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Alvin A. Potter, Glen Mills, PA US
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20090132047 | ANCHORING SYSTEMS AND INTERFACES FOR FLEXIBLE SURGICAL IMPLANTS FOR REPLACING CARTILAGE - Surgical implants for replacing cartilage are provided with hydrogel polymers affixed to anchors made of “shape-memory” materials, such as nitinol alloys. These implants can be flexed, allowing them to be inserted into joints arthroscopically. After insertion, an implant will return to its manufactured size and shape, and can be anchored to bone or other tissue. The anchoring components can grip and hold hydrogels or other soft polymers by means of an interface of porous fabric. The fabric can support a reinforcing mesh embedded within the soft polymer, and its bottom surface can promote tissue ingrowth, leading to stronger anchoring. Two or more porous layers can enclose a soft polymer, for purposes such as sustained drug release or holding transplanted cells. | 05-21-2009 |
Anne H. Potter, Sammamish, WA US
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20110053265 | Cell Culture Performance with Betaine - This invention relates generally to the field of cell culture. More particularly, the invention relates to improving viability of recombinant cell cultures and the yields of secreted polypeptides therefrom by the addition of betaine to the tissue culture medium. | 03-03-2011 |
Anthony B. Potter, Crozet, VA US
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20110049068 | ILLUSION STORAGE RACK - A storage rack is provided that exhibits an optical illusion that some of the items stored in the rack have disappeared in all or in part. | 03-03-2011 |
Barry Victor Lloyd Potter US
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20090111862 | Compound - There is provided a compound of Formula I | 04-30-2009 |
Binny Prasad Potter, Elkridge, MD US
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20110198470 | Hangaround for organizing portable articles - A Hangaround is a device to organize a plurality of portable items of critical need. It has an attachment section and a holding section integrally made. The attachment section has an opening latch to attach the Hangaround to a support member. The holding section also has an opening latch. The holding member has a plurality of raised portions defining a trough between adjacent raised portions. The raised portions have openings to accommodate a fastener or a hook. Items to be stored are hanged on to the holding section. | 08-18-2011 |
Brant J. Potter, Columbus, IN US
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20090154184 | Dynamic three dimensional effect lamp assembly - A lamp assembly providing a three dimensional lamp image may be animated by driving the mirror portion with an electromechanical device responsive to a varying input signal. The three dimensional image can then be reshaped in response according to a preferred input signal. | 06-18-2009 |
Brian Potter, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20080199320 | Detachable leading edge for airfoils - A replaceable leading edge insert for an: integrally bladed rotor disk in which the insert includes an enlarged base portion that can be inserted into a dovetail shaped slot formed in the rotor disk to secure the insert to the rotor disk against centrifugal loads during the operation of the blade. The blade on the rotor disk is formed without a leading edge and the leading edge insert includes an aft edge of similar shape to the fore edge n the blade such that the insert can be bonded or fastened to the blade along the entire length of the insert from the blade root to the tip. The rotor disk and the insert include a an annular groove formed on the front side in which a retaining ring is inserted to lock the inserts to the rotor disk. The inserts can be made of a different material from the rotor disk and can be formed with a sweep to form a more :aerodynamic and efficient blade. | 08-21-2008 |
Brian D. Potter, Greer, SC US
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20110027088 | ROTOR BLADES FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A tip shroud that includes a plurality of damping fins, each damping fin comprising a substantially non-radially-aligned surface that is configured to make contact with a tip shroud of a neighboring rotor blade. At least one damping fin may comprise a leading edge damping fin and at least one damping fin may comprise a trailing edge damping fin. The leading edge damping fin may be configured to correspond to the trailing edge damping fin. | 02-03-2011 |
Brian Denver Potter, Greer, SC US
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20100232938 | Gas Turbine Having Seal Assembly with Coverplate and Seal - A gas turbine and a seal assembly for a machine having a rotating shaft, a wheel coupled to the rotating shaft, the wheel including a bucket coupled to the wheel comprising a coverplate that is fastened to the wheel and the bucket and a seal positioned between the coverplate and the wheel and the bucket. | 09-16-2010 |
20100232939 | Machine Seal Assembly - A machine and a seal assembly for a machine having a rotating shaft, a wheel coupled to the rotating shaft, the wheel including a bucket coupled to the wheel comprising a seal that extends along a side of the bucket and the wheel, covering an interface there between. | 09-16-2010 |
20100247317 | TURBOMACHINE ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - Disclosed is a rotor assembly for a turbomachine includes a disk having a first axial face and a second axial face. The disk includes at least one circumferential dovetail extending around an outer surface of the disk and a plurality of axial dovetails extending from the first axial face to the second axial face. Each blade of a plurality of blades is installed into an axial dovetail of the plurality of axial dovetails and each platform of a plurality of platforms is installed adjacent to a blade of the plurality of blades via the at least one circumferential dovetail. Further disclosed is a method of assembly of a rotor for a turbomachine. | 09-30-2010 |
20100254805 | GAS TURBINE INNER FLOWPATH COVERPIECE - A gas turbine inner flow path cover piece for a gas turbine a first turbine wheel and a second turbine wheel is provided is provided. The gas turbine inner flow path cover piece can include a main body having an first surface and a second surface, side pieces disposed on the first surface of the main body and mating pairs disposed on the second surface of the main body. | 10-07-2010 |
20120099961 | ROTARY MACHINE HAVING NON-UNIFORM BLADE AND VANE SPACING - A system, including a rotary machine including: a stator, a rotor configured to rotate relative to the stator, wherein the rotor comprises a plurality of blades having a non-uniform spacing about a circumference of the rotor. | 04-26-2012 |
20120099995 | ROTARY MACHINE HAVING SPACERS FOR CONTROL OF FLUID DYNAMICS - A system includes a rotary machine with a fluid flow path extending along an axis of the rotary machine, a plurality of airfoils disposed about the axis, and a plurality of spacers disposed about the axis. Each spacer of the plurality of spacers is disposed circumferentially between adjacent airfoils of the plurality of airfoils to define a circumferential spacing of the airfoils about the axis. | 04-26-2012 |
20120240399 | TURBOMACHINE ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - Disclosed is a rotor assembly for a turbomachine includes a disk having a first axial face and a second axial face. The disk includes at least one circumferential dovetail extending around an outer surface of the disk and a plurality of axial dovetails extending from the first axial face to the second axial face. Each blade of a plurality of blades is installed into an axial dovetail of the plurality of axial dovetails and each platform of a plurality of platforms is installed adjacent to a blade of the plurality of blades via the at least one circumferential dovetail. Further disclosed is a method of assembly of a rotor for a turbomachine. | 09-27-2012 |
20130189087 | NEAR FLOW PATH SEAL FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A near flow path seal member for a turbomachine includes a seal body having a seal support member including a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an intermediate portion. An arm member extends from the first end portion of the seal body. The arm member has a first end that extends to a second end to define an axial dimension of the arm member, a first edge that extends to a second, opposing edge to define a circumferential dimension of the arm member, and a surface having a profile that establishes a thickness variation of the arm member in each of the axial dimension and the circumferential dimension. | 07-25-2013 |
20130189097 | TURBOMACHINE INCLUDING A BLADE TUNING SYSTEM - A turbomachine includes a compressor portion, a turbine portion operatively connected to the compressor portion, a combustor assembly fluidly connected to each of the compressor portion and the turbine portion, a blade element including a base portion, an airfoil portion, and a natural frequency generated during rotation of the blade element. The blade element is rotatably mounted within one of the compressor portion and the turbine portion, and a blade tuning member rotatably mounted in the one of the compressor portion and the turbine portion. The blade tuning member is configured for engagement with the blade element to alter the natural frequency. | 07-25-2013 |
20130236289 | TURBINE INTERSTAGE SEAL SYSTEM - A system includes a multi-stage turbine. The multi-stage turbine has an interstage seal extending axially between a first turbine stage and a second turbine stage. The interstage seal has an upper body that extends from an upstream seating arm to a downstream seating arm. The upstream and downstream seating arms are designed to constrain movement of the interstage seal along a radial direction of the multi-stage turbine. The interstage seal also has a lower body that extends from a seating end to a hook end. The seating end is designed to constrain movement of the interstage seal along the radial direction. The hook end has a protrusion that extends crosswise relative to a base of the lower body. The hook end is designed to constrain movement of the interstage seal along the radial direction and an axial direction of the multi-stage turbine. | 09-12-2013 |
20130259700 | NEAR-FLOW-PATH SEAL ISOLATION DOVETAIL - A turbine bucket includes an airfoil portion; a platform at radially inner end of the airfoil portion; a shank portion extending radially-inwardly of the platform; and a mounting portion extending radially-inwardly of the shank portion. The shank portion and the mounting portion have at least one axially-extending seal-engaging surface formed as part of a separable, non-integral isolation element that isolates the bucket from forces caused by a near-flow-path seal engaging the at least one axially-extending seal-engaging surface. | 10-03-2013 |
20140069101 | COMPRESSOR FAIRING SEGMENT - A compressor fairing segment includes a body having an upstream surface, a downstream surface, and opposing side surfaces between the upstream and downstream surfaces. A first detent on the upstream surface is shaped to conform to a first complementary fitting inside a compressor. A second detent on the downstream surface shaped to conform to a second complementary fitting inside the compressor. | 03-13-2014 |
Brian T. Potter, Lincoln, NE US
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20080231515 | ANTENNA WITH LOW SAR - An antenna having a low specific absorption rate has it power feed connected to radio frequency power such that a connector is arranged between a head of the user and a portion of the power feed. | 09-25-2008 |
Charles Potter, Eagle, ID US
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20080244400 | RECIPE REPORT CARD FRAMEWORK AND METHODS THEREOF - A computer-implemented method for performing recipe evaluation is provided. The computer-implemented method includes integrating a plurality of data sources into a single recipe report card framework. The recipe report card framework includes an editor for interacting with the plurality of data sources. The computer-implemented method also includes displaying a plurality of graphical displays. Each graphical display of the plurality of graphical displays is configured to present a signal parameter of a set of signal parameters for at least a substrate. The computer-implemented method further includes providing a plurality of criteria for each of the set of signal parameters. The computer-implemented method yet also includes providing a plurality of ranges for the each of the set of signal parameters. The computer-implemented method yet further includes providing an expert guide, which is configured to provide guidance in analyzing a recipe. | 10-02-2008 |
