O'Hara, US
Barbara O'Hara, Orlando, FL US
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20130228541 | HANGING CORNER SHELF ASSEMBLY - A hanging corner shelf assembly is provided which includes a first member and a second member, which diverge from one another. Each member includes a first side and a second side, an inner side and an outer side. The first and second members are configured for attachment to one another. The hanging corner shelf assembly further includes at least one shelf member extending from the first member and the second member, wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least one shelf member is generally perpendicularly oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of each of the first and second members and at least one hanging member is included, wherein the at least one hanging member is engageable to the first and/or second member. | 09-05-2013 |
Blanche O'Hara, Newtown, PA US
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20110232703 | HEALTHY SUN-LIKE RAYS UMBRELLA - A healthy sun-like rays umbrella includes at least one UV blue light emission device and a means for mounting the at least one UV blue light emission device onto at least one stretcher of the umbrella. At least one person using the umbrella will receive the benefits of the at least one UV blue light emission device for a seasonal affective disorder and a more versatile way to increase vitamin D levels. | 09-29-2011 |
Brandon Ohara, San Jose, CA US
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20160003503 | Mobile Thermoelectric Vaccine Cooler with a Planar Heat Pipe - A portable medical refrigerator is provided that includes a cooling chamber having a housing, insulation and a cavity, where the insulation dissipates heat from the cooling chamber and insulates the cooling chamber, where the insulation includes a material and thickness disposed to hold the cooling chamber at a desired temperature, where the thickness of the insulation is according to an amount of heat entering the cooling chamber from the ambient surroundings, a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) device having a heat sink fan, and a planar heat pipe, where a first end of the planar heat pipe is connected to the cooling chamber and a second end of the planar heat pipe is connected to the TEC, where the TEC is disposed away from the cooling chamber, where the first end of the planar heat pipe is disposed to draw heat from the insulation to enable attainment of the desired temperature. | 01-07-2016 |
Brian O'Hara, Powell, OH US
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20080209684 | Vehicle Door Grip - A door grip for a vehicle. The door grip comprises a base member having a central opening. A bracket is positioned proximate an interior portion of the base member. A cover having a shape generally corresponding to the base member at least partially encloses the interior portion of the base member. A mounting portion of the bracket is attachable to a vehicle door interior panel such that a handle portion of the door grip is cantilevered away from a vehicle door interior panel. | 09-04-2008 |
Brian J. O'Hara, Balston Spa, NY US
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20130087453 | METHOD FOR FORMING SPUTTER TARGET ASSEMBLIES HAVING A CONTROLLED SOLDER THICKNESS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus of forming a sputter target assembly having a controlled solder thickness. In particular, the method includes the introduction of a bonding foil, between the backing plate and the sputter target, wherein the bonding foil is an ignitable heterogeneous stratified structure for the propagation of an exothermic reaction. | 04-11-2013 |
Brian Timothy O'Hara, Columbus, OH US
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20120286526 | STRIKER STIFFENER REINFORCEMENT - A striker reinforcement plate for support of a striker member on an automotive vehicle body. The plate has a first substantially planar face, including at least two holes for receiving mating bolts or screws. A flange extends from multiple edges of the face substantially perpendicular to the face. The flange includes mounting tabs extending outwardly and substantially perpendicular to the flange. The mounting tabs are provided for mating with an automotive vehicle pillar. The face of the striker reinforcement plate mates with a rear surface of a striker stiffener. | 11-15-2012 |
Bruce F. O'Hara, Lexington, KY US
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20160113246 | NOISE CANCELATION FOR PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR RECORDINGS - Detecting and classifying rodent movement and/or motion includes sensing a first signal from a first sensor indicative of motion of a first rodent, wherein the first signal includes a first noise component and sensing a noise reference signal from a second sensor indicative of ambient noise. Next, modifying the first signal based on the noise reference signal to produce a first output signal, wherein said first output signal includes a second noise component less than the first noise component; and then outputting the first output signal. | 04-28-2016 |
Casey V. O'Hara, Boyds, MD US
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20110035414 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPILING A MULTI-SOURCE DATABASE OF COMPOSITE INVESTOR-SPECIFIC DATA RECORDS WITH NO DISCLOSURE OF INVESTOR IDENTITY - A system and method are disclosed for compiling a database of investor-related data by gathering and linking customer-specific data records from multiple unaffiliated financial institutions, where such data records are coded in such a manner that the database compiler is enabled to link, across data providers and/or time periods, data records that pertain to the same investor without being provided any information that reveals the identity of any investor. | 02-10-2011 |
Charles G. O'Hara, Columbus, MS US
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20100316292 | Remote sensing imageryaccuracy analysis method and apparatus - A method of enhancing a resolution of an image by fusing images includes applying a principal component analysis to a multispectral image to obtain a plurality of principal components, and replacing a first component in the plurality of principal components by a panchromatic image. The method further includes resampling remaining principal components to a resolution of the panchromatic image, and applying an inverse principal analysis to the panchromatic image and the remaining principal components to obtain a fused image of the panchromatic image and the multispectral image. | 12-16-2010 |
20120275699 | Change analyst - A method of determining change in a state of an object using images of the object, the method including providing a first image and a second image of the object, the first image and the second image being spaced apart in time, performing a plurality of pixel-based change detection algorithms to obtain a plurality of output difference products/images containing change information and pseudo change information, combining the plurality of output difference products to form a hybrid output difference product, and thresholding the output difference product to detect changes in the object. | 11-01-2012 |
Christopher O'Hara, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20090172985 | Button capture sign system - A single or double post sign structure that is configured to accommodate the attachment of panels to one or both sides of a vertical upright. The sign panel is provided with keyed indentations that are located at the top and bottom edges of the panel to permit capture and rigid securement of the sign panel by a pair of retaining buttons that are used to anchor the sign panel to the sign post. Each retaining button is provided with protrusions corresponding to the keyed indentations of the sign panel. As a result, when the protrusion of the retaining button is engaged and seated in the keyed indentation of the sign panel, it becomes locked in place so that there is no room for lateral movement or removal of the panel. As a result, vandals or thieves are prevented from laterally sliding the sign panel to improperly remove it. | 07-09-2009 |
Daniel P O'Hara, Cumming, GA US
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20080301188 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO TRACK ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO COMPUTE RELATIVE RANKINGS - A system and method for listing activities within particular categories. Activities that are accomplished/achieved by respective users can be tracked and stored in a database. Accomplishments of users can be compared against accomplishments of other users and achievement levels can be computed and outputted. Achievement scores can also be calculated for each user. Activities can be associated with particular categories (e.g., “scuba diving.”) Particular categories can be associated with general categories (e.g., “sports.”) Users are permitted to contribute to and modify the activities and/or particular categories and/or general categories. Each user can record their own accomplishments against the list including information specific to that activity such as dates, location and attributes using a computer connected to a computer communications network such as the Internet. The user can compare his or her accomplishments against predefined thresholds related to a number and type of activities accomplished, or other users or user maintained accomplishment lists. As a user's accomplishments grow past the achievement thresholds the user will be granted awards to acknowledge his or her achievements. | 12-04-2008 |
David O'Hara, Tallahassee, FL US
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20090252294 | Scanning von hamos type x-ray spectrometer - An X-ray spectrometer that collects a very large solid angle of emitted X-rays from a sample but “views” only a narrow portion of the X-rays at a time. The invention uses a moving detector, which moves along the optical axis, to count or collect X-rays from within narrow wavelength regions. | 10-08-2009 |
20090257562 | Mammography x-ray homogenizing optic - A conical anode X-ray source with a spot size approximately one tenth of the size of existing mammography devices. The source produces the same or higher radiance than the prior art. It also produces almost no high-energy Bremstrahlung. The electron beam is directed into a conical anode so that it strikes the reflecting surface at an angle which produces total internal reflection. The X-rays emitted via the reflection would ordinarily exit the small end of the conical anode in a diverging conical pattern—producing an undesirable “ring” configuration at the image plane. A homogenizing optic is therefore preferably added to the small end of the conical anode. The homogenizing optic is sized to reflect the X-rays emerging from the conical anode and thereby create a uniform “spot” source at the far end of the homogenizing optic. | 10-15-2009 |
