Smith, AZ
Andrea Warnick Smith, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20130025026 | System and Method for maintaining a user's hair in at least one ponytail - A cap for maintaining a user's hair in at least one ponytail, comprising fabric used to create a void, stitching enclosing the at least one void, and a piece of material use to form a casing that houses a cord inside. A method of making a cap for maintaining a user's hair in at least one ponytail, comprising the acts of: pinning a piece of material on the inside of the hat where the void will be created; drawing at least one void on the pinned piece of material; stitching around each drawn void; cutting out fabric inside stitching; sewing material around the inside of each void to form a casing; pulling out material and sewing outside each void; placing a piece of cord inside the casing; tying the cord to form a knot; and stitching over the knot. | 01-31-2013 |
Anthony A. Smith, Paradise Valley, AZ US
Benjamin Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20140020049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLICY DRIVEN PROTECTION OF REMOTE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving multiple software agents and configuring a network of the multiple software agents according to a predetermined policy. The process can further include facilitating secure communications among software agents of the network of the multiple software agents according to the predetermined policy. A state of one of the system, a system environment within which the system operates, or a combination thereof can be determined, based on the secure communications among the software agents of the network of the multiple software agents. A computing environment can be facilitated conditionally on the state of the one of the system, the system environment, or the combination thereof, according to the predetermined policy to support a mission application. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-16-2014 |
20140082354 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING KEYS TO ACCESS PROTECTED INFORMATION - A server uses an encryption key to decrypt authentication information thereby facilitating communication with network-accessible applications that may be remotely located from the server. Servers can also use encryption keys to decrypt files containing sensitive data. The encryption key is obtained by a collection of software agents, each providing a portion of information necessary for generating the encryption key. Each software agent performs a respective examination, the results of which determine whether the respective portion of information is valid or not. A complete encryption key can be obtained only when all of the contributing portions of information are valid. | 03-20-2014 |
Benjamin A. Smith, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20140046347 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENGAGING TISSUE - The present disclosure describes a system and method for securing medical devices to the tissue of a patient using one or more anchors. Anchors can be independent from or integral to the medical device deployed within the patient. Such anchors are configured to engage and maintain contact with the tissue using a tissue-penetrating point and bendable shaft. | 02-13-2014 |
Cade Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20100102178 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLAMPING - The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus structured and arranged to securely clamp an object to a support structure. The most preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise a clamping apparatus configured to secure a long rifle or other firearm to a tripod, using a standard camera mounting bracket. In this embodiment, the clamping apparatus comprises a base with a pair of substantially L-shaped interlocking brackets and a pair of spring-loaded cam locking mechanisms used to fix the L-shaped brackets in position. Additional preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise rubber pads or other protective material affixed to the surface of the clamping apparatus to minimize damage to the object being clamped. A method of using the clamping apparatus is also disclosed. | 04-29-2010 |
Clark Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090072086 | Aircraft floor and interior panels using edge coated honeycomb - Aircraft floor and interior panels where core-skin bonding is improved between honeycomb and composite face sheets (skins) by applying a polyamide and/or rubber-containing adhesive to the edge of the honeycomb prior to bonding. Edge coating of the honeycomb allows one to reduce panel weight without reducing the performance parameters that are required for different types of aircraft floor and interior panels. | 03-19-2009 |
Cory G. Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20140022663 | MONITORING OF RESIDUAL ENCRYPTED DATA TO IMPROVE ERASE PERFORMANCE ON A MAGNETIC MEDIUM - In one embodiment, a system includes a processor, logic in the processor and/or memory configured to determine a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of encrypted data written over residual unencrypted data, and logic configured to store an indicator of the physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. In another embodiment, a method includes determining a physical position on a magnetic medium that corresponds to an end of encrypted data written over residual unencrypted data, storing an indicator of the physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025885 | MONITORING OF EXTENT OF WRITING OF UNOBSCURED DATA TO IMPROVE ERASE PERFORMANCE ON A MAGNETIC MEDIUM - A system according to one embodiment includes a processor; logic in the processor and/or a memory configured to determine a furthest physical position on a magnetic medium that unobscured data has been written to; and logic configured to store an indicator of the furthest physical position on at least one of the magnetic medium and a memory coupled thereto. A system according to another embodiment includes a processor; logic in the processor and/or a memory configured to receive an instruction to obscure data on a magnetic medium; logic configured to read an indicator of a furthest physical position on the magnetic medium that unobscured data has been written to; and logic configured to cause obscuring of the unobscured data on the magnetic medium, and terminating the obscuring upon reaching the physical position in the indicator. | 01-23-2014 |
Daniel G. Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20090262417 | 193nm Immersion Microscope - New and useful concepts are provided for the objective portion of a liquid or solid immersion microscope are provided, that uses 193 nm light for illumination and imaging of a sample, and includes a liquid or solid immersion lens configuration. The illumination and imaging can be provided, e.g. with (a) a liquid immersion lens with a final objective lens element that comprises a lutetium aluminum garnet (LuAg) lens element, a barium lithium fluoride (BaLiF) lens element, or a fused silica lens element, and a liquid immersion layer that has an index of refraction that is equal to or greater than the index of refraction of water at a wavelength of approximately 193 nm, or (b) a solid immersion lens with a final objective lens element that has an index of refraction greater than or equal to the index of refraction of fused silica at a wavelength of approximately 193 nm. | 10-22-2009 |
20100091257 | Optical Imaging System and Method for Imaging Up to Four Reticles to a Single Imaging Location - A catadioptric optical imaging system and method is provided, in which up to four (4) reticles are imaged to a single imaging location (e.g. for imaging substrates), in a manner designed to provide high throughput, with a relatively high resolution, and with substrates whose size may approach 450 mm. | 04-15-2010 |
20100149669 | Method and Apparatus for Combining EUV Sources - An apparatus and method is provided, for combining two or more EUV (extreme ultra violet) sources for illumination of a reticle. According to the principles of the present invention two or more EUV sources are combined in a single illumination system, using multiple first mirror arrays, each of which is associated with a respective EUV source, and a single second mirror array defining a pupil, and configured to receive reflected EUV radiation from the plurality of first mirror arrays, and to illuminate the reticle. Preferably, the first mirror array associated with each EUV source has a fly's eye configuration, the single second mirror array has a fly's eye configuration, and a condenser is positioned between the single second mirror array and the reticle. The number of mirror elements in the second mirror array is equal to or greater than the total number of mirror elements in the first mirror array. | 06-17-2010 |
20110299056 | System and Method Configured to Provide Predetermined Depth Of Focus and to Control Irradiance Distribution - A system and method for illuminating an imaging optical system are provided, designed to spread the irradiance distribution at a pupil located at a mirror, to decrease the maximum irradiance on the mirror in the pupil, while maintaining a predetermined depth of focus of the imaging optical system (i.e. a depth of focus that is predetermined to be acceptable for the particular imaging optical application). | 12-08-2011 |
20110299184 | High NA Annular Field Catoptric Projection Optics using Zernike Polynomial Mirror Surfaces - Optical structure and design concepts are provided, using a Y-Zernike polynomial, and by which optical components, optical components and optical structures, can be designed and produced, to image at extreme ultraviolet (EUV) wavelengths, at a relatively high NA (e.g. 0.35), with a relatively large field of view (e.g. 26×2 mm). Moreover, an optical structure produced according to the principles of the present invention has a small amount of asymmetry, which enables the components of the optical structure to be manufactured with current manufacturing techniques. | 12-08-2011 |
20130194563 | OPTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR LASER RADAR - A compact optical assembly for a laser radar system is provided, that is configured to move as a unit with a laser radar system as the laser radar system is pointed at a target and eliminates the need for a large scanning (pointing) mirror that is moveable relative to other parts of the laser radar. The optical assembly comprises a light source, a lens, a scanning reflector and a fixed reflector that are oriented relative to each other such that: (i) a beam from the light source is reflected by the scanning reflector to the fixed reflector; (ii) reflected light from the fixed reflector is reflected again by the scanning reflector and directed along A line of sight through the lens; and (iii) the scanning reflector is moveable relative to the source, the lens and the fixed reflector, to adjust the focus of the beam along the line of sight. | 08-01-2013 |
