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Adam Shields, Lafayette, IN US
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20150257759 | IMPLANT FOR FACILITATING SUTURED SIDE-TO-SIDE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CREATION AND MAINTAINING PATENCY - An anastomosis device for facilitating side-to-side arteriovenous fistula creation and maintenance of patency thereof is presented. The device comprises two device halves each containing an anastomosis window which is in fluid connection with an interior lumen of the device. Further, the device comprises a pair of suturing windows in which the bounds of the fistula are created. The invention also has an embodiment wherein a method of joining a vein and an artery in order to create a fistula is presented. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257760 | IMPLANT FOR FACILITATING SUTURELESS SIDE-TO-SIDE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CREATION AND MAINTAINING PATENCY - An anastomosis device for facilitating sutureless side-to-side arteriovenous fistula creation and maintenance of patency thereof is presented. The device comprises two device halves each containing an anastomosis window which is in fluid connection with an interior lumen of the device. Further, the device comprises a pair of vessel joining portions in which the bounds of the fistula are created. The invention also has an embodiment wherein a method of joining a vein and an artery in order to create a fistula is presented. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257906 | EXTRAVASCULAR IMPLANT FOR FACILITATING SUTURED SIDE-TO-SIDE ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CREATION AND MAINTAINING PATENCY - An extravascular anastomosis device for facilitating side-to-side arteriovenous fistula creation and maintenance of patency thereof is presented. The device comprises two device halves each containing an anastomosis window which is in fluid connection with an interior space of the device. Further, the device comprises a pair of vessel capture spaces in which portions of the vessels to be joined are captured. The invention also has an embodiment wherein a method of joining a vein and an artery in order to create a fistula is presented. | 09-17-2015 |
20150352272 | DEVICE FOR PROMOTING FISTULA PATENCY AND METHOD - A device for promoting patency of a fistula includes an annular body and a plurality of vanes formed integrally with the annular body, and projecting inwardly from an inner radial surface thereof. The vanes are oriented so as to impart circumferential velocity components to blood passed through a lumen of the device, and such that an unobstructed line of sight parallel to a central axis of the annular body extends between adjacent ones of the vanes. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352273 | DEVICE FOR FORMING FISTULA BETWEEN BLOOD VESSELS, AND METHOD - A device for forming a fistula between blood vessels includes a tubular body having a central lumen, a flange attached to the tubular body and projecting outwardly from an outer body surface, and one or more vanes projecting inwardly into the lumen so as to induce helical flow in blood passed through the lumen between first and second vessels joined via the fistula. | 12-10-2015 |
Amanda Shields, Baltimore, MD US
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20130320620 | SHAPE ONLY - One aspect of the disclosed puzzle includes a puzzle frame and a plurality of puzzle pieces. The plurality of puzzle pieces may be associated with a particular color scheme. The particular color scheme associated with the plurality of puzzle pieces may be particularly chosen to force an individual to focus on the spatial characteristics of the puzzle frame and each of the plurality of puzzle pieces during puzzle assembly. This method challenges the way an individual has been trained to typically assemble puzzles, e.g., by requiring that an individual must analyze the shape of one or more puzzle pieces with respect to the corresponding space available within the puzzle frame as opposed to focusing primarily upon an attempt to match the images that are displayed on the front face of each puzzle piece. Accordingly, the disclosure may facilitate the development of enhanced spatial organization skills. | 12-05-2013 |
Benjamin James Shields, Ormond AU
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20130202577 | DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC ASSAY FOR BREAST CANCER - The invention relates to the finding that T cell protein tyrosine phosphatase (TCPTP) has a tumour suppressor function. In one particular application, the invention provides a method of diagnosis and/or prognosis of cancer in a subject involving the assessment, in a suitable body sample, of any lack or reduction of TCPTP protein and/or Ptpn2 gene expression. The invention also provides a method of treating or preventing cancer in a subject involving administering to a subject an agent for modulating the activity of TCPTP. | 08-08-2013 |
Brendan Shields, Somerville, MA US
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20140367687 | SMALL-SCALE FABRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An etch mask is formed on a substrate. The substrate is positioned in an enclosure configured to shield an interior of the enclosure from electromagnetic fields exterior to the enclosure; and the substrate is etched in the enclosure, including removing a portion of the substrate to form a structure having at least a portion that is isolated and/or suspended over the substrate. | 12-18-2014 |
Brendan John Shields, Cambridge, MA US
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20150299894 | SYNTHETIC DIAMOND MATERIALS FOR QUANTUM AND OPTICAL APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A synthetic diamond material comprising one or more spin defects having a full width half maximum intrinsic inhomogeneous zero phonon line width of no more than 100 MHz. The method for obtain such a material involves a multi-stage annealing process. | 10-22-2015 |
Brent Thomas Shields, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150139024 | CONGESTION DETECTION IN A NETWORK INTERCONNECT - A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion. | 05-21-2015 |
20150180780 | CONGESTION ABATEMENT IN A NETWORK INTERCONNECT - A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion. | 06-25-2015 |
Bruce M. Shields, Burlington, NC US
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20160029885 | IMAGE REFRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An image refractor, system and method are designed to improve refraction tests by allowing an examinee to compare, by viewing through at least one eye, at least two disparate images of the same acuity target, substantially side-by-side and simultaneously. The image refractor incorporates at least two prisms through which the acuity target is viewed. Embodiments may be attached to a standard phoropter and rotated into the visual axis so that the at least two images are produced by a combination of the lenses in the phoropter and the superimposed lenses of the image refractor. Embodiments determine the optimum correction for the sphere, cylinder, and axis of the refraction. | 02-04-2016 |
Chris Shields, Kansas City, MO US
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20150133023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORY ASSEMBLY - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for assembling a story, which then may be played for a user, such as a child. In particular, an embodiment of the invention is directed to an audio or audio-visual story-telling system with functionality for seamlessly creating an entertaining, “customized” audio (or audio-visual) story for a user, using a variety of subject matter chosen by the user. In some embodiments, the system, which may be embodied as a child's toy, allows the user, such as a child, to select the subjects, themes, or other attributes of a story by arranging visual cues with images (including video or animated images) thereon to make up the parts of the story. Once selected or arranged, the user pushes play and the toy reads or plays a custom story to the user that includes their selected subjects and themes, in an embodiment. | 05-14-2015 |
Dennis Shields, Derwood, MD US
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20130117694 | POLLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Computer systems and computer-implemented methods for assisting individuals in conducting, participating in, and viewing polls, while minimizing statistical bias and maximizing poll accessibility and poll viewing functionalities, are disclosed. A computer-implemented polling method is implemented on a website. The polling method includes registering a user account, facilitating the creation of a poll, facilitating a review of the poll, facilitating user participation in the poll, and facilitating viewing results of the poll. | 05-09-2013 |
D. Michael Shields, St. Paul TN
