Meyer, US
Adam M. Meyer, Reno, NV US
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20090075714 | MULTI-CARD BINGO PATTERNS AND WILD BALLS - Methods and devices are provided for enhanced bingo play, particularly multi-card play. Multi-card bingo patterns can provide low hit probabilities and correspondingly high payouts, even if the underlying bingo cards have relatively few spots. Some multi-card patterns can only be hit one way. “Wild” bingo balls, which may be placed on any available spot on a bingo card, are also provided. | 03-19-2009 |
20100120489 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GAME HAVING A FIRST EVALUATION BASED ON DRAWN SYMBOLS AND A SECOND EVALUATION BASED ON AN ORDER IN WHICH THE SYMBOLS ARE DRAWN - A gaming system displays a plurality of bingo cards each containing at least one column, each column having at least one square. Each square includes a random number selected from a range associated with that column. The gaming system displays each bingo card and an initially-empty accumulation area. Balls are drawn from a pool of balls, each ball associated with a number. As the balls are drawn, any square on any of the bingo cards containing the number of the drawn ball is marked with a suitable indicator. A primary award is provided for combinations of marked squares on one or more of the bingo cards. The gaming system displays the balls in the accumulated area in the order in which they are drawn. The gaming system provides a secondary award for combinations of balls displayed in the accumulation area. | 05-13-2010 |
20110111828 | GAMING SYSTEMS, GAMING DEVICES AND METHODS WITH VOLATILITY CONTROL GAMES - Gaming systems, gaming devices and methods that provide games that control volatility. In one embodiment, the gaming system disclosed herein enables a player to select values, or cells associated with values, that are displayed in a particular arrangement. The player selected values are distributed to other values or cells according to one or more predefined rules. In one embodiment, one or more of the player selectable values are progressive award values. At some point during the game, the gaming system randomly picks one of the remaining values that have not been selected and provides an award to the player based at least in part on the selected value. | 05-12-2011 |
20120122540 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GAME HAVING A FIRST EVALUATION BASED ON DRAWN SYMBOLS AND A SECOND EVALUATION BASED ON AN ORDER IN WHICH THE SYMBOLS ARE DRAWN - A gaming system displays a plurality of bingo cards each containing at least one column, each column having at least one square. Each square includes a random number selected from a range associated with that column. The gaming system displays each bingo card and an initially-empty accumulation area. Balls are drawn from a pool of balls, each ball associated with a number. As the balls are drawn, any square on any of the bingo cards containing the number of the drawn ball is marked with a suitable indicator. A primary award is provided for combinations of marked squares on one or more of the bingo cards. The gaming system displays the balls in the accumulated area in the order in which they are drawn. The gaming system provides a secondary award for combinations of balls displayed in the accumulation area. | 05-17-2012 |
20120122541 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GAME HAVING A FIRST EVALUATION BASED ON DRAWN SYMBOLS AND A SECOND EVALUATION BASED ON AN ORDER IN WHICH THE SYMBOLS ARE DRAWN - A gaming system displays a plurality of bingo cards each containing at least one column, each column having at least one square. Each square includes a random number selected from a range associated with that column. The gaming system displays each bingo card and an initially-empty accumulation area. Balls are drawn from a pool of balls, each ball associated with a number. As the balls are drawn, any square on any of the bingo cards containing the number of the drawn ball is marked with a suitable indicator. A primary award is provided for combinations of marked squares on one or more of the bingo cards. The gaming system displays the balls in the accumulated area in the order in which they are drawn. The gaming system provides a secondary award for combinations of balls displayed in the accumulation area. | 05-17-2012 |
20130210512 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REPLAY OF PREVIOUSLY PLAYED GAMES - Gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for dynamically maintaining a set of previously generated game outcomes and providing a replay of one or more of the previously generated game outcomes. | 08-15-2013 |
20140256408 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE VOLATILITY OF A GAME BASED ON ONE OR MORE EXTERNAL DATA FEEDS - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for determining the volatility of a game based on one or more external data feeds. Generally, the system is configured to communicate with and collect data from one or more external data feeds, use the collected data to determine volatility data representing the volatility of a game, and provide one or more plays of the game having the volatility represented by the volatility data. In various embodiments, the system includes a volatility determination system including a data accumulator, an external feed data analyzer, and a metric data analyzer; and a gaming system. The volatility determination system collects the data from the external data feeds and uses the collected data to determine the volatility data representing the volatility of the game, and the gaming system provides a play of the game having the volatility represented by the determined volatility data. | 09-11-2014 |
Alfred Meyer, Simsbury, CT US
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20110024295 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell having two or more diffusion bonded layers, which demonstrates a high degree of ruggedness, reliability, efficiency and attitude insensitiveness, is provided. The novel cell structure simplifies construction and operation of these cells. Also provided is a method for passive water removal from these cells. The inventive cell, as well as stacks made using these cells, is suitable for use in applications such as commercial space power systems, long endurance aircraft, undersea power systems, remote backup power systems, and regenerative fuel cells. | 02-03-2011 |
20130302707 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell having two or more diffusion bonded layers, which demonstrates a high degree of ruggedness, reliability, efficiency and attitude insensitiveness, is provided. The novel cell structure simplifies construction and operation of these cells. Also provided is a method for passive water removal from these cells. The inventive cell, as well as stacks made using these cells, is suitable for use in applications such as commercial space power systems, long endurance aircraft, undersea power systems, remote backup power systems, and regenerative fuel cells. | 11-14-2013 |
Andrew E. Meyer, Harpers Ferry, WV US
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20110215176 | Fuel injector having a body with asymmetric spray-shaping surface - A fuel injector body has a fuel chamber and a valve seat around a fuel outlet. A valve body is positioned at the valve seat and a valve stem extends through the fuel outlet and fuel chamber. Engagement (disengagement) of valve body and valve seat closes (opens) the injector. The fuel chamber can comprise primary and secondary chambers connected by a valve passage and a metering member that restricts fuel flow between the chambers, thereby providing a flow-dependent closing force that reduces the dependence of fuel flow through the injector on fuel inlet pressure and that makes that flow dependent on an injector actuating force. The injector body or the valve body can comprise a spray-shaping surface arranged at least partly around the valve seat, which spray-shaping surface is arranged to direct a spray of fuel flowing through the fuel outlet. | 09-08-2011 |
20140197245 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING CARBON FORMATION IN SPRAY GUIDING STRUCTURES - Method for preventing carbon build-up on fuel spray guiding surfaces proximate a nozzle of a fuel injector. Liquid fuel handling surfaces of the fuel injector can remain cool while providing very hot surfaces to burn off carbon particles before carbon deposits can build up and change the spray characteristics. In the method, a spray guiding structure guides the fuel spray after exiting from the fuel injector and a deflector member is arranged around the injector body. The spray guiding structure is thermally insulated from the fuel injector, and this thermal insulation enables the spray guiding structure to be heated to a temperature above about 900° F. to prevent build up of carbon thereon. | 07-17-2014 |
Andrew Enis Meyer, Harpers Ferry, WV US
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20080272204 | ULTRASONIC FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injector for delivering fuel to an engine in which a housing of the injector has an internal fuel chamber and at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the fuel chamber. A valve member is moveable relative to the housing between a closed position in which fuel within the fuel chamber is inhibited against exhaustion from the housing, and an open position in which fuel is exhaustable from the housing. An ultrasonic waveguide is separate from the housing and valve member. The ultrasonic waveguide is elongate and has longitudinally opposite ends. The waveguide further has a first waveguide segment and a second waveguide segment. The first and second segments are disposed entirely within the fuel chamber of the housing. An excitation device is operable in the open position of the valve member to ultrasonically excite the ultrasonic waveguide. | 11-06-2008 |
Bradley J. Meyer, Minot, ND US
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20110132244 | VOLUMETRIC METERING SYSTEM WITH CLUTCH BASED SECTIONAL SHUT-OFF - A volumetric meter for seed or fertilizer having a plurality of roller segments driven by a common drive shaft is provided with clutch mechanisms radially between each roller segment and the drive shaft to enable the roller segments to be individually shut-off to provide section or swath control to the machine. | 06-09-2011 |
Brent L. Meyer, Boise, ID US
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20090110455 | WASTE TONER SOLIDIFICATION APPARATUS FOR A PRINTING DEVICE - A waste toner solidification apparatus for a printing device includes a nozzle configured to receive waste toner from a hopper. A heater is configured to heat the waste toner in a manner sufficient to liquefy the waste toner within the nozzle. Substantially when exiting the nozzle, the liquefied waste toner solidifies and forms a plurality of solid waste toner pellets. | 04-30-2009 |
Brett T. Meyer, North Charleston, SC US
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20110193288 | Device and method for rolling a die or dice and ensuring outcome randomness - A clear acrylic tube construction sealed on both ends is disclosed with a series of small acrylic rods that run through the center of the tube at approximately even intervals. These rods are disclosed to lie in parallel planes and positions to the linear axis of the tube so that they create a helix, spiraling down the length of the tube. Finally, the die or dice to be used for the game are disclosed to be sealed inside the tube. When it is a player's turn to “roll the dice,” said player simply flips the tube over. The dice tumble down the helix of acrylic rods and fall onto the landing surface at the base of the tube. The design of the invention guarantees a random outcome every time. | 08-11-2011 |
Brian C. Meyer, Louisville, CO US
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20090037406 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PREVIEW RESULTS FOR SEARCH SYSTEMS INTEGRATING MULITPLE COLLECTIONS - A system and method for providing previews of search results and, more particularly, to a system and method for providing preview results for search systems integrating multiple collections. The method includes providing search results associated with a first collection based on at least one search term and providing a customizable preview of search results for the at least one search term. The customizable preview of search results is associated with at least a second collection different from the first collection. | 02-05-2009 |
20110106834 | Rapid Peer Navigation in Faceted Search Systems - A facet peer category navigation system enables enhanced navigation of a faceted search system by a facet peer agent enabled enhanced navigation of a faceted search system by identifying a plurality of targets in a database searchable by a faceted search system. A web page configured to run the faceted search system is displayed, and responsive to a display of a target anywhere on the web page and to an activation of a control associated with the target, a list of all peer targets of the target is displayed in a window on the web page. | 05-05-2011 |
Christopher David Meyer, Bethesda, MD US
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20110155202 | Miniature Thermoelectric Power Generator - The subject invention pertains to thermoelectric power generation. According to certain embodiments, a stack of silicon-micromachined chips can be connected to form a cylindrical heat exchanger that enables a large, uniform temperature difference across a radially-oriented thermopile. Each layer in the stack can comprise two thermally-isolated concentric silicon rings connected by a polyimide membrane that supports patterned thermoelectric thin films. The polyimide membrane can be formed by selectively etching away the supporting silicon, resulting in thermally-isolated inner and outer rings. In operation, hot gas can flow through a finned central channel, and an external cross flow can enhance heat transfer to ambient to keep the outer surfaces cool. The resulting temperature gradient across the thermopile generates a voltage potential across the open ends due to the Seebeck effect. When connected to a load, current flows, and electrical power is supplied by the generated voltage potential caused by the temperature gradient. | 06-30-2011 |