20130241761 | BEAM STEERING FOR LASER RADAR AND OTHER USES - Optical systems suitable for use as or in laser radar systems and other uses include a beam-forming unit, a beam-scan unit, and a controller. The beam-forming unit includes a first optical element, and the beam-scan unit includes a second optical element. The first optical element is movable to shape and direct a substantially collimated optical beam along a nominal propagation axis to a target, and the second optical element includes at least one movable beam deflector that moves the optical beam in a scanning manner relative to the nominal propagation axis. The controller is coupled to the beam-forming unit and beam-scan unit, and is configured to induce movement of the first optical element required for shaping and directing the optical beam along the nominal propagation axis and to induce independent motion of the beam deflector of the second optical element as required to scan the optical beam relative to the nominal propagation axis. The beam deflector can be refractive or reflective. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241762 | LIGHT-BEAM SCANNING FOR LASER RADAR AND OTHER USES - A light beam is scanned, for use in laser radar and other uses, by an optical system of which an example includes a beam-shaping optical system that includes a first movable optical element and a second movable optical element. The first optical element forms and directs an optical beam along a nominal propagation axis from the beam-shaping optical system to a target, and the second optical element includes a respective actuator by which the second optical element is movable relative to the first optical element. A controller is coupled at least to the actuator of the second optical element and is configured to induce motion, by the actuator, of the second optical element to move the optical beam, as incident on the target, relative to the nominal propagation axis. | 09-19-2013 |
20130293900 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING ERRORS IN GOOS-HANCHEN CORRECTIONS OF DISPLACEMENT DATA - An exemplary method involves, in a system comprising a tool that performs a task on a workpiece, a method for determining displacement of the workpiece relative to the tool. Respective displacements of loci of at least a region of the workpiece are mapped using a Goos-Hänchen-insensitive (GH-insensitive) displacement sensor to produce a first set of physical displacement data for the region. Also mapped are respective displacements, from the tool, of the loci using a GH sensitive sensor to produce a second set of optical displacement data for the region. Goodness of fit (GOF) is determined of the second set of data with the first set. According to the GOF, respective GH-correction (GHC) coefficients are determined for at least one locus of the region. When measuring displacement of the at least one locus in the region relative to the tool, the respective GHC coefficient is applied to the measured displacement to reduce an error that otherwise would be present in the measured displacement due to a GH effect. | 11-07-2013 |
20130308140 | METHOD FOR SPATIALLY MULTIPLEXING TWO OR MORE FRINGE PROJECTION SIGNALS ON A SINGLE DETECTOR - Fringe patterns at first and second spatial frequencies are projected onto a work piece surface and a reference surface, respectively. An image of the projected fringe patterns is obtained and a measurement signal associated with work piece displacements and a reference signal are obtained based on the first and second spatial frequencies. The image of the projected fringe patterns can exhibit substantial or complete overlap of the fringe patterns at the first and second spatial frequencies, and the overlapping patterns can be separated based on the spatial frequencies. Fringe pattern shifts at one or both of the first and second spatial frequencies can be used to adjust a pattern transfer system to permit accurate pattern transfer. | 11-21-2013 |
20140049761 | DESIGN RULES FOR REDUCING THE SENSITIVITY OF FRINGE PROJECTION AUTOFOCUS TO AIR TEMPERATURE CHANGES - Fringe projection autofocus systems are provided with variable pitch diffraction gratings or multiple diffraction gratings so that a reference beam and a measurement beam propagate along a common path. Alternatively, an input beam can be directed to a diffraction grating so that the selected diffraction orders propagate along a common path. In some examples, distinct spectral bands are used for reference and measurement beams. | 02-20-2014 |
20140063481 | COMPACT LASER RADAR CORNER CUBE - Focus assemblies for laser radar are situated to receive a measurement beam that is focused at or in the focus assemblies. In some examples, focus assemblies include a corner cube and a return reflector, and the measurement beam is focused on, at, or within the corner cube or return reflector. A polarizing beam splitter and a quarter wave plate can be situated so that an input measurement beam and an output measurement beam can be separated. | 03-06-2014 |
20140063491 | BORESIGHT ERROR MONITOR FOR LASER RADAR INTEGRATED OPTICAL ASSEMBLY - Boresight and other pointing errors are detected based on a monitor beam formed by diverting a portion of a probe beam. The monitor beam is directed to a position sensitive photodetector, and the optical power received at the position sensitive photodetector is used to estimate or correct such pointing errors. | 03-06-2014 |
20140211186 | FAST ILLUMINATION SIMULATOR BASED ON A CALIBRATED FLEXIBLE POINT- SPREAD FUNCTION - A way of predicting distribution of light in an illumination pupil, comprising: | 07-31-2014 |
20150015896 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING ERRORS IN GOOS-HANCHEN CORRECTIONS OF DISPLACEMENT DATA - An exemplary method involves, in a system comprising a tool that performs a task on a workpiece, a method for determining displacement of the workpiece relative to the tool. Respective displacements of loci of at least a region of the workpiece are mapped using a Goos-Hänchen-insensitive (GH-insensitive) displacement sensor to produce a first set of physical displacement data for the region. Also mapped are respective displacements, from the tool, of the loci using a GH sensitive sensor to produce a second set of optical displacement data for the region. Goodness of fit (GOF) is determined of the second set of data with the first set. According to the GOF, respective GH-correction (GHC) coefficients are determined for at least one locus of the region. When measuring displacement of the at least one locus in the region relative to the tool, the respective GHC coefficient is applied to the measured displacement to reduce an error that otherwise would be present in the measured displacement due to a GH effect. | 01-15-2015 |
Daniel G. Smith, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20080240182 | Variable Attenuator Device and Method - A new and useful attenuating device and method for attenuating a polarized laser beam is provided. At least one attenuating optic is located along, and is rotatable about, a polarized laser beam axis, and is configured to transmit and to reflect portions of the polarized laser beam. The attenuating optic provides predetermined attenuation of the polarized laser beam by changing the ratio between transmission and reflection of the polarized laser beam as a function of the incidence of the polarized laser beam on one or more partially reflective surfaces of the attenuating optic. The attenuating optic is rotatable about the polarized laser beam axis to control the incidence of the polarized laser beam on the one or more partially reflective surfaces of the attenuating optic, thereby to control the ratio between transmission and reflection of the polarized laser beam and provide a range of attenuation of the polarized laser beam. | 10-02-2008 |
20090237646 | Lyman-alpha Scatterometry - New and useful optical structure and method are provided, for analyzing the surface topography of a sample. Specifically, an optical system and method are provided in which radiation reflected from a sample is used to determine surface topography characteristics of the sample, and in which an illumination source directs Lyman-α radiation at the sample in an environment that is at least partly an atmospheric environment. Thus, the present invention takes advantage of atmospheric transmission capability at the short wavelength Lyman-α line to provide a system and method that can detect relatively fine surface topography of a sample such as a wafer that has been imaged by a lithographic imaging optical system. | 09-24-2009 |
20100059657 | System and Method Producing Data For Correcting Autofocus Error in An Imaging Optical System - A new and useful system and method is provided, for correcting autofocus errors in an imaging optical system. In a system or method according to the present invention (a) an optical test assembly with an input portion directs light at a wafer surface under conditions described by ellipsometric input beam conditioning parameters, and an output/detection portion receives reflected light from the wafer under conditions described by ellipsometric output beam conditioning parameters, and produces output based on the received reflected light; and (b) a processing control circuit processes the output of the optical test assembly, and produces autofocus correction data based on ellipsometric analysis of (i) the ellipsometric input and output beam conditioning parameters and (ii) the output of the optical test assembly. | 03-11-2010 |
Darren C. Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20140208927 | PAYLOAD DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A payload deployment system includes a mount for receiving one or more payload modules that each include one or more payloads to be deployed. The payload modules also each include a sleeve, with the one or more payloads are in one or more openings in the sleeve. The payloads may be contained in respective containers, such as hermetically-sealed containers, that are in the openings. The electrical coupling may be wireless coupling, for transferring electrical power to the payload module(s), and for communication, such as networked communication, between the mount and the one or more payload modules. The wireless coupling may be inductive coupling that involves overlap of inductive elements such as wire coils. The payload deployment system may also include one or more translators for translating commands and/or other communications between the one or more payload modules and a platform to which the payload deployment system is coupled. | 07-31-2014 |
Dennis W. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090100957 | ROTOR ASSEMBLIES HAVING SHAFTS WITH INTEGRAL BEARING RACEWAYS - A rotor assembly includes a rotor assembly housing, a shaft, a bearing assembly coupling the shaft to the rotor assembly housing, and a mass structure coupled to and rotatable with the shaft. The bearing assembly includes a bearing housing, a first raceway defined in the bearing housing, a second raceway defined in the shaft, and a plurality of ball bearings positioned within the first and second raceways to enable the shaft to rotate relative to the rotor assembly housing. | 04-23-2009 |
Dennis Wayne Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090200428 | CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE - A control moment gyroscope (CMG) is provided for deployment on a spacecraft. The CMG includes an inner gimbal assembly (IGA), which, in turn, includes an IGA housing, a rotor rotatably coupled to the IGA housing, and a spin motor coupled to the IGA housing and configured to rotate the rotor about a spin axis. The CMG further comprises a stator assembly, which includes: (i) a stator assembly housing rotatably coupled to the IGA housing, and (ii) a torque module assembly coupled to the stator assembly housing and configured to rotate the IGA about a gimbal axis. A gimbal bearing is disposed between the IGA housing and the stator assembly housing. The gimbal bearing resides between the spin axis and the torque module assembly such that the distance between the gimbal bearing and the spin axis is less than the distance between the gimbal bearing and the torque module assembly. | 08-13-2009 |
