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Alex J. Richards, Boise, ID US
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20130001906 | MASONS' CART - A masons' cart of attractive, durable and economical construction has a generally flat, and relatively low, top platform for receiving, carrying and unloading heavy loads. Also, the cart's top platform has generally low peripheral side edges so that the heavy loads may be more easily lifted up to the height of the low platform, and up and over the low peripheral side edges. The cart is supported on its front end by at least one wheel, and supported on its back end by at least one leg adapted to rest on the ground or floor. At least one long handle extends from the cart's back end for the user to grasp, to near the front end. The front end of the handle is integrated into the top platform and wheel strut near the front of the cart. This way, the cart handle adds rigidity and strength to the masons' cart's frame. | 01-03-2013 |
Andrew C. Richards, Portland, OR US
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20110277346 | Article Of Footwear Having A Sole Structure With A Framework-Chamber Arrangement - A framework-chamber arrangement for an article of footwear, and an article of footwear having a sole structure including a framework-chamber arrangement, is provided that can cooperate to provide various advantageous features, such as multiple-stage cushioning and specialized attenuation of and reaction to ground contact forces. The framework-chamber arrangement can include a fluid-filled chamber forming laterally extending arms and a framework having corresponding recesses formed therein and receiving a lower portion of the chamber. The fluid-filled chamber can be retained within the framework without a bond being formed between lower regions of the chamber arms and the framework. Peripheral portions of some of the chamber arms can be spaced apart from adjacent portions of corresponding channels while in a relaxed state. | 11-17-2011 |
Arthur Mark Richards, Christchurch NZ
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20090239246 | Biomarkers - The invention provides methods for predicting, diagnosing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, cardiac transplant rejection, or distinguishing acute cardiac disorders from pulmonary disorders, by measuring BNP signal peptide levels in a sample taken from a subject shortly after onset of, or presentation with the disorder or transplant rejection. | 09-24-2009 |
20110008808 | BIOMARKERS - The invention provides binding agents and assays for ghrelin signal peptide. The agents and assays are useful in methods for predicting, diagnosing, assessing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, glucose handling disorders and diabetes in a subject. Also provided are nucleotides, polypeptides, and kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 01-13-2011 |
20110033874 | BIOMARKERS - The invention provides methods for predicting, diagnosing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, cardiac transplant rejection, or distinguishing acute cardiac disorders from pulmonary disorders, by measuring ANP signal peptide levels in a sample taken from a subject shortly after onset of, or presentation with the disorder or transplant rejection. Also provided are antibodies useful in the methods of the invention. | 02-10-2011 |
20110104723 | BIOMARKERS - The invention provides binding agents and assays for insulin signal peptide. The agents and assays are useful in methods for predicting, diagnosing, assessing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, glucose handling disorders and diabetes in a subject. Also provided are nucleotides, polypeptides, and kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 05-05-2011 |
20120045780 | SIGNAL BIOMARKERS - Diagnostics relating to C-type natriuretic and erythropoietin signal peptides and fragments, and kits, uses and applications therefor. | 02-23-2012 |
20130072431 | CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS - Compounds and compositions comprising a B-type natriuretic signal peptide fragment agent, and methods of use thereof, are provided for the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, disorders, and conditions. | 03-21-2013 |
20130296240 | PNEUMONIA BIOMARKERS - Ghrelin signal peptide fragment assays and kits useful in the diagnosis, prognosis, risk stratification, assessing, staging, monitoring, categorizing and determination of further diagnoses and treatment regimens in subjects with various disorders, diseases and conditions including, pneumonia, heart failure, or pneumonia and heart failure or suspected pneumonia, heart failure, or pneumonia and heart failure, and methods for monitoring treatment. | 11-07-2013 |
20130316378 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING ACUTE CARDIAC DISORDERS USING BNP-SP - The invention provides methods for predicting, diagnosing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, cardiac transplant rejection, or distinguishing acute cardiac disorders from pulmonary disorders, by measuring BNP signal peptide levels in a sample taken from a subject shortly after onset of, or presentation with the disorder or transplant rejection. | 11-28-2013 |
Arthur Mark Richards, Merivale NZ
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20130183683 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING ACUTE CARDIAC DISORDERS USING BNP-SP - The invention provides methods for predicting, diagnosing or monitoring acute cardiac disorders, cardiac transplant rejection, or distinguishing acute cardiac disorders from pulmonary disorders, by measuring BNP signal peptide levels in a sample taken from a subject shortly after onset of, or presentation with the disorder or transplant rejection. | 07-18-2013 |
Ben Richards, Ijsselstein NL
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20120177935 | Process for Producing an Ultra-Low-Carbon Steel Slab, Strip or Sheet - Process producing ultra low carbon steel strip or sheet including producing a vacuum-degassed steel melt in a steelmaking step including a ladle treatment containing, by weight, at most 0.008% carbon; at most 0.008% nitrogen; at most 0.20% phosphorus; at most 0.020% sulphur; balance iron and inevitable impurities. Melt target oxygen content at end of ladle treatment of the melt is obtained by measuring the melt actual oxygen content followed by adding a suitable amount of aluminium in a suitable form to the melt to bind oxygen. Melt target oxygen content at the end of the ladle treatment is at most 80 ppm. Casting steel thus produced in a continuous casting process to form slab or strip. The process provides slab, strip or sheet of ultra low carbon steel containing at most 0.002% of acid soluble aluminium and at most 0.003% silicon and total oxygen content at most 100 ppm. | 07-12-2012 |
Brian Richards, Upper Arlington, OH US
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20120279309 | CLOG RESISTANT WING UNION PRESSURE SENSOR - a clog resistant wing union pressure sensor is provided that includes a transmitter housing and a flange section. The flange section is coupled to the transmitter housing and has a pressure port formed therein that includes an open first end, a closed second end, and an inner surface that defines a bore between the open first end and the closed second end. The closed second end is defined by a pressure sensitive diaphragm and has a diameter. The pressure port has a depth defined between the open first end and the closed second end, the bore is tapered between the open first end and the closed second end, and is further defined by a rounded transition between the inner surface and the closed second end, and the diameter of the closed second end is greater than twice the depth of the pressure port. | 11-08-2012 |
20130211740 | WIRELESS TORQUE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USING PROGRAMMABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER - A system includes a rotor, a rotor antenna attached to the rotor, a strain detection device attached to the rotor, a programmable gain amplifier attached to the rotor, and a control module attached to the rotor. The strain detection device is configured to generate signals that indicate an amount of strain in the rotor. The programmable gain amplifier is configured to amplify the signals generated by the strain detection device by a gain value. The gain value is programmable. The control module is configured to program the gain value of the programmable gain amplifier and transmit, via the rotor antenna, digital data that is derived from the amplified signals. | 08-15-2013 |
Bryan Richards, Mill Creek, WA US
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20110233018 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An electrical connection device for an electric vehicle includes an arm, attached to a moving vehicle, and an air-bearing electrical-pickup device, disposed at a distal end of the arm. The air-bearing electrical-pickup device is positionable adjacent to an electric-powered guideway and configured to receive electrical power therefrom. The air bearing electrical-pickup device includes an air inlet positioned to provide a flow of air between the guideway and the air bearing device, and an induction loop, configured to sense ferromagnetic material in the guideway. | 09-29-2011 |
Burt Richards, Midway, UT US
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20120238540 | AMINO-PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF IKK EPSILON AND/OR TBK1 - The invention relates to certain amino-pyrimidine compounds that inhibit IKK epsilon and/or TBK1, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of these compounds in treating a variety of diseases and disorders. | 09-20-2012 |
20140288044 | COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF IKK-RELATED KINASE EPSILON AND TANKBINDING KINASE 1 INHIBITORS - The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and the use of these compounds, compositions, and medicaments in methods of treating diseases and disorders. | 09-25-2014 |
Charles Richards, Farmington, UT US
