to enter into the mixing chamber and prevents liquid from traveling out of the body portion through the air inlet. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302195 | LOW RESIDUAL INVERTED PUMPS, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - A foam pump including a housing and a piston that reciprocates within the housing is disclosed herein. The piston has a hollow portion and an orifice through the wall of the piston. A first seal located proximate the upper end of the piston provides a seal between the piston and the housing. A liquid inlet is located in the side wall of the housing at a point lower than the top of the piston. A one-way liquid inlet valve is located proximate the liquid inlet and a one-way liquid outlet valve is located prior to the liquid outlet. A charge chamber is defined at least in part by the liquid inlet valve, the liquid outlet valve, a wall of the piston and a wall of the housing. | 11-14-2013 |
20130320043 | DOUBLE ACTING VALVE FOR LIQUID PUMPS - A refill unit includes a container for holding a liquid and a pump. The pump includes a housing that has one or more liquid inlets. In addition, the housing includes one or more liquid outlets. At least a portion of the liquid outlet(s) is made of a resilient material. A liquid chamber having a first volume and a second volume is located at least partially within the housing. A valve body having a protruding member and a valve seat is located within the housing. The protruding member acts as a one-way valve allowing fluid to flow from the container into the liquid chamber and preventing fluid from flowing out of the liquid chamber into the container. In addition, the liquid outlet contacts the valve seat to seal the outlet and flexes away from the valve seat to allow liquid under pressure to exit the liquid chamber. | 12-05-2013 |
20140054322 | OFF-AXIS INVERTED FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS - An exemplary embodiment of a dispensing system includes a dispenser housing and a replaceable refill unit. The replaceable refill unit has a container that has a neck portion and a horizontal foam pump. The pump has an inlet orientated along an inlet axis and an outlet orientated along an outlet axis. A fluid passage extends from the pump chamber to the outlet. The inlet axis is offset from the outlet axis and the outlet axis is located closer to the front of the dispenser. An actuator is also located within the housing. In addition, an air compressor and an air passage to direct air into the fluid passage to mix the air with the fluid are included. The actuator is configured to drive the horizontal pump toward the front of the dispenser to dispense a fluid in the form of a foam. | 02-27-2014 |
20140054323 | HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS WITH INTEGRAL AIR COMPRESSORS - Foam dispensers having integral air compressors with connectors to connect with a disposable refill unit, disposable refill units and liquid pumps are disclosed herein. A refill unit includes a container and a liquid pump. The liquid pump includes a liquid chamber defined at least in part by a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. A piston that reciprocates horizontally in the liquid chamber. A mixing chamber is located downstream of the liquid chamber. The mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid chamber and has an air inlet. A sanitary seal is located proximate the air inlet to prevent liquid from contaminating the air compressors. | 02-27-2014 |
20140061245 | HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS - Disposable refill units, and pumps for disposable refill units for foam dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments include a container for holding a foamable liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. In addition, the pump includes a sleeve that is located at least partially within the liquid chamber. One or more liquid passages are defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber. The pump also includes a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end of the piston. The sealing member forms a seal against the interior wall of the sleeve and the piston head moves within the sleeve to reduce and enlarge the volume of the liquid chamber. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061246 | HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS - Disposable refill units, and pumps for disposable refill units for foam dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments include a container for holding a foamable liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. In addition, the pump includes a sleeve that is located at least partially within the liquid chamber. One or more liquid passages are defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber. The pump also includes a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end of the piston. The sealing member forms a seal against the interior wall of the sleeve and the piston head moves within the sleeve to reduce and enlarge the volume of the liquid chamber. | 03-06-2014 |
20140117053 | FOAM PUMPS WITH LOST MOTION AND ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT FOAM PUMPS - Embodiments of lost motion foam pumps are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a liquid chamber, a liquid piston movable in the liquid chamber, an air chamber and an air piston movable in the air chamber. The air piston is linked to the liquid piston. A connector is linked to the air piston or the liquid piston. The connector includes an engagement member for connecting to an actuator of a foam dispenser. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the liquid and air pistons to contract the liquid chamber and the air chamber. Movement of the actuator a first distance in a second direction does not move the liquid piston or the air piston; however, continued movement of the actuator a second distance in the second direction moves the liquid piston and the air piston and expands the liquid and air chambers. | 05-01-2014 |
20140203047 | PUMPS WITH CONTAINER VENTS - Exemplary embodiments of pumps, refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments include a container for holding a fluid and a pump housing secured to the container. The pump housing includes an annular collar for securing the pump housing to the container. The pump housing includes an air chamber and a vent valve located at least partially within the air chamber. One or more air passageways are provided in the collar for providing air to the air chamber. A compressible liquid pump chamber is also located in the housing. The exemplary embodiment includes a liquid inlet valve for allowing liquid to flow from the container into the compressible pump chamber; and a liquid outlet valve located downstream of the pump chamber. | 07-24-2014 |