20100126660 | Method of making graphene sheets and applicatios thereor - A method of making graphene sheets having a desired thickness. The method starts with Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite (“HOPG”). A plurality of graphene layers are pulled off of the HOPG and attached to a substrate. An adhesive device is then used to pull a selected number of graphene layers off of the HOPG sample attached to the substrate. The number of layers selected determines the thickness of the graphene sheet produced. The graphene sheet has many applications. It is particularly suitable as an X-ray window. | 05-27-2010 |
Denise O'Hara, Reading, MA US
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20110020330 | ANTIBODY INHIBITORS OF GDF-8 AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism. | 01-27-2011 |
20120107928 | Antibody Inhibitors of GDF-8 and Uses Thereof - The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism. | 05-03-2012 |
20150024484 | Antibody Inhibitors of GDF-8 and Uses Thereof - The disclosure provides novel antibodies against growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), including antibody fragments, which inhibit GDF-8 activity in vitro and in vivo. The disclosure also provides methods for diagnosing, preventing, or treating degenerative disorders of muscle, bone, or insulin metabolism. | 01-22-2015 |
Denise M. O'Hara, Reading, MA US
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20150361161 | ANTIGENS ASSOCIATED WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - Specific binding members that bind the ED-A isoform of fibronectin for use in methods of treatment, diagnosis, detection and/or imaging of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and/or for use in delivery to the IBD tissue of a molecule conjugated to the specific binding member. The specific binding member may, for example, be conjugated to an immunosupressive or anti-inflammatory molecule, such as interleukin-10. | 12-17-2015 |
Dennis E. O'Hara, Strafford, NH US
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20080202606 | Methods and apparatus to monitor diaphragm condition - Methods and apparatus are disclosed that monitor a diaphragm condition. In one example, a fluid control device includes a body and a fluid passage through the body, the fluid passage including an inlet and an outlet. The example fluid control device also includes a diaphragm within the fluid control device to control the flow of fluid through the passage, and a sensor coupled to the diaphragm to monitor a condition associated with wear of the diaphragm. | 08-28-2008 |
Dennis Eugene O'Hara, Strafford, NH US
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20090049671 | APPARATUS TO CONNECT A VALVE STEM TO A VALVE MEMBER - Apparatus to connect a valve stem to a valve member are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a valve stem having a laterally extending opening, a valve member having a laterally extending opening, and a coupling having adjacent one end an extension received in the laterally extending opening of the valve stem and adjacent an opposite end an extension received in the laterally extending opening of the valve member. A resilient member is located between the valve stem and the valve member. | 02-26-2009 |
20090114873 | DIAPHRAGM FOR USE WITH CONTROL VALVES - A diaphragm for use with a valve includes a body having a central portion including an outer central portion and offset by an angled portion from an outer portion. The central portion is to be disposed at a position adjacent a valve seat and displaced into engagement with the valve seat to affect fluid flow. The body deforms substantially at the outer central portion and angled portion during displacement of the central portion by the valve and reacts substantially unilaterally to prevent vibration of the diaphragm during fluid flow past the valve seat. | 05-07-2009 |
Dominique Michelle Pierron O'Hara, Lenexa, KS US
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20130211970 | PERSONALIZED WEBPAGE GIFTING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system for creating an enhanced online gifting experience that allows a purchaser to enter information identifying a gift recipient as well as text, sound, images or video relevant to the gift recipient and/or to an event. The system uses this information to create a personalized webpage identified and located via a personal uniform resource locator (PURL) associated with the gift recipient. | 08-15-2013 |
Donovan O'Hara, Boxborough, MA US
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20150326486 | APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION IN RECORDS OF NETWORK FLOWS - In one embodiment, a method is provided for improving data center and endpoint network visibility and security. The method comprises detecting a communication flow of a plurality of packets over a network, and generating a flow identifier that uniquely identifies the communication flow. After determining an application associated with the communication flow, a flow record is generated. The flow record includes the flow identifier and an indication of the application associated with the communication flow. The indication of the application may be, for example, a hash of the application binary file. | 11-12-2015 |
Gerald P. O'Hara, North Canton, OH US
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20080219002 | LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY CASES - An LED lamp for use in a display case includes a plurality of LEDs and an optic for redirecting the light to illuminate the contents of the display case. | 09-11-2008 |
Harlan Ohara, San Jose, CA US
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20120081009 | Apparatus, Method and System for Providing AC Line Power to Lighting Devices - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a plurality of segments of LEDs; first and second current regulators; a current sensor; and a controller to monitor a current level through a series LED current path, and to provide for first or second segments of LEDs to be in or out of the series LED current path at different current levels. A voltage regulator is also utilized to provide a voltage during a zero-crossing interval of the AC voltage. In an exemplary embodiment, first and second segments of LEDs are both in the series LED current path regulated at a lower current level compared to when only the first segment of LEDs is in the series LED current path. | 04-05-2012 |
20140125230 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AC LINE POWER TO LIGHTING DEVICES - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A representative apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a plurality of segments of LEDs; first and second current regulators; a current sensor; and a controller to monitor a current level through a series LED current path, and to provide for first or second segments of LEDs to be in or out of the series LED current path at different current levels. A voltage regulator is also utilized to provide a voltage during a zero-crossing interval of the AC voltage. In a representative embodiment, first and second segments of LEDs are both in the series LED current path regulated at a lower current level compared to when only the first segment of LEDs is in the series LED current path. | 05-08-2014 |
20140139112 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AC LINE POWER TO LIGHTING DEVICES - Apparatus and method are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A representative apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs couplable to form a plurality of segments of LEDs; a current sensor; and a controller to monitor a current level through an overall series LED current path, and to provide for first or second segments of LEDs to be in or out of the overall series LED current path at different current levels. The controller is configured to, in a first light emitting diode configuration, cause first and second segments of LEDs to be parallel to one another and in the overall series LED current path. The controller is further configured to, in a second light emitting diode configuration, cause first and second segments of light emitting diodes to be coupled in series and in the overall series light emitting diode current path. | 05-22-2014 |
20150257226 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AC LINE POWER TO LIGHTING DEVICES - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A representative apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a plurality of segments of LEDs; first and second current regulators; a current sensor; and a controller to monitor a current level through a series LED current path, and to provide for first or second segments of LEDs to be in or out of the series LED current path at different current levels. A voltage regulator is also utilized to provide a voltage during a zero-crossing interval of the AC voltage. In a representative embodiment, first and second segments of LEDs are both in the series LED current path regulated at a lower current level compared to when only the first segment of LEDs is in the series LED current path. | 09-10-2015 |
Harlan H. Ohara, San Jose, CA US
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20110309759 | Adaptive Current Regulation for Solid State Lighting - Exemplary embodiments provide an apparatus, system and method for power conversion to provide power to solid state lighting, and which may be coupled to a first switch, such as a dimmer switch. An exemplary system comprises: a switching power supply; solid state lighting; a first adaptive interface circuit to provide a resistive impedance to the first switch and conduct current from the first switch in a default mode; and a second adaptive interface circuit to create a resonant process. An exemplary apparatus comprises: a switching power supply; and an adaptive interface circuit comprising a resistive impedance coupled in series to a reactive impedance to conduct current from the first switch in a first current path in a default mode, and further comprising a second switch coupled to the reactive impedance to conduct current from the first switch in a second current path, with the adaptive interface circuit further damping oscillation when the first switch turns on. | 12-22-2011 |
