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Adam G. Sanderson, Cypress, TX US
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20100315774 | Wireless Card Adapters - A wireless card adapter including a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end and including mounting holes formed adjacent the proximal end, and brackets extending from the distal end of the body portion configured to receive a half mini card and mounting holes that align with mounting holes of the half mini card when the half mini card has been slid along the brackets until the half mini card contacts the distal end of the body portion, the mounting holes of the brackets being configured to receive fasteners that secure the half mini card to the adapter. | 12-16-2010 |
Adrian R. Sanderson, Raleigh, NC US
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20090257741 | Stabilizer Device for Optical Equipment - A stabilizer for a hand-held optical device includes a gyroscope assembly suspended below a base assembly, and a handle pivotably attached to the base assembly. The optical device, which may be a video camera, mounts to the base assembly. The gyroscope assembly has two or more rotatable members that pivot independently to stabilize the optical device about two or more axes of rotation whenever the user moves the stabilizer. A rigid strut connects the gyroscope to the base assembly such that the centers of rotation of the rotatable members are co-linear with a longitudinal axis that extends the handle. | 10-15-2009 |
20100238345 | Adjustable Control for an Inertial Stabilizer - A handle assembly connects to a support assembly of an inertial stabilizer. The handle assembly comprises a handle grip, a multi-axis joint that allows the handle grip to move relative to the support assembly about two or more axes of rotation, and an adjustable friction control that allows a user to adjust or vary an amount of friction that is applied to the axes of rotation. Allowing the user to increase and decrease the amount of friction applied to the axes of rotation in a controlled manner allows the user to effectively isolate the inertial stabilizer from the undesirable effects of user motion. | 09-23-2010 |
Andrew J. Sanderson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090088506 | SYNTHESIS OF ENERGETIC THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONTAINING BOTH POLYOXIRANE AND POLYOXETANE BLOCKS - This thermoplastic elastomer is present in a substantially solid state suitable for use as a binder for a propellant, explosive, and/or gas generant of a supplemental restraint system. The thermoplastic elastomer is formed from a composition including A blocks which are crystalline at temperatures below about 75° C. and B blocks which are amorphous at temperatures above about −20° C. The A blocks are derived from oxetane derivatives and the B blocks are derived from oxiranes and derivatives thereof. The A blocks and B blocks are end-capped with a diisocyanate having a first isocyanate moiety that is substantially more reactive with the terminal groups of the blocks than the second isocyanate moiety, whereby the more reactive first isocyanate moiety is capable of reacting with the terminal groups of the blocks, leaving the less reactive second isocyanate moiety free and unreacted. The end-capped A blocks and the end-capped B blocks are linked together with a linking compound having two isocyanate-reactive groups which are sufficiently unhindered to react with the free and unreacted isocyanate moieties of the end-capped polymers. | 04-02-2009 |
20110118511 | METHODS OF PURIFYING 1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL AND COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING 1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL - Methods of purifying BT are disclosed. The method comprises adding at least one polyhydroxyl compound to a crude BT mixture comprising BT and at least one boron-containing compound to form a polyhydroxyl compound/BT mixture. In one embodiment, the polyhydroxyl compound/BT mixture is then heated to a temperature greater than the boiling point of BT but less than the boiling point of the at least one polyhydroxyl compound. In another embodiment, the polyhydroxyl compound/BT mixture is heated to a temperature greater than the melting point of the polyhydroxyl compound, and then to a temperature greater than the boiling point of BT but less than the boiling point of the at least one polyhydroxyl compound. A composition comprising BT is also disclosed. | 05-19-2011 |
Brian Sanderson, Hurricane, UT US
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20140215856 | MOTORCYCLE BOOT - Protective footwear, such as a motorcycle or motocross boot, can have a supple, leather boot feel. Disclosed footwear can have a hinged coupling between a foot-engagement structure and a lower-leg engagement structure to promote anatomically correct flexion in a wearer's ankle. The lower-leg engagement portion can define a ledge having a lowermost face configured to abut and matingly urge against an uppermost face of a ledge of the foot-engagement portion to limit an extent of pivoting of the hinged coupling. The hinged coupling, in some instances, can include a pair of opposed bushings, each defining an internal thread configured to matingly engage a corresponding outer thread on a stud. The stud can retain the lower-leg engagement portion and the foot-engagement portion in a pivotable relationship to each other. The opposed bushings can be keyed to matingly engage either a lateral portion of the foot-engagement portion or a medial portion of the foot-engagement portion. | 08-07-2014 |
Brian M. Sanderson, Hurricane, UT US
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20150298867 | Fluid Dispensing Bottle - A bottle, including a bottle body having a bottom aperture through a bottom end thereof and a top aperture through a top end thereof opposite the bottom end; a top valve assembly that extends through the top end of the bottle body and allows for selectable dispensing of fluid disposed within the bottle body out therethrough; a flexibly invertible dish coupled about the bottom aperture, wherein in a stored mode the dish is coupled about an outer surface of the bottle body and in a deployed mode the dish is inverted with respect to itself in the stored mode and extends outwardly from the bottom end of the bottle body forming a concave surface within which fluid may be disposed; and a bottom valve assembly that may extend through the bottom end of the bottle body and allows for selectable dispensing of fluid disposed within the bottle body out therethrough. | 10-22-2015 |
Brian Matthew Sanderson, Hurricane, UT US
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20140234647 | Composition and Method of Manufacture of Hardened Wood - There is a hardened wood composition, comprising an acetylated whole wood portion that may have substantially all of its accessible interior volume impregnated with a hardened thermosetting plastic. A method of manufacturing a hardened wood comprising the steps of: acetylating a whole wood portion and impregnating the whole wood portion with a liquid-phase thermosetting polymer then curing such thermosetting polymer impregnated porous body by the steps of: enclosing the body in a fluid impermeable bag and subjecting the enclosed body to enhanced fluid pressure substantially, contemporaneously, with subjecting the enclosed body to a temperature sufficient to cure the thermosetting plastic impregnated therein by submerging the same in water near its boiling point. | 08-21-2014 |
Bryan Sanderson, Williamsburg, VA US
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20130337738 | VENT COVER WITH PADDLE WHEEL - A duct vent cover attaches to an exterior wall at a duct exhaust point. The duct vent cover comprises a hood, mounting bracket, and a paddle wheel. The duct vent cover shields the duct vent from weather effects. The paddle wheel deters the ingress of wildlife, such as, for example, birds, squirrels and other animals which nest in vents, while allowing the egress of exhaust air, lint, and other debris. | 12-19-2013 |
Charles Sanderson, Cheyenne, WY US
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20140061400 | BAG OPENER DEVICE - The present invention is a bag opener device that includes a planar horizontal portion set on a flat surface, the planar horizontal portion stabilizes the bag opener device, a planar vertical portion hingedly attached to the planar horizontal portion, the planar vertical portion is folded and movably positioned as desired by a user and a plurality of hinges hingedly attach the planar horizontal portion to the planar vertical portion and allow a user to position the planar horizontal portion and the planar vertical portion as desired. The bag opener device includes a pair of holder rods extends from the planar vertical portion to hold-up a bag to be filled with a selected one of one or more materials and one or more items and a pair of holder clips attached to the pair of holder rods to releasably secure the bag in an open position. | 03-06-2014 |
