Schermerhorn, US
Andrew Paul Schermerhorn, Painted Post, NY US
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20100298113 | METHODS OF MAKING CERAMIC BODIES USING CATALYZED PORE FORMERS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to methods of making ceramic bodies using catalyzed pore formers and compositions for making the same. | 11-25-2010 |
20120264586 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING MIXEDNESS OF BATCH MATERIAL AND FOR OBTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY CONSISTENT MIXEDNESS OF BATCH MATERIAL - The disclosure relates to methods for determining mixedness of batch material for making ceramic ware, and methods for obtaining substantially consistent mixedness of batch material for making ceramic ware. | 10-18-2012 |
Charles Porter Schermerhorn, Seattle, WA US
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20110167456 | Offering Items Identified in a Media Stream - Disclosed herein are techniques to enable users to purchase or receive information regarding items identified in a stream output by a content output device, regardless of whether the users are previously associated with the content output device or a device that monitors the stream. With these techniques, for instance, a user watching a video stream displayed on a television may see an advertisement for an item offered for purchase. In response, the user may choose to initiate a purchase of the item from an item offering service, to add the item to a shopping cart of the user at the item offering service, or to receive information regarding the item from the item offering service. | 07-07-2011 |
20140109118 | OFFERING ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN A MEDIA STREAM - Disclosed are techniques to enable users to perform transactions such as purchasing items or receiving information regarding items depicted within a content stream, where the content stream may be received from a content provider and provided to an output device. Transactions may be performed by a user that may or may not be associated with a content provider or associated with an item offering service. In one example, a content stream may be analyzed to detect a depiction of an item, and a user may operate a user interface overlaid onto the displayed content stream to perform transactions such as initiating a purchase or requesting more information on the detected items. | 04-17-2014 |
James Howard Schermerhorn, Ballston Spa, NY US
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20090117722 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES - A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure includes forming a carbon masking layer on a semiconductor layer, forming a protective layer on the carbon masking layer. The method further includes forming an opening in the protective layer and the carbon masking layer and processing the semiconductor layer through the opening to form a first processed region in the semiconductor layer. The method further includes enlarging the opening in the carbon masking layer and performing an additional processing step on the semiconductor layer through the enlarged opening to form a second processed region in the semiconductor layer. | 05-07-2009 |
James R. Schermerhorn, Neenah, WI US
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20090062765 | Discretion in absorbent garments - A hygiene discretion system includes at least two articles where at least one is an absorbent garment including a shell with an absorbent member attached to the shell and at least one non-absorbent garment. The shell of the disposable absorbent garment substantially matches the non-absorbent garment. In some aspects, a secondary garment is also provided which coordinates with one of the other garments. In some aspects, replacement garments are provided. Any number of the garments may be placed in the same container. | 03-05-2009 |
20100108554 | Gender-specific, disposable absorbent articles - Disposable absorbent articles product designs tailored to the differing needs and preferences of males and females are disclosed. In particular embodiments, an array of gender-specific, disposable, absorbent articles comprises a package of first disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by females, and a package of second disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by males. The first disposable absorbent articles differ from the corresponding second disposable absorbent articles in any of a variety of aspects to customize the products for each gender. In certain embodiments, the array includes one product adapted for use by one gender, and a unisex product adapted for use by either gender. | 05-06-2010 |
James Richard Schermerhorn, Neenah, WI US
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20120157958 | LEG AND FLAP ELASTIC COMPOSITE FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a leg and flap elastics composite for use in an absorbent article includes joining a leg elastic member to a web moving in a machine direction. A flap elastic member is joined to the web and spaced from the leg elastic member. The web is fed to a chopper assembly wherein portions of the leg and flap elastic members are rendered less elastic at spaced-apart intervals to define deadened portions of the leg and flap elastic members. | 06-21-2012 |
