Mullin, US
Cary Lynne Mullin, Syracuse, NY US
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20120091249 | CABLE CARRYING CASE - A cable carrying case is provided, an embodiment of the case having two halves, a first half and a second half that are coupled together at a first fastener, the first and second halves pivoting between an open and a closed position around the first fastener. An embodiment of the case further comprises a cylindrical protrusion that is releasably attached to the inner surface of the first half at a receiving port and releasably attached to the receiving port of the second half upon the case being closed. In the closed position, the cylindrical protrusion supports the weight of a spool of cable that has been placed thereon, and the spool may rotate about the cylindrical protrusion to dispense the cable from within the case as the cable is pulled from the case. Once the cable is depleted, the case may be opened and the spool of cable can be replaced with a new spool. | 04-19-2012 |
Cary Lynne Mullin, Central Square, NY US
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20150115095 | CABLE CARRYING CASE - A cable carrying case, in one embodiment, includes a first halve and a second halve that are coupled together by a fastener. The first and second halves pivot between an open and a closed position around the fastener. The cable carrying case has a releasable support member that is configured to support the weight of a spool of cable. The spool of cable may rotate about the support member to dispense the cable from within the case through a slot. | 04-30-2015 |
Cole Michael Mullin, Glenfield, NY US
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20150016092 | FRAME FOR DISPLAYING LITHOPHANES USING NATURAL DAYLIGHT OR INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A frame for displaying lithophanes that utilizes either natural daylight or electric light as the source of illumination. Current display options for lithophanes rely solely on one light source or the other, thus limiting display options. This frame will allow users to display their lithophanes whenever and wherever they like. The frame is designed with a lip to hold the lithophane to be displayed and a recess to contain the electric light source. The frame is built with an electrical connector to accept the appropriate electrical adapter. The frame utilizes a reflective rear panel to direct electric light through the lithophane for display away from a window or at night. The rear panel is removable to allow display in a window using natural daylight. | 01-15-2015 |
Craig Mullin, Independence, MO US
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20130341113 | THREE-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLE - A three-wheeled motorized vehicle with a reverse trike or tadpole configuration is described. The vehicle includes a rear frame coupled to a single rear wheel and a front frame that is operatively coupled to a pair of front wheels mounted on opposite sides of the front frame. The rear frame is pivotably coupled to the front frame by a first coupling located along a top portion of the front frame and a second coupling located along a bottom portion of the front frame. The first coupling is located forward of the second coupling to provide a negative rake angle. Handlebars affixed to the front frame pivot the front frame, an engine mounted therein, and the front wheels about the first and second couplings. The location of the first and second couplings also causes the rear frame to lean out of a vertical plane when the front frame is pivoted. | 12-26-2013 |
Craig D. Mullin, Memphis, NY US
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20120259673 | Risk-Based Complaint Management System - A risk-based complaint management system is provided to effectively prioritize risks and streamline a complaint process. The risk-based complaint management system comprises a risk assessment database and a risk engine. The risk assessment database is provided to establish and maintain product-specific questions. The product-specific questions are associated to risk and severity levels of product risk assessment. The risk engine is configured to determine a risk level of a customer complaint based on responses to the product-specific questions with regards to the customer complaint. | 10-11-2012 |
David A. Mullin, New Orleans, LA US
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20130143288 | ISOLATED BACTERIA, METHODS FOR USE, AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION - Isolated bacteria are disclosed. The isolated bacteria are aerotolerant and can produced butanol. Methods are disclosed to produce generated chemicals. Methods are disclosed to isolate aerotolerant bacteria. | 06-06-2013 |
James M. Mullin, Havertown, PA US
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20110046079 | Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors as Drug Delivery Adjuvants - Compositions and methods for drug delivery are disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
20140113004 | Compositions and Methods for the Prevention of Esophageal Cancer - Methods of inhibiting Barrett's esophagus and/or adenocarcinoma in a subject are provided. In a particular embodiment, the method comprises administering at least one composition comprising at least one zinc compound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the esophagus of the subject. The zinc may be a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of zinc, such as zinc gluconate. The zinc may be administered, for example, orally, topically, or by an implantable medical device. In a particular embodiment, the methods further comprise administering at least one analgesic, anesthetic, or other therapeutic agent or therapy for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus. The method may further comprise monitoring the progression of Barrett's esophagus in the subject. | 04-24-2014 |
20140377373 | Compositions and Methods for the Prevention of Microbial Infections - Compositions and methods for preventing microbial infections are disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
James M. Mullin, Bend, OR US
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20130006583 | Sensor-Based Athletic Activity Measurements - Determining pace or speed based on sensor data may include determining an amount of contact time a user's foot has with a workout surface such as the ground. Contact time may be determined by identifying samples in the sensor data that correspond to various events such as a heelstrike, a toe-off and a subsequent heelstrike. In one example, these events may be identified by determining a sequence of three sample values (e.g., a triplet) that exceeds corresponding thresholds. The validity of an identified triplet (e.g., heelstrike, toe-off and heelstrike) may be confirmed by determining whether a difference between a last event sample and a middle event sample is greater than a difference between the middle event sample and an initial event sample. Once confirmed, a contact time may be determined from the triplet. A linear or non-linear relationship may then be applied to the contact time to determine a speed or pace. | 01-03-2013 |
