Pierce

Alan Stuart Pierce, Cardiff, South Glamorgan GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150299770	Methods for One Step Nucleic Acid Amplification of Non-Eluted Samples - The present invention relates to methods and kits which can be used to amplify nucleic acids with the advantage of decreasing user time and possible contamination. For easy processing and amplification of nucleic acid samples, the samples are bound to a solid support and used directly, without purification, in a nucleic acid amplification reaction such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).	10-22-2015

Alan Stuart Pierce, Cardiff GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140100480	BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - Biological samples, such as saliva, are commonly collected on a swab and subsequently transferred to an absorbent storage medium. Embodiments of the present invention provide a biological sample collection device comprising a collection portion and a body portion, the body portion including a holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium, and a sample transfer means, such as a cover. The collection portion can be arranged in a first position separated from the body portion for collecting a sample, and in a second position at least partly between the sample transfer means and the holding portion, with the sample transfer means being operable to push the collection portion towards a position at which the holding means is arranged to hold the biological sample storage medium, enabling a sample held in the collection portion to be transferred to the latter. This provides an improved means of collecting a biological sample.	04-10-2014
20140303518	BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - Biological samples, such as saliva, are commonly collected on a swab and subsequently transferred to an absorbent storage medium. Embodiments of the present invention provide a biological sample collection device	10-09-2014
20150250458	Biological Sample Collection Device - Methods of using a biological sample collection device comprising a collection portion and a body portion, the body portion including a holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium, and a sample transfer means, such as a cover. The collection portion can be arranged in a first position separated from the body portion for collecting a sample, and in a second position at least partly between the sample transfer means and the holding portion, with the sample transfer means being operable to push the collection portion towards a position at which the holding means is arranged to hold the biological sample storage medium, enabling a sample held in the collection portion to be transferred to the latter.	09-10-2015

Amy Pierce, Carmel, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130210006	PERICARP DNA EXTRACTION AND MATRILINEAGE DETERMINATION - This disclosure concerns the separation of pericarp tissue from surrounding tissues in grain. Some embodiments concern the isolation of high-purity pericarp DNA from a grain plant that reflects the genotype of the maternal parent of the grain plant, such that the isolated DNA may be used in a PCR-based genotyping assay.	08-15-2013

Andrew Pierce, Warsaw, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130060344	FEMORAL COMPONENT WITH REINFORCED ARTICULATING SURFACE - A femoral component for a knee joint prosthesis. The femoral component can comprise a polymer body having first and second condylar portions interconnected by an intercondylar anterior portion. A first reinforcement member can be secured to the first condylar portion. A second reinforcement member can be secured to the second condylar portion. The reinforcement members can comprise a material selected from the group consisting of a metal alloy, a ceramic material, and a thermoplastic material.	03-07-2013
20150216669	SPECTRUM KNEE - A knee replacement system including a first tibial baseplate, a second tibial baseplate, and an intercondylar bridge member. Each one of the first and second tibial baseplates includes a bone engaging surface and a bearing engaging surface opposite to the bone engaging surface. Each one of the first and second tibial baseplates also includes a first baseplate coupling portion and a second baseplate coupling portion. The first baseplate coupling portion is configured to couple with the intercondylar bridge member for coupling the second tibial baseplate to the first tibial baseplate. The second baseplate coupling portion is configured to couple an insert to the first and second tibial baseplates.	08-06-2015

Andrew Eliot Pierce, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100202748	hauling shroud for hauling fibre optic cable along a conduit - A hauling shroud, a cable termination and methods of hauling a fibre optic cable with a pre-connected optic termination along a conduit. The hauling shroud protects the optic termination when being hauled along the conduit. The hauling shroud includes a first housing member and a second housing member such that the first housing member and the second housing member can be joined together to enclose the optic termination. At least one anchoring member is used, for example, connecting pins, such that at least one strengthening element of the fibre optic cable engages with the anchoring member inside an internal cavity formed within the hauling shroud. Alternatively, at least two strengthening elements of the fibre optic cable are attached together to form a loop which engages with the at least one anchoring member, e.g., the connecting pins. This prevents any hauling forces from being applied to the optic termination.	08-12-2010
20110305424	System and Device for Hauling Fibre Optic Cable Along a Conduit - A system, device, fibre optic cable and/or method for hauling fibre optic cable along a conduit to a location. The system includes a fibre optic cable including an optic fibre, at least one first strengthening element and at least one second strengthening element, an optic connector attached to the at least one first strengthening element and able to be optically aligned with the optic fibre; and, a hauling shroud, including a cavity to receive the optic connector, a locking mechanism to removably hold the at least one second strengthening element and a member for attaching a hauling rope or cable to pull the fibre optic cable along the conduit.	12-15-2011

Andrew James Pierce, Berkshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070482	FORMULATION COMPRISING AVERMECTIN PARTICLES COATED WITH A PHOTO-PROTECTING AGENT - A composition comprising a pesticide (A) selected from avermectin and a photo-protecting agent, wherein the mean diameter of the pesticide (A) particles is from 0.1 to 100 μm and where the amount of photo-protecting agent in the composition does not exceed 20% of the total weight of the pesticide (A) particles plus the agent, and its use in agriculture. The avermectin particles are preferably coated with the photo-protecting agent.	03-22-2012

Andy Pierce, Berkshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080306026	Capsule Formulation - An encapsulated composition of (a) a pesticide at least active via ingestion that is photolabile, and (b) at least one photoprotectant, wherein the encapsulating polymeric barrier is base triggerable is disclosed. A method for controlling damage of a material by a pest by the use of such encapsulated compositions is likewise disclosed. The composition as disclosed gives protection for beneficial arthropods and reduces workers exposure.	12-11-2008

Benjamin J. Pierce, South Burlington, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150194346	METHODS OF LOCALIZED HARDENING OF DICING CHANNEL - Various embodiments include localized hardening of dicing channels in an integrated circuit (IC) wafer. In some embodiments, a method includes: applying localized heat to a metal interconnect in a wafer kerf on an IC wafer using a heat source; and removing the heat source to cool the metal interconnect after the applying of the localized heat to the metal interconnect, wherein the applying of the heat and the removing of the heat source increases a hardness of the metal interconnect.	07-09-2015

Benjamin J. Pierce, Winooski, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140346619	DETECTING SUDDEN CHANGES IN ACCELERATION IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE OR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGING CONTAINING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An approach for detecting sudden changes in acceleration in a semiconductor device or semiconductor package containing the semiconductor device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a piezoelectric sensor is embedded in a semiconductor die. The piezoelectric sensor is configured to sense a mechanical force applied to the semiconductor die. An excessive force indicator is coupled to the piezoelectric sensor. The excessive force indicator is configured to generate an excessive force indication in response to the piezoelectric sensor sensing that the mechanical force applied to the semiconductor die has exceeded a predetermined threshold indicative of an excessive mechanical force.	11-27-2014
20150097271	SELF-HEALING CRACK STOP STRUCTURE - A self-healing crack stop structure and methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. The structure comprises a crack stop structure formed in one or more dielectric layers and surrounding an active region of an integrated circuit chip. The crack stop comprises self healing material which, upon propagation of a crack, is structured to seal the crack and prevent further propagation of the crack.	04-09-2015

