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Alice Rutherford, Brier, WA US
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20130056120 | Sports Bat Sleeve - A sports bat sleeve to cover a bat comprising: a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body stretches along the bat from the barrel to the handle; a barrel portion at an end of the cylindrical body, where the barrel portion covers the barrel of the bat; a neck portion at an opposing end of the cylindrical body, where the neck portion tapers to cover a portion of the handle of the bat; and a closure fastened along the neck portion, where the closure enables the neck portion to open and close around the handle of the bat. The cylindrical body includes a base at the end of the barrel portion to prevent the barrel from sliding out of the cylindrical body after placement. | 03-07-2013 |
Allison Jane Rutherford, Seattle, WA US
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20140372851 | Conversion of Data Ranges to Table Objects - Conversion of data ranges to table objects in an electronic spreadsheet document is provided. When an electronic spreadsheet document is being utilized, data ranges may be automatically converted to tables to allow the user to enjoy the full benefits of the table properties and functionalities. When a data range is automatically converted to a table object, a user will be given an opportunity to revert the table object back to the data range from which it was converted. Instead of automatic conversion, a suggestion may be provided to a user before a data range is converted to a table object. If the user accepts the suggestion, then the data range may be automatically converted to a table object. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372856 | Natural Quick Functions Gestures - Natural gestures for interacting with spreadsheet documents are provided. A user may interact with a spreadsheet document using a variety of touch-based gestures. Gestures applied to a spreadsheet document may be used for making structural and display changes to the document. For example, gestures may be used on the spreadsheet document for inserting new columns and rows; for revealing hidden columns and rows; for deleting columns and rows; for extending functionalities across columns and rows; for moving objects displayed in a spreadsheet document; and for navigating various parts of a spreadsheet document. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372932 | Filtering Data with Slicer-Style Filtering User Interface - A slicer-style filtering user interface is provided that allows for advanced filtering and sorting of data and that may be utilized with a touch or gesture based computing device. The slicer-style filtering user interface may be invoked on a spreadsheet data range for filtering and sorting data according to desired properties. A slicer-style filtering user interface may be moved about on a displayed spreadsheet document for ease of use in proximity to one or more data items. If a theme or style is applied to a given spreadsheet document, the invoked slicer-style filtering user interface may be automatically themed or styled to match the document. The slicer-style filtering user interface may be operable for advanced filtering, and the user interface may be efficiently changed from one filtering type to another filtering type. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372952 | Simplified Data Input in Electronic Documents - Simplified data and/or syntax entry in electronic documents is provided. Custom user interface components and selectable controls may be provided that may float on a displayed document and allow for easier data or syntax input. Electronic inking gestures may be used for entry of data and/or programming syntax in an electronic scratch pad and/or directly on top of a displayed electronic document. Gestures (e.g., screen touches) may be used for selecting document components (e.g., spreadsheet ranges) followed by an interpretation by the associated application of the user's gestures. A variety of disambiguation displays, interactions and/or hints may be provided to help a user clarify ambiguous UI selections. | 12-18-2014 |
20150261736 | Enhanced Indicators for Identifying Affected Data - Technologies are described herein for displaying one or more visual indicators to assist users in identifying cells of a spreadsheet that are affected by an operation. In embodiments disclosed herein, an application is configured to receive a request to perform an operation on at least one cell of the spreadsheet. The application then identifies cells of the spreadsheet that are affected by the operation. The application then displays a visual indicator to emphasize the affected cells. By providing a timely displayed visual indicator that brings attention to affected cells, the user is able to gain a better perspective of the extent of the operation and how the operation applies to the cells of the spreadsheet. | 09-17-2015 |
Andrew Pickens Rutherford, Charlotte, NC US
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20110113360 | FACILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses and methods for providing a user interface, including a graphical user interface, that allows a user to monitor and manage, from a centralized location, the heating systems, cooling systems, and/or other electrical systems of a plurality or remote facilities. | 05-12-2011 |
20110119042 | WEATHER-RELATED ENERGY-USAGE ANALYSIS - Embodiments of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for gathering and analyzing facility weather data, such as temperature and humidity data, and energy-usage data, such as electricity-usage data, from a plurality of remote facilities and using the analysis to assess energy-using systems and/or methods across an organization made up of the plurality of remote facilities. | 05-19-2011 |
Barry Rutherford, Chatsworth, CA US
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20080307730 | CHANNEL SCREED WITH FASTENING CLIPS - A channel screed that is less likely to cause troweled wall covering material to crack is provided. The channel screed includes a bottom member having bottom member lengthwise edges. Channel flanges extend from the bottom member lengthwise edges perpendicular to the bottom member. Semi-circular receptacles are located along the bottom member lengthwise edges. The semi-circular receptacles are adapted to receive fastening clips to be secured into place. The fastening clips have a width of about one inch and may be positioned along butt joints and adjacent to framing members for attaching the channel screed to the framing members. | 12-18-2008 |
20150047860 | SELF-CLOSING VENT - Self-closing vent assemblies configured to provide ventilation during normal ambient conditions and to close during a fire are provided. In one embodiment, the self-closing vent assembly includes a base vent plate having a plurality of apertures and a floating vent plate having a plurality of apertures offset from the apertures in the base vent plate. The floating vent plate is configured to move between a first position spaced apart by a distance from the base vent plate and a second position abutting the base vent plate. | 02-19-2015 |
Brian C. Rutherford, Royse City, TX US
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20100277248 | Systems and methods for generating pulsed output signals using a gated RF oscillator circuit - Systems and methods for generating pulsed output signals that employ a gated RF oscillator circuit having an output that is switchably grounded through the emitter of a transistor and including feedback from the output of the circuit to the base of the transistor to create oscillations and to allow a digital input pulse of a desired length to control the start and stop of oscillations created by the transistor. | 11-04-2010 |
Bruce Rutherford, Seattle, WA US
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20090098050 | CALCIUM BINDING PEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are a class of compounds comprising peptides of the sequence (X-Y-Z) | 04-16-2009 |
Bruce Rutherford, Stamford, CT US
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20100243728 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION - A system and computer-based method for performing a financial transaction using an interchange computer coupled to a database, the interchange computer and database associated with an interchange network, the transaction initiated by a cardholder with a merchant. The method includes receiving, at the interchange computer, a payer authentication request message from the merchant, the payer authentication request message associated with the cardholder and including data representing at least one of transaction card brands supported for payment, a response time limit, and item purchase information. The cardholder is prompted to enter access credential information. The entered access credential information is verified at the interchange computer. The cardholder is prompted to select a transaction card from one or more transaction cards associated with the cardholder. A payer authentication response message including transaction card data associated with the selected transaction card is transmitted from the interchange computer to the merchant. | 09-30-2010 |
20150127547 | NETWORK TOKEN SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods, apparatuses, computer readable media and systems for providing, along with a token, a token assurance level and data used to generate the token assurance level. At the time a token is issued, one or more Identification and Verification (ID&V) methods may be performed to ensure that the token is replacing a PAN that was legitimately used by a token requestor. A token assurance level may be assigned to a given token in light of the type of ID&V that is performed and the entity performing the ID&V. Different ID&Vs may result in different token assurance levels. An issuer may wish to know the level of assurance and the data used in generating the level of assurance associated with a token prior to authorizing a payment transaction that uses the token. | 05-07-2015 |
Cindy Z. Rutherford, Town Creek, AL US
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20090096163 | Board game - A method of playing a chess-like board game with four players. The method includes the providing of a game board having a primary grid of one-hundred forty-four playing spaces arranged as a square surrounded by four secondary grids each having sixteen playing spaces and providing a set of sixteen chess pieces to each of the four players. Afterward, the players alternatingly move one of the chess pieces from each of the sets of chess pieces according to the rules of chess. Next, the players attempt to reach a checkmate position against the Kings of their opponents. Any player having a checkmated King is eliminated from the game and the checkmated King is removed from the game board. The chess pieces on the game board forming part of the set with the checkmated King are combined with the set of chess pieces that established a checkmate position against the checkmated King. The players continue in the above manner until only one King remains free of checkmate, thereby establishing the winner of the game. | 04-16-2009 |
Craig Rutherford, Harriman, TN US
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20110273052 | DYNAMOELECTRIC DEVICE - A device, including a rotor, a stator, a coil wound around the stator, wherein the stator has a coil support structure having at least one side edge arranged along a line which is not parallel to a line extending from an axis of the rotor through a center of the coil. | 11-10-2011 |
Craig B. Rutherford, Harriman, TN US
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20140339831 | DYNAMOELECTRIC DEVICE - A device, including a rotor, a stator, a coil wound around the stator, wherein the stator has a coil support structure having at least one side edge arranged along a line which is not parallel to a line extending from an axis of the rotor through a center of the coil. | 11-20-2014 |