20140239832 | Power Conversion Apparatus and System for Solid State Lighting - Exemplary embodiments provide for power conversion for solid state lighting coupled to a first switch, such as a dimmer switch. An exemplary apparatus includes a switching power supply and a first adaptive interface circuit. The first adaptive interface circuit may include a resistive impedance coupled in series to a reactive impedance. The apparatus may also include a second adaptive interface circuit including a second switch coupled to the reactive impedance. The second adaptive interface circuit is configured to conduct current from the first switch in a second current path. At least one of the first and second adaptive interface circuits may be configured to damp oscillation when the first switch turns on. | 08-28-2014 |
James Michael O'Hara, Rockville Centre, NY US
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20130222277 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A USER OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods for identifying a user of an electronic device are disclosed. An example method includes capturing a physical characteristic of a hand of a user via a sensor on a computing device. The characteristic is captured as the user touches the computing device for a purpose different from user identification. The example method includes determining an identifier associated with the user based on the captured characteristic. | 08-29-2013 |
Jarret O'Hara, Plano, TX US
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20160109199 | MANUAL GAU-21 CHARGER - A mechanical gun charger configured to charge a gun, including a cradle configured to support the gun. A lever is rotatably coupled to the cradle, wherein an outboard cable coupled between the lever and a first pulley is configured such that displacement of the lever causes the first pulley, a shaft, and a second pulley to rotate. A charging cable is coupled to the second pulley and is configured to couple to and charge the gun upon rotation of the second pulley. | 04-21-2016 |
Jarrett O'Hara, Plano, TX US
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20160076837 | REMOTE GUN CHARGER WITH MANUAL CHARGING RELEASE FUNCTIONALITY - A remote gun charger including a charger member configured to selective couple to, and disengage from, a gun having a charger handle configured to charge the gun. The charger includes a catch configured to be positioned by the charger member to selectively position the charger handle and charge the gun. The catch has a first position configured to selectively engage the charger handle, and a second position configured to disengage from the charger handle and allow the gun to be fired. | 03-17-2016 |
20160076839 | LOW AMMUNITION WARNING SWITCH - An ammunition magazine, including a container configured to hold ammunition and dispense the ammunition to a weapon, and an indicator disposed in the container and configured to create a signal indicative of a predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container. In one example embodiment, the indicator comprises a sensor member configured to engage with the ammunition when more than the predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container, and configured to not engage with the ammunition when less than the predetermined amount of ammunition remains in the container. An electrical device is coupled to the sensor member and configured to provide an electrical signal indicative of whether the sensor member is engaging the ammunition, or is not engaging the ammunition. | 03-17-2016 |
20160102934 | GAU-21 TRIGGER - A mechanism configured to be coupled to a gun to electronically fire the gun, such as a GAU-21 machine gun, from a location remote from the gun. The mechanism includes a lifter configured to be inserted into a rear portion of the gun proximate the gun's bolt latch bar. A lever is coupled to the lifter and is configured to lift the lifter and the bolt latch bar as the gun reciprocates during firing. An electronic actuator, such as a solenoid, is configured to drive the lever to responsively lift the lifter bar, wherein the mechanism is configured to reciprocate with the gun as it is firing. | 04-14-2016 |
John O'Hara, Andover, MA US
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20130250401 | Laser Projection System with Improved Bit Depth - An apparatus and method for despeckling that includes a green laser diode assembly, a pulsed laser with a repetition rate of less than 100 kHz, and stimulated Raman scattering light formed in an optical fiber. The laser diode light and stimulated Raman scattering light are combined to form a projected digital image. The green laser diode assembly or the pulsed laser is switched to improve the bit depth of the projected digital image. | 09-26-2013 |
John F. O'Hara, Los Alamos, NM US
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20090096545 | DYNAMIC FREQUENCY TUNING OF ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC METAMATERIAL RESPONSE - A geometrically modifiable resonator is comprised of a resonator disposed on a substrate, and a means for geometrically modifying the resonator. The geometrically modifiable resonator can achieve active optical and/or electronic control of the frequency response in metamaterials and/or frequency selective surfaces, potentially with sub-picosecond response times. Additionally, the methods taught here can be applied to discrete geometrically modifiable circuit components such as inductors and capacitors. Principally, controlled conductivity regions, using either reversible photodoping or voltage induced depletion activation, are used to modify the geometries of circuit components, thus allowing frequency tuning of resonators without otherwise affecting the bulk substrate electrical properties. The concept is valid over any frequency range in which metamaterials are designed to operate. | 04-16-2009 |
20090262766 | ACTIVE TERAHERTZ METAMATERIAL DEVICES - Metamaterial structures are taught which provide for the modulation of terahertz frequency signals. Each element within an array of metamaterial (MM) elements comprises multiple loops and at least one gap. The MM elements may comprise resonators with conductive loops and insulated gaps, or the inverse in which insulated loops are present with conductive gaps; each providing useful transmissive control properties. The metamaterial elements are fabricated on a semiconducting substrate configured with a means of enhancing or depleting electrons from near the gaps of the MM elements. An on to off transmissivity ratio of about 0.5 is achieved with this approach. Embodiments are described in which the MM elements incorporated within a Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) to provide surface emitting (SE) properties. | 10-22-2009 |
John Patrick O'Hara, Cypress, TX US
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20150330188 | REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE VALVE FOR WELL COMPLETION OPERATIONS - An example tubing string may at least partially define an internal bore. The tubing string may include an expandable packer and a permeable barrier. The tubing string may further include a remotely-controllable valve responsive to at least one downhole trigger condition, such as a downhole pressure or temperature condition. The remotely-controllable valve may provide selective fluid communication through the permeable barrier between the internal bore and an annulus outside of the permeable barrier. The remotely-controllable valve may function as at least one of a fluid-loss control valve in a completion string assembly or a circulation valve about a completion string assembly. | 11-19-2015 |
Kate Marie O'Hara, Bexley, OH US
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20130152281 | CHIN PROTECTION SYSTEM - A chin protection system for releasable attachment to a wide variety of helmets through the use of an elastically-deformable helmet cover, a pliable retainer, and a chin protector. The system safely attaches to a helmet without any modifications to the helmet and therefore does not impact the warranty or safety rating of the helmet. The helmet cover is designed to stretch and conform to numerous different helmet styles and manufacturers, while serving as an attachment point for the pliable retainer. The pliable retainer provides the tensile force necessary to keep the chin protector in place throughout the range of movement common during sporting activities, as well as during an impact to the chin. The chin protection system may be utilized on any safety helmet including, but not limited to, bike helmets, skateboard helmets, rollerblade helmets, ski/snowboard helmets, motorcycle helmets, go-cart helmets, baseball and softball helmets, and climbing helmets. | 06-20-2013 |
Kevin J. O'Hara, Evergreen, CO US
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20100331826 | APPARATUS FOR INFUSING LIQUID TO A BODY - An infusion device having a housing with a reusable control portion and an expendable reservoir portion includes a precise drive for an infusion pump. The drive includes a piezoelectric bender assembly, a limiter and at least one contact stop. The piezoelectric bender assembly includes a cantilevered piezoelectric bender having an member of predetermined thickness fixed to move with the second end. A limiter of dimensionally stable material including a gap and at least a first mounting hole extending to the gap. The member of predetermined thickness extends into the gap. A first contact stop is positioned in the gap to define a critical gap distance limiting movement of the member of predetermined thickness in the gap. A base has a mounting surface, a port through the base and extending to the mounting surface. The port includes a first length having a smaller diameter at the mounting surface and a second length displaced from the mounting surface and having a larger diameter. A rigid cannula extends from the base through the port. The rigid cannula has a diameter smaller than the smaller diameter of the port, and the first length of the port has an annular open gap for lateral or pivotal movement of the rigid cannula. A mount of elastomeric material in the length having the larger diameter mounts the rigid cannula. The cannula includes hydrogel material in a desiccated state coating the surface of the cannula, including the beveled end, which rehydrates upon placement in the patient. | 12-30-2010 |
Kevin Swayne O'Hara, Boxford, MA US
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20100254822 | Super oxidation and cyclic damage resistant nickel-base superalloy and articles formed therefrom - A nickel-base superalloy composition including (measured in % by weight) from about 6.5 to about 7.5% aluminum, from about 4 to about 8% tantalum, from about 3 to about 10% chromium, from about 2 to about 7% tungsten, from 0 to about 4% molybdenum, from 0 to about 6% rhenium, from 0 to less than about 0.001% niobium, from 0 to about 5% cobalt, from 0 to about 0.2% silicon, from 0 to about 0.06% carbon, optionally, from 0 to about 0.5% titanium, from 0 to about 0.005% boron, from about 0.15 to about 0.7% hafnium, from 0 to about 0.03% of a rare earth addition selected from the group consisting of yttrium, lanthanum, cesium, and combinations thereof, balance nickel and incidental impurities. The nickel-base superalloy composition may be used in single-crystal or directionally solidified superalloy articles such as high pressure turbine blades for a gas turbine engine. | 10-07-2010 |