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20150349843 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRED SIGNAL TRANSMISSION - A method and apparatus for high quality signal transmission, which utilizes normal-mode current flow and produces an audio output signal with suppression of normal-mode voltage amplitude, comprising transmitting an audio input signal source though (1) a buffer amplifier; (2) a modulated current source; (3) a pair of wires; (4) a current transformer; and (5) a receiver amplifier for said current transformer. | 12-03-2015 |
Donald Michael Shields, St. Paul, MN US
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20150022320 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A LOST INSTRUMENT OR OBJECT - A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022396 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A LOST INSTRUMENT OR OBJECT - A locatable object includes a microprocessor for operating the object, and a memory for storing at least a first position and a second position. The locatable object also includes an instrument recovery system integrated into the object. The instrument recovery system further includes a receiver for determining the location of an object, and a communications device for communicating at least the second position to another system. | 01-22-2015 |
Doug Shields, Stuart, FL US
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20140132274 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION IN AN ELECTROLYTE MEASURMENT SYSTEM - An electrolyte measurement assembly includes an electrolyte measurement system having removable components including a removable reagent pack and at least one removable electrode and a computer chip embedded in at least one of the removable components, the computer chip having a memory and providing and receiving data about usage and condition of the at least one removable component. | 05-15-2014 |
Douglas Arthur Shields, Hagerstown, MD US
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20150336730 | PAPER-BASED THERMAL INSULATED CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thermal insulating container and a method of making the same is provided. The thermal insulating container may include a folded carton and a cooperating lid pivotably connected thereto by a living hinge. The thermal insulating container may be deployed by folding a flat configuration container cut-out into a three-dimensional configuration, forming the thermal insulated container. The container cutout may be die-cut from a unitary construction material formed by adhering together a paper-based interior layer, a paper-based intermediate layer and a paper-based exterior layer. The interior and intermediate layer may be coated with water-resistant coating. The paperboard outside liner may be treated with a UV-coating as well as provided with predetermined graphic printing. | 11-26-2015 |
Edward Steven Shields, New Smyrna Beach, FL US
Francis Shields, Mclean, VA US
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20140272061 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING A FOOD PRODUCT - The invention provides for an apparatus and method for producing food products without the use of an extruder. The apparatus generally comprises a conditioning element and a gear pump. The method generally comprises introducing a starch and/or protein material to the apparatus of the present invention. Advantageously, the apparatus uses less energy and avoids the back flow and scrap material often produced by the use of an extruder. | 09-18-2014 |
20150374014 | AERATED PET TREAT - The present invention provides for an aerated pet treat and a method for weight loss or weight control in pets. The aerated pet treat is preferably low in calories and fat, thus a low calorie pet treat and a low fat treat are also provided. The aerated pet treat is especially attractive to cats. | 12-31-2015 |
Gerald W. Shields, Wilton, NH US
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20150192940 | CONFIGURING A SYSTEM OF COMPONENTS USING GRAPHICAL PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT HAVING A ZONE MAP - In one embodiment, graphical programming is used to configure a system of audio, video, lighting, HVAC and/or security components. Representations of audio, video, lighting, heating, HVAC and/or security components are displayed in a graphical user interface. Each representation corresponds to a physical component that is available for inclusion in the system. A zone map that represents one or more zones is displayed in the graphical user interface. A selected representation of an audio, video, lighting, heating, HVAC or security component is dragged and dropping to a selected zone of the zone map to indicate installation of a selected physical component in the corresponding room. One or more realized services that the system is capable of providing are determined based at least in part on the selected zone of the zone map. Thereafter, an output is provided based on the one or more realized services. | 07-09-2015 |
Graham Michael Shields, Western Australia AU
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20110314784 | Attachment for Connection of Harvesting Combine and Baler - A conveyor provides a link between a combine harvester and a baler which is towed behind the combine harvester. The conveyor has a front inlet end positioned to receive trash flowing from the trash outlet of the combine harvester. The conveyor also has a rear outlet end positioned to deliver the trash to the inlet of the baler so that the trash can be baled without ever touching the ground. | 12-29-2011 |
Ian P. Shields, Derwood, MD US
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20130117694 | POLLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Computer systems and computer-implemented methods for assisting individuals in conducting, participating in, and viewing polls, while minimizing statistical bias and maximizing poll accessibility and poll viewing functionalities, are disclosed. A computer-implemented polling method is implemented on a website. The polling method includes registering a user account, facilitating the creation of a poll, facilitating a review of the poll, facilitating user participation in the poll, and facilitating viewing results of the poll. | 05-09-2013 |
Jacqueline Shields, Nice FR
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20090023779 | Indazoles, benzisoxazoles and benzisothiazoles and their use as estrogenic agents - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 01-22-2009 |
20110237624 | INDAZOLES, BENZISOXAZOLES AND BENZISOTHIAZOLES AND THEIR USE AS ESTROGENIC AGENTS - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): | 09-29-2011 |
James A. Shields, Whitehad IE
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20080310839 | Distributed Packet Switch for Use in a Network - A distributed packet switch to control data packet flows in a network is described. The distributed packet switch includes a means for operating over an asynchronous burst optical closed fiber medium. The distributed packet switch also includes at least one control system provided at a node to control data packet flow characteristics, such that the switch is configured to operate dependent on at least one efficiency parameter. | 12-18-2008 |
James A. Shields, Ottawa CA
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20090129772 | SHARED MESH SIGNALING METHOD AND APPARATUS - In a mesh network, a network element for providing protection switching in a 1:N shared mesh protection scheme having a first protection path associated with a pair of working paths selected from the N working paths is disclosed. The network element comprising: (a) a link for connecting the network element to a first working path of the pair of working paths in a path layer of the network, the path layer including a plurality of interconnected network elements; (b) a routing table accessible by the network element, the routing table for having local protection channel information associated with a local protection segment separate from the first protection path, the local protection segment connecting the network element and one of the interconnected network elements adjacent to the network element; and (c) an identification module for using the local protection channel information to identify an available protection channel on the local protection segment in the event of failure of a local working segment of the first working path, the local working segment connecting the network element and said one of the adjacent interconnected network elements; wherein the available local protection channel on the local protection segment is used to switch local network bandwidth from the failed local working segment to the local protection segment after the failure has been detected. Selection functions are also disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
James Alexander Shields, Dublin IE
James Dennis Shields, Snohomish, WA US