20130153157 | SPRAY-DRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A ratio of the length between the first end and second end to a maximum width between opposing internal surfaces of the interior of the drying chamber can be at least 5 to 1. | 06-20-2013 |
20130165371 | SPRAY-DRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A spray-drying apparatus includes a drying chamber that has a first end, a second end, and at least one side wall extending between the first and second ends to define an interior of the drying chamber having a center axis. A nozzle can be positioned at the first end of the drying chamber and be configured to atomize liquid and spray the atomized liquid into the interior of the drying chamber at a maximum spray pattern angle relative to the center axis. A heating device can be provided to heat the liquid prior to introduction into the drying chamber. | 06-27-2013 |
20130190903 | Action Detection and Activity Classification - Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191034 | ENERGY EXPENDITURE - Aspects relate to calculating energy expenditure values from an apparatus configured to be worn on an appendage of a user. Steps counts may be quantified, such as by detecting arm swings peaks and bounce peaks in motion data. A search range of acceleration frequencies related to an expected activity may be established. Frequencies of acceleration data within a search range may be analyzed to identify one or more peaks, such as a bounce peak and an arm swing peak. Novel systems and methods may determine whether to utilize the arm swing data, bounce data, and/or other data or portions of data to quantify steps. The number of peaks (and types of peaks) may be used to choose a step frequency and step magnitude. At least a portion of the motion data may be classified into an activity category based upon the quantification of steps. | 07-25-2013 |
James Mathew Mullin, Bend, OR US
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20100028440 | DRYING OF DRUG-CONTAINING PARTICLES - A secondary drying process is disclosed for removing residual solvent from drug-containing particles that have been formed by solvent-based processes. | 02-04-2010 |
James W. Mullin, North Andover, MA US
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20110180131 | METHOD FOR ATTACHING CONTACTS TO A SOLAR CELL WITHOUT CELL EFFICIENCY LOSS - A method of implanting a substrate and the resulting apparatus are disclosed. The substrate, which may be a solar cell, is implanted with a p-type dopant. The p-type dopant may be, for example, boron, aluminum, gallium, or indium. Contacts are formed over the p-type region that is formed by the implant. An aluminum layer is formed around these contacts such that a surface of the contacts is still exposed. The implant may be a blanket implant across the entire surface of the substrate or a selective implant into a portion of the substrate. The substrate may be either n-type or p-type. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Mullin, Elk River, MN US
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20080203972 | CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method and apparatus for a unitary battery and charging circuit that includes a first substrate having integrated-circuit battery-charging circuitry thereon, and a cathode material, an anode material, and an electrolyte layer separating the cathode material from the anode material deposited on the substrate to form a battery, wherein the charging circuit is connected to the battery and encapsulated to form a surface-mount unitary package. | 08-28-2008 |
20130043731 | MULTI-CELL THIN FILM MICROBATTERY ARRAY - A rechargeable thin film microbattery cell array of at least four thin film microbattery cells is electrically connected together in parallel to provide power as a single battery power source. The array further comprises testing logic to determine if a microbattery cell has a microbattery cell voltage that is more than a predetermined percentage different from the voltage of the overall microbattery cell array or has an absolute voltage below a predetermined cutoff threshold, and logic to disconnect any microbattery cell from the microbattery cell array if the microbattery cell has a microbattery cell voltage that is more than a predetermined percentage different from the voltage of the overall microbattery cell array or has an absolute voltage below a predetermined cutoff threshold. Embodiments also comprise a Switch Capacitor DC-DC downconverter component that reduces the voltage potential to operate some or all functionalities located on the integrated circuit. | 02-21-2013 |
20140145680 | THIN FILM MICROBATTERY CHARGE AND OUTPUT CONTROL - A control system for charge and output control of a rechargeable thin film microbattery cell comprises a charge control logic component configured to control the level of charge of a thin film microbattery cell, a battery cut-off logic component to cease current draw on the thin battery thin film microbattery cell under predetermined conditions, a mode control logic component operably coupled to the charge control logic component and the battery cut-off logic component to enable operation of the charge control logic component and the battery cut-off logic component under predetermined conditions, and a Switch Capacitor DC-DC Downconverter Component for delivery of voltage external to the system configured to reduce battery output voltage potential by a factor of at least 2:1. Systems operably connected to a rechargeable thin film microbattery cell and powered devices comprising the system and the microbattery cell are also described. | 05-29-2014 |
John S. Mullin, Boise, ID US