Christopher J. Meyer, Thomton, CO US
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20100227585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMISSION OF EMERGENCY INFORMATION FROM EMERGENCY PERSONNEL - A method, apparatus and system that transmits emergency information to an emergency response center is disclosed. The system may include an actuator unit located at a first location on an emergency personnel member that may receive an actuation signal from the actuator button, retrieve the emergency personnel member's data file from the memory, and signal the first transmitter to transmit the actuation signal and the emergency personnel member's data file to a communication device located at a second location on the emergency personnel member. The system also includes a communication device that receives position information concerning the emergency personnel member from the positional information receiver, calculates the emergency personnel member's position based on the received position information, and sends a signal to the second transmitter to transmit the calculated emergency personnel member's position, the emergency personnel member's data file, and an actuation signal notification to the emergency response center. | 09-09-2010 |
Craig H. Meyer, Charlottesville, VA US
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20110223103 | Multimodal Imaging of Atherosclerotic Plaque Targeted to LOX-1 - The present invention provides multiple modalities for detecting LOX-1. More particularly, an imaging composition is provided that allows for the in vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque. | 09-15-2011 |
20130278261 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULARIZED RECONSTRUCTIONS IN MRI USING SIDE INFORMATION - Systems and methods for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using side information for improved reconstruction are disclosed. In one aspect, in accordance with one example embodiment, images obtained using heteronuclei, such as Fluorine-19 ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130307536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARTESIAN DYNAMIC IMAGING - Systems and methods for Cartesian dynamic imaging are disclosed. In one aspect, in accordance with one example embodiment, a method includes acquiring magnetic resonance data for an area of interest of a subject that is associated with one or more physiological activities of the subject and performing image reconstruction comprising Kalman filtering or smoothing on Cartesian images associated with the acquired magnetic resonance data. Performing the image reconstruction includes increasing at least one of spatial and temporal resolution of the Cartesian images. | 11-21-2013 |
20130315461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCELERATED ARTERIAL SPIN LABELING USING COMPRESSED SENSING - Systems and methods for accelerated arterial spin labeling (ASL) using compressed sensing are disclosed. In one aspect, in accordance with one example embodiment, a method includes acquiring magnetic resonance data associated with an area of interest of a subject, wherein the area of interest corresponds to one or more physiological activities of the subject. The method also includes performing image reconstruction using temporally constrained compressed sensing reconstruction on at least a portion of the acquired magnetic resonance data, wherein acquiring the magnetic resonance data includes receiving data associated with ASL of the area of interest of the subject. | 11-28-2013 |
20140044335 | Interferometric Magnetic Resonance Imaging System and Related Method - A method and system for providing a fast image reconstruction of magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) data based on applying, at least in part, interferometric techniques using a single receiver element. The images are reconstructed through temporally cross-correlating spacially incoherent k-space locations. | 02-13-2014 |
20140152304 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCED OFF-RESONANCE BLURRING IN SPIRAL IMAGING - Systems, methods of reducing off-resonance blurring in acquired magnetic resonance imaging data. The method includes acquiring a first set of spiral interleaf data for each of one or more spiral-in/out interleaves by performing a first sampling each of one or more locations in k-space along a first redundant spiral-in/out trajectory, and acquiring a second set of spiral interleaf data for each of the one or more spiral-in/out interleaves by performing a second sampling of each of the one or more locations in the k-space along a second redundant spiral-in/out trajectory, wherein the second redundant spiral-in/out trajectory corresponds to a time-reversed trajectory of the first redundant spiral-in/out trajectory. The method may yet further include combining the first set of spiral interleaf data and the second set of spiral interleaf data with an averaging operation such as to reduce artifacts. | 06-05-2014 |
Dale L. Meyer, Lincoln, NE US
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20080235081 | Apparatuses and methods for wireless monitoring and control of supplies for environmental sampling and chromatographic apparatuses - Purchase orders for chromatographic columns and sampler tubing are entered into based on estimating usage for a year. An initial partial shipment is made of tagged columns or tubing as the tubing or columns are used. An RFID transmits trigger signals until an order point is reached at which time a new partial shipment is made. This process is repeated until the end of the year. | 09-25-2008 |
20140096597 | Apparatuses and Methods for Wireless Monitoring and Control of Environmental Sampling and Chromatographic Apparatuses - A liquid chromatographic system includes columns, column mounting fixtures to which the columns are mounted, a detector, a collector, a controller and a plurality of RFIDs. A first RFID communicates with the controller and cooperating RFIDs mounted to other components provide information such as the history of components, parameters and the like. They also receive information from sensors relating to the operation of the liquid chromatograph, store the information and transmit it. Moreover, the RFIDs may substitute for hard wiring in many applications and may enable a central computer to control several liquid chromatographic and environmental sample collectors. | 04-10-2014 |
Daniel Meyer, Woodstock, MD US
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20080315848 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A voltage regulator is disclosed. The voltage regulator includes a comparator for providing a gated output signal; and a state machine for receiving the gated output signal. The voltage regulator further includes at least one switch cell controlled by the state machine, for delivering charge to a load. Accordingly, a voltage regulator in accordance with the present invention yields N times (where N is an integer greater than one) the linear efficiency over typical linear regulators without requiring any external components. Therefore improved regulator efficiency is provided for low power devices. | 12-25-2008 |
David M. Meyer, Knoxville, TN US
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20110241903 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A VEHICLE TRACKING DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - A simulated vehicle tracking device is installed in a conspicuous location in a vehicle. The simulated vehicle tracking device outwardly resembles the appearance of a functional vehicle tracking device, including indicator lights which flash on and off in a pattern to simulate the operation of indicator lights on a functioning vehicle tracking device. An functional vehicle tracking device is installed in an inconspicuous location in the vehicle. A person inclined to disable vehicle tracking will remove or disable the simulated vehicle tracking device instead of the functional vehicle tracking device. | 10-06-2011 |
20130088371 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A VEHICLE TRACKING DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - A simulated vehicle tracking device is installed in a conspicuous location in a vehicle. The simulated vehicle tracking device outwardly resembles the appearance of a functional vehicle tracking device, including one or more indicator lights that turn on to simulate the operation of indicator lights on a functioning vehicle tracking device. An functional vehicle tracking device is installed in an inconspicuous location in the vehicle. A person inclined to disable vehicle tracking will remove or disable the simulated vehicle tracking device instead of the functional vehicle tracking device. | 04-11-2013 |
20150066362 | VERACITY DETERMINATION THROUGH COMPARISON OF A GEOSPATIAL LOCATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A PROVIDED DATA - A method, apparatus and system related to veracity determination through comparison of a geospatial location data of a vehicle with a provided data are disclosed. In one aspect, the method of a veracity server associates a provided data of an individual with a vehicle using a processor, determines the geospatial location of a vehicle, correlates a relevance of the geospatial location of the vehicle with the provided data, and determines the veracity of the provided data based on the relevance of the geospatial location of the vehicle to the provided data. The method may also comprise the usage of a geospatial circuit in the vehicle in order to transmit geospatial coordinates as well as a plurality of relevant locational information of the vehicle to the veracity server in order to make a correct veracity determination of the provided data. | 03-05-2015 |
Dennis F. Meyer, Annapolis, MD US
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20100075700 | Flexible capacity short message service center (SMSC) - The present invention takes the advantages of a First-Delivery-Attempt (FDA) system/Short Message Service Center (SMSC) combination. The FDA/SMSC combination has the advantages of SS7-clustering and IP load-distribution, and adds call-flow and business logic to eliminate the disadvantages created in stand-alone architectures using those technologies in isolation. All messages can be addressed to a single destination, with the FDA/SMSC combination performing load distribution for delivery of the messages. Nodes can be added to the message processing system to increase capacity, with no configuration changes being required in an SS7 network or an external IP network. | 03-25-2010 |
Duane E. Meyer, Lincoln, NE US
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20090091758 | Method of constructing a deviation angle self compensating substantially achromatic retarder to compensate beam traslation - A method of configuring a system for introducing a relative phase retardation into orthogonally polarized components of an electromagnetic beam entered thereinto, wherein the system involves a substantially achromatic multiple element retarder system for use in wide spectral range (for example, 190-1700 nm) rotating compensator spectroscopic ellipsometer and/or polarimeter systems. | 04-09-2009 |
20110188040 | Mounting for deviation angle self compensating substantially achromatic retarder - A system, method of configuring, and application a system for introducing a relative phase retardation into orthogonally polarized components of an electromagnetic beam entered thereinto, wherein the system involves a substantially achromatic multiple element retarder system for use in wide spectral range (for example, 190-1700 nm) rotating compensator spectroscopic ellipsometer and/or polarimeter systems. | 08-04-2011 |
Dustin Meyer, Lincoln, NE US
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20110148145 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - The present invention is a pick-up style utility vehicle including a front seat, a rear seat and a cargo bed in order from the front side to the rear side, and a screen for partitioning the cargo bed and ride space on the front side of the cargo bed, in which the cargo bed has at least a stationary bottom plate and an expansion bottom plate, and is changeable between an expanded state where the cargo bed is expanded forward to the ride space and a non-expanded state where the cargo bed does not occupy the ride space, and the expansion bottom plate is pivotable on a horizontal shaft in the right and left direction relative to the stationary bottom plate and the screen. | 06-23-2011 |
Earl Meyer, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20100147690 | Oxygenation of a Fluid - Method and apparatus for producing an oxygenated fluid. In accordance with various embodiments, a flow of pressurized fluid is established. A flow of oxygen is injected into the flow of pressurized fluid to provide a fluid/oxygen mixture. The mixture is passed through a venturi assembly in the presence of a magnetic field established by an adjacent magnetic assembly. The mixture is next flowed from the venturi assembly to a gas/liquid separation tank, where a liquid component of the mixture is passed downstream with a selected dissolved oxygen content and a gas component is directed back for injection into the pressurized fluid flow. | 06-17-2010 |
20120234254 | Oxygenation of Water for a Population of Fish - Method and apparatus for producing an oxygenated fluid. In accordance with various embodiments, a vessel of water is provided for housing a population of fish. A stream of oxygenated water is generated to have a dissolved oxygen content of at least about 70 milligrams/liter (mg/l). The stream of oxygenated water is diluted with a second stream of water to provide an output stream with a dissolved oxygen content of from about 5 mg/l to about 14 mg/l. The output stream is injected into the vessel to maintain the population of fish. | 09-20-2012 |
