Robert Smith
Robert Smith, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110013544 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACSIMILE ECHO CANCELLATION - The present invention is related to methods and systems for reducing or canceling echoes during fax communications. In an embodiment, during a fax call, a first fax signal from a first fax device intended for a second fax device is detected. Based at least in part on detecting the first fax signal from the first fax device or on the termination of the first fax signal, an echo audio packet is muted, wherein the echo audio packet is at least partly the result of the first fax signal being transmitted over a network, the network including at least a data network. | 01-20-2011 |
20130343205 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EXPANDED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE - The present invention provides flexible call processing. For example, a call processor system can receive an inbound call intended for a called party and place an outbound call to the called party. The call processing system can provide the called party with a call transfer option. | 12-26-2013 |
Robert Smith, Bristol, CT US
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20100260713 | Compositions and Methods for the Inhibition of Hepatitis C Viral Replication with Structural Analogs - Compositions and methods for the inhibition of viral replication are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions include a nucleic acid sequence that is identical to a region of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome. In other embodiments, the compositions may include a nucleic acid sequence that has at least about 45% to about 95% sequence identity to the native HCV sequence and that has a similar secondary and tertiary structure to the native HCV sequence. In other embodiments, the compositions may include a nucleic acid sequence that does not have significant sequence identity to the native HCV sequence and that has a similar secondary and tertiary structure to the native HCV sequence. Also provided are methods for the treatment of a patient having an HCV infection by administering one of the compositions described herein, and uses of the compositions described herein in the manufacture of a medicament for the inhibition of HCV replication. | 10-14-2010 |
Robert Smith, Cambridge GB
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20100238212 | ELECTROMECHANICAL CONVERTER FOR INK JET PRINTING - A method of driving an electromechanical converter of a print head of a continuous inkjet printer, wherein the electromechanical converter is arranged to break up a continuous stream of ink into a plurality of drops. The method includes determining a modulation voltage to drive the electromechanical converter, at least a property of the modulation voltage being controlled to take into account movement of a break up point of the continuous stream of ink, and to ensure that in a characteristic of modulation voltage versus a property at least indicative of a break up point of the continuous stream of ink, the characteristic has a predetermined gradient, or a gradient related to this predetermined gradient; and driving the electromechanical converter at the determined modulation voltage. | 09-23-2010 |
20110141207 | CONDENSER FOR INK JET PRINTER - A condensate recovery system for an ink jet printer includes an ink reservoir and a condenser. The condenser is in fluid communication with the ink reservoir and is adapted to receive exhaust from the ink reservoir and condense solvent from the exhaust. The condenser includes a fluid inlet for receiving the exhaust from the fluid reservoir, a condensing volume in fluid communication with the inlet, a vent in fluid communication with the condensing volume for venting air from the condenser and a fluid outlet for removing condensed solvent from the condenser and returning the condensed solvent to the ink reservoir. A valve is in fluid communication with the condenser fluid outlet and the fluid reservoir. The valve is operable to open and close to control flow of condensed fluid from the condenser to the fluid reservoir. | 06-16-2011 |
Robert Smith, Accrington GB
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20100159228 | Method for Preparing a Composite Material - A method for preparing a composite material comprising: | 06-24-2010 |
Robert Smith, Rotherham GB
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20100151398 | GAS FIRE EMBER ELEMENT - A gas fire ember element comprises a bundle of wire of a heat and oxidation resistant metal (Fecralloy® or Nichrome®, for example). The density of wire in the bundle is so loose (between 0.01 and 0.1% by total volume of the bundle) that burning gas percolates through it. The wire has a filament cross section of between 500 μm2 and 8,000 μm2. so that it quickly glows and stops glowing as it is heated or not heated by flickering gas flame. The bundle can be hollow, said wire being confined to a surface region of the bundle having a thickness between 50 μm and 5,000 μm. Either the density of wire in the surface region is between 0.01% and 0.1% by total volume of the surface region, or a projection of the wire in the surface region occupies between 0.01% and 0.1% by total area of said projection. The wire in the surface region may be a mesh. | 06-17-2010 |
Robert Smith, Newbury Park, CA US
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20100054432 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALL SCREENING - The present invention provides flexible, user-definable call screening processes. The user can optionally define to which telecommunication terminals a screened call is to be broadcast to and under what conditions. An incoming call is forwarded to a call management system that asks the caller to leave a voice message. The call management system selectively couples the call to a POTS line or a VoIP-capable device so that the user can listen to the incoming message and thereby screen the incoming call. Based on the screening, the user can instruct the call management system to connect the caller to the user. | 03-04-2010 |