20110163420 | ASPECT RATIO ADJUSTMENT OF MASK PATTERN USING TRIMMING TO ALTER GEOMETRY OF PHOTORESIST FEATURES - A method for adjusting the geometry of photomask patterns is provided. Such adjusted pattern can be employed to achieve pattern doubling in subsequent layers. A patterned photoresist mask is provided over an underlayer. A polymer layer is placed over the mask. The mask is selectively trimmed to generate individual mask features having an increased aspect ratio. Subsequent pattern layers can be formed on the trimmed mask pattern to generate a hard mask having increased pattern density. The hard mask is selectively etched and the material of the trimmed mask pattern is removed. The underlayer is then etched to achieve pattern transfer from the hard mask to the underlayer to achieve a final double density pattern. | 07-07-2011 |
Charles F. Potter, Mequon, WI US
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20110224760 | Thermal Regulation Blanket and Method of Use Thereof - A thermal regulation blanket includes a plurality of cells with a first reagent. A plurality of pouches with a second reagent are disposed within the plurality of cells. A plurality of dividers are disposed between each of the plurality of cells. A thermally conductive layer is disposed over the cells and the plurality of dividers. When the first reagent and the second reagent mix, a thermal reaction occurs which modifies a temperature of the thermally conductive layer. A method of providing thermal therapy to a patient includes positioning the patient on a thermal regulation blanket, an abdomen of the patient is engaged with at least one abdominal blanket of the thermal regulation blanket. At least one cell of the thermal regulation blanket is activated to begin providing thermal therapy to the patient. A temperature of the thermal regulation blanket is monitored with a temperature sensor. At least one additional cell is activated to adjust the temperature of the thermal regulation blanket. | 09-15-2011 |
20140039584 | PORTABLE SELF CONTAINED CHEMICALLY ACTIVATED COOLING THERAPY BLANKET - A cooling device includes a tube having an interior formed by a first and second film welded together. The tube has a peelable heat seal connecting a portion of the first film with a portion of the second film. The peelable heat seal divides the interior into a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber. The interior of the first chamber includes one or more materials which have an endothermic heat of solution in water. The interior of the second chamber contains water. The peelable heat seal has an adhesive force that is overcome by an application of an external force to one of the chambers allowing the material in the first chamber and the water in the second chamber to mix. | 02-06-2014 |
Christine Potter, Phoenix, MD US
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20090173510 | MULTISPEED POWER TOOL TRANSMISSION - A clutch arrangement for use in a power tool having a multi-speed transmission assembly. The clutch arrangement includes a clutch member and a follower member. The clutch member is coupled to a member of the transmission assembly that is proximate the torsional input of the transmission assembly and which must be in a non-rotating position to permit the transmission assembly to perform a torque multiplication operation. The follower member is biased into engagement with the clutch member to inhibit relative rotation therebetween. As the clutch member and the transmission member are coupled to one another, the transmission assembly is able to perform a torque multiplication operation. When, however, the torsion that is exerted onto the clutch member is sufficient to overcome the frictional engagement between the follower and clutch members, the clutch member, and the transmission member, rotate, thereby inhibiting the capability of the transmission to continue to perform the torque multiplication operation. | 07-09-2009 |
20110073337 | POWER TOOL WITH TORQUE CLUTCH - A clutch arrangement for use in a power tool having a multi-speed transmission assembly. The clutch arrangement includes a clutch member and a follower member. The clutch member is coupled to a member of the transmission assembly that is proximate the torsional input of the transmission assembly and which must be in a non-rotating position to permit the transmission assembly to perform a torque multiplication operation. The follower member is biased into engagement with the clutch member to inhibit relative rotation therebetween. As the clutch member and the transmission member are coupled to one another, the transmission assembly is able to perform a torque multiplication operation. When, however, the torsion that is exerted onto the clutch member is sufficient to overcome the frictional engagement between the follower and clutch members, the clutch member, and the transmission member, rotate, thereby inhibiting the capability of the transmission to continue to perform the torque multiplication operation. | 03-31-2011 |
20120318547 | POWER TOOL WITH TORQUE CLUTCH - A power tool with a multi-speed transmission and a switch mechanism for shifting the transmission between a plurality of different speed ratios. The switch mechanism includes a single switch member that is slidably mounted on the housing. The power tool further comprises a clutch having a clutch profile that is coupled to a ring gear of the transmission. In some examples, the power tool further comprises a clutch that is configured to interact with a first stage of the transmission. | 12-20-2012 |
Christine Helen Potter, Baltimore, MD US
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20100005614 | AC/DC HAND PORTABLE WET/DRY VACUUM HAVING IMPROVED PORTABILITY AND CONVENIENCE - A wet/dry vacuum that is configured to be powered by a DC power source. | 01-14-2010 |
Christopher Potter, York, PA US
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20090109615 | Separator with integrated storage for securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management - A separating device with integrated storage securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management for portable computers, such as notebook computers or laptop computers, in a cart, pedestal, desk-mounted depot, or similar devices is shown herein. Briefly stated, in its preferred embodiment, the separating device comprises a sheet of rigid material with a thin thickness cut in a roughly trapezoidal profile, a plurality of holes, a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of slots. The separating device is designed to accept a portable computing device and its charging device. Wires running from the charging device to the portable computing device are fed through the separating device for wire management. Wires running from the charging device to a power plug are wrapped around the separating device for further wire management. Also, the separating device may be attached to a device capable of accepting the separating device. | 04-30-2009 |
Christopher C. Potter, Holmdel, NJ US
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20100023379 | Method and system for determining real estate market value changes - A method and system for valuing real estate property values comprises correlating sales price of benchmark properties of a predetermined size and determining the property value based on the correlation. In one aspect the benchmark properties are determined based on a preselected geographic area, which may include a postal or zip code which includes properties having sizes within a particular range of the predetermined size. | 01-28-2010 |
20130144683 | DETERMINING RESIDENTIAL TRANSACTION PRICE INDICES BASED ON PRIOR TRANSACTION PRICES - A residential index valuation server is operative to determine transaction price indices for corresponding transaction price bands of residential transactions. The residential index valuation server may include a residential transaction database operative to store a plurality of residential transactions, a residential index database operative to store a plurality of transaction price indices, and a data sufficiency rules engine comprising a plurality of data sufficiency rules for evaluating the data sufficiency of residential transaction information. The residential index valuation server may aggregate a selected plurality of the residential transactions into a plurality of transaction price bands according to a plurality of residential comparable characteristics. The residential index valuation server may then determine a transaction price index for one or more of the transaction price bands. When requested by a client device, the residential index valuation server may report one or more of the transaction price indices. | 06-06-2013 |
Dalton L. Potter, Rockville, MD US
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20110197743 | STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT TUNER FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TUNING ALL STRINGS WHILE MUTING THE INSTRUMENT - A tuning device includes a weighted housing which reduces transfer of vibrations of all strings of a stringed musical instrument to a body of the stringed musical instrument, and tuning circuitry which simultaneously detects a pitch of each vibrating string. A method of tuning a stringed musical instrument includes attaching an electronic tuning device to a bridge of the stringed musical instrument, activating the electronic tuning device, causing a plurality of strings of the stringed musical instrument to vibrate simultaneously, and individually adjusting a pitch of each of the simultaneously vibrating strings in accordance with a pitch indication for each of the strings produced by the electronic tuning device. | 08-18-2011 |
Daniel R. Potter, Forest Grove, OR US
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20090100710 | Footwear With A Bladder Type Stabilizer - A stability device that increases foot security on the footbed of a shoe, provides lateral or medial stability, shock dampening, and optimizes flexibility. The stability device includes a resilient bladder insert having a horizontal sole portion underneath a wearer's foot, and a foot portion positioned along a lateral or medial side edge of a wearer's foot. The sole portion and the foot portion are in fluid communication. The stability device can be generally L-shaped to cradle a portion of the foot. The stability device can also include a plurality of finger-shaped elements that encircle the top of the foot and expand down onto the foot due to an increase in fluid pressure therein. | 04-23-2009 |
Daniel W. Potter, South Lyon, MI US
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20110138804 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE TO ADJUST TURBOCHARGER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - A method to operate an electronically controlled internal combustion engine having an electronic central unit with memory a turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation valve to determine performance characteristics of said variable geometric turbocharger. | 06-16-2011 |
Dennis L. Potter, Kernersville, NC US
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20110180084 | APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR FORMING A FILTER COMPONENT OF A SMOKING ARTICLE - An apparatus and associated method are provided for forming a rod member for use in the manufacture of cigarette filter elements. A fibrillation unit is configured to fibrillate a sheet material having one of a biodegradability-enhancing substance and a compostability-enhancing substance associated therewith. A rod-forming unit is operably engaged with the fibrillation unit and is configured to form the fibrillated sheet material into a continuous filter rod member. | 07-28-2011 |
Dennis Lee Potter, Kernersville, NC US
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20110120483 | Pack for Tobacco Industry Products | 05-26-2011 |
20130037041 | SMOKING ARTICLES AND USE THEREOF FOR YIELDING INHALATION MATERIALS - The present invention describes articles, such as smoking articles, that can provide an inhalable substance in a form suitable for inhalation by a consumer. The article comprises a cartridge with an inhalable substance medium therein, control housing that includes an electrical energy source and an electrical power source, and a heating member that may be located in either the cartridge or the control housing. The control housing further may include puff-actuated current actuation components and current regulation components. | 02-14-2013 |
