Morton, US
Alister David Morton, Kastrup US
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20100087792 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE - The invention provides a switching device for an irrigation system. The switching device provides selective communication between a supply port to which a supply of fluid under pressure can be attached and a balloon port to which a fixing balloon of a catheter can be attached, and between the supply port and a port to which a liquid reservoir can be attached. By use of a selection handle, the user can deform conduits in a pre-determined sequence and thus control an irrigation procedure by opening and closing fluid flow in various conduits. The invention further provides an irrigation device incorporating the switching device and a method of controlling a fluid flow e.g. in an irrigation system. | 04-08-2010 |
Barret R. Morton, Cartersville, GA US
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20090263616 | CUSHIONED FLOORING PRODUCTS - The present invention pertains to cushioned flooring products. More particularly, the present invention pertains to cushioned carpet tiles and carpet and processes for making the same. The cushioned carpet tiles and carpet of the present invention comprise a modified secondary backing material having a scrim material and a non-woven fiber batt, where the non-woven fiber batt is made up of a plurality of fibers. The fibers of the non-woven fiber batt are needled into the scrim material so that the non-woven fiber batt is durably attached to the scrim material. | 10-22-2009 |
Bill Morton, Nashville, TN US
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20100205640 | DRIVE THRU VISION - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method, system and computer-readable medium for conveying audio/video information. The method detects a presence of at least one automobile and communicates such presence to an information system comprising a number of display devices (D | 08-12-2010 |
Carol Treat Morton, Bloomfield Township, MI US
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20110152657 | Apparatus and methods for taking blood glucose measurements and recommending insulin doses - The present disclosure related to an apparatus that may be used for taking blood glucose measurements and providing individualized insulin dose recommendations wherein the apparatus is easy to use and facilitates improved diabetes control in patients. Also disclosed are related methods. | 06-23-2011 |
Carroll Morton, Fairacres, NM US
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20080271695 | POWER SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF POWERING A VEHICLE - A power system is provided for a vehicle includes a primary combustion engine for powering a drive system of the vehicle for propelling the vehicle and non-drive systems associated with the vehicle in a first mode of operation. An auxiliary combustion engine is coupled to the primary engine for powering the non-drive systems in a second mode of operation when the primary combustion engine is powered off. The auxiliary engine is powered by the same fuel as the primary engine. The auxiliary combustion engine is coupled to the primary engine through at least one clutch that disengages and engages the auxiliary engine from the primary engine when the primary engine is powered on and off. A method of powering a vehicle is accomplished by powering a drive system of the vehicle for propelling the vehicle and non-drive systems associated with the vehicle through a primary combustion engine in a first mode of operation. When the primary combustion engine is powered off in a second mode of operation, the non-drive systems are powered by an auxiliary combustion engine that is coupled to the primary engine. The auxiliary engine is powered by the same fuel as the primary engine. The auxiliary combustion engine is coupled to the primary engine through at least one clutch that disengages and engages the auxiliary engine from the primary engine when the primary engine is powered on and off. | 11-06-2008 |
Christopher H. Morton, Longwood, FL US
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20090168847 | Tunable Diversity Antenna for use with Frequency Hopping Communications Protocol - A sound reproducing device. The sound reproducing device for receiving a frequency-hopping signal having an instantaneous frequency within a hopping bandwidth. The sound reproducing device comprises a first antenna having a bandwidth including the hopping bandwidth for producing a first received signal and a second antenna tunable to frequencies within the hopping bandwidth responsive to an instantaneous hopping frequency. The second antenna produces a second received signal. The device further comprises a module for processing one or both of the first and second received signals to produce a signal for driving the sound reproducing device. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher R. Morton, Webster, NY US
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20130027449 | INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH TEST RESISTORS - An inkjet printhead includes an array of drop ejectors, a first drop ejector of the array including a first resistive heater having a first nominal length and a first nominal width; and a first configuration test resistor disposed proximate the first resistive heater, the first configuration test resistor including a second nominal length and a second nominal width, wherein the second nominal length is different from the first nominal length. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027461 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING ARRAY OF RESISTIVE HEATERS - A method of characterizing an array of resistive heaters, a first resistive heater of the array having a nominal sheet resistance, a first nominal length and a first nominal width, the method includes (a) providing a first configuration test resistor disposed proximate the first resistive heater, the first configuration test resistor including a second nominal length and a second nominal width, wherein the second nominal length is different from the first nominal length; (b) measuring a resistance of the first resistive heater; (c) measuring a resistance of the first configuration test resistor; and (d) determining the actual sheet resistance and the actual length of the first resistive heater based on the measured resistances of the first resistive heater and the first configuration test resistor. | 01-31-2013 |
20140292856 | PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT FOR INKJET PRINTHEAD - An inkjet printhead includes an array of resistive heaters; an array of nozzles associated with the array of resistive heaters; a heater voltage input for providing a heater voltage; a fire control pulse input for providing a fire control pulse having a first pulsewidth for controlling a length of time that current from the heater voltage input is allowed to pass through at least one of the resistive heaters; and a protective circuit configured to receive the fire control pulse from the fire control pulse input, and to override the fire control pulse if the first pulsewidth is greater than or equal to a predetermined length of time. | 10-02-2014 |
20140292857 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING INKJET PRINTHEAD FROM LONG PULSES - A method of operating an inkjet printing system includes turning a heater voltage power source providing drop generation power to an inkjet printhead on or off under direction of a controller; providing a fire control pulse for setting a duration of passage of current from the heater voltage power source through one or more resistive heaters for generation of one or more drops of ink under direction of the controller; inputting the fire control pulse into a protective circuit; and overriding the fire control pulse in the setting of the duration of passage of current from the power source through the one or more resistive heaters if the pulsewidth of the fire control pulse is greater than or equal to a predetermined length of time. | 10-02-2014 |
Christopher R. Morton, Rochester, NY US
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20100156992 | BUTTABLE PRINTHEAD MODULE AND PAGEWIDE PRINTHEAD - A printhead module includes a substrate, a plurality of drop ejector arrays, and electronic circuitry. The substrate includes a butting edge extending in a first direction along the substrate. The plurality of drop ejector arrays extends substantially parallel to the butting edge of the substrate with a first drop ejector array of the plurality of drop ejector arrays being closest to the butting edge of the substrate. A portion of the electronic circuitry is disposed between the first drop ejector array and the butting edge of the substrate. | 06-24-2010 |
20110128316 | LIQUID DROP EJECTION USING DUAL FEED EJECTOR - A liquid ejector is provided that includes a structure defining a plurality of chambers with one of the plurality of chambers including a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a nozzle orifice. A drop forming mechanism is located on the second surface of the chamber opposite the nozzle orifice. A first liquid feed channel and a second liquid feed channel are in fluid communication with the chamber. A first segment of a segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channel and a second segment of the segmented liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the second liquid feed channel. The first segment of the segmented liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers and the second segment of the liquid inlet is also in fluid communication with another one of the plurality of chambers. A liquid is provided to the chamber through the first liquid feed channel and the second liquid feed channel from the segmented liquid inlet. A drop of the liquid is ejected through the nozzle orifice of the chamber by operating the associated drop forming mechanism. | 06-02-2011 |
20120062654 | LIQUID DROP EJECTION USING DUAL FEED EJECTOR - A printer includes a printhead die including liquid ejectors separated by walls. Each liquid ejector includes a nozzle orifice and an associated drop forming mechanism. First and second liquid feed channels, extending in opposite directions, are in fluid communication with each liquid ejector. A liquid inlet includes a plurality of first and second segments in fluid communication with the first liquid feed channels and the second liquid feed channels, respectively. The first and second segments are located on opposite sides of the nozzle orifice. For a given liquid ejector, both of the first and second segments are directly in line with the liquid ejector. An electrical lead extends from each drop forming mechanism toward an edge of the printhead die. At least one of the electrical leads is positioned between neighboring segments of at least one of the first and second segments of the liquid inlet. | 03-15-2012 |