Claudia C. Pierce, Trevose, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140030306	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REMEDIATING MICROBIAL INDUCED CORROSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE, AND FOR IMPROVING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES - A method for remediating bacterially-induced corrosion, environmental damage, and/or process inefficiencies in an industrial process includes identifying an industrial process where target bacteria adversely affect corrosion, environmental impact, and/or process efficiencies. The process also includes identifying the strains of the target bacteria, obtaining a bacteriophage virulent against one or more of the strains of the target bacteria, and exposing the target bacteria to the bacteriophage. The method can utilize an aqueous composition comprising bacteriophage encapsulated in at least one selected from the group consisting of: liposomes, foam, and gel.	01-30-2014

David Pierce, Hertfordshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120141581	CAPSULE AND POWDER FORMULATIONS CONTAINING LANTHANUM COMPOUNDS - The present invention includes an oral pharmaceutical capsule comprising a shell, lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate, and a lubricant such as talc, wherein the shell encapsulates the lanthanum carbonate or its hydrate and the lubricant. Capsule shells comprise, for example, gelatin. The present invention also includes an oral pharmaceutical powder comprising lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The oral pharmaceutical capsules and powders of the present invention can be administered to treat a patient at risk of or suffering from hyperphosphatemia, at risk of or suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), at risk of or suffering from soft tissue calcification associated with CKD, or at risk of or suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism.	06-07-2012
20140178467	CAPSULE AND POWDER FORMULATIONS CONTAINING LANTHANUM COMPOUNDS - The present invention includes an oral pharmaceutical capsule comprising a shell, lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate, and a lubricant such as talc, wherein the shell encapsulates the lanthanum carbonate or its hydrate and the lubricant. Capsule shells comprise, for example, gelatin. The present invention also includes an oral pharmaceutical powder comprising lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The oral pharmaceutical capsules and powders of the present invention can be administered to treat a patient at risk of or suffering from hyperphosphatemia, at risk of or suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), at risk of or suffering from soft tissue calcification associated with CKD, or at risk of or suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism.	06-26-2014
20150024013	CAPSULE AND POWDER FORMULATIONS CONTAINING LANTHANUM COMPOUNDS - The present invention includes an oral pharmaceutical capsule comprising a shell, lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate, and a lubricant such as talc, wherein the shell encapsulates the lanthanum carbonate or its hydrate and the lubricant. Capsule shells comprise, for example, gelatin. The present invention also includes an oral pharmaceutical powder comprising lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The oral pharmaceutical capsules and powders of the present invention can be administered to treat a patient at risk of or suffering from hyperphosphatemia, at risk of or suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), at risk of or suffering from soft tissue calcification associated with CKD, or at risk of or suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism.	01-22-2015
20150030695	CAPSULE AND POWDER FORMULATIONS CONTAINING LANTHANUM COMPOUNDS - The present invention includes an oral pharmaceutical capsule comprising a shell, lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate, and a lubricant such as talc, wherein the shell encapsulates the lanthanum carbonate or its hydrate and the lubricant. Capsule shells comprise, for example, gelatin. The present invention also includes an oral pharmaceutical powder comprising lanthanum carbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydrate and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The oral pharmaceutical capsules and powders of the present invention can be administered to treat a patient at risk of or suffering from hyperphosphatemia, at risk of or suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), at risk of or suffering from soft tissue calcification associated with CKD, or at risk of or suffering from secondary hyperparathyroidism.	01-29-2015

David Bland Pierce, Warwick GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183857	Turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and method of manufacture - A turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and a method of manufacturing the heat exchanger tube. The turbulator comprises a mesh, ideally a woven mesh, of material, ideally metallic wires. The mesh is formed into corrugations of a size substantially to fill the heat exchanger tube. The method comprises the steps of: making a mesh of material; forming the mesh into corrugations; and fitting the corrugated mesh into the heat exchanger tube so that the corrugated mesh substantially fills the heat exchanger tube for some or all of its length. The turbulator and method are particularly suited to flat heat exchanger tubes.	07-23-2009
20130240193	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER BLOCK, SPACER MEANS THEREFOR, AND HEAT EXCHANGER BLOCK - This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a heat exchanger block, to a spacer means for use in the method, and to a heat exchanger block. The heat exchanger block comprises a number of tubes and a number of fins, the fins having a predetermined spacing determined by the spacer means. The method includes the steps of locating the fins in a carrier and pressing the fins onto the tubes, and providing spacer means for the fins, whereby the spacer means supports a fin during the pressing step and determines the spacing between the fins in the assembled heat exchanger. Each of the fins has apertures for the tubes, the apertures engaging the tubes. Each of the spacer means has openings for the tubes, the openings being larger than the apertures.	09-19-2013
20130306295	METHOD AND MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER BLOCK, FINS FOR MANUFACTURING A HEAT EXCHANGER BLOCK, AND HEAT EXCHANGER BLOCK - This invention relates to a method and machine for manufacturing a heat exchanger block, to fins for manufacturing a heat exchanger block, and to a heat exchanger block. There is provided a method of manufacturing a heat exchanger block(	11-21-2013
20140212220	FLOOD BARRIER AND METHOD OF FLOOD PROTECTION - This invention relates to a flood barrier and method of flood protection. According to the invention there is provided a flood barrier comprising a plurality of pillars adapted to be secured adjacent to a doorway of a building. Each pillar has a first sealing member for its bottom surface, and a second sealing member for its longitudinal surface. The pillars can be separable, or they can be interconnected to form a unitary structure by a flexible and resilient securing beam.	07-31-2014

David Bland Pierce, Hatton Park GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110226453	Heat exchanger and method of manufacture - This invention relates to a heat exchanger and to a method of manufacturing a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a number of tubes and at least one tube plate. The ends of each tube are located in a respective opening in the tube plate(s). The ends of each tube contain a respective insert, the insert acting to expand the end of the tube into sealing engagement with the tube plate.	09-22-2011
20140007420	TUBE FINNING MACHINE - This invention relates to a tube finning machine, i.e. to a machine adapted to fit one or more fins onto one or more tubes. The tube finning machine has a base with a primary axis and a mounting part upon which a plurality of tubes can be mounted in a desired array. The tubes are aligned with the primary axis. A carrier locates a number of fins and a drive means, suitably hydraulic, moves the carrier relative to the mounting part in the direction of the primary axis in order to drive the fins onto the tubes. The machine can be adjusted to fit a variable number of fins to a variable array of tubes. The mounting part and the carrier are both movable relative to the base in the direction of the primary axis, and the mounting part is movable relative to the base between a number of predetermined mounting positions. The length of the tubes to which fins can be fitted is therefore also variable, and may for example be up to 12 metres.	01-09-2014