20090263062 | Active Preload Control for Rolling Element Bearings - A method and apparatus for controlling the preload of duplex rolling element bearings systems under various temperatures is described. A spacer or a plurality of spacers may be located adjacent to the rings of the duplex rolling element bearings. The spacer or spacers may be heated or cooled to increase or decrease the axial dimension of the spacer or spacers. Changing the axial dimension of the spacers changes the preload of the duplex rolling element bearing system. The preload of the system may be estimated by receiving an input from a sensor or sensors located on the duplex rolling element bearings system. The sensor may be a temperature sensor or a force transducer. | 10-22-2009 |
20100064828 | ROTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING STRAIN RELIEF FEATURE - A rotor assembly is provided for deployment within the inner gimbal assembly of a control moment gyroscope (CMG). In one embodiment, the rotor assembly includes a rotor shell, a rotor shaft fixedly coupled to the rotor shell, and a rotor rim. The rotor rim includes an annular body and a strain relief member. A first end portion of the strain relief member is fixedly coupled to the annular body, and a second end portion of the strain relief member is fixedly coupled to the rotor shell to form a rim-shell joinder interface. The strain relief member has a flexibility sufficient to reduce the mechanical stress experienced by the rim-shell joinder interface during operation of the CMG. | 03-18-2010 |
20120292476 | THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE VIBRATION ISOLATORS AND SPACECRAFT ISOLATION SYSTEMS EMPLOYING THE SAME - Embodiments of a thermally-conductive vibration isolator are provided, as are embodiments of a spacecraft isolation employing a plurality of thermally-conductive vibration isolators. In one embodiment, the thermally-conductive vibration isolator includes a first end portion, a second end portion substantially opposite the first end portion, and first and second load transfer paths from the first end portion to the second end portion. The first and second load transfer paths comprise a main spring and a damper in parallel with the main spring, respectively. An elongated thermal conduit, which has a thermal conductivity exceeding that of first load transfer path and the second load transfer path, extends from the first end portion to the second end portion. | 11-22-2012 |
Devra Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20110017817 | DELIVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A transportation delivery system has a computer system for entering shipping information and generating a physical delivery ticket and an electronic delivery ticket. The electronic delivery ticket is stored in an electronic media. A plurality of point of delivery units is positioned in different delivery locations and in communication with the computer system. Each point of delivery unit is associated with a specific delivery location and is able to scan the physical delivery ticket to obtain shipping information on the physical delivery ticket. The obtained shipping information is sent to the computer system via a communication network to update the electronic ticket and to bill a proper recipient. | 01-27-2011 |
Donald L. Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20090118801 | Discharge lamp having spectral power distribution shift and methods of making the same - Disclosed are discharge lamps for use in tanning applications and methods of making the same. The lamps include, among other elements, an elongated vitreous tube which has an outer periphery and axially opposed first and second ends that define an axial length for the tube. A coating is applied on the interior of the tube for emitting ultraviolet radiation in tanning wavelengths when a voltage to the lamp. The coating is specifically formulated so that the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 320 nm to about 340 nm is less than or equal to about 10 percent of the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp in a range of about 280 nm to about 400 nm. | 05-07-2009 |
Donald S. Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20090187875 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A LOGICAL REPRESENTATION OF A FUNCTIONAL LOGIC SYSTEM FROM A PHYSICAL REPRESENTATION - A system and method for transforming a physical representation of a functional logic system or sub-system to a logical representation of the same functional logic system or sub-system. One embodiment provides a method comprising loading a physical hardware description language (HDL) representation of the system or creating a physical HDL representation from a physical schematic of the system, identifying the power nets and component blocks, identifying initial conditions on the power nets and component blocks, converting connector blocks to hierarchical IO logical HDL representations, converting appropriate component blocks to logical HDL representations, deleting component blocks appropriate for deletion, and converting resistor components to logical HDL representations. | 07-23-2009 |
Donald Scott Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20080266077 | Fault Tolerant Closed System Control Using Power Line Communication - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for communicating to a powered element in a rack system. A controller injects communication data onto power lines that provides power to a plurality of powered elements. The powered elements determine if the communication data transmitted via the power lines should be used for configuration using an address embedded within the communication data. The powered elements compare an embedded target address within the communication data to the address of the particular element. If there is a match between the addresses, the corresponding powered element processes the communication data to configure the powered element. As a result, data may be communicated over the power lines thereby eliminating the need for separate communication lines. Thus, the amount of cables required to interconnect the powered elements of the distributed data processing system may be reduced by eliminating the communication lines from the system configuration. | 10-30-2008 |
20090072953 | Reliable Redundant Data Communication Through Alternating Current Power Distribution System - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for providing reliable redundant data communications. A programming unit issues a request for data to a set of powered elements using a set of secondary communication channels in response to a reduction in a level of communications being detected. The set of secondary communication channels comprises one or more alternating current power lines and the request is sent as data injected onto the alternating current power lines to the set of powered elements. The programming unit receives the data using the set of secondary communication channels from the set of powered elements, analyzes the data to determine a set of recovery actions to restore the level of communications, and issues the set of recovery actions to the set of powered elements using the set of secondary communication channels. | 03-19-2009 |
20090089594 | Method and System to Validate Physical and Logical System Connectivity of Components in a Data Processing System - A method, system, and computer program product are provided for validating a connection of powered elements within a data processing system. A request for data is issued to a set of powered elements using a set of communication channels. The set of communication channels comprises one or more alternating current power lines. The request is sent as a set of instructions injected onto the communication channels to the set of powered elements. Data received from the set of powered elements using the set of communication channels includes physical connection information for the set of powered elements. A determination is made as to whether each powered element in the set of powered elements is connected in a predetermined configuration. A notification is presented to a user identifying each powered element in the set of powered elements that is not connected in the predetermined configuration. | 04-02-2009 |
Douglas Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20090237974 | Programmable memory cell - A disclosed embodiment is a programmable memory cell comprising an elevated ground node having a voltage greater than a common ground node by an amount substantially equal to a voltage drop across a trigger point adjustment element. In one embodiment, the trigger point adjustment element can be a diode. The trigger voltage of the programmable memory cell is raised closer to a supply voltage when current passes through the trigger point adjustment element during a write operation. The programmable memory cell can comprise a pair of cross-coupled inverters, and first and second programmable antifuses that can be coupled to each inverter in the pair of cross-coupled inverters. Since the trigger voltage of the programmable memory cell is raised closer to the supply voltage, a programmed antifuse can easily reach below the trigger voltage and result in a successful write operation even when the supply voltage is a low voltage. | 09-24-2009 |
20110248356 | Integrated one-time programmable semiconductor device pair - According to one disclosed embodiment, an integrated one-time programmable (OTP) semiconductor device pair includes a split-thickness dielectric under an electrode and over an isolation region formed in a doped semiconductor substrate, where a reduced-thickness center portion of the dielectric forms, in conjunction with the isolation region, programming regions of the OTP semiconductor device pair, and where the thicker, outer portions of the dielectric form dielectrics for transistor structures. In one embodiment, the split-thickness dielectric comprises a gate dielectric. In one embodiment, multiple OTP semiconductor device pairs are formed in an array that minimizes the number of connections required to program and sense states of specific OTP cells. | 10-13-2011 |
20120286367 | One-Time Programmable Semiconductor Device - According to one disclosed embodiment, an integrated one-time programmable (OTP) semiconductor device pair includes a split-thickness dielectric under an electrode and over an isolation region formed in a doped semiconductor substrate, where a reduced-thickness center portion of the dielectric forms, in conjunction with the isolation region, programming regions of the OTP semiconductor device pair, and where the thicker, outer portions of the dielectric form dielectrics for transistor structures. In one embodiment, the split-thickness dielectric comprises a gate dielectric. In one embodiment, multiple OTP semiconductor device pairs are formed in an array that minimizes the number of connections required to program and sense states of specific OTP cells. | 11-15-2012 |