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20130015640 | Side Airbag Module AssemblyAANM Lusk; BobbyAACI Lake OrionAAST MIAACO USAAGP Lusk; Bobby Lake Orion MI USAANM Wang; BinAACI WindsorAACO CAAAGP Wang; Bin Windsor CAAANM Czach; BrianAACI Shelby TownshipAAST MIAACO USAAGP Czach; Brian Shelby Township MI USAANM Smith; Bradley W.AACI Plain CityAAST UTAACO USAAGP Smith; Bradley W. Plain City UT USAANM Richards; CharlesAACI FarmingtonAAST UTAACO USAAGP Richards; Charles Farmington UT USAANM Mueller; LouisAACI RoyAAST UTAACO USAAGP Mueller; Louis Roy UT USAANM Hatfield; Mark S.AACI ProvidenceAAST UTAACO USAAGP Hatfield; Mark S. Providence UT USAANM Garner; Brett RichardAACI South WeberAAST UTAACO USAAGP Garner; Brett Richard South Weber UT US - A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover ( | 01-17-2013 |
20130113192 | Inflatable Curtain Airbag With Twist Indicator - An inflatable curtain airbag includes a luminescent visual marking indicating a proper installation of a compacted airbag bundle. Luminescent materials, when exposed to electromagnetic radiation of one frequency range, emit electromagnetic radiation in a different frequency range. This emitted radiation can be automatically detected by an optical detection device. The simplest marking consists of a line extending along the length of the airbag bundle. To facilitate recognition of the marking in an automated quality control, the marking may consist of a number of parallel lines, a portion of which may be broken lines, or a row of dots lined up along the length of the bundle. When the curtain airbag is compacted to a bundle, the marking may be located anywhere on the surface of the bundle in an area facing the interior of the vehicle. | 05-09-2013 |
20140246844 | SIDE AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY - A side airbag module assembly for a vehicle seat back rest features a molded plastic cover ( | 09-04-2014 |
Charles E. Richards, Norwich, VT US
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20130253990 | Enterprise Value Assessment Tool - An enterprise value assessment tool includes a feedback engine executed by a computer processor. The feedback engine is implemented as a workbook having a tree structure of weighted nodes configured to generate scores according to user inputs regarding an enterprise respective of market drivers and operational drivers. A threshold engine executed by the computer processor uses the scores to calculate an asset rating and an enterprise value. An output engine executed by the computer processor displays contents of the workbook according to user selections, supplies the user inputs to the feedback engine, and generates one or more reports, including an enterprise value report containing the asset rating and the enterprise value. | 09-26-2013 |
Chin P. Richards, Tallmadge, OH US
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20130341356 | GRIT AND FOAM DISPENSER - One embodiment discloses a dispenser having a liquid container for holding a liquid, a liquid pump for moving the liquid from the liquid container to a first outlet, a grit container for holding grit, and an air pump for moving the grit from the container to a second outlet. The dispenser includes an actuator for actuating the liquid pump and the air pump. During operation, the liquid pump dispenses a liquid and the air pump causes air to flow through a first passageway into the grit container causing at least some grit to flow through a second passageway, out of the second outlet and into the liquid. | 12-26-2013 |
Christopher I. Richards, Lexington, KY US
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20130197023 | NEUROPROTECTION BY PHARMACOLOGICAL CHAPERONING OF NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTORS - A method of ameliorating an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response and/or unfolded protein response (UPR) in cells expressing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) comprises contacting a cell expressing nAChRs with an effective amount of a ligand for nAChRs. The contacting results in attenuating endogenously expressed ATF6 translocation, expression of XBP1, phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2α (peIF2α), increased numbers of ER exit sites, increased trafficking of known associated proteins as well as other proteins such as growth factors and their receptors, changes in abundance of selected mRNA species, and phosphorylation, abundance, or subcellular compartmentalization of other proteins involved with ER stress and/or the UPR, and inhibiting upregulation of CCAAT/Enhancer-Binding Protein Homologous Protein (CHOP) levels in the cells. The method can be used to screen for neuropharmacotherapeutic agents and to treat or prevent neurodegenerative disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or cognitive deficiency. | 08-01-2013 |
Christopher Michael Richards, Poland, ME US
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20120234648 | ARTICLE FEED SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING AND SINGULATING ARTICLES - An article feed system for aligning and singulating incoming articles includes a rotatable upper rim surface and an article delivery device that delivers articles received by the article delivery device to the upper rim surface. A drive system is operatively connected to the outer bowl that rotates the outer bowl. A guide wall extends upwardly above the upper rim surface that guides the articles travelling along the upper rim surface toward an exit opening in the guide wall. A vertically oriented article engaging-type conveyor is at the exit opening in the guide wall. The vertically oriented article engaging-type conveyor includes a moving article engaging surface that is exposed to the exit opening in the guide wall for receiving the articles when they exit the exit opening. | 09-20-2012 |
Corey Richards, Franklin, ID US
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20140101812 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EYE PROTECTION - A system and method of eye protection during a welding process comprising the steps of: fabricating a lens, where the lens includes a first degree of shading where the first degree of shading provides a first level of eye protection and a second degree of shading, where the second degree of shading provides a second level of protection, wherein the second level of eye protection shields a user's eye from welding flash rays; inserting photochromic sensing technology in the lens, where the photochromic sensing technology detects welding flash rays; and enabling the second degree of shading of the lens upon the detection of welding flash rays. Further, the second degree of shading continues while the lens is exposed to welding flash rays. | 04-17-2014 |
Daniel Richards, Greendale, WI US
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20110278415 | ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG MOUNTING BRACKET - A mounting bracket for an electronic flight bag (EFB) includes a frame having a track and a mounting assembly that is having a base and a support that is moveably connected to the base and can be selectively fixed in position on the track. The mounting bracket may allow for singlehanded adjustment of the position of the mounting assembly with respect to track at one of at least two discrete locations along the track, or at any desired position along the track. Further, the mounting bracket may provide a single mechanism for both securing the EFB to the mounting assembly and orienting the support with respect to the base. | 11-17-2011 |
20140290920 | AIR TO AIR HEAT EXCHANGER - An air to air heat exchanger includes a first and a second cooling air flow passage extending over a core depth of the heat exchanger. A heated air flow passage is arranged between the cooling air flow passages, and extends over a first percentage of the core depth. Thermally conductive separators are arranged between the heated air flow passage and each of the cooling air flow passages. A first structurally reinforced section is provided between the separators, and extends from a cooling air inlet face in the core depth direction over a second percentage of the core depth. A second structurally reinforced section is provided between the separators, and extends from a cooling air outlet face in the core depth direction over a third percentage of the core depth. The sum of the first, second, and third percentages is greater than 100 percent. | 10-02-2014 |
David Richards, Orem, UT US
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20120286118 | HANDS-FREE SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING A PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a hands-free system for attaching and securing a handheld device to a desired object. In particular, the present invention relates to a system having an attachment means whereby a personal electronic device is attached to an object. Additionally, a hands-free system is disclosed including a swivel whereby an orientation of the personal electronic device may be set and retained relative to an object attached thereto. The invention further includes systems and methods for attaching a personal electronic device to a steering wheel of a car. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286718 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PERSONAL ELECTRONICS CARRYING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a device for carrying a personal electronic device. In particular, the present invention relates to a carrying device having an internal battery whereby a personal electronic device is coupled to the battery of the carrying device to power and/or charge the personal electronic device. Additionally, a carrying device is disclosed including an AC power adapter whereby the carrying device is plugged into an electrical receptacle to charge the battery of the carrying device. | 11-15-2012 |
David Richards, St. Paul, MN US
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20110213867 | SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIVITY AND MANAGEMENT ACROSS MULTIPLE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM NETWORKS - A building automation system (BAS) network manager supporting a plurality of device protocols coupled to at least one communication network, and a plurality of logical connections to individual BAS networks to multiple end devices of a BAS. The BAS network manager can communicate with each of the end devices regardless of the protocol or protocol version of the BAS network by implementing a protocol stack above the link layer for each protocol or protocol version, providing an integrated multi-BAS network interface, and maintaining a device identifier for each BAS network the network manager is coupled to in the protocol stack. | 09-01-2011 |
