Payne, WI
Charles D. Payne, Mukwonago, WI US
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20130197711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SADDLE BLOCK SHIMMING GAP OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE - A method of controlling the operation of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes a boom, a dipper handle attached to the boom, a saddle block pivotally mounted to the boom at a pivot point, and a computer having a controller. The method comprises processing, with the controller, data received from a saddle angle sensor, determining, with the controller, a saddle angle and a saddle angle gap using the data from the saddle angle sensor, determining, with the controller, a height of the dipper handle. The method further comprises determining, with the controller, a height of the saddle block, determining, with the controller, a saddle gap radius, and determining, with the controller, a saddle block shimming gap by comparing the saddle gap radius with the height of the handle. | 08-01-2013 |
20150073571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SYNCHRONIZING TIME BETWEEN MULTIPLE SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for synchronizing time between multiple systems on a mining machine. The system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for controlling the mining machine and for transmitting a time to synchronize computer subsystems on the machine. The PLC includes a system clock that is programmed to operate on local time. A battery pack is connected to the PLC to allow the system clock to function continuously, even when the machine is turned off. Computer subsystems request and receive time updates from the PLC. A local time on each computer subsystem is determined based on the time update received from the PLC. Each computer subsystem includes a time zone parameter set to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and a Daylight Saving Time (DST) parameter that is disabled. Accordingly, the local time on each computer subsystem is set to the time update value received from the PLC. | 03-12-2015 |
Cory Michael Payne, Pewaukee, WI US
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20140129388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING PRODUCT INFORMATION - A system and method for conveying product information. The system includes an interactive product guide that has product options linked to a product database comprising product data organized in an ontology and a taxonomy. The product options dynamically switch from being available or unavailable for selection by a user depending on prior option selections by the user. Product data from the product database corresponding to products characterized by the selected options are presented to the user. Methods for using the system include presenting the system to a user for interaction therewith. | 05-08-2014 |
Jessica Payne, Madison, WI US
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20110180063 | COMPENSATION FOR UNMEASURABLE INSPIRATORY FLOW IN A CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR - A system and method for operating a ventilator to compensate for external gas flow reaching a patient from an external device, such as a nebulizer. A control unit of the ventilator monitors the gas flow rate from the ventilator and compares the gas flow rate from the ventilator to an expired gas flow rate from the patient. The difference between the inspired flow rate and the expired flow rate is due to the external device. The control unit modifies the operation of the ventilator to compensate for the external gas flow rate such that the flow of gas reaching the patient is maintained at a desired level. | 07-28-2011 |
Jessica B. Payne, Madison, WI US
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20140014093 | COMPENSATION FOR UNMEASURABLE INSPIRATORY FLOW IN A CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR - A system and method for operating a ventilator to compensate for external gas flow reaching a patient from an external device, such as a nebulizer. A control unit of the ventilator monitors the gas flow rate from the ventilator and compares the gas flow rate from the ventilator to an expired gas flow rate from the patient. The difference between the inspired flow rate and the expired flow rate is due to the external device. The control unit modifies the operation of the ventilator to compensate for the external gas flow rate such that the flow of gas reaching the patient is maintained at a desired level. | 01-16-2014 |
Mark Payne, Neenah, WI US
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20100212099 | Surface Cleaner - A surface cleaner and a method for using the surface cleaner are disclosed. The surface cleaner comprises a cleaner body with a lid, a hand gripping post and a thumb rest. The cleaning may be performed by a pad attached to the bottom of the cleaner body. Alternatively a sheet, such as a cloth or a paper towel, folded into the inside of the surface cleaner may be used. To hold the surface cleaner, the hand gripping post is inserted between the middle and ring fingers and the thumb is rested on the thumb rest. | 08-26-2010 |