David E. Pierce, Lebanon, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130058719	Mobile Asphalt Concrete Production Machine - A mobile asphalt production machine which includes support for different asphalt concrete recipes including a plurality of aggregate storage bins which work on combination with a fines or sands storage bin. The individual bins have separated feeding chutes to the mixing trough. The machinery also includes a removable pan at the elevator transfer station to accommodate changeover from one grade aggregate material to another. Further, a controller is provided which delivers appropriate ingredients while also measuring process parameters to adjust various input requirements. Further, a dust and particulate recapturing system is provided which recycles particulate matter back into the ribbon of mixed material with a binding agent.	03-07-2013

David Montague Pierce, Bedfordshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035850	METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention provides methods of treating inflammatory bowel disease comprising administering to a subject in which remission has not been achieved after a first treatment of about 4-8 weeks of 5-ASA (mesalamine or 5-ASA), a further daily dose greater than about 4 g of 5-ASA in controlled release form to achieve a favorable response to treatment.	02-11-2010

D. Kyle Pierce, Elkton, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130259903	Novel Gold-Based Nanocrystals for Medical Treatments and Electrochemical Manufacturing Processes Therefor - The present invention relates to novel gold nanocrystals and nanocrystal shape distributions that have surfaces that are substantially free from organic impurities or films. Specifically, the surfaces are “clean” relative to the surfaces of gold nanoparticles made using chemical reduction processes that require organic reductants and/or surfactants to grow gold nanoparticles from gold ions in solution. The invention includes novel electrochemical manufacturing apparatuses and techniques for making the gold-based nanocrystals. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of the gold nanocrystals or suspensions or colloids thereof for the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions for which gold therapy is already known and more generally for conditions resulting from pathological cellular activation, such as inflammatory (including chronic inflammatory) conditions, autoimmune conditions, hypersensitivity reactions and/or cancerous diseases or conditions In one embodiment, the condition is mediated by MIF (macrophage migration inhibiting factor).	10-03-2013
20140294963	Novel Gold-Platinum Based Bi-Metallic Nanocrystal Suspensions, Electrochemical Manufacturing Processes Therefor and Uses for the Same - The present invention relates to novel gold-platinum based bi-metallic nanocrystal suspensions that have nanocrystal surfaces that are substantially free from organic or other impurities or films associated with typical chemical reductants/stabilizers and/or raw materials used in nanoparticle formation processes. Specifically, the surfaces are “clean” relative to the surfaces of metal-based nanoparticles made using chemical reduction (and other) processes that require organic (or other) reductants and/or surfactants to grow (and/or suspend) metal nanoparticles from metal ions in a solution. The invention includes novel electrochemical manufacturing apparatuses and techniques for making the bi-metallic nanocrystal suspensions. The techniques do not require the use or presence of chlorine ions/atoms and/or chlorides or chlorine-based materials for the manufacturing process/final suspension. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of the bi-metallic nanocrystals or suspensions or colloids thereof for the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions for which metal-based therapy is already known, including, for example, for cancerous diseases or conditions.	10-02-2014

Drichelle Lynn Pierce, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150277047	METHODS OF FABRICATING PHOTOACTIVE SUBSTRATES SUITABLE FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMISSION AND FILTERING APPLICATIONS - A method of fabrication and device made by preparing a photosensitive glass substrate comprising at least silica, lithium oxide, aluminum oxide, and cerium oxide, masking a design layout comprising one or more holes to form one or more electrical conduction paths on the photosensitive glass substrate, exposing at least one portion of the photosensitive glass substrate to an activating energy source, exposing the photosensitive glass substrate to a heating phase of at least ten minutes above its glass transition temperature, cooling the photosensitive glass substrate to transform at least part of the exposed glass to a crystalline material to form a glass-crystalline substrate and etching the glass-crystalline substrate with an etchant solution to form one or more angled channels that are then coated.	10-01-2015

D. Shannon Pierce, Greenville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130230292	Apparatus, Method and Computer-Readable Storage Medium for Media Processing and Delivery - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that in response to execution by the processor cause the apparatus to at least perform a number of operations. The apparatus of this aspect may be caused to communicate content between a server and media recorder or viewer. The server may include a controller that is part of a messaging layer of a multi-channel interface engine having at least a first channel and a second channel each of which functions as a first-in-first-out pipeline. The communication may include the apparatus being caused to communicate system information and media content below a threshold size over the first channel. And the apparatus may be caused to push media content above the threshold size for communication over the second channel.	09-05-2013

Dwight L. Pierce, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140249863	Computerized Composite Risk and Benefits Apparatus and Method - A computerized composite risk and benefit product provides a plan participant with a “bank” of coverage through a self-funded trust, which the bank amount set based on the actuarially determined contribution amount paid by the participant. All claims paid are charged against the bank, such that when the bank is exhausted the plan is terminated. The product provides a comprehensive coverage package but a relatively low contribution due to the low underwriting risk resulting from the maximum possible claim amount being capped. Therefore, a comprehensive plan may be provided to a participant at a lower contribution.	09-04-2014

Eric Pierce, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130289772	Grid Optimization Resource Dispatch Scheduling - Data comprising a request specifying a desired change in electrical load for a defined period of time is received. The electrical load is associated with a plurality of resources under control of resource agents and on a utility grid. Available capacity of resources within the control of each resource agent over the defined period of time is determined. Each available capacity is determined at least using a resource load model. Using the determined available capacity of resources over the defined period of time, resource scheduling instructions are calculated for a subset of resources. The resource scheduling instructions satisfy the desired change in electrical load of the request. Data characterizing the resource scheduling instructions is provided. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described.	10-31-2013
20140222238	Grid Optimization Resource Dispatch Scheduling - Data comprising a request specifying a desired change in electrical load for a defined period of time is received. The electrical load is associated with a plurality of resources under control of resource agents and on a utility grid. Available capacity of resources within the control of each resource agent over the defined period of time is determined. Each available capacity is determined at least using a resource load model. Using the determined available capacity of resources over the defined period of time, resource scheduling instructions are calculated for a subset of resources. The resource scheduling instructions satisfy the desired change in electrical load of the request. Data characterizing the resource scheduling instructions is provided. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described.	08-07-2014

Gary A. Pierce, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140122321	METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO LENDER MATCHING - Lender Matching. At least some of the various embodiments are methods including: receiving, by a computer system, a loan application submitted by a borrower; creating, by the computer system, a lender score for each lender of a group of lenders, each lender score based on information within the loan application and a set of criteria provided by each lender of the group of lenders; sending, by the computer system, the loan application to a predetermined number of lenders of the group of lenders, the lenders to whom the loan application is sent selected based on the lender score of each lender, and the predetermined number being less than all the lenders in the group of lenders.	05-01-2014