Daniel B. Rutherford, Rockwell, TX US
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20100310121 | System and method for passive automatic target recognition (ATR) - A passive automatic target recognition (ATR) system includes a range map processor configured to generate range-to-pixel map data based on digital elevation map data and parameters of a passive image sensor. The passive image sensor is configured to passively acquire image data. The passive ATR system also includes a detection processor configured to identify a region of interest (ROI) in the passively acquired sensor image data based on the range-to-pixel map data, and an ATR processor configured to generate an ATR decision for the ROI. | 12-09-2010 |
David Rutherford, San Jose, CA US
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20090091855 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED INSITU SPIRAL WRITING - A system includes a first current generator generating a first current to bias an actuator arm against a spring when a control signal is received and discontinues said first current to release said spring and accelerate said actuator arm when servo signals are generated. A second current generator generates a second current biasing said actuator arm away from said spring when said first current is discontinued. | 04-09-2009 |
Franklin E. Rutherford, Santa Ana, CA US
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20090119411 | Synchronous rate adapter - Systems and methods for transporting client data received at a first rate over an interconnect at a second, higher rate, wherein the client data is combined with dummy data according to a pattern that minimizes the amount of buffer space required to store the received client data. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving client data at the first rate, buffering the client data, retrieving the client data, combining the client data with dummy data according to the pattern, and transmitting the combined data at the second rate. The pattern comprises K blocks, of which a first number contain P w-bytes of client data, and of which the remainder contain P+1 w-bytes of client data. The remainder of the space in the blocks is stuffed with dummy data. The pattern may also include a residual slot that contains one or more bytes of client data. | 05-07-2009 |
James Rutherford, Cypress, TX US
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20110100482 | CONTINUOUS GAS SERVICE RESTORATION AND METER CHANGE-OUT SYSTEM - An assembly for maintaining flow between an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The assembly may include a first plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit, and a second plate having an inlet notch sized to engage the inlet conduit and an outlet notch sized to engage the outlet conduit. The assembly may also include a first connecting member coupled to the first plate and the second plate, a bag having at least one glove port coupled to a second connecting member, and means for connecting the first connecting member to the second connecting member. | 05-05-2011 |
20110248857 | SMART METHANE MONITOR - A method and apparatus for the detection of methane gas including a low-cost low-power infrared methane sensor integrated with a smart energy network endpoint node, a volume corrector, or an electronic data recorder for transmission of alarm conditions and detector data between the instrument and a remote gas utility company. An independent gas calibration/verification cell may be included in the methane detector for periodically testing the functioning and calibration of the infrared sensor. An infrared carbon monoxide sensor and associated calibration/verification cell may also be installed with the methane sensor. | 10-13-2011 |
20150211885 | SMART METHANE MONITOR - A method and apparatus for the detection of methane gas including a low-cost low-power infrared methane sensor integrated with a smart energy network endpoint node, a volume corrector, or an electronic data recorder for transmission of alarm conditions and detector data between the instrument and a remote gas utility company. An independent gas calibration/verification cell may be included in the methane detector for periodically testing the functioning and calibration of the infrared sensor. An infrared carbon monoxide sensor aid associated calibration/verification cell may also be installed with the methane sensor. | 07-30-2015 |
Jeffrey Rutherford, Longmont, CO US
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20140060757 | TAPERED CANOPY FOR ROLL-UP AWNING - A canopy for use with a retractable, roll-up awning has lateral sides that taper in width from a wider stationary edge to a slightly narrower leading edge. The lateral edges of the canopy may be hemmed and the taper may be designed such that sections of the hems along each edge corresponding in length to a circumference of a roller tube roll up on the roller tube immediately adjacent but laterally further outward from a prior section of hem wrapped around the circumference of the roller tube during the prior rotation of the roller tube. The hems may house wires in a linear pocket defined therein. The wires connect with the roller tube to provide power or control signals. | 03-06-2014 |
Jennifer L. Rutherford, Easton, PA US
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20110288297 | Pyrrolo[2,3-d]Pyrimidine Derivatives; Their Intermediates and Synthesis - This invention relates to methods and intermediates useful for the synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds. Specifically novel synthetic methods and intermediates for the synthesis of 3-{(3R,4R)-4-methyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino}-piperidin- | 11-24-2011 |
Jennifer L. Rutherford, Gales Ferry, CT US
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20120259115 | PYRROLO[2,3-D]PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES: THEIR INTERMEDIATES AND SYNTHESIS - This invention relates to methods and intermediates useful for the synthesis of pyrrolo [2,3-d] pyrimidine compounds. Specifically novel synthetic methods and intermediates for the synthesis of 3-{(3R,4R)-4-methyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amino}-piperidin-1-yl)-3-oxo-propionitrile and its corresponding citrate salt are disclosed. | 10-11-2012 |
John Rutherford, San Francisco, CA US
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20120114501 | Pivoting structural cellular wall for wind energy generation - The present invention relates to a device and method associated with the device. It is a wall for collecting wind energy, holds multiple wind turbines at increased heights, the device also pivots around a central point and keeps the turbines aligned into the direction of the wind. This device can be used to increase the yield of energy collected from the wind and to place wind turbines in stronger winds. The device enables turbines to be located within the structure. The rotation is around a center pivot point with the outer vertexes of the triangle free to move. With respect to the method, the modular cells locate the wind turbines in higher wind speeds. The wind flows around and through the cell structure creating beneficial vortexes. The wind is converted into energy at the turbine, at the conclusion of these steps wind energy is converted into electrical power. | 05-10-2012 |
John Rutherford, Huntington, WV US
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20140001739 | OUTRIGGER WITH REPLACEABLE FOOT MOUNT | 01-02-2014 |
Josh Rutherford, Bothell, WA US
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20090043603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SERVICES - Systems and methods are operable to value commercial properties. An exemplary embodiment identifies a type of commercial property based on an identified commercial property, the identified type of commercial property selected from a list of property types, retrieves a plurality of objective valuation parameters and subjective valuation parameters pertaining to the identified type of commercial property, retrieves at least one valuation parameter for the identified commercial property, and values the identified commercial property based upon the at least one valuation parameter for the identified commercial property and based upon the plurality of objective valuation parameters and subjective valuation parameters pertaining to the identified type of commercial property. | 02-12-2009 |
Judy A. Rutherford, Green Cove Springs, FL US
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20090293814 | Fish tank cover - This device will allow an aquarium to be accentuated without disturbing the internal contents of the aquarium. It will be comprised of a solid structure that will fit over the outside of an aquarium and will allow interior inspection of an aquarium without removing the device. It will also allow routine maintenance of the aquarium's parts without removing the device. It will also allow feeding of the fish, also without removing the device from over the top of the aquarium. | 12-03-2009 |
Krista Rutherford US
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20090304831 | Laxative Composition and Method - An improved laxative composition is provided having efficacy with reduced negative side-effects. The laxative composition is also provided with agents that promote healthy intestinal and liver function, reduce carbohydrate absorption and have antioxidant capacity. A method is also provided for reducing the negative side-effects associated with Anthranoid-based laxative compositions. A method is further provided for increasing the efficacy and/or duration of effect of Anthranoid-based laxative compositions. | 12-10-2009 |
Lamar Anthony Rutherford, Encino, CA US
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20090280918 | Device for practicing putting with magnetic and electromagnetic ball return - A device for practice putting of golf balls is provided comprising a platform covered by a synthetic matting simulating a putting surface | 11-12-2009 |
Lari E. Rutherford, Jamesville, NY US
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20130245467 | BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for correlating diagnostic readings obtained by at least two medical devices can include a pressure offset correction parameter that is calculated for the purpose of correlating oscillometric blood pressure readings between a “home” blood pressure monitor and an “office” blood pressure monitor. The offset correction parameter is used to adjust blood pressure readings of the “home” or “office” blood pressure monitor such that these readings can be validly compared with blood pressure readings obtained using the other blood pressure monitor. In this manner, a more complete and reliable blood pressure trend may be developed and used for managing blood pressure related medical conditions. | 09-19-2013 |
Lloyd Rutherford, Copperton, UT US
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20110238548 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPLIANCE HOSTING - A method and system is provided for monitoring mortgagee regulatory compliance using a centralized repository. A centralized repository hosts loan origination software (LOS). The centralized repository can be accessible to a compliance monitor and a mortgagee. The mortgagee records borrower loan information into the centralized repository using the LOS. The compliance monitor retrieves borrower loan information using the LOS. The compliance monitor audits borrower loan information for regulatory compliance. The compliance monitor reports audit results to the mortgagee. | 09-29-2011 |