20120299756 | Single Stage and Scalable Serializer - According to an exemplary embodiment, a serializer includes upper and lower shift registers configured to perform a load function where parallel input data is loaded from a parallel input bus and a shift function where the parallel input data is shifted to an output register. The upper shift register is configured to perform the load function while the lower shift register performs the shift function, and the lower shift register is configured to perform the load function while the upper shift register performs the shift function. An output register is configured to alternately receive the parallel input data from the upper shift register and the parallel input data from the lower shift register. The upper and lower shift registers and the output register can comprise scan flip-flops. | 11-29-2012 |
20130328704 | Scalable Serializer - According to an exemplary embodiment, a serializer includes upper and lower shift registers configured to perform a load function where parallel input data is loaded from a parallel input bus and a shift function where the parallel input data is shifted to an output register. The upper shift register is configured to perform the load function while the lower shift register performs the shift function, and the lower shift register is configured to perform the load function while the upper shift register performs the shift function. An output register is configured to alternately receive the parallel input data from the upper shift register and the parallel input data from the lower shift register. The upper and lower shift registers and the output register can comprise scan flip-flops. | 12-12-2013 |
Douglas C. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110148666 | USER INTERFACE PASSIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A user interface system includes a user interface and a plurality of torsion bars. The user interface is configured to rotate, from a null position, about two perpendicular rotational axes. The plurality of torsion bars are coupled to the user interface and include two or more torsion bars disposed along a first one of the rotational axes and two or more torsion bars disposed along a second one of the rotational axes. Each torsion bar is configured to selectively supply a feedback force to the user interface that opposes the rotational direction and that varies as a function of the control position and the rotational direction. The system provides for the setting and adjustment of a preload force to the user interface, for retaining the set preload force, for passively returning the user interface to its null position, and for preventing each passive mechanism from introducing additional force into adjacent vectors. | 06-23-2011 |
Douglas D. Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20080247242 | Method Using a One-Time Programmable Memory Cell - A one-time programmable device includes a controller, a protection system, a static storage element and a latch, which can be referred to as a latch-based one-time programmable (OTP) element. In one example, the static storage element includes a thin gate-oxide that acts as a resistance element, which, depending on whether its blown, sets the latch into one of two states. | 10-09-2008 |
20100177581 | Very Small Swing High Performance Asynchronous CMOS Static Memory (Multi-Port Register File) With Power Reducing Column Multiplexing Scheme - The present invention relates to a multi-port register file memory or SRAM including a plurality of storage elements and other circuitry that operate synchronously or asynchronously. The storage elements are arranged in rows and columns and store data. Two read port pairs are coupled to each of the storage elements and a differential sensing device or circuit. The read port is coupled to the storage elements in an isolated manner, enabling a plurality of cells to be arranged in such rows and columns. The sensing device is adapted to sense a small voltage swing. A column mux circuit is coupled to each column and the sensing device. Performance is not degraded unusually as the power supply voltage is reduced due to bus drop or inductive effects. | 07-15-2010 |
Douglas E. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120113432 | CONSTANT OPTICAL POWER SENSOR USING A LIGHT SOURCE CURRENT SERVO COMBINED WITH DIGITAL DEMODULATION INTENSITY SUPPRESSION FOR RADIATION AND VIBRATION INSENSITIVITY IN A FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE - Systems and methods for fiber-optic gyroscopes are provided. In one embodiment, a fiber-optic gyroscope comprises: a light source current servo coupled to a light source that transmits light through an optic path, wherein the light source current servo controls intensity of light through the optic path via a light source current drive that supplies current to power the light source; and an intensity control signal processor coupled to the optic path via a photo detector, wherein the intensity control signal processor outputs an intensity control signal to the light source current servo, wherein the intensity control signal is a function of intensity of light as received at the photo detector; wherein the light source current servo compares the intensity control signal against a stable analog voltage reference to adjust the light source current drive and drive optical power at the photo detector towards a constant level. | 05-10-2012 |
20120141062 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING AN OPTICAL MODULATOR - Systems and methods for driving an optical modulator are provided. In one embodiment, a modulation drive circuit comprises: a balanced impedance network having a first and a second output generated from a first input, and a third and a fourth output generated from a second input, wherein the first and second outputs are balanced with one another, and the third and fourth outputs are balanced with one another; a first differential amplifier, wherein an inverting input of the first differential amplifier couples to the first output of the distribution network and a non-inverting input of the first differential amplifier couples to the third output of the distribution network; and a second differential amplifier, wherein an inverting input of the second differential amplifier couples to the fourth output of the distribution network and a non-inverting input of the second differential amplifier couples to the second output of the distribution network. | 06-07-2012 |
20120229811 | HIGH-LINEARITY SIGNAL-PROCESSING AMPLIFIER - A clamp-point active circuit is provided. The clamp-point active circuit includes a rate amplifier configured to receive an output from a device transitioning between at least two levels. The clamp-point active circuit has at least one switching device configured to receive an output from the rate amplifier. The at least one switching device is in at least one respective feedback loop of the rate amplifier. A switching of the at least one switching device causes the rate amplifier to amplify with high linearity in a desired operating range and to clamp outputs received from the transitioning device that are outside the desired operating range to a fixed level. | 09-13-2012 |
Douglas Edward Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130314833 | HIGH PRECISION CLIPPING REGULATOR CIRCUIT - A high precision clipping regulator circuit includes a first protection diode, a second protection diode, a first offset clamp voltage regulator, and a second offset clamp voltage regulator. The first protection diode is configured to conduct when a voltage potential exceeds a first protection voltage magnitude, and is operable to exhibit variations in the first protection voltage magnitude. The second protection diode is configured to conduct when a voltage potential exceeds a second protection voltage magnitude, and is operable to exhibit variations in the second protection voltage magnitude. The first reference and second voltage regulator circuits are configured to determine when the first and second protection voltages vary and, in response thereto, to vary the first and second variable offset clamp voltages so that a difference in voltage across the protection diodes remains substantially constant. | 11-28-2013 |
Douglas Lee Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20090054833 | Portable power neti sinus irrigator - A power neti pot has a mini pump, batteries, a detachable electric cord and plug, an AC/DC switch in the bottom of the base and an on/off switch on the side of the base. There is a cup with a lid seated on top of the base. An outlet tube connected to the pump is connected to a tapered spout on top of the cup. The pump delivers the liquid in the cup through the tube, exiting the spout into the sinus cavities to promote healing of sinus problems. | 02-26-2009 |
D. Scott Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20090207921 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION WITHIN A DATA STORAGE LIBRARY - A method to communicate information within a data storage system comprising a plurality of enclosures, wherein the method defines and stores a first waveform comprising a frequency F | 08-20-2009 |
Gerald A. Smith, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100012864 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE OF ANTIMATTER - A long-term antimatter storage device that may be energized by a low power magnetron and can function autonomously for hundreds of hours on the energy provided by batteries. An evacuated, cryogenic container is arranged with a source of positrons and a source of electrons positioned in capture relation to one another within the container so as to allow for the formation of a plurality of positronium atoms. A microwave resonator is located within the container forming a circularly polarized standing wave within which the plurality of positronium atoms rotate. Radioactive sources for small stores and low energy positron accelerators for large stores are used to efficiently fill the device with positronium in seconds to minutes. The device may also be arranged to provide for the extraction of positrons. A method for storing antimatter is also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
Gregg A. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140129663 | REMOTE INTERACTION WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An approach for providing remote interaction (e.g., technical support) with electronic devices (e.g., mobile devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) is provided. Specifically, remote control of a first electronic device may be obtained by an administrator device or the like. The first electronic device may then be remotely operated by the administrator device to view, indicate, and/or perform features/functions of a second electronic device needing technical support. | 05-08-2014 |
Gregory Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20110270546 | EFFICIENCY METER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - A portable instrument for displaying an efficiency metric for a photovoltaic power generation system based on an estimate of the source power available from the photovoltaic modules. The source power is a value scaled from the rated DC source power computed with data from irradiance and temperature sensors or from a photovoltaic sensor's deviation from a rated level of power generation. A ratio of output power divided by source power is one measure of efficiency and relates to the health of the physical photovoltaic power generation system. | 11-03-2011 |
