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Nicholas R. Abu-Absi, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090081770 | HIGH THROUGHPUT BIOREACTOR - A continuous flow bioreactor system that includes a bioreactor, an optional post-bioreactor preparation chamber, a cell sorter, and an optional pre-bioreactor preparation chamber in a closed loop, useful for enriching a heterogeneous cell population growing in the bioreactor with an isolated subpopulation of cells. | 03-26-2009 |
Nicholas R. Bachur, Jr., Monkton, MD US
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20090084737 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES WITHIN A SPECIMEN - Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and a method for separating particles within a sample. The apparatus includes a reservoir for receiving a biological specimen therein, wherein the specimen includes a plurality of different sized particles in a liquid. At least one physical state of the specimen is capable of being controlled in order to initially separate at least a first type of particles under the influence of gravity. The apparatus also includes a rotatable disk positioned proximate to the reservoir and configured to receive the first type of particles thereon. The disk has holes defined therethrough that are configured to further separate the first type of particles based on particle size. The apparatus includes a mechanism configured to rotate the disk, and at least one collection tube positioned proximate to the disk and configured to receive at least a portion of the first type of particles passing through respective holes defined in the disk and/or around the disk in response to rotation of the disk. | 04-02-2009 |
20100003714 | System and Method for Determining Fill Volume in a Container - A system and method for detecting a pathogen in a sample is provided, the system capable of measuring the volume of a sample in a container through the use of various measurement technologies, thereby ensuring that a user is aware of volumes not meeting specification and/or allowing correction of results to account for the out-of-specification sample. | 01-07-2010 |
Nicholas R. Barling, Redmond, WA US
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20140289663 | Producing Artwork Based on an Imported Image - A painting system is described herein for producing artwork. In one implementation, the painting system operates by receiving an input image of any type from any source. The painting system then imports the input image into a painting mechanism. Thereafter, the painting system allows a user to produce artwork by modifying the input image, as if the input image constituted paint that the user applied in manual fashion using the painting mechanism. This technology facilitates the production of artwork, as the user can leverage an already-existing image in producing the artwork. | 09-25-2014 |
Nicholas R. Clew, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20120227256 | FASTENER DISPENSING APPARATUS - A fastener dispensing apparatus includes a body that defines a punch path and at least partially surrounds a punch that includes forward and rearward portions. The punch reciprocates between retracted and advanced positions in which the tip of the forward portion extends from an end of the punch path to drive a fastener towards the workpiece. A fastener feed path extends transverse to the punch path and is defined by a surface of the body, the fastener feed path receives an elongate carrier of fasteners. A fastener feeding device sequentially feeds fasteners along the fastener feed path and into alignment with the end of the punch path. An actuator is drivable by the reciprocal movement of the rearward portion of the punch. An engagement member engages the carrier and is moveable relative to the body. | 09-13-2012 |
Nicholas R. Demiro, Rochester, MI US
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20100006520 | Kit And Shelving System To Store Work Tools, Equipment And Supplies In A Motor Vehicle And Plastic Shelf For Use Therein - A kit and shelving system to store work tools, equipment and supplies in a motor vehicle and plastic shelves for use therein are provided. Each of the shelves includes a reinforced composite panel of the cellular core sandwich-type. Each of the panels has front, back and side edge portions. Each of the shelves includes a first shelf support having an outer facing surface and an inner channel dimensioned to receive and retain a first one of the edge portions of the panel. The first edge portion of the panel is bonded to the first shelf support within the inner channel. | 01-14-2010 |
Nicholas R. Desany, Melrose, MA US
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20150124960 | BLACK CORE NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a network having an encryptor device having an encryption module, a plaintext interface and a ciphertext interface, wherein the encryption module encrypts data transferred from the plaintext interface to a black network through the ciphertext interface and decrypts data transferred from the ciphertext interface to a plaintext network through the plaintext interface, wherein the plaintext interface can be connected through the plaintext link to a plaintext network and wherein the ciphertext interface can be connected through a ciphertext link to a black network, a system and method for reflecting a link failure. A link failure is detected at the ciphertext interface and the link failure is reflected to the plaintext interface. | 05-07-2015 |