Edwin R. Meyer, Princeton, NJ US
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20100079679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POWER MANAGEMENT IN CONDITIONAL ACCESS BASED RECEIVERS - An integrated cable-ready digital TV receiver includes a digital TV receiver system, a cable receiver system, a power control system for controlling a first power supply to the digital TV receiver system and a second power supply to the cable receiver system. The power control system is configured to control the first and second power supply according to a condition including a first condition and a second condition of the integrated cable-ready digital TV. In the first condition, the power control system supplies the first power to the digital TV receiver system but does not provide the second power to the cable receiver system. In the second condition, the power control system supplies the first power to the digital TV receiver system and the second power to the cable receiver system. | 04-01-2010 |
Florian Meyer, Greenville, SC US
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20080256867 | Window regulator having an attitude adjustment mechanism - A window regulator includes at least one rail and at least one movable carriage for attachment to a movable window, each movable carriage movably attached to a respective rail for movement along the rail. A driving mechanism is attached to the movable carriage for moving the movable carriage along the rail in a regulated manner. An adjustable stop is attached to the rail, the adjustable stop positioned to engage a portion of the respective movable carriage/window assembly attached to that rail, to prevent further movement of the movable carriage/window assembly in one direction. | 10-23-2008 |
Gary Meyer, Golden, CO US
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20090320393 | Precast prestress raised access floor construction - A precast prestress raised access floor construction is provided which includes a precast prestress concrete slab, having an upper base floor surface and a lower surface, a plurality of raised access floor panel pedestal support members bearing directly upon the upper base floor surface, and a plurality of raised access floor panels connected to the support means whereby a void is formed between the floor panels and the upper base floor surface. | 12-31-2009 |
20100180520 | Raised floor access panel with integrated leveler - A floor panel plate has four corner portions, four lateral edge portions, an upper load bearing surface, a lower plenum surface, and a clear hole positioned adjacent to each of the corner portions. A threaded collar is vertically connected to the lower plenum surface and positioned in axial alignment with the clear hole. A single handed set screw has an upper tool receiving end and a lower foot end. The set screw engages the threaded collar so that the tool receiving end extends through the clear hole so that when operated the set screw adjusts the upper load bearing surface to a predetermined level in relation to the pedestal head of a pedestal support system. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180539 | Raised floor access panel retrofit method - A method for installation of a raised access floor panel with a raised access floor is provides which includes providing a pedestal support system having a plurality of vertically extending pedestal supports each having an upper end connected to a pedestal support head and a lower end connected to a pedestal support base. The pedestal support heads are each connected in a matrix orientation with a plurality of horizontal stringers. A floor panel plate is provided having four corner portions, four lateral edge portions, an upper load bearing surface, a lower plenum surface, and a clear hole positioned adjacent to each of the corner portions. A threaded collar is vertically connected to the lower plenum surface and positioned in axial alignment with the clear hole. A single handed set screw has an upper tool receiving end and a lower foot end. The set screw engages the threaded collar so that the tool receiving end extends through the clear hole. The upper load bearing surface adjusts to a predetermined level in relation to the pedestal head by rotating the set screw. | 07-22-2010 |
20120009862 | Cold aisle/hot aisle containment system for computer servers in a data center - A cold aisle/hot aisle containment system for cooling computer servers on a raised floor in a data center is provided. The system includes a pedestal support system and a cold aisle is defined by at least one row of air-grate floor panels located between at least two banks of server racks. The floor panels including a perforated top plate with a support frame. The support frame includes reinforcing beam members and directional air flow vanes. Computer server cabinets include a cold air inlet, in a front cabinet panel, and a hot air exhaust, in a back cabinet panel. The server cabinets are mounted in the banks of server racks so that the front panels are facing each other on opposite sides of the cold aisle. An air flow damper door is adapted to cover at least a portion of at least one of the front or back cabinet panels so that damper blade members operate to direct a flow of cooling air through the cabinets. | 01-12-2012 |
20120164929 | Directional flow raised floor air-grate - A directional flow raised floor air-grate is provided for the enhanced thermal management of a raised floor computer room. The air-grate includes a load bearing frame. The frame has four vertical girders connected, in a ninety-degree alignment, so that four corners of the frame are capable of supporting the air-grate as an air handling separation barrier on a raised floor pedestal support system. A plurality of vertical reinforcing beam members is connected to the frame so that the reinforcing beams are aligned in a longitudinal spaced relationship. At least two vertical airfoil vane members have an upper inclined and, lower vertical planar surfaces. These surfaces are demarcated by a longitudinal axis of the vane members. The vane members are connected to the frame in a crosswise spaced relationship to the reinforcing beam members, so that a plurality of openings are created between the reinforcing beams and the airfoil vanes. The upper inclined planar surface of the airfoil directs cooling air from a lower plenum of a raised floor through the openings on an inclined plane towards the cold air intake surfaces of a data server cabinet to be cooled. | 06-28-2012 |
20120289143 | RAISED FLOOR AIR GRATE ADAPTED MULTI-VANE DAMPER - A raised floor air grate panel adapted for a multi-vane damper and linkage assembly is provided. The air grate includes an upper and a lower surface and a support frame. The support frame is connected to the lower surface and includes reinforcement ribs, side walls on opposite sides of the support frame, and at least two downwardly projecting air-flow vanes. The air flow vanes define a generally rectangular air-flow control portion adapted to receive a multi-vane damper and linkage assembly so that the linkage is operable from the upper surface of the floor panel. | 11-15-2012 |
20130104464 | RAISED ACCESS FLOOR PANEL WITH REPLACEABLE INSERT | 05-02-2013 |
20130186015 | ARTICULATING CORNER RAISED ACCESS FLOOR PANEL - An articulating raised access floor panel is provided. The floor panel plate has upper and lower surfaces, four edges defining four corner portions, and a diagonal clear slot positioned at each of the corner portions. A diagonal channel member is connected to the lower surface at each of the corner portions so that the channel member extends axially and parallel with the clear slot. A bar is slidably received in each of the channel members. The bar includes a leveling screw capable of operation through the clear slot so that the plate is capable of vertical adjustment with respect to a pedestal support system. | 07-25-2013 |
20140123576 | Bi-Surfaced Raised Access Floor Panel and Cold Isle Forming System in a Data Center - A bi-surfaced raised access floor panel is provided. The panel is constructed with a cross-braced framework. A generally square plate is rigidly connected to an upper surface of the framework. The plate has four corner formations and is bisected symmetrically to define first and second halves. The first halve is substantially configured as a solid load hearing surface which is adapted to support a data processing server. The second halve includes a plurality of clear perforations capable of circulating an air flow as an element of a cold aisle forming installation in a data center. | 05-08-2014 |
20140216683 | Universal Telescopic Louvered Panel Attachment and System for Passive Stack Effect Cooling in a Data Center - A telescopic louvered panel and system for enhancing cold aisle and hot aisle passive stack effect cooling efficiency in a data center is provided. The panel has a panel frame with a pair of vertical side walls. Each of the side walls has a back flange portion with mounting apertures for mounting the panel frame to either one of a computer cabinet or server door. A series of horizontally telescoping blade members have opposite ends which are pivotally connecting the side walls. The blade members are capable of slidably adjusting a width dimension of the frame, and pivoting on a horizontal plane. A vertical tilt bar links the blades together so that the blades push to open and close in unison. | 08-07-2014 |
20140220874 | RADIANT HEAT RAISED ACCESS FLOOR PANEL - A radiant heat raised access floor panel is provided. The panel includes a panel core. The core has four corner portions, four lateral edge portions, an upper load bearing surface, a lower plenum surface, a heating element, and an electrical connector in the lower surface adapted to connect to a pedestal head of a raised floor pedestal support system. A power and control circuit is in electrical communication with said connector and is adapted to variably and radiantly heat a predetermined lower occupied zone of an underfloor air distribution system. | 08-07-2014 |
20140272241 | Portable Dynamic Load Aisle Protection System - A portable aisle protection system is provided. The system includes interlocking rectangular plate members capable of interconnecting in an aisle forming relationship. Each of the plate members has a smooth non-compressible top rolling surface, bottom and four sides. The four sides define peripheral edges. Three of the peripheral edges have interlocking formations. Non-compressible ramp rails have an inclined leading portion and a trailing edge. The inclined portion establishes an upward inclined plane, and the trailing edge includes interlocking formations adapted for interfitting butting engagement of the trailing edge with the respective peripheral edges of the plate members so that the ramp rails are capable of providing ingress and egress to the load protecting aisle formed by the plate members. | 09-18-2014 |
Gerald W. Meyer, Tucson, AZ US
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20110094589 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING SOLENOID VALVE - A method of solenoid valve control includes measuring voltage across the solenoid valve and current through the solenoid valve, and using the results to aid in controlling the solenoid valve. For instance, one or both of the measured values may be used to determine when actual engagement of the solenoid valve occurs. An initial lower voltage and lower current can be used, and then as conditions change, the changes in condition can be accounted for by increasing voltage and current to maintain the desired response time of the solenoid valve. By measuring and controlling voltage and current less of a margin can be used, both in setting voltage/current levels and in selecting the time over which a pull voltage/current is utilized. This reduces the wasted energy in the system, as well as reducing the temperature rise in the solenoid valve. | 04-28-2011 |
Greg Meyer, Bozeman, MT US
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20100058513 | Adjustable Hand Covering - This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, this invention relates to a hand covering that can be adjusted to vary the conditions inside the hand covering. | 03-11-2010 |
Guy T. Meyer, Bradley Beach, NJ US
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20110053475 | Sanding glove for a drywall installer - A sanding glove for use by a drywall installer in making drywall installations with joints of drywall sheets, joint cement and reinforcing tape. The sanding glove is in the form of a mitten with all of its outside surfaces having adhesive and abrasive adhered thereto. The sanding glove also is preformed with flat and curved surfaces so as to efficiently rub and smooth the joint cement into smooth and inconspicuous joints prior to painting or covering. | 03-03-2011 |
Jacob Meyer, Honolulu, HI US
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20100070497 | Automated Criterion-Based Grouping and Presenting - Interrelated items in a complex item set (such as a set of components in a complex software architecture) may be difficult to present in a manner that facilitates an understanding and evaluation of the item set, due to the amount of information and the difficulty in automatically discerning the organization of the item set. A set of criteria may be utilized to form criterion groups to which items matching respective criteria may be automatically assigned. Further grouping assignments may be achieved by identifying an ungrouped item that is associated with a grouped item. Such techniques may be applied in many variations to yield a representation of the item set, and a presentation of the item set to a user, that aggregates similar items and interrelationships, thereby promoting an understanding and analysis of the structure and organization of the item set while reducing the user involvement in the generation of same. | 03-18-2010 |