Craig Morton, Nolensville, TN US
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20080226943 | Composite Articles - A composite article includes a first composite material and a second composite material. The first composite material and the second composite material individually comprise hard particles in a binder. A concentration of ruthenium in the binder of the first composite material is different from a concentration of ruthenium in the binder of the second composite material. | 09-18-2008 |
Craig W. Morton, Nolensville, TN US
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20100303566 | Composite Articles - A composite article includes a first composite material and a second composite material. The first composite material and the second composite material individually comprise hard particles in a binder. A concentration of ruthenium in the binder of the first composite material is different from a concentration of ruthenium in the binder of the second composite material. | 12-02-2010 |
20110052931 | Coated Cutting Tools Having a Platinum Group Metal Concentration Gradient and Related Processes - The present disclosure is directed to cutting tools. The disclosed cutting tools may have a wear resistant coating on a substrate. The substrate may have hard particles cemented in a binder phase. The binder may have a near-surface concentration gradient of at least one platinum group element and/or rhenium. Processes for producing cutting tools are also disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |
20130273382 | COATED CUTTING TOOLS HAVING A PLATINUM GROUP METAL CONCENTRATION GRADIENT AND RELATED PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to cutting tools. The disclosed cutting tools may have a wear resistant coating on a substrate. The substrate may have hard particles cemented in a binder phase. The binder may have a near-surface concentration gradient of at least one platinum group element and/or rhenium. Processes for producing cutting tools are also disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
Cynthia Morton, Newton, MA US
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20100184077 | Allelic Form of the HMGA2 Gene Predisposing Women to the Formation of Leiomyomas - The present invention is directed to diagnostic assays that can be used to determine if a woman carries an allelic form of the HMGA2 gene that predisposes her to the formation of fibroid tumors. The invention also encompasses vectors containing this allele, cells transformed with these vectors and transgenic animals that carry at least one copy of the allele. | 07-22-2010 |
Dan Morton, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20110226712 | Storage rack system - An article for storing items along the inside of a door. One embodiment is a grid attached alongside the inside of the door with various structures designed to support items, specifically U brackets designed to hold handguns. Another embodiment is a small grid with structures designed like holsters, enabling a large number of handguns in a small area. Another embodiment uses a large grid with structures to support long guns. In all embodiments, structures may be attached to support other items. The embodiments may be attached to the inside of the door which is most commonly a safe door, by brackets or by other attachment assemblies. | 09-22-2011 |
Dana R. Morton, Rhinelander, WI US
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20080318010 | Release liner having print receptive surface and methods for manufacturing and using - A release liner having a print receptive surface is provided. The release liner includes a release liner substrate having a first surface and a second surface, and silicone coating provided on at least one of the release liner substrate first surface or second surface to provide a release surface. The silicone coating is provided in an amount sufficient to provide the release surface with release properties, and the silicone coating comprises sufficient print additive for enhancing the print receptiveness of the release surface while providing desired release properties. A method for manufacturing a release liner having a print receptive surface, and a method for using a release liner are provided. | 12-25-2008 |
20090133827 | Release liner having friction coating, laminate, and methods for manufacturing and using - A release liner is provided according to the present invention. The release liner includes a clay coated paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a silicone coating provided on one of the first surface or the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate, and a friction coating provided on the other of the first surface of the second surface of the clay coated paper substrate. The clay coated paper substrate includes a paper base sheet having a first side, a second side, and a basis weight of about 50 lb/3,000 ft | 05-28-2009 |
Daniel M. Morton, Arlington, MA US
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20110228944 | Automatic Audio Source Switching - A method for automatically switching an audio source includes the steps of receiving an audio signal from a video display device, and receiving a digital audio signal from one of a plurality of audio/video source devices which each can supply audio and video information to the video display device. The digital audio signal is compared with the audio signal from the video display device. The digital audio signal is output to a supplemental audio system of the video display device when the comparing step indicates that the digital audio signal and the audio signal from the video display device contain substantially similar audio programs. | 09-22-2011 |
20110242754 | Docking Station - A docking station for a portable electronic device that includes a first port and one or both of a second port and a jack. The docking station has a first electrical connector that fits into the first port when the portable electronic device is coupled to the docking station and a second electrical connector that is adapted to be electrically coupled to the second port or the jack when the portable electronic device is coupled to the docking station. | 10-06-2011 |
20120040605 | TRANSMISSION CHANNEL SUBSTITUTION - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for receiving an identifier of a first transmission channel for a first media station, determining whether content of the first media station is available via a second transmission channel for the first media station, and automatically initiating transmission of content of a second media station to a client computing device over a transmission channel for the second media station based on results of the determining. | 02-16-2012 |
Dave Morton, Sandy, UT US
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20100212764 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADDING FERTILIZER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - Apparatus for adding liquid fertilizer to a water line of a sprinkler system includes a mechanical injector device powered by a paddle wheel turned by water flowing through the water line. As the paddle wheel is turned, liquid fertilizer can be advantageously mixed with the irrigation water or other fluid. The fertilizer reservoir can be positioned on the upper portion of the injector apparatus and can include an inlet connection and a button used to hydraulically prime the system. The fertilizer may be fed into the reservoir via tubing from a separately contained fertilizer source. In some embodiments, an inlet nozzle may increase the inlet velocity of the water, thereby permitting the paddle wheel to operate over a greater flow rate range. The tubing or other conduit can be connected to the fertilizer source container via a quick-connect fitting. | 08-26-2010 |
20110162745 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADDING FERTILIZER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - Apparatus for adding liquid fertilizer to a water line of a sprinkler system includes a mechanical injector device powered by a paddle wheel turned by water flowing through the water line. As the paddle wheel is turned, liquid fertilizer can be advantageously mixed with the irrigation water or other fluid. The fertilizer reservoir can be positioned on the upper portion of the injector apparatus and can include an inlet connection and a button used to hydraulically prime the system. The fertilizer may be fed into the reservoir via tubing from a separately contained fertilizer source. In some embodiments, an inlet nozzle may increase the inlet velocity of the water, thereby permitting the paddle wheel to operate over a greater flow rate range. The tubing or other conduit can be connected to the fertilizer source container via a quick-connect fitting. | 07-07-2011 |
David Morton, Newport, TN US
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20120145141 | Slide rack - An oven rack system has a two piece oven rack ( | 06-14-2012 |
David C. Morton, Columbia, MD US
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20090292130 | BIBENZOTHIOPHENE DERIVATIVES - Compounds containing bibenzochalcogenophene structures are provided in which the chalcogenide is sulfur, selenium, or tellurium. The compounds are characterized by planarity, rigid conjugation structure and high charge mobility making them useful as organic semiconductor in optical devices, electronic devices and integrated devices like organic field effect transistors (OFET) for thin film transistor liquid crystal display (LCD), electrophoretic display such as electronic paper, organic light emitting diode (OLED) for flat panel displays, organic radio frequency identification (ORFID) tags, organic photovoltaic (OPV), sensor devices, and analog and digital electronics. | 11-26-2009 |
20130172570 | METHOD OF MAKING BENZAZOLES - This present invention provides a method of making benzazoles comprising a process of making aryl or alkyl benzazoles from corresponding aryl acid chlorides or alkyl acid chlorides without applying hazard condensing agent. The benzazole compounds described in this invention have following formula I: | 07-04-2013 |
David K. Morton, Oakland, TN US