James L. Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20080289167 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A method for operating one or more electronic device manufacturing systems is provided, including the steps 1) performing a series of electronic device manufacturing process steps with a process tool, wherein the process tool produces effluent as a byproduct of performing the series of process steps; 2) abating the effluent with an abatement tool; 3) supplying an abatement resource to the abatement tool from a first abatement resource supply; 4) changing an abatement resource supply from the first abatement resource supply to a second abatement resource supply, wherein changing the abatement resource supply comprises: i) interrupting a flow of the abatement resource from the first abatement resource supply; and ii) beginning a flow of the abatement resource from the second abatement resource supply; and 5) continuing to perform the series of process steps with the process tool, while changing, and after changing, the abatement resource supply. | 11-27-2008 |
20080310975 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A COGENERATION ABATEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING - The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for abating effluent from an electronic device manufacturing system using cogeneration. The invention includes a pump adapted to couple to a processing chamber and adapted to draw effluent from the processing chamber; a reaction chamber coupled to the pump and adapted to receive the effluent from the pump; and a turbine coupled to the reaction chamber and adapted to be driven by combustion gases from the reaction chamber. The turbine is adapted to generate power which is applied to operate the pump. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 12-18-2008 |
James P. Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20090303132 | PLANAR ANTENNAS AND BANDWIDTH EXTENSION APERTURES - Methods and systems to implement planar antennas and bandwidth extension apertures, including planar antennas etched in metal clad printed circuit board materials, relatively small-scale planar antennas having dimensions in a range of centimeters and/or millimeters, planar antennas to operate in GHz frequency ranges, and bandwidth extension apertures to alter an antenna impedance, reduce an antenna return loss, reduce an antenna Q factor, and/or increase an antenna frequency bandwidth. | 12-10-2009 |
James Patrick Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20100250495 | BACKING-UP AND RESTORING FILES INCLUDING FILES REFERENCED WITH MULTIPLE FILE NAMES - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for backing-up and restoring files including files referenced with multiple file names. Files to backup are determined. A determination is made from the files to backup files referenced with multiple names. An entry is created for each file to backup in a backup directory indicating file attributes and each name used to reference the file. The determined files and the backup directory are backed-up. | 09-30-2010 |
20100306523 | RESTORING A SOURCE FILE REFERENCED BY MULTIPLE FILE NAMES TO A RESTORE FILE - Provided are a method, system, and program for restoring a source file referenced by multiple file names to a restore file. An operation is processed to restore a source file having a first file name to a restore file, wherein the source file is in a state of being accessed by a process. A determination is made as to whether a second file name references the source file. A first temporary file name and a second temporary file name are created that both reference the restore file in response to determining that the second file name references the source file. The first temporary file name is renamed to the first file name and the second temporary file name is renamed to the second file name. After the renaming of the first and second temporary file names, the first and second file names reference the restore file. | 12-02-2010 |
James Todd Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100064219 | Network Hosted Media Production Systems and Methods - Embodiments provide systems and methods to create new media. Collaborating users can create new media using a network hosted media production functionality of an embodiment. In one embodiment, a network hosted media production system can be used to create new media, wherein the system includes a sound library component, a video component, a live input component, a sequencer component, and a synchronization component. | 03-11-2010 |
Jared D. Smith, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140053441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BOLLARD COVER MEDIA ADVERTISING - Bollard covers and related advertising methods enable expanded media reach to consumers. Bollard covers are configured with changeable and/or replaceable media such as advertising. Via a flexible bollard cover, cylindrical bollards, U-shaped bollards, drive-through speaker boxes, and the like may be utilized to display advertising or other media. | 02-27-2014 |
20150027014 | Systems and Methods for Bollard Cover Media Advertising - A system and method of covering a bollard with removeable advertising. The bollard cover comprises a sock that has graphics printed on it which has a retention mechanism near an open end to releaseably couple the sock to the bollard. Preferably the sock is made of a flexible, stretchable fabric and the retention mechanism is made of elastic. In a preferred embodiment, the fabric sock is longer than the bollard is tall and is made of flexible material that stretches in both directions. When the fabric sock is used in combination with a rigid sleeve over the bollard, the excess sock is caught between the sleeve and the bollard such that, as the sleeve and sock are pushed down over the bollard, the sock is tightened, presenting a smooth graphic design that looks as if it is painted on the bollard. | 01-29-2015 |
Jennifer Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20110152716 | BIOPSY PROBE MECHANISM HAVING MULTIPLE ECHOGENIC FEATURES - A biopsy probe mechanism includes an elongate sample receiving member having a longitudinal axis and having a sample receiving notch. An elongate sample receiving member and a cutting cannula are movable relative to one another along a longitudinal axis between a first relative position and a second relative position. A first echogenic feature is established on the elongate sample receiving member and a second echogenic feature is established on the cutting cannula. The first echogenic feature is in longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the first relative position. The first echogenic feature is out of longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the second relative position. | 06-23-2011 |
20130289442 | BIOPSY PROBE MECHANISM HAVING MULTIPLE ECHOGENIC FEATURES - A biopsy probe mechanism includes an elongate sample receiving member having a longitudinal axis and having a sample receiving notch. An elongate sample receiving member and a cutting cannula are movable relative to one another along a longitudinal axis between a first relative position and a second relative position. A first echogenic feature is established on the elongate sample receiving member and a second echogenic feature is established on the cutting cannula. The first echogenic feature is in longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the first relative position. The first echogenic feature is out of longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the second relative position. | 10-31-2013 |
Jonathan R. Smith, Gilbert, AZ US
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20110270099 | HERMETIC WAFER-TO-WAFER BONDING WITH ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION - An implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The IMD includes a first substrate having a front side and a backside. A first via is formed in the front side, the via extending from a bottom point in the front side to a first height located at a surface of the front side. A first conductive pad is formed in the first via, the first conductive pad having an exposed top surface lower than first height. A second substrate is coupled to the first substrate, the second substrate having a second via formed in the front side, the via extending from a bottom point in the front side to a second height located at a surface of the front side. A second conductive pad is formed in the second via, the second conductive pad having an exposed top surface lower than second height. The coupled substrates are heated until a portion of one or both conductive pads reflow, dewet, agglomerate, and merge to form an interconnect, hermetic seal, or both depending on the requirements of the device. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270341 | HERMETIC WAFER-TO-WAFER BONDING WITH ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION - An implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The IMD includes a first substrate having a front side and a backside. A first via is formed in the front side, the via extending from a bottom point in the front side to a first height located at a surface of the front side. A first conductive pad is formed in the first via, the first conductive pad having an exposed top surface lower than first height. A second substrate is coupled to the first substrate, the second substrate having a second via formed in the front side, the via extending from a bottom point in the front side to a second height located at a surface of the front side. A second conductive pad is formed in the second via, the second conductive pad having an exposed top surface lower than second height. The coupled substrates are heated until a portion of one or both conductive pads reflow, dewet, agglomerate, and merge to form an interconnect, hermetic seal, or both depending on the requirements of the device. | 11-03-2011 |
Joseph Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20120259484 | INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - An electronic module assembly (EMA) for use in controlling one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor within the EMA is configured to determine when a personal restraint system associated with each seat in a vehicle should be deployed. In addition, the programmed processor is configured to perform a diagnostic self-test to determine if the EMA and the personal restraint systems are operational. In one embodiment, results of the diagnostic self-test routine are displayed on a display included on the electronic module assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the results of the diagnostic self-test routine are transmitted via a wireless transceiver to a remote device. The remote device can include a wireless interrogator or can be a remote computer system such as a cabin management computer system. | 10-11-2012 |
Keith B. Smith, Gilbert, AZ US
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20130066439 | PROSTHETIC FOOT - A prosthetic foot comprises a ground engaging bottom resilient member, a resilient heel member, and a resilient toe member that collectively circumscribe an open volumetric space. The members resilient compress to absorb compressive force throughout the entire stride of an individual utilizing the foot. The prosthetic foot stores energy during a heel strike phase of a gait cycle, and releases energy during a toe-off phase of the gait cycle in order to assist forward movement of a user. During the gait cycle, a loading response during the heel strike phase compresses the heel member and the toe member, and causes a deflection of the rear portion of the bottom member. Furthermore, an upward deflection of at least one of the bottom member and the toe member stores energy during the transition from the heel strike phase to the toe-off phase of the gait cycle. | 03-14-2013 |
