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Steven A. Abdelnour, Clarkston, MI US
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20100148525 | Vehicle Fascia and Grille Assembly - Vehicle fascia assembly includes a plastic fascia panel and a grille frame. The fascia panel has a grille opening defined by a flange extending rearward from the show surface toward the back side of the fascia panel. The flange has a plurality of flexure fingers at spaced intervals along the flange. The grille frame has a forward facing show surface and has a C-shaped channel molded around the outer edge of the show surface. Upon the assembly of the grille frame onto the backside of the fascia panel, the spaced apart channel legs fit onto the flange and the flexure fingers are biased and then engage with an abutment face on the grille frame, thereby attaching the grille frame onto the back side of the fascia panel without exposing the show surface of the fascia panel to injury by the grille frame during the assembly operation. | 06-17-2010 |
Steven A. Africk, Newton, MA US
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20090138216 | Static and Ultrasonic Methods for Measuring Compressibility and/or Density of Particles, Including Nanoparticles, in Suspension - A method of measuring the compressibility, and/or the density, of small particles, and especially nano-particles, in suspension is described. The static method uses steady pressures and measures the d-c (static) compressibility of particles. The ultrasonic method utilizes an ultrasonic pulsed doppler system to measure the compressibility of particles at ultrasonic frequencies, which may differ from static values. These methods can also be used together to provide overlapping and complementary information about the particles. In addition, the ultrasonic pulsed doppler system also provides a way to measure particle density. | 05-28-2009 |
Steven A. Breinberg, Cupertino, CA US
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20100289820 | Creation and Manipulation of Canvases Based on Ink Strokes - A canvas in an inking application is created and manipulated based on ink strokes. An ink stroke outside a presented canvas, even outside a user interface of the inking application, is recorded and the presented canvas enlarged to cover the recorded ink stroke. If the ink stroke begins on a command area such as a canvas size control icon, the command associated with the area is executed. If the ink stroke begins in a typed text area, lines are frozen and separated responsive to the first stroke. A new canvas is presented between the separated lines. A size of the new canvas is adjusted based on ink entry or a size of the first ink stroke. | 11-18-2010 |
Steven A. Chillscyzn, Victoria, MN US
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20090173443 | Method for building and using three-dimensional objects containing embedded identification-tag inserts - A method for building a three-dimensional object containing an identification-tag insert, the method comprising performing a build operation to form layers of the three-dimensional object using a layer-based additive technique, placing the identification-tag insert on at least a portion of the layers during the build operation, and reading information from the identification-tag insert. | 07-09-2009 |
20130075013 | Layer Transfusion with Rotatable Belt for Additive Manufacturing - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075022 | Layer Transfusion with Transfixing for Additive Manufacturing - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 03-28-2013 |
20130075033 | LAYER TRANSFUSION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 03-28-2013 |
20130077996 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH RECIPROCATING OPERATION - An additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part using electrophotography, the additive manufacturing system comprising a rotatable photoconductor component, first and second development stations configured to develop layers of materials on a surface of the rotatable photoconductor component while the rotatable photoconductor component rotates in opposing rotational directions, and a platen configured to operably receive the developed layers in a layer-by-layer manner to print the three-dimensional part from at least a portion of the received layers. | 03-28-2013 |
20130077997 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH TRANSFER-MEDIUM SERVICE LOOPS - An additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part using electrophotography, the additive manufacturing system comprising a rotatable photoconductor component, a development station configured to develop layers of a material on a surface of the rotatable photoconductor component, a rotatable transfer medium configured to receive the developed layers from the surface of the rotatable photoconductor component, and a platen configured to receive the developed layers from the rotatable transfer medium in a layer-by-layer manner. The additive manufacturing system also comprises a plurality of service loops configured to move portions of the rotatable transfer medium at different line speeds while maintaining a net rotational rate of full rotations of the rotatable transfer medium at a substantially steady state. | 03-28-2013 |
20130078013 | Layer Transfusion with Part Heating for Additive Manufacturing - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 03-28-2013 |
20130186549 | LAYER TRANSFUSION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 07-25-2013 |
20130186558 | LAYER TRANSFUSION WITH HEAT CAPACITOR BELT FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - An additive manufacturing system comprising a transfer medium configured to receive the layers from a imaging engine, a heater configured to heat the layers on the transfer medium, and a layer transfusion assembly that includes a build platform, and is configured to transfuse the heated layers onto the build platform in a layer-by-layer manner to print a three-dimensional part. | 07-25-2013 |
20130272746 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH TRANSFER-MEDIUM SERVICE LOOPS - An additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part using electrophotography, the additive manufacturing system comprising a rotatable photoconductor component, a development station configured to develop layers of a material on a surface of the rotatable photoconductor component, a rotatable transfer medium configured to receive the developed layers from the surface of the rotatable photoconductor component, and a platen configured to receive the developed layers from the rotatable transfer medium in a layer-by-layer manner. The additive manufacturing system also comprises a plurality of service loops configured to move portions of the rotatable transfer medium at different line speeds while maintaining a net rotational rate of full rotations of the rotatable transfer medium at a substantially steady state. | 10-17-2013 |
20150016841 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH RECIPROCATING OPERATION - An additive manufacturing system for printing a three-dimensional part using electrophotography, the additive manufacturing system comprising a rotatable photoconductor component, first and second development stations configured to develop layers of materials on a surface of the rotatable photoconductor component while the rotatable photoconductor component rotates in opposing rotational directions, and a platen configured to operably receive the developed layers in a layer-by-layer manner to print the three-dimensional part from at least a portion of the received layers. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024316 | Engineering-Grade Consumable Materials for Electrophotography-Based Additive Manufacturing - A part material for printing three-dimensional parts with an electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system, the part material including a composition having an engineering-grade thermoplastic material and a charge control agent. The part material is provided in a powder form having a controlled particle size, and is configured for use in the electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system having a layer transfusion assembly for printing the three-dimensional parts in a layer-by-layer manner. | 01-22-2015 |
20150024317 | High-Performance Consumable Materials for Electrophotography-Based Additive Manufacturing - A part material for printing three-dimensional parts with an electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system, the part material including a composition having a high-performance thermoplastic material and a charge control agent. The part material is provided in a powder form having a controlled particle size, and is configured for use in the electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system having a layer transfusion assembly for printing the three-dimensional parts in a layer-by-layer manner. | 01-22-2015 |
Steven A. Chisick, Highland, IN US
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20100087697 | Methods of Treatment of Chromite Ore Processing Residue - Methods to reduce hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in chromite processing wastes include one or more of the following steps: contacting the chromite processing wastes with an oxygen scavenger or chemical reducer; permitting the chromite processing wastes to react with the oxygen scavenger or chemical reducer, contacting the chromite processing wastes with ferrous ion; contacting the chromite processing wastes with sulfide ion; and, contacting the chromite processing wastes with ferrous sulfide. | 04-08-2010 |
20100286464 | Methods of Treatment of Chromite Ore Processing Residue - Methods to reduce hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in chromite processing wastes include one or more of the following steps: contacting the chromite processing wastes with an oxygen scavenger or chemical reducer; permitting the chromite processing wastes to react with the oxygen scavenger or chemical reducer; contacting the chromite processing wastes with ferrous ion; contacting the chromite processing wastes with sulfide ion; and, contacting the chromite processing wastes with ferrous sulfide. | 11-11-2010 |
Steven A. Czekaj, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090236233 | ALUMINUM ELECTROLYSIS CELL ELECTROLYTE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS AND METHODS RELATING TO THE SAME - Aluminum electrolysis cells and associated system and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an aluminum electrolysis cell includes an outer shell, a bottom, a plurality of bath resistant blocks defining a surrounding wall, and at least one spring member coupled to at least one of the plurality of bath resistant blocks and the outer shell, where the at least one spring member is configured to maintain the plurality of bath resistant blocks in a substantially leak-tight configuration. | 09-24-2009 |
Steven A. Daleiden, Milan, MI US
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20080242498 | HYBRID VEHICLE INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A transmission for an alternatively powered vehicle includes an accessory unit selectively powered by at least one of an engine and a motor associated with the transmission. Clutches are used to selectively engage and disengage the engine and motor with the accessory unit. | 10-02-2008 |
20080297136 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT, IN A VEHICLE, BLOCKAGE OF AN AIRFLOW PASSAGE TO A POWER STORAGE UNIT - A driver of a vehicle is alerted if an air passage from an air source to a battery becomes blocked. The determination as to whether the air passage is blocked may be based on the temperature of the battery, the airflow through the air passage, and the power to a fan used to move air through the air passage. | 12-04-2008 |