20130063439 | MATERIAL TROUBLE SHOOTER - A materials trouble shooter is provided for use with 3D models in computer graphics. An error texture is displayed that is distinguishable from textures without errors. If a texture is missing or is applied incorrectly to the 3D model, an error texture is displayed using an error shader instead of a regular shader for the texture for which an error in loading or application has been detected. | 03-14-2013 |
Jacob I. Meyer, Honolulu, HI US
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20090222762 | CASCADING ITEM AND ACTION BROWSER - In one or more embodiments, a cascading item and action browser enables items and associated actions to be displayed. In at least some embodiments, items are presented in a column and can be selected by a user. Responsive to selecting a particular item or items, actions that can be performed on or relative to a selected item or items can be presented in a second adjacent column. From here, users can select one or more actions that can be performed on items presented in the first-mentioned column. Results of the action or actions being performed, at least some of which can include additional items, can then be presented in a next-adjacent column. Navigation through the items and actions displayed in their respective columns can then continue in a cascaded fashion. | 09-03-2009 |
James Meyer, Spearfish, SD US
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20090119032 | CRANKSET BASED BICYCLE POWER MEASUREMENT - The present application relates to an input torque measuring device for a drive train of a bicycle. The drive train includes a first crank arm and a second crank arm. An inboard end of each crank arm is rotatably mounted to the bicycle at a bottom bracket of the bicycle. At least one chain ring is configured to rotate a driven wheel of the bicycle. A spider is connected to the first crank arm adjacent the bottom bracket and extends out to the at least one chain ring. The chain ring is attached to the spider by a fastener extending through a bushing within an opening of the spider. Sensors may be attached to the spider or the crank arms and may be directly connected to a flexible circuit board. The sensors, the flexible circuit boards and other components of the input torque measuring device may be encapsulated in a protective material. | 05-07-2009 |
20140088828 | BICYCLE SUSPENSION - A control system for adjusting suspension settings of a bicycle, including a bicycle sensor configured to sense a coasting condition and a non-coasting condition and generate input signals indicative of the sensed condition, and a control unit in communication with the bicycle sensor and configured to generate output signals in response to the input signals, the output signals receivable by the bicycle suspension to selectively adjust the suspension settings. | 03-27-2014 |
James Meyer, Villa Hills, KY US
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20120012385 | SWITCH ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR PANEL - A switch engagement assembly includes a base component including a plurality of mating devices and a switch box configured to couple to the base component, the switch box including a plurality of complementary mating receptacles, each mating receptacle configured to receive a respective mating device. Also described herein is a vehicle arm rest including the switch engagement assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
James Isaac Meyer, Spearfish, SD US
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20090120208 | CRANKSET BASED BICYCLE POWER MEASUREMENT - The present application relates to an input torque measuring device for a drive train of a bicycle. The drive train includes a first crank arm and a second crank arm. An inboard end of each crank arm is rotatably mounted to the bicycle at a bottom bracket of the bicycle. At least one chain ring is configured to rotate a driven wheel of the bicycle. A spider is connected to the first crank arm adjacent the bottom bracket and extends out to the at least one chain ring. The spider is configured to transmit force applied to the crank arms directly to the at least one chain ring. The spider may include a plurality of sensors configured to respond to the force applied by the spider to the at least one chain ring. The sensors produce an electronic signal relative to the force transmitted by the spider to the at least one chain ring and a processor configured to receive the electronic signals from each sensor of the spider. | 05-14-2009 |
20120017701 | CRANKSET BASED BICYCLE POWER MEASUREMENT - The present application relates to an input torque measuring device for a drive train of a bicycle. The drive train includes a first crank arm and a second crank arm. An inboard end of each crank arm is rotatably mounted to the bicycle at a bottom bracket of the bicycle. At least one chain ring is configured to rotate a driven wheel of the bicycle. A spider is connected to the first crank arm adjacent the bottom bracket and extends out to the at least one chain ring. The spider is configured to transmit force applied to the crank arms directly to the at least one chain ring. The spider may include a plurality of sensors configured to respond to the force applied by the spider to the at least one chain ring. The sensors produce an electronic signal relative to the force transmitted by the spider to the at least one chain ring and a processor configured to receive the electronic signals from each sensor of the spider. | 01-26-2012 |
20150082939 | BICYCLE CRANK ARM AND CHAINRING CARRIER ASSEMBLY - A bicycle crank arm and chainring carrier assembly. The assembly includes a crank arm. A chainring carrier is sized and shaped to connect to the crank arm. A first pairing feature is formed on one of the crank arm and the chainring carrier and a second pairing feature is formed on the other of the crank arm and the chainring carrier to position the chainring carrier on the crank arm. A clearance is defined between the first and second pairing features when the first and second pairing features are paired. A torque-transmitting coupling between the crank arm and the chainring carrier is configured to transmit substantially all of the torque applied to the chainring carrier from the crank arm. | 03-26-2015 |
Jeffrey Meyer, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120060207 | ROLE-BASED ATTRIBUTE BASED ACCESS CONTROL (RABAC) - Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving an access request from a user device, the access request including an identity claim for a user; evaluating a risk of access based on matching an attribute of the user device with attributes stored in a user information database; authenticating the access request based on the identity claim and the risk evaluation to determine an authentication confidence level; generating a token based on the confidence level and the attribute matched; producing an authorization response based on inputs from the token, a risk based access control, a role based access control, and an attribute based access control, in which the authorization response determines whether to allow access to a system, deny access to the system, or request additional input from the user device. | 03-08-2012 |
Jens M. Meyer, Fairfax, VT US
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20090175466 | NOISE-REDUCING DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE ARRAY - In one embodiment, a directional microphone array having (at least) two microphones generates forward and backward cardioid signals from two (e.g., omnidirectional) microphone signals. An adaptation factor is applied to the backward cardioid signal, and the resulting adjusted backward cardioid signal is subtracted from the forward cardioid signal to generate a (first-order) output audio signal corresponding to a beampattern having no nulls for negative values of the adaptation factor. After low-pass filtering, spatial noise suppression can be applied to the output audio signal. Microphone arrays having one (or more) additional microphones can be designed to generate second- (or higher-) order output audio signals. | 07-09-2009 |
20100202628 | AUGMENTED ELLIPTICAL MICROPHONE ARRAY - In one embodiment, an audio system has a microphone array and a signal processing subsystem that processes audio signals generated by the microphone array to produce an output beampattem. The microphone array has (i) a plurality microphones arranged in a circular portion and (ii) a center microphone. The signal processing subsystem has (1) a decomposer that spatially decomposes the microphone audio signals to generate a plurality of eigenbeams and (2) a heamformer that generates the output beampattern as a weighted sum of the eigenbeams. By adding the center microphone, the audio system is able to provide some degree of control over the beamforming in the vertical direction as well as provide reduction of modal aliasin. | 08-12-2010 |
20120243698 | Dynamic Beamformer Processing for Acoustic Echo Cancellation in Systems with High Acoustic Coupling - Near-end equipment for a communication channel with far-end equipment. The near-end equipment includes at least one loudspeaker, at least two microphones, a beamformer, and an echo canceller. The communication channel may be in one of a number of communication states including Near-End Only state, Far-End Only state, and Double-Talk state. In one embodiment, when the echo canceller determines that the communication channel is in either the Far-End Only state or the Double-Talk state, the beamformer is configured to generate a nearfield beampattern signal that directs a null towards a loudspeaker. When the echo canceller detects the Near-End Only state, the beamformer is configured to generate a farfield beampattern signal that optimizes reception of acoustic signals from the near-end audio source. Using different beamformer processing for different communication states allows echo cancellation processing to be more successful at reducing echo in the signal transmitted to the far-end equipment. | 09-27-2012 |
20140270245 | POLYHEDRAL AUDIO SYSTEM BASED ON AT LEAST SECOND-ORDER EIGENBEAMS - A microphone array-based audio system that supports representations of auditory scenes using second-order (or higher) harmonic expansions based on the audio signals generated by the microphone array. In one embodiment, a plurality of audio sensors are mounted on the surface of an acoustically rigid polyhedron that approximates a sphere. The number and location of the audio sensors on the polyhedron are designed to enable the audio signals generated by those sensors to be decomposed into a set of eigenbeams having at least one eigenbeam of order two (or higher). Beamforming (e.g., steering, weighting, and summing) can then be applied to the resulting eigenbeam outputs to generate one or more channels of audio signals that can be utilized to accurately render an auditory scene. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeri L. Meyer, St. George, KS US
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20110155663 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wastewater treatment system for removing settled material from a supply of wastewater includes an open-top clarifier tank for holding wastewater having a minimum upper surface level, a support member supported above the clarifier tank and a wastewater treatment module positioned to be located at least partially below the clarifier tank upper surface level so as to have a submerged portion within the wastewater contained within the clarifier tank. At least part of the submerged portion, which can include an effluent supply conduit, has an outer surface formed of an anti-biologic material. The anti-biologic material inhibits the growth of algae within the wastewater and on the anti-biologic surface. The anti-biologic material can be a copper material, and can be provided on a base material such as stainless steel. | 06-30-2011 |
Jerry R. Meyer, Catonsville, MD US
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20100097690 | High-Temperature Interband Cascade Lasers - A gain medium and an interband cascade laser, an interband cascade amplifier, and an external cavity laser having the gain medium are presented. The gain medium can include any one or more of the following features: (1) the active quantum well region includes a thick and In-rich GaInSb hole well; (2) the hole injector includes two or more GaSb hole wells having thicknesses in a specified range; (3) the electron and hole injectors are separated by a thick AlSb barrier to suppress interband absorption; (4) a first electron barrier of the hole injector region separating the hole injector region from an adjacent active quantum well region has a thickness sufficient to lower a square of a wavefunction overlap between a zone-center active electron quantum well and injector hole states to not more than 5%; (5) the thickness of the first InAs electron well in the electron injector, as well as the total thickness of the electron injector, is reduced; (6) the number of cascaded stages is reduced; (7) transition regions are inserted at the interfaces between the various regions of the gain medium so as to smooth out abrupt shifts of the conduction-band minimum; (8) thick separate confinement layers comprising Ga(InAlAs)Sb are disposed between the active gain region and the cladding to confine the optical mode and increase its overlap with the active stages; and (9) the doping profile of the cladding layers is optimized to minimize the overlap of the optical mode with the most heavily-doped portion of the InAs/AlSb SL cladding layers. An interband cascade laser, an interband cascade amplifier, or an external cavity laser employing a gain medium having these features can emit at a wavelength of about 2.5 μm to about 8 μm at high temperatures. | 04-22-2010 |