David A. Richards, Merrimack, NH US
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20120207466 | COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT, ENERGY EFFICIENT, LOW NOISE SHUTTER MECHANISM - A robust, compact, lightweight, low energy, low cost, and low noise mechanical mechanism suitable for military and other demanding applications includes a Geneva drive that transitions a camera shutter or other element between two positions and locks the shutter or other element in place between transitions, thereby isolating the remainder of the mechanism from shutter vibrations and torques. Accordingly, the mechanism controlling the Geneva drive need not be especially robust even for military applications, and can be similar in size, weight, energy consumption, and noise to a conventional shutter mechanism. The driving mechanism can include a rotary actuator or a linear actuator with a rack gear. In various embodiments the driving mechanism includes a piezomotor. In certain embodiments, the starting and ending positions of the mechanism are determined by sensors, and in some embodiments the starting and ending positions are adjustable. | 08-16-2012 |
20140099823 | STACKING CONNECTOR FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS - An electrical connector assembly adapted for military use comprising a high density maintenance connector which supports high bandwidth video export and low level maintenance functions, a lower density I/O connector, the stacking feature allows multiple branches in an ad hoc distribution center, custom to each user, and the programmability allows for identical cables/stacking connectors to be used in different configurations. | 04-10-2014 |
David M. Richards, Andover, MN US
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20120109383 | DYNAMICALLY EXTENSIBLE AND AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURABLE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND ARCHITECTURE - A building automation system (BAS) architecture is disclosed. The BAS comprises, in one embodiment, an architecture comprising a communication network and having a dynamic extensibility capability and an automatic configuration capability; an engine communicatively coupled to the communication network; and at least one control device communicatively coupled to the communication network, the control device being known or unknown to the engine. The engine can be adapted to selectively implement the dynamic extensibility capability to establish communications with and to control both known and unknown control devices. The engine can be further adapted to selectively implement the automatic configuration capability to determine at least one characteristic of both known and unknown control devices. A method of adding a control device to a building automation system (BAS) by dynamically extending and automatically configuring an architecture of the BAS is also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Dean Evan Richards, Waitakere City NZ
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20090025332 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR POSTS - An anchoring system to lock posts into housings mounted in the ground, or to lock pipes into housings within holes through walls or foundations uses plastic collets to match post outer profiles to inner housing profiles. The collets have two gently tapered circumferential areas which lock into corresponding tapered areas in the housing. Keys help to lock the post into the collet and in turn into the housing. Customized collets match incompatible posts and housings. The anchored post may be released for re-use, with a security release system that requires the use of special tools. | 01-29-2009 |
Dennis E. Richards, Tonka Bay, MN US
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20140161537 | DOCK BRACKETS, DOCK PLATFORMS, DOCKS, AND KITS - A dock bracket may include an elongate rail engaged by a first clamp, and a first platform support member structured and arranged to support a dock or a dock portion (e.g., a dock platform). A dock platform may include a first edge portion, a second edge portion, a tread member extending from the first edge portion and the second edge portion, and at least one fixation arm extending from at least the first edge portion. A dock accessory kit may include an elongate rail; a first clamp including a first clamp body, a first jaw member, a first clamp adjustment member, and an optional first rail securement member; and a first platform support member. A dock may include first and second dock assemblies, each including a dock section and a stringer pipe, and a dock platform attached to the first and second dock assemblies via first and second dock brackets. | 06-12-2014 |
Elizabeth Suzanne Richards, Columbia, MD US
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20130013873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING DATA IN VALUE-BASED STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system includes a plurality of data vats, and a processor including an optimizing unit that optimizes a value of data stored in the storage system. The optimizing unit optimizes the value by computing and implementing an optimal decision for allocating new data to a first data vat of the plurality of data vats, moving existing data from at least a second data vat of the plurality of data vats to the first data vat, and deleting existing data from the first data vat, based on an amount of data in each of the plurality of data vats. | 01-10-2013 |
Eric Richards, Madison, AL US
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20120007787 | Planar Loop Antenna System - An inexpensive planar antenna fabricated as a plurality of parallel layers of multi turn spiral loops co-located with conductive material at the center of the loops, there being an exclusion zone free of conductive material between the innermost loop and the conductive material at the center. The conductive material may comprise circuit elements, for example batteries, amplifiers, antenna drivers or other functional elements as well as passive elements. In one embodiment, the loop traces may be staggered. In another embodiment, the loop traces are varied in width as a function of position within the loop cross section. In further embodiments, the planar form is integrated with additional orthogonal planar antennas substantially coplanar with the first planar antenna and having axes orthogonal to the first planar antenna and to one another. In further embodiments the exclusion zone is extended by design rules and confining routes in a circuit section. The antenna system may be configured as a three dimensional omnidirectional antenna and is well adapted for small form factor hand held and portable wireless applications. | 01-12-2012 |
Eric Alexander Richards, Madison, AL US
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20140062792 | Method of near-field electromagnetic ranging and location - A method of near-field electromagnetic ranging and location exploits the long-wavelength, near-field characteristics of low-frequency RF signals like those in the vicinity of the AM broadcast band. These signals are robust against scattering from small objects and only mildly perturbed by the urban landscape including building structures. They are thus amenable to an RF fingerprinting approach exploiting a coarse calibration to capture the behavior of the gradually varying signal characteristics. In embodiments, a method of near-field electromagnetic ranging and location may exploit transmit tags transmitting to an infrastructure of locator-receivers, or locator-receiver tags detecting signals from an infrastructure of fixed transmitter beacons. In still further embodiments, fixed transmitter beacons may be supplemented by uncooperative signals sources including signals-of-opportunity like AM broadcast band signals. | 03-06-2014 |
Eric J. Richards, Redmond, WA US
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20110268369 | GENERATING A COMBINED IMAGE FROM MULTIPLE IMAGES - A determination is made for each of multiple regions in multiple images of how good that region is perceived as being. A base image is identified, and a combined image is generated from the multiple images by automatically replacing each region of the base image with a corresponding region of another image if the corresponding region has been determined as being better than the region of the base image. The generating of the combined image can include automatically selecting from one of the multiple images a region in which an object that is present in one or more corresponding regions of other images is absent. Additionally, for a particular region of the base image, corresponding regions of the other images can be displayed, and the particular region replaced with a user-selected one of the corresponding regions of the other images. | 11-03-2011 |
20130336599 | Generating A Combined Image From Multiple Images - A determination is made for each of multiple regions in multiple images of how good that region is perceived as being. A base image is identified, and a combined image is generated from the multiple images by automatically replacing each region of the base image with a corresponding region of another image if the corresponding region has been determined as being better than the region of the base image. The generating of the combined image can include automatically selecting from one of the multiple images a region in which an object that is present in one or more corresponding regions of other images is absent. Additionally, for a particular region of the base image, corresponding regions of the other images can be displayed, and the particular region replaced with a user-selected one of the corresponding regions of the other images. | 12-19-2013 |
George A. Richards, Morgantown, WV US