20140261799 | SIMPLIFIED LIQUID OUTLET VALVES, PUMPS AND REFILL UNITS - Exemplary simplified outlet valves, pumps and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary inverted refill unit for a dispenser includes a container and a pump secured to the bottom of container. The pump has a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet having an annular housing. One or more liquid outlet passages are located within the annular housing. A valve seat is located proximate the liquid outlet passages. A liquid outlet valve is also included. The liquid outlet valve includes an annular body and a resilient disc located on the interior of the annular body. The resilient disc has an opening in the center and seals against the valve seat to seal the one or more liquid outlet passages in a normal state. The resilient disc deflects from the valve seat under pressure so that liquid flows through the liquid outlet passages and through the center of the resilient disc. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263462 | SIMPLIFIED LIQUID OUTLET VALVES, PUMPS AND REFILL UNITS - An inverted refill unit for a dispenser is provided. The refill unit includes a liquid outlet valve in the form of an elastomeric member including a cylindrical side wall, an upper wall having an opening therein, and a valve member extending upwardly from the upper wall to selectively engage a valve seat. | 09-18-2014 |
20140319180 | HORIZONTAL PUMPS WITH REDUCED PART COUNT, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSERS - Exemplary embodiments of foam pumps, refill units and dispenser systems are disclosed herein. Some embodiments have a foam pump that includes a valve cavity housing with a liquid inlet. A unitary valve body is located within the valve cavity housing. The unitary valve body includes a liquid inlet wiper valve, a liquid outlet wiper valve, a hollow interior portion, an opening through the valve body into the hollow interior portion, and an outlet opening. The foam pump also includes a pump chamber and a pump chamber opening through the valve cavity. The pump chamber opening is located between the liquid inlet wiper valve and the liquid outlet wiper valve. An air inlet into the valve cavity housing is also included. The valve cavity includes a mixing chamber. A mix media and foam outlet are included. The foam pump may be connected to a container to form a refill unit. | 10-30-2014 |
20140366264 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF TOUCH-FREE DEVICES IN A COORDINATED MANNER - Exemplary embodiments of touch-free devices and systems comprising touch-free devices operating in a concerted effort are disclosed below. An exemplary touch-free device includes a spout, a processor, memory, an object sensor, a communication interface and logic stored on the memory. The logic contains processor readable instructions for causing the touch-free device to communicate with a second touch-free device. Wherein the processor readable instructions coordinate the operation of the touch-free device with respect to the second touch-free device. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367419 | FOAM CARTRIDGES, PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS UTILIZING THE SAME - Exemplary embodiments of foam cartridges, refill units for foam dispensers, and foam dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam cartridge for a foam pump that may be used in a refill unit includes a housing. The housing includes an upper cylindrical portion and a lower cylindrical portion. One or more air passageways are located through the upper cylindrical portion. The foam cartridge includes an interior cylindrical member having a dome. The interior cylindrical member is located at least partially within the upper cylindrical portion of the housing. One or more mixing passages located between the interior cylindrical member and the upper cylindrical portion of the housing, and one or more mix media are located at least partially within the lower cylindrical portion of the housing. | 12-18-2014 |
20150053722 | AIR-ACTIVATED SEQUENCED VALVE SPLIT FOAM PUMP - Foam dispenser systems and pumps for use in foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a pump housing connected to the container. The pump housing comprises one or more connections for connecting to one or more external air pumps, wherein the air pumps supply air pressure to move the foamable liquid into a mixing chamber and to mix air with the liquid in the mixing chamber and create a foamy air-liquid mixture. | 02-26-2015 |
20150102067 | COMPACT FOAM AT A DISTANCE PUMPS AND REFILL UNITS - Exemplary foam pumps, refill units and foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. One exemplary refill unit includes a container and a foam pump secured to the container. The foam pump includes an outer housing, an inner housing and a cap. An air pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. In addition, a liquid pump chamber is formed at least in part by the inner housing. At least a portion of the liquid pump chamber is also formed by the outer housing. An air outlet is located at the bottom of the air pump chamber, which connects to an air outlet passage formed at least in part by the outer housing and the inner housing. Air and liquid dispense tubes are included as well as a mixing chamber located remotely from the foam pump. | 04-16-2015 |
20150136808 | FOAM PUMPS WITH LOST MOTION AND ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT FOAM PUMPS - Embodiments of lost motion foam pumps are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a liquid chamber, a liquid piston movable in the liquid chamber, an air chamber and an air piston movable in the air chamber. The air piston is linked to the liquid piston. A connector is linked to the air piston or the liquid piston. The connector includes an engagement member for connecting to an actuator of a foam dispenser. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the liquid and air pistons to contract the liquid chamber and the air chamber. Movement of the actuator a first distance in a second direction does not move the liquid piston or the air piston; however, continued movement of the actuator a second distance in the second direction moves the liquid piston and the air piston and expands the liquid and air chambers. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144659 | SHUT-OFF SYSTEM FOR A DISPENSER - A shut-off system for a dispenser includes a pinch member that moves relative to a guide and which is normally biased against a flexible outlet tube that is disposed therebetween. The flexible outlet tube that carries material, such as soap, supplied from a pump to an outlet nozzle. The pump and the pinch member are in operative engagement with an actuator, such that when the actuator is not engaged, the pinch member closes the outlet tube to prevent residual material retained in the outlet tube from flowing or drooling out of the outlet nozzle. Correspondingly, when the actuator is engaged, the pump is compressed, and the pinch member is moved away from the outlet tube, allowing the material to be pumped through the outlet tube and dispensed from the outlet nozzle. | 05-28-2015 |