20110215705 | MICRO-CHIP PLASMONIC SOURCE - A surface plasmon polariton device that may be integrated onto a single microchip is disclosed. The device employs a laser that emits polarized light across a gap into a plasmonic waveguide. Surface plasmon polaritons are thereby created in an efficient matter. The device provides a source of surface plasmon polaritons at near infrared wavelengths in an integrated package. | 09-08-2011 |
20120127564 | High-Temperature Interband Cascade Lasers - An interband cascade gain medium is provided. The gain medium can include at least one thick separate confinement layer comprising Ga(InAlAs)Sb between the active gain region and the cladding and can further include an electron injector region having a reduced thickness, a hole injector region comprising two hole quantum wells having a total thickness greater than about 100 Å, an active gain quantum well region separated from the adjacent hole injector region by an electron barrier having a thickness sufficient to lower a square of a wavefunction overlap between a zone-center active electron quantum well and injector hole states, and a thick AlSb barrier separating the electron and hole injectors of at least one stage of the active region. | 05-24-2012 |
20120128018 | Interband Cascade Lasers - A gain medium and an interband cascade laser, having the gain medium are presented. The gain medium can have one or both of the following features: (1) the thicknesses of the one or more hole quantum wells in the hole injector region are reduced commensurate with the thickness of the active hole quantum well in the active quantum well region, so as to place the valence band maximum in the hole injector region at least about 100 meV lower than the valence band maximum in the active hole quantum well; and (2) the thickness of the last well of the electron injector region is between 85 and 110% of the thickness of the first active electron quantum well in the active gain region of the next stage of the medium. A laser incorporating a gain medium in accordance with the present invention can emit in the mid-IR range from about 2.5 to 8 μm at high temperatures with room-temperature continuous wave operation to wavelengths of at least 4.6 μm, threshold current density of about 400 A/cm | 05-24-2012 |
20120269221 | Interband Cascade Lasers with Engineered Carrier Densities - Methods for improving the performance of type-II and type-I ICLs, particularly in the mid-IR wavelength range, are provided. The electron injector of a type-II or a type-I ICL can be heavily n-doped to increase the ratio of electrons to holes in the active quantum wells, thereby increasing the probability of radiative recombination in the active quantum wells and reducing the threshold current density J | 10-25-2012 |
20130003770 | Interband Cascade Lasers - A gain medium and an interband cascade laser, having the gain medium are presented. The gain medium can have one or both of the following features: (1) the thicknesses of the one or more hole quantum wells in the hole injector region are reduced commensurate with the thickness of the active hole quantum well in the active quantum well region, so as to place the valence band maximum in the hole injector region at least about 100 meV lower than the valence band maximum in the active hole quantum well; and (2) the thickness of the last well of the electron injector region is between 85 and 110% of the thickness of the first active electron quantum well in the active gain region of the next stage of the medium. A laser incorporating a gain medium in accordance with the present invention can emit in the mid-IR range from about 2.5 to 8 μm at high temperatures with room-temperature continuous wave operation to wavelengths of at least 4.6 μm, threshold current density of about 400 A/cm | 01-03-2013 |
20130243020 | Epitaxial-Side-Down Mounted High-Power Semiconductor Lasers - A laser apparatus configured for epitaxial-side-down mounting on a heat sink. The laser apparatus includes a semiconductor laser structure and at least one post on a substrate where the laser structure and post are separated from each other by a channel. The laser structure and the posts optionally are coated with a heat-spreading material layer and are configured so that the maximum height of the posts is about the same as the maximum height of the laser structure. When the laser apparatus is mounted to a heat sink in an epi-down configuration using solder applied to the top of the laser structure and the at least one post, the channels between the at least one post and the laser structure provide a relief flow path for the solder and ensure that the laser structure does not come directly into contact with the solder. | 09-19-2013 |
Jimmy L. Meyer, Waynesboro, VA US
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20090087297 | STACK TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device is disclosed for transferring a plurality of stacks of disk-like objects such as frozen hamburger patties, from a plurality of first trays having bottom walls angled with respect to horizontal to a horizontal support platform spaced from the trays. The transfer device includes a support frame having wheels that is movable between first and second ends of a guide track and a pivotal frame pivotally attached to the support frame which pivotal frame supports upper and lower grippers for engaging the upper and lower sides of a plurality of stacks of objects and securely holding the stacks of objects as they are moved between first and second positions. | 04-02-2009 |
John A. Meyer, Hilton Head Island, SC US
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20100145222 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A NERVE - A nerve monitoring system facilitates monitoring an integrity of a nerve. | 06-10-2010 |
20100198099 | NERVE MONITORING DURING ELECTROSURGERY - A signal processing module includes an input module electronically coupled to a sensing probe of a nerve integrity monitoring system. The probe senses electrical signals from a patient during operation of an electrosurgical unit. The input module receives an input signal from the probe. An EMG detection module is coupled to the input module and is adapted to detect conditions in the input signal. The conditions are classified as a function of a level of electromyographic activity. An output module, coupled to the EMG detection module, provides an indication of electromyographic activity in the input signal based on the detected conditions. | 08-05-2010 |
John M. Meyer, Brattleboro, VT US
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20080312947 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING ANIMALS WITH LIKELIHOOD OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY MEAT - A method of identifying prior to or after birth whether an animal, such as a Holstein calf, has an acceptable likelihood of producing high quality meat comprises the steps of: | 12-18-2008 |
John-Martin Meyer, Henderson, NV US
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20110201431 | UNIVERSAL LOGIC ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE - A universal logic enclosure ( | 08-18-2011 |
John W. Meyer, Lanham, MD US
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20090047074 | CENTER BEAM CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY SHORING - A center beam connection assembly for temporary shoring includes a pair of end-caps adapted to fit over respective ends of a center shoring beam. Arms extending from each end-cap engage a web of a main shoring beam in a excavation site shoring system. The end-caps may be used alone, or in combination with reinforcing and spacer bars. Reinforcing bars include first and second hooks adapted to connect to a main shoring beam and a center shoring beam, respectively. When utilized, each spacer bar is connected to at least one tab on an end-cap and at least one tab on a reinforcing bar via connecting pins. In this manner, one or more center shoring beams can span an excavation hole to provide removable, reusable and temporary support for a shoring system. | 02-19-2009 |
20100054869 | Shoring beam extension and reinforcement assembly - A shoring beam extension and reinforcement assembly allows a user to removably connect a plurality of shoring beams together so as to customize a support assembly to a particular excavation site. In use, main shoring beams extending around the periphery of an excavation site are connected at the corners by corner connections and are connected along the longitudinal sides of the excavation site by the extension of reinforcement assembly. Additionally, the first and second connectors support a center shoring beam laterally across the excavation site. The assembly is provided with additional support by tabs extending from each of the first and second connectors. Reinforcing beams include tabs having apertures adapted to align with apertures in the tabs of the first and second connectors such that connecting pins may be inserted there through to connect the reinforcing beams with the connectors. Eyelets located on the first and second connectors provide a means by which the assembly may be supported. | 03-04-2010 |
Josslyn Motha Meyer, Haiku, HI US
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20080270881 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INTO DIGITAL MEDIA FILES - A novel process and system for flexibly adding supplemental digital program content such as, for example, transactional advertising content, games, polls, contests, interactive music videos, and e-commerce content generally and the like, into pre-prepared digital media files, such as an MP3 audio file or the like, for playback by digital playback apparatus, wherein the pre-prepared media file is modified by embedding therein executable code representing such supplemental program content, and enabling the playback apparatus to decode and execute the presentation of the supplemental program material as an addition to the playback of the pre-prepared media file content. | 10-30-2008 |
Karl Meyer, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090068410 | HARDSHELL COVER - An exemplary system, method of making, of use, for providing a hard shell cover for covering objects, boats, and like. Hard shell cover is disclosed as comprising, inter alia, a material layer | 03-12-2009 |
Karl Meyer, Atlanta, GA US
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20110137696 | PERFORMING FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS BASED ON SURVEY RESULTS - Systems and methods for prompting follow-up actions in response to a survey. According to some implementations, a computer implemented method includes receiving survey result information that is extracted from an automated survey offered to a survey recipient. The method also includes receiving an indication that one or more follow-up actions are warranted based in part on an analysis of the survey result information and providing a notification to one or more individuals responsible for performing the one or more follow-up actions. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137698 | SERVICE CALL-AHEAD SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for managing service orders are disclosed herein. A computer implemented method, according to some implementations of the present disclosure, includes storing an estimated travel time and estimated time of arrival (ETA). The estimated travel time may be defined as an estimated period of time for a servicer to travel from a current location to a service destination associated with a customer who is to receive a service from the servicer. The ETA may be defined as an estimated time of day when the servicer is expected to arrive at the service destination. The computer implemented method also includes calculating a call-ahead time defined by a time of day when the customer is to be notified of the servicer's ETA at the service destination. The calculation of the call-ahead time may be based in part on a predetermined advanced-warning time period and the ETA. The predetermined advanced-warning time period may be defined as a predetermined amount of time before the ETA for providing an advanced warning of the ETA. The method also includes automatically notifying the customer of the servicer's ETA at the service destination no earlier than the call-ahead time. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137709 | TRIGGERING AND CONDUCTING AN AUTOMATED SURVEY - Systems and methods for initiating and conducting an automated survey are disclosed herein. According to some implementations, a computer-readable medium may be encoded with computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions includes logic adapted to receive a notification of the occurrence of a trigger event associated with a service performed for a customer. The computer-executable instructions further include logic adapted, in response to receiving the notification, to initiate an automated survey to be offered to a survey recipient. Additional logic is adapted to conduct the automated survey. The instructions also include logic adapted to receive survey result information from the survey recipient in response to the automated survey. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137808 | ANALYZING SURVEY RESULTS - Systems and method for analyzing results of an automated survey are disclosed herein. According to some implementations, a computer implemented method comprises receiving survey result information, where the survey result information includes information extracted from an automated survey offered to a survey recipient. The computer implemented method also comprises performing an analysis of the survey result information and determining if the analysis of the survey result information warrants one or more follow-up actions with a customer. | 06-09-2011 |
