Stephen Charles
Stephen Charles Bennett, Berkshire GB
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20150086459 | APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AIR - A gas treatment apparatus, suitable for use in an air purifying apparatus for the production of breathable air, includes a catalyst including palladium and iron oxide and a source of a volatile nitrogen-containing compound. The apparatus is useful in gas masks, emergency escape hoods and static air treatment apparatus. | 03-26-2015 |
Stephen Charles Beuerle, San Diego, CA US
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20120289116 | CONVERTIBLE SLIPCOVER AND METHOD FOR CONVERTIBLE STUFFED ANIMAL AND PILLOW - A convertible slip cover for a convertible stuffed animal and pillow toy is quickly and easily removable and interchangeable, the convertible slip cover is much easier to wash and dry then the convertible stuffed animal and pillow, the convertible slip cover can be donned on and is convertible with the convertible stuffed animal toy in both the pillow configuration and the stuffed animal configuration, and the convertible slip cover allows for the arching of the toy in the animal configuration so that the toy still has an animal body appearance. | 11-15-2012 |
Stephen Charles Fiete, Evanston, IL US
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20150120333 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE RATEMAKING USING WEATHER SCORE - Systems and methods of the present technology provide the capability to adjust historical claim frequency and/or claim severity data using a weather score process. | 04-30-2015 |
Stephen Charles Hilla, Raleigh, NC US
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20080253284 | Controlling a Transmission Rate of Packet Traffic - Controlling a transmission rate of packet traffic includes receiving packets from a network processor. The packets are stored in a buffer associated with a processor. If an occupancy level of the buffer is greater than a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the processor is congested. A message is transmitted to the network processor indicating the processor is congested. | 10-16-2008 |
Stephen Charles Hsu, San Carlos, CA US
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20140125667 | Roof Generation And Texturing Of 3D Models - System, methods and computer program product embodiments for roof generation of 3D models from ground acquired data. An embodiment includes grouping a plurality of 3D model facades and aligning each group of facades with aerial imagery. The embodiment further comprises identifying if a space between the facades is located within or outside a 3D model, generating a roof that connects plurality of facades and texturing the generated roof with the aerial imagery. In this way, when 3D data is limited to 3D model facades and lacks roof (and vertical face) information, embodiments of the invention create complete 3D models by generating a roof that connects plurality of facades and texturing the generated roof with the aerial imagery. This greatly improves user experience as 3D models closely approximate their respective real world counterparts. | 05-08-2014 |
20150154805 | Blending 3D Model Textures By Image Projection - An example method and system for blending textures of a composite image formed by a plurality of source images mapped onto a three dimensional model are presented. The composite image is projected to obtain an unblended projected image having textures. The textures are blended to obtain a blended projected image. Both the unblended and the blended projected images are backprojected onto the three dimensional model. A difference is determined between a pixel of the backprojected, blended image and a corresponding pixel of the backprojected, unblended image. The determined difference is then applied to a further corresponding pixel of the composite image to obtain a modified composite image representing a blending of the plurality of source images in the composite image. | 06-04-2015 |
Stephen Charles Kalkwarf, Tewksbury, MA US
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20160124782 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT COMPONENT BLOCKS IN MOBILE APPLICATION MODULES - Embodiments of methods and devices for creating and using independent component blocks and application modules are described. One example embodiment involves a method where a first application module and a second application module each register with a uniform resource locator (URL) handler module of a mobile device to associate a protocol name with the respective application module. The modules may then use the protocol names to send messages to other application modules using the protocol names, with the messages being relayed or communicated via a communication routing module. Additional embodiments may involve various applications receiving these messages, which may be structured as URLs. The applications may then parse the messages using URL parsers in the application to identify commands and data within messages. | 05-05-2016 |
Stephen Charles Lightford, Cumbria GB
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20100130384 | Compositions and Methods for Removal of Asphaltenes from a Portion of a Wellbore or Subterranean Formation - Compositions are provided for removing an organic material, especially asphaltenes, from a portion of a wellbore or a subterranean formation. The composition comprises: (A) water, wherein the water is greater than 50% by volume of the composition; (B) an organic solvent blend that is immiscible with water, wherein the organic solvent comprises: (i) a non-polar organic solvent; and (ii) a polar organic solvent; and (C) a surfactant adapted for forming an emulsion of the organic solvent blend and the water. Methods are provided for removing an organic material from a portion of a wellbore or a subterranean formation. The method comprises the steps of: (A) forming a composition according to the invention; and (B) introducing the composition to the portion from which the organic material is to be removed. | 05-27-2010 |