20110079259 | COVERING APPARATUS OR TENT FOR A PLATFORM SWING - A covering apparatus or play tent is designed to sit disposed around a suspended platform swing. The tent is attached to a platform swing. The swing which is suspended by a rope from the ceiling has the ability to move forward, backward, laterally, and to rotate in both directions. Thus, the occupants have the ability to experience all of these movements while remaining inside the tent that is attached to the swing. The tent can be made of light weight canvas and has four isosceles trapezoidal sides with one side acting as a door. The door has a small inset window made of mesh with a material flap for closure. The tent may have both a ceiling and a floor. The outside of the tent has three small panels of felt which are attached to the tent for use with stories and literacy concepts. | 04-07-2011 |
20120198645 | SURFACE CLEANER - A surface cleaner and a method for using the surface cleaner are disclosed. The surface cleaner comprises a cleaner body with a lid, a hand gripping post and a thumb rest, The cleaning may be performed by a pad attached to the bottom of the cleaner body. Alternatively a sheet, such as a cloth or a paper towel, folded into the inside of the surface cleaner may be used. To hold the surface cleaner, the hand gripping post is inserted between the middle and ring fingers and the thumb is rested on the thumb rest. | 08-09-2012 |
Mark S. Payne, Neenah, WI US
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20110203094 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A SEWAGE LINE CAP - A device and method for securely removing a sewer cap from a sewer line that may be under pressure is disclosed. The device comprises a tube adapted to tightly fit onto the end tee of the sewer line that contains the cap and a piston containing a handle configured to fit and for movement inside the tube. A discharge port on the tube is adapted to discharge fluids into a container. The piston has a recess adapted to tightly fit over the square protrusion typically present on sewer line caps. To remove the sewer cap, the recess in the piston is threaded onto the protrusion on sewer line cap. The tube is then threaded over the piston and tightened over the end tee of the sewer line. Turning the handle to loosen the handle allows any discharge to safely drain through the discharge port. | 08-25-2011 |
20130019487 | LINE MARKING ASSEMBLY - A line marking assembly for applying a marking a straight line with a marking powder onto a surface is disclosed. The line marking assembly comprises two chambers configured to mount one on each side of a level. Each chamber contains a cord wound on a spool, marking powder and a tensioning assembly that exerts a constant and continuous pull on the cord. The cords from each of the chambers may be combined with a coupler. Moving the coupler back and forth between the chambers coats the cords with marking powder. Placing the assembly onto a surface and snapping the cord marks a straight line on the surface. | 01-24-2013 |
Martin S. Payne, Racine, WI US
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20090162253 | Volatile material diffuser and method of preventing undesirable mixing of volatile materials - A volatile material diffuser includes a housing and first and second containers holding first and second volatile materials and having first and second wicks, respectively, in contact with respective volatile materials and extending out of respective containers, wherein the containers are inserted into and detachably attached to the housing. The diffuser further includes first and second heaters disposed within the housing adjacent the first and second wicks, respectively, to vaporize the first and second volatile materials, respectively. A means for providing an air flow is disposed in the housing such that air from the means for providing an air flow transports vaporized volatile materials away from the housing. The heaters are energized in an alternating sequence such that, when a heater is deactivated, the means for providing an air flow cools a wick associated with the deactivated heater. | 06-25-2009 |
Michael Payne, Appleton, WI US
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20090162611 | Enhanced Multi-Ply Tissue Products - Tissues are provided as multi-ply tissue products having greater tactile sensation and resiliency in hand. Improved tissues may have a thickened and reduced density middle layer. The tissues may serve as applicators for chemical agents to be released during use of the tissue. A tissue having an improved tactile impression to the consumer, with enhanced resilience and high external bulk is disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-ply structure having at least three plies is desirable. A middle or intermediate ply is comprised an increased thickness and a greater bulk is employed. In general, the exterior plies of the tissue are smooth and desirable to the consumer. | 06-25-2009 |
Randall Payne, Madison, WI US