Gerrard M. Pierce, Coventry GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183857	Turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and method of manufacture - A turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and a method of manufacturing the heat exchanger tube. The turbulator comprises a mesh, ideally a woven mesh, of material, ideally metallic wires. The mesh is formed into corrugations of a size substantially to fill the heat exchanger tube. The method comprises the steps of: making a mesh of material; forming the mesh into corrugations; and fitting the corrugated mesh into the heat exchanger tube so that the corrugated mesh substantially fills the heat exchanger tube for some or all of its length. The turbulator and method are particularly suited to flat heat exchanger tubes.	07-23-2009

Gregory C. Pierce, Maple Glen, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140378715	USE OF A TREATED, PROMOTED ION EXCHANGE RESIN CATALYST - The present invention relates to the use of an antioxidant treated promoted strong acid ion exchange resin as an acid catalyst.	12-25-2014

Ian Pierce, Hampshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110176125	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BENDING OF A FLEXIBLE RISER - A system and method for monitoring bending curvature of a flexible pipe structure, including at least one conduit configured to conform to a profile of a bend stiffener of a flexible pipe structure, and the at least one conduit including one or more sensors, wherein each sensor is configured for measuring a bending curvature of the bend stiffener.	07-21-2011

Jack D. Pierce, Greeneville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150292267	Vibrating Soil Probe - A vibrating soil is provided for locating one or more underground utility conduits. The vibrating soil probe includes a handle, an elongate rigid probe body attached to the handle at a proximal end of the probe body, a probe head attached to a distal end of the probe body, a drive shaft attached to a motor at a first end of the drive shaft, the driveshaft disposed within the elongate rigid probe body, and a vibration mechanism disposed within the probe head, the vibration mechanism attached to a second end of the drive shaft. The vibration mechanism induces a vibration in the probe head of the soil probe to enable the probe head to penetrate the soil.	10-15-2015

Jai Dickenson Pierce, Wakefield GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130192028	GRIPPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A gripping device is provided for gripping in a user's hand in use. The gripping device includes a body portion having a first end and a second end, and at least first, second and third digit location means defined in the body portion between said first and second ends for the location of at least part of a user's hand digit in use. The first digit location means is provided along the length of the body portion between the first and second ends. The at least second and third digit location means are provided either side of the first digit location means.	08-01-2013

Javin C. Pierce, Waterbury, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150056603	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING AND DISPENSING A FIBRIN CLOT - Apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot, the apparatus comprising:	02-26-2015
20150080791	SYSTEM FOR HARVESTING AND DISPENSING A FIBRIN CLOT - A system for harvesting a fibrin clot and depositing that fibrin clot into a wound site during a surgical procedure, the system comprising:	03-19-2015
20150182558	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING, CREATING AND IMPLANTING A FIBRIN CLOT BIOMATERIAL - A composite biomaterial comprising at least one blood component and adipose-derived stem cells wherein the at least one blood component is bonded to the adipose-derived stem cells as the at least one blood component coagulates.	07-02-2015

John W. Pierce, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130173785	Generating Metrics for Networked Devices - Groups of network devices may be identified automatically based on interface tags associated with network device interfaces such that network devices within a group are automatically identified, periodically or otherwise, based on an association of one or more common interface tags between the group and the network device interface.	07-04-2013

Jordan Christopher Pierce, Moorooka AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120298206	HYDROGEN RELEASE SYSTEM - A system for discharging hydrogen from two or more hydrogen storage vessels (	11-29-2012
20120312701	HYDROGEN STORAGE UNIT - A hydrogen vessel comprising a fluid communication port, an outer vessel and an inner compartment. The inner vessel contains a hydrogen storage material, such as a metal hydride. In one embodiment the inner vessel is mechanically isolated from the outer vessel. The separation between the outer and inner vessel provides a peripheral volume between each vessel. The peripheral volume about the inner compartment may be fluidly isolated from the inner compartment. The hydrogen storage unit further includes a fluid pressure device in communication with the peripheral volume; and a controller for controlling the fluid pressure device during desorption and absorption.	12-13-2012

Joseph Pierce, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140275345	DUAL CURE COMPOSITE RESINS CONTAINING URETDIONE AND USATURATED SITES - The present invention provides a dual-cure composition containing multifunctional polyols, uretidiones, peroxide curable monomers containing unsaturation and crosslinking agents. The dual-cure composition may be used to form a high modulus material useful as the matrix in a prepreg material and in composites. The present invention also relates to methods for the production of the dual-cure composition, prepreg materials comprising the dual-cure composition and a fibrous support, and composites made from the prepreg material.	09-18-2014

Kirk Pierce, Lafayette, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150188391	APPARATUS FOR COOLING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE - Apparatus and methods are described herein for providing a cooling system for an electromagnetic machine. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a structure for an electromagnetic machine including a first outer support member that is configured to support a conductive winding or a magnet and a second support member that is disposed at a non-zero distance from the first support member. An elongate structural member has a first end coupled to the first support member and a second end coupled to the second support member and extends between the first support member and the second support member. The elongate structural member defines an interior channel that extends between the first end and the second end of the elongate structural member. The channel is configured to convey a cooling medium therethrough to cool at least a portion of the electromagnetic machine.	07-02-2015

Larry Pierce, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150114304	ORGANIC FISHERY SYSTEM HAVING CLEANING AND HEATING FEATURES - A system for organic farming of aquatic livestock has at least one substantially enclosed container structured and arranged to contain at least one input-controlled organic environment usable to organically farm such aquatic livestock. At least one pollutant-free water-supplier is structured and arranged to supply, to the at least one substantially enclosed container, water substantially free of environmental pollutants. At least one aquatic life-support unit is structured and arranged to maintain within the at least one substantially enclosed container habitable environment consistent with sustaining growth of such aquatic livestock. At least one heating system is coupled to the at least one substantially enclosed container for heating an air mixture. The air mixture is injected into the water substantially free of environmental pollutants to heat the water substantially free of environmental pollutants.	04-30-2015

Leroy Pierce, Harlan, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130254069	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN ORDER FOR PURCHASE - A method and apparatus for use by a buyer for a store includes a software application computer that is provided to the buyer at a buyer show. The application displays product features and pricing information and receives product order information from the buyer. The application displays information regarding sales of the products by the store. After completing an order, the application submits the order, and prints or transmits confirmation copies. The buyer leaves the computer at the show prior to departing. A virtual shopping cart is displayed on the computer into which goods are placed prior to submittal of the order. Multiple shopping carts can be opened by the user with differing shipping priorities and different shipping destinations for each cart. Multiple shopping carts can be used while the user is browsing an on-line catalog of products to be ordered.	09-26-2013

Lori Pierce, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150232931	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF RADIOSENSITIVITY - Provided herein are compositions and methods for the analysis of radiosensitivity, to, for example, assess the efficacy or select therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or diagnosis of cancer.	08-20-2015