20120057684 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALL SCREENING - The present invention provides flexible, user-definable call screening processes. The user can optionally define to which telecommunication terminals a screened call is to be broadcast to and under what conditions. An incoming call is forwarded to a call management system that asks the caller to leave a voice message. The call management system selectively couples the call to a POTS line or a VoIP-capable device so that the user can listen to the incoming message and thereby screen the incoming call. Based on the screening, the user can instruct the call management system to connect the caller to the user. | 03-08-2012 |
Robert Smith, Lake Forest, CA US
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20100049020 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR EMITTERS - A physiological sensor is adapted to removably attach an emitter assembly and a detector assembly to a fingertip. The emitter assembly is adapted to transmit optical radiation having multiple wavelengths into fingertip tissue. The detector assembly is adapted to receive the optical radiation after attenuation by the fingertip tissue. The sensor has a first shell and a second shell hinged to the first shell. A spring is disposed between the shells and urges the shells together. An emitter pad is fixedly attached to the first shell and configured to retain the emitter assembly. A detector pad is fixedly attached to the second shell and configured to retain the detector assembly. A detector aperture is defined within the detector pad and adapted to pass optical radiation to the detector assembly. A contour is defined along the detector pad and generally shaped to conform to a fingertip positioned over the detector aperture. | 02-25-2010 |
20110288384 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACQUIRING CALIBRATION DATA USABLE IN A PULSE OXIMETER - The present disclosure includes a pulse oximeter attachment having an accessible memory. In one embodiment, the pulse oximeter attachment stores calibration data, such as, for example, calibration data associated with a type of a sensor, a calibration curve, or the like. The calibration data is used to calculate physiological parameters of pulsing blood. | 11-24-2011 |
20120046530 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR DRIVERS - A physiological sensor includes an electrical grid to activate one or more light emitters by addressing at least one row conductor and at least one column conductor. Each light emitter includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The physiological sensor includes a first light emitter and a second light emitter. A first contact is communicatively coupled with the positive terminal of the first light emitter, the negative terminal of the second light emitter, a first row conductor, and a first column conductor. A second contact is communicatively coupled with the negative terminal of the first light emitter, the positive terminal of the second light emitter, a second row conductor, and a second column conductor. The first light emitter is activated by addressing the first row conductor and the second column conductor. The second light emitter is activated by addressing the second row conductor and the first column conductor. | 02-23-2012 |
20130172701 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR EMITTERS - A physiological sensor has light emitting sources, each activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column of an electrical grid. The light emitting sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue. | 07-04-2013 |
20130317327 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR DRIVERS - A physiological sensor has light sources arranged in one or more rows and one or more columns. Each light source is activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column. The light sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue. | 11-28-2013 |
20140012100 | DUAL-MODE PATIENT MONITOR - A portable patient monitor has an integrated mode in which it operates as a plug-in module for a multiparameter patient monitoring system (MPMS). The patient monitor also has a portable mode in which it operates separately from the MPMS as a battery-powered handheld or standalone instrument. The patient monitor has a sensor port that receives a signal indicative of physiological parameters as input to an internal processor. The patient monitor processes this sensor signal to derive patient measurements. In the portable mode, this information is provided on its display. In the integrated mode, the patient monitor provides patient measurements to the MPMS to be displayed on a MPMS monitor. | 01-09-2014 |
20150133755 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR EMITTERS - A physiological sensor has light emitting sources, each activated by addressing at least one row and at least one column of an electrical grid. The light emitting sources are capable of transmitting light of multiple wavelengths and a detector is responsive to the transmitted light after attenuation by body tissue. | 05-14-2015 |
Robert Smith, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
Robert Smith, Balmain AU
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20090171297 | CONTAINER AND CAP ASSEMBLY - A substance delivery system may include a substance delivery device, a cap, and a removal device. The system may be designed for ease of use. The substance delivery device may include an elongated member adapted to interface with a body. Substance delivery devices may be designed allowing for a predetermined separation distance between the body of the device and end of an elongated member used to drive substance from the device. | 07-02-2009 |