20110076179 | SUPER OXIDATION AND CYCLIC DAMAGE RESISTANT NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOY AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - A nickel-base superalloy composition including (measured in % by weight) from about 6.8 to about 7.5% aluminum, from about 4 to about 8% tantalum, from about 4 to about 10% chromium, from about 2 to about 7% tungsten, from 0 to about 6% rhenium, from 0 to about 5% cobalt, from 0 to about 0.2% silicon, optionally, from about 0.15 to about 0.7% hafnium, from 0 to about 0.5% titanium, from 0 to about 4% molybdenum, from 0 to about 0.005% boron, from 0 to about 0.06% carbon, from 0 to about 0.03% of a rare earth addition selected from the group consisting of yttrium, lanthanum, cesium, and combinations thereof, balance nickel and incidental impurities. The nickel-base superalloy composition may be used in single-crystal or directionally solidified superalloy articles such as high pressure turbine blades for a gas turbine engine. | 03-31-2011 |
20110120597 | LOW RHENIUM NICKEL BASE SUPERALLOY COMPOSITIONS AND SUPERALLOY ARTICLES - Low rhenium nickel base superalloy compositions and articles formed from the superalloy composition are provided. The nickel base superalloy composition includes in percentages by weight: about 5-8 Cr; about 6.5-9 Co; about 1.3-2.5 Mo; about 4.8-6.8 W; about 6.0-7.0 Ta; if present, up to about 0.5 Ti; about 6.0-6.4 Al; about 1-2.3 Re; if present, up to about 0.6 Hf; if present, up to about 0-1.5 C; if present, up to about 0.015 B; the balance being nickel and incidental impurities. Exemplary compositions are characterized by an Re ratio defined as the weight % of Re relative to the total of the weight % of W and the wt % of Mo, of less than about 0.3. Exemplary articles include airfoils for gas turbine engine blades or vanes, nozzles, shrouds, and splash plates. | 05-26-2011 |
20130230405 | NICKEL BASE SUPERALLOY COMPOSITIONS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF RHENIUM AND SUPERALLOY ARTICLES - A nickel base superalloy composition substantially free of rhenium includes, in percentages by weight: about 5-8 Cr; about 7-8 Co; about 1.3-2.2 Mo; about 4.75-6.75 W; about 6.0-7.0 Ta; if present, up to about 0.5 Ti; about 6.0-6.4 Al; about 0.15-0.6 Hf; if present, from about 0.03-0.06 C; if present, up to about 0.004 B; if present, one or more rare earths selected from Y, La, and Ce up to about 0.03 total, the balance including nickel and incidental impurities. The superalloy composition is able to provide sustained-peak low cycle fatigue and/or oxidation resistance properties comparable to second generation superalloy compositions including at least about 3 wt % rhenium. Superalloy articles incorporating the compositions include nozzles, shrouds, and splash plates for gas turbine engines. | 09-05-2013 |
Lauren O'Hara, Suffield, CT US
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20110300496 | Candle With Wax Beads And Solid Wax Topping - A candle includes a vessel of some volume containing some smaller volume of at least one variety of wax beads, having a diameter of less than or equal to 2.35 millimeters and in most embodiments also including a particular fragrance and color pigment. The was beads topped with a solid wax topping. The solid wax topping may cover the entire exposed surface of the candle, holding the wax beads in place during shipping and use and holding the wick in a centralized location. | 12-08-2011 |
Martin O'Hara, Charlotte, NC US
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20090036812 | MEDICAL BANDAGE SUBSTRATE, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT WITH LOW ABRASION SIDE EDGES AND METHOD - A medical bandaging product, including a sleeve formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture, and a medical material positioned in the sleeve and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The medical material is a substrate having two marginal areas of relatively lower modulus yarns and/or a more open knitted structure to provide reduced abrasion against the skin. A reactive system on the substrate remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use. | 02-05-2009 |
20090054817 | LOW DENSITY MEDICAL BANDAGE SUBSTRATE, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT - A low density fabric substrate for a medical bandaging product. The substrate has a plurality of longitudinally-extending voids formed in the fabric for permitting water penetration through the fabric thickness from one of the major faces to the other major faces. A reactive system is impregnated into or coated onto the substrate and remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use. | 02-26-2009 |
20090090733 | MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT - A medical bandaging product that includes a container formed of moisture-impervious material, a medical material positioned in the container in substantially moisture-free conditions and sealed therein against entry of moisture, and a dispensing carton within which the container and medical material positioned therein is contained. The dispensing carton includes an opening in the carton through which the medical material is removed through an opening in the container, and an S-shaped sealing member carried by the carton adjacent the opening for receiving across the opening in the carton a length of the container devoid of medical material A tab bears against the length of the container devoid of medical material to form a doubled thickness of the container having a sealing fold therein to form a seal that is resistant to moisture intrusion into the container. | 04-09-2009 |
20090112138 | WATER-RESISTANT ORTHOPEDIC UNDERCAST SLEEVE PRODUCT - A water-resistant orthopedic undercast sleeve that includes a tubular sheet material formed of extruded filaments having water-resistant properties and a thickness sufficient to provide both cushioning and moisture transport in a single layer between a cast and a limb onto which the sleeve is applied. The water resistant properties are achieved by at least one process, including a water-resistant filler, finish or coating applied to the filaments during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the finish during extrusion, applying a water resistant finish to the filaments during a subsequent spinning process, or coating the filaments with a water-resistant finish in a separate process. Moisture egress channels are formed in the sheet material for transporting moisture away from the limb, longitudinally along the length of the sleeve, and out of the space between the sleeve and cast. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114664 | MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT - A method of dispensing and resealing a moisture curable medical material against moisture intrusion is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a moisture-impervious product container comprising an elongate sleeve sealable to prevent entry of moisture, providing an elongate medical material positioned in the sleeve, sealing the medical material in the sleeve against entry of moisture until use, providing a dispensing carton within which the sleeve and medical material positioned therein is contained, and bearing a tab against the length of the sleeve devoid of medical material and into a laterally-extending opening in the sealing member to form a doubled thickness of the sleeve having a sealing fold therein to form a seal that is resistant to moisture intrusion into the sleeve. | 05-07-2009 |
20090216163 | NONWOVEN SPLINTING AND CASTING PRODUCT - A medical bandaging product, including a non-woven, fibrous, flexible medical material adapted for being applied and conformed to a body part to be supported, and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the medical material. The system remains stable when maintained in a non-activated condition in the absence of an activating agent, such as water, and hardens upon activation by exposure to the activating agent to form a rigid, self supporting structure. An enclosure is provided within which the medical material is maintained against exposure to the activating agent until use. The product may be in pre-cut shapes or in roll-form for cutting off a desired length for a given use. | 08-27-2009 |
20090299241 | MEDICAL BANDAGE SUBSTRATE, MEDICAL BANDAGE, AND MEDICAL BANDAGING PRODUCT WITH LOW ABRASION SIDE EDGES, AND METHOD - A medical bandaging product, including a sleeve formed of moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture, and a medical material positioned in the sleeve and sealed therein against entry of moisture until use. The medical material is a substrate having two marginal areas of relatively lower modulus yarns and/or a more open knitted structure to provide reduced abrasion against the skin. A reactive system on the substrate remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use. | 12-03-2009 |
Mary A. Ohara, Newark, DE US
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20130031044 | DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT - A data quality management system includes a rules repository configured to store profiling data quality rules, cleansing data quality rules, and linking data that links profiling data quality rules to cleansing data quality rules. The data quality management system also includes a rules management module configured to manage the rules repository. The data quality management system further includes a data quality job management module configured to migrate data quality rules from the rules repository to a data quality processing system and manage a data quality process performed by the data quality processing system using the migrated data quality rules. | 01-31-2013 |
20140136464 | DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR PROFILING, LINKING, CLEANSING, AND MIGRATING DATA - A data quality management system includes a rules repository configured to store profiling data quality rules, cleansing data quality rules, and linking data that links profiling data quality rules to cleansing data quality rules. The data quality management system also includes a rules management module configured to manage the rules repository. The data quality management system further includes a data quality job management module configured to migrate data quality rules from the rules repository to a data quality processing system and manage a data quality process performed by the data quality processing system using the migrated data quality rules. | 05-15-2014 |