Lynn M. Pierce, Victoria CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080231978	Mirror and Representations - A mirror is combined with a mirror decoration. The mirror decoration may be secured to the mirror. The mirror decoration is comprised of one or more mirror decoration pieces. The one or more mirror decoration pieces are adapted to be assembled on the mirror to form one or more representations. A user in front of the mirror can view himself or herself within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the mirror and a representation created by the mirror decoration. The one or more pieces of each mirror decoration may be used interchangeably with other pieces from the same mirror decoration or with other pieces from other mirror decorations, so as to form one or more representation.	09-25-2008

Mark Pierce, Malvern, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140163452	PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION - Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.	06-12-2014
20140236069	PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION - Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.	08-21-2014

Mark W. Pierce, Grandville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130135475	MONITORING AND AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to monitoring and automatic control systems.	05-30-2013

Mary E. Pierce, Grain Valley, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150059580	FORENSIC AIR AND SURFACE SAMPLER TECHNOLOGY (FASST) COLLECTOR - A particle collector for collecting biological material using electrostatic precipitator (ESP) technology including a removable ESP collection tube having an electrode wire suspended therein, a high voltage power supply coupled to the electrode wire for generating an ionization field within the collection tube causing smaller particles entering the collection tube to precipitate onto the walls of the collection tube, electronics including a microcontroller for controlling the operation of the collector, and a housing assembly for housing the collection tube, the high voltage power supply and the electronics. Some embodiments include an interlock system for disabling high voltage to the electrode wire if certain system parameters are not met, a static discharge mechanism for dissipating excess electrostatic charge which may accumulate on the collection tube during operation, and an altitude adjustment mechanism for adjusting the amount of high voltage supplied to the electrode wire based upon the altitude at which the collector is being used. A portable hand-held embodiment of the particle collector is also disclosed.	03-05-2015

Michael Pierce, Erie, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140271270	MAGNETICALLY COUPLED EXPANDER PUMP WITH AXIAL FLOW PATH - A magnetically coupled expander-pump assembly includes an outer expansion turbine that rotates around an inner fluid pump. A coaxial-type magnetic coupling couples the expansion turbine to the fluid pump. An inner portion of the magnetic coupling is coupled to a shaft that drives the fluid pump. An outer portion of the magnetic coupling is driven by the expansion turbine, which rotates circumferentially around the inner fluid pump. The expansion turbine is driven by a driving working fluid stream. The expansion turbine drives the fluid pump to pump a driven fluid stream through the magnetic coupling. In this manner, flow directions of both driving and driven fluid streams remain separate and coaxial, thereby facilitating a reduction in an overall diameter of the expander-pump assembly.	09-18-2014
20150121868	STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOWN-HOLE TURBINE - In a geothermal power system that includes a turbine generator, a down-hole heat exchanger, and a turbine pump assembly, various arrangements for the turbine pump assembly are described. Those arrangements address considerations related to the design of the down-hole turbine pump. In such a system, the turbine generator receives a high pressure working fluid from the down-hole system to drive a generator. The turbine generator is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and with the turbine portion of a removably disposed down-hole turbine pump assembly. The pump portion of the down-hole turbine pump assembly is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and a source of geothermal fluid.	05-07-2015

Michael C. Pierce, Lee'S Summit, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140013700	SAFETY LINE ANCHOR SECURABLE TO ROOF DRAIN - A safety line anchor securable to a roof drain is disclosed. The anchor provides a secure tie down location for people working on the roof of a building. The anchor is portable so that users can carry it with them to the roof and secure it in a roof drain with minimal modification of the drain. When the worker is finished on the roof, the device can be removed and carried away. The safety line anchor comprises a body, a drain coupling assembly, and an expansion assembly. The drain coupling assembly securely fastens the anchor to the roof drain. The expansion assembly expands in the neck of the drain or the roof drain system piping to minimize wobbling of the anchor. A safety line may be attached to the body of the anchor.	01-16-2014

Michael M. Pierce, Henrico, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140217084	Sandwich Making Appliance and Method of Making a Sandwich with the Same - A small cooking appliance comprises a bottom housing, a top housing, and a ring assembly. The bottom housing has a top surface that forms a bottom cooking surface. The top housing has a bottom surface that forms a top cooking surface. The top housing is movably attached to the bottom housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position. The ring assembly is positioned between the top and bottom cooking surfaces when the top housing is in its closed position. The ring assembly comprises a top ring, a bottom ring, and a center cooking plate. The center cooking plate is adapted to be removably inserted between the top ring and the bottom ring such that a space defined by the ring assembly is divided into top and bottom cooking cavities when the center cooking plate is inserted between the top ring and the bottom ring.	08-07-2014

Michael Todd Pierce, Chunchula, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130299279	SINGLE PERSON PORTABLE BELAY ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable belay anchor system is disclosed that provides a coupling location for safety rope attached to a climber, such as a roof inspector. The portable belay anchor system includes a base having a mast coupled thereto. The mast has a shaft portion and a flange portion. A plurality of removable weights are positioned on the shaft, coupled to the flange portion. The flange portion supports the weights so that the weight is carried by the shaft itself. A retaining member is coupled to the mast to hold the weights on the mast. A shackle is also coupled to the mast. A rope is coupled to the shackle to act a the belay rope which the user positions through a belay brake device.	11-14-2013

Micheal M. Pierce, Henrico, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150157172	Sandwich Making Appliance and Method of Making a Sandwich with the Same - An appliance for cooking a food item comprises a bottom housing, a top housing, and a cooking assembly. The cooking assembly comprises a top heated plate, a bottom heated plate, and a center ring therebetween. The top heated plate is selectively movable between (i) an open position and (ii) a closed position in which a top cooking cavity is selectively formed by the top heated plate and the top housing when the top housing is in a closed position. The bottom heated plate is selectively movable between (i) an open position and (ii) a closed position in which a bottom cooking cavity is selectively formed by the bottom housing and the bottom heated plate. A center cooking cavity is selectively formed by the top heated plate, the center ring, and the bottom heated plate when the top and bottom heated plates are in their respective closed positions.	06-11-2015
20150208862	Sandwich Making Appliance and Method of Making a Sandwich with the Same - This disclosure relates to a small cooking appliance with a bottom housing, a top housing, and a ring assembly. An uppermost cooking cavity is defined in the top housing and may be used to cook or heat a top food layer. The uppermost cooking cavity includes a floor that forms an uppermost cooking surface. The uppermost cooking cavity may an open top. In an alternative embodiment, the appliance may comprise a hinged or pivoting lid to selectively close off the open top of the uppermost cooking cavity. The uppermost cooking surface may be heated by one or more heating elements in the top housing. The appliance cooks a food item in an assembled manner save a top food layer of the food item needs to be manually removed from the uppermost cooking cavity and placed onto the other layers.	07-30-2015