20130255702 | SMOKING ARTICLE INCORPORATING A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a conductive substrate useful for Joule heating, such as in an electronic smoking article. Particularly, the invention provides a resistive heating element formed of a conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises an electrically conductive material and a carbonaceous additive, such as a binder material. The conductive substrate is carbonized in that it is subjected to calcining conditions to effectively reduce the carbonaceous additive to its carbon skeleton. It has been found that such carbonized substrate has surprisingly improved resistance properties in relation a substrate of the same formulation that is not carbonized. The carbonized substrate can include an aerosol precursor material. The formed resistive heating element can be included in an electronic smoking article to simultaneously provide resistive heating and aerosol formation with a single, unitary component. | 10-03-2013 |
20140060554 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE COMPRISING ONE OR MORE MICROHEATERS - The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article comprises one or more microheaters. In various embodiments, the microheaters provide for improved control of vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition and provide for reduced power requirements to achieve consistent aerosolization. The present disclosure further relates to methods of forming an aerosol in a smoking article. | 03-06-2014 |
20140261486 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING A VAPOR-ENHANCING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A vapor-enhancing apparatus is provided for an electronic vapor smoking article. Such an apparatus includes a filter material and a tubular housing defining a lumen. The lumen has a mouth-engaging end and a longitudinally-opposed component-engaging end, and is configured to receive the filter material therein. The component-engaging end is adapted to operably engage a control body portion associated with the electronic vapor smoking article and to receive a vapor therethrough. A vapor-enhancing element is operably engaged with the filter material and is configured to enhance the vapor drawn through the filter material within the lumen, and through the mouth-engaging end, by application of suction to the mouth-engaging end of the housing. An associated method is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20150027459 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE COMPRISING ONE OR MORE MICROHEATERS - The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article comprises one or more microheaters. In various embodiments, the microheaters provide for improved control of vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition and provide for reduced power requirements to achieve consistent aerosolization. The present disclosure further relates to methods of forming an aerosol in a smoking article. | 01-29-2015 |
Donald R. Potter, Clarkston, MI US
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20080308590 | VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING SINGLE SIDED RELEASABLE AND STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier adapted to be mounted to an outer body surface of a motor vehicle. The carrier has a pair of cross bars that can each be stowed on corresponding pairs of support elements when the cross are not needed for use without the need to completely detach either of the cross bars from their associated support elements. A rear one of the cross bars has a single sided release feature that enables both end supports at opposite ends of the rear cross bar to be simultaneously unlocked or locked from a rear pair of support elements from either end support. The rear cross bar can also be slidably positioned along the rear pair of support elements to better configure the cross bars to support variously sized articles thereon. | 12-18-2008 |
20100078453 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING STOWABLE CROSS BARS - A vehicle article carrier system adapted to be secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle. The system includes a pair of support rails secured to the outer body surface and at least one cross bar. The cross bar has end supports that are able to pivot. The end supports may be secured to the support rails to place the cross bars in an operative position extending generally perpendicularly between the support rails, and elevationally above the support rails. The end supports also enable the cross bar to be placed in a stowed position along the slats where each of the end supports lay generally co-linear with a central portion its respective cross bar. | 04-01-2010 |
Eric Potter, Valley Center, KS US
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20110088961 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON CONTROL HANDLE - A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine. | 04-21-2011 |
20130160737 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ON CONTROL HANDLE - A steering and engine speed control mechanism for operating a vehicle. The control mechanism has a control handle mounted on the vehicle. The control handle is configured to deflect about an axis by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis. An actuating element for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle is attached to the control handle and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine. | 06-27-2013 |
Eric R. Potter, Tigard, OR US
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20080249947 | MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION USING A ONE TIME PASSWORD - A method of authenticating a user includes receiving a one time password from the user. The received one time password is compared to a first one time password associated with the user and provided to the user on a receipt corresponding to a transaction. The user is authenticated into a service only if the received one time password matches the first one time password associated with the user. | 10-09-2008 |
Frederick J. Potter, Trumbauersville, PA US
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20100290162 | Systems, Methods, and Devices For Controlling A Serial Arc Fault In An Electrical Circuit - Methods, systems, and devices for controlling a serial arc fault in an electrical circuit are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: a. measuring a current in the circuit; b. determining whether the current is below a predetermined value; c. if the current is below ten percent of the predetermined value, determining whether a countdown timer value indicated by a cell pointer value is equal to zero; d. if the countdown timer value is equal to zero, starting a countdown timer, advancing the cell pointer value by one, and restarting the method at step a.; e. if the countdown timer value is not equal to zero, determining whether the interruptions in the current are periodic; f. if the interruptions in the current are not periodic, checking whether an arc event countdown timer is running; and g. if the arc event countdown timer is running, tripping a circuit breaker. | 11-18-2010 |
20110043214 | Method and apparatus for locating a parallel arc fault - Methods to determine the location of an arc fault include a first method utilizing the inherent resistance per unit length of the wire. A second and a third method utilize an inherent inductance per unit length of the wire. The second method derives the inherent inductance from the output voltage and a rate of current rise. The third method derives the inherent inductance from a resonant frequency of an oscillating current. The information is useful to locate a fault emanating from a wire member of a wiring harness used to distribute power about an aircraft. | 02-24-2011 |
20130141111 | Method and Apparatus for Locating a Parallel Arc Fault - Methods to determine the location of an arc fault include a first method utilizing the inherent resistance per unit length of the wire. A second and a third method utilize an inherent inductance per unit length of the wire. The second method derives the inherent inductance from the output voltage and a rate of current rise. The third method derives the inherent inductance from a resonant frequency of an oscillating current. The information is useful to locate a fault emanating from a wire member of a wiring harness used to distribute power about an aircraft. | 06-06-2013 |
20130141112 | Method and Apparatus for Locating a Parallel Arc Fault - Methods to determine the location of an arc fault include a first method utilizing the inherent resistance per unit length of the wire. A second and a third method utilize an inherent inductance per unit length of the wire. The second method derives the inherent inductance from the output voltage and a rate of current rise. The third method derives the inherent inductance from a resonant frequency of an oscillating current. The information is useful to locate a fault emanating from a wire member of a wiring harness used to distribute power about an aircraft. | 06-06-2013 |
20150015322 | Parallel FET Solid State Relay Utilizing Commutation FETs - A solid state relay circuit is disclosed, containing a first and second group of FETs, the groups being connected in parallel. The first FET group contains commutation FETs capable of handling the commutation load of the circuit. The second FET group contains secondary FETs of lower resistance than the commutation FETs. The circuit is configured such that, when the circuit is activated, the commutation FETs are driven on before the secondary FETs. The circuit is also configured such that, when the circuit is deactivated, the commutation FETs are driven off only after the secondary FETs. | 01-15-2015 |
Frederick Jerome Potter, Trumbauersville, PA US
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20080291590 | ARC DETECTION CIRCUIT - An arc detector comprising a voltage generator for detecting a voltage and an integrator for integrating said voltage with respect to time and generating an output signal corresponding to said integration. The arc detector also includes a discharge controller for controlling said output signal of said integrator, an amplifier for amplifying said output signal from said integrator and outputting an amplified signal; and a comparator for comparing said amplified output signal to a reference voltage and generating a detection signal based on said comparison. | 11-27-2008 |
20100134933 | ARC DETECTION CIRCUIT - An arc detector comprising a voltage generator for detecting a voltage and an integrator for integrating said voltage with respect to time and generating an output signal corresponding to said integration. The arc detector also includes a discharge controller for controlling said output signal of said integrator, an amplifier for amplifying said output signal from said integrator and outputting an amplified signal; and a comparator for comparing said amplified output signal to a reference voltage and generating a detection signal based on said comparison. | 06-03-2010 |
Gary J. Potter, Marthasville, MO US
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20100024244 | Heater and controls for extraction of moisture and biological organisms from structures - A gas heater with specialized controls allows an operator to deploy a single device to heat and to dry when extracting moisture from a structure. The heater has a fan in a blow thru arrangement ahead of a burner. The burner uses either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. The heater has air flow, fan motor, temperature, and ignition controls and sensors. The heater delivers high temperature air to the structure that hastens evaporation as the heated air absorbs great concentrations of water vapor. Then the moisture laden heated air exits the building as the heater draws in fresh air, ducts it into a structure, and pressurizes the structure. This moisture laden air then leaks from the building through select windows using the energy imparted from the fan and then exhausts the moisture to the atmosphere, drying the structure. | 02-04-2010 |
20120227727 | Hot air heater and blower assembly - A gas-fired heater assembly for use in conjunction with a shrink wrap chamber or tunnel, including a gas-fired heater assembly, said gas-fired heater assembly incorporating an air intake, and having a gas port for injection of combustive gas into the heat chamber for combustion, the heated air combustion directed into the length of an associated heat box, said heat box having a designed opening for uniform dissemination of heated air into a hot air envelop, said hot air envelop being operatively associated with an air circulating blower, said air circulating blower directing air through the regions of the heat box for mixing of the circulating air with the heated air, and directing said mixture of heated air out of the hot air envelop and into the shrink wrap chamber or tunnel for shrinking polymer film about packaged goods for shipment and/or storage. | 09-13-2012 |