20150173568 | PUMPS WITH VENTS TO VENT INVERTED CONTAINERS AND REFILL UNITS HAVING NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS - Exemplary embodiments of refill units having foam pumps and non-collapsing containers are disclosed herein. In some exemplary embodiments, the refill unit includes a non-collapsing container and a foam pump. The foam pump includes a compressible air chamber. The foam pump includes a passage between the interior of the compressible air chamber and the interior of the container. A regulating valve regulates flow of air from the interior of the compressible air chamber to the interior of the container. | 06-25-2015 |
20150196170 | PUMPS WITH ANGLED OUTLETS, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSERS HAVING ANGLED OUTLETS - Exemplary pumps, refill units and dispensers having angled outlets are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for dispensing fluid on a hand includes a container and a pump. The pump includes an angled outlet passage. Fluid flowing out of the angled outlet passage is directed toward the palm of a hand when fluid is dispensed. | 07-16-2015 |
20150251841 | PUMPS WITH CONTAINER VENTS - Exemplary embodiments of pumps, refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. Some embodiments include a container for holding a fluid and a pump housing secured to the container. The pump housing includes an annular collar for securing the pump housing to the container. The pump housing includes an air chamber and a vent valve located at least partially within the air chamber. One or more air passageways are provided in the collar for providing air to the air chamber. A compressible liquid pump chamber is also located in the housing. The exemplary embodiment includes a liquid inlet valve for allowing liquid to flow from the container into the compressible pump chamber; and a liquid outlet valve located downstream of the pump chamber. | 09-10-2015 |
20150313423 | HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS WITH INTEGRAL AIR COMPRESSORS - Foam dispensers having integral air compressors with connectors to connect with a disposable refill unit, disposable refill units and liquid pumps are disclosed herein. A refill unit includes a container and a liquid pump. The liquid pump includes a liquid chamber defined at least in part by a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. A piston that reciprocates horizontally in the liquid chamber. A mixing chamber is located downstream of the liquid chamber. The mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid chamber and has an air inlet. A sanitary seal is located proximate the air inlet to prevent liquid from contaminating the air compressors. | 11-05-2015 |
John James Mcnulty, Broadview Heights, OH US
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20120111891 | DISPENSER WITH FLEXIBLE COVER - A fluid dispenser including a backplate and a flexible cover fixedly secured to the backplate. A refill unit including a product reservoir and a pump is positioned within the dispenser and is carried by the backplate. The flexible cover is adapted to flex or deform when pressed by a user to actuate the pump, thereby alleviating the need for separate actuating members or pivoting of the cover. | 05-10-2012 |
20150126662 | SALT ADDITIVE TO PREVENT CLOGGING OF CARBOMER BASED HAND PRODUCTS - The present invention is directed to dispensers, dispenser components and related methods for reducing or preventing sticking, drying, buildup, clogging, and/or misdirection of carbomer gel based products such as hand sanitizers by incorporating one or more salts, such as sodium chloride, as an additive to the polymer used to make certain pump and nozzle components of dispensers in such a way as to allow the salt crystals to access the polymer surface. The polymer/salt mixture is then formed into the desired dispenser component part by any conventional means, including without limitation, injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, liquid injection molding, over molding, insert molding and/or blow molding. | 05-07-2015 |
Joseph Mcnulty, Pasadena, CA US
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Joseph Mcnulty, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140288163 | THYMIDINE KINASE GENE - Nucleic acid sequences encoding improved Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinases are provided, including their use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The thymidine kinases may be mutated using conservative mutations, non-conservative mutations, or both. Also provided are gene therapeutic systems, including viral and retroviral particles. | 09-25-2014 |
Kenneth C. Mcnulty, Collegeville, PA US
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Kevin Mcnulty, Dedham, MA US
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20150310188 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SECURE DATA EXCHANGE - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for managing digital rights management (DRM) protected content sharing in a networked secure collaborative computer data exchange environment through a secure exchange facility managed by an intermediate organizational entity amongst users of a plurality of other organizational entities, wherein computer data content and access rights for the computer data content is shared between a first and second user, the computer data content and access rights for the computer data content are transformed into a DRM protected computer data content through communications with a DRM engine, wherein the DRM engine is selected based on a content type of the computer data content, and the DRM engine is provided by an entity other than the intermediate organizational entity and other than any of the plurality of other organizational entities. | 10-29-2015 |
Mark Mcnulty, Renton, WA US