20140108232 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPLIANCE HOSTING - Technology is provided for monitoring mortgagee regulatory compliance using a centralized repository. A centralized repository hosts loan origination software (LOS) using a server. The centralized repository can be accessible to a compliance monitor and a mortgagee. The mortgagee submits mortgagee information into the centralized repository accessible to the compliance monitor and the mortgagee. The mortgagee information includes an effective date. The compliance monitor reviews the mortgagee information for regulatory compliance. The mortgagee records borrower loan information into the centralized repository using the LOS. The compliance monitor retrieves borrower loan information using the LOS. The compliance monitor audits borrower loan information for regulatory compliance. The compliance monitor reports audit results to the mortgagee. | 04-17-2014 |
Lorne Rutherford, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130199847 | Instrumented Core Barrel Apparatus and Associated Methods - A coring apparatus may be integrated with fluid analysis capabilities for in situ analysis of core samples from a subterranean formation. An instrumented coring apparatus may include an inner core barrel; an outer core barrel; a coring bit; and an instrumented core barrel having an analysis device in fluid communication with the inner core barrel. | 08-08-2013 |
Mark Rutherford, Wellington, CO US
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20100301832 | Curvature Compensated Bandgap Voltage Reference - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for generating a curvature compensated bandgap voltage reference. In an embodiment, a curvature compensated bandgap reference voltage is achieved by injecting a temperature dependent current at different points in the bandgap reference voltage circuit. In an embodiment, the temperature dependent current is injected in the proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) and complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) current generation block of the bandgap circuit. Alternatively, or additionally, the temperature dependent current is injected at the output stage of the bandgap circuit. In an embodiment, the temperature dependent current is a linear piecewise continuous function of temperature. In another embodiment, the temperature dependent current has opposite dependence on temperature to that of the bandgap voltage reference before curvature compensation. | 12-02-2010 |
20130335035 | Charger External Power Device gain Sampling - A power management unit accurately measures and controls charging current. The power management unit may be implemented more efficiently than prior designs, leading to cost savings in the implementation of the power management unit as well as in the implementation of the device that incorporates the power management unit. The power management unit incorporates a model of an external charge control device (e.g., a transistor) and uses that model in a way that allows the power management unit to eliminate external device pins and other circuitry. | 12-19-2013 |
Mark D. Rutherford, Wellington, CO US
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20140218011 | DYNAMIC POWER PROFILING - Aspects of dynamic power profiling are described herein. In various embodiments, a current sense operating mode is set for a current sense circuit, and the current sense circuit is enabled for operation. The current sense circuit senses an amount of current supplied by at least one of a plurality of power rails based on the current sense operating mode. The current sense circuit also accumulates and stores a value of the amount of current over a period of time. In certain aspects, a system controller averages the value of the amount of current based on the period of time. The current sense circuit may be configured to operate in various modes of operation including single or scan rail modes of operation, and the average of the value of the amount of current may be evaluated based on the modes of operation of the current sense circuit and/or the system. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223200 | CHARGER DETECTION AND OPTIMIZATION PRIOR TO HOST CONTROL - Aspects of charger detection and optimization prior to host control are described herein. In various embodiments, a condition of whether reverse current is present on a system bus is detected. When the condition for reverse current is present, reverse current is sunk by one or more of various reverse current sink circuits. By relying upon one or more of the reverse current sink circuits, for safety, to address or mitigate the condition for reverse current, a detector may be able to identify or distinguish among several different types of charger or charging ports coupled to a system bus allowing a charger to be selected optimally. Further, an indicator of the type of charger or charging port coupled to the system bus is communicated over a single pin interface, for backwards compatibility with circuits capable of identifying between only two different types of chargers. | 08-07-2014 |
Mark David Rutherford, Wellington, CO US
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20090091300 | Collapsing Adaptor Battery Charger - A method and apparatus is disclosed to charge a battery. A wall adapter may provide a power to a battery charger in a collapsed mode of operation. In the collapsed mode of operation, the wall adapter may provide the battery charger with a collapsed power. The battery charger may provide a charging current and/or voltage in a constant current charge mode of operation and/or a constant voltage charge mode of operation using the collapsed power. When operating in the constant current charge mode of operation, the battery charger provides the charging current and/or voltage having a constant current until the voltage of the battery is less than or substantially equal to a constant charge voltage. Alternatively, when operating in the constant voltage charge mode of operation, the battery provides the charging current and/or voltage having a constant voltage until the voltage of the battery is less than or substantially equal to a float voltage. | 04-09-2009 |
20150054340 | Power Bootstrapping for Lowering Quiescent Current - A circuit includes a switching regulator that produces a first voltage supply output and that includes an operational supply input. The operational supply input may provide power for running the logic in the switching regulator. The circuit also includes a linear regulator that produces a second voltage supply output. A control circuit accepts the first voltage supply output and the second voltage supply output and includes a power output connected to the operational supply input. The control circuit is configured to pass the second voltage supply output to the power output until the first voltage supply output is established. After the first voltage supply is established, the control circuit instead passes the first voltage supply output to the power output through the control circuit. The first voltage supply output may also then provide power to the circuitry that would otherwise have been powered by the linear regulator. | 02-26-2015 |
Matthew J. Rutherford, Denver, CO US
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20140124621 | INTELLIGENT SELF-LEVELING DOCKING SYSTEM - A docking system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described that provides a stable landing and take-off area as well as, in some embodiments, refueling and/or data transfer capabilities. The docking system may be portable to provide a ready docking area for a UAV in areas that may not otherwise be suitable for UAV operation. The docking system may include a landing surface, an orientation mechanism that adjusts the landing surface to provide a level landing area, and an alignment mechanism coupled with the landing surface that moves a UAV resting on the landing surface to a predetermined location on the landing surface for automated refueling of the UAV. A latching mechanism may secure the UAV to the landing surface when the UAV is located at the predetermined location. | 05-08-2014 |
20140139366 | RADAR-BASED DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION FOR MINIATURE AIR VEHICLES - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) radar apparatus may be used in aircraft detection and avoidance. The radar apparatus may include an RF front end configured to transmit and receive RF signals, a filtering module coupled with the RF front end module that filters RF signals received at the RF front end module, and a target data processing module coupled with the filtering module that detects and identifies one or more targets based on the filtered RF signals. Avoidance procedures may be initiated based on the identification and detection of one or more targets. | 05-22-2014 |
M. Celeste Rutherford, Del Mar, CA US
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20130347107 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED POLICY AUDIT AND REMEDIATION MANAGEMENT - A prevention-based network auditing system includes a central compliance server providing a user interface allowing a user to schedule and configure a network audit. The configured audit is stored in an audit repository until its scheduled time. At such a time, the compliance server automatically invokes one or more audit servers to gather information about the network. The compliance server receives the gathered information and electronically applies a network policy to the information for determining compliance with the policy. A remediation task may be generated if the policy has been violated, and the task monitored until its completion. | 12-26-2013 |
Melody L. Rutherford, San Francisco, CA US
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20120066129 | DATA AUTHENTICATION AND PROVISIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Techniques for authenticating the identity and validating the profile of an individual (“a presenter”) who presents him or herself to another party (“an acceptor”) as having a certain identity and having certain corresponding profile data are described. The invention can be advantageously used in Internet transactions where such authentication and validation is difficult to perform. The techniques of the present invention allow the trusted party to give a definitive answer regarding the authentication of identity and validity of profile data. Other services such as profile data provisioning and profile data updating can also be performed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066130 | DATA AUTHENTICATION AND PROVISIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Techniques for authenticating the identity and validating the profile of an individual (“a presenter”) who presents him or herself to another party (“an acceptor”) as having a certain identity and having certain corresponding profile data are described. The invention can be advantageously used in Internet transactions where such authentication and validation is difficult to perform. The techniques of the present invention allow the trusted party to give a definitive answer regarding the authentication of identity and validity of profile data. Other services such as profile data provisioning and profile data updating can also be performed. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael Rutherford, Duff, TN US
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20130306051 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH UNITARY BAKE ELEMENT RETAINER - A home appliance having an oven with a bake element, the home appliance including an appliance body, an oven cavity defined within the appliance body, a bake element operationally associated within the oven cavity, a bake element retainer supporting the bake element and mounted adjacent the oven cavity, and a mounting arrangement formed integrally with the bake element retainer for mounting the bake element within the oven cavity. | 11-21-2013 |