Robert Smith, Thrapston GB
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20110109684 | INK JET PRINTING - A continuous ink jet printer comprises a gutter for collecting ink droplets not used in printing. Pumping apparatus draws ink from the gutter and control apparatus is configured to vary the level of pumping by the pumping apparatus depending on the temperature or other parameter of the ink. As the temperature of the ink increases the level of pumping is reduced. The pumping apparatus may comprise two venturi pumps connected in parallel each having its throat connected to the gutter. | 05-12-2011 |
20120194619 | INK MIXING SYSTEM - An ink system of an ink jet printer includes a fluid tank. The fluid tank includes a generally conically shaped side wall, the side wall sloping inwardly from a top portion to a bottom portion. A bottom surface is disposed adjacent the bottom portion of the side wall. A first fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening adjacent to and above the bottom surface of the fluid tank. A second fluid conduit is disposed in the fluid tank and includes an opening at a location above the opening of the first fluid conduit. A pump is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. An ink supply line is in fluid communication with the pump. A print head is in fluid communication with the ink supply line. | 08-02-2012 |
20140002551 | INK MIXING SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Robert Smith, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110164465 | HEAT EXCHANGER WITH HELICAL FLOW PATH - A device for stationary material mixing a first fluid and for effecting heat transfer from the first fluid to a second fluid. The device is characterized as having a longitudinal axis, first conduit having a first diameter, a length, a substantially circular circumference and a center line coincident with the longitudinal axis, the first conduit housing a plurality of mixing elements for acting upon the first fluid passing therethrough. A second conduit is provided having a second diameter greater than the first diameter, a length, a substantially circular circumference and a center line coincidence with the longitudinal axis and a continuous baffle helically extending within a channel created between the exterior of the first conduit and the interior of the second conduit, said second fluid travelling within said channel along the helix formed by the continuous baffle. | 07-07-2011 |
Robert Smith, Chattanooga, TN US
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20110257996 | Method for Electronic Delivery of Patient Health Records - A method is provided for collecting and electronically providing personal health information for registrants to emergency personnel by assigning a unique code to each registrant which is published in conspicuous locations and upon occurrence of an emergency situation involving the registrant, registrant's health information is released to authorized medical personnel who provide the registrant's unique code with a request for health information. | 10-20-2011 |
Robert Smith, North Attleboro, MA US
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20110283550 | CUTTING MEMBERS FOR SHAVING RAZORS - Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert Smith, Yakima, WA US
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20110287152 | NATURAL AND STABLE SOLUTIONS OF ALPHA-ACIDS AND THEIR USE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FOAM QUALITY OF BEER - This invention describes natural hop products that are stable solutions of alpha-acids, as well as their preparation and their use for post-fermentation addition to beer for the purpose of improving the foam quality, as measured by foam stability and foam cling. Improvements in the stability (both physical and chemical) of the alpha-acids are described by incorporation of iso-alpha-acids and tetrahydroiso-alpha-acids as well as various brewery-acceptable co-solvents. The alpha-acids also improve the physical stability of the reduced iso-alpha-acids, including tetrahydroiso-alpha-acids. | 11-24-2011 |
20140255587 | NOVEL HOP POWDERS - The present invention is an extracted hop powder which has one or more hop acids blended back. This hop acid powder is flowable, does not cake-up and is more stable than hop powder that has not been extracted. | 09-11-2014 |
Robert Smith, Raleigh, NC US
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20120108885 | Skin interface for ventricular assist device - Devices and methods are disclosed for implanting, positioning, removing, replacing and operating intra-aortic balloon pumps. | 05-03-2012 |
20120108886 | INTERNAL DRIVE LINE FOR VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - Devices and methods are disclosed for implanting, positioning, removing, replacing and operating intra-aortic balloon pumps. | 05-03-2012 |
20120149970 | INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP ASSEMBLY FOR VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - Devices and methods are disclosed for implanting, positioning, removing, replacing and operating intra-aortic balloon pumps. | 06-14-2012 |
20120149971 | VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - Devices and methods are disclosed for implanting, positioning, removing, replacing and operating intra-aortic balloon pumps. | 06-14-2012 |