Charles Sanderson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090110624 | Processes for Producing Phosphates - There are disclosed methods for producing ammonium, sodium, and/or potassium phosphates that involve reacting phosphate rock with ammonium, sodium and/or potassium hydrogen sulfate. | 04-30-2009 |
Colin M. Sanderson, San Antonio, TX US
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20090064776 | Floatless rain gauge - A rain gauge device is provided that uses a plurality of conductivity sensors to determine liquid levels. Certain rain gauge devices include a plurality of conductivity sensors fixed along the length of a support member, wherein each conductivity sensor comprises at least two selectable electrodes for sensing the presence of a liquid by measuring a conductivity of the liquid between these electrodes when a liquid is present between the sensing electrodes, and an electronic command unit adapted to apply a voltage between a common electrode and a selected electrode. Level measuring devices are also provided that comprise a collector, a measuring tube, a plurality of conductivity sensors and an electronic command unit for applying a voltage across the conductivity sensors and for converting the conductivity measured into a digital output for each increment. Methods of use and operation are also provided. | 03-12-2009 |
20110056289 | Floatless Rain Gauge - A rain gauge device is provided that uses a plurality of conductivity sensors to determine liquid levels. Certain rain gauge devices include a plurality of conductivity sensors fixed along the length of a support member, wherein each conductivity sensor comprises at least two selectable electrodes for sensing the presence of a liquid by measuring a conductivity of the liquid between these electrodes when a liquid is present between the sensing electrodes, and an electronic command unit adapted to apply a voltage between a common electrode and a selected electrode. Level measuring devices are also provided that comprise a collector, a measuring tube, a plurality of conductivity sensors and an electronic command unit for applying a voltage across the conductivity sensors and for converting the conductivity measured into a digital output for each increment. Methods of use and operation are also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
Craig Robert Sanderson, Union City, CA US
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20150019746 | INTEGRATED SIGNALING BETWEEN MOBILE DATA NETWORKS AND ENTERPRISE NETWORKS - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a request from a first network element associated with a first network for establishing a first communication session between the first network element to a first user device associated with a second network. The request includes a first user identifier used to identify a first user associated with the first user device within the first network. The method further includes translating the first user identifier to a second user identifier in which the second user identifier is used to identify the first user within the second network. The method still further includes sending a first query including the second user identifier to a second network element, and receiving a first response message including quality of service information indicated by a policy associated with the second user identifier. | 01-15-2015 |
Daniel A. Sanderson, Seattle, WA US
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20090287532 | PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE TO FACILITATE HUMAN PERFORMANCE OF PROGRAMMATICALLY SUBMITTED TASKS - A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between task requesters who have tasks that are available to be performed and task performers who are available to perform tasks. In some situations, the tasks to be performed are human performance tasks that use cognitive and other mental skills of human task performers, such as to employ judgment, perception and/or reasoning skills of the human task performers. In addition, in some situations the available tasks are submitted by human task requesters via application programs that programmatically invoke one or more application program interfaces of an electronic marketplace in order to request that the tasks be performed and to receive corresponding results of task performance in a programmatic manner, so that an ensemble of unrelated human agents can interact with the electronic marketplace to collectively perform a wide variety and large number of tasks. | 11-19-2009 |
20130081036 | PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE TO FACILITATE HUMAN PERFORMANCE OF PROGRAMMATICALLY SUBMITTED TASKS - A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between task requesters who have tasks that are available to be performed and task performers who are available to perform tasks. In some situations, the tasks to be performed are human performance tasks that use cognitive and other mental skills of human task performers, such as to employ judgment, perception and/or reasoning skills of the human task performers. In addition, in some situations the available tasks are submitted by human task requesters via application programs that programmatically invoke one or more application program interfaces of an electronic marketplace in order to request that the tasks be performed and to receive corresponding results of task performance in a programmatic manner, so that an ensemble of unrelated human agents can interact with the electronic marketplace to collectively perform a wide variety and large number of tasks. | 03-28-2013 |
Daniel O. Sanderson, New Richmond, WI US
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20080250245 | Biometric-based document security - Embodiments of methods and systems for securely transmitting electronic data are disclosed. One embodiment of a method includes a security server authenticating the identity of a sender utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the sender. A sender client encrypts electronic data with an encryption key obtained from the security server upon successful authentication. A data transmission server transmits the encrypted electronic data from the sender client to a receiver client. The document security server authenticates the identity of a receiver utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the receiver. The security server sends encryption information related to the encryption key to the receiver client upon successful authentication of the receiver. Finally, the receiver client decrypts the encrypted electronic data utilizing the encryption information. | 10-09-2008 |
David Sanderson, Burlingame, CA US
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20080234799 | CUSTOM-LENGTH STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE EXPANSION ELEMENTS - A stent delivery system for delivering a plurality of stent segments to at least one treatment site includes a catheter shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of expandable members arranged axially along the catheter shaft near the distal end, a plurality of stent segments, and a selecting mechanism adapted for selecting one or more expandable members for expansion. Each expandable member is expandable independently of at least one other expandable member, and each expandable member has at least one stent segment positioned on it. One or more of the expandable members may be selectively expanded to deploy the one or more stent segments positioned thereon at the treatment site. | 09-25-2008 |
David I. Sanderson, Folsom, CA US
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20130049840 | IMPLEMENTING DIFFERENTIAL RESONANT CLOCK WITH DC BLOCKING CAPACITOR - A method and circuit for implementing differential resonant clocking with a DC blocking capacitor, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. An on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor are connected between a pair of differential active clock load nodes to form a resonant tank circuit. The on-chip inductor has a selected value based upon a value of a load capacitor of the differential active clock load nodes to determine the resonant frequency. The on-chip capacitor has a selected value substantially greater than the value of the load capacitor. | 02-28-2013 |
David M. Sanderson, Plymouth, MN US
