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Amy Mills, Atlanta, GA US
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20140278806 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE MARKET ANALYSIS - The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for providing vehicle market analysis. An example method may include receiving vehicle data associated with a vehicle and determining, based at least in part on the vehicle data, wholesale market data and retail market data associated with the vehicle. The method may also include determining, based at least in part on the wholesale market data and the retail market data, one or more price recommendations for the vehicle. The method may also include determining, based at least in part on the wholesale market data and the retail market data, one or more location recommendations for the vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279020 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING VEHICLE LISTINGS - The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for searching vehicle listings. An example method may include receiving one or more financial parameters. The method may also include generating one or more proposed transactions that may be defined, at least in part, by the one or more financial parameters. Additionally, the method may include determining, based at least in part on the one or more proposed transactions, for one or more advertised offers associated with one or more vehicles. The method may also include transmitting at least one advertised offer of the one or more advertised offers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140351074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AUCTION DATA - The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for searching auction data. According to one or more embodiments of the disclosure, a method is provided. The method may include accessing auction data associated with a plurality of auction lanes in a vehicle auction. The method may also include determining, based at least in part on the auction data, one or more vehicles being auctioned at one or more of the plurality of auction lanes. Additionally, the method may include displaying respective graphical views associated with a subset of the one or more vehicles. Furthermore, the method may include ordering the respective graphical views based at least in part on respective auction times and respective remaining auction times for the subset of the one or more vehicles. | 11-27-2014 |
Amy Andrews Mills, Atlanta, GA US
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20140032351 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032352 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
20140032353 | Systems and Methods for Live Auctioneer Led Sales - Systems and methods for providing live auctioneer led sales of products, such as vehicles, between remotely located buyers, sellers, and auctioneers are provided herein. In certain aspects, systems and methods may facilitate one or more auctions led by a remotely located live auctioneer who receives bids from one or more remotely located buyers. Accordingly, in some examples, the auctioneer may accept bids from the buyers, encourage bidding from the buyers, and/or declare (or not declare) a product sold in real-time. In this manner, in certain aspects, the systems and methods enable an auction to be conduct by a live auctioneer. | 01-30-2014 |
Andrew J. Mills, Daniel, WY US
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20150197149 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile includes a chassis, an engine positioned in a front chassis portion and having at least one intake port and at least one exhaust port, an air intake system coupled to the intake port and comprising a duct being at least partially comprised of a porous material, and an exhaust system comprising an exhaust pipe having a stinger tube and a rear cone which are curved, with centerlines of the stinger tube and rear cone being concentric. | 07-16-2015 |
20150197313 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile has an air intake system integrated into the snowmobile body, and with air intake vents facing rearwardly towards the rider. The air intake system includes a plenum defined by a portion of the body and ducting extending within the body. The ducting is porous to allow the air input noise to be dissipated within the engine compartment. The snowmobile further comprises couplings which may be realigned to accommodate wear. A frame coupler allows multiple differently configured frame tubes to be connected to the tunnel. The chassis of the snowmobile includes a casing for receiving the gears which drive the belt. | 07-16-2015 |
Andrew R. Mills, Sheffield GB
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20150293503 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE HEALTH OF A MACHINE - A method of optimising the performance of a machine that comprises an element, comprises the steps of: | 10-15-2015 |
Ashley Mills, London GB
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20150201428 | CQI ADJUSTMENT - A base station of a cellular telecommunications network is provided, the base station being adapted to: receive a channel quality indicator ‘CQI’ from a user equipment ‘UE’; determine an indication of radio conditions at a first time contributing to the received CQI; and, schedule actions or instructions, including selecting a modulation and coding scheme ‘MCS’, in accordance with an adjusted CQI, wherein the adjusted CQI is calculated by: determining an indication of radio conditions at a second time later than the first time; and, evaluating the indication of radio conditions at the second time against the indication of radio conditions contributing to the received CQI. A method and computer readable storage medium are also provided. | 07-16-2015 |
Aubrey R. Mills, Memphis, TN US
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20150032210 | INTERBODY IMPLANT AND METHOD - An interbody endcap includes a wall having a first surface connected to an interbody implant and a second surface including an arcuate portion configured for engagement with a vertebral endplate surface. The second surface extends outwardly from the interbody implant to at least adjacent a perimeter of the vertebral endplate surface. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 01-29-2015 |
20160030195 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a body extending between a first end and a second end and includes at least one mating element engageable with an interbody implant. A first member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to move the interbody implant between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration. A second member is disposed with the body and engageable with the interbody implant to fix the interbody implant in a selected second configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
Benjamin Mills, San Jose, CA US
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20150363581 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER BASED ON A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and/or method may be provided to silently authenticate a user. An example method of silently authenticating a user includes receiving a set of device characteristics from a user device and identifying, based on the set of device characteristics, the user device. The method also includes determining whether to trust the user device and determining whether the user device is associated with a user that was previously authenticated. The method further includes in response to determining to trust the user device and that the user device is associated with the user that was previously authenticated, authenticating the user based on the previous authentication. | 12-17-2015 |
