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Alan Simpson, Dublin IE
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20090009157 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ENERGY IN MAGNETIC INTERACTIONS - An apparatus and method is provided for measuring magnetic force response time due to the magnetic viscosity of materials and for measuring total energy exchanged due to relative motion of magnetic materials. Voltage and current versus time through an electromagnet is measured and recorded. Corresponding force versus time is measured for magnetic forces applied to a material under test in response to energizing the electromagnet to determine effects of magnetic viscosity of the material under test. A test system is also provided for measuring energy exchanged due to the relative motion of magnetic materials. Absolute values of transferred mechanical energy and electrical energy are combined to determine the total energy exchanged by interaction of a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. | 01-08-2009 |
20110001379 | PASSIVE MAGNETIC BEARING - A passive magnetic bearing which has an exceptionally low friction couple. Radial and axial restraint is achieved through magnetic and mechanical means. The embodiment of the passive magnetic bearing has two axially magnetized rings, which each exhibit at least one pair of north and south poles. The magnetized rings are positioned in a manner where the poles are in a repulsive magnetic interaction such that the plane of symmetry which separates the like poles lies perpendicular to the axis of the rotation of a shaft and this radially constrains the movement of the shaft. Axial rigidity is added to the system by the use of ceramic bearings and related axial retaining mechanisms on one of the ring magnets thus maintaining the magnetic bearing in an otherwise unstable axial plane. | 01-06-2011 |
20110216465 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM WITH NO MUTUAL INDUCTANCE AND AN INDUCTIVE GAIN - An electromagnetic system consists of an electric circuit comprising two solenoids wired in series, one mounted either side and proximate to a toroid. Voltage is applied across the toroid and the solenoids in a specific sequence which alters the inductance behaviour of the system, resulting in an inductance gain and no mutual inductance between the toroid and the two solenoids. | 09-08-2011 |
20110227440 | ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH NO COUNTER ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE - An electromagnetic motor system with no counter/back electromotive force due to the ability of the system to change from one magnetic state to another magnetic state in a defined sequence. In the first state a kinetic energy component is added to the system's rotor where two permanent magnetic materials, which are affixed to the rotor, are allowed to come into an angular range such that they act in a symmetrical manner on a fixed soft ferromagnetic material. This fixed soft ferromagnetic material also acts as the core of an electromagnetic coil and when the rotor's permanent magnets are at the closest proximity to the soft ferromagnetic core a voltage is applied across the coil, resulting in the soft ferromagnetic coil being saturated in a horizontal manner where previously it was polarized in a vertical manner while under the influence of the rotor's two permanent magnets. | 09-22-2011 |
20140026823 | WATER HEATER DEVICE WITH HEAT AND WATER RECOVERY - A system for rapid and efficient water heating is provided, with a water and heat recovery component. Using a thermal store as a heat exchanger the system mixes steam and cold water to deliver hot water at a user-controlled temperature. The high operating temperature of the thermal store and its thermal efficiency result in a compact, highly-efficient means of hot water delivery. Water and energy usage are further reduced through a means of recycling hot water through the system in operation. | 01-30-2014 |
Alexander William Simpson, Hillsboro, OR US
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20120079773 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A POLISHING PAD WITH AN END-POINT DETECTION REGION FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Methods of fabricating polishing pads with end-point detection regions for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083191 | POLISHING PAD FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083192 | HOMOGENEOUS POLISHING PAD FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 04-05-2012 |
20120190281 | POLISHING PAD WITH CONCENTRIC OR APPROXIMATELY CONCENTRIC POLYGON GROOVE PATTERN - Polishing pads with concentric or approximately concentric polygon groove patterns are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads with concentric or approximately concentric polygon groove patterns are also described. | 07-26-2012 |
20130137350 | POLISHING PAD WITH FOUNDATION LAYER AND POLISHING SURFACE LAYER - Polishing pads with foundation layers and polishing surface layers are described. In an example, a polishing pad for polishing a substrate includes a foundation layer. A polishing surface layer is bonded to the foundation layer. Methods of fabricating polishing pads with a polishing surface layer bonded to a foundation layer are also described. | 05-30-2013 |
20130324020 | POLISHING PAD WITH POLISHING SURFACE LAYER HAVING AN APERTURE OR OPENING ABOVE A TRANSPARENT FOUNDATION LAYER - Polishing pads with a polishing surface layer having an aperture or opening above a transparent foundation layer are described. In an example, a polishing pad for polishing a substrate includes a foundation layer having a global top surface and a transparent region. A polishing surface layer is attached to the global top surface of the foundation layer. The polishing surface layer has a polishing surface and a back surface. An aperture is disposed in the polishing pad from the back surface through to the polishing surface of the polishing surface layer, and aligned with the transparent region of the foundation layer. The foundation layer provides an impermeable seal for the aperture at the back surface of the polishing surface layer. Methods of fabricating such polishing pads are also described. | 12-05-2013 |
20140102010 | Polishing Pad for Eddy Current End-Point Detection - Polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 04-17-2014 |
20140123563 | HOMOGENEOUS POLISHING PAD FOR EDDY CURRENT END-POINT DETECTION - Homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are described. Methods of fabricating homogeneous polishing pads for polishing semiconductor substrates using eddy current end-point detection are also described. | 05-08-2014 |
20140206268 | POLISHING PAD HAVING POLISHING SURFACE WITH CONTINUOUS PROTRUSIONS - Polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions are also described. | 07-24-2014 |
20140273777 | POLISHING PAD HAVING POLISHING SURFACE WITH CONTINUOUS PROTRUSIONS HAVING TAPERED SIDEWALLS - Polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions having tapered sidewalls are described. Methods of fabricating polishing pads having a polishing surface with continuous protrusions having tapered sidewalls are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
Amanda Simpson, Concord, NH US
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20120315539 | NANOSTRUCTURE COMPOSITE BATTERIES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME FROM NANOSTRUCTURE COMPOSITE SHEETS - A secondary battery capable of being charged after discharging is provided. The battery includes a positive electrode, made from a sheet of carbon nanotubes infiltrated with mixed metal oxides, and a negative electrode made from a sheet of carbon nanotubes with silicon or germanium particles. | 12-13-2012 |
Amy Simpson, Eagan, MN US
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20130343945 | TITANIUM BORIDE - A titanium metal or a titanium alloy having submicron titanium boride substantially uniformly dispersed therein and a method of making same is disclosed. Ti power of Ti alloy powder has dispersed within the particles forming the powder titanum boride which is other than whisker-shaped or spherical substantially uniformly dispersed therein. | 12-26-2013 |
Amy Simpson, The Hague NL
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20090151937 | WELL THERMAL INSULATION FOR FORMATION SAMPLING OF VISCOUS FLUIDS - Evaluating a subterranean formation fluid by lowering a testing tool to a depth in a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation, limiting wellbore fluid convection near the depth with the testing tool, heating formation fluid in the subterranean formation near the depth, obtaining a sample of the heated formation fluid from the subterranean formation, and evaluating at least a portion of the sample of heated formation fluid obtained from the subterranean formation. | 06-18-2009 |
Andrew J.g. Simpson, Rio De Janeiro, Rj BR
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20120093774 | AUXOTROPHIC RECOMBINANT BCG STRAIN PASTEUR AND USE THEREOF IN THE CONTROL OF HUMAN INFECTIONS CAUSED BY PARASITES - The present invention relates to a vaccinal strain of recombinant BCG | 04-19-2012 |
Andrew John George Simpson, Sao Paulo BR