Nicholas R. Gigis, Charleston, SC US
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20150244078 | Tapered Slot Antenna Hemispherical Array - A system may include a base portion, first and second support members coupled to the base portion, a first plurality of tapered slot antenna (TSA) pairs coupled to the first support member, and a second plurality of TSA pairs coupled to the second support member. The first plurality TSA pairs are oriented at a non-zero angle about a first axis of the first support member and are oriented at a non-zero angle about a second axis of the first support member, with the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis. The second plurality TSA pairs are oriented at a non-zero angle about a first axis of the second support member and are oriented at a non-zero angle about a second axis of the second support member, with the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis. | 08-27-2015 |
Nicholas R. Ginster, Fox Point, WI US
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20100230215 | Link Unit of Brake Assembly for Bicycles - A brake system for bicycles includes two pivotably connected first and second arms and two brake pads are respectively connected to the first and second arms. A cable unit is connected to the second arm and includes a brake cable. A link unit includes a first link which is connected between the second arm and the brake cable. A second link has a first end connected to the first arm and a second end of the second link is pivotably connected to a mediate portion of the first link. The distance between the two ends of the first link is longer than the distance between the second end of the first link to the second end of the second link. The brake cable is lifted with less force, the first link lifts the second link which moves the first arm to pivot to stop the wheel rim. | 09-16-2010 |
Nicholas R. Haluck, San Jose, CA US
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20130092555 | REMOVAL OF AN ISLAND FROM A LASER CUT ARTICLE - Methods and apparatuses for use in such methods for removing islands from laser cut articles. Methods include using a chemical etching solution to remove material in the strut-island gap. Optionally, heat and/or agitation can be applied during the etching process to increase the chemical activity of the chemical etching solution and/or to vibrate the islands out of position. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092557 | ELECTROPOLISHING SOLUTION CONTAINING A WATER SEQUESTERING AGENT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and at least one water sequestering agent. Suitable examples of water sequestering agent include, but are not limited to, polyfunctional alcohols. Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well. | 04-18-2013 |
Nicholas R. Lee, North Canton, OH US
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20150373923 | TREATED SPROUT PLANTS WITH DECREASED BACTERIAL VIABILITY AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Plasma treatment devices for reducing bacterial viability, enhancing stem growth, enhancing root growth or increasing germination times are disclosed herein. In addition, a treated sprout plant treated with a plasma activate medium or plasma with decreased bacterial viability relative to an untreated sprout plant. The treated sprout plant has at least a 1-log reduction in bacterial viability relative to the untreated sprout plant. Methods and apparatuses of producing the treated sprout plant are also provided. | 12-31-2015 |
Nicholas R. Legget, Seattle, WA US
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20100017798 | Automatic Computer Program Customization Based On A User Information Store - Software programs, such as an operating system or other application programs, are automatically customized to a specific user(s) based on data corresponding to the specific user(s) that is maintained in a user information store. In one embodiment, the information store is a unified store that is accessible by multiple programs including the operating system. Thus, new information or information changes can be made available to multiple programs by the user adding (or changing) the information only once. In another embodiment, the operating system image to be installed on a computer is pre-populated with user-specific information at the factory. The user-specific information can be integrated into the operating system at the factory or alternatively upon an initial boot of the computer by the user. | 01-21-2010 |
Nicholas R. Mann, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20160047785 | CONTAINERS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF RADIOACTIVE GASES AND RELATED METHODS - Containers for a fluid sample containing a radionuclide for measurement of radiation from the radionuclide include an outer shell having one or more ports between and interior and an exterior of the outer shell, and an inner shell secured to the outer shell. The inner shell includes a detector receptacle sized for at least partial insertion into the outer shell. The inner shell and outer shell together at least partially define a fluid sample space. The outer shell and inner shell are configured for maintaining an operating pressure within the fluid sample space of at least about 1000 psi. Systems for measuring radioactivity in a fluid include such a container and a radiation detector received at least partially within the detector receptacle. Methods of measuring radioactivity in a fluid sample include maintaining a pressure of a fluid sample within a Marinelli-type container at least at about 1000 psi. | 02-18-2016 |
