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David Peters, Bethlehem, PA US
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20130129601 | LIME CAUSTICIZATION PRODUCT BRIGHTNESS IMPROVEMENT VIA PRE-SLAKING - A method for obtaining particulate calcium carbonate exhibiting improved brightness and color and having uniformity of size such that when the particles are formed in the causticization process in a kraft pulp mill, the time required to separate the particles from liquors in which they are suspended is minimized and the amount of liquor recovered is maximized, with minimal dilution by water used for washing. The method includes the steps of a) slaking calcium oxide in water or an alkaline liquor containing as dissolved species predominantly sodium hydroxide; b) mixing the slaked lime with green liquor from a kraft pulping process to complete a causticization reaction that produces white liquor and lime mud; c) separating the lime mud from the white liquor; and d) milling a portion of the lime mud for use as a white mineral pigment in applications where such pigments are typically used. | 05-23-2013 |
David G. Peters, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120065076 | METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF FETAL DISEASE - Methods are provided for detecting an aneuploidy in a fetus. These methods can be used to detect trisomy 13, 8 or 21, amongst other aneupoloidies. In some embodiments, the methods include selectively purifying fetal DNA from a maternal biological sample using the methylation status of a CpG containing genomic sequence and genotyping the fetus using the purified fetal DNA, thereby detecting aneuploidy in the fetus. | 03-15-2012 |
20140066332 | METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF FETAL DISEASE - Methods are provided for detecting an aneuploidy in a fetus. These methods can be used to detect trisomy 13, 8 or 21, amongst other aneupoloidies. In some embodiments, the methods include selectively purifying fetal DNA from a maternal biological sample using the methylation status of a CpG containing genomic sequence and genotyping the fetus using the purified fetal DNA, thereby detecting aneuploidy in the fetus. | 03-06-2014 |
Eric David Peters, Lawrence Park, PA US
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20120323465 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER REGENERATION - Various methods and systems are provided for regenerating an exhaust gas recirculation cooler. One example method includes, initiating an EGR cooler regeneration mode, wherein the EGR cooler regeneration mode comprises changing a fuel distribution of a donor cylinder group relative to a non-donor cylinder group of an engine, and increasing at least one of engine speed or load of the engine. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323470 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER REGENERATION - Various methods and systems are provided for regenerating an exhaust gas recirculation cooler. One example method includes, routing exhaust gas from a donor cylinder group of an engine to an intake passage of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation cooler, routing exhaust gas from a non-donor cylinder group of the engine to an exhaust passage of the engine, and adjusting fuel distribution among the donor cylinder group and the non-donor cylinder group responsive to a temperature of the exhaust gas recirculation cooler. | 12-20-2012 |
20130046424 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE EXHAUST FILTER REGENERATION OF A VEHICLE IN A CONSIST - Methods and systems for distributing engine output among rail vehicles of a consist are disclosed. One method comprises, adjusting redistribution of engine output from at least a first engine to at least a second engine based on a particulate filter regeneration of a filter coupled to the second engine. | 02-21-2013 |
20130111875 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REGENERATING AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER - Various methods and systems are provided for regeneration of an exhaust gas recirculation cooler. One example method includes adjusting cooling of exhaust gas by an exhaust gas recirculation cooler to maintain a manifold air temperature during an idle condition of an engine. The method further includes initiating regeneration of the exhaust gas recirculation cooler during the idle condition when an effectivity of the exhaust gas recirculation cooler falls below a threshold effectivity prior to or during the idle condition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130186376 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION - Various methods and systems are provided for diagnosing an engine component condition in an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one example, a method includes selectively routing exhaust from a subset of engine cylinders to an exhaust passage via a first valve and to an intake passage via a second valve, and obtaining one or more of a pressure or temperature from the subset of engine cylinders. The method further includes indicating an engine component condition based on the one or more of the pressure or temperature. | 07-25-2013 |
20130340430 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED ENGINE VALVE - Various methods and systems are provided for controlling a hydraulically actuated engine valve. In one example, a system includes a hydraulically actuated engine valve and an engine having a first hydraulic system. The system further includes a second hydraulic system, which is separate from the first hydraulic system, and where the second hydraulic system provides fluid pressure to actuate the valve. | 12-26-2013 |
20140026565 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROUTING EXHAUST - Various systems and methods are provided for routing exhaust from an engine. In one example, a system includes a high pressure turbine and a low pressure turbine. The system further includes a first passage for routing exhaust from a first subset of cylinders, bypassing the high pressure turbine, to upstream of the low pressure turbine in an exhaust passage of the engine, and a second passage for routing exhaust from a second, different, subset of cylinders to upstream of the high pressure turbine. | 01-30-2014 |
20140053548 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED VALVE - Various methods and systems are provided for a hydraulically actuated engine valve. In one example, a method includes receiving an indication of a temperature of an exhaust flow exceeding a threshold temperature. The method further includes responsive to the indication, increasing a flow, in a hydraulically actuated valve system having a valve and an actuator in thermal communication with the exhaust flow, of hydraulic fluid through the actuator, to manage a temperature of the actuator. | 02-27-2014 |