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20090060751 | Solid State Sump Pump Control - The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein. | 03-05-2009 |
20110311381 | Solid State Sump Pump Control - The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein. | 12-22-2011 |
20120189464 | Solid State Sump Pump Control - The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein. | 07-26-2012 |
David L. Morton, Sandy, UT US
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20100109685 | WIRELESS MOISTURE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD - A wireless moisture monitoring device that measures the dielectric constant of a material to provide an indication of the water or moisture content of a material. The wireless moisture monitoring device can monitor the moisture level of a material constantly, periodically, or the device can be configured to provide an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of the material (e.g., soil). The moisture monitoring device can be used in conjunction with a moisture monitoring system that can be used to control a watering system (e.g., an irrigation system). A method for providing an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material is also disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100251807 | MOISTURE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD - A moisture monitoring device that measures the dielectric constant of a material to provide an indication of the moisture content of a material. The moisture monitoring device can provide an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material (e.g., soil). The moisture monitoring device can include a number of interchangeable decorative to allow a user to customize the appearance of the device. The moisture monitoring device can be used in conjunction with a moisture monitoring system that can be used to control a watering system (e.g., an irrigation system). A method for providing an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material is also disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
20100277078 | PLANT LIGHTING SYSTEM - Lighting systems for providing supplemental light to plants to facilitate plant growth and/or to provide supplemental lighting in situations where sunlight is insufficient. Lighting systems may use LED technology to deliver specific wavelengths of light to maximize utilization of the supplemental light for photosynthesis. By delivering light having one or more specific wavelengths, it is possible to use a light that consumes relatively little power (e.g., about 10 watts or less) while providing sufficient supplemental light to facilitate healthy plant growth. Lighting systems may include a light-sensor to facilitate control of the amount of light provided. For example, a light-sensor may be used to automatically adjust the amount (e.g., intensity or duration) of light provided when the amount of ambient light available to the plant dips below a predetermined level. | 11-04-2010 |
20110043230 | MOISTURE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD - A moisture monitoring device that measures the dielectric constant of a material to provide an indication of the moisture content of a material. The moisture monitoring device can provide an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material (e.g., soil). The moisture monitoring device can include a number of interchangeable decorative to allow a user to customize the appearance of the device. The moisture monitoring device can be used in conjunction with a moisture monitoring system that can be used to control a watering system (e.g., an irrigation system). A method for providing an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material is also disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
David M. Morton, Tucson, AZ US
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20110107045 | HYBRID STORAGE DATA MIGRATION BY SELECTIVE DATA REMOVAL - A hybrid data storage system is one which has data storage clusters of different types. In a hybrid data storage system, at least one first data storage cluster is configured to store data and has high data storage capacity; and at least one second data storage cluster is configured to store data and has lower data storage capacity than the first cluster. The data is initially replicated and stored by at least one first and at least one second data storage cluster. The method identifies a portion of the stored initially replicated data of at least one second data storage cluster as “pinned”; continues to store the pinned initially replicated data; and selectively removes non-pinned initially replicated data from the second data storage cluster(s) to account for the capacity difference. | 05-05-2011 |
20110231368 | ERROR TRACKING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Data storage services are provided for clients for backup of data objects from the clients. A data object is sent to a first location in a first storage device. A determination is made if the data object was successfully stored at the first location, and if so, meta data corresponding with the data object is stored, wherein the meta data includes first path information on a first data path of the data object to the first location. The data object is migrated from the first location to a second location in a second storage device. A determination is made if the data object was successfully stored at the second location, and if so, second path information on a second data path of the data object is added to the second location to the meta data corresponding with the data object, to update the meta data. | 09-22-2011 |
20130006937 | ERROR TRACKING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Data storage services are provided for clients for backup of data objects from the clients. A data object is sent to a first location in a first storage device. A determination is made if the data object was successfully stored at the first location, and if so, meta data corresponding with the data object is stored, wherein the meta data includes first path information on a first data path of the data object to the first location. The data object is migrated from the first location to a second location in a second storage device. A determination is made if the data object was successfully stored at the second location, and if so, second path information on a second data path of the data object is added to the second location to the meta data corresponding with the data object, to update the meta data. | 01-03-2013 |
David Michael Morton, Tucson, AZ US
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20080256525 | AUTOMATED FIRMWARE RESTORATION TO A PEER PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE DEVICE - Provided are techniques for restoring firmware. A first programmable hardware device determines that a second programmable hardware device needs a valid firmware image, retrieves a copy of the valid firmware image from an external memory, and sends the valid firmware image to the second programmable hardware device via a private communication link, wherein the private communication link enables private communication between the first programmable hardware device and the second programmable hardware device. The second programmable hardware device restores existing firmware using the valid firmware image. | 10-16-2008 |
20080256526 | AUTOMATED FIRMWARE RESTORATION TO A PEER PROGRAMMABLE HARDWARE DEVICE - Provided are techniques for restoring firmware. A first programmable hardware device determines that a second programmable hardware device needs a valid firmware image, retrieves a copy of the valid firmware image from an external memory, and sends the valid firmware image to the second programmable hardware device via a private communication link, wherein the private communication link enables private communication between the first programmable hardware device and the second programmable hardware device. The second programmable hardware device restores existing firmware using the valid firmware image. | 10-16-2008 |
20110289347 | RECOVERY FROM MEDIUM ERROR ON TAPE ON WHICH DATA AND METADATA ARE TO BE STORED BY USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM DATA COPY - A copy export application implemented in a computational device receives a request to perform a copy export operation of data and metadata to a selected tape in a tape library coupled to the computational device. The copy export application copies the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application determines a medium error on the selected tape while copying the metadata from the computational device to the selected tape, subsequent to completion of the copying of the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application sends a request to a tape control application to replace the selected tape by a new tape and copy the data from the selected tape to the new tape. The copy export application copies the metadata to the new tape. | 11-24-2011 |
20120239967 | RECOVERY FROM MEDIUM ERROR ON TAPE ON WHICH DATA AND METADATA ARE TO BE STORED BY USING MEDIUM TO MEDIUM DATA COPY - A copy export application implemented in a computational device receives a request to perform a copy export operation of data and metadata to a selected tape in a tape library coupled to the computational device. The copy export application copies the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application determines a medium error on the selected tape while copying the metadata from the computational device to the selected tape, subsequent to completion of the copying of the data from the computational device to the selected tape. The copy export application sends a request to a tape control application to replace the selected tape by a new tape and copy the data from the selected tape to the new tape. The copy export application copies the metadata to the new tape. | 09-20-2012 |
Gary D. Morton, Erie, CO US
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20120290642 | DYNAMIC NETWORK LINK ACCELERATION FOR NETWORK INCLUDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A method and apparatus for dynamic network link acceleration provides a managed communication link for accelerated and reliable network communication between a client and other network devices. In one or more embodiments, a client computing device which generates communication packets of a first type is enhanced with a front end mechanism which selectively encodes the data packets into packets of a second type. The data packets which are encoded into a second type are transmitted over a managed communication link which may provide error correction, security, quality of service, and other services including acceleration of communications. | 11-15-2012 |