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20160061349 | Device and Method for Valve Signature Testing - Systems and methods for testing a valve using valve signatures are provided. An analytical device receives a first valve signature from a portable measurement device. The portable measurement device obtains the first valve signature by causing a plurality of control signals to be applied to the valve and receiving data representing actual positions of the valve corresponding to the applied control signals. The analytical device may generate an image including a graphical representation of the first valve signature and a second valve signature that was measured prior to or after the first valve signature. | 03-03-2016 |
Jason Dee Shields, Voss NO
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20090254373 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH CHIROPRACTIC PATIENTS - Methods and apparatus for communicating with chiropractic patients are disclosed. A hosting company sells a chiropractor a membership that includes a predetermined number of downloads of a patient wellness break software application. The chiropractor then gives access code(s) to patients and/or prospective patients for free that allows them to download the wellness break software. The software enables the delivery of wellness articles, wellness breaks, health tips and/or other information. Each patient sets up his/her user profile including time slots indicating when and where the user wants to receive wellness communications. For example, a health tip may include a picture (e.g., of a person sitting up straight with their arms and fingers in a particular position), a caption (e.g., “Sit up straight with your arms in a V-shape and your thumbs back for ten seconds.”), and an additional tip (e.g., “Did you know drinking water . . . ”). The health tip may be generic or patient specific based on input from the associated chiropractor. | 10-08-2009 |
Jerome D. Shields, Yardley, PA US
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20150124337 | RELAY LENS SYSTEM FOR A HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE PROJECTOR - A relay lens system for a high dynamic range projector is provided. The relay lens system comprising: a light input; a light output; one or more lenses configured to relay light from the light input to the light output; and, an aperture stop configured to provide a given numerical aperture to the light being relayed through the one or more lenses, the combination of the given numerical aperture and the one or more lenses are configured to introduce a spherical aberration in the light between the light input and the light output, the spherical aberration changing a shape of a pixel in the light from an approximate square shape at the light input to a function having an upper boundary and a lower boundary based on a distance from a centre of the pixel, and a pixel dimension of a dither pattern in the light entering the light input. | 05-07-2015 |
Jerome D. Shields, Lumberton, NJ US
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20120281028 | Method and System for Backlight Control Using Statistical Attributes of Image Data Blocks - A method and system for generating backlight control values for a dual modulation display including a front panel having a first resolution and a backlight subsystem having lower resolution than the front panel, in response to input image data. Some embodiments determine statistical data indicative of at least one statistical measure of each of a number of spatially compact subsets of pixels of image data having the first resolution, where the pixels of image data are pixels of the input image data, color components of pixels of the input image data, or data values derived from pixels of the input image data. Some embodiments determine backlight drive values for each color channel of the backlight subsystem, including by determining statistical data for each color channel, determining backlight drive values for each color channel from the statistical data, and performing cross-channel correction on these backlight drive values. | 11-08-2012 |
Jim Shields, Dublin IE
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20120275781 | SWITCH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MONITORING OF VIRTUAL OPTICAL PATHS IN AN OPTICAL BURST SWITCHED (OBS) COMMUNICATION NETWORK - The invention provides an optical burst switch in an Optical Burst Switched (OBS) communication network, said optical burst switch comprising means for monitoring and maintaining mesh of virtual optical paths from a communication node to a plurality of other communication nodes, arranged in a ring network, enabling traffic data to be transmitted and/or received between nodes via a physical optical path. The switch also provides means for sending a data packet probe on a virtual path from a node to each other node in the OBS communication network, wherein data packet probe information received at said switch provides information of availability of the physical optical path for sending traffic data between nodes. The switch can be configured such that the rate at which this path monitoring is scheduled guaranteeing less than 50ms protection switch in the event of monitoring a failed or degraded path. | 11-01-2012 |
John Martin Shields, Miami, FL US
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20140276978 | NEEDLE DRIVER - A needle driver, comprising a first elongated body having a substantially hollow interior portion and a first and second end, a second elongated body having a substantially hollow interior portion slideably disposed in the first elongated body, a clamping device having a clamping end and a connected end, the clamping device at least partially disposed in the first elongated body and in the second elongated body, wherein the connected end is affixed to the first elongated body, and a slideable actuator affixed to the second elongated body. | 09-18-2014 |
John Martin Shields, State College, PA US
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20160000423 | NEEDLE DRIVER - A needle driver includes a first elongated body that defines an interior chamber. A second elongated body defines an interior space, and is slideable within the interior chamber defined by the first elongated body between a retracted position and an extended position. The needle driver also includes a clamping device having a clamping end and a connecting member, which is affixed to the first elongated body and coupled within the clamping end. A biasing shaft is slideably disposed within the interior space defined by the second elongated body. An actuator is affixed to the biasing shaft and is slideable in a proximal direction and a distal direction. | 01-07-2016 |
Joseph Chad Shields, Morgantown, KY US
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20130098489 | INSULATOR BASE FOR ELECTRONIC FAUCET - An insulator base for an electronic faucet includes a housing supporting a light assembly and a connecting wire electrically coupled to the light assembly. A polymer overmold is coupled to the housing and secures the light assembly and the connecting wire within the housing. | 04-25-2013 |
Karl Richard Shields, Leesburg, VA US
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20130109435 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20140057686 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a protective cover configured to attach to a wireless device having an exterior surface. The surface includes a first portion and a second portion mutually exclusive from the first portion. The second portion of the surface is associated with at least a portion of an antenna of the wireless device that performs proximity sensing for the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to cover the first portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to not cover the second portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device. As a result, the proximity sensing and/or the power transmitted by the antenna are not affected by the protective cover when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device and when the wireless device is operational. | 02-27-2014 |
20160036481 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A WIRELESS DEVICE - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a protective cover configured to attach to a wireless device having a surface including a first portion and a second portion mutually exclusive from the first portion. The second portion of the surface is associated with a proximity sensor of the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to cover the first portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device. The protective cover is configured to not cover the second portion of the surface when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device such that the proximity sensor is not triggered by the protective cover when the protective cover is attached to the wireless device and when the wireless device is operational. | 02-04-2016 |
