Simms, US
Adrian Ronald Simms, Powell, OH US
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20110089797 | MULTI-MATERIAL CABINET - A strength-enhanced lightweight cabinet system that employs a combination of lightweight composite materials is disclosed. The materials employ a combination of different processes to create a lightweight cabinet system that is structurally sound and functional. In aspects, the combination utilizes two reaction injection molding processes, and one conventional injection molding process. One of the reaction injection molding processes is IVCR (Improved Vinyl Clad Rigid) while the other is T-RIM™. The combination of these materials and processes results in a cabinet system that reduces the weight considerably over a conventional steel and/or combination of steel and other materials that is used in heavy truck sleeper cabs today. | 04-21-2011 |
Andrew J. Simms, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110315847 | LOCK MECHANISM FOR SEAT TRACK - The present disclosure provides a track assembly that may include a track, at least one slide mechanism, and a lock mechanism. The at least one slide mechanism may be slidably attached to the track. The lock mechanism may be associated with the at least one slide mechanism and may operate between a locked state restricting movement of the at least one slide mechanism relative to the track and an unlocked state permitting movement of the at least one slide mechanism relative to the track. The lock mechanism may include a plurality of lock plates independently movable relative to one another between a first position engaging the track and a second position disengaged from the track. | 12-29-2011 |
20150375643 | Power Seat Assembly - A seat assembly is provided and may include a base assembly, a first arm, a seat bottom assembly, a second arm, and an adjustment arm. The base assembly may be mounted to a vehicle. The first arm may be rotatably coupled to the base assembly and may be operable to rotate relative to the base assembly about a first axis of rotation. The seat bottom assembly may be rotatably coupled to the first arm and may be operable to rotate relative to the first arm about a second axis of rotation. The second arm may be rotatably coupled to the seat bottom assembly and may be operable to rotate relative to the seat bottom assembly about a third axis of rotation. The adjustment arm may include an adjustment mechanism, and may be rotatably coupled to the second arm and rotatably coupled to the base assembly. The adjustment mechanism may be operable to rotate the adjustment arm relative to the base assembly about a fourth axis of rotation. | 12-31-2015 |
Andrew Joshua Simms, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110227386 | RECLINER MECHANISM WITH MOUNTING FEATURE - A seat assembly is provided and may include a support member having a first surface, a second surface, and an aperture disposed between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface may be substantially coplanar with the second surface and a recliner mechanism may be received between the first surface and the second surface and may at least partially overlap the aperture. | 09-22-2011 |
20130270884 | RECLINER MECHANISM WITH DUMP FEATURE - An adjustment mechanism for a seat assembly having a seat bottom and a seatback is provided and may include a mounting bracket fixed for movement with the seat bottom. A recliner mechanism may be supported by the mounting bracket and may be movable between a locked state preventing movement of the seatback relative to the seat bottom and an unlocked state permitting movement of the seatback relative to the seat bottom. A dump mechanism may be supported by the mounting bracket and may be moved between an engaged state preventing rotation of the seatback relative to the seat bottom when the recliner mechanism is in the locked state and a disengaged state permitting rotation of the seatback relative to the seat bottom when the recliner mechanism is in the locked state. | 10-17-2013 |
20140263920 | SEAT-TRACK ASSEMBLY - A seat-track assembly is provided and may include a first track member having a series of locking features and a second track member slidably supported by the first track member. The seat-track assembly may also include a locking mechanism having at least two locking pawls movable between a locked state engaged with the locking features to restrict relative movement between the first and second track members and an unlocked state disengaged from the locking features to permit relative movement between the first and second track members. The at least two locking pawls may each include at least two locking elements that are received within respective ones of the series of locking features in the locked state such that each of the locking elements simultaneously restrict relative movement between the first track member and the second track member in two directions when the locking pawls are in the locked state. | 09-18-2014 |
20160039314 | SEAT-TRACK ASSEMBLY - A seat-track assembly is provided and may include a first track member having a series of locking features and a second track member slidably supported by the first track member. The seat-track assembly may also include a locking mechanism having locking pawls movable between a locked state engaged with the locking features to restrict relative movement between the first and second track members and an unlocked state disengaged from the locking features to permit relative movement between the first and second track members. The locking pawls may each include locking elements that are received within respective ones of the series of locking features in the locked state such that the locking elements restrict relative movement between the first track member and the second track member in two directions when the locking pawls are in the locked state. | 02-11-2016 |
20160046208 | SEAT-TRACK ASSEMBLY - A seat-track assembly is provided and may include a first track member having a series of locking features and a second track member slidably supported by the first track member. The seat-track assembly may also include a locking mechanism having at least two locking pawls movable between a locked state engaged with the locking features to restrict relative movement between the first and second track members and an unlocked state disengaged from the locking features to permit relative movement between the first and second track members. The at least two locking pawls may each include at least two locking elements that are received within respective ones of the series of locking features in the locked state such that each of the locking elements simultaneously restrict relative movement between the first track member and the second track member in two directions when the locking pawls are in the locked state. | 02-18-2016 |
