Noble, US
Aaron M. Noble, Newnan, GA US
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20090068245 | Porous Laser Sintered Articles - The present invention provides selectively laser sintered porous polymeric articles and methods of making and using the same. In one embodiment, a method of the present invention comprises providing a first layer of particles of a first polymeric material, heating selected locations of the first layer to sinter particles of the first polymeric material to form a three-dimensional article, the three-dimensional article having a porosity of at least about 30 percent. | 03-12-2009 |
Aaron Matthew Noble, Newnan, GA US
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20100249683 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE - An adjustable hinge having a first support arm, a second support arm, and a deformable insert that is between the first support arm and the second support arm. | 09-30-2010 |
Angela Gale Noble, Ravenswood, WV US
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20090140023 | Eat on the go travel tray for auto window or lap - A travel tray for holding food and beverage items to be utilized by either the driver or passenger of an automobile; or by a person outside of an automobile. The travel tray has a unique automobile window insert and/or accompanying window tool by which the travel tray may be attached to an automobile window. The travel tray may also be utilized in its lap position when not attached to an automobile window or door. The travel tray also collapses when not in use into a convenient and easily carried and stored configuration. | 06-04-2009 |
20090159772 | Automobile window insert and accompanying window tool for hanging automobile accessories from an automobile window, together with attached automobile accessories - A unique automobile window insert and accompanying window tool for hanging automobile accessories from an automobile window, allowing for an incredibly secure and convenient attachment of automobile accessories to an automobile window. This invention allows automobile accessories to be within easy reach and stay in place even if accidently bumped or when traveling at high speeds or over uneven terrain. In addition, this invention includes any and all automobile accessories whatsoever, to be utilized by either the driver or passenger of an automobile, that may be attached to an automobile window by using the automobile window insert and/or accompanying window tool. These automobile accessories include, but are not limited to, all manner of cupholders, cellphone holders, iPod/MP3/satellite radio holders, CD holders, sunglasses holders, garbage holders, tissue holders, accessory/food trays/holders, and any and all types of holders, trays, containers, vessels or receptacles whatsoever. The automobile window insert and accompanying window tool, together with the attached automobile accessories, collapse into a convenient and easily carried and stored configuration when not in use. | 06-25-2009 |
Ashley R. Noble, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20130282201 | Cooperative communication control between vehicles - A method is provided for receiving sensor information by a plurality of motor vehicles with respect to sensor information regarding locations of objects; sharing the sensor information by the plurality of motor vehicles; displaying the shared sensor information on a user interface on each of the plurality of motor vehicles; and controlling the receiving, sharing, and displaying the sensor information with a software library. | 10-24-2013 |
Bradford Lane Noble, Arlington, MA US
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20130144864 | Systems and Methods for Aggregation of Online Social Network Content - A server contains an executable program and is in communication with an online social network. The server is accessed by a subscriber on a client system executing an application program interface to communicate with the server in which the server accesses indexes of data maintained on an online social network platform and retrieves the accessed data. The subscriber creates an account on the server. The executable program builds an index of relevant content for that subscriber to retrieve. The data is processed and aggregated on the server through a subscriber-specific relevancy engine on the server and the aggregated data is delivered to the subscriber on the client system in a searchable database. The subscriber may execute a search query on the client system in communication with the server and search query is processed returning relevant results to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
Bradley L. Noble, Edwardsville, IL US
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20120205258 | DIGITAL POTENTIOSTAT CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM - A small, portable, and inexpensive potentiostat circuit that is suitable for wide-spread electrochemical analysis is disclosed. The potentiostat may be fabricated as a stand-alone electrical component or it may be fabricated in conjunction with a Programmable System-on-Chip (SoC) to facilitate on-the-fly calibration and configuration. | 08-16-2012 |
Brian Noble, Harvard, MA US
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20090025721 | Powder inhaler devices - An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device. | 01-29-2009 |
20140150787 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PUNCTURING A CAPSULE TO RELEASE A POWDERED MEDICAMENT THEREFROM - A device for puncturing a capsule to release a powdered medicament therefrom includes a chamber for receiving the capsule. The capsule includes opposing domes and a cylindrical wall portion defined by a capsule wall radius r. The device further includes a mechanism for puncturing at least one hole in at least one dome. A center of each hole is located within an annular puncture region situated at no less than 0.4 r, and a total surface area of all puncture holes is between about 0.5% and about 2.2% of a total surface area of the capsule. The annular puncture region may, for example, be situated between about 0.4 r and about 0.8 r, or between about 0.4 r and about 0.6 r. | 06-05-2014 |
Brian C. Noble, Lagrangeville, NY US
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20130069678 | EFFICIENT METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MARGIN TESTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - Method and apparatus for margin testing integrated circuits. The method includes selecting a clock frequency, an operating temperature range and a power supply voltage level for margin testing an integrated circuit wherein one or more of the clock frequency, the operating temperature range and the power supply voltage level is outside of the normal operating conditions of the integrated circuit; applying an asynchronously time varying power supply voltage set to the selected power supply voltage level to the integrated circuit; running the integrated circuit chip at the selected clock frequency and maintaining the integrated circuit within the selected temperature range; applying a continuous test pattern to the integrated circuit; and monitoring the integrated circuit for fails. | 03-21-2013 |
Bryan Noble, Oswego, IL US
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20090232503 | OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER WITH OPTICAL MULTIPLEXER ON A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - An optical transceiver for converting and coupling an information-containing electrical signal with an optical fiber including an optical fiber coiled over at least a portion of its length; a support element disposed in the transceiver module; a substrate for securing said coiled optical fiber to said support element to enable said coiled fiber to bend from a first direction to a second opposite direction inside said transceiver module; and an optical multiplexer secured to said substrate for receiving first and second optical fibers and multiplexing respective optical signals on said first and second optical fibers into a multi-wavelength beam onto a third optical fiber. | 09-17-2009 |
Charleston Noble, Chicago, IL US
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20140279245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROWSING A PRODUCT CATALOG AND FOR DYNAMICALLY GENERATED PRODUCT PATHS - A mobile device such as a tablet computer accesses a server to search a product catalog. The catalog is displayed as a broad classifications of products, which when selected result in the display of sub-classifications within the classification. Levels of searching are provided to the product level, and movement within each level is possible. | 09-18-2014 |
Chester John Noble, Canton, GA US
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20090020047 | PORTABLE TABLE TOP MOUNTABLE ONTO A RAIL - Disclosed is a portable table top mountable on a rail. The portable table top has a planar member defining a top portion and a bottom portion, and a fastening mechanism to removably attach the planar member to the rail. The fastening mechanism comprises a clip and a support member. The clip is securely attached to the bottom portion of the planar member. The clip has a slot for receiving a portion of the rail therein. The support member has a support plate and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism abuttingly couples a first end of the support plate to the rail and enables a second end of the support plate to support the bottom portion of the planar member. | 01-22-2009 |
Christopher D. Noble, Mooresville, NC US
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20090165344 | REFLECTIVE SIGNAGE - A sign comprising at least one support member and a body portion attached to the support member. The sign includes at least one reflective layer secured to the body portion. The sign includes at least one optically transmissive layer secured to the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is positioned between the optically transmissive layer and the body portion. The optically transmissive layer defines an interior portion, a border encompassing the interior portion, and at least one message positioned at least partially within the interior portion. The interior portion and the border comprise contrasting colors. The reflective layer is structured to reflect light through the optically transmissive layer to augment the contrast between the interior portion and the border to thereby enhance the visibility of the message. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher R. Noble, Winchester, MA US
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20080288200 | Newtonian physical activity monitor - An improved apparatus and methods of posture and physical activity monitoring. The apparatus is physically mountable to or associated with an object or person, includes a multi-axis accelerometer, and derives measurements of posture and of acceleration. Methods are disclosed which provide improved estimations of posture, acceleration, energy expenditure, movement characteristics and physical activity, detect the influence of externally-caused motion, and permit automatic calibration of the apparatus in the field. | 11-20-2008 |
Chuck Noble, Issaquah, WA US