20090076696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A POWERTRAIN IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle include a first disconnect disposed between a prime mover of the vehicle and a certain one of the vehicle drive wheels. The first disconnect is operable to connect and disconnect the prime mover to and from the certain one of the drive wheels. A second disconnect is disposed between the powertrain and the certain one of the drive wheels, and is operable to connect and disconnect the certain one of the drive wheels to and from the powertrain when the first disconnect is engaged. A control system and method are configured to control operation of at least the first and second disconnects. Through selective control of the disconnects, the system can be automatically placed in a four-wheel-drive mode based on predetermined criteria, or the desirability of the four-wheel-drive mode can be indicated to the vehicle operator in a passive version of the control system and method. | 03-19-2009 |
20110168463 | System And Method For Electrostatic Air Filtering In An Automotive Vehicle - A system and method is provided for electrostatic air filtering in automotive vehicles, such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The system includes an electrical distribution system and an electrostatic filtering system having discharge electrodes and an accumulation electrode. The distribution system is in high-voltage electrical communication with the filtering system as well as an electric motor and a high-voltage energy storage device in the vehicle. In operation, the distribution system distributes high-voltage electric power to the filtering system. The filtering system receives the high-voltage electric power to generate a high-voltage electrostatic potential between the accumulation electrode and the discharge electrodes to remove particulates from air flowing through a region of the electrostatic filtering system. | 07-14-2011 |
20110178670 | System And Method For Indicating An Efficiency Level of Energy Usage By An Automotive Vehicle - A system and method is provided for indicating an efficiency level of energy usage by an automotive vehicle to a passenger in the vehicle. The system includes a computer-readable storage medium, a controller, an interior-lighting system, and a display unit. The controller processes energy usage signals to obtain the given operating mode of the vehicle as well as indications of energy usage amounts that the passenger can control. The controller determines the efficiency level of energy usage by the vehicle based on the energy usage amounts and the given operating mode. The interior-lighting system illuminates at least a portion of the passenger compartment with ambient light having defined characteristics including a luminance and a color, the ambient light indicating the efficiency level. The display unit displays a graphical representation of the efficiency level. | 07-21-2011 |
Steven A. Dazeley, Oakland, CA US
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20110024639 | Gadolinium-Doped Water Cerenkov-Based Neutron and High Energy Gamma-Ray Detector and Radiation Portal Monitoring System - A water Cerenkov-based neutron and high energy gamma ray detector and radiation portal monitoring system using water doped with a Gadolinium (Gd)-based compound as the Cerenkov radiator. An optically opaque enclosure is provided surrounding a detection chamber filled with the Cerenkov radiator, and photomultipliers are optically connected to the detect Cerenkov radiation generated by the Cerenkov radiator from incident high energy gamma rays or gamma rays induced by neutron capture on the Gd of incident neutrons from a fission source. The PMT signals are then used to determine time correlations indicative of neutron multiplicity events characteristic of a fission source. | 02-03-2011 |
Steven A. Degroff, Decatur, IN US
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20100089147 | Fail-safe pitot cover for a variety of pitot designs - A pitot cover is provided with fail-safe removable operation from a pitot tube by virtue of a number of different removal structures. Foremost among these is an elastomeric band which holds two halves of the pitot cover to the pitot tube. The band is separated by an adhesive strip, part of which lies on the pitot tube and melts at less than 230° F. or less. | 04-15-2010 |
Steven A. Delacé, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090014043 | Ambulation Assistance Apparatus and Methods - Aspects of the inventive technology include, in various embodiments, novel ambulation assistance apparatus with upper and lower force absorbers, perhaps with different displacement per force rates, novel crutches or canes that are convertable and/or foldable, and novel axilla area force receivers that may conform to part of a user's thorax, for use as part of a crutch. | 01-15-2009 |
20100236591 | Ambulation Assistance Apparatus and Methods - Aspects of the inventive technology include, in various embodiments, novel ambulation assistance apparatus with upper and lower force absorbers, perhaps with different displacement per force rates, novel crutches or canes that are convertable and/or foldable, and novel axilla area force receivers that may conform to part of a user's thorax, for use as part of a crutch. | 09-23-2010 |
Steven A. Delacé, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20100236591 | Ambulation Assistance Apparatus and Methods - Aspects of the inventive technology include, in various embodiments, novel ambulation assistance apparatus with upper and lower force absorbers, perhaps with different displacement per force rates, novel crutches or canes that are convertable and/or foldable, and novel axilla area force receivers that may conform to part of a user's thorax, for use as part of a crutch. | 09-23-2010 |
Steven A. Dines, Freeport, PA US
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20100188326 | Ornamental thumb or finger ring with secured hidden contact interface input device - An ornamental thumb or finger secured contact interface input device includes a thumb or finger ring that has a rotatable stylus operatively attached to the ring. The stylus includes an elongated retractable interface contact member including a text tap portion for contacting an interface and entering data. The contact member is retractable into a rotabable housing in a hidden ornamental mode and is fully extendable in an interface engaging mode for entering input into an electronic interface device. The ring is non-continuous and includes an opening and is bendable so that may be appropriately sized to the thumb or finger of a user. The device can function as a stylus for inputting an interface in the interface engaging mode or be worn as an item of jewelry in the hidden ornamental mode. | 07-29-2010 |
Steven A. Donen, Chanhassen, MN US
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20120035376 | METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ACETALS AND KETALS, AND THE ACETALS AND KETALS PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for producing a product that comprises glycerol ketal of ethyl levulinate or propylene glycol ketal of ethyl levulinate comprises reacting either glycerol or propylene glycol with ethyl levulinate in the presence of a homogenous or heterogeneous catalyst system in a reactor system. The ethyl levulinate and either glycerol or propylene glycol are heated to remove water, polyol, and excess ethyl levulinate. The excess ethyl levulinate and polyol is recycled back to the reactor. The product is distilled in a specific fashion and optionally treated by means of a stabilizing agent or acid species removal bed, to obtain a composition comprising glycerol ketal of ethyl levulinate or propylene glycol ketal of ethyl levulinate wherein the composition comprises less than or equal to about 2 wt % contaminants. | 02-09-2012 |
20150080585 | METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ACETALS AND KETALS, AND THE ACETALS AND KETALS PRODUCED THEREBY - A method for producing a product that comprises glycerol ketal of ethyl levulinate or propylene glycol ketal of ethyl levulinate comprises reacting either glycerol or propylene glycol with ethyl levulinate in the presence of a homogenous or heterogeneous catalyst system in a reactor system. The ethyl levulinate and either glycerol or propylene glycol are heated to remove water, polyol, and excess ethyl levulinate. The excess ethyl levulinate and polyol is recycled back to the reactor. The product is distilled in a specific fashion and optionally treated by means of a stabilizing agent or acid species removal bed, to obtain a composition comprising glycerol ketal of ethyl levulinate or propylene glycol ketal of ethyl levulinate wherein the composition comprises less than or equal to about 2 wt % contaminants. | 03-19-2015 |
Steven A. Dringenberg, Camino, CA US
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20100084844 | WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE COVER - A windshield washer nozzle cover for concealing an external windshield washer nozzle disposed on the exterior surface of a vehicle, the windshield washer nozzle cover being molded into a shape different than the contour of the windshield washer nozzle, wherein the shape is configured in the form of indicia to provide non-verbal communication to others. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088850 | HINGE COVER FOR EXTERNAL VEHICLE HINGES - A hinge cover assembly for covering an external door hinge disposed on the exterior surface of a vehicle is provided. The hinge cover assembly comprises a hinge cover and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is attached to the external door hinge and the hinge cover is attached to said mounting bracket. | 04-15-2010 |
20100125251 | TROCAR SAFETY CAP - A safety cap for use with a trocar, the cap including an opening in the cap adapted to receive a trocar therein, a releasable lock mechanism disposed within the opening, and a permanent lock mechanism disposed within the opening. The safety cap may be provided on a trocar, the releasable locking mechanism being actuated to release the trocar from the cap. After use, the trocar may be reinserted into the safety cap and permanently locked therein by the permanent locking mechanism, thereby providing for safe disposal of the used trocar. | 05-20-2010 |
20110118673 | NEEDLE SAFETY CAP - A safety cap for use with a needle, the cap including an opening in the cap adapted to receive a needle therein, a releasable lock mechanism disposed within the opening, and a permanent lock mechanism disposed within the opening. The safety cap may be provided on a needle, the releasable locking mechanism being actuated to release the needle from the cap. After use, the needle may be reinserted into the safety cap and permanently locked therein by the permanent locking mechanism, thereby providing for safe disposal of the used needle. | 05-19-2011 |
20140091563 | BALL MOUNT HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A ball mount holder assembly for mounting to a carrying device includes a body having opposed sides and a stake flange that extends substantially perpendicularly from one of the opposed sides that is adapted to be secured to a surface. A pin flange extends substantially perpendicularly from an opposite one of the opposed sides and in a direction opposite the stake flange and is adapted to receive and carry a ball mount. | 04-03-2014 |