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20090312522 | SYNTHETIC ACTIVE PEPTIDE FRAGMENTS - The present invention relates to peptide fragments which have one or more shared and/or similar amino acid sequences to amino acid sequences of specific portions of the 14 kDa protein of | 12-17-2009 |
20130137187 | SYNTHETIC ACTIVE PEPTIDE FRAGMENTS - The present invention relates to peptide fragments which have one or more shared and/or similar amino acid sequences to amino acid sequences of specific portions of the 14 kDa protein of | 05-30-2013 |
20150064211 | SYNTHETIC ACTIVE PEPTIDE FRAGMENTS - The present invention relates to peptide fragments which have one or more shared and/or similar amino acid sequences to amino acid sequences of specific portions of the 14 kDa protein of | 03-05-2015 |
Anita Simpson, Decatur, GA US
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20130016631 | PROCESSING MESSAGES WITH A DEVICE SERVER OPERATING IN A TELEPHONEAANM DELORME; DAVID BruxAACI Stone MountainAAST GAAACO USAAGP DELORME; DAVID Brux Stone Mountain GA USAANM Simpson; AnitaAACI DecaturAAST GAAACO USAAGP Simpson; Anita Decatur GA USAANM Hill; Nicholas PeterAACI AtlantaAAST GAAACO USAAGP Hill; Nicholas Peter Atlanta GA US - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a telephone having computer instructions to execute a web server application in the telephone. The web server application can be operable to detect an incoming plain old telephone service call, identify a calling party identifier from the incoming plain old telephone service call, and direct one of a plurality of devices detected by web server application to present the calling party identifier. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
Benjamin Joseph Simpson, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130156547 | Adaptive Eductor System - An apparatus is provided having a first zone with a fluid flow at a first pressure, and a second zone with a fluid flow at a second pressure. A sump cavity is provided in fluid communication with the first zone and a sump vent. An eductor system may be provided with a fluid flow path therethrough and in fluid communication with the second zone and the sump vent. The eductor system may be provided with an altitude sensing valve and may also be provided with gage pressure sensing valve. The eductor system may further be provided with a second gage pressure sensing valve and may also be provided with an orifice plate. The gage pressure sensing valves may react to the gage pressure of the second zone. | 06-20-2013 |
Brad Simpson, Cottage Grove, OR US
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20130019916 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle. | 01-24-2013 |
Charles Simpson, Greenville, MS US
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20120184437 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING PENOXSULAM, TRICLOPYR AND IMAZETHAPYR - An synergistic herbicidal composition containing penoxsulam plus triclopyr and imazethapyr or imazamox for controlling weeds in crops, especially rice, cereal and grain crops, pastures, rangelands, industrial vegetation management (IVM), aquatics and turf. These compositions provide improved post-emergence herbicidal weed control. | 07-19-2012 |
Charles W. Simpson, Lakeland, MN US
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20130319275 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PRINTED PATTERN - A method for providing a pattern, such as printed lines, is carried out by applying ink to a surface of a substrate. The ink and substrate are chosen such that the such that the polarity (γ | 12-05-2013 |
20140216287 | METHOD OF FORMING PRINTED PATTERNS - A print material pattern is formed on a receiver element using an elastomeric relief element having a relief pattern. A printable material composition is applied only to the uppermost relief surface of the elastomeric relief element and at least at least 50 weight % of a carrier liquid is removed. A receiver element has a print material receptive layer having a dry thickness of 0.05-10 μm and is heated. During contact of the print material composition on the uppermost relief surface and the heated receiver element, the elastomeric relief element is compressed to provide sufficient contact with the receiver element. The elastomeric relief element is then separated from the heated receiver element to leave a pattern of the functional material on the heated receiver element, wherein at least 70 weight % of the original print material is transferred to the heated receiver element. | 08-07-2014 |
Chris Simpson, Richmond, VA US
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20120305010 | BIODEGRADABLE CIGAR TIP - A biodegradable cigar tip comprises an open upstream end configured to surround a downstream end of a cigar, the cigar tip having a mouth end optionally comprising a substantially flat cross-section, the cigar tip comprising a molded biodegradable material. The biodegradable material may consist of pressed cellulosic fibers with an outer surface of the cigar tip coated with a plastic film, wax coating or other waterproof coating such as a sugarcane pulp film. Alternatively, the biodegradable material may consist of an injection molded biodegradable resin such as a starch-filled resin wherein the starch-filled resin includes polypropylene or polyethylene and non-soluble starch selected from corn, tapioca, wheat, potato, plant sourced oligomer, or plant sourced polysaccharide or mixture thereof. | 12-06-2012 |
20140137518 | POLYMER COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER AND METHOD - A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided. | 05-22-2014 |
Cliff E. Simpson, Ault, CO US
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20130098911 | PORTABLE STORAGE RESERVOIR AND CONNECTOR - A portable reservoir has a fence that encloses an area of a support surface and a liner that rest on the support surface, and extends across the area and up the inside of the fence. The fence is made up of a number of fence sections that are connected together by interleaving connectors with pins. The liner has clips that hook over the top of the fence sections to support the vertical part of the liner. A stile provides access to the inside of the reservoir. The reservoir can have a large capacity and can be used for storing liquids used in hydraulic fracturing. The fence sections each have a plate that overlaps an adjacent fence section to prevent pinching and puncture of the liner. | 04-25-2013 |
Cliff Edward Simpson, Ault, CO US
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20130098910 | PORTABLE STORAGE RESERVOIR AND CONNECTOR - A portable reservoir has a fence that encloses an area of a support surface and a liner that rest on the support surface, and extends across the area and up the inside of the fence. The fence is made up of a number of fence sections that are connected together by interleaving connectors with pins. The liner has clips that hook over the top of the fence sections to support the vertical part of the liner. A stile provides access to the inside of the reservoir. The reservoir can have a large capacity and can be used for storing liquids used in hydraulic fracturing. | 04-25-2013 |
Clinton Simpson, Kempton Park ZA
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20080199912 | Methods for Obtaining Optically Active Epoxides and Diols from 2,3-Disubstituted and 2,3-Trisubstituted Epoxides - The invention provides yeast strains, and polypeptides encoded by genes of such yeast strains, that have enantiospecific internal epoxide hydrolase activity. The invention also features nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, vectors containing such nucleic acid molecules, and cells containing such vectors. Also embraced by the invention are methods for obtaining optically active internal epoxides and corresponding optically active internal diols. | 08-21-2008 |
20130149730 | EMULSION-DERIVED PARTICLES - An emulsion-derived particle comprises a lattice of polymeric strands cross-linked by means of a cross-linking agent, and interstitial openings adjacent and around the strands. Functional groups are provided on the lattice and proteins and/or modified proteins can react with these, thereby to be bonded to the lattice and hence immobilised. | 06-13-2013 |
Craig R. Simpson, Danville, VT US
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20120015461 | System Metrology Core - Projection systems and methods with mechanically decoupled metrology plates according to embodiments of the present invention can be used to characterize and compensate for misalignment and aberration in production images due to thermal and mechanical effects. Sensors on the metrology plate measure the position of the metrology plate relative to the image and to the substrate during exposure of the substrate to the production image. Data from the sensors are used to adjust the projection optics and/or substrate dynamically to correct or compensate for alignment errors and aberration-induced errors. Compared to prior art systems and methods, the projection systems and methods described herein offer greater design flexibility and relaxed constraints on mechanical stability and thermally induced expansion. In addition, decoupled metrology plates can be used to align two or more objectives simultaneously and independently. | 01-19-2012 |
Daniel P. Simpson, Warrenton, VA US