Lisa Shields, Vancouver CA
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20140019339 | COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEMS - A method and system for the electronic transfer of funds utilizes a computerized facilitating agent and associated database which contains the addresses and operating protocols of all known accounts. A sender of funds instructs the facilitating agent as to the recipient and recipient's destination account and the amount to be transferred. Using the database, the facilitating agent can acquire the address of the recipient destination account and the protocols required for a transfer and effectuates the transfer utilizing available automated clearing house procedures without human intervention. | 01-16-2014 |
Lori Shields, Glenside, PA US
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20150178244 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING COMPLEXITY OF A CLINICAL TRIAL - A method for determining net complexity of a clinical trial includes determining procedures to be performed during the clinical trial, determining which of the procedures may be routinely performed on clinical trial subjects suffering from the disease that the drug under test is designed to treat, determining the net procedures to be performed for the clinical trial itself, and calculating a complexity score for the net procedures. An apparatus for determining net complexity of a clinical trial is also described and claimed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150178873 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A CLINICAL TRIAL BUDGET - A method for generating a clinical trial budget includes determining a plurality of procedures to be performed during a clinical trial, calculating the likelihood of reimbursement by a third party for each of the procedures, calculating for each of the procedures the expected reimbursement amount, calculating an expected net cost for each of the procedures based on the cost of each procedure and the expected reimbursement amount for each procedure, and summing up the expected net costs of the procedures to determine the clinical trial budget. An apparatus for generating a clinical trial budget is also described and claimed. | 06-25-2015 |
Louis Douglas Shields, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130139814 | INHALER ASSIST DEVICE - The present invention is directed to an inhaler assist device shaped and dimensioned for supporting a metered dose inhaler and an associated anti-static chamber in a manner allowing for assisted compression of the metered dose inhaler to dispense a dosage therefrom. The inhaler assist device includes an L-shaped housing assembly pivotally connected to a lever actuator. The housing assembly includes a planar base wall and lateral side walls extending from base wall, wherein the base wall and the lateral side walls create a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receipt of the metered dose inhaler and an anti-static chamber. | 06-06-2013 |
Margaret Shields, Lubbock, TX US
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20150257346 | COTTON VARIETY FM 1830GLT - The cotton variety FM 1830GLT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 1830GLT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 1830GLT and to plants of FM 1830GLT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 1830GLT. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257347 | COTTON VARIETY FM 2334GLT - The cotton variety FM 2334GLT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2334GLT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2334GLT and to plants of FM 2334GLT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2334GLT. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257348 | COTTON VARIETY FM 2322GL - The cotton variety FM 2322GL is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2322GL with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2322GL and to plants of FM 2322GL reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2322GL. | 09-17-2015 |
Mark B. Shields, Seattle, WA US
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20130007702 | STATIC METADATA IN DYNAMIC PROGRAMS - A dynamic programming environment includes a dynamic runtime infrastructure configured to receive static metadata as source text in a source code written in a dynamic programming language. The dynamic runtime infrastructure determines an object representation based on the static metadata from the source text in the source code. | 01-03-2013 |
Mark E. Shields, Plymouth, MI US
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20140347207 | PROBABILISTIC TARGET SELECTION AND THREAT ASSESSMENT METHOD AND APPLICATION TO INTERSECTION COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM - A system and method for providing target selection and threat assessment for vehicle collision avoidance purposes that employ probability analysis of radar scan returns. The system determines a travel path of a host vehicle and provides a radar signal transmitted from a sensor on the host vehicle. The system receives multiple scan return points from detected objects, processes the scan return points to generate a distribution signal defining a contour of each detected object, and processes the scan return points to provide a position, a translation velocity and an angular velocity of each detected object. The system selects the objects that may enter the travel path of the host vehicle, and makes a threat assessment of those objects by comparing a number of scan return points that indicate that the object may enter the travel path to the number of the scan points that are received for that object. | 11-27-2014 |
20150081211 | SENSOR-AIDED VEHICLE POSITIONING SYSTEM - A method and system for localizing a vehicle in a digital map includes generating GPS coordinates of the vehicle on the traveled road and retrieving from a database a digital map of a region traveled by the vehicle based on the location of the GPS coordinates. The digital map includes a geographic mapping of a traveled road and registered roadside objects. The registered roadside objects are positionally identified in the digital map by longitudinal and lateral coordinates. Roadside objects in the region traveled are sensed by the vehicle. The sensed roadside objects are identified on the digital map. A vehicle position on the traveled road is determined utilizing coordinates of the sensed roadside objects identified in the digital map. The position of the vehicle is localized in the road as a function of the GPS coordinates and the determined vehicle position utilizing the coordinates of the sensed roadside objects. | 03-19-2015 |
20150321666 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSIST IN COUPLING A VEHICLE TO A TRAILER - Systems and methods for assisting in coupling a vehicle and a trailer include at least one sensing device disposed on the vehicle. A first coupling is coupled the vehicle and a second coupling is coupled to the trailer. A controller in communication with the at least one sensing device is configured to identify a spatial location of the first coupling. The controller is also configured to determine a spatial location of the second coupling using data from the at least one sensing device. The controller may also calculate a path between the spatial location of the first coupling and the spatial location of the second coupling and convey the path for facilitating movement of the first coupling toward the second coupling. | 11-12-2015 |
Maurine T. Shields, Alexandria, VA US
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20150341320 | SECURE NETCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE PROVIDING REAL-TIME ACCESS TO DATA - A netcentric architecture is provided for securely communicating and processing secure data between centrally located server devices and user devices over a network. A centrally located server device in the netcentric architecture may include a core application used to process requests from the user devices. The requests and the processing of the requests may involve the secure data. A security architecture layer may be provided to restrict access to the core application and maintain security of the secure data. The security architecture layer may further monitor and record the secure data communicated using the netcentric architecture. | 11-26-2015 |
Michael Shields, Ontario CA
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20090187880 | CUSTOMIZED NETWORKED-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM PACKAGES - A method for building a client commerce system for a client networked environment can include the steps of: collecting one or more business requirements for the client commerce system, gathering one or more characteristics of the client networked environment, retrieving an initial client commerce system, and modifying the initial client commerce system to operate in the client networked environment and to provide the collected business requirements for the client commerce system. In the method, the initial client commerce system provides at least a portion of the collected business requirements and is configured for operating a network environment most closely matching the gathered characteristics of the client networked environment. | 07-23-2009 |