20130306054 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH RECESSED WATER VESSEL HOUSING - A home appliance having a water-fed steaming apparatus, the home appliance including an appliance body housing the steaming apparatus; a water supply vessel for supplying water to the steaming apparatus; a vessel housing within the appliance body for holding the water supply vessel; and a mounting assembly for mounting the vessel housing to the appliance body, the mounting assembly including a bezel having a locking element; a bracket engaged with the vessel housing and the locking element; and a spacer element extending between the appliance body and the bracket to define an air gap between the vessel housing and the appliance body for air flow between the vessel housing and the appliance body for cooling the vessel housing. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307384 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH SELF-LOCKING APERTURE - A home appliance includes an appliance body, a front panel mounted to the appliance body and defining a self-locking aperture, and a generally cylindrical electrical element having an electrical element body mounted to the front panel in registry with the self-locking aperture, wherein the panel defining the self-locking aperture has a self-locking assembly for engaging and altering the structure of the electrical element body to retain the electrical element in place. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307385 | HOME APPLIANCE HAVING A HIDEAWAY LABEL PLATE - A home appliance includes a housing having a cavity accessible by an opening formed in a sidewall of the housing, a door movable for accessing or closing the opening of the housing, and a deployable rating label plate having a label surface, the deployable rating label plate being movable between a first position in which the label surface of the rating label plate is hidden from view by the housing and a second position in which the label surface of the rating label is exposed and visible to a user. | 11-21-2013 |
20130307397 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH UNITARY ANTI-TIP BRACKET - A home appliance, such as a range, for floor-standing operation, including an appliance body, a floor-standing frame supporting the appliance body, the frame including a traverse frame member and an anti-tip bracket mounted to a support surface, the anti-tip bracket including a stanchion and an engagement member projecting from the stanchion in an generally horizontal manner and a tooth projecting downwardly from a distal end of the engagement member for engagement with a portion of the traverse frame member. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312729 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH UNDISTORTED FRONT PANEL CURVATURE - A home appliance including an appliance body having an internal framework; a metal panel covering a portion of the internal framework, the panel having a curved portion turned through the curve inwardly toward an interior of the appliance, wherein the panel surface adjacent the curve is substantially smooth and substantially undistorted, the panel being fabricated by engaging a metal sheet with a bender assembly, holding the metal sheet against translational movement, and applying pressure to the metal sheet using a punch having a curved head and being operatively associated with the bender assembly, the pressure being applied by moving the punch against the metal sheet using a damped punch driver operatively associated with the bender assembly. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313386 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A floor-standing home appliance in the nature of a range including an appliance body and a support assembly for supporting the appliance body on a support surface, the support assembly including a support member extending away from the appliance body, the support member having an engagement member with a predetermined shape at a distal end thereof, and a shoe attached to the distal end of the support member, the shoe having a receiving well with a shape complimentary to the predetermined shape of the engagement member to receive the engagement member in the receiving well. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313957 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH SUPPORT LEG COVER - A home appliance supported for floor-standing operation, the home appliance including an appliance body, a support member mounted to the appliance body for supporting the appliance on a support surface, a plurality of projections attached to the appliance body adjacent the support member, a first wall member attached to the plurality of projections and extending downwardly from the appliance body and a second wall member attached to the first wall member with the second wall member being movable relative to first wall member, with the wall members covering a side portion of the support member. | 11-28-2013 |
20130319994 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A DRIP GUARD FOR A WARMING DRAWER - A household appliance includes a warming drawer housing having an interior chamber, and a warming drawer module in the interior chamber. The module includes a support plate, a glass heating element forming a floor surface of the module for receiving items to be warmed, a gasket strip covering an upper perimeter surface of the glass heating element, a frame disposed over the gasket strip and the upper perimeter surface, and a first electrical connection disposed adjacent to an edge of the frame. The frame includes a drip guard projecting outward from the edge of the frame and overhanging the first electrical connection to guide a liquid from a surface of the frame or the glass heating element away from the first electrical connection such that the liquid does not come into contact with the first electrical connection. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323662 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A THERMOSTAT RETAINER FOR A THERMOSTAT OF A WARMING DRAWER - A household appliance includes a thermostat retainer for supporting a thermostat in an opening in a support plate. The thermostat retainer includes a first body portion having a first width dimension in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the first body portion, and a second body portion arranged in series with the first body portion in the axial direction of the thermostat retainer. The second body portion has a second width dimension in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction that is greater than the first width dimension. The first body portion and the second body portion cooperate to form a shoulder that prevents the second body portion from passing through the opening in the support plate. The first body portion or the second body portion includes means for preventing rotation of the thermostat retainer in the opening in the support plate. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323663 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A DEPLOYABLE WARMING DRAWER MODULE - A household appliance includes a warming drawer housing having an interior chamber and a warming drawer module having a warming area for placing items to be warmed and a heating device that heats the area. The warming drawer module is movable between a first position in which the warming drawer module is in the interior chamber of the warming drawer housing and the warming area is concealed from an outside of the warming drawer housing by the warming drawer housing, and a second position in which a part of the warming drawer module is outside the warming drawer housing and a portion of the warming area is exposed to the outside of the warming drawer housing. The heating device is coupled to and movable with the warming drawer module between the first position and the second position. | 12-05-2013 |
20140191639 | HOME APPLIANCE WITH IMPROVED CONTROL ACCESS - A home appliance defining a width direction and a depth direction, and a control panel extending along the width direction, the control panel having control element components mounted thereat, the home appliance including a chassis within the body adjacent the control panel; first and second spaced brackets mounted to the chassis adjacent the control panel, with fastener portions aligned in the depth direction; and a cross member extending in the width direction between the first bracket and the second bracket with control elements intermediate the cross member and the chassis, the cross member having a fastener portion at each widthwise end thereof and aligned in the depth direction, the cross member being mounted to the first bracket using fasteners aligned in the depth direction, and the second bracket using fasteners aligned in the depth direction, wherein the fasteners are removable from the depth direction. | 07-10-2014 |
20140261009 | COMBINATION GRIDDLE AND TEPPANYAKI COOKING UNIT FOR A HOUSEHOLD COOKING APPLIANCE - A combination griddle and teppanyaki cooking unit for a household cooking appliance or stand-alone cooking appliance is provided in which the combination griddle and teppanyaki cooking unit includes a cooking surface, a first heating unit for heating a first portion of the cooking surface, and a second heating unit for heating a second portion of the cooking surface, wherein the first heating unit and the second heating unit are selectively operable to uniformly heat an entire area of the cooking surface in a griddle mode of operation and to concentrate a greater amount of heat in a first area of the cooking surface than in a second area of the cooking surface in a teppanyaki mode of operation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263276 | SPRING CLIP ATTACHMENT FOR A SURFACE COOKING MODULE OF A HOUSEHOLD COOKING APPLIANCE - A surface cooking module for a household cooking appliance is provided in which the surface cooking module includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, a front fixation bracket on the front end of the frame, the front fixation bracket for engaging a corresponding first fixation element in a chassis of the household cooking appliance and enabling the frame to pivot about the front end of the frame when engaged with the first fixation element, and a spring clip coupled to the rear end of the frame, the rear end of the frame being opposite the front end of the frame, the spring clip for engaging a second fixation element in the chassis of the household cooking appliance when the cooking module is pivoted downward about the front end of the frame into a mounted position on the household cooking appliance. | 09-18-2014 |
20140377711 | HOME COOKING APPLIANCE WITH AN ELECTRODE CHAMBER - A home cooking appliance having an electrode chamber for a burner assembly is provided. The home cooking appliance includes a burner rail, maintop surface, burner assembly including a burner electrode, igniter box below the burner rail and maintop surface, and an electrode chamber on the burner rail. The electrode chamber includes a body having a cavity and a first opening at a first end of the body, wherein a portion of the burner electrode is disposed in the cavity, an electrical contact surface in the cavity that engages and electrically connects the electrical contact surface to the portion of the burner electrode, and an electrical connector at a second end of the body, the electrical connector being electrically connected to the electrical contact surface and to the igniter box, thereby electrically connecting the igniter box to the portion of the burner electrode. | 12-25-2014 |
Michael B. Rutherford, Raleigh, NC US
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20110153686 | CONSOLIDATING INPUT MESSAGES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARIZATION - Social activity content is aggregated for summarization and reporting by obtaining a plurality of input messages that each characterizes a corresponding time limited social activity, such as a sporting event, competition, etc. Each received message is associated with a corresponding social activity, information is extracted from the received messages describing an aspect of the corresponding social activity and information is generated that summarizes the corresponding social activity. Generated information may be based upon a combination of the information extracted from the associated messages, and information derived from content based assumptions utilizing knowledge of the corresponding social activity. Social activity information is further aggregated by applying context aware filtering to eliminate redundantly generated information, sequencing the filtered information into a chronology of the social activity and generating a summary of the social activity based upon the sequenced and filtered information. | 06-23-2011 |