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20090097490 | COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WITH CONVERGED SERVICES - A communications network provides one or more shared services, such as voice or video, to customers over a respective virtual private network (VPN). At the same time, each customer may have its own private data VPN for handling private company data. The shared service VPN permits users from different customers to communicate directly over the shared service VPN. Trust and security are established at the edge of the network, as the information enters from the customer's site. As a result, no additional security measures are required within the shared service VPN for the communications between users. This architecture results in a fast, high quality, shared service. | 04-16-2009 |
Dean Sanderson, Camarillo, CA US
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20090300334 | Method and Apparatus for Loading Data and Instructions Into a Computer - A computer array ( | 12-03-2009 |
Dylan L. Sanderson, Georgetown, KY US
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20090064517 | ELECTRONIC RULER - An electronic ruler has a generally rectangular-solid shape defining a length, width, and thickness. A straight edge exists along the length as do distance markings in at least one unit of measurement. A user input interface 1) receives user inputs of measurement in a format corresponding to the unit of measurement, and/or 2) shows a measurement made automatically by the ruler. A plurality of visual indicators, such as fiber optics, LEDs, etc., extend along the length and light in an amount corresponding to the user inputs or the measurement made. In this manner, basic rulers for school-aged children provide measurement capability in the absence of sufficient gradations. It also gives feedback regarding correctness to stimulate learning in adolescent students. An optical array also serves to transmit/receive light to automatically take the measurements upon indications from a user. A processor connects to the indicators and array for controlling lighting. | 03-12-2009 |
Ellen I. Sanderson, Denville, NJ US
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20090161318 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Thermal management systems and methods for electronics. A printed circuit board assembly may include a soldered-in heat sink in communication with inner layers of a printed circuit board for cooling. The heat sink may include a plurality of leads received by plated through-holes in the printed circuit board. The heat sink may include features to augment surface area, as well as features to increase turbulence in a supplied cooling medium for enhanced convection. The heat sink may also include a heat pipe to facilitate cooling. The number, placement and configuration of the heat sinks may be optimized for a particular application to make efficient use of available surface area on the printed circuit board. | 06-25-2009 |
Eric Sanderson, Parker, CO US
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20140131229 | CONTAINER AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR MAINTAINING INITIAL SEALED SEPARATION OF A PLURALITY OF LIQUIDS AND ALLOWING FOR SUBSEQUENT SUCCESSIVE CONSUMPTION OF THE PLURALITY OF LIQUIDS - Apparatuses, systems, and methods (e.g., utilities) that allow a user to maintain an initial, sealed separation of two or more ingredients (e.g., liquids) in respective chambers of a container and to then selectively consume the ingredients via a common opening of the container (e.g., either in series or in combination). Broadly, the utilities include a valve mechanism that, when activated (e.g., rotated), simultaneously breaks or ruptures at least one seal member previously maintaining sealed separation of the two or more ingredients to at least partially align respective apertures into the chambers to fluidly interconnect the chambers via the apertures and allow for consumption of the ingredients via a common opening of the container. | 05-15-2014 |
Eric C. Sanderson, Redmond, WA US
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20150135308 | CORRELATED DISPLAY OF BIOMETRIC IDENTITY, FEEDBACK AND USER INTERACTION STATE - Aspects of the subject disclosure are directed towards providing feedback to users of multi-user system that has biometric recognition capabilities, so that a user knows whether the system has correctly associated the user with his or her identity. The feedback may include a display of a current camera view, along with visible identity information that is associated with each user in the view. The feedback may include per-user icons (e.g., tiles, thumbnail images and so on) by which a user visually confirms that he or she is correctly recognized. Any misrecognition may be detected via the feedback and corrected. Feedback may convey other information, such as the current interaction state/capabilities of a user. | 05-14-2015 |
Eric Wayne Sanderson, Bronx, NY US
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20150199846 | Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Developing and Sharing an Ecological Vision For A Geographical Location - An ecosystem vision-making application includes a web server that delivers data from a database for a geographic model together with JavaScript scripts that implement the model, both being delivered to a JavaScript-enabled web browser on a client. Using tools defined by the vision-making application, vision parameters are defined for a vision applicable to a geographic location. Execution of the JavaScript scripts by the web browser enables calculation of an environmental performance indicator which includes metrics for ecologically significant performance indicators for the vision applied to the geographic location. Other performance metrics may be calculated, such as social metrics, economic metrics and livability metrics. These metrics may also be calculated for baseline visions and for visions from other users, thereby enabling comparison with the user-defined vision, and so as to provide for evaluation, change, improvement, commentary, distribution and sharing of the vision. | 07-16-2015 |
Gary Michael Sanderson, Tucson, AZ US
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20080209254 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ERROR RECOVERY OF A HARDWARE DEVICE - A method and system for error recovery of a hardware device is provided. The method includes detecting a target hard error indication from the hardware device by comparing the hard error indication to signatures of hard error indications which indicate a temporary failing and modifying the reported error to a stalling indication. The hardware device is allowed to recover in a predefined time period or by issuing one or more resets, or both. A hard error indication usually instigates an external error recovery of the hardware device and the method temporarily stalls such external error recovery. | 08-28-2008 |
George Sanderson, Francetown, NH US
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20130103787 | HIGHLY AVAILABLE NETWORK FILER WITH AUTOMATIC LOAD BALANCING AND PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT - Techniques are provided for exporting one or more file systems through multiple nodes of a cluster. One or more of the exported file systems may be simultaneously exported through a single node of the cluster. A bundle, or mapping between a node in the cluster and a file system, is created. The bundle represents an amount of work assigned to the node. A bundle is reassigned from one node to another node in the cluster in response to a failover, an addition of a new node to the cluster, or in response to a load balancing determination. | 04-25-2013 |
Graham C. Sanderson, Austin, TX US
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20120035968 | Business Process Diagram Visualization Using Heat Maps - System and method for displaying information regarding a business process. A diagram of the business process may be displayed on a display. The diagram may include a plurality of icons connected by lines, where each of the icons represents a respective step in the business process and the lines indicate flow paths between the steps. Historical data regarding the business process may be received. The historical data may be analyzed to determine information regarding steps and/or flow paths in the business process. Graphical indications associated with one or more icons and/or lines in the diagram may be displayed. The graphical indications may visually indicate characteristics of corresponding steps and/or flow paths in the business process. For example, the graphical indications may indicate lengths of time, costs, or other characteristics associated with various ones of the steps. The graphical indications may indicate path traversals of ones of the flow paths. | 02-09-2012 |