Steven A. Dringenberg, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20080303235 | Adjustable Strut Spacer - An adjustable strut spacer includes two complementary strut spacer disks that engage each other and the vehicle suspension to provide adjustable spacing. Each strut spacer disk is flat on one side and stepped on the other side. The steps of the upper strut spacer engage the steps of the lower strut spacer such that when the strut spacer disks are counter rotated the thickness of the adjustable strut spacer changes. | 12-11-2008 |
Steven A. Drive, Austin, TX US
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20120120943 | ENHANCED WIRELESS HANDSET, INCLUDING DIRECT HANDSET-TO-HANDSET COMMUNICATION MODE - A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission. | 05-17-2012 |
Steven A. Eisenbrown, South Russell, OH US
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20110298579 | DYNAMICALLY ADAPTABLE SAFETY ZONES - Systems and methods are provided for defining a safety zone in an industrial automation environment. The method includes monitoring an object that approaches an operating zone where equipment is controlled within the operating zone. This includes determining the speed or direction that the object approaches the operating zone. The method includes dynamically adjusting a safety region in view of the determined speed or direction of the object and enabling or disabling the equipment within the operating zone based in part on the object entering the safety region. | 12-08-2011 |
20120092485 | TIME OF FLIGHT (TOF) SENSORS AS REPLACEMENT FOR STANDARD PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS - Systems and methods are provided for utilizing time of flight sensors in an industrial automation environment. The method includes employing a multi pixel camera associated with a time of flight sensor to detect an object located within a defined or bounded target area, comparing pixels with adjacent pixels associated with an image of the object captured by the multi pixel camera, identifying the object as being a colored, texture, or highly reflective object, and controlling industrial machinery based on the identification of the object entering the target area. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095575 | TIME OF FLIGHT (TOF) HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) - Systems and methods are provided for controlling industrial equipment in the performance of various industrial activities based on the detected body movement of a user in an industrial automation environment. The method includes employing a time-of-flight sensor to detect movement of a body part of the user, ascertaining whether or not the movement of the body part conforms to a recognized movement of the body part, interpreting the recognized movement of the body part as a performable action, and thereafter actuating industrial machinery to perform the performable action. | 04-19-2012 |
Steven A. Frackowiak, Concord, OH US
Steven A. Garbee, Brandon, FL US
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20100299981 | Display for dispensing maching - An improved display is disclosed for a dispensing machine having a plurality of switches for dispensing a plurality of products. The improved display comprises a plurality of illuminators located in proximity to the plurality of switches. A decorative panel indicates the types of the plurality of products for dispensing by the dispensing machine. A mounting fixes the decorative panel for enabling the plurality of illuminators to illuminate the decorative panel. A control is connected to the plurality of switches for energizing the plurality of illuminators in response to an actuation of a selected one of the plurality of switches for indicating the dispensing of one of the plurality of products by the dispensing machine. | 12-02-2010 |
Steven A. Giannos, Quincey, MA US
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20100280432 | BIOSYNCHRONOUS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY - Systems and methods for treating diseases, addictions and disorders in humans and animals involving synchronizing and tailoring the administration of drug compounds with the body's natural circadian rhythms, in order to counteract symptoms when they are likely to be at their worst. Automated and pre programmable transdermal drug administration system are used. This system can also utilize a pump or pressurized reservoir, and/or a system for removing depleted carrier solution, or other modulated dispensing actuator, in conjunction with micro-fabricated structures commonly referred to as Micro-needles, or heat, or iontophoresis, sonophoresis, or a wide range of chemical permeation enhancers. | 11-04-2010 |
Steven A. Giannos, Quincy, MA US
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20080220092 | Biosynchronous transdermal drug delivery for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and the treatment of hyperglycemia, alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, parkinson's disease, aids, epilepsy, attention deficit disorder, nicotine addiction, cancer, headache and pain control, asthma, angina, hypertension, depression, cold, flu and the like - Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances (for example, stimulants) in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible. An automated, pre-programmable transdermal administration system is used to provide pulsed doses of medications, pharmaceuticals, hormones, neuropeptides, anorexigens, pro-drugs, stimulants, plant extracts, botanicals, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, essential oils, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, or other physiological active ingredient or precursor. The system can utilize a pump, pressurized reservoir, a system for removing depleted carrier solution, or other modulated dispensing actuator, in conjunction with porous membranes or micro-fabricated structures. | 09-11-2008 |
20120302942 | BIOSYNCHRONOUS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY FOR LONGEVITY, ANTI-AGING, FATIGUE MANAGEMENT, OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY OF NUTRACEUTICALS, AND THE TREATMENT OF HYPERGLYCEMIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SLEEP DISORDERS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, AIDS, EPILEPSY, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, NICOTINE ADDICTION, CANCER, HEADACHE AND PAIN CONTROL, ASTHMA, ANGINA, HYPERTENSION, DEPRESSION, COLD, FLU AND THE LIKE - Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances (for example, stimulants) in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible. An automated, pre-programmable transdermal administration system is used to provide pulsed doses of medications, pharmaceuticals, hormones, neuropeptides, anorexigens, pro-drugs, stimulants, plant extracts, botanicals, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, essential oils, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, or other physiological active ingredient or precursor. The system can utilize a pump, pressurized reservoir, a system for removing depleted carrier solution, or other modulated dispensing actuator, in conjunction with porous membranes or micro-fabricated structures. | 11-29-2012 |
20140323423 | BIOSYNCHRONOUS TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY FOR LONGEVITY, ANTI-AGING, FATIGUE MANAGEMENT, OBESITY, WEIGHT LOSS, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY OF NUTRACEUTICALS, AND THE TREATMENT OF HYPERGLYCEMIA, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SLEEP DISORDERS... - Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances (for example, stimulants) in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible. An automated, pre-programmable transdermal administration system is used to provide pulsed doses of medications, pharmaceuticals, hormones, neuropeptides, anorexigens, pro-drugs, stimulants, plant extracts, botanicals, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, enzymes, antioxidants, essential oils, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, or other physiological active ingredient or precursor. The system can utilize a pump, pressurized reservoir, a system for removing depleted carrier solution, or other modulated dispensing actuator, in conjunction with porous membranes or micro-fabricated structures. | 10-30-2014 |
Steven A. Harfenist, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20090082216 | Metallic nanostructures self-assembly, and testing methods - The invention provides method for metallic nanonstructures self-assembly methods and materials testing. Preferred embodiment methods permit for the formation of individual nanonstructures and arrays of nanostructrues. The nanostructures formed can have a metal alloy crystal structure. Example structures include slender wires, rectangular bars, or plate-like structures. Tips can be shaped, single layer and multiple layer coatings can be formed, tips can be functionalized, molecules can be adhered, and many testing methods are enabled. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven A. Hedaya, New York, NY US
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20120125496 | REVERSIBLE NESTED HANDBAGS - A pair of nested handbags includes an outer handbag and an inner handbag that is contained within an inner compartment of the outer handbag. The outer handbag has a reversible body and thus offers two different appearances depending upon how the outer handbag is worn. The outer handbag includes first and second handles that are attached to the outer handbag is such a way that the handles have the same appearance when the outer handbag is worn in either the first or second appearance. | 05-24-2012 |
Steven A. Hettick, Bellingham, WA US
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20110061332 | Modular Tower Apparatus and Method of Manufacture - In one aspect, a method of making a selected structure using composite materials is disclosed, which method in form includes providing a plurality of members each comprising a composite material, wherein each member is configured to be coupled to at least one other member in the plurality of members along a longitudinal side; coupling onsite the plurality of members along their longitudinal sides to form a base enclosed structure; and reinforcing onsite the base enclosed structure to form the selected structure. | 03-17-2011 |
Steven A. Hollington, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20120016497 | Method and Apparatus for Programming a Decoder-based Irrigation Controller - A method and programming chart having viewable indicia thereon for programming a decoder-based controller is disclosed. The programming chart comprises a specific portion comprising a station number area for one or more stations being controlled by a decoder-based irrigation controller, a decoder address area adapted to receive an entry indicating an address of a decoder being associated with each of the one or more stations and a plurality of other information areas for each of the one or more stations to receive information pertaining to each of the one or more stations. Furthermore, a method is provided for programming a decoder-based irrigation controller comprising associating a decoder unit with at least a first station, removing a decoder address indicator provided with the decoder unit and recording the decoder address indicator onto a programming chart onto an area designated for a decoder address associated with the first station. | 01-19-2012 |