Michael Shields, Camden, OH US
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20150144635 | COVER FOR HOLDING TRAY - A holding apparatus comprises a tray configured to hold food product therein, a holding portion configured to hold the tray therein, and a cover configured to cover the tray held in the holding portion. The cover comprises a covering portion, a pair of flange portions, the covering portion being disposed between the pair of flange portions, and a channel formed in each of the flange portions. The channel comprises a first portion extending from an edge of each of the flange portions, a supporting portion, and a second portion formed between the first portion and the supporting portion. The holding apparatus further comprises a projecting portion disposed on the holding apparatus and configured to be coupled to the channel such that the cover is suspended in the holding portion via contact between the projecting portion and the supporting portion of the channel. | 05-28-2015 |
Michael Craig Shields, Sparks, NV US
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20150140877 | MOUNT AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC OUTBOARD - Systems and methods for mounting and controlling a motor on a kayak are disclosed. A motor may be mounted to a kayak by a single interface on the kayak and rotated using foot pegs. The control system provides for responsive input and automatic directional stabilization of the motor. | 05-21-2015 |
Michael Douglas James Shields, Toronto CA
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20100036691 | PHASE DRIVEN MODELING SERVICES - A software project management method uses templates from one project phase as inputs to their subsequent project phases. The project is organized in four phases, each phase having one or more steps and one or more attributes. Using XSL, a phase model is transformed into a starting point as input for the subsequent phase model. XSL-FO is used to generate PDF documents from any phase model to export a particular project deliverable. The information and data created within that phase still has meaning as input for the next phase. A model thus derived can be reused for another project as well as to transform into a model used by a subsequent phase within the same project. | 02-11-2010 |
Michael Eamon Shields, Embro CA
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20140080684 | Chest Press Machine - A chest press machine having a pair of converging exercise arms rotating around an arm pivot axle. Subsequent circular motion causes user's elbow extension to decelerate through the stroke. The direction of resulting force at start position is normal to direction of the resulting force at end position. A sweep arm attached to the exercise arm is attached via cords to some form of resistance. Changing leverage is exerted on the exercise arms as they rotate, thus counteracting the increasing difficulty of the stroke due to decreasing involvement of the tricep muscles. Attached to each exercise arm a hand-grip where gripped area rises from the horizontal to allow lateral movement of wrist through the stroke. The radius of the circular motion is adjusted by the telescoping hand-grip. As the exercise arms are pressed and squeezed together, the upper arms horizontally adduct, the elbows joints extend, and wrist joints move laterally. | 03-20-2014 |
Nancy Lynn Shields, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20120291829 | Devices For A Walker - Sliders or end caps which are secured to the bottom ends of the legs of walkers assist an individual in using the walker on various surfaces, such as rugs, without the danger of the legs of the walker becoming snagged on the carpet and the walker becoming unstable. The sliders or end caps have a concave bottom portion which is designed to always present a “trailing edge” to the outer perimeter of the slider or end cap. This “trailing edge” will be present even as the concave bottom portion wears away from use. Thus, the “trailing edge” will prevent the slider and walker from becoming snagged by a carpet or other surface on which the walker is used. | 11-22-2012 |
Nicholas Shields, Victor, NY US
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20150038099 | DIRECT CONVERSION RECEIVER DEVICE WITH FIRST AND SECOND STAGES AND RELATED METHODS - A direct conversion receiver device may receive I and Q signals. The direct conversion receiver device may include a blind IQ balance circuit configured to balance the I and Q signals without a pilot signal, and a mixer coupled to the blind IQ balance circuit and configured to generate I and Q baseband signals using an operational frequency, the operational frequency being based upon bandwidth and modulation of the I and Q signals. The blind IQ balance circuit may include a first stage configured to generate an intermediate amplitude balanced Q signal based upon the I and Q signals, and a second stage coupled to the first stage and configured to generate phased balanced I and Q signals based upon the intermediate amplitude balanced Q signal and the I signal. | 02-05-2015 |
Nigel Shields, Terneuzen NL
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20100210778 | CARBONATE POLYMER BLENDS WITH REDUCED GLOSS - Disclosed is a carbonate polymer blend composition comprising (a) a carbonate polymer, (b) a propylene polymer, (c) a compatibilizing graft copolymer, (d) a polymer selected from a graft modified propylene polymer and/or an alpha-olefin carboxylic acid copolymer, and/or an olefin block copolymer, optionally (e) a filler, (f) optionally a thermoplastic resin other than (a), (b), (c), or (d) and (g) optionally one or more additive selected from stabilizers, pigments, mold release agents, flow enhancers, or antistatic agents. Said carbonate polymer blend composition has a good balance of physical properties, impact resistance, process-ability, and reduced gloss in molded articles. | 08-19-2010 |
20130005853 | CURABLE EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS CONTAINING MIXTURES OF AMINE HARDENERS AND AN EXCESS OF EPOXIDE GROUPS - Fiber reinforced epoxy resin composites are produced using a specific epoxy resin system. The epoxy resin system contains at least one polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol. The system also contains a hardener that contains a mixture of aminocyclohexanealkylamine and polyalkylene polyamine hardeners. The ratio of epoxy resin groups to amine hydrogen groups is from 1.05 to 1.50. The epoxy resin system contains a tertiary amine catalyst such as a tertiaryaminophenol, a benzyl tertiary amine or an imidazole compound. | 01-03-2013 |
20140213698 | THERMOSETTING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITES - A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol that has an epoxy equivalent weight of up to about 200 and contains no more than 2% by weight of monohydrolyzed resin species. The system also includes a hardener mixture that has an amino hydrogen equivalent weight of from 35 to 90 and contains at least 90% by weight of a mixture of (i) from 5 to 75% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more compounds that have at least two primary and/or secondary aliphatic amino groups and which have no phenolic groups; (ii) from 10 to 95% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more aminophenol compounds that contain one or more primary and/or secondary aliphatic amino groups and at least one phenolic group and (iii) from 0 to 50% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more phenolic compounds that contain two or more phenolic groups and do not contain primary or secondary amino groups. The epoxy resin component and hardener mixture are present in amounts sufficient to provide from 1.05 to 1.35 equivalents of aliphatic amine hydrogens per equivalent of epoxide groups provided by the epoxy resin component. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process. | 07-31-2014 |
Nigel A. Shields, Terneuzen NL
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20110040035 | Low Gloss Mass Polymerized Rubber-Modified Monovinylidene Aromatic Copolymer Composition - Disclosed is a mass polymerized rubber-modified monovinylidene aromatic copolymer composition with an excellent balance of aesthetic, physical and mechanical properties, in particular good impact with low consistent gloss across an injection molded textured part, and a method for preparing such a composition. | 02-17-2011 |
Patrick Shields, Tucker, GA US