Brandon Mills, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20160055555 | Contextual and Holistic Credibility - Some embodiments provide a credibility platform for a multi-dimensional, holistic, and real-time derivation and presentation of entity credibility. The holistic derivation of credibility is predicated on attributing context to subjective data using objective data. The credibility platform produces entity-specific context by identifying temporal or relational associations between different instances of target entity data. The credibility platform also produces comparative context for comparing the credibility of a target entity to a group of related entities. The credibility platform encourages entity engagement in order to provide a cause and effect presentation of credibility and to ensure real-time relevance of the derived credibility. To encourage participation, the platform prioritizes the presentation of credibility on the basis of entity engagement and provides fixed links to the credibility interfaces of the entities. | 02-25-2016 |
Brenda D. Mills, Prince George, VA US
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20140279312 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUTOMATED CHARGEBACK OPERATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for automated chargeback processing, including hardware and software for storing, in a database, transaction data associated with one or more transactions in a queue, retrieving transaction data associated with one or more transactions stored in the queue, for each transaction in the queue, applying, using an automated chargeback processor, one or more rules to the transaction data, identifying, using the automated chargeback processor, the transaction data as eligible or ineligible for chargeback processing based on the one or more rules, determining, using the automated chargeback processor, whether additional documentation is required, and sending, via a network, instructions to perform a chargeback operation for an account associated with the transaction data. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian P. Mills, Blue Springs, MO US
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20160000262 | MULTI-PHASE CIRCUIT FLOW-THROUGH HEATER FOR AEROSPACE BEVERAGE MAKER - A water heater for an aircraft beverage brewing apparatus includes a three way electrical conduit for conducting electrical power in three separate phases. The heater has a housing with a fluid inlet port at a first removable end piece and a fluid outlet port at a second removable end piece. The hollow cylindrical core incorporates a heating element wound around the core, and the housing includes three resettable temperature sensors at the outlet, each of the three resettable temperature sensors connected to a separate phase of power from the three way electrical conduit. | 01-07-2016 |
Carl S. Mills, Williamsburg, VA US
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20150254075 | Processing Device for High-Speed Execution of an xRISC Computer Program - A processing device for high-speed execution of a computer program is provided. A memory module may store one or more computer programs. A sequencer may select one of the computer programs and controls execution of the selected program. A register module may store intermediate values associated with a current calculation set, a set of output values associated with a previous calculation set, and a set of input values associated with a subsequent calculation set. An external interface may receive the set of input values from a computing device and provides the set of output values to the computing device. A computation interface may provide a set of operands for computation during processing of the current calculation set. The set of input values are loaded into the register and the set of output values are unloaded from the register in parallel with processing of the current calculation set. | 09-10-2015 |
Charles R. Mills, Finksburg, MD US
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20130121975 | USE OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FOR COMPLETELY REPOPULATING HOST TISSUE - A method of treating a genetic disease or disorder such as, for example, cystic fibrosis, Wilson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or polycystic kidney disease, in an animal comprising administering to said animal mesenchymal stem cells in an amount effective to treat the genetic disease or disorder in the animal. | 05-16-2013 |
20140322180 | USE OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FOR COMPLETELY REPOPULATING HOST TISSUE - A method of treating a genetic disease or disorder such as, for example, cystic fibrosis, Wilson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or polycystic kidney disease, in an animal comprising administering to said animal mesenchymal stem cells in an amount effective to treat the genetic disease or disorder in the animal. | 10-30-2014 |
Colin Edward Mills, Basel CH
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20090221588 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of Formula (I) or a compound of Formula (II) wherein R | 09-03-2009 |
20090305893 | Plant Growth regulating and Fungicidal Compositions - The present invention provides a composition capable of regulating growth of a plant or propagation material thereof comprising as plant growth regulating active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and component (B) wherein component (A) is Paclobutrazole and component (B) is selected from the group consisting of Difenoconazole, Ipconazole, Metconazole, Tebuconazole, Prothioconazole, Cyproconazole, Propiconazole and Epoxiconazole wherein component (A) and component (B) are present in said composition in amounts which produce a synergistic effect. Preferably the composition comprises Paclobutrazole and Difenoconazole and the composition inhibits growth of the plant upon application thereby increasing yield/quality. The compositions are also capable of preventing and/or treating growth and/or infestation of phytopathogenic fungion a plant or propagation material thereof. | 12-10-2009 |
20090306166 | Method of Controlling Phytopathogenic Diseases on Turfgrass - A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on turfgrass or on seeds thereof, which comprises applying to the turfgrass, the locus thereof or seeds thereof a composition, that, in addition to formulation adjuvants, comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I | 12-10-2009 |
20120225921 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PHYTOPATHOGENIC DISEASES ON TURFGRASS - A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on turfgrass or on seeds thereof, which comprises applying to the turfgrass, the locus thereof or seeds thereof a composition, that, in addition to formulation adjuvants, comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I | 09-06-2012 |
Colin Edward Mills, Stein CH
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20100216825 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, comprising (A) a compound of formula (I) or a tautomer of such a compound; and component (B) and component (C) are pesticides as described in claim | 08-26-2010 |
Craig J. Mills, Roseville, CA US
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20150365409 | NETWORK CONTROLLER PROVISIONED MACSEC KEYS - Methods, network controllers, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided for network controller provisioned MACsec keys. A network controller can provision a first network device with a media access control security (MACsec) key for a for a MACsec flow. The network controller can provision a second network device with the MACsec key for the MACsec flow. | 12-17-2015 |
20160036813 | EMULATE VLANS USING MACSEC - Emulating virtual local area networks (VLAN)s using media access control security (MACsec) can include a network controller to provision a first client device of a plurality of client devices within a network with a MACsec key associated with a MACsec flow. The network controller can provision a second client device with the MACsec key associated with the MACsec flow to emulate a VLAN with secure communication between the first and the second client devices. | 02-04-2016 |