20150045973 | Method and Apparatus for Programming a Decoder-based Irrigation Controller - A method and decoder-based irrigation controller, and method and programming chart, are provided. In some embodiments, a decoder-based irrigation controller comprises a microcontroller; and a first connector coupled to the microcontroller and configured to couple to a reader, wherein the reader comprises an optical reader configured to read an optically readable pattern, wherein the first connector is further configured to couple an input from the reader to the microcontroller; and wherein the microcontroller is configured to interpret the input from the reader and perform an action at the decoder-based irrigation controller according to the input. | 02-12-2015 |
Steven A. Johnson, Stevenson Ranch, CA US
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20120152051 | EXTERNALLY ACTUATED FIGURE - A system for externally actuating an animatronic figure. The system including a first robotic mechanism configured as a remote center mechanism for rotating a first rod about a first remote center point. The first rod is attached to a first driven part of the figure with the first remote center point spaced apart from the figure. The system includes a second robotic mechanism rotating a second rod about a second remote center point. The second rod is attached to the second driven part of the animatronic figure, and the second remote center point is spaced apart from the animatronic figure. The system includes a third robotic mechanism rotating a third rod about a remote center point, with the third rod attached to a third driven part of the figure, and the three robotic mechanisms are concurrently operable via a computer-based controller to provide the figure with twenty-one degrees of freedom. | 06-21-2012 |
Steven A. Justiss, Lakeway, TX US
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20090049224 | System and Method for Distributed Partitioned Library Mapping - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method of media library access that eliminates, or at least substantially reduces, the shortcomings of prior art media library access systems and methods. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods of distributed mapping of media library partitions. According to one embodiment, the present invention can include a first controller connected to a data transport element of a media library and a second controller connected to a media changer of the media library. The first controller can maintain a media library partition representing a portion of the media library, receive a command from a host application based on the media library partition and forward the command to the second controller. The first controller can further translate logical addresses referenced in the command to physical addresses before forwarding the command to the second controller. The second controller can receive the command from the first controller and forward the command to the media changer. The second controller, according to another embodiment of the present invention, can also prioritize the command on a FIFO basis or according to other prioritization scheme known in the art. | 02-19-2009 |
20100199061 | System and Method for Distributed Partitioned Library Mapping - A system and method of media library access that utilizes distributed mapping of media library partitions. A first controller can be connected to a data transport element of a media library and a second controller can be connected to a media changer of the media library. The first controller can maintain a media library partition representing a portion of the media library, receive a command from a host application based on the media library partition and forward the command to the second controller. The first controller can further translate logical addresses referenced in the command to physical addresses before forwarding the command to the second controller. The second controller can receive the command from the first controller and forward the command to the media changer. The second controller can also prioritize the command on using a FIFO or other prioritization scheme. | 08-05-2010 |
Steven A. Kunsman, Apex, NC US
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20110307114 | SUBSTATION AUTOMATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments provide separate SA system-level functionalities or tasks, which are conventionally performed by a multitude of distinct station-level devices, through a single SA device having a plurality of Processing Units (PU). The latter are either distinct Central Processing Units (CPUs) mounted on the same processor board, or distinct processing cores of a single multi-core CPU sharing the same Random Access Memory (RAM). Virtualization techniques are used in supporting multiple instances of Operating Systems (OS) on the plurality of PUs, to create distinct and mutually isolated execution environments are created. Each of these execution environments hosts a single functionality out of a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) functionality, a gateway functionality, an engineering workplace functionality, and a firewall functionality. | 12-15-2011 |
Steven A. Lancia, Lincoln, RI US
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20090186716 | MINIATURE GOLF HOLE SYSTEM - A miniature golf hole system includes an expanded polystyrene foam base having a downwardly facing surface which is received on a supporting surface, and an upwardly facing surface having a predetermined surface contour; a laminated layer disposed over said expanded polystyrene foam base layer and having a generally uniform thickness which conforms to the predetermined surface contour of said base layer; and a turf-like surface layer applied to an upwardly facing surface of said laminated layer, said surface layer providing a smooth upwardly facing putting surface upon which a golf ball can be putted. | 07-23-2009 |
Steven A. Lathrup, Durham, NC US
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20110168339 | Roller Shade Assembly for Stiff Shade Materials - A roller shade assembly for a shade made from a relatively heavy and/or stiff material is described. The roller shade assembly includes a cylindrical member that is attached to the shade. A control mechanism rotates the cylindrical member for winding the shade upon the cylindrical member. Thus, winding the cylindrical member in one direction causes the shade to retract, while unwinding the cylindrical member in an opposite direction causes the shade to extend. In order to maintain the shade in alignment as the shade is retracted and extended, the roller shade assembly includes a pair of opposing retaining members that may have a disc-like shape. The retaining members may be positioned adjacent to the vertical edges of the shade and have an effective diameter larger than the diameter of the shade when fully wound and retracted. In one embodiment, the roller shade assembly can further include fixed edge guides for further maintaining the shade in alignment. | 07-14-2011 |
Steven A. Mestemacher, Parkersburg, WV US
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20090236098 | Reinforced Polymeric Siphon Tubes - Siphon tubes comprising at least one continuous reinforcing agent that runs substantially the length of the tube. | 09-24-2009 |
20090265913 | Coated Pipes for Harsh Environments - The present invention relates to a pipe, especially an oil pipe, having a lining comprising a fluoropolymer adhered to its interior surface and a lining formed on its exterior surface. The interior and/or exterior lining may comprise a primer layer comprising a fluoropolymer, and preferably a perfluoropolymer and an overcoat or a preformed film adhered to the primer layer. Either the overcoat or the preformed liner also comprises a fluoropolymer, and preferably a perfluoropolymer. The surface of the lining facing the flowable media, such as oil, may be a pure perfluoropolymer to provide a particularly good non-stick surface for the oil. | 10-29-2009 |
20100028583 | PIPES CONTAINING NANOCLAYS AND METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - A pipe or comprising a melt-mixed blend of polyamide and incompatible polyolefin and a compatibilizing agent where the polyamide exists as a discontinuous phase that is dispersed in a polyolefin matrix and wherein nanoclay is exfoliated in the polyamide phase. The pipe has enhanced resistance to the permeation of hydrocarbons relative to polyethylene. A method for making a pipe having enhanced resistance to the permeation of hydrocarbons. | 02-04-2010 |
20100233402 | SALT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Polyamides made from 1,6-hexanediamine, and the dicarboxylic acids 1,10-decandioic acid and/or 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, and terephthalic acid in specified proportions are particularly resistant to salt stressed (induced) corrosion cracking. This makes them particularly useful as vehicular parts which may be exposed to salts. Particularly when these polyamides contain tougheners and/or plasticizers they are especially useful for hoses and tubes. | 09-16-2010 |
20110041924 | System of Pipes for Use in Oil Wells - The present invention relates to the process of a system of pipes that convey any flowable medium, such as chemicals, food and in particular, oil and gas, and more particularly to a system of pipes having different coatings or linings for the interior and exterior surfaces of such pipes, depending on the environment in which the pipes are used. The pipes may be coated with different materials, which may be of different thicknesses, with various configurations of coatings or linings. Such coating may be done on the interior and/or the exterior of the pipes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110052848 | SALT RESISTANT POLYAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - Polyamides made from 1,6-hexanediamine, and the dicarboxylic acids 1,10-decandioic acid, 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, or 1,14-tetradecanedioic acid and terephthalic acid in specified proportions are particularly resistant to salt stressed (induced) corrosion cracking. This makes them particularly useful as vehicular parts which may be exposed to salts. Particularly when these polyamides contain tougheners and/or plasticizers they are especially useful for hoses and tubes. | 03-03-2011 |
Steven A. Mulawski, Tyngsborough, MA US
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20110241755 | High Power Radio Frequency (RF) Switch - A radio frequency (RF) switch circuit includes switching devices coupled at a common node and a floating control signal circuit (CSS) coupled to the control electrodes of the switching devices and the common node and configured to isolate RF signals from the CSS and configured to provide differential voltage signals to the common node and each of the control electrodes. | 10-06-2011 |
20120313702 | Dual Rail Out-Phased Envelope Tracking Modulator - A drain modulator circuit for operation with a radio frequency (RF) amplifier, includes a pair of AC signal sources each of the AC signal sources having an output at which an AC signal is provided. The drain modulator circuit further includes a pair of tapped delay elements, each of which is configured to receive an AC signal from a respective one of the AC signal sources and a control element coupled to provide one or more control signals to the pair of tapped delay elements such that the tapped delay elements provide a selected instantaneous differential voltage to the RF amplifier. | 12-13-2012 |
20130207721 | Envelope Tracking Amplifier - An envelope tracking power amplifier uses signal cancellation techniques to provide isolation between RF signals and envelope signals, without the use of filters. In this manner, the envelope tracking power amplifiers are capable of operating with envelope signals that are at or near the frequency of the corresponding RF signals. In at least one embodiment, a double balanced power amplifier is provided that includes a balanced RF input port, a balanced RF output port, and a balanced envelope input port. The balanced nature of the amplifier results in ports of the amplifier forming virtual grounds with respect to signals at other ports. In some other embodiments, a single balanced amplifier is provided that provides isolation between ports thereof. | 08-15-2013 |