Gregory Robert Sanderson, Fairfield, CT US
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20100130329 | Automated Striking And Blocking Trainer With Quantitative Feedback - An automated striking and blocking trainer is disclosed. In some embodiments, the trainer includes the following: a frame; a striking body joined with the frame, the punching bag including one or more strike zone assemblies, the strike zone assemblies each having a light indicator and a striking force sensor; an arm assembly joined with the frame, the arm assembly including one or more arms, each of the one or more arms including a voltage differential sensor and a motion indicator in the form of an electrical motor, wherein the voltage differential between the power being used by the electrical motor when the one or more arms are not struck and when the one or more arms are struck is used to determine a torque of the one or more arms and an input force of a blocking strike; and a head assembly including a processor unit and a display. | 05-27-2010 |
James Sanderson, Chicago, IL US
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20080279038 | MULTI-STAGE ACCURATE BLENDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An accurate blending system for blending a feed liquid and first and second adjusting liquids includes a first feed means adapted to communicate with a supply of feed liquid, a second feed means adapted to communicate with a supply of the first adjusting liquid and a third feed means adapted to communicate with a supply of the second adjusting liquid. The first, second and third feed means may be pumps, valves or combinations thereof. A mixing device is in communication with the first, second and third feed means. First and second sensors are in communication with the mixing device. A controller communicates with the first and second sensors so that first and second characteristics of the solution in the mixing device can be detected. The controller also communicates with the first and second feed means so that delivery of first and second adjusting liquid to the mixing device can be controlled based upon the detected first and second characteristics of the solution in the mixing device. | 11-13-2008 |
Jeffrey Albert Sanderson, Coto De Caza, CA US
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20120278243 | Determination of Appraisal Accuracy - A method for determining the accuracy of an appraisal report using a computer implemented application, including pre-validating an appraisal report to determine whether a first set of rules has been satisfied, the appraisal report including N fields to be completed, the first set of rules comprising completion of a pre-determined number of N fields; proceeding to a post-validating step if the first set of rules is satisfied; post-validating an appraisal report to provide an evaluation thereof, the evaluation including a plurality of risk categories including risk level indicators, and a risk-based overall score. | 11-01-2012 |
20130290195 | DETERMINATION OF APPRAISAL ACCURACY - A method for determining the accuracy of an appraisal report using a computer implemented application, including pre-validating an appraisal report to determine whether a first set of rules has been satisfied, the appraisal report including N fields to be completed, the first set of rules comprising completion of a pre-determined number of N fields; proceeding to a post-validating step if the first set of rules is satisfied; post-validating an appraisal report to provide an evaluation thereof, the evaluation including a plurality of risk categories including risk level indicators, and a risk-based overall score. | 10-31-2013 |
Jim Sanderson, Landrum, SC US
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20110158580 | SIGNAL IDENTIFYING APPARATUS FOR AN OPTICAL FIBER - Provided is a signal identifying apparatus for an optical fiber that includes a detecting portion capable of detecting a signal originating from a first end of the optical fiber and a signal originating from a second end of the optical fiber. Additionally, the signal identifying apparatus includes an identifying portion that identifies a desired signal by separating the signal originating from the first end of the optical fiber from the signal originating from the second end of the optical fiber. | 06-30-2011 |
Jim Sanderson, Moore, SC US
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20090028490 | SIGNAL IDENTIFYING APPARATUS FOR AN OPTICAL FIBER - Provided is a signal identifying apparatus for an optical fiber that includes a detecting portion capable of detecting a signal originating from a first end of the optical fiber and a signal originating from a second end of the optical fiber. Additionally, the signal identifying apparatus includes an identifying portion that identifies a desired signal by separating the signal originating from the first end of the optical fiber from the signal originating from the second end of the optical fiber. | 01-29-2009 |
J. Maxey Sanderson, Faith, NC US
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20140032445 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DETERMINING AND PRESENTING OPTIMUM SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FILING STRATEGIES - A method for determining and presenting optimum social security benefits strategies received includes receiving input regarding at least one social security retirement benefits participant's age and full retirement age benefit amount. The method includes calculating, for each of a plurality of filing strategies and based on the inputs and the life expectancy of the at least one social security retirement benefits participant, a monetary value of social security benefits for a plurality of different benefits start ages of the participant and outputting indication of the relative monetary benefits for the different benefits start ages. | 01-30-2014 |
Joel D. Sanderson, New Richmond, WI US
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20080250245 | Biometric-based document security - Embodiments of methods and systems for securely transmitting electronic data are disclosed. One embodiment of a method includes a security server authenticating the identity of a sender utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the sender. A sender client encrypts electronic data with an encryption key obtained from the security server upon successful authentication. A data transmission server transmits the encrypted electronic data from the sender client to a receiver client. The document security server authenticates the identity of a receiver utilizing a collection of biometric data obtained from the receiver. The security server sends encryption information related to the encryption key to the receiver client upon successful authentication of the receiver. Finally, the receiver client decrypts the encrypted electronic data utilizing the encryption information. | 10-09-2008 |
John D. Sanderson, Portland, OR US
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20100060290 | IDENTIFICATION OF POWER SYSTEM PRIMARY ARCS BASED ON PULSE DENSITY - A diagnostic instrument distinguishes primary arcs from other electrical discharges in an electric power system based on pulse time density of radio frequency noise caused by the discharges. The instrument counts a maximum number of noise pulses in any small time window over a period, and identifies the discharges as primary arcs if the pulse time density is in a range characteristics of primary arcs. | 03-11-2010 |
John R. Sanderson, Oakland Park, FL US
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20090015118 | Molded plastic support frame for a drawer-type dishwasher - A support frame for a drawer-type dishwasher includes a top section and opposing side sections formed from a plurality of support members which define an open lattice work and establish a cavity for a slidable dishwasher drawer. The support frame also includes first and second rail supports that are provided on respective ones of the opposing side sections. The first and second rail supports are designed to support corresponding first and second extensible rails which, in turn, support the wash tub for movement relative to the frame. In addition, the support frame includes lid support elements for a mechanism that provides shifting of a lid member relative to the wash tub. | 01-15-2009 |