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20130078172 | Layered Solid Sorbents For Carbon Dioxide Capture - A solid sorbent for the capture and the transport of carbon dioxide gas is provided having at least one first layer of a positively charged material that is polyethylenimine or poly(allylamine hydrochloride), that captures at least a portion of the gas, and at least one second layer of a negatively charged material that is polystyrenesulfonate or poly(acryclic acid), that transports the gas, wherein the second layer of material is in juxtaposition to, attached to, or crosslinked with the first layer for forming at least one bilayer, and a solid substrate support having a porous surface, wherein one or more of the bilayers is/are deposited on the surface of and/or within the solid substrate. A method of preparing and using the solid sorbent is provided. | 03-28-2013 |
20140127104 | Layered Solid Sorbents For Carbon Dioxide Capture - A solid sorbent for the capture and the transport of carbon dioxide gas is provided having at least one first layer of a positively charged material that is polyethylenimine or poly(allylamine hydrochloride), that captures at least a portion of the gas, and at least one second layer of a negatively charged material that is polystyrenesulfonate or poly(acryclic acid), that transports the gas, wherein the second layer of material is in juxtaposition to, attached to, or crosslinked with the first layer for forming at least one bilayer, and a solid substrate support having a porous surface, wherein one or more of the bilayers is/are deposited on the surface of and/or within the solid substrate. A method of preparing and using the solid sorbent is provided. | 05-08-2014 |
Hanno Richards, Therwil CH
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20130209480 | METHODS OF TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS USING IL-17 ANTAGONISTS - The disclosure relates to novel regimens for treating an inflammatory arthritis, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, e.g., high risk RA patients, which employ a therapeutically effective amount of an IL-17 antagonist, e.g., IL-17 binding molecule (e.g., IL-17 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, e.g., secukinumab) or IL-17 receptor binding molecule (e.g., IL-17 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof). | 08-15-2013 |
Jack Eugene Richards, Henderson, KY US
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20130139312 | Easy dome cover - A pool cover having a main cover sized and shaped larger than the swimming pool size. The main cover includes an outer edge having a pocket. The pocket includes an interior, ends with openings to access the interior, a plurality of slits in communication with the interior, a plurality of drain openings, and strap members for securing the pool cover to a surface. The interior of said pocket is sized for receiving a weight. The pool cover can include an air pillow for placement between the surface of the water in the pool and the main cover. The pocket allows for a uniform weight to be placed around the outer edge of the main cover in order to pull the main cover tight enough over the air pillow resulting in a dome like effect over the swimming pool. | 06-06-2013 |
James Richards, Gordonsville, VA US
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20130188340 | Lotus Light - A multifunctional device is disclosed for facilitating plant growth by shining a solar-powered light over plants, and can provide other functions. The multifunctional device comprises a center post, a ground stake, and solar panels. The center post telescopically expands and retracts. The ground stake tapers to a point on one end and can be secured in the ground. Further, the solar panels fold down against the center post for storage, unfold perpendicular to the center post, and are locked in place when in use via a locking collar. The solar panels comprise an underside and a topside, with solar cells secured to the topside and lights secured to the underside. The solar cells absorb sunlight, and turn the sunlight into electrical energy which is used to charge the solar batteries housed in the center post. The solar batteries power the lights located on the solar panels. | 07-25-2013 |
James Thomas Richards, Euclid, OH US
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20130148778 | SCAN START AND/OR END POSITION IDENTIFIER - A subject support ( | 06-13-2013 |
Janie Marie Richards, Henderson, KY US
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20130139312 | Easy dome cover - A pool cover having a main cover sized and shaped larger than the swimming pool size. The main cover includes an outer edge having a pocket. The pocket includes an interior, ends with openings to access the interior, a plurality of slits in communication with the interior, a plurality of drain openings, and strap members for securing the pool cover to a surface. The interior of said pocket is sized for receiving a weight. The pool cover can include an air pillow for placement between the surface of the water in the pool and the main cover. The pocket allows for a uniform weight to be placed around the outer edge of the main cover in order to pull the main cover tight enough over the air pillow resulting in a dome like effect over the swimming pool. | 06-06-2013 |
Jason Eric Richards, Ogden, UT US
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20140103785 | CONCEALED WALL COMPARTMENT - A concealed compartment is disclosed for safekeeping valuables and small objects, including firearms. The concealed safe is suitable for insertion into a wall between studs or into a ceiling between supports. The concealed safe comprises a hollow storage compartment defined by internal walls. The storage compartment is concealed by a planar or irregularly-shaped ornamental effect, such as a mirror, picture, light or painting, overlaying the outwardly facing access opening of the storage compartment. The ornamental effect is configured to slide up, down or laterally when moved to reveal the storage compartment and its contents. Various embodiments of the present invention include a second storage compartment disposed behind the storage compartment, as well as magnets for suspending valuables and locking mechanisms. | 04-17-2014 |
Jeanette Anthea Richards, Liberty Township, OH US
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20130164323 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN - The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of | 06-27-2013 |
20130164390 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING HAIR - A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair. | 06-27-2013 |
Jeanette Anthea Richards, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120157478 | Hair Care Compositions and Methods to Improve Hair Appearance - Hair care compositions and methods that can increase the appearance of healthier hair by increasing the appearance of thicker and fuller hair, longer hair, and/or delayed emergence of gray hair. Such compositions can be applied to any areas where healthier hair appearance is desired, such as the scalp or face. | 06-21-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Richards, Seattle, WA US
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20140075835 | BLANKET FOR PYROLYSIS OR DRYING OF BIOMASS - The disclosed embodiments are operable to produce biochar from a biomass or to dry a biomass through controlled heating. While prior art technologies are stationary enclosures, the embodiments provided herein are based on a portable, flexible laminated blanket that is draped over a biomass (e.g., a wood slash pile). In this way, the blanket functions as a portable and reusable kiln for pyrolyzing biomass into biochar or drying biomass. | 03-20-2014 |
Jimmy Lee Richards, Rootstown, OH US
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20140087067 | METHOD OF COATING A METAL MOLD SURFACE WITH A POLYMER COATING, MOLD FOR RUBBER PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MOLDING RUBBER PRODUCTS - This invention relates to preparation of a metal mold surface for molding rubber products by plasma jet directed polymer coating, a coated mold for rubber products and production of rubber products. Such rubber products are rubber tires and industrial products, particularly rubber tires. | 03-27-2014 |
Joel W. Richards, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20120010053 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill and methods of using the same are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the front end, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the rear end, and a running belt including a curved running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run. The running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running surface of the running belt to move from the front shaft toward the rear shaft. The treadmill is configured to control the speed of the running belt to facilitate the maintenance of the contour of the curved running surface. | 01-12-2012 |
20140080679 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill and methods of using the same are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the front end, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the rear end, and a running belt including a curved running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run. The running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running surface of the running belt to move from the front shaft toward the rear shaft. The treadmill is configured to control the speed of the running belt to facilitate the maintenance of the contour of the curved running surface. | 03-20-2014 |
20140213419 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill is provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a running belt including a contoured running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run, wherein the running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running belt to rotate about the front shaft and the rear shaft without the rotation of the running belt being generated by a motor, and a one-way bearing assembly configured to prevent rotation of the running surface of the running belt in one direction. | 07-31-2014 |
Johathan Mark Richards, Aigues-Vives FR
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20100331187 | FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to physically stable oil dispersions. It also relates to a method for activating bentones that are designed for use with a low polarity organic systems. It also relates to physically stable oil dispersions comprising said activated bentone. | 12-30-2010 |
John Richards, Union Grove, AL US