20140289381 | OPTIMIZATION OF ENHANCED NETWORK LINKS - A method and apparatus for dynamic network link acceleration provides a managed communication link for accelerated and reliable network communication between a client and other network devices. In one or more embodiments, a client computing device which generates communication packets of a first type is enhanced with a front end mechanism which selectively encodes the data packets into packets of a second type. The data packets which are encoded into a second type are transmitted over a managed communication link which may provide error correction, security, quality of service, and other services including acceleration of communications. | 09-25-2014 |
George C. Morton, Collegeville, PA US
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20080275090 | AMINO-BENZAZOLES AS P2Y1 RECEPTOR INHIBITORS WITH PYRIDINE RING AND HETEROCYCLIC COMPONENTS - The present invention provides novel amino-benzazoles and analogues thereof, which are selective inhibitors of the human P2Y | 11-06-2008 |
20120277186 | Tricyclic Derivatives and Their Pharmaceutical Use and Compositions - This application relates to tricyclic compounds of Formula I: | 11-01-2012 |
20120295882 | Tricyclic Derivatives and Their Pharmaceutical Use and Compositions - This application relates to tricyclic compounds of Formula I: | 11-22-2012 |
Gregory John Morton, Salem, VA US
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20090271169 | Training Simulators for Engineering Projects - Methods and systems for providing a training simulator for an engineering project are disclosed. A simulator operable to simulate the engineering project is provided. The simulator includes at least one component operable to simulate a control system that controls one or more operations associated with the engineering project. A training simulator component is incorporated into the simulator. The training simulator component is operable to facilitate the training of personnel on suitable operation of the engineering project. | 10-29-2009 |
Gregory W. Morton, Knoxville, TN US
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20090252272 | Advanced Digital Control Rod Position Indication System with Rod Drop Monitoring for Nuclear Power Plants - An advanced digital rod position indication (ADRPI) system having rod drop monitoring capability. When a reactor trip occurs, the ADRPI system derives the rod drop time from the signals induced in the detector coils by the falling drive rods. The ADRPI system is linked to the reactor trip breaker to provide a reference point to allow accurate timing of the rod drop times. | 10-08-2009 |
20130148772 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING CONTROL RODS OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - A diagnostic system to monitor digital rod position indication (DRPI) signals of a DRPI system of a nuclear power plant, including a digital diagnostic unit connected between a DRPI display cabinet and a DRPI data cabinet of the DRPI system to monitor digital rod position signals of the DRPI data cabinet. The digital rod position signals include digital rod address signals and digital rod position data signals such that the digital diagnostic unit detects signal level variation and signal timing variation of the digital rod address signals and the digital rod position data signals to determine rod position errors of the DRPI system. | 06-13-2013 |
20130177123 | Control Rod Position Indication Systems and Methods for Nuclear Power Plants - Systems and methods of monitoring position information of a control rod in a nuclear reactor, including detecting an output signal induced by movement of a control rod with respect to at least one detection coil of the control rod, the output signal having identifiable characteristics representative of a plurality of positions of the control rod within the at least one detection coil, and processing the identifiable characteristics to derive the positions of the control rod within the at least one detection coil. | 07-11-2013 |
20140368219 | In-Situ Determination of Rod Control System Coil and Cable Impedances for Nuclear Power Plants - Systems and methods of monitoring a rod control system of a nuclear power plant, including calculating impedance of at least one coil of a rod movement mechanism non-intrusively while the system is operating, comparing a measured impedance to a reference impedance, and determining if the measured impedance deviates from the reference impedance value by a predetermined amount to indicate degradation of the rod control system. | 12-18-2014 |
20140369456 | ROD MOVEMENT DIAGNOSTICS FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT USING ADVANCED DATA FITTING - Systems and methods of monitoring rod control systems of nuclear power plants, including: measuring a particular signal applied to at least one coil of a rod movement mechanism at one or more predetermined times relative to an initial energizing of a mechanism coil; comparing the measured signal to a reference signal parameter, and determining if the measured signal deviates from the reference signal parameter by a predetermined amount to indicate degradation of the rod control system. | 12-18-2014 |
Hugh Morton US
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20110089134 | METHOD OF COMPRESSION MOLDING A PLASTIC CLOSURE FROM FOAMED POLYMERIC MATERIAL - A method of compression molding a plastic article, such as a closure, includes providing a molten polymeric material, comprising a mixture of at least one molten polymer and a gas blended therein. The polymeric material is molded between cooperating male and female molds, with relative movement of the molds controlled to form a mold cavity with a predetermined volume. Formation in this manner acts to produce a molded closure with substantially reduced density, thus achieving desired material savings, while still providing a closure or like article exhibiting desired performance characteristics. | 04-21-2011 |
Ian James Morton, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110079308 | DRAIN FOR EXHAUST GAS DUCT - An exhaust gas duct includes a hollow duct section having a peripheral wall, a slot in said peripheral wall, the slot opening in a direction counter to a flow direction through the hollow duct section; and a baffle plate located on an exterior surface of the peripheral wall, upstream of the slot relative to the flow direction. | 04-07-2011 |
James Morton, Greenwood, IN US
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20120163960 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND VARIABLE CAMBER VANE SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique variable camber vane system for a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and variable camber vane systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 06-28-2012 |
Jason C. Morton, Golden, CO US
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20110054416 | MATERIAL CONTROL DEVICE FOR INSERTING MATERIAL INTO A TARGETED ANATOMICAL REGION - An extractable device is used to insert a flowable material into a vertebral body. The device comprises a filling member and a flowable material. The filling member is made of a flexible wall which includes a holding portion and an injection port via which the flowable material is injected into the holding portion after insertion into the vertebral body. The holding portion is provided with an opening which is releasably closed by a closure device so as to make the opening substantially resistant to the passage of material there through. Once the flowable material in the holding portion increases in viscosity, the closure device is released, thereby enabling the filling member to be extracted from the vertebral body so as to leave only the material in the vertebral body. The flowable material should be a material capable of setting to a hardened condition. | 03-03-2011 |
20110288522 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETACHING AN EXPANDABLE MEMBER FROM A MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical implant device includes a shaft, an expandable member coupled to the distal end portion of the shaft, a sleeve and a detachment mechanism. The expandable member is configured to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, and can be used to deliver a medicament, a therapeutic substance and/or a structural member into the body. The sleeve is coupled to the distal end portion of the shaft, and is configured to move relative to the shaft between a first position and a second position. The sleeve is configured to be disposed about the expandable member when in the first position and disposed apart from the expandable member when in the second position. The detachment mechanism is coupled to the distal end portion of the shaft, and is configured to detach the expandable member from the shaft when the sleeve is in the second position. | 11-24-2011 |
John E. Morton, Peterborough, NH US
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20120126534 | SMART CLAMP DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TUBING - A hinged clamp provides quick connection and disconnection of sections of fluid tubing. Some embodiments include a spring-loaded catch mechanism that enables the clamp to be loosely latched, and a winding mechanism that can retract the catch to a securely latched condition. Other embodiments provide a hinged shaft that pivots about an end of the upper clamp ring. A middle section of the shaft can be inserted into a slotted opening in the lower clamp ring, and the winding mechanism can move an engagement surface against the lower clamp ring to securely latch the clamp. An adjustment mechanism is included in these embodiments which can adjust the amount of winding required to engage the clamp. In various embodiments, less than one turn or less than one-half turn is required to engage/disengage the clamp. The clamp can be openable only just enough for insertion of flanged ends of the tubing sections. | 05-24-2012 |
John E. Morton US