20140214302 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGE AIR SYSTEM VALVE DIAGNOSIS - Various methods and systems are provided for diagnosing the position and function of a valve in an engine system. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises determining a position of a valve in an engine system based on a turbine speed response upon commanded actuation of the valve. | 07-31-2014 |
20140230407 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE DETECTION IN A CHARGE AIR SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for detecting particles generated from engine component degradation within an engine system. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises indicating engine degradation in response to a buildup of particles in a magnetic field, the magnetic field positioned in a flow of gas. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230434 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR COOLING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS - Various methods and systems are provided for cooling exhaust system components. In one example, a method comprises directing compressed air onto an exterior of an engine exhaust passage valve. | 08-21-2014 |
20140360362 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PARTICLE SEPARATION IN AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for separating particles within a gas flow traveling through a gas flow passage of an engine. In one embodiment, a particle separator includes a plurality of vanes positioned across a gas flow passage through which gas flow passes, the plurality of vanes angled with respect to a flow direction of the gas flow, and a particle trap for collecting separated particles, the particle trap disposed in the gas flow passage. | 12-11-2014 |
20150013312 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGENERATION IN A VEHICLE IN A CONSIST - Methods and systems for distributing engine output among vehicles of a consist are disclosed. One example system comprises a controller including non-transitory media having instructions stored on the media and executed by the controller for adjusting distribution of engine output between at least a first engine and a second engine in response to a regeneration mode, wherein the regeneration mode regenerates an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler that is coupled to the first engine. | 01-15-2015 |
Eric David Peters, Erie, PA US
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20120216530 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION - An engine system includes a first cylinder group, a second cylinder group, an inlet manifold coupled to the first cylinder group and the second cylinder group, an inlet passage coupled to the inlet manifold to provide inlet air to the inlet manifold, a first exhaust manifold coupled to the first cylinder group, a second exhaust manifold coupled to the second cylinder group, and a mixer pipe positioned within the second exhaust manifold and/or the intake passage to mix exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gases exhausted by the second cylinder group that are delivered through the second exhaust manifold with inlet air. The mixer pipe forms an inlet end that is coupled to the second exhaust manifold and an outlet end that is located upstream of the cylinders in the first cylinder group and the cylinders in the second cylinder group. | 08-30-2012 |
20140230799 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COOLING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS - Various methods and systems are provided for cooling exhaust system components. In one example, a system comprises heat shield surrounding at least a part of an engine exhaust passage valve positioned in an engine exhaust passage of an engine, and an air jet configured to direct compressed air into the heat shield. The heat shield contains the compressed air around an exterior of the at least the part of the engine exhaust passage valve. | 08-21-2014 |
20150047322 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST BACKFLOW - Various methods and systems are provided for blocking backflow of exhaust through an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one embodiment, a method comprises flowing exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage in a first direction from at least a first cylinder group of an engine to an intake manifold of the engine, the exhaust gas flowing in the first direction through a filter arranged in the EGR passage prior to reaching the intake manifold, and blocking flow of gas through the filter in a second, opposite direction with a mechanical one-way valve positioned in the EGR passage between the filter and the intake manifold. | 02-19-2015 |
Erin Peters, Hamburg, PA US
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20100189808 | SPUTUM DISSOLVING SUCTIONING SOLUTION FOR ENDOTRACHEAL AND TRACHEOSTOMY TUBES - A composition for dissolving or reducing the viscosity of sputum on a surface of a device includes an effective amount of glycerol and an effective amount of dextran sulfate in a saline solution. The effective amount of glycerol is between about 30-50% and the effective amount of dextran sulfate is between about 10-30%. The composition may further include an antimicrobial agent. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191219 | Bacteriostatic Catheter Lock Containing Glycerol - A catheter lock composition for preventing bacterial infection having an effective amount of glycerol and sodium chloride solution. The effective amount of glycerol is between about 35-60% and sodium chloride is in a concentration range between 0.5-0.9%. The composition further includes an anticoagulant and/or an antimicrobial agent. | 07-29-2010 |
George I. Peters, Harrisburg, PA US
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20080207029 | LOW PROFILE HIGH CURRENT POWER CONNECTOR WITH COOLING SLOTS - A low profile, high power electrical connector assembly is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a plug and a receptacle connector designed to be mounted on separate printed circuit boards. The plug and receptacle connectors are designed to be mated and thus allow the separate circuit boards to be electrically connected in tandem in either the same plane or perpendicular to one another. The connector assembly includes a plug contact and a receptacle contact provided with cooling slots and an at least partially open rear face configured to permit the dissipation of heat. | 08-28-2008 |
H. James Peters, Doylestown, PA US
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20090148370 | Process to produce ammonia from urea - In a process for generating ammonia from urea which process comprises: | 06-11-2009 |
20110076222 | Process to Produce Ammonia from Urea - In a process for producing ammonia from urea which process comprises: | 03-31-2011 |