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20120090010 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 360 DEGREE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A method for providing situational awareness for a transport vehicle includes receiving a plurality of sensory inputs from cameras positioned about the periphery of the transport vehicle and processing the plurality of sensory inputs to generate a plurality of processed signals for display to one or more displays. The method also includes receiving user input from distinct users specifying one or more views to display on each of the one or more displays as received and processed from the plurality of sensory inputs and communicating the plurality of processed signals for displaying the one or more views on each of the one or more displays in response to receiving the user input. | 04-12-2012 |
John Michael Richards, Bowie, MD US
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20130189297 | Dietary Supplement For Vascular Health - The present invention relates to an herbal dietary supplement to promote vascular health. The dietary supplement comprises L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, Ginkgo Biloba, Horse chestnut, Red Yeast Rice and Cayanne Pepper. | 07-25-2013 |
Jon Richards, Hood River, OR US
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20130042239 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE OF A VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY BUILDER - A virtual assembly builder for use in virtualization environments, which can be used as a tool for virtualizing installed components in a reference environment, modifying those components if necessary, and then deploying them into another/target environment. Using the virtual assembly builder, a user (e.g., an administrator) can capture the configuration and product/component binaries of existing software components into software appliance artifacts. Appliances can be grouped, and their relationships defined, into software assembly artifacts. Logical connections between appliances within an assembly can be reconfigured by a process of assembly editing. When a desired assembly configuration has been achieved, the assembly can be prepared for, and deployed into, the target environment. | 02-14-2013 |
20140282545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERIC PRODUCT WIRING IN A VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY BUILDER ENVIRONMENT - Described herein is a system and method for generic product wiring in a cloud environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a virtual assembly builder can be used to virtualize installed components in a reference environment, and then deploy those components into another destination environment. A user can capture the configuration and binaries of software components into software appliance artifacts, which can be grouped and their relationships defined as software assembly artifacts. In accordance with an embodiment, a generic product introspector plugin allows users to specify at introspection, during creation of a virtual assembly, one or more metadata properties to be exposed for editing and configuration by scripts, during a subsequent rehydration of the virtual assembly. The properties exposed for editing and configuration by scripts can be used during instantiation of an instance of the assembly to define one or more inputs and outputs for the instance. | 09-18-2014 |
Julia Richards, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130267678 | TRANSCRIPTOME IN VIVO ANALYSIS - Provided are compositions and methods that permit a hybrid nucleic acid-peptide molecule to enter a cell and when specifically activated within the cell, the molecule anneals to endogenous cellular RNA and permits the isolation of the RNA. | 10-10-2013 |
20130273537 | Transcriptome In Vivo Analysis - The invention provides compositions and methods that permit a hybrid nucleic acid molecule to enter a cell and when specifically activated within the cell, the molecule anneals to endogenous cellular RNA and permits the isolation of the RNA. | 10-17-2013 |
Justin Richards, Huntsville, AL US
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20120023572 | Malicious Attack Response System and Associated Method - A system and method for detecting and identifying intruders in a computer network environment by providing a network traffic evaluation and simulation module at the interface between a protected network and external traffic source. The evaluation and simulation module identifies suspected intruders by observing intrusion pattern behavior and then presents a simulated network to the intruder. The simulated network appears to offer the intruder valuable information and provides the intruder with the appearance of success in breaking down the layers of the simulated network to keep the intruder engaged in the intrusion effort while information is gathered to trace and identify the source of the intrusion. Intrusion attempts are identified and categorized in an intrusion analysis module. The network traffic evaluation and simulated network may be provided as a self contained physical module that does not require modification of existing network software. | 01-26-2012 |
Kelly Rae Richards, Post Falls, ID US
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20120092835 | CONNECTION LUG - A connection lug comprises an electrically conductive body, an electrically conductive blade connector extending from a first end of the body, and a cable hole located in a second end of the body configured to receive a cable. A clamping cam in the connection lug may rotate inside of the body and clamp against the cable. A screw hole may be configured to receive a clamping screw. A portion of the clamping cam may extend into the screw hole and insertion of the clamping screw into the screw hole may push against the portion of the clamping cam and rotate the clamping cam into the cable hole. | 04-19-2012 |
20120200978 | MODULAR AND WEATHER RESISTANT OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A surge suppression system provides surge protection both locally within the radio station building were the power plant and telecommunication equipment are located and remotely next to the radios and antennas located outside of the building on the communication tower. An external surge suppression unit provides a waterproof enclosure for both surge suppression devices and fiber optic connectors. A rack mountable surge suppression unit provides local in-line surge suppression protection for the electrical equipment located in the communication station. A unique surge suppression tray is hot swappable so that multiple surge suppression devices can be replaced at the same time without disrupting radio operation. Pluggable surge suppression modules can be used in both the external surge suppression unit and the rack mountable surge suppression unit. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200979 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A surge suppression system provides surge protection both locally within the radio station building were the power plant and telecommunication equipment are located and remotely next to the radios and antennas located outside of the building on the communication tower. An external surge suppression unit provides a waterproof enclosure for both surge suppression devices and fiber optic connectors. A rack mountable surge suppression unit provides local in-line surge suppression protection for the electrical equipment located in the communication station. A unique surge suppression tray is hot swappable so that multiple surge suppression devices can be replaced at the same time without disrupting radio operation. Pluggable surge suppression modules can be used in both the external surge suppression unit and the rack mountable surge suppression unit. | 08-09-2012 |
Ken Richards, Pfulgriesheim FR
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20090265808 | P15 HAIRPIN CONSTRUCTS AND USE - The present invention concerns a method of genetic modification of a TGB-3 wild type viral sequence for reducing or suppressing the possible deleterious effects of the agronomic properties of a transformed plant or plant cell by said TGB-3 viral sequence. The invention further relates to genetically modified TGB-3 viral sequences suitable to induce gene silencing. In particular hairpin constructs based on such sequences proved highly efficient to induce a PTGS mechanism and degradation of the whole of RNA2 thereby. When plants are transformed accordingly the spread of the virus in the plant is significantly reduced or blocked. | 10-22-2009 |
Lee David Richards, Newark, DE US
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20120040834 | Surfactants in Agrochemical Formulations - Surfactant compounds which include an amine ended polyalkylene glycol hydrophile linked to C | 02-16-2012 |
Levi Richards, Tampa, FL US
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20120264098 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSOLIDATING AND SEARCHING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - An application for a method and system providing educational seekers a search tool that finds education opportunities across a large number of educational/training providers. The search tool finds courses and/or programs of interest such as certifications, vocational programs, two-year programs, four-year programs, MBA programs, certain financial aide features, specific course offerings, specific sports programs, placement success, etc, The system includes educational software robots called edu bots that visit educational program hosting web sites of the various educational/training providers, extracting information regarding the programs, courses, faculty, financial assistance, sports programs, location, extra-curricular activities, etc. The information is then stored in a common, searchable database for later searching by the educational seeker. | 10-18-2012 |
