Roberts, US

Aaron J. Roberts, Jamestown, ND US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016838	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its second position, and blocks downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its it first position.	01-15-2009
20090016839	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base having a first end and a second end. A first guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the first end, and a second guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the second end. The guide heads each are movable between a raised blocking position and a lowered non-blocking position. A blocking member is movably mounted to the base, and is disposed between the guide heads. The blocking member includes a first portion engaged with the first guide head, and a second portion engaged with the second guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position. The first and second portions prevent substantial downward movement of the guide heads when the guide heads are in their raised blocking positions and the blocking member is in its first position. The guide heads are restrained in their lowered non-blocking positions by the blocking member when the blocking member is in its second position.	01-15-2009
20090230242	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its second position, and blocks downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its it first position.	09-17-2009
20110002752	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base having a first end and a second end. A first guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the first end, and a second guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the second end. The guide heads each are movable between a raised blocking position and a lowered non-blocking position. A blocking member is movably mounted to the base, and is disposed between the guide heads. The blocking member includes a first portion engaged with the first guide head, and a second portion engaged with the second guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position. The first and second portions prevent substantial downward movement of the guide heads when the guide heads are in their raised blocking positions and the blocking member is in its first position. The guide heads are restrained in their lowered non-blocking positions by the blocking member when the blocking member is in its second position.	01-06-2011
20120087761	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its second position, and blocks downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its it first position.	04-12-2012
20120114444	AIR CARGO ROLLOUT STOP - A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its second position, and blocks downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its it first position.	05-10-2012

Adam Roberts US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070803	PROSTHESIS MANIPULATION IN DENTAL PROSTHESIS DESIGN - Herein are provided methods, systems, computer-readable media, techniques and processes for crown or prosthesis manipulation in dental prosthesis design. These include presenting a 3D model of a multi-tooth prosthesis relative to an area to be reconstructed. An operator may manipulate one or more prosthetic teeth in that 3D model in order to alter the overall shape of the prosthesis. In various embodiments, the techniques may also include the determination of occlusion with respect to antagonist teeth—of the entire 3D model of the prosthesis and/or of individual 3D models of prosthetic teeth in the model. The position or shape of the 3D model of the prosthesis may be modified based on the occlusion.	03-22-2012

Allan Roberts, Buena Park, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110215580	SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING OCEAN WAVE ENERGY TO ELECTRIC POWER - One embodiment of the present invention consists of a system of small, interconnected cubes, each containing interior walls made from a highly sensitive multi-layer piezoelectric material and each having heavy mass, such as stainless steel, inside the cube interior. An elastic material layer covers the heavy internal mass that is in contact with the piezoelectric cube walls. As the system moves with the water, the heavy mass inside each cube exerts varying inertial forces on the cube walls causing a piezoelectric current to be generated. However, the cell walls may also be constructed using commercially available piezoelectric materials. This approach is a second embodiment of the current invention and includes the same system design as the first embodiment except that the internal cubic cell walls are fabricated in a unique manner using commercially available piezoelectric materials, rather than the non-central symmetric LB poly-vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) multilayer piezoelectric material.	09-08-2011
20110309723	BLADELESS WIND POWER GENERATOR - In a first embodiment, a wind to energy conversion system is constructed out of a number of modular power units (	12-22-2011
20130064990	Systems and Methods for Super-Hydrophobic and Super-Oleophobic Surface Treatments - The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for surface treatments, and more particularly to systems and methods for surface treatments, modifications or coatings using micro- and nano-structure particles for both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties. In one embodiment, a method of treating surfaces to impart both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties includes the steps of pre-treating a substrate surface; assembling dual-scale nanoparticles onto the surface of the substrate; and treating the dual-scale nanoparticle coated surface with SiCl	03-14-2013

Brian A. Roberts, Brownsboro, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110073497	CONTACT LENS CASE - An improved contact lens case which includes domes that are provided on hinged members. Preferably, the contact lens case is configured to efficiently utilize space and volume such that no more than 10 cc's of contact lens solution are required to disinfect contact lenses in the case. The hinged members are preferably non-planar which allows the domes to be provided on the hinged members, and allows the use of deep larger diameter, back-to-back cages on the stem, without having to resort to using more than 10 cc's of fluid to immerse contact lenses that are disposed on the domes, between each of the domes and a respective cage. Each of the hinged members has a cylindrically-curved shell form in which the axis of its curve is approximately parallel to the central axis of the central planar stem member.	03-31-2011

Brian A. Roberts, Owens Cross Roads, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120067204	ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR FLUID DISPLACEMENT AND PRESSURIZING DEVICE - A fluid displacement device, particularly for use of the device to pressurize balloon catheters, or the like. The device includes a plunger which is displaceable through a housing, and an actuating mechanism which engages the plunger. The actuating mechanism includes a nut member that is biased into engagement with a threaded portion of the plunger. The device has a press-to-release feature wherein the plunger is instantly releaseable by simply depressing a control surface to overcome a restorative spring force. Subsequently, the plunger can be translated using macro movements (i.e., by pushing or pulling the plunger).	03-22-2012
20140081205	SIMPLIFIED MEDICAL INFLATION DEVICE WITH PASSIVE LATCH - An inflator which preferably has a gauge thereon and means for communicating with a medical connector or device. The inflator has a syringe body, a handle on the syringe body, a plunger which extends out from the handle and extends into the syringe body, and a plunger locking mechanism which is associated with the handle. The plunger locking mechanism includes an actuation lever which is configured to be depressed, thereby causing the plunger locking mechanism to actuate. The plunger locking mechanism includes a ratchet pawl which is configured to selectively engage corresponding ratchet structure, thereby locking the plunger in place, during which time the plunger is prevented from being retracted, but can still be advanced (i.e., pushed into the syringe body during pressurization). The plunger locking mechanism is configured such that when the actuation lever is released, the ratchet pawl disengages from the corresponding ratchet structure, thus freeing the plunger.	03-20-2014
20140343490	LOCKABLE SYRINGE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - A lockable syringe having an actuating mechanism for rapidly and selectively placing a movable thread bearing plunger member and stationary internally threaded cylinder into or out of threaded engagement, particularly for using the syringe to pressurize therapeutic medical balloon catheters, or the like. The mechanism includes a plunger having both a piston at its end to engage a barrel portion of a unitary syringe body, selectively deployable and retractable threaded segment, and an internally threaded cylindrical structure disposed within a unitary syringe body having a barrel. The plunger is engageable with the threaded cylinder by means of a threaded segment, and an operator actuated desmodromic arrangement to controllably reciprocate the threaded segment in a positive manner in order to allow either rapid manual or thread controlled plunger and piston movement within the syringe's barrel for purposes of displacing or pressurizing working fluid contained therein.	11-20-2014

Brian K. Roberts, Hayward, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110318418	COMPOSITIONS OF 5-ETHYL-2--PYRIMIDINE - This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry and, more specifically, to pharmaceutical formulations as well as to intermediates used to prepare such formulations and to methods for manufacturing such formulations.	12-29-2011

C. Chad Roberts, Hockenssin, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110199420	AB BLOCK COPOLYMER DISPERSANTS HAVING AN INK VEHICLE SOLUBLE BLOCK - The present disclosure provides a aqueous colorant dispersion comprising a colorant and a polymeric dispersant, wherein the polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment having a block size of about 5 to about 18 units, is substantially free of hydroxyethylmethacrylate, and comprises at least 50% by weight of a monomer, having the following structure: CH	08-18-2011

