Ricker, US
Clint E. Ricker, Dacula, GA US
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20140164477 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HORIZONTAL SCALING OF STATEFUL APPLICATIONS - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes receiving an inbound request from a client; retrieving state information for a targeted application; modifying the inbound request with the state information from a data store; forwarding the inbound request that was modified to an application running on a server instance; and providing a response to the client based on information provided by the application. | 06-12-2014 |
Cory R. Ricker, Hemlock, MI US
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20140251035 | STEERING RACK WEAR COMPENSATOR ASSEMBLY - A wear compensator assembly configured for exerting a predetermined biasing force on a rack and a pinion shaft of a steering gear assembly is disclosed. The wear compensator assembly includes a cam member having a seating surface and a biasing member seated against the seating surface of the cam member. The biasing member is configured to be compressed by a predetermined amount and to exert the predetermined biasing force. | 09-11-2014 |
20140260742 | RACK AND PINION WEAR COMPENSATION - An automotive steering system includes a steering assembly including a rack and a pinion, and a rack bearing configured to contact the rack, the rack bearing disposed in a rack bearing bore of a housing. The system also includes a wear compensation assembly in fluid communication with a rack bearing bore cavity disposed within the rack bearing, the wear compensation assembly configured to draw fluid into the rack bearing bore cavity in response to movement of the rack bearing within the rack bearing bore. | 09-18-2014 |
David Carl Ricker, Plano, TX US
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20140129241 | Systems and Methods for Generating Healthcare Intelligence - A method includes a first healthcare provider purchasing a first offering for a first offering first price and a second offering for a second offering first price, a second healthcare provider purchasing the first offering for a first offering second price and the second offering for a second offering second price, and presenting at least one of (1) an indication configured to allow a comparison of a first sum of the first offering first price and the second offering first price versus a second sum of the first offering second price and the second offering second price and (2) an indication presented as a result of a comparison of the first sum versus the second sum. | 05-08-2014 |
Doug Ricker, Clarksburg, MD US
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20110075772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC OUTPUT BACK-OFF - A device is provided for use with an input signal including a first packet of a first modulation type in series with a second packet of a second modulation type. The device includes a gain adjustment portion and a gain portion. The gain adjustment portion can output a first gain adjustment signal based on the first packet or can output a second gain adjustment signal based on the second packet. The gain portion can output a first signal corresponding to the first packet and can output a second signal corresponding to the second packet. The first signal is based on the input signal and a first gain factor. The second signal is based on the input signal and a second gain factor. The first gain factor is based on the first gain adjustment signal. The second gain factor is based on the second gain adjustment signal. | 03-31-2011 |
Jeffrey T (ty) Ricker, Lafayette, CO US
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20080313092 | Computerized system and method permitting a buyer to interactively barter/negotiate and arrangement to make a purchase from at least one seller - A computer implemented process, associated storage medium having program code, and system, for bartering for at least one term relating to the purchase of a product by interacting with a motional graphic displayed on a screen of a client-device. The process includes: (a) displaying a product indicia for each of a plurality of the products; (b) displaying a first pre-recorded motional graphic inviting a user to barter for one of said plurality of the products; (c) displaying offer-request indicia permitting entry by the user of data in connection with the at least one term; (d) in response to entry of first data, using a user interface for the client-device: i) an acceptance price, having been determined for the product by taking into account at least a Low Price set for the product, is displayed; ii) if said first data entered is less than said acceptance price, display a Counter-Offer value, having been determined using a Tier level value associated with the user, along with a second pre-recorded motional graphic. Additionally, if said first data entered is greater-than or equal-to said acceptance price, display a third pre-recorded motional graphic communicating offer acceptance. The first and second pre-recorded motional graphics preferably comprise a clip of a character communicating a respective response. | 12-18-2008 |
Jim Ricker, Woodhaven, MI US
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20090114898 | Method and apparatus for reducing programmed volume of phase change memory - A phase change memory includes a volume of phase change material disposed between, and coupled to, two electrodes, with the composition of a region of at least one of the two electrodes or phase change material having been compositionally altered to reduce the programmed volume of the phase change material. | 05-07-2009 |