20140075776 | Heater and controls for extraction of moisture and biological organisms from structures - A gas heater with specialized controls allows an operator to deploy a single device to heat and to dry when extracting moisture from a structure. The heater has a fan in a blow thru arrangement ahead of a burner. The burner uses either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. The heater has air flow, fan motor, temperature, and ignition controls and sensors. The heater delivers high temperature air to the structure that hastens evaporation as the heated air absorbs great concentrations of water vapor. Then the moisture laden heated air exits the building as the heater draws in fresh air, ducts it into a structure, and pressurizes the structure. This moisture laden air then leaks from the building through select windows using the energy imparted from the fan and then exhausts the moisture to the atmosphere, drying the structure. | 03-20-2014 |
Gary Joseph Potter, Marthasville, MO US
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20100329649 | Infra-red heater assembly - An infra-red heater assembly takes on the conditions that afflict buildings: bed bugs, termites, other insects, molds, bacteria, and the like, and their resulting odors, and other contaminants. The assembly includes a portable electric infra-red emitting panel system with vertically stacked panels that distribute heat energy to the entire height of a wall. Removable panel covers over the infra-red heating elements protect them from damage during transport and when opened, act as deflectors, to direct, the radiant energy, widthwise, to restrict the line of site energy transferred to a wall. The heating panels are regulated by room air and wall temperature sensors to prevent structural damage and fire during usage of the invention. The infra-red heater may be pivotally mounted within its supporting structure so as to direct heat in various angular directions within the building being treated. | 12-30-2010 |
20110196548 | DEVICE FOR INDICATING ERADICATION OF A PEST INFESTATION - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include devices for monitoring and indicating the completion of eradication of a pest infestation in a space in which heating is utilized for eradication. In an exemplary embodiment, a device includes a sensor configured to sense temperature proximate the device, and a visual indicator configured to provide indication of status. The device further includes a processor that is connected to the sensor and visual indicator. The processor is configured to determine whether the sensed temperature exceeds the MINIMUM LETHAL TEMPERATURE, and configured to determine occurrence of completion of a minimum heating duration required for eradication in which the sensed temperature exceeds the MINIMUM LETHAL TEMPERATURE. The processor is further configured to activate the visual indicator subsequent to completion of the minimum heating duration, to thereby provide visible indication that the minimum heating duration for eradication of a pest infestation has elapsed. | 08-11-2011 |
Gary L. Potter, Mountain Home, AR US
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20110232227 | Beam Structure - One embodiment of a beam structure may include a first side panel and a second side panel spaced apart from the first side panel. An intermediate panel extends from an intermediate portion of the first side panel to an intermediate portion of the second side panel. Further, the beam structure may include an end panel extending from an end portion of the first side panel to an end portion of the second side panel. The end panel may be spaced apart from the intermediate panel for configuring an enclosed channel bounded by the first and second side panels, the intermediate panel, and the end panel. | 09-29-2011 |
Geof Potter, New Castle, NH US
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20090153111 | Switching Power Converter with Reduced Switching Losses - A switching power converter has at least one electronic power switch. To minimize switching losses and optimize efficiency, the gate drive voltage level used to drive the electronic power switch is optimized. In an aspect, a digital controller generates optimizes the gate drive voltage using efficiency optimization algorithms, which in an aspect are programmed in the digital controller. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, the switching power supply has at least two electronic power switches coupled in parallel. Optimization algorithms are used to determine the optimum number of switched electronic power switches that are actively being switched at a given time in order to achieve optimized efficiency for condition changes, such as input voltage variation, load and environmental temperature changes. In an aspect, the algorithms are programmed in a digital controller chip. In an aspect, both gate drive voltage level and the number of electronic power switches being actively switched at a given time are optimized. | 06-18-2009 |
Geoffrey Potter, New Castle, NH US
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20080238208 | DC-DC switching cell modules for on-board power systems - A DC-DC switching cell module includes a switch, a rectifier, an output filter coupled to the rectifier, and an input port for receiving an external PWM control signal from a controller. The switching cell module is configured to control the switch in response to the external PWM control signal to generate a DC output voltage from a DC input voltage. The switching cell module is configured for attachment to a circuit board as a discrete component. | 10-02-2008 |
20080238393 | Centralized controller and power manager for on-board power systems - A controller for controlling a plurality of DC-DC switching cells each configured to generate an output voltage in response to receiving a PWM control signal from the controller. The controller includes a plurality of output ports for outputting a plurality of PWM control signals, and at least one input port for receiving a plurality of output voltages from the plurality of switching cells. The controller is configured to sample the plurality of output voltages one at a time via a multiplexer and to regulate the output voltages in response to the sampling. | 10-02-2008 |
20110304206 | DC-DC SWITCHING CELL MODULES FOR ON-BOARD POWER SYSTEMS - A DC-DC switching cell module includes a switch, a rectifier, an output filter coupled to the rectifier, and an input port for receiving an external PWM control signal from a controller. The switching cell module is configured to control the switch in response to the external PWM control signal to generate a DC output voltage from a DC input voltage. The switching cell module is configured for attachment to a circuit board as a discrete component. | 12-15-2011 |
20130162169 | LIGHT DRIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A light driving system is provided that includes a light dimmer that receives an AC input signal and provides a dimmer output signal that includes a fast rising leading edge, a rectifier that receives the dimmer output signal and provide a rectified dimmer output signal and an AC/DC converter that filters the rectified dimmer output signal to provide a DC input signal that is employed to drive a light. The light driving system also comprises a protection circuit that limits current to the AC/DC converter during the fast rising leading edge of the dimmer output signal. | 06-27-2013 |
20130314002 | DIGITAL PHASE ANGLE DETECTION AND PROCESSING - Apparatus and methods operate to perform digital time sampling of a waveform associated with a rectified alternating current, edge-controlled power signal, whether leading or trailing edge-controlled. A dimming code (DIM code) is generated based upon rising and falling edge zero crossing timing. The DIM code is normalized with respect to an allowable edge control window synchronized with the waveform. A minimally-dimmed waveform results in a maximum DIM code corresponding to a full-scale DAC maximum brightness analog output signal. The DIM code is loaded into a DAC to be converted to an analog brightness signal. The analog brightness signal may be used by a lighting power controller to control the brightness of one or more lighting elements. Accurate and repeatable light intensities independent of dimmer type may result. | 11-28-2013 |
Gregory Potter, Livonia, MI US
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20090322006 | DOCKABLE TROLLEY FOR VEHICLE FRAME-STRAIGHTENING BENCH - A trolley ( | 12-31-2009 |
Gregory R. Potter, Sugar Hill, GA US
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20090213737 | TEST SYSTEM WITH RETURN SWEEP LEVEL SETTING - A test system comprising: providing a conditioning circuit; cabling a cable modem termination system to the conditioning circuit; signaling an initial ranging request to the cable modem termination system; and determining a transmission power limiter by the conditioning circuit monitoring a network for detecting a cable modem termination system response to the initial ranging request. | 08-27-2009 |
Herbert G. Potter, Hamden, CT US
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20110091567 | TISSUE ORGANIZING STRUCTURE AND THERAPEUTIC METHODS - A novel cellular component, tissue organizing structure, and methods for use in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease is described herein. Particularly, clinical applications include tissue generation from individual cellular components, gene transfer therapeutics and its use as a novel target for cancer prevention and therapeutics. More particularly, methods for disease and cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment are provided. | 04-21-2011 |
Huntington Potter, Tampa, FL US
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20110142795 | METHODS OF TREATING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating a person or animal having cognitive impairment. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an effective amount of one or more inflammatory mediator(s), for example, fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3) ligand, interleukin-6 (IL-6), macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-3 (IL-3), erythropoietin (EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF-1alpha), insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), Stem Cell Factor (SCF), Darbepoetin (ARANESP), and metalloproteinases, to an animal or person in need of treatment. | 06-16-2011 |
20110311473 | METHODS OF TREATING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating a person or animal having cognitive impairment. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an effective amount of one or more inflammatory mediator(s), for example, fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3) ligand, interleukin-6 (IL-6), macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-3 (IL-3), erythropoietin (EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF-1alpha), insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), Stem Cell Factor (SCF), Darbepoetin (ARANESP), and metalloproteinases, to an animal or person in need of treatment. | 12-22-2011 |
20140255337 | METHODS OF TREATING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating a person or animal having cognitive impairment. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an effective amount of one or more inflammatory mediator(s), for example, fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3) ligand, interleukin-6 (IL-6), macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-3 (IL-3), erythropoietin (EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF-1alpha), insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), Stem Cell Factor (SCF), Darbepoetin (ARANESP), and metalloproteinases, to an animal or person in need of treatment. | 09-11-2014 |
James Potter, Livonia, MI US
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20110163483 | Method for Molding and Sealing a Hollow Plastic Tank - A method for manufacturing a hollow parison includes forming a parison having a wall of multiple layers of polymer including a barrier layer, and open ends, each end having an end surface extending around the periphery of the respective end. A mold is formed having a first section and a second section facing the first section, the mold forming a cavity between the two mold sections when the mold is closed, and defining surfaces to which the parison conforms when the mold is closed. The mold sections are closed on the parison such that in the mold at each end of the parison a first portion of each end surface is compressed against a second portion of the respective end surface. The mold sections are further closed on the parison such the barrier layer of the first portion and second portion of the end surface at each parison end are joined and welded mutually along a seal line. Then the mold is opened and a hollow, formed tank is removed from the mold. | 07-07-2011 |
James J. Potter, Atlanta, GA US