Clifford Simms, Boulder, CO US
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20100076721 | Dynamic Sizing Apparatus, System, and Method of Using the Same - Described are an automated system, an apparatus, and a method adapted to tracking and dynamically measuring locations in a volume for determining a size and a position of a body during a performance of a repetitive motion, such as in using sporting equipment. The sporting equipment may be a bicycle, and the body may be a cyclist. The apparatus comprises a plurality of markers attached to the body, a three-dimensional marker tracking system, and a processing unit. The apparatus, system, or method computes a dimensional statistic from computed measurements of all strokes of at least two strokes included in a period of time of the repetitive motion. | 03-25-2010 |
20100306160 | Generating and determining bicycle configurations conforming to constraints - Systems and methods are described for determining a subset of conforming descriptions of a set of descriptions of bicycle configurations, which are combinations of candidate components, such as frames, forks, stems, handlebars, seat posts, and saddles. For determining whether a candidate description conforms, (1) a set of candidate components with a physical specification of each candidate component is accessed, (2) at least one biomechanical constraint is input, and (3) optionally a non-biomechanical constraint is input, such as weight, material, or price. An embodiment may generate a biomechanical constraint from a physical measurement taken from a particular bicycle and/or from a physical measurement taken from a particular cyclist. | 12-02-2010 |
Geoffrey D. Simms, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090088074 | ENCLOSED SPACE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Systems and methods for communication in enclosed areas. Implementations of a method may include sending a first high frequency (HF) signal using a first HF radio, receiving the first HF signal with a first medium frequency (MF) repeater, converting the first HF signal to an MF signal using the first MF repeater, and sending the MF signal to one or more second MF repeaters located in an enclosed space. The method may include receiving the MF signal with the one or more second MF repeaters, converting the MF signal to a second HF signal using the one or more second MF repeaters, and sending the second HF signal to a second HF radio. Implementations of radio communication systems may utilize MF repeaters with MF antennas which may be omnidirectional. | 04-02-2009 |
Geoffrey David Simms, Phoenix, AZ US
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20160080539 | BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR CONTROL OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS - Bi-directional personal communication systems and processes may be utilized to control unmanned systems. Such systems and processes may enable operator interface with unmanned systems as a replacement or a supplement to use of specialized hardware and rich, graphical interfaces. The bi-directional communication systems and methods also may be integrated as a subsystem within a ground control station. The system may include a personal communications device with a native interface for an operator to select command, control and/or communication (C3) messages to interact with the unmanned system, and a communication link operable to send the C3 messages selected by the operator to the unmanned system, wherein the unmanned system includes a receiver that receives the C3 messages over the communication link and an onboard computing device that processes and responds to the C3 messages received by the receiver. | 03-17-2016 |
Howard Simms, Shoreview, MN US
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20100160806 | METHODOLOGY FOR AUTOMATED SIGNAL MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS IN IMPLANTABLE ELECTROTHERAPY AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS - Systems and related methods for analyzing data sensed from a device implanted in a patient, such as a cardiac pacing system. The system detects and evaluates electric signals within the patient that share a common event marker. By using algorithms and graphical presentation of the collected signals having common event markers, deviations in signals over time can be identified and evaluated in consideration of taking further action related to the patient and the implanted device. The system can also be used in conjunction with an advanced patient management system that includes a programmer or repeater capable of gathering information from the implanted device and transmitting the data to a host via a communications network for evaluation at a remote location. | 06-24-2010 |
Howard D. Simms, Shoreview, MN US
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20080249590 | GENERATING AND COMMUNICATING WEB CONTENT FROM WITHIN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods, systems, and computer program products for generating and communicating web content from within an implantable medical device are provided. A method includes collecting data from a memory and/or subsystem of an implantable medical device. Upon collecting the data, the data is converted into web content having a web readable format that is readily consumable for display via a web interface thereby providing a web server from within the implantable medical device. The structure of an output file may be populated with the data converted into the web content. The method may further include transmitting the output file from the implantable medical device to a computing apparatus. | 10-09-2008 |
20100063840 | System and method for managing coordination of collected patient data in an automated patient management system - A system and method for managing coordination of collected patient data in an automated patient management system is presented. One or more displays of patient data are defined. The patient data is collected from one or more patient data sources operating on a remotely managed patient and selected from at least one of a physiological sensor and a therapy delivery device. One or more controls of patient data collection to specify types of patient data to be collected and periodicities of the patient data collection in relation to the patient data displays are defined. The patient data displays and patient data controls in relation to the data collection of a plurality of patient data types and patient data collection periodicities are coordinated. | 03-11-2010 |
