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David A. Seel, Jasper, MI US
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20100130332 | BIOMECHANICAL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING A RESILIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - An ankle exercise device increases user comfort and is capable of exercising each ankle without having to switch a fulcrum from one side to the other. The exercise device includes an upper section having a first stiffness characteristic and a lower section that is connected to upper section and has a second stiffness characteristic that is different than the first stiffness characteristic. A fulcrum extends from the lower section and is adapted to support the exercise device for pivoting movement relative to a floor or other support surface. | 05-27-2010 |
Erin Seel, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20150024348 | SYSTEM TO VISUALLY DISPLAY AND DEMONSTRATE HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE FEATURES - A method to playback media of a feature of a hearing aid may include establishing a communication link between a computing device and a hearing assistance device; obtaining, over the communications link, a parameter of a feature of the hearing assistance device; querying from the computing device, using the obtained parameter as an input, a storage device external to the computing device for media associated with the feature; receiving the media associated with the feature from the storage device external to the computing device; and presenting the media received in response to the query to a user of the computing device. | 01-22-2015 |
Jerry E. Seel, Ponte Vedra, FL US
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20100130332 | BIOMECHANICAL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING A RESILIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - An ankle exercise device increases user comfort and is capable of exercising each ankle without having to switch a fulcrum from one side to the other. The exercise device includes an upper section having a first stiffness characteristic and a lower section that is connected to upper section and has a second stiffness characteristic that is different than the first stiffness characteristic. A fulcrum extends from the lower section and is adapted to support the exercise device for pivoting movement relative to a floor or other support surface. | 05-27-2010 |
John M. Seel, King George, VA US
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20150200524 | Modular power distribution for a tactical vehicle - A modular power distribution system is provided for a tactical vehicle. The system includes a connector panel disposed within an attachment plate configured to be mounted to an interior surface of the tactical vehicle, a plurality of interface units disposed within the connector panel, and a plurality of signal source units corresponding to the interface units and accessible therefrom. The signal source units include at least one power supply unit and other signal source units each configured to supply signals via corresponding interfaces when connected to external electronic devices. A circuit breaker is also provided and includes a corresponding interface unit of the plurality of interface units and is connected with the power supply unit, and configured to connect and disconnect power supply to the modular power distribution system, from the tactical vehicle | 07-16-2015 |
Mark Seel, Fridley, MN US
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20160088408 | EAR TO EAR COMMUNICATION USING WIRELESS LOW ENERGY TRANSPORT - Disclosed in some examples are systems, methods, and machine readable media which allows for hearing instruments to be in a piconet with each other while being connectable as a slave to another device such as a smart phone when it comes within range. In some examples to accomplish this, one or both of the connected hearing aids may send connectable advertisements while connected with each other in the piconet by time multiplexing the advertisements between connection events. | 03-24-2016 |
Mark Seel, Arden Hills, MN US
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20140169599 | EAR TO EAR COMMUNICATION USING BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY TRANSPORT - Disclosed in some examples are systems, methods, and machine readable media which allows for hearing instruments to be in a piconet with each other while being connectable as a slave to another device such as a smart phone when it comes within range. In some examples to accomplish this, one or both of the connected hearing aids may send connectable advertisements while connected with each other in the piconet by time multiplexing the advertisements between connection events. | 06-19-2014 |
Mark Seel, Roseville, MN US
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20090180651 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL - Systems and methods are provided to wirelessly communicate with a wireless communication protocol. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method performed by a hearing instrument for a user. According to various embodiments, local sound is converted into a processed acoustic signal for the user of the hearing instrument, and wireless communications within a wireless network that includes the hearing instrument is controlled using a wireless communications protocol. The wireless communications protocol includes a transmission protocol module, a link protocol module, an extended protocol module, a data protocol module, and an audio protocol module. The transmission protocol module is adapted to control transceiver operations to provide half duplex communication over a single wireless communication channel, and the link protocol module is adapted to implement a packet transmission process to account for frame collisions on the channel. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 07-16-2009 |