20150019472 | DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR PROFILING, LINKING, CLEANSING, AND MIGRATING DATA - A data quality management system includes a rules repository configured to store profiling data quality rules, cleansing data quality rules, and linking data that links profiling data quality rules to cleansing data quality rules. The data quality management system also includes a rules management module configured to manage the rules repository. The data quality management system further includes a data quality job management module configured to migrate data quality rules from the rules repository to a data quality processing system and manage a data quality process performed by the data quality processing system using the migrated data quality rules. | 01-15-2015 |
Matthew Arnold O'Hara US
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20120330796 | TARGET OUTCOME FUND - A target outcome fund mimics an option in an underlying risky asset by holding a mix of the risky asset and a low-risk asset. The relative amount of the risky asset and the low risk asset held by the fund is periodically (e.g., monthly) rebalanced based on the fund's performance. If the fund over-performs, the target outcome is increased accordingly to prevent the fund becoming overly invested in the risky asset, thereby protecting gains made. | 12-27-2012 |
Matthew J. O'Hara, Richland, WA US
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20080258076 | MEDICAL ISOTOPE GENERATOR SYSTEMS - Medical isotope generator systems are disclosed according to some aspects. In one aspect, a | 10-23-2008 |
20120106691 | Method and System for Radioisotope Generation - A system and a process for producing selected isotopic daughter products from parent materials characterized by the steps of loading the parent material upon a sorbent having a functional group configured to selectively bind the parent material under designated conditions, generating the selected isotopic daughter products, and eluting said selected isotopic daughter products from the sorbent. In one embodiment, the process also includes the step of passing an eluent formed by the elution step through a second sorbent material that is configured to remove a preselected material from said eluent. In some applications a passage of the material through a third sorbent material after passage through the second sorbent material is also performed. | 05-03-2012 |
20150330899 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING A SENSOR - A sensor, system, and method of making a sensor are disclosed. The sensor includes a solid polymer material, and a dopant-containing region of discrete thickness at a surface of the solid polymer. The method of creating the sensor includes impregnating the polymer material with the dopant by contact with a solvent solution containing the dopants. A polymer/solvent gel-layer, whose depth increases with impregnation time, forms after contact of the polymer material in the solvent solution. The dopants are diffused into the polymer material, forming a dopant-containing region of discrete thickness at a surface of the solid polymer. | 11-19-2015 |
Maureen P. O'Hara, Lansing, NY US
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20120143739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALCULATING AN INFORMED TRADING METRIC AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Systems and computerized methods for calculating and using an informed trading metric are disclosed. The process of calculating the informed trading metric, executed by a processor, includes analyzing sets of trades of the security. The processor determines a magnitude of a difference between a volume of buy transactions and the volume of sell transactions in the plurality of trades. The processor then derives the informed trading metric based on the ratio of the determined difference magnitude to the total volume of analyzed trades. The derived informed trading metric may be employed by various systems to, among other things, hedge against market volatility, control securities exchange behavior, evaluate trader performance, and control the timing of trade execution by a broker dealer. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143740 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRADING INFORMED TRADING METRIC-BASED DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS - A system and related method for hedging risks associated with a market level of informed trading are disclosed. The system includes a network interface for receiving a data feed that includes informed trading metric data. The system also has a server for electronically publishing the informed trading metric data. A second network interface receives requests to purchase informed trading metric-based derivative contracts at a first price and offers to sell informed trading metric-based derivative contracts at a second price. A matching server matches the received requests with the received offers. A settlement processor settles the derivative contracts based on informed trading metric data received by the network interface. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143741 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE BEHAVIOR BASED ON AN INFORMED TRADING METRIC - A computerized exchange system and a method of operating a computerized exchange system are disclosed. The exchange system variably favors execution of buy trades or sell trades based on the value of an informed trading metric, thereby attempting to forestall predatory increases in order toxicity. The system includes a first network interface for receiving a plurality of securities trades, including a plurality of buy transactions and a plurality of sale transactions. A matching processor matches the securities trades to market makers. The matching processor is configured to obtain a value of the informed trading metric and to determine a buy transaction bias or a sell transaction bias based on the value of the informed trading metric. The matching processor then matches trades to market makers favoring buy transactions or sell transactions based on the determined bias. A settlement processor then settles the matched trades. | 06-07-2012 |
Michael O'Hara, Naples, FL US
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20130134175 | SELF-CLOSING CAP - A sealing lid assembly used in connection with a service port, the sealing lid assembly including a cap; a plug extending from an underside of the cap and at least partially receivable in the service port, a first seal supported on the plug and extending radially outward therefrom to sealingly engage the service port when the cap is in a closed position; and a biasing assembly adapted to urge the cap toward the closed position. | 05-30-2013 |
Michael A. O'Hara, Westwood, MA US
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20120278168 | TARGETED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PROMOTERS AND CONSUMERS - Techniques for distributing messages to consumers on behalf of promoters. In some embodiments, once a message is provided to a message distribution system to be distributed to consumers on behalf of promoters, the message distribution system may determine the consumers to which to distribute the message based on the personal interest identifiers for the consumers that identify personal interests of the consumers. In particular, in some embodiments, a message distribution system may determine a topic for a message and personal interest identifiers for the message that correspond to personal interest identifiers input by consumers. Once the set of personal interest identifiers for the message has been identified, a set of consumers who have input one or more of those personal interest identifiers is identified. The message may then be made available to the identified set of consumers. | 11-01-2012 |
Michael D. O'Hara, Wyncote, PA US
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20090035347 | ISOLATED STROMAL CELLS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods of treating patients who are suffering from a disease, disorder or condition characterized by a bone cartilage or lung defect are disclosed. The methods comprising the step of intravenous administration of stromal cells isolated from normal syngeneic individuals or intravenous administration of stromal cells isolated from the patient subsequent to correction of the genetic defect in the isolated cells. Implant devices comprising a container that has at least one membrane surface and stromal cells isolated from bone marrow that comprise a gene construct are disclosed. The gene construct in the stromal cells comprises a nucleotide sequence that encodes a beneficial protein operably linked to regulatory elements which function in stromal cells. Methods of treating individuals with diseases, disorders or conditions which can be treated with a beneficial protein, including diseases, disorders or conditions characterized by gene defects are disclosed. The methods comprise introducing into such individuals, stromal cells that are administered in a manner that physically isolates them from the recipient's immune system and that comprise a gene construct that comprises a nucleotide sequence that encodes a beneficial protein operably linked to regulatory elements which function in stromal cells. | 02-05-2009 |
20100008964 | ISOLATED STROMAL CELLS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Methods of treating patients who are suffering from a disease, disorder or condition characterized by a bone cartilage or lung defect are disclosed. The methods comprising the step of intravenous administration of stromal cells isolated from normal syngeneic individuals or intravenous administration of stromal cells isolated from the patient subsequent to correction of the genetic defect in the isolated cells. Implant devices comprising a container that has at least one membrane surface and stromal cells isolated from bone marrow that comprise a gene construct are disclosed. The gene construct in the stromal cells comprises a nucleotide sequence that encodes a beneficial protein operably linked to regulatory elements which function in stromal cells. Methods of treating individuals with diseases, disorders or conditions which can be treated with a beneficial protein, including diseases, disorders or conditions characterized by gene defects are disclosed. The methods comprise introducing into such individuals, stromal cells that are administered in a manner that physically isolates them from the recipient's immune system and that comprise a gene construct that comprises a nucleotide sequence that encodes a beneficial protein operably linked to regulatory elements which function in stromal cells. | 01-14-2010 |