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20120260553 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE ACCURACY OF A SMALL ARM - An insert assembly for a weapon is disclosed. The weapon may be a rifle, such as an M4 carbine. The insert assembly is configured to support a bolt while the bolt moves during recharging and firing cycles. The insert may be configured to continuously press on an upper receiver when the rifle is assembled. These features improve shooting accuracy of the rifle by minimizing and/or making consistent movements of the rifle's internal components (i.e., there is less wobbling of the components with respect to each other). The insert assembly may include a support plate and a hollow protrusion rigidly attached to the plate. A piston and a spring are inserted into the protrusion. The piston slides within the protrusion and is pushed against the bolt of the rifle by the spring. | 10-18-2012 |
David Simpson, Mechanicsville, VA US
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20120221025 | ELECTROSPUN NERVE GUIDES FOR NERVE REGENERATION DESIGNED TO MODULATE NERVE ARCHITECTURE - Nerve guides which are formed from three dimensional (3D) arrays of highly aligned electrospun fibers are provided. The electrospun fibers are oriented parallel to the long axis of the guide, and gaps and elongated spaces between the stacked fiber arrays provide channels for directed axonal growth. In some embodiments, the nerve guides also comprise high precision gradients of beneficial substances such as growth factors, which aid in nerve regeneration and growth along the guide. | 08-30-2012 |
David Shauncey Simpson, Lyndhurst, OH US
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20120158776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING, PROCESSING AND REPLAYING CONTENT - A system and method for capturing and replaying content is provided. The invention includes a base content source, a user system and resources. The invention provides for a knowledge embedding component to provide information associated with the base content. Further, a capturing component captures base content and/or information related to the base content for replay. The invention further provides for a personalization component to filter base content and/or information associated with base content based on a type of user, type of information, historical information and/or personal information. | 06-21-2012 |
Dennis Simpson, Superior, CO US
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20110257576 | PERFUSION SYSTEM WITH RFID - The disclosure pertains to a perfusion system that is easy to set-up, use and monitor during a bypass procedure. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a perfusion system in which at least some of the disposable components used with the perfusion system are configured to be able to communicate set-up and/or operational parameters to the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a blood level sensor that can be used to monitor a blood level or volume within a blood reservoir. The blood level sensor may be utilized in an integrated perfusion system in which the disposable components are configured, as noted above, to communicate with the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the blood level sensor may be utilized with a perfusion system lacking communication with disposables. | 10-20-2011 |
20140191026 | PERFUSION SYSTEM WITH RFID - The disclosure pertains to a perfusion system that is easy to set-up, use and monitor during a bypass procedure. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a perfusion system in which at least some of the disposable components used with the perfusion system are configured to be able to communicate set-up and/or operational parameters to the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a blood level sensor that can be used to monitor a blood level or volume within a blood reservoir. The blood level sensor may be utilized in an integrated perfusion system in which the disposable components are configured, as noted above, to communicate with the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the blood level sensor may be utilized with a perfusion system lacking communication with disposables. | 07-10-2014 |
Edward Simpson, Sayreville, NJ US
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20130255710 | Liquid Cleaning Composition Containing Long-Chain Fatty Acid - An aqueous composition includes: (a) surfactants comprising a salt of a C | 10-03-2013 |
20130261037 | Liquid Cleaning Compositions Containing Long-Chain Fatty Alcohols - A composition comprising a) a surfactant comprising an anionic surfactant; b) at least 8 weight % of the composition of a C12-18 fatty alcohol, and c) water. A cleansing method includes applying the composition to skin or hair and washing, and optionally rinsing with water. | 10-03-2013 |
Edwin Bernard Simpson, Graysville, GA US
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20140116812 | SAFETY VALVE FOR TRAILER - A device and method to override a conventional trailer emergency brake system that may include a safety valve to override the brake valve located in a tractor. A preferred safety valve may be located in a sidewall of a trailer. In one position, a preferred safety valve may prevent compressed air from being transmitted to the trailer parking brakes so that a truck driver is unable to release the trailer brakes. In another position, a preferred safety valve may divert compressed air to one or more devices to alert a driver, a dock worker or others of an effort to release the trailer parking brakes. In another position, a preferred safety valve may permit compressed air to be transmitted so that a truck driver is able to release the trailer brakes. | 05-01-2014 |
20140318903 | SAFETY VALVE FOR TRAILER - Systems and methods of overriding a conventional trailer emergency brake system to preclude and alert others as to inadvertent or premature movement of the trailer are described herein. One implementation includes a safety valve operatively positioned in the emergency braking system of a trailer that may be engaged to override the brake valve located in a tractor to prevent a truck driver from prematurely or inadvertently moving the trailer. In addition, the system may include a one way check valve to allow hydraulic fluid upstream of the safety valve to bleed out of the brake system when the safety valve is closed (to prevent movement of the trailer) before the emergency brakes for the trailer are set by the driver. A communication system may also be provided to alert the driver via a remotely located computing device that the emergency brakes for the trailer need to be set. | 10-30-2014 |
Elisabeth Simpson, Sai Kung CN
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20080280529 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided with a front piece forming the breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece and the second ends of which can be connected in the back area of the wearer. Each of the side pieces has a support piece forming an outline of the side pieces with an upper edge and a lower edge. On the outside of the side pieces an outer textile blank is provided, which is connected with the supporting element in the area of the upper edge and the lower edge. According to the invention, the outer textile blank is folded over twice with its edge, respectively, over the upper edge and the lower edge, wherein the first fold, enclosing the support piece, travels directly along the upper or lower edge and the second fold travels between the support piece and the first fold. The free edge of the second fold is facing the upper edge or the lower edge, and only he second fold and the support piece are connected by seams. In this way a brassiere with considerably improved wearing comfort and an appealing appearance is created. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280530 | BRASSIERE WITH INFORMATION CARRIER - A brassiere is provided having a front piece incorporating two breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassieres, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece and the second ends of which can be connected in the back area of the wearer. Each of the side pieces has an upper elastic band and a lower elastic band, which are arranged between an outer textile layer and an inner textile layer. According to an embodiment of the invention, a strip-shaped information carrier is arranged in the area of the outer or inner textile layer. In this way an information carrier is integrated into a brassiere in a manner that is lastingly readily visible, and at the same time a high wearing comfort is guaranteed. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280535 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided having a front piece incorporating two breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece at the sides and the second ends of which can be connected together in the back area of the individual. According to the invention, each of the side pieces includes two layers of a textile material, namely an outer layer and an inner layer. The layers are fastened together at the free edges in such a way that the layer of the textile material forming the outside is folded over toward the inside to form marginal edges and that these edge areas are connected by an adhesive layer with the opposite side of the textile material forming the inside. | 11-13-2008 |