Maximilian Seel, Boston, MA US
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20090245610 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Irregularities in Tissue Microarrays - The present techniques provide systems and methods for registering images of tissue spots on a tissue microarray (TMA). In studies involving multiple biomarkers being studied on the same TMA, the TMA slide is removed from the microscope, stained, and then imaged, often multiple times. The present techniques relate to validation of the registration of the acquired images of the same TMA. An automatic approach to register the images and detect registration failures as provided herein may enhance the rapid analysis of the tissues. Artifacts such as tissue folding and tissue loss are also determined automatically. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247416 | Method and Apparatus for Analysis of Tissue Microarrays - The present techniques include methods and systems for finding correspondences between tissue spots in tissue microarray serial sections belonging to the same recipient block. The present techniques may also be used to relate individual tissue cores to clinical information. Using either a whole slide image or the relative x-y coordinates of the tissue spots on the slide, individual tissue spots in different tissue microarrays may be linked to one another and their clinical information. | 10-01-2009 |
Maximilian Lewis Seel, Boston, MA US
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20100047925 | SEQUENTIAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods for detecting multiple targets in a biological sample are provided. The methods includes contacting the sample with a first probe; physically binding the first probe to a first target; observing a first signal from the first probe; applying a chemical agent to modify the first signal; contacting the sample with a second probe; physically binding the second probe to a second target; and observing a second signal from the second probe. The methods disclosed herein also provide for multiple iterations of binding, observing, signal modification for deriving information about multiple targets in a single sample. An associated kit and device are also provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20120231967 | SEQUENTIAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods for detecting multiple targets in a biological sample are provided. The methods includes contacting the sample with a first probe; physically binding the first probe to a first target; observing a first signal from the first probe; applying a chemical agent to modify the first signal; contacting the sample with a second probe; physically binding the second probe to a second target; and observing a second signal from the second probe. The methods disclosed herein also provide for multiple iterations of binding, observing, signal modification for deriving information about multiple targets in a single sample. An associated kit and device are also provided. | 09-13-2012 |
Maximilian Lewis Seel, Washington, DC US
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20140045251 | SEQUENTIAL ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods for detecting multiple targets in a biological sample are provided. The methods includes contacting the sample with a first probe; physically binding the first probe to a first target; observing a first signal from the first probe; applying a chemical agent to modify the first signal; contacting the sample with a second probe; physically binding the second probe to a second target; and observing a second signal from the second probe. The methods disclosed herein also provide for multiple iterations of binding, observing, signal modification for deriving information about multiple targets in a single sample. An associated kit and device are also provided. | 02-13-2014 |
Oliver Seel, Nienburg/weser, DE US
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20140205523 | Automotive Catalyst Composites Having A Two-Metal Layer - Provided are catalyst composites whose catalytic material is effective to substantially simultaneously oxidize carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons and reduce nitrogen oxides. The catalyst composites have a two-metal layer on a carrier, the two-metal layer comprising a rhodium component supported by a first support comprising a refractory metal oxide component or a first ceria-zirconia composite; a palladium component supported by a second support comprising a second ceria-zirconia composite; one or more of a promoter, stabilizer, or binder; wherein the amount of the total of the first and second ceria-zirconia composites in the two-metal layer is equal to or greater than the amount of the refractory metal oxide component. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. | 07-24-2014 |
Ronald Thomas Seel, Smyrna, GA US
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20110169624 | Assistive Driving Aid - One embodiment of such a method of assisting a driver of a vehicle comprises receiving a command from the driver attesting that the driver has performed one of a plurality of driving requisites; in response to receipt of the command, presenting an audible cue commending the driver for performing one of the plurality of driving requisites; tracking an amount of time that elapses before the command attesting to performance of a respective driving requisite is received; and in response to the amount of time exceeding a threshold for the respective driving requisite, presenting an audible cue intending to remind the driver about the respective driving requisite being tracked that has exceeded the respective threshold. | 07-14-2011 |