C. Chad Roberts, Hockessin, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110039028	INKJET INK WITH SELF DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - The invention provides an ink for inkjet printing, comprising a self-dispersing pigment colorant and certain urea terminated polyurethanes derived from alpha-omega diols and/or polyetherdiols which enhances print quality especially gloss and distinctness of image without compromising jetting performance.	02-17-2011
20110216125	YELLOW PIGMENT DISPERSION - This invention pertains to an aqueous based dispersion of Pigment Yellow 74 which uses a certain class of polymeric dispersants which dispersant is particularly effective at dispersing the pigment and preventing pigment particle growth on storage. The classes of polymeric dispersants are based on random copolymers of an ionic momomer and a hydrophobic monomer chosen from benzyl(meth)acrylate or alkyl(meth)acrylate where the alkyl group has four to ten carbon atoms and (meth)acrylic acid. The invention also pertains to an inkjet ink comprising this Pigment Yellow 74 dispersion.	09-08-2011
20110242154	AMPHOTERIC DISPERSANTS AND THEIR USE IN INKJET INKS - The present disclosure provides a ink-jet ink, having a pH greater than 7, comprising a first aqueous vehicle, a colorant, more typically a carbon black pigment, and an amphoteric polymeric dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment consisting essentially of an amine monomer; and the B block is a segment comprising an acidic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer; wherein the dispersant is neutralized, and the B block is free of an amine monomer. The disclosure further pertains to an ink set comprising this ink jet ink and at least a second ink which contains a reactive species with appropriate cationic agent, salt, or pH modifying agent capable of destabilizing the colorant containing dispersion of the first ink. Still further, the disclosure pertains to a method of printing wherein the first ink and second ink of the ink set are printed in an adjacent relationship, thereby minimizing penetration, feathering and/or bleed of the colorant and improving print quality.	10-06-2011
20110245410	AMPHOTERIC POYURETHANE DISPERSANTS AND THEIR USE IN INKJET INKS - The disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion and ink jet inks comprising a colorant and an amphoteric polyurethane dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polyurethane dispersant comprises a reaction product of at least one basic amine urethane monomer, at least one acidic urethane monomer, and at least one urethane monomer comprising two or more isocyanates having improved bleed control, and optical density/chroma.	10-06-2011
20120077929	POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER-BASED POLYURETHANE IONOMERS - Disclosed is aqueous polyurethane dispersion with a polyurethane having a polymeric backbone with ionic and/or ionizable functionality incorporated into the polymeric backbone. The polymeric backbone consists essentially of one or more non-ionic segments derived from a reaction product of polytrimethylene ether glycol and a diisocyanate. The manufacture of such polyurethanes is also disclosed.	03-29-2012
20120098910	METHOD OF PRINTING USING INK JET INKS COMPRISING A CROSSLINKING PIGMENT DISPERSION BASED ON DIBLOCK POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides method of ink jet printing onto a substrate comprising, in any workable order, the steps of: (a) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals; (b) loading the printer with a substrate to be printed; (c) loading the printer with an aqueous ink jet ink comprising an ink vehicle and an aqueous dispersion, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a solid particle and a polymeric dispersant that has been crosslinked, wherein the polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment having a block size of about 5 to about 18 units, and comprises at least 50% by weight of a monomer, having the following structure: CH	04-26-2012
20120101217	CROSSLINKING PIGMENT DISPERSION ON DIBLOCK POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a solid particle and a polymeric dispersant, wherein the polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment having a block size of about 5 to about 18 units, and comprises at least 50% by weight of a monomer having the following structure: CH	04-26-2012
20120105558	AQUEOUS INK JET INK COMPRISING A CROSSLINKING PIGMENT DISPERSION BASED ON DIBLOCK POLYMERIC DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides an aqueous ink jet ink comprising an ink vehicle and an aqueous dispersion, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a solid particle and a polymeric dispersant that has been crosslinked, wherein the polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment having a block size of about 5 to about 18 units, and comprises at least 50% by weight of a monomer, having the following structure: CH	05-03-2012
20120218359	INKJET INK WITH SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENTS AND HYDROXYL TERMINATED POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - An ink for inkjet is provided for printing, comprising a self-dispersed pigment colorant and certain hydroxyl terminated polyurethanes derived from polyether diois which enhances fastness of the print towards highlighter and linger smudge without compromising jetting performance and storage stability of the ink.	08-30-2012
20130081553	METHOD OF PREPARING AQUEOUS PIGMENT DISPERSIONS - A process for preparing an aqueous pigment dispersion is provided in which a pigment, a coating agent, a grinding agent and a vehicle are subjected to grinding, followed by removal of the grinding agent and the vehicle to form a press cake, and dispersing the press cake to form a pigment dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-jet ink containing an aqueous vehicle and the aqueous pigment dispersion thus made.	04-04-2013
20130102729	CROSS-LINKED PIGMENT DISPERSION BASED ON POLYURETHANE DISPERSANTS - The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion containing a colorant and a polyurethane dispersant, wherein the polyurethane dispersant is a polymer having a cross-linkable moiety, wherein the cross-linkable moiety is cross-linked, with a cross-linking agent.	04-25-2013
20130141489	INKJET INK WITH POLYURETHANE ADDIIVE DERIVED FROM ALKOXY AROMATIC DIOLS INKS - The invention provides an ink for inkjet printing, comprising colorant and certain polyurethane ink additives which is derived from alkoxy aromatic diol derived from alkoxy aromatic diols which enhances fastness of the print towards highlighter and finger smudge without compromising jetting performance and storage stability of the ink. The inks may be jetted from both thermal and piezo ink jet systems.	06-06-2013
20130144008	POLYURETHANE DISPERSANTS DERIVED FROM ALKOXY AROMATIC DIOLS - The present invention relates to polyurethane dispersants based on alkoxy aromatic diols. These polyurethane dispersants are used to disperse pigments and/or disperse dyes and inks containing pigments and/or disperse dyes dispersed with these polyurethane ionic dispersants. The polyurethane dispersants can have nonionic hydrophilic substituents.	06-06-2013
20130182032	AQUEOUS INKJET INKS CONTAINING POLYURETHANE BINDERS WITH COMPONENTS TO INTERACT WITH CELLULOSE - Disclosed are aqueous inkjet inks containing a polyurethane ink additive as a binder. The binder contains a component capable of interacting with cellulose. Certain heterocycles having similar Hansen solubility parameters as cellulose were incorporated into the polyurethane binders. Prints from these inks have better durability and optical properties than similar additives that do not have the components capable of interacting with cellulose.	07-18-2013
20130208039	AQUEOUS INKJET INKS CONTAINING POLYMERIC BINDERS WITH COMPONENTS TO INTERACT WITH CELLULOSE - Disclosed are aqueous inkjet inks containing a polymeric ink additive as a binder. The binder contains a component capable of interacting with cellulose. Certain heterocycles having similar Hansen solubility parameters as cellulose were incorporated into the polymeric binders. Prints from these inks have better durability and optical properties than similar additives that do not have the components capable of interacting with cellulose.	08-15-2013
20140097392	LIQUID COATING COMPOSITIONS OF POLYMER MATRIX RESINS WITH PHOTOCHROMIC DYES AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - In a first aspect, a liquid coating composition includes a blend of a polymer matrix resin and a photochromic dye. The polymer matrix resin includes silane groups, and at least 50% of the silane groups in the polymer matrix resin are at terminal positions.	04-10-2014
20140296393	INKJET INKS CONTAINING PIGMENTED DISPERSIONS WITH IMPROVED WATER REDISPERSABILITY - The present disclosure provides an aqueous ink for inkjet printing. The ink contains an aqueous vehicle, a pigment dispersion and a polyacrylate dispersant to disperse the pigment dispersion. The dispersion contains a disaccharide to aid water redispersability.	10-02-2014
20140378606	AQUEOUS PIGMENT DISPERSIONS WITH COMPONENTS TO INTERACT WITH CELLULOSE - Aqueous pigment dispersions having components in the dispersant capable of interacting with cellulose are described. These components include a heterocycle substituted to the oxygen atom of an acrylate ester. The heterocycle is selected based on its Hansen solubility parameters.	12-25-2014