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20100242091 | NETWORK VIDEO MESSAGING - Embodiments related to network video messaging are disclosed. One disclosed embodiment provides a method that comprises receiving a video message from a client application of a source client; associating a navigation link with the video message; transmitting a notification message to the recipient client including the navigation link; receiving a retrieval request from the recipient client to access the video content via the navigation link; and transmitting the video content to the recipient client responsive to receiving the retrieval request by providing a persistent download of the video content from the storage server if the download condition indicates that a persistent download of the video content is permissible; and providing a transient download of the video content to the recipient client while prohibiting a persistent download of the video content if the download condition indicates that a persistent download of the video content is not permissible. | 09-23-2010 |
20100287024 | PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT WITH LOCATION FUNCTIONALITY - A method is provided for prompting a user to perform PIM-related acts based on dynamic location data. The user's current location is received and a PIM item is selected from the user's PIM system. The user's current location is compared to the location of the selected PIM item. Based on the comparison, a suggested user fulfillment action for the PIM item is suggested to the user. | 11-11-2010 |
20100293033 | DELIVERING CONTEXTUAL ADVERTISING TO A VEHICLE - Systems and methods are provided for delivering contextual advertising to a vehicle. An example system may include a profiler module executed by an onboard computing device of the vehicle, and configured to aggregate vehicle event data from a plurality of vehicle-based event sources, and to develop user profile data based on the vehicle event data. A communication agent may also be executed by the onboard computing device, and configured to transmit the user profile data to an advertising service executed on an advertising server via a communication network. The communication agent may also be configured to retrieve an advertisement from the advertising service. The advertisement may be selected based on content of the user profile data. The system may also include an interface module executed by the onboard computing device, and configured to present the advertisement via a display, and/or speaker associated with the onboard computing device. | 11-18-2010 |
20100293607 | LINKING WEB IDENTITY AND ACCESS TO DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided for linking a web identity and a portable device to provide web access to a user from a vehicle. An example system includes a presence agent that may be configured to validate the presence of the portable device in the vehicle by recognizing a device identifier saved on the portable device. After the presence of the portable device is validated, a security manager may receive a user identifier, and to verify if the user identifier corresponds with a known user value. Then, the security manager may send a user identity secure proxy to a credential manager. The credential manager may be configured to receive the user identity secure proxy, and in response, pass one or more credentials to a computing device onboard the vehicle. The credentials may indicate that the user is authorized to access one or more web services from the computing device. | 11-18-2010 |
Mark J. Mcnulty, Renton, WA US
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20140173024 | CONTENT-ACQUISITION SOURCE SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT - A plurality of sources storing portions of a digital content item that includes a plurality of pieces is identified. The plurality of sources includes one or more local storage machines of a computer and one or more peer computers of a peer-to-peer network. For each piece of the plurality of pieces of the digital content item, that piece is downloaded from a source. The source is selected from the plurality of sources according to one or more download metrics. The plurality of pieces is organized for installation on the computer as the digital content item. | 06-19-2014 |
20140179441 | INTELLIGENT PREFETCHING OF RECOMMENDED-MEDIA CONTENT - In various embodiments, methods and systems for prefetching recommended-media content based on a prefetch setting of a media platform are provided. A recommended-media record of recommended-media content is received. The recommended-media record is generated based on recommendation metrics of a recommendation profile. The recommended-media record is associated with a media platform. The media platform determines based on a prefetch setting for the media platform how to automatically download the recommended-media content associated with the recommended-media record to the media platform, where a default prefetch setting results in automatically downloading the recommended-media content to the media platform and a customized prefetch setting results in automatically downloading the recommended-media content based on the customized prefetch setting. Upon determining how to download the recommended-media content, the recommended-media content is downloaded based on the prefetch setting of the media platform. | 06-26-2014 |
Mark S. Mcnulty, Rlngoes, NJ US
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20150124072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLOR CORRECTION OF A MICROSCOPE IMAGE - A system and method for correcting the color of microscope images is described wherein a microscope, equipped with a variable light source and at least one microscope setting selector operates in conjunction with an image recording device having at least one image setting selector with a plurality of settings, and is configured to record at least one white balanced sample image of a sample. The system and method also includes the use of at least one white balanced calibration image of an integral transmissive color filter array of known transmission values in combination with an image processor executing code in order to color calibrate the sample images based on the calibration image. | 05-07-2015 |
Matthew Mcnulty, San Francisco, CA US
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20120204125 | USER INTERFACE INCORPORATING SLIDING PANELS FOR LISTING RECORDS AND PRESENTING RECORD CONTENT - Embodiments disclosed herein describe a system and method for displaying content on a computing device. According to an embodiment, the content may be displayed on a touch sensitive display having a plurality of slidable panels. A first panel displays a list of record entries and a second panel that displays a record corresponding to a selected entry from the list of record entries in the first panel. In certain embodiments, the list of record entries in the first panel is scrollable. Furthermore, the second panel may be expandable or slidable to replace or occlude at least a portion of the first panel | 08-09-2012 |