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20140123607 | LIDDING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a three-panel lidding device used to seal a food container. Such devices are particularly useful for covering and sealing a plastic food container, eliminating (or diminishing) the need for an outer carton and the clear film membrane that traditionally covers a food container. The lidding device may contain all brand identifiers, product messaging, ingredient list, instructions (e.g., opening and cooking) printed directly on the device. The device may also allow for venting of the food container during cooking and may then be removed for serving. The device may further provide a foot panel that allows the food product container/lidding device to sit upright, enhancing store front and freezer display options. | 05-08-2014 |
Patrick A. Shields, Tucker, GA US
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20150136642 | MULTI-PANEL PAPERBOARD STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a paperboard structure designed to house a product, e.g. but not limited to a candy or chocolate bar, such that the combination forms a giftable paperboard structure. In this way, the paperboard structure serves as both a greeting card and as packaging for a gift, such as a candy bar or other product. | 05-21-2015 |
Randy C. Shields, Prosperity, WV US
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20130307315 | LAUNCH PLATFORM FOR HIGH WALL MINING - A system and method for high wall bench mining, for example, of horizontal coal seams in mountains, includes a launch platform having two side-by-side tracks for guiding mining equipment, and utilizes two continuous miner machines and conveyor cars. Two side-by-side mine entries can be worked simultaneously, one miner advancing deeper into the coal seam and conveyor cars being added behind the miner at a first mine entry, and the mining completed and cars and miner retreating and being extracted from a second mine entry. As conveyor cars are being extracted onto one track from the mine entry that a string is retreating from, the cars are moved across the launch platform to the other track and are added behind the advancing miner machine launched from that track into the other mine entry. | 11-21-2013 |
Richard Shields, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140267580 | SYSTEMS INCLUDING AND METHODS OF OPERATING COMMUNICATION DEVICES ASSIGNED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP IDENTITIES - Systems and methods for operating a plurality of communication devices configured to be associated with a user group. Each communication device of the plurality of communication devices may be configured to communicate with one or more servers both as an individual communication device with an individual unique identifier assigned thereto and as the user group with a group unique identifier assigned thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272814 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR NOTIFYING DEVICES HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS ABOUT MISSED COMMUNICATIONS - Apparatuses and methods for notifying a group of communication devices about a missed call are disclosed. Each communication device is associated with a group identifier that is shared with all the communication devices in a group. Each communication device is also associated with an individual identifier that is unique to that communication device. An unanswered communication to the group identifier is received on all the communication devices in the group. A first communication device transmits to a remote server an acknowledgement notification that the unanswered communication related to the group identifier has been acknowledged by the user. A clear indicator indicating that the unanswered communication has been acknowledged is transmitted from the remote server to all the devices in the group except the first communication device. Each of the communication devices receiving the clear indicator can then clear its indicator that notifies the user of a missed call. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280562 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH DEVICES HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS - A communication system comprises a server configured to associate a plurality of communication devices with each other in a user group. Each communication device of the plurality of communication devices is associated with a group-wide individual unique identifier that is unique as to other members of the same group; a network-wide individual unique identifier that is unique as to other communication devices of the network; and a group unique identifier that is shared with the plurality of communication devices of the user group. A method comprises receiving a call request including a group-wide individual unique identifier, and sending an outgoing call to the individual communication device. The group-wide individual unique identifier is unique to an individual communication device within a user group of communication devices that is smaller than a number of communication devices configured for communication on a network. | 09-18-2014 |
20150131786 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR OPERATING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN ONE OF A TONE MODE AND A TEXT MODE - Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for enabling a first user at a first communication device to communicate with a far-end user at a second communication device via a relay service providing translation services for the first user. The communication system may be operable in a plurality of modes, including a tone mode in which an audible tone conveying a message may be transmitted to the second communication device regardless of a format of the character data generated by the first communication device. A text mode may include sending a text signal corresponding to the message being displayed at the relay service regardless of the format of the character data. Switching modes may be responsive to a determination that the far-end user is a live person. Related methods of operating the communication system are also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
20150189071 | VISUAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Visual assistance systems and related methods are disclosed. A visual assistance system includes a visual assistance service configured to receive and display images from a user device on an electronic display for a live assistant. The visual assistance service is also configured to transmit assistant audio from the live assistant conveying information derived by the live assistant's review of the images. A visual assistance system comprises a user device configured to capture and transmit the images to the visual assistance service. The user device is also configured to receive the assistant audio from the visual assistance service, and reproduce the assistant audio to a user of the user device. The user is registered with the visual assistance service as having at least a minimum level of visual disability. A method of operating the visual assistance system includes receiving the images from, and transmitting the assistant audio to the user device. | 07-02-2015 |
20150215251 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR NOTIFYING DEVICES HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS ABOUT MISSED COMMUNICATIONS - Apparatuses and methods for notifying a group of communication devices about a missed call are disclosed. Each communication device is associated with a group identifier that is shared with all the communication devices in a group. Each communication device is also associated with an individual identifier that is unique to that communication device. An unanswered communication to the group identifier is received on all the communication devices in the group. A first communication device transmits to a remote server an acknowledgement notification that the unanswered communication related to the group identifier has been acknowledged by the user. A clear indicator indicating that the unanswered communication has been acknowledged is transmitted from the remote server to all the devices in the group except the first communication device. Each of the communication devices receiving the clear indicator can then clear its indicator that notifies the user of a missed call. | 07-30-2015 |
20160088161 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING COMMUNICATION DEVICES ASSIGNED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS - Described are systems and methods for operating a plurality of communication devices configured to be associated with a user group. Each communication device of the plurality of communication devices may be configured to communicate with one or more servers both as an individual communication device with an individual unique identifier assigned thereto and as the user group with a group unique identifier assigned thereto. | 03-24-2016 |
Richard K. Shields, Iowa City, IA US