20150126952 | LEG AND FLAP ELASTIC COMPOSITE FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a liner/composite web for use in an absorbent article includes joining a leg elastic member to a web moving in a machine direction and joining a flap elastic member to the web. The flap elastic member is spaced from the leg elastic member. The web is folded to form a leg and flap elastics composite including an outer side edge. The web is joined to a substrate to form the liner/composite web. The liner/composite web is joined to a web of material such that the outer side edge of the leg and flap elastics composite is coterminous with one of a pair of laterally opposing side edges of the web of material. | 05-07-2015 |
Jeffrey W. Schermerhorn, Murrayville, GA US
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20140259264 | SWIM CAP AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A swim cap device that includes a player, a wire, an earphone, and a cover. The wire is disposed in a serpentine position when the swim cap is in a non-stretched position, and the wire connects the player to a user's ears. When the swim cap is stretched, the serpentine disposition of the wire progresses towards straightening. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey Wade Schermerhorn, Murrayville, GA US
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20140259265 | SWIM CAP AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A swim cap insert that includes a flexible strip a player, a wire, an earphone or a swim cap cover with a groove, wherein the wire is either integrated or positioned in the groove. The wire is integrated or disposed in the groove in a serpentine position when the swim cap is in a non-stretched position, and the wire connects the player to a user's ears. When the swim cap is stretched, the serpentine disposition of the wire progresses towards straightening in the groove. | 09-18-2014 |
20150135418 | SWIM GOGGLE AUDIO SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A waterproof audio system having an audio plug electrically connected to a y-adapter, a left coiled wire having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to said y-adapter and said second end connected to a left ear bud speaker; and a right coiled wire having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to said y-adapter and said second end connected to a right ear bud speaker, wherein said left coiled wire is releasably affixed to a left section of a stretchable goggle cord and said right coiled wire is releasably affixed to a right section of said stretchable goggle cord. | 05-21-2015 |
20150289048 | HEAD CORD AUDIO SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A head gear audio system having an audio plug electrically connected to a y-adapter, a left coiled wire having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the y-adapter and the second end connected to a left ear bud speaker; and a right coiled wire having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the y-adapter and the second end connected to a right ear bud speaker, wherein the left coiled wire is releasably affixed to a left section of a stretchable cord and the right coiled wire is releasably affixed to a right section of the stretchable cord, and a tensioner. | 10-08-2015 |
Jeremy Jason Schermerhorn, Taylorsville, NC US
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20090295044 | Method For Marking Ceramic Structures - A method is provided for marking a structure containing an ceramic-forming component by applying onto a green body a high temperature ink that has a metal-containing species and a metal complexing agent, wherein the metal in the metal-containing species reacts with the ceramic-forming component during firing of the green body to produce a compound that forms a contrasting mark on the resulting ceramic structure. A method is also provided for marking a ceramic-forming green body by applying a two-dimensional dot matrix mark formed of a high temperature ink onto a surface of the ceramic-forming green body, wherein each dot of the two-dimensional dot matrix is formed of a single drop of the high temperature ink. | 12-03-2009 |
Jeremy Jason Schermerhorn, Lincolnton, NC US
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20160097900 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CLEAVING OPTICAL FIBERS - Methods for cleaving an optical fiber that extends from a ferrule are provided herein. The ferrule can be aligned on a first side of a scribe wire and an unconstrained end of the optical fiber on a second side of the scribe wire. Tension can be applied to the scribe wire with the optical fiber. Relative motion between the scribe wire and the optical fiber can be caused, while the tension is applied with the optical fiber. The scribe wire and the optical fiber can be separated. A fiber optic shard can be cleaved from the optical fiber. The fiber optic shard may include the unconstrained end of the optical fiber. | 04-07-2016 |
John M. Schermerhorn, Columbus, OH US
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20100225134 | HARNESS ASSEMBLY FOR A DUAL-MODE TAILGATE - A harness assembly for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a body and a dual-mode tailgate connected to the body via a dual-action hinge The harness assembly includes a protector connected to a frame of the tailgate. The protector has a body shaped to conform to a first portion of the tailgate frame having a first contour and a second portion of the tailgate frame having a second differing contour. A portion of the protector body is configured to route a section of a tailgate harness adjacent an outboard lateral edge of the tailgate frame and past the section of the tailgate harness under a dual-action hinge. | 09-09-2010 |
John Michael Schermerhorn, Columbus, OH US
