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Andrew Sloan, Cleveland, OH US
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20140275706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AND DELIVERING RADIATION TREATMENT PLANS - A computer-implemented method for generating and/or delivering a radiation treatment plan is provided. The method comprises reading a modular radiation dose kernel that defines a three dimensional radiation isocenter dose formed from a sum of a plurality of radiation beams, reading serial slice data that define three dimensional closed surfaces representing a lesion, critical structure, or organ and generating a radiation treatment plan based on the radiation kernel file and the data that defines the three dimensional closed surface. The treatment plan can be translated for use by virtually any automated radiation delivery device. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew W. Sloan, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20140120287 | SLEEVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure describes a medical device assembly comprising an expandable medical device wrapped with an improved constraining sleeve. The sleeve in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure is thin walled and translucent, having reduced edge sharpness. The sleeve in accordance with the present disclosure exhibits resistance to ripping and delamination. Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods of making sheet material usable for constraining sleeves from flattened film tubes. Methods for making improved constraining sleeves and medical device assemblies that comprise an improved constraining sleeve are also disclosed herein. | 05-01-2014 |
Arthur Christian Sloan, Leeds GB
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20150269358 | Apparatus and Method for Content Handling - An apparatus for content handling is provided. The apparatus comprises a content server arranged to provide a content analysis environment to a client terminal, and to provide content to the client terminal for analysis within the content analysis environment once the content analysis environment has been established at the client terminal, wherein the client terminal is arranged: to download the content from the content server into the content analysis environment; to encrypt the downloaded content and store the encrypted content therein in a persistent form; to decrypt the encrypted content into working memory therein for analysis within content analysis environment; to encrypt analysed content and store the encrypted analysed content therein in a persistent form; and to decrypt the encrypted analysed content and to upload this decrypted content to the content server. | 09-24-2015 |
Ashley Sloan, New South Wales AU
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20100200012 | TINTING BOWL - There is disclosed a tinting bowl device ( | 08-12-2010 |
Charles Sloan, Lake In The Hills, IL US
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20160007206 | INTERFERENCE COORDINATION PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHMENT AND TERMINATION - Coordination of interference handling may be beneficial in a variety of communication systems. In particular, enhanced inter-cell interference coordination may benefit from proper configuration and setup, as well as termination, of partnerships amongst base stations. A method can include determining at a first base station of an interference coordination partnership pair a corresponding partner base station of the pair. The partner base station may not be configured regarding the partnership pair. The method can also include setting up the partnership pair with the partner base station. | 01-07-2016 |
Collin Ray Sloan, Boise, ID US
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20140212214 | CABLE BASED VEHICLE BARRIER - A vehicle barrier fence for arresting an impacting vehicle of substantial mass within a selected distance of the fence. The fence having, in part: a retaining structure, at least one cable having a first end comprising a cable terminator, a post having an orifice defined there through sized to receive the cable terminator into the post, and a cable retainer for retaining the cable terminator within the post. | 07-31-2014 |
20150191882 | CABLE BASED VEHICLE BARRIER FENCE - A vehicle barrier fence for arresting an impacting vehicle of substantial mass within a selected distance of the fence. The fence having, in part: a retaining structure, at least one cable having a first end comprising a cable terminator, a post having an orifice defined there through sized to receive the cable terminator into the post, and a cable retainer for retaining the cable terminator within the post. | 07-09-2015 |
Daniel Edwin Sloan, Port Adelaide Sa AU
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20160039623 | A DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR LOADING SHIP HOLDS - This invention relates to a dust suppression system for positioning in a container for a dusting material which creates a dust when agitated. The system comprises a means for forming an upper mist layer for preventing escape of the dust from the container, and a means for forming a lower mist layer below the upper mist layer for settling the dust into the container. In one form, the container is a hold of a ship, and the opening is a hatch for the hold. | 02-11-2016 |
David Justin Sloan, Apex, NC US