C. Chad Roberts, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259012	UREA-TERMINATED ETHER POLYURETHANES AND AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to water-dispersible urea terminated ether type polyurethanes based on polyether diols, aqueous dispersions of such polyurethanes, and their manufacture. The urea termination can have nonionic hydrophilic substituents.	10-15-2009
20100093927	Polyurethanes with Nonionic Hydrophilic Terminating Groups and Aqueous Dispersions Thereof - The present invention relates to polyurethanes with nonionic hydrophilic terminating groups and aqueous dispersions thereof. The polyurethanes may be used as freely added materials or as dispersants for particles such as pigments, disperse dyes, pharmaceuticals and other similar particles, the urea termination has nonionic hydrophilic substituents, such as methoxyethyl groups.	04-15-2010
20100143589	AQUEOUS INKJET INKS WITH IONICALLY STABILIZED DISPERSIONS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - Inks that contain ionically stabilized dispersions and selected polyurethane ink additives are described. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density, chroma, gloss and especially distinctness of image. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks. The polyurethane ink additives are chosen from polyurethanes which are urea terminated or crosslinked.	06-10-2010
20100143590	Amphoteric dispersants and their use in inkjet inks - The present disclosure provides a black ink-jet ink, having a pH greater than 7, comprising a first aqueous vehicle, a carbon black pigment, and an amphoteric polymeric dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment consisting essentially of an amine monomer; and the B block is a segment comprising an acidic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer; wherein the dispersant is neutralized, and with the proviso that the acid number is greater that the amine number, and the B block does not contain an amine monomer. The disclosure further pertains to an ink set comprising this black ink and at least a second ink which contains a reactive species with appropriate cationic agent, salt, or pH capable of destabilizing the carbon black dispersion. Still further, the disclosure pertains to a method of printing wherein the black ink and second ink are printed in an adjacent relationship, thereby minimizing penetration, feathering and/or bleed of the black pigment and improving print quality.	06-10-2010
20120035317	Urea-Terminated Polyurethane Dispersants - The present invention relates to urea-terminated polyurethanes dispersants based on diols and polyether diols, aqueous dispersions of such polyurethanes, the manufacture of the urea terminated polyurethane dispersions and inks containing pigments and/or disperse dyes dispersed with these urea terminated polyurethane dispersants. The urea termination can have nonionic hydrophilic substituents.	02-09-2012
20130022746	AQUEOUS INKJET INKS WITH IONICALLY STABILIZED DISPERSIONS AND POLYURETHANE INK ADDITIVES - Inks that contain ionically stabilized dispersions and selected polyurethane ink additives are described. These ionically stabilized dispersions are obtained from polymeric dispersants where the hydrophilic components are minimized. These stabilized dispersions can be utilized to prepare ink jet inks which when printed result in improved optical density, chroma, gloss and especially distinctness of image. The stability of the ionically stabilized dispersions are sufficient for ink jet inks. The polyurethane ink additives are chosen from polyurethanes which are urea terminated or crosslinked.	01-24-2013

Chad Roberts, Martinez, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110302017	Mobile Coupon Redemption System - A mobile coupon redemption system enables a customer to receive a mobile coupon offer on his mobile phone, and to display the offer to a merchant. The customer is prompted to obtain a “merchant code” from the merchant, who obtains the merchant code from a local secure hardware token. The customer then communicates the merchant code by his mobile phone to a remote coupon application server, which validates to the merchant code, records the merchant and customer information, and validates the coupon for display to and redemption by the merchant.	12-08-2011

Christopher B. Roberts, Auburn, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100323527	Selection and deposition of nanoparticles using CO2-expanded liquids - A method for size selection of nanostructures comprising utilizing a gas-expanded liquids (GEL) and controlled pressure to precipitate desired size populations of nanostructures, e.g., monodisperse. The GEL can comprise CO	12-23-2010

Dane Roberts, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110258088	FINANCIAL AUDIT SCOPING WORKBENCH - A computer-readable medium, computer-implemented method, and apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, financial data is extracted from a financial manager, and the financial data is mapped to compliance data from a compliance manager. One or more controls of one or more accounts from compliance data is selected to be in scope, and an assessment plan is created for the selected one or more controls within scope.	10-20-2011

Dean Roberts, Little Rock, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090263839	ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample.	10-22-2009
20120301897	ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample.	11-29-2012

D. Noah Roberts, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216807	MEDICAL DATA EVALUATION AND DISTRIBUTION - Systems and processes may facilitate evaluating medical data and distributing the results. In particular implementations, systems and processes may guide appraisers through the process of identifying medical articles regarding medical issues (e.g., medical reports on disease and/or treatment topics) for appraisal, and then through the process of critically appraising medical articles on the merits of their scientific evidence. The systems and processes may then take the appraisals and present them in an easy-to-digest format for an end-user. Additionally, the systems and processes may maintain an active link to the original data sources so that users can see what new developments are taking place with respect to the medical issue.	08-27-2009

Don Roberts, Sheridan, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110315831	BAGGIE HOLDER - A baggie holder comprising first and second support members, the center portions of which are pivotally connected to each other. Each of the first and second support members comprises two legs, and each leg comprises a roughly vertical member, a foot, and a connecting portion between the foot and the center portion of the support member. The length of each connecting portion of each of the four legs is the same.	12-29-2011

Doug Roberts, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106422	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE - A device for aligning a vehicle with a next pass through a field comprises a camera which takes a corresponding natural picture. A receiver is provided for receiving a navigational signal from a navigational satellite system. A central processing unit is connected to the camera for receiving the natural picture and the receiver for receiving the natural satellite signal. The CPU generates a master signal comprising a video signal of the navigational picture, an actual indicator signal representing the actual position of the vehicle, and a desired indicator signal representing the desired position of the vehicle. A display is connected to the CPU for receiving the master signal and generating a master image comprising a natural picture image, an actual indicator image, and a desired indicator image. The vehicle is driven to cause an alignment of the actual indicator image with the desired indicator image.	05-05-2011

Garry L. Roberts, Quinter, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214974	Leg splint - Methods and apparatus for strengthening and straightening livestock legs are provided. These methods and apparatus include a use of a splint that has a brace and a securing mechanism. The splint is secured to the forelimb of an animal.	09-04-2008

Gary Roberts, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120078860	ALGORITHMIC COMPRESSION VIA USER-DEFINED FUNCTIONS - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for accessing data in a computer system. One or more user-defined functions (UDFs) implementing a desired compression or decompression algorithm are created, wherein the UDFs are associated with one or more columns of a table when the table is created or altered, in order to perform compression or decompression of data stored in the associated columns, such that the data is compressed by the UDF implementing the desired compression algorithm when the data is inserted or updated in the table, and the data is decompressed by the UDF implementing the desired decompression algorithm when the data is retrieved from the table.	03-29-2012
20130173564	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA COMPRESSION USING MULTIPLE ENCODING TABLES - A system and method for compressing and decompressing multiple types of character data. The system and method employ multiple encoding tables, each designed for encoding a subset of character data, such as numeric data, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, Latin, or UNICODE data, to perform compressions and decompression of character data. The character encoding tables are smaller than the size of the alphabet of the uncompressed strings.	07-04-2013

Gary A. Roberts, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120173496	NUMERIC, DECIMAL AND DATE FIELD COMPRESSION - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for accessing data in a computer system. Compression and decompression functions are associated with a column of the table, in order to perform compression of decimal, numeric or date data stored in the column when the data is inserted or updated in the table, and in order to perform decompression of the data stored in the column when the data is retrieved from the table. The compression function compresses and stores the data in a fixed-length compressed field in the column without a length value, and the fixed-length compressed field has a size that is determined by a range of values for the data stored in the fixed-length compressed field. The decompression function retrieves and decompresses the data from the fixed-length compressed field.	07-05-2012

Greg Roberts, Napa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110258017	INTERPRETATION OF A TRENDING TERM TO DEVELOP A MEDIA CONTENT CHANNEL - Methods and systems of interpretation of a trending term to develop a media content channel are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes interpreting a trending term to identify an association parameter when the trending term is received. In addition, the method also includes algorithmically determining a media attribute associated with the trending term using a computer process. The method also includes updating a channel with a related media content comprised of the media attribute. The media attribute may include a metadata, a visual data and/or an audio data. The trending term may be interpreted using an internal capturing and/or an external capturing when the trending term is received. The method may also include displaying the channel to a viewer using a cable transmission, a network, a wireless transmission, and/or a local storage medium.	10-20-2011

Griffin W. Roberts, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100022007	MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR PREPARING MIXTURES - A microfluidic device for preparing a mixture, has a mixer. The mixer includes a plurality of chambers, each chamber having a volume of at most 1 microliter, a first plurality of channels, each channel fluidly connecting 2 chambers, a plurality of chamber valves, each chamber valve controlling fluid flow out of one of the plurality of chambers, and a first plurality of channel valves, each channel valve controlling fluid flow through one of the first plurality of channels.	01-28-2010