20130222139 | HUMAN SAFETY INDICATOR - A human safety system includes a circuit including a microcontroller and at least one power source; a probe in communication with the circuit; at least one use detector in communication with the circuit; and at least one alert indicator in communication with the circuit. A method of using a human safety device, the method includes initiating operation of the human safety device; arranging the human safety device in communication with skin; and monitoring the human safety device for alert indicators. A method of monitoring a user includes waking from sleep state; sensing at least one condition of the user; determining if the sensed condition is in a human condition; continuously monitoring the condition of the user; and, returning to sleep state when the user condition is outside of the human condition for an amount of time. | 08-29-2013 |
20140221968 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VASCULAR ACCESS - Devices and methods of use for obtaining and maintaining vascular access for the insertion of diagnostic or therapeutic drugs or devices into a patient. A device may include a first conduit extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, the first end configured for coupling to a needle and the second end configured for coupling to a syringe. The device also includes a second conduit oblique to the first conduit and in communication with the first conduit. And the device includes a valve in communication with the second conduit, the valve being operatable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the open position is configured to provide access to the second conduit, such that an object may be introduced through the valve and second conduit into the first conduit and out the needle. | 08-07-2014 |
20150065786 | SKIN INTERFACE DEVICE FOR CARDIAC ASSIST DEVICE - A skin interface device (“SID”) for a cardiac assist device, including a SID cap having a first housing, an annular sleeve, and a first annular winding disposed over said annular sleeve. The SID further includes a SID base having a second housing formed to include a tubular portion, a cylindrical member disposed in said tubular portion, and a second annular winding disposed around said cylindrical member. The SID cap is configured to be rotationally attached to said SID base. When the SID cap is attached to the SID base, the second annular winding is disposed within the first annular winding, and the relative positions of the first annular winding and the second annular winding are fixed both laterally and vertically. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Smith, Malvern GB
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20120118707 | CHAIN TENSION SENSOR - A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights. | 05-17-2012 |
20130015043 | CHAIN TENSION SENSOR - A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights. | 01-17-2013 |
20130068594 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A CONVEYOR IN A MINING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for controlling a conveyor in a mining system. The conveyor includes a sprocket, a chain, a hydraulic cylinder, one or more sensors, and a controller. In one implementation, the method includes sensing a characteristic associated with the conveyor, generating a signal based on the characteristic, determining a tension associated with the chain based on the signal, determining an amount of chain stretch based on the tension, and modifying a position of the hydraulic cylinder based on the amount of chain stretch. | 03-21-2013 |
20140190796 | CHAIN TENSION SENSOR - A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights. | 07-10-2014 |
20150360875 | CHAIN TENSION SENSOR - A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights. | 12-17-2015 |
Robert Smith, Seal Beach, CA US
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20120188842 | METER FLOW CONDITIONER - A fluid conditioner for a fluid traveling through a conduit, the conduit having a longitudinal axis and substantially circular cross-section. The fluid conditioner includes a static mixing element and a straightener plate. The plate is affixed to a substantially rectangular member located downstream of the static mixing element and oriented substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the conduit, the plate substantially covering the cross-section of the conduit having a plurality of openings to facilitate the passage of the fluid within the conduit. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Smith, Marengo, IL US
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20120203465 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR COLLECTING AND ORGANIZING HEALTH DATA - One example embodiment of the invention is a system for collecting, measuring and outputting health data including a plurality of readers that each determine a plurality of different biomarker measurements from a bodily fluid sample, the test readers communicating test data sets over a network. A central computer is linked to each of the plurality of test readers and receives the test data set, the central computer associates at least a first security key with the test data set. The central computer responds to a first request for a test output report that includes the first security key and retrieves the corresponding test data set. The central computer prepares a test output report that includes a plurality of bodily fluid test measurements and transmits it over a network. | 08-09-2012 |
Robert Smith, Hampton Cove, AL US
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20120256783 | RADAR DETECTION AND LOCATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) DEVICES - A system and method for detecting the presence of an RF device and determining a location of the RF device. The system includes a first antenna capable of transmitting a first radar signal and receiving RF signals, a second antenna capable of transmitting a second radar signal and receiving RF signals, where the second radar signal is offset in frequency from the first radar signal, and one or more processors. The one or more processors analyzes harmonic and intermodulation (IM) signals generated in response to the first radar signal and the second radar signal interacting with nonlinear characteristics in components of a RF device. The analyzing provides detection of the presence of the RF device and the determination of a location of the RF device regardless of whether the RF device is active or passive. | 10-11-2012 |