20090015119 | Outer support body for a drawer-type dishwasher - An outer support body for a drawer-type dishwasher includes first and second U-shaped brackets. The first U-shaped bracket includes first and second leg members that are joined by a first cross member. Likewise, the second U-shaped bracket includes third and fourth leg members that are joined by a second cross member. The outer support body also includes side wall members that are secured to the first and third and second and fourth leg members respectively. A rear brace extends between and interconnects the side wall members at a position spaced from the second cross member. In addition, a drip pan is provided at a bottom portion of the outer support body between the side wall members. | 01-15-2009 |
Kraig Martin Sanderson, East Berne, NY US
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20120285226 | Wear-Indicating System For Use With Turbine Engines and Methods Of Inspecting Same - A wear-indicating system includes a wear-indicating mark applied to a portion of a surface edge margin of an internal component of a turbine. The wear-indicating mark is visually discernible from the surface edge margin through boroscopic inspection. An inner extent of the wear-indicating mark is spaced a pre-selected distance from the surface edge. | 11-15-2012 |
Kristen Altman Sanderson, Melbourne, FL US
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20120079449 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING VISUAL MANAGEMENT OF AN AGILE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - Systems and methods for facilitating visual management of an agile development process are provided. A plurality of features to be completed during an Agile development process for a software product may be identified. A respective number of predetermined time units to be allocated for development of each feature may be determined. Based at least in part upon the determination of predetermined time units, each of the features may be assigned to a respective development team included in a plurality of development teams. An illustration of the plurality of features assigned to the plurality of development teams may be generated. The illustration may include, for each feature, a respective identifier of the feature and a respective indication of the predetermined time units allocated to the feature. The generated illustration may be output for display to a user. | 03-29-2012 |
Larry D. Sanderson, Roswell, GA US
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20090078652 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING AN AQUEOUS STREAM - A system and method are disclosed for purifying a waste fluid stream. The system includes a recirculation pump having an inlet for a recirculation stream and an outlet to expel a pressurized stream. The system includes a compressor having an inlet for an evaporation stream and an outlet for a pressurized evaporation stream. A primary heat exchanger has inlets for the pressurized stream and the pressurized evaporation stream, an internal surface area for heat transfer from the evaporation stream to the pressurized stream, and outlets for a cooled product stream and a heated pressurized stream. The heated pressurized stream is formed by heating the pressurized stream and the cooled product stream is formed by cooling the evaporation stream. The system includes an evaporation unit having an inlet for the heated pressurized stream and outlets for an evaporation stream and the recycled liquid bottoms stream. | 03-26-2009 |
20090082906 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AQUEOUS STREAM PURIFICATION SERVICES - A system and method are disclosed for providing aqueous stream purification services. The system includes at least one separation unit. Each separation unit may include a mechanical vapor recompression separator, a steam stripper, and a secondary recovery heat exchanger. The system for wastewater purification may receive water from a waste water storage, purify the water, and return the purified water to a purified water storage. The system may include a controller. The controller may include an operating conditions module configured to interpret at least one operating condition. Operating conditions may be waste fluid stream impurity concentrations, waste fluid stream flow rates, steam inlet temperatures, recirculation stream flow rates corresponding to the at least one separation unit, recirculation stream temperatures corresponding to the at least one separation unit, purified product stream flow rates, purified product stream impurity concentrations, and/or purge stream concentrations corresponding to the at least one separation unit. | 03-26-2009 |
Larry G. Sanderson, Los Altos, CA US
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20140214883 | KEYWORD TRENDING DATA - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for distributing content. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a set of keywords for one or more content items that are included in a content distribution campaign. Keyword trend data for the set of keywords are obtained. The keyword trend data specify, for each of one or more keywords in the set of keywords, a query volume indicative of a number of matching search queries that have been received, at a search system, over a specified period. For a particular keyword from the set of keywords, a determination is made that the keyword trend data meets a distribution parameter change condition. In response to determining that the keyword trend data meets a distribution parameter change condition, a distribution parameter that controls distribution of at least one of the content items is adjusted. | 07-31-2014 |
Louis M. Sanderson, Perrysburg, OH US
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20140016667 | METHOD FOR MONITORING WATER TEMPERATURE - Methods are provided for monitoring water temperature using light reflected therefrom, where measurement of reflected light can be obtained from satellite imagery. Such methods include determining a temperature of a body of water by obtaining a measurement of thermal radiation from at least a portion of the body of water. The temperature of at least the portion of the body of water is then determined from the thermal radiation measurement by applying an algorithm relating the measurement to the temperature. The determined temperature can be output in various ways, including as numerical data and as graphical data, such as a temperature map of the body of water. | 01-16-2014 |
Mark Sanderson, Winder, GA US
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20090191532 | Scale model collectible dash replica device - A scale model collectible dash replica device, wherein authentic dashboard designs are replicated in miniature form from high quality materials that simulate authentic vehicle interiors, wherein features are included that operationally simulate actual component functionality, and wherein an onboard business card holder and stand with dash logo identifier enhance model recognition and device usefulness. | 07-30-2009 |
Mark A. Sanderson, Naples, FL US
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20100154618 | PLAYING CARDS FOR TEACHING MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS - A set of playing cards for teaching music fundamentals through the playing of traditional card games with the set of playing cards is provided. The set of playing cards is divided into a plurality of different card groups, each card group corresponding to a different octave group and including cards depicting the letter names and modifiers of musical pitches in the chromatic scale, each card is associated with only a single musical pitch of the chromatic scale and depicts the one or more letter names and modifiers corresponding to that musical pitch. Each card depicts one or more music scales in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card. Each card can depict one or more chords of a music scale in the key of the musical pitch associated with the respective card. | 06-24-2010 |
Matthew M. Sanderson, Dallas, TX US
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20130294809 | EYEGLASS CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning utensil comprising a body having a first end, a second end and an interior cavity. A cap secured to the first end of the body and forming a water-tight seal against the body. A nozzle disposed on the cap, wherein the nozzle is configured to dispense a fluid that is stored in the interior cavity of the body. A grip attached to the second end of the body. A fabric head attached to the grip, the fabric heading including a mechanism to secure a fabric layer to the fabric head. | 11-07-2013 |
Michael Sanderson US
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20150204705 | Flowmeter - An acoustic flowmeter comprising a flow tube including an inner elongate member in the flow tube to define at least one flow passage for the flowmeter. | 07-23-2015 |