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20140052030 | SYSTEM TO APPLY MECHANICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTIC STRESS TO ANIMAL AND HUMAN TISSUE - A method and apparatus for stimulating the tissue of an animal. The apparatus can comprise a vibration system configured to apply a vibration to the tissue. The apparatus can also comprise a compression system configured to compress the tissue. The system can deliver combinations of compressive or vibration stress to tissue either with or without background muscle contractions. | 02-20-2014 |
Scott Alan Shields, Abbotsford CA
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20140215691 | Adjustable fashion clothing accesssory - A fashion accessory that is adjustable and removable or permanent. Attach the accessory to clothing using the fastener(s) and the adjustable mechanism provides adjustments to the accessory and clothing. The fastener(s) and adjustment mechanism are comprised with ornamental elements. The ornamental elements also provide additional style. Change the appearance and fit of clothing. Some elements include elastic cording which provides flexibility allowing for movement within the clothing. | 08-07-2014 |
20140331380 | Adjustable Fashion Clothing Accessories and Methods of Using Same - A fashion clothing accessory is adjustable, and may be removable or permanent. Two ornamental members have fastening mechanisms for attachment to the clothing at discrete areas thereon, and are attached or attachable to two flexible elongate members that can be secured together at different possible intermediate points therealong using an adjustment mechanism. With the accessory attached to the clothing, the mechanism provides adjustments to both the accessory and clothing by changing its position on the flexible members in order to pull the ornamental members closer together or allow them to drift further apart. The adjustment mechanism may also feature ornamental elements. In addition to this function of changing the appearance and fit of clothing, the ornamental elements provide additional style. | 11-13-2014 |
Scott D. Shields, White Lake, MI US
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20130337219 | Panel - A panel is disclosed. The panel includes a core layer; one or more first reinforcement layers connected to the core layer and one or more second reinforcement layers connected to the one or more first reinforcement layers. The one or more first reinforcement layers includes randomly chopped fibers that impart stiffness to the panel in all directions (X, Y, Z). The one or more second reinforcement layers includes first directional fibers that impart stiffness to the panel in only one direction (X). Another panel is also disclosed. The panel includes a core layer; one or more first reinforcement layers connected to the core layer and one or more second reinforcement layers connected to the one or more first reinforcement layers. The one or more first reinforcement layers includes randomly chopped fibers that impart stiffness to the panel in all directions (X, Y, Z). The one or more second reinforcement layers includes a woven material including first directional fibers that are woven into second directional fibers. The first directional fibers impart stiffness to the panel in only a first direction (X). The second directional fibers impart stiffness to the panel in only a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 12-19-2013 |
Shelly Lynn Shields US
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20140079733 | Compositions for Canine Respiratory Disease Complex - Provided herein are compositions comprising a canine influenza virus and a canine respiratory coronavirus. They can further comprise | 03-20-2014 |
Shelly Lynn Shields, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20130302369 | Immunogenic Bordetella Bronchiseptica Compositions - Provided herein are compositions, combinations, and methods comprising | 11-14-2013 |
20150157706 | CANINE RESPIRATORY CORONAVIRUS FOR TREATMENT AND PROTECTION AGAINST BACTERIAL INFECTIONS - Provided herein are compositions, combinations, and methods comprising Canine Respiratory Coronavirus (CRCoV), which are effective in treating or preventing respiratory infections associated secondary pathogens, such as | 06-11-2015 |
Stewart Alan Shields, Beaverton, OR US
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20140095577 | ANALYTE DATA RETRIEVER - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095872 | ANALYTE DATA RETRIEVER - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096264 | ANALYTE DATA RETRIEVER - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for processing analyte data. In some example implementations, a method may include receiving, at a first processing system including a user interface, an installation package including a plug-in and code configured to provide at the first processing system an interface between a sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration level in a host and a second processing system; storing, by the first processing system, the installation package in a location based on a role of a user initiating the installation of the code; installing the plug-in for the user interface to enable the plug-in to control one or more aspects of an installation of the code; and initiating, by at least the plug-in, the installation of the code at the first processing system to provide the interface. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
Ted Michael Shields, Waltham, MA US
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20140307849 | XRF INSTRUMENT WITH REMOVABLY ATTACHED WINDOW PROTECTING FILMS - Herein disclosed is an x-ray florescence (XRF) test system which comprises an XRF test instrument used for testing a test target's responses to X-rays, the instrument including a test window allowing the X-ray and its responsive energy to pass through, and at least one window protecting film allowing X-rays to pass through and providing protections to the window, the film being configured to be coupled with the window in a fashion to be removed from or applied or reapplied over the window. The corresponding calibration mode can be manually or automatically applied according to the specific film presently in use. | 10-16-2014 |
Ted Michael Shields, Arlington, MA US
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20150212018 | TEST STAND FOR XRF INSTRUMENT ENABLING MULTI-WAY OPERATION - Disclosed is a test stand that supports and stabilizes a handheld XRF analyzer, and holds a body of sample to be tested. The test stand allows both horizontal and vertical analysis positions of the analyzer. The preferred embodiment of the test stand comprises a shielded X-ray chamber in which samples are tested and which affixes to the XRF analyzer's window via a spring loaded handle, a stabilizing base to which the analyzer's handle is situated, and a stanchion for horizontal mounting of the XRF analyzer. In the horizontal orientation, the chamber contains an adjustable platform and soil sample retainer to facilitate the positioning of the sample to be tested. The stanchion can be stored under the base. | 07-30-2015 |
20160084777 | SPACER ACCESSORY FOR XRF HANDHELD ANALYZERS - Disclosed is an attachable spacer applied to the front base plate of a hand-held and self-contained XRF testing device that holds the face plate at a forwards tilt towards a test sample, and ensures that only the top rim of the face plate ever touches a test sample. The resulting triangular gap minimizes contact between the front plate window and the test surface, prevents the transfer of heat to the XRF testing device's circuitry, and locks in a fixed distance between the face plate of the XRF testing device and the sample being tested. | 03-24-2016 |
Thomas Clay Shields, Potomac, MD US
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20150281273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING MALICIOUS NETWORK ATTACKS - A system and method for deterring malicious network attacks. The system and method is configured to execute instructions on at least one of the processors to generate a plurality of random blocks of data; generate a first XOR result by using the XOR function with the plurality of random blocks of data as the XOR function inputs; generate a tail value by using the XOR function with the first XOR result and a random encryption key as the XOR function inputs; encrypt a designated file using the random encryption key; write the plurality of random blocks and tail value to at least one storage medium; and write the encrypted designated file to at least one storage medium. | 10-01-2015 |
Timothy Shields, Lumberton, NJ US
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20160042252 | Multi-Dimensional Realization of Visual Content of an Image Collection - A computing system for realizing visual content of an image collection executes feature detection algorithms and semantic reasoning techniques on the images in the collection to elicit a number of different types of visual features of the images. The computing system indexes the visual features and provides technologies for multi-dimensional content-based clustering, searching, and iterative exploration of the image collection using the visual features and/or the visual feature indices. | 02-11-2016 |