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20120058824 | SCALABLE REAL-TIME MOTION RECOGNITION - Human body motion is represented by a skeletal model derived from image data of a user. The model represents joints and bones and has a rigid body portion. The sets of body data are scaled to a predetermined number of sets for a number of periodic units. A body-based coordinate 3-D reference system having a frame of reference defined with respect to a position within the rigid body portion of the skeletal model is generated. The body-based coordinate 3-D reference system is independent of the camera's field of view. The scaled data and representation of relative motion within an orthogonal body-based 3-D reference system decreases the data and simplifies the calculations for determining motion thus enhancing real-time performance for multimedia applications controlled by a user's natural movements. | 03-08-2012 |
20120165098 | SCALABLE REAL-TIME MOTION RECOGNITION - Human body motion is represented by a skeletal model derived from image data of a user. The model represents joints and bones and has a rigid body portion. The sets of body data are scaled to a predetermined number of sets for a number of periodic units. A body-based coordinate 3-D reference system having a frame of reference defined with respect to a position within the rigid body portion of the skeletal model is generated. The body-based coordinate 3-D reference system is independent of the camera's field of view. The scaled data and representation of relative motion within an orthogonal body-based 3-D reference system decreases the data and simplifies the calculations for determining motion thus enhancing real-time performance for multimedia applications controlled by a user's natural movements. | 06-28-2012 |
Craig D. Noble, Oakland Park, FL US
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20100125647 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION-SPECIFIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides a remotely accessible platform providing predetermined lists of industrial sector options, as well as tailored listings of vendors and/or service providers supplying such options. In particular, the present invention includes a system for facilitating resource identification and selection, including a server coupled to a communication network, the server including a list module having a predefined list of items and a vendor module generating a listing of a plurality of vendors supplying at least one item on the predefined list, where the listing of the plurality of vendors is generated based upon an identified location. | 05-20-2010 |
Curtiss Noble, Holly Springs, NC US
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20120200789 | INTEGRATED FEATURE FOR FRICTION-LESS MOVEMENT OF FORCE SENSITIVE TOUCH SCREEN - A suspension system for a differential-pressure touch sensitive panel suspended over force sensors, for use in either fixed or mobile devices such as point of sales terminals, kiosks, laptops, monitors, PDAs, cell phones, UMPCs and more. In one embodiment, a number of leaf springs are attached directly to the touch lens at both ends and attached directly to the underlying housing at the center, effectively pulling the leaf spring down at the center into a concave arc. The spring bias preloads the touch lens downward against the force sensors. The leaf springs bring the touch lens into a fixed state in the xy-plane and resist translation; however, the touch lens remains free to float against the bias of the leaf spring(s) without any frictional physical contact along the z-axis. | 08-09-2012 |
Darren R. Noble, Orem, UT US
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20130311505 | Methods and Apparatus for Automated Keyword Refinement - Methods and apparatus for an automated keyword refinement tool for generating an output set of keywords. The keyword refinement tool may utilize or incorporate results from keyword suggestion tools and keyword ranking tools in order to determine a set of keywords that produce better search engine results that if the keyword suggestion tools or keyword ranking tools were utilized individually. The keyword refinement tool may use a variety of methods for determining input to keyword suggestions tools and keyword ranking tools and a variety of methods for combining the results from the keyword suggestion tools and keyword ranking tools. | 11-21-2013 |
20140143047 | Methods and Apparatus for Automated Campaign Generation - Methods and apparatus for various embodiments of an automated campaign generation tool for creating content given one or more sources of data. The campaign generation tool may provide an interface to guide a user through a series of steps by which an automated content generation task is specified and created, such that when the automated content generation task is executed, one or more content objects may be generated in order to be provide to a search engine. By automating the content generation, a user may be able to manage a large and frequently updated source of data. | 05-22-2014 |
David Noble, Wallingford, CT US
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20130160297 | Razor Assembly - A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. When the non-solid shaving aid material includes liquid oil, the applicator has an outer layer of a hydrophobic non-woven material and an inner body of an oleophilic fibre pad. The reservoir can include a body of an oleophobic and hydrophilic fibre material | 06-27-2013 |
20130219721 | Razor Assembly - A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. A linkage extends from the reservoir to the razor cartridge. Pivotal movement of the razor cartridge away from its at-rest position causes the linkage to move relative to both the razor cartridge and the reservoir and in particular away from the reservoir. A plug of the linkage is removed from a vent aperture of the reservoir providing pressure relief for any partial vacuum caused from dispensing a portion of the shaving aid material. In the at-rest position the plug seals the vent and helps alleviate unwanted drooling of the shaving aid material when the safety razor is not in use. | 08-29-2013 |
David R. Noble, Marietta, GA US
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20120131925 | COMBUSTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Systems and methods for an oxy-fuel type combustion reaction are provided. In one or more embodiments, a combustion system can include at least two mixing zones, where a first mixing zone at least partially mixes oxygen and carbon dioxide to produce a first mixture and a second mixing zone at least partially mixes the first mixture with a fuel to produce a second mixture. The combustion system can also include a combustion zone configured to combust the second mixture to produce a combustion product. In one or more embodiments, the first mixture can have a spatially varied ratio of oxygen-to-carbon dioxide configured to generate a hot zone in the combustion zone to increase flame stability in the combustion zone. | 05-31-2012 |
David S. Noble, Redmond, WA US
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20090007069 | Integrating loosely coupled tools using contracts and references - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for providing an integration framework that enables tools to be integrated. The integration framework enables tools participating in the framework to be encapsulated in a manner that hides their implementations, thereby preventing them from taking deep dependencies on each other. The integration framework also enables the tools participating in the framework to carry formal type definitions called service and data contracts that describe the public behaviors they offer. The integration framework also provides support for migrating integration logic from tools into pluggable commands to further reduce coupling between the tools. | 01-01-2009 |
Douglas K. Noble, Avon, CT US
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20080249810 | Method and System For Administering A Variable Universal Life Insurance Product Having A Volatility Reduction Feature - A method and system of administering a financial product having a volatility reduction feature comprises providing a life insurance policy having a cash surrender value, creating at least one subaccount associated with the policy, storing a number of accumulation units associated with the subaccount, storing a plurality of accumulation unit values, calculating an average of stored accumulation unit values and using the average to determine a target unit value. The surrender value of the subaccount is periodically determined by multiplying the number of accumulation units by the target unit value. The surrender value of the subaccount is used to periodically determine the cash surrender value of the insurance policy. | 10-09-2008 |
Erwin Noble, Roswell, GA US
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20090180421 | MULTIBAND MOBILE SATCOM TERMINAL - The multiband mobile SATCOM terminal is a small form factor, multi-band, multi-function, modular, vehicular-based tactical communications terminal that cross-bands radio and satellite systems for constant on the move communications. | 07-16-2009 |
Jack Noble, Sedro Wooley, MA US
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20120180330 | SLOPE ASSESSMENT TOOL - Applicant has devised a slope measurement tool which can be arranged in a compact storage configuration which is relatively small and lightweight. The tool can be reconfigured to several different configurations to measure the slopes of trenches, benched slopes, and other excavations. The slope measurement tool devised is adjustable to measure several different specified angles. In one form, the apparatus can be utilized to measure benching, which is described in the OSHA code. | 07-19-2012 |
Jack H. Noble, Nashville, TN US
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20090060308 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC SEGMENTATION OF ONE OR MORE CRITICAL STRUCTURES OF THE EAR - A system and method for automatic segmentation of a structure of interest of an ear are disclosed, where the structure of interest includes the facial nerve and chorda tympani. In one embodiment, the method combines an atlas-based approach with a minimum cost path finding algorithm. A structure model is constructed from a plurality of preoperative image volumes to have a centerline of the structure of interest in an atlas with each point along the centerline being associated with expected values for characteristic features, and used to create a spatially varying cost function that includes geometric information. A three-dimension minimum cost accumulating path is computed using the cost function, which is used to extract the centerline of the structure of interest. The centerlines are then expanded into the full structures using a level-set algorithm with a spatially-varying speed function, so as to segment of the structure of interest. | 03-05-2009 |