Matthew J. Mcnulty, Oakdale, CA US
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20130061527 | Double sliding security door - A double sliding security door for the complete protection of both glass panels of a sliding glass door and preventing of unwanted people or things from entering a home. The double sliding security door generally includes 4 inner locking frame assembly parts, a center post attached to the top and bottom tracks, and 2 sliding doors with security screen, locks and bearing. | 03-14-2013 |
Matthew S. Mcnulty, San Francisco, CA US
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20110107311 | Communicating with Locally Networked Device from Remotely Hosted Browser Based Tool - Disclosed is a configuration for directly accessing a first computing system from a browser executing within a second computing system. One embodiment includes defining a browser code script for executing a predefined function call and defining a plurality of call functions executable by the browser code script. Each call function corresponds with a particular function on the first computing device. A direct communication link is established between a communication device driver on the second computing system and a communication device driver on the first computing system in response to the browser code script executing at least one call function of the plurality of call functions. | 05-05-2011 |
Matthew S. Mcnulty, Rowayton, CT US
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20150161461 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ACOUSTIC SIGNALS BASED ON BIOMETRIC INFORMATION - An apparatus, method and system are provided for sensing an individual's biometric information, and generating and transmitting an acoustic signal representative of the sensed biometric information. The acoustic signal may be transmitted as an audio signal or an ultrasonic signal to another apparatus in the system for authentication or verification of the individual's identity. | 06-11-2015 |
Maya Mcnulty, Niskayuna, NY US
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20130306092 | Pressure-Activated Lotion Applicator Apparatus and Method - A pressure-activated lotion applicator apparatus and related method for applying lotion to a portion of a user's body, comprising: a refillable lotion reservoir; an air chamber; a flexible, barrier separating the reservoir from the air chamber; and one or more holes for passing the lotion from the reservoir to the portion of the user's body; configured such that pressure between the applicator and the portion of the user's body causes the lotion to pass out of the applicator through the holes and be applied to the portion of the user's body, and further configured such that when a given volume of lotion passes out of the reservoir onto the portion of the user's body, a substantially equivalent volume of air enters the air chamber, and the barrier displaces so as to substantially equivalently increase the air chamber volume and decrease the lotion reservoir volume. | 11-21-2013 |
Michael Mcnulty, Charlotte, NC US
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20120100289 | INSULATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EXPANDED PARTICLES AND METHODS FOR APPLICATION AND USE - Compositions and methods for their application are described herein. The compositions include a plurality of particles having a density of 1000 kg/m | 04-26-2012 |
Michael Charles Mcnulty, Oakdale, CA US
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20130061527 | Double sliding security door - A double sliding security door for the complete protection of both glass panels of a sliding glass door and preventing of unwanted people or things from entering a home. The double sliding security door generally includes 4 inner locking frame assembly parts, a center post attached to the top and bottom tracks, and 2 sliding doors with security screen, locks and bearing. | 03-14-2013 |
Michael J. Mcnulty, Charlotte, NC US
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20140115988 | Prefabricated Wall Assembly Having An Insulating Foam Layer - A prefabricated wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The prefabricated wall assembly includes a frame assembly and an insulating foam layer. The frame assembly includes a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, and a plurality of vertical members coupled to and extending between the top and bottom members. The frame assembly also has an interior side and an exterior side opposite the interior side. The insulating foam layer is disposed between the plurality of vertical members of the frame assembly and also extends from the exterior side of the frame assembly terminating in a plurality of integral ribs. An exterior surface of the insulating foam layer is presented between the plurality of ribs. The ribs space the exterior covering from the exterior surface of the insulating foam layer for allowing airflow and drainage between the prefabricated wall assembly and the exterior covering. | 05-01-2014 |
20140115989 | Prefabricated Wall Assembly Having An Outer Foam Layer - A prefabricated wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The prefabricated wall assembly comprises a frame assembly and an outer foam layer. The outer foam layer is coupled to the frame assembly. The outer foam layer extends from the frame assembly to an exterior surface of the outer foam layer. The exterior surface of the outer foam layer is configured to receive the exterior covering of the building. The outer foam layer comprises a plurality of particles and a binder that define a plurality of pathways. The pathways extend vertically through the prefabricated wall assembly from the top member to the bottom member of the frame assembly for allowing airflow and drainage between the frame assembly and the exterior covering. | 05-01-2014 |
20140115991 | High Performance Wall Assembly - A high performance wall assembly receives an exterior covering of a building. The high performance wall assembly includes a frame assembly having a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, and a plurality of vertical members. The vertical members are coupled to and extend between the top and bottom members. The high performance wall assembly also includes a rigid foam insulating panel coupled to the frame assembly. A structural foam layer is disposed on the plurality of vertical members and on the rigid foam insulating panel. The structural foam layer couples the rigid foam insulating panel to the frame assembly and couples the plurality of vertical members to the top and bottom members such that the high performance wall is free of fasteners. | 05-01-2014 |
Michael J. Mcnulty, Rockville Centre, NY US