20090061732 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided having a front piece incorporating two breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, which side pieces can be connected to one another in a back closure and with two shoulder straps that extend from the upper edge of the breast cups to the back area of the side pieces. The base material of the brassiere is reinforced on at least part of its edge by applying facing bands or the like. In accordance with the invention it is provided that to form an edge reinforcement, in each case a facing band is fixed with a longitudinal edge to the corresponding edge of the blank made of the base material of the brassiere by linear ultrasonic welding and also is fixed at least partially in a two-dimensional manner with the base material by means of an adhesive layer. | 03-05-2009 |
Elisabeth Simpson, Hong Kong CN
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20080280532 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided with a front piece forming the breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece and the second ends of which can be connected in the back area of the wearer. In addition, shoulder straps extend from the breast cups to the back parts of the side pieces. At least part of the edges of the brassiere is formed in that the textile layer of the brassiere is folded over to form the marginal edge and fixed in this position. According to the invention, to fix the folded-over edge part in place, an adhesive layer is arranged between the folded-over edge part and the textile layer of the brassiere that faces it. In this way, a brassiere that is hardly visible beneath the outer clothing is created, which is also characterized by a high comfort in wearing. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280533 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided with a front piece incorporating two breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece at the sides and the second ends of which can be connected together in the back area of the individual. According to the invention, each of the side pieces includes two layers of a textile material, namely an outer layer facing away from the body and an inner layer facing the body, which are fastened together with an adhesive layer at the upper and lower edges of the respective side piece. | 11-13-2008 |
Ernie Simpson, Nicholasville, KY US
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20110209641 | SHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR RAILROAD TANK CAR - A shield for protecting an exterior wall of a railroad car during a lifting operation includes a body having a first face for engaging that exterior wall. The first face may have a radius of curvature to substantially match the radius of curvature of the tank car. | 09-01-2011 |
Gregory V. Simpson, San Anselmo, CA US
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20140017645 | Systems and Methods for Training Meta-Attention - A meta-attention trainer for enhancing the meta-attention of a user. The trainer includes a processor coupled to a display device. The display device presents the user with a cognitive task that includes a stimuli. The cognitive task specifies a desired response to the stimuli. The processor assesses attentional control of the user in relation to the cognitive task, and generates an instruction and/or a feedback, based on the attentional control assessment, to the user, thereby enabling the user to reflect on the meta-attention of the user. | 01-16-2014 |
James Simpson, Atlanta, GA US
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20120015333 | Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Learning Tools - A system includes an education module ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120015341 | Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Learning Tools - A system includes an education module ( | 01-19-2012 |
20130171592 | Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Tools - A system includes an education module ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130171603 | Method and System for Presenting Interactive, Three-Dimensional Learning Tools - A system includes an education module ( | 07-04-2013 |
Jeffrey Simpson, Mechanicsburg, PA US
Jeffrey Stewart Simpson, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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20130130547 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONFIGURED TO SHIELD CABLE-TERMINATION REGIONS - An electrical connector including a dielectric body and electrical contacts held by the dielectric body. The electrical contacts have a pair of signal contacts with respective mating ends configured to engage a communication connector and also with respective wire-terminating ends. The wire-terminating ends are located proximate to each other in a cable-termination region and are configured to mechanically and electrically couple to corresponding signal conductors of a cable. The electrical connector also includes a ground shield having a cover extension that extends over the cable-termination region. The cover extension is configured to shield the cable-termination region. | 05-23-2013 |
20140355937 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING A FLOATABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - Communication system including a support frame having a pair of spacer walls that oppose each other. The spacer walls defines a receiving gap directly therebetween. The communication system also includes a floatable connector assembly including a connector module and a communication cable coupled to the connector module. The connector module is configured to engage a mating module along a central axis to establish a communicative connection. At least a portion of the connector assembly is disposed between the spacer walls within the receiving gap. The communication system also includes a positioning gasket having a plurality of alignment members that directly engage at least one of the connector assembly or the support frame. The alignment members permit the connector assembly to float with respect to the support frame during the mating operation in a direction that is transverse to the central axis. | 12-04-2014 |
John W. Simpson, Yorktown, VA US
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20120274319 | Eddy Current Probe for Surface and Sub-Surface Inspection - An eddy current probe includes an excitation coil for coupling to a low-frequency alternating current (AC) source. A magnetoresistive sensor is centrally disposed within and at one end of the excitation coil to thereby define a sensing end of the probe. A tubular flux-focusing lens is disposed between the excitation coil and the magnetoresistive sensor. An excitation wire is spaced apart from the magnetoresistive sensor in a plane that is perpendicular to the sensor's axis of sensitivity and such that, when the sensing end of the eddy current probe is positioned adjacent to the surface of a structure, the excitation wire is disposed between the magnetoresistive sensor and the surface of the structure. The excitation wire is coupled to a high-frequency AC source. The excitation coil and flux-focusing lens can be omitted when only surface inspection is required. | 11-01-2012 |
Joy Simpson, Denver, CO US
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20130202741 | REDUCED FAT FOOD PRODUCT - In one embodiment, a reduced fat food product includes a base system and a fat-mimicking system that imparts a characteristic associated with a higher fat content food product. The base system includes one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of dairy ingredients, water, juices, oils, sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, flavors, colorants, and preservatives. The fat-mimicking system includes microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and one or more buffering agents. The reduced fat food product is substantially free of an additional emulsifier. | 08-08-2013 |
Karl J. Simpson, Rockville, MD US
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20130055262 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HOST-AWARE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INVOLVING CLUSTER-BASED RESOURCE POOLS - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing resources associated with cluster-based resource pool(s). According to illustrative implementations, innovations herein may include or involve one or more of best fit algorithms, infrastructure based service provision, tolerance and/or ghost processing features, dynamic management service having monitoring and/or decision process features, as well as virtual machine and resource distribution features. | 02-28-2013 |
20140310710 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HOST-AWARE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INVOLVING CLUSTER-BASED RESOURCE POOLS - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing resources associated with cluster-based resource pool(s). According to illustrative implementations, innovations herein may include or involve one or more of best fit algorithms, infrastructure based service provision, tolerance and/or ghost processing features, dynamic management service having monitoring and/or decision process features, as well as virtual machine and resource distribution features. | 10-16-2014 |