Nichola Ann Sanderson, San Diego, CA US
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20110192135 | Control System - A control system comprises a TRAS actuator | 08-11-2011 |
Paul M. Sanderson, Prior Lake, MN US
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20090313883 | INSECT BAIT STATION AND METHOD OF USING - A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water,; and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions. | 12-24-2009 |
Peter G. Sanderson, Wenatchee, WA US
Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Mount Laurel, NJ US
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20140177589 | Network Awareness Of Device Location - Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information. | 06-26-2014 |
20140185536 | Network Provisioning - Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points. | 07-03-2014 |
20140321277 | Network Validation - Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided. | 10-30-2014 |
Robert Sanderson, Wethersfield, CT US
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20100068563 | LIQUID METAL HEAT EXCHANGER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLS - A heat exchanger for a fuel cell stack includes a first plate and a second plate. The first and second plates are connected to one another by at least one wall. The first and second plates and the at least one wall form an enclosure having an interior area defined by interior surfaces of the enclosure. At least one liquid metal and transfer means are disposed within the interior area. The liquid metal flows within the transfer means and the interior area in response to a temperature gradient applied to the enclosure. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert A. Sanderson, Denton, TX US
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20100043735 | SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING A PRESSURIZED FLUID OUTLET - A supercharged internal combustion engine including a pressurized fluid outlet, the engine comprising a two-ended piston, with one end received in a combustion chamber, and another end received in a hydraulic chamber. The piston further including a portion intermediate the two ends and received within an air chamber, and the air chamber has an air outlet communicating with a combustion air inlet to the combustion chamber. | 02-25-2010 |
Roger Sanderson, Canton, MA US
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20090243219 | HIGH TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC SEAL - A high temperature dynamic seal and methods of assembly and use are presented. In one embodiment, the dynamic seal is provided as a rotating seal, which includes a stationary ring and rotating ring assembly, with a seal ring that is positioned between the stationary ring member and the rotating ring assembly. In some embodiments, one or more high temperature seals create a seal between the stationary ring member and a device in which the dynamic seal is used. Similarly one or more high temperature seals create a seal between the rotating ring assembly and a rotating shaft of the device. In one aspect, one or more of the high temperature seals are formed from a metallic material with various cross-sectional shapes. | 10-01-2009 |
Ronald Leslie Sanderson, Charleston, SC US
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20100312202 | Wound Treatment Apparatus - A bandage has a first sheet overlying a wound and located adjacent to it and a top sheet overlying the first sheet. The first sheet has a plurality of discrete passageways overlying the wound and adapted to communicate negative pressure established by a negative pressure source to the wound. | 12-09-2010 |
20140025025 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS - A bandage has a first sheet overlying a wound and located adjacent to it and a top sheet overlying the first sheet. The first sheet has a plurality of discrete passageways overlying the wound and adapted to communicate negative pressure established by a negative pressure source to the wound. | 01-23-2014 |
Ron R. Sanderson, Honolulu, HI US
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20130297336 | Healthcare Data Analysis - In accordance with the teachings provided herein, a system can capture data on ventilator length of stay (LOS) into a ventilator LOS data repository and analyze the data using various methods to determine ventilator Length of Stay (LOS) benchmarks. Advantageously, hospitals can analyze their own ventilator use in comparison with benchmarks from a range of scopes. | 11-07-2013 |
Sam D. Sanderson, Omaha, NE US
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20080286228 | Compositions and methods for enhancing immune responses mediated by antigen-presenting cells - Molecular adjuvants are disclosed comprising an antigen presenting cell-targeting ligand linked to an immunogen, e.g. tumor associated antigens, bacterial or viral antigens. The ligand and the immunogen are linked via a cleavable linker such as a protease-sensitive oligopeptide, to facilitate processing of the adjuvant by the antigen presenting cell. Methods are disclosed for delivery of these molecular adjuvants to patients, resulting in the transduction of activating signals to the targeted antigen presenting cell, thereby enhancing the immune response to the co-delivered immunogen. | 11-20-2008 |
20140314839 | CONTROLLED-RELEASE PEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Controlled-release formulations of carboxy-terminal C5a analogs (such as sustained-release formulations of the analogs), and their use in methods for treating and preventing an infection or a disease such as cancer, for directly killing microorganisms, for vaccine preparation, for inducing an immune response and for targeting antigen-presenting cells and other cells bearing a C5a receptor, are provided. | 10-23-2014 |
20150218516 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES MEDIATED BY ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS - Molecular adjuvants are disclosed comprising an antigen presenting cell-targeting ligand linked to an immunogen, e.g. tumor associated antigens, bacterial or viral antigens. The ligand and the immunogen are linked via a cleavable linker such as a protease-sensitive oligopeptide, to facilitate processing of the adjuvant by the antigen presenting cell. Methods are disclosed for delivery of these molecular adjuvants to patients, resulting in the transduction of activating signals to the targeted antigen presenting cell, thereby enhancing the immune response to the co-delivered immunogen. | 08-06-2015 |
20150297668 | ANALOGS OF C5a AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Materials and methods for treating and preventing an infection or disease, and for directly killing microorganisms, using carboxy-terminal C5a analogs, are provided. | 10-22-2015 |
Samuel C. Sanderson, Alpine, UT US
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20130068825 | MATERIAL SURFACE MODIFICATION USING FRICTION STIR WELDING HYBRID PROCESS - A system and method for modifying a work piece surface of high melting temperature materials such as Advanced High Strength Steels, wherein a friction stir welding tool may include cutting elements located on the outside diameter of a collar assembly, wherein the collar assembly may be retrofitted for existing friction stir welding tools, or may be designed as a custom attachment for a new hybrid friction stir welding tool, wherein the surface of the work piece may be modified by removing detrimental flash and burr created during operation of the friction stir welding tool. | 03-21-2013 |
20130206818 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING MATERIALS HAVING ARCUATE SURFACES IN PLACE FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING OR PROCESSING - A system and method for holding a friction stir processing material in place on a substrate having a curved surface for the purpose of mixing the friction stir processing material into the curved substrate using a solid-state process, wherein the system includes selecting one of a variety of mechanical means of attaching the friction stir processing material to the substrate that will enable friction stir processing to be performed that is economical, efficient and safe. | 08-15-2013 |
20150097020 | MATERIAL SURFACE MODIFICATION USING FRICTION STIR WELDING HYBRID PROCESS - A system and method for modifying a work piece surface of high melting temperature materials such as Advanced High Strength Steels, wherein a friction stir welding tool may include cutting elements located on the outside diameter of a collar assembly, wherein the collar assembly may be retrofitted for existing friction stir welding tools, or may be designed as a custom attachment for a new hybrid friction stir welding tool, wherein the surface of the work piece may be modified by removing detrimental flash and burr created during operation of the friction stir welding tool. | 04-09-2015 |