20120016719 | TRIGGERING AND CONDUCTING AN AUTOMATED SURVEY - Systems and methods for initiating and conducting an automated survey are disclosed herein. According to some implementations, a computer-readable medium may be encoded with computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions includes logic adapted to receive a notification of the occurrence of a trigger event associated with a service performed for a customer. The computer-executable instructions further include logic adapted, in response to receiving the notification, to initiate an automated survey to be offered to a survey recipient. Additional logic is adapted to conduct the automated survey. The instructions also include logic adapted to receive survey result information from the survey recipient in response to the automated survey. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016720 | ANALYZING SURVEY RESULTS - Systems and method for analyzing results of an automated survey are disclosed herein. According to some implementations, a computer implemented method comprises receiving survey result information, where the survey result information includes information extracted from an automated survey offered to a survey recipient. The computer implemented method also comprises performing an analysis of the survey result information and determining if the analysis of the survey result information warrants one or more follow-up actions with a customer. | 01-19-2012 |
20120022905 | PERFORMING FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS BASED ON SURVEY RESULTS - Systems and methods for prompting follow-up actions in response to a survey. According to some implementations, a computer implemented method includes receiving survey result information that is extracted from an automated survey offered to a survey recipient. The method also includes receiving an indication that one or more follow-up actions are warranted based in part on an analysis of the survey result information and providing a notification to one or more individuals responsible for performing the one or more follow-up actions. | 01-26-2012 |
20120059681 | SERVICE CALL-AHEAD SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for managing service orders are disclosed herein. A computer implemented method, according to some implementations of the present disclosure, includes storing an estimated travel time (e.g., an estimated period of time for a servicer to travel from a current location to a service destination associated with a customer who is to receive a service from the servicer) and estimated time of arrival (ETA) (e.g., an estimated time of day when the servicer is expected to arrive at the service destination). The computer implemented method also includes calculating a call-ahead time for notifying the customer of the servicer's ETA at the service destination. The calculation of the call-ahead time may be based in part on a predetermined advanced-warning time period (e.g., a predetermined amount of time before the ETA for providing an advanced warning of the ETA) and the ETA. | 03-08-2012 |
20140046729 | TRIGGERING, CONDUCTING, AND ANALYZING AN AUTOMATED SURVEY - Systems and methods for analyzing results of an automated survey are provided. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method comprises conducting, by a processing device, an automated survey on a survey recipient associated with a customer location. The automated survey is configured to prompt the survey recipient regarding the quality of a service performed for a customer associated with the customer location. The method also includes receiving survey result information from the survey recipient in response to conducting the automated survey. The method further includes analyzing the survey result information and determining if one or more subsequent follow-up actions are warranted based in part on analyzing the survey result information. | 02-13-2014 |
Laurie E. Meyer, Hamilton, VA US
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20100139271 | OTEC System - An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system comprising a self-contained submersible OTEC plant is disclosed. The OTEC plant comprises a electrical generation system and a thermal mass whose temperature is based on the temperature of water at a first depth of a body of water. The OTEC plant is moved to a second depth of the body of water, wherein water at the second depth is a different temperature that the water at the first depth. The OTEC system generates electrical energy based on a difference in the temperatures of the water at the second depth and the temperature of the thermal mass. The OTEC system is able to generate electrical energy at either of the first depth and the second depth. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139272 | Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion System - An Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system is disclosed. The OTEC system generates electrical energy based on a difference in the temperatures of the water from a surface region of a body of water and a thermal mass whose temperature is based on the temperature of water from a deep water region of the body of water. The thermal mass attains a desired temperature while it is positioned in the deep water region, with which it is thermally coupled. The present invention uses a bulk transport vessel to carry the thermal mass from the deep water region to a depth where it can be thermally coupled with the OTEC system. | 06-10-2010 |
Leonard J. Meyer, Mesa, AZ US
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20100064656 | ENGINES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Engines and methods for operating the engines are provided. The engine includes a means for limiting overspeed in flow communication with a turbine section flowpath, wherein the means for limiting overspeed is adapted to block a first portion of an airflow received along a first direction vector from flowing into an exhaust section flowpath and to redirect a second portion of the airflow received along the first direction vector or a portion of the blocked first portion of the airflow to flow along another direction vector that is closer to parallel with a longitudinal axis than the first direction vector. | 03-18-2010 |
20120057960 | RING SEGMENT WITH FORKED COOLING PASSAGES - A ring segment is provided for a gas turbine engine includes a panel and a cooling system. Cooling fluid is provided to an outer side of the panel and an inner side of the panel defines at least a portion of a hot gas flow path through the engine. The cooling system is located within that panel and receives cooling fluid from the outer side of the panel for cooling the panel. The cooling system includes a plurality of cooling fluid passages that receive cooling fluid from the outer side of the panel. The cooling fluid passages each have a generally axially extending portion that includes at least one fork. The fork(s) divide each cooling fluid passage into at least two downstream portions that each receives cooling fluid from the respective axially extending portion. | 03-08-2012 |
Leon M. Meyer, Harwinton, CT US
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20110243731 | ELASTOMERIC BEARING SYSTEM MOTION LIMITER - The invention relates to a backing plate used for an elastomeric bearing system, the backing plate comprising a plate which defines an at least partial annulus about an axis, a motion limiter and a redundant pivot which extend from the plate so as to respond to a retainer plate disbond. | 10-06-2011 |
Mark G. Meyer, Cumming, GA US
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20080234028 | MULTIPLIER FOR LOTTERY GAME - An improved multiplier for a lottery game is provided. In connection with a base lottery game, each player receives or selects a multiplier indicia (or other bonus indicia) from a pool of multiplier indicia. In addition to drawings for the base game, a drawing of multiplier indicia and a determination of associated multiplier values is also conducted. For those players winning the base game who also received a multiplier indicia matching the drawn multiplier indicia, the base game prize is multiplied by the associated multiplier value. | 09-25-2008 |
20090061980 | Method and Devices for Increasing Player Interaction in a Game - New methods of conducting games are provided that allow for a more interactive experience for the player so as to increase player participation. New methods of conducting a lottery as well as new games (for example, new playing cards) that may be used with such methods are disclosed. Both predetermined and random results may be included in versions of the present inventive methods and, in a preferred embodiment, the new lottery game combines instant results with subsequent results determined by one or more drawings. | 03-05-2009 |
20110003626 | RANDOM CREDIT GENERATION LOTTERY GAME SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gaming system and associated methodology include means for a player to place a wager to participate in play of a plurality of base games, the wager entitling the player to a block of credits. A central lottery computer system is configured to randomly divide the block of credits between the plurality of base games and to conduct the plurality of base games. Means are provided for the player to interact with the central lottery computer system for simulated play of each of the plurality of base games. A prize is awarded for a winning play of any one of the base games and is a function of the number of credits that were randomly assigned to the respective base game by the central lottery computer system. | 01-06-2011 |
20110281629 | Grid-Based Multi-Lottery Game and Associated Method - A lottery game method and associated system include offering a plurality of different draw-type lottery games to players, with each of the lottery games having a different game theme and respective rules of play. Lottery tickets are issued to the players in the different lottery games, with each lottery ticket having a grid of uniquely identifiable positions displayed thereon. The number of grid positions may vary between the different lottery games. In a single drawing event, grid positions are randomly and sequentially drawn in a number so as to encompass all of the different types of grids for the respective different lottery games. The sequential order in which the grid positions were drawn is provided to the players and prizes are determined for winning lottery tickets in each of the different lottery games as a function of the order in which the grid positions are sequentially and randomly drawn. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281637 | Grid-Based Lottery Game and Associated Method - A game method and related system provide a plurality of lottery tickets for players in the lottery game, with each lottery ticket having a grid of uniquely identifiable positions displayed thereon. The grid on each ticket is randomly populated with indicia from a field of indicia such that the grid positions contain at least one indicia and the entire field of indicia is randomly populated into each grid. A set of player indicia is indicted on each lottery ticket, which may be randomly generated or selected by the player. The positions in the grid are randomly and sequentially drawn, and the sequential order in which the positions were drawn is provided to the players. Prizes are determined for winning lottery tickets as a function of the number of the grid positions sequentially and randomly drawn prior to matching all of the player indicia on the respective lottery tickets. | 11-17-2011 |
20120083326 | Multiplier for Lottery Game - An improved multiplier for a lottery game is provided. In connection with a base lottery game, each player receives or selects a multiplier indicia (or other bonus indicia) from a pool of multiplier indicia. In addition to drawings for the base game, a drawing of multiplier indicia and a determination of associated multiplier values is also conducted. For those players winning the base game who also received a multiplier indicia matching the drawn multiplier indicia, the base game prize is multiplied by the associated multiplier value. | 04-05-2012 |
Mark Gregory Meyer, Denton, MD US
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20090281856 | GLOBAL ASSET RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for risk assessment are disclosed. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may include at least one risk information source receiving risk information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the risk information. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may include a risk information source, an asset information source, and an analysis system that correlates one or more risks with one or more assets. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may generate a risk assessment report from the correlated risk information and asset information. In various embodiments, the systems and methods may be applied globally assessing risks that occur in any region or country throughout the world, for any type of risk(s) or any type of asset(s). In various embodiments, the systems and methods may be beneficial to business organizations for identifying, quantifying and/or managing potential and/or actual operating risks. | 11-12-2009 |
20100324958 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAVEL, ASSET, AND PERSONNEL INFORMATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT - A system(s) and method(s) for providing travel, asset, and personnel information accumulation, analysis, and reporting for improved risk assessment and management are disclosed. In various embodiments methods and systems may provide travel information to a consumer, by for example, acquiring information from at least one information source, characterizing the acquired information by its pertinence to travel, transforming the characterized travel information into a useable format, applying rules to this transformed travel information in connection with the consumer-specific travel profile, and delivering a report to the consumer. In various embodiments, risk assessments(s) may be provided and may include receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving information about one or more asset(s), and generating a risk assessment report. Various embodiments may also include receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving asset information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the intelligence and a personnel or employee profile. | 12-23-2010 |