20100130389 | Compositions and Methods for Removal of Asphaltenes from a Portion of a Wellbore or Subterranean Formation Using Water-Organic Solvent Emulsion with Non-Polar and Polar Organic Solvents - Compositions are provided for removing an organic material, especially asphaltenes, from a portion of a wellbore or a subterranean formation. The composition comprises: (A) water; (B) an organic solvent blend further comprising: (i) a non-polar organic solvent; and (ii) at least two polar organic solvents; and (C) a surfactant adapted for forming an emulsion of the organic solvent blend and the water. According to another aspect of the invention, the compositions comprise: (A) water, wherein the water is greater than 25% by volume of the composition; (B) an organic solvent blend further comprising: (i) a non-polar organic solvent; and (ii) a polar organic solvent; and (C) a surfactant adapted for forming an emulsion of the organic solvent blend and the water. Methods are provided for removing an organic material from a portion of a wellbore or a subterranean formation. The method comprises the steps of: (A) forming a composition according to the invention; and (B) introducing the composition to the portion from which the organic material is to be removed. | 05-27-2010 |
Stephen Charles Olday, Basingstoke GB
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20120229665 | IMAGE PROCESSING - Image processing apparatus comprises a demosaic processor for receiving a video signal comprising pixel data from an array of photosensors each having a respective color filter so as to restrict the sensitivity of that photosensor to a primary color range selected from a set of three or more primary color ranges, the array being such that the photosensors in alternate rows are sensitive to a first primary color range, and photosensors in intervening rows are sensitive to the other primary color ranges. The pixel data including pixel data from a first subset of the rows sensitive to the first primary color range, the first subset being the same from image to image of the video signal; and pixel data from a second subset of the rows of photosensors sensitive to the other primary color ranges, the second subset changing from image to image of the video signal. | 09-13-2012 |
Stephen Charles Sexauer, La Jolla, CA US
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20120158435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION DEFAULT BENCHMARK - A system and method for generating an integrated family of benchmarks representing portfolio allocations for a participant is described. At least two assets for a portfolio are identified. A current market rate for at least one of the assets and an expected inflation for a predetermined time period are determined via a computing device. The computing device determines a portfolio allocation to each asset based on the current market rate and the expected inflation so as to define a process for obtaining inflation-protected income for a predetermined number of years and then non-inflation protected income for subsequent years. The identified assets and the portfolio allocations are published via a network. | 06-21-2012 |
20120166359 | METHOD FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION DEFAULT BENCHMARK - A method for generating an integrated family of benchmarks representing portfolio allocations for a participant is described. At least two assets for a portfolio are identified. A current market rate for at least one of the assets and an expected inflation for a predetermined time period are determined via a computing device. The computing device determines a portfolio allocation to each asset based on the current market rate and the expected inflation so as to define a process for obtaining inflation-protected income for a predetermined number of years and then non-inflation protected income for subsequent years. The identified assets and the portfolio allocations are published via a network. | 06-28-2012 |
20140067715 | METHOD FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION DEFAULT BENCHMARK - A method for generating an integrated family of benchmarks representing portfolio allocations for a participant is described. At least two assets for a portfolio are identified. A current market rate for at least one of the assets and a break-even inflation rate for a predetermined time period are determined via a computing device. The computing device determines a portfolio allocation to each asset based on the current market rate and the break-even inflation for obtaining inflation-protected income for a predetermined number of years and then non-inflation protected income for subsequent years. The identified assets and the portfolio allocations are published via a network. | 03-06-2014 |
Stephen Charles Tallamy, Sandhurst GB
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20150193497 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUISITION, NORMALIZATION, MATCHING, AND ENRICHMENT OF DATA - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a first data set from a first data source and a second data set from a second data source, the first data set including a first plurality of entities and the second data set including a second plurality of entities. The method also includes identifying a verified relationship between a first entity from the first plurality of entities and a second entity from the second plurality of entities and determining that a third entity from the first plurality of entities has a first same-as relationship with a fourth entity from the second plurality of entities based on one or more of the verified relationship or relationships between the first plurality of entities and the second plurality of entities. The method further includes generating first output data including the first same-as relationship. | 07-09-2015 |
Stephen Charles Welty, Cambridge GB
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20080256945 | Linear Free Piston Stirling Machine - A linear-free piston Stirling machine comprising a displacer and a power piston. A rod is attached at one end to the displacer, extends through the power piston and is mounted to the casing at its opposite end via a spring. A resilient stopper at the opposite end is arranged to contact the engine casing if the displacement of the displacer exceeds a predetermined limit. | 10-23-2008 |