Nahid Rutherford, Little Rock, AR US
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20110207953 | REFINED EDIBLE OIL HAVING HIGH BENEFICIAL CONSTITUENTS AND METHODS FOR REFINING THEREOF - Methods for producing refined rice bran oil that include caustic treatment step(s) in an amount that is less than or equal to a theoretical amount of caustic required to neutralize practically all of the free fatty acids in the rice bran oil, but avoiding addition of excess caustic. An objective is to retain a high level of oryzanol in the refined oil. | 08-25-2011 |
Nicholas Alexander Rutherford, Cambridge, MA US
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20130085871 | BROWSER BASED COMPOSITION INTERFACE FOR TAGS LINKABLE BY WEBPAGES - A method and system of creating interactive content to be linked via a tab to appear in a web page is disclosed. A first panel including a first object displayable on the web page is provided via a composer interface. The first object has a first interaction when displayed on the web page. A second panel including a second object is provided via the composer interface. The second object is displayable on the webpage in place of the first panel. A timeline is created via the composer interface to sequentially present the first and second panels in the web page. The ad is made available for display in the web page via the tab when the web page is requested by a user device. | 04-04-2013 |
Nicole Rutherford, Saratoga, CA US
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20100081264 | METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING N-TYPE AND P-TYPE DOPED REGIONS USING NON-CONTACT PRINTING PROCESSES - Methods for simultaneously forming doped regions of opposite conductivity using non-contact printing processes are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method comprises the steps of depositing a first liquid dopant comprising first conductivity-determining type dopant elements overlying a first region of a semiconductor material and depositing a second liquid dopant comprising second conductivity-determining type dopant elements overlying a second region of the semiconductor material. The first conductivity-determining type dopant elements and the second conductivity-determining type dopant elements are of opposite conductivity. At least a portion of the first conductivity-determining type dopant elements and at least a portion of the second conductivity-determining type dopant elements are simultaneously diffused into the first region and into the second region, respectively. | 04-01-2010 |
20100167511 | METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING DOPED REGIONS HAVING DIFFERENT CONDUCTIVITY-DETERMINING TYPE ELEMENT PROFILES - Method for simultaneously forming doped regions having different conductivity-determining type elements profiles are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method comprises the steps of diffusing first conductivity-determining type elements into a first region of a semiconductor material from a first dopant to form a doped first region. Second conductivity-determining type elements are simultaneously diffused into a second region of the semiconductor material from a second dopant to form a doped second region. The first conductivity-determining type elements are of the same conductivity-determining type as the second conductivity-determining type elements. The doped first region has a dopant profile that is different from a dopant profile of the doped second region. | 07-01-2010 |
Patrick Rutherford, Brier, WA US
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20130056120 | Sports Bat Sleeve - A sports bat sleeve to cover a bat comprising: a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body stretches along the bat from the barrel to the handle; a barrel portion at an end of the cylindrical body, where the barrel portion covers the barrel of the bat; a neck portion at an opposing end of the cylindrical body, where the neck portion tapers to cover a portion of the handle of the bat; and a closure fastened along the neck portion, where the closure enables the neck portion to open and close around the handle of the bat. The cylindrical body includes a base at the end of the barrel portion to prevent the barrel from sliding out of the cylindrical body after placement. | 03-07-2013 |
Paul S. Rutherford, Renton, WA US
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20110088473 | Ultrasonic Method To Verify The Interference Fit Of Fasteners - Embodiments of techniques and technologies to verify the interference fit of fasteners are disclosed. In one embodiment, a transducer is positioned to transmit a shear ultrasonic signal through a region of a fastener which is subject to stress when the fastener experiences an interference fit. The shear ultrasonic signal is transmitted through a region of the fastener subject to the stress. As the transmitted ultrasonic signal encounters the region, it is mode converted corresponding to a degree of interference which the fastener is experiencing. A return ultrasonic signal from the fastener is received with the transducer. From the return ultrasonic signal, a processor determines the degree of interference fit which the fastener is experience and outputs an indication of the same. | 04-21-2011 |
Paul S. Rutherford, Maple Valley, WA US
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20120080135 | Systems and Methods for On-Aircraft Composite Repair Using Double Vacuum Debulking - An in-situ double vacuum debulk (DVD) composite repair system designed to produce partially or fully cured autoclave-quality hot-bond composite repairs on contoured structures. The system provides vacuum pressure for hot bond repairs to be performed on flat and contoured structures using one set-up capable of debulking (partially curing) and then fully curing composite repairs on composite and metallic aircraft structures. The use of in-situ DVD also eliminates handling of the patch/adhesive when transferring from an off-aircraft DVD chamber to the repair site on the aircraft. This can increase the probability of successful repairs because the possibility of contaminating and misaligning the adhesive and repair patch are eliminated. | 04-05-2012 |
20140210986 | Tracking-Enabled Multi-Axis Tool for Limited Access Inspection - A multi-axis tool may include, in some embodiments, a gimbal adapted to be positioned adjacent an opening in a wall; an extended-reach device having first and second ends and an end effector adjacent the first end, the extended-reach device engaging the gimbal for relative rotational movement and relative slidable movement through the opening such that the end effector is positioned on a side of the wall opposite the second end; a sensor system configured to measure a linear position of the extended-reach device relative to the gimbal, and a position and spatial orientation of the end effector relative to the opening; and a computer control connected to receive signals from the sensor system to determine at least one of a position and an orientation of the end effector relative to the opening. | 07-31-2014 |
20150158258 | Systems and Methods for On-Aircraft Composite Repair Using Double Vacuum Debulking - An in-situ double vacuum debulk (DVD) composite repair system designed to produce partially or fully cured autoclave-quality hot-bond composite repairs on contoured structures. The system provides vacuum pressure for hot bond repairs to be performed on flat and contoured structures using one set-up capable of debulking (partially curing) and then fully curing composite repairs on composite and metallic aircraft structures. The use of in-situ DVD also eliminates handling of the patch/adhesive when transferring from an off-aircraft DVD chamber to the repair site on the aircraft. This can increase the probability of successful repairs because the possibility of contaminating and misaligning the adhesive and repair patch are eliminated. | 06-11-2015 |
Ralph A. Rutherford, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090107010 | SHOE ASSEMBLY FOR STRENGTH TRAINING AND FITNESS EXERCISE - Insole constructions for shoes including articulated components that allow for the connection of attachments having various devices are described. The insole constructions provide a supported attachment point for various components while not compromising the flexibility of the shoe. The insole constructions allow for attachment of devices at the heel, toe or sides of the shoe. Devices for attaching to shoes having the insole construction are also described, along with apparatuses for use with shoes having the insole construction. | 04-30-2009 |
20110258885 | SHOE ASSEMBLY FOR STRENGTH TRAINING AND FITNESS EXERCISE - Insole constructions for shoes including flexible components that allow for the connection of attachments having various devices are described. The insole constructions provide a supported attachment point for various components while not compromising the flexibility of the shoe. The insole constructions allow for attachment of devices at the heel, toe or sides of the shoe. Devices for attaching to shoes having the insole construction are also described, along with apparatuses for use with shoes having the insole construction. | 10-27-2011 |
R. Bruce Rutherford, Seattle, WA US
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20120156145 | Use of Titanium-Based Materials as Bactericides - Compositions containing metal ions bound into a titanate are described which have demonstrated an ability to suppress bacterial growth of a number of organisms associated with periodontal disease and caries. | 06-21-2012 |
Richard Edward Rutherford, Camden, OH US
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20150264458 | INTEGRATED SPEAKER LIGHT FIXTURE - Apparatuses and a method for speaker fixture integration are provided. A speaker is integrated into a canned lighting fixture. The speaker is adapted to transmit audio in proximity to the canned lighting fixture. The audio acquired from one of: an electrical power source of the canned lighting fixture, a speaker line, and wireless audio. | 09-17-2015 |
Robert Rutherford, Anaheim, CA US
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20140144100 | Lath Furring Strips - The present invention provides a lath furring strip having a height not exceeding 0.365 inches which has improved waterproofing capabilities by incorporating the lath furring strip into other architectural structures such as reveals, expansion joints and window flange coverings. By integrating these structures with a lath furring strip having water proofing features, there is increased water proofing of the entire architectural structure. One or more moisture barriers can easily be applied to the wall or furring strips that prevents seepage of moisture from the stucco on the lath to a wall or framing. | 05-29-2014 |
Robert Rutherford, Telluride, CO US
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20080264924 | Sheathed welding wire - Provided is a welding wire and method for manufacturing a welding wire providing for quality welds on 300 series stainless steel and similar materials. A metal powder core is encapsulated in a metal sheath. The metal sheath composition comprising up to about 6% nickel, by weight, and may correspond to a series 400 stainless steel. A combination of the metal sheath and the metal powder core provides an overall alloy content of a series 300 stainless steel. | 10-30-2008 |
20140042143 | SHEATHED WELDING WIRE - Provided is a welding wire and method for manufacturing a welding wire providing for quality welds on 300 series stainless steel and similar materials. A metal powder core is encapsulated in a metal sheath. The metal sheath composition comprising up to about 6% nickel, by weight, and may correspond to a series 400 stainless steel. A combination of the metal sheath and the metal powder core provides an overall alloy content of a series 300 stainless steel. | 02-13-2014 |