20090298222 | Method for manufacturing Chalcogenide devices - A method of chalcogenide device formation includes treatment of the surface upon which the chalcogenide material is deposited. The treatment reduces or eliminates native oxides and other contaminants from the surface, thereby increasing the adhesion of the chalcogenide layer to the treated surface, eliminating voids between the chalcogenide layer and deposition surface and reducing the degradation of chalcogenide material due to the migration of contaminants into the chalcogenide. | 12-03-2009 |
20110240945 | Method and Apparatus for Reducing Programmed Volume of Phase Change Memory - A phase change memory includes a volume of phase change material disposed between, and coupled to, two electrodes, with the composition of a region of at least one of the two electrodes or phase change material having been compositionally altered to reduce the programmed volume of the phase change material. | 10-06-2011 |
Joe A. Ricker, Olive Branch, MS US
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20130006538 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMEDIATION SYSTEM BENEFIT ANALYSIS - A method for evaluating the benefit of a remediation system, the method comprising calculating plume stability characteristics, determining a mass indicator trend line; determining a contaminant removed trend line, graphically displaying the mass indicator trend line and the contaminant removed trend line, and determining a remediation system benefit trend based on a graphical relationship of the mass indicator trend line and the contaminant removed trend line shown on the graphical display. Also, a method for analyzing a remediation system, the method comprising determining a remediation system benefit trend, determining a relative cost trend, determining a cost/benefit indicator, and categorizing the remediation system according to the remediation system benefit trend, the relative cost trend, and the cost/benefit indicator. | 01-03-2013 |
Joe A. Ricker, Marietta, GA US
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20150058091 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LNAPL REMOVAL BENEFIT ANALYSIS - A new environmental application, sometimes referred to as the LNAPL Removal Benefit Analysis is disclosed for evaluating the relative benefit of removing LNAPL from a site that has LNAPL and a related dissolved phase groundwater plume. | 02-26-2015 |
Jonathan C. Ricker, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20120104759 | Multi Directional Augmenter and Diffuser - This invention relates to an augmenter system for the increase of power generation primarily used for utilizing wind energy. The augmenter system includes an augmenter having a plurality of walls, such as flexible walls, connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members. The augmenter is used in conjunction with a blade system and an air flow regulation or furling system to achieve optimal power output. The augmenter includes a relatively lightweight, low cost flexible wall structure to enhance an air flow into impact impellers associated with the blade system. In one arrangement, the blade system defines a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. In one arrangement, the blade system defines a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than ten. | 05-03-2012 |
Jonathan Carl Ricker, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20090196740 | Multi directional augmenter and diffuser - This invention relates to increasing the use of an adjustable or flexible augmenter for the increase of power generation primarily used for utilizing wind energy. The adjustable augmenter is a wind enhancement structure with a plurality of flexible walls connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is used with a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation and an inlet air flow regulation to achieve optimal power output. A preferred embodiment includes lightweight low cost structure of flexible wall to enhance an air flow into impact impellers connected to a rotation creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than ten. A preferred embodiment includes a furling or wind velocity control means for optimizing the power output of a wind power generating means with a flexible air velocity enhancement means. | 08-06-2009 |
Jonathan Carl Ricker, Shvewsbury, MA US
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20100237616 | Multi Directional Augmentor and Diffuser - This invention relates to increasing the use of an adjustable or flexible augmenter for increasing the power generation primarily used for utilizing wind energy. The adjustable augmenter is a wind enhancement structure with a plurality of flexible walls connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is used with a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation means connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation means and an inlet air flow regulation to achieve optimal power output. A preferred embodiment includes lightweight low cost structure of flexible wall to enhance an air flow into impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio greater than ten. | 09-23-2010 |
Joshua M. Ricker, Nazareth, PA US
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20130031869 | Horizontal Plastic Stretch Wrapping Apparatus - A horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus includes a main frame, a plurality of control components, an electrical enclosure, a plurality of control buttons, a slip ring, a wrapping arm, and a wrap dispenser. The electrical enclosure and the plurality of control components are positioned within the main frame, and the plurality of control buttons is positioned on the main frame. The plurality of control buttons controls the plurality of control components and the electrical enclosure. The wrap dispenser is connected to the wrapping arm, and the wrapping arm is connected to the main frame. The slip ring is positioned in between the main frame and the wrapping arm and provides electrical power from the electrical enclosure to the wrap dispenser. Once the horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus is powered, a skid can be horizontally wrapped with a wrapping material by the rotating wrapping arm. | 02-07-2013 |