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20090245009 | 256 Meg dynamic random access memory - A 256 Meg dynamic random access memory is comprised of a plurality of cells organized into individual arrays, with the arrays being organized into 32 Meg array blocks, which are organized into 64 Meg quadrants. Sense amplifiers are positioned between adjacent rows in the individual arrays while row decoders are positioned between adjacent columns in the individual arrays. In certain of the gap cells, multiplexers are provided to transfer signals from I/O lines to datalines. A data path is provided which, in addition to the foregoing, includes array I/O blocks, responsive to the datalines from each quadrant to output data to a data read mux, data buffers, and data driver pads. The write data path includes a data in buffer and data write muxes for providing data to the array I/O blocks. A power bus is provided which minimizes routing of externally supplied voltages, completely rings each of the array blocks, and provides gridded power distribution within each of the array blocks. A plurality of voltage supplies provide the voltages needed in the array and in the peripheral circuits. The power supplies are organized to match their power output to the power demand and to maintain a desired ratio of power production capability and decoupling capacitance. A powerup sequence circuit is provided to control the powerup of the chip. Redundant rows and columns are provided as is the circuitry necessary to logically replace defective rows and columns with operational rows and columns. Circuitry is also provided on chip to support various types of test modes. | 10-01-2009 |
20110261628 | 256 Meg dynamic random access memory - A 256 Meg dynamic random access memory is comprised of a plurality of cells organized into individual arrays, with the arrays being organized into 32 Meg array blocks, which are organized into 64 Meg quadrants. Sense amplifiers are positioned between adjacent rows in the individual arrays while row decoders are positioned between adjacent columns in the individual arrays. In certain of the gap cells, multiplexers are provided to transfer signals from I/O lines to datalines. A data path is provided which, in addition to the foregoing, includes array I/O blocks, responsive to the datalines from each quadrant to output data to a data read mux, data buffers, and data driver pads. The write data path includes a data in buffer and data write muxes for providing data to the array I/O blocks. A power bus is provided which minimizes routing of externally supplied voltages, completely rings each of the array blocks, and provides gridded power distribution within each of the array blocks. A plurality of voltage supplies provide the voltages needed in the array and in the peripheral circuits. The power supplies are organized to match their power output to the power demand and to maintain a desired ratio of power production capability and decoupling capacitance. A powerup sequence circuit is provided to control the powerup of the chip. Redundant rows and columns are provided as is the circuitry necessary to logically replace defective rows and columns with operational rows and columns. Circuitry is also provided on chip to support various types of test modes. | 10-27-2011 |
Joshua J. Mullin, Chicago, IL US
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20100063911 | BILLING SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION DISPERSAL SYSTEM - An apparatus includes a processing module and a network interface. The processing module is operably coupled to: accessing user level metadata based on account identifier to identify a plurality of files associated with a user and retrieve user level metadata for the plurality of files; access file level metadata associated with the plurality of files to retrieve, for each of the plurality of files, file level metadata and determine, for each of the plurality of files, a plurality of file slices associated with a corresponding file of the plurality of files; and generate billing transaction information based on the user level metadata and the file level metadata of the plurality of files. The network interface is operably coupled to: convert the billing transaction information into a network billing transaction information message and transmit it. | 03-11-2010 |
Keith Alan Mullin US
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20120213887 | SALEABLE COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE SNACK FOOD ITEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING, PACKAGING AND USING SAME - A method of providing a cognitive performance snack food to a user includes producing a multitude of snack food pieces, placing the multitude of snack food pieces in a snack packaging adapted to be opened and closed with one hand, and providing a saleable performance snack food item to consumers for use during computer or video game activity. Each snack food piece including a snack food base and a mixture of cognitive performance additives. The snack pieces and snack packaging together define the saleable performance snack food item, which can be consumed with one hand and while operating computer or video gaming equipment. | 08-23-2012 |
Kevin Mullin, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140265316 | LOCKING CATCH AND LATCH FOR QUICK CONNECT HYDRAULIC COUPLER - A double locking mechanism for male and female fluid coupling members that can lock the moveable sleeve on the female member in the open position to facilitate coupling with the male member, or in the closed position to prevent male member from disconnecting from female member. A catch is integrated with the nonmoveable portion of the female coupler and a latch is attached to or integrally formed with the female member's movable sleeve. The movable sleeve is retracted and rotated such that the latch engages the catch to lock the sleeve in an open position. When the male member is fully engaged with the female member, the movable sleeve is rotated so that the latch engages the catch to lock the sleeve in a closed position. | 09-18-2014 |
Laurie Mullin, Reading, MA US
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20090177920 | Automated Configuration of Medical Practice Management Systems - A user (e.g., medical office manager, medical office insurance administrator, doctor) utilizes a medical practice configuration interface (e.g., web page) to input information about the user's medical practice (e.g., address, insurance plans, doctors, hospitals that the doctors utilize). Based on this information and/or rules associated with the insurance plans accepted at the user's medical practice, additional information is requested from the user about the user's medical practice (e.g., information needed for an insurance plan, information needed for a hospital). The user inputs the requested additional information utilizing the medical practice configuration interface. Configuration information for the user's medical practice is generated based on the information and/or the additional information inputted by the user. A user interface (e.g., web pages interfacing with the medical practice management server) and/or rules for the medical practice can be generated based on the configuration information. | 07-09-2009 |