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20110103636 | ADJUSTABLE, DUAL SPEAKER ELEMENT IN-EAR PHONE - An adjustable, dual speaker element earphone. One of the speaker elements is sized to fit into the cavum concha of the listener's ear and the other element (is not. A hinged joint may allow the larger speaker element may be rotated about a vertical axis of the hinged joint so that the larger speaker element can be rotated towards or away from the listener's ear. The speaker elements may be connected such that sounds produced by both speaker elements emanate from different respective sound openings defined in a surface of the smaller speaker element. Also, one or both of the speaker elements may be operably connected to a hanger bar that is sized and configured to rest on an upper portion of the listener's ear. | 05-05-2011 |
20120087534 | ADJUSTABLE, DUAL SPEAKER ELEMENT IN-EAR PHONE - An adjustable, dual speaker element earphone. One of the speaker elements is sized to fit into the cavum concha of the listeners ear and the other element (is not. A hinged joint may allow the larger speaker element may be rotated about a vertical axis of the hinged joint so that the larger speaker element can be rotated towards or away from the listener's ear. The speaker elements may be connected such that sounds produced by both speaker elements emanate from different respective sound openings defined in a surface of the smaller speaker element. Also, one or both of the speaker elements may be operably connected to a hanger bar that is sized and configured to rest on an upper portion of the listener's ear. | 04-12-2012 |
Jason Potter, Rising Sun, IN US
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20090194620 | DROP-IN ANVILS FOR AN IMPACT CRUSHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an impact crushing apparatus that includes a housing, a chamber defined within the housing, a rotor assembly for receiving material and throwing the material radially outward, a lid for closing the chamber, and a plurality of anvils positioned around the rotor assembly and configured to break apart the material. The lid includes a plurality of openings positioned about its perimeter and the plurality of anvils are slidably receivable in the plurality of openings, wherein the anvils include a top portion and a bottom portion having an impact surface configured to break apart the material, the top portion being supported by the top surface of the lid and the bottom portion positioned within the chamber such that the material collides with the impact surface of the plurality of anvils and breaks apart. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194621 | LOW-PROFILE HOUSING FOR AN IMPACT CRUSHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an impact crushing apparatus that includes a housing, a chamber defined within the housing, a rotor assembly for receiving material and throwing the material radially outward, and a plurality of anvils positioned around the rotor assembly and configured to break apart the material. The rotor assembly is driven by a drive unit, which is coupled to a shaft. A bearing cartridge encircles the shaft, and the bearing cartridge and drive unit are disposed outside the chamber. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194622 | SPLIT LID FOR AN IMPACT CRUSHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an impact crushing apparatus that includes a chamber for receiving material, a rotor assembly disposed within the chamber, a drive unit operably coupled to rotate the rotor assembly, and a plurality of anvils positioned around the rotor assembly and configured to break apart the material. A lid is provided for closing the chamber and includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion pivots about a first hinge and the second portion pivots about a second hinge between an open position and a closed position, the first portion and second portion being spread apart in the open position | 08-06-2009 |
20090194623 | FLOATING TUBULAR ROTORS FOR AN IMPACT CRUSHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an impact crushing apparatus that includes a housing, a chamber defined within the housing, a lid for closing the chamber and having an opening for receiving material, and a rotor assembly for receiving material from the opening in the lid and throwing the material radially outward. A drive unit is operably coupled to the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly includes a body with a plurality of receptacles and a plurality of tubes removably slideable within the plurality of receptacles, the tubes including a hollow bore configured to transport material from an internal opening of the rotor assembly to an outer periphery of the chamber. The tubes float within the receptacles and are retained by centrifugal force. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194624 | PIVOTING SHOES FOR AN IMPACT CRUSHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides an impact crushing apparatus that includes a housing, a chamber defined within the housing, a rotor assembly for receiving material and throwing the material radially outward, and a drive unit for rotating the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly comprises a plurality of shoes pivotable about a pin, the plurality of shoes having an impact surface configured to transport material received through the internal opening to the outer periphery of the chamber. | 08-06-2009 |
Jay E. Potter US
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20100300712 | Hydraulic-Pneumatic Third Point Connector - A connector for use in as a third point connector for a tractor has a hydraulic and pneumatic chamber for providing an easy method to adjust the length of the third point connector to thereby change the angle between the tractor and an attached implement. When a release valve is opened, the two sides of the connector can be moved towards or away from each other as air enters from the environment or exits as needed to balance the pressure inside the connector. An induced air pocket in the hydraulic chamber allows for a slight cushion against the forces as the incompressible hydraulic fluid prevents larger swings in the length of the connector. One or more of the opposing ends may have threaded connectors to allow for general size changes to the connector. | 12-02-2010 |
Jeffrey W. Potter, Albuquerque, NM US
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20090203588 | Outcome prediction and risk classification in childhood leukemia - Genes and gene expression profiles useful for predicting outcome, risk classification, cytogenetics and/or etiology in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). OPAL1 is a novel gene associated with outcome and, along with other newly identified genes, represent a novel therapeutic targets. | 08-13-2009 |
Jennifer Potter, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100159450 | DPYD GENE VARIANTS AND USE THEREOF - Variants in DPYD gene are disclosed which can result in abnormal synthesis of DPD proteins and alteration of DPD activities. The invention provides methods for detecting the newly discovered genetic variants. The DPD genetic variants of the invention can be used as biomarkers in predicting toxicity to 5-FU and other drugs metabolized by the DPD enzyme. | 06-24-2010 |
20130029926 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETERMING CANCER SUSCEPTIBILITY - The invention generally relates to a molecular classification of disease and particularly to molecular markers for cancer susceptibility and methods of use thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to the determination, screening, or classification of an individual's genetic risk for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility. | 01-31-2013 |
20140024028 | BRCA DEFICIENCY AND METHODS OF USE - The invention generally relates to a molecular classification of disease and particularly to methods and compositions for determining BRCA deficiency. | 01-23-2014 |
Jerry Lee Potter, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100198592 | Method for recognizing and interpreting patterns in noisy data sequences - This invention maps possibly noisy digital input from any of a number of different hardware or software sources such as keyboards, automatic speech recognition systems, cell phones, smart phones or the web onto an interpretation consisting of an action and one or more physical objects, such as robots, machinery, vehicles, etc. or digital objects such as data files, tables and databases. Tables and lists of (i) homonyms and misrecognitions, (ii) thematic relation patterns, and (iii) lexicons are used to generate alternative forms of the input which are scored to determine the best interpretation of the noisy input. The actions may be executed internally or output to any device which contains a digital component such as, but not limited to, a computer, a robot, a cell phone, a smart phone or the web. This invention may be implemented on sequential and parallel compute engines and systems. | 08-05-2010 |
20130317816 | METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AND INTERPRETING PATTERNS IN NOISY DATA SEQUENCES - This invention maps possibly noisy digital input from any of a number of different hardware or software sources such as keyboards, automatic speech recognition systems, cell phones, smart phones or the web onto an interpretation consisting of an action and one or more physical objects, such as robots, machinery, vehicles, etc. or digital objects such as data files, tables and databases. Tables and lists of (i) homonyms and misrecognitions, (ii) thematic relation patterns, and (iii) lexicons are used to generate alternative forms of the input which are scored to determine the best interpretation of the noisy input. The actions may be executed internally or output to any device which contains a digital component such as, but not limited to, a computer, a robot, a cell phone, a smart phone or the web. This invention may be implemented on sequential and parallel compute engines and systems. | 11-28-2013 |
Jonathan J. A. Potter, Seattle, WA US
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20080286071 | Fastener with interchangeable decorative elements - In some embodiments, a decorative fastener assembly is provided having a fastener with a receiving chamber. A decorative member having a minor shaft is insertable into the receiving chamber for attaching the decorative member to the fastener. The minor shaft can be threaded. | 11-20-2008 |
Kent Potter, Brigham City, UT US
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20100225094 | DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHION - An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. | 09-09-2010 |
20100225095 | DUAL CHAMBER AIRBAG CUSHIONS WITH A SAFETY VENT IN THE FRONT CHAMBER - An airbag cushion has two chambers to permit the front chamber to inflate less rapidly than the back chamber for cushioning the head of an occupant in a vehicle with less force than the chest of an occupant is cushioned by the back chamber. The front chamber has at least one safety vent. | 09-09-2010 |
20150021889 | AIRBAG WITH SLIT VENT - An airbag can include a panel that defines at least a portion of an inflatable chamber. The airbag can also include a slit vent that is at least partially defined by the panel. One or more seams can encompass the slit vent and can permit the slit vent to naturally be in a closed orientation. | 01-22-2015 |
Kevin Potter US
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20100213320 | DEVICE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FLUID FLOW - A device such as an aerofoil which in use is subject to fluid flow, includes an outer surface part the geometry of which is variable to affect the fluid flow, the device including a support structure which supports the outer surface part, the support structure being internal of the device and including a plurality of support members of composite material the geometry of the support structure being changeable by an actuating apparatus, between a first stable geometry and a second stable geometry to effect variation in the geometry of the outer surface part, the support members providing structure stiffness to the outer surface part. | 08-26-2010 |
Mark Potter, Carmel, IN US
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20110158744 | FACE COUPLING - One embodiment of the present invention is a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a face coupling. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for face couplings. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 06-30-2011 |
Mark J. Potter, Davisburg, MI US