Robert Smith, Terrel, TX US
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20130019737 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MUSIC INSTRUCTION ON PIANO - The present disclosure relates to s music instruction method. A system is provided which allows a user to more intuitively understand and play music without the complexity of traditional piano learning and embodies comprises a step-by-step instruction method of basic chords. The system also streamlines composition and arrangement of piano music for the beginner. The invention further provided which allows a learner to more intuitively understand basic music theory and performance. | 01-24-2013 |
Robert Smith, Stow, MA US
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20130046056 | CHROMATOGRAPHY MATRICES INCLUDING NOVEL STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEIN A BASED LIGANDS - The present invention relates to chromatography matrices including ligands based on one or more domains of immunoglobulin-binding proteins such as, | 02-21-2013 |
20140296434 | CHROMATOGRAPHY MATRICES INCLUDING NOVEL STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEIN A BASED LIGANDS - The present invention relates to chromatography matrices including ligands based on one or more domains of immunoglobulin-binding proteins such as, | 10-02-2014 |
20150080558 | CHROMATOGRAPHY MATRICES INCLUDING NOVEL STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEIN A BASED LIGANDS - The present invention relates to chromatography matrices including ligands based on one or more domains of immunoglobulin-binding proteins such as, | 03-19-2015 |
20150252085 | CHROMATOGRAPHY MATRICES INCLUDING NOVEL STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS PROTEIN A BASED LIGANDS - The present invention relates to chromatography matrices including ligands based on one or more domains of immunoglobulin-binding proteins such as, | 09-10-2015 |
Robert Smith, Decorah, IA US
Robert Smith, Conroe, TX US
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20130146431 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY ACTUATING ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR - A system for remotely operating an electrical switch may employ a linear actuator having an actuator rod configured for engagement with a handle of the electrical switch. An actuator switch may be interposed between a power supply and the linear actuator. The actuator switch may be displaced from the linear actuator. An electromagnetic clamp may be attached to the linear actuator and configured to hold the linear actuator in position so that linear motion of the actuator rod produces movement of the handle of the electrical switch when power is applied to the linear actuator from the power supply. | 06-13-2013 |
Robert Smith, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20130168494 | DUAL PIVOT PALLET TYPE CARGO LOAD RESTRAINT - A dual pivot load restraint for cargo aircraft for restraining pallet type loads from vertical movement having an upper pivot member pivotally mounted on a lower pivot member and the lower pivot member is pivotally mounted on a base member and the upper pivot member having an engagement portion having an engagement position for projecting into pockets on a pallet type cargo load and abutting against a lower wall thereof, and the lower pivot member having an engagement position for the upper pivot member in the engagement position thereof, and the walls of the pallet type cargo load engaging the engagement portion of the upper pivot member to move the upper pivot member to a retracted position for movement of the pallet type cargo load in the aft direction of the aircraft, and the walls of the pallet type cargo load engaging the engagement portion of the upper pivot member to move the upper pivot member with the lower pivot member to a retracted position of the lower pivot member, and having resilient members for resisting movement of the upper pivot member and the lower pivot member from the engagement positions thereof and urging the movement of the upper pivot member and the lower pivot member to the engagement positions thereof after movement therefrom. | 07-04-2013 |
Robert Smith, Glen Allen, VA US
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20140261473 | Methods and Machines for Pouching Smokeless Tobacco and Tobacco Substitute Products - A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261484 | Product Portion Enrobing Process and Apparatus, and Resulting Products - A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. The polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. The polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. The holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. At least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. In some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261979 | Product Portion Enrobing Machines and Methods - An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers. | 09-18-2014 |
20150257442 | Polymer Encased Smokeless Tobacco Products - Methods for encasing bodies including smokeless tobacco or a tobacco substitute with a polymeric casing can include coating a compressed body with microfibers, applying tubular casings to compressed bodies, printing netting and webs on compressed bodies, injection molding around compressed bodies, applying a webbing to compressed bodies, placing compressed bodies into a skin forming bath, and including thermoplastic polymers in a compressed body. | 09-17-2015 |
Robert Smith, Placerville, CA US