Paul L. Pierce, Tamworth GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183857	Turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and method of manufacture - A turbulator for a heat exchanger tube, and a method of manufacturing the heat exchanger tube. The turbulator comprises a mesh, ideally a woven mesh, of material, ideally metallic wires. The mesh is formed into corrugations of a size substantially to fill the heat exchanger tube. The method comprises the steps of: making a mesh of material; forming the mesh into corrugations; and fitting the corrugated mesh into the heat exchanger tube so that the corrugated mesh substantially fills the heat exchanger tube for some or all of its length. The turbulator and method are particularly suited to flat heat exchanger tubes.	07-23-2009

Phillip R. Pierce, Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130320193	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT RESPONSIVE TO A MULTI-STAGE VILLAGE DETECTION - A system for controlling equipment of a vehicle is provided. The system is configured to image a scene external and forward of the controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to acquired images, including a controller for receiving and analyzing the image data and for generating a control signal in response to analysis of the image data and in response to a selected mode of operation. The controller analyzes the data in order to detect at least one characteristic in the image data and selects a mode of operation from at least one of the following modes of operation: The controller selects a dark village mode if at least one characteristic reaches a first threshold, a bright village mode if at least one characteristic reaches a second threshold, and a non-village mode if the controller is not operating in either the dark village mode or the bright village mode.	12-05-2013
20130332034	VEHICLE IMAGING SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTI-STAGE AIMING STABILITY INDICATION - A system is provided for controlling equipment of a controlled vehicle, including: an imaging system including an image sensor configured to acquire images of a scene external of the controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images; and a controller in communication with the imaging system. The controller is configured to receive and analyze the image data, to generate a control signal that is used to control the equipment, and to automatically aim the image sensor. The controller may analyze the image data to determine a stability state for the aim of the image sensor. The control signal may include an aim stability indication.	12-12-2013
20140070698	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A BLOCKED IMAGER - An exterior light control system for controlling exterior lights of a controlled vehicle is provided, which includes an imager configured to image a scene external and forward of the controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images. A controller is configured to receive and analyze the image data and generate a control signal for controlling the exterior lights of the controlled vehicle. The controller is further configured to receive temperature information relating to an operational temperature of the imager, wherein when the controller determines that the operational temperature of the imager is below a temperature threshold, the control signal includes an indication that the imager is blocked.	03-13-2014
20140152826	IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A BRIGHT CITY CONDITION - An imaging system and method is provided that generates image data. A processor is configured to process the image data and to generate a signal in response to analysis of the image data and a selected mode of operation. The processor selects either a village mode or a non-village mode as a mode of operation depending on whether at least one characteristic in the image data meets village detect conditions. The processor monitors an ambient light level over a period of time and modifies the village detect conditions when the ambient light level reaches a threshold that indicates that the driver's eyes have adapted to a bright ambient light level.	06-05-2014
20140198213	IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FOG CONDITIONS - An imaging system and method is provided for detecting fog conditions surrounding a controlled vehicle. An imager having an image sensor is configured to image a scene external and forward of the controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images. A processor is configured to receive the image data and to receive additional information including at least one of an outside temperature, a windshield wiper speed, and a vehicle speed. The processor selects logic and/or parameters for detecting the presence of fog in response to the received additional information. The processor then analyzes the image data using the selected logic and/or parameters to detect the presence of fog and generates a signal responsive to the detection of fog.	07-17-2014
20150049197	VEHICLE IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN VEHICLE TAIL LIGHTS AND FLASHING RED STOP LIGHTS - An imaging system for a vehicle is provided for distinguishing between tail lights of another vehicle and a flashing red stop light. The system includes an imager configured to image a forward external scene and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images; and a processor configured to receive and analyze the image data to identify red light sources and to further analyze each red light source to determine if the red light source is detected for a predetermined time period. If the red light source is not detected within a predetermined time period after it is detected, the processor determines that the red light source is a flashing red stop light. Otherwise, if the red light source is detected for a predetermined time period, the processor determines that the red light source may be a tail light of another vehicle.	02-19-2015
20150142206	IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC COMPENSATION FOR COLOR ATTENUATION FOR VEHICLE WINDSCREENS - An imaging system for a vehicle is disclosed having an image sensor positioned in the vehicle for capturing images through a windscreen of the vehicle and for generating image data corresponding to the captured images, and a processor coupled to the image sensor for receiving and analyzing the image data and detecting vehicle light sources in the captured images. The processor: detects a predetermined number of vehicle light sources; averages color values of each detected vehicle light source; determines differences between the averaged color values and target color values; and stores the differences as color compensation values. A vehicle equipment control system is further disclosed having the imaging system above, wherein the processor compensates color values of subsequently detected vehicle light sources and generates a control signal that is used to control the vehicle equipment in response to the detection of color compensated vehicle light sources in the captured images.	05-21-2015

Raymond J. Pierce, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100202926	LATERAL FLOW DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES WITH INSTRUMENT CONTROLLED FLUIDICS - Devices with lateral flow elements and integral fluidics are disclosed. The integral fluidics consist of injector pumps comprised of fluidic elements under instrument control. The fluidic element of an injector pump is fluidically connected to lateral flow elements and can be used to control fluid entry into containment chambers referred to as micro-reactors. The lateral flow elements comprise conductor elements that can be used for sample application and transport of analyte contained in the sample to the micro-reactor. Fluidic transport through the fluidic element of the injector pump is under instrument-control. Both the lateral flow element and the fluidic element may contain chemical entities incorporated along their length. The chemical reactions that can be used for analyte detection using the devices are described. Also described are methods of manufacture of these devices.	08-12-2010

Rick A. Pierce, Las Cruces, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150108838	SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS - A solar power system configured for use in a retail environment comprising at least one solar panel, a charge controller, a battery, and various electrical and electronic devices operatively connected to a low-voltage power control and distribution system which may include a Tag Area Controller, a system controller, a low-voltage wire loop, and at least one inductively coupled connector. At least one electronic shelf label may be powered from the solar power system.	04-23-2015

Robin Pierce, Horsham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150064596	Process for Forming a Metal Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell - A process for forming a metal supported solid oxide fuel cell is provided. The process can include the steps of: a) applying a green anode layer including nickel oxide and a rare earth-doped ceria to a metal substrate; b) prefiring the anode layer under non-reducing conditions to form a composite; c) firing the composite in a reducing atmosphere to form a sintered cermet; d) providing an electrolyte; and e) providing a cathode; wherein the reducing atmosphere comprises an oxygen source, a metal supported solid oxide fuel cell formed during this process, fuel cell stacks and the use of these fuel cells.	03-05-2015
20150064597	Metal Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell - A process for forming a metal supported solid oxide fuel cell, the process comprising the steps of: a) applying a green anode layer including nickel oxide, copper oxide and a rare earth-doped ceria to a metal substrate; b) firing the green anode layer to form a composite including oxides of nickel, copper, and a rare earth-doped ceria; c) providing an electrolyte; and d) providing a cathode. Metal supported solid oxide fuel cells comprising an anode a cathode and an electrolyte, wherein the anode includes nickel, copper and a rare earth-doped ceria, fuel cell stacks and uses of these fuel cells.	03-05-2015