20140287396 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSOLIDATING AND SEARCHING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - An application for a method and system providing educational seekers a search tool that finds education opportunities across a large number of educational/training providers. The search tool finds courses and/or programs of interest such as certifications, vocational programs, two-year programs, four-year programs, MBA programs, certain financial aide features, specific course offerings, specific sports programs, placement success, etc, The system includes educational software robots called edu bots that visit educational program hosting web sites of the various educational/training providers, extracting information regarding the programs, courses, faculty, financial assistance, sports programs, location, extra-curricular activities, etc. The information is then stored in a common, searchable database for later searching by the educational seeker. | 09-25-2014 |
Mark Richards, Singapore SG
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20120083532 | NOVEL USES - The present invention relates to the use of a compound represented by the general formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: n is an integer from 2 to 5; p is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a thiol group, a thioether group, and an amino group, wherein at least two of R | 04-05-2012 |
Mark Ryah Richards, Wayne Township, OH US
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20140079914 | POLYMERIC STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Polymeric structures, methods for making same, fibrous structures comprising same and fibrous product incorporating same are provided. | 03-20-2014 |
Mark Ryan Richards, Hamilton, OH US
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20120027838 | FILAMENTS COMPRISING AN INGESTIBLE ACTIVE AGENT NONWOVEN WEBS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Filaments containing a filament-forming material and an additive, such as an ingestible active agent, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided. | 02-02-2012 |
20120058166 | FILAMENTS COMPRISING A NON-PERFUME ACTIVE AGENT NONWOVEN WEBS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Filaments that contain a filament-forming material and an additive, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided. | 03-08-2012 |
20120237576 | FILAMENTS COMPRISING AN ACTIVE AGENT NONWOVEN WEBS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Filaments that contain a filament-forming material and an additive, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided. | 09-20-2012 |
Michael L. Richards, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20120225944 | TRIACYGLYCEROL-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO PARAFFIN WAX - A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon atoms. In addition, the fatty acid profile of the triacylglycerol typically includes at least about 50 wt. % 18:1 fatty acid and no more than about 25 wt. % 18:0 fatty acid. In another embodiment, the triacylglycerol-based material is characterized in part by an Iodine Value of about 60 to about 75. For applications such as candles, the wax commonly includes a hydrogenated vegetable oil and palmitic acid. Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based material and methods of producing the candles are also provided. | 09-06-2012 |
Michael S. Richards, Kokomo, IN US
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20140099217 | FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A fuel pump assembly and method of making the same is disclosed. The fuel pump assembly includes a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor and a circuit board formed as a discrete component from the BLDC motor. The BLDC motor includes a stator with a plurality of windings. A screw, or some other fastener, extends through the circuit board and threadedly engages a portion of the BLDC motor. The screws serve the dual functions of attaching the circuit board to the BLDC motor and electrically connecting the BLDC motor to the circuit board to power the BLDC motor. | 04-10-2014 |
Michael Shawn Richards, Kokomo, IN US
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20120103284 | THERMOELECTRIC COOLED PUMP - In invention relates to an engine cooling system in which the supply of fuel is cooled to prevent fuel vapors by cooling the fuel pump. The cooling system uses a thermoelectric material that, either entirely or partially, surrounds the fuel pump, is the housing of the fuel pump and/or is internal to the fuel pump. | 05-03-2012 |
Miles Elliot Richards, Medina, OH US
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20140070695 | VOIDLESS CERAMIC METAL HALIDE LAMPS - A voidless CMH lamp and a method of making such a lamp are provided. The CMH lamp includes a lamp body that receives at least one end plug. The end plug is constructed from a core of cermet material received within an outer layer of a ceramic material. An electrode is placed into the cermet material. The application of heat causes the cermet material to contract and eliminate voids between the lamp and cermet material. Co-sintering of the lamp, core, and outer layer provides a hermetic seal without necessarily using e.g., a sealing frit. Sintering of the ceramic material surrounding the cermet can be also used to improve light output and photometric performance of the lamp. The creation of one or more openings or recesses in the end plug can also provide performance improvements. | 03-13-2014 |
20140073215 | REDUCED MASS END PLUGS FOR VOIDLESS CMH LAMPS - A voidless CMH lamp and a method of making such a lamp are provided. The CMH lamp includes a lamp body that receives at least one end plug. The end plug is constructed from a core of cermet material received within an outer layer of a ceramic material. An electrode is placed into the cermet material. The application of heat causes the cermet material to contract and eliminate voids between the lamp and cermet material. Co-sintering of the lamp, core, and outer layer provides a hermetic seal without necessarily using e.g., a sealing frit. Sintering of the ceramic material surrounding the cermet can be also used to improve light output and photometric performance of the lamp. The creation of one or more openings or recesses in the end plug can also provide performance improvements. | 03-13-2014 |
Nathan Brett Richards, Huntington, UT US
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20130126689 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A DUAL-ARMED HUNTING DISPLAY - The apparatus for a dual-armed hunting display includes a base plate and a first arm and a second arm movably coupled to the base plate. The first arm and the second arm are each movable around at least two axes. The first arm is spaced apart from the second arm. The embodiment of the apparatus also includes a first holding member coupled to a distal end of the first arm and a second holding member coupled to a distal end of the second arm. | 05-23-2013 |
Nigel G. John Richards, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130330760 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OXALATE - The present invention features compositions and methods for the detection or measurement of oxalate in a sample. Such compositions include test devices that provide for the rapid and accurate detection of oxalate in a sample from a biological fluid. Advantageously, the compositions can be used to monitor the oxalate levels of a patient at a point of care (e.g., at the patient's home, clinic, physician's office, or other clinical setting). | 12-12-2013 |
Patick Richards, Laramie, WY US
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20120003705 | Biological Clean Fuel Processing Systems and Methods - Methods and systems to achieve clean fuel processing systems in which carbon dioxide emissions ( | 01-05-2012 |
Patrick Richards, Seattle, WA US
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20130189739 | Biological Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Pollutants Systems and Methods - Methods and systems to achieve clean fuel processing systems in which carbon dioxide emissions ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130189750 | Biological and Chemical Process Utilizing Chemoautotrophic Microorganisms - Methods and systems to achieve clean fuel processing systems in which carbon dioxide emissions ( | 07-25-2013 |
Patrick G. Richards, Hartford, CT US
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20140050567 | SYNCHRONIZING RING SURGE BUMPER - A bumper assembly includes a bracket and a pad. The pad is connected to the bracket by a first rivet. Additionally, a synchronizing ring assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a ring section and a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly is connected to a side surface of the ring section and extends axially adjacent an inner radial surface of the ring. The bumper assembly is disposed adjacent a gap at an end of the ring section. | 02-20-2014 |
Paul Richards, Goessendorf AT
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20100224340 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A MOVING WEB HAVING TRANSITIONS IN A SURFACE ADJACENT THE WEB - A web stabilizer adapted to stabilize a web moving across a span between two components of a web machine or machines, the stabilizer including: a surface facing and adjacent the moving web, and at least one transition in the surface of the stabilizer, wherein the transition is a protrusion or recess in the surface between a leading edge of the stabilizer facing a direction of web travel and a trailing edge of the stabilizer. | 09-09-2010 |
Paul A. Richards, Corvallis, OR US
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20110310385 | Light Scattering Aerosol Detect Device - One aspect is an aerosol detection arrangement including a light source for projecting a light beam. The arrangement includes a light collector configured to collect light scattered off liquid drops in an aerosol that enter the light beam and processing the scattered light into an output signal. The arrangement includes a controller for receiving the output signal from the light collector and uses the output signal to determine a predicted number of main liquid drops ejected. | 12-22-2011 |
20130187984 | NONCIRCULAR INKJET NOZZLE - An inkjet nozzle includes an aperture with a noncircular opening having a first segment substantially defined by a first polynomial equation and a second segment substantially defined by a second equation. | 07-25-2013 |
Paul Thurston Richards, Melbourne, FL US