20120213752 | ISOLATED STROMAL CELLS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Isolated stromal cells, containers comprising isolated stromal cells transfected with exogenous DNA, and methods of treating patients suffering from diseases characterized by a bone cartilage or lung defect are disclosed. The methods comprise obtaining a bone marrow sample from a donor, isolating stromal cells from the sample, and administering the isolated stromal cells to the patient. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael J. O'Hara, Bellingham, MA US
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20120075121 | Airport incursion notification system - An airport incursion notification system includes a fiber optic configured as an interferometric sensor to detect noise and buried adjacent at least at select runways and taxiways of an airport. At least one interrogator unit is for determining the location of and classifying noises detected by the fiber optic. Indicators are present at least at select runway and taxiway intersections. A controller subsystem is responsive to the interrogator unit and is configured to activate one or more indicators if an incursion condition exists. Imaging and/or radar subsystems can also be employed. | 03-29-2012 |
Michael K. O'Hara, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20080286302 | Safe Mutant Viral Vaccines - The present invention provides safe vaccines and methods of preparing such vaccines. The vaccines of the present invention contain at least two live mutant viruses of the same family or nucleic acid molecules encoding such viruses, wherein each of the two viruses or the encoding nucleic acids contains a mutation that confers a desirable phenotype and the mutations in the viruses reside in the same genomic site such that the mutant viruses cannot recombine with each other to eliminate the mutations. | 11-20-2008 |
Michael L. O'Hara, Havre De Grace, MD US
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20120232505 | Medical Device for use with a Stoma - An device including a proximal portion adapted for placement intermediately within a hollow body cavity to capture and divert contents; the proximal portion being expandable from an initial state with an initial diameter, into an expanded state with a diameter greater than the initial diameter for engaging the proximal portion with an inner wall of the hollow body cavity; and a distal portion, connected to the proximal portion, adapted to extend through the abdominal wall or into the intestine to conduct the hollow body cavity contents out of the proximal portion. | 09-13-2012 |
Michael L. O'Hara, Baltimore, MD US
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20140046366 | Devices and Methods for Securing Medical Devices within an Anatomy - The present disclosure includes a plurality of securing devices. For example, the present disclosure includes securing devices comprising sutures, everting anchors, and inverting anchors. The sutures and anchors disclosed herein may be capable of deployment to a depth within a body lumen, such that body tissue external to the body lumen is not damaged by the devices. Moreover, in various embodiments, the securing devices described herein may couple one or more medical devices (e.g., stents, grafts, and/or stent-grafts) to body tissue such as a body lumen. | 02-13-2014 |
Patrick O'Hara, Madison, NJ US
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20080210231 | METERED DOSE INHALER CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A canister of pressurized medicament is removed from a metered dose inhaler actuation assembly and thereafter subjected to a cleaning firing to dislodge any material that can be built up on the interior of the canister's valve stem. During the cleaning firing, backpressure in the valve stem is reduced and/or eliminated by routing the resulting flow to atmosphere along an improved flow path. The improved flow path can be such that there are no constrictions less than about 75% of the size of the valve stem's outlet port. Thus, the backpressure experienced by the valve stem is greatly reduced versus that experienced during a normal dosing firing. As a result, the flow rate of medicament through the valve stem during the cleaning firing can be higher than during a normal dosing firing, allowing the built-up material to be dislodged during the cleaning firing. | 09-04-2008 |
Richard Michael O'Hara, Quincy, MA US
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20080241098 | ANTAGONIZING INTERLEUKIN-21 RECEPTOR ACTIVITY - Methods and compositions for inhibiting interleukin-21 (IL-21)/IL-21 receptor (MU-1) activity using antagonists of IL-21 or IL-21 receptor (“IL-21R” or “MU-1”), are disclosed. IL-21/IL-21R antagonists can be used to induce immune suppression in vivo, e.g., for treating, ameliorating or preventing autoimmune or inflammatory disorders, including, e.g., inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), transplant/graft rejection, psoriasis, asthma, fibrosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). | 10-02-2008 |
Sean Ohara, San Antonio, TX US
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20110088074 | Multimedia Content Distribution Management - A method of managing distribution of multimedia content is disclosed. The method includes receiving multimedia content from a communications network at a communications gateway associated with a customer premises. The communications gateway encodes the multimedia content based on a heartbeat signal that is superimposed on an alternating current (AC) electrical power signal associated with an electrical wiring system of the customer premises. The communications gateway wirelessly transmits the encoded multimedia content. | 04-14-2011 |
20140157340 | MULTIMEDIA CONTENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT - A method includes receiving, at a communications gateway associated with a customer premises, multimedia content from a communications network. The method includes superimposing, via the communications gateway, a heartbeat signal on an alternating current electrical power signal associated with an electrical wiring system of the customer premises. The method includes encoding the multimedia content based on the heartbeat signal to produce encoded multimedia content at the communications gateway. The method also includes wirelessly transmitting the encoded multimedia content from the communications gateway to a device. | 06-05-2014 |
Sean Thomas O'Hara, North Syracuse, NY US
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20110268199 | Embedded Communications Capabilities for Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Force Protection Systems - A method and system for embedded communications that allows for FFT/IFFT-capable radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (“RC-IED”) force protection systems to communication information across local networks to enhance force protection operations and to provide additional data capacity to support other tactical operations. The communications system utilizes a significant amount of existing system hardware and software such that the addition of these communications capabilities does not significantly affect the unit cost of the RC-IED force protection system within which it is embedded. | 11-03-2011 |
Seiki Ohara US
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20120264585 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHEMICALLY TEMPERED GLASS, AND GLASS FOR CHEMICAL TEMPERING - To provide a method for producing chemically tempered glass, whereby the chemical tempering can be done at a low temperature and in a short time. A method for producing chemically tempered glass, which comprises chemically tempering glass for chemical tempering, comprising, as represented by mole percentage based on the following oxides, from 60 to 75% of SiO | 10-18-2012 |
Setsuo Ohara, Irvine, CA US
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20100042915 | Personalized Document Creation - There is disclosed environments, systems and processes for personalized document creation. Custom fixed documents may be obtained from XPS-formatted document templates based upon customization information. Document templates may be created and related to variable content in a content database. A rendering system may use the customization information in merging a selected document template with the content database in accordance with relationships and selection criteria. | 02-18-2010 |
Shawn E. O'Hara, Rochester, NY US
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20120017007 | ROBUSTNESS IMPROVEMENT FOR BANDWIDTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method of communicating message data in a frame of data includes transmitting the frame of data across a communication channel. The frame of data includes the message data, a first 8-bit digital control word, and a second 8-bit digital control word. Each control word has a unique bit pattern and is associated with a different time interval that individually indicates where or when the message data begins or began in the frame of data relative to the time interval's associated control word. At least one of the control words and other data are received. At least some of the other data are identified as the message data based upon receipt of at least one of the control words. Only one of the control words needs to be received to identify the message data from the other data. | 01-19-2012 |
Shawn Edward O'Hara, Rochester, NY US
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20120269527 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING WITH COMPENSATION - Electrophotographic (EP) streaking compensation is performed. A tonescale is measured for each column and a per-column gain computed to compensate for variations. An adjustment tonescale is determined and a per-column adjustment-tonescale gain computed to correct for remaining error after the per-column gain is applied. The two corrections are used together to provide improved compensation quality. | 10-25-2012 |
Shawn Mark O'Hara, Richboro, PA US
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20110111399 | Methods And Compositions Including Diagnostic Kits For The Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus - Methods and compositions, including diagnostic kits, for the detection of | 05-12-2011 |
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20130196318 | METHODS FOR MEASURING ENZYME ACTIVITY USEFUL IN DETERMINING CELL VIABILITY IN NON-PURIFIED SAMPLES - The present invention relates generally to the field of detection of microorganisms, in particular detection of bacteria, to methods for measuring enzyme activity, such as DNA polymerase activity, and particularly relates to such methods performed on microbial crude lysates, useful for determining microbial enzyme activities which can be linked to amplification signal generators such as real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques, thereby enabling determination of microbial pathogens in samples such as unpurified blood and other body fluids. This invention also relates to reagents for use in such methods, and to test kits comprising such reagents for carrying out the methods. | 08-01-2013 |