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20140261612 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAMATERIAL DEVICES WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC BRISTLES - A metamaterial of an array of photovoltaic bristles may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. A completed photovoltaic device may benefit from further total efficiency gains by implementing a corrugated structure in the metamaterial and/or an assembled solar panel of metamaterials. Various methods to manufacture these metamaterial devices may include utilize stamping methods, photolithographic techniques, etching techniques, deposition techniques, as well as the creation of vias to form arrays of photovoltaic bristles for the metamaterial photovoltaic devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261648 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAMATERIAL DEVICES WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC BRISTLES - A metamaterial of an array of photovoltaic bristles may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. A completed photovoltaic device may benefit from further total efficiency gains by implementing a corrugated structure in the metamaterial and/or an assembled solar panel of metamaterials. Various methods to manufacture these metamaterial devices may include utilize stamping methods, photolithographic techniques, etching techniques, deposition techniques, as well as the creation of vias to form arrays of photovoltaic bristles for the metamaterial photovoltaic devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264998 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAMATERIAL DEVICES WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC BRISTLES - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 09-18-2014 |
20160043250 | Three-Dimensional Photovoltaic Devices Including Non-Conductive Cores and Methods of Manufacture - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043251 | Three-Dimensional Photovoltaic Devices Including Cavity-containing Cores and Methods of Manufacture - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 02-11-2016 |
20160043253 | Methods for Manufacturing Three-Dimensional Metamaterial Devices with Photovoltaic Bristles - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 02-11-2016 |
20160064583 | Three-Dimensional Metamaterial Devices with Photovoltaic Bristles - A metamaterial of an array of photovoltaic bristles may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. A completed photovoltaic device may benefit from further total efficiency gains by implementing a corrugated structure in the metamaterial and/or an assembled solar panel of metamaterials. Various methods to manufacture these metamaterial devices may include utilize stamping methods, photolithographic techniques, etching techniques, deposition techniques, as well as the creation of vias to form arrays of photovoltaic bristles for the metamaterial photovoltaic devices. | 03-03-2016 |
20160071990 | Three-Dimensional Photovoltaic Devices Including Cavity-containing Cores and Methods of Manufacture - Various stamping methods may reduce defects and increase throughput for manufacturing metamaterial devices. Metamaterial devices with an array of photovoltaic bristles, and/or vias, may enable each photovoltaic bristle to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may lead to increased efficiency and more power generation from an array of photovoltaic bristles. Reduced defects in the metamaterial device may decrease manufacturing cost, increase reliability of the metamaterial device, and increase the probability of photon absorption for a metamaterial device. The increase in manufacturing throughput and reduced defects may reduce manufacturing costs to enable the embodiment metamaterial devices to reach grid parity. | 03-10-2016 |
Robert Smith, Lincolnshire GB
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20140315461 | CELLULOSIC FIBER WITH HYDROPHOBIC PROPERTIES AND HIGH SOFTNESS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention refers to hydrophobic cellulose fibers which are biodegradable, extra soft and water repellent. Nonwovens comprising the inventive cellulosic fibers show also higher softness. Said fibers add bulk, better drape ability and hydrophobicity to nonwoven fabrics which are biodegradable if made only from Cellulosic fibers. | 10-23-2014 |
Robert Smith, Seattle, WA US
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20140342818 | Attributing User Action Based On Biometric Identity - Example apparatus and methods concern attributing user actions based on biometric identifications. One example method includes detecting an action intended to control an application associated with a shared launch surface. The method includes associating the action with a body located in a field of view of a biometric sensor associated with a shared launch surface. Data from the biometric sensor is used to determine a biometric identity for the body and then the action is attributed to a user as a function of the biometric identity. A context associated with the user is accessed and an operation associated with the action is selectively controlled based on the context. | 11-20-2014 |
20140359529 | Launch Surface Control - Example apparatus and methods concern controlling context associations while maintaining a user experience. A memory stores information concerning a context associated with a shared launch surface in a multi-user system running on an apparatus. The memory also stores information concerning a second context associated with an application launched from the shared launch surface and running on the apparatus. Example apparatus and methods provide a launch surface context interface and an application context interface. The interfaces present information that facilitates changing launch surface ownership or application context while maintaining a user experience. For example, logic may selectively control a launch surface context association as a function of data provided by the launch surface context interface and may control an application context association as a function of data provided by the application context interface. The context associations can be manipulated without having to navigate to the launch surface. | 12-04-2014 |