Karl K. Ricker, Somersworth, NH US
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20150143730 | MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARM WITH A MONO BLOCK AND RETAINING NUT - An improved muzzle-loading firearm with a removable, threadless breech plug retained by a breech plug retaining collar, and a barrel retaining nut for simplifying manufacture, cleaning, preventing fouling and over-pressure situations, and minimizing alignment issues during assembly of the firearm. The removable, threadless breech plug also allows for straightforward interchangeability of breech plugs for use with various primers and propellants. The muzzle-loading firearm has a barrel with a protrusion on the breech end of the barrel that fits into a matched groove within the mono block for use in aligning the barrel during assembly of the firearm. The muzzle-loading firearm has a barrel retaining nut, wherein the barrel retaining nut is internally threaded to accept the threaded end of the barrel thereby retaining the barrel in the mono block. | 05-28-2015 |
Karl K. Ricker, Rochester, NH US
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20140033588 | Muzzle-Loading Firearm with a Removable, Threadless Breech Plug - An improved muzzle-loading firearm with a removable, threadless breech plug retained by a breech plug retaining collar, and a barrel retaining nut for simplifying manufacture, cleaning, preventing fouling and over-pressure situations, and minimizing alignment issues during, assembly of the firearm. The removable, threadless breech plug also allows for straightforward interchangeability of breech plugs for use with various primers and propellants. | 02-06-2014 |
Mark W. Ricker, Pen Argyl, PA US
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20130031869 | Horizontal Plastic Stretch Wrapping Apparatus - A horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus includes a main frame, a plurality of control components, an electrical enclosure, a plurality of control buttons, a slip ring, a wrapping arm, and a wrap dispenser. The electrical enclosure and the plurality of control components are positioned within the main frame, and the plurality of control buttons is positioned on the main frame. The plurality of control buttons controls the plurality of control components and the electrical enclosure. The wrap dispenser is connected to the wrapping arm, and the wrapping arm is connected to the main frame. The slip ring is positioned in between the main frame and the wrapping arm and provides electrical power from the electrical enclosure to the wrap dispenser. Once the horizontal plastic stretch wrapping apparatus is powered, a skid can be horizontally wrapped with a wrapping material by the rotating wrapping arm. | 02-07-2013 |
Matthew P. Ricker, Reno, NV US
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20130336785 | ROTOR ASSEMBLY WITH INTERLOCKING TABS - A rotor assembly includes a first rotor having first tabs and a second rotor that is arranged coaxial with the first rotor and that includes second tabs that are interlocked with the first tabs. A retainer locks the first tabs and the second tabs together. | 12-19-2013 |
20140000084 | TOOL FOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
Matthew P. Ricker, Manchester, CT US
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20140290021 | TOOL FOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY - An apparatus includes a body, a driver, a plurality of shafts, and a plurality of arms. The body is configured for insertion into a component and the driver is adapted for movement relative to the body. The plurality of shafts extend through the body and are connected to the plurality of arms. The tool is configured such that contact by the driver against the shaft rotates the plurality of shafts to pivot the plurality of arms. | 10-02-2014 |
Michael J. Ricker, Issaquah, WA US
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20130117365 | EVENT-BASED MEDIA GROUPING, PLAYBACK, AND SHARING - Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated. | 05-09-2013 |
20130117692 | GENERATING AND UPDATING EVENT-BASED PLAYBACK EXPERIENCES - Exemplary methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for capturing, organizing, sharing, and/or displaying media. For example, using embodiments of the disclosed technology, a unified playback and browsing experience for a collection of media can be created automatically. For instance, heuristics and metadata can be used to assemble and add narratives to the media data. Furthermore, this representation of media can recompose itself dynamically as more media is added to the collection. While a collection may use a single user's content, sometimes media that is desirable to include in the collection is captured by friends and/or others at the same event. In certain embodiments, media content related to the event can be automatically collected and shared among selected groups. Further, in some embodiments, new media can be automatically incorporated into a media collection associated with the event, and the playback experience dynamically updated. | 05-09-2013 |
Michelle Ricker, Portland, OR US
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20100136133 | NUTRITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The invention provides intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) solutions with low carbohydrate for the treatment of malnutrition in dialysis patients. The IDPN solutions of the invention are particularly advantageous for the treatment of malnutrition in patients who are diabetic or suffer from other glucose management related pathologies or patients who require strict fluid management. | 06-03-2010 |