Schuyler O. Sanderson, Rochester, MN US
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20080305515 | Pathology Sample Processing Workstation - A pathology sample processing workstation. The samples are positioned on containers having RFID tags and processed at stations having RFID transceivers coupled to a computer. Information regarding the samples can stored on the RFID tags and retrieved using the transceivers. | 12-11-2008 |
20090123963 | BIOPSY SAMPLE MOUNT AND PROCESSING METHOD - A biopsy sample mount and processing method. One embodiment of the sample mount includes a rounded mass of hydrophilic or liquid absorbing material. Tissue samples can be releasably placed on the material mass in a known structural orientation and the mount and sample immersed in fixative. The mass of material will swell when absorbing the fixative, causing the tissue sample to release from the mass of material. The tissue sample is then removed from the fixative and correctly oriented for tissue processing for diagnostic use. | 05-14-2009 |
20110217731 | PATHOLOGY SAMPLE PROCESSING WORKSTATION - A pathology sample processing workstation. The samples are positioned on containers having RFID tags and processed at stations having RFID transceivers coupled to a computer. Information regarding the samples can stored on the RFID tags and retrieved using the transceivers. | 09-08-2011 |
S. Laurie Sanderson, Gloucester Point, VA US
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20150231573 | Mass Transfer Device and System Generating Vortices for Particle Suspension, Concentration, and Transport - A mass transfer device includes a wall structure having a first surface and a second surface. The wall structure has slots extending there through between the first and second surfaces. Each slot has a width, a length and a height. For purposes of mass transfer applications to include cross-flow fluid filtering, the length is at least approximately 3 times the width for each of the slots, and a width-to-height ratio for each of the slots is less than approximately 5. | 08-20-2015 |
Terry M. Sanderson, Tuscon, AZ US
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20120180691 | INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE WITH EXTENDIBLE ARMS - A kinetic anti-projectile vehicle includes a body, and extendible arms that extend radially from the body. The arms include a foam material, such as a shape memory foam. The foam material may be heated to expand it. The foam arms may be mechanically restrained while being heated. The mechanically restraint may be removed by heating, for example including a fusible link or a shape memory sold material. The foam material arms may include solid material, either in the form of solid material particles, such as high strength particles, or in the form of supports or restraints in the foam material. The extension of the foam arms increases the effective area of the vehicle for impacting a projectile. Impact on the projectile from the body and/or one or more of the arms may be sufficient to destroy, divert, or otherwise disable the projectile. | 07-19-2012 |
Thomas Sanderson, Plymouth, MI US
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20150246240 | LIGHT THERAPY TREATMENT - A light therapy method, comprising identifying a pathological condition in a patient, selecting at least one light wavelength based on the identified pathological condition, and applying one or a combination of the selected light wavelengths to the patient using a light source. | 09-03-2015 |
Thomas Sanderson, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20110066213 | LIGHT THERAPY TREATMENT - An exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event. Applying the light to the tissue inhibits cytochrome c oxidase activity. Another exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event and prior to either reoxygenation of the tissue or clinical intervention to reduce cell damage. An exemplary light therapy device includes at least one light source configured to generate light having a wavelength of at least one of approximately 730-770 nm, 850-890 nm, 880-920 nm, and 930-970 nm. | 03-17-2011 |
20140371826 | LIGHT THERAPY TREATMENT - An exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event. Applying the light to the tissue inhibits cytochrome c oxidase activity. Another exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event and prior to either reoxygenation of the tissue or clinical intervention to reduce cell damage. An exemplary light therapy device includes at least one light source configured to generate light having a wavelength of at least one of approximately 730-770 nm, 850-890 nm, 880-920 nm, and 930-970 nm. | 12-18-2014 |
Thomas R. Sanderson, Sammamish, WA US
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20100171411 | CATHODE HEATER - An assembly of a Ta inner conductor ( | 07-08-2010 |
Wesley G. Sanderson, Chester, VA US
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20080230080 | VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - The present invention is directed at various apparatus and methods for forming a sealed hollow core tobacco rod. The methods of the invention at least comprise passing a trimmed tobacco column and paper under a tongue that widens and flattens the column and paper; forming the tobacco and paper into a cylindrical shape; forming an inner hollow core; maintaining the hollow core shape; and outputting the sealed hollow core tobacco rod. | 09-25-2008 |
Wesley Gilliam Sanderson, Chester, VA US
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20120325230 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 12-27-2012 |
20140261501 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 09-18-2014 |
William D. Sanderson, San Francisco, CA US
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20080299161 | Solid Biocide Composition and Sealed Biocide Article - A solid composition for forming chlorine dioxide on demand and a sealed biocide article. | 12-04-2008 |
20090185970 | STABLE CHLORINE DIOXIDE TABLET - Provided is a stable solid composition that produces chlorine dioxide upon contact with water. | 07-23-2009 |
William D. Sanderson, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20090232903 | BIOCIDE COMPOSITIONS - Compositions and methods that yield chlorine dioxide upon mixing with an aqueous solution. | 09-17-2009 |
William F. Sanderson, Commerce Township, MI US
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20090255326 | ANODE LEAK TEST IMPLEMENTATION - A system and method is provided for detecting an anode leak of an anode stream in a fuel cell stack. The system comprises a controller that stores at least one first predetermined control value that corresponds to a first pre-selected pressure level. The controller generates at least one first operational control value. The controller controls a pressure regulator device to adjust the pressure of the anode stream to reach the first pre-selected pressure level with the at least one first operational control value. The controller compares the at least one first operational control value to the at least one first predetermined control value. The controller determines the presence of an anode leak in the anode stream based on the comparison of the at least one first operational control value to the at least one first predetermined control value. | 10-15-2009 |
20110008689 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMIDIFYING A MASTER FUEL CELL STACK WITH A SLAVE FUEL CELL STACK - A system and method for humidifying a fuel cell stack system is provided. The system includes a slave stack, a master stack and at least one valve. The slave stack generates power to drive a load in response to at least one fluid stream and discharges at least one recirculated fluid stream having water content therein. The master stack receives the at least recirculated fluid stream to humidify the master stack with the water content. The valve delivers the at least one recirculated fluid stream from the slave stack to the master stack based on a power request amount by the load. | 01-13-2011 |