Karl J. Simpson, St Helier JE
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20110209147 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF UNIT-BASED VIRTUAL RESOURCES WITHIN A DATA CENTER ENVIRONMENT - In one embodiment, a processor-readable medium can be configured to store code representing instructions to be executed by a processor. The code can include code to receive a request to change a value representing a number of data center units included in a set of data center units assigned to a user. Each of the data center units from the set of data center units can be associated with hardware resources managed based on a set of predefined hardware resource limit values. The code can include code to determine, in response to the request, whether hardware resources of a data center unit mutually exclusive from hardware resources of the set of data center units and managed based on the set of predefined resource limit values is available for assignment to the user when the request to change is an increase request. | 08-25-2011 |
Kathi Simpson, Blue Springs, MO US
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20120012447 | LIGHT SWITCH EXTENDER - A light switch extender for application on a light switch comprising: a plate, where said plate includes two elongated openings and switch opening; an extending arm, said arm extends vertically downward from the plate; and a handle at the distal end of the extending arm, where said handle enables the vertically movement of the arm. The plate is placed under a light switch plate to engage a light switch. In one particular embodiment, the handle includes an opening and the arm is at least one foot in length. | 01-19-2012 |
Larry Clark Simpson, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130257055 | Geothermal Wind System - The Geothermal Wind System is a hybrid power production system using geothermal transfer of heat between native rock and an air mass circulating between two or more portals of substantially different vertical elevations by use of the stack effect and the buoyancy of heated air or gravity pulling cooled air to turn one or more wind turbines which drive one or more generators. This wind speed can be improved by use of a venturi valve in close proximity to the turbine(s). A novel example of an aerodynamic, adjustable radial venturi is also herein incorporated. Two modes of the GWS are herein described, one used at shallow depths having geothermal temperatures approximating the average exterior climate, and the second used with geothermal temperatures found at greater depths at substantially higher than outside temperatures. The GWS is a non-polluting, non-carbon burning, non-water-dependent power production system easily implemented in third world countries. | 10-03-2013 |
Mark Simpson, Atlanta, GA US
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20120139259 | Power Generation Using Buoyancy-Induced Vortices - Various systems and methods are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one embodiment, among others, a vortex generation system includes a nucleating obstruction; an array of vanes distributed about the nucleating obstruction, the array of vanes configured to impart an angular momentum on air drawn through the array of vanes to form a columnar vortex over the nucleating obstruction; and a set of turbine blades positioned over the nucleating obstruction, the set of turbine blades configured to extract power from the columnar vortex. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes establishing a thermal plume; imparting angular momentum to boundary layer air entrained by the thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex; and extracting power from the stationary columnar vortex through turbine blades positioned within the stationary columnar vortex. | 06-07-2012 |
20150047352 | POWER GENERATION USING BUOYANCY-INDUCED VORTICES - Various examples are provided for power generation using buoyancy-induced vortices. In one example, among others, a vortex generation system includes an array of hybrid vanes comprising a first vane section in a surface momentum boundary layer and a second vane section above the first vane section. The first vane section is configured to impart a first angular momentum on the preheated air in the surface momentum boundary layer and the second vane section is configured to impart a second angular momentum on preheated air drawn through the second vane section. In another embodiment, a method for power extraction from a buoyancy-induced vortex includes imparting angular momentum to preheated boundary layer air entrained by a thermal plume to form a stationary columnar vortex. The angular momentum can be imparted to the preheated boundary layer air at a plurality of angles by an array of hybrid vanes distributed about the thermal plume. | 02-19-2015 |
Michael Simpson, Hong Kong CN
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20140076338 | SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article comprises a first part and a second part movable relative to the first part. A control mechanism comprises a first control surface on one of the first part or second part; and a second control surface on the other of the first and second parts. The second control surface is configured to engage with the first control surface to control relative rotation between the first part and second part. | 03-20-2014 |
Michael Lee Simpson, Tokyo JP
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20090311941 | Portable Device - A portable device comprises a motor for providing vibration, a power source for powering the motor, a switching device for controlling the direction of the motor, propelling means for engaging a surface and for propelling the device when the motor is vibrating, the propelling means extending downwardly at an angle to the vertical, and an input device connected to the switching device, the switching device arranged to switch the direction of the motor when the input device receives a predetermined signal. Advantageously, the propelling means comprise a set of bristles. By using angled bristles, this increases friction in the backwards direction and so causes the device to move forwards when vibrating. The bristles dig into surface when vibration tries to move the object backwards, and the bristles slide over surface when vibration tries to move object forwards. | 12-17-2009 |
Mike Simpson, Mid Levels HK
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20130140197 | Smoking Article - A smoking article ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130199551 | Smoking Article and Method of Manufacturing a Smoking Article - A smoking article ( | 08-08-2013 |
Mike Simpson, Shibuya-Ku HK
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20130139836 | Smoking Article - A smoking article ( | 06-06-2013 |
Patrick Simpson, Christiansburg, OH US
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20120060082 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANNOTATING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - A computer-implemented method of annotating an electronic document may include receiving annotation information corresponding to a first electronic document file and creating annotation metadata that is associated with the annotation information. The method may further include storing the annotation information and associated annotation metadata in an annotation file that is separate from the first electronic document file, and anchoring the annotation information to a target electronic document file at an anchor location corresponding to the annotation metadata. The annotation metadata may be generated by assigning a target offset value to individual neighboring tokens defining an annotation neighborhood, wherein the target offset values correspond to positions of the neighboring tokens with respect to an annotation location within the first electronic document file. The annotation metadata may also comprise topographic patterns that are compared between source and target documents to determine the anchor location. | 03-08-2012 |
Pete Simpson, San Diego, CA US
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20130323037 | ALIGNMENT OF STATIC PARTS IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A first structural static component having an outer diameter is aligned with a second structural static component having an inner diameter to the centerline of a gas turbine engine rotating assembly. The first static component is centered inside the second static component leaving a gap between the outer diameter of the first component and the inner diameter of the second component to permit them to mate at operating temperatures. Tabs and slots are placed on the periphery of the static components to align the static components with the centerline at build temperature. | 12-05-2013 |
Peter Simpson, Jakarta ID
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20120315822 | Figure and a Composition for Forming the Figure - A toy figure having at least one solid, molded part with a varying thickness is disclosed. The toy figure is a collector or fashion doll that has particular characteristics or properties. The toy figure is formed using a composition of ABS and barium sulfate, which provides several desired characteristics, including at least the aesthetics, feel, weight, and paintability of the toy figure. | 12-13-2012 |