20080296896 | Stirling Engine Instability Detection and Prevention - A Stirling engine includes a reciprocating piston which drives an alternator to provide an electrical output. The current signal is measured by a current monitor and a fast Fourier Transform value is produced. The FFT of the current signal has been found to be directly related to the stability of operation of the Stirling engine. As harmonic peaks in the FFT increase, this indicates that the stroke length of the piston is approaching or exceeding a safe maximum. Correction action, such as a reduction in heat to the Stirling engine, can be taken in consequence. | 12-04-2008 |
20090001823 | Magnet Assembly for a Linear Electromechanical Machine - A magnetic assembly for a linear electromechanical machine, the assembly comprising an annular support centered on an axis of reciprocation of the machine. A magnet assembly is attached to the annular support. The magnet assembly comprises at least one annular part which is substantially magnetic. The annular part has at least one non-conductive portion in a substantially radial plane and extending at least half of the way through the wall of the annulus. | 01-01-2009 |
Stephen Charles Welty, Cambridgeshire GB
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20110012366 | Stirling Machine - A Stirling machine comprising a reciprocating power piston with a power magnet, and a stator having a coil electromagnetically coupled to the power magnet. At least one spring magnet is arranged to provide an axial centring force on the piston. The spring magnet is fixed with respect to the stator. | 01-20-2011 |
Stephen Charles Williams, Salisbury GB
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20150264682 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING A SIGNAL - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for signal processing through the manipulation of a time-domain signal by using a conversion into the frequency domain comprising: forming (102) a plurality of overlapping time segments representing an input signal; applying a first window function to each of the overlapping time segments time segments and converting (103) the windowed overlapping time segments into respective frequency segments; converting (104) each of the respective frequency segments to respective time segments; and applying a composite window function to each of the respective time segments and combining (105) the windowed respective time segments to produce an output signal. The method is particularly useful for applications requiring the manipulation of a time signal in the frequency domain, for example in manipulating signal to noise ratios. | 09-17-2015 |
Stephen Charles Witkus, Northbridge, MA US
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20110203120 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY - The invention discloses a novel razor cartridge including a housing having a top, front and back areas, and a bottom, and a plurality of posts each having an end portion extending towards the housing bottom and at least one blade disposed in the housing. Each blade includes a cutting edge and a bottom portion having front and back sides wherein the bottom portion of the blade is disposed adjacent at least one of the plurality of posts. The posts are desirably made of plastic. The end portions of the posts are crushed to provide contact and support to the front and/or back side of the bottom portion of the blades in the housing. The crush force may be up to about 100 lbs-force and the posts are reduced in height by about 20% to about 95%. The crushed posts retain the blades in the housing restricting fore and aft blade movement. | 08-25-2011 |
20120030947 | SHAVING CARTRIDGE GUARD FOR SUPPORTING SKIN - A shaving cartridge with a housing, at least one blade mounted to the housing, and a guard having a plurality of spaced apart projections with an upper surface. The projections define a plurality of open slots extending transverse to the blade. The open slots have a lower surface extending between the plurality of projections. The open slots have a slot depth between the lower surface and the upper surface of about 0.10 mm to about 0.5 mm. | 02-09-2012 |
20120030948 | SHAVING CARTRIDGE WITH SUPRESSED BLADE GEOMETRY - A shaving cartridge with a housing, a cap, and a guard. The guard has an upper surface. The cap has a top surface, a front edge, and an arcuate surface connecting the top surface and the front edge. A first blade between the cap and the guard has a cutting edge nearest the cap. A second blade between the cap and the guard has a cutting edge nearest the guard. The first and second blades define a blade plane tangent to the cutting edges. The blade plane is positioned below both (i) the surface of the guard and (ii) an intersection point of the front edge and the top surface of the cap. | 02-09-2012 |
20140000114 | SHAVING RAZOR CARTRIDGE | 01-02-2014 |
20150128424 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE GUARD STRUCTURE - A novel guard structure of a razor is shown including rows of elongated hard plastic protrusions having rounded (e.g., not sharp or pointed) tips arranged on a tip curved profile. The rounded valleys between the protrusions are also arranged on a curved profile which may be different than that of the tip curved profile. The valleys encompass an inner protrusion volume which increases going back to front end of the guard structure. Preferably, the front end volumes are larger than the back end inner protrusion volumes to assist in trapping and distributing having aid. In one embodiment having six protrusions, the inner protrusion volume between a second and third protrusion is the largest, while a volume between first and second protrusion is the second largest volume. The guard structure is disposed in front of the blades which are formed within the housing and may desirably extend past the front end of the housing. | 05-14-2015 |