20160043996 | SECURE PATH DETERMINATION BETWEEN DEVICES - Methods, network controllers, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided to determine a secure path between a source device and a destination device. The secure path may be via a plurality of network devices. The secure path may be determined based on a security capability of each of the plurality of network devices in the secure path. Data may be forwarded between the source device and the destination device, via the plurality of network devices, based on the determined path. | 02-11-2016 |
David Andrew Mills, Davis, CA US
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20150374007 | ANAEROBIC FERMENTATION OF SEEDS OF FRUIT - The present invention provides methods for processing seeds of fruit, such as cocoa beans. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000109 | METHODS OF PROCESSING UNFERMENTED FRUIT SEEDS - The present invention provides methods for processing fruit seeds, such as cocoa beans or cupuacu beans without the need of microbial fermentation. Fruit seeds are treated by adding unfermented seeds to a solution of a defined concentration of ethanol in a volume sufficient to cover the seeds, and maintaining the solution at a set temperature for a certain period of time. | 01-07-2016 |
David E. Mills, Greenwood, IN US
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20150213166 | USING FRACTURE MECHANISM MAPS TO PREDICT TIME-DEPENDENT CRACK GROWTH BEHAVIOR UNDER DWELL CONDITIONS - A computing system for predicting crack growth behavior includes technologies to predict a time-dependent crack growth mechanism in a manufactured component once a crack has been initiated in the component. The computing system generates one or more time-dependent fracture mechanism maps for the component and uses the fracture mechanism maps to determine a modified dwell transition temperature for the component. The system predicts a crack growth mechanism based on the modified dwell transition temperature and a mission-specific temperature to which the component may be subjected. Based on the predicted crack growth mechanism, the system can estimate the cyclic life or the remaining life of the component. The life prediction and/or other output of the system can be used to assess the component for a turbine engine application; for example, to modify the design, material selection, and/or maintenance plan for the component. | 07-30-2015 |
David Eugene Mills, St. John, IN US
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20140260512 | HEAT-GENERATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF GENERATING SMOKE - A heat-generating apparatus includes a frame assembly and a securement assembly carried by the frame assembly. The securement assembly includes a panel member arranged in a first vertical plane for supporting a target material parallel to the first vertical plane. The heat-generating apparatus also includes a heating support assembly adjustably supported by the frame and including at least one heating element arranged in a second vertical plane that is parallel to and offset from the first vertical plane. The heating support assembly is adjustable along a horizontal first adjustment axis that is perpendicular to each of the first and second vertical planes and along a second adjustment axis that is disposed in or adjacent to the second vertical plane. | 09-18-2014 |
David John Mills, Stafford GB
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20140360872 | Testing Member Cartridge - A cartridge configured to be inserted into a meter, the cartridge comprising: a housing having at least two electrical contacts disposed on an inner surface of a wall of the housing and at least two electrical contacts disposed on an outer surface of the wall of the housing, wherein a conductive path is provided between corresponding ones of the at least two electrical contacts on the inner and outer surfaces; and at least one testing member supported within the housing, each testing member having at least two contact pads configured to engage with the at least two electrical contacts disposed on the inner surface of the housing wall when that testing member is moved into a measurement position, wherein the at least two electrical contacts disposed on the outer surface of the housing wall are configured to provide a conductive connection between the testing member and the meter. | 12-11-2014 |
David R. Mills, Newton, MA US
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20150025685 | BATCH AUTHORING TOOL AND BIOREACTOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A bioreactor control system comprises a batch server for controlling a bioreactor system in response to a recipe, a batch software system for generating a control sequence for the bioreactor system via the batch server for implementing the recipe, and a recipe conversion system that inputs the recipe into the batch software system. Preferably, the recipe conversion system reads a word processor file containing the recipe and interprets styles applied to text in the word processor file as indicating equipment and phases of the recipe to the recipe conversion system. Generally, the bioreactor system includes one or more bioreactors and additional hardware to perform the upstream and downstream processing. The document properties of the word processor file containing the recipe are applied as header information for the recipe input into the batch software system. This system solves a problem associated with traditional batching software systems, in which the authoring of recipes on the systems can be relatively arcane. Here, the recipe can be authored on a common word processor. | 01-22-2015 |
David R. Mills, Roseville AU
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20110005513 | LINEAR FRESNEL SOLAR ARRAYS - Disclosed herein are examples and variations of solar energy collector system comprising an elevated linear receiver ( | 01-13-2011 |
David R. Mills, Warwick, RI US
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20150224212 | FERRITIN-BASED TUMOR TARGETING AGENT, AND IMAGING AND TREATMENT METHODS - An MRI contrast material includes tumor-targeting metal-loaded ferritin nanoparticles constructed with genetically modified ferritin coupled to a target-specific agent. Ferritin derived from | 08-13-2015 |
20150297639 | TREATING CANCER - The specification provides compositions and methods for treating cancer with non cancerous cell extracellular vesicles. Extracellular vesicles act as a surrogate microenvironment to reverse the drug-resistance or cancerous phenotype of cancer cells towards a non cancerous phenotype. | 10-22-2015 |
David William Mills, Bronte AU
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20120280106 | Process for manufacturing a flexible, thin-walled, hollow pancake mold article and a product made thereof - The present invention relates generally to a pancake mold article. More particularly, the invention encompasses a process for manufacturing a flexible, thin-walled, hollow pancake mold article. The present invention is also directed to novel non-metallic pancake mold articles. The present invention also encompasses a product made via the inventive process. The process for manufacturing the flexible, thin-walled, hollow pancake mold article comprises of at least one first vulcanization phase and at least one second vulcanization phase. Between the first and the second vulcanization phase the mold article can optionally be trimmed. The mold article can be wiped and cleaned after the second vulcanization phase. Preferably the mold article material is a food grade silicone, and optionally having at least one color. | 11-08-2012 |
David William Mills, Derby GB
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20150226420 | STEAM GENERATOR - A steam generator comprising a vessel having an inlet and an outlet, and in use a primary fluid flow enters the vessel through the inlet and exits the vessel through the outlet. A plurality of modules are connected in series and at least partially housed within the vessel, and each module comprises at least one tube. The modules are arranged such that at least one tube of one module is coaxial with at least one tube of an adjacent module so as to define a conduit through which a secondary fluid can flow from one module to an adjacent module. | 08-13-2015 |