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20120182835 | Systems and Methods for Acquiring and Characterizing Time Varying Signals of Interest - Methods or systems for identifying seismic or acoustic signals of interest originating with moving motorized vehicles or footstep movement or stationary or moving machinery. A related system for monitoring an area includes a plurality of sensing devices each comprising a frame and a piezo-electric sensor element. A monitoring device is coupled to receive information from each of the sensing devices. One method includes providing a processing chain coupled to receive signal data from a sensor device which receives the signals, including a detection stage, a Joint Time Frequency (JTF) domain stage, and a classification stage. The detection stage identifies presence of signals that emerge from the background. The JTF domain stage estimates the state of the signals of interest over time. The classification stage assesses the previously derived information to form a decision about source identity. In one embodiment, the detector stage performs detections on a single cycle basis. | 07-19-2012 |
Peter Richards, Issaquah, WA US
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20110258575 | DISPLAYING LARGE DATASETS IN A BROWSER ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for displaying large datasets may download an approximate range of the dataset along with a subset of the dataset to a client. The client may display the subset as well as indicators for the approximate range. When a user moves to a position within the dataset that is not downloaded, the client may send a request for a second subset of the dataset, which may be displayed on the client. The user may interact with the dataset to select different items in the dataset, for example, and those interactions may be collected while the user views different portions of the dataset. The user may process all of the interactions over the entire dataset or a portion of the dataset by committing the changes. | 10-20-2011 |
Peter B. Richards, Auckland NZ
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20120312373 | Solar Roof Panel Assembly and Method for Installation - A solar roof panel assembly for new construction or retrofit installation above a roof deck of a building structure comprises a metal roof panel base, at least one solar cell, a stone coating, and an electrical junction box fastened to the back of the metal roof panel base. The electrical junction box houses electrical components connected to the solar cell, and electrical connection elements extend from the electrical junction box. The solar roof panel assembly may be installed such that an air gap is created between the solar roof panel assembly and the roof deck, and cabling and other electrical components may be placed in the air gap. Multiple solar roof panel assemblies may be interconnected. A solar roof panel assembly may replace a previously-installed roof panel, and may be aesthetically and/or structurally similar to adjacent previously-installed roof panels. | 12-13-2012 |
Robert Geoffrey Richards, Davos Dorf CH
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20110104509 | POLYMER SURFACE MODIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method for increasing hydrophilicity of part or all of a surface of a polymer substrate to change the ability of a polymer surface to bond, allowing better adhesion or printability, by a surface treatment which increases the surface energy stabilised by several washing steps. | 05-05-2011 |
20110172667 | BONE FIXATION DEVICE WITH COVER - A bone fixation device ( | 07-14-2011 |
Robert L. Richards, New Haven, CT US
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20120143215 | INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR ANCHOR ASSEMBLY - An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse. | 06-07-2012 |
Robert Leslie Richards, Hamden, CT US
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20130144339 | INTERSPINOUS SPACERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Systems, devices, and methods for treating the spine are disclosed herein. Medical devices can be positioned along a subject's spine to treat various conditions and diseases. The medical device can include an actuator assembly and a clamp assembly. The actuator assembly can be positioned at an interspinous space between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process. The actuator assembly can be used to reconfigure the clamp assembly such that the clamp assembly clamps onto the superior and inferior spinous processes. | 06-06-2013 |
Roderick Bernhard Richards, Frauenfeld CH
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20090272905 | WIRELESS X-RAY DETECTOR PLATE - The present disclosure provides for a wireless radiographic detector assembly. The assembly includes a detector plate having a first housing enclosing a radiation detector and a controller coupled to the radiation detector and a peripheral pack connected to the detector plate by a cable. The peripheral pack includes a second housing enclosing a wireless transmitter coupled to the controller and a power source for providing operating energy to the wireless transmitter and the detector plate. | 11-05-2009 |
Scott Richards, South Riding, VA US
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20120267948 | WIRELESS NETWORK-COMPATIBLE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR AIRCRAFT AND OTHER PASSENGER TRANSPORT VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a power supply for a microwave oven designed for use on-board an aircraft and that is configured to deliver power to the microwave magnetron in such a way as to avoid interference with Wi-Fi networks. Output from the power supply to the microwave oven is modulated and optimized by lowering the time period that the power is delivered (e.g., into short bursts), but increasing the actual current that is delivered. | 10-25-2012 |
Stephen Richards, Holdrege, NE US
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20110257603 | SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SHIELDING FOR PATIENT AND NON-PATIENT ENDS - A safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub and a needle fixed to the hub. Further, a first shield is provided, along with a second shield which has a biasing element disposed to urge the second shield proximally towards a proximal end of the needle. The assembly further includes a releasable retaining assembly for releasably retaining the second shield in an initial position against the force of the biasing element. A predetermined extent of movement of the first shield causes the retaining assembly to release the second shield, and, wherein, with the second shield being released, the second shield is urged proximally by the biasing element to a second position where the second shield covers the proximal end of the needle. Advantageously, with the subject invention, an assembly is provided which allows for passive activation of a shield on a non-patient end of a pen needle assembly by a patient-end shield. | 10-20-2011 |
20110288491 | SAFETY NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A safety needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub; a needle fixed to the hub, the needle having a distal end, formed for insertion into a patient, and a proximal end; a first shield having a tubular body at least partially encircling a portion of the needle, wherein in an initial state, the first shield extends from the hub; a second shield having a tubular body at least partially encircling a portion of the needle; a biasing element disposed to urge the second shield distally towards the distal end of the needle; and, a releasable retaining arrangement for releasably retaining the second shield in a first state. Upon a predetermined extent of proximal movement of the first shield relative to the hub, the second shield is released thereby allowing the biasing element to urge the second shield to a second state in which the distal end of the needle is covered. Advantageously, with the arrangement of the subject invention, two shields are provided for at least partially covering a needle with one of the shields acting as a trigger. | 11-24-2011 |
20120143145 | SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SHIELD FOR NON-PATIENT END - A safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub; a needle fixed to the hub having a distal end, formed for insertion into a patient, and a proximal end; a shield; a biasing means disposed to urge the shield from a first position to a second position; and, at least one adjustable tab or locking finger on the hub, the tab or finger being adjustable from a first state to a second state. With the tab or finger being in a first state, the tab or finger interferingly engages the shield so as to restrict movement thereof. The tab or finger in the first state retains the shield in its first position with the proximal end of the needle being exposed. With the tab or finger being in the second state, the tab or finger does not interferingly engage with the shield. As such, the shield is permitted to be urged proximally to the second position by the biasing means. In the second position, the shield covers the proximal end of the needle. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a mechanism is provided for shielding a proximal, or non-patient, end of a pen needle, particularly after use. | 06-07-2012 |
20140107586 | SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SHIELDING FOR PATIENT AND NON-PATIENT ENDS - A safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub and a needle fixed to the hub. Further, a first shield is provided, along with a second shield which has a biasing element disposed to urge the second shield proximally towards a proximal end of the needle. The assembly further includes a releasable retaining assembly for releasably retaining the second shield in an initial position against the force of the biasing element. A predetermined extent of movement of the first shield causes the retaining assembly to release the second shield. With the second shield being released, the second shield is urged proximally by the biasing element to a second position where the second shield covers the proximal end of the needle. Advantageously, an assembly is provided which allows for passive activation of a shield on a non-patient end of a pen needle assembly by a patient-end shield. | 04-17-2014 |