Peter Simpson, Atlanta, GA US
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20110214779 | ASEPTIC DOSING SYSTEM - The present application provides an aseptic dosing system for dispensing a micro-ingredient. The aseptic dosing system may include a micro-ingredient source adapted to dispense the micro-ingredient, a sterilizer downstream of the micro-ingredient source configured to sterilize the micro-ingredient, and a nozzle downstream of the sterilizer configured to reconstitute the micro-ingredient in or downstream thereof. | 09-08-2011 |
20140377443 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FOOD ARTICLE OR BEVERAGE USING IN-BOTTLE PASTEURIZATION - A system and method for producing a packaged food article or beverage may include processing a first food source including a spoilage microorganism along a first processing path, which may limit temperature of the first food source to be below a temperature level that causes the spoilage microorganism to be inactivated. A second food source may be processed along a second processing path, which may heat the second food source to be in a predetermined temperature range that causes spoilage microorganisms in the second food source to be substantially inactivated when in the predetermined temperature range for a predetermined period of time. A package may be filled with the first and the second food sources. The second food source, when mixed with the first food source, may be in the predetermined temperature range for the predetermined period of time in the package to inactivate the spoilage microorganism. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377444 | IN-BOTTLE PASTEURIZATION - A packaged food article or beverage may include a consumer package, a processed food composition including a spoilage microorganism, and a liquid being at a temperature in a predetermined range applied to the processed food composition to form a first mixture in the consumer package that, as a result of the liquid being in the predetermined range, causes the spoilage microorganism to be substantially inactivated. | 12-25-2014 |
Peter J. Simpson, Jakarta ID
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20080284062 | INJECTION MOLDED DOLL HEAD - In one embodiment, an injection molded doll head having at least two portions is provided. A first portion may have a first mating surface, an alignment indicator and include at least the skullcap portion of a doll head. A second portion may have a second mating surface welded to the first mating surface and may include at least a lower portion of the doll head and a concave inner cavity. The first portion and the second portion may be configured to receive rooted doll hair. Some embodiments may include doll hair rooted above and below a seam defined by the welded mating surfaces. | 11-20-2008 |
Quinn Simpson, Portland, OR US
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20130239019 | INNER-CIRCLE SOCIAL SOURCING - A social networking environment supporting collaborative social interaction is disclosed. The social networking environment may be implemented by a computing system including a number of client computing devices and a server system that communicate with each other via a communications network. User profile and geographic location information associated with users of the social networking environment may be shared with each other. Users may request commentary from other users regarding a target user. Users may receive and fulfill requests for commentary to facilitate social interactions between two or more other users. Users may define an inner-circle of users from which commentary may be requested by that user. | 09-12-2013 |
Randy Simpson, Norfolk, NE US
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20120137547 | DEVICE FOR CREATING A TRENCH IN A GROUND SURFACE - A device for creating a trench in a ground surface includes a frame, an axle and a platform. A wheel is mounted to the axle and a motor is mounted to the platform. The motor is configured to rotate a drive shaft. A primary blade is removably mountable to the drive shaft. The primary blade has a first radius measured from a geometric center of the primary hub to a free end of a largest of the at least three primary tines. A second blade is removably mountable to the primary hub. The secondary blade has a second radius measured from a geometric center of the secondary hub to a free end of a largest of the at least three secondary tines. The first radius is greater than the second radius. A blade guard is mounted to the platform and generally covers the primary and secondary blades in an assembled configuration. | 06-07-2012 |
Richard Simpson, Tyrone, GA US
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20110272492 | Adjustable Water Jet Device - An adjustable water jet device so as to continuously regulate the velocity of water exiting the device without interrupting the water flow, the water jet device including a nozzle body, rotatable nozzle seat, a flow control plate, an inlet, and a nozzle eyeball configured to direct the water supply, and a water supply system including the adjustable water jet device, a plate for accommodating the water jet device in a pool deck or pool wall, and a cover that is mounted flush with the pool deck or pool wall. | 11-10-2011 |
20140117107 | LIGHTED WATERFALL DEVICE - A lighted waterfall apparatus for producing an artificial waterfall having a waterfall apparatus including a chamber for containing a removable light source and a port for accessing the light source, such that the light source can be easily accessed, inserted, removed, and/or replaced. | 05-01-2014 |
Rickey Simpson US
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20110244406 | Automated Candle Blower - An automatic candle blower having a main housing with a base and a back member. The back member has a plurality of vent holes therethrough, each of the vent holes providing an air flow path from the interior of the main housing. A candle support surface is formed adjacent to the back member to support a candle. A blower is positioned to direct air to the vent holes. An air channel is formed within the main housing between the blower and the vent holes. An alternative embodiment of the invention further includes a control circuit, which has a processor, a timer, and a processor-readable medium, is electrically connected to the blower. A user input device is electrically connected to the control circuit. | 10-06-2011 |
Robert Simpson, Ibaraki JP
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20100315867 | SOLID-STATE MEMORY DEVICE, DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND DATA PROCESSING DEVICE - A solid-state memory device includes: a superlattice laminate having plural crystal layers laminated therein, the crystal layers including first and second crystal layers having mutually opposite compositions; a lower electrode provided on a first surface in a laminating direction of the superlattice laminate; and an upper electrode provided on a second surface of the superlattice laminate in the laminating direction. The first crystal layer included in the superlattice laminate is made of a phase change compound. According to the present invention, the superlattice laminate laminated in opposite directions of the upper and lower electrodes is sandwiched between these electrodes. Therefore, when an electric energy is applied to the superlattice laminate via these electrodes, a uniform electric energy can be applied to a laminated surface of the superlattice laminate. Accordingly, fluctuation of a resistance is small even when information is repeatedly rewritten, and data can be read stably as a result. | 12-16-2010 |
20110207284 | SOLID-STATE MEMORY MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method of at least one embodiment of the present invention of manufacturing a solid-state memory is a method of manufacturing a solid-state memory, the solid-state memory including a recording film whose electric characteristics are varied by phase transformation, the method including: forming the recording film by forming a laminate of two or more layers so that a superlattice structure is provided, each of the layers having a parent phase which shows solid-to-solid phase-transformation, the recording film being formed at a temperature not lower than a temperature highest among crystallization temperatures of the parent phases. It is thus possible to manufacture a solid-state memory which requires lower current for recording and erasing data and has a greater rewriting cycle number. | 08-25-2011 |
Robert Simpson, Tsukuba-Shi JP
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20100181548 | SOLID-STATE MEMORY AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A solid memory may include a recording layer including Ge, Sb and Te as major components. The recording layer may include a superlattice. The recording layer may include multi-layers each having a parent phase showing a phase transformation in solid-states, the phase transformation causing change in electrical property of the recording layer. The recording layer may include an Sb | 07-22-2010 |
Robert Simpson, Tsukuba JP