20110004277 | System and Method for Managing Locally-Initiated Medical Device Interrogation - A system and method for managing locally-initiated medical device interrogation is presented. An interface is provided over which to retrieve patient data recorded and transiently staged by a medical device monitoring physiological measures of a patient. The patient data is periodically retrieved by interfacing to and interrogating the medical device per a pre-defined schedule through the interface. Further retrieval of the patient data is permitted independent of the pre-defined schedule. The system stores remotely-specifiable criteria specified by a caregiver and controls patient-initiated patient data retrieval in accordance with the criteria. | 01-06-2011 |
John Simms, Mclean, VA US
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20160140496 | Automated delivery system and method - An improved method and system for the delivery of at least one ordered item to at least one locked storage containers, associated with a corresponding customer comprising, following the ordering of the delivery, determining the availability of the the locked storage container to receive the delivery at one or more times; identifying a time interval during which the delivery can be made to the locked storage container; sending a signal to the locked storage container allowing access by a delivery agent that is delivering the at least one ordered item to the locked storage container only during the time interval, the improvement wherein the delivery agent is an unmanned delivery_aircraft. | 05-19-2016 |
John R. Simms, Saint Albans, WV US
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20150018514 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING OLEFIN OXIDE POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS - A process for the production of an olefm oxide polymerization catalyst comprising: admixing at least one alkaline earth metal, liquid ammonia, an alkylene oxide, which is optionally substituted by aromatic radicals, and an organic nitrile having at least one acidic hydrogen atom to prepare a slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia; continuously transferring the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine in liquid ammonia into a stripper vessel and continuously evaporating ammonia, thereby accumulating the modified catalyst in the stripper vessel; and upon complete transfer of the slurry of modified alkaline earth hexammine into the stripper vessel, aging the modified catalyst to obtain the final olefm oxide polymerization catalyst, and a catalyst obtainable by this process. | 01-15-2015 |
John R. Simms, Haymarket, VA US
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20080300170 | Compositions and methods for diagnosis and treatment for type 2 diabetes - The present invention relates generally to the identification of biological markers associated with an increased risk of developing Diabetes, as well as methods of using such biological markers in diagnosis and prognosis of Diabetes. The biological markers of the invention may indicate new targets for therapy or constitute new therapeutics for the treatment or prevention of Diabetes. | 12-04-2008 |
20090203602 | Compositions and methods for diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes - The present invention relates generally to the identification of biological markers associated with an increased risk of developing Diabetes, as well as methods of using such biological markers in diagnosis and prognosis of Diabetes. The biological markers of the invention may indicate new targets for therapy or constitute new therapeutics for the treatment or prevention of Diabetes. | 08-13-2009 |
20100197596 | Compositions and methods for diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes - The present invention relates generally to the identification of biological markers associated with an increased risk of developing Diabetes, as well as methods of using such biological markers in diagnosis and prognosis of Diabetes. The biological markers of the invention may indicate new targets for therapy or constitute new therapeutics for the treatment or prevention of Diabetes. | 08-05-2010 |
20100267052 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES - The present invention relates generally to the identification of biological markers associated with an increased risk of developing Diabetes, as well as methods of using such biological markers in diagnosis and prognosis of Diabetes. The biological markers of the invention may indicate new targets for therapy or constitute new therapeutics for the treatment or prevention of Diabetes. | 10-21-2010 |
Jon Simms, Hampden, ME US
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20080248903 | GAME ANIMAL ESCAPE IMPEDANCE DEVICE - A projectile-based system for impeding the escape of a game animal, whereby said projectile is an arrow or a crossbow bolt, said system comprising an environmental engagement device, a retention device, and a tether, with the environmental engagement device suitably adapted to pass through the game animal and thereafter to engage with the environment, the retention device suitably adapted to engage with the game animal and become secured thereto, and the tether suitably adapted to attach the environmental engagement device to the retention device, said tether being suitably adapted to withstand without breaking the forces applied by the game animal to the tether in the course of attempting an escape, thereby retaining the game animal to the environmental engagement device, whereby the engagement of the environmental engagement device with the environment substantially impedes the escape of the game animal. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248904 | REAR MOUNTED PENETRATION LIMITER FOR BOW-FIRED PROJECTILES - A rear mounted penetration limiter for bow-fired projectiles for use in combination with a projectile and a nock, wherein said projectile is an arrow or a crossbow bolt, said penetration limiter comprising an attachment component, a nock securing component, and an engagement component having one or more engagement members, with said penetration limiter suitably adapted to limit the penetration of the projectile through a game animal once the front end of the projectile has struck and passed through the game animal, thereby allowing the creation of an exit wound while retaining the projectile within the game animal. In one embodiment the penetration limiter is adapted to detach from the projectile, remaining secured thereto by a short tether, thereby allowing the detached penetration limiter to reorient itself within the game animal to create greater drag on the projectile. | 10-09-2008 |