Nicholas R. Musachio, St. Paul, MN US
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20110219586 | Bi-Directional Tensioning Apparatus - A bi-directional tensioning apparatus including one or more elongate resilient members, one or more support members, one or more first guide members, and one or more optional second guide members is provided. A method of using the bi-directional tensioning apparatus is also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20120161982 | Variable Speed Traffic Control System - A variable speed limit sign including a controller and a display operatively coupled to the controller is provided. A traffic control system including a variable speed limit sign and methods of use thereof are also provided. | 06-28-2012 |
20130025091 | BI-DIRECTIONAL TENSIONING APPARATUS - A bi-directional tensioning apparatus including one or more elongate resilient members, one or more support members, one or more first guide members, and one or more optional second guide members is provided. A method of using the bi-directional tensioning apparatus is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20140232561 | VARIABLE SPEED TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM - A variable speed limit sign including a controller and a display operatively coupled to the controller is provided. A traffic control system including a variable speed limit sign and methods of use thereof are also provided. | 08-21-2014 |
Nicholas R. Myszak US
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20120233969 | PHARMACEUTICAL DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dust extraction system and method are provided to collect some of the dust generated during handling of tablets during a tablet packaging process. For example, a tablet packaging system may be provided that includes a vibrating tray configured to feed a plurality of tablets to respective packages. The tablet packaging system may also include a first gas nozzle configured to direct a first flow of gas across the vibrating tray with the first flow of gas having a spaced relationship from the vibrating tray. The tablet packaging system may also include a second gas nozzle configured to direct a second flow of gas toward the vibrating tray. Further, the tablet packaging system may include a receiving hood configured to collect at least a portion of the gas provided by the first and second gas nozzles and to collect dust from the plurality of tablets. | 09-20-2012 |
Nicholas R. Myszak, Memphis, TN US
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20120125805 | PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGE HAVING A TWISTABLE ACTUATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF ACCESSING MEDICATION - A pharmaceutical package and an associated method are provided that is child resistant, but that may be readily accessible for users having arthritis or otherwise having limited mobility in their fingers. The pharmaceutical package includes a housing and a card carrying medication that is slidably disposed at least partially within the housing such that the at least one medication is positioned within the housing. The pharmaceutical package also includes an engagement member configured to engage the card in an instance in which the card is disposed within the housing. For example, the card may define an opening and the engagement member may be configured to extend into the opening defined by the card when the card is in the housing. The pharmaceutical package also includes a twistable actuator configured to disengage the card and the engagement member in response to rotation of the twistable actuator relative to the housing. | 05-24-2012 |
Nicholas R. Nickerson, Kentville CA
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20120035850 | METHOD OF MEASURING THE FLUX OF A SOIL GAS - A method for determining a flux of a gas contained in a medium through a boundary of the medium comprises 1) measuring at least twice with a probe a concentration C of the gas over a time interval Δt and 2) determining the flux of the gas using the following mathematical equation: (I) where F is the gas flux, D is the diffusivity value and ΔC is a variation in the gas concentration during the time interval Δt. The probe is placed proximate the boundary. The probe has a gas inlet, a cavity, a gas concentration sensor and a membrane. Each element is in fluid communication with each other so that the gas flows from the gas inlet through the membrane and contacts the gas concentration sensor. | 02-09-2012 |
20130235378 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FLUX OF ISOTOPOLOGUES - A method and system comprising measuring concentrations of first and second isotopologues of a gas of interest within a first cavity that is sealably in contact with a soil location through an inlet membrane, and the first cavity being defined by chamber walls having openings covered by outlet membranes. Reference concentrations of the first and second isotopologues are measured in a second cavity having a closed bottom, the second cavity being defined by chamber walls having openings covered by more outlet membranes. Relative flux of the isotopologues can be calculated using the measured concentrations. | 09-12-2013 |