20090281831 | Automated Configuration of Medical Practice Management Systems - A user (e.g., medical office manager, medical office insurance administrator, doctor) utilizes a medical practice configuration interface (e.g., web page) to input information about the user's medical practice (e.g., address, insurance plans, doctors, hospitals that the doctors utilize). Based on this information and/or rules associated with the insurance plans accepted at the user's medical practice, additional information is requested from the user about the user's medical practice (e.g., information needed for an insurance plan, information needed for a hospital). The user inputs the requested additional information utilizing the medical practice configuration interface. Configuration information for the user's medical practice is generated based on the information and/or the additional information inputted by the user. A user interface (e.g., web pages interfacing with the medical practice management server) and/or rules for the medical practice can be generated based on the configuration information. | 11-12-2009 |
Laurie Mullin, Lynnfield, MA US
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20110295725 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED DEPOSIT RECONCILIATION - Methods and apparatus for reconciling bank transactions with stored deposit entries in a practice management system. A plurality of bank transactions received from a bank are processed to select bank deposits from the plurality of bank transactions. A plurality of matching rules are used to automatically match at least some of the selected bank deposits with the stored deposits in the practice management system. A user interface enables a user to review the results of the automatic matching process and to manually match bank deposits to stored deposit entries. The user interface also enables users to reconcile stored deposit entries in the practice management system to bank statements to facilitate the preparation of month-end financial statements. | 12-01-2011 |
20120316890 | AUTOMATED CONFIGURATION OF A MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING GLOBAL CONTENT - Methods and apparatus for facilitating an automated configuration of a component of a practice management system for use by a healthcare provider associated with a medical practice. An initial configuration of the component is generated based, at least in part, on global content stored by the practice management system. A self-service implementation tool provided by the practice management system enables a user at the medical practice to refine the initial configuration via a user interface that presents the user with a plurality of tasks to perform. By allowing providers to actively participate in the configuration process by completing assigned tasks via the user interface, the process of configuring a component of the practice management system is simplified compared to conventional practice management systems, which often require an administrator of the practice management system to create a customized solution for each provider or medical practice from scratch. | 12-13-2012 |
Matthew D. Mullin, Memphis, NY US
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20090182526 | GUIDING IR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH PROBE COVER - The invention relates to an Infrared (IR) thermometer including an IR detector configured to provide an IR emission data representative of a temperature of an area of tissue. The IR thermometer also includes one or more secondary sensors configured to provide an IR thermometer positioning data. At least one microcomputer is configured to receive the IR thermometer positioning data from one or more secondary sensors. The at least one microcomputer is configured to run an algorithm to convert the IR thermometer positioning data to an IR thermometer positioning indication, wherein the IR thermometer positioning indication suggests a direction to move the IR thermometer for a substantially optimal IR detector view of the area of tissue. The invention also relates to a guiding means including a positioning sensor and a display of IR thermometer positioning information, and a method for positioning an IR thermometer. | 07-16-2009 |
20100265986 | CALIBRATED ASSEMBLY FOR IR THERMOMETER APPARATUS - A tip assembly for an IR thermometer apparatus includes a heat sink having a heat sink cavity and a tip section and a fluid path and at least one hydraulic port. The tip assembly also includes an IR sensor mechanically seated in the tip section and thermally coupled to the heat sink. The tip assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to provide an electrical connection to the tip assembly. A fluid having a fluid temperature is introduced into the fluid path via the hydraulic port. The fluid causes the heat sink and the IR sensor to substantially reach one or more pre-determined temperatures by thermal conduction during calibration of the tip assembly. Another tip assembly having an internal heat source is described. Another tip assembly having an internal heat pump is described. A method to calibrate a tip assembly is also described. | 10-21-2010 |
20100284436 | IR THERMOMETER THERMAL ISOLATION TIP ASSEMBLY - An IR tip assembly includes a shroud having at least one feature that permits releasable attachment of a disposable cover fitted to a shroud. When the disposable cover is fitted to the shroud, at least one air gap is defined between the shroud and the disposable cover. An IR sensor disposed within the IR tip assembly is mechanically and thermally coupled to a heat sink. The at least one defined air gap creates a thermal isolation between the disposable cover and the disposed IR sensor. There can also be airflow through the at least one air gap. Apparatus and methods to create the airflow are described. | 11-11-2010 |
20110105910 | THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help determine the probe's position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106484 | THERMOMETER FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN ANIMAL'S EAR DRUM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A thermometer for determining the temperature of an animal's ear drum. The thermometer includes a probe, an infrared-radiation detector adapted to receive infrared radiation emitted by the ear drum, and devices that help insure that the probe is disposed in a desired position in the ear canal so as to optimize the infrared radiation received from the ear drum, and to minimize the infrared radiation received from other ear parts. A method of using the thermometer is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110158283 | TEMPERATURE-MEASUREMENT PROBE - An apparatus, system and method for temperature measurement of a target site, such a human body site. The invention includes an intelligent temperature probe configured to physically contact a target site and to communicate with a host device, which can be implemented as a hand-held device or as a personal computer. The host device can compute, store and display an accurate predicted temperature, or an actual temperature at thermal equilibrium, of the target site for each of a plurality of different intelligent temperature probes that each have unique and varied operating characteristics. A set of unique operating characteristics for each temperature probe is represented by information communicated between each respective temperature probe and the host device. | 06-30-2011 |