20160042253 | Multi-Dimensional Realization of Visual Content of an Image Collection - A computing system for realizing visual content of an image collection executes feature detection algorithms and semantic reasoning techniques on the images in the collection to elicit a number of different types of visual features of the images. The computing system indexes the visual features and provides technologies for multi-dimensional content-based clustering, searching, and iterative exploration of the image collection using the visual features and/or the visual feature indices. | 02-11-2016 |
William Shields, New York, NY US
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20140028784 | Method and Apparatus Providing Synchronization and Control for Server-Based Multi-Screen Videoconferencing - A videoconferencing system in which multiple browsers are utilized to present content and control functions for a server based videoconference. The content of the videoconference (e.g., video and audio streams) is presented on a display device driven by a local computer running a browser. The local computer also runs a separate browser that presents control functions on a different display device (e.g., a touch screen). The system can be scaled to include additional monitors and browsers running on the local computer. A local server is provided on the local computer for facilitating communications among the locally running browsers. In this manner, the browsers can communicate with each other via the local server executing on the local computer. The need to send traffic to a remote server to effectuate the browser-to-browser communication is eliminated. This provides for reduced latency and lowers the demands on the remote server. | 01-30-2014 |
20150106436 | Method and Apparatus Providing Synchronization and Control for Server-Based Multi-Screen Videoconferencing - A videoconferencing system in which multiple browsers are utilized to present content and control functions for a server based videoconference. The content of the videoconference (e.g., video and audio streams) is presented on a display device driven by a local computer running a browser. The local computer also runs a separate browser that presents control functions on a different display device (e.g., a touch screen). The system can be scaled to include additional monitors and browsers running on the local computer. A local server is provided on the local computer for facilitating communications among the locally running browsers. In this manner, the browsers can communicate with each other via the local server executing on the local computer. The need to send traffic to a remote server to effectuate the browser-to-browser communication is eliminated. This provides for reduced latency and lowers the demands on the remote server. | 04-16-2015 |
William Shields, Blue Springs, MO US
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20140361125 | Systems and Methods for Providing Constant Warning Time At Crossings - A system includes a determination module and a communication module. The determination module is configured to be located onboard a first vehicle configured to travel along a first route including a crossing corresponding to an intersection of the first route with a second route. The determination module is configured to be communicatively coupled with a remote crossing module. The determination module is configured to determine, based on a speed of the first vehicle, timing information corresponding to a time at which the first vehicle will travel proximate to the crossing on the first route. The communication module is configured to transmit the timing information to the remote crossing module. The timing information includes a reference time configured as an absolute time corresponding to a time for impeding travel of a second vehicle along the second route through the crossing. | 12-11-2014 |
20140367526 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WARNINGS AT VEHICLE CROSSINGS - A system includes a timing determination module configured to be disposed onboard an approaching vehicle system during travel of the approaching vehicle system along a first route toward a crossing between the first route and a second route. The timing determination module is configured to determine one or more arrival times of the approaching vehicle system to reach the crossing and to repeatedly communicate notification messages having the one or more arrival times to a remote crossing system that is configured to activate one or more warning devices disposed at or near the crossing to notify other vehicles on the second route that the approaching vehicle system is approaching the crossing along the first route. The timing determination module is configured to determine the one or more arrival times at different respective locations along the first route as the approaching vehicle system travels toward the crossing. | 12-18-2014 |
William D. Shields, Grain Valley, MO US
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20130015297 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR A CROSSING EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER - Various methods and systems are provided for a crossing equipment controller. In one embodiment, a method comprises prior to a vehicle entering a diverging zone, calculating a travel time until the vehicle at a determined position would reach a crossing based on one or more vehicle conditions, and in response to the vehicle entering the diverging zone, updating the travel time with a time-based countdown. | 01-17-2013 |
William David Shields, Grain Valley, MO US
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20150158510 | WAYSIDE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wayside monitoring method and system monitor a transmitted current that is injected into conductive components of a route traveled by vehicle systems, monitor a received current that represents a portion of the transmitted current that is conducted through the conductive components of the route, examine changes in the transmitted and/or received current over time to determine when the vehicle systems are on the route between a first location where the transmitted current is injected into the conductive components and a second location where the received current is monitored, and examine the changes in the transmitted and/or received currents. The changes are examined to identify (a) a contaminated portion of a surface on which the route is disposed, (b) a foreign object other than the vehicle systems that is contacting the route, and/or (c) a damaged or broken portion of at least one of the conductive components of the route. | 06-11-2015 |
20150158511 | POINTS MACHINE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for monitoring a points machine obtains operating characteristics of the points machine that are representative of operations of the points machine during a movement event of rails at a switch. A waveform of the operating characteristics is examined to at least one of identify or predict a problem with the operations of the points machine. The waveform is examined by comparing the operating characteristics during the first movement event with at least one of: the operating characteristics obtained during a previous movement event; an expected value of the operating characteristics; or an expected duration of a moving time period during which the first rail is expected to move from or to an unlocked position. | 06-11-2015 |
William David Shields, Blue Springs, MO US
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20150192636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE OF CROSSINGS - A method for predicting failure of a crossing warning system is disclosed. The method includes monitoring an electrical characteristic of a first route when an electric current is injected into the first route. The first route has a crossing intersection with a second route and a crossing signal at the crossing intersection. The electrical characteristic is monitored to detect when a vehicle is approaching the crossing intersection on the first route and to determine when to activate the crossing signal at the crossing intersection. The method also includes identifying one or more changes in the electrical characteristic of the first route, and, based on the one or more changes that are identified, predicting a failure mode of the first route that interferes with detection of the vehicle approaching the crossing intersection. | 07-09-2015 |
William K.m. Shields, Tacoma, WA US
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20150282472 | MOLLUSK BARRIER - A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided. | 10-08-2015 |