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20090118078 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A control method for vehicular hybrid powertrain system includes monitoring operator inputs to an accelerator pedal and a transmission gear selector, and determining an operator torque request based upon the operator inputs to the accelerator pedal and the transmission gear selector. Torque output from the electric machine is commanded based upon the operator torque request. Engine output is controlled based upon the operator torque request and the commanded torque output from the electric machine. Vehicle hood position is monitored and the engine output is controlled correlative to the operator input to the accelerator pedal when the monitored position of the vehicle hood is open and the operator input to the transmission gear selector is one of a PARK and a NEUTRAL position. | 05-07-2009 |
20120283921 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A vehicular powertrain system includes an engine, an electro-mechanical transmission and an electric machine arranged in an input-split hybrid configuration. A control system for the powertrain system includes a control module signally connected to a plurality of input devices and configured to execute program code stored on a computer readable medium to control the powertrain. The program code monitors operator inputs, determines an intent to service the vehicle based upon the operator inputs, commands the electric machine to generate a net torque output of zero, and controls the engine speed correlative to an operator depression of an accelerator pedal. | 11-08-2012 |
Michael Potter, Huntsville, AL US
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20090290647 | DVC Delta commands - A video compression system compresses video frames comprising pixels defined by n-bit color values. Encoder of video compression system determines the difference between a current pixel value and a plurality reference pixel values. Encoder sends difference value to decoder. Decoder determines current pixel value by adjusting a reference pixel color value by delta value. | 11-26-2009 |
Michael Jason Potter, North Potomac, MD US
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20090326878 | Computational Method For Drug Discovery And Receptor Design - The present invention provides a method of predicting the mutual affinity of two molecules for each other in solution, by computing the configuration integrals of the free molecules and their bound complex as sums over local energy wells. The invention makes accurate calculations computationally tractable for a range of molecular systems by several means, including restraining the conformations of selected molecular components, and using a single conformation representative of an energy well to correct an efficient but less accurate energy model toward a slower but more accurate model. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael L. Potter, Huntsville, AL US
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20110109801 | Method and System for Television Channel Control - Methods and systems are provided to switch television channels during a commercial break and automatically notify the viewer when the commercial on the original channel is over so that the user may switch back to watch the original channel. This permits a viewer to avoid commercials during live television while maximizing the viewing of desired content on the original channel. A television channel selection device includes two independent tuners. In normal operation, a first tuner provides channel-selected signals to a television. When a viewer sees a commercial, the system begins a process employing a second independent tuner to internally monitor the first tuner signal until the termination of the commercial is detected. In the meantime, the first tuner provides channel-selected signals so that the viewer may view other channels. The viewer is notified of the end of the commercials by one of a variety of notification techniques. | 05-12-2011 |
20110191810 | Method and System for Distribution of Computer and Entertainment Information - Methods and systems provide for the distribution of both computer and home entertainment information. Computer and home entertainment audio-visual sources are distributed to displays throughout a house, and any of the sources can be viewed from any of the displays. Computers and televisions are integrated while allowing the computers and the televisions to be located in separate rooms of the house, thereby minimizing the need to co-locate items or to install additional wiring. The computer and home entertainment sources may be located in a single area and distributed to various receivers throughout the house. Multiple users may share any given information source. The entertainment and computer sources are connected to a single information hub that distributes the various source signals to remote receivers. Users may view any of the sources from any receiver in the house, and multiple different users may view different sources from any receivers in the house. | 08-04-2011 |
20140104041 | ENCODED ANTENNA ARRAY AND METHOD - A system for identifying which equipment slots of an equipment enclosure have equipment components located in them when specific equipment components containing radio frequency identification (RFID) tags thereon are inserted into specific ones of the equipment slots. The system may use a plurality of antenna elements that wirelessly sense the presence of an RFID tag at any of the equipment slots, and which generate outputs that may be interpreted as forming a plurality of codes. Each code is uniquely associated with a specific one of the equipment slots. A decoder system may read the output signals from the antenna elements to thus obtain the code and determine which specific ones of the equipment slots that an RFID tag was sensed at. | 04-17-2014 |
Michael Todd Potter, Greenville, SC US
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20100065328 | Cable Protector Systems and Methods Relating Thereto - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cable protector system is provided. The system includes a first component, the first component comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and two opposing ends. The first component defines a channel extending between the two opposing ends. The system also comprises a second component, the second component being substantially identical to the first component. When the first and second components are coupled, each of the top surfaces are substantially co-planar and each of the bottom surfaces are substantially co-planar and the channels together define a single channel extending between the first component and second component. The channel is configured to receive at least one cable. | 03-18-2010 |
20120211277 | Cable Protector Systems and Methods Relating Thereto - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cable protector system is provided. The system includes a first component, the first component comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and two opposing ends. The first component defines a channel extending between the two opposing ends. The system also comprises a second component, the second component being substantially identical to the first component. When the first and second components are coupled, each of the top surfaces are substantially co-planar and each of the bottom surfaces are substantially co-planar and the channels together define a single channel extending between the first component and second component. The channel is configured to receive at least one cable. | 08-23-2012 |
Noel R. Potter, Woods Cross, UT US
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20100026195 | Multi-Modal Light - The invention is a light that operates in many different modes based on a settings switch and environmental conditions such as ambient light levels and the detection of movement near the light. In one of the modes, the light will only come on after a darkness threshold has been reached and movement is detected near the light. By limiting when the light is on maximizes the amount of time the light can operate without recharging the energy storage unit. In another mode, the light comes on when there is movement detected near the light regardless of the darkness threshold conditions. A walk-in closet light is an example of this type of light use. In all modes the light will operate for multiple days without power being available to recharge the energy storage unit. In each mode, the light brightness is determined by the brightness control. Lowering the brightness will increase the time the light will operate without an external power source to recharge the energy storage unit. | 02-04-2010 |
Noel Richard Potter, Woods Cross, UT US
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20100084863 | VARIABLE VANE VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - An embodiment of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) with a turbine shaft for transmitting mechanical power. Coupled to the turbine shaft is a support structure with a vane rotatably coupled to the support structure at a vane shaft. The vane rotates the vane shaft, support structure and the turbine shaft around the center of the turbine shaft when the vane is acted upon by the wind. A centrifugal compensation rod is connected to the vane. The centrifugal compensation rod counteracts the centrifugal forces acting upon the vane as the vane rotates about the center of the turbine shaft. | 04-08-2010 |
Philip M. Potter, Memphis, TN US
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20090275510 | Compositions and Methods for Inducing or Inhibiting Activities of Selected Human Cells - Polynucleotides encoding a mutant human carboxylesterase enzyme and polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides which are capable of metabolizing a prodrug and inactive metabolites thereof to active drug are provided. Compositions and methods for sensitizing cells to a prodrug agent, inhibiting cell growth, treating drug addiction, and facilitating the metabolism of an organophosphate with this enzyme are also provided. In addition, a screening assay for identification of drugs activated by this enzyme is described. | 11-05-2009 |
20110165141 | Compositions for treating bacterial infections - Polynucleotides encoding a mutant human carboxylesterase enzyme and polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides which are capable of metabolizing a prodrug and inactive metabolites thereof to active drug are provided. Compositions and methods for sensitizing cells to a prodrug agent, inhibiting cell growth, treating drug addiction, and facilitating the metabolism of an organophosphate with this enzyme are also provided. In addition, a screening assay for identification of drugs activated by this enzyme is described. | 07-07-2011 |
20120142108 | Compositions For Treating Bacterial Infections - Polynucleotides encoding a mutant human carboxylesterase enzyme and polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides which are capable of metabolizing a prodrug and inactive metabolites thereof to active drug are provided. Compositions and methods for sensitizing cells to a prodrug agent, inhibiting cell growth, treating drug addiction, and facilitating the metabolism of an organophosphate with this enzyme are also provided. In addition, a screening assay for identification of drugs activated by this enzyme is described. | 06-07-2012 |
Randal Potter, Camas, WA US
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20100075812 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces. | 03-25-2010 |
20110312472 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces. | 12-22-2011 |
20130190138 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces. | 07-25-2013 |
20140336009 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one example, an exercise device employs a first pivotable treadle assembly including a first moving surface, a first foot platform extending outwardly from a side of the first treadle assembly, and a second pivotable treadle assembly including a second moving surface. In some implementations, the exercise device includes a resistance element operably coupled to at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly to resist movement of the at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly. In some implementations, the exercise device includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a slope of at least one of the first treadle assembly or the second treadle assembly. | 11-13-2014 |
Richard Potter, Winfield, IL US
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20090287357 | System and Method of Constant Pressure, Variable Speed Pump Control with Local Equalization for Dissimilar Pumps - A pump control system includes a plurality of different variable speed pumps. Each of the pumps can be operated at a different speed to equalize pump loads. A system wide proportional integral differential control loop increases and decreases the speed of all pump motors to maintain a desired system output pressure. A second proportional integral differential control loop associated with each pump adjusts pump speed to equalize a load profile for each respective pump. | 11-19-2009 |
Richard C. Potter, Stevensville, MT US