20120029359 | HANDHELD MEDICAL MICROWAVE RADIOMETER - A microwave handheld radiometer for measuring subsurface tissue temperature of a subject includes a microwave antenna disposed relative to a handheld radiometer housing and adapted to electromagnetically couple to a skin surface of a subject, a circulator having a first circulator input and a second circulator input, wherein the first circulator input is electrically coupled to said antenna via a microwave feedline. A switch is electrically disposed between the antenna and an microwave feedline, said switch having a calibrate state and a measure state. A noise source, electrically coupled to the circulator, is being configured to provide a first source of thermal noise at a first temperature and a second source of thermal noise at a second temperature, wherein the noise source is switched between the first source and second source upon external command wherein a detector provides an output wherein surface temperature effects are corrected for in the sub-surface measurement. | 02-02-2012 |
20120296183 | DEVICE CONFIGURATION FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT OXYGENATION TEST - A method for performing a patient oxygenation test using one or more computing devices is provided. The patient oxygenation test comprises a plurality of instructions for implementing a workflow for determining an oxygenation status for a patient. An entry or selection is received of one or more physiological parameters for the patient to be monitored during the patient oxygenation test. An entry or selection is received of one or more thresholds for at least one of the physiological parameters to be monitored during the patient oxygenation test. A determination is made as to whether any of the physiological parameters exceed limits set by the one or more thresholds. One or more actions are taken when one or more of the physiological parameters exceed the limits set by the one or more thresholds. A summary and analysis are provided of the test results. | 11-22-2012 |
20130202011 | PROBE COVER CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION - A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information. | 08-08-2013 |
20130245457 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245489 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TEMPERATURE - A temperature probe includes a handle and a shaft extending from the handle. The shaft includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a tip at the distal end. The temperature probe also includes a capacitance sensor disposed on one of the handle and the shaft, the capacitance sensor configured to measure a change in capacitance when positioned proximate a conductor. The temperature probe further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the shaft, the temperature sensor configured to measure a body cavity temperature of a patient. | 09-19-2013 |
20140046192 | TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes measuring a first temperature of the patient with a temperature device without contacting the patient with the device, and measuring a second temperature of the patient by contacting a measurement site of the patient with the device. The method also includes determining a temperature value indicative of a core temperature of the patient based on the first and second temperatures. | 02-13-2014 |
20140064331 | Probe Cover Container Identification - A temperature measurement system includes a temperature probe including a temperature sensor. The system also includes a reader, and a controller in communication with the temperature sensor and the reader. The system further includes a container housing a plurality of probe covers associated with the temperature probe. The container includes an information feature providing information related to the plurality of probe covers. The reader is configured to read the information and direct a signal to the controller indicative of the information. | 03-06-2014 |
20140171805 | Temperature Measurement System - A method of determining a temperature of a patient includes measuring a first temperature of the patient with a temperature device, and measuring a second temperature of the patient. The method also includes determining a temperature value indicative of a core temperature of the patient based on at least one of the first and second temperatures. | 06-19-2014 |
20140240126 | Anti-Loss for Medical Devices - A medical device system includes one or more anti-loss/anti-theft mechanisms. The medical device system comprises a wireless medical device and a docking station. An alarm is activated on one or more of the wireless medical device or the docking station when an alarm threshold is detected by one of the anti-loss/anti-theft mechanisms. | 08-28-2014 |
20140275902 | Device Configuration for Supporting a Patient Oxygenation Test - A physiological monitor device includes a central processing unit (CPU) that is configured to control operation of the device, a display screen, and one or more computer readable data storage media storing software instructions that, when executed by the CPU, cause the device to: create or modify a patient profile, select a patient test, store one or more test parameters selected or entered for the patient test, store one or more thresholds selected or entered for at least one of the test parameters, store one or more instructions for the patient, start the test, display test results while the test is in progress, determine whether any of the test parameters exceed limits set by the one or more thresholds, take one or more actions when it is determined that one or more of the test parameters exceed the limits set by the one or more thresholds, provide a summary and analysis of the test results, and send the test results to a computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140297215 | Temperature-Measurement Probe - An apparatus, system and method for temperature measurement of a target site, such a human body site. The invention includes an intelligent temperature probe configured to physically contact a target site and to communicate with a host device, which can be implemented as a hand-held device or as a personal computer. The host device can compute, store and display an accurate predicted temperature, or an actual temperature at thermal equilibrium, of the target site for each of a plurality of different intelligent temperature probes that each have unique and varied operating characteristics. A set of unique operating characteristics for each temperature probe is represented by information communicated between each respective temperature probe and the host device. | 10-02-2014 |