20100137080 | GAME ANIMAL ESCAPE IMPEDANCE DEVICE - A projectile-based system for impeding the escape of a game animal, whereby the projectile is an arrow or a crossbow bolt, the system comprising an environmental engagement device, a retention device, and a tether, with the environmental engagement device suitably adapted to pass through the game animal and thereafter to engage with the environment, the retention device suitably adapted to engage with the game animal and become secured thereto, and the tether suitably adapted to attach the environmental engagement device to the retention device, the tether being suitably adapted to withstand without breaking the forces applied by the game animal to the tether in the course of attempting an escape, thereby retaining the game animal to the environmental engagement device, whereby the engagement of the environmental engagement device with the environment substantially impedes the escape of the game animal. | 06-03-2010 |
Jonathan D. Simms, Woodmere, NY US
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20140280318 | Method and System for Generating a Geocode Trie and Facilitating Reverse Geocode Lookups - A method and system generates a model of a geographic area for use in identifying locations of the geographic area. A set of variably sized tiles is defined for each of a set of overlapping geometries in the geographic area. Each of the variably sized tiles is defined by a geohash, where the size of the tile is dependent on a granularity of the geohash. A geocode trie structure representing the variably sized tiles can be constructed and used to map one or more provided location coordinates to at least one of the geometries represented by the tiles. | 09-18-2014 |
Justin Alexander Simms, Jamestown, KY US
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20140230294 | FIBROUS CORES - The present disclosure is directed to a strip comprising a first edge and a second edge. The second edge is opposite the first edge. The strip also comprises a strip axis substantially parallel to at least one of the first edge and the second edge. The strip comprises a first strip face and a second strip face defined by the first edge and the second edge. The first strip face is opposite the second strip face. The strip also comprises indicia disposed on at least one of the first strip face and the second strip face. The indicia comprises at least one of a letter, a word, and a symbol. The indicia is positioned at a reading orientation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230950 | FIBROUS CORES - The present disclosure is directed to a fibrous core comprising a longitudinal core axis, an outer surface, an inner surface, a first open end, and a second open end. The first open end is opposite the second open end and defines a length therebetween. The fibrous core is positioned such that the longitudinal core axis is substantially perpendicular to a horizontal surface. The fibrous core also comprises indicia printed on the inner surface of the fibrous core. The indicia comprises at least one of a letter, a word, and a symbol. The indicia is positioned at a reading orientation. | 08-21-2014 |
Lisa M. Simms, Lake Orion, MI US
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20100219661 | Extendable Air Control Dam for Vehicle - An air dam is attached to the underside of a vehicle and extends downwardly into proximity with the road surface and potential interference with curbs or like obstructions extending above the road surface. A panel assembly includes a top wall attached to the underside of the motor vehicle, forward and rearward walls depending from the top wall, and a bottom wall. These walls cooperate to define an interior space, and the forward and rearward walls have serially arranged pleats connected by living hinges by which the panel assembly can adjusted in height by flexing the living hinges to provide an extended position of the panel assembly in which the bottom wall is positioned further below the underside of the motor vehicle and a withdrawn position in which the bottom wall is withdrawn upwardly closer to the underside of the motor vehicle to avoid potential interference with curb or like obstructions. | 09-02-2010 |
Matthew E. Simms, Place, FL US
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20100081449 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING SPECTRUM UTILIZATION BY A COGNITIVE RADIO NETWORK - A technique for a secondary communication system to utilize spectrum designated to another (or primary) communication system is provided. By ranking a plurality of secondary base stations based on base station transmit power, calculated required transmit power and path loss, a set of criteria is developed for selecting a highest ranked secondary base station for operation within a primary's spectrum. The ranking may be adapted based on mobility of the secondary's subscriber; and as such the secondary system communicates within the primary's spectrum using the adaptively ranked base stations. Channel selection may also be ranked. The technique and apparatus allows a cognitive radio (CR) network to operate within an incumbent network's spectrum. | 04-01-2010 |
Matthew E. Simms, Davie, FL US
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20090034508 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPECTRUM SHARING BETWEEN AN INCUMBENT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND A COGNITIVE RADIO SYSTEM - Efficient frequency spectrum sharing between at least one incumbent communication system(s) ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090111463 | INCUMBENT SPECTRUM HOLD DEVICE - A monitoring device ( | 04-30-2009 |
20120087514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY SWITCHING NOISE REDUCTION MODES IN A RADIO SYSTEM - A radio configured to dynamically control cancellation of undesired signals in an audio stream. The radio includes a noise cancellation processor configured to receive an audio stream from a user and to alter information in the audio stream by filtering out undesired signals in the audio stream. The radio also includes a receiving component configured to receive a data packet from a remote device, to retrieve configuration information from the data packet, and to dynamically apply the configuration information, while the radio is being used by a user, to settings associated with the noise cancellation processor. A dynamically enabled noise cancellation processor suppresses undesired signals associated with a subsequent incoming audio stream provided by the user and transmits at least one of an altered audio stream or an unaltered audio stream to the remote device. | 04-12-2012 |