Robin D. Pierce, Abingdon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230384	LOW VOLUME ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR - A biosensor in which at least one reagent constitutes a portion of a working electrode, a conductive track leading from a working electrode to an electrical contact associated with a working electrode, or an electrical contact associated with a working electrode. For example, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the working electrode, into the conductive track leading from the working electrode to an electrical contact associated with the working electrode, and/or into the electrical contact associated with the working electrode. Other reagents can be dispensed on the electrode itself either directly or by impregnating a matrix, such as a mesh or a membrane, with the enzyme, and then placing the impregnated mesh or membrane over the electrode.	09-25-2008
20100084268	LOW VOLUME ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR - A biosensor in which at least one reagent constitutes a portion of a working electrode, a conductive track leading from a working electrode to an electrical contact associated with a working electrode, or an electrical contact associated with a working electrode. For example, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the working electrode itself. Other reagents can be dispensed on the electrode itself either directly or by impregnating a matrix, such as a mesh or a membrane, with the enzyme, and then placing the impregnated mesh or membrane over the electrode. Alternatively, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the conductive track leading from the working electrode to an electrical contact associated with the working electrode. In another alternative, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into the electrical contact associated with the working electrode itself. Furthermore, the biosensor can have a mediator or an enzyme or both incorporated into at least two of the foregoing components of the biosensor.	04-08-2010

Ronald Pierce, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130137609	APHRON-CONTAINING FRACTURING FLUID - An aphron-containing fracturing fluid containing a polar fluid; a gas; a hydrocarbon fluid; a viscosifier; and a surfactant and methods for preparing the aphron-containing fracturing fluid.	05-30-2013
20130137611	ADDITIVE COMPOSITION FOR WELL TREATMENT FLUIDS - Described is an additive composition made up of at least one dibasic ester, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one terpene or terpene derivative and optionally, at least one polyalkylene glycol and/or water. The composition is useful as an additive for well treatment fluids used for cleaning or stimulation of oil or gas wells.	05-30-2013

Ronald Pierce, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130153232	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING PERMEABILITY OF A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - The present application is directed to an aqueous composition made up of an alkali metal silicate; a hardener containing at least one dibasic ester, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one terpene or terpene derivative and optionally at least one polyalkylene glycol; and a retarder. The composition is useful for reducing the permeability in a subterranean formation, so as to reduce or prevent water flow and circulation loss of well fluids such as drilling fluids or cement.	06-20-2013
20130153234	SLICKWATER FRACTURING FLUID - Described is a slickwater fracturing fluid containing base water having up to 300,000 ppm total dissolved solids; a viscosifier; a scale inhibitor; and a surfactant composition. The surfactant composition contains at least one dibasic ester, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one terpene or terpene derivative and optionally at least one polyalkylene glycol.	06-20-2013

Rory Pierce, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140184775	EYE TRACKING WEARABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE - Devices and methods are provided for eye-tracking, e.g., including a freeform optical assembly and/or a modular design. In an exemplary embodiment, a device and method are provided that includes a wearable device on a user's head, the wearable device including a scene camera oriented to capture images of the user's surroundings. The user may perform a predetermined action with the user's eye to activate a photo feature of the wearable device, gaze at a region within the user's surroundings, the wearable device determining a focal point and limited field-of-view for the camera imaging field based on the center point, and activate the camera to capture an image of the limited field-of-view centered around the focal point.	07-03-2014

Russell K. Pierce, Brighton, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130058475	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERVICE BY A FIRST AGENT WHILE WAITING FOR A SECOND AGENT - System and method for servicing a contact by a first agent while searching for a second agent to service the contact is provided. At least one agent attribute is used to produce a set of agent attribute values, and at least one contact attribute is used to produce a set of contact attribute values; relating agent attribute values to contact attribute values in order to search for at least one available first agent having at least a first predetermined level of matching attributes; delivering the contact to the first agent; relating agent attribute values to contact attribute values in order to search for at least one second agent having at least a second predetermined level of matching attributes, wherein the second predetermined level is greater than the first predetermined level; waiting until the second agent is available; and replacing the first agent with the second agent to service the contact.	03-07-2013

Ryan K. Pierce, Carl Junction, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140128761	PASSIVE NASAL PEEP DEVICES - Described herein are passive nasal respiratory devices, in particular, passive nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. These devices may include a flap valve that opens on inhalation nested with a spring valve that opens when exhalation pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The device may be configured to be comfortably worn by a sleeping subject.	05-08-2014

Scott R. Pierce, Fruitland, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130218421	SEMI-AUTOMATIC TIE TABLE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROTATABLE AND TILTABLE TIE TABLE FOR A MID-SIZE OR BIG BALE STACK WAGON - A tie table control system comprising a programmable logic controller and a tie table control sensor array of proximity sensors provides semi-automatic control of the movements of a rearward-hinged and forward-hinged, rotatable and tiltable tie table for a agricultural bale transport vehicle that selectively tilts and rotates a layer of bales resting thereupon generally 90 degrees relative to a preceding bale layer on the bale transport vehicle to criss-cross tie a stack load of bales (a plurality of layers of bales) together into a stack load to be offloaded to a field location or to a bale storage area.	08-22-2013

Shawn Pierce, Fort Mill, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140243144	PLANETARY PINION SHAFT - A planetary drive including a planet carrier with two axially spaced supports that include aligned bores is provided. A planetary gear is located on a through hardened pinion shaft extending axially through the aligned bores. The pinion shaft includes locally deformed axial ends such that the pinion shaft is axially fixed within the planet carrier and is circumferentially rotatable.	08-28-2014
20140314363	INNER RING FOR A SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH INDUCTION ANNEALING AND METHOD THEREOF - An inner ring for a bearing, including: a first portion having a first hardness; and a second portion including an axial end of the inner ring with an axial circumferential edge, a slot for receiving a mounting or fastening device, or a hole for receiving a mounting fastener, an inner portion axially between the first portion and the slot or hole, and an outer portion axially between the slot or hole and the axial circumferential edge. At least one of the inner or outer portions has a second hardness less than the first hardness.	10-23-2014

Steven Pierce, Annandale, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130179357	PROPERTY APPRAISAL EVALUATION USING TRAFFIC DATA - A valuation model accounts for traffic features associated with modeled properties, generates listings of model-chosen comparables, and evaluates property appraisals and appraisal-chosen comparables accordingly. In one embodiment, traffic features of homes are used in automated electronic appraising and in the electronic review of appraisals. It first uses GIS techniques to convert traffic features associated with a property into a numeric variable, allowing hedonic price models to measure the price impact of traffic features. This allows traffic features to be used in the automated selection of comparable properties and in the adjusting of comp prices in appraisals. It also allows automated review of appraisals to determine if they fairly accounted for the traffic dimension in the selection of comps and in making any price adjustments. In one example, the automatic valuation uses a regression that models the relationship between price and explanatory variables, with the explanatory variables including traffic feature variables.	07-11-2013