Nicholas R. Polinko, San Francisco, CA US
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20110213664 | LOCAL ADVERTISING CONTENT ON AN INTERACTIVE HEAD-MOUNTED EYEPIECE - This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece including an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and displayed content. The displayed content includes a local advertisement, wherein the location of the eyepiece is determined by an integrated location sensor and wherein the local advertisement has a relevance to the location of the eyepiece. The head mounted eyepiece may also include an audio device and the displayed content may comprise local advertisements and audio. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214082 | PROJECTION TRIGGERING THROUGH AN EXTERNAL MARKER IN AN AUGMENTED REALITY EYEPIECE - This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated camera facility that images an external visual cue. An integrated processor of the eyepiece identifies and interprets the external visual cue as a command to display content associated with the visual cue. | 09-01-2011 |
Nicholas R. Revak, Downingtown, PA US
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20090030727 | System and User Interface for Acquisition and Storage of Patient Medical Insurance Data - A system is integrated with a hospital information system (HIS) to provide patient health insurance information identifying patient medical insurance eligibility coverage by sorting and parsing batched electronic transaction message data to provide information to an HIS to facilitate accurate billing and account follow up. A system acquires patient medical insurance coverage identification data for use in medical reimbursement claim generation. An acquisition processor acquires medical insurance coverage information associating medical insurance coverage identifiers with corresponding patient identifiers for multiple different patients. A display processor initiates generation of data representing at least one display image for presenting an acquired medical insurance coverage identifier and corresponding patient identifier and enabling a user to initiate storage of the medical insurance coverage identifier in a record associated with the patient identifier in a healthcare information system. A communication processor initiates communication of the medical insurance coverage identifier for storage in the record associated with the patient identifier in a healthcare information system in response to a command received using the at least one display image. | 01-29-2009 |
Nicholas R. Sandonato, Raleigh, NC US
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20130054839 | Synchronizing Time Across A Plurality Of Devices Connected To A Network - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for synchronizing time across a plurality of devices connected to a network are provided. Embodiments include detecting, by a particular device, a synchronization initiation event; in response to detecting the synchronization initiation event, broadcasting, by the particular device to each device of the plurality of devices, a synchronization request; receiving, by the particular device, a plurality of time acknowledgments from the plurality of devices, each time acknowledgement indicating a current time of a device and a device initialization time indicating a time that the device last set the current time of the device; selecting, from the plurality of time acknowledgements the time acknowledgement with the shortest duration between an indicated device initialization time and an indicated current time of a device; and setting a current time of the particular device based on the current time indicated in the selected time acknowledgment. | 02-28-2013 |
20140074927 | CACHING CONTENT BASED ON SOCIAL NETWORK RELATIONS - Various embodiments provide for use of social networking postings to predict (e.g., where and when) caching of content (e.g., social network related content) would be beneficial (e.g., to speed access). In one example, the caching may be performed by one or more Internet Service Providers (ISPs), one or more content providers and/or one or more content distributors. In one specific example, one or more Internet Service Providers (ISPs), one or more content providers and/or one or more content distributors may be local ISPs. | 03-13-2014 |
Nicholas R. Sirlouis, Medina, OH US
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20080271727 | MOTORIZED OVEN DOOR LATCH - A motorized oven latch includes a base plate. A latch member is slidably connected to the base plate by a first mounting stud or first and second mounting studs connected to the latch member and located in a contoured slot defined in the base plate. The latch member includes an inner end and an outer end, and the outer end includes a hook adapted to engage an oven door. A motor is drivingly coupled to the latch member, and the motor is selectively operative to move the latch member forward and rearward relative to said base plate between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the latch member moves on a non-linear path relative to the base plate in response to movement of the first mounting stud or both the first and second mounting studs in the contoured slot when the motor moves the latch member forward to the unlocked position or rearward to the locked position. | 11-06-2008 |
Nicholas R. Sirlouis, Seville, OH US