20120029970 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSETS, PERSONNEL, AND TRAVEL INFORMATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT - A system(s) and method(s) for providing asset, personnel, and travel information accumulation, analysis, and reporting for improved risk assessment and management are disclosed. In various embodiments, risk assessments(s) may be provided and may include receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving information about one or more asset(s), and generating a risk assessment report. Various embodiments may include receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving asset information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the intelligence and a personnel or employee profile. Further, various embodiments methods and systems may provide travel information to a consumer, by for example, acquiring information from at least one information source, characterizing the acquired information by its pertinence to travel, transforming the characterized travel information into a useable format, applying rules to this transformed travel information in connection with the consumer-specific travel profile, and delivering a report to the consumer. | 02-02-2012 |
Markus Meyer, Randolph, VT US
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20100266501 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ORGAN PROTECTION - The invention relates in some aspects to compositions that include a contrast agent and an antioxidant compound and the use of such compositions to prevent (e.g., reduce) organ damage in a subject. In some aspects, the invention relates to compositions that include N— acetylcysteine (NAC) and a contrast agent and the use of such compositions for preventing organ damage in a subject. Methods of preventing organ damage may include the simultaneous administration of a composition of the invention, such that a contrast agent and an antioxidant compound or a contrast agent and NAC are administered intravascularly to a subject. Examples of organ damage that may be treated with compositions and methods of the invention include contrast-induced and non-contrast induced organ damage associated with myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, reperfusion damage, nephropathy, etc. The invention, in some aspects, also includes kits that may include a contrast agent and NAC and/or an antioxidant compound. | 10-21-2010 |
Michael S. Meyer, Louisville, KY US
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20100301237 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF HEAT AND/OR MAGNETIC FIELD THROUGH PHOTON, POSITRON OR PARTICLE INFUSION - A method and device for producing heat and/or a magnetic field through photon, positron, or particle infusion. The device includes a cylinder including a side wall having an opening extending through and tangentially to the side wall providing access to the inner side. At least a portion of the volume of the cylinder comprises neodymium glass. An induction tube may be connected to and extending from the side wall providing a passageway for a stream of particles to the neodymium glass. A lens may be positioned at an end of the induction tube opposite the connection with the cylinder and source of the stream of particles may be positioned outside and aligned with the induction tube. When the source is activated to direct the stream of photons or particles through the induction tube and into the neodymium glass in the cylinder, the source of particles in the stream are infuse into their self in the neodymium glass and release heat. The inner surface of the cylinder may be reflective causing a portion of particles escaping from the neodymium glass to be reflected back into the neodymium glass. As the particles infuse, the density of the particles within the neodymium glass increases thereby increasing the number of cycled infusions and amount of heat produced. The heat may be used to produce steam for powering a steam turbine and also produce electrical energy through magnetic induction. | 12-02-2010 |
Michelle M. Meyer, Hamden, CT US
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20100286082 | RIBOSWITCHES AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE OF AND WITH RIBOSWITCHES - Riboswitches are targets for antibiotics and other small molecule therapies. Riboswitches and portions thereof can be used to regulate the expression or function of RNA molecules and other elements and molecules. Riboswitches and portions thereof can be used in a variety of other methods to, for example, identify or detect compounds. Compounds can be used to stimulate, active, inhibit and/or inactivate the riboswitch. Riboswitches and portions thereof, both alone and in combination with other nucleic acids, can be used in a variety of constructs and RNA molecules and can be encoded by nucleic acids. | 11-11-2010 |
Miriah Meyer, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110298802 | MESH FORMATION FOR MULTI-ELEMENT VOLUMES - A method of forming mesh data for three-dimensional (3-D) data is provided. Inside/outside (IO) functions are generated based on indicator functions to identify element interfaces between a plurality of elements identified in the 3-D data. An indicator function is defined to represent a volume identified for an element within the 3-D data. A cell indicator function is defined for each element interface based on the IO functions to identify a plurality of types of element interfaces. The cell indicator function identifies points in the 3-D data where a plurality of the generated IO functions evaluate to approximately zero. The types of element interfaces are identified based on a number of elements that coincide at a point in the 3-D data. 3-D point locations are distributed on the identified element interfaces based on the plurality of types of element interfaces and the IO functions. Surface mesh data is generated based on the distributed 3-D point locations. | 12-08-2011 |
Mitchell K. Meyer, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20100012288 | Casting Devices and Methods - A casting device includes a covered crucible having a top opening and a bottom orifice, a lid covering the top opening, a stopper rod sealing the bottom orifice, and a reusable mold having at least one chamber, a top end of the chamber being open to and positioned below the bottom orifice and a vacuum tap into the chamber being below the top end of the chamber. A casting method includes charging a crucible with a solid material and covering the crucible, heating the crucible, melting the material, evacuating a chamber of a mold to less than 1 atm absolute through a vacuum tap into the chamber, draining the melted material into the evacuated chamber, solidifying the material in the chamber, and removing the solidified material from the chamber without damaging the chamber. | 01-21-2010 |
Paul Jeffrey Meyer, Greer, SC US
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20090285677 | Systems And Methods For Cooling Heated Components In A Turbine - Systems and methods for cooling heated components in a turbine are provided. According to one embodiment, a system for cooling a turbine is provided that may include at least one liquid source which may include a coolant liquid. The system may also include at least one liquid nozzle in fluid communication with the liquid source or sources and operable to deliver the coolant liquid in an atomized form adjacent to at least one heated turbine component positioned in a hot gas path of the turbine. Upon delivering the atomized coolant liquid adjacent to the heated turbine component or components, at least a portion of the coolant liquid substantially changes phase to a gas. | 11-19-2009 |
Rhene Meyer, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100274701 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PRE-EXISTING CUSTOMERS AND PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS WITH AN IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE ACCOUNT - A system and method for providing in real-time an immediately accessible customized transaction account via the internet is disclosed. In particular, the system and method recognizes distinct access codes which are correlated to the credit profile of a person accessing an on-line application system via a computer network. During operation of the invention, a party may be driven to the on-line application system via the internet to conduct a transaction in response to an invitation to enroll in a special program. Upon entering the on-line application system, the accessing party may be unilaterally given the opportunity to apply for a special offer, which has been tailored to the accessing party's credit profile. | 10-28-2010 |
20110166923 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PRE-EXISTING AND PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS WITH AN IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE ACCOUNT - A system and method for providing in real-time an immediately accessible customized transaction account via the internet is disclosed. In particular, the system and method recognizes distinct access codes which are correlated to the credit profile of a person accessing an on-line application system via a computer network. During operation of the invention, a party may be driven to the on-line application system via the internet to conduct a transaction in response to an invitation to enroll in a special program. Upon entering the on-line application system, the accessing party may be unilaterally given the opportunity to apply for a special offer, which has been tailored to the accessing party's credit profile. | 07-07-2011 |
Richard Meyer, Omaha, NE US
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20080308016 | Swing-out workbench extension apparatus - A swing-out workbench extension for a workbench includes a rectangular swinging platform and four swinging upright members having equal lengths and each pivotably connected at the lower ends thereof to the rectangular platform, two on each side thereof. The four swinging upright members are pivotably mounted on the underside of a bench top of a workbench so that the rectangular swinging platform is movable between a stored position hanging below the bench top and an upper extended position generally adjacent a bench top. The rectangular platform extends at all times in a generally horizontal plane whereby tools mounted on the rectangular swinging platform are retained thereon, and a latch is provided for releasably locking the rectangular swinging platform in the upper extended position. | 12-18-2008 |
Richard Meyer, Providence, RI US
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20100085766 | Recessed Fixture with Hinged Doors and Rotatable Lamp - A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector. | 04-08-2010 |
Ross Meyer, Apache Junction, AZ US
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20100006788 | VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING MAGNETICALLY-ENERGIZED SEAL MECHANISM - A valve assembly is provided that includes a flowbody, a valve element movably disposed within the flowbody, and a magnetically-energized seal mechanism. The magnetically-energized seal mechanism includes a wiper seal carried by one of the flowbody and the valve element and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A first magnetic element is fixedly coupled to the wiper seal, and a second magnetic element is fixedly coupled to one of the flowbody and the valve element. The second magnetic element magnetically repels the first magnetic element to bias the wiper seal toward the extended position. | 01-14-2010 |
Ross F. Meyer, Mesa, AZ US
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20100240291 | OUTFLOW VALVE POSITION INDICATION - An aircraft cabin pressure control system outflow valve includes a frame, a valve element, and a position sensor. The frame is configured to be mounted on an aircraft exterior skin. The valve element is rotationally coupled to the frame, and is coupled to receive an actuation drive force. The valve element is responsive to the actuation drive force to rotate to a position between a closed position and a plurality of open positions. The position sensor is coupled to the frame and is configured to directly sense rotation of the valve element and supply a position signal representative of valve element position. | 09-23-2010 |
20110165828 | LIGHTWEIGHT CABIN PRESSURE THRUST RECOVERY OUTFLOW VALVE - An aircraft cabin pressure control system outflow thrust recovery valve includes a frame, a valve element, and actuation hardware. The frame, valve element, and at least a portion of the actuation hardware are made of composite material. The actuation hardware is disposed external to the frame. | 07-07-2011 |
20140134936 | LIGHTWEIGHT CABIN PRESSURE THRUST RECOVERY OUTFLOW VALVE - An aircraft cabin pressure control system outflow thrust recovery valve includes a frame, a valve element, and actuation hardware. The frame, valve element, and at least a portion of the actuation hardware are made of composite material. The actuation hardware is disposed external to the frame. | 05-15-2014 |
Stephen C. Meyer, Woodstock, GA US