Derek M. Mills, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20150121773 | ROOF CURB - A curb assembly is provided for mounting on a sloped, standing seam metallic roof, in order to provide support for a roof fixture, such as an exhaust fan or skylight. The curb assembly includes a box-like structure mounted atop the roof in surrounding relationship to a roof opening. The curb assembly further includes an underlying, below-roof frame assembly. Specialized upper and lower end connection structure serves to securely mount the curb assembly to the metal roof. | 05-07-2015 |
20160024798 | ROOF CURB - A curb assembly is provided for mounting on a sloped, standing seam metallic roof, in order to provide support for a roof fixture, such as an exhaust fan or skylight. The curb assembly includes a box-like structure mounted atop the roof in surrounding relationship to a roof opening. The curb assembly further includes an underlying, below-roof frame assembly. Specialized upper and lower end connection structure serves to securely mount the curb assembly to the metal roof. | 01-28-2016 |
Edward Graham Mills, Lutwyche AU
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20100168838 | TRIGGER WIRE SYSTEM - A prosthesis deployment device having a elongate catheter body and a trigger wire guide concentric about the elongate catheter body where the trigger wire guide comprises three trigger wire lumens separate and apart from a guide wire lumen, with three trigger wires being at least partially disposed in the three trigger wire lumens and configured to engage a portion of a prosthesis to retain the prosthesis adjacent to the trigger wire guide. | 07-01-2010 |
Edward Graham Mills, Queensland AU
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20120123523 | REINFORCING RING - A reinforcing ring ( | 05-17-2012 |
Edward Graham Mills, Gordon Park AU
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20100316830 | REINFORCING RING - A reinforcing ring ( | 12-16-2010 |
Eric A. Mills, Shelburne Falls, MA US
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20150082937 | LOCKING HANDLE - Devices and methods for folding handles are disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
Everette Mills, Lafayette, IN US
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20130204828 | System and Method for Enhanced, Flexible Mail Address Validation and Hygiene - A method for reformatting and updating mailing addresses in a mailing address database to maximize postal rate discounts while enforcing a set of business rules dictating the circumstances under which individual mailing addresses may be changed and for setting a disposition status for each mailing address based on the application of the business rules and the outcome of process to reformat and update the mailing addresses. | 08-08-2013 |
Gary Mills, Escondido, CA US
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20150317891 | PATIENT CARE SYSTEM WITH CONDITIONAL ALARM FORWARDING - A patient care system is disclosed that includes a medical device such as an infusion pump. The medical device generates a data message containing information such as the status of the therapy being delivered, operating data or both. An alarm generating system assesses the data message from the pump and generates an alarm message if certain conditions established by a first set of rules are met. The alarm message is assessed according to a second set of rules as to whether to suppress the alarm message. The data message contains a required input for both the first and second algorithms. A dispatching system is adapted to forward the alarm message to an alarm destination according to a third set of rules. The alarm destination expresses an alarm upon receipt of the alarm message. | 11-05-2015 |
20150379237 | INFUSION PUMP ERROR DISPLAY - Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving auto-programming requests to deliver medication at an infusion pump. The pump may receive the request and analyze the auto-programming settings. The infusion pump may also compare the auto-programming settings with program settings stored in a drug library. When the pump detects an error in the auto-programming request, the pump may generate and display an error message that specifically identifies the cause of the error. The pump may also display a suggested action that may be taken to eliminate the error message. | 12-31-2015 |
Gary N. Mills, Gladstone, OR US
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20130172964 | Heating system for patient thermal management - An electrifiable heating blanket for patients, particularly including small animals, undergoing surgery. Heating of the blanket is varied in accordance with patient body temperature changes. Control of the heating is provided by a control unit made accessible to a care giver (surgeon or assistant), and blanket temperature is varied by increasing/decreasing electrical current flow to the blanket via the control unit. A primary conductor path is provided from the electrical source to a base control unit and from the base control unit to the blanket covering the patient. The invention provides a secondary conductor path from a position along the primary conductor path and independently extended to a position of convenience to the surgeon or assistant. An electronic break out feature is provided at the point of diversion enabling electronics push button control from the hand control. | 07-04-2013 |
George Bradley Mills, Westford, MA US
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20130154513 | Method and Apparatus for Operating a Group of Lighting Fixture Nodes - Methods and apparatus for operating a group of lighting fixture nodes ( | 06-20-2013 |
Gregory Mills, Flanders, NJ US
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20140122318 | Conversational Dealing in an Anonymous Trading System - An anonymous trading system for financial instruments comprises a network of broking nodes each performing a bid and offer matching function and a market view distribution function. Trader terminals are connected to the network via trading agent nodes. During deal execution a credit check is performed and once the deal is complete the identity of the counterparty becomes known to the other counterparty to the deal. The originating counterparty may send a More quantity message to the other party proposing a further deal at the same price. The other party may decline, partially accept, accept or accept and propose a still further amount. Credit for the further deal is drawn from an external source and the internal credit limits are temporarily increased or disabled to prevent the deal from being rejected. | 05-01-2014 |
Gregory B. Mills, Kanasa City, KS US
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20150112161 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A BILATERAL DIFFERENTIAL IN OLFACTORY THRESHOLD FOR PURE ODORANTS - The present system is directed in various embodiments to devices, systems and methods for detection, evaluation and/or monitoring olfactory dysfunction by measuring and determining the patient's olfactory detection threshold for the left and the right nostril. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices, systems and methods for detecting an asymmetric differential in a patient's olfactory detection threshold (left vs right nostril) which, when present, may be used as a device to detect, diagnose and/or monitor olfactory deterioration resulting from certain neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. | 04-23-2015 |
James Mills, Boston, MA US
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20140295957 | EVALUATION AND RECTIFICATION SYSTEM - Methods for customizing an educational experience of a gamer are provided. The method can include the generating of learning DNA which can include information relating to the gamer. The learning DNA can be generated by the aggregation of data received from the gamer, collected from other data sources, and generated based on the interaction of the user with an evaluation and rectification system. The method can further include selecting a mission for a user based on the learning DNA and/or information relating to the user. | 10-02-2014 |