James A. Roberts, Silver Hill, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110290523	RACEWAY FOR INSTRUMENTATION LINES - A kit for forming a raceway assembly including a plurality of members can include a plurality of portions including channel portions and coupling portions, each of the portions extending in an axial direction and having a plurality of walls defining a generally U-shaped cross-section. Each channel portion may have at least one opening in at least one wall, and each of the coupling portions has at least one hole in at least one wall. Each coupling portion may be adapted to receive one or more of the channel portions so that axial directions of the received channel portions are aligned with the axial direction of the coupling portion and so that at least one of the openings of each received channel portion is aligned with at least one of the holes. The coupling portions and channel portions may have inter-engageable features which preclude movement of the received channel portions relative to the coupling portion other than in the axial directions thereof. In addition, the kit may include one or more non-threaded pins configured to pass through the aligned holes and openings and lock in place.	12-01-2011

James Christopher Roberts, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100212700	DISHWASHER DETERGENT DISPENSING MODULE - A dishwasher detergent module for detergent includes a dispenser body having at least two individual, isolated compartments that prevent intermix of contents and corresponding latch covers that close over the compartments. Each of the compartments automatically time-release detergents, during different stages of a wash cycle so that an entire concentration is not diluted as a single release in one cycle segment. A press of a push-button simultaneously and manually releases catch locks for all covers before a wash cycle, but the covers open in sequence when they are automatically released during the cycle. The dispenser module further includes an actuator to command the covers to open separately in the wash cycle in a time sequence.	08-26-2010
20110030729	AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL DETERGENT TYPE IDENTIFICATION TO SELECT A WASH ALGORITHM BASED ON DETERGENT TYPE - A detergent module for dispensing detergent during a wash-cycle is presented in which a sensor senses and indicates or a user via control input indicates whether the detergent in the module is a solid-type detergent or a liquid-type detergent, and the detergent-type indication is used by a dishwashing machine or a laundry washing machine to select a washing algorithm tailored to exploit the cleaning efficiency of the detergent.	02-10-2011

Jeff Roberts, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110247054	METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SELECTING PRIVILEGES FOR USE DURING A DATA COLLABORATION SESSION - In one embodiment, a plurality of electronic devices participating in a data collaboration session are detected. A group, of a plurality of groups, is determined to which each of the plurality of electronic devices is associated. At least some of the groups correspond to companies. Based on the determined group to which each of the plurality of electronic devices is associated, one or more limitations are identified that restrict the recording of data shared during the data collaboration session. The identified one or more limitations are enforced on only some of the plurality of electronic devices participating in the data collaboration session, such that electronic devices associated with a group that corresponds to the first company are allowed to record the data collaboration session, yet an electronic device associated with a group that corresponds to a second company is prevented from recording the data collaboration session.	10-06-2011

Jennifer L. Roberts, Merriam, KS US

Jerry C. Roberts, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090134644	APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING ANIMAL WASTE - The present invention contemplates an apparatus for collecting animal waste. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The apparatus further includes a tubular head that is operatively associated to one end of the elongated member, the tubular head having a leading end and an opposed trailing end and defining a bore extending between the leading end and the opposed trailing end of the tubular head. The apparatus also includes a bag positioned within the bore and selectively connected to the leading end of the tubular head and extending through the bore and the trailing end of the tubular head to define a receptacle for collecting litter, in particular, animal waste.	05-28-2009

Jimmy Roberts, Hulett, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120216414	Automatic Retractable Chalk Line Box - A chalk box assembly for providing an automated retracting chalk line comprising: a chalk box housing; a spring assembly within the housing; a spool for retaining a chalk line within the housing, where the spring assembly is attached to the spool and provides for the retraction of the chalk line; a chalk compartment within the housing, where chalk is stored within the chalk compartment; and a retraction button engaged with the spring assembly, where the button causes the release of the spring assembly for the retraction of the chalk line. The chalk box assembly according to the present invention may further include a chalk line guide and a chalk fill door. In one particular embodiment of the present invention, the chalk box assembly further includes a belt clip on one side thereof.	08-30-2012

John G. Roberts, Kihea, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274838	Golf ball positioning dispenser for putting practice - The golf ball positioning dispenser for putting practice comprises a hollow tube for holding golf balls. A stop mechanism attached to a body block near the bottom end of the tube dispenses balls one at a time. The stop mechanism includes a pivotally attached biased lever that controls movement of a ball release pin and a ball retention pin into the tube in alternating cycles. The body block is attached to a travel wheel for circumferential travel around a practice hole. A telescoping radial arm is provided to keep travel of the travel wheel a predetermined user selected radial distance from the hole. Cams attached to the wheel engage the biased lever to dispense the golf balls from the tube at predetermined intervals of arc along a circumference of travel. A stand is included to stabilize the tube in an upright position.	11-06-2008

John J. Roberts, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090097069	EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR PARSING VARYING FORMATS OF PRINT STREAM DATA - A method of parsing print stream data including the steps of intercepting a data file from at least a portion of the print stream data, reading at least a portion of the data file and determining if said data file is of a format having subset formats.	04-16-2009
20090097070	EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR PARSING VARYING FORMATS OF PRINT STREAM DATA - A method of parsing print stream data including the steps of intercepting a data file from at least a portion of the print stream data, reading at least a portion of the data file and determining if said data file is of a format having subset formats.	04-16-2009

John L. Roberts, Budd Lake, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124686	SULTAM DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to compounds according to formula 1,	05-26-2011

Kenneth John Roberts, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120089661	APPROACH FOR MANAGING MOBILE AGENTS IN NETWORKS - An approach for managing mobile agents in a network generally comprises configuring a mobile agent in a secure manner such that the mobile agent will automatically terminate itself if the mobile agent cannot communicate with a specified entity before moving, or the mobile agent cannot successfully communicate with a specified entity within a specified period of time. According to another embodiment, if a management process cannot communicate with a mobile agent within a specified period of time, then the management process attempts to cause the termination of the mobile agent. The management process may contact another management process that has the ability to terminate the mobile agent and request that other management process to cause the termination of the mobile agent. According to other embodiment, the management process may cause the creation and dispatch of a “hunter-killer” mobile agent configured to locate and cause the termination of other mobile agents.	04-12-2012

Ken R. Roberts, Little Silver, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100098406	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERCONNECTING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL TRANSDUCERS WITH A WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXED OPTICAL SWITCH - In a WDM optical communication system that includes a plurality of nodes interconnected by communication links, a node is provided that includes a first plurality of transponders each generating and/or receiving an information-bearing optical signal at a different channel wavelength from one another. An optical coupling arrangement, which may include one or more reconfigurable optical switches, transfers the channel wavelengths between a link connected to the node and the first plurality of transponders. The arrangement is adaptable to reconfigure its operational state to selectively direct different ones of the channel wavelengths from the link to different ones of the transponders without disturbing the optical path through the node traversed by any other channel wavelengths. A communications and configuration arrangement is provided, which transfers data identifying the respective channel wavelengths at which the transponders operate from the transponders to the optical coupling arrangement. In response to the transferred data, the communications and configuration arrangement reconfigures the operational state of the optical coupling arrangement.	04-22-2010

Kevin William Roberts, Iowa City, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053821	FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING AZO DYES, THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed is a group of azo quencher compositions useful as fluorescence quenchers having the general structure of formula 1, methods of making or using the compositions, and kits comprising the composition.	02-26-2009
20120064633	FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING AZO DYES, THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed is a group of azo quencher compositions useful as fluorescence quenchers having the general structure of formula 1, methods of making or using the compositions, and kits comprising the composition.	03-15-2012
20130116415	FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING AZO DYES, THEIR METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - Disclosed is a group of azo quencher compositions useful as fluorescence quenchers having the general structure of formula 1, methods of making or using the compositions, and kits comprising the composition.	05-09-2013