20140329156 | HEATED EJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A FUEL CELL - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack, an ejector in fluid communication with the fuel cell stack and having a converging-diverging (CD) nozzle with a hydrogen feed nozzle and a recirculation conduit upstream of a throat of the CD nozzle, and a thermal source configured to heat the ejector. A hydrogen supply assembly for a fuel cell system includes an ejector having a converging-diverging (CD) nozzle and a mixing chamber upstream of the CD nozzle. The mixing chamber has a recirculation conduit and a hydrogen feed nozzle. A thermal source is configured to heat the ejector. A method of controlling a hydrogen supply device for a fuel cell includes, in response to detecting a heating condition at fuel cell start up, controlling a thermal source to heat an ejector upstream of an anode stack to prevent ice formation in the ejector. | 11-06-2014 |
20140377675 | CENTRIFUGAL WATER SEPARATOR FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack in fluid communication with a separator. The separator has a first portion and a second portion forming a chamber. The first portion has a continuous inner wall and an end wall, with an inlet conduit connected to the inner wall and a liquid drain connected to the end wall. The second portion has an end wall and an outlet conduit extending into the chamber to form a channel with the inner wall of the first portion. A fuel cell separator includes a first end and a second end connected by a side wall to define a separation chamber. An inlet conduit is tangentially connected to the wall. An outlet conduit is connected to the first end and extending into the chamber to form a channel with the wall. A liquid drain is connected to the second end. | 12-25-2014 |
20150099200 | FREEZE PREPARATION FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a fuel cell system, and a controller configured to receive a first signal indicative of a predicted ambient temperature at a specified location, and command the fuel cell system to operate at a reduced relative humidity when the predicted ambient temperature is below a threshold value. A method for controlling a fuel cell system includes receiving a first signal at a controller indicative of a predicted ambient temperature for a specified location, and operating the fuel cell system at a reduced relative humidity when the predicted ambient temperature is below a threshold value. A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack, and a controller configured to, in response to receiving a predicted freezing condition, command the fuel cell stack to operate at a lower relative humidity level for a time period preceding a predicted time for system shut down. | 04-09-2015 |
William F. Sanderson, Commerce Twp., MI US
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20110165488 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND HEATED PRESSURE SENSOR - A fuel cell system may include a fuel cell stack, a manifold in fluid communication with the stack, and a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor may include a housing defining a chamber in fluid communication with the manifold, a pressure sensing element disposed within the chamber, and a heating element disposed within the chamber. | 07-07-2011 |
20140255814 | Fuel Cell Purge Line System - A combined water and anode knock-out purge line for a fuel cell including an inlet portion having an inlet portion lower surface, an outlet portion having an outlet portion lower surface, a middle portion having a lower surface and extending between the inlet portion and the outlet portion. Each lower surface of the inlet portion and outlet portion is raised relative to the lower surface of the middle portion in a generally longitudinal direction. | 09-11-2014 |
20140272631 | CENTRIFUGAL WATER SEPARATOR FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A separator for a fuel cell includes first and second ends connected by a side wall to define a separation chamber. The first end has a protrusion extending into the chamber to form a channel with the wall. An inlet conduit is tangentially connected to the wall. An outlet conduit connected to the wall between the inlet conduit and the first end. A liquid drain is connected to the second end. A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack and a separator. The separator has first and second portions forming a chamber and a divider. The first portion has a continuous inner wall, an end wall forming a central convex projection, an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit. The second portion has a continuous inner wall, an end wall, and a liquid drain. | 09-18-2014 |
William Michael Sanderson, Milan, MI US
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20150233505 | ENGINE FLUID LINE WITH FLEXIBLE JOINT - A vehicle fluid line for transporting high and low pressure fluids of an engine includes a rigid pipe having opposing ends configured to fixedly couple with the engine. An adjustable joint divides a length of the rigid tube into first and second segments. The adjustable joint has a cylindrical housing coupled with the first segment and having an inner diameter. A stop feature protrudes from an outer diameter of the second segment and interfaces with the cylindrical housing to prevent disengagement of the second segment from the housing. An elastomeric grommet is seated between the inner and outer diameters and is configured to maintain a fluid seal that allows the second segment to rotate axially, pivot radially, and slide longitudinally within the cylindrical housing. | 08-20-2015 |
William S. Sanderson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20130112214 | Products of High Denier Per Filament and Low Total Denier Tow Bands - A method for forming a filter rod may include providing a bale of crimped tow band having about 10 denier per filament or greater and about 20,000 total denier or less, the crimped tow band comprising a plurality of cellulose acetate filaments; and placing the crimped tow band in an apparatus so as to form a filter rod. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115452 | High Denier Per Filament and Low Total Denier Tow Bands - A method for producing a bale of crimped tow band may include providing a tow band having about 10 denier per filament or greater and about 20,000 total denier or less, the tow band comprising a plurality of cellulose acetate filaments; crimping the tow band thereby yielding a crimped tow band; conditioning the crimped tow band; and baling the crimped tow band to form a bale. | 05-09-2013 |
20140070465 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR FORMING POROUS MASSES FOR SMOKE FILTERS - High-throughput production apparatuses, systems, and associated methods may include pneumatic dense phase feeding. For example, a method may involve feeding via pneumatic dense phase feeding a matrix material into a mold cavity to form a desired cross-sectional shape, the matrix material comprising a binder particle and an active particle; heating (e.g., via microwave irradiation) at least a portion of the matrix material so as to bind the matrix material at a plurality of contact points thereby forming a porous mass length; cooling the porous mass length; and cutting the porous mass length radially thereby producing a porous mass. In some instances, the matrix material may include a plurality of active particles, a plurality of binder particles (optionally having a hydrophilic surface modification), and optionally a microwave enhancement additive. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076340 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR FORMING POROUS MASSES FOR SMOKE FILTERS - High-throughput production apparatuses, systems, and associated methods may include pneumatic dense phase feeding. For example, a method may involve feeding via pneumatic dense phase feeding a matrix material into a mold cavity to form a desired cross-sectional shape, the matrix material comprising a binder particle and an active particle; heating (e.g., via microwave irradiation) at least a portion of the matrix material so as to bind the matrix material at a plurality of contact points thereby forming a porous mass length; cooling the porous mass length; and cutting the porous mass length radially thereby producing a porous mass. In some instances, the matrix material may include a plurality of active particles, a plurality of binder particles (optionally having a hydrophilic surface modification), and optionally a microwave enhancement additive. | 03-20-2014 |
20150128964 | PRODUCTS OF HIGH DENIER PER FILAMENT AND LOW TOTAL DENIER TOW BANDS - A method for forming a filter rod may include providing a bale of crimped tow band having about 10 denier per filament or greater and about 20,000 total denier or less, the crimped tow band comprising a plurality of cellulose acetate filaments; and placing the crimped tow band in an apparatus so as to form a filter rod. | 05-14-2015 |