Matthew David Mullin, Memphis, NY US
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20120027047 | IR THERMOMETRY PROBE COVER - A protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip. | 02-02-2012 |
Michelle Mullin, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090129864 | CEMENTITIOUS PAVER - A cementitious paver comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer comprises a surface A, and a surface B opposite said surface A. The first layer comprises a first layer cementitious material that is substantially porous to water. The second layer comprises a surface C and a surface D opposite said surface C. Surface C is engaged with surface B. The second layer comprises a second layer cementitious material that is substantially non-porous to water. The second layer comprises a hole in fluid communication with surface C and in fluid communication with said surface D. The third layer comprises a surface E and a surface F opposite said surface E. Surface E is engaged with surface D. The third layer comprises a third layer cementitious material that is substantially porous to water. | 05-21-2009 |
Norman Mullin, Amarillo, TX US
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20130173276 | Animal Operations Data Management System and Method - A server is disclosed comprising a storage device, a processors, a memory, and communication hardware components. Said server is capable of receiving an animal operations data record event from a client device related to a concentrated animal feeding operation; recording to said storage device said animal operations data record; transmitting a first portion of said animal operations data record to a device application; processing said animal operations data record into a user disposition data with said device application; transmitting a user disposition record to said storage device in said server; and storing said user disposition record as one or more event records in said storage device. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul Mullin, Yellow Springs, OH US
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20120274249 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method of controlling an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes a stator having a core and a plurality of windings, and a rotor disposed adjacent to the stator to interact with the stator. The method includes detecting a movement of the rotor, generating a three phase alternating current (AC) voltage signal by all phases of the electrical machine, monitoring for a transfer speed of the electrical machine, discontinuing the three phase AC voltage signal when the transfer speed is traversed, and switching to a back electromotive force (BEMF) control mode after discontinuing the three phase AC voltage signal. | 11-01-2012 |
20120299516 | PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR SYSTEM - A sensorless permanent magnet motor system that prevents negative torque caused by back EMF. The system determines the position of the rotating permanent magnet by monitoring back EMF generated on an inactive coil of the motor system. A snubber circuit is used to prevent the back EMF from causing negative torque on the motor. The voltage of back EMF used to power a logic circuit, such as a microcontroller, that controls the operation of the motor. The microcontroller controls the operation of the motor by detecting back EMF and is also partially powered by the back EMF. | 11-29-2012 |
Paul S. Mullin, Yellow Springs, OH US
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20130241459 | LOSSLESS SNUBBER DRIVE FOR A PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR - A loss-less snubber drive for a permanent magnet motor. The motor system includes a first motor phase with a primary winding and an auxiliary winding. A controllable switch is positioned between the primary winding and ground such that current passes through the primary winding to ground when the controllable switch is closed. A capacitor is configured to accumulate charge when the controllable switch is opened. The auxiliary winding is configured such that charge stored by the capacitor causes current to pass through the auxiliary winding when the controllable switch is closed. | 09-19-2013 |
20150061556 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method of controlling an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes a stator having a core and a plurality of windings, and a rotor disposed adjacent to the stator to interact with the stator. The method includes configuring an amplitude value and frequency values of a three-phase alternating current (AC) voltage startup signal having an amplitude and a frequency, providing the three-phase alternating current (AC) voltage startup signal to the plurality of windings, and altering the frequency of the three-phase AC voltage startup signal according to a preprogrammed frequency ramp function defined by the frequency values. The method further includes discontinuing the three-phase AC voltage startup signal after the frequency ramp function has completed, and switching to a back electromotive force (BEMF) control mode after discontinuing the three-phase AC voltage startup signal. | 03-05-2015 |
Paul Steven Mullin, Yellow Springs, OH US
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20090128067 | INTERFACE CORD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERFACE CORD - An interface cord is operable to connect an external controller to an electrical machine. The interface cord includes a first connector having a first pin configuration, a cable coupled to the first connector, a second connector coupled to the cable and having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration, and a circuit board with a programmable electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector. | 05-21-2009 |
20090128068 | INTERFACE CORD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERFACE CORD - An interface module is operable to download data from an electrical machine. The interface module includes a cable for transferring data, the cable having a first connector at a first end thereof, a circuit board having a programmable device electrically coupled in circuit to the cable, and a memory connected to the circuit board and configured to store data related to the operating characteristics of the electrical machine. | 05-21-2009 |