20150088225 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CUSTOMIZING COCHLEAR IMPLANT STIMULATION AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - One aspect of the invention provides a method for customizing cochlear implant stimulation of a living subject. The cochlear implant includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrodes implanted in a cochlea of the living subject. The method includes determining a position for each of the plurality of electrodes and spiral ganglion nerves that the electrode array stimulates, determining a geometric relationship between neural pathways within the cochlea and the electrode array implanted therein, and using one or more electrodes of the electrode array to stimulate a group of SG neural pathways of the cochlea based on the location of the one or more electrodes and their geometric relationship with the neural pathways. | 03-26-2015 |
Jack S. Noble, Shoreline, WA US
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20100116193 | Flap malfunction detection system - According to an embodiment, a flap malfunction indicator assembly for notifying an observer making a walk-around inspection of an aircraft of a malfunction of one or more connection points coupling a flap assembly to an aircraft wing includes a support mounted to the flap assembly having a perimeter defining an area, an indicator arm pivoted to the support and movable between a first stowed position in which a major portion of the arm is arranged substantially entirely within the area and a second deployed position in which a major portion of the arm is arranged substantially outside the area, a frangible pin or fastener securing the indicator arm to the support in the first stowed position, a trigger element mounted for rotation about a first pivot, an elongated pull linkage coupling the trigger element with a flap assembly, the pull linkage being supported for movement relative to the first pivot to cause rotation of the trigger element when malfunction of a flap assembly occurs, and a spring assembly at the support having one portion exerting a biasing force against a portion of the indicator arm located outside of the area, the spring assembly driving the indicator arm into the second deployed position when the frangible pin or fastener is broken. | 05-13-2010 |
20100243809 | OPENING PLUG AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME - A device is used to plug an opening in a structure having a front side and a back side. The device includes a removable plug body for plugging the opening, and a retainer that is expandable into engagement with the back side of the structure to retain the plug in the opening. Means coupled with the retainer and the plug is provided for expanding the retainer. | 09-30-2010 |
20140117151 | WING FOLD SYSTEM - A wing fold system may move a second portion of a wing with respect to a first portion of the wing between flight position | 05-01-2014 |
Josh Noble, Oak Harbor, OH US
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20100121363 | ARTICULATING CURETTE - An articulating ear curette comprises a curette tip connected to a first actuator arm through a first molded-in living hinge and to a second actuator arm through a second molded-in living hinge. The actuator arms are slidably connected to one another such that relative movement of the first and second actuator arms in opposite directions causes movement of the tip about the first and second living hinges. The articulating ear curette may be utilized to remove cerumen or a foreign body from an ear canal. | 05-13-2010 |
20120203256 | METHOD OF REMOVING CERUMEN OR A FOREIGN BODY FROM AN EAR CANAL AND ARTICULATING CURETTE FOR USE THEREWITH - A method of removing cerumen or a foreign body from an ear canal utilizes an articulating ear curette. | 08-09-2012 |
Ken Noble, Waupaca, WI US
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20110183048 | Soluble Coffee Product - Soluble coffee products include compressed coffee particles that can be blended with powdered or ground roast coffee products, oils and flavorings to produce dissolvable coffee beverages in a variety of flavors. | 07-28-2011 |
Kenneth Christopher Noble, Plymouth, MN US
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20110119806 | Pest Entrapment Device and Method - The invention is directed at to a pest entrapment device for attracting and trapping flying pests around the head of a person. The apparatus includes an attachable device having at least one member, which member contains at least one cavity to hold a pest attractant. The attachable device is affixed to a head covering on the underside of a bill, brim, visor or the like. The pest attractant can be of a combination of grease, carbon dioxide, sweetener, and a sticky, viscid matter. The pest attractant also acts as a trapping substance to capture the flying insects. The pest entrapment device can be removed for cleaning and reapplication of the pest attractant. | 05-26-2011 |
20140345189 | PEST ENTRAPMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention is directed at to a pest entrapment device for attracting and trapping flying pests around the head of a person. The apparatus includes an attachable device having at least one member, which member contains at least one cavity to hold a pest attractant. The attachable device is affixed to a head covering on the underside of a bill, brim, visor or the like. The pest attractant can be of a combination of grease, carbon dioxide, sweetener, and a sticky, viscid matter. The pest attractant also acts as a trapping substance to capture the flying insects. The pest entrapment device can be removed for cleaning and reapplication of the pest attractant. | 11-27-2014 |
Kevin Noble, Wentzville, MO US
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20130115041 | Method for lifting items from and upon trucks - A method enabling a single worker to safely lift a cargo item without personal injury that weighs up to four hundred pounds from and onto a truck platform is provided, and includes providing a one-piece hoist support member, configured to support a portable hand-held hoist, having a vertical post, a short offset cantilever beam permanently affixed to an upper portion of the vertical post, and a receiver stem affixed to a lower portion of the vertical post, which enables mounting and supporting the lifting device upon the truck The result is the elimination of the need to employ a more complex device, such as a hydraulic cylinder, for raising and lowering a pivoting boom for moving the cargo item up and down. The simplicity of this arrangement also facilitates sharing one lightweight portable lifting device between two or more trucks, which can be easily carried out by a single worker. | 05-09-2013 |
Lise W. Noble, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090044356 | TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE - A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive an dentrifice capsule, and a plurality of angled bristles adapted to retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. | 02-19-2009 |
20150083747 | TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE - A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive a dentrifice capsule. A plurality angled bristles may retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. | 03-26-2015 |
Lorri B. Noble, Wetumpka, AL US
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20130089276 | Pacifier Holder and Protector - A pacifier holder and protector for protecting a pacifier from dirt and other contaminants includes a pouch, a clip connected to the pouch that can be used to connect the holder to an infant's clothing or other item, and a ribbon having one end connected to the pouch and a second end that can be connected to a pacifier. An alternative embodiment of the holder and protector includes an animal character, fictional character, or other object having a built-in pacifier nipple protector connected to a clip or article of clothing and an optional ribbon or strap having one end connected to the clip of other article of clothing and a second end that can be connected to a pacifier. | 04-11-2013 |
Mark Noble, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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20100112877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A MARINE OUTBOARD ENGINE - A marine outboard engine is described, having an engine disposed in a cowling. The engine has a cooling system. A first pump is disposed inside the cowling below a water line of the outboard engine. The first pump is continuously driven by the engine during operation of the engine. The first pump is a centrifugal pump having an inlet in fluid communication with an exterior of the marine outboard engine below the water line and an outlet in fluid communication with the cooling system. A second pump is disposed inside the cowling below the water line. The second pump has an inlet in fluid communication with an exterior of the marine outboard engine below the water line and an outlet in fluid communication with the cooling system. An electric motor is operatively connected to the second pump for selectively driving the second pump during operation of the engine. | 05-06-2010 |
Mark Noble, Brighton, NY US
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20080226609 | Transplantation of Glial Restricted Precursor-Derived Astrocytes for Promotion of Axon Growth - Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) lesions comprising administration of glial restricted precursor (GRP) derived astrocytes (GDAs). | 09-18-2008 |
20090004689 | Lineage Restricted Glial Precursors from the Central Nervous System - A glial precursor cell population from mammalian central nervous system has been isolated. These A2B5 | 01-01-2009 |
20120321705 | Lineage Restricted Glial Precursors from the Central Nervous System - A glial precursor cell population from mammalian central nervous system has been isolated. These A2B5 | 12-20-2012 |
Matthew H. Noble, Mcminnville, OR US
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20120066994 | HOLLOW, COMPOSITE-MATERIAL REBAR STRUCTURE, ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, AND FABRICATION APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY - Elongate, composite-material, hollow rebar structure, along with associated components, related fabrication apparatus, and apparatus-implemented, rebar-structure-making methodology. The rebar structure has a long axis, and includes (a) an elongate, hollow core centered on that long axis, (b) an elongate, hollow sleeve having inner and outer surfaces, circumsurrounding the core along the core's length, with the sleeve's inner surface bonded to the core's outer surface along the length thereof, and (c) longitudinally distributed, radial-dimensionality, external-purchase-enhancing structure formed unitarily with the sleeve's outer surface along the length thereof. The bond existing between the core and the sleeve takes the form of a single-cure, reverse-temperature-gradient-cure, plastic-material, molecular bond. | 03-22-2012 |
Matty Noble, Seattle, WA US