20160071019 | NETWORK-PROBABILITY RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM - A method/apparatus/system for generating a recommendation based on user interactions with nodes and associated tasks within a prerequisite graph. The recommendation is generated by identifying the user's current position within the prerequisite graph and identifying potential next nodes to which the user could move. Based on the user's past interactions with nodes and/or tasks within the prerequisite graph, the user's likelihood of successfully completing the potential next node is calculated, and a recommendation is made based on this calculated likelihood of the user successfully completing the potential next node. | 03-10-2016 |
Jasson Lindsay Mills, Preston Vic AU
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20110030528 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR PERFORATING POLYMERIC FILM - A tool for perforating a polymeric film is disclosed. The tool comprises a support substrate and at least one projection ( | 02-10-2011 |
Jerry L. Mills, Gilbert, AZ US
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20150254612 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SALE OF A COMPANY - A computerized system and method for controlling sale of a company comprising identifying a target company sale value on a dashboard, identifying a current company value on the dashboard based on an Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) analysis, assigning tasks for reducing a difference between the target company sale value and the current company value, displaying on the dashboard a reduction between the target company sale value and the current company value, and authorizing sale of the company when the target company sale value equals a current company value. An adjusted company value can be calculated based on additions and deductions. A current company value can be calculated as a product of the adjusted company value and a multiplier. A difference between the target company sale value and the current company value can be reduced by completing tasks contained within a plurality of checklists. | 09-10-2015 |
John B. Mills, Eindhoven NL
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20100327755 | COLOR CONTROLLED LIGHT SOURCE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COLOR GENERATION IN A LIGHT SOURCE - This invention relates to a color controlled light source comprising a plurality of colored light elements, and a plurality of (filtered) photo detectors, having different spectral characteristics covering all or most of the total spectrum of the light elements. The (filtered) photo detectors detect the light output of the light source, and generate corresponding detection signals. The light source further has a color control unit for generating driving signals to the light elements on the basis of the detection signals and a predetermined target color point of the light output of the light source, and a modulator for individual signature modulation of the driving signal to each one of said light elements. A corresponding demodulator is provided for demodulation of the detection signals and extraction, from each detection signal, of actual values of the light outputs of the light elements. The color control unit has means for determining the spectral output of each light element on basis of the actual values, means for determining an actual color point from said spectral outputs of all light elements, and means for comparing said target color point with said actual color point and, if there is a difference, adjusting said driving signals in order to minimize the difference. | 12-30-2010 |
John Brean Mills, Eindhoven NL
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20120116209 | HIGH MAGNETIC FIELD COMPATIBLE INTERVENTIONAL NEEDLE AND INTEGRATED NEEDLE TRACKING SYSTEM - An elongate device (e.g. a catheter) for interventional MRI has one or more passive LC-circuits (wireless markers) attached to its distal tip portion for position tracking. The LC-circuits comprise an inductor winding ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120299733 | Presence detection system and lighting system comprising such system - A presence detection system ( | 11-29-2012 |
20140223268 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED DMX512 COMMUNICATION - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for improved backwards compatible DMX communications. In some embodiments,methods and apparatus related to extensions of the DMX protocol enable error detection by enhanced DMX slave devices while maintaining full compatibility with non-enhanced DMX slave devices. The methods and apparatus may utilize a packet checksum byte that is incorporated within a start code packet and that is a checksum of a plurality of bytes in the start code packet. A plurality of bytes within the start code packet may optionally be interleaved according to an interleaving scheme in some variations. | 08-07-2014 |
20140245112 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED DMX512 COMMUNICATION - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for improved DMX communications. In some embodiments, methods and apparatus related to extensions of the DMX protocol enable error detection and correction by enhanced DMX slave devices. The methods and apparatus may utilize at least one forward error correction byte that is incorporated within a DMX packet and that may be utilized to correct instruction bytes in the DMX packet. A plurality of bytes within the DMX packet may optionally be interleaved according to an interleaving scheme in some variations. | 08-28-2014 |
John Fraser Mills, Wakefield, RI US
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20150073381 | Encapsulated Cell Therapy Cartridge - The invention provides multi-chamber encapsulated cell therapy cartridge devices that are capable of delivering biologically active molecules as well as methods of using these devices. | 03-12-2015 |
Karen Mills, Mableton, GA US
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20150366295 | APPARATUS FOR ORNAMENTING BOOTS - Implementations of adornments for ornamenting boots or other footwear are provided. In some implementations, the adornment comprise stretch cords, a center ornament, and a connector wherein one or more stretch cords form a first loop around the ankle portion of the boot from one side of the center ornament to the other side of the center ornament. In some implementations, one or more stretch cords of the first loop that extend from opposite sides of the center ornament meets at the connector positioned opposite the center ornament. In some implementations, the adornment further includes one or more stretch cords forming a semi-loop extending from a bottom side of the center ornament, under the boot, and to the connector on the other side of the boot. | 12-24-2015 |
Karl Adrian Mills, Mountain Creek AU
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20150250969 | AIRWAY OPENING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for use in providing an airway through a tracheal wall of a subject, the apparatus including, a dilator including a handle, wherein the handle allows a user to hold and manipulate at least the dilator, and wherein the dilator provides a channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and, a sleeve detachably mounted to the dilator, the sleeve being for receiving a tracheal tube having an airway running from a proximal end to a distal end, and in use the dilator can be used to insert the tracheal tube through the tracheal wall with the tracheal tube being detachable from the sleeve to allow the dilator to be removed so that the tracheal tube provides an airway through the tracheal wall. | 09-10-2015 |
Keith Peter Mills, Staffordshire GB