20120238309 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING SPECTRUM UTILIZATION BY A COGNITIVE RADIO NETWORK - A technique for a secondary communication system to utilize spectrum designated to another (or primary) communication system is provided. By ranking a plurality of secondary base stations based on base station transmit power, calculated required transmit power and path loss, a set of criteria is developed for selecting a highest ranked secondary base station for operation within a primary's spectrum. The ranking may be adapted based on mobility of the secondary's subscriber; and as such the secondary system communicates within the primary's spectrum using the adaptively ranked base stations. Channel selection may also be ranked. The technique and apparatus allows a cognitive radio (CR) network to operate within an incumbent network's spectrum. | 09-20-2012 |
Matthew J. Simms, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130238153 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for managing electrical power consumption by individual electrical circuits in a building. The system includes a power control device in electrical communication with a multi-circuit power infeed and a multi-circuit power output, each of which includes at least two electrical conductors on separate circuits. The power control device includes respective electrical switches associated with the conductors of the power infeed and power output, an electronic communications module, and a computer processor in communication with the switches and the communications module. The processor is operable to open and close the electrical switches independently, in response to an occupancy signal and/or a trigger or scheduled event stored by the power control device. When a period of non-use is detected or anticipated, the power control device de-energizes one or more circuits, to limit unnecessary energy consumption within the system. A receptacle-level power control is also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
Michael J. Simms, Indialantic, FL US
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20130340077 | SECURE CLOUD HYPERVISOR MONITOR - This disclosure addresses systems and methods for the protection of hardware and software in a computing environment. A hypervisor-monitor may be nested between the hardware of a host system and a hypervisor that is capable of supporting one or more guest virtual machines. The hypervisor-monitor may intercept exceptions generated by one or more processors in the host system and inspect software instructions for the hypervisor and the guests. Inspection may include performing a hash of the software instructions and a comparison of the hash with authorized software modules or a set of known malware. In this manner the hypervisor-monitor may monitor prevent the execution of malware by the hypervisor or the guests or provide a record of when code of an unknown origin was executed. | 12-19-2013 |
20140068601 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIVE COMPUTER FORENSICS - Embodiments of a system and method for live computer forensics are generally described herein. The system can include a first hypervisor configured to halt a computer system, the computer system including a central processing unit, a drive, a volatile memory, and a non-volatile memory. The first hypervisor can be configured to collect data representative of the state of the computer system at the time the computer system was halted. The data representative of the state of the computer system can include the contents of the volatile and non-volatile memory at the time the computer system was halted, wherein at least a portion of the collected data is representative of the state of the central processing unit and the contents of the drive, at the time the computer system was halted. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Stephen Simms, Reedsville, WV US
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20160082799 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system is provided. The suspension system may provide a straightforward framework having spaced-apart, pivotably-connected suspension plates having at least one of air bag compactly nested there between. In certain embodiments, the suspension system may provide a U-shaped bracket perpendicularly joined to one of the suspension plates, forming a generally centrally-located shelf nook thereto, wherein another air bag may be compactly nested. The suspension system may provide an operable air supply that can adjust the air pressure of the plurality of air bags while in use | 03-24-2016 |
Nathan Simms, Glade Park, CO US
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20100122482 | RECOIL REDUCER FOR USE WITH A FIREARM - A recoil reducer device for use with a firearm is provided, that is movable between a rest position and a recoil position. The recoil reducer device includes a firearm stock, including a first stock member having a first stock member cavity, and a second stock member having a second stock member cavity. A recoil reducer is receivable in the first and second stock cavities. The recoil reducer includes a shock absorber including a housing and an axially movable plunger. A slider is provided that includes a first slider member fixedly coupled to the shock absorber, and a second slider member movable with respect to the shock absorber and first stock member. A base member is fixedly coupled to the second slider member and a magnet that is magnetically coupled to the base member. | 05-20-2010 |
Noel Simms, Mclean, VA US
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20160140496 | Automated delivery system and method - An improved method and system for the delivery of at least one ordered item to at least one locked storage containers, associated with a corresponding customer comprising, following the ordering of the delivery, determining the availability of the the locked storage container to receive the delivery at one or more times; identifying a time interval during which the delivery can be made to the locked storage container; sending a signal to the locked storage container allowing access by a delivery agent that is delivering the at least one ordered item to the locked storage container only during the time interval, the improvement wherein the delivery agent is an unmanned delivery_aircraft. | 05-19-2016 |
Norman Simms, Manahawkin, NJ US