Kyle Roberts, Fountain Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110309117	HOLDING CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The presently disclosed holding case allows a user to hold a portable electronic device with a single finger, allowing the user to keep the device in a convenient and handy position for use. The device comprises a flat, flexible strap which fits along the backing to a device or device case. The strap adjustably slides into two slots placed on opposing sides of the case. On the inside of the device casing or backing, the strap slides along a raised track. One end of the strap further comprises horizontal ridges across its tail portion, which partially lock into matching grooves in the case. This permits the strap to be temporarily locked in an open position for reception of any finger and to securely hold a device in place. When not in use, a slight touch causes the strap to retract back to its default flat position.	12-22-2011

Lee Roberts, Noble, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090182637	METHOD OF REFERRAL MARKETING - There is a method of referral marketing over a computerized network configured to incentivize participation and thereby enhance the effectiveness thereof; wherein the method includes steps of providing a webpage to sell products/services over a computerized network. The method includes providing a hypertext offering to a shopper, for a referred shopper to view the products/services purchased by the shopper. Then, creating a discount coupon including a discount code for the referred shopper using a merchant module having a hypertext link to the webpage. The method also includes sending an email including the discount coupon to the referred shopper over the computerized network. Then, the method includes creating an incentive coupon including an incentive code for the shopper that referred the referred shopper. In addition, the method may include sending an email including the incentive coupon to the shopper that referred the referred shopper over the computerized network.	07-16-2009
20090271497	Affiliate Program Redirection System - A system, method, and computer readable medium for affiliate redirection. There are process steps and modules for receiving a first URL request, recording request information regarding the first URL request; making the request information available to a merchant; and redirecting the URL request to a second URL having no variables, wherein the redirection indicates a permanent redirection. Additional steps include: instructing a shopper to write a cookie containing request information, sending request information directly to a merchant before the step of redirecting the URL request to a second URL having no variables, receiving a second URL request and providing content modified according to request information, providing content modified according to request information includes displaying an affiliate logo, providing an expiring cookie, and linking an affiliate ID to customization information and wherein the content is modified to display the customization information.	10-29-2009
20120246143	METHOD FOR REDIRECTING A WEB BROWSER BASED ON THE KEYWORDS USED IN A SEARCH ENGINE - A method of responding to a request for web page includes the steps of receiving a request, extracting search query parameters from a request and redirecting to a mapped web page or alternatively responding with the requested web page. The search query parameters and requested web page are associated with each and stored for later processing and assignment.	09-27-2012

Lee Richard Roberts US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196011	SUBSTITUTED ARYLPYRAZOLES - This invention relates to a combination product comprising a compound of formula I	08-11-2011

Lily Ayo Roberts, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120261858	Methods for Increasing a Retention Force Between a Polymeric Scaffold and a Delivery Balloon - A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods.	10-18-2012
20150059960	METHODS FOR INCREASING A RETENTION FORCE BETWEEN A POLYMERIC SCAFFOLD AND A DELIVERY BALLOON - A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods.	03-05-2015

Linda A. Roberts US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090080628	Methods, Systems, and Products for Alerting of Calls - Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for alerting of a call. A message is received that notifies of a call to a called number having an established connection to a data network. A customer-selected style and a customer-selected location of a control is retrieved that responds to the customer's action. The message and the control are processed to alert of the call to the called number.	03-26-2009

Lori Michelle Roberts, Belmont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120252063	SUBSTITUTED ANTHRAQUINONE DYES FOR CELLULAR STAINS AND ENZYME DETECTION - The invention discloses new substituted anthraquinone dyes that may be useful as cellular stains. In some aspect of the invention, the nuclear stains are useful for staining the nuclei of dead or fixed cells. Another aspect of the invention relates to substituted anthraquinone dyes comprising an enzyme substrate moiety that is transformable or cleavable by an enzyme such that the transformation or cleavage of the substrate moiety causes a detectable change in the functionality or spectral properties of the dye.	10-04-2012
20150025222	Substituted Anthraquinone Dyes for Cellular Stains and Enzyme Detection - The invention discloses new substituted anthraquinone dyes that may be useful as cellular stains. In some aspect of the invention, the nuclear stains are useful for staining the nuclei of dead or fixed cells. Another aspect of the invention relates to substituted anthraquinone dyes comprising an enzyme substrate moiety that is transformable or cleavable by an enzyme such that the transformation or cleavage of the substrate moiety causes a detectable change in the functionality or spectral properties of the dye.	01-22-2015

Margaret R. Roberts, Owensboro, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070747	LEAD ACID BATTERY SEPARATORS, BATTERIES AND RELATED METHODS - In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or complex performance lead acid battery separators, such as improved flooded lead acid battery separators, batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred battery separator of the present invention addresses and optimizes multiple separator properties simultaneously. It is believed that the present invention is the first to recognize the need to address multiple separator properties simultaneously, the first to choose particular multiple separator property combinations, and the first to produce commercially viable multiple property battery separators, especially such a separator having negative cross ribs.	03-22-2012

Mark Roberts, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100248421	Method of forming organic thin film and method of manufacturing semiconductor device using the same - Provided are a method of forming an organic semiconductor thin film and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the. According to example embodiments, a method of forming an organic semiconductor thin film at least may include exposing a lower substrate coated with an organic semiconductor solution using a method of generating a shearing stress to the portion of the lower substrate coated with the organic semiconductor solution. A guide structure may be formed adjacent to the organic semiconductor solution.	09-30-2010

Mark Roberts, Huntsville, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090251255	Magnetic Force Profile System Using Coded Magnet Structures - An improved field emission system and method. The invention pertains to field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures and the spatial force function. The invention herein is sometimes referred to as correlated magnetism, correlated field emissions, correlated magnets, coded magnetism, or coded field emissions. The magnetic field sources may be arranged according to a code having a desired autocorrelation function. In particular, a high peak to sidelobe autocorrelation performance may be found desirable. Specific exemplary embodiments are described with magnetic field sources arranged in a ring structure. Exemplary codes are described and applied to magnetic field source arrangements. Specific codes found by the inventors are described.	10-08-2009
20110063061	Magnetic Attachment System - A magnetic attachment system for attaching a first object to a second object. A first magnet structure is attached to the first object and a second magnet structure is attached to the second object. The first and second objects are attached by virtue of the magnetic attraction between the first magnet structure and second magnet structure. The magnet structures comprise magnetic elements arranged in accordance with patterns based on various codes. In one embodiment, the code has certain autocorrelation properties. In further embodiments the specific type of code is specified. In a further embodiment, an attachment and a release configuration may be achieved by a simple movement of the magnet structures.	03-17-2011
20130147587	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING MAGNETIC STRUCTURES - An improved field emission system and method. The invention pertains to field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures and the spatial force function. The spatial force function may be based on one or more codes. In various embodiments, the code may be modified or varied. The code may be combined with another code. One or more aspects of the code, including spacing and amplitude, may be modulated or dithered according to a predefined pattern. Multiple magnet arrays may be combined, each based on a different code or portion of a code, resulting in a combination spatial force function. Magnet structures having differing field patterns may be used to generate a desired spatial force function related to a cross correlation of the two field patterns.	06-13-2013
20130314184	Magnetic Device Using Non Polarized Magnetic Attraction Elements - A magnetic force profile system and related methods and devices based on a sequence of magnets arranged according to a code and acting on a complementary sequence of non-polarized magnetic attraction elements, for example, iron, soft iron, steel, and others. Variations include the addition of polarity codes to the first sequence of magnets, and operation with electromagnets. Exemplary attachment devices and lock and key devices are disclosed.	11-28-2013

Mark L. Roberts, Wyckoff, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100308255	DEICER SALT SHAPED FORMS - A deicer salt having a predetermined geometric shape such as a cube, a pyramid, a parallelepiped, etc. melts ice and/or snow accumulations on surfaces. The deicer salt has a solid shaped form with a volume of about 25-225 mm	12-09-2010