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20090282052 | TRACKING IMPLICIT TRAJECTORY OF CONTENT SHARING - A facility for tracking the sharing of distinguished content is described. When a user seeks to access the distinguished content from a client computer system using a URL associated with the distinguished content, the facility determines whether a user identifier is represented in the URL. If a user identifier is represented in the URL that is different from a user identifier that is persistently stored by the client computer system, the facility determines that the distinguished content has been shared with a user identified by the user identifier that is persistently stored by the client computer system by a user identified by the identifier represented in the URL. | 11-12-2009 |
Michael J. Noble, St. Charles, MO US
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20090156963 | Blood Collection Device with Tube Retaining Structure - A blood collection device is disclosed which includes a body defining a receptacle dimensioned to receive a blood collection tube. The body has a first open end and a second end supporting a needle having a proximal end extending into the receptacle and a distal end extending distally of the body. Retaining structure is supported on the body. The retaining structure extends into the receptacle and is configured to releasably retain the blood collection tube within the receptacle. | 06-18-2009 |
20100331726 | Medical Device with Incorporated Disinfecting Wipe and Method of Using Same - A medical device including a barrel having an open first end and capable of supporting a needle at a second end of the barrel is provided and includes a lid releasably adhered to and overlying the open first end of the barrel in a fluid tight manner; and a pad secured to a surface of the lid such that the pad is disposed within a cavity of the barrel when the lid is adhered to the barrel, wherein the pad comprises a disinfecting solution. | 12-30-2010 |
20120022403 | BLOOD COLLECTION DEVICE WTIH TUBE RETAINING STRUCTURE - A blood collection device is disclosed which includes a body defining a receptacle dimensioned to receive a blood collection tube. The body has a first open end and a second end supporting a needle having a proximal end extending into the receptacle and a distal end extending distally of the body. Retaining structure is supported on the body. The retaining structure extends into the receptacle and is configured to releasably retain the blood collection tube within the receptacle. | 01-26-2012 |
Misty L. Noble, Bothell, WA US
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20090124875 | Implantable Creatinine Sensor and Related Methods - Embodiments of the invention are related to implantable creatinine sensors and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable creatinine sensor including a sensing element. The sensing element can include a creatinine deiminase enzyme covalently bound to a substrate and a pH-indicating compound in ionic communication with the creatinine deiminase enzyme. The implantable creatinine sensor can also include an optical excitation assembly configured to illuminate the sensing element and an optical detection assembly configured to receive light from the sensing element. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 05-14-2009 |
Myron Noble, Plymouth, IN US
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20110005161 | Leg for a self-supporting tower - A leg for a self-supporting tower comprising a plurality of upstanding leg members having upper and lower ends. A plurality of vertically spaced-apart and horizontally disposed brace plates are secured to the leg members and extend therebetween. The brace plates have a pair of spaced-apart tie-off openings formed therein which enable a tower climber to tie-off the climber's safety harness thereto. The brace plates have an elongated wind load reducing slot formed therein between the tie-off openings. The leg is devoid of any diagonal braces extending between the leg members thereof thereby making it easier and safer for a climber to climb the tower. | 01-13-2011 |
Nancy Noble, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130266566 | METHODS OF INHIBITING FIBROSIS USING ANTI-PAI-1 ANTIBODIES - Provided are anti-PAI-1 antibodies or antibody fragments and methods of using them. | 10-10-2013 |
Nathan Noble, Morgantown, KY US
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20130008423 | FORCED AIR HEATER INCLUDING ON-BOARD SOURCE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY - A forced-air heater having a self-contained on-board electric-power supply, a fuel tank, a support, a housing, a combustion chamber, and a motorized fan. The self-contained on-board electric-power supply may have a generator, a photovoltaic component, or some combination thereof. The fuel tank may be adapted to store a first fuel. The combustion chamber may be adapted to generate heat by combusting the first fuel with air. The motorized fan may be adapted to draw in ambient air through an air intake and force the air into the combustion chamber. | 01-10-2013 |
Patrick Noble, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120296672 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE HIE INFORMATION - A method of providing at least an HIE record to a mobile device comprising receiving at least an attribute of an individual; resolving the attribute to the identity of the individual; requesting the individual's HIE record from at least a HIE repository; receiving the HIE record; and transmitting a signal representative of the HIE record is disclosed. Corresponding systems and computer programs are also disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
Patrick Daniel Noble, Greenville, SC US
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20130243600 | TURBOMACHINE BLADE WITH IMPROVED STIFFNESS TO WEIGHT RATIO - A system includes a turbomachine that includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor is configured to rotate about a rotational axis relative to the stator. In addition, the rotor includes a least one rotary blade, and the at least one rotary blade has a patterned structure of beams and cavities. | 09-19-2013 |
20130343895 | SYSTEM HAVING BLADE SEGMENT WITH CURVED MOUNTING GEOMETRY - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system having a blade segment having a blade and a mounting segment coupled to the blade. Additionally, the mounting segment includes a first contact face and a second contact face, wherein the first and second contact face are concave with respect to a longitudinal axis of the blade segment. To reduce stresses within the mounting segment, the mounting segment further includes a lower face coupling the first contact face and the second contact face, wherein the lower face is convex across the longitudinal axis of the blade segment. | 12-26-2013 |
Patrick T. Noble, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090044356 | TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE - A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive an dentrifice capsule, and a plurality of angled bristles adapted to retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. | 02-19-2009 |
20150083747 | TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE - A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive a dentrifice capsule. A plurality angled bristles may retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. | 03-26-2015 |
Paul Noble, Willow Grove, PA US
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20140061219 | MOIST TOWELETTE DISPENSER SYSTEM - A dispensing system including a main body having a closed end and a dispensing slot through the main body. A hollow center support extends from the closed end such that a receiving chamber is defined between the center support and the main body. A cover member is configured to selectively engage the main body between an opened position wherein the receiving chamber is accessible and a closed position wherein the receiving chamber is substantially sealed, wherein in the closed position, a continuous passageway extends through the cover member, the center support and the end wall. A roll of individual flushable moist towelettes interconnected to one another at perforations and rolled about a central axis and defining a central through passage are positioned within the receiving chamber with the center support extending through the central through passage and a first of the towelettes extending at least partially through the dispensing slot. | 03-06-2014 |
Paul W. Noble, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140050740 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE FIBROSIS - Provided are methods of treating tissue fibrosis comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of an agent that inhibits a hyaluron synthase (HAS) or CD44. Further provided are methods of inhibiting myofibroblast invasion, or of reducing matrix deposition in the lung, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of an agent that inhibits a HAS or CD44. Further provided are methods of determining the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, the methods comprising determining the level of matrix metalloproteinase expression in a cell, and comparing the level of expression to that of a control cell, wherein an increased level of expression relative to the control cell indicates progression of the disease. | 02-20-2014 |
Rachel T. Noble, Beaufort, NC US
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20080233572 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF E.COLI AND ENTEROCOCCUS - The present invention is drawn to methods and compositions for the rapid assessment of fecal indicator bacteria in a sample. Provided herein are novel primer and probe compositions for use in detecting the presence of these organisms in a sample, particularly using quantitative PCR methods. Provided herein are novel oligonucleotide primers and probes, including the primers set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-4, the novel oligonucleotide probe sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:5-8, and methods for using these primers and probes for the detection and/or quantification of fecal indicator bacteria, particularly | 09-25-2008 |
20120190025 | ENTEROCOCCUS AND FECAL BACTEROIDES FOR RAPID WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT - The present invention is drawn to methods and compositions for the rapid assessment of fecal indicator bacteria in a sample. Provided herein are novel primer and probe compositions for use in detecting the presence of these organisms in a sample, particularly using quantitative PCR methods. Provided herein are novel oligonucleotide primers and probes, including the primers set forth in SEQ ID NOS: 1-4, 7 and 8, the novel oligonucleotide probe sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS:5, 6, and 9, and methods for using these primers and probes for the detection and/or quantification of fecal indicator bacteria, particularly | 07-26-2012 |
Randall B. Noble, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080305882 | Golf Club Head and Method of Manufacturing - A system and method relate to methods for matching a set of golf club shafts for a set of golf clubs. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 12-11-2008 |
20100029402 | Golf Clubs With Variable Moment of Inertia And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of golf clubs with variable moment of inertia and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are disclosed herein | 02-04-2010 |