20140186828 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING CELL VIABILITY USING MOLECULAR NUCLEIC ACID-BASED TECHNIQUES - The present invention relates to novel methods, and kits, for selectively excluding dead cells from a mixture containing live and dead cells, such as microbe cells in clinical samples, blood products, medical/biotechnology products and food products where subsequent interrogation of the selected live cells are an indicator of the presence of microbe viability. In particular, the invention relates to improved methods for performing direct nucleic acid amplification techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and isothermal techniques in blood and other body fluids, for correlation with microbe cell viability from Bacteremia and Fungemia samples. The improved methods provided by the invention are particularly advantageous for the diagnosis of septicemia and to determine pathological conditions in all other normally sterile body fluids. | 07-03-2014 |
Shawn Mark O'Hara, Ambler, PA US
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20100062426 | AGR2 and TFF3 Regulation in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer - A method for assessing tumor progression is described by assessing AGR2 and/or TFF3 expression in a biological sample after induction of a physiological stress, such as hypoxia or serum deprivation in an enriched sample. Assessing the role of these indicators and their expression levels in an enriched CTC sample provides diagnostic and prognositic information on a patient. This method is also useful as a pharmatool in drug discovery. | 03-11-2010 |
20110104718 | Analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells, Fragments, and Debris - The methods and reagents described in this invention are used to analyze circulating tumor cells, clusters, fragments, and debris. Analysis is performed with a number of platforms, including flow cytometry and the CellSpotter® fluorescent microscopy imaging system. Analyzing damaged cells has shown to be important. However, there are two sources of damage: in vivo and in vitro. Damage in vivo occurs by apoptosis, necrosis, or immune response. Damage in vitro occurs during sample acquisition, handling, transport, processing, or analysis. It is therefore desirable to confine, reduce, eliminate, or at least qualify in vitro damage to prevent it from interfering in analysis. Described herein are methods to diagnose, monitor, and screen disease based on circulating rare cells, including malignancy as determined by CTC, clusters, fragments, and debris. Also provided are kits for assaying biological specimens using these methods. | 05-05-2011 |
Shawn Mark O'Hara, Raritan, NJ US
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20160083776 | Methods for Measuring Polymerase Activity Useful for Sensitive, Quantitative Measurements of Any Polymerase Extension Activity and for Determining the Presence of Viable Cells - A novel, highly sensitive, quantitative and rapid DPE-PCR assay is disclosed that can be used to enumerate prokaryotic cells when presenting a purified or selected cell type and that has the capability to reproducibly measure DNA polymerase extension activity from less than 10 cfu of bacteria via coupling to bead lysis. Also disclosed is the potential for the DPE-PCR assay of the invention to universally detect microbes by testing a panel of microorganisms comprised of gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria and | 03-24-2016 |
S. Mark O'Hara, Ambler, PA US
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20120213789 | New Molecular Target for Treatment of Cancer - The present invention concerns preventative, therapeutic, and diagnostic methods and compositions involving UC markers, such as UC 28, for cancer. It includes methods and compositions for targeting cancer cells using a differentiation agent in combination with a therapeutic agent targeted to cells that differentially express a UC marker after exposure to the differentiation agent. The invention also includes methods of inducing immune responses against UC markers, as well as antibodies that recognize UC markers, which may be employed for therapeutic and diagnostic methods. | 08-23-2012 |
Stephen O'Hara US
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20110200984 | USING NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY TESTING - A process for analysing a biological sample, comprising the steps of: (a) identifying a micro-organism present within the sample; and (b) determining the effect of one or more antimicrobial(s) on a micro-organism from the sample, wherein steps (a) and (b) are performed by analysing the micro-organism's nucleic acid. Steps (a) and (b) will generally occur in that order, but they may take place concurrently. The steps may advantageously be performed within a single apparatus. Conveniently, the nucleic acid analyte used for step (a) is the same as that used in step (b) e.g. the same PCR amplicon. A micro-organism's nucleic acids can thus be used both to identify the presence of the micro-organism within a sample and then to assess the effect of antimicrobials on its growth. | 08-18-2011 |
Stephen O'Hara, Thornton, CO US
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20160026848 | GLOBAL-SCALE OBJECT DETECTION USING SATELLITE IMAGERY - A system for performing global scale object detection using satellite imagery, comprising an object detection server that receives and analyzes image data to identify objects within an image via a curated computational method, and a curation interface that enables a user to curate image information for use in object identification, and a method for a curated computational method for performing global scale object detection. | 01-28-2016 |
Stephen V. O'Hara, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090306840 | VISION-BASED AUTOMATED LANDING SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES - The invention relates generally to the control and landing of unmanned aerial vehicles. More specifically, the invention relates to systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for landing unmanned aerial vehicles using sensor input and image processing techniques. | 12-10-2009 |
Steve O'Hara, Camas, WA US
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20080204508 | System and Method for Assuring Proper Pen Loading - An inkjet pen includes an internal ink supply; and at least one datum feature configured to engage and slide over a guide track in a pen carriage during installation of the pen in the carriage. The at least one datum feature is configured to interact with corresponding datum features of the guide track to prevent improper installation of the pen in the carriage. | 08-28-2008 |
20140333699 | RECIRCULATE AND FILTER AIR TO FORM AIR BARRIER IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a substrate receiving member, a fluid applicator unit, and an air recirculator assembly. The substrate receiving member may selectively receive a substrate. The fluid applicator unit may selectively eject a first set of drops to the substrate received by the substrate receiving member in a print mode and a second set of drops in a maintenance mode. The air recirculater assembly may direct air to form an air barrier across the print zone to redirect at least one of aerosol and particulates from crossing through the air barrier and onto the substrate, to filter the at least one of the aerosol and particulates to form filtered air, and to form the air barrier with the filtered air. | 11-13-2014 |
Steve O'Hara, Zionsville, IN US
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20120023936 | NOZZLED TURBOCHARGER TURBINE - A turbine includes a turbine housing ( | 02-02-2012 |
20130000300 | Nozzled turbocharger turbine and associated engine and method - A turbocharger for an internal combustion engine includes a center housing, a shaft rotatably supported in the center housing, and a turbine wheel connected at one end of the shaft. A turbine housing is connected to the center housing and disposed around the turbine wheel. A bore formed in the turbine housing extends from a gas outlet end of the turbine housing to an annular stop surface of the turbine housing disposed adjacent the turbine wheel. A nozzle ring disposed in the bore surrounds a portion of the turbine wheel. An outlet cone is disposed at least partially in the bore and surrounds a remaining portion of the turbine wheel. The outlet cone is connected to the gas outlet end of the turbine housing. | 01-03-2013 |
Steve O'Hara, Poulsbo, WA US
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20130212434 | FIELD TESTER FOR TOPOLOGIES UTILIZING ARRAY CONNECTORS AND MULTI-WAVELENGTH FIELD TESTER FOR TOPOLOGIES UTILIZING ARRAY CONNECTORS - A test instrument provides suggested next operational step function to provide a user with assistance during testing. A display is provided to show the amount of a project that has been completed, for example as a percentage completed value. Individual test results may be saved to a ‘fix later’ list, which may be later accessed to re-test items that may not have passed on initial testing. | 08-15-2013 |
Steve A. O'Hara, Vancouver, WA US
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20140198154 | WIPING ASSEMBLY FOR A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A wiping assembly includes an endless belt and a plurality of rollers about which the belt is mounted. A first roller mounts a first end of the belt adjacent a first end of a belt zone while a second roller is adjacent at an opposite, second end of the belt zone. A third roller mounts a second end of the belt and is located at an intermediate position along a first orientation between the respective first and second ends of the belt zone. The third roller is translatable along the first orientation while the first roller and the second roller are non-translatable along the first orientation. The third roller is biased toward the first end of the belt zone to apply tension on the belt. | 07-17-2014 |
20140198155 | GUIDE FOR A WIPING ASSEMBLY - A wiping assembly includes a pair of guide elements located at opposite ends of a headland region of a fluid ejection assembly to extend in a second orientation generally perpendicular to a first orientation through which the opposite ends extend. Each guide element includes at least one first portion and a second portion. The at least one first portion selectively receives biased releasable engagement from a non-wiping portion of a wiping element extending along the first orientation to cause a wiping portion of the wiping element to be in generally parallel relation to, and spaced apart from, the headland region. The second portion causes the non-wiping portion to no longer be in biased releasable engagement against the guide element and causes the wiping portion to be biased in wiping relation against the headland region. | 07-17-2014 |