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20160003815 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR ANALYTE DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT USING LONGITUDINAL ASSAY - Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and devices for detection and measurement of an analyte or analytes. In one embodiment, the invention provides an assay system comprising a cartridge device including: one or more reservoir portions for holding one or more liquids; and at least one assay portion for receiving the one or more liquids from the at least one reservoir portion, the at least one assay portion having a plurality of binding sites over which the one or more liquids from the one or more reservoirs can be flowed repeatedly (more than one time); and a measurement device for measuring binding of one or more analytes in the one or more liquids to the plurality of binding sites. | 01-07-2016 |
Ethan David Sloan, Cumming, GA US
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20130109513 | WEIGHTED FLAG AND TARGET APPARATUS FOR USE IN A TOSS GAME | 05-02-2013 |
20160030820 | WEIGHTED FLAG AND TARGET APPARATUS FOR USE IN A TOSS GAME - The present invention relates to a weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, and a toss game set that includes at least one weighted flag and at least one target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the weighted flag and target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of play that involves using the weighted flag and the target apparatus according to the present invention. | 02-04-2016 |
Glenn Sloan, Castlerock GB
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20150239013 | SCREEN ASSEMBLY - A screen assembly for grading and dewatering sand includes a frame upon which is mounted a deck having a plurality of apertures therein. The frame is mounted on a base and includes a vibration generating device for imparting vibration to the deck. The deck has a first portion inclined downwardly from a first end to second end for grading sand thereon, and a second portion for dewatering sand thereon. The first deck portion is inclined downwardly at a first angle, and the second portion is arranged substantially horizontally or inclined upwardly at a second angle. Sand may be delivered onto the deck at or adjacent the first end of the first portion, so that undersized particles of sand passing through the apertures in the first portion of the deck as oversized particles pass onto the second portion of the deck, whereby the oversized particles are dewatered. | 08-27-2015 |
Glenn Sloan, Cookstown County Tyrone GB
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20150158031 | SCREENING APPARATUS - A screening apparatus ( | 06-11-2015 |
Gregory Jack Sloan, Boise, ID US
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20140212214 | CABLE BASED VEHICLE BARRIER - A vehicle barrier fence for arresting an impacting vehicle of substantial mass within a selected distance of the fence. The fence having, in part: a retaining structure, at least one cable having a first end comprising a cable terminator, a post having an orifice defined there through sized to receive the cable terminator into the post, and a cable retainer for retaining the cable terminator within the post. | 07-31-2014 |
20150191882 | CABLE BASED VEHICLE BARRIER FENCE - A vehicle barrier fence for arresting an impacting vehicle of substantial mass within a selected distance of the fence. The fence having, in part: a retaining structure, at least one cable having a first end comprising a cable terminator, a post having an orifice defined there through sized to receive the cable terminator into the post, and a cable retainer for retaining the cable terminator within the post. | 07-09-2015 |
Isaac Sloan, Saint George, UT US
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20140060494 | On-Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas System With In-Cabin Display - A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system includes a CNG reservoir that can be mounted to a vehicle, a sensor arrangement that can sense an environmental condition in a vicinity of the vehicle and a condition associated with the reservoir, an electronically configurable display that can be mounted within a cabin of the vehicle, and an electronic control unit (ECU) operatively arranged with the sensor arrangement and display. The ECU generates output for the display based on the sensed conditions to provide information about the CNG fueling system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061266 | COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED FILL RECEPTACLE - A compressed natural gas fueling system includes a frame arrangement with at least one tank disposed therein and an inlet that can receive a compressed natural gas fueling nozzle to fill the at least one tank. The fueling system can be attached with and supported by frame rails behind a cabin of a vehicle such that the inlet is positioned above the frame rails. | 03-06-2014 |
James J Sloan, Wettingen CH