20130081729 | DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A damper assembly for use in an industrial duct used for venting contaminated gasses having particulate matter suspended therein. The damper assembly removes precipitate from the duct that was deposited by the contaminated gas and particulate matter. The damper assembly includes an articulating member which is movable between an open position and a closed position along a first axial direction. Opposing blades are disposed on opposite sides of the articulating member. Each of the opposing blades define a distal edge and are pivotable about axes that are substantially parallel to one another. A link couples each blade to the articulating member such that the motion from the articulating member is transfer to the blades. Each link is coupled to the blade between the distal edge and the respective parallel axis. | 04-04-2013 |
Kelly Peters, Pine Grove Mills, PA US
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20100282790 | Carry-on suitcase harness - A harness manufactured from transverse and longitudinal fabric belts with adjustable buckles attached to the ends of the belts and shoulder straps attached to the longitudinal belts that while fastened around the suitcase converts a carry-on suitcase into a backpack. At least one transverse fabric belt is intended to be strapped around the suitcase and two longitudinal belts strapped around the suitcase in longitudinal direction. The adjustable buckles provide tightening of the belts strapped around the suitcase. The shoulder straps attached to the longitudinal belts allows carrying the suitcase on ones back in easy and convenient manner. | 11-11-2010 |
Michael D. Peters, Lords Valley, PA US
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20110295848 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A RESPONSE TO A STIMULUS - The present invention provides a computer based, online and mobile app system that collects, filters and aggregates market data by flashing products, music clips, words, photos and other images at users and measuring the speed of their responses to 1/100 | 12-01-2011 |
Mike Lynn Peters, New Castle, PA US
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20100230374 | TAPERED THREAD STRUCTURE - In one embodiment there is provided a novel container neck finish having a substantially cylindrical exterior wall surface surrounding an orifice defined in the container and a thread structure positioned about the exterior wall surface. The thread structure in one aspect has at least a first portion, a second portion positioned substantially axially below the first portion, and a third portion positioned substantially axially below the second portion. The first, second, and third portions, being inclined with respect to the other portions provide a screw on neck finish. The effective maximum diameter of the first portion is less than the effective maximum diameter of the second portion to define a first to second separation distance. And the effective maximum diameter of the second portion is less than the effective maximum diameter of the third portion to define a second to third separation distance. | 09-16-2010 |
Robert Peters, Emmaus, PA US
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20090249848 | FERTILIZER STOCK AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING IRRIGATION WATER TO A COMPOUND FERTILIZER - The present invention provides 1) a convenient and novel method for supplementing irrigation water to produce a compound fertilizer that takes into account ambient concentrations of one or more of the nutrients in the irrigation water; 2) a convenient and novel method of prescribing the constituents of compound fertilizers based on predetermined ratios between a desired final concentration of an index nutrient and a desired concentration of at least one non-index nutrient; and, 3) a convenient and novel method of formulating compound fertilizers by providing a graduated series of stocks that accommodate wide variation in ambient concentrations of an index nutrient in local irrigation waters. | 10-08-2009 |
Samuel R. Peters, Burnham, PA US
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20100156243 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER FEATURING A PITCH INDEPENDENT INTERPOSER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An ultrasound transducer | 06-24-2010 |
Sarah T. Peters, Avondale, PA US
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20110182865 | Method for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Infections - Provided are compositions and methods for treatment and/or prophylaxis of EHV-I infections in horses. The compositions and methods effect treatment and/or prophylaxis of EHV-I infections through RNAi mediated inhibition of EHV-I gB and EHV-I Ori genes, which results in a reduction of the severity of neurological symptoms that are induced by EHV-I infection in horses, and/or a reduction in EHV-I viral shedding in the horses. Included are siRNAs or shRNAs that are designed to target EHV-I gB and EHV-I Ori helicase mRNAs. Also included are vectors encoding such shRNAs. | 07-28-2011 |
Tracey A. Peters, Lewistown, PA US
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20130045146 | PROTECTIVE BARRIER AGAINST CONTAMINATION FROM SAMPLE PREPARATION AND EXTRACTION DEVICES - A plastic device, such as a syringe barrel, tube, cartridge, filter disk, tubing, solvent reservoir, connector, valve, frit, or container, for transferring or storing solids and liquids used in sample preparation and extraction (SPE) methods, is provided with a barrier coating layer of Parylene over the surface of the plastic device, to prevent contamination of the solids and liquids being transferred or stored by the inventive plastic device from contaminants introduced from the plastic of the device. | 02-21-2013 |
Walter H. Peters, Downingtown, PA US
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20100305588 | Vascular hole closure device - A device for closing an aperture in a vessel wall comprising an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and positionable inside the vessel against the internal opening of the aperture. The elongated member has a dimension to prevent egress of fluid through the aperture. A material forms two curved legs having ends positionable external of the vessel. The legs curve in different directions and a retention portion is formed in the material to retain the legs during placement of the elongated member inside the vessel. | 12-02-2010 |
20140142622 | VASCULAR HOLE CLOSURE DEVICE - A device for closing an aperture in a vessel wall comprising an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and positionable inside the vessel against the internal opening of the aperture. The elongated member has a dimension to prevent egress of fluid through the aperture. A material forms two curved legs having ends positionable external of the vessel. The legs curve in different directions and a retention portion is formed in the material to retain the legs during placement of the elongated member inside the vessel. | 05-22-2014 |