20140046456 | Compression Heel Prosthetic Foot - A prosthetic foot comprises a resilient bottom member, a resilient top member, wherein the anterior top end is connected to the anterior bottom end of the resilient bottom member, and wherein the resilient top member is positioned over the resilient bottom member, and an elastomeric bumper member comprising a tapered surface configured to contact the resilient bottom member and attached to an underside of the posterior of the resilient top member. The prosthetic foot can further comprise a toe pad having a spacer coupled to, and creating space between, the bottom member and the top member, and an adhesive bonding one of the bottom member and one end of the top member, where the adhesive is commingled with the spacer between the first bottom end and the first top end. | 02-13-2014 |
20140156027 | PROSTHETIC FOOT - A prosthetic foot may comprise a resilient member comprising an outer arced surface, a toe piece, a mid-stance support, and a heel support. The toe piece may be coupled to an anterior portion of the outer arced surface of the resilient member. The mid-stance support may be removably coupled to a middle portion of the outer arced surface of the resilient member. The heel support coupled to a posterior portion of the outer arced surface of the resilient member. | 06-05-2014 |
Kenneth Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20110244599 | PROCESS INTEGRATION OF A SINGLE CHIP THREE AXIS MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR - A semiconductor process integrates three bridge circuits, each include magnetoresistive sensors coupled as a Wheatstone bridge on a single chip to sense a magnetic field in three orthogonal directions. The process includes various deposition and etch steps forming the magnetoresistive sensors and a plurality of flux guides on one of the three bridge circuits for transferring a “Z” axis magnetic field onto sensors orientated in the XY plane. | 10-06-2011 |
20120156806 | MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY INTEGRATION HAVING IMPROVED SCALING - A conductive via for connecting between a digit line and one side of the magnetic device is positioned beneath, and aligned with, each magnetic device. Other contacts may satisfy the same design rules, using the same process step. An electrode formed on the conductive via is polished to eliminate step functions or seams originating at the conductive via from propagating up through the various deposited layers. This integration approach allows for improved scaling of the MRAM devices to at least a 45 nanometer node, a cell packing factor approaching 6F | 06-21-2012 |
20140138346 | PROCESS INTEGRATION OF A SINGLE CHIP THREE AXIS MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR - A semiconductor process integrates three bridge circuits, each include magnetoresistive sensors coupled as a Wheatstone bridge on a single chip to sense a magnetic field in three orthogonal directions. The process includes various deposition and etch steps forming the magnetoresistive sensors and a plurality of flux guides on one of the three bridge circuits for transferring a “Z” axis magnetic field onto sensors orientated in the XY plane. | 05-22-2014 |
Kenneth H. Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20100197043 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING CLADDED CONDUCTIVE LINES IN MAGNETIC MEMORIES - A method of forming a magnetoelectronic device includes forming a dielectric material ( | 08-05-2010 |
Lynn R. Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20110048036 | Apparatus and method for individual to maintenance air conditioning unit - An air conditioning maintenancing system employs a lifting unit which does not in operation require a specialized support structure that must be used and transported with the lifting unit. Instead the lifting unit is designed for utilization with commonly existing construction equipment that can, after being utilized with the lifting unit, be used at separate locations to carry out different tasks. | 03-03-2011 |
Malcolm H. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120214435 | Method and Apparatus for Downconverting a Plurality of Frequency Modulated Signals from a Carrier Frequency to Baseband - Circuits, systems, and methods are disclosed for controlling multiple antenna receive paths in a wireless communication device. In some embodiments, the circuit may include a pair of receiving antennas, a first receive path including a VCO coupled to receive a PLL signal and a first mixer coupled to receive a first signal from the VCO and a signal from one of the antennas, and a second receive path integrated separately from the first receive path including a second mixer coupled to receive a second signal from the VCO and a signal from the other antenna. By utilizing the output of the VCO to tune the first and second mixers in the first and second receive paths to the same phase and frequency, control of the multiple antenna receive paths may be optimized. | 08-23-2012 |
Margaret K. Smith, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20100006714 | Universal Flexible Arm Having an Educational Attachment - A flexible arm apparatus | 01-14-2010 |
Mark D. Smith, Glendale, AZ US
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20090184862 | Systems and methods for multi-sensor collision avoidance - An embodiment of the present invention provides a collision avoidance system for a host aircraft comprising a plurality of sensors for providing data about other aircraft that may be employed to determine one or more parameters to calculate future positions of the other aircraft, a processor to determine whether any combinations of the calculated future positions of the other aircraft are correlated or uncorrelated, and a collision avoidance module that uses the correlated or uncorrelated calculated future positions to provide a signal instructing the performance of a collision avoidance maneuver when a collision threat exists between the host aircraft and at least one of the other aircraft. | 07-23-2009 |
20090212991 | Systems and methods of providing whisper shout surveillance with a TCAS - A collision avoidance system is delineated comprising a TCAS transmitter having a feed forward path with a plurality amplifiers for providing to a TCAS transmitter output a TCAS transmitter output transmission, a feedback path coupled to the TCAS transmitter output for providing a feedback signal, and a controller for receiving the feedback signal and generating control signals for providing to one or more of the plurality of amplifiers for controlling the respective outputs of the one or more amplifiers to drive the TCAS transmitter output transmission to a predefined level. | 08-27-2009 |
20100039310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE - A collision avoidance system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a user interface, a plurality of sensors, and a computer system in communication with the user interface and the plurality of sensors. The computer system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive data pertaining to a target from one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors, determine a position of the target based on the data from the one or more sensors, and present (through the user interface) the position of the target using one or more visual indicators that identify the one or more sensors. | 02-18-2010 |
20110267216 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANTENNA CALIBRATION - Systems and methods for providing antenna calibration can be used in a variety of applications. A method of calibrating an antenna array for use in a traffic advisory system or traffic alert and collision avoidance system provide a mechanism that renders complex combining circuitry unnecessary in the array. A method can include receiving an unsolicited reply that contains absolute position information of an intruder aircraft. The method can also include determining a bearing of a signal encoding the reply based on a phase relationship of the signals from an antenna array not configured to operate with an internal self-test phase calibration mechanism. The method can further include comparing the bearing based on the phase relationship with a bearing calculated by a comparison of the absolute positions of a host aircraft and the intruder aircraft. The method can additionally include calibrating the antenna array based on the result of the comparison. | 11-03-2011 |
20120041620 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SPOOF DETECTION - Spoof detection can be performed by various systems and methods. The systems and methods can provide for detection by passive listening, active interrogation, and other techniques. Moreover, systems and methods can also provide for reporting and displaying information relating to detected spoofing. For example, a method can include receiving, on a device, a signal providing a report for an aircraft. The method can also include determining, with the device, a first parameter for the aircraft from information in the report. The method can further include determining, with the device, a second parameter for the aircraft from at least one signal characteristic of the signal. The method can additionally include determining, with the device, a validity status of the report based on comparing the first parameter and the second parameter. | 02-16-2012 |
Matthew Anthony Smith, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20100250372 | METHOD OF ELECTRONIC GIFTING AND YIELD MANAGEMENT - A method for facilitating electronic gifting transactions by a remote purchasing system and business yield management by a promotion configuring system. A customer user may remotely purchase a gift for a recipient, by selecting from available promotions through an interface in an electronic forum. The gift is available through electronic messaging to the recipient in real time or near real time to be redeemed at a designated business venue. A business user may customize promotions for a venue and make available promotions to customer users in real time or near real time. The business user may track, view, and manipulate statistical data related to the electronic gifting transactions in real time or near real time. | 09-30-2010 |
Merlin J. Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20090192709 | POSITION SOURCE SELECTION - Techniques are described for position source selection. In an implementation, an electronic device provides a variety of functionality including at least functionality to determine position. The electronic device may be further configured to select between a plurality of position sources to determine position based upon a variety of selection criteria. In an implementation, a last known position may be stored when position is being determined through the plurality of position sources. The last known position may be used as an alternative to determining position via the position sources when one or more of the position sources are unavailable. In another implementation, the last known position may be employed to automatically select one of the plurality of position sources to be used by the electronic device for determining position. | 07-30-2009 |