Steven A. Nunnikhoven, Mediapolis, IA US
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20110057403 | TANGLE FREE SPACER CART - A method and cart for handling spacers used for spacing the wire mesh reinforcing cages used in the production of concrete pipe. The spacers are placed and shipped on hollow tubes laid in layers in a shipping container. The spacers are shipped to the user stored on these hollow tubes together with a mobile cart that has a vertical support containing a plurality of outwardly extending arms. When ready to be installed at the concrete pipe production site, a tube containing the spacers is removed from the shipping container and slipped over each arm. The cart can then easily be moved around the production location where the spacers for readily available for use in making the concrete product. | 03-10-2011 |
20130108410 | METHOD FOR HANDLING SPACERS USED IN PRODUCING CONCRETE PIPE | 05-02-2013 |
Steven A. Opiteck, South Lyon, MI US
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20100152969 | ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An active suspension system and method for controlling the height of a vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the active suspension system receives information from one or more input sources, including both internal and external vehicle inputs, and uses that information to actively control the vehicle height. By doing so, the active suspension system can reduce aerodynamic drag on the vehicle and improve the vehicle's fuel economy, ride comfort, handling, and other aspects of operation. Some examples of external vehicle inputs that may be used include: short-range road and vehicle information, as well as long-range traffic, road and route information. | 06-17-2010 |
20110093166 | Temperature Compensation Method for an Air Suspension After Engine Shut-Off - A method for temperature compensating an air spring of an air spring suspension of a motor vehicle after engine shut-off. A desired trim height is obtained. At engine shut-off, the ambient temperature is measured and the temperature of air in the air spring determined. After a wait time (for loading/unloading), a start trim height is measured. A predicted trim height is determined for when the air in the air spring is at the ambient temperature. Finally, the volume of the air in the air spring is selectively adjusted so that when the air in the air spring arrives at the ambient temperature, the trim height will be about the desired trim height. | 04-21-2011 |
20130253763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAULT IN A RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a variance determination module and a fault detection module. The variance determination module determines a variance of samples generated from a ride height signal. The ride height signal is output by a ride height sensor that detects a ride height of a vehicle. The fault detection module detects a fault in the ride height sensor based on the variance. | 09-26-2013 |
20130275002 | VEHICLE AIR COMPRESSOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A suspension control system for a vehicle includes a pressure increasing module and a compressor control module. In response to a startup of the vehicle, the pressure increasing module: selectively sets a pressure increase signal to a first state when an air pressure within air bags of a suspension system is less than a predetermined pressure; and selectively sets the pressure increase signal to a second state when the air pressure is greater than the predetermined pressure. In response to the startup of the vehicle, the compressor control module: operates an air compressor of the suspension system when the pressure increase signal is in the first state; and disables operation of the air compressor when the pressure increase signal is in the second state. | 10-17-2013 |
Steven A. Orszag, Princeton, NJ US
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20080222223 | STORAGE ALLOCATION IN A DISTRIBUTED SEGMENTED FILE SYSTEM - A file system (i) permits storage capacity to be added easily, (ii) can be expanded beyond a given unit, (iii) is easy to administer and manage, (iv) permits data sharing, and (v) is able to perform effectively with very large storage capacity and client loads. State information from a newly added unit is communicated (e.g., automatically and transparently) to central administration and management operations. Configuration and control information from such operations is communicated (e.g., automatically) back down to the newly added units, as well as existing units. In this way, a file system can span both local storage devices (like disk drives) and networked computational devices transparently to clients. Such state and configuration and control information can include globally managed segments as the building blocks of the file system, and a fixed mapping of globally unique file identifiers (e.g., Inode numbers) and/or ranges thereof, to such segments. | 09-11-2008 |
Steven A. Porcelli, Bronx, NY US
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20090110696 | Mycobacterial SecA2 Mutants - Provided are mycobacteria comprising (a) a mutation that is not in a SecA2 gene that attenuates the virulence of the mycobacteria in a mammalian host, and (b) a mutation in a SecA2 gene that eliminates SecA2 activity. Also provided are mycobacteria that comprise a mutation in a SecA2 gene that eliminates SecA2 activity, where the mycobacteria are not | 04-30-2009 |
20100183549 | BACTERIAL VACCINES WITH CELL WALL-ASSOCIATED CERAMIDE-LIKE GLYCOLIPIDS AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed compositions and methods related to bacterial cells physically associated with ceramide-like glycolipids. The invention allows for delivery of ceramide-like glycolipid adjuvants directly to the same cells that become infected with a bacterial vaccine. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases. | 07-22-2010 |
20100297185 | MYCOBACTERIAL MUTANTS AFFECTING HOST APOPTOSIS - Provided are recombinant mycobacteria having a mutation in an nlaA gene or in a nuoG gene. Also provided are isolated and purified nlaA proteins and nuoG proteins from a | 11-25-2010 |
20120141533 | MYCOBACTERIAL MUTANTS INDUCING IL-12 - Provided are mycobacteria deleted in at least a portion of a region 3 ESAT-6-like gene cluster. Also provided are mycobacteria comprising a mutation in an roc-1 gene. Additionally, vaccines comprising these mycobacteria are provided. Further provided are methods of making a recombinant mycobacterium, methods of inducing an immune response in a mammal, methods of inhibiting IL-12 production in a mammal, and methods of stimulating IL-12 production in a mammal. Vaccine adjuvants are also provided, as are methods of inducing immunity to a target antigen in a mammal. | 06-07-2012 |
20130164325 | CERAMIDE-LIKE GLYCOLIPID-ASSOCIATED BACTERIAL VACCINES AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed compositions and methods related to bacterial cells that are physically associated with ceramide-like glycolipids for use as antigen carriers for heterologous antigens. The invention further relates to methods of incorporating ceramide-like glycolipid to bacterial cell walls. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of diseases. | 06-27-2013 |
Steven A. Rittmanic, Chandler, AZ US
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20110311682 | PROTEIN CONTAINING FOOD STUFFS - Nutritious protein-containing foodstuffs can be prepared in the form of gels, including protein gel and fruit purees that contain all essential amino acids. A protein el for use as a foodstuff is prepared by heating an aqueous protein solution to between 160 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit at an acidic pH between 2.85 and 3.5, the protein solution having a viscosity greater than 100 centipoise and containing a protein at a concentration of 10-20% w/w, the protein being at least one of a whey protein isolate and a liquid soy protein isolate, the protein gel having a viscosity of between 10,000 and 1,000,000 centipoise. | 12-22-2011 |
20150038459 | PROTEIN CONTAINING FOOD STUFFS - Nutritious protein-containing foodstuffs can be prepared in the form of gels, including protein gel and fruit purees that contain all essential amino acids. A protein gel for use as a foodstuff is prepared by heating an aqueous protein solution to between 160 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit at an acidic pH between 2.85 and 3.5, the protein solution having a viscosity greater than 100 centipoise and containing a protein at a concentration of 10-20% w/w, the protein being at least one of a whey protein isolate and a liquid soy protein isolate, the protein gel having a viscosity of between 10,000 and 1,000,000 centipoise. | 02-05-2015 |
Steven A. Rudko, Eastpointe, MI US
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20100261568 | GEAR TRAIN WITH SPLIT TORQUE - A gear train is provided that includes at least one side gear comprising a helical face gear and a plurality of helical pinions in meshing engagement with the helical face gear. The gear train may further include an absorber configured to provide an axial force on at least one of the plurality of helical pinions. A differential may also be provided including a differential case and a gear train disposed in the differential case. The gear train includes at least one side gear comprising a helical face gear and a plurality of helical pinions in meshing engagement with the helical face gear. The gear train in the differential may further include a means for providing an axial force on at least one of the plurality of helical pinions. | 10-14-2010 |
20100317480 | FACE GEAR DIFFERENTIALS INCORPORATING A TORQUE RING - A gear set is provided including a side gear comprising a helical face gear with at least one helical tooth and a helical pinion. The helical pinion may have at least one helical tooth and may have an apex angle that is less than about 20°. The helical pinion may be configured for meshing engagement with the side gear. A differential may also be provided. The differential comprises a differential case and a gear set. The differential may further include a torque ring configured to support the helical pinion. | 12-16-2010 |
20100317482 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING - A differential includes a differential case; a side gear comprising a helical face gear; a helical pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the helical pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a second face opposing the first face; a first projection located on the first face; and a second projection located on the second face. In some embodiments, the differential further comprises an actuator configured for engagement with the pinion housing and a plurality of friction plates disposed between the actuator and the differential case. The pinion housing also includes an aperture or hole extending radially inwardly from an outer radial surface of the generally annular ring; and a channel extending from the first face to the second face, wherein the channel is substantially radially aligned with the aperture or hole. | 12-16-2010 |