Michael Aaron Roberts, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100248777	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPLAYING DATA WITH DIGITAL IMAGES - A method for storing data with a digital image comprises providing a digital camera for capturing and storing digital images, the digital camera having a controller, a storage medium, a data entry mechanism, and a positioning system. The method further includes the camera receiving direction from a user to capture a digital image and capturing and storing the digital image in response to the user's direction. Additionally, the positioning system determines location information corresponding to the location of the digital camera when the image is captured. The camera receives user-supplied data input to be associated with the captured digital image captured via the data entry mechanism and the controller automatically associates the user-supplied data input and the location information with the digital image and stores the data input, the location information, and the digital image in the storage medium as a combined data file.	09-30-2010
20100263003	VIEWING AND PURCHASING PROGRAMMING IN OTHER FORMATS - A method according to the present disclosure comprises displaying a program in a first format on a first television channel to a user and automatically displaying a message to the user indicating that the program is available in a second format on a second television channel. The message may be displayed on the first television channel while the program in the first format is being displayed. Additionally, the automatic displaying of the message may be unprompted by the user. In certain embodiments, the user may be provided the option to purchase the program in the second format if the second format is not within the user's subscription.	10-14-2010

Mike Roberts, Overland Park, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100091465	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING CUSTOMER RETENTION - The disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus and method for improving customer retention. In accordance with one embodiment, a telecommunication device comprising a chassis that includes features for operating the telecommunication device and a display module removably coupled to the chassis is presented. The chassis is compatible with different display modules. Thus, the disclosed embodiments enable a telecom customer to upgrade a telecommunication device at minimal cost, thereby, improving customer retention.	04-15-2010
20100098226	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MESSAGES - A system and method for managing messages, such as, but not limited to, voicemails and text messages, is presented. For example, in one embodiment, the method includes identifying a caller associated with a message for a callee. The method determines whether at least one other new message for the callee is from the caller. In response to at least one other new message for the callee is from the caller, the method groups the message with the at least one other new message.	04-22-2010
20100331054	VISUAL RINGER - Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for providing a larger display area for viewing pictures and/or videos on a communication device. For example, in one embodiment, a communication device is disclosed comprising a plurality of display components for displaying an image that covers a plurality of sides of the communication device. In certain embodiments, a user specified image is displayed in response to receiving an incoming call for providing a more visible indicator for alerting the user of an incoming call.	12-30-2010
20120288073	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A VISUAL INDICATOR ON A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for providing a larger display area for viewing pictures and/or videos on a communication device. For example, in one embodiment, a communication device is disclosed comprising a plurality of display components for displaying an image that covers a plurality of sides of the communication device. In certain embodiments, a user first image is displayed in response to receiving an incoming call for providing a visible indicator for alerting the user of an incoming call.	11-15-2012
20140141753	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MESSAGES - A system, method, and computer program product for managing different types of messages, such as, but not limited to, voicemails and text messages, is presented. For example, in one embodiment, the method includes identifying a sender associated with a message for a recipient; and grouping all messages from the sender under a directory associated with the sender, wherein the directory includes different types of messages received from the sender.	05-22-2014

Mikeal Roberts, Wayne, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120018997	PROTECTIVE FITTING - A protective fitting for tubular conduit, the tubular conduit having a substantially threaded inner surface and a terminal end defining a peripheral edge, the protective fitting comprising a substantially tubular body sized such that an outer peripheral surface of the tubular body is configured to frictionally contact at least a portion of the threaded inner surface of the tubular conduit to releaseably secure the substantially tubular body to the terminal end of the tubular conduit when the substantially tubular body is inserted therein, a flange extending from the outer peripheral surface of the terminal end of the substantially tubular body; and wherein when the protective fitting is inserted with the terminal end of the tubular conduit, the protective fitting prevents wiring extending from the terminal end of the tubular conduit from contacting the peripheral edge of the terminal end of the tubular conduit.	01-26-2012

Nick Roberts, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110258017	INTERPRETATION OF A TRENDING TERM TO DEVELOP A MEDIA CONTENT CHANNEL - Methods and systems of interpretation of a trending term to develop a media content channel are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes interpreting a trending term to identify an association parameter when the trending term is received. In addition, the method also includes algorithmically determining a media attribute associated with the trending term using a computer process. The method also includes updating a channel with a related media content comprised of the media attribute. The media attribute may include a metadata, a visual data and/or an audio data. The trending term may be interpreted using an internal capturing and/or an external capturing when the trending term is received. The method may also include displaying the channel to a viewer using a cable transmission, a network, a wireless transmission, and/or a local storage medium.	10-20-2011

Patrick A. Roberts, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110252322	DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE MUSIC MIXING SOFTWARE ON A CELL PHONE OR THE LIKE - A method and system for selecting portions of different songs and mixing the same to create a re-mix which can be played back or used as a ring tone, or sent to another person. A cell phone may be used for mixing the preselected song portions and playing back the re-mixed song portions.	10-13-2011

Patrick E Roberts, Owasso, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090241655	TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - Preferably, an embodiment of a tire inflation system includes at least an axle housing a pressurized fluid, a hubcap supported by the axle and having an interior and an exterior, a rotary union axially aligned with the axle and mounted to the hubcap from the exterior of the hubcap, and a lubrication trap axially aligned with the axle, supporting the rotary union and secured to the hubcap from the exterior of the hubcap for rotation with the hubcap. In another embodiment, a tire inflation system includes at least an axle housing a pressurized fluid, a hubcap supported by the axle and having an interior and an exterior, a rotary union axially aligned with the axle and mounted to the hubcap from the exterior of the hubcap, and a bushing axially aligned with the axle and disposed between the rotary union and the hubcap.	10-01-2009

Paul A. Roberts, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120117153	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONFERENCING SERVICES - An approach is provided for supporting multi-media conferencing. Textual information (e.g., text associated with a presentation) is received for display during a conference session to multiple participants. For a particular participant, configuration information corresponding to the participant specifies language assistance for the textual information. Language assistance involves augmenting the textual information according to the configuration information for comprehension of the textual information by the particular participant. In one embodiment, the augmented textual information includes language translation of the textual information. Additionally, the augmented textual information can encompass definitions of terms, including acronyms. The augmented textual information is forwarded for display to the participant during the conference session.	05-10-2012

Paul Ghyrane Roberts, Orange, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120181134	ADAPTER RINGS FOR ATTACHING AUTOMOTIVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLYWHEELS - Adapter rings for attaching automotive clutch assemblies to different types of flywheels are disclosed. A single adapter ring may be installed on different types of stock or aftermarket flywheels. In one embodiment, a multiple-disc clutch assembly may be mounted onto the adapter ring. The multiple-disc clutch unit may fit inside a stock bellhousing to enable the user to utilize the stock clutch release mechanism and simultaneously increase the holding power capability while maintaining light pedal effort. Aftermarket replacement OEM clutch units including the adapter ring may be used with higher horsepower engines in automotive vehicles with manual transmissions.	07-19-2012

Peter J. Roberts, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110207560	METHOD FOR MATCHING A GOLFER WITH A PARTICULAR GOLF CLUB STYLE - A method is disclosed for matching a test golfer with a particular golf club selected from a group of golf clubs having a plurality of styles. The method utilizes data set derived in an initial procedure in which the club style preferences for each of a large number of pre-test golfers is recorded and correlated with a set of performance parameters for the golf swings of such pre-test golfers. This data enables the pre-test golfers to be classified into subgroups, in which golfers within the same subgroup generally prefer the same club style and golfers in different subgroups generally prefer different club styles. After this data set has been established, the test golfer takes a golf swing with a golf club, while performance parameters for the swing are measured. Based on the measured performance parameters and the previously established data set, the test golfer is classified according to swing type, and the optimum golf club is then selected from the plurality of styles of golf clubs.	08-25-2011
20130331199	METHOD FOR MATCHING A GOLFER WITH A PARTICULAR GOLF CLUB STYLE - A method is disclosed for matching a test golfer with a particular golf club selected from a group of golf clubs having a plurality of styles. The method utilizes data set derived in an initial procedure in which the club style preferences for each of a large number of pre-test golfers is recorded and correlated with a set of performance parameters for the golf swings of such pre-test golfers. This data enables the pre-test golfers to be classified into subgroups, in which golfers within the same subgroup generally prefer the same club style and golfers in different subgroups generally prefer different club styles. After this data set has been established, the test golfer takes a golf swing with a golf club, while performance parameters for the swing are measured. Based on the measured performance parameters and the previously established data set, the test golfer is classified according to swing type, and the optimum golf-club is then selected from the plurality of styles of golf clubs.	12-12-2013