20150051583 | SPLIT AND SIDE-PORTED CATHETER DEVICES - A catheter for use in medical applications is disclosed. The catheter comprises tubing with a tip hole at one end and an end portion at the other end. Fluid exits the catheter at the tip hole thereof. One or more alternative fluid pathway(s) are provided on the sidewall of the catheter to permit outflow of fluid medication from the catheter to ensure proper delivery of the medication to the intended target area, particularly when the tip opening is occluded or restricted for any reason. | 02-19-2015 |
Steven S. Richards, Snohomish, WA US
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20120279376 | DRUM TUNING APPARATUS - An acoustic-drum tuning assembly includes a single adjustment feature to vary the drumhead tension uniformly around the drumhead's periphery. The tuning mechanism includes multiple rings located between the end of the drum shell (or support ring) and the “underside” of the drumhead, which is otherwise restrained with respect to the drum shell by a hoop or rim fixed in place by threaded tension rods and lugs or other hoop-fixing mechanism. The single adjustment feature varies the circumference of a wedging ring, which generates an axial force “expanding” or “retracting” the tuning assembly along the central axis of the drum. When the tuning assembly axially “expands”, it pushes increasingly “upward” against the drumhead, variably increasing its tension and the musical pitch of the drum. When the tuning assembly axially “retracts”, it decreases the “upward” push, variably decreasing the drumhead tension and lowering the musical pitch of the drum. | 11-08-2012 |
Thomas C. Richards, Woodbury, CT US
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20130252108 | METAL-DOPED NICKEL OXIDE ACTIVE MATERIALS - A primary alkaline battery includes a cathode having an alkali-deficient nickel (IV)-containing oxide including metals such as Ni, Co, Mg, Al, Ca, Y, Mn, and/or non-metals such as B, Si, Ge or a combination of metal and/or non-metal ions as stabilizing dopants; a combination of metal ions as dopants; an anode; a separator between the cathode and the anode; and an alkaline electrolyte. The battery can be pre-discharged within one hour after assembly to decrease the open circuit voltage. | 09-26-2013 |
Thomas H. Richards, New Britain, PA US
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20140147644 | MULTILAYER POLYMER STRUCTURES - The invention relates to a multi-layer polymer structure having a polyolefin-based layer, an acrylic-based or other polar polymer layer, and a tie-layer between and adjacent to the polyolefin and acrylic-based layers. Each layer could contain multiple sub-layers. The invention specifically relates to the composition of the tie-layer used to bond the polyolefin- and the polar polymer layers together. The multilayer structure can contain more than three layers, with polar polymer layers on each side of the polyolefin-based layer, and can be made by any method known to the art. The multilayer structure exhibits excellent structural integrity, excellent surface appearance, high impact strength, high scratch resistance, and excellent resistance to UV rays. | 05-29-2014 |
Thomas H. Richards, New Brittain, PA US
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20120328808 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURES CONTAINING BIOPOLYMERS - The invention relates to a multi-layer structure in which one or more layers contain an acrylic polymer, and one or more layers contain biopolymers. The acrylic polymer and biopolymer could be in different layers of the structure, or in the same layer ofteh structure. The combination of acrylic polymer and biopolymer in the same multi-layer structure provides improved properties, such as improved adhesion, improved mechanical properties, and improvements in the ease of manufacturing. An inner layer containing a biopolymer gains significantly improved UV resistance, abrasion resistance, and surface appearance, when covered with an outer acrylic layer. The multi-layer structure may be in the form of a sheet, a film, a tube or pipe, or a profile, and could used by itself or as a cap-layer over another substrate. | 12-27-2012 |
Thomas J. Richards, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120035067 | Marker Panels For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis And Evaluation - The present invention relates to the discovery that of a panel of serum or plasma markers may be used to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”) and distinguish this condition from other lung ailments. It further relates to the identification of markers associated with IPF disease progression. | 02-09-2012 |
20140335547 | Marker Panels For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis And Evaluation - The present invention relates to the discovery that of a panel of serum or plasma markers may be used to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (“IPF”) and distinguish this condition from other lung ailments. It further relates to the identification of markers associated with IPF disease progression. | 11-13-2014 |
Tim Richards, Henderson, NV US
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20140087842 | GAMING SYSTEM AND GAMING MACHINES UTILIZING CASH TICKETS HAVING A FEATURE TRIGGER - A casino gaming system includes gaming machines which are configured to accept and read tickets. The ticket may comprise cash-value tickets or non-cash value tickets. The tickets may also include secondary feature triggering indicia. A player may obtain a ticket from a system kiosk. The player may then present that ticket to a gaming machine, such as by inserting it into a media reader such as a bill acceptor. Associated monetary value or non-monetary credits may be credited to the machine. In addition, if the ticket includes a feature triggering indicia, when such an indicia is detected, the gaming machine preferably triggers or initiates the feature. | 03-27-2014 |
20140087880 | GAMING REWARD AND PROMOTION SYSTEM AND GAMING MACHINES UTILIZING CASH TICKETS HAVING A FEATURE TRIGGER - A casino gaming system includes gaming machines which are configured to accept and read tickets. The ticket may comprise cash-value tickets or non-cash value tickets. The tickets may also include secondary feature triggering indicia. A player may obtain a ticket from a system kiosk. The player may then present that ticket to a gaming machine, such as by inserting it into a media reader such as a bill acceptor. Associated monetary value or non-monetary credits may be credited to the machine. In addition, if the ticket includes a feature triggering indicia, when such an indicia is detected, the gaming machine preferably triggers or initiates the feature. | 03-27-2014 |
Timothy Brian Richards, Henderson, NV US
Timothy C. Richards, Cumming, GA US
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20130343225 | ENABLING COMMUNICATION OF NON-IP DEVICE IN AN IP-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE - An apparatus can include a connection manager adapter that is configured to maintain presence for each of the plurality of non-IP endpoints in an IP messaging and presence protocol based on the endpoint presence data. The endpoint presence data includes a unique identifier and attribute data received for each of a plurality of non-internet protocol (IP) endpoints. The connection manager adapter can be configured to access the endpoint presence data and convert a message between the IP messaging and presence protocol and different protocol for communication with a given non-IP endpoint of the plurality of endpoints. | 12-26-2013 |
20140280998 | CONTROLLING DISTRIBUTION AND ROUTING FROM MESSAGING PROTOCOL - An apparatus can include a connection manager adapter that is configured to maintain presence for each of the plurality of non-IP endpoints in an IP messaging and presence protocol based on the endpoint presence data. The endpoint presence data includes a unique identifier and attribute data received for each of a plurality of non-internet protocol (IP) endpoints. The connection manager adapter can be configured to access the endpoint presence data and convert a message between the IP messaging and presence protocol and different protocol for communication with a given non-IP endpoint of the plurality of endpoints. | 09-18-2014 |
20140351834 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO-ON-DEMAND (VOD) - Providing video-on-demand (VOD) content to a subscriber may be disclosed. First, a request for a VOD session may be received from a companion device. Next, in response to the received request for the VOD session, a catalog of VOD content may be sent to the companion device. A selection of VOD content listed in the catalog of VOD content may then be received. A digital transport adaptor (DTA) corresponding to the received request for the VOD session may be identified. Next, the VOD session may be setup with the identified DTA and the selected VOD content may be streamed to the identified DTA. | 11-27-2014 |
20140380384 | Non-DSG Mechanisms for Aligning Client Devices with Their Multicast Data Flows in a DOCSIS Network Environment - Video messaging may be provided. First, a bootstrap message including a system address may be transmitted by a high level device. A user device may receive the bootstrap message from the high level device and obtain system data from the system address contained in the received bootstrap message. The user device may then determine a service group in which the user device is deployed. Next, the user device may determine, from the obtained system data, a sub-system address corresponding to the determined service group. The user device may then obtain sub-system data from the sub-system address. | 12-25-2014 |
Todd Richards, Bristol, ME US
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20130305460 | FOLDING INTERCHANGEABLE IMPLEMENT APPARATUS - A compact, folding tool permitting the exchange of implement sets, including one or more quick release mechanisms that are easily removed from a handle to release interchangeable implements; the tool further accommodating implement sets including different types and quantities of implements which are inhibited from rotating by an adjustable clamping force produced by the quick release mechanisms and optionally including over travel stops to obstruct implement rotation, or may rely solely on the clamping force provided by the quick release mechanisms to stabilize implements for use. | 11-21-2013 |