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20150346031 | FABRY-PEROT INTERFEROMETER BASED SATELLITE DETECTION OF ATMOSPHERIC TRACE GASES - Systems, methods, and devices relating to optical imaging systems for gathering data on atmospheric trace gas emissions from a satellite. An optical system used in the satellite has a Fabry-Perot interferometer coupled to a suitable telescope. The interferometer is a wide angle Fabry-Perot interferometer which creates a fringing pattern in concentric circles with each fringe being a different wavelength on the imaging system. A filter is used with the optical system and allows multiple adjacent modes in a selected spectral range to pass through the interferometer to the imaging system. Each pixel in the imaging system collects light at multiple wavelengths within the selected spectral range. The optical system gathers multiple images of the target area allowing light from the target area to be collected at multiple different wavelengths. Different absorption data for different atmospheric trace gases can be gathered in a single satellite pass over the target area. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeffrey Sloan, Birmingham, MI US
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20130304541 | CONSUMER-INITIATED DEMAND-DRIVEN INTERACTIVE MARKETPLACE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for managing consumer demand in an online marketplace. In one aspect, a method for managing consumer initiated demand in an online marketplace comprises: receiving a first request for a product or service from a first consumer; identifying one of a plurality of categories as corresponding to the first request; assigning the first request to the identified category; receiving at least one additional request for a product or service from a second consumer and assigning the at least one additional request to the identified category; determining, using a processor, a demand for the identified category based at least on the number of requests assigned to the identified category; and selectively generating a merchant notification for at least one merchant based on the determined demand for the identified category. | 11-14-2013 |
Jim Sloan, Lima, NY US
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20130333811 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A STEEL ARTICLE - A method for forming and treating a steel article of a high strength and high ductility alloy particularly suited for use as armor plate. The method includes the steps of providing a starting material for the steel article, heating the starting material to a peak temperature range in less than ten seconds, holding the heated steel composition at the peak temperature range for between two and six seconds, quenching the heated steel composition from the peak temperature range to below 100° C. (212° F.) at a temperature rate reduction of 400 and 3000° C./sec (752 and 5432° F./sec), removing residual quench media from the surface of the quenched steel composition, tempering the quenched steel composition at a temperature of 100 to 260° C. (212 to 500° F.); and air cooling the tempered steel composition to less than 100° C. (212° F.) to form a steel having desired mechanical properties. | 12-19-2013 |
20140261902 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A STEEL ARTICLE - A method for forming and treating a steel article of a high strength and high ductility alloy particularly suited for use as armor plate. The method includes the steps of providing a starting material for the steel article, heating the starting material to a peak temperature range in less than ten seconds, holding the heated steel composition at the peak temperature range for between two and six seconds, quenching the heated steel composition from the peak temperature range to below 100° C. (212° F.) at a temperature rate reduction of 400 and 3000° C./sec (752 and 5432° F./sec), removing residual quench media from the surface of the quenched steel composition, tempering the quenched steel composition at a temperature of 100 to 260° C. (212 to 500° F.); and air cooling the tempered steel composition to less than 100° C. (212° F.) to form a steel having desired mechanical properties. | 09-18-2014 |
John Harrison Sloan, Zionsville, IN US
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20140335096 | ANTI-GLUCAGON ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Provided are monoclonal antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to glucagon. These antibodies are useful in immunoassays of glucagon levels, and/or in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro immunochemical and other imaging methods for detecting glucagon levels, and for diagnostic, prognostic and predictive purposes, and for optimizing therapeutic regimens in patients in which glucagon signaling is implicated in pathogenesis. | 11-13-2014 |
Keith Sloan, Winchester GB
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20080267364 | DIRECTORY DIALER NAME RECOGNITION - A method, apparatus, computer program product and service for directory dialer name recognition. The directory dialer has a directory of names and a first name grammar and a second name grammar representing phonetic baseforms of first names and second names respectively. The method includes: receiving voice data for a spoken name after requesting a user to speak the required name; extracting a set of phonetic baseforms for the voice data; and finding the best matches between the extracted set of phonetic baseforms voice data and any combination of the first name grammar and the second name grammar. The method can further include: checking the best match against the directory of names; if the best match does not exist in the directory, informing the user and prompting the next best match as an alternative; and if the best match does exist in the directory, forwarding the call to that best match. | 10-30-2008 |
Marc Sloan, London GB