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20150345119 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A SHOWER - According to the present invention there is provided a control system ( | 12-03-2015 |
Kevin David Mills, Bar Harbor, ME US
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20130184342 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The technology described herein relates to methods of inducing cell death. The technology described herein further relates to treating conditions including cancers and autoimmune diseases comprising administering inhibitors of double strand break repair. Also described herein are inhibitors of double strand break repair and methods of screening for such inhibitors. | 07-18-2013 |
Kingston Mills, Dublin IE
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20080260784 | Compositions and Methods for Modulating an Immune Response - The present invention provides a composition for suppressing an inflammatory immune response comprising the excretory/secretory (ES) component of | 10-23-2008 |
20090176696 | Methods And Compositions For Modulating An Immune Response - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the suppression of Th2-mediated immune response. Tracheal cytotoxin is shown to mediate a selective suppression of T helper cell type 2 (Th2)-mediated immune responses. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful for the treatment of Th2-mediated diseases and conditions due to their utility in suppressing Th2-mediated immune responses. The invention further extends to methods for suppressing the production of cytokines, such as IL-4 and IL-5 which contribute to the development of Th2-mediated immune responses. | 07-09-2009 |
20100003287 | Compositions and Methods Relating to Treatment of Cancer and Infectious Diseases - The present invention provides methods for modulating an immune response by administering a composition comprising a Toll-like receptor agonist and an immune mediator which downregufates the expression of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and upregulates the expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-12. The methods can be used to provide therapeutic treatment for cancerous conditions and infectious diseases. | 01-07-2010 |
20110294736 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - The present invention provides a method and composition for the treatment and prevention of an autoimmune disease such a multiple sclerosis which is mediated by autoreactive T cells. The administration of a NOD-1 agonist is shown to mediate an anti-inflammatory immune response. NOD-1 agonists suitable for use in the methods and compositions of the invention include diaminopimelic acid (DAP)-containing muropeptide compounds such as Tri-DAP and M-TriDAP. | 12-01-2011 |
Laura Mills, Raytown, MO US
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20140008296 | SEPTIC TANK MONITORING SYSTEM - A septic tank monitoring system is disclosed. The system can include a septic tank gauge having a float disposed within a housing, the housing having a first magnetic switch and a second magnetic switch, the float having a magnet adapted to activate the first magnetic switch when the float is at a first level and to active the second magnetic switch when the float is at a second level. The system can also include a controller adapted to receive a signal from each of the first magnetic switch and the second magnetic switch, and to activate an auto-dialer in response to a signal from the first magnetic switch, and to activate a water supply shut off valve in response to a signal from the second magnetic switch. | 01-09-2014 |
Lori Mills, Chesterfield, MO US
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20140231372 | Modular Display System - A modular display unit, comprising a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, a roof and a floor. The roof slopes downwardly from said rear wall towards said front wall when the display unit is mounted to a vertical wall. A plurality of containers is disposed in a row between the front and rear walls. Each of the containers has a bottom support portion and an open top portion. The open top portion is configured for coupling with a tubular extension for increasing the length of each of the containers. A plurality of pegboard hangers is provided on the rear wall. | 08-21-2014 |
Matt Mills, Eugene, OR US
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20130323005 | SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING DRILL CUTTINGS - The present disclosure concerns a system for transporting drill cuttings from an offshore drilling platform. In a representative embodiment, a bulk material storage and conveying system for a waterborne vessel comprises a first conveyor system including one or more upper conveyors extending lengthwise of the vessel. The system also comprises a plurality of containers located below the first conveyor system arranged in one or more rows, and a second conveyor system including one or more lower conveyors located below the one or more containers. The first conveyor system is configured to selectively dispense bulk material into the one or more containers, and the plurality of containers are configured to selectively dispense bulk material onto different locations along the length of the one or more lower conveyors. The system can further include an offloading conveyor assembly configured to convey drill cuttings from the lower conveyors to trucks on land. | 12-05-2013 |
Matthew H. Mills, Wayne, WV US
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20150099077 | Polyethylene Composition and Articles Made Therefrom - A polyethylene composition comprising a granular polyethylene resin characterized by a resin solid density of from 0.91 to 0.97 g/cm | 04-09-2015 |
Michael Donnelle Mills, Litchfield Park, AZ US
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20130006659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE PHYSICAL THERAPY - The present invention generally relates to remote physical therapy applications. In particular, the system and methods herein described relate to the provision of remote physical therapy services over one or more networks whereby a patient can receive physical therapy services from one or more physical therapy service providers without requiring the patient to visit a particular physical location. | 01-03-2013 |
Michael John Mills, Alexandria, VA US
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20130262039 | Systems and Methods for Criteria Analysis Prototyping - A flight procedure criteria prototyping system and method is described herein. According to embodiments, the system is configured to generate a prototype, generate a dependency tree based on the prototype, wherein the dependency tree is comprised of one or more dependency tree nodes, translate the dependency tree into one or more construction steps, wherein there is a mapping between the one or more dependency tree nodes and the one or more construction steps, maintain an ordered list of the one or more construction steps, and generate one or more software specifications based on the one or more construction steps. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael R. Mills, Raytown, MO US
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20140008296 | SEPTIC TANK MONITORING SYSTEM - A septic tank monitoring system is disclosed. The system can include a septic tank gauge having a float disposed within a housing, the housing having a first magnetic switch and a second magnetic switch, the float having a magnet adapted to activate the first magnetic switch when the float is at a first level and to active the second magnetic switch when the float is at a second level. The system can also include a controller adapted to receive a signal from each of the first magnetic switch and the second magnetic switch, and to activate an auto-dialer in response to a signal from the first magnetic switch, and to activate a water supply shut off valve in response to a signal from the second magnetic switch. | 01-09-2014 |
Nathaniel Mills, Coventry, CT US