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20150238831 | Lacrosse Stick with Teaching Aid - Provided herein is an improved lacrosse stick with a teaching aid. The lacrosse stick includes an elongate member comprising a shaft with a near end and a far end designed for a user to hold the lacrosse stick. The lacrosse stick further includes a basket for holding a ball, the basket being attached to the far end of the shaft. The shaft further includes a teaching aid positioned near the far end of the shaft. The teaching aid is a curling aid which serves as a physical barrier forcing a hand to engage the shaft in a curling position. | 08-27-2015 |
Michael J. Mcnulty, Scottsdate, AZ US
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20100028151 | Field Installable and Removable Helicopter Rotor Blade Vibration and Blade Tracking Device - This invention provides convenient airframe vibration and tracking improvements of a helicopter rotor blade by use of an elastomer profile system that is attached through an adhesive system that allows convenient removal and relocation for use by the helicopter manufacturer or by the helicopter operator in a field environment. | 02-04-2010 |
Michael James Mcnulty, Lombard, IL US
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20130151124 | ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL STRATEGY FOR SMOKE AND NOx - An engine control system ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130192568 | ENGINE CONTROLLING EMISSIONS DURING TRANSIENT OPERATIONS - A method of operating an engine is provided. Output of an engine speed sensor, a mass air flow sensor, an exhaust gas temperature sensor, and an engine torque estimator are monitored with an electronic control module. It is determined if the engine is operating in one of either a transient condition and a non-transient condition based upon output of at least one of the sensors and the torque estimator. Fuel injection timing is set based upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. An exhaust gas recirculation valve position is set upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. An intake throttle position is set based upon if the engine is operating in a transient condition. The fuel injection timing, exhaust gas recirculation valve position, and the intake throttle position are set to minimize NOx emissions when the engine is operating in a transient condition. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195614 | TURBOCHARGER CONTROL - A method of controlling a variable geometry turbocharger is provided. A predefined desired boost pressure of a turbocharger is obtained from a memory. A predefined desired mass flow rate in an intake manifold of an engine is obtained from the memory. A theoretical amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the desired mass flow rate is calculated. An actual mass flow rate in the intake manifold is determined. An actual amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the actual mass flow rate is calculated. At least one adjustable vane of the turbine of the turbocharger is adjusted to allow the theoretical amount of power required of the turbocharger to generally equal the actual amount of power by adjusting the boost pressure. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197779 | Setpoint Bank Control Architecture - A method of controlling operation of an engine is provided that utilizes a number of preset operating parameters. The method determines an operating mode of the engine. The method determines an operating state of the engine. A plurality of engine parameter settings is retrieved from a memory in response to the determined operating mode and the determined operating state of the engine. The plurality of engine parameter settings are applied to at least one control algorithm of the engine. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197785 | NOX CONTROL - A method of controlling an engine based upon airflow is provided. A request for a desired torque output of the engine is received. A first amount of fuel required to generate the desired torque is retrieving from a memory. An amount of airflow required to combust the fuel required to generate the desired torque at a predefined air/fuel ratio is calculated. A first amount of EGR required to produce a predefined amount of NOx emissions is calculated. The amount of airflow required to the first amount of EGR required is added. The total of the airflow and the first amount of EGR are compared to a volume available in a cylinder. At least one of the first amount of fuel delivered and the first amount of EGR provided is modified when the total of the airflow and the EGR exceeds the total volume available in the cylinder. | 08-01-2013 |
20140060495 | METHOD OF COMPENSATING FOR INJECTOR AGING - A method of controlling a fuel injector is provided. Engine speed is monitored. Engine torque output is monitored. It is determined if the engine speed is within one of a plurality of predefined engine speed ranges. It is determined if the engine torque output is within one of a plurality of predefined engine torque output ranges. One of a plurality of injector coking factors is assigned based on the determined predefined engine speed range and the determined predefined engine torque output range. A total injector coking factor is calculated based upon total operating time within each of the plurality of injector coking factors. A duration of a fuel injection is increased based upon the calculated total injector coking factor. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael P. Mcnulty, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20100175942 | MULTI-POSITION FOOTBOARD - A footboard assembly configured to be coupled to a motorcycle supported in a vertically upright position. The footboard assembly includes a footboard and a footpeg arm. The footboard is configured to couple to the motorcycle and to support a foot of a rider. A top surface of the footboard defines a foot support plane. The footpeg arm includes an attachment portion pivotally coupled to the footboard about a pivot axis that is not parallel to the foot support plane. The footpeg arm includes a footpeg portion spaced from the attachment portion. The footpeg arm pivots about the pivot axis between a stowed position, in which the footpeg portion defines a first height and a deployed position, in which the footpeg portion defines a second height higher than the first height. | 07-15-2010 |
Nathan P. Mcnulty, St. Louis, MO US
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20140045744 | CULTURED COLLECTION OF GUT MICROBIAL COMMUNITY - The present invention encompasses cultured collections of a gut microbial community, models comprising such cultures, and methods of use thereof. | 02-13-2014 |