Robert Rutherford, San Francisco, CA US
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20140172430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOICE AUTHENTICATION - Embodiments of the invention provide for secure voice authentication through a communication device or access device. Certain embodiments allow for providing a word string to a communication device or authentication device. The communication or authentication device plays a supplemental signal that is unique to a transaction. The communication device or authentication device concurrently records an audio segment originating from the user and the supplemental signal. The audio segment is an attempt by the user to vocally reproduce the word string. The communication device or authentication device sends the concurrently recorded audio segment and supplemental signal, to a computer, where the computer authenticates the user. | 06-19-2014 |
Robert Rutherford, Foster City, CA US
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20150032603 | CERTIFICATE-AUTHENTICATED, TAG-INITIATED DORMANT TRANSACTION APPLICATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The CERTIFICATE-AUTHENTICATED, TAG-INITIATED DORMANT TRANSACTION APPLICATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DPA”) transforms NFC, virtual wallet, and authentication inputs into application launch instructions and transaction information outputs. In some implementations, this may be achieved via obtaining an indication that a user device is in proximity to an NFC tag, where the NFC tag is associated with a merchant. Based on the indication, contents of the NFC tag are obtained. The contents include an authentication certificate for the merchant. The NFC tag is authenticated using the authentication certificate, where the authenticating of the NFC tag generates an authentication result indicating a validity of the NFC tag. An application launch instruction is provided to the user device based on the authentication result. The application launch instruction is processed at the user device to open an application associated with the merchant on the user device. | 01-29-2015 |
Robert Rutherford, New York, NY US
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20150073907 | Wearable Intelligent Vision Device Apparatuses, Methods and Systems - The WEARABLE INTELLIGENT VISION DEVICE APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“WIVD”) transform mobile device location coordinate information transmissions, real-time reality visual capturing, mixed gesture capturing, bio-sensor data via WIVD components into real-time behavior-sensitive product purchase related information, shopping purchase transaction notifications, and electronic receipts. In one implementation, the WIVD may provide a personal device in the form of a pair of eyeglasses, wherein the wearer of the eyeglasses may obtain various augmented reality views. The WIVD determines a user prior behavior pattern from the accessed user profile, and obtains user real-time in-store behavior data from the user mobile device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150095190 | Automobile Mobile-Interaction Platform Apparatuses, Methods and Systems - The AUTOMOBILE MOBILE-INTERACTION PLATFORM APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“AMIP”) The AMIP transforms cloud-based wallet and automobile settings into transaction and automobile outputs. In some embodiments, a user may request to connect an electronic wallet account to an automobile interface. Once the user's credentials have been authenticated, the automobile interface may request and receive from a remote server automobile-related and payment-method-related settings. The automobile interface may then configure its settings according to the received information. | 04-02-2015 |
Robert Rutherford, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150092420 | OPTICAL SYSTEM EMPLOYING A CERAMIC REFLECTOR WITH AN ELECTRODE-LESS BULB FOR ILLUMINATION IN HIGH OUTPUT APPLICATIONS - An optical system comprising a non-specular ceramic reflector surrounding one or more electrode-less bulbs containing a fill that forms a light-emitting plasma when excited with radio frequency, to be used in a fixture for illuminating subjects, for the purpose of high output lighting, such as lighting for image capture, horticulture, stadium, port, roadway, construction and area lighting. This ceramic reflector generates a uniform lambertian reflection specifically evening out the light emission from the electrode-less bulb producing a uniform beam of light with a spread between about 1 to about 300 degrees. This ceramic reflector greatly increases the amount of light falling on a given subject in comparison to the fixture without said reflector system. The beam of light created by this optical system may then be altered by the fixture by using a combination of further optical elements including but not limited to one or more lenses, one or more additional reflectors, one or more mirrors and one or more filter materials, which may be mounted inside our outside of the light fixture. The lenses and/or filters can be adjusted in distance from the light elements, for example by moving the lenses/filters into different positions on the fixture, to alter characteristics of the emitted light. Focal lenses, diffusion lenses, reflectors and color filters may be used individually or in combination. | 04-02-2015 |
Robert B. Rutherford, Anaheim, CA US
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20130255165 | Lath Furring Strips - The present invention provides a lath furring strip having a height not exceeding 0.365 inches which has improved waterproofing capabilities by incorporating the lath furring strip into other architectural structures such as reveals, expansion joints, and window flange, coverings. By integrating these structures with a lath furring strip having water proofing features, there is increased water proofing of the entire architectural structure. One of more moisture barriers can easily be applied to the wall or furring strips that prevents seepage of moisture from the stucco on the lath to a wall or framing. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255171 | Lath Furring Strips - The present invention provides a lath furring strip having improved water-resistant and insulation features. The lath furring strip has portions of the mounting leg height not exceeding 0.365 inches for proper plastering of a wall. The lath furring strip is integrated into other architectural structures such as reveals, expansion joints and window flange coverings. By integrating these structures with a lath furring strip having water proofing features, there is increased water proofing of the entire architectural structure. One or more moisture barriers can easily be applied to the wall or furring strips that prevents seepage of moisture from the stucco on the lath to a wall or framing. By using an improved lath furring strip, fewer penetrations are needed to secure the furring strip to a wall compared to securing a lath directly to a wall. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255172 | Lath Furring Strip - The present invention provides a lath furring strip having a height not exceeding 0.365 inches which has a flexible elastic water resistive barrier (e.g. rubber) to minimize water seepage from the plaster on the lath to a structure behind the lath furring strip and a hemmed mounting leg to increase the strength of the mounting leg near the lath attachment hole. By incorporating a flexible elastic water resistive barrier into the lath furring strip, when the flexible elastic waterproof barrier on the lath furring strip is squeezed by the force of a screw or nail that secures the lath furring strip to a sheathing or moisture barrier (such as building paper), any holes in the sheathing or moisture barrier which might have allowed water to seep from the plaster to the sheathing will be sealed due to the properties of the flexible elastic water resistive barrier covering those holes. | 10-03-2013 |
20140033629 | Channel Screed - A channel screed comprises a first member having an internal channel defined by opposed walls extending from a base. The first member includes ribs within the internal channel that accommodate placement of a second member thereon. The first member having surface features that cooperate with surface features of the second member to provide an attachment therebetween. The first member includes fins projecting outwardly from the opposed walls to provide both an indication of building material thickness, and a mechanical attachment therewith. The second member covers the first member internal channel to provide a desired aesthetic appearance to the installed channel screed. The second member comprises a base with opposed walls, and includes flanges projecting from top edges of the opposed wall surfaces. When attached to the first member, the flanges cover up the internal channel, and the interface between the first member and the building material. | 02-06-2014 |
20140208674 | Channel Screed - A channel screed comprises a first member having an internal channel defined by opposed walls extending from a base. The first member includes ribs within the internal channel that accommodate placement of a second member thereon. The first member having surface features that cooperate with surface features of the second member to provide an attachment therebetween. The first member includes fins projecting outwardly from the opposed walls to provide both an indication of building material thickness, and a mechanical attachment therewith. The second member covers the first member internal channel to provide a desired aesthetic appearance to the installed channel screed. The second member comprises a base with opposed walls, and includes flanges projecting from top edges of the opposed wall surfaces. When attached to the first member, the flanges cover up the internal channel, and the interface between the first member and the building material. | 07-31-2014 |
Robert Bruce Rutherford, Seattle, WA US
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20120021384 | CHARACTERIZATION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC IMREGNATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS AS AN INTRACANAL MEDICAMENT IN ENDODONTIC THERAPY - Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments, wherein the biocompatible polymer vehicle comprises one or more biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymers are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to periodontal or intracanal treatment sites. Endodontic fibers described include periodontal fibers and intracanal fibers. | 01-26-2012 |
Robert Bruce Rutherford, Santa Monica, CA US
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20120230030 | Light Housing - A hexagonal shaped light housing that allows for the removable interconnection of multiple housings through the use of connectors, such as grip, bolts, locking pegs, mating grooves and or screws. | 09-13-2012 |
Ryan Rutherford, Rutherford, NJ US
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20100206241 | SMALL ANIMAL ENTERTAINMENT, EXERCISE AND INTERACTION STRUCTURE - A small animal structure includes several modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze and at least one end cap secured to at least one modular unit. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small animal structure. A combination of a small-animal structure and a small-animal cage includes modular units slideably interconnected to form a maze. The modular units have a common bottom edge defining an open bottom of the small-animal structure. The small-animal structure is mounted on a floor of the small animal cage. | 08-19-2010 |