Steve A. O'Hara, Camas, WA US
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20100207993 | Ink Collection For Printers - An exemplary printer system may include a print head for dispensing ink during a printing operation. A roller is positioned beneath a platen to collect excess ink from the print head. A scraper is positioned against the roller to remove ink from the roller. | 08-19-2010 |
20130027473 | CHARGE TRANSFER FROM A MOVABLE OBJECT - A system is disclosed, comprising a printhead to eject ink onto print media, an electrical component, a first electrode adjacent said component, a second electrode to transfer electric charge from said print media when the print media passes through the system, and an electrical conductor connecting the second electrode to the first electrode. | 01-31-2013 |
20160023482 | RECIRCULATE AND FILTER AIR TO FORM AIR BARRIER IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a substrate receiving member, a fluid applicator unit, and an air recirculator assembly. The substrate receiving member may selectively receive a substrate. The fluid applicator unit may selectively eject a first set of drops to the substrate received by the substrate receiving member in a print mode and a second set of drops in a maintenance mode. The air recirculater assembly may direct air to form an air barrier across the print zone to redirect at least one of aerosol and particulates from crossing through the air barrier and onto the substrate, to filter the at least one of the aerosol and particulates to form filtered air, and to form the air barrier with the filtered air. | 01-28-2016 |
Steven Eugene O'Hara, Stillwater, OK US
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20100223877 | ROOF TRUSS SYSTEM FOR LONG SPAN AND WIDE SPACING WITH ONE-SIDED ASSEMBLY - A roof truss and method of assembly. The roof truss of the invention has a first layer of top chord members and a bottom chord, a second layer of web members, and a third layer of top chord members and a bottom chord. The second layer is affixed to the first layer with first layer fasteners and the third layer is affixed to said second layer with second layer fasteners. The first layer fasteners pass through the second layer to engage the first layer from a first side of the roof truss and the second layer fasteners pass through the third layer to engage the second layer from the first side of the roof truss. Therefore, the truss components may be field assembled without having to turn the partially assembled truss. The use of common components and fasteners and the ease of assembly provide an economical alternative to known truss systems. | 09-09-2010 |
Takashi Ohara US
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20110250966 | USER INTERFACE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF PROCESSING USER INTERFACE, AND PROGRAM FOR PROCESSING USER INTERFACE - Spotlight information that contains at least coordinate information indicating a coordinate at which an object is positioned is generated in accordance with a selection operation for selecting the object. A spotlight screen, including a spotlight illuminating region for receiving an operation input and a darkened region for receiving a request to cancel the selection operation, is displayed in accordance with the generated spotlight information. The received selection operation is determined in a case where a selection of the spotlight illuminating region is received. A predetermined region having its center at a coordinate at which the object is positioned is determined as the spotlight illuminating region. A predetermined region including a coordinate on which an object, for which the selection operation is not received, exists is determined as the darkened region in a case where there is the object within the spotlight illuminating region. | 10-13-2011 |
Takuji Ohara, Raymond, OH US
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20080230948 | HEAT STAKING PROCESS WITH INCREASED RETENTION FORCE - A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate. | 09-25-2008 |
Takuji Ohara US
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20120288323 | HEAT STAKING PROCESS WITH INCREASED RETENTION FORCE - A heat staking method and apparatus is provided for use in deforming a heat-stake so that it becomes mechanically coupled to an encapsulate. The deformed portion of the heat-stake contacts a retention component that provides additional composition strength and fastening surface to the encapsulate. | 11-15-2012 |
Takuji Ohara, Dublin, OH US
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20090167053 | TAILGATE SPOILER WITH INTEGRATED ROTATING HINGE COVER - An integrated rear spoiler and hinge cover that covers a flip-glass window hinge that is not attached to the flip glass window hinge and rotates from a fully closed position to a fully open position substantially simultaneously with the flip-glass window hinge. | 07-02-2009 |
20100032974 | REAR GARNISH CLIP - A garnish for a vehicle has an inner surface with at least one planar projection extending therefrom. The projection has at least one opening disposed therein. The opening has two side edges, at least one of which is beveled. | 02-11-2010 |
20100154157 | WIPER LIFTER - A wiper lifter assembly includes a wiper ramp that lifts a wiper away from a wiper surface on a vehicle and a wiper contact member that is attached to an upper surface of the wiper ramp. The wiper contact member may act as a sound damper to greatly reduce the undesirable noise otherwise caused when the wiper contacts the wiper lifter assembly. The assembly may also include an isolation pad for attaching the assembly to the vehicle. | 06-24-2010 |
20110241370 | VEHICLE WINDOW/GARNISH ASSEMBLY AND SEAL DESIGN THEREFOR - A vehicle window/garnish structure is described including a window/garnish and a trim structure, as well as a cost effective seal that covers body colored structures in the door cut line to maintain a consistent unbroken styling appearance. | 10-06-2011 |
Tetsuo Ohara, Sutton, MA US
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20090145887 | ENERGY COLLECTION AND POWER REDUCTION IN LASER COUPLING PROCESS - An energy collector is used to assist a laser coupling process by reducing the amount of output power of a laser that is used to modify a device attaching element. The energy collector includes an energy collector tip configured to be placed proximate to a device attaching element during the laser coupling process. The energy collector tip is configured to receive laser energy reflected from the device attaching element during the laser coupling process and is formed from a material that converts this reflected energy to heat. Sufficient thermal coupling is created between the energy collector and a surface to provide a conductive pathway for the energy, which has been converted to heat, between the energy collector and the device attaching element. | 06-11-2009 |
20130265586 | INTERFEROMETER WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARYING NUMBER OF WAVELENGTHS TO THE REFERENCE MIRROR - An interferometer in which the path length of the reference beam, measured in wavelengths, is continuously changing in sinusoidal fashion and the interference signal created by combining the measurement beam and the reference beam is processed in real time to obtain the physical distance along the measurement beam between the measured surface and a spatial reference frame such as the beam splitter. The processing involves analyzing the Fourier series of the intensity signal at one or more optical detectors in real time and using the time-domain multi-frequency harmonic signals to extract the phase information independently at each pixel position of one or more optical detectors and converting the phase information to distance information. | 10-10-2013 |
Tetsuo Ohara, Cambridge, MA US
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20080273836 | ULTRAFAST LASER MACHINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING DIFFRACTIVE STRUCTURES IN OPTICAL FIBERS - An ultrafast laser machining system and method to form diffractive structures in optical fibers. The fiber is mounted with its longitudinal axis perpendicular to the beam path of the laser pulses. A region of the fiber is illuminated and then imaged with two cameras. These cameras are aligned substantially orthogonally. A position of the beam spot is determined. The beam spot is aligned to a starting position within the region. This position is within a portion of the fiber to be machined for which the beam path passes through the greatest length of material. The beam spot is scanned along a path designed to pass the beam spot through all of the portion to be machined such that the beam path does not pass through previously machined material. The laser pulses, which have a duration of less than about 1 ns, are generated as the beam spot is scanned. | 11-06-2008 |
Tom O'Hara, Bay Village, OH US
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20120230527 | Precision Micro-Hole For Extended Life Batteries - Various embodiments of the invention provide an enclosure for a metal-air battery assembly for an extended wear hearing aid. The enclosure includes a diffusion control element having a dimensional property configured for controlling oxygen and moisture diffusion into the metal-air battery assembly to maintain a minimum battery voltage when the hearing aid is operating and worn in an ear canal of a user over an extended period. In an embodiment, the enclosure can comprise a shell with a base end having an opening therein forming a cavity within the shell and a base cap for covering the opening of the base end. A diffusion element is disposed on the base cap. In an embodiment, the diffusion element comprises a laser drilled precision micro hole having an aspect ratio of least about four and a diameter in the range of about 10 to 15 microns. | 09-13-2012 |
Vincent James O'Hara, Herndon, VA US
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20140277924 | FLIGHT RECORDER DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention provides an automatic deployable flight recorder (ADFR) system that includes a deployable fight recorder, a plurality of crash sensors, and a recorder release unit. The recorder release unit is communicatively coupled to the deployable fight recorder and the plurality of crash sensors, and is configured to initiate deployment of the deployable flight data recorder from an aircraft when a deployment criteria that is adjusted based on a flight condition of the aircraft is satisfied. | 09-18-2014 |