20150125883 | METHOD OF ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING MICROORGANISMS THAT ARE TARGETS OF HOST IMMUNE RESPONSES - The present invention encompasses methods of isolating, identifying, and characterizing microorganisms present in a microbial community occupying a body habitat/surface of a healthy or unhealthy human or animal. More particularly, the invention relates to methods of isolating and identifying viable microorganisms that interact with a host's immune system. | 05-07-2015 |
Norbert Edward Mcnulty, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090230235 | Tambourine helicopter - Disclosed is a profile of an end view of a base portion Vertical Take Off And Landing Craft, (VTLC) rotor-blade comprising a widened structure from leading to trailing edges. The profile further comprises straight level planes of air foil that provide the options of transforming the leading edge to the trailing edge. The rotor wing system is housed and duplicated in the craft set within said two wells which are circumnavigated by a corridor from front to aft of the craft. Two rear exits are reinforced by the connection of a triangular structure forming a tail which also affords a comprehensive view of the complete air craft perimeter from the viewpoint of a central top compartment. | 09-17-2009 |
Peter Drummond Mcnulty, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120210997 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING STEAM AND LOW OXYGEN GAS - Described is a method and device for generating steam and low oxygen gas. The device includes a burner assembly adapted to generate a hot combustion gas. A combustion chamber is included that has a series of water-filled coils positioned therein. Feedwater that passes through the water-filled coils is turned into steam by heat from the combustion gas. The steam exits the device for transport to a steam system for use therein. A water pool is positioned beneath the combustion chamber to cool combustion gases from the combustion chamber. A cooling water system is included that provides cooling water to the water pool. A demisting filter is positioned above the water pool to remove water droplets from the combustion gas. Finally, an exhaust opening is positioned downstream from the demisting filter to allow the combustion gas to exit the device for use elsewhere. | 08-23-2012 |
Reginald Mcnulty, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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20140018247 | AMIS/UREI UREA-CHANNEL SUPERFAMILY CRYSTAL STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the inventions provide crystals of AmiS/Urel superfamily, urea-channel protein, methods of crystallizing such protein, and crystalline structures of such protein obtained by x-ray diffraction. Embodiments of the invention provide methods of identifying or designing antagonists and/or agonists of AmiS/Urel-superfamily, urea-channel protein based on crystalline structures thereof. In certain embodiments of the invention, the AmiS/Urel-superfamily, urea-channel protein is the | 01-16-2014 |
Rhett Mcnulty, Santa Monica, CA US
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20080228595 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN SOCIAL NETWORKS - A method for offering a plurality of items for commerce, wherein each of the items in the plurality of items includes an item identifier usable to reference that item. The method includes storing a first item identifier for the at least one of the plurality of items in a first predetermined location in a computer memory; associating a first image with the at least one of the plurality of items; and assigning a first name to the first image based on the first predetermined location in the computer memory. The method also includes creating a first reference link having the first name assigned to the first image; and, deploying the first reference link. A system for performing the method is also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
Scott Mcnulty, Rowayton, CT US
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20110131292 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A TUNNELING CLIENT ACCESS POINT - The disclosure details the implementation of a tunneling client access point (TCAP) that is a highly secure, portable, power efficient storage and data processing device. The TCAP “tunnels” data through an access terminal's (AT) input/output facilities. In one embodiment, the TCAP connects to an AT and a user employs the AT's user input peripherals for input, and views the TCAP's activities on the AT's display. This enables the user to observe data stored on the TCAP without it being resident on the AT, which can be useful to maintain higher levels of data security. Also, the TCAP may tunnel data through an AT across a communications network to access remote servers. The disclosure also teaches a plug-n-play virtual private network (VPN). | 06-02-2011 |
20120013724 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING BIOMETRIC INFORMATION - An apparatus, method and system are provided for sensing at least one biometric measure of an individual. A low voltage pulsed electrical charge is applied to a transparent electrode plate, which is dimensioned to receive a portion of an individual's dermal surface having molecules associated therewith. The pulsed electrical charge stimulates and excites the molecules and causes molecular compounds to fluoresce. An image of the fluoresced dermal surface is obtained and a biometric function is performed with data derived from the image. | 01-19-2012 |
20140037158 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF BIOMETRIC INFORMATION - An apparatus, method and system are provided for sensing at least one biometric measure of an individual. An electrical current flows through an electrode to induce an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field stimulates and excites the molecules associated with the sweat gland pores and causes molecular compounds to fluoresce. An image of the fluoresced dermal surface is obtained and a biometric function is performed with data derived from the image. Alternatively, sweat gland pore biometric information may be derived from variations, fluctuations or disturbances to the electromagnetic field induced by the electrical current. | 02-06-2014 |