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20100331242 | METHOD OF USING LECTINS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ORAL AND ALIMENTARY TRACT DISORDERS - Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms resident in the alimentary tract of humans and animals can be prevented and treated by administering to the alimentary tract of the human or animal an effective amount of a composition containing at least one lectin capable of binding to an infective microorganism and diminishing its infective capability of the microorganism. The lectin is administered dispensed in a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic vehicle. Peptic ulcer disease caused by infection with | 12-30-2010 |
Robert J. Potter, Alexandria, VA US
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20090247257 | PREPAID WAGERING CARD - A prepaid wagering card and a system and method for playing the lottery over a telephone line using the prepaid wagering card are provided. The prepaid wagering card includes information that makes it convenient to obtain the prepaid wagering card and use it to wager sets of numbers listed thereon, while also ensuring that the information remains secure. Participating in a lottery using the prepaid wagering card simply involves calling a wagering system from a telephone and providing requested information. Thus, a user can purchase a prepaid wagering card and decide on which scheduled lottery to actually wager using the prepaid wagering card. | 10-01-2009 |
20120172104 | PREPAID WAGERING CARD - A prepaid wagering card and a system and method for playing the lottery over a telephone line using the prepaid wagering card are provided. The prepaid wagering card includes information that makes it convenient to obtain the prepaid wagering card and use it to wager sets of numbers listed thereon, while also ensuring that the information remains secure. Participating in a lottery using the prepaid wagering card simply involves calling a wagering system from a telephone and providing requested information. Thus, a user can purchase a prepaid wagering card and decide on which scheduled lottery to actually wager using the prepaid wagering card. | 07-05-2012 |
Robert M. Potter, Rio Rancho, NM US
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20100089574 | Methods and Apparatus for Wellbore Enhancement - Methods for enhancing existing wells, such as increasing the diameter of an existing well by hydrothermal spallation are provided. Such methods may include providing a housing comprising a reaction chamber and a catalyst element held within the reaction chamber, providing at least one jet nozzle, contacting one or more unreacted fluids or solids with the catalyst element, wherein the unreacted fluid or solid is adapted to react with the catalyst element, thus generating a reacted fluid, and emitting the reacted fluid through the at least one nozzle, wherein the at least one nozzle may be directed to a production zone of an internal wall of the existing well. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089576 | Methods and Apparatus for Thermal Drilling - Methods and apparatus for spalling a geological formation, for example to thermally drill a wellhole, are provided. Such methods may include providing a housing comprising a reaction chamber and a catalyst element held within the reaction chamber, providing at least one jet nozzle, contacting one or more unreacted fluids or solids with the catalyst element, wherein the unreacted fluid or solid is adapted to react over the catalyst element, thus generating a reacted fluid, and emitting the reacted fluid through the at least one nozzle, wherein the at least one nozzle is directed to an excavation site within or on the geological rock formation, thereby creating spalls and/or a reacted rock region. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089577 | Methods and Apparatus for Thermal Drilling - Methods and apparatus for spalling a material, for example to thermally drill a wellhole, are provided. Such methods may include directing a fluid having a temperature greater than about 500° C. above the ambient temperature of the material and less than about the temperature of the brittle-ductile transition temperature of the material to a target location on the surface of the material, wherein the fluid produces a heat flux of about 0.1 to about 50 MW/m | 04-15-2010 |
20100218993 | Methods and Apparatus for Mechanical and Thermal Drilling - Methods and apparatus for excavation of a borehole in a geological formation are provided. Such methods may include providing a thermal system capable of providing substantially hot fluid, and comprising at least one jet nozzle, providing a mechanical drilling system comprising a drill bit, directing the substantially hot fluid through the jet nozzle towards the geological formation causing an altered portion of geological formation to form, and removing the altered portion using the drill bit, thereby creating cuttings and producing a borehole in the geological formation. | 09-02-2010 |
Robert Marshall Potter, Rio Rancho, NM US
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20100032207 | Method and System for Forming a Non-Circular Borehole - System and methods for creating shaped, non-circular boreholes in rocks especially for use with geothermal heat pump applications and for increasing wellbore support in applications such as horizontal oil and gas drilling are described. The systems and methods when applied to geothermal heat pumps create an elliptical shaped hole that is optimized for placing heat transfer tubes with a minimum of grout used. The significantly reduced cross-sectional area of the elliptical borehole also increases the overall drilling rate in rock and especially in hard rocks. In horizontal hard-rock drilling, creation of a horizontal non-circular borehole or modification of a circular borehole to a non-circular geometry is used to stabilize the borehole prior to casing insertion, and may also allow the use of lower mud pressures improving drilling rates. The system uses a non-contacting drilling system which in one embodiment uses a supersonic flame jet drilling system with a movable nozzle that swings between pivot points. In a second embodiment the elliptical shaped hole is created by an abrasive fluid or particle bearing-fluid or air jet drill that moves between pivot points. In another embodiment a non-contacting drill can use dual parallel nutating nozzles that create a pair of overlapping circular holes. The non-circular shaped hole is created by either the high temperature flame or water-particle jet or chemically active fluid jet as it removes rock material by erosion, dissolution and or thermal spalling. Modifications of circular boreholes to a generally elliptical shape can also be done using milling or jetting techniques. | 02-11-2010 |
Robert Stephen Potter, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20110189447 | BOARDS COMPRISING AN ARRAY OF MARKS TO FACILITATE ATTACHMENT - A board is provided that includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure. The pattern comprises a first array of marks disposed along a first imaginary line; a second array of marks disposed along a second imaginary line, said first and second imaginary lines being spaced a first predetermined distance apart; and a third array of marks disposed along a third imaginary line, said first and third imaginary lines being spaced a second predetermined distance apart. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, where the pattern facilitates the quick attachment of the board to an underlying frame. | 08-04-2011 |
20140053474 | BOARDS COMPRISING AN ARRAY OF MARKS TO FACILITATE ATTACHMENT - A board is provided that includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure. The pattern comprises a first array of marks disposed along a first imaginary line; a second array of marks disposed along a second imaginary line, said first and second imaginary lines being spaced a first predetermined distance apart; and a third array of marks disposed along a third imaginary line, said first and third imaginary lines being spaced a second predetermined distance apart. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, where the pattern facilitates the quick attachment of the board to an underlying frame. | 02-27-2014 |
20140318039 | BOARDS COMPRISING AN ARRAY OF MARKS TO FACILITATE ATTACHMENT - A board includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure using fasteners. The pattern comprises a first array of first marks disposed in rows spaced apart a first predetermined distance, and a second array of second marks disposed in rows spaced apart a second predetermined distance apart, with the first and second marks being different, and with the first and second distances being different. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, with the pattern facilitating the quick attachment of the board to the underlying frame by placing the fasteners using the first markings of the first array or the second markings of the second array. | 10-30-2014 |
Scott A. Potter, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20100030431 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING BATTERY POWER IN EMERGENCY VEHICLES - A method and apparatus for battery power management in an emergency vehicle having its engine off and warning lights on is disclosed. The method may include monitoring a voltage level of a battery of the emergency vehicle, determining if the battery voltage level is below a predetermined threshold, wherein if it is determined that the battery voltage level is below the predetermined threshold, automatically starting the emergency vehicle's engine to charge the battery, determining if the emergency vehicle's battery is charged, wherein if it is determined that the emergency vehicle's battery is charged, automatically turning off the emergency vehicle's engine, wherein the monitoring of the battery voltage level is resumed. | 02-04-2010 |
Stacey M. Potter, Fenton, MI US
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20090266851 | HOLDERS FOR BRASSIERE SHAPE RETENTION - The present invention is directed to an article for maintaining the shape of a brassiere that includes a shaped continuous rounded portion having a terminating end at the circumference and a shaped peripheral edge portion that is integrally attached to the rounded portion and is generally orthogonal to or at an angle to the rounded portion at its terminating end. | 10-29-2009 |
Stephen Frederick Potter, Seattle, WA US
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20080319750 | CONCEPT MONITORING IN SPOKEN-WORD AUDIO - Monitoring a spoken-word audio stream for a relevant concept is disclosed. A speech recognition engine may recognize a plurality of words from the audio stream. Function words that do not indicate content may be removed from the plurality of words. A concept may be determined from at least one word recognized from the audio stream. The concept may be determined via a morphological normalization of the plurality of words. The concept may be associated with a time related to when the at least one word was spoken. A relevance metric may be computed for the concept. Computing the relevance metric may include assessing the temporal frequency of the concept within the audio stream. The relevance metric for the concept may be based on respective confidence scores of the at least one word. The concept, time, and relevance metric may be displayed in a graphical display. | 12-25-2008 |
20140249817 | Identification using Audio Signatures and Additional Characteristics - Techniques for using both speaker-identification information and other characteristics associated with received voice commands to determine how and whether to respond to the received voice commands. A user may interact with a device through speech by providing voice commands. After beginning an interaction with the user, the device may detect subsequent speech, which may originate from the user, from another user, or from another source. The device may then use speaker-identification information and other characteristics associated with the speech to attempt to determine whether or not the user interacting with the device uttered the speech. The device may then interpret the speech as a valid voice command and may perform a corresponding operation in response to determining that the user did indeed utter the speech. If the device determines that the user did not utter the speech, however, then the device may refrain from taking action on the speech. | 09-04-2014 |
Steve M. Potter, Atlanta, GA US