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20100289260 | SANITARY QUICK CONNECTOR - A quick-connect sanitary fluid connector system provides for connection of a sanitary fluid system to an industry standard, flanged sanitary fitting. The standard fitting is placed in abutting relation to a sanitary gasket and to a first fitting of the quick connector, and at least two eccentric cams operated by cam levers press against the back surface of the standard connector flange, thereby applying pressure to the juncture and forming an abutted sanitary seal which avoids fluid entrapment within the connector. The joining pressure can adjustable by threaded rotation of the first fitting within a connector body. The cam levers can include locking holes and pins for locking the levers in their locking positions. Insertion of the standard fitting can automatically open the cams, and springs can automatically return the cam levers to their locking positions. Spring retracted telescoping cam levers can be automatically latched in their locking positions. | 11-18-2010 |
John Stephen Morton, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20110212254 | Cost effective automated preparation and coating methodology for large surfaces - An apparatus and method of preparing and coating a large structure such as a ship's hull while in a dry dock wherein a plurality of spray guns disposed in an array are positioned by a robotic arm in a spaced relationship along the surface to be treated so that their spray patterns overlap. The array of spray guns is traversed downwardly and thus painting a strip whereupon the spray guns are secured, move horizontally and then are activated to be moved upwardly until another strip adjacent to and overlapping the first strip is painted. These steps are repeated until the surface area is substantially entirely painted. A shroud is provided for collecting paint oversprays and other excess paint is mounted in the array assemblage. An auxiliary spray gun may be positioned and its spray pattern adjusted to apply paint to area which were missed by the original spray pattern emanating from the array of spray guns. Travel of the system along the work surface is accomplished by a reference track, which may be virtual or actual along which an unmanned platform travels. An articulated computer controlled arm is carried by the unmanned platform which in turn carries the assemblage. Other tools may be selectively operatively connected to the arm for cleaning the hull before a coating is applied thereto. | 09-01-2011 |
Joseph Alan Morton, Tulsa, OK US
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20100012215 | Composite Load Transferring Technique - A method for repairing and reinforcing a pipeline includes covering a defect in a pipeline section with a composite wrap, isolating the wrap from the ambient environment, and applying a compressive force on the wrap so that the pressure on the wrap is substantially equal to the pipeline pressure. Isolating the wrap involves the use of a housing having a cavity that substantially conforms to the shape of the wrapped section. The cavity may contain a pressurized gas or liquid. Because the pressure acting on the surface of the wrap is at least substantially equal to the pressure of the pipeline section, the wrap cures as if the pipeline is at zero pressure. Once the wrap has effectively cured, the compressive force may be relieved and the housing removed. The composite is now under load and is immediately sharing load with the pipeline. | 01-21-2010 |
20110138555 | Bidirectional Bristle Pig with Sliding Collar - A bidirectional bristle pig provides a means for collapsing or restraining the bristles so that the pig may be used in a reciprocating manner or, when the pig becomes stuck, the pig may be easily retrieved in a direction opposite that of the initial direction of travel. The bristle pig has at least one set of outwardly projecting cleaning wires or bristles located toward one end of the pig body and a sliding collar. The sliding collar moves between a first position and a second position to restrain the bristles at the desired leading end of the pig and forces the bristles downward and away from the inner wall surface of the pipeline. In the restrained state, the bristles no longer interfere with the movement of the pig in the desired direction. The sliding collar may move in response to pipeline pressure or may include a tether line. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139351 | Method for Fast Cure of a Composite Wrap - A system and method for fast curing a composite material includes the steps of wrapping an uncured composite material about an external surface of a tubular or non-tubular structural member so that at least one layer of the uncured composite material encircles a portion of the member and then placing an electrically conductive portion of the wrapped, uncured composite material in circuit relationship to a voltage source. The electrically conductive portion includes a two or more tabs which may encircle a portion of the wrapped, uncured composite material. Insulation may be provided to insulate the member from the electrically charged composite material or to insulate layers of the composite material from one another. The electric current passing through the conductive fibers of the material, which are typically carbon fibers, generates heat within the composite material that works to reduce the curing time. Once cured, the voltage source is removed. | 06-16-2011 |
Joseph Carlo Morton, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090062378 | Nutraceutical Mangosteen Composition - Nutraceutical compositions derived from the fruit of the | 03-05-2009 |
Joshua D. Morton, Evansville, IN US
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20120138074 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO PASTILLE AND MOULDING PROCESS FOR FORMING SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS - A smokeless tobacco composition configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided. The smokeless tobacco composition includes a tobacco material, a sugar alcohol, and a natural gum binder component, wherein the composition is in the form of a pastille. A process for preparing a smokeless tobacco composition pastille configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is also provided. The process includes providing an aqueous mixture comprising a hydrated natural gum binder component, mixing a tobacco material with the aqueous mixture to form a smokeless tobacco mixture, heating the smokeless tobacco mixture, depositing the heated smokeless tobacco mixture into a mould, and curing the smokeless tobacco mixture to form a smokeless tobacco composition pastille. | 06-07-2012 |
20120141648 | TOBACCO SEPARATION PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING TOBACCO-DERIVED MATERIALS, AND ASSOCIATED EXTRACTION SYSTEMS - A process of extracting at least one target component from a plant material is provided. The process includes homogenizing a plant material in the presence of an extraction solvent to reduce the plant material to a plant liquid component and a plant pulp component. Each of the components may be further processed to extract specific components therefrom. Specifically, the plant liquid component can be processed to extract a plant-derived starch material, plant-derived proteins, plant-derived sugars, plant-derived sugars, and the like. The plant pulp material can be processed to extract pectin and cellulose. An associated system is also provided. | 06-07-2012 |
20130263870 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO PASTILLE AND MOULDING PROCESS FOR FORMING SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS - A smokeless tobacco composition configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided. The smokeless tobacco composition includes a tobacco material, a sugar alcohol, and a natural gum binder component, wherein the composition is in the form of a pastille. A process for preparing a smokeless tobacco composition pastille configured for insertion into the mouth of a user is also provided. The process includes providing an aqueous mixture comprising a hydrated natural gum binder component, mixing a tobacco material with the aqueous mixture to form a smokeless tobacco mixture, heating the smokeless tobacco mixture, depositing the heated smokeless tobacco mixture into a mould, and curing the smokeless tobacco mixture to form a smokeless tobacco composition pastille. | 10-10-2013 |
20140271951 | SUGAR-ENRICHED EXTRACT DERIVED FROM TOBACCO - The present disclosure describes methods of obtaining and/or deriving a sugar-enriched extract from plants of the | 09-18-2014 |
20140271952 | PROTEIN-ENRICHED TOBACCO-DERIVED COMPOSITION - The present disclosure describes methods of obtaining and/or deriving proteins from plants of the | 09-18-2014 |
Kyle D. Morton, Waltham, MA US
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20090240674 | Search Engine Optimization - Topic-centric, dynamically-created web pages are compiled from links to multimedia content elements. Keywords are identified within the content elements and used to identify a set of topics related to the content elements. A query string comprising the keywords is executed against the content elements and in response to a request to display information about a topic the query string associated with the topic is executed against the collection of multimedia content elements to identify content elements related to the topic. A dynamically-created web page is displayed that includes computer-executable links to the set of related multimedia content elements. | 09-24-2009 |
Larry E. Morton, Little Rock, AR US
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20090049496 | CENTRAL AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR BROADCASTING AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A broadcasting system for receiving a plurality of programs from different programming sources having a plurality of first receivers for receiving the plurality of programs as analog and digital signals. The master control unit includes an analog to digital converter, a storage server, a plurality of playback stations, compression and encryption processors, a multiplexer and a control unit. The control unit is adapted to provide programming instructions to store, process, compress, encrypt, monitor and generate an output signal comprising the plurality of programs in a predetermined format. A transmitter that is coupled to the master control unit transmits the output signal to a plurality of second receivers. The master control unit continues monitoring the output signal after it is received by the plurality of second receivers. The generated output signal provides a combination of the plurality of programs received from different programming sources in a single channel. | 02-19-2009 |
Matthew A. Morton, Reading, MA US