Raymond J. Roberts, Moorestown, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100052218	Gas Recirculation Heat Exchanger For Casting Silicon - This invention relates to a system and a method of use for a gas recirculation heat exchanger to cast high purity silicon and/or grow crystals. The heat exchanger includes a hot surface for thermal contact with a crucible along with an inlet for flowing a gas to the heat exchanger and an outlet for flowing the gas from the heat exchanger. The exchanger also includes a baffle dividing the inlet from the outlet and for directing at least a portion of the gas over the hot surface, and a recirculation system adapted to cool the gas and return the gas to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger can be easily tailored to local cooling needs.	03-04-2010
20100061916	High Temperature Support Apparatus and Method of Use for Casting Materials - This invention relates to a system and a method of use for large ceramic member support and manipulation at elevated temperatures in non-oxidizing atmospheres, such as using carbon-carbon composite materials for producing high purity silicon in the manufacture of solar modules. The high temperature apparatus of this invention includes one or more support ribs, one or more cross braces in combination with the one or more support ribs, and a shaped support liner positionable upon the one or more support ribs and the one or more cross braces.	03-11-2010
20110075697	Cold Crucible Induction Furnace with Eddy Current Damping - Apparatus and method are provided for damping the induced fluid flow, particularly in the region of the base plate, in an electrically conductive material that is heated and melted in a cold crucible induction furnace. Damping is accomplished by establishing a dc magnetic field such that flow of the electrically conductive liquid metal in that dc magnetic field would induce eddy currents in the liquid metal which would generate forces that tend to oppose the flow. The dc magnetic field may be established by dc current flow in the ac induction coil that induces current in the material, dc current flow in a separate dc coil, or coils, constructed to prevent excessive induced losses, by discrete magnets, or a combination of any of the three prior methods. The dc magnetic field may also be established by dc current flow in one or more dc coils disposed around a magnetic pole piece located below the base of the furnace. One end of the magnetic pole piece is located adjacent to the bottom of the crucible base, so that the pole piece concentrates the dc field into the lower portion of the molten electrically conductive material.	03-31-2011
20130047670	Purification of a Metalloid by Consumable Electrode Vacuum Arc Remelt Process - A metalloid such as silicon in the form of a preheated solid electrode is purified by a CEVAR purification process by producing an ingot with controlled heating and cool down after the preheated electrode is melted in a CEVAR furnace system using a short CEVAR open-bottomed crucible.	02-28-2013

R. Brett Roberts, Birmingham, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100585	Self-contained, portable, non-mechanical waste disposal system - A portable, self-contained, toilet and sanitation system is disclosed. The system utilizes gravity and non-mechanical means to actually “flush” human bodily waste into a septic storage tank for later removal and disposal and contains sufficient water supply and storage capacity to allow the system to be used continuously for over eight hours. The system is a closed design and operates substantially as a permanent toilet wherein waste odors are trapped and then vented to the atmosphere.	04-23-2009

Richard Roberts, Johnston, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070422	Method of Treating Ocular Disorders - A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).	03-22-2012
20140302169	Method of Treating Ocular Disorders - A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).	10-09-2014

Robert C. Roberts, Talladega, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245931	RAILWAY DIAMOND CROSSING - A modular railway diamond crossing incorporates sets of acute and obtuse angle castings. The rail connections to the castings have a fine taper to minimize joint impacts. The castings are spaced apart with a combination of rails and cast blocks. The outside block is a tapered design that maintains the flangeway and holds the castings and rails together. The inside block comprises a tapered common center casting. This unit also maintains the flangeway and a longitudinal distance between the castings. The center casting is a common part to all such crossings regardless of the crossing angle.	10-09-2008

Robert C. Roberts, Ohatchee, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204153	TRACK SYSTEM INCLUDING A GUARDRAIL - A track system for a railway system includes a base plate configured to be supported on a railroad tie. The system also includes a drive rail and a guard rail. The drive rail includes a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion is configured such that wheels of a train car used in the railway system roll thereon. The web portion connects the head portion and the base portion. The base portion is supported on the base plate. The guardrail includes a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion of the guardrail is configured to contact the wheels to prevent the wheels from slipping off the drive rail. The web portion of the guardrail connects the head portion of the guardrail and the base portion of the guardrail. The base portion of the guardrail is retained in a support on the base plate. Cross-sections of each of the head portion of the drive rail and the web portion of the drive rail are substantially the same as cross-sections of the head portion of the guardrail and the web portion of the guardrail, respectively.	08-25-2011

Robert N. Roberts, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120032023	Flying vehicle retractable wing hinge and truss - A truss for a flying vehicle supports a pair of wings in a manner which facilitates pivoting of the wings between a deployed configuration and a retracted configuration. The truss includes parallel top and bottom plates with the gap therebetween. The wings have wing brackets affixed thereto with the wing brackets pivotably supported by hinge assemblies to the top plate and bottom plate of the truss. Latch assemblies can be selectively actuated to secure the wing brackets and associated wings to the truss in either the deployed configuration or the retracted configuration, so that loads between the wings and the truss are primarily carried through the latch assemblies rather than through the hinge assemblies. A hinge position on the truss and on the wing brackets is selected to maximize wing length tip to tip while minimizing an outline required for the vehicle when the wings are fully retracted.	02-09-2012

Scott Roberts, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100258149	Fixture Drying Apparatus and Method - Wafer carrier washing and drying apparatus and method, especially useful for the semiconducting industry.	10-14-2010

Scott Roberts, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120006085	ELECTROMAGNETIC FORMING OF METALLIC GLASSES USING A CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE AND MAGNETIC FIELD - An apparatus and method of uniformly heating, rheologically softening, and thermoplastically forming metallic glasses rapidly into a net shape using a rapid capacitor discharge forming (RCDF) tool in combination with an electromagnetic force generated by the interaction of the applied current with a transverse magnetic field. The RCDF method utilizes the discharge of electrical energy stored in a capacitor to uniformly and rapidly heat a sample or charge of metallic glass alloy to a predetermined “process temperature” between the glass transition temperature of the amorphous metal and the equilibrium melting point of the alloy in a time scale of several milliseconds or less, at which point the interaction between the electric field and the magnetic field generates a force capable of shaping the heated sample into a high quality amorphous bulk article via any number of techniques including, for example, injection molding, dynamic forging, stamp forging, and blow molding in a time scale of less than one second.	01-12-2012

Stacey Roberts, Sheridan, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110315831	BAGGIE HOLDER - A baggie holder comprising first and second support members, the center portions of which are pivotally connected to each other. Each of the first and second support members comprises two legs, and each leg comprises a roughly vertical member, a foot, and a connecting portion between the foot and the center portion of the support member. The length of each connecting portion of each of the four legs is the same.	12-29-2011

Steve Roberts, Half Moon Bay, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120137367	CONTINUOUS ANOMALY DETECTION BASED ON BEHAVIOR MODELING AND HETEROGENEOUS INFORMATION ANALYSIS - The present disclosure describes a continuous anomaly detection method and system based on multi-dimensional behavior modeling and heterogeneous information analysis. A method includes collecting data, processing and categorizing a plurality of events, continuously clustering the plurality of events, continuously model building for behavior and information analysis, analyzing behavior and information based on a holistic model, detecting anomalies in the data, displaying an animated and interactive visualization of a behavioral model, and displaying an animated and interactive visualization of the detected anomalies.	05-31-2012

Steven M. Roberts, Bedminster, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100096282	COMBINATION FOOD OR BEVERAGE TRAY AND CATCHING MITT - A combination food or beverage tray and catching mitt for stadium concessions is provided. When present in an unfolded position, the combination is in the form of a food or beverage tray which is suitable for supporting various food and beverage items. When present in a folded position, the combination is in the form of a catching mitt which is suitable for catching a projectile object such as a baseball or the like. In the inventive method, a user grips the combination via a gripping arrangement, and folds the combination along a fold line to convert it from a tray into a catching mitt. The combination may then be used to catch a ball by retaining it between opposing panels of the structure. The inventive combinations are lightweight and economical, and may additionally be imprinted with team logos or messages to serve as marketing materials or souvenirs.	04-22-2010