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20120144947 | DRIVER SELECT PADDLE SHIFT DEVICE AND MODES OF OPERATION - A shift mode system and method of operating includes a switch assembly that selectively and alternately connects a shift selector to one of the steering column and the steering wheel. In an exemplary embodiment, the switch assembly has a first locking member to connect the shift selector to the steering column, and a second locking member for connecting the shift selector to the steering wheel. A lever has first and second operative positions to selectively engage the first and second locking members or pins from the shifter into operative engagement with one of first and second cable reels, respectively. | 06-14-2012 |
Leah Schermerhorn, San Diego, CA US
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20120277877 | INTERVERTEBRAL SPACER AND INSERTION TOOL PROVIDING MULTIPLE ANGLES OF INSERTION - An intervertebral spacer can have a leading end and a trailing end that includes an engaging portion configured to securely engage complementary features of an insertion tool at any of a plurality of different angles. The engaging portion can have a first radius and a major axis extending from the leading end to the trailing end. The trailing end can have a channel formed around a partially cylindrical portion having a second radius that is less than the first radius. The channel can be configured to accept an extending portion of the insertion tool. | 11-01-2012 |
Paul Maynard Schermerhorn, New York, NY US
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20110075140 | GLASS HANDLING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - Systems, methods and apparatus relate to handling and processing glass, such as glass for use in liquid crystal displays, involving a measurement device, such as a distortion gauge, residing in an environmentally controlled measurement room, and a cassette loading device for storage and conveyance of glass between the measurement device and other components of a glass handling and processing system residing with the cassette loading device in a preparation room. A mail-slot opening may be present in a wall separating the measurement room from the preparation room. A gauge conveyor may convey glass between the cassette loading device and the measurement device. A distortion gauge may measure a reference value of the product glass with respect to reference marks on a glass reference plate of the distortion gauge. Other examples of a measurement device include a warp gauge, a stress gauge, a thickness gauge, and a compaction gauge. | 03-31-2011 |
Paul Maynard Schermerhorn, Painted Post, NY US
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20140318523 | METHOD OF MAKING A GLASS FORMING APPARATUS WITH REDUCED WEIGHT - A method of making a glass forming apparatus with reduced weight includes forming a cavity in the glass forming apparatus and expanding the size of the cavity by abrasively removing material from the glass forming apparatus through application of a wire saw. | 10-30-2014 |
Rich Schermerhorn, Overland Parks, KS US
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20090281937 | System, Method and Apparatus for Associating a Credit Card Account with Sub-Account Codes - A system, method, and apparatus for processing a purchase transaction includes receiving a purchase request associated with an item of purchase. The purchase request includes sub-account information associated with a sub-account of a credit account. The method further includes associating at least one approved purchase category with the sub-account information, and determining a purchase category of the item. If the purchase category of the item is not in an approved purchase category, the method further includes sending a notification message to an account holder associated with the credit account. Embodiments further include denying purchase of the item if the purchase category is not in an approved purchase category, and authorizing purchase of the item if the purchase category is in an approved purchase category. | 11-12-2009 |
Rich Schermerhorn, Overland Park, KS US
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20080212746 | System and Method for Communicating Medical Alerts - A system and method for communication based on a condition of a user. A VoIP telephone is linked with a device for monitoring one or more health metrics of a user. The one or more health metrics of the user are received from the device. A speaker of the VoIP telephone is enabled to make a call in response to determining the one or more health metrics are not within a pre-defined rage. A receiving party is called in response to determining the one or more health metrics are not within a pre-defined range. | 09-04-2008 |
20090271522 | System, Method and Apparatus For On-Demand Recording Of A Communication Session - A method for on-demand recording of a communication session according to one embodiment includes establishing a communication session between a first communication device and a second communication device. The method further includes receiving a request to initiate recording of the communication session at a network server in response to a user input. The method still further includes recording the communication session by the network server in response to receiving the recording request, and storing the recorded communication session in a storage device associated with the network server. | 10-29-2009 |
20090323912 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO A USER OF A TELEPHONE ABOUT ANOTHER PARTY ON A TELEPHONE CALL - A system and method for displaying information to a user of a telephone during a telephone call may include requesting information from a plurality of applications in response to receiving data indicative of a telecommunications device during a telephone call. The information may include information associated with a second user of the telecommunications device. The information received from the applications may be displayed for the first user to view during the telephone call. | 12-31-2009 |