20100029409 | Golf Clubs With Variable Moment Of Inertia And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof - Embodiments of golf clubs with variable moment of inertia and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are disclosed herein. | 02-04-2010 |
20100093459 | Club Heads With Contoured Back Faces And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of club heads with contoured back faces and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein | 04-15-2010 |
20100093461 | Club Heads With Contoured Back Faces And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of club heads with contoured back faces and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein | 04-15-2010 |
20100279790 | Club Heads With Contoured Back Faces And Methos Of Manufacturing The Same - Embodiments of club heads with contoured back faces and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein | 11-04-2010 |
20100317453 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A HOLLOW RAIL MEMBER - The examples provided describe a golf club having a hollow rail member constructed to provide improved strength while reducing weight. The weight removed by using the hollow rail member may be redistributed to change club performance. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 12-16-2010 |
20110118055 | CLUB HEADS WITH CONTOURED BACK FACES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of club heads with contoured back faces and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein | 05-19-2011 |
20110177878 | Golf Clubs With Cavities, and Related Methods - Embodiments of golf clubs with one or more cavities described herein. | 07-21-2011 |
20110256948 | MULTIPLE FLEX SHAFT METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GOLF CLUBS - Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein. | 10-20-2011 |
20120252598 | CLUB HEADS WITH CONTOURED BACK FACES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Embodiments of club heads with contoured back faces and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 10-04-2012 |
20120322572 | Multiple Flex Shaft Method and System for Golf Clubs - Embodiments of multiple flex shaft systems are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also presented herein. | 12-20-2012 |
Richard Daniel Noble, Boulder, CO US
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20100116130 | METHOD OF MAKING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE USING A SHORTENED CRYSTALLIZATION TIME - A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics. | 05-13-2010 |
20110113958 | METHOD OF MAKING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE USING A SHORTENED CRYSTALLIZATION TIME - A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert Noble, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20100111449 | WASHOUT SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a concrete washout system for collection and removal of contaminants from a construction site. The concrete washout system includes a flexible and foldable bag having four walls, a bottom surface and a top surface with a drawstring closure. The concrete washout system also includes a frame onto which the foldable bag is placed by means of structures designed to fit onto the frame for aiding it in standing upright and in an open position. The concrete washout system also includes hoisting loops to aid in removal of the foldable bag by a crane. | 05-06-2010 |
20100111451 | TRASH COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a trash collection and removal system that includes a flexible, foldable heavy-duty dumpster bag configured to engage with specially designed clamps that are secured onto the tines of a front loader truck and that engage with the dumpster bag by means of connecting and receiving pipes. | 05-06-2010 |
20120233820 | TRASH COLLECTION AND REMOVAL SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a trash collection and removal system that includes a flexible, foldable heavy-duty dumpster bag configured to engage with specially designed clamps that are secured onto the tines of a front loader truck and that engage with the dumpster bag by means of connecting and receiving pipes. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert Peter Noble, Wake Forest, NC US
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20120030026 | Methods and Apparatus for Presenting Offers to Qualified Consumers - A system which allows identification of a consumer as belonging to a designated category and makes special offers available to consumers who are members of the designated category is described. The system comprises a database of offers accessible through connection by consumer operated computers upon authentication of consumer registration, an offer presentation module for controlling access to the database of offers and a consumer registration module allowing registration of a consumer for access to the database of offers. The consumer registration module allows registration of a consumer upon submission of identifying information provided to the consumer by a party who has identified the consumer as belonging to a designated category and used to identify the consumer as belonging to the designated category. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert T. Noble, Raleigh, NC US
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20120256845 | VERIFYING INPUT TO A TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY SCREEN ACCORDING TO TIMING OF MULTIPLE SIGNALS - A system and method are disclosed for detecting and interpreting touch input to a touch-sensitive display screen, while identifying and excluding activity not intended as touch input. A positional sensor is used to obtain positional information of a touch to the display screen using a finger or stylus. Intended touch input is verified by sensing vibration, displacement, or other movement caused by an impulse to the display screen to verify that the activity is intended as touch input. Intended touch input is further verified by timing signals from the positional sensor and the impulse sensor to determine that these two signals likely resulted from intended touch input, and not from separate or unrelated activity not intended as touch input. | 10-11-2012 |
20130147661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL LANDMARK IDENTIFICATION FOR GPS ERROR CORRECTION - A system, method, and program product for determining an approximate position of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver of a global positioning receiver connected to a computer. The computer compares obtained image data of landmarks with a database of known landmarks to determine an approximate position of the GPS receiver at a specified time. The computer converts and transmits an error signal. | 06-13-2013 |
20130307828 | DISPLAY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING USER-INTENDED TOUCH INPUT - Display devices and methods for detecting user-intended touch input are provided. An example display device includes a touch-sensitive display. Further, the display device includes an impact sensor attached to the touch-sensitive display and configured to generate a signal representative of an impact of the touch-sensitive display. The display device also includes a computing device configured to receive the signal. The computing device is also configured to detect a peak of the signal. Further, the computing device is configured to determine whether a rising edge of a magnitude of the peak detected signal meet predetermined criteria. The computing device is also configured to indicate detection of user-intended touch in response to determining that the predetermined criteria are met. | 11-21-2013 |
20140340346 | DISPLAY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING USER-INTENDED TOUCH INPUT - Display devices and methods for detecting user-intended touch input are provided. An example display device includes a touch-sensitive display. Further, the display device includes an impact sensor attached to the touch-sensitive display and configured to generate a signal representative of an impact of the touch-sensitive display. The display device also includes a computing device configured to receive the signal. The computing device is also configured to detect a peak of the signal. Further, the computing device is configured to determine whether a rising edge of a magnitude of the peak detected signal meet predetermined criteria. The computing device is also configured to indicate detection of user-intended touch in response to determining that the predetermined criteria are met. | 11-20-2014 |
Robert T. Noble, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20110037781 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for controlling an electronic display. An activity module receives a brightness restore signal and sets a brightness level of an electronic display to a default brightness level in response to the brightness restore signal. A brightness decay module dims the brightness level of the electronic display from the default brightness level to an intermediate brightness level at a first dimming rate. The intermediate brightness level is selected from one or more intermediate brightness levels. A plateau module maintains the brightness level of the electronic display at the intermediate brightness level for a predefined period of time. A minimum brightness module dims the brightness level of the electronic display from an intermediate brightness level to a minimum brightness level at a second dimming rate. | 02-17-2011 |
Roger K. Noble, Tulsa, OK US
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20100175981 | RETORT HEATING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A retort heating apparatus for processing a feed material includes a heating chamber bounded at least in part by a side wall. A plurality of baffles are at least partially disposed within the heating chamber. Each baffle includes an elongated body having a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface being arched. The plurality of baffles are vertically and horizontally spaced apart so that substantially all of the feed material that vertically passes through the heating chamber is horizontally displaced as the feed material passes by the baffles. Systems are also provided for heating the feed material within the heating chamber. | 07-15-2010 |
Ryan E. Noble, Polk City, IA US
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20140060348 | MOISTURE SENSOR FOR A COTTON ROUND MODULE BUILDER - A round module builder for forming a round bale of cotton is disclosed. The round module builder is configured to receive compressed cotton and form a round bale of cotton. At least one moisture sensor is coupleable to the round module builder. The moisture sensor is configured to measure an indication of a moisture level of the cotton. | 03-06-2014 |
Sam Noble, Portland, OR US
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20100114845 | PRIME INDEXING AND/OR OTHER RELATED OPERATIONS - Embodiments of prime indexing and/or other related operations are disclosed. prime indexing and/or other related operations are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
Samuel G. Noble, Portland, OR US