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20150039548 | COLLECTIVE EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES IN A COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING ENVIRONMENT - A system, method and computer program product for facilitating collaborative decision making may be provided. The system receives data representing individual postings of users associated with a deliberation to make a decision. The system further receives ratings associated with the individual postings in order to make the decision. The system represents the received data in a hierarchical data structure. The system aggregates, through the hierarchical data structure, the ratings associated with the individual postings to obtain strength values. The system facilitates the making of the decision based on the aggregated strength values. | 02-05-2015 |
Nicholas Mills, Kumeu NZ
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20080226527 | Earning carbon credits by using aquaculture to sequester carbon dioxide - A method of earning carbon credits includes sequestering carbon dioxide by cultivating aquatic organisms that have carbon-containing shells and obtaining carbon credits based on the sequestered carbon dioxide. | 09-18-2008 |
Norman Mills, Mulgrave AU
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20100058696 | JOINT SEAL - An elongated joint seal for sealing a gap between two surfaces comprising a trunk and at least two resilient members extending one to each side of the trunk. The fingers in use contacting the surfaces of the gap, the trunk being substantially rigid to enable insertion of the seal into the gap. | 03-11-2010 |
20130186388 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector for heating and transferring fluids, having an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold through which fluid is respectively transferred into and out of the solar collector; and a plurality of polymer tubes each connected between the inlet and outlet manifolds, the polymer tubes having co-extruded concentric inner and outer tube layers, wherein the outer tube layer is composed of a harder polymer than the inner tube layer. | 07-25-2013 |
Randell Lee Mills, Cranbury, NJ US
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20140072836 | H2O-BASED ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROGEN-CATALYST POWER SYSTEM - An electrochemical power system is provided that generates an electromotive force (EMF) from the catalytic reaction of hydrogen to lower energy (hydrino) states providing direct conversion of the energy released from the hydrino reaction into electricity, the system comprising at least two components chosen from: H | 03-13-2014 |
Richard Mills, Ashburn, VA US
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20150302198 | Detection of Malicious Code Insertion in Trusted Environments - Methods and computer program products which facilitate detection of malicious code insertion by an insider during the software development lifecycle are disclosed Aspects focus on behavioral characteristics associated with the introduction of malcode during the software development process. Injection of malcode by an insider threat, and the malcode itself, may leave behind behavioral signatures in the source code repository and source code that can be detected by a multi-dimensional combination of sensors. By detecting the behavioral signatures of malcode within artifacts generated by the software development process, instances of malcode can be isolated and prevented before release. | 10-22-2015 |
Richard B. Mills, Cartersville, GA US
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20140067406 | FACILITATING A TRANSACTION AMONG A SURGICAL PROVIDER, AN ITEM PROVIDER, AND A PAYOR - Methods and systems using a computer system for facilitating a transaction among a surgical provider, a medical device provider, and a payor are disclosed. A cost to provide medical devices needed for an identified procedure is estimated. Revenue to an entity that controls the computer system may also be estimated. Medical devices actually used in the surgical procedure are identified. A request may be submitted to the payor for reimbursement of costs associated with the devices actually used. | 03-06-2014 |
Richard E. Mills, Bristol GB
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20160047734 | METHODS, DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING ELECTRICAL CURRENT THREAT EFFECTS AT JOINTS - A method and device is disclosed for measuring one or more physical properties of, and/or induced by, out-gassing products released from and/or trapped within a joint in response to a lightning strike or other electrical current threat. A device for measuring one or more physical properties of, and/or induced by, gases, plasma and/or particles released from a joint in response to an electrical current threat. The joint includes a fastener passing through a structure so that an end of the fastener protrudes from the structure. The device includes a containment member having a base surrounding an opening into a cavity, the containment member being arranged to be mounted over the end of the fastener to enclose the end of the fastener within the cavity and to seal the opening; and one or more sensors arranged to measure physical properties of gases, plasma and/or particles contained by the cavity. | 02-18-2016 |
Robert A.r. Mills, St. Peter Parish BB
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20140116813 | CENTRIFUGAL BACKSPIN BRAKE - A centrifugal brake system for retarding shaft backspin includes a brake drum, a brake hub attachable to the shaft and two or more brake shoes mounted on the hub for braking engagement with the drum. A mechanical linkage transfers the generated braking force from the brake shoes to the hub and permits radial displacement of the brake shoes relative to the hub, upon rotational shifting of the hub relative to the brake shoes between deactivated and activated positions. In the deactivated position of the hub, the brake shoes are maintained in a radially inward, disengaged position. In the activated position, the brake shoes are radially displaceable by centrifugal force from the disengaged position to a radially outward, engaged position, wherein the brake shoes are in braking engagement. The rotational shifting of the hub is achieved through frictional drag between the brake shoes and the brake drum. | 05-01-2014 |
Roger Mills, San Diego, CA US
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20150313888 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE PSYCHOSIS USING PIMAVANSERN - Methods for the treatment of Parkinson's disease psychosis which comprise the administration of pimavanserin. | 11-05-2015 |
Ronald E. Mills, Florence, OR US
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20130006653 | METHODS USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATIONS OF MEDICAL CODES - Medical coding systems receive as input medical terms which coders classify into medical codes, used in the remuneration of medical procedures. A set of applicable medical codes can be determined by intersecting multidimensional data structures associated with the input terms and counting medical codes occupying regions of intersection. If the resulting set contains a single code, it is presented to the coder for verification. If the resulting set contains more than a single code, the coder can be questioned in a variety of ways to access, and select from, terminology options not implied by the originally provided input terms. The interactive process may also use the multidimensional data structures to regulate the order of questions, present decision aids, and select related procedure codes. The interaction concludes when the coder has fully specified the proper code or codes that describe the required procedure or procedures. | 01-03-2013 |
Rudy V. Mills, Manhattan, KS US