20130130860 | LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL USING FACE GEARS AND A PINION HOUSING - A differential includes a differential case; a side gear; a pinion configured for meshing engagement with the side gear; and a pinion housing configured to support the pinion. The pinion housing includes a first face; a second face opposing the first face; a first projection located on the first face; and a second projection located on the second face. The pinion housing also includes an aperture or hole extending radially inwardly from an outer radial surface of the generally annular ring; and a channel extending from the first face to the second face, wherein the channel is substantially radially aligned with the aperture or hole. In embodiments, the pinion housing includes one or more transfer formations configured to transfer torque from the differential case, and the pinion housing is configured to permit movement in an axial direction between a pair of side gears. | 05-23-2013 |
Steven A. Salevan, Raleigh, NC US
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20100223383 | SYSTEM FOR TRIGGER-BASED "GATED" DYNAMIC VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL SYSTEM PROVISIONING - Computing resources are dynamically provisioned to virtual and physical systems. In one embodiment, a control system manages the provisioning of computing resources for multiple client systems. A request for resource provisioning can be sent to the control system as a trigger. The control system converts the information in the trigger into a demand curve that specifies the rates at which resources are to be provided to a client system. The control system then causes the resources to be provisioned to the client system based on the demand curve and a dynamic provisioning profile. The dynamic provisioning profile can be created by a system administrator based on the amount and characteristics of the resources available for provisioning the client system. The dynamic provisioning profile can also specify one or more gate points that indicate the thresholds at which dynamic provisioning can be stopped. | 09-02-2010 |
Steven A. Schiedemeyer, Ardin, WI US
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20080266549 | Chemical Constituent Analyzer - The present invention relates to the use of Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to the application of the measurement of constituent concentrations of chemical based products typically having covalent bonding. Such constituent products may be fat, moisture, protein, and the like typically in liquid form or colloid suspensions. More specifically, the invention is directed toward an NIR analyzer with multiple detectors with no moving parts. The invention utilizes thermal control in conjunction with normalization algorithms to allow parallel processing of the measurements between a reference and at least one sample, which may provide more accurate results. In addition, this invention has the ability to use NIR in the third overtone and allows insitu processing, with no waste stream. | 10-30-2008 |
Steven A. Sholtis, El Dorado Hills, CA US
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20080270180 | Method and system for health care data transfer - A method for transferring health care data between a consumer health care application and a plurality of health care information sources. The method includes requesting a first portion of health care data corresponding to a consumer from a first health care information source of the plurality of health care information sources, receiving the first portion of health care data from the first health care information source, storing the first portion of health care data in a health care data repository, requesting a second portion of health care data corresponding to the consumer from a second health care information source of the plurality of health care information sources, receiving the second portion of health care data from the second health care information source, storing the second portion of health care data in the health care data repository, and accessing the first portion of health care data and the second portion of health care data from the health care data repository. | 10-30-2008 |
20090043801 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING A DOCTOR BASED ON AN OBSERVED EXPERIENCE LEVEL - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that facilitates the selection of a doctor based on an observed experience level with a condition or a procedure. During operation, the system receives from a user a selection criteria for selecting of a doctor. The system also receives from the user a medical profile for the user. Next, the system receives from a third-party a plurality of doctors' profiles. Then, the system ranks the plurality of doctors' profiles into a ranked list based on the selection criteria and conditions within the medical profile. Finally, the system sends the ranked list to the user. | 02-12-2009 |
20090228560 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGES - A system for classifying an electronic mail message is presented. During operation of the system, type tags are included in an electronic mail message, wherein the type tag can be used to classify the electronic mail message. Furthermore, specified actions can be performed based on the type tags included in the electronic mail message. | 09-10-2009 |
Steven A. Sirr, Golden Valley, MN US
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20110137442 | Method for digitally copying parts of existing stringed musical instruments such as violins, violas, or cellos - A process involving first obtaining X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) digital scans of existing stringed instruments. The images obtained from the scans are imported into a computer. Using a suitable software program, the digital scans are converted to Stereolithography (STL) files of the virtual object, which was scanned, such as parts of the existing stringed instruments. The digital STL files are imported into a computer, which is attached to a Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine. Using a suitable software program, the CNC machine is programmed to carve the new parts of the scanned original stringed instruments. The resulting carved stringed instrument parts can be made into assembled new stringed instruments. The resulting assembled new instruments are accurate copies of the original stringed instruments that were scanned. | 06-09-2011 |
Steven A. Sisofo, Altamonte Springs, FL US
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20100142190 | PRESSURE-ACTUATED LIGHT DEVICE WITH HOLDING PORTION - A pressure-actuated light device ( | 06-10-2010 |
Steven A. Sprinkmann, Germantown, WI US
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20090255228 | Lawn stripping assembly - A grooming device for use on a walk behind mower which has an operator's handle. The lawn grooming device includes an adjustable tow bar mounted on an operators handle of the walk behind lawn mower; a hitch member mounted on the adjustable tow bar; and a weighted earth engaging roller assembly releasably coupled to the hitch member, and oriented in trailing relation relative to the walk behind lawn mower, and wherein the weighted roller assembly is pivotally moveable in both a horizontal and vertical plane relative to the tow bar. | 10-15-2009 |
20100300056 | Lawn grooming device - A lawn grooming device is described and which includes a tow bar coupled to an overland vehicle; a drawbar support frame mounted on the tow bar; a first weighted earth engaging roller assembly affixed to the drawbar support frame; a drawbar mounted on the drawbar support frame; a flexible coupling mounted on the drawbar and which is resiliently moveable in either the horizontal or vertical directions; and a second weighted earth engaging roller assembly mounted on the coupling and disposed in trailing relation relative to the first weighted earth engaging roller assembly. | 12-02-2010 |
Steven A. Squashic, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20080226746 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR WOMEN - A nutritional supplement comprising a variety of vitamins and minerals is described. A nutritional supplement comprising between about 1 mg and about 5 mg of vitamin B | 09-18-2008 |
20100136104 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a pharmaceutically-acceptable single-dosage formulation consists essentially of about 300 mg of vitamin C; about 1200 IUs of vitamin D3; about 125 IUs of vitamin E; about 25 mg of vitamin B1; about 3.4 mg of vitamin B2; about 35 mg of niacin; about 35 mg of vitamin B6; about 1.25 mg of folate; about 70 mcg of vitamin B12; about 5 mg of pantothenic acid; about 300 mcg of biotin; about 50 mg of calcium; about 35 mg of magnesium; about 35 mg of zinc; about 1 mg of copper; about 125 mcg of selenium; about 150 mcg of chromium; about 25 mg of alpha lipoic acid; about 35 mg of co-enzyme Q-10; about 2 mg of lutein; about 500 mcg of lycopene; about 5 mg of pepper extract; and at least one or more excipients. | 06-03-2010 |
20110151021 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement for use in physiologically stressful conditions is disclosed. The nutritional supplement may include one or more of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B | 06-23-2011 |
20110159055 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement for use in physiologically stressful conditions is disclosed. The nutritional supplement may include one or more of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamin B | 06-30-2011 |
20130004570 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - In one embodiment of the present invention, a pharmaceutically-acceptable single-dosage formulation consists essentially of about 500 mg of vitamin C; about 400 IUs of vitamin D3; about 125 IUs of vitamin E; about 25 mg of vitamin B1; about 3.4 mg of vitamin B2; about 35 mg of niacin; about 35 mg of vitamin B6; about 1.25 mg of folic acid; about 70 mcg of vitamin B12; about 5 mg of pantothenic acid; about 75 mcg of biotin; about 35 mg of magnesium; about 35 mg of zinc; about 1 mg of copper; about 125 mcg of selenium; about 150 mcg of chromium; about 10 mg of alpha lipoic acid; about 35 mg of co-enzyme Q-10; about 400 mcg of lutein; about 125 mcg of lycopene; and at least one or more excipients. | 01-03-2013 |
20130064924 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT FOR USE UNDER PHYSIOLOGICALLY STRESSFUL CONDITIONS - A nutritional supplement comprising a variety of vitamins and minerals is described. A nutritional supplement comprising between about 1 mg and about 5 mg of vitamin B | 03-14-2013 |
Steven A. Stansell, Spartanburg, SC US
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20080230464 | Two sided conductive filtration media - A conductive filtration media having a textile substrate (with a defined first side and a second side and a machine and cross-machine direction), where the conductive pattern on the first side is in registration with the conductive pattern on the second side of the textile substrate. The conductive pattern has a plurality of continuous conductive pathways across the textile substrate, the resistivity of the conductive pattern is less than 100 mega ohms when measured on a 2″ by 12″ sample taken in the machine and cross-machine direction of the textile substrate in accordance with test DIN 54 345, and the air permeability of the conductive filtration media is between 1 and 100 cc/cm | 09-25-2008 |
Steven A. Straface, Sr., Harrison, NY US