Richard L. Ricker, Blissfield, MI US
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20120060820 | FILTER UNIT, FILTRATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A filter unit, system and method for removing grease, oil and other particulates from air, for example, in a kitchen environment. The filter unit includes a housing having an upstream side, an downstream side, and a cavity therebetween, a heat exchanger disposed within the cavity and comprising at least two tubes, at least one entrance aperture disposed on the upstream side of the housing and defined by at least one fin, at least one baffle disposed on the downstream side of the housing so as to be oppositely disposed from the at least one entrance aperture, and at least one exit aperture disposed on the downstream side of the housing adjacent the at least one baffle. The baffle and fin define at least one flow path through the housing and around the tubes. | 03-15-2012 |
20140345461 | FILTER UNITS, FILTRATION METHODS, AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS - A filter unit, system and method for removing grease, oil and other particulates from air. The filter unit includes a housing having upstream and downstream walls and a cavity therebetween. The upstream wall has an entrance opening aligned with a downstream wall portion, and the downstream wall has first and second exit openings aligned with first and second upstream wall portions. A heat exchanger is disposed within the cavity and includes first and second upstream conduits within the entrance opening and first and second downstream conduits within the first and second exit opening. The entrance and exit openings are arranged to define S-shaped air flow paths through the housing between the entrance and exit openings, each of which flows around a downstream side of one of the upstream conduits then around an upstream side of one of the downstream conduits before exiting through one of the exit openings. | 11-27-2014 |
Robert Dallas Ricker, Middletown, DE US
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20090033186 | ENCLOSURE PROVIDING IMPROVED COOLING FOR A HEAT-GENERATING DEVICE - An enclosure includes interconnected panels defining an internal space. The panels define an air inlet for admitting cooling air to the enclosure and an air outlet for exhausting cooling air from the enclosure. The panels configure the internal space to promote a linear air flow velocity near the inlet (or outlet) that is greater than a respective velocity near the outlet (or inlet) for a given volumetric flow rate of air through the enclosure. A portion of a cover panel may be angularly oriented to define an increasing transverse cross sectional area between the inlet and outlet, to cause air flowing into the enclosure to change in linear velocity as it traverses the enclosure. The cover panel may have separate portions positioned at different heights such that the cross-sectional areas near the outlet and inlet differ. The fan may be angularly oriented for better removal of heated cooling air. | 02-05-2009 |
Tracy L. Ricker, Portage, MI US
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20130266601 | Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae Vaccine - This invention provides an immunogenic composition including a soluble portion of a | 10-10-2013 |
20130266602 | PCV/Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae Combination Vaccine - This invention provides a multivalent immunogenic composition including a soluble portion of a | 10-10-2013 |
20130266603 | PCV/Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae/PRRS Combination Vaccine - This invention provides a trivalent immunogenic composition including a soluble portion of a | 10-10-2013 |
Victoria Marie Ricker, Plainfield, IL US
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20100122560 | Theft Deterrent Device and Method for Bags - A theft deterrent device for use with a bag, such as a purse, backpack or computer bag, and a method of deterring theft of an unsupervised bag. The device includes a housing with a connector attached to the housing, and a locking member with a retractable cord attached to an opposing side of the housing for use in securing the bag to a stationary object. Alternatively, the device includes a connector, attachment means and at least one locking member. The device may further include a second locking member attached to the connector through a second attachment means useful for securing a zipper on a bag to prevent easy access to the contents of the bag. | 05-20-2010 |
William L. Ricker, Cupertino, CA US
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20140222879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNMOUNTING AN INACCESSIBLE NETWORK FILE SYSTEM - The invention provides a technique for managing hard-mounted network file systems (NFSs). First, a network file system (NFS) interface detects that a hard-mounted NFS is inaccessible. In response, the NFS interface obtains a list of virtual nodes (vNodes) associated with the hard-mounted NFS. If the NFS interface determines that each vNode in the list of vNodes is only associated with a read IN/OUT (I/O) operation, then the NFS interface automatically unmounts the hard-mounted NFS since doing so does not compromise the coherency of the hard-mounted NFS. Alternatively, if the NFS interface determines that at least one vNode in the list of vNodes is associated with data that is open for a write I/O operation, is mapped into a memory, or is associated with at least one dirty page, then the NFS interface does not unmount the hard-mounted NFS since doing so will compromise the coherency of the hard-mounted NFS. | 08-07-2014 |