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20130110678 | PURCHASING A PRODUCT IN A STORE USING A MOBILE DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130321392 | Identifying and Parameterizing Roof Types in Map Data - Methods and apparatus for a roof analysis tool for constructing a parameter set, where the parameter set is derived from mapping data for a map region, and where the parameter set describes the roofs for the buildings within the map region. In some cases, the parameter set includes a list of roof type identification values and the respective buildings in the map region for which a given roof type identification value corresponds. The roof analysis tool may operate on a server and work in conjunction with a mobile device, where the mobile device may display map views of a map region such that the map view is based on a three-dimensional model of the map region, and where a portion of the three-dimensional model is based on data generated on the mobile device and a portion of the three-dimensional model is based on data generated on the server. | 12-05-2013 |
Samuel Gordon Noble, Portland, OR US
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20100187311 | BLURRING BASED CONTENT RECOGNIZER - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for identifying regions of interest in an image and identifying a barcode in a degraded image are provided. A region of interest is identified by pre-processing an image, generating a binary image based on a metric calculated on the pre-processed image, and analyzing regions of the image identified using connected components and other analysis. A barcode is identified by searching a population of barcodes, degrading ideal image intensity profiles of candidate barcodes, and comparing the degraded ideal image intensity profiles to an image intensity profile of the degraded image. | 07-29-2010 |
20100189367 | BLURRING BASED CONTENT RECOGNIZER - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for identifying regions of interest in an image and identifying a barcode in a degraded image are provided. A region of interest is identified by pre-processing an image, generating a binary image based on a metric calculated on the pre-processed image, and analyzing regions of the image identified using connected components and other analysis. A barcode is identified by searching a population of barcodes, degrading ideal image intensity profiles of candidate barcodes, and comparing the degraded ideal image intensity profiles to an image intensity profile of the degraded image. | 07-29-2010 |
20130240628 | Barcode Recognition Using Data-Driven Classifier - A barcode decoding system and method are disclosed that use a data-driven classifier for transforming a potentially degraded barcode signal into a digit sequence. The disclosed implementations are robust to signal degradation through incorporation of a noise model into the classifier construction phase. The run-time computational cost is low, allowing for efficient implementations on portable devices. Implementations are disclosed for intelligent preview scaling, barcode-aware autofocus augmentation and multi-scale signal feature extraction. | 09-19-2013 |
Scott Noble, Denver, CO US
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20090262445 | Bulk Feeding Disk Drives to Disk Drive Testing Systems - A method of supplying disk drives to a disk drive testing system includes placing a disk drive tote, carrying multiple disk drives, in a presentation position accessible to an automated transporter of the disk drive testing system. The method includes actuating the automated transporter to retrieve one of the disk drives from the disk drive tote, and actuating the automated transporter to deliver the retrieved disk drive to a test slot of the disk drive testing system and insert the disk drive in the test slot. | 10-22-2009 |
20100172722 | Bulk Feeding Disk Drives to Disk Drive Testing Systems - A method of supplying disk drives to a disk drive testing system includes placing a disk drive tote, carrying multiple disk drives, in a presentation position accessible to an automated transporter of the disk drive testing system. The method includes actuating the automated transporter to retrieve one of the disk drives from the disk drive tote, and actuating the automated transporter to deliver the retrieved disk drive to a test slot of the disk drive testing system and insert the disk drive in the test slot. | 07-08-2010 |
20110123301 | BULK FEEDING STORAGE DEVICES TO STORAGE DEVICE TESTING SYSTEMS - A method of supplying storage devices to a storage device testing system includes placing a storage device tote, carrying multiple storage devices, in a presentation position accessible to an automated transporter of the storage device testing system. The method includes actuating the automated transporter to retrieve one of the storage devices from the storage device tote, and actuating the automated transporter to deliver the retrieved storage device to a test slot of the storage device testing system and insert the storage device in the test slot. | 05-26-2011 |
Scott Noble, Beaverton, OR US
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20090085553 | Reconfigurable battery pack - In some embodiments, a system comprises a voltage regulator having two or more inputs with each having its own input voltage level and at least one switch to select between the input voltage levels, a configurable battery pack comprising at least two cells and at least one switch capable of configuring the battery in either a series configuration or a parallel configuration, a detector to measure a load parameter on the system; and a controller to send a signal to the at least one switch to select between the input voltage levels based on the measured load parameter. | 04-02-2009 |
Seth Bradley Noble, Norman, OK US
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20100085877 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON CONTIGUOUS SLIDING WINDOW - A method that limits data flow between two network nodes to an amount within a window where a first portion of data within a first segment of the window is separated from a second portion of data within a second segment of the window by a third portion of data not within the window. | 04-08-2010 |
Shawn D. Noble, Naperville, IL US
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20100044992 | Tie-plate and frame hanger of a suspension assembly - An elastomeric spring suspension is described for supporting a longitudinally extending vehicle frame rail above first and second axles forming a tandem axle configuration. The suspension includes a frame hanger assembly mounted to the vehicle frame rail. The frame hanger assembly has two full spring modules, each of which includes two shear springs, a progressive spring rate load cushion having a pyramidal shape with a flattened top surface and a spring mount for mounting the springs. A saddle assembly is connected to the spring mount, and an equalizing beam is connected to the saddle assembly and further connected to the axles. The spring rate for the suspension increases almost linearly as a function of sprung load, resembling a pneumatic suspension. Accordingly, the suspension exhibits excellent ride quality, without sacrificing roll stability. | 02-25-2010 |
20110057407 | Suspension Assembly with Tie-Plate - A tie-plate comprising a lower mounting flange that is removably attachable to a first frame hanger and to a second frame hanger, wherein the lower mounting flange includes a first set of attachment holes that correspond to a set of attachment holes at the first frame hanger, wherein the lower mounting flange includes a second set of attachment holes that correspond to a set of attachment holes at the second frame hanger, an extending member having a first end that extends at an angle from the lower mounting flange; and an upper mounting flange extending from a second end of the extending member, wherein the upper mounting flange has one or more mounting holes adapted for attachment of the tie-plate to an undercarriage of a vehicle. | 03-10-2011 |
20110222803 | Rotatable Bar Pin Bushing Assembly - A rotatable bar pin bushing assembly is disclosed for connecting components in a vehicular system, such as a suspension and/or axle system. The rotatable bar pin bushing assembly includes an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve positioned around the inner sleeve, and an insert positioned between the inner and outer sleeves. The rotatable bar pin bushing assembly also includes a bar pin rotatably positioned within the inner sleeve. The bar pin has at least one end with at least one bore extending therethrough to receive a fastener. The bar pin is rotatable within the inner sleeve to allow indexing of the bar pin for registering the at least one bore of the bar pin with a connector of a different component. A method for assembling the rotatable bar pin bushing assembly is also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
20130009373 | SHEAR SPRING FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A shear spring comprising a base and a V-shaped surface opposite the base adapted to mate with a corresponding V-shaped surface positioned on a side wall of a spring mount, and an elastomeric material positioned between the base and the V-shaped surface, wherein the base includes a first flange extending away from the V-shaped surface and adapted to be positioned outwardly from a first edge of a side wall of a spring module, and wherein the base includes a second flange extending away from the V-shaped surface and adapted to be positioned outwardly from a second edge of the side wall of the spring module, where the first flange and the second flange are positioned in parallel planes. | 01-10-2013 |
20130009377 | Vehicle Suspension and Improved Method of Assembly - A suspension having a frame attachment portion having an opening with a spring mount positioned therein, and a first shear spring positioned between a wall of the spring mount and a side wall of the opening, and a second shear spring positioned between another wall of the spring mount and another wall of the opening. The first spring mount comprises an inboard part and an outboard part with a first through-hole positioned therein adapted to allow passage of a first connecting rod therethrough, wherein the first connecting rod connects the inboard and outboard parts together, and wherein the first shear spring is compressed between a wall of the spring mount and a wall of the opening, and wherein the second shear spring is compressed between a wall of the spring mount and a wall of the opening. | 01-10-2013 |
20130062856 | Load Cushion for Vehicle Suspension - A tie-plate comprising a lower mounting flange that is removably attachable to a first frame hanger and to a second frame hanger, wherein the lower mounting flange includes a first set of attachment holes that correspond to a set of attachment holes at the first frame hanger, wherein the lower mounting flange includes a second set of attachment holes that correspond to a set of attachment holes at the second frame hanger, an extending member having a first end that extends at an angle from the lower mounting flange; and an upper mounting flange extending from a second end of the extending member, wherein the upper mounting flange has one or more mounting holes adapted for attachment of the tie-plate to an undercarriage of a vehicle. | 03-14-2013 |