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20090272139 | Floor Pan for Evaporative Cooler Structures - In one embodiment, a floor pan assembly for use with an evaporative cooler structure includes a base that has a first height and includes a plurality of preformed first members that are located at select locations around a bottom edge of the base. The assembly also has at least one shim member that intimately engages one of the preformed first members to locally increase the height of the base relative to a ground surface. An upper floor pan is disposed above the base and includes a floor and side walls that define an interior space for collecting fluid, the upper floor pan including at least one drain port. | 11-05-2009 |
Steven A. Supron, Ithaca, NY US
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20090120313 | Methods and apparatus for printing receipts and validating forms - A dual-purpose printer for printing receipts and validating forms is provided. The printer comprises a receipt drive roller for driving paper through a receipt path, a dual-purpose roller capable of contacting the drive roller, and a validation idler roller adapted to be brought into and out of engagement with the dual-purpose roller. The receipt path is formed between the receipt drive roller and the dual-purpose roller. A validation path is formed between the validation idler roller and the dual-purpose roller. Rotation of the receipt drive roller in a first direction enables driving of paper through the receipt path. When the validation idler roller is in engagement with the dual-purpose roller, rotation of the dual-purpose roller in the first direction enables discharging of a form from the validation path. | 05-14-2009 |
20110175283 | Methods and apparatus for stacking tickets in a ticket printer with an alternate ticket exit - Methods and apparatus for stacking paper tickets in a printer are provided, in which an alternate ticket exit is provided in the event of a blockage of the primary ticket exit. Printed tickets are fed from a stacking nip into a ticket bin via a first ticket exit. A second ticket exit is provided which leads away from the ticket bin. Tickets are diverted into the second ticket exit in the event the ticket bin has reached capacity or the first ticket exit is blocked. By diverting tickets out of the second exit when the ticket bin has reached capacity or when the first ticket exit is blocked, the tickets are allowed to exit the printer and paper jams are prevented. | 07-21-2011 |
20110259163 | CUTTER FOR A PRINTER AND METHODS OF CUTTING PAPER MEDIA IN A PRINTER - A cutter for a printer is provided, together with corresponding methods. The cutter comprises a fixed blade and a movable blade. The fixed blade is arranged on a cover bracket. The cover bracket is movable between an open and a closed position. The movable blade is arranged on a printer frame. Means are also provided for moving the movable blade from a home position into engagement with the fixed blade for cutting paper media during a cutting action. In the open position of the cover bracket the fixed blade and movable blade are separated, enabling paper jams to be cleared and paper to be loaded. | 10-27-2011 |
20110310171 | Dual print head wiper apparatus for a two-pen ink jet printer and method for cleaning ink pen faces of a two-pen ink jet printer - Apparatus and methods are provided for simultaneously cleaning both ink pen faces of a two-pen ink jet printer. Two print head wipers are provided, each print head wiper being adapted to wipe a respective ink pen face of a corresponding ink pen. Linkage connects the two print head wipers together. A solenoid is connected to the linkage for actuating the two print head wipers simultaneously. | 12-22-2011 |
20130239768 | CONFIGURABLE CUTTER MECHANISM FOR A PRINTER AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CUTTER MECHANISM FOR A PRINTER - A configurable cutter mechanism for a printer and corresponding methods are provided. The cutter mechanism may comprise a rotary cutter mounted for rotation about a rotation axis and for translation across at least a portion of a width of a paper path perpendicular to the rotation axis. A fixed blade assembly may be provided that is adapted to cooperate with the rotary cutter. The fixed blade assembly may extend across the width of the paper path. A controller may be provided for controlling a variable length of travel of the rotary cutter across the width of the paper path. The paper path runs between the rotary cutter and the fixed blade assembly. | 09-19-2013 |
20130243510 | CONFIGURABLE PRINTER FOR DIFFERENT PAPER SIZES AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A PRINTER FOR DIFFERENT PAPER SIZES - In accordance with one example embodiment of a configurable printer for different paper sizes and types in accordance with the present invention, the configurable printer may comprise a print mechanism, a controller for controlling the print mechanism, a paper bucket for receiving a first sized paper roll to be printed, a divider for a paper bucket for reducing a width of the paper bucket to accept a second sized paper roll which is smaller than the first sized paper roll, and a bucket sensor adapted to sense at least one of insertion of the divider into the paper bucket and removal of the divider from the paper bucket and to provide a paper size signal to the controller. The controller controls the print mechanism in response to the paper size signal from the bucket sensor. | 09-19-2013 |
Steven A. Surek, Leonardo, NJ US
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20080267223 | Systems and methods for mapping and multiplexing wider clock tolerance signals in optical transport network transponders and multiplexers - The present invention provides systems and methods for mapping and multiplexing wider clock tolerance signals in Optical Transport Network (OTN) transponders and multiplexers. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention allows wide tolerance signals, such as a 10 GbE with a ±100 PPM clock tolerance, to be 100% transparently mapped asynchronously into OTU2-LAN rate transport signals. In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention allows wide tolerance signals, such as a 10 GbE with a ±100 PPM clock tolerance, to be 100% transparently multiplexed asynchronously in to OTU3-LAN rate transport signals. The present invention utilizes extra Negative Justification Opportunities (NJO) in either unused OPUk overhead or in OPUk payload area and Positive Justification Opportunities (PJO) in OPUk payload area. Advantageously, the extra NJO and PJO provide additional bandwidth for client data rate offsets beyond OTN specifications. | 10-30-2008 |
20080279553 | OPTICAL TRANSPORT NETWORK HIERARCHY FOR FULL TRANSPARENT TRANSPORT OF DATACOM AND TELECOM SIGNALS - The present invention provides an Optical Transport Network (OTN) hierarchy that supports full transparency for both Ethernet and Telecom signals. The present invention defines new rates and mapping/multiplexing methods to adapt transparent 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GBE) (255/238 and 255/237) and 10 Gigabit Fibre Chanel (10 GFC) (255/237) to Optical Channel Transport Unit-3 (OTU3) at a higher rate. Additionally, the present invention defines new rates and mapping/multiplexing methods to adapt future transparent 100 GBE into an Optical Channel Transport Unit-4-extended (OTU4e) which is an OTU4 at a higher rate to support full transparency. | 11-13-2008 |
20090010280 | TRANSPARENT SUB-WAVELENGTH NETWORK - An arrangement that allows transmission of client signals with higher clock fidelity is achieved by developing a phase offset measure at an ingress node, communicating it to the egress node, and recovering the client's clock from the received data and from the received phase-offset information. The ability to recover the client's clock with high fidelity is enhanced by adaptive pointer processing in intermediate nodes and the egress node of the network that the client's signal traverses. The adaptive pointer processing filters incoming pointers from upstream nodes and injects new positive and negative pointer justifications in excess of what is minimally necessary to allow them to be filtered by successive nodes and insure proper transmission over a network that employs a protocol involving framing layer frames embedded in communication layer frames. Illustratively, the network protocol is an extended ITU Recommendation G.709 Digital Wrapper protocol, arranged to employ frames of 15240 columns by four rows. | 01-08-2009 |
20090169217 | BYTE-INTERLEAVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR 100G OPTICAL TRANSPORT ENABLING MULTI-LEVEL OPTICAL TRANSMISSION - The present invention provides byte-interleaving systems and methods for Optical Transport Unit N (OTUN) (i.e. Optical Transport Unit 4 (OTU4)) and 100 Gb/s (100 G) optical transport enabling multi-level optical transmission. The byte-interleaving systems and methods of the present invention support the multiplexing of sub-rate clients, such as 10 Gb/s (10 G) clients, 40 Gb/s (40 G) clients, etc., into two 50 Gb/s (50 G) logical flows, for example, that can be forward error correction (FEC) encoded and carried on a single wavelength to provide useful, efficient, and cost-effective 100 G optical transport today. Signaling format support allows these two 50 G logical flows to be forward compatible with an evolving OTU4 and 100 G signaling format without waiting for optical and electronic technology advancement. Signaling format support also allows an evolving standard 100 G logical flow (i.e. OTU4, 100 Gb/s Ethernet (100 GbE), etc.) to be carried as 2×50 G logical flows, 4×25 G logical flows, or other lower rate formats on a single wavelength. | 07-02-2009 |
20110076031 | GEOGRAPHICALLY-DIVERSE REDUNDANT SERVERS OVER OPTICAL CONNECTIONS WITH MANAGED PATH DIFFERENTIAL DELAY - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for geographically-diverse redundant servers and the like interconnected via wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) systems with managed path differential delay of the WDM systems. The present disclosure provides transport systems and methods incorporating absolute time references, such as global positioning system (GPS) time references and/or the like, and selective buildout delays, such as first-in, first-out (FIFO) buildout delays and/or the like. In one exemplary embodiment, the transport systems and methods of the present invention are used in conjunction with the International Business Machine Corporation (IBM) Geographically-Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) integrated, automated application and data availability solution to meet and/or exceed the associated 10 microseconds transmit/receive path differential delay requirement. Other comparable uses are also contemplated herein, as will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. | 03-31-2011 |
20130208595 | ADAPTIVE ETHERNET FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A network element implemented method includes receiving an Ethernet connection at a first rate, transmitting the Ethernet connection at a second rate, monitoring a buffer fill associated with the Ethernet connection, and periodically transmitting pause frames to a device associated with the Ethernet connection, wherein the pause frames include a determined optimal pause quanta value based on the first rate, the second rate, and the buffer fill. A network element includes a first port receiving an Ethernet connection at a first rate, a second port transmitting the Ethernet connection at a second rate, and monitor circuitry configured to monitor a buffer fill associated with the Ethernet connection and cause the first port to periodically transmit pause frames, wherein the pause frames include a determined optimal pause quanta value based on the first rate, the second rate, and the buffer fill. | 08-15-2013 |