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20130239364 | APPLIANCE HINGE COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY - A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge includes a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. The base includes: (i) a channel located between the first and second side walls; and, (ii) a notch comprising first and second notch portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base. The cam includes: (i) a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, with a first end of the camshaft located in the first notch portion and a second end of the camshaft located in the second notch portion; and, (ii) a lobe that projects from the camshaft. The hinge assembly includes a biasing spring that comprising an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. The outer end of said spring is located outside the channel. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lobe of the cam such that the spring biases the spring rod to an extended position. | 09-19-2013 |
20140150212 | APPLIANCE LID HINGE ASSEMBLY - An appliance lid hinge assembly has a channel housing including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face walls, a cavity located between the first and second side walls and a slot having first and second slot portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. The channel housing is pivotally connected to a cam via a rivet or other pivot fastener at a pivot point. A biasing element acts between the housing and the cam in order to control the movement of housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. Alternatively, a damper can be used to control movement of the housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. A snubber subsystem can also be added to provide further damping resistance. | 06-05-2014 |
Nicholas R. Sir Louis, Medina, OH US
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20100236021 | APPLIANCE HINGE COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY - A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge includes a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. The base includes: (i) a channel located between the first and second side walls; and, (ii) a notch comprising first and second notch portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base. The cam includes: (i) a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, with a first end of the camshaft located in the first notch portion and a second end of the camshaft located in the second notch portion; and, (ii) a lobe that projects from the camshaft. The hinge assembly includes a biasing spring that comprising an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. The outer end of said spring is located outside the channel. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lobe of the cam such that the spring biases the spring rod to an extended position. | 09-23-2010 |
Nicholas R. Tebbe, Liberty Lake, WA US
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20110132719 | Conveyor Apparatus - A conveyor apparatus is provided that includes a frame and a cross conveyor. The cross conveyor has a movable belt sized and configured to receive and move material. The cross conveyor is supported by the frame. The frame has a base and a plurality of rotatable members attached to the base. The rotatable members are configured to rotate to move the frame. The frame is sized and configured to be positionable adjacent to a mobile bridge conveyor having a tripper conveyor device such that a portion of the cross conveyor is positionable under an upper end portion of the tripper conveyor device to receive material from the tripper conveyor device and move the material to a storage area or stacking area for stacking the material. The tripper is preferably constrained to the frame of the mobile bridge conveyor. | 06-09-2011 |
20120175219 | Conveyor Apparatus - A conveyor apparatus is provided that includes a frame and a cross conveyor. The cross conveyor has a moveable belt sized and configured to receive and move material. The cross conveyor is supported by the frame. The frame has a base and a plurality of rotatable members attached to the base. The rotatable members are configured to rotate to move the frame. The frame is sized and configured to be positionable adjacent to a mobile bridge conveyor having a tripper conveyor device such that a portion of the cross conveyor is positionable under an upper end portion of the tripper conveyor device to receive material from the tripper conveyor device and move the material to a storage area or stacking area for stacking the material. The tripper is preferably constrained to the frame of the mobile bridge conveyor. | 07-12-2012 |
Nicholas R. Tonozzi, Peru, IL US
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20110209411 | TRUCK AND TRAILER DOOR SAFETY DEVICE - An overhead door safety system includes a loading dock having a loading dock wall defining an opening. A truck and trailer door safety device is mounted to the loading dock wall. The truck and trailer door safety device includes a mounting bracket adapted for mounting to the loading dock wall and a swing arm. The swing arm includes an arm extension portion and a pivot portion. The pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket so that the swing arm pivots about a pivot axis between a retaining position and a storage position. In the retaining position, the arm extension portion is disposed beneath an overhead door of a truck positioned adjacent to the opening of the loading dock wall to prevent the overhead door from closing. | 09-01-2011 |