20150288866 | MULTI-CAMERA VIEW SELECTION - Techniques for automatically selecting from amongst a plurality of camera views available in a multi-camera system. In an aspect, one or more metrics are calculated for a plurality of camera views. The metrics may be used to identify one or more of the camera views as fulfilling a condition, in response to which a particular one of the camera views may be selected for display. For example, in a “select-better-view” strategy, the camera view associated with a more optimal image (e.g., better lighting, or absence of occlusion) is selected for display. In a “flag-diagnostic-view” strategy, the camera view associated with a less optimal image is displayed, e.g., to indicate that a particular camera may require user attention. Specific techniques for calculating metrics are further disclosed. | 10-08-2015 |
Robert Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150078755 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE FOR E/O ENGINES HAVING IMPEDANCE COMPENSATION AT THE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS' FRONT END - The present invention relates to an interconnect structure for coupling at least one electronic unit for outputting and/or receiving electric signals, and at least one optical unit for converting said electric signals into optical signals and/or vice versa, to a further electronic component. The interconnect structure comprises an electrically insulating substrate ( | 03-19-2015 |
Robert Smith, Hannibal, MO US
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20150086401 | RETROFIT OF A RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR WITH A CONCENTRIC VALVE AND A VALVE CLAMP HAVING AN INLET PORT IN A TOP COVER OF THE CLAMP - An assembly to retro-fit a valve head of a compressor that may include a valve head including an exhaust orifice, a concentric two-way valve carried by the valve head, and a valve clamp having an intake port in a top of the valve clamp; the valve clamp being removably coupled to the valve head. The valve clamp may include an annular first wall that defines an intake chamber in fluid connection with the intake port and an annular second wall outside the first wall. The space between the first and second walls may define an exhaust chamber in fluid connection with the exhaust orifice of the valve head. The valve clamp may also include a plunger housing to engage and displace a spring-loaded plunger. The plunger housing may be supported on the valve clamp with a plurality of support arms. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert Smith, Northamptonshire GB
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20150145928 | INK JET PRINTER - A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the gutter for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup reservoir and the return line for condensing solvent. | 05-28-2015 |
20150258805 | INK JET PRINTER - A continuous ink jet printer including an ink tank for holding ink, an ink nozzle in fluid communication with the ink tank for ejecting ink droplets, and a gutter for receiving, through an ink-receiving inlet thereof, ink droplets which are not used for printing. A gutter flow path starts at the ink-receiving inlet for ink that has entered the gutter through the ink-receiving inlet, and provides fluid communication to the ink tank. A return line is in fluid communication with the print head for conveying air to enter the gutter flow path. A makeup tank is in vapor communication with the ink tank to allow air to be conveyed from the ink tank to the makeup tank. A condenser is in fluid communication with the makeup tank and the return line for condensing solvent. | 09-17-2015 |
Robert Smith, Fair Lawn, NJ US
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20150160302 | STRAIN MEASUREMENT BASED BATTERY TESTING - A method and system for strain-based estimation of the state of health of a battery, from an initial state to an aged state, is provided. A strain gauge is applied to the battery. A first strain measurement is performed on the battery, using the strain gauge, at a selected charge capacity of the battery and at the initial state of the battery. A second strain measurement is performed on the battery, using the strain gauge, at the selected charge capacity of the battery and at the aged state of the battery. The capacity degradation of the battery is estimated as the difference between the first and second strain measurements divided by the first strain measurement. | 06-11-2015 |
Robert Smith, Middlefield, CT US
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20150216560 | OPTICAL TROCAR VISUALIZATION SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A seal assembly including a septum seal, a lower seal support, an upper seal support and a return spring is disclosed. The septum seal includes an orifice and a plurality of apertures. The lower seal support includes an engagement surface configured to engage a portion of the septum seal. The upper seal support includes a plurality of fingers, wherein each of the plurality of fingers is configured to extend through a corresponding aperture of the septum seal. The return spring includes a collar portion and a plurality of spokes extending radially outward from the collar portion. At least a portion of the return spring may be sandwiched between the lower seal support and the upper seal support. The plurality of spokes is configured to bias the seal assembly toward a radial center of a housing. | 08-06-2015 |
Robert Smith, Lawrence, KS US