Steven A. Tarnowsky, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20090255741 | BELT ALTERNATOR STARTER SYSTEMS FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - A belt alternator starter (BAS) system for a hybrid vehicle may include a first pulley, a first belt, a motor generator unit (MGU), a second pulley, a second belt, and a first clutch. The first belt encircles the first pulley and a crankshaft pulley of an internal combustion engine. The MGU includes the second pulley and functions as an electric motor when the engine is started and as a generator for charging a battery when the engine is running. The second belt encircles the second pulley and at least one drive pulley of an accessory unit. The first clutch couples/decouples the crankshaft pulley to/from the second pulley depending on operation of the engine. | 10-15-2009 |
20100090527 | Solar Powered Ventilation System For Vehicle And Method Of Operating The Same - A solar powered ventilation system for regulating the interior temperature of a motorized vehicle and a method of controlling the same is provided. The vehicle includes a battery pack in electrical communication with at least one motor assembly that is selectively operable to propel the vehicle. The solar powered ventilation system includes a solar panel in electrical communication with a fan and the battery pack. The method includes: determining if sufficient solar load is available; if so, determining the current vehicle power mode; determining if the current battery pack temperature is greater than a threshold battery pack temperature if the vehicle is in “off” or “accessories on” mode; and commanding the solar powered ventilation system to modify the interior temperature of the vehicle to thereby decrease the temperature of the battery pack if the current battery pack temperature is greater than the threshold battery pack temperature. | 04-15-2010 |
20100217470 | AUXILIARY PUMP DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An auxiliary pump diagnostic system includes a slip determination module and a fault determination module. The slip determination module determines slip of a torque converter based on an engine speed and a transmission input speed. The fault determination module diagnoses a fault in an auxiliary pump based on the slip of the torque converter. | 08-26-2010 |
20100288570 | TANDEM DUAL PUMPS FOR A HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM - A hybrid propulsion system and a method of controlling same are provided. The hybrid propulsion system includes an internal combustion engine having a fluid lubrication and control system. The hybrid propulsion system also includes an engine oil pump arranged externally with respect to the engine and configured to maintain fluid pressure to the lubrication and control system when the internal combustion engine is shut off. Additionally, the hybrid propulsion system includes a motor/generator and a transmission in operable communication with the internal combustion engine. The transmission includes a transmission oil pump arranged externally with respect to the transmission and configured to maintain fluid pressure to the transmission when the engine is shut off. Furthermore, the hybrid propulsion system includes an auxiliary motor driving the externally arranged engine oil pump and the externally arranged transmission oil pump. | 11-18-2010 |
20110238257 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING VEHICLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A method is provided for generating projected vehicle energy consumption information for a second vehicle using statistical information describing a driving history of a driver of a first vehicle. Statistical information is determined from collected vehicle performance values while the driver operates the first vehicle, and is archived in at least one memory location. The archived statistical information is correlated with a vehicle specification describing a performance capability of the second vehicle. A message is processed that includes the projected vehicle energy consumption information for the second vehicle. A vehicle is provided for generating the projected vehicle energy consumption information, and includes at least one memory location, sensors for measuring vehicle performance values of the vehicle describing a driver history of the first vehicle, and a controller adapted for automatically determining the statistical information. A controller is also provided adapted for executing the method. | 09-29-2011 |
20120158227 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAXIMIZING A DRIVING RANGE IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT - An electric vehicle maximizes an electric-only driving range. The vehicle includes a power source, an energy storage device, an auxiliary power unit (APU), and a controller. The power source propels the vehicle. The energy storage device supplies electricity to the power source. The APU supplies supplemental energy to the power source. The controller operates the vehicle in an electric-only driving mode to propel the vehicle and obtains a state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage device. The vehicle and at least one charging station are located. The controller determines a minimum required SOC of the energy storage device for the vehicle to reach at least one charging station. The controller activates the APU to operate the vehicle when the SOC of the energy storage device is below the minimum required SOC of the energy storage device for the vehicle to reach the location of at least one charging station. | 06-21-2012 |
20120233077 | ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION RESERVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for reserving a vehicle charging station includes receiving a desired destination, and automatically verifying the availability of a designated station at an expected arrival time. The method further includes reserving the designated station when the designated station is available at the expected arrival time, and transmitting an electronic token to the client device. The token confirms the reservation and uniquely identifies the vehicle. A system for reserving the station includes a server in communication with the station, and with a client device configured for communicating a desired destination to the server. The server automatically verifies the availability of the designated charging station at an expected arrival time at the desired destination, reserves the designated station when it is available at the expected arrival time, and then generates and transmits the token to the client device. | 09-13-2012 |
20120312122 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH OPERATOR SELECTABLE ELECTRIC PROPULSION MODE - A powertrain for a vehicle includes an engine and a transmission having an input member, an output member, and a neutral state in which torque is not transmitted from the input member to the output member. A first motor/generator is coupled to the engine. A second motor/generator is coupled with vehicle wheels directly or indirectly through the transmission. The first motor/generator acts as a generator when powered by the engine to provide electric power to the second motor/generator. The second motor/generator acts as a motor when receiving electric power from a battery or from the first motor/generator. A shift selector is moved by a vehicle operator to establish an electric propulsion mode in which the transmission is in the neutral state and the second motor/generator functions as a motor. | 12-13-2012 |
20130102162 | INTEGRATED STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An integrated electrical connector comprises one or more terminals housed within a connector body. The connector body is configured and arranged to structurally join an auxiliary component to a host vehicle to which the integrated electrical connector is mechanically fixed and electrically coupled. The connector body is configured to facilitate electrically coupling electrical circuitry of the auxiliary component to the host vehicle. The connector body is configured to facilitate transmission of information among the auxiliary component and the host vehicle. | 04-25-2013 |
20140005864 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN WITH CENTRIFUGALLY-ACTUATED MOTOR DISCONNECT CLUTCH AND METHOD OF CONTROL | 01-02-2014 |
20140248985 | HYBRID VEHICLE WITH FLYWHEEL AND ELECTRIC KINETIC ENERGY SYSTEM - A hybrid vehicle includes an engine drivingly connected to a first pair of drive wheels by a transmission. A first motor generator is coupled to the engine to provide drive torque to the transmission for driving the first pair of drive wheels. A second motor generator is drivingly connected to a flywheel by a planetary gear system. The planetary gear system is connected to a second pair of drive wheels. | 09-04-2014 |
Steven A. Vorpahl, Concord, CA US
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20090056071 | Fungible furniture glide - A three component swiveling and rolling glide device, of which two components comprise the mounting assembly and one is an exchangeable base. The mounting assembly is designed to accept multiple attachment means, such as screws, bolts, nails etc. The glide base is removable by finger pressure only without the need for tools enabling the easy interchangeability of the glide base and the attachment means, as desired. This glide also has a tandem swiveling and rolling capability and will also adapt to a singular rolling function, if required, in deep carpets or whenever the glide is at maximum tilt. The hard base, of my invention, has a unique base design to encourage the swiveling and rolling action of the glide. The soft base can accept different materials for the specific need, such as, felt to protect hardwood or tile flooring or rubber for a non-skid function. This glide is designed to combine all the above functions, allowing it to adapt to multiple furniture styles and numerous uses. | 03-05-2009 |
Steven A. Wade, Jr., Portland, OR US
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20080310301 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PRE-EMPTION OF QUALITY OF SERVICE (QoS) ALLOCATIONS IN A NETWORK - A system and method manages Quality-of-Service (QoS) in a network by allocating resources, such as available network bandwidth. The network devices transmit and receive data traffic streams, each of which includes QoS parameters, including a priority level and bandwidth allocation. The method includes choosing which existing QoS allocations are pre-empted, notifying original requesters of pre-empted allocations, and re-establishing pre-empted allocations with appropriate modifications. If a new QoS request cannot be accommodated due to the previous allocations to lower-priority requesters, the existing lower-priority allocations are released until enough allocations are released to accommodate the new request. Once the new request is allocated, the pre-empted configurations may be reallocated. | 12-18-2008 |
20100127854 | Method and system for controlling home appliances based on estimated time of arrival - A method and system for automatically controlling home appliances based on an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a resident at his or her home. In one aspect of the invention, a system for controlling a home appliance comprises a mobile electronic device (MED) and a home automation system (HAS), wherein the MED determines that a homeward bound condition is met and in response to determining that the homeward bound condition is met commences reporting whereby the HAS acquires ETA information for a resident based in part on device location information acquired by the MED, and wherein the HAS determines based in part on the ETA information that an ETA condition is met and in response to determining that the ETA condition is met