20090323919 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ADVANCED CALL FORWARDING FUNCTIONALITY - A system and method for providing call forwarding. Telephone information of one or more telephones assigned to a user may be stored, where the telephone information may include location coordinates (e.g., GPS coordinates). Telephone information, including location coordinates, of one or more telephones assigned to an organization of which the user is associated may be stored. The organization may be an employer of the user, for example. If call forwarding is enabled by the user, then a call to a wireless device of the user may cause a determination as to whether the wireless device is within a predetermined range of a telephone assigned to either the user or organization may be made. A distinctive ring may be generated to notify the user that a call forwarding call is being received. | 12-31-2009 |
20100002718 | Content Downloading Over TDM With Download Pausing - A telecommunications device and method for downloading content using Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) includes receiving a request for content to be downloaded using TDM. The content may be communicated in response to receiving the content request. In response to receiving a call request for use of a telephone line, a download status of the telephone line may be determined. If the download status of the telephone line is indicative of content being downloaded, the content may be suspended from being communicated to enable a call associated with the call request to be connected with the telephone line. Otherwise, if the download status of the telephone line is not indicative of content being downloaded, a call associated with the call request may be connected with the telephone line. | 01-07-2010 |
20130273896 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ADVANCED CALL FORWARDING FUNCTIONALITY - The disclosed embodiments include a method of determining a particular communications device to signal in order to contact a user. The method includes storing a plurality of device locations in memory. The method includes determining a current location of a user or user device in response to receiving a communication request, comparing the received current location and one or more of the device locations, and selecting a particular communications device to route the communication request. A distinctive call forwarded ring signal may be sent to the particular communications device in order to indicate to the user that the call is intended for the user. | 10-17-2013 |
20140369240 | System and Method for Providing Information to a User of a Telephone about Another Party on a Telephone Call - A system and method for displaying information to a user of a telephone during a telephone call may include requesting information from a plurality of applications in response to receiving data indicative of a telecommunications device during a telephone call. The information may include information associated with a second user of the telecommunications device. The information received from the applications may be displayed for the first user to view during the telephone call. | 12-18-2014 |
Richard W. Schermerhorn, Cardiff, CA US
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20100161533 | ADDRESSING SCHEME FOR NEURAL MODELING AND BRAIN-BASED DEVICES USING SPECIAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - A special purpose processor (SPP) can use a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to model a large number of neural elements. The FPGAs or similar programmable device can have multiple cores doing presynaptic, postsynaptic, and plasticity calculations in parallel. Each core can implement multiple neural elements of the neural model. | 06-24-2010 |
20110302120 | ADDRESSING SCHEME FOR NEURAL MODELING AND BRAIN-BASED DEVICES USING SPECIAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - A special purpose processor (SPP) can use a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to model a large number of neural elements. The FPGAs or similar programmable device can have multiple cores doing presynaptic, postsynaptic, and plasticity calculations in parallel. Each core can implement multiple neural elements of the neural model. | 12-08-2011 |
Rory Schermerhorn, San Diego, CA US
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20090105604 | System and Methods for Monitoring During Anterior Surgery - The present invention involves a system and methods for nerve testing during anterior surgery, including but not limited to anterior total disc replacement surgery, nucleus replacement, and interbody fusion. | 04-23-2009 |
Thomas N. Schermerhorn, Holliston, MA US
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20140277592 | NETWORKED PROGRAMMABLE INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLERS - Different devices or subsystems, including programmable industrial controllers, are connected to a common network. Each connected device has the capability for autonomous or quasi-autonomous action based on a common pool of information accessible on the network. For example, all or a subset of devices connected to the network may periodically broadcast status data over the shared network medium; status data may include the current state of the controller and/or environmental conditions that the controller monitors. | 09-18-2014 |