20140172958 | Apparatus, Method and System for a Tunneling Client Access Point - The disclosure details the implementation of a tunneling client access point (TCAP) that is a highly secure, portable, power efficient storage and data processing device. The TCAP “tunnels” data through an access terminal's (AT) input/output facilities. In one embodiment, the TCAP connects to an AT and a user employs the AT's user input peripherals for input, and views the TCAP's activities on the AT's display. This enables the user to observe data stored on the TCAP without it being resident on the AT, which can be useful to maintain higher levels of data security. Also, the TCAP may tunnel data through an AT across a communications network to access remote servers. The disclosure also teaches a plug-n-play virtual private network (VPN). | 06-19-2014 |
Scott F. Mcnulty, Rowayton, CT US
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20150161461 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ACOUSTIC SIGNALS BASED ON BIOMETRIC INFORMATION - An apparatus, method and system are provided for sensing an individual's biometric information, and generating and transmitting an acoustic signal representative of the sensed biometric information. The acoustic signal may be transmitted as an audio signal or an ultrasonic signal to another apparatus in the system for authentication or verification of the individual's identity. | 06-11-2015 |
Sean Mcnulty, Cottage Grove, WI US
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20090312830 | Balloon arc profile control - The present invention is directed to a delivery system including a stent protector to protect an end of the stent and/or stent body for delivery of the stent to an intended fixation site or treatment site within a body lumen. More specifically, the present invention is directed to balloon catheter which protects the distal end, proximal end and/or body of a stent during delivery to the deployment site and/or shipping of a preloaded system. | 12-17-2009 |
Thomas Francis Mcnulty, Ballston Lake, NY US
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20080279336 | METHOD FOR COATING A CARBON-CARBON COMPOSITE X-RAY TUBE BEARING CAGE - A method for manufacturing an x-ray tube bearing cage includes the step of forming a bearing cage from a carbon-carbon composite material. A coating is applied to the carbon-carbon composite bearing cage. The coating includes an outer layer formed of a dry film lubricant. The coated carbon-carbon composite bearing cage is included in a bearing assembly in the x-ray tube and forms a lubricious enclosure for bearing balls positioned therein to minimize wear and heat generation in the bearing assembly. | 11-13-2008 |
20080314445 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF HIGH PURITY SILICON - A method of forming high-purity elemental silicon is disclosed. The method includes the step of heating a silica gel composition, or an intermediate composition derived from a silica gel composition, wherein the silica gel composition or intermediate composition includes at least about 5% by weight carbon, and the heating temperature is above about 1550° C. The heating step results in the production of a product which includes elemental silicon. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for making a photovoltaic cell. The method includes the step of forming a semiconductor substrate from elemental silicon prepared as described in this disclosure. Additional steps are then undertaken to fabricate the photovoltaic device. | 12-25-2008 |
20080314446 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF SOLAR-GRADE SILICON AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A process for the manufacture of high-purity elemental silicon is described. The process includes the step of preparing a silica gel composition by reacting at least one organosilane compound with an aqueous composition, so as to form granules of the silica gel. A hydrocarbon species is then decomposed by way of a hydrocarbon cracking reaction in the presence of the silica gel composition, so that carbon resulting from the decomposition of the hydrocarbon species is deposited on the granules of the gel composition. Heating of the carbon-containing silica gel composition to an elevated temperature produces the elemental silicon product. Related methods for making photovoltaic cells, using the elemental silicon, are also described. | 12-25-2008 |
20090074647 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR GRADE SILICON - A starting material including silica and carbon is heated to form an intermediate material. The intermediate material includes silica and silicon carbide. The intermediate material is reacted to form silicon. At least some of the emissions that are generated by heating the starting material and reacting the intermediate material are collected and used to generate electric power. | 03-19-2009 |
20150240084 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR USE IN THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING - A composition suitable for forming a support using a three-dimensional (3D) deposition method is presented. The composition includes a wax including at least one functional group capable of reacting with a build material used in the 3D deposition method, when exposed to an actinic radiation, wherein the functional group is itself substantially non-reactive to the actinic radiation. A method of forming a three dimensional (3D) article is also presented. | 08-27-2015 |
William J. Mcnulty, Washington, DC US
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20100207603 | AMMETER WITH IMPROVED CURRENT SENSING - An ammeter is provided with a plurality of individual wound coils interconnected in a generally U-shaped array to measure the magnitude of current in a conductor extending through a sensing region inside the U-shape. Additional pairs of position-sensing coils determine the position of the conductor relative to the sensing region and provide outputs to circuitry which permits the magnitude measurement to be displayed only if the conductor extends through the sensing region. | 08-19-2010 |
20150091735 | High-Voltage Detector Montioring System - A mechanism for providing monitoring of electric field detectors. In accordance with instructions on a machine-readable medium, a computing system receives from a device data corresponding to a user identifier. Further, the computing device identifies from a plurality of electric field detectors one or more electric field detectors associated with the user identifier and identifies status data for each of the identified one or more electric field detectors. The status data for each electric field detector in the plurality of electric field detectors comprises data indicative of at least (i) a location of the electric field detector and (ii) an alarm state of the electric field detector. Additionally, the computing system causes a display component of the device to display a graphical user interface that presents indicia of the status data for each of the identified one or more electric field detectors. | 04-02-2015 |