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20100079217 | Multilayer metamaterial isolator - A multilayer metamaterial isolator and method of fabricating the same. A first layer or surface of a multilayer dielectric substrate includes a first leg of a first resonator loop. A second layer or surface of the multilayer dielectric substrate includes a second leg of the first resonator loop. A third leg of the first resonator loop extends through the multilayer dielectric substrate interconnecting the first and second legs of the first resonator loop. | 04-01-2010 |
20100263199 | Multilayer metamaterial isolator - A method of fabricating an array of radiating elements includes on one layer or surface of a dielectric substrate, forming a first leg of a first resonator loop, on another layer or surface of the dielectric substrate forming a second leg of the first resonator loop between adjacent radiating elements, forming a via through the dielectric substrate, and metallizing the via forming a third leg of the first resonator loop interconnecting the first and second legs. | 10-21-2010 |
20110199281 | Metamaterial radome/isolator - A metamaterial radome/isolator system includes a radiation source for providing a radiation beam through the radome/isolator having a frequency beyond the bandgap region where the metamaterial permittivity and permeability are both positive and the metamaterial medium has a low, matched relative permittivity and relative permeability. | 08-18-2011 |
20120112835 | TRANSFORMER COUPLED DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER - An amplifier having an input transmission network with a plurality of input transformers having serially coupled primary windings. Each one of the input transformers has a secondary winding magnetically coupled to a corresponding one of the primary windings. The amplifier includes an output transmission network having a plurality of output transformers having serially coupled secondary windings. Each one of the output transformers has a secondary winding magnetically coupled to a corresponding one of the primary windings. The amplifier includes a plurality of amplifier sections, each one the sections having an input connected to a corresponding one of the secondary windings of the input transformers and an output connected to a corresponding one of the primary windings of the output transformers. The input and output transmission networks are arranged to combine signals passing from an input to the input transmission network through the plurality of amplifier sections combine in-phase at an output of the output transmission section. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114076 | VARIABLE PHASE SHIFTER-ATTENUATOR - A phase shifter-attenuator system having: a controller for producing a digital word representative of a predetermined phase shift and attenuation provided to an input signal; and a phase shifter-attenuation section. The phase shifter-attenuation section includes: a phase rotator for providing one of a plurality combinations of phase shifts-attenuation states to the input signal selectively in accordance with one portion of the produced digital word; and an attenuation section for distributing the plurality of combinations of phase shift-attenuation states over a selected range of attenuations, such range being selected in accordance with a second portion of the produced digital word. The phase shifter-attenuator section provides one of a plurality of combinations of phase shift-attenuation states to the input signal selectively in accordance with one portion of the produced digital word, the combinations being distributed over a range of attentions selected in accordance with a second portion of the digital word. | 05-10-2012 |
Michael Morton, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090168593 | BLENDER BASE WITH FOOD PROCESSOR CAPABILITIES - A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in memory and may be selected by a user on a user interface. The user interface may include a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function. | 07-02-2009 |
20100135106 | BLENDER BASE WITH FOOD PROCESSOR CAPABILITIES - A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in memory and may be selected by a user on a user interface. The user interface may include a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function. | 06-03-2010 |
20110046786 | Blender Base with Food Processor Capabilities - A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in memory and may be selected by a user on a user interface. The user interface may include a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function. | 02-24-2011 |
20120018561 | BLENDER BASE WITH FOOD PROCESSOR CAPABILITIES - A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. Programs with preprogrammed motor commands for desired operations are stored in memory and may be selected by a user on a user interface. The user interface may include a liquid crystal display, or function switches and light emitting diodes. Upon selection of a particular pre-defined function, the microcontroller retrieves the appropriate program from the read only memory and specifies the preprogrammed motor commands to accomplish the selected function. | 01-26-2012 |
Michael Morton, Lyme, NH US
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20100045703 | User Interface Gestures For Moving a Virtual Camera On A Mobile Device - This invention relates to user interface gestures for moving a virtual camera on a mobile device. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method navigates a virtual camera in a three dimensional environment on a mobile device having a touch screen. A user input is received indicating that two objects have touched a view of the mobile device and the two objects have moved relative to each other. A speed of the objects is determined based on the user input. A speed of the virtual camera is determined based on the speed of the objects. The virtual camera is moved relative to the three dimensional environment according to the speed of the virtual camera. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael Morton, Johns Island, SC US
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20110309103 | DOSING SPOUT AND SYSTEM - A dosing spout for liquid containers, and a system for inventory control, verification and accounting for liquids dispensed in smaller doses or portions from larger containers. The device controls flow of a liquid from a container in predetermined dosage size by an air tube that permits flow of liquid through a liquid tube when the container is tilted. After a predetermined time, the air tube is closed, which terminates flow of the liquid through the liquid tube. The time interval during which the air tube is open is correlated with the viscosity of the liquid in the container so that a predetermined dosage is dispensed through the dosing spout. Controls and signaling devices operate the dosing spout, and wireless communications devices and processors record uses of the dosing spout. | 12-22-2011 |
Michael S. Morton, Lyme, NH US
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20130057489 | RECEIVING INPUT AT A COMPUTING DEVICE - This document describes technologies for interpreting physical contact with a non-touchscreen portion of a computing device's housing (e.g., the computing device's case) as input. For example, a user tapping his/her index finger against the back of a computing device, such as a smartphone or a tablet computing device, can be interpreted as input and can cause an operation to be performed by the computing device, such as turning the page of an electronic book that is being displayed by the computing device. | 03-07-2013 |
20140267122 | Receiving Input at a Computing Device - This document describes technologies for interpreting physical contact with a non-touchscreen portion of a computing device's housing (e.g., the computing device's case) as input. For example, a user tapping his/her index finger against the back of a computing device, such as a smartphone or a tablet computing device, can be interpreted as input and can cause an operation to be performed by the computing device, such as turning the page of an electronic book that is being displayed by the computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Scott Morton, Washington, DC US
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20090125534 | Method and System for Indexing and Searching Timed Media Information Based Upon Relevance Intervals - A method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving information from timed media files based upon relevance intervals. The method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving this information is based upon relevance intervals so that a portion of a timed media file is returned, which is selected specifically to be relevant to the given information representations, thereby eliminating the need for a manual determination of the relevance and avoiding missing relevant portions. The timed media includes streaming audio, streaming video, timed HTML, animations such as vector-based graphics, slide shows, other timed media, and combinations thereof. | 05-14-2009 |
20120117078 | Method and System for Indexing and Searching Timed Media Information Based Upon Relevant Intervals - A method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving information from timed media files based upon relevance intervals. The method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving this information is based upon relevance intervals so that a portion of a timed media file is returned, which is selected specifically to be relevant to the given information representations, thereby eliminating the need for a manual determination of the relevance and avoiding missing relevant portions. The timed media includes streaming audio, streaming video, timed HTML, animations such as vector-based graphics, slide shows, other timed media, and combinations thereof | 05-10-2012 |
20130318121 | Method and System for Indexing and Searching Timed Media Information Based Upon Relevance Intervals - A method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving information from timed media files based upon relevance intervals. The method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving this information is based upon relevance intervals so that a portion of a timed media file is returned, which is selected specifically to be relevant to the given information representations, thereby eliminating the need for a manual determination of the relevance and avoiding missing relevant portions. The timed media includes streaming audio, streaming video, timed HTML, animations such as vector-based graphics, slide shows, other timed media, and combinations thereof. | 11-28-2013 |