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20150322087 | CEPHALOSPORIN DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - This invention provides cephalosporin derivatives for killing or inhibiting the spread of microorganisms such as non-replicating | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Smith, Overland Park, KS US
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20150326589 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REDUCING IMPACT OF MALICIOUS ACTIVITY ON OPERATIONS OF A WIDE AREA NETWORK - System architecture and methods for controlling improper network activity in a wide area network, where the system includes multiple service provider devices configured to provide communications service to attack vector devices. Each service provider device or plurality of devices is provided with at least one policy agent. The policy agent of each of the service provider devices is placed in communication with a security service system. The method includes detecting an improper network event using one of the policy agents and providing the security service device associated with that policy agent/service provider device with vector data characterizing the improper network event. The method further includes forwarding the vector data relating to the improper network event from the security service system to other of the security service systems, and from those to the policy agents in the other service provider devices. The method then inhibits the transfer of messages, data, or other forms of traffic corresponding to the vector data. | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Smith, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20150367670 | METHOD OF USING LASER ABLATION TO REVEAL UNDERLYING SECURITY FEATURE AND DEVICE OBTAINED THEREBY - A credential with one or more security features is disclosed. The disclosed credential includes a thin-film metal layer that can be utilized as a recording media. The thin-film metal layer may also have portions thereof removed to reveal at least one underlying layer, such as a photoreactive layer. A method of manufacturing such a credential is also disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
Robert Smith, Matthews, NC US
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20160073618 | CLAMPING ASSEMBLY FOR SECTIONED FISHING ROD - A clamp assembly for maintaining two rod sections parallel to each other includes a collar encircling a longitudinal axis for receiving a first rod section, and a retainer attached to the collar. The retainer has a first hook attached to the collar and a second hook connected to the first hook for receiving a second rod section. The clamp assembly has an open configuration in which the retainer hinges from the collar, and a closed configuration in which the first hook at least partially surrounds the collar. The collar includes a band for encircling the first rod section. The band has a first circumferential end and an opposing second circumferential end that meet to form a closure. A first cylindrically rolled tab extends from the first circumferential end; and a second cylindrically rolled tab extends from the second circumferential end longitudinally offset from the first cylindrically rolled tab. | 03-17-2016 |
Robert Smith, Irvine, CA US
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20160080402 | DYNAMIC CONFIGURATION OF SETTINGS IN RESPONSE TO DDOS ATTACK - A system can monitor the server for indications of an attack and adjusts server settings accordingly. In response, the system can increase server tolerance in a systematic way to deal with DDoS by adjusting server settings appropriately. Conversely, when the server is not under attack, the settings can be adjusted to those for standard operations (e.g., adjusted downward), as they are more optimal for normal, non-attack operations. | 03-17-2016 |
20160080412 | EVENT DRIVEN ROUTE CONTROL - Embodiments provide system and methods for a DDoS service using a mix of mitigation systems (also called scrubbing centers) and non-mitigation systems. The non-mitigation systems are less expensive and thus can be placed at or near a customer's network resource (e.g., a computer, cluster of computers, or entire network). Under normal conditions, traffic for a customer's resource can go through a mitigation system or a non-mitigation system. When an attack is detected, traffic that would have otherwise gone through a non-mitigation system is re-routed to a mitigation system. Thus, the non-mitigation systems can be used to reduce latency and provide more efficient access to the customer's network resource during normal conditions. Since the non-mitigation servers are not equipped to respond to an attack, the non-mitigation systems are not used during an attack, thereby still providing protection to the customer network resource using the mitigation systems. | 03-17-2016 |
20160080413 | BLOCKING FORGIVENESS FOR DDOS - Techniques are provided for blocking forgiveness in a system that mitigates distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on a network. A user's network address can be blocked as a result performing human behavior analysis on network resource request activity from the user's address. The system can block an address temporarily based on their behavior, classifying legitimate human users as a malicious attacker performing a DDoS attack. But subsequent behavioral analysis of network resource requests can identify that the user should not have been blocked. The system can automatically unblock the user's address, and allow further network resource requests. Previously blocked requests can also be unblocked. The number of infractions (e.g., action classified as malicious) can be tracked and compared to a threshold. If the number is less than the threshold, then that address is not blocked, thereby allowing forgiveness of a certain number of infractions. | 03-17-2016 |