Terrance Monty Roberts, Fayetteville, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110203042	Water saving flapper valve weight apparatus - A water saving device for a toilet adapted for mounting on an overflow tube above a flapper valve. The device uses a mainframe connected to the overflow tube to position a highchair that is pivotally mounted to the mainframe. A water cup is mounted to the highchair for weight and a vertical cam descends from the highchair to contact and close the flapper valve.	08-25-2011

Thomas M. Roberts US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047675	Compositions and methods for indentifying transforming and tumor suppressor genes - Provided herein are nucleic acids, proteins, vectors, cells, kits, devices and methods useful for identifying regulatable proteins that are able to complement components of cellular signaling pathways. Also provided are compositions and methods using these complementing genes directly as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics. Further provided are methods for using changes caused by expression of the complementing genes to indirectly identify associated genes to be used as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics.	02-19-2009

Todd Roberts, Brick, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110290306	SOLAR ARRAY CONFIGURATIONS - Provided is a photovoltaic (PV) array that is capable of being mounted as a unit onto a support structure. Also provided is a solar panel laminate that can be plugged into an electrical connector of the adjacent laminate by pressing the electrical connectors together or installing them in close proximity to one another. Additionally, a PV array is provided that comprises an array framework comprising a plurality of crossmembers that are prefabricated to match with the frame of the solar panel laminates. Also provided is support structures for PV arrays, including support structures that comprise a ballast. Further provided is a PV electrical generating power plant, and a system and method for optimizing power output from a PV array.	12-01-2011

Travis L. Roberts, Bridgewater, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011459	HYBRID CORN PLANT AND SEED PPVO1864 - This invention provides hybrid maize plant designated PPVO1864. This invention further provides hybrid seed of PPVO1864, hybrid plants produced from such seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications to hybrid PPVO1864, as well as methods of using the hybrid and products produced from the hybrid.	01-14-2010

Tyler Roberts, Skiatook, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110120728	SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD OF ACTUATION - An apparatus for operating a downhole valve includes: a force transmitter configured to move in an axial direction and including at least one first magnetic assembly; a housing including at least one axially elongated passageway formed therein, the at least one first magnetic assembly configured to be disposed within the at least one axially elongated passageway; and a valve actuator configured to move in an axial direction and including at least one second magnetic assembly disposed at the valve actuator, the first and second magnetic assemblies configured to interact so that movement of the force transmitter in the axial direction causes movement of the valve actuator in the axial direction.	05-26-2011

Tyler C. Roberts, Owasso, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100314571	Unitary Flapper Base and Method of Manufacture - A flapper base provides a flapper base body with a hinge portion unitarily formed thereupon and a flapper seat surface formed within the flowbore of the body. The flapper base may be formed from a single section of tubular metallic stock. In a method of forming a base, the stock is gripped by a rotary clamp, and a five-axis milling machine is used to cut away portions of the stock section and to form the seat surface.	12-16-2010
20120186084	Unitary Flapper Base Method of Manufacture - A flapper base provides a flapper base body with a hinge portion unitarily formed thereupon and a flapper seat surface formed within the flowbore of the body. The flapper base may be formed from a single section of tubular metallic stock. In a method of forming a base, the stock is gripped by a rotary clamp, and a five-axis milling machine is used to cut away portions of the stock section and to form the seat surface.	07-26-2012

Tyler C. Roberts, Skiatook, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110307191	METHOD OF DETERMINING POSITION OF A VALVE - A method of determining the position of a valve includes, measuring pressure at a first location within a bore and measuring pressure at a second location within the bore wherein the first location and the second location are positioned on opposing longitudinal sides of the valve. The method further includes analyzing values from the measuring and attributing characteristics of the analyzing to specific valve positions.	12-15-2011
20120024532	Pressure Vortex Device to Allow Flapper Closure in High Velocity Fluid Applications - The problem of flappers that will not close due to high velocity gas rushing past and creating a vortex that has zones of high pressure pressing the flapper against the force of the torsion spring is reduced or overcome with modifications in the passage through a subsurface safety valve so as to reduce the intensity of the vortex to allow the torsion spring to pivot the flapper to closed position. Various shapes are inserted adjacent the flapper base to create turbulence to minimize or prevent the vortex and the associated pressure increases that would otherwise prevent flapper closure with the flow tube retracted. Inserts that create turbulence are placed in a recess that in part holds the flapper when it is rotated to the open position.	02-02-2012

Ursula Roberts, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120055379	Workspace partition and method for using the same - A workspace partition is disclosed that encourages a user to focus on presented tasks without distraction and physically prevents the user from interfering with, or interrupting, the work and attention of adjacent users, while simultaneously allowing another individual to monitor the user. To this end, a workspace partition is provided with a center wall and two sidewalls, wherein the center wall has an opening in its middle lower portion. Users, such as students with disabilities, focus on academic tasks within the workspace partition. The walls of the workspace partition limit distractions outside of the workspace partition and physically prevent users from interfering with adjacent users. Another individual, such as a teacher, can observe and monitor the user through the opening in the center wall. Multiple workspace partitions can be used together to allow multiple users to focus on presented tasks with limited distractions while simultaneously being observed by another individual.	03-08-2012

Virginia M. Roberts, Summit, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120094879	HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS WITH HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions, e.g., to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment can be performed in the presence of heterogeneous catalyst particles that can optionally include a catalyst metal or metal salt. The presence of the heterogeneous catalyst can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment.	04-19-2012
20120096762	PHOSPHORUS RECOVERY FROM HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The solids portion can contain a portion of the phosphorus from the biomass feed. The amount of phosphorus in the solids portion can be increased for some biomass feeds by adding a multivalent metal to the feed. The phosphorus from the solids portion can be recycled for further use, such as for growth of additional biomass.	04-26-2012
20120101319	CATALYTIC HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions, e.g., to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment is performed in the presence of a dissolved catalyst or catalyst precursor. The presence of the dissolved catalyst or catalyst precursor can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment.	04-26-2012
20120130141	CATALYST RECOVERY IN HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Biomass based feeds are processed under hydrothermal treatment conditions to produce a hydrocarbon liquid product and a solids portion. The hydrothermal treatment is performed in the presence of catalyst particles. The presence of the heterogeneous catalyst can modify the nature of the hydrocarbon products produced from the hydrothermal treatment. After the hydrothermal treatment, the catalyst particles can be separated from the algae-based solids, to allow for recycle of the catalyst particles.	05-24-2012
20120142984	CONVERSION CATALYSTS AND PROCESSES HAVING OXYGENATE AND WATER STABILITY - This invention relates to a method for processing oxygenated hydrocarbons to form a hydroisomerized and/or dewaxed hydrocarbon product having a reduced oxygen content, an increased iso-paraffin content, a low n-paraffin content, and good cold flow properties. Advantageously, the method can utilize a zeolitic base catalyst, optionally but preferably containing at least one activated metal component, and a hydrothermally-stable binder such as titania.	06-07-2012
20130157326	INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING FOR FUEL PRODUCTION - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing the integration of processes for recovering products from algae-derived biomass. The enhanced process integration allows for increased use of input streams and other reagents that are derived from renewable sources. This increases the overall renewable character of the products extracted from the algae-derived biomass. The process integration can include exchange of input streams or energy between an algae processing system and a system for processing non-algal biomass. One example of improving process integration is using oxygenates that are generated in a renewable manner as a reagent for enhancing the algae processing system.	06-20-2013
20130158137	INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING FOR FUEL PRODUCTION - Systems and methods are provided for enhancing the integration of processes for recovering products from algae-derived biomass. The enhanced process integration allows for increased use of input streams and other reagents that are derived from renewable sources. This increases the overall renewable character of the products extracted from the algae-derived biomass. The process integration can include exchange of input streams or energy between an algae processing system and a system for processing non-algal biomass. One example of improving process integration is using oxygenates that are generated in a renewable manner as a reagent for enhancing the algae processing system.	06-20-2013