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20150363485 | LEARNING AND USING CONTEXTUAL CONTENT RETRIEVAL RULES FOR QUERY DISAMBIGUATION - Various technologies related to generating and applying content retrieval rules are described herein. A content retrieval rule maps a combination of a query and a context to one of a query reformulation or content. The content retrieval rule is learned from search logs of a search engine, and is applied when the query having the context is received at the search engine. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael Robert Sloan, Exeter GB
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20130071583 | Auxetic Material - An auxetic material comprises an outer component of a relatively compliant material, and an inner component of a relatively stiff material, wherein the inner component is located within a cavity provided within the outer component, the cavity being of non-linear form in the longitudinal direction of the material when the material is at rest. | 03-21-2013 |
Nathan J. Sloan, Seymour, TN US
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20140278711 | Systems Engineering Lifecycle Cost Estimation - An engineering lifecycle cost estimation system, or EDGE System. The engineering lifecycle cost estimation system allows users to make engineering decisions based on graded evaluations of lifecycle costs (“EDGE”). Embodiments of the EDGE System allow users to analyze major design options during initial system development, optimize system details during final system development and construction, and manage system operation and maintenance over the life of the system. Embodiments of the EDGE System allow users to define a system in terms of the components included in the system, define alternative systems, calculate lifecycle costs for a system or component, and visualize the lifecycle costs, timelines, and other information for systems and components. The visualizations allow users to easily analyze and compare alternative systems or components and make informed decisions. A limited access portal allows clients to manage systems and obtain current lifecycle cost estimates while preserving the integrity of the underlying data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278819 | Alternate Scenario Analysis for Project Management - A system for generating and analyzing alternate project management scenarios at a high level, or a “What If Tool” (WIT) System. The WIT System enhances project management tools by providing simple and reversible scenario generation, analysis, and comparison for complex projects and portfolios. The WIT System imports and transforms the project management information from an external project management tool into collections at a user-defined level while retaining relevant constraints and relationships. The WIT System allows the user to generate and compare alternate constraint and timeline scenarios at a high level without involving all detailed elements of the original project management information, which is often time and cost prohibitive. The differences between scenarios may be visualized and reported to enhance the decision making process. The WIT System also allows the original project management information to be updated based on a scenario. | 09-18-2014 |
Patrick F. Sloan, Middlebury, IN US
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20130094923 | Self-Aligning Telescoping Internally Threaded Fastener - A telescoping, self-aligning, fastener comprising a telescoping nut assembly flexibly connected to a companion sleeve, wherein said telescoping nut assembly comprises a nut and two or more extensions depending from said nut; said nut comprises a head and an internally threaded portion; said extensions are configured such that at least one slot is formed between each extension; said companion sleeve comprises an opening at one end configured to couple to a telescoping nut assembly, an opening at the opposite end configured to accept a male fastener portion, and said openings are connected by an interior cavity; and said telescoping nut assembly is able to rotate and translate relative to the companion sleeve. | 04-18-2013 |
Paul Sloan, Byron, IL US
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20160027118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING INSURANCE BUNDLE RECOMMENDATIONS - A system and method may create personalized insurance bundle recommendations to a user based on survey data about the user and historical data related to the user. Survey data, gathered from user questionnaires and information databases, may be analyzed to determine a similar customer list based on demographic information. The similar customer list may then be analyzed to determine insurance coverage that may be appropriate for the user. Two or more policy types may then be packaged and presented to the user as an insurance bundle. | 01-28-2016 |
20160027276 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A VEHICLE OPERATOR AND FOR MONITORING AN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE VEHICLE - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring a vehicle operator and for monitoring the environment of a vehicle operator. In particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining a physical position of an operator within a vehicle and for determining environmental conditions surrounding the vehicle operator. The systems may include at least one of: an image sensor, an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a microphone or a combination or sub-combination thereof. The methods may determine a position and/or an orientation of a vehicle operator's head, arms, hands, legs, feet, etc., a combination thereof or a sub-combination thereof. The methods may generate a warning when a position of the vehicle operator is inappropriate, such as when the vehicle operator has not looked in front of the vehicle for an extended period of time when the vehicle is travelling forward, when the vehicle operator is looking at a cellular telephone, when the vehicle operator has been looking downward for an extended period of time, etc. | 01-28-2016 |