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20110058649 | TRANSVERSE SCANNING BONE DENSITOMETER AND DETECTOR USED IN SAME - A scanning bone densitometer includes an x-ray source to produce x-rays and an x-ray detector receiving x-rays emitted from the x-ray source. The x-ray detector includes a cadmium tellurium (CdTe) semiconductor. The scanning bone densitometer also includes a controller moving the x-ray source and the x-ray detector along a transverse scanning path to acquire a plurality of scan images of an object of interest. | 03-10-2011 |
20110058725 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BODY CIRCUMFERENCE - Methods and apparatus for measuring body circumference are provided. One method includes acquiring dual-energy two-dimensional (2D) scan information from a dual-energy x-ray scan of a body and generating a dual-energy image of the body using the 2D scan information. The method further includes determining a circumference of at least one portion of the body based on the dual-energy scan information and the generated dual-energy image. | 03-10-2011 |
20110058726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING BONE DENSITOMETER MEASUREMENTS - A system and method for performing skeletal age assessment is provided. The method includes scanning a hand and/or wrist of a patient using a dual-energy x-ray imaging system, acquiring density information of the hand and wrist using the scan, comparing the density information to at least one reference image, and automatically determining a skeletal age of the patient based on the comparison. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060247 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BONE LENGTHS - Methods and apparatus measuring bone lengths are provided. The methods include acquiring bone image information from a dual-energy x-ray scan of a subject and generating a dual-energy image using the acquired bone information. The methods further include determining a length of at least one bone of the subject using the dual-energy image. | 03-10-2011 |
20130287168 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ESTIMATE VISCERAL ADIPOSE TISSUE BY RESTRICTING SUBTRACTION OF SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE TO COELOM PROJECTION REGION - A method and system for estimating the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass or volume of a subject comprises performing a dual-energy X-ray scan of the subject; generating at least one image of the subject from the dual-energy X-ray scan; identifying a region of interest on the at least one image; dividing the region of interest into a plurality of sections; determining an outer transverse extent of a coelom or inner abdominal cavity of the subject; determining a subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) composition for each of the plurality of sections, wherein the SAT composition determination is restricted to an area directly anterior and posterior the coelom or inner abdominal cavity of the subject; and determining a VAT mass and/or volume for the region of interest based on the determined SAT composition for each of the plurality of section. | 10-31-2013 |
20140064446 | X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY USING SOLID-STATE PHOTOMULTIPLIERS - An x-ray absorptiometry apparatus and method utilize a radiation source having a beam opening angle of less than or equal to 30 milliradians in at least one dimension, an array of scintillator units to receive radiation from the radiation source with the beam angle after the radiation has passed through a body being imaged and at least one solid-state photomultiplier to receive photons from the array of scintillator units and to produce electrical signal based on the photons. In one implementation, an optical area transmission passage modifier is employed in a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry system. In one implementation, the array of scintillator units are arranged in staggered rows. In yet another implementation, the solid-state photomultiplier includes a plurality of solid-state photomultipliers arranged in rows. In one implementation, a single solid-state photomultiplier receive photons from a plurality of scintillators of the array. | 03-06-2014 |
Randall K. Payne, Madison, WI US
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20110158386 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING VISCERAL FAT MASS USING DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY - Methods and system for measuring visceral fat mass are provided. One method includes acquiring dual-energy two-dimensional (2D) scan information from a dual-energy X-ray scan of a body and generating a dual-energy X-ray image of the body using the 2D scan information. The method further includes identifying a region of interest using the dual-energy X-ray image and determining a subcutaneous fat mass for each of a plurality of sections of the region of interest. The method also includes determining a visceral fat mass for the region of interest based on the determined subcutaneous fat mass for each of the plurality of sections. | 06-30-2011 |