20140250131 | Method and System for Indexing and Searching Timed Media Information Based Upon Relevance Intervals - A method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving information from timed media files based upon relevance intervals. The method and system for indexing, searching, and retrieving this information is based upon relevance intervals so that a portion of a timed media file is returned, which is selected specifically to be relevant to the given information representations, thereby eliminating the need for a manual determination of the relevance and avoiding missing relevant portions. The timed media includes streaming audio, streaming video, timed HTML, animations such as vector-based graphics, slide shows, other timed media, and combinations thereof. | 09-04-2014 |
Paul Morton, Brighton, CO US
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20090068073 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CATALYST LOADING/MIXING - A catalyst loading system comprising: a vessel comprising at least one gas distribution nozzle at or near the bottom of the vessel, a top fluid distributor located at or near the top of the vessel, a catalyst inlet through which catalyst is introduced into the vessel, a first contact point at which catalyst introduced into the vessel first contacts the contents of the vessel, and a discharge outlet whereby catalyst exits the vessel. Methods of preparing catalyst slurry for introduction into a downstream reactor or in-situ activation within the vessel utilizing the catalyst loading system are also disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
Paul A. Morton, West Friendship, MD US
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20090067772 | MICROWAVE PHOTONIC DELAY LINE WITH SEPARATE TUNING OF OPTICAL CARRIER - This invention provides a tunable delay of an optical signal having a carrier with an angular frequency ω | 03-12-2009 |
20090123107 | TUNABLE OPTICAL GROUP DELAY BASED ON MICRORESONATOR STRUCTURES - This invention provides a tunable delay of an optical signal having multiple frequency components. The delay comprises at least a first and a second integrated resonators coupled sequentially to a waveguide; the resonators have angular resonant frequencies ω | 05-14-2009 |
20110019955 | TUNABLE OPTICAL GROUP DELAY - This invention provides a balanced thermal approach to the tuning of an optical time delay device in order to eliminate any long-term time response of the device performance due to thermal time constants of the device, its mount, packaging or electronic temperature control circuits. The invention provides multiple ways to improve the thermal tuning speed of the balanced thermal approach. Additionally, the invention overcomes an issue of microresonator non-uniformity by operating a large group of microresonators as a ‘super-ring’ by tuning the large group together to provide a controllable group delay with large bandwidth. | 01-27-2011 |
20110164299 | SUPER-RING RESONATOR BASED DEVICES - This invention provides an optical device comprising a large group of non-uniform resonators operating cumulatively as a ‘super-ring’ to provide a controllable group delay with large bandwidth. The super-ring tuning is performed by a single control. The device may include two super-rings, each includes a large number of resonators with a resonant frequencies centered around ω | 07-07-2011 |
Paul B. Morton US
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20110035194 | METHODS FOR SEARCHING FOR ARRANGEMENTS OF SHAPES SUBJECT TO BOUNDARY DISTANCE CONSTRAINTS AMONG THOSE SHAPES - This disclosure describes methods for searching for arrangements of shapes subject to boundary distance constraints among those shapes. The first embodiment includes constructing | 02-10-2011 |
Paul E. Morton, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20090112510 | Method and system for continuously determining vessel draft and amount of cargo in a vessel undergoing loading - The present invention discloses an improved method and system to continuously acquire, record, and analyze data with the goal of determining the draft of a water-borne vessel and/or the amount of cargo currently loaded. | 04-30-2009 |
Philip G. Morton, Germantown, OH US
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20080276542 | Sliding window assembly with windload and impact resistance - A sliding window assembly includes two rectangular sash frames each enclosing an insulated glass panel unit and supported by a surrounding main support frame. At least one of the sash frames is supported for horizontal movement, and horizontally extending interlocking members are formed on the adjacent upper and lower horizontal frame members of the sash frame and main support frame. The interlocking members have interfitting horizontal hook portions positioned to permit each movable sash frame to move freely between a closed position and an open position. The interfitting hook portions are effective to engage and interlock each other in response to a substantial positive or negative windload or such a windload after an impact which breaks the glass panel unit, to limit deflection and prevent permanent deformation or release of the sash frame. | 11-13-2008 |
20090193720 | Window assembly with upper sash rail stiffening member supporting tilt latch bolts - A single or double hung window assembly has a rectangular main frame supporting at least one rectangular sash frame for vertical sliding movement, and each frame has members formed from extrusions including rigid plastics material. A horizontal upper sash rail or member is reinforced by an elongated and continuous metal stiffening channel having a width substantially greater than its height and defining a longitudinally extending and upwardly facing undercut cavity. End portions of the stiffening channel support retractable sliding tilt latch bolts each having a snap-fit connection to a corresponding actuator slidably mounted on the upper sash rail. A sash lock member is also mounted on the upper sash rail and is secured to the stiffening channel. A pre-assembly of the stiffening channel and latch bolts is inserted through an opening in a vertical sash frame member, and stiffening channels are also inserted into other sash frame members. | 08-06-2009 |
20130306249 | INSULATED WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A main support frame is formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and has opposite side portions with peripheral recesses receiving an inner sash unit and outer sash unit each having a frame formed from sections of a plastic extrusion and supporting an insulated glass window unit. Hinges support the dual sash units for pivotal movement between open and closed positions, and gear connected telescopic link members connect the main frame to the sash frames for simultaneous movement. A lock system includes a handle on the inner sash unit for moving straps with studs on the sash frames through a connector mechanism mounted on the main frame for simultaneously locking and releasing both sash units and for releasing only the inner sash unit. A screen and/or mini-blind may be supported between the sash units, and the window system with dual sash units may be constructed in various forms. | 11-21-2013 |
Philip O. Morton, Portland, OR US
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20100319676 | EXHAUST HOOD WITH GREASE ABSORBING MATERIAL ON A ROLL - A kitchen exhaust system includes a dispenser and a receiver, with a supply spool of grease absorbent material provided in the dispenser. In a process to replace the contaminated material, portions of the web can be selectively removed from the air flow path into the receiver while drawing uncontaminated portions of the web from the dispenser to the path of air flow. | 12-23-2010 |
Richard Kellogg Morton, Dearborn, MI US
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20100082222 | Fuel Sulfur Content-Based Operation Control of a Diesel Engine - Over a diesel engine's lifetime, engine efficiency may be reduced and some of this may be attributable to sulfur deposit accumulation in the engine. A method for controlling operation of a diesel engine operating on a fuel is provided. The method may include adjusting an injection of fuel to the engine in response to a sulfur content of the fuel. | 04-01-2010 |
20130006501 | Fuel Sulfur Content-Based Operation Control of a Diesel Engine - Over a diesel engine's lifetime, engine efficiency may be reduced and some of this may be attributable to sulfur deposit accumulation in the engine. A method for controlling operation of a diesel engine operating on a fuel is provided. The method may include adjusting an injection of fuel to the engine in response to a sulfur content of the fuel. | 01-03-2013 |
Robert Louis Morton, Tucson, AZ US
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20080205301 | SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR SELECTING ONE OF MULTIPLE PATHS TO COMMUNICATE WITH A DEVICE - Provided are a system, program, and data structure for selecting one of multiple data paths to a device. A selection is made of one of multiple paths indicated as enabled to transmit data. A path is indicated as enabled or disabled. Transfer time data is gathered for each enabled path capable of being selected. Paths having transfer time data satisfying a threshold are indicated as disabled. Paths indicated as disabled are not capable of being selected to use to transmit data. | 08-28-2008 |
Robert M. Morton, Lagrangeville, NY US
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20090015485 | Method and Apparatus for Packaging an Integrated Chip and Antenna - In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one antenna structure located on a first surface of a first substrate; at least one pad located on the first surface of the first substrate; and at least one via traversing the first substrate and thereby connecting the at least one pad located on the first surface of the first substrate to at least one pad located on a second surface. The at least one pad located on the first surface of the first substrate is operatively coupleable to at least one pad located on a surface of an integrated circuit and the at least one pad located on the second surface is operatively coupleable to at least one pad located on a surface of a printed circuit board. The at least one via is thereby operative to couple the at least one pad located on the surface of the integrated circuit and the at least one pad located on the surface of the printed circuit board. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert William Morton, Bartlesville, OK US