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20130225924 | MEDICAL SCOPE WITH SINGLE USE PROBE - A medical scope with a probe capable of being utilized for a single imaging procedure is described. The medical scope has a control unit with a programmable memory unit, a socket for receiving a plug end of the probe, and the probe having a light guide and a pair of power wires extending along the length thereof. The control unit also has a display screen, a set of switches to control functions, and a light source. The probe includes a check bit memory unit for retaining a selected value that the control unit will detect, a zero value indicating a new probe and a non-zero value indicating a used probe. Therefore, the used probe will be rejected by the control unit and cannot be used again. | 08-29-2013 |
Phil Simms, Glade Park, CO US
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20100122482 | RECOIL REDUCER FOR USE WITH A FIREARM - A recoil reducer device for use with a firearm is provided, that is movable between a rest position and a recoil position. The recoil reducer device includes a firearm stock, including a first stock member having a first stock member cavity, and a second stock member having a second stock member cavity. A recoil reducer is receivable in the first and second stock cavities. The recoil reducer includes a shock absorber including a housing and an axially movable plunger. A slider is provided that includes a first slider member fixedly coupled to the shock absorber, and a second slider member movable with respect to the shock absorber and first stock member. A base member is fixedly coupled to the second slider member and a magnet that is magnetically coupled to the base member. | 05-20-2010 |
Richard K. Simms, Mukilteo, WA US
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20090030715 | Travel Timer - Systems and methods are described for improved schedule keeping for travelers. In one embodiment, a method including includes providing one or more travel milestones; providing travel plan information; formulating a travel plan based on the one or more travel milestones and the travel plan information; receiving one or more travel-related inputs; analyzing the one or more travel-related inputs to determine a travel status based on the one or more travel-related inputs and the travel plan; and outputting the travel status to the | 01-29-2009 |
20150269699 | System and Method For Monitoring A Traveling Passenger Requiring Assistance - A system and method for monitoring a passenger requiring assistance during travel, such as an unaccompanied minor, a disabled passenger, or an elderly passenger, on a common carrier. The system includes a machine-readable tag such as a Quick Response code (QR code) or a RFID tag that references passenger information, including itinerary information. A first mobile device of a first agent decodes the QR code to present the unaccompanied minor information. A second mobile device of a second agent decodes the QR code to present the unaccompanied minor information. In one embodiment, the QR code includes a uniform resource locator (URL) for accessing the passenger information and the first and second agents can authorize and accept the transfer of the unaccompanied minor by interfacing with a user interface. | 09-24-2015 |
Richard K. Simms, Redmond, WA US
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20090302621 | Storage Bin Latch Assembly - A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert J. Simms, Liberty Township, OH US
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20120080333 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX - A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to one another by a retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue therebetween. In various embodiments, each fastener can comprise a base and the distance in which the retention matrix is seated relative to the fastener bases can be selectively determined by a surgeon in order to apply a desired pressure to the tissue. In certain embodiments, each fastener can further comprise a fastener leg and the retention matrix can comprise a first layer configured to engage the fastener legs. The retention matrix can further comprise a second layer mounted to the first layer which can comprise one or more encapsulations containing a medicine therein. The encapsulations can be aligned with retention apertures in the retention matrix such that they can be punctured by the fastener legs. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080480 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CONNECTED RETENTION MATRIX ELEMENTS - A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to each other by a flexible retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue therebetween. The flexible retention matrix can comprise, one, a plurality of retention matrix elements configured to engage the fasteners and, two, a lattice of connectors which connect one or more retention matrix elements. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080485 | FASTENING INSTRUMENT FOR DEPLOYING A FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX - A surgical stapling instrument can comprise, one, a handle comprising an actuator and, two, an end effector comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The end effector can further comprise a first jaw configured to support staples comprising staple legs and, in addition, a second jaw supporting a matrix element opposite the staples, wherein one of the jaws is movable toward the other in order to engage the matrix element with the staple legs. The stapling instrument can further comprise a cam operably coupled with the actuator, wherein the cam is movable along the longitudinal axis to deform the staple legs. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080486 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FASTENER CARTRIDGES - A surgical fastening instrument can comprise a handle and an end effector, wherein the end effector can comprise a first jaw comprising a first cartridge attachment portion and a second jaw comprising a second cartridge attachment portion, and wherein one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable relative to the other of the first jaw and the second jaw. The surgical fastening instrument can further comprise a first cartridge that is insertable into the first jaw and attachable to the first cartridge attachment portion and, in addition, a second cartridge that is insertable into the second jaw and attachable to the second cartridge attachment portion. In various embodiments, the first cartridge can comprise first fastener portions which are engageable with second fastener portions in the second cartridge. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080487 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX AND A COVER - A surgical fastening system can comprise a plurality of fasteners, wherein each fastener can comprise, one, a base and, two, a leg extending from the base, wherein each leg can comprise a tip. The fastener system can further comprise a retention matrix comprising a first side facing toward the bases of the fasteners, a second side facing away from the bases of the fasteners, and a plurality of retention members configured to engage the legs. The fastener system can further comprise a cover configured to cover the staple tips, wherein the cover can comprise a sheet of material and/or a plurality of caps. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080503 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX AND AN ALIGNMENT MATRIX - A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to each other by, one, a retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue within the fasteners and, two, an alignment matrix configured to hold the fasteners together before the retention matrix is assembled thereto. In various embodiments, the retention matrix and the alignment matrix can each comprise a tissue-contacting surface configured to compress tissue therebetween. | 04-05-2012 |
20130087599 | DUAL STAPLE CARTRIDGE FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler includes and end effector configured to receive an upper staple cartridge and a lower staple cartridge. The lower staple cartridge includes staple drivers disposed at a non-perpendicular or oblique angle. The staple drivers may be oppositely angled relative to the perpendicular. The staple drivers may further be coupled to an actuation member that pivots the staple drivers to the perpendicular prior to stapling. The actuation members may be actuated by the firing bar and/or by a wedge sled. The upper staple cartridge may also include angled staple drivers that are pivotable to the perpendicular. The upper staple cartridge and/or the lower staple cartridge may also include staple forming pockets. Alternatively, one staple driver may be perpendicular and second staple driver may be at a non-perpendicular angle. The second staple driver may be actuated into an angled stamped recess. | 04-11-2013 |
20140239036 | JAW CLOSURE FEATURE FOR END EFFECTOR OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument includes a first jaw, a second jaw, and a closure ring. The second jaw is pivotable relative to the first jaw. The second jaw has a proximal end with a first ramped surface and a second ramped surface distal of the first ramped surface. The closure ring is coupled with the second jaw to engage the first and second ramped surfaces of the second jaw. The closure ring translates from a proximal position to a distal position to engage the first ramped surface of the second jaw and then the second ramped surface of the second jaw. The camming engagement of the closure ring with the first and second ramped surfaces of the second jaw pivots the second jaw toward the first jaw. The closure ring may also provide camming engagement to pivot the second jaw away from the first jaw. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239040 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ARTICULATION LOCK HAVING A DETENTING BINARY SPRING - A apparatus includes a shaft, an end effector, an articulation joint, and a locking feature. The end effector is pivotable from a first position to a second position. The end effector is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the shaft in the first position and angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft in the second position. The articulation joint couples the shaft with the end effector and pivots the end effector from the first position to the second position. The locking feature is coupled with the articulation joint and translates from a proximal position to a distal position. The locking feature locks the articulation joint when the locking feature is in the distal position. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239041 | LOCKOUT FEATURE FOR MOVABLE CUTTING MEMBER OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a blade assembly, and a lockout assembly. The first jaw removably couples with a staple cartridge. The second jaw is movably coupled with the first jaw. The blade assembly translates relative to the first jaw and includes a first tab. The lockout assembly includes a resilient member that biases the blade assembly to a lockout position. The lockout assembly engages the first tab of the blade assembly in the lockout position to prevent the blade assembly from translating distally relative to the first jaw when a staple cartridge is absent from the first jaw or when a spent staple cartridge is disposed in the first jaw. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239042 | INTEGRATED TISSUE POSITIONING AND JAW ALIGNMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - An apparatus includes a body, a shaft in communication with the body, and an end effector in communication with the shaft. The end effector is operable to drive staples through tissue. The end effector comprises an anvil and a cartridge. The anvil is operable to move pivotally relative to the cartridge. The cartridge is positioned to drive staples upwardly toward the anvil. The cartridge comprises a plurality of protrusions operable to prevent lateral rocking of the anvil. The plurality of protrusions is pointed toward the anvil. In some versions, an alignment member and/or a lateral stabilization member may be used between the anvil and the cartridge. | 08-28-2014 |
20140239043 | DISTAL TIP FEATURES FOR END EFFECTOR OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft, and an end effector that is operable to compress, staple, and cut tissue. The end effector comprises and anvil and a cartridge. A longitudinal axis intersects the distal tip of the anvil when the anvil is in a closed position. The cartridge defines a sight line extending along a distal surface of the cartridge from a first side of the cartridge toward the anvil. The first side of the cartridge is opposite to the anvil. The distal surface of the cartridge is neither parallel to nor perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sight line intersects the longitudinal axis near the distal tip when the anvil is in the closed position. A segment of the sight line and a segment the longitudinal axis define an angle θ. The angle θ is larger than 90°. | 08-28-2014 |