Thomas Hugh Pierce, Fleet GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150286644	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND CLIENT FOR CONTENT MANAGEMENT - A method of producing the results of a search for content for display on a client is described. The method comprises: identifying a plurality of objects of interest; uploading an image of each of the plurality of objects to a server; uploading captured content to the server, the captured content including the plurality of objects; performing, on the server, recognition of each of the objects in the captured content; generating a confidence score indicating the probability of each of the recognised objects being present in the content; receiving, from the client, an object selection, wherein the results of the search are arranged on the basis of the selected object; and generating the results of the search on the server for downloading to the client for display on the client, wherein a representation of the captured content is located between a representation of the selected object and another of the plurality of objects, the distance between the representation of the captured content and the plurality of objects being determined in accordance with the confidence score.	10-08-2015

Todd B. Pierce, East Petersburg, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140262559	SELF-PROPELLED WINDROWER TAILWHEEL NON-ZERO CASTER FOR STABILITY - A non-zero caster angle for the rear axle swivel caster wheels on a self-propelled agricultural harvesting machine wherein steering is accomplished by varying speed and/or direction of forward drive wheels. The non-zero caster angle may be fixed or an adjuster mechanism may be provided to allow adjustment within a range of caster angles. The adjuster mechanism incorporates a fixed portion connected to the tractor frame and a pair of rotating portions, one connected to each caster wheel which allows rotation of the caster axis in a plane parallel to the machine longitudinal axis. Also disclosed is an actuator mechanism for providing powered adjustment of the caster angle, even including a control system for active caster angle adjustment.	09-18-2014
20140353053	CONTROL GROUP MOUNTING RELATIVE TO CONTROLLED HARDWARE - A mounting apparatus for positioning an actuator managing the pivotal position of rotatable pintel arms controlling the output of a pair of tandem-mounted hydraulic drive pumps providing motive power for an agricultural machine. The pumps are resiliently connected to the machine main frame, permitting relative movement to reduce vibration transmission to the main frame. A mounting bracket connected to the drive pumps provides a fixed connection for a first end of the actuator while the opposing second end is connected by an axially moveable linkage to the pintel arms. A common anchorage for the actuator and the pintel arms eliminates unintended pintel arm movement that occurs when anchoring the end of the actuator on the main frame.	12-04-2014
20140357446	WINDROWER STEERING SYSTEM - A steering system for a differential steered self-propelled agricultural windrower, windrower speed and direction controlled by adjusting the pivotal position of rotatable pintel arms to control the output of a pair of tandem-mounted hydraulic drive pumps and provide motive power for the windrower. A control input shaft that is both rotatable and axially moveable manages the relative positioning of the pintel arms. A hydraulic steering motor is operably connected to the input shaft. Rotation of the hydraulic steering motor is managed by a steering control valve attached to a cab-mounted windrower steering wheel.	12-04-2014
20140358354	WINDROWER AUTOGUIDANCE HYDRAULIC STEERING INTERFACE - An autoguidance interface for a hydraulic steering system for a differential steered self-propelled agricultural windrower, windrower speed and direction controlled by adjustment to a control input shaft to control the output of a pair of tandem-mounted hydraulic drive pumps and provide motive power for the windrower. The control input shaft is rotatable and axially moveable. A hydraulic steering motor is operably connected to the input shaft to effect control input shaft rotation. Rotation of the hydraulic steering motor is selectively managed by a steering control valve attached to a cab-mounted windrower steering wheel or a proportional steering valve managed by the autoguidance system. A selector valve controls the active steering input. An emergency disengagement positions the selector valve to restore manual control by the steering wheel.	12-04-2014

Travis Pierce, Bedford, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150124242	Scanning Range Finder - A scanning optical range finder in a mobile robot includes an optical emitter circuit, a non-imaging optical element, an optical detector circuit, and a ranging circuit. The non-imaging optical element is arranged to receive optical signals at an entrance aperture thereof responsive to operation of the optical emitter circuit, and to direct the optical signals to an output aperture thereof. The optical detector circuit is configured to receive the optical signals from the output aperture of the non-imaging optical element, and to generate detection signals based on respective phase differences of the optical signals relative to corresponding outputs of the optical emitter circuit. The ranging circuit is configured to calculate a range of a target from the phase differences indicated by the detection signals. Related devices and methods of operation are also discussed.	05-07-2015

Whitney Pierce, Roanoke, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130254372	COMPUTER ACTIVITY MONITORING DEVICE - A monitoring device for indicating computing activities occurring at a computing device is provided. A control module receives signals from the computing device. The signals correspond to an activity state of the computing device. A first visual indicator is coupled to the control module. The control module activates the first visual indicator in response to receipt of a signal corresponding to an approved activity state. A second visual indicator is also coupled to the control module. The control module activates the second visual indicator in response to receipt of a signal corresponding to an unapproved activity state.	09-26-2013

William Pierce, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150140059	NOVEL OXYSTEROL ANALOGUE, OXY149, INDUCES OSTEOGENESIS AND HEDGEHOG SIGNALING AND INHIBITS ADIPOGENESIS - This invention relates, e.g., to a synthetic compound, Oxy149, having the structure (Formula I) or a bioactive or pharmaceutical composition comprising Oxy149 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods are also disclosed for using the compound or bioactive or pharmaceutical composition to treat a variety of disorders, including e.g. bone disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological disorders. Oxy149 can be delivered either locally or systemically.	05-21-2015

William D. Pierce, Boaz, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140312831	Battery Management System and Method - A system and method for managing batteries having a plurality of batteries, each battery comprises a battery ID attached thereto; a plurality of chargers, each charger comprising a charger ID attached thereto and being configured to selectively charge a battery; a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle comprises a vehicle ID attached thereto; a plurality of ID sensor units, each ID sensor unit configured to read the respective battery, charger and vehicle IDs; and a management server coupled to plurality of ID sensor units for selective control and management of identified batteries.	10-23-2014

William H. Pierce, Rogers, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150224509	GRAIN MILL LINER ASSEMBLY - A grain mill liner assembly includes a generally circular support member having an outer surface and an inner surface, a plurality of gear teeth inserts spaced about the inner surface of the support member, and a plurality of retainer elements spaced about the inner surface of the support member and configured to be removably attached to the support member. Each retainer element engages adjoining gear teeth inserts for securing the gear teeth inserts to the support member.	08-13-2015

William R. Pierce, Hummelstown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150117797	TAMPER-INDICATING SHAPES FOR FLEXIBLE RECLOSEABLE PACKAGES - A recloseable package is provided having a tamper-indicating element. The tamper-indicating element include one or more self-terminating shapes that form one or more chads after opening the recloseable package. Advantageously, the self-terminating shapes provide a simple, visual cue of graphical alignment in the seal to show the customer whether or not a package has been opened.	04-30-2015