20130089186 | X-RAY CALIBRATION DEVICE - An x-ray calibration device includes a core including a first material with a first x-ray attenuation coefficient. The core defines a cavity that is configured to receive a plug of a different x-ray attenuation coefficient in order to alter the x-ray attenuation coefficient of the x-ray calibration device. The x-ray calibration device also includes an outer layer at least partially surrounding the core. The outer layer includes a second material with a second x-ray attenuation coefficient, where the second x-ray attenuation coefficient is lower than the first x-ray attenuation coefficient. | 04-11-2013 |
Randall Kenneth Payne, Madison, WI US
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20130272491 | NORMALIZED METRICS FOR VISCERAL ADIPOSE TISSUE MASS AND VOLUME ESTIMATION - A method and system for determining normalized metrics for visceral adipose tissue (VAT) mass and volume estimation. The normalized metrics including a VAT average cross-section determined by dividing a VAT volume by a height of the abdominal region of interest, and a VAT linear mass density determined by dividing the VAT mass by a height of an abdominal region of interest. | 10-17-2013 |
20130281820 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO IMPROVE VISCERAL ADIPOSE TISSUE ESTIMATE BY MEASURING AND CORRECTING FOR SUBCUTANEOUS ADIPOSE TISSUE COMPOSITION - A method and system for estimating the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) of a subject comprising performing a dual-energy X-ray scan of the subject; generating at least one image of the subject from the dual-energy X-ray scan; identifying a region of interest; dividing the region of interest into a plurality of sections; generating a soft tissue composition profile for each of the plurality of sections, wherein the soft tissue composition profile identifies an edge of the subject, an outer edge of an abdominal wall of the subject, a subcutaneous region and a subcutaneous thickness for each of the plurality of sections; determining a subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) composition for each of the plurality of sections, wherein a subcutaneous fat fraction is used to calculate the subcutaneous fat and lean masses and/or volumes; and determining a VAT based on the determined SAT composition for each of the plurality of sections. | 10-24-2013 |
Rich Payne, Plymouth, WI US
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20100037785 | Venting window - A device for eliminating vacuum as the plunger is returned by venting it to the atmosphere in a patty molding machine. | 02-18-2010 |
Richard A. Payne, Plymouth, WI US
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20110293806 | Fill system for forming machines - A hold-down tooling package that maintains the dimensional integrity between the product manifold, shear and fill plate. | 12-01-2011 |
20120231106 | Meatball rolling machine - A food product rolling machine which comprises a combination of lower, upper and reciprocating functions with a vertical adjustment between upper and lower conveyers for the manufacture of a more precise food product. | 09-13-2012 |
20120231132 | Diagonal linkage knock out - A diagonal knock out system that is designed to remove mold food portions from a mold plate in a direction other than vertical. | 09-13-2012 |
Scott Payne, West Bend, WI US
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20110277638 | Gas Anti-Diffusion Assemblies - Gas anti-diffusion assemblies are designed to slow, but not to block, the diffusion of a gas from or to an enclosed space to or from an open space, e.g., to slow the diffusion of air into or out of the housing for a hard disk drive from or out to the exterior of the housing. The assemblies typically have a laminate structure, i.e., are constructed of individual layers adhered or otherwise joined to one another in a stacked arrangement. The assemblies typically comprise alternating layers of polymeric film and adhesive with a mesh layer sandwiched or otherwise positioned within the assembly, and optionally comprises one or both of a filter layer and an absorbent layer. | 11-17-2011 |
Timothy R. Payne, Madison, WI US
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20080296489 | Atom Probe Evaporation Processes - The present invention relates to atom probe evaporation processes. For example, certain aspects are directed toward methods for controlling an evaporation process in an atom probe that includes initiating the atom probe evaporation process and monitoring a parameter associated with material being evaporated from a specimen. The method can further include controlling at least one characteristic of the atom probe evaporation process to attain a desired evaporation rate or characteristic. In selected embodiments, monitoring a parameter associated with material being evaporated can include monitoring an evaporation rate, mass-to-charge ratios of evaporated ions, a mass resolution, a composition of material being evaporated, and/or the like. In certain embodiments, controlling at least one characteristic can include controlling a pulse energy, a pulse frequency, a bias energy, and/or the like. In other embodiments, various portions of the above process can be computer implemented. | 12-04-2008 |