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20100284218 | SUPERLATTICE DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, SOLID-STATE MEMORY INCLUDING SUPERLATTICE DEVICE, DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND DATA PROCESSING DEVICE - To include a superlattice laminate having laminated thereon a first crystal layer of which crystal lattice is a cubic crystal and in which positions of constituent atoms are reversibly replaced by application of energy, and a second crystal layer having a composition different from that of the first crystal layer, and an orientation layer that is an underlaying layer of the superlattice laminate and causes a laminated surface of the first crystal layer to be (111)-orientated. According to the present invention, the laminated surface of the first crystal layer can be (111)-orientated by using the orientation layer as an underlaying layer. In the first crystal layer of which laminated surface is (111)-orientated, a crystal structure reversibly changes when a relatively low energy is applied. Therefore, characteristics of a superlattice device having this crystal layer can be enhanced. | 11-11-2010 |
Robert J. Simpson, Espoo FI
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20120185671 | COMPUTATIONAL RESOURCE PIPELINING IN GENERAL PURPOSE GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT - This disclosure describes techniques for extending the architecture of a general purpose graphics processing unit (GPGPU) with parallel processing units to allow efficient processing of pipeline-based applications. The techniques include configuring local memory buffers connected to parallel processing units operating as stages of a processing pipeline to hold data for transfer between the parallel processing units. The local memory buffers allow on-chip, low-power, direct data transfer between the parallel processing units. The local memory buffers may include hardware-based data flow control mechanisms to enable transfer of data between the parallel processing units. In this way, data may be passed directly from one parallel processing unit to the next parallel processing unit in the processing pipeline via the local memory buffers, in effect transforming the parallel processing units into a series of pipeline stages. | 07-19-2012 |
20130057562 | MEMORY COPY ENGINE FOR GRAPHICS PROCESSING - The example techniques described in this disclosure may be directed to interaction between a graphics processing unit (GPU) and a system memory. For example, the GPU may include a memory copy engine that handles tasks related to accessing data that is stored or is to be stored in the system memory. In addition, in some examples, the memory copy engine may perform additional tasks such as modification tasks to increase the performance of the GPU. | 03-07-2013 |
20130155080 | GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT WITH COMMAND PROCESSOR - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method of controlling a graphics processing unit. In an example, the method includes receiving one or more tasks from a host processor, and scheduling, independently from the host processor, the one or more tasks to be selectively executed by a shader processor and one or more fixed function hardware units, wherein the shader processor is configured to execute a plurality of instructions in parallel, and the one or more fixed function hardware units are configured to render graphics data. | 06-20-2013 |
Roger L. Simpson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20110315248 | LOW DRAG ASYMMETRIC TETRAHEDRAL VORTEX GENERATORS - An asymmetric tetrahedral vortex generator that provides for control of three-dimensional flow separation over an underlying surface by bringing high momentum outer region flow to the wall of the structure using the generated vortex. The energized near-wall flow remains attached to the structure surface significantly further downstream. The device produces a swirling flow with one stream-wise rotation direction which migrates span-wise. When optimized, the device produces very low base drag on structures by keeping flow attached on the leeside surface thereof. This device can: on hydraulic structures, prevent local scour, deflect debris, and reduce drag; improve heat transfer between a flow and an adjacent surface, i.e., heat exchanger or an air conditioner; reduce drag, flow separation, and associated acoustic noise on airfoils, hydrofoils, cars, boats, submarines, rotors, etc. during subsonic or supersonic conditions; and, reduce radar signatures by using faceted edges with angles amenable to stealth technologies. | 12-29-2011 |
20120134753 | BRIDGE PIER AND ABUTMENT SCOUR PREVENTING APPARATUS WITH VORTEX GENERATORS - Disclosed is a manufactured three-dimensional convex-concave fairing with attached vortex generators, for hydraulic structures such as bridge piers and abutments, whose shape prevents the local scour problem around such hydraulic structures. The device is a conventionally made concrete or fiber-reinforced composite, or combination of both, vortex generator equipped hydrodynamic fairing that is fit or cast over an existing or new hydraulic structure around the base of the structure and above the footing. The vortex generators are positioned so as to energize decelerating near wall flow with higher-momentum outer layer flow. The result is a more steady, compact separation and wake and substantially mitigated scour inducing vortical flow. | 05-31-2012 |
Royce Allen Simpson, Kokomo, IN US
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20120308731 | ADHESIVE APPLICATOR FOR THREADED DEVICES AND PROCESS FOR APPLYING ADHESIVE TO THREADED DEVICES - An adhesive applicator includes a base portion and an adhesive distributing portion. The base portion includes a first passageway extending from the exterior of the base portion to and through an integral cylindrical portion of the base portion. The adhesive distributing portion includes a plurality of passageways therethrough in communication with the first passageway of the base portion. The plurality of passageways of the adhesive distributing portion extend to the exterior of the adhesive distributing portion. An adhesive pump forces adhesive to and through the first passageway of the base portion and into and through the plurality of passageways of the adhesive distributing portion to the exterior of the adhesive distributing portion. Adhesive emanates from the exterior of the adhesive distributing portion under the force of the adhesive pump and coats the threads of an internally threaded device. Another example coats the threads of an externally threaded device. Processes for coating internal and external threads are disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
20140358179 | HEMOSTATIC SYSTEM AND ITS METHODS OF USE - A hemostatic system includes a first tube defining a first lumen configured to channel a fluid therethrough, a second tube housing at least a portion of the first tube and at least partially defining a second lumen configured to channel a hemocoagulant agent therethrough, a hopper coupled to the second tube, and an injection device. The hopper defines a cavity in fluid communication with the second lumen and is configured to retain the hemocoagulant agent therein. The injection device is selectively positionable within the second lumen and/or the cavity to facilitate channeling the hemocoagulant agent from the cavity through the second lumen. | 12-04-2014 |
20150018871 | HEMOSTATIC DEVICE AND ITS METHODS OF USE - A hemostatic device includes a first tube defining a first lumen configured to channel a fluid therethrough, and a second tube housing at least a portion of the first tube and at least partially defining a second lumen configured to retain a hemocoagulant agent therein. The second tube is moveable with respect to the first tube, such that the hemocoagulant agent is at least substantially retained within the second lumen when the second tube is in a first position, and the hemocoagulant agent is at least partially exposed when the second tube is in a second position. | 01-15-2015 |
Russell E. Simpson, Anderson, IN US
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20130033121 | Personal grounding device or method to ground for a human being - A personal grounding device that is used to ground a human being and provides a human being a device to directly and naturally equalize one's body to the same energy level, or potential, as the Earth. This equalization results in synchronizing the person's internal biological clocks, hormonal cycles, and physiological rhythms and in supplying the body with healing and free, positively charged electrons (called free radicals). These are abundantly present on the surface of the Earth. Electrically speaking free radicals have a positive charge. The grounding directly equalizes the body of the person to the same energy level, or potential (zero), as the Earth. The device is comprised of a closed grid (like a heating pad) in an encasement to form a mat; a lead to the grid from a ground; a ground lead (natural or artificial); and a means for connecting the field grid to the ground. | 02-07-2013 |
Sharon M. Simpson, Lake Elmo, MN US