Randy Sloan, Mannford, OK US
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20130249205 | Fold-Under Pressure Sensitive Shipping Labels And Print And Apply Machines For Labeling Packages Using Same - A fold-under label comprises a first portion having a first front face and a first back face. The first front face is configured for the printing of indicia. A second portion has a second front face and a second back face and a first gap. A third portion has a third front face and a third back face. The third portion includes an outer label. At least part of the third back face has an adhesive. At least part of the adhesive extends through the first gap when the first portion and the second portion are collectively folded behind the third portion. | 09-26-2013 |
20130276986 | Fold-Under Pressure Sensitive Shipping Labels And Print And Apply Machines For Labeling Packages Using Same - An apparatus for folding and applying a fold-under label to a substrate comprises a folding station having a stop and a folding arm. The apparatus further comprises an application station having an affixing member. The folding arm is configured to fold the fold-under label by transitioning from a first position adjacent the stop to a second position adjacent the affixing member. The affixing member is configured to apply the folded fold-under label to the substrate by transitioning from an initial position to a final position. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284341 | Fold-Under Pressure Sensitive Shipping Labels And Print And Apply Machines For Labeling Packages Using Same - A method for applying a fold-under label to a substrate comprises the step of feeding to a folding apparatus the fold-under label having a first portion, a second portion extending from the first portion, and a third portion extending from the second portion. The method further comprises the step of causing a folding arm of the folding apparatus to collectively fold the first portion and the second portion behind the third portion by transitioning from a first position to a second position such that an adhesive on the third portion extends through a gap in the second portion. An affixing member of an application apparatus is caused to transition from an initial position to a final position to apply the folded fold-under label to the substrate. | 10-31-2013 |
Robert Sloan, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150088203 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BONE GROWTH STIMULATION - A device for attachment to a spinal implant construct is disclosed. The device generally includes at least one pedicle screw with a housing adapted for subcutaneous implantation. The housing comprises an electrical battery and an electrically conductive attachment to conduct electrical current from the battery to the screw. Once the screw is inserted into the patient's pedicle, the housing and attachment are inserted in the patient either by minimally invasive tubing or through a minimally invasive incision. The attachment may be attached to the implant construct after the pedicle screw has been inserted into the patient's pedicle. | 03-26-2015 |
Robert Charles Sloan, Boardman, OH US
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20150027679 | FINNED TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS - A finned tube assembly for an air cooled condenser and method for forming the same. The finned tube assembly comprises a flow conduit in the form of a bare steel tube and at least one set of fins bonded directly to the tube. In one embodiment, the tube has a non-circular cross section and the fins have a serpentine configuration. An oil based carrier and flux mixture is used in one embodiment to braze the fins onto the bare tubes, A braze filler metal may he introduced proximate to the bonding site by several different delivery mechanism. The braze filler metal may be aluminum or aluminum silicon. The finned tubes assemblies are combined in tube bundles and assembled to form an air cooled condenser which may be used in power generation, station, and other applications. | 01-29-2015 |
20150306711 | BRAZING COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are compositions for use in the brazing of metal substrates, methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein. Heat exchangers often have a distributor tube whose external surface is provided with cooling fins. The distributor tube is typically a steel tube coated with a metal having good heat conduction, such as aluminum. The cooling fins themselves also generally comprise aluminum because of its good heat conductivity and low weight. | 10-29-2015 |
Ronald Keith Sloan, St. Kikda AU
Ronald Keith Sloan, Victoria AU
Todd Sloan, Kelowna CA
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20130197777 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING FUEL SYSTEMS - Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications. | 08-01-2013 |