Steve Seel, Cary, NC US
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20110048535 | Encapsulated Concentrated Photovoltaic System Subassembly for III-V Semiconductor Solar Cells - A solar cell receiver subassembly for use in a concentrating solar system which concentrates the solar energy onto a solar cell by a factor of 1000 or more for converting solar energy to electricity, including an optical element defining an optical channel, a solar cell receiver having a support; a solar cell mounted on the support adjacent to the optical element and in the optical path of the optical channel, the solar cell comprising one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers and capable of generating in excess of 20 watts of peak DC power; a diode mounted on the support and coupled in parallel with the solar cell; and first and second electrical contacts mounted on the support and coupled in parallel with the solar cell and the diode; and an encapsulant covering the support, the solar cell, the diode, and at least a portion of the exterior sides of the optical element. | 03-03-2011 |
Steve Seel, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100083998 | Solar Cell Receiver with a Glass Lid - A solar cell receiver for converting solar energy to electricity including a substrate, a III-V compound semiconductor multi-junction solar cell mounted on the substrate, a diode mounted on the substrate, including a body, an anode contact and a cathode contact, the diode coupled in parallel with the solar cell, output terminals mounted on the substrate and coupled to the solar cell and the diode for handling more than 10 watts of power, and at least one spacer and a transparent lid thereover configured to cover and protect the solar cell. | 04-08-2010 |
20100313954 | Concentrated Photovoltaic System Receiver for III-V Semiconductor Solar Cells - According to an embodiment, a solar cell receiver for converting solar energy to electricity includes a ceramic substrate, a solar cell and a heat sink. The ceramic substrate has a first metallized surface and an opposing second metallized surface. The first metallized surface of the ceramic substrate has separated conductive regions. The solar cell has a conductive first surface connected to a first one of the conductive regions of the ceramic substrate and an opposing second surface having a conductive contact area connected to a second one of the conductive regions. The heat sink is bonded to the second metallized surface of the ceramic substrate with a thermally conductive attach media, such as a metal-filled epoxy adhesive or solder. | 12-16-2010 |
Steven Seel, Cary, NC US
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20130146120 | HIGH CONCENTRATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A concentrator-type photovoltaic module includes a module enclosure having a rigid surface, and a flexible backplane within the enclosure and laminated to the rigid surface by an adhesive layer. The flexible backplane includes an array of interposer substrates having transfer-printed solar cells thereon and an interconnect network that provides electrical connections to the solar cells. A respective secondary spherical lens element is provided on respective ones of the solar cells within the enclosure. An optically transparent encapsulation layer may be provided on the secondary lens element of the respective ones of the solar cells, such that the secondary lens element including the encapsulation layer thereon has a different refractive index. A primary lens element is attached to the enclosure opposite to and spaced-apart from the rigid surface, and is positioned to concentrate light onto the respective ones of the solar cells through the secondary lens element thereon. | 06-13-2013 |
20150295114 | MULTI-JUNCTION POWER CONVERTER WITH PHOTON RECYCLING - A multi-junction power converter system illuminated by an incident light source includes a multi-layer stack having a plurality of junctions defined by materials having different bandgaps, with an upper junction having a higher bandgap, and junctions therebelow having smaller bandgaps. The upper junction absorbs more of the incident light, whereas lower junctions successively absorb less of the remaining incident light. The junctions below the upper junction are supplied with additional illumination that has been reemitted from previous cells due to photon recycling. Related devices and methods of operation are also discussed. | 10-15-2015 |
Steven Seel, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100229947 | Optical Element with a Reflective Surface Coating for Use in a Concentrator Photovoltaic System - An optical element for use in a concentrating photovoltaic system for converting incident solar radiation to electrical energy. The optical element may include an entry aperture for receiving light beams from a primary focusing element, and an exit aperture for transmitting light beams to a solar cell. The optical element may also include an intermediate section whereby at least some of the light beams reflect off the intermediate section and are transmitted to the solar cell. This region may be composed of a layered structure with a first material layer having a first optical characteristic, and a second material layer having a second optical characteristic. The material composition and thickness of the layers may be adapted so that the reflectivity of the light beams off the surfaces and transmitted to the solar cell optimizes the aggregate irradiance on the surface of the solar cell over the incident solar spectrum. | 09-16-2010 |