20130307242 | Shear Spring Useful For Vehicle Suspension - A shear spring having a base plate having a flat upper surface, and an upper plate having a V-shaped upper surface opposite the base plate adapted to mate with a corresponding V-shaped surface positioned on a side wall of a spring mount, the upper plate having a flat lower surface parallel to the flat upper surface of the base, and an elastomeric material positioned between the flat upper surface of the base plate and the flat lower surface of the upper plate. | 11-21-2013 |
20150028556 | Frame Hanger For Vehicle Suspension - A frame hanger having a frame bracket adapted for connection to a vehicle frame rail, a spring box attached to the frame bracket, a gusset attached to the frame bracket and positioned within the spring box to form a first spring module and a second spring module, said spring box comprising a bottom wall, a top wall, and an outer side wall of the first spring module, and said spring box comprising a bottom wall a top wall and an outer side wall of the second spring module, and said gusset forming an inner side wall of the first spring module and an inner side wall of the second spring module. | 01-29-2015 |
20150035246 | Cross Arm Bushing Assembly Useful For Vehicle Suspension - A cross arm bushing assembly for use in a vehicle suspension is provided having a bushing with an outer surface adapted for rotation with respect to an end of a control arm, a cross arm assembly positioned within the bushing that includes a cross arm having a first end and a second end, and a front side and a back side, the first end of the cross arm having a first opening for receiving a first connecting rod, and the second end of the cross arm having a second opening for receiving a second connecting rod, a first connecting rod extending into the first opening of the cross arm, and a second connecting rod extending into the second opening of the cross arm. | 02-05-2015 |
Shawn David Noble, Naperville, IL US
Terrance O. Noble, Burnsville, MN US
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20090140513 | PRESCRIPTION CONTAINERS AND LABELING METHOD - An improved container for storing prescription medication and an improved prescription container labeling system. A method of storing medication using the labeling system and containers. | 06-04-2009 |
20090301985 | PUSH TAB VIAL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A push tab container assembly includes a container and a lid configured to mate with the container in an unlocked state and in a locked state. The container includes a push tab assembly having a locking member defining a ramped surface and ending at a locking edge. The locking edge is vertically oriented with respect to the ramped surface and is tapered as it extends radially inwardly. The container has exactly one external container thread positioned on an external surface and at least one internal thread positioned on an internal surface. The lid has at least one locking lug positioned on an internal surface of a second skirt. The locking lug has a lug edge that tapers as it extends radially inwardly. When the lid is operably oriented relative to the container in the unlocked state, the external lid thread is mated with the internal container thread. When the lid is operably oriented relative to the container in the locked state, the internal lid thread is mated with the exactly one external container thread, while the locking edge of the locking member is engaged against the lug edge of the locking lug. The push tab assembly is actuatable to release the locking edge of the locking member from the lug edge of the locking lug to permit disengagement of the lid from the container. | 12-10-2009 |
20100044270 | LOCKABLE PILL CONTAINER AND METHODS - A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end. The second locking member is moveable from the release position to the locking position by application of a force against the first end. A visual indicator, such as color, can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. A tactile indicator can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. | 02-25-2010 |
20100314283 | LOCKABLE PILL CONTAINER AND METHODS - A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end. The second locking member is moveable from the release position to the locking position by application of a force against the first end. A visual indicator, such as color, can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. A tactile indicator can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. | 12-16-2010 |
20110180540 | PUSH TAB VIAL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A push tab container assembly includes a container and a lid configured to mate with the container in an unlocked state and in a locked state. The container includes a push tab assembly having a locking member defining a ramped surface and ending at a locking edge. The locking edge is vertically oriented with respect to the ramped surface and is tapered as it extends radially inwardly. The container has exactly one external container thread positioned on an external surface and at least one internal thread positioned on an internal surface. The lid has at least one locking lug positioned on an internal surface of a second skirt. The locking lug has a lug edge that tapers as it extends radially inwardly. When the lid is operably oriented relative to the container in the unlocked state, the external lid thread is mated with the internal container thread. When the lid is operably oriented relative to the container in the locked state, the internal lid thread is mated with the exactly one external container thread, while the locking edge of the locking member is engaged against the lug edge of the locking lug. The push tab assembly is actuatable to release the locking edge of the locking member from the lug edge of the locking lug to permit disengagement of the lid from the container. | 07-28-2011 |
20110308207 | LOCKABLE PILL CONTAINER AND METHODS - A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end. The second locking member is moveable from the release position to the locking position by application of a force against the first end. A visual indicator, such as color, can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. A tactile indicator can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. | 12-22-2011 |
20120060374 | TABLET CUTTER WITH SLIDE GUIDE AND METHODS - A pill splitter includes a base, a cover pivotably secured to the base, a cutting blade attached to the cover, and a pill holder arrangement. The pill holder arrangement includes a slideable fixture constructed and arranged to be movable relative to the base and hold the pill. The pill holder arrangement allows a pill to split when the cover is moved in a closed position. | 03-15-2012 |
20130299615 | PILL CRUSHER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A pill crusher includes a base and a handle. The base has a bottom resting surface that includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. The handle includes an upper region, a gripping region, and a column. The gripping region includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. A method of crushing a pill includes placing a pill within a pill chamber, inserting a column into the pill chamber, and then crushing the pill by exerting force on the pill by the column. The handle and the base include at least partially molded friction-enhancing portions. | 11-14-2013 |
20140217209 | PILL CRUSHER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A pill crusher includes a base and a handle. The base has a bottom resting surface that includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. The handle includes an upper region, a gripping region, and a column. The gripping region includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. A method of crushing a pill includes placing a pill within a pill chamber, inserting a column into the pill chamber, and then crushing the pill by exerting force on the pill by the column. The handle and the base include at least partially molded friction-enhancing portions. | 08-07-2014 |
20140251861 | PILL CONTAINER WITH REGISTER AND PUSH BUTTON LIDS AND METHODS - A multiple compartment container includes a self-contained register unit removably attached to the bottom wall of the base of the container. A method of using the container includes removably attaching the self-contained register unit to the bottom wall of the base of the container. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251862 | PILL CONTAINERS WITH REGISTERS AND METHODS - A multiple compartment container includes a base having at least first and second rows of compartments and a plurality of lids. A cover is movably attached to the base and is adjacent to and spaced from a bottom wall of the base to define a register holder therebetween. A method of using a multiple compartment container includes moving the cover relative to the base to provide access to the register holder. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251863 | PUSH BUTTON PILL CONTAINER WITH REGISTER AND METHODS - A multiple compartment container includes a base having a plurality of compartments, each having a moveable lid. A cover is slidably attached to the base and spaced from the bottom wall of the base to define a register holder therebetween. The cover can slidably move relative to the base and along the bottom wall to provide access to the register holder. A method of using a multiple compartment container includes sliding the cover to move relative to the base and along the bottom wall to provide access to the register holder. | 09-11-2014 |
20140262884 | MEDICINE STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE - Medicine storage arrangement methods of assembly and use are described. The arrangements include a multi-chamber pill dispensing arrangement; and, a holder arrangement for an alternate medical dispenser, such a medicine dispensing pen or a syringe. Methods of assembly and use are described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140311304 | TABLET CUTTER WITH SLIDE GUIDE AND METHODS - A pill splitter includes a base, a cover pivotably secured to the base, a cutting blade attached to the cover, and a pill holder arrangement. The pill holder arrangement includes a slideable fixture constructed and arranged to be movable relative to the base and hold the pill. The pill holder arrangement allows a pill to split when the cover is moved in a closed position. | 10-23-2014 |
20150014210 | MEDICINE STORAGE ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE - Medicine storage arrangement methods of assembly and use are described. The arrangements include a multi-chamber pill dispensing arrangement; and, a holder arrangement for an alternate medical dispenser, such a medicine dispensing pen or a syringe. Methods of assembly and use are described. | 01-15-2015 |
Terrence O. Noble, Burnsville, MN US