20130284748 | STRAP GUIDE AND TANK MOUNTING FIXTURE - A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291825 | IGNITION DISCONNECT - The invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and electronically monitoring the closure of a fuel tank. In some embodiments, the invention provides devices, systems and methods for filling, capping and providing an ignition disconnect mechanism upon uncapping of a natural gas fuel tank. | 11-07-2013 |
20140175782 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A FUEL SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket. | 06-26-2014 |
20140175783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A FUEL SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket. | 06-26-2014 |
20140217107 | MODULAR FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM - Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container. | 08-07-2014 |
20150367727 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A FUEL SYSTEM - The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket. | 12-24-2015 |
Todd F. Sloan, Kelowna CA
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20140190588 | VORTEX FILL - Improved methods, systems, and devices for filling fuel tanks, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, are provided. Such methods, systems, and devices lower the heat of compression when the fuel tank is being filled to a temperature lower than that if such methods, systems, and devices were not used. Pressure sensor logic on a fuel station will be less prone to error, enabling the tank to be filled more accurately and fully. To lower heat of compression, an insert is placed within the tank. The insert changes the flow characteristics of the fuel that is being delivered into the tank. Typically, the delivered fuel will be released into the interior of the tank in a vortex fashion to fill the tank. Other flow modification devices are also provided including an externally coupled Ranque-Hilsh vortex tube and a flow modification chamber built within a fuel tank. | 07-10-2014 |
20150345708 | VORTEX FILL - Improved methods, systems, and devices for filling fuel tanks, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, are provided. Such methods, systems, and devices enhance heat rejection when the fuel tank is being filled to a temperature lower than that if such methods, systems, and devices were not used. Pressure sensor logic on a fuel station will be less prone to error in gauging the mass of the fuel in the tank, enabling the tank to be filled more accurately and fully. To enhance heat rejection, the fuel tank may be provided with a heat sink to passively facilitate heat transfer from the fuel tank interior to the exterior. Alternatively or in combination, the fuel tank can be provided with a fuel flow channel through which fuel from the fuel tank interior is circulated. The fuel flow channel can be actively cooled with a fan or water cooling system. | 12-03-2015 |
Todd J. Sloan, Stroudsburg, PA US
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20140164194 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECONCILING DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES - A method and system for reconciling data, the method comprising receiving account data including records of holdings, transactions and cash balances of an manager and a custodian. The account data is matched based on a set of rules for matching custodian and manager data. A holding matching process, transaction matching process, and cash matching process are provided to identify matches and exceptions in the records of the holdings, transactions and cash balances from the account data, which may be displayed to an end-user. The method further comprises receiving a request to investigate the exceptions in the records and providing at least one of cash, holding, and transaction investigations of the exceptions in the records. | 06-12-2014 |
Tristan Sloan, Vancouver CA
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20080230401 | INTERFACE FOR FLEXIBLE FLUID ENCLOSURES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a flexible fluid enclosure interface system comprising a flexible fluid enclosure, one or more components and one or more strain absorbing interfaces in contact with the flexible fluid enclosure and the one or more components. | 09-25-2008 |
20080233460 | COMPOSITE FLUID STORAGE UNIT WITH INTERNAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION FEATURE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid storage unit comprising a composite fluid storage material and one or more internal fluid distribution features. The one or more internal fluid distribution features increase the homogeneity of fluid interaction within the composite fluid storage material, benefiting a number of properties and functions. | 09-25-2008 |
20100078122 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FLUID STORAGE COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of manufacturing a fluid enclosure. The method includes reducing the size of active material particles sufficient to provide a maximum active material particle size substantially within the same order of size as the active material particle decrepitation size, contacting the particles with a binder sufficient to provide a mixture, pressing the mixture sufficient to provide a compacted mixture, heating the compacted mixture sufficient to form a fluid storage component and conformably coupling an outer enclosure wall to the fluid storage component sufficient to provide a fluid enclosure. | 04-01-2010 |