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20120073439 | SUPPORTED SILVER SULFIDE SORBENT - Synthesis of a support material impregnated with silver sulfide provides a sorbent composition. Generating the silver sulfide relies on reaction of sulfur dioxide and one of hydrogen gas and hydrogen sulfide in presence of the support material following silver loading of the support material. Contacting a fluid stream with the sorbent composition removes heavy metal from the fluid stream. | 03-29-2012 |
Ronald A. Morton, Memphis, TN US
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20120077845 | ESTROGEN RECEPTOR LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods for reducing testosterone levels by reduction of luteinizing hormone (LH) or independent of LH levels in a male subject and methods of treating, suppressing, reducing the incidence, reducing the severity, or inhibiting prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, and castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and palliative treatment of prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer and castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). The compounds of this invention suppress free or total testosterone levels to castrate levels which may be used to treat prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, and CRPC without causing bone loss, decreased bone mineral density, increased risk of bone fractures, increased body fat, hot flashes and/or gynecomastia. | 03-29-2012 |
Ronald J. Morton, Sulphur Springs, OH US
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20090220688 | DRYWALL TAPE AND JOINT COMPOUND DISPENSER - A dispenser for dispensing drywall tape and joint compound includes a first port configured to deposit the joint compound on a first region of the tape at a first thickness, and to deposit the joint compound on a second region of the tape at a second thickness, wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. | 09-03-2009 |
Samuel Morton, Gorham, ME US
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20100236863 | AUTO-LOCK COMPACT ROPE DESCENT DEVICE - A descent control device is disclosed manufactured with a bar having holes for guiding a rope used in descent, and a lever designed to pivot or move relative to the bar and compress the opening of one of the holes. Compressing the opening increases friction and slows or stops descent. Control can be from manually moving the lever or by connecting the lever to the descending weight, thereby automatically moving the lever. Hole and pivot geometry may be altered to provide multiple braking options, accommodate varying ropes, and alter normal operating friction. | 09-23-2010 |
20130112511 | AUTO-LOCK COMPACT ROPE DESCENT DEVICE - A descent control device is disclosed manufactured with a bar having holes for guiding a rope used in descent, and a lever designed to pivot or move relative to the bar and compress the opening of one of the holes. Compressing the opening increases friction and slows or stops descent. Control can be from manually moving the lever or by connecting the lever to the descending weight, thereby automatically moving the lever. Hole and pivot geometry may be altered to provide multiple braking options, accommodate varying ropes, and alter normal operating friction. | 05-09-2013 |
Scott A. Morton, Laramie, WY US
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20110227565 | MAGNETIC SENSOR FOR DETERMINING WEAR - An apparatus and method for detecting wear of a surface of an object or part, and directing the measured amount of wear to an interface such that an operator may be apprised of this value are described. One end of the sacrificial wear sensor hereof is disposed such that it experiences the same wear as the surface of the part to be monitored. One embodiment of the present sensing element includes a permanent magnet fixedly sandwiched between two plates having high magnetic permeability material, wherein magnetic poles are oriented perpendicular to the plates. The plates extend beyond the magnet on the side thereof opposite the wear edge, forming thereby an air gap such that magnetic flux is concentrated in the plates with the magnetic circuit being completed through the air gap between the plate extensions. A magnetic flux monitoring device may be disposed in the air gap of the sensing element for measuring the magnetic flux density in the gap. As the magnet and the plates of the sensing element are worn away by the same mechanism that causes wear on the part being monitored, the magnet volume decreases, thereby decreasing the flux density in the air gap. This decrease in flux density can be related to the wear of the surface under investigation. | 09-22-2011 |
20130075105 | HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN, DOWN-HOLE JET PUMP - A down-hole jet pumping apparatus and method for removing accumulated water in a small diameter well bore are described. Chosen fluids are pumped under high pressure from a surface pump through a 3-way valve into a tube disposed in a well bore. The jet pumping apparatus includes a down-hole accumulator connected to an eductor. The high-pressure fluid is stored in the accumulator and may be released to the surface reservoir by the control valve through the tube along with the fluid to be pumped drawn into the eductor. When the accumulator is exhausted, the control valve again directs high-pressure fluid from the surface pump to the accumulator until a chosen pressure is achieved in the accumulator. The fluid pressure in the accumulator is maintained using a gas-charged metal bellows. Hydraulically driven jet boosters are described for increasing the fluid pressure along the tube in deep wells. | 03-28-2013 |
Sean Morton, Shelton, CT US
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20110106589 | DATA VISUALIZATION PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA METRICS ANALYSIS - According to some embodiments, data may be received from a plurality of remote data sources. The received data may be, for example, associated with a plurality of social and traditional media sources. The received data may be aggregated based on an association with an entity and stored. At least two superimposed graphs may then be automatically provided on a user display, including (i) a first graph having an x-axis representing time and a y-axis representing an amount of social networking activity in the aggregated data and (ii) a second graph having an x-axis shared with the first graph and a y-axis representing a financial value associated with the entity. | 05-05-2011 |
Sean C. Morton, Somerville, MA US
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20100262308 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL FOR REGENERATIVE ENERGY GENERATORS - A device and system that can dynamically provide variable load on a generator and intelligently distribute generated power to loads and energy storage devices is disclosed. One system includes load profile controllers that employ a switching strategy to dynamically vary the load the generator induces while producing regenerative energy. This switching strategy may allow for a wide dynamic range of configurable damping characteristics, as well as decouple generator damping and the system output power. Multiple load profile controllers can be used together via a communications network, such as a vehicle controller area network (CAN) bus. A central regeneration controller or existing electronic control unit (ECU) can issue commands to change damping performance in different load profile controllers. By networking multiple load profile controllers together in either a distributed or centralized manner, the system may allow for intelligent power routing, coordination of multiple energy-generating devices (such as regenerative shocks and brakes), and improved utilization of on-board energy storage devices. | 10-14-2010 |
Steven E. Morton, Pickerington, OH US
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20090025329 | WALL PANEL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR METHOD AND APPARATUS - A wall repair and construction method and structure using foam, such as expanding foam, to fill large gaps and holes, and then top coating with plaster. The foam provides a strong, rapidly-cured support structure, and the plaster provides an attractive finish surface. Thus, holes can be repaired in substantially less time than conventionally, and maintain substantial strength. Additionally, construction of walls can be performed rapidly. | 01-29-2009 |
20090071096 | WALL REINFORCEMENT USING CONSTANT FORCE - A wall support and reinforcing apparatus that applies a constant force on a structural support member, such as a steel I-beam, that is adjacent the wall. The apparatus includes a bias that is interposed between the building, or a bracket mounted to the building, and the structural member. Thus, the bias force is applied to straighten the wall at all times, thereby having the straightening effect and keeping the structural member from being displaced laterally due to complete release of all forces to the structural member. | 03-19-2009 |
Susan L. Morton, Pittsford, NY US
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20120256709 | Differential negative impedance converters and inverters with variable or tunable conversion ratios - A differential circuit topology that produces a tunable floating negative inductance, negative capacitance, negative resistance/conductance, or a combination of the three. These circuits are commonly referred to as “non-Foster circuits.” The disclosed embodiments of the circuits comprises two differential pairs of transistors that are cross-coupled, a load immittance, multiple current sources, two Common-Mode FeedBack (CMFB) networks, at least one tunable (variable) resistance, and two terminals across which the desired immittance is present. The disclosed embodiments of the circuits may be configured as either a Negative Impedance Inverter (NII) or a Negative Impedance Converter (NIC) and as either Open-Circuit-Stable (OCS) and Short-Circuit-Stable (SCS). | 10-11-2012 |
Wayne C. Morton, Chesapeake City, MD US
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20080251454 | DENSE GAS MEANS FOR EXTRACTION OF A SOLUTE FROM SOLIDS - The present invention provides methods and systems for the extraction of solutes from solid matter using dense gases in a mechanical auger separation system. | 10-16-2008 |