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20090325447 | Elastic Composite Formed from Multiple Laminate Structures - An elastic composite formed from a laminate that contains an elastic film and a lightweight nonwoven facing having a low strength in the cross-machine direction (“CD”) is provided. Due to the low strength of the facing, it is desirable that the elastic film have a sufficient thickness and weight to enhance the strength of the resulting composite. Unfortunately, the ability to join an elastic film to such a lightweight nonwoven facing becomes increasingly difficult as the thickness of the film increases. In this regard, the present inventors have discovered that a second laminate may be employed in the elastic composite that is formed from a thermoplastic film and nonwoven facing to impart increased strength to the composite. The film and facing of the second laminate may be formed from the same or different materials than the film and facing of the first laminate. Regardless, the laminates are positioned so that the elastic and thermoplastic films are in a face-to-face relationship. Through selective control over the polymer content and thickness, the present inventors have discovered that the elastic and thermoplastic films may be readily joined together under light pressure, even at ambient temperature conditions. This avoids the application of a substantial amount of heat used in conventional calender bonding processes, which can otherwise damage the film, and also minimize the need for costly adhesives. | 12-31-2009 |
20090325448 | Elastic Composite Containing a Low Strength and Lightweight Nonwoven Facing - An elastic composite formed from a lightweight nonwoven facing that has a low degree of strength in the cross-machine direction (“CD”) is provided. Through selective control over certain parameters of the materials employed in the composite and the formation process, the present inventors have discovered that such low strength and lightweight facings may be readily laminated to an elastic film without significantly damaging their integrity. For example, in one embodiment, the elastic film may possess a multi-layered construction that includes an elastomeric elastic layer positioned adjacent to a strength-enhancing thermoplastic layer. The polymer content and thickness of the thermoplastic layer are generally selected to impart additional strength and integrity to the film. Likewise, the polymer content of the elastic layer may also be selected so that the film possesses a sufficient tack for adhering to the facing. In certain cases, it may be desirable to position the layer between two elastic layers so that the strength-enhancing layer does not substantially contact the nonwoven facing. In this manner, the strength-enhancing layer may avoid substantial damage during the lamination process. | 12-31-2009 |
Thomas A. Meyer, Germantown, TN US
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20090087394 | PHOTOSTABILIZATION OF OCTYL TRIAZONE - Methods and compositions useful in enhancing protection from UV radiation, the compositions containing octyl triazone and diethylthexyl syringylidene malonate in an amount effective to photostabilize octyl triazone. | 04-02-2009 |
20090098070 | SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS WITH LOW EYE-STING AND HIGH SPF - Sunscreen compositions that prevent, reduce or minimize eye-stinging while maintaining a high level of SPF protection. | 04-16-2009 |
20090155194 | ENHANCED PHOTOSTABILITY OF AVOBENZONE IN THE PRESENCE OF ZINC OXIDE USING PHOSPHATE-BASED EMULSIFIERS - The photostability of avobenzone in a sunscreen composition in the presence of zinc oxide is stabilized against photodegradation using phosphate-based emulsifiers. | 06-18-2009 |
20090189090 | METHOD OF SELECTING ANTIOXIDANTS FOR USE IN TOPICALLY APPLIED COMPOSITIONS - Antioxidant-containing compositions and methods for confirming antioxidant activity of a composition formulated for topical application to skin. Methods for testing a composition for ability to inhibit both ultraviolet radiation-induced lipid peroxidation on skin and ultraviolet radiation-induced reactive oxygen species formation in the stratum corneum. Compositions and methods for treating and preventing photodamage to skin. | 07-30-2009 |
20090232754 | ENHANCED PHOTOSTABILITY OF SUNCARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AVOBENZONE - The photostability of avobenzone in a sunscreen composition is stabilized against photodegradation using menthyl anthranilate. | 09-17-2009 |
20100272657 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS - Compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 10-28-2010 |
20100272658 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS - Compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 10-28-2010 |
20120195839 | Film forming polymer compositions for boosting spf in sunscreens - Film-forming compositions comprising a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 08-02-2012 |
20120195842 | ENHANCED PHOTOSTABILITY OF SUNCARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AVOBENZONE - The invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing the photostability of avobenzone in compositions for topical administration, including, e.g., sunscreen compositions, by addition of methyl anthranilate in an amount effective to stabilize avobenzone against photodegradation particularly where the composition is substantially free of other non-sunscreen agents that photostabilize avobenzone. | 08-02-2012 |
20140120039 | FOAMING SKINCARE FORMULATIONS - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to formulations comprising at least one pressure generating vehicle along with at least one skincare active agent in a container such that the pressure generating vehicle would eject the formulation as foam, whipped cream or a similar form upon application of external pressure on the container. | 05-01-2014 |
20140234235 | ENHANCED EFFICIENCY OF SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS - Compositions comprising UV blocking agents, a film forming polymer containing acid groups and a neutralizing agent; compositions and methods for increasing the SPF of a composition by neutralizing at least a portion of the acid groups of the film forming agent with the neutralizing agent. | 08-21-2014 |
Thomas W. Meyer, Haiku, HI US
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20080270881 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INTO DIGITAL MEDIA FILES - A novel process and system for flexibly adding supplemental digital program content such as, for example, transactional advertising content, games, polls, contests, interactive music videos, and e-commerce content generally and the like, into pre-prepared digital media files, such as an MP3 audio file or the like, for playback by digital playback apparatus, wherein the pre-prepared media file is modified by embedding therein executable code representing such supplemental program content, and enabling the playback apparatus to decode and execute the presentation of the supplemental program material as an addition to the playback of the pre-prepared media file content. | 10-30-2008 |
20140161420 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INTO DIGITAL MEDIA FILES - A novel process and system for flexibly adding supplemental digital program content such as, for example, transactional advertising content, games, polls, contests, interactive music videos, and e-commerce content generally and the like, into pre-prepared digital media files, such as an MP3 audio file or the like, for playback by digital playback apparatus, wherein the pre-prepared media file is modified by embedding therein executable code representing such supplemental program content, and enabling the playback apparatus to decode and execute the presentation of the supplemental program material as an addition to the playback of the pre-prepared media file content. | 06-12-2014 |
Timothy R. Meyer, Lincoln, NB US
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20090261005 | PACKAGE FOR A SAW BLADE OR SIMILAR PRODUCT - A package is provided for a saw blade that includes a paperboard back secured to a transparent plastic front. The plastic front includes an edge border that is reinforced to support the weight of the saw blade and that may extend over the edge of the paperboard back for the periphery thereof. The plastic front includes a pocket for receiving the blade where the pocket is provided with projections for engaging the blade to keep the blade from moving once inside the package. A peg is also provided in the plastic cover that engages a portion of the saw blade to ensure that the saw blade is properly oriented in the package during the packaging process. A portion of the back is not adhered to the plastic front to provide an easy opening access between the plastic front and the paperboard back. | 10-22-2009 |
Timothy Raymond Meyer, Lincoln, NE US
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20090077873 | Seed testing method and apparatus - To provide an accelerated aging seed testing kit system, a single sheet of plastic or other suitable formable sheet material is pressed into the shape of a compartment base having recesses for mounting a seed holder. A seed holder that includes a seed support and a seed support holder is formed. The seed support holder is formed of a single sheet of plastic having radially extending tabs that fit into the recesses of the container to support the seed support above the bottom of the test kit. A bypass channel for addition of an aqueous solution used in the prescribed test condition is provided in the seed holder. A lid is formed out of one piece of plastic having a bendable tab to serve as a port and the openings and connecting points of the lid and seed holder are positioned so they can only fit together in one orientation having the port above the bypass channel. | 03-26-2009 |
20090081633 | Seed testing method and apparatus - A saturated cold germination test kit includes a compartment base, a lid and a holder for an oxygen scavenger. The base is water and airtight and includes a liquid gas exchange control trough around its perimeter. It is sized to house a high moisture holding seed planting surface pack at the bottom so seeds can be placed on top of the surface to imbibe and initiate pre-germination mechanisms. The lid has an edge that fits into a trough that houses a gas barrier liquid in the base to form an airtight seal and has an attachable compartment for an oxygen scavenger so the kit may be placed together in an airtight configuration with the oxygen scavenger inside to provide an anaerobic atmosphere for performing the saturated cold germination test in a cool location. | 03-26-2009 |
Todd R. Meyer, Bozeman, MT US
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20110171321 | ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE HAVING A BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes preparing a bioactive metal solution having a bioactive metal, a first solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. The method also includes soaking the polymer in the bioactive metal solution. Another method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes soaking the polymer in a swelling solvent followed by soaking the polymer in a bioactive metal solution having the bioactive metal and a solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. A bioactive metal-impregnated polymer is prepared by soaking a polymer in a saturated bioactive metal solution comprising a bioactive metal, a swelling solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble, and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. | 07-14-2011 |
Tricia Meyer, Atlanta, GA US
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20100228651 | Systems and Methods for Providing Loans in Response to the Occurrence of Predetermined Events - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided that allow customers to build equity (e.g., by adding money to their selected savings vehicle) feeling secure in knowing that, should they undergo one of the pre-determined events, they will have access to a low/no interest loan (or other loan) that will help them get through that period of crisis. The financial product may offer customers a collateralized loan during a time of need, the ability to set and redefine savings goals to reflect changes in a customer's life, savings on fees as collateral grows, the waiver of monthly fees during benefit period and for a one-month grace period, and a manageable payback schedule once the benefit period begins. | 09-09-2010 |
Vincent Meyer, Murdock, NE US
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20110297159 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - The disclosure describes a novel apparatus for providing an airway to a patient after having his or her jaw wired shut. The apparatus provides for an unobstructed airway that allows a patient with at least a partially blocked nasal passage to breathe effectively and easily during recovery. | 12-08-2011 |
William J. Meyer, Willingboro, NJ US
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20080229460 | Hosta plant named 'Blue Ivory' - A new and distinct | 09-18-2008 |
W. Lee Meyer, Baltimore, MD US
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20110217785 | CHITOSAN-COATED WIRES FOR BIOSENSING - A method of forming a bioelectronic device including a protein on an electrically conductive substrate, by electro-depositing aminopolysaccharide chitosan on the substrate while applying a cathodic voltage to the substrate, to form an aminopolysaccharide chitosan film thereon, applying an anodic voltage to the substrate in the presence of NaCl to activate the aminopolysaccharide chitosan film so that it is reactive with protein. The method also optionally includes reacting the aminopolysaccharide film, after activation thereof, with the protein, so that the protein assembles on and is coupled to the substrate, thereby forming a bioelectronic device. The protein can include single or multiple protein species, and including biosensing proteins. Additional methods include biosensing of electrochemically active compounds either present in a sample or generated during a biological recognition event and devices useful in such methods. The resulting devices are useful as sensors in hand-held devices, textiles, garments and the like. | 09-08-2011 |