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20110224752 | MICROELECTRODE STIMULATION FOR TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY OR OTHER NEUROLOGIC DISORDER - Methods for treating a neurologic disorder by neurostimulation. The stimulation may be applied using electromagnetic energy. In certain embodiments, distributed electrical stimulation is applied to a target site of the brain in an ongoing fashion. A microelectrode array may be used to provide the distributed electrical stimulation. The method may also comprise the detection of electrophysiologic signals from the brain. These detected signals may be analyzed and used for closed-loop feedback of the neurostimulation. Also provided are systems for neurostimulation and software for operating such systems. | 09-15-2011 |
Susan M. Potter, Decatur, IL US
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20080254166 | Food Additives Containing Combinations of Prebiotics and Probiotics - Disclosed herein is a food additive containing at least one fiber source selected from the group consisting of digestion-resistant starch, digestion-resistant maltodextrin, digestion-resistant soluble fiber dextrin, digestion-resistant glucose syrup, pullulan, digestion-resistant hemicellulose, digestion-resistant corn syrup, digestion-resistant glucose syrup solids, digestion-resistant corn syrup solids, and digestion-resistant fructose oligomer syrup, wherein each fiber source is present in an amount of at least about 1 gram per 10 g food additive; and at least one probiotic organism selected from the group consisting of | 10-16-2008 |
20100284972 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING ALPHA-(1,2)-BRANCHED ALPHA-(1,6) OLIGODEXTRANS - Compositions for improving the health of a subject comprise alpha-(1,2)-branched alpha-(1,6) oligodextrans, preferably with an average molecular weight between about 10 kDa and 70 kDa, between about 10% and 50% alpha-(1,2)-osidic side chains, and having at least partial indigestibility in the subject. Methods for improving the health of a subject comprise administering the composition to a subject in an amount effective to improve gut health, or to prevent or treat a gastrointestinal disorder, a cholesterol-related disorder, diabetes, or obesity. Methods for making oligodextrans having controlled size and controlled degree of branching comprise providing alpha-(1,6) oligodextrans having an average molecular weight between 0.5 and 100 kDa and introducing at least 10% alpha-(1,2)-osidic side chains onto the alpha-(1,6) oligodextrans. | 11-11-2010 |
Terry Potter, Winter Garden, FL US
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20090056622 | Spray Guide - A spray guide is disclosed herein for implementation with a spray assembly comprising a spray wand and a spray nozzle. The spray guide includes an arm having a first end and a second end. A mechanism is used for removably attaching the first end of the arm to the swivel angle head, so that the arm will extend over the swivel angle head and the spray nozzle. A wheel is also provided. Another mechanism is provided for rotatably connecting the wheel to the second end of the arm. When an edge of the wheel is placed in a corner joint between a wall and a ceiling and the spray wand manually moved therealong, the wheel will rotate in the corner joint to allow paint to be evenly sprayed from the spray nozzle onto an area of the wall adjacent to the ceiling. | 03-05-2009 |
20090152378 | SPRAY GUIDE - A spray guide is disclosed herein for implementation a spray assembly comprising a spray wand and a spray nozzle. The spray guide includes an arm having a first end and a second end. A mechanism is used for removably attaching the first end of the arm to the swivel angle head, so that the arm will extend over the swivel angle head and the spray nozzle. A wheel is also provided. Another mechanism is provided for rotatably connecting the wheel to the second end of the arm. When an edge of the wheel is placed in a corner joint between a wall and a ceiling and the spray want manually moved therealong, the wheel will rotate in the corner joint to allow paint to be evenly sprayed from the spray nozzle onto an area of the wall adjacent to the ceiling. Also disclosed herein is a spray nozzle assembly for use with a handheld sprayer. Further, a spray guide designed for minimizing overspray is also disclosed herein. | 06-18-2009 |
Terry C. Potter, Lambertville, MI US
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20100187720 | TAKE OUT AND COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A take-out and cooling method and apparatus conveys molded plastic articles from a molding machine to and through a cooling station and preferably includes a take-out apparatus that has a main support, a conveyor carried by the main support for movement in an endless path, a cam adjacent to the support, a plurality of arms carried by the conveyor for movement with the conveyor along the endless path and including a follower responsive to the contour of the cam to vary the position of the arms relative to the support, and at least one holder carried by each arm. Each holder is adapted to receive and carry at least one molded article to facilitate in conveying the molded articles and is flexible and resilient to permit relative movement of at least a portion of the holder relative to its associated arm. | 07-29-2010 |
20120043426 | SUPPLY PACKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPLY PACKS - A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack. | 02-23-2012 |
20140319280 | SUPPLY PACKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPLY PACKS - A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack. | 10-30-2014 |
Thomas C. Potter, Fairfax, VA US
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20100282571 | TWO-PIECE WEDGE DIVERTER GATE - A diverter gate generally includes a bracket which connects to an actuator and a flag which releasably engages with the bracket via cooperating engagement members. The cooperating engagement members may be symmetrical, and may comprise one or more tabs and one or more corresponding receptacles. The tabs may be dimensioned slightly larger than the receptacles so as to create a positive interference fit. The bracket and the flag may include openings to receive a fastener extending substantially across the length of the gate. Tightening the fastener compresses the tab(s) against the receptacle(s) to result in a compression fit between the flag and the bracket. The two-piece design allows the flag to be easily removed and reversed or replaced, without disassembling or removing the bracket or the actuator. | 11-11-2010 |
Thomas C. Potter, Merrifeld, VA US
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20100176547 | DOUBLE INHIBIT MECHANISM - Described herein is a system and device for singulating mail pieces during mail processing and sorting. A double inhibit mechanism, mounted opposite a feed belt assembly and having at least two degrees of freedom at its downstream end, can maintain contact with mail in the mail path while separating overlapping mail pieces and allowing only single pieces to pass thereby. | 07-15-2010 |
Thomas C. Potter, Oak Hill, VA US
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20090064817 | TWO-PIECE WEDGE DIVERTER GATE - A diverter gate generally includes a bracket which connects to an actuator and a flag which releasably engages with the bracket via cooperating engagement members. The cooperating engagement members may be symmetrical, and may comprise one or more tabs and one or more corresponding receptacles. The tabs may be dimensioned slightly larger than the receptacles so as to create a positive interference fit. The bracket and the flag may include openings to receive a fastener extending substantially across the length of the gate. Tightening the fastener compresses the tab(s) against the receptacle(s) to result in a compression fit between the flag and the bracket. The two-piece design allows the flag to be easily removed and reversed or replaced, without disassembling or removing the bracket or the actuator. | 03-12-2009 |
20110079638 | Delivery Container For Digital Disc - Two-way disc mailers for mailing DVDs, CDs, video game discs, or other discs from a sender to a recipient via first class mail. The disc mailer provides improved automated mail processing while weighing less than or equal to 1 ounce, including the weight of the disc. | 04-07-2011 |
Thomas C. Potter, Merrifield, VA US
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20090078613 | Double inhibit mechanism - Described herein is a system and device for singulating mail pieces during mail processing and sorting. A double inhibit mechanism, mounted opposite a feed belt assembly and having at least two degrees of freedom at its downstream end, can maintain contact with mail in the mail path while separating overlapping mail pieces and allowing only single pieces to pass thereby. | 03-26-2009 |
Tim Potter, Denver, CO US
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20090164571 | DISTRIBUTED REQUEST AND RESPONSE QUEUES FOR SERVICE PROCESSOR - Highly-available processing of an asynchronous request can be accomplished in a single transaction. A distributed request queue receives a service request from a client application or application view client. A service processor is deployed on each node of a cluster containing the distributed request queue. A service processor pulls the service request from the request queue and invokes the service for the request, such as to an enterprise information system. If that service processor fails, another service processor in the cluster can service the request. The service processor receives a service response from the invoked service and forwards the service response to a distributed response queue. The distributed response queue holds the service response until the response is retrieved for the client application. | 06-25-2009 |
Timothy Potter, Dearborn, MI US
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20080271537 | METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVING ULTRASONIC SENSOR MOVABLE BY TRANSLATION DEVICE FOR ULTRASONIC PROFILING OF WELD SAMPLES - A system for ultrasonic profiling of a weld sample includes a carriage movable in opposite first and second directions. An ultrasonic sensor is coupled to the carriage to move over the sample as the carriage moves. An encoder determines the position of the carriage to determine the position of the sensor. A spring is connected at one end of the carriage. Upon the carriage being moved in the first direction toward the spring such that the carriage and the sensor are at a beginning position and the spring is compressed the spring decompresses to push the carriage back along the second direction to move the carriage and the sensor from the beginning position to an ending position. The encoder triggers the sensor to take the ultrasonic measurements of the sample when the sensor is at predetermined positions while the sensor moves over the sample between the beginning and positions. | 11-06-2008 |
William Potter, Coriander, CT US
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20090043090 | ADDUCT OF FLUORESCENT DYE AND TUMOR AVID TETRAPYRROLE - A compound having preferential localization in tumor tissue relative to normal tissue, a preferential electromagnetic absorption at a wavelength between about 660 and 900 nm, and a fluorescence at a wavelength shifted from the preferential absorption by at least +30 nm and preferably at least +50 nm. The compound further preferably destroys tumor tissue in which it is absorbed when exposed to light at its preferential absorption wavelength. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the compound is a conjugate of a tumor avid tetrapyrrole compound with a fluorescent dye, and more preferably the fluorescent dye is an indocyanine dye such as indocyanine green. The tumor avid tetrapyrrole compound is preferably a porphyrin derivative selected from the group consisting of chlorins, bacteriochlorins, purpurins and derivatives thereof. | 02-12-2009 |
William Potter, York, PA US
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20090109615 | Separator with integrated storage for securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management - A separating device with integrated storage securing an electrical charging device and providing wire management for portable computers, such as notebook computers or laptop computers, in a cart, pedestal, desk-mounted depot, or similar devices is shown herein. Briefly stated, in its preferred embodiment, the separating device comprises a sheet of rigid material with a thin thickness cut in a roughly trapezoidal profile, a plurality of holes, a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of slots. The separating device is designed to accept a portable computing device and its charging device. Wires running from the charging device to the portable computing device are fed through the separating device for wire management. Wires running from the charging device to a power plug are wrapped around the separating device for further wire management. Also, the separating device may be attached to a device capable of accepting the separating device. | 04-30-2009 |