20090287402 | VIRTUAL TRAFFIC SENSORS - Techniques are described for virtual traffic sensors (VTS). In an implementation, an electronic device provides a variety of functionality including at least functionality to determine position. The electronic device may be further configured to ascertain locations of one or more virtual traffic sensors. In at least some embodiments, locations of virtual traffic sensors are determined by the electronic device using a variety of VTS criteria. Using a determined position, the electronic device may detect proximity to the virtual traffic sensors. The electronic device may collect traffic related data when in proximity to the one or more virtual traffic sensors. The electronic device may then communicate the collected traffic data over a suitable network connection to a service provider. | 11-19-2009 |
20090287405 | TRAFFIC DATA QUALITY - Techniques are described for traffic data quality. In an implementation, an electronic device provides a variety of functionality including functionality to determine position. The device may use determined position to ascertain geographic locations as collection points where traffic related data may be collected. In at least some embodiments, traffic data quality techniques combining both device side and server side technique are applied to data collected at the collections points. In an embodiment, communication of collected data by the device may be delayed to enable additional observations of vehicle movement, routing, position, and so forth. The additional observations during the delay enable the device to determine the validity of the collected data. | 11-19-2009 |
20100049397 | FUEL EFFICIENT ROUTING - Techniques are described to determine a fuel-efficient route for a vehicle. In an implementation, a determination is made, based on the one or more characteristics of the vehicle, as to a route between an identified location and a designated location that would cause the vehicle to consume a lesser amount of fuel when traveling between the identified and designated locations. Accordingly, the route may be represented, such as for use in navigating to the designated location. | 02-25-2010 |
20110153189 | HISTORICAL TRAFFIC DATA COMPRESSION - A device and method for calculating information regarding a route to a destination. The device may include a computer-readable memory element on which is stored a plurality of templates comprising historical speed values for a quantity of time segments and a map database including data for a plurality of road segments associated with template codes identifying one or more of the templates. The device may also include a processing device for accessing the map database to determine a historical speed value for one or more selected road segments. The historical speed value may be used for calculating an estimated amount of time to complete a selected route, a route to the destination that takes the least amount of time, and/or a predicted time of arrival at the destination. | 06-23-2011 |
20110207455 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING CELLULAR TOWER LOCATION - A method and apparatus for collecting and analyzing cellular identification (ID) numbers at various geographic locations to estimate cellular tower locations. The method may include collecting cellular ID numbers obtained by collection mobile devices at a plurality of geographic locations then calculating minimum bounding circles encompassing a set of geographic location points with the same cellular identification numbers. If the cellular ID number of a set of location points indicates that the cellular tower is omni-directional, a center of the minimum bounding circle is an estimated cellular tower location. If the cellular ID number indicates that the cellular tower is multi-sector, the apparatus may calculate the estimated cellular tower location as the location at which lines that extend from the centers of a plurality of related minimum bounding circles intersect with each other to form equal angles. | 08-25-2011 |
20120124125 | AUTOMATIC JOURNAL CREATION - Techniques are described that facilitate the automatic creation of journals that may include a variety of related content. Journal creation functionality may be furnished by a server to one or more client devices to create journals of content that include content from one or more content sources. The content provided by the content sources includes tags (e.g., metadata) describing the content. Thus, a client device may furnish a request to a server to create a journal of content. The request includes an attribute to relate the content of the journal. The server causes content to be associated with the journal from one or more computer-readable content sources accessible by the server by associating one or more of the content tags with the attribute for one or more existing journals and thereafter creating the journal using the processor by causing content from the one or more existing journals to be associated with the journal, the associated content having tags associated with the attribute. | 05-17-2012 |
Michael H. Smith, Tucson, AZ US
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20120133180 | STOWABLE PASSENGER SEAT TRAY TABLE - A stowable tray table assembly including a tray table, an arm assembly supporting the tray table, and a frame comprising a vertical guide rail and a horizontal guide rail separately and consecutively guiding movement of the arm assembly, the arm assembly engaging the vertical guide rail when the tray table is in a vertical position and engaging the horizontal guide rail when the tray table is in a horizontal position. | 05-31-2012 |
Michael L. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110089083 | METHOD FOR PURIFICATION OF UNCATALYZED NATURAL FUELS FROM METAL IONS BY MEANS OF AT LEAST ONE HEMEPROTEIN AND USE OF THE AT LEAST ON HEMEPROTEIN - A method for purification of uncatalyzed natural fuels in liquid state from metal ions by removing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of natural occurring contaminating porphyrins, metalloporphyrins, chlorins and naturally occurring degradations products of these compounds, such as petroporphyrins, containing said metal ions from the fuels. At least one hemeprotein in apo-form selected from the group consisting of globins, peroxidases, pyrrolases and cytochromes having high affinity for porphyrins is added to the fuels. The hemeprotein is mixed with the fuels in such a way that the porphyrins is bounded to the hemeprotein. The hemeprotein with bound contaminating porphyrins is removed so as to obtain purified fuels. The invention relates also to the use of at least one hemeprotein selected from the group consisting of globins, peroxidases, pyrrolases and cytochromes having high affinity for porphyrins for the purification of uncatalyzed natural fuels in liquid state from metal ions. | 04-21-2011 |
Michelet Michael Smith, Mesa, AZ US
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20100106630 | Money Is Time: Innovative Determination and Calculation of Paid Time Off - A method to manage employee benefits ( | 04-29-2010 |
Mitchell S. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130328288 | Remotely controlled snow board binding - A snow board comprises an elongate board and at least one binding mounted transverse the longitudinal axis of the board. The binding includes an anchor pivotally mounted on the binding. The anchor moves between two operative positions to lock, and then release, the heel of a boot in the binding. A motor assembly increases and decreases the tension in a cable to move the anchor between the two operative positions. The motor assembly is remotely controlled. | 12-12-2013 |
Nathan Y. Smith, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110029604 | USER INTERFACE TO FACILITATE EXCHANGING FILES AMONG PROCESSOR-BASED DEVICES - A first processor-based device (PBD), such as a personal computer functioning as a host and containing digital media files, may share a selected file with a second PBD. Media file-sharing may be facilitated by an automated technique including graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In one embodiment, when a device user wishes to transfer a file to another device, the user hovers the file over a particular desktop icon and drops it, causing it to be automatically transmitted to a corresponding destination. Optionally, in response to hovering, a software program automatically generates a GUI indicating potential destinations. The user then selects a destination, and the system automatically transfers the file to that destination. In another embodiment, media sharing can be initiated from a digital appliance, such as a digital picture frame, and a file can be sent to another PBD, such as another digital picture frame via an intermediary PBD. | 02-03-2011 |
20120096370 | USER INTERFACE TO FACILITATE EXCHANGING FILES AMONG PROCESSOR-BASED DEVICES - A first processor-based device (PBD), such as a personal computer functioning as a host and containing digital media files, may share a selected file with a second PBD. Media file-sharing may be facilitated by an automated technique including graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In one embodiment, when a device user wishes to transfer a file to another device, the user hovers the file over a particular desktop icon and drops it, causing it to be automatically transmitted to a corresponding destination. Optionally, in response to hovering, a software program automatically generates a GUI indicating potential destinations. The user then selects a destination, and the system automatically transfers the file to that destination. In another embodiment, media sharing can be initiated from a digital appliance, such as a digital picture frame, and a file can be sent to another PBD, such as another digital picture frame via an intermediary PBD. | 04-19-2012 |
20120096379 | USER INTERFACE TO FACILITATE EXCHANGING FILES AMONG PROCESSOR-BASED DEVICES - A first processor-based device (PBD), such as a personal computer functioning as a host and containing digital media files, may share a selected file with a second PBD. Media file-sharing may be facilitated by an automated technique including graphical user interfaces (GUIs). In one embodiment, when a device user wishes to transfer a file to another device, the user hovers the file over a particular desktop icon and drops it, causing it to be automatically transmitted to a corresponding destination. Optionally, in response to hovering, a software program automatically generates a GUI indicating potential destinations. The user then selects a destination, and the system automatically transfers the file to that destination. In another embodiment, media sharing can be initiated from a digital appliance, such as a digital picture frame, and a file can be sent to another PBD, such as another digital picture frame via an intermediary PBD. | 04-19-2012 |
Patrick W. Smith, Scottdale, AZ US
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20100282113 | Systems And Methods Of A Cartridge For Conditional Activation - A weapon conditionally activates a cartridge. The cartridge has a projectile and a first mechanical feature. The weapon includes an activator and a station. The activator includes a second mechanical feature. The station positions the cartridge so that the first feature opposes the second feature. On condition that the first feature does not mechanically interfere with the second feature, the activator activates the cartridge to launch the projectile from the cartridge. On condition that the first feature mechanically interferes with the second feature resulting in an excess head space, the activator is inhibited by the excess head space from activating the cartridge. | 11-11-2010 |
Richard D. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140181799 | Boot Bank Selection, Bios, Upgrades and Crisis Recovery In Intel Based Platforms - A firmware upgrade computer system includes a bank select switch that generates a bank select signal. The system further includes a bank module that includes a first firmware code and a second bank module that includes a second firmware code. The system also includes a control module that determines whether the first bank module and the second bank module is a selected bank based on the bank select signal. The control module determines whether the first bank module and the second bank module is a nonselected bank based on the bank select signal. The control module selectively instructs the selected bank to communicate one of the first firmware code and the second firmware code to the nonselected bank. The system also includes a storage module that stores a selected bank value indicative of the selected bank. | 06-26-2014 |
Ronald D. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100104023 | Compressing Video Frames - A method includes generating first difference frames and compressing the first difference frames to form compressed difference frames. The compressed difference frames are decompressed to form decompressed difference frames, and the decompressed difference frames are used in the generation of the first difference frames. | 04-29-2010 |
Ronald Dean Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120311285 | Method and System for Context Specific Hardware Memory Access Protection - Methods and systems are provided that provide a hardware based memory access protection system which may prevent access to secret data due to either accidental hardware or software failure, or inappropriate access via a system attack. This system includes a memory protection module and divides global memory space into two classes—a “highly protected region” and an “other” region. In some implementations, the system may be entirety located on hardware on a system chip, making unauthorized manipulation difficult. In some implementations, this system may allow a user to pre-program every allowable operation which may be performed by any given bus master, not only the allowable operations of a processor. Register pairs are used to control access to protected regions of memory by masters on the bus. | 12-06-2012 |
Shane R. Smith, Chandler, AZ US
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20100145590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAN BLOWOUT PROTECTION IN TURBINE ENGINES - A lean blowout protection system and method is provided that facilitates improved lean blowout protection while providing effective control of turbine engine speed. The lean blowout protection system and method selectively and gradually biases the lean blowout (LBO) schedule based on current engine data. This facilitates improved lean blowout protection while providing effective control of turbine engine speed and temperature. | 06-10-2010 |
Stacy Smith, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110082391 | METHODS FOR MEASURING CHANGE IN LIP SIZE AFTER AUGMENTATION - A method for measuring the effect of a medical treatment on the size of lips. The method has the following steps: (a) providing a scale of at least four visual reference images exhibiting varying lip sizes and assigning a unique indicator to each of the at least four visual reference images; (b) visually examining a lip of a human subject to be augmented and selecting one from among of at least four different reference images most closely corresponding in lip size and identifying the corresponding unique indicator; (c) introducing into the lip of the human subject a filler or an implant to augment the size of the lip; (d) visually examining the lip after introduction of the filler or the implant and selecting one of the at least four different reference images most closely corresponding in lip size and identifying the corresponding unique indicator; and (e) comparing the unique indicator of the lip before introduction of the filler or the implant and the unique indicator of the lip after introduction of the filler or the implant to determine if they are different. There is also a method for counseling a human subject undertaking augmentation of lips. There is also a method for developing a scale for measuring differences in lip size in human subjects. There is also a method for determining the amount of filler or implant needed to augment the lips of a human subject. | 04-07-2011 |
Stan Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130341191 | PERFORMANCE OF AN ANALYSER FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - An apparatus ( | 12-26-2013 |
Stanley D. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120082985 | Sensing And Identifying Biological Samples On Microfluidic Devices - A method, system, and apparatus for analysis of a biological sample includes receiving the sample, wherein the sample includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lysing the sample to obtain access to the DNA included in the sample, purifying the DNA in the sample to isolate the DNA from other components in the sample, amplifying the DNA, separating fragments of the amplified DNA, detecting the separated fragments using laser induced fluorescence, based on the detecting, generating a profile of the DNA in the received sample, comparing the generated profile with profiles of DNA stored in a database, and upon determining that the generated profile matches one of the stored profiles, identifying the source from which the stored profile was obtained, wherein the receiving, lysing, purifying, amplifying, and detecting are performed on corresponding portions of a microfluidic device, and wherein transporting the sample and the DNA to the portions of the microfluidic device and enabling the lysing, purifying, amplifying, separating, detecting, generating, comparing, and identifying are performed automatically without user interaction. | 04-05-2012 |
20140186841 | SENSING AND IDENTIFYING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES ON MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - A method, system, and apparatus for analysis of a biological sample includes receiving the sample, wherein the sample includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lysing the sample to obtain access to the DNA included in the sample, purifying the DNA in the sample to isolate the DNA from other components in the sample, amplifying the DNA, separating fragments of the amplified DNA, detecting the separated fragments using laser induced fluorescence, based on the detecting, generating a profile of the DNA in the received sample, comparing the generated profile with profiles of DNA stored in a database, and upon determining that the generated profile matches one of the stored profiles, identifying the source from which the stored profile was obtained, wherein the receiving, lysing, purifying, amplifying, and detecting are performed on corresponding portions of a microfluidic device, and wherein transporting the sample and the DNA to the portions of the microfluidic device and enabling the lysing, purifying, amplifying, separating, detecting, generating, comparing, and identifying are performed automatically without user interaction. | 07-03-2014 |
Steven E. Smith, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090106138 | Transaction authentication over independent network - A method of authenticating an online transaction over a first network uses 2-factor authentication of the user to defeat hacker attacks. A communication device is registered for use with the method. The communication device is configured to receive messages over a second network independent of the first network. The user is authenticated over the first network using a first factor, such as a username and password, and then initiates the transaction. A request to execute the transaction is received and a one-time password is obtained to be used as a second factor of authentication. The one-time password and details describing the transaction are sent to the communication device over the second network. The one-time password is received from the user over the first network to complete the second factor of authentication. | 04-23-2009 |
Steven M. Smith, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080236632 | SMUDGE REMOVAL FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS - An apparatus and method is provided for removing smudges ( | 10-02-2008 |
Terrence L. Smith, Elfrida, AZ US
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20100167605 | MULTIPLE VENTURI NOZZLE SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT - The present invention is directed to a multiple propeller nozzle Venturi system and assembly consisting of two or more hydrodynamically shaped nozzle rings, axially located around the propeller and connected by the means of a plurality of equally spaced ring connecting fin struts to be used on a wide variety of sizes of watercrafts. By adjusting the conical inclination of one or more of the hydronamically shaped nozzle rings the water passing over is directed into the area of the propeller increasing the thrust pressure, thereby creating a Venturi effect. A skeg shield and a skid plate are incorporated to strengthen, or repair if broken, the lower portion of outboard and inboard-outboard motors. The overall effect of the multiple nozzle Venturi system is to enhance the performance, handling and control of a watercraft so equipped. Multiple nozzle Venturi systems are constructed to be adaptable to all sizes of vessels and all motors found on watercraft. | 07-01-2010 |
Thomas Smith, Tempe, AZ US
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20140179897 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF DOLASTATIN 16, DOLAMETHYLLEUINE AND DOLAPHENVALINE, AND METHODS FOR PREPARING DOLAMETHYLLEUINE AND DOLAPHENVALINE - The present invention relates to the crystal structures of dolastatin 16, dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline. The present invention further relates to computer readable medium with crystal structural data and/or information stored thereon. | 06-26-2014 |
William D. Smith, Sun Lakes, AZ US
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20080231305 | CONTACT CARRIERS (TILES) FOR POPULATING LARGER SUBSTRATES WITH SPRING CONTACTS - An interconnection apparatus and a method of forming an interconnection apparatus. Contact structures are attached to or formed on a first substrate. The first substrate is attached to a second substrate, which is larger than the first substrate. Multiple such first substrates may be attached to the second substrate in order to create an array of contact structures. Each contact structure may be elongate and resilient and may comprise a core that is over coated with a material that imparts desired structural properties to the contact structure. | 09-25-2008 |
Zachary A. Smith, Tuscon, AZ US
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20110233217 | CONFIGURABLE PRESSURE VESSEL - End cap section ( | 09-29-2011 |