20140367447 | FASTENER SYSTEM COMPRISING A RETENTION MATRIX AND AN ALIGNMENT MATRIX - A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to each other by, one, a retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue within the fasteners and, two, an alignment matrix configured to hold the fasteners together before the retention matrix is assembled thereto. In various embodiments, the retention matrix and the alignment matrix can each comprise a tissue-contacting surface configured to compress tissue therebetween. | 12-18-2014 |
20150374363 | LOCKOUT ENGAGEMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374364 | PIVOTABLE ARTICULATION JOINT UNLOCKING FEATURE FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and an articulation joint. The end effector is operable to manipulate (e.g., staple) tissue. The articulation joint couples the end effector with the shaft assembly and permits the end effector to deflect away from the longitudinal axis of the shaft assembly. The articulation joint comprises a locking assembly, which is operable to selectively lock the angular position of the end effector relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft assembly; and an unlocking feature. The unlocking feature is operable to selectively unlock the locking assembly. The shaft assembly further comprises a first movable member, which is operable to selectively drive articulation of the end effector at the articulation joint; and a second movable member, which is operable to selectively drive the unlocking feature. The second movable member is movable independently relative to the first movable member. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374373 | METHOD OF USING LOCKOUT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLER CARTRIDGE - A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge. | 12-31-2015 |
Robert Jason Simms, Liberty Township, OH US
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Russell L. Simms, Cleveland, TN US
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20110120446 | DIFFUSION CAP BURNER FOR GAS COOKING APPLIANCE - A gas burner for a cooking appliance includes a frustoconically-shaped crown having a plurality of gas ports defined therein, a cover positioned above the crown, and a shell secured to the cover and positioned on the crown. The shell defines a hollow chamber positioned between the crown and the cover. | 05-26-2011 |
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Shirley R. Simms, Petersburg, VA US
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20110248032 | COMMUNION TRAY COVER - The Communion tray cover is a cover for removably covering one or more Communion trays during religious services. The tray cover includes a top panel and a side panel or wall depending therefrom. The height of the side panel may be configured to extend from the top of a single tray or a plurality of stacked trays to the underlying surface. The top includes a crucifix clearance passage therethrough, and lifting tabs extending from opposite edges of the top panel. Alternatively, radially opposed lifting straps may be provided upon the top panel. The top and side panels are formed of any suitable fabric material, and may have a plain finish or a decorative finish, e.g., brocade, if desired. A satin inner liner of silk or other finely woven fabric is provided within the top and side panels. The side panels may be partially or completely pleated. | 10-13-2011 |
Stan Rex Simms, Arden, NC US
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20160126869 | REGENERATIVE RECTIFIER FOR A MOTOR CONTROL DRIVE - A system, and associated method, fbr controlling a motor drive coupled to an AC power source in a condition wherein the motor drive is generating a regenerative current. The system includes a plurality of electronic switching devices structured to be provided in anti-parallel connection with a plurality of rectifier diodes of the motor drive, and a controller structured and configured to receive a number of phase voltages from the AC power source, determine a grid angle for the AC power source using the number of phase voltages, and generate a number of control signals for controlling the electronic switching devices using the grid angle when the motor drive is generating the regenerative current. | 05-05-2016 |
Thomas E. Simms, Sugar Land, TX US
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Todd R. Simms, Peosta, IA US
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20150354609 | HYDRAULIC FLUSHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hydraulic flushing system comprises a hydraulic machine including a case drain, a gearbox having a cavity, and a flushing valve. The case drain is included in a hydraulic pump or a hydraulic motor. The flushing valve is fluidly connected to the case drain, fluidly connected to the cavity, and fluidly positioned between the case drain and the cavity. The flushing valve is configured to selectively allow hydraulic fluid to flow from the case drain to the cavity. | 12-10-2015 |
20150361638 | BLADE FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A blade for a work vehicle may include a front wall, a back wall, a first support, a second support, and a third support. The front wall may be for engaging material to be moved. The back wall may be positioned at a distance from the front wall. The first support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The second support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The third support may positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. | 12-17-2015 |
Walter Brian Simms, Calhoun, GA US
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William J. Simms, Lousiville, CO US
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20100042119 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTED DEVICES - A system for reducing subcutaneous migration of an implantable device or housing relative to surrounding soft tissue. For instance, the implantable housing may support a microphone diaphragm. The system includes at least one securement member having at least one aperture extending therethrough that may selectively receive one of a soft tissue securement device (e.g., soft tissue suture) and soft tissue growth therethrough. The securement member is at least one of interconnected to and disposable over at least a portion of the housing and at least one of extends away from and is selectively extendable away from a periphery of the housing. In one arrangement, at least one mesh member may be optionally included with the system that may allow for tissue growth to enhance securement of the implanted device relative to the soft tissue. | 02-18-2010 |