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20120009364 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILM - Addition of a surfactant to either the under-layer, the image-receiving layer, or to both the under-layer and the image-receiving layer provides a quick-drying, transparent ink-jet recording film capable of achieving an optical density of at least 2.8 while still having a low haze and producing a number of grey levels. | 01-12-2012 |
20120009365 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILM - Addition of a surfactant to either the under-layer, the image-receiving layer, or to both the under-layer and the image-receiving layer provides a quick-drying, transparent ink-jet recording film capable of achieving an optical density of at least 2.8 while still having a low haze and producing a number of grey levels. | 01-12-2012 |
20120045595 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films exhibit improved ink-drying and smudging performance. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and have low haze values. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058271 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and low haze values. Such films are useful for medical imaging. | 03-08-2012 |
20120058272 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and have low haze values. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 03-08-2012 |
20120064264 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films do not exhibit excessive ink drying times. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and have low haze values. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 03-15-2012 |
20120088043 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These compositions and methods can impart excellent adhesion properties between film layers and the transparent support. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 04-12-2012 |
20120088044 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These compositions and methods can impart excellent adhesion properties between film layers and the transparent support. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 04-12-2012 |
20120100315 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These films can exhibit high maximum optical densities, rapid ink drying, low curl, excellent adhesion between the coating layers and the substrate, and negligible ink transfer between stacked ink-jet recording films after imaging. Such films are useful in medical imaging applications. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107529 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - The compositions and methods of the present application can provide transparent ink-jet recording films that may be used by printers relying on optical detection of fed media. Such films can be useful for medical image reproduction. | 05-03-2012 |
20120121828 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films do not exhibit excessive ink drying times. These films can be free of such visual effects as mud cracking. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 05-17-2012 |
20120128901 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the present application can provide films exhibiting high maximum optical densities that are useful for medical imaging. | 05-24-2012 |
20120148768 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These compositions and methods can impart excellent adhesion properties between film layers and the transparent support. The films have improved appearance compared to similar high optical density films. Such improved appearance films are produced without requiring reduced drying process throughput. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 06-14-2012 |
20120231183 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films do not exhibit excessive ink drying times. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and have low haze values. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 09-13-2012 |
20120301640 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - The compositions and methods of the present application can provide transparent ink-jet recording films with increased image-receiving layer thicknesses. Such films can exhibit high maximum optical densities and rapid ink drying. | 11-29-2012 |
20120308745 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. These films can exhibit high maximum optical densities, rapid ink drying, low curl, excellent adhesion between the coating layers and the substrate, and negligible ink transfer between stacked ink-jet recording films after imaging. Such films are useful in medical imaging applications. | 12-06-2012 |
20130040077 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films exhibit superior resistance to ink-transfer when printed to high optical densities, which is desirable for medical imaging applications. | 02-14-2013 |
20130216739 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Transparent ink-jet recording films, compositions, and methods are disclosed. Such films do not exhibit excessive ink drying times. These films exhibit high maximum optical densities and have low haze values. These films are useful for medical imaging. | 08-22-2013 |
Shawn Morgan Simpson, Atlanta, GA US
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20140075563 | AUTOMATED SECURITY TESTING - A method of automated security testing includes recording a macro. The recorded macro is played and a web request is intercepted while playing the macro. The web request may be attacked and sent to a web server. A response from the web server based on the web request is received, and the response of the web server is processed to determine any vulnerabilities. | 03-13-2014 |
Thomas Grady Simpson, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20140116482 | UP-RIGHT WALKER FOR SUPPORTING A PATIENT WITH UP-RIGHT POSTURE - An up-right walker for supporting a patient with up-right posture. The up-right walker includes a pair of opposing side frames joined at a leading edge by a connecting frame, the pair of opposing side frames and connecting frame forming a support structure with an opening for receiving a user therebetween. A first and second body support structure is coupled to the pair of opposing side frames and connecting frame and forming an angled slope with respect to a floor surface, the first and second body structure arranged to support the user in an upright position. | 05-01-2014 |
Tyler Dean Simpson, Cuba, MO US
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20120294971 | HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY LOCKING DEVICE FOR USE WITH EXTRUDERS - The invention provides devices that are attached to an extruder making the operation thereof more efficient and convenient and allowing for a quick change over of parts used to make various products prepared in the extrusion process. A high pressure relief assembly is attached to the extruder that allows for the rapid release of pressure from the extruder at the end of the process by venting product under pressure from the extruder and the extruder also has attached thereto a quick assembly locking device that allows for the exchange of assemblies, such as a density control assembly and other assembles, without the removal of nuts, bolts, and clamps by attaching the assembly to an arm that can be moved in and out of place in front of the extruder and wherein the device has a locking mechanism that seals and releases the assembly from the extruder. | 11-22-2012 |
20140314899 | HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY LOCKING DEVICE FOR USE WITH EXTRUDERS - The invention provides devices that are attached to an extruder making the operation thereof more efficient and convenient and allowing for a quick change over of parts used to make various products prepared in the extrusion process. A high pressure relief assembly is attached to the extruder that allows for the rapid release of pressure from the extruder at the end of the process by venting product under pressure from the extruder and the extruder also has attached thereto a quick assembly locking device that allows for the exchange of assemblies, such as a density control assembly and other assembles, without the removal of nuts, bolts, and clamps by attaching the assembly to an arm that can be moved in and out of place in front of the extruder and wherein the device has a locking mechanism that seals and releases the assembly from the extruder. | 10-23-2014 |
William Joseph Simpson, Mason, OH US
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20130149139 | DYNAMIC LOAD REDUCTION SYSTEM - Bolted together first and second flanges include bolts disposed through first bolt holes in the first flange. The bolts extend at least partially through second holes in the second flange. Bolt include bolt heads, threads, and shanks therebetween. Crushable spacers disposed around the shanks of a first plurality of the bolts and contacting and axially extending between the bolt heads and the first flange. Bushings disposed around a second plurality of the bolts and contacting and axially extending between the bolt heads and the second flange. A shank outer diameter may be smaller than a thread diameter and heat shrink tubing may be disposed around the bolt shanks of at least some of the spacers. First bolt holes may extend into an open annular slot on first flange and second holes may extend partially through a forward extending annular rail of second flange with rail received within slot. | 06-13-2013 |