20090160384 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An electrical machine having a stator and a rotor. The stator includes a core and a plurality of windings disposed on the core in a multiple-phase arrangement. The rotor is disposed adjacent to the stator to interact with the stator. A method of operating the motor includes applying a pulsed voltage differential to first and second terminals of the windings resulting in movement of the rotor; monitoring the back electromotive force (BEMF) of the windings to sense rotor movement; after the applying and monitoring steps, monitoring the BEMF of the windings to determine whether the rotor is rotating in a desired direction, and electrically commutating the motor when the rotor is rotating in the desired direction and zero or more other conditions exist. | 06-25-2009 |
20090209128 | INTERFACE CORD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERFACE CORD - An interface cord is operable to connect an external controller to an electrical machine. The interface cord includes a first connector having a first pin configuration, a cable coupled to the first connector, a second connector coupled to the cable and having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration, and a circuit board with a programmable electrically coupled in circuit between the first connector and the second connector | 08-20-2009 |
Peter Mullin, Jeannette, PA US
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20100184569 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE AND SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A portable exercise device. The portable exercise device includes a recoil assembly, a clutch assembly, an adjustable resistance assembly, a housing assembly, and a flexible cable member. The clutch assembly is coupled to the recoil assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly is coupled to the clutch assembly. The housing assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion defines and opening therethrough and surrounds the recoil assembly and the clutch assembly. The second portion is rotatably coupled to the first portion, defines a configured projection, and surrounds the adjustable resistance assembly. The flexible cable member is coupled to the recoil assembly, and extends through the opening defined by the first portion of the housing assembly. | 07-22-2010 |
Richard S. Mullin, Cromwell, CT US
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20120171382 | Wire Feed Pressure Lock System - A pressure lock system passes a wire along a wire path from a wire source at a high pressure first region to a destination at a low pressure second region. The pressure lock system includes a pressure lock chamber. A first conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire along the path and is mounted for rotation. A second conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire from the pressure lock chamber and is also mounted for rotation. A motor may drive rotation of the first conduit and the second conduit. Pumps may maintain a pressure of the pressure lock chamber lower than a pressure of the first region. | 07-05-2012 |
20120244290 | Deposition Substrate Temperature and Monitoring - The disclosure provides an apparatus for depositing a coating on one or more parts ( | 09-27-2012 |
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Robert J. Mullin, Durham, NC US
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20100249160 | Cancer Treatment Method - A method of treating cancer is described including administration of a 4-quinazolineamine and at least one other anti-neoplastic agent as well as a pharmaceutical combination including the 4-quinazolineamines. | 09-30-2010 |
20110312982 | Cancer Treatment Method - A method of treating cancer is described including administration of a 4-quinazolinamine and at least one other anti-neoplastic agent as well as a pharmaceutical combination including the 4-quinazolinamines. | 12-22-2011 |
20120058113 | CANCER TREATMENT METHOD - A method of treating cancer is described including administration of a 4-quinazolineamine and at least one other anti-neoplastic agent as well as a pharmaceutical combination including the 4-quinazolineamines. | 03-08-2012 |
Robert James Mullin, Hollis, NH US
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20090125622 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERVER STATUS AWARENESS - A method including analyzing one or more network interactions of a user. One or more servers associated with the one or more network interaction may be identified. A listing of at least a portion of the one or more servers may be rendered. | 05-14-2009 |
20090172113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIENT-SIDE INTERRUPTION MANAGEMENT - A method and computer program product for determining that a user of a client electronic device is in do-not-interrupt mode. A message directed to the user is routed to a client-based storage queue for subsequent delivery. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-SIDE INTERRUPTION MANAGEMENT - A method and computer program product for determining that a user of a client electronic device is in do-not-interrupt mode. A message directed to the user is routed to a server-based storage queue for subsequent delivery. | 07-02-2009 |
Robert John Mullin, Durham, NC US
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20100010022 | CANCER TREATMENT METHOD - A method of treating cancer is described including administration of a pyrimidine derivative and a quinazoline derivative as well as a pharmaceutical composition including the same. | 01-14-2010 |
Sean Mullin, Manomet, MA US
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20140232842 | MOBILE WIRELESS HAND-HELD BIOMETRIC CAPTURE, PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION - A mobile, wireless biometric identification system includes a biometric capture device, associated software and processes which enable a commercially available wireless communication device, such as a smartphone, using a commercially established wireless communication networks, to capture a digital image of a human biometric (iris, fingerprint, etc.) for transmission via a secure connection to a central server. The capture device is designed to focus on the difficult task of capturing the highest possible quality image for encoding and comparison, while the overall system is designed to leverage the existing cellular communication network. At the server level, the server system receives the image, encodes the image to a biometric template, and compares the encoded template to a plurality of reference templates stored in a database to identify the individual. Identification data is then transmitted back to the smartphone device and displayed. | 08-21-2014 |
Sean G. Mullin, Manomet, MA US