20110203527 | SMALL ANIMAL HABITAT - A small animal habitat includes a base, a wall extension, and a roof that define an interior space. In the interior space, an animal entertainment device is positioned distal from the base and a platform is spaced from the base providing access to the entertainment device. A climbing structure permits access to the platform. A first animal traversable path from the base to the animal entertainment device includes a first substantially vertical climb and a first substantially horizontal traverse on the platform. A second animal traversable path from the base to the port includes the first substantially vertical climb, a second substantially horizontal traverse on the platform, and a second substantially vertical climb to a port in the roof. | 08-25-2011 |
20120192807 | SOUND-MAKING PET TOY - A sound-making pet toy includes a shell having an opening and an inner space accessible through the opening and a sound-making body having a reduced state and an expanded state larger than the reduced state. When the sound-making body is disposed in the opening, it has the reduced state and when it is disposed in the inner space, it has the expanded state. The sound-making body has a resilient air-holding body and a sound making device that is responsive to air from the air holding body passing through the sound-making body. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it is lodged against the inner surface of the shell. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it expels air from the resilient air holding body when a force impacts the shell. In the expanded state, it is larger than the opening. | 08-02-2012 |
20120227674 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A SMALL ANIMAL HABITAT - A locking system for a small animal habitat includes a latch having a strike member and a catch having a first and a second catch section. A portion of the strike member slides over at least on catch section to secure latch to the catch. An end of the strike member slides over the first catch section by the force of gravity. A pet habitat includes a locking system having a latch having a strike member and a catch having a first and a second catch section. A portion of the strike member slides over at least on catch section to secure latch to the catch. An end of the strike member slides over the first catch section by the force of gravity. When the pet habitat is placed in an open position when the top portion is hingedly moved away from the bottom portion and the top portion is released from the open position, the latch engages the catch so that the end of the strike member slides over the first catch section by the force of gravity. | 09-13-2012 |
20120227677 | ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE FOR A SMALL ANIMAL HABITAT - An animal entertainment device includes an animal powered wheel that has a pair of axle ends, each axle end having a first and second circumferential wheel having different diameters and a pair of first rails and a pair of second rails. The first circumferential wheels engages the first pair of rails in a traversable portion of the first rails, the second circumferential wheels engages the second pair of rails in an end portion of the second rails to return the animal powered wheel to the traversable portion. | 09-13-2012 |
20130206080 | SOUND-MAKING PET TOY - A sound-making pet toy includes a shell having an opening and an inner space accessible through the opening and a sound-making body having a reduced state and an expanded state larger than the reduced state. When the sound-making body is disposed in the opening, it has the reduced state and when it is disposed in the inner space, it has the expanded state. The sound-making body has a resilient air-holding body and a sound making device that is responsive to air from the air holding body passing through the sound-making body. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it is lodged against the inner surface of the shell. When the sound-making body is in the expanded state, it expels air from the resilient air holding body when a force impacts the shell. In the expanded state, it is larger than the opening. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213316 | MULTILAYER PET TOY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A multilayer pet toy has an inner structure having an inner-structure resilient material; an outer structure joined to the inner structure, the outer structure having a first layer having a first sandwich structure, the first sandwich structure having an outer-structure resilient material and a non-resilient material. Therein, the inner structure resilient material includes a first rubber compound that has a percentage of 30% or less by weight of natural rubber and a remainder being filler. The outer-structure resilient material includes a second rubber compound that has a percentage of 44% or more by weight of natural rubber and a remainder being filler. | 08-22-2013 |
Ryan Rutherford, Teterboro, NJ US
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20080230012 | Animal Entertainment Device - An animal entertainment device comprises a guide unit and a wheel that travels on the guide unit. | 09-25-2008 |
Ryan Rutherford, Belleville, NJ US
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20080289582 | AQUARIUM NET ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to an aquarium net assembly for an aquarium. The aquarium net assembly includes a net sack for retaining fish, a frame for holding the net sack, an ergonomic handle for holding the aquarium net assembly; and a wand connecting the frame to the handle. The present invention is also directed at a novel ergonomic handle for an aquarium net assembly for an aquarium. The handle includes an elongated body for holding the handle, the body having a proximal end and a distal end with respect to a net; and a cavity disposed in the proximal end for receiving a wand of the aquarium net assembly. | 11-27-2008 |
20090126641 | BOWL WITH OBSTRUCTIONS - A feeding apparatus includes an outer wall and an inner wall joined at an upper end. The inner wall includes a side wall and a bottom wall. An inner space is defined by the side wall, the bottom wall, and the upper end. One or more obstructions are provided in the inner space, each obstruction extending upright from the bottom wall and away from the sidewall. A food placement area is formed between adjacent obstructions. The rate of food consumption of an animal is reduced by the obstructions. | 05-21-2009 |
20100041302 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR SQUEAKER - A method of making a noise producing toy includes the steps of providing a noise producing assembly; providing or molding a first body portion having a first material and having an aperture, the first material having a material that is conducive mounting of the noise producing assembly into the aperture; mounting the first body portion on a mandrel of a mold core, the mold core for forming at least part of a body of the noise producing toy; molding a second body portion to engage the first body portion on a mold core to form at least part of the body, separating the mandrel and mold core and the at least part toy body; mounting the noise producing assembly into the aperture. | 02-18-2010 |
20110061603 | ANIMAL CONDUIT - An animal conduit includes a first and a second longitudinal segment. Each segment includes ridges extending inward toward a longitudinal centerline of the animal conduit. The ridges differ in a dimension extending inward and forming a first and second transverse conduit opening dimension that differ. | 03-17-2011 |
20110192353 | PET TOY - A multi-material pet toy includes a first member having an attractant for making the multi-material pet toy interesting to a pet and a second member for protecting the first member to lengthen a serviceable life of the first member. The toy may be configured so that the first member includes a sound-producing member for making a noise without air movement passing through the sound-producing member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the sound-producing member. The toy may also be configured so that the first member includes a mouth-feel member for providing attraction for the pet with the noise of air movement passing through the mouth-feel member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the mouth-feel member. | 08-11-2011 |
20110277696 | PET TOY AND METHOD OF MAKING A PET TOY - A multi-material pet toy includes a first member having an attractant for making the multi-material pet toy interesting to a pet and a second member for protecting the first member to lengthen a serviceable life of the first member. The toy may be configured so that the first member includes a sound-producing member for making a noise without air movement passing through the sound-producing member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the sound-producing member. The toy may also be configured so that the first member includes a mouth-feel member for providing attraction for the pet with the noise of air movement passing through the mouth-feel member, and the second member includes a protective member for protecting the mouth-feel member. | 11-17-2011 |
20120270467 | NOISE PRODUCING TOY STRUCTURE - A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall, the outer wall defining an inner space; a sealed cavity and a chamber disposed in the inner space; an opening in the outer wall for passing ambient fluid into the chamber; and a noise producing element placing the sealed cavity in fluid communication with chamber. The opening is disposed at an axis collinear with a longitudinal axis of the noise producing element. A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall, the outer wall defining an inner space; a sealed cavity and a chamber disposed in the inner space; an opening in the outer wall for passing ambient fluid into the chamber; a noise producing element placing the cavity in fluid communication with chamber; and an inner wall structure for defining the sealed cavity. The inner wall structure has a transverse wall. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270468 | NOISE PRODUCING TOY STRUCTURE - A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall and a crown raised from the outer wall, the outer wall defining an inner space and the crown defining a chamber; an opening for passing ambient fluid into the chamber; and a noise producing element placing the inner space in fluid communication with chamber. The crown hinders access to the noise producing element to resist unintended removal of the noise producing element. A noise producing toy structure includes a toy having an outer wall, a noise producing element disposed in the outer wall for placing the inner space in fluid communication with an environment; and a wall upright from the outer wall at a position proximal to the noise producing element. The wall has a free end to space a user from the noise producing element to hinder access to the noise producing element. | 10-25-2012 |
20130019812 | OVERMOLDED PET TOY - A pet toy comprising, in one embodiment, a body have an outer surface, an interior and at least one opening in the outer surface extending into the interior, an overmold supported by the body, and a portion of the overmold extending substantially over the at least one opening and further comprising an inwardly deflectable passage to provide access to the interior therethrough. The interior, in one embodiment, may be provided with a plurality of baffles that create a spiral path. | 01-24-2013 |
20130055965 | TREAT DISPENSER - One embodiment of a treat dispenser for an animal comprises a container having a first interior for receiving treats, a first opening for dispensing treats from the interior, a removable cap for inserting treats into the interior, and a first axis, and a cover at least partially surrounding the container to define a second interior between the cover and the container that receives treats dispensed from the first interior. The cover has a second opening for dispensing treats from the second interior. The cover is preferably slidable and rotatable along the first axis relative to the container. In one embodiment, the treat dispenser is attached to a rollable frame. | 03-07-2013 |