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20090114562 | Multiple compartment container - The present disclosure provides a lid arrangement for a container with a hinged mating lid. The disclosed lid arrangement avoids inadvertently opening the lid, while at the same time allows easy opening when opening the lid is desired. The lid arrangement is configured to be used with a wide variety of different types of containers with hinged lids. In some embodiments, the lid arrangement is incorporated into a multiple compartment pill container. | 05-07-2009 |
Terry B. Noble, Park Hill, OK US
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20130257088 | Easy On/Easy Off Windscreen - Easily installed/removable wind deflecting device also provides noise reduction and temperature control within cockpit of automobile. Two major components: 1. Fitted vinyl/leather seat-caps/yoke/yoke flap 2. Auto safety glass. Seat-caps, joined together by yoke with yoke flap extending to center console of automobile, fit snuggly over headrest portion of seats. Auto safety glass, held in place by snaps in yoke fitted through holes in safety glass, is suspended between seats deflecting and rerouting normal airflow between, around and over seatbacks. Application is for all open-air/convertible automobiles. Variations of original include: factory/custom built seats with permanent caps fitted with snaps/zippers for installation/removal of yoke/safety glass wind deflecting device. | 10-03-2013 |
Todd Noble, Smithfield, UT US
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20110041475 | ELASTOMER STRUCTURES, ROCKET MOTORS INCLUDING ELASTOMER STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING STRUCTURES FROM LAYERED VISCOELASTIC MATERIALS - Methods of forming structures from layered viscoelastic materials are disclosed. In some embodiments, such methods may include covering at least a portion of a first viscoelastic material layer disposed on a substrate with a portion of at least a second viscoelastic material layer and containing a quantity of gas within a space defined between a portion of the substrate, a portion of the first viscoelastic material layer and a portion of the second viscoelastic material layer. The methods may further include forming at least one discrete fluid path between the defined space containing the quantity of gas and the vacuum, and removing at least a portion of the quantity of gas from the defined space through the at least one discrete fluid path. Additionally, elastomer structures comprising at least one void defined therein, the at least one void exhibiting at least a partial vacuum, are disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
Vincent R. Noble, Orting, WA US
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20140330525 | System and Method for Predicting Distortion of a Workpiece Resulting from a Peening Machine Process - A method for predicting distortion and residual stress in a workpiece resulting from a peening process may include the steps of providing a coupon including residual stress induced in a coupon surface by the peening process, calculating a moment coefficient representative of residual stress induced in the coupon surface, calibrating a stress function to the moment coefficient, applying the stress function to a workpiece model of the workpiece, and computing at least one of predicted distortion and residual stress of the workpiece resulting from application of the calibrated stress function to the workpiece model. | 11-06-2014 |
Wendell P. Noble, Milton, VT US
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20090130807 | Trench DRAM Cell with Vertical Device and Buried Word Lines - A DRAM array having trench capacitor cells of potentially 4F | 05-21-2009 |
20100297819 | Trench DRAM Cell with Vertical Device and Buried Word Lines - A DRAM array having trench capacitor cells of potentially 4F | 11-25-2010 |
William Noble, South Lyon, MI US
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20110055817 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TOOL HAVING UNIFIED ANALYSIS REPORT - An improved method is provided for identifying a cause of a performance problem experienced by an application in a computing environment. To help a user find and isolate the problem quicker, the method proposes a unified performance analysis report that presents the most likely indicators of the source of the performance problem. The report presents performance metrics for the software services used by the application and charts the metric values over time since it is often the change in a metric that indicates a problem. Each metric chart should also include an indicator for the state of service for the application. This will help the user correlate metrics from multiple sources to the time period in which the application experienced a problem. | 03-03-2011 |
20110307590 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BUSINESS CALENDAR ACROSS A SHARED COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE - A method of scheduling availability for a computing infrastructure in a shared computing environment is disclosed. The method comprises assigning a new schedule of service to a software application in the computing environment, propagating the new schedule of service assigned to the software application to a plurality of computing components that support the software application, where the computing infrastructure is comprised of the plurality of computing components having a hierarchical relationship with each other, and determining a schedule of service for a given computing component in the computing infrastructure by aggregating schedules of service propagated to the given computing component. | 12-15-2011 |
20110320540 | SERVICE MODEL CREATION USING MONITORED DATA OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TOOL - An automated method is provided for constructing or updating a service model that defines the entities in an enterprise's computing environment. The method includes: defining a group of templates for updating the service model, where the group of templates identify different types of entities which comprise the service model and relationships between the types of entities including an entity that links software applications to respective computing infrastructure that supports the software applications; monitoring messages received from monitoring tools residing in the computing environment; and updating a service model in accordance with the group of templates using data encapsulated in the messages. | 12-29-2011 |
20130036222 | INHERITABLE DIMENSIONS IN A SERVICE MODEL - A performance management tool is provided that monitors performance in a computing infrastructure in a computing environment. The performance management tool includes a service model that represents the computing infrastructure. The service model is a hierarchical tree structure comprised of a plurality of linked nodes, where each node in the tree structure represents a component of the computing infrastructure and has one or more properties of the component assigned thereto. Each node further includes an inheritance rule which defines how properties assigned to other nodes are inherited by the component. A dimension indexer module is configured to receive a request for properties associated with a particular node and operates to retrieve properties for the particular node from the tree structure, including at least one property not assigned to the particular node but inherited from another node in the tree structure in accordance with the inheritance rule assigned the particular node. | 02-07-2013 |
William David Noble, Edmonds, WA US
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20130076214 | VEHICLE GALLEY - A modular integrated galley in a passenger vehicle, including a mounting rack in the form of a vertical wall including upper, middle and lower storage areas, at least one storage slot extending laterally between the middle and lower storage areas for storing a work surface therein, and a latch for ejecting the work surface at least partially from the slot into a position for being further extended into a fully deployed position by a user. An elongate hinge that extends vertically along a mounted edge of the doors and is adapted for allowing the door to move 180 degrees of travel between its closed and open positions is also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20150076981 | VEHICLE GALLEY - A modular integrated galley in a passenger vehicle, including a mounting rack in the form of a vertical wall including upper, middle and lower storage areas, at least one storage slot extending laterally between the middle and lower storage areas for storing a work surface therein, and a latch for ejecting the work surface at least partially from the slot into a position for being further extended into a fully deployed position by a user. An elongate hinge that extends vertically along a mounted edge of the doors and is adapted for allowing the door to move 180 degrees of travel between its closed and open positions is also disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
William G. Noble, South Lyon, MI US
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20080250050 | Method and system for developing a desired set of configuration profiles for an application program and storage medium for storing a set of computer instructions which effectuate the method - A method and system for developing a desired set of configuration profiles for an application program and storage medium for storing a set of computer instructions which effectuate the method are provided. The method includes the steps of displaying graphical representations of possible profile management operations on a display of the system, and receiving commands from a user of the system to select graphical representations from the displayed graphical representations. The selected graphical representations correspond to desired profile management operations. The method also includes the step of automatically generating a desired set of configuration profiles which correspond to the selected graphical representations. The desired set of configuration profiles is useful in analyzing network application traffic. | 10-09-2008 |
W. Scott Noble, Franklin, TN US
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20090018774 | Real time environmental measurement and reporting system for navigable waterways and method of use - COTS devices are integrated into a system employing custom software and custom hardware and software interfaces to collect and communicate data concerning current flows around fixed structure (e.g., inland locks, bridges, harbor structures, etc.) in various bodies of water (e.g., inland waterways, harbors, canals, etc.). Embodiments comprise: sensors and communications equipment, for example wireless systems that transmit sensor data to a lock house; lock house communications equipment that receive sensor data; a processor, e.g., a personal computer, with installed custom software and interface for processing data; an Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder interfaced to the processor; an AIS installed in vessels to include an electronic vector chart display, such as may be installed in a towboat pilothouse; and an optional web-based database application for lock operators to record dam operation scenarios that may be used in research, investigations, and the like. | 01-15-2009 |