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20120102332 | MOBILE, WIRELESS HAND-HELD BIOMETRIC CAPTURE, PROCESSING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION - A mobile, wireless biometric identification system includes a biometric capture device, associated software and processes which enable a commercially available wireless communication device, such as a smartphone, using a commercially established wireless communication networks, to capture a digital image of a human biometric (iris, fingerprint, etc.) for transmission via a secure connection to a central server. The capture device is designed to focus on the difficult task of capturing the highest possible quality image for encoding and comparison, while the overall system is designed to leverage the existing cellular communication network. At the server level, the server system receives the image, encodes the image to a biometric template, and compares the encoded template to a plurality of reference templates stored in a database to identify the individual. Identification data is then transmitted back to the smartphone device and displayed. | 04-26-2012 |
Sherry Mullin, Hutto, TX US
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20090189044 | Storage-providing support device - A support device capable of providing additional storage space in close-quarters, wherein the device can be hung from two points to provide a volume comprising the floor of the device and in some embodiments a vertical surface such as a wall to which the support device is attached, either by hooks affixed to the vertical surface, to by attachment to any two other stationary points. Items such as towels, laundry and various and sundry other items may be conveniently stored using the device. | 07-30-2009 |
Stephen Blake Mullin, Magnolia, TX US
Stephen Victor Mullin, Kingwood, TX US
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20090084546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DEPTH AND VELOCITY OF INSTRUMENTATION WITHIN A WELLBORE USING A BENDABLE TOOL - An apparatus and method for measuring depth, velocity, or both depth and velocity of instrumentation within a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a downhole portion movable within the wellbore in a direction generally parallel to the wellbore. The apparatus further includes a first acceleration sensor mounted at a first position within the downhole portion. The first acceleration sensor generates a first signal indicative of a first acceleration in a first direction generally parallel to the wellbore at the first position. The apparatus further includes a second acceleration sensor mounted at a second position within the downhole portion. The second acceleration sensor generates a second signal indicative of a second acceleration in a second direction generally parallel to the wellbore at the second position. The apparatus further includes a bend sensor generating a third signal indicative of an amount of bend of at least a portion of the downhole portion. | 04-02-2009 |
20120089334 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DEPTH AND VELOCITY OF INSTRUMENTATION WITHIN A WELLBORE USING A BENDABLE TOOL - An apparatus and method for measuring depth, velocity, or both depth and velocity of instrumentation within a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a downhole portion movable within the wellbore in a direction generally parallel to the wellbore. The apparatus further includes a first acceleration sensor mounted at a first position within the downhole portion. The first acceleration sensor generates a first signal indicative of a first acceleration in a first direction generally parallel to the wellbore at the first position. The apparatus further includes a second acceleration sensor mounted at a second position within the downhole portion. The second acceleration sensor generates a second signal indicative of a second acceleration in a second direction generally parallel to the wellbore at the second position. The apparatus further includes a bend sensor generating a third signal indicative of an amount of bend of at least a portion of the downhole portion. | 04-12-2012 |
20130138347 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DEPTH AND VELOCITY OF INSTRUMENTATION WITHIN A WELLBORE USING A BENDABLE TOOL - An apparatus and method for measuring depth, velocity, or both depth and velocity of instrumentation along a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a downhole portion movable within the wellbore in a direction generally parallel to the wellbore. The apparatus further includes a first acceleration sensor that generates a first signal indicative of a first acceleration. The apparatus further includes a second acceleration sensor that generates a second signal indicative of a second acceleration. The apparatus further includes a bend sensor generating a third signal indicative of an amount of bend of at least a portion of the downhole portion. | 05-30-2013 |
20130282290 | REAL-TIME DEFINITIVE SURVEY WHILE DRILLING - A computer-based method of generating a survey of a wellbore section is provided. The method includes analyzing a plurality of surveys of the wellbore section to identify survey measurements that do not comprise gross errors, generating an initial weighted average survey, and calculating an initial set of measurement differences between the identified survey measurements and the initial weighted average survey. The method further includes calculating a plurality of error term estimates for the plurality of surveys and using the plurality of error term estimates to correct the identified survey measurements. The method further includes generating an updated weighted average survey and calculating an updated set of measurement differences between the identified survey measurements and the updated weighted average survey. | 10-24-2013 |
William B. Mullin, Graham, TX US
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20090107267 | PRIME MOVER WITH INTEGRAL OIL RESERVOIR - A prime mover is shown which can be used in supplying power for a variety of roles in industrial applications, including oil and gas well operations, such as the prime mover which is used to operate a pump jack at a well site. It includes an internal combustion engine having an output shaft, the engine being cooled by engine oil supplied from an oil reservoir to the engine and circulated by an oil pump. A housing framework encloses the engine and supports an associated jack shaft bearing assembly, and includes a base, a hood and a plurality of upright supports which extend upwardly from the base in the direction of the hood. One or more of the uprights is a specially designed compartment having a plurality of opposing sides which define an initially open interior space, the interior space comprising an integral oil reservoir for storing and supplying oil to the engine during normal engine operation. | 04-30-2009 |