Sherman Lloyd Rutherford, Portola Valley, CA US
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20110103975 | SPUTTER ION PUMP WITH ENHANCED ANODE - A sputter ion pump including an evacuateable envelope having a chamber, first and second cathodes and an anode disposed in the chamber. The anode can have an outer layer of a non-evaporable getter (NEG) material so as to permit NEG pumping of gases by the anode. In another aspect of the invention, the anode can be formed with spaced-apart first and second sheet portions disposed in juxtaposition to each other and having a plurality of holes extending through the sheets for forming a plurality of anode cells. | 05-05-2011 |
Steve M. Rutherford, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120182161 | AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC DISPLAY - A system and method for displaying additional traffic information beyond that received from an ADS-B or other transponder communication. Such additional traffic information may be displayed on a display screen within a cockpit, and may include such things as an aircraft's make, model, manufacturer, or other information. The additional information may be displayed as text, or one or more pictures, icons, or symbols that correspond to this additional information, or any combination of text and such items. The additional information may be determined from one or more databases that correlate information received in the transponder communication to the additional information that is not contained within the transponder communication. | 07-19-2012 |
Steven R. Rutherford, Peachtree City, GA US
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20140096922 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE PULP, SUGARS, AND CO-PRODUCTS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - The GreenBox+ technology is suitable to extract hemicellulose sugars prior to pulping of biomass into pulp products. The revenue obtainable from the sugar stream can significantly improve the economics of a pulp and paper mill. An initial extraction and recovery of sugars is followed by production of a pulp product with similar or better properties. Other co-products such as acetates and furfural are also possible. Some variations provide a process for co-producing pulp and hemicellulosic sugars from biomass, comprising: digesting the biomass in the presence of steam and/or hot water to extract hemicellulose into a liquid phase; washing the extracted solids, thereby generating a liquid wash filtrate and washed solids; separating the liquid wash filtrate from the washed solids; refining the washed solids at a refining pH of about 4 or higher, thereby generating pulp; and hydrolyzing the hemicellulose to generate hemicellulosic fermentable sugars. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096923 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE PULP, SUGARS, AND CO-PRODUCTS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - The GreenBox+ technology is suitable to extract hemicellulose sugars prior to pulping of biomass into pulp products. The revenue obtainable from the sugar stream can significantly improve the economics of a pulp and paper mill. An initial extraction and recovery of sugars is followed by production of a pulp product with similar or better properties. Other co-products such as acetates and furfural are also possible. Some variations provide a process for co-producing pulp and hemicellulosic sugars from biomass, comprising: digesting the biomass in the presence of steam and/or hot water to extract hemicellulose into a liquid phase; washing the extracted solids, thereby generating a liquid wash filtrate and washed solids; separating the liquid wash filtrate from the washed solids; refining the washed solids at a refining pH of about 4 or higher, thereby generating pulp; and hydrolyzing the hemicellulose to generate hemicellulosic fermentable sugars. | 04-10-2014 |
Thomas Porter Rutherford, Milford, MI US
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20100077995 | CONTROLLED CONDENSATE COLLECTION AND EVACUATION FOR CHARGE AIR COOLER - A condensate extractor assembly is provided for collecting and evacuating condensate from inside a charge air cooler in an internal combustion engine assembly. The condensate extractor assembly includes a sump that is attached to or formed in the charge air cooler. The sump is adapted to drain and collect condensate from the charge air cooler. A hose is fluidly coupled at one end to the sump, and fluidly coupled at a second end to the intake manifold. The hose is configured to evacuate condensate from the sump and distribute it directly to the intake manifold in response to the pressure gradient generated by the engine assembly when in an on-state. The hose defines an orifice that restricts the flow of air and condensate through the hose. A filter is fluidly coupled to the hose, fluidly intermediate the orifice and the sump member. | 04-01-2010 |
Todd S. Rutherford, Wyoming, OH US
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20090196046 | FLUORESCENT VOLUME LIGHT SOURCE WITH ACTIVE CHROMPHORE - An illumination system, such as might be used for illuminating a projection system, includes at least a first source of incoherent light capable of generating light in a first wavelength range. The system includes at least one active chromophore layer, sandwiched by transparent materials into a multi-layer body. They active chromphore layer emits light in a second wavelength range, different from the first wavelength range, when illuminated by light in the first wavelength range. The multi-layer body has an extraction area and at least some of the light at the second wavelength is internally reflected within the body to the extraction area. | 08-06-2009 |
20120320103 | Controlling Light Sources for Colour Sequential Image Displaying - Color sequential imaging involves illuminating, for each of two or more time-separated color fields, two or more light sources. Each of the two or more light sources emits at different wavelengths, and at least one of the first or second light sources is activated at different, non-zero current amplitudes during each of the first and second color fields. The color fields are projected via a spatial light modulator in synchronization with the activation of the at least one of the first or second light sources. | 12-20-2012 |
Todd S. Rutherford, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120300456 | REFLECTORS OPTIMIZED FOR LED LIGHTING FIXTURE - An LED apparatus and method of operating the apparatus is provided for illumination toward a preferential side in a downward and forward direction. The LED apparatus includes a printed circuit board; a plurality of LED devices arranged in one or more horizontal rows and mounted to the printed circuit board; a secondary lens associated with each of the LED devices and being disposed on the printed circuit board; and a diffuse horizontal reflector disposed between the printed circuit board and the secondary lenses. The horizontal reflector may be made a diffuse reflector by providing a roughened bottom surface of the secondary lenses including flanges, thereby enabling the use of a specularly reflective material on the printed circuit board surface while still obtaining diffuse reflection. | 11-29-2012 |
20120307496 | LED LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH REFLECTORS - An LED lighting apparatus and method provide efficient illumination in a downward and forward direction toward a preferential side, by mounting a plurality of LED devices to the apparatus in at least one horizontal row oriented perpendicularly to the downward and forward direction; mounting a vertical reflector behind and parallel to the horizontal row; and orienting the LED apparatus such that the vertical reflector extends substantially straight downward. A two axis orthogonally symmetric secondary lens is associated with each LED and the vertical reflector has a specular reflective front surface facing the LEDs. The vertical reflector may be curved around ends of the row of LEDs. Also it may be continued further downward, on the outside of a cover lens, by a backlight shield with a straight linear outer edge that extends horizontally across an uplight ring shield. The backlight shield may have a specular or diffuse reflecting front surface. | 12-06-2012 |
William Rutherford, Des Moines, IA US
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20090010903 | Ferulate Esterase Producing Strains and Methods of Using Same - Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
20090011085 | Ferulate Esterase Producing Strains and Methods of Using Same - Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
20090028991 | Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1284 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising | 01-29-2009 |
20090028992 | Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1286 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising | 01-29-2009 |
20090028993 | Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1326 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising | 01-29-2009 |
20090162913 | FERULATE ESTERASE PRODUCING STRAINS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION - Compositions of ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as silage inoculants for the enhancement of biogas production are disclosed. Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains of | 06-25-2009 |
20110033907 | YEAST STRAINS FOR IMPROVED ETHANOL PRODUCTION - Novel strains of yeast and methods for improved ethanol production utilizing the yeast strains are disclosed. In particular, the novel yeast strains | 02-10-2011 |
20130177540 | FERULATE ESTERASE-PRODUCING BACTERIAL STRAINS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
William Rutherford, Florence, SC US
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20120313642 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSULATING A CRYOGEN VESSEL - Systems and methods for insulating superconducting magnets, such as a cryogen vessel of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having therein one or more superconducting magnets are provided. One system includes a thermal insulator having a first plurality of reflector layers and a non-deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the first plurality of reflector layers. The thermal insulator further includes a second plurality of reflector layers and a deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the second plurality of reflector layers. | 12-13-2012 |
William Rutherford, Grimes, IA US
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20130149760 | New Yeast Strains for Improved Ethanol Production - Novel strains of yeast and methods for improved ethanol production utilizing the yeast strains are disclosed. In particular, the novel yeast strains | 06-13-2013 |
20140186929 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING A COMBINATION SILAGE INOCULANT - Compositions and methods for the production of biogas from forage are provided. Compositions comprise a combination microbial inoculant, silage produced from forage inoculated with the combination microbial inoculant, and biogas produced from the silage. Various methods are provided for increasing biogas production and decreasing dry matter loss by inoculating forage with a combination inoculant. In certain embodiments, inoculating forage with specific combinations of bacterial strains results in a synergistic decrease in dry matter loss and a synergistic increase in biogas production. In other embodiments, inoculating a biomass composition comprising silage and sludge with specific combinations of bacterial strains results in a synergistic increase in biogas production. | 07-03-2014 |
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20150250207 | Rapid Acting Lactobacillus Strains and Their Use to Improve Aerobic Stability of Silage - A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising | 09-10-2015 |