Nicholas R. Trefiak, Ottawa CA
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20100154620 | Optical Pickup for a Musical Instrument - This invention relates to an optical pickup for a musical instrument based on one or more than one Bragg grating. In one embodiment the optical pickup includes at least one Bragg grating in physical contact with a vibrating structure of the musical instrument so as to receive acoustic vibration associated with the musical instrument being played, such that a spectrum of the Bragg grating is modulated upon receipt of the acoustic vibration. A light signal reflected from the at least one Bragg grating may be amplified and the output may be directed to a loud speaker or other real-time output device. The output may also be directed to a data acquisition system for storage and further processing. The optical pickup may include two Bragg gratings arranged as an optical cavity. | 06-24-2010 |
Nicholas R. Trincia, San Francisco, CA US
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20150219825 | Waveguide Luminaire with Guide Imbedded Activity Sensor - An edge-fed waveguide luminaire includes a light waveguide having a planar body, a waveguide edge support structure, and an anchor opening in the planar body of the light waveguide, which is displaced from said waveguide edge support structure. A sensor is fixed in the anchor opening of said light waveguide so as to be responsive to conditions in the space below the luminaire. The sensor, which will have minimal impact on the aesthetic qualities of the luminaire, is in communication with light switching means for adjusting the light output from the luminaire in response to changes in conditions in the space below the luminaire. | 08-06-2015 |
20150345743 | LUMINAIRE EXHIBITING SECONDARY GLOW CHARACTERISTICS - A luminaire includes a housing having at least one sidewall with an observable outer surface and a light feed edge. The housing sidewall is characterized in that light introduced through a light feed edge of the sidewall will propagate by internal reflections through the sidewall and will be extracted from the outer surface of the sidewall. A fractional amount of light emitted by the luminaire's light source is directed to the sidewall's light feed edge. When extracted, this fractional amount of source light produces an observable and aesthetically pleasing glow of light on the sidewall of the housing. | 12-03-2015 |
Nicholas R. Trio, Carmel, NY US
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20080218318 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT EVENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A computer program product for providing an intelligent event notification system includes instructions for implementing a method. The method includes selecting a type of event notification for an event. Determining the type of event notification is based in part on information elements associated with the event. The method also includes determining at least one optimal alert system to receive an event notification corresponding to the type of event notification selected. The determination is based in part on information elements associated with the event. The method further includes associating an alert trigger with the event notification and transmitting the event notification to the at least one optimal alert system upon activation of the alert trigger. The event notification type includes a supplemental information notification specifying activities to be performed in advance of, or in preparation for, the event. | 09-11-2008 |
20080225323 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING ADAPTIVE, SELECTABLE PRINT OPTIONS - A method for providing adaptive, selectable print options. The method includes parsing a document into logical sections, each of the logical sections identified by a reference. The method also includes creating a print map of references identified as a result of the parsing, displaying the print map along with selectable print options, and executing a print operation in response to a selected print option. The selected print option specifies a reference from the print map. A logical section associated with the reference is transmitted to a printer for printing. | 09-18-2008 |
Nicholas R. Weber, Beaverton, OR US
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20160091938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE THERMAL AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A system and method for adaptive thermal and performance management in electronic devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: providing a processor with a plurality of selectable performance levels and a sensor in an electronic device; receiving sensor information from the sensor, the sensor information including information for determining if the electronic device is positioned proximately to an active airflow; determining a device context from the sensor information; and dynamically modifying the performance level of the processor by implementing one of a plurality of selectable performance levels of the processor based on the device context. | 03-31-2016 |
Nicholas R. Yerton, Oakland, CA US
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20140230752 | PET CHEW TOY - A pet chew toy comprises a layer of animal product about a core. | 08-21-2014 |