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20130067779 | MACHINE BUCKET ASSEMBLY - A machine bucket assembly includes a bucket having a top section, a bottom section, and a curved middle section. The bucket assembly may also include a kinematic reaction point about which the bucket is configured to rotate. A loadability index of the bucket may be between approximately 0.95 and 1.05. The loadability index is a ratio of a distance between the kinematic reaction point and a tip of the bottom section and a distance between the kinematic reaction point and a tip of the top section. | 03-21-2013 |
Rudy Van Mills, Manhattan, KS US
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20140331663 | Quick Coupler Hydraulic Control System - A hydraulic system for an implement coupler assembly of a machine includes a coupler cylinder, a control valve connecting the coupler cylinder to a pressurized fluid source and a low pressure reservoir, and a sequence valve and a check valve connected in parallel between the coupler cylinder and the control valve. An implement cylinder provides a pilot pressure for the sequence valve. The coupler cylinder extends to a locked position when the control valve provides pressurized fluid through the check valve to a head end of the coupler cylinder. The coupler cylinder retracts to an unlocked position when the control valve provides pressurized fluid to a rod end of the coupler cylinder if the implement cylinder provides pilot pressure sufficient to open the sequence valve and connect the head end of the coupler cylinder to the low pressure reservoir. | 11-13-2014 |
Simon Mills, Essex GB
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20160070292 | BIDIRECTIONAL PEDAL ASEMBLY - The present invention provides a bidirectional pedal assembly comprising: a base structure ( | 03-10-2016 |
Simon Robert Watson Mills, Leicestershire GB
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20150179030 | MONITORING DEVICE - A condition monitoring device for attachment to a machine and for monitoring the condition thereof includes at least one sensor for monitoring at least one parameter of the machine, and a processor connected to the one or more sensors for analyzing the signals produced therefrom. A wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver is connected to the processor and permits external communication therewith. The condition monitoring device further includes at least one visual indicator of the status of the monitored machine based upon the sensed parameter. | 06-25-2015 |
Stephen Eric Mills, Granger, IN US
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20130239788 | Single Coil Parallel Tapped Magnetic Pickup - A parallel tapped magnetic pickup for an electrical stringed musical instrument is provided. The parallel tapped magnetic pickup comprises a coil formed with at least two parallel connected wound wires. A guitar in combination with the parallel tapped pickup is additionally provided. | 09-19-2013 |
Stephen John Mills, Rijswijk NL
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20150135954 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CIRCULATING A GLYCOL STREAM, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A NATURAL GAS PRODUCT STREAM - The methods apparatuses described herein involve recovering of glycol from an aqueous phase to form a stream of recovered glycol and a glycol recovery system. The aqueous phase is fed to the top of a lower theoretical stage in a distillation column. An overhead vapour stream is drawn from the distillation column overhead of an upper theoretical stage, and a bottom stream comprising a stream of regenerated glycol is drawn from the distillation column via a bottom outlet configured below the lower theoretical stage. The stream of recovered glycol comprises the regenerated glycol. In addition, a first middle theoretical stage is situated within the distillation column gravitationally above the lower theoretical stage and below the upper theoretical stage. A side stream of liquid water is drawn from the bottom of the upper theoretical stage in the distillation column. | 05-21-2015 |
Steven E. Mills, Granger, IN US
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20130312591 | Variable Resonant Bifilar Single Coil Magnetic Pickup - A bifilar pickup for an electrical stringed musical instrument is provided. The bifilar pickup comprises a single coil wherein the coil is formed with two closely spaced but electrically isolated parallel wound wires. A guitar in combination with the bifilar pickup is additionally provided. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327202 | Low Impedance Dual Coil Bifilar Magnetic Pickup - A bifilar pickup for an electrical stringed musical instrument is provided. The bifilar pickup comprises a dual coil wherein at least one coil is formed with two closely spaced bifilar parallel wound wires. A guitar in combination with the pickup unit is additionally provided. | 12-12-2013 |
Stewart John Mills, Essex GB
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20150253746 | ADAPTIVE EJECTOR VALVE ARRAY - A method for providing adaptive control of the flow of a plurality of ejector valves arranged in close proximity to each other in a sorting machine is described. The method comprises measuring a temporal response curve for each ejector valve, comparing the measured temporal response curve for each ejector valve to a library set of previously stored temporal response curves, determining from the comparison a predicted flow for each ejector valve, and adapting a drive signal for each ejector valve in dependence on the predicted flow. Temporal response curves may be measured and compared in a calibration (non-sorting) mode, and real-time feedback of the measured temporal responses in a sorting mode may be used to indicate health of a valve and to further adapt the drive signal to provide conformal performance. The number of neighbouring ejector valves may also be taken into account. | 09-10-2015 |
Susan Mills, Tralee Kerry IE
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20130011516 | ANTI-LISTERIAL MIXED CULTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEESE - The present invention discloses a method for producing a fermented dairy product, preferably cheese, comprising inoculating milk with lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class IIa type bacteriocin; and lactic acid bacteria capable of producing a Class I type bacteriocin. | 01-10-2013 |
Tim Mills, Lagrange, GA US
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20150027942 | COALESCER ASSEMBLIES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, assemblies for removing water from hydrocarbon liquids are described herein. An assembly described herein comprises a coalescer element having interior and exterior surfaces and comprising a porous support tube and a medium positioned within the porous support tube, the medium having a structure for coalescing water droplets in the hydrocarbon liquid passing though the medium. A separation medium encloses the exterior surface of the coalescer element and is spaced apart from the exterior surface of the coalescer element. The separation medium comprises a barrier region for collecting coalesced water droplets in the hydrocarbon liquid exited from the coalescer element and a release region for releasing coalesced water droplets from the assembly. | 01-29-2015 |
Warwick Mills, Portsmouth GB
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20160069681 | AUTOMATIC COMPASS CALIBRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide automatic and substantially continuous calibration for compasses mounted to moving structures. A compass calibration system may include a logic device configured to receive one or more sensor signals and determine a corrected magnetic field based, at least in part, on a measured local magnetic field. The logic device may be adapted to receive an angular velocity, an acceleration, the measured local magnetic field, and/or a speed of a mobile structure; generate stabilized roll and pitch components of an orientation of the mobile structure based, at least in part, on the acceleration and angular velocity; and determine the corrected magnetic field based, at least in part, on the speed, the local magnetic field, the stabilized roll and pitch components, and/or the angular velocity. | 03-10-2016 |