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Alfred James Smith, Panama City, FL US
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20090271107 | Fuel optimization algorithm for integration with navigation systems or direction generation software and fuel price databases - With rising fuel prices, and only slight advances being made with respect to automobile fuel efficiency, consumers have shown a demand for a process which will provide them with the most efficient way of purchasing fuel. This utility patent provides this exact process, through the employment of existing technology, including but not limited to vehicle fuel efficiency monitoring software, vehicle navigation systems or web-based navigation software, and existing national gas station price databases or user-input-based databases. This proposed process takes into consideration the changes in fuel prices and vehicle fuel efficiency, by adjusting in real-time, the suggested fuel fill-up locations and quantities for two of the three proposed implementation options. This process will provide a more financially efficient way for users to fill their vehicles with fuel. | 10-29-2009 |
Anne Marie Renee Smith, Spring Hill, FL US
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20120086391 | Recharging device for use with electronic stylus pen's - The invention provides an electronic stylus pen charging system for an interactive whiteboard with electronic stylus pen. The electronic stylus pen charging system uses a set of magnets and charging circuitry to charge the battery of the electronic stylus pen. | 04-12-2012 |
Ari Beau Staton Smith, Sunny Isles, FL US
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20100138246 | Event management system - An event management system is disclosed. The event management system includes a memory, a computer display, an event creation component, a conversion mapping component that maps passenger data from a user format into an application specific format; a group scheduling component that categorizes passengers into groups, a passenger management component, a vehicle management component, a staff management component, a versioning component, an invoicing component, and a data visualization component. Also disclosed is a computerized method for event planning. | 06-03-2010 |
20100145741 | Event management system with grouping feature - A system for organizing ground transportation of airline passengers arriving for an event is disclosed. The event management system includes a memory, a computer display; a data entry component that receives passenger data including names of passengers and flight information and stores the passenger data in an application specific format; and a group scheduling component that allows a user to set parameters including VIP status, time windows, vehicle types, and number of passengers allocated for vehicle type, and provides passenger groupings based on flight information and on user-set parameters. Also disclosed is a computerized method for organizing ground transportation of airline passengers arriving for an event. | 06-10-2010 |
20100145742 | Event management system with manifest synchronizing feature - A system for organizing flight information for passengers attending an event is disclosed. The system includes a memory, a computer display, a synchronization component that maps passenger information from a user format into an application specific format and stores mapped passenger information, and a flight validation component that validates flight information in stored passenger information. The synchronization component scans passenger information in a user format, identifies headers specifying required information, and assign headers to required information that does not have a header. Also disclosed is a computerized method for organizing flight information for passengers attending an event. | 06-10-2010 |
Brian E. Smith, Odessa, FL US
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20120095340 | Intravascular Ultrasound Pigtail Catheter - An IVUS pigtail catheter is provided. The IVUS pigtail catheter includes an array of transducers for performing intravascular ultrasound imaging and a pigtail end portion for performing angiographic imaging. The IVUS pigtail catheter facilitates both IVUS imaging and angiographic imaging without the need to exchange catheters. This allows surgical procedures performed using the IVUS pigtail catheter to be faster, more accurate, and less complicated. Methods of utilizing the IVUS pigtail catheter are also provided. | 04-19-2012 |
Brian K. Smith, Wellington, FL US
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20090086684 | Method for Preventing Co-Channel Operation with Radar Systems - A method for preventing co-channel operation with a radar system includes the steps of setting a state of a first communication channel to active, connecting to a first wireless access point on the first communication channel, passively scanning at least a second communication channel for communication from a second wireless access point, setting a state of the second channel to active if frames are received on the second channel, determining whether an elapsed time since frames were received on at least one of the first channel and the second channel has exceed a predefined value, and in response to the predefined value being exceeded for at least one of the first channel and the second channel, setting the state of a corresponding one of the first channel and the second channel to passive. | 04-02-2009 |
Brian Scott Smith, Melbourne, FL US
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20110139941 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RUN-TIME INCORPORATION OF DOMAIN DATA CONFIGURATION CHANGES - A method and apparatus for implementing a run-time configuration change for domain data in a database for an information systems where the domain data defines entities which are acted upon by the information system and where the reconfiguration of the domain data can take place without taking the information system offline and making it inaccessible to users. | 06-16-2011 |
Charles A. Smith, Navarre Beach, FL US
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20090025254 | ORTHOTIC INSOLE ASSEMBLY - An orthotic insole assembly including a semi-rigid cradle extending forward from the metatarsal region of the foot to the heel, wherein medial and lateral sidewalls extend upward from the cradle. The cradle includes an aperture in the area of heel impact wherein a heel plug is disposed within the aperture. A resilient, foam, cushioning layer overlies the cradle and the heel plug. A riser is connected to the cushioning layer to provide an elevated region in the area of the first metatarsal. | 01-29-2009 |
Charles E. Smith, Merritt Island, FL US
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20100313610 | OZONE LAUNDRY SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD OF USE WITH CONTINUOUS BATCH AND TUNNEL WASHERS - An ozone laundry system and its method of use with continuous batch or tunnel washers is provided, wherein ozone can be injected into a plurality of different chambers along the continuous batch or tunnel washer and wherein the interfacing of a plurality of system controls occurs on a centralized HMI controller along with DOM and ORP monitoring. Vacuum sensors over vacuum switches are used to compensate for a slightly positive pressure at the ozone outlet, due to a long tube run with a weak vacuum. | 12-16-2010 |
Claude R. Smith, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20090113794 | Corner planter - The corner planter is a receptacle having rear walls configured to neatly fit in a corner. Pockets are provided on the rear walls of the planter for housing structure to affix the planter to the walls of the corner. The pockets are designed to allow the planter to fit flush with the walls of the corner. Notches are formed in the top edges of the rear walls of the planters to aid in the location of affixing structure | 05-07-2009 |
Constance M. Smith, Oviedo, FL US
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20090243419 | Method of In Slot Tightness Measuring of Stator Coil - A method for measuring a tangential tightness of a stator coil within an armature slot of a stator assembly in an electric generator. The stator coil is excited to produce a vibratory response therein. The vibratory response of the stator coil is detected and a frequency response function of the vibratory response is determined. A tangential tightness of the stator coil within the armature slot is estimated based on the frequency response function of the vibratory response of the stator coil. | 10-01-2009 |
C.w. Sinjin Smith, Palm Bay, FL US
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20100232654 | METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTING IRIS SCANS THROUGH NOVEL INPAINTING TECHNIQUES AND MOSAICING OF PARTIAL COLLECTIONS - A method and system for reconstructing iris scans for iris recognition is provided. A plurality of iris collection images of an iris is received. A single iris image of the iris is reconstructed using at least two of the plurality of iris collection images. Mosaicing may be used to combine at least two of the plurality of iris collection images into a single iris image. Inpainting methods, including PDE-based and exemplar-based techniques, may also be used to fill in area of missing information in an iris image. | 09-16-2010 |
20110047377 | SECURE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS VIA BIOMETRIC KEY GENERATION - Systems and methods for secure communications in a communications network ( | 02-24-2011 |
Daniel Adam Smith, Orange Park, FL US
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20120276947 | Symmetrical communicator device that dynamically changes the function of the hardware as orientation of the device changes. - A symmetrical communicator device that dynamically changes the function of the hardware as orientation changes solves the problem in prior art where users are required to hold the device in a specific orientation to perform certain tasks (e.g. make or receive phone calls). The symmetrical device will have identical hardware buttons, speakers, and microphones on each end of the device. Using a built in accelerometer to determine orientation, the device will dynamically change the function of, disable, or enable the hardware buttons, speakers, and microphones to suit the orientation of the phone. This invention will allow the communicator device to be used in a consistent manner regardless of the orientation of the phone, due to the symmetrical duplication of hardware buttons, speakers, and microphones at each end of the device. | 11-01-2012 |
Daniel L. Smith, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20120084353 | ONLINE WAITING ROOM SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system, method and computer program product which may include providing an online waiting room and gatekeeper for controlling access to users in a plurality of tiered classification standby lines, seeking access to an online event. | 04-05-2012 |
20130013778 | ONLINE WAITING ROOM SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system, method and computer program product which may include providing an online waiting room and gatekeeper for controlling access to users in a plurality of tiered classification standby lines, seeking access to an online event. | 01-10-2013 |
David Colbert Smith, Fort Pierce, FL US
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20090050606 | Changeable welding head assembly - A welding head assembly for use with a torch. The torch has an electrical contact and a gas passage for operatively supporting an electrode with a working end of the electrode at a first location. The welding head assembly has a body, a gas flow path, a gas outlet, an electrical flow path, and an electrode. The body extends between a first end and a second end where the first end is releasably coupled to the torch. The gas flow path and electrical flow path extend between the first and the second end. The electrode is located at the second end remote from the first location. | 02-26-2009 |
David M. Smith, Sebastian, FL US
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20100327404 | INDUCTOR STRUCTURES FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES - An IC device ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110095720 | BATTERY CELL FOR MEMS DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A micro electrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) device INCLUDES a MEMS substrate and at least one MEMS structure on the MEMS substrate. In addition, there is at least one battery cell on the MEMS substrate coupled to the at least one MEMS structure. The at least one battery cell includes a support fin extending vertically upward from the MEMS substrate and a first electrode layer on the support fin. In addition, there is an electrolyte layer on the cathode layer, and a second electrode layer on the electrolyte layer. The support fin may have a height greater than a width. The first electrode layer may have a processing temperature associated therewith that exceeds a stability temperature associated with the second electrode layer. | 04-28-2011 |
20110285493 | HIGH Q VERTICAL RIBBON INDUCTOR ON SEMICONDUCTING SUBSTRATE - A method of making a semiconductor device and devices thereof are provided. The semiconductor device ( | 11-24-2011 |
20120032302 | VERTICAL CAPACITORS FORMED ON SEMICONDUCTING SUBSTRATES - Semiconductor devices ( | 02-09-2012 |
20130087365 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL STRUCTURE WITH AIR DIELECTRIC AND RELATED ELECTRICAL STRUCTURES - A method has been described for making an electrical structure having an air dielectric and includes forming a first subunit including a sacrificial substrate, an electrically conductive layer including a first metal on the sacrificial substrate, and a sacrificial dielectric layer on the sacrificial substrate and the electrically conductive layer. The method further includes forming a second subunit including a dielectric layer and an electrically conductive layer thereon including the first metal, and coating a second metal onto the first metal of one or more of the first and second subunits. The method also includes aligning the first and second subunits together, heating and pressing the aligned first and second subunits to form an intermetallic compound of the first and second metals bonding adjacent metal portions together, and removing the sacrificial substrate and sacrificial dielectric layer to thereby form the electrical structure having the air dielectric. | 04-11-2013 |
20130120095 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICAL INDUCTOR AND RELATED INDUCTOR DEVICES - A method is for making an electrical inductor. The method includes forming a first subunit having a sacrificial substrate, and an electrically conductive layer defining the electrical inductor and including a first metal on the sacrificial substrate. The method includes forming a second subunit having a dielectric layer and an electrically conductive layer thereon defining electrical inductor terminals and having the first metal, and coating a second metal onto the first metal of one of the first and second subunits. The method includes aligning the first and second subunits together, heating and pressing the aligned first and second subunits to form an intermetallic compound of the first and second metals bonding adjacent metal portions together, and removing the sacrificial substrate. | 05-16-2013 |
20130127009 | DEFECTED GROUND PLANE INDUCTOR - An spiral inductor ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130164904 | INDUCTOR STRUCTURES FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES - An IC device ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130335183 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICAL INDUCTOR AND RELATED INDUCTOR DEVICES - A method is for making an electrical inductor. The method includes forming a first subunit having a sacrificial substrate, and an electrically conductive layer defining the electrical inductor and including a first metal on the sacrificial substrate. The method includes forming a second subunit having a dielectric layer and an electrically conductive layer thereon defining electrical inductor terminals and having the first metal, and coating a second metal onto the first metal of one of the first and second subunits. The method includes aligning the first and second subunits together, heating and pressing the aligned first and second subunits to form an intermetallic compound of the first and second metals bonding adjacent metal portions together, and removing the sacrificial substrate. | 12-19-2013 |
20140055215 | DISTRIBUTED ELEMENT FILTERS FOR ULTRA-BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS - A method for constructing a radio frequency filter ( | 02-27-2014 |
David S. Smith, Debary, FL US
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20100287847 | COLLAPSIBLE TEMPORARY HOUSING SYSTEM STACKABLE UPON OTHERS FOR TRANSPORT - A collapsible temporary housing system including a base, four walls being connected along each respective edge extending between at least two of the four corners, the walls being pivotally connected along the edges of the base so that when the walls are pivoted into a collapsible configuration each wall is laid upon a previously collapsed wall creating a nearly horizontal surface extending across a top surface area of the base, and a flat roof, the flat roof being detached from the four walls while the four walls are pivoted into an erected position, secured to the walls once the walls are erected, and set upon the nearly horizontal surface when the walls are pivoted into a collapsible configuration, wherein a plurality of other temporary housing systems may be stacked where a lean of the stacked housing systems which could result in the stacked housing systems falling over is not present. | 11-18-2010 |
Dennis Smith, Lake City, FL US
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20120228827 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AN ALL-IN PLAYING CARD GAME - An apparatus to track one or more all-in bets in a game with a standard deck of playing cards that includes a set of at least a first marker and a second marker, the first marker of the set of markers to identify an all-in pot a player is playing to win, the second marker of the set of markers to identify the player that is playing to win the all-in pot and at least one additional identifier on the first and second markers of the set to indicate that they are related to each other. There is also a method for tracking an all-in playing card game. | 09-13-2012 |
Dennis Alton Smith, Lake City, FL US
Denver Smith, Delray Beach, FL US
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20090059558 | Flame-type illumination device having phosphor-impregnated light transmitting element for transmission of non-flickering light - A flame-based illumination device incorporates a transparent or translucent housing impregnated with phosphor to produce generally constant light emission by substantially reducing and/or eliminating the flickering effect normally associated with a flame. A housing having a phosphor impregnated transparent or translucent portion is adapted to receive a candle or other flame sustaining wick therein. The phosphor impregnated housing wall converts the flickering light generated by the flame into a sustained illuminating glow thereby effectively eliminating the inconsistent light level created by a flickering flame. In an alternate embodiment, the housing wall comprises a composite multi-layer structure including inner and outer layers with a fluid disposed therebetween. Including an intermediate water layer sandwiched between phosphor impregnated translucent layers functions, to rectify and/or magnify light emanating from the device. | 03-05-2009 |
Donald R. Smith, Pompano, FL US
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20120298291 | Matrix basalt reinforcement members for concrete - Matrix basalt reinforcing members for concrete. The basalt members are specifically formed to provide tension support having a beneficial use with pervious concrete used in large areas such as sidewalk and parking lot. The basalt reinforcing members add structural rigidity to the pervious concrete, making the pervious concrete capable of supporting heavy loads such as trucks without cracking while allowing water to pass through the concrete. The basalt reinforcing members are formed from roving crosses and interlaces in between each side of the | 11-29-2012 |
Donville Smith, Royal Palm Beach, FL US
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20110125461 | DATA ANALYSIS APPLICATIONS - A system and method of monitoring equipment performance and predicting failures. The system can include a data historian that stores data for a piece of equipment and designates the data to tags. The tags can correspond to sensors that gather the data from the piece of equipment. A matrix model builder application can allow a user to generate regression models for various time spans to determine whether new data is within a normal operating range. | 05-26-2011 |
Edward J. Smith, Brandon, FL US
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20090008960 | Vehicle cargo bed tent camper second tier floor - This is a one piece molded raised second tier floor with lockable horizontal doors made for a pickup truck cargo bed. In particular, it is a one piece molded insert that increases the storage area of a crowded pickup truck cargo bed camper. It also, gives the user 100% access to the storage area below while increasing the sleeping area above. | 01-08-2009 |
Embry Smith, Brooksville, FL US
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20100220284 | Eyeglass Retention Apparatus - An eyeglass retainer that features an elongated flexible segment of linear cylindrical material having a first end and a second end. Each end of the material can be tied into a knot so that each knot forms a loop of the material. Each of the two knots can be slidably adjustable over the length of the material so that each loop can be decreased in diameter to tighten the loop around a temple of a pair of eyeglasses. The small diameter and transparency of the material reduce the visibility of the eyeglass retainer to diminish its contrast with a wearer's clothing. | 09-02-2010 |
Emery Smith, Fort Myers, FL US
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20090062741 | Dual lumen syringe - A dual lumen syringe includes a body having a pair of elongate cavities or lumens formed therein. A directional valve is associated with each lumen. The valve is alternated between the first position wherein the lumen is communicably connected to a fluid inlet and a second position wherein the lumen is connected with a fluid outlet. There are a pair of elongate plungers, which are fixedly interconnected by a handle. Each plunger is received and longitudinally slidable in a reciprocating manner through a respective lumen. The valves are switched to a first position wherein the lumens are interconnected with the fluid inlets and the plunger is retracted to aspirate fluids through the respective inlets and into the lumens. The valves are then switched to a second position to communicably interconnect the lumens with the outlets. The plungers are then simultaneously driven inwardly through the respective lumens to drive the fluids simultaneously through the outlets to a dispensing tip permanently connected to the body and in communication with the outlets. | 03-05-2009 |
Eugene Smith, Melbourne, FL US
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20110284699 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting first data at a first rail vehicle of the consist over a power supply conductor to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where at least one rail vehicle of the consist receives direct electrical power from the power supply conductor. The method also includes monitoring the power supply conductor for second data at the first rail vehicle and receiving the second data over the power supply conductor at the first rail vehicle for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle. In one aspect, the transmitting step comprises transmitting the first data over one or more of a catenary line or a third rail that supplies the electrical power. | 11-24-2011 |
20110284700 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting, at a first rail vehicle in the consist, first data over a running rail to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where the running rail guides and supports the rail vehicles of the consist as the rail vehicles travel along the running rail. The method also includes monitoring the running rail for second data and receiving the second data over the running rail for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle. | 11-24-2011 |
20130006451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A system includes a first propulsion subsystem and a second propulsion subsystem. The first propulsion subsystem is operable to provide electrical energy to a first communication device when operating in an ON mode. The second propulsion subsystem is operable to provide electrical energy to a second communication device when operating in the ON mode. The first propulsion subsystem and the second propulsion subsystem are controllable in a mode of operation where if one of the first propulsion subsystem or the second propulsion subsystem is controlled to be in an OFF mode, the other of the first propulsion subsystem and the second propulsion subsystem provides electrical energy to the respective first communication device or the second communication device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130035811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE CONSIST - A system includes first and second control modules, an energy management module, and an arbitration module. The first and second control modules are on-board first and second powered vehicles coupled by at least a third vehicle in a vehicle consist. The first control module forms control signals to coordinate tractive efforts provided by the vehicle consist. The energy management module is on-board the second powered vehicle and is communicatively coupled with the second control module. The energy management module forms control signals that are transmitted by the second control module to control the tractive efforts provided by the first powered vehicle and the second powered vehicle based on a trip profile associated with a trip of the vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the first and second control modules. The arbitration module determines which of the control modules controls the tractive efforts provided by the vehicle consist. | 02-07-2013 |
20130261842 | VEHICLE CONSIST CONFIGURATION CONTROL - A method includes obtaining data relating to operation of a first vehicle in a vehicle consist that includes the first vehicle and a second vehicle communicatively coupled with each other by a communication channel. The first vehicle includes a first electronic component performing functions for the first vehicle using the first data. The method also includes communicating the first data over the communication channel from the first vehicle to a second electronic component disposed onboard the second vehicle responsive to the first electronic component being unable to perform the one or more functions for the first vehicle using the first data. The method further includes performing the functions of the first electronic component with the second electronic component using the first data that is received from the first vehicle. | 10-03-2013 |
20140180499 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS - A communication system includes a first wireless communication device disposed onboard a vehicle system having two or more propulsion-generating vehicles that are mechanically interconnected with each other. The communication system also includes a controller configured to be disposed onboard the vehicle system and operatively connected with the first wireless communication device in order to control operations of the device. The controller is configured to direct the first wireless communication device to switch between operating in an off-board communication mode and an onboard communication mode. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the off-board communication mode, the device is configured to receive remote data signals from a location that is disposed off-board of the vehicle system. When the first wireless communication device is operating in the onboard communication mode, the device is configured to communicate local data signals between the propulsion-generating vehicles of the vehicle system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140343835 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SLACK CONDITION OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM - A method for determining a slack condition of a vehicle system includes determining when each of first and second vehicles reaches a designated location along a route. The method also includes communicating a response message from the second vehicle to the first vehicle responsive to the second vehicle reaching the designated location, calculating a separation distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on a time delay between a first time when the first vehicle reached the designated location and a second time when the second vehicle reached the designated location, and determining a slack condition of the vehicle system based on the separation distance. The slack condition is representative of an amount of slack in the vehicle system between the first and second vehicles. | 11-20-2014 |
20150025712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING IN A VEHICLE CONSIST - A system and method communicate a command message from a lead vehicle in a vehicle consist having remote vehicles and the lead vehicle. The command message includes a directive for controlling operations of the remote vehicles. The command message is received at the remote vehicles and reply messages are communicated in response thereto. The reply messages include statuses of the remote vehicles. Responsive to determining that the lead vehicle does not receive the reply message from one or more of the remote vehicles, the statuses of the one or more remote vehicles from which the reply messages are not received at the lead vehicle are sent and/or combined into an individual or concatenated relayed message. The individual or concatenated relayed messages are communicated to the lead vehicle such that the lead vehicle receives the statuses of the one or more remote vehicles. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025717 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A RAIL VEHICLE - A communication system for a vehicle includes a transceiver assembly, a selection module, and a monitoring module. The transceiver assembly selectively communicates a data signal over a plurality of communication channels. The data signal is related to distributed power operations of the vehicle. The selection module is communicatively coupled with the transceiver assembly and switches the transceiver assembly to any of the communication channels. The monitoring module is communicatively coupled with the selection module and determines a load parameter of one or more of the communication channels. The load parameter is based on a population value of the one or more communication channels. The selection module switches the transceiver assembly to a selected channel of the communication channels based on the load parameter for communicating the data signal over the selected channel. | 01-22-2015 |
20150045993 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION, VEHICLE CONTROL, AND/OR ROUTE INSPECTION - In a system and method for communicating data in a locomotive consist or other vehicle consist (comprising at least first and second linked vehicles), a first electronic component in the first vehicle of the vehicle consist is monitored to determine if the component is in (or enters) a failure state. In the failure state, the first electronic component is unable to perform a designated function. Upon determining the failure state, data is transmitted from the first vehicle to a second electronic component on the second vehicle, over a communication channel linking the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The second electronic component is operated based on the transmitted data, with the second electronic component performing the designated function that the first electronic component is unable to perform. | 02-12-2015 |
Eugene Smith, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20100130124 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING A REMOTE DISTRIBUTED POWER LOCOMOTIVE AS A REPEATER IN THE COMMUNICATIONS LINK BETWEEN A HEAD-OF-TRAIN DEVICE AND AN END-OF-TRAIN DEVICE - Communicating messages between an HOT device ( | 05-27-2010 |
20120287972 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA IN A PASSENGER VEHICLE OR OTHER VEHICLE CONSIST - A passenger vehicle consist includes a plurality of passenger vehicles and an electrical power transmission line interconnecting the plurality of passenger vehicles. A system for communicating data in the vehicle consist includes first unit on a first vehicle in the consist and a second unit on a second vehicle in the consist. The first and second units are electrically coupled to an electrical power transmission line in the consist that interconnections adjacent vehicles. The electrical power transmission line is an existing line used in the vehicle consist for transferring electrical power to the vehicles in the consist. The first and second units are configured to transmit and/or receive at least one of high-bandwidth data or network data over the electrical power transmission line. | 11-15-2012 |
Eugene Andrew Smith, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20110309206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTED POWER TRAIN CONTROL - A method for controlling a railroad train ( | 12-22-2011 |
Franklyn Smith, Melbourne, FL US
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20120148465 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE REMOVAL - A system for hydrogen sulfide removal from a sour gas mixture including hydrogen sulfide. The sour gas mixture is reacted with a transition metal compound in a scrubber. Sulfide from the hydrogen sulfide is oxidized to form elemental sulfur and the transition metal is reduced to form a reduced state transition metal compound. An electrochemical redox reaction is performed including the reduced state transition metal compound to regenerate the transition metal compound in an electrolyzer including a power source. During the electrochemical redox reaction a voltage from the power source applied to the electrolyzer is controlled to regenerate the transition metal compound at a rate sufficient to match a flow rate of hydrogen sulfide into the scrubber or maintain a predetermined maximum hydrogen sulfide level out from the scrubber. The transition metal compound regenerated is returned to the scrubber for the reacting. | 06-14-2012 |
Gregory Smith, Ponte Vedra, FL US
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20110246219 | System and Method of Integrated Logistics Management for Inventory - A system and method of managing the logistics of trays and lots of medical inventory, such as surgical implants, from the manufacturer's initial release until final discharge by the end user healthcare provider. The system is driven by one or more software applications running on a central, secure server accessible by remote handheld telecommunication devices. The software platform comprises several assemblies integrated into the system, the assemblies including: a database access layer assembly, a business rules assembly, an entity or business object assembly, a web service assembly, a database connection assembly, a presentation assembly for a handheld device and a presentation assembly for a website and windows program. Additional features of the system could include a geographic map, an inventory list of trays and corresponding lots, an imaging assembly to read barcodes or other optic identifiers, an Food and Drug Administration news assembly incorporating a live RSS news feed for releases about product defects or recalls, a web browser, and a notebook assembly to enter customized notes in free form text. | 10-06-2011 |
Herbert James Smith, Saratsota, FL US
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20120257004 | Direct Eye-Contact Enhancing Videoconferencing Unit - A desktop videoconferencing endpoint for enhancing direct eye-contact between participants can include a transparent display device and a camera placed behind the display device to capture images of a near end participant located in front of the display device. The display device can alternate between display states and non-display states. The camera can be operated to capture images of the near end participant only when the display device is in the non-display state. The camera can be placed behind the display device at a location where an image of eyes of the far end participant is displayed. Images captured by the camera when displayed at to the far end participants can give the perceived impression that the near end participant is making direct eye-contact with the far end participant. | 10-11-2012 |
James Lynn Smith, Fort Walton Beach, FL US
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20120205370 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE - A containment structure with three sides and a triangular end is collapsible to a significantly smaller profile for ease in storage and transportation, yet keeps all major sections connected. Unique means of folds and hinging provide these advantages. Special applications (oriented upright or lying horizontal) from cleanup of lawn debris to emergency shelter of personnel and instruments can utilize the compact storage, ease of transport, quick setup, and shape advantages of the containment structure. | 08-16-2012 |
Jason Robert Smith, Crystal Beach, FL US
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20120215605 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A USER WITH A SINGLE PAYMENT CARD ON WHICH PREPAID AND/OR REWARD BALANCES ARE TRACKED FOR MULTIPLE MERCHANTS - The system and method of present invention provides a user with a single account that separately tracks prepaid and/or reward balances from multiple merchants. Multiple merchant purses are associated with the user's account. Each purse corresponds to one merchant, and represents the user's credit balance with the merchant (e.g., prepaid deposits plus reward). The balance associated with each merchant purse is separately tracked. In one embodiment, each merchant purse is associated with its own set of rules for calculating a reward or otherwise managing the purse. When a user deposits prepaid money into a merchant purse, the system that manages the user's account executes any rules associated with the purse related to a deposit. If there is a rule associated with a rewards calculation, a reward amount is calculated in accordance with the rule and, if the reward is greater than zero, the merchant purse is credited with the reward. | 08-23-2012 |
Jason Tr Smith, Orlando, FL US
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20110313955 | REAL-TIME INTELLIGENT VIRTUAL CHARACTERS WITH LEARNING CAPABILITIES - A system, method, and computer-readable instructions for real-time characters with learning capabilities. A plurality of rules are defined in a rules-based system, each of the rules defining a condition that determines a behavior of a virtual agent when the rule is triggered by the condition being satisfied so that upon triggering of multiple rules at the same time, each of the behaviors of the multiple rules whose conditions were satisfied are combined into a resultant behavior for the virtual agent. This resultant behavior is compared with a desired behavior to providing feedback in the form of rewards or punishments to each of the multiple rules based on their corresponding contribution to the resultant behavior as compared to the desired behavior. | 12-22-2011 |
Jeffrey A. Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20090278017 | SADDLE-ADJUSTING MECHANISM OF A FITNESS APPARATUS - A saddle-adjusting mechanism of a fitness apparatus having: a) a set of upper and lower parallel slide rails pivotally attached to a front and a rear connecting rod; and b) a saddle support with guide rollers and an engaging gear such that the upper and lower parallel slide rails may be adjusted at a certain angle. Meanwhile, a saddle can be moved forward and backward and maintained at a certain angle so that the operators have a comfortable sitting. Moreover, a back pad support is installed in such a way that a fine adjustment of the backing angle of a back pad is achieved by moving it upward and downward. | 11-12-2009 |
John Douglas Smith, Orlando, FL US
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20110120340 | Anti-Roll Back Assembly with Linear Magnetic Positioning - An anti-roll back (ARB) assembly for use with vehicles that ride on a track, which has inclined portions that include a set of ARB or lift pins. The assembly includes a linear magnet assembly positioned along the track in the ARB portion, and this assembly includes spaced apart magnet arrays that define a slot or elongated magnetic force zone. The ARB assembly includes an ARB element with a body pivotally supported on a vehicle frame and further includes an electrically conductive reaction plate supported on the vehicle frame, and the plate passes through the magnet assembly slot when the vehicle travels on the track. The reaction plate is connected to the ARB body to pivot it in response to displacement of the reaction plate in response to magnetic forces to rotate it up into a suspended position in which the ARB body is spaced apart from the ARB pins. | 05-26-2011 |
20110265679 | Anti-Roll Back Assembly with Linear Magnetic Positioning - An anti-roll back (ARB) assembly for use with vehicles that ride on a track, which has inclined portions that include a set of ARB or lift pins. The assembly includes a linear magnet assembly positioned along the track in the ARB portion, and this assembly includes spaced apart magnet arrays that define a slot or elongated magnetic force zone. The ARB assembly includes an ARB element with a body pivotally supported on a vehicle frame and further includes an electrically conductive reaction plate supported on the vehicle frame, and the plate passes through the magnet assembly slot when the vehicle travels on the track. The reaction plate is connected to the ARB body to pivot it in response to displacement of the reaction plate in response to magnetic forces to rotate it up into a suspended position in which the ARB body is spaced apart from the ARB pins. | 11-03-2011 |
Johneric Smith, Bradenton, FL US
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20120077873 | Methods of Reducing Blood Lactate Concentration - The present invention is directed to methods for reducing blood lactate concentration during exercise, physical activity or athletic performance. | 03-29-2012 |
Joseph O. Smith, Wellington, FL US
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20120136313 | ANATOMICALLY ENGINEERED CONFIGURED ARTICLE - An engineered designed article providing multi-directional support. Portions of three or more overlapping, circular-like bodies are integrated on a flexible planar membrane into products, such as bandages, headgear, tool handles, lumbar pillows, backpacks, cervical supports, and back supports, to offer a multi-directional, (360° quadrant) support or pressure-concentrating area, to enhance specific support at the medial, lateral, inferior and/or superior part of a body part. The article can be made of material that is waterproof, acts as a shock absorber, and provides multi-directional support. Medicaments can be infused into the pressure-concentrating area of the support or into the membrane itself. An aperture for accepting IV needles is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
Julie Rossing Smith, Pace, FL US
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20090263048 | Bag Structures And Methods Of Assembling The Same - A bag structure includes a bag body including side walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the bag body further includes a top end and a bottom end. A closure member is coupled to the top end for opening and closing the bag body, and an inner seal is formed proximate to the top end, without the use of heat driven from the outside surface of the bag wall to the inside surface of the bag wall. Further, the top end of the bag is folded over, and an adhesive member is secured to the bag body. The adhesive member includes a reinforced section and an adhesive section. The adhesive member is configured to retain the top end of the bag body in a folded over relationship until the adhesive member is severed along the reinforced section. | 10-22-2009 |
20100008603 | SEALABLE REPULPABLE VALVE BAG AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - A valve tube assembly for a repulpable bag having a valve end portion includes, in an exemplary embodiment, a valve tube member formed from a repulpable paper material, wherein the valve tube member includes a first end, a second end, an inside surface, and an outside surface, and a water dispersible hot melt adhesive layer deposited on at least a portion of the inside surface adjacent the first end by a timed application, with a remainder of the inside surface being free of the water dispersible hot melt adhesive. The valve tube member is sized to extend into the valve end portion of the repulpable bag with the second end positioned inside the repulpable bag. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth J. Smith, Naples, FL US
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20080298033 | POWER SUPPLY PLATFORM AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - An electric power supply platform ( | 12-04-2008 |
Kevin Harold Smith, West Melbourne, FL US
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20090060429 | Filled Core Optical Fiber Spliced to Optical Fiber and Method of Making the Same - A filled-core optical fiber ( | 03-05-2009 |
Kevin W. Smith, Miami, FL US
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20120078278 | Battery-Powered Hand-Held Ultrasonic Surgical Cautery Cutting Device - A battery assembly for use with a surgical device having a battery terminal and operational parameters includes a housing having a shape formed to removably connect with the terminal. The housing contains a modular battery operable to supply power to the device at the terminal and has a control circuit with a microprocessor, a memory, and a real-time clock. The control circuit is communicatively coupled to the battery and is operable to detect an identity of the surgical device, to determine at least one piece of information pertaining to at least one of the operational parameters of the surgical device based upon the detected identity, to record the piece of information at least in the memory, and to selectively allow or prevent the battery from supplying power to the surgical device dependent upon the piece of information. | 03-29-2012 |
Kristine Helm Smith, Sarasota, FL US
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20110049182 | DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for dispensing a beverage may include separate pressure regulators to independently control pressure at a beverage source and also at a beverage pump. The pump may function to drive/draw a beverage (such as a beer) from a source to a dispensing station. In operation, the apparatus may be configured to transmit a pressurized gas from a source through one regulator and then to the beverage source, with the regulator functioning to control the pressure at the beverage source. The apparatus may also be configured to transmit gas from the source, through the other regulator, and then to the pump, with that other regulator functioning to maintain pressure in the system as the beverage travels from the pump to the dispensing station. This dual pressure control allows a user to maintain a beverage at a consistent pressure when traveling from the beverage source to a dispensing station. | 03-03-2011 |
Kristopher Smith, Melbourne, FL US
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20120126065 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING RAIL VEHICLES - Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface. | 05-24-2012 |
20140097667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE BRAKING CONTROL - A vehicle control system includes a brake system onboard a vehicle, a first actuation component, an automatic control system, and a second actuation component. The first actuation component is operably coupled to the brake system and is configured to cause actuation of the brake system to brake the vehicle when the first actuation component is activated. The automatic control system is onboard the vehicle and is configured to generate a first control signal for controlling the first actuation component to activate to upon occurrence of one or more designated conditions. The second actuation component is operably coupled to the brake system and is configured to cause actuation of the brake system to brake the vehicle upon receipt of one of the first control signal or a second control signal generated by the automatic control system. | 04-10-2014 |
Lawrance Richard Smith, Cape Coral, FL US
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20110071887 | Multi-level real estate method and system - A method of compensating a plurality of participants, includes hierarchically representing, in a database communicatively associated with a computer, a multi-level real estate team, the team being based upon sponsoring of members in the team; collecting, from a real estate entity, a fee based at least in part on a real estate transaction; placing the collected fees into a revenue pool; determining by the computer, via interrogation against the database, a respective productivity bonus for respective team members based at least in part on the hierarchy between the team members; and distributing, based at least in part on the computer determination, the respective productivity bonuses from the revenue pool to respective team members. | 03-24-2011 |
Lawrence Richard Smith, Cape Coral, FL US
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20090234739 | Multi-level real estate method and system - A method of compensating a plurality of participants includes forming a multi-level real estate team based upon sponsoring of members into the team, the team having at least some of the members having sponsored at least one subsequent level of members into the team; collecting a fee from each member in the team; placing the collected fees into a revenue pool; distributing a team bonus from the revenue pool to one or more of the members based upon at least: (i) a first level portion of the revenue pool, and (ii) a second level portion of the revenue pool. | 09-17-2009 |
20090287551 | Multi-level real estate method and system - A method of compensating a plurality of participants, includes hierarchically representing, in a database communicatively associated with a computer, a multi-level real estate team, the team being based upon sponsoring of members in the team; collecting a membership fee from each member of the team, the membership fee being independent of a real estate transaction; placing the collected fees into a revenue pool; determining by the computer, via interrogation against the database, a respective team bonus for respective team members based at least in part on the hierarchy between the team members; and distributing, based at least in part on the computer determination, the respective team bonuses from the revenue pool to respective team members. | 11-19-2009 |
Leward Nile Smith, Lake City, FL US
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20110062266 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR PROCESSING TOOL OF MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINE - A multi-functional tool assembly for a material processing machine includes a material reducer adapted to reduce material within the material processing machine, and a single tool to support said material reducer. The tool includes a head, a shaft, and a locking feature integrally formed therein. | 03-17-2011 |
20130277480 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR PROCESSING TOOL OF MATERIAL PROCESSING MACHINE - A multi-functional tool assembly for a material processing machine includes a material reducer adapted to reduce material within the material processing machine, and a single tool to support said material reducer. The tool includes a head, a shaft, and a locking feature integrally formed therein. | 10-24-2013 |
Manville D. Smith, Coconut Creek, FL US
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20090114418 | WIRE WITH CONVERTIBLE OUTER JACKET AND METHOD THEREOF - A multi-jacket electrical cable that includes an inner insulation jacket wrapped around or extruded onto one or more electrical conductors and an outer insulation jacket that is wrapped around or extruded onto the inner jacket and is removable therefrom. Each jacket includes a different characteristic such as color, texture of pattern. A user of the electrical cable of the present invention can designate the wire to be used for a particular purpose, such as a ground wire, or a high voltage wire, by removing a jacket until an inner jacket is exposed, where the exposed jacket has a characteristic that matches the user's desired intention for the wire. | 05-07-2009 |
Mark R. Smith, Coral Springs, FL US
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20120202454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTHORIZING AND MONETIZING COLLECT CELLULAR TELEPHONE CALLS - The collect cellular call identifies the cellular telephone carrier and called party cell phone. After determining whether the carrier and phone accept message service charges (SMS), a voice response module seeks positive authorization from the called party with the telephone. If positive, the system facilitates a connection between the calling party and the called party and initiates a predetermined billing charge assigned to the cellular telephone number. If the carrier or the cell phone is not enabled or if no authorization is obtained from the called party, the system facilitates a denial of completion signal. A timer monitors the length of the collect cellular call. Databases are accessed to locate the carrier and called cell phone number approved list of numbers and deny service list of numbers. | 08-09-2012 |
20140080443 | System and Method for Authorizing and Monetizing a Telephone Call - A system and method of authorizing and monetizing a telephone communication such as a voice call is disclosed. The calling party may be in a controlled environment such as a prison or hospital; the called party is using a mobile telephone device. The call is facilitated by a service provider such as a connect service provider. The call is monetized by a message service charge billed to an account associated with the mobile telephone device. The call is facilitated as a voice call if there is authorization both for a charge for message service to the mobile telephone device and for the call from the calling party. The system is implemented with a system may use a message service communication protocol for the message and billing charge. computer-based system in operation with the interactive voice response system. Revenue from monetization of the call may be shared between service providers. | 03-20-2014 |
Mark R. Smith, Coral Spring, FL US
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20090054031 | System and Method for Authorizing and Monetizing Collect Cellular Telephone Calls - The collect cellular call identifies the cellular telephone carrier and called party cell phone. After determining whether the carrier and phone accept message service charges (SMS), a voice response module seeks positive authorization from the called party with the telephone. If positive, the system facilitates a connection between the calling party and the called party and initiates a predetermined billing charge assigned to the cellular telephone number. If the carrier or the cell phone is not enabled or if no authorization is obtained from the called party, the system facilitates a denial of completion signal. A timer monitors the length a the collect cellular call. Databases are accessed to locate the carrier and called cell phone number approved list of numbers and deny-service list of numbers. | 02-26-2009 |
Merrill Brooks Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20110066517 | Systems and methods for the payment of customer bills utilizing payment platform of biller - The present invention is directed to systems and methods providing payment into a pre-existing customer account with a provider of goods or services, the method facilitated between a customer, a provider of goods or services, and a processor. The method including steps such as receiving from the customer value, identifying information of the customer, and information sufficient to identify the provider and pre-existing account of the customer; accessing a payment platform of the provider; determining information required by the provider in order to provide payment into the customer account; communicating information required by the provider in order to provide payment into the customer account; and providing a value into the customer account. | 03-17-2011 |
20110068168 | System and Method for Securely Authorizing and Distributing Stored-Value Card Data - A computerized system and method for securely authorizing and distributing stored-value card data over a communications network is provided. The method allows for storing in the database a plurality of records comprising stored-value card data for each stored-value card as well as information identifying a plurality of trusted sources of stored-value card activation requests and/or a plurality of trusted communications networks for transmitting stored-value card activation requests. A transmitting step allows for a requesting terminal to transmit over a communications network a request to change the status of a stored-value card. The central processor then determines whether the requesting terminal and/or the communications network is a trusted source. Based on whether the requesting terminal or communications network is a trusted source or trusted communications network, the request can be processed and the card can be activated. A method for establishing a list of trusted sources and trusted communications networks is also provided. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071913 | Inserting Value Into Customer Account at Point of Sale Using a Customer Account Identifier - A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account. | 03-24-2011 |
20130238411 | Transferable Indicia and Display with Related Commissioning System - Aspects of the invention may include methods and systems for determining commission amounts in a multiple party transaction for the purchase of goods or services by an obtaining user, the goods or services associated with an indicia, the multiple party transaction being amongst at least an originating merchant and a providing merchant, the providing merchant in selective communication with a central processor, the method including: receiving the indicia associated with the goods or services for purchase and a purchase price; determining the goods or services associated with the indicia; determining factors associated with the multiple party transaction comprising: the purchase price; the identity of the providing merchant and providing merchant characteristics; the identity of the originating merchant and originating merchant characteristics; calculating, based at least in part on the factors: a commission, if any, for the providing merchant; and a commission, if any, for the originating merchant. | 09-12-2013 |
20140046737 | S/M for Providing, Reloading, and Redeeming Stored Value Cards used in Transit Applications - The invention is directed to systems and methods of conducting transactions associated with a transit card. A method of conducting transactions may be conducted between a processor and a transit processor. Steps may include receiving a redemption request and determining if it is a pre-authorization request or a redemption; if the redemption request is a pre-authorization request, determining if the account is authorized for a particular transit type. If the account is authorized, communicating approval to the transit processor. If the account is not authorized communicating denial. If the redemption request is a redemption: determining if account value is sufficient to pay the redemption amount; if not, denying and if so approving the transaction and deducting the amount, and determining if the account value is below a pre-determined threshold for a particular transit types, and if so, updating the status of the account at a data store. | 02-13-2014 |
20140054375 | Systems and Methods for Electronic Device Point-of-Sale Activation - The present invention is directed to systems and methods of activating an electronic device at a point-of-sale (POS). The device may be identified by an indicia and activation may occur following purchase of the device. The method may include the steps of receiving at a central processor from the POS the indicia identifying the device purchased at the POS; enabling by the central processor a feature or functionality of the device or use of the device; and conveying to the device information material to the feature, functionality, or use. The system may include a central processor that activates the device. The central processor may include various interfaces with the POS, provider, and device, as well as a database with records related to the device and an activation processor for determining if activation is appropriate, activating the device, and sending information material to the feature, functionality, or use to the device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058934 | Systems and Methods for the Payment of Customer Bills Utilizing Payment Platform of Biller - The present invention is directed to systems and methods providing payment into a pre-existing customer account with a provider of goods or services, the method facilitated between a customer, a provider of goods or services, and a processor. The method including steps such as receiving from the customer value, identifying information of the customer, and information sufficient to identify the provider and pre-existing account of the customer; accessing a payment platform of the provider; determining information required by the provider in order to provide payment into the customer account; communicating information required by the provider in order to provide payment into the customer account; and providing a value into the customer account. | 02-27-2014 |
20140076978 | Composite Activation Indicia Substrate - The present invention is generally directed towards a card and package assembly and methods of making the same. Card and package assemblies in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention may include a package, a data card, the data card packaged at least in part within the package, and an activation indicia, the activation indicia comprising a first portion printed on the package and a second portion printed on the data card. Methods of packaging a data card in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention may include steps of manufacturing or otherwise obtaining a data card, manufacturing or otherwise obtaining a package, determining an activation indicia, packaging the data card at least in part within the package, and printing the activation indicia in part on the data card and in part on the package. | 03-20-2014 |
20140166748 | System and Method for Securely Authorizing and Distributing Stored-Value Card Data - A computerized system and method for securely authorizing and distributing stored-value card data over a communications network is provided. The method allows for storing in the database a plurality of records comprising stored-value card data for each stored-value card as well as information identifying a plurality of trusted sources of stored-value card activation requests and/or a plurality of trusted communications networks for transmitting stored-value card activation requests. A transmitting step allows for a requesting terminal to transmit over a communications network a request to change the status of a stored-value card. The central processor then determines whether the requesting terminal and/or the communications network is a trusted source. Based on whether the requesting terminal or communications network is a trusted source or trusted communications network, the request can be processed and the card can be activated. A method for establishing a list of trusted sources and trusted communications networks is also provided. | 06-19-2014 |
20140200976 | Transferable Indicia and Display - Aspects of the invention may include methods and systems for conducting a transaction utilizing an indicia associated with goods or services, the indicia initially provided to an originating party by an originating merchant, but wherein the indicia may be used in a transaction at a providing merchant by an obtaining party, the transaction conducted amongst a central processor, one or more merchants that may include the originating merchant and the providing merchant, and one or more parties that may include the originating party and the obtaining party. The method may include steps such as: receiving the indicia from the providing merchant; determining whether the indicia is valid, the goods or services associated with the indicia, whether the providing merchant is the originating merchant, whether the obtaining party is the originating party, and determining a transaction price for the indicia. | 07-17-2014 |
Merrill Brooks Smith, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20120084162 | Systems and methods for conducting a composite bill payment transaction - The present invention is directed to systems and methods of conducting a payment system, facilitated between a computerized processor, a point-of-sale, a customer, and one or more payees to whom the customer wishes to make a payment. The method including the steps of: receiving composite payment transaction information from the customer—including identifying information of the one or more payees and an indication of the an amount of value the customer wishes to pay to each of the one or more payees, associating an identifier with the composite payment transaction information, providing the identifier to the customer, receiving the identifier from the point-of-sale, receiving an amount of value from the point-of-sale, and providing value to the one or more payees in the amount indicated by the customer in the composite payment transaction information. The system configured to provide payment in a similar manner. | 04-05-2012 |
Milton G. Smith, Rockledge, FL US
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20080261258 | Immune Cell Biosensors and Methods of Using Same - The present invention relates to immunological cells that are useful in detecting changes in physiological states, which provide for methods of diagnosing diseases or monitoring the course of patient therapy. Also provided are arrays of antigen presenting cell-specific markers for detecting changes in physiological states, and methods of detecting such changes. | 10-23-2008 |
Neil R. Smith, Orlando, FL US
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20110148231 | Nut Securing Arrangement for Electrical Generator - A system for securing a nut ( | 06-23-2011 |
R. Macdonald Smith, Jacksonville, FL US
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20100292667 | Self-Neutralizing Acid Peel for Dermatologic Use - A dermatologic peel comprising alpha hydroxyl acid and metal hydroxide nanocomplexes as neutralizing agents to continually reduce the activity of the system when the acid and neutralizer components are mixed. For example, a 30% glycolic acid gel mixed with a fluidized magaldrate neutralizer can be applied to the skin and will self-neutralize to a skin-compatible pH within a few minutes, effectively exfoliating the skin without a separate neutralization step. The peel is advantageously applied from a two-component system that mixes the components. | 11-18-2010 |
20120115953 | Self-Neutralizing Acid Peel for Dermatologic Use - A dermatologic peel comprising alpha hydroxyl acid and metal hydroxide nanocomplexes as neutralizing agents to continually reduce the activity of the system when the acid and neutralizer components are mixed. For example, a 30% glycolic acid gel mixed with a fluidized magaldrate neutralizer can be applied to the skin and will self-neutralize to a skin-compatible pH within a few minutes, effectively exfoliating the skin without a separate neutralization step. The peel is advantageously applied from a two-component system that mixes the components. | 05-10-2012 |
Robert F. Smith, Odessa, FL US
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20090173964 | METHOD OF FORMING A CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED CONTACT TO SEMICONDUCTOR - Manufacturers encounter limitations in forming low resistance ohmic electrical contact to semiconductor material P-type Gallium Nitride (p-GaN), commonly used in photonic applications, such that the contact is highly transparent to the light emission of the device. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can address this problem due to their combined metallic and semiconducting characteristics in conjunction with the fact that a fabric of CNTs has high optical transparency. The physical structure of the contact scheme is broken down into three components, a) the GaN, b) an interface material and c) the metallic conductor. The role of the interface material is to make suitable contact to both the GaN and the metal so that the GaN, in turn, will make good electrical contact to the metallic conductor that interfaces the device to external circuitry. A method of fabricating contact to GaN using CNTs and metal while maintaining protection of the GaN surface is provided. | 07-09-2009 |
20100148183 | Method of Forming a Carbon Nanotube-Based Contact to Semiconductor - Manufacturers encounter limitations in forming low resistance ohmic electrical contact to semiconductor material P-type Gallium Nitride (p-GaN), commonly used in photonic applications, such that the contact is highly transparent to the light emission of the device. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can address this problem due to their combined metallic and semiconducting characteristics in conjunction with the fact that a fabric of CNTs has high optical transparency. The physical structure of the contact scheme is broken down into three components, a) the GaN, b) an interface material and c) the metallic conductor. The role of the interface material is to make suitable contact to both the GaN and the metal so that the GaN, in turn, will make good electrical contact to the metallic conductor that interfaces the device to external circuitry. A method of fabricating contact to GaN using CNTs and metal while maintaining protection of the GaN surface is provided. | 06-17-2010 |
20110025577 | MICROSTRIP ANTENNA ELEMENTS AND ARRAYS COMPRISING A SHAPED NANOTUBE FABRIC LAYER AND INTEGRATED TWO TERMINAL NANOTUBE SELECT DEVICES - A nanotube based microstrip antenna element is provided along with arrays of same. The nanotube based microstrip antenna element comprises a dielectric substrate layer sandwiched between a ground plane layer and a conductive nanotube layer, the conductive nanotube layer shaped to form a radiating structure. In more advanced embodiments, the nanotube based microstrip antenna element further includes an integrated two terminal nanotube switch device such as to provide a selectability function to such microstrip antenna elements and reconfigurable arrays of same. Anisotropic nanotube fabric layers are also used to provide substantially transparent microstrip antenna structures which can be deposited over display screens and the like. | 02-03-2011 |
Sandra Smith, Plantation, FL US
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20090252318 | Service wait time notification - A system for communicating service information to a potential customer is provided. The system includes one or more potential customer devices, one or more session initiation protocol (SIP) client devices, and a SIP server. The SIP server is operable to determine an estimated service wait time based on information received from the one or more SIP client device and communicate the estimated wait time to the one or more potential customer devices. | 10-08-2009 |
Scot T. Smith, Winter Springs, FL US
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20120018616 | Optics for multi dimensional imaging - Optical systems and methods in accordance with some embodiments discussed herein can receive one or more beams of light from the system's field of view. Internal optical components can then direct the beam of light, including splitting the beam of light, rotating at least one of the split beams of light, and displacing one or more of the beams of light, such that the split beams of light are parallel to each other. Each beam of light may then be directed onto at least one linear detector array. The linear detector array can transform the light into electrical signals that can be processed and presented in a human-readable display. | 01-26-2012 |
Scott A. Smith, Delray Beach, FL US
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20120294234 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGISTERING NETWORK INFORMATION STRINGS - A system and method for registering network information strings. An information string server device receives a request to register a network information string from a computing device. The network information string may be included in a message broadcast by a string broadcast station. The information string server device determines whether the network information string has been previously registered with the information string server device. The information string server device stores the network information string in a record of an information string datastore when the network information string has not been previously registered with the information string server device. A registration acceptance message may be sent by the information string server device to the computing device when the network information string has not been previously registered with the information string server device. | 11-22-2012 |
20120294235 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT EXCHANGES IN A WIRELESS NETWORK USING A LISTENER MODULE - A system and method for managing content exchanges in a wireless network using a listener module. A listener module receives a message broadcast by a string broadcast station. The string broadcast station message includes a network information string. The listener module also receives a message broadcast by a wireless station. The wireless station message includes the MAC address of the wireless station. The listener module associates the network information string with the MAC address of the wireless station and stores the pair a list server device. The wireless station may then request a list from the list server device of network information strings associated with the MAC address of the wireless station. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295535 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING CONTENT TO A WIRELESS STATION - A system and method for delivering content to a wireless station. An string broadcast station receives message content. The message content may, for example, be in the form of a coupon, an announcement, a menu, a news alert, directions and a link to additional content on a server. The string broadcast station parses the message content into one or more message parts. The message parts are transformed by the string broadcast station into one or more network information strings. The string broadcast station then broadcasts the one or more network information strings. A wireless station may receive the network information strings, determine the order in which the parts are to be assembled, and assemble the parts to obtain the message in its original form. A wireless station may also rebroadcast a message part for reception by other wireless stations. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295569 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS OVER A WIRELESS NETWORK DURING AN EMERGENCY - A system and method for managing an emergency over a wireless network. A wireless station receives an emergency information string broadcast by a string broadcast station. The string broadcast station is operated by law enforcement or other authorized personnel. A wireless station obtains the emergency information string and obtains an emergency alert message from a server. The message may be retransmitted by the wireless station. A listener module may be deployed that can be used to identify wireless stations that are within an area affected by the emergency and to provide the emergency alert message to the identified wireless stations. | 11-22-2012 |
20130128811 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING APPLICATION INFORMATION ON A WIRELESS STATION - Systems and methods for generating and displaying application information on a wireless station. A wireless station is configured to select icons for display on a wireless station based on a network information string received by the wireless station. | 05-23-2013 |
20140169256 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING A MAC ADDRESS OF A WIRELESS STATION WITH PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A USER OF THE WIRELESS STATION - A wireless station receives a message broadcast by a string broadcast station, which message includes a network information string. The wireless station generates an identifier comprising a tag component and a content component and sends the identifier and the network information string to a datastore. The identifier is stored in association with the network information string in the datastore. | 06-19-2014 |
Sean Smith, Vero Beach, FL US
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20090235581 | Apparatus to prevent climbing a vertically disposed member - An apparatus to prevent climbing a vertically disposed member is provided. The apparatus includes a covering member manufactured from a predetermined material and having a predetermined shape, a predetermined thickness, and a predetermined size. A securing mechanism is operably connected to such covering member at a predetermined location thereon for securing such covering member at least one of to and around a predetermined object such that such object is rendered substantially incapable of being climbed upon at the location covered by the covering member. | 09-24-2009 |
Sean Smith, Pompano Beach, FL US
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20090111564 | Bonus actuator attachment for gaming machines - The present invention relates to a bonus actuator attachment for a slot or gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method of selectively triggering a first bonus triggering event, by way of a bonus actuator attachment, so as to make the player eligible to participate in a bonus game upon the happening of a second bonus triggering event. Actuation of the bonus actuator attachment is a first triggering event wherein the gaming machine recognizes that the player wishes to be eligible for a bonus round within the gaming machine. The first triggering event may also require that the player make an additional wager separate from any initial wager on the game wherein the additional wager is solely to make the player eligible for a second bonus triggering event and, ultimately, a bonus round of the gaming machine. | 04-30-2009 |
Sherrie D. Smith, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20090113794 | Corner planter - The corner planter is a receptacle having rear walls configured to neatly fit in a corner. Pockets are provided on the rear walls of the planter for housing structure to affix the planter to the walls of the corner. The pockets are designed to allow the planter to fit flush with the walls of the corner. Notches are formed in the top edges of the rear walls of the planters to aid in the location of affixing structure | 05-07-2009 |
Stacy Smith, Orange Park, FL US
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20110246219 | System and Method of Integrated Logistics Management for Inventory - A system and method of managing the logistics of trays and lots of medical inventory, such as surgical implants, from the manufacturer's initial release until final discharge by the end user healthcare provider. The system is driven by one or more software applications running on a central, secure server accessible by remote handheld telecommunication devices. The software platform comprises several assemblies integrated into the system, the assemblies including: a database access layer assembly, a business rules assembly, an entity or business object assembly, a web service assembly, a database connection assembly, a presentation assembly for a handheld device and a presentation assembly for a website and windows program. Additional features of the system could include a geographic map, an inventory list of trays and corresponding lots, an imaging assembly to read barcodes or other optic identifiers, an Food and Drug Administration news assembly incorporating a live RSS news feed for releases about product defects or recalls, a web browser, and a notebook assembly to enter customized notes in free form text. | 10-06-2011 |
Stephen Don Smith, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20100204856 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING LOCATION INFORMATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECORDED OPERATING INFORMATION FOR A RAILROAD TRAIN - A method for recording operating information of a railroad train ( | 08-12-2010 |
Suddian Samantha Smith, Kissimmee, FL US
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20120145175 | Hair transformational solution, which transforms hair via a physical change, rather than a chemical change, with the unique properties that act like natural human sebum. - A hair transformation agent, useful in transforming hair texture from kinky to curly, by application of this non permanent solution. The solution acts like the sebum of a human. Hair that is naturally rich in sebum is healthy, shiny, strong, nourished. Hair that is lacking is in typically in bad condition. Hair shaft can lack sebum because of chemical use, but seems to be a natural occurrence in kinky hair. Because of this people with kinky hair often seek extreme measures to restore their hair or make it more manageable. Most resort to chemical processing to change the texture look and feel of the hair only this just makes the hair worst. Our formula will give kinky hair the sebum it is lacking and in the process the hair will begin to act, look and feel like another hair texture that has abundant sebum naturally, curly hair, and textural change will occur. | 06-14-2012 |
Sylvia L. Smith, Miami, FL US
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20090155850 | Horse:Human Chimeric Antibodies - The present invention provides a plurality of chimeric single chain variable region (scFv) antibodies. The chimeric scFv antibodies individually comprise variable regions from both horse and non-horse antibodies. Methods of making and using the plurality are also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
Trent M. Smith, Satellite Beach, FL US
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20120321828 | Self-Healing Polymer Materials for Wire Insulation, Polyimides, Flat Surfaces, and Inflatable Structures - Materials based on low melt polyimide, polyurea, or polyurethane chemistry have been developed which exhibit self-healing properties. These high performance polymers can be utilized either by themselves or in combination with microcapsule technology to deliver self-healing properties to electrical wire insulation or in other high performance, thin wall technologies such as inflatable structures. | 12-20-2012 |
Verline T. Smith, Jupiter, FL US
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20090159622 | Backpack with detachable wheels - The present invention relates to backpacks, particularly for use by children and young adults. The backpacks are normally used to transport books and other educational materials to and from educational facilities, such as schools. A plurality of wheels are secured to the bottom or lower portion of the backpack. In a preferred embodiment, the wheels are attached to a frame which is attachable to and removable from the backpack. The wheels and frame are stored on the backpack when not in use, such as when the child is in school. The wheels permit the backpack to be rolled behind a user rather than be carried by the user on their back. Rolling of the backpack avoids physical injuries resulting from carrying the backpacks on the user's back. | 06-25-2009 |
Vincent J. Smith, Largo, FL US
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20120126601 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING WITH STANDING FROM A SEAT - An application for an assist chair includes a mechanism for interfacing the assist chair to a floor such as a base and stand and a mechanism for supporting a user of the assist chair such as a seat, seat back and optionally a seat-height adjustment and adjustable seat arms. The assist chair includes one or more devices that capture energy from a user sitting on the mechanism for supporting the user. The device(s) for capturing the energy release the energy when the user transitions from a sitting position on the assist chair to a standing position, thereby assisting the user in attaining the standing position. | 05-24-2012 |
Walter Smith, Wellington, FL US
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20090181047 | Anti-inflammatory hydrolysate of C. versicolor - Methods and compositions for reducing and/or inhibiting inflammation by topical application of dermatocosmetic compositions comprising effective amounts of extracts of | 07-16-2009 |
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William E. Smith, Land O' Lakes, FL US
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20110168738 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - An integrated beverage blending system comprising an ice portion control module, an ingredient module; an ice dispensing conduit in communication with the ice portion control module, and an ingredient dispensing valve removably connected to the ice dispensing conduit and in communication with the ingredient module. Ice is dispensed into a beverage container via the ice dispensing conduit and the ingredient is dispensed into the beverage container via the ingredient dispensing valve. | 07-14-2011 |
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20130243917 | INTEGRATED METHOD FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - A method for producing at least one beverage, the method comprising: selecting a beverage from a menu; portioning and/or dispensing of ice and/or at least one ingredient into a beverage container, based upon the menu selection; positioning the beverage container with the ice and the beverage ingredient into an interior of a housing of the blender module, the blender module comprising an integrated cleaning apparatus; blending and/or mixing the ice and the ingredient in the beverage container while disposed in the blender module, thereby producing the beverage; and initiating a cleaning mode wherein, upon completion of the blending and/or mixing process and removal of the beverage container from the blender module, the interior of the blender module is cleaned for subsequent usage. | 09-19-2013 |
20140147564 | INTEGRATED MIXING AND CLEANING BEVERAGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF - An integrated beverage blending and cleaning includes at least one blender module comprising a housing, a spindle, at least one blade, a drain, and a cleaning assembly. The housing comprises a substantially vertically disposed wall. A controller which, upon completion of a blending or mixing sequence, activates a cleaning and/or sanitizing mode via said cleaning assembly to clean at least an interior of said housing. | 05-29-2014 |
20140205726 | CONTOLLER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - A method of controlling an integrated beverage system that comprises a dispensing module that dispenses one or more ingredients into a beverage container and a blending/mixing module that blends and/or mixes the ingredients in the beverage container, the method comprising: controlling the dispensing module and the blending/mixing module to prepare first and second beverages concurrently or sequentially. | 07-24-2014 |
William E. Smith, Land O'Lakes, FL US
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20100139493 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - An integrated beverage blending system comprising: a controller for menu selection; an ice portion control module; an ingredient module; a dispensing apparatus in communication with the ice portion control module and the ingredient module, wherein the ice and the ingredient are dispensed into a beverage container via the dispensing apparatus; and at least one blender module which blends and/or mixes the ice and the ingredient in the beverage container, thereby producing the beverage; wherein, upon removal of the beverage container from the blender module, the blender module initiates a cleaning mode. | 06-10-2010 |
20100145522 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF CREATING A BEVERAGE RECIPE FOR AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - A method and device for creating a beverage recipe for an integrated beverage blending system includes a dispenser and at least one blending/mixing/cleaning module. The method creates the beverage recipe with recipe program running on a computer interactively with a user making recipe entry parameters for the dispensing, blending and mixing operations. The recipe can be stored on a portable memory and inserted into a user interface controller of the integrated system or into an associated point of sale device. | 06-10-2010 |
20100314407 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTIONING AND DISPENSING ICE - An ice portion control module includes an ice bin for storing ice. A base in the ice bin has one or more portion control compartments. The one or more portion control compartments has an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice. An actuator moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments. | 12-16-2010 |
20100314410 | INTEGRATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - An integrated beverage blending system comprising: a controller for menu selection; an ice portion control module; an ingredient module; a dispensing apparatus in communication with the ice portion control module and the ingredient module, wherein the ice and the ingredient are dispensed into a beverage container via the dispensing apparatus. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318225 | CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - A controller and method of controlling an integrated beverage blending system comprising: a controller for menu selection; an ice portion control module; an ingredient module; a dispensing apparatus in communication with the ice portion control module and the ingredient module, wherein the ice and the ingredient are dispensed into a beverage container via the dispensing apparatus; and at least one blender/mixer/cleaner module which blends and/or mixes the ice and the ingredient in the beverage container, thereby producing the beverage; wherein, upon removal of the beverage container from the blender/mixer/cleaner module, the blender/mixer/cleaner module initiates a cleaning mode. | 12-16-2010 |
20100323071 | INTEGRATED MIXING AND CLEANING BEVERAGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREOF - An integrated beverage dispensing and cleaning system comprising: at least one blender module which blends and/or mixes ice, at least one other ingredient, and/or at least one mixin within a beverage container, thereby producing the beverage; and a cleaning assembly integrated with the blender module, wherein, upon removal of the beverage container from the blender module, a cleaning mode is initiated. | 12-23-2010 |
20120269936 | CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AND BLENDING/MIXING BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS - A method of controlling an integrated beverage system that comprises a dispensing module that dispenses one or more ingredients into a beverage container and a blending/mixing module that blends and/or mixes the ingredients in the beverage container, the method comprising: controlling the dispensing module and the blending/mixing module to prepare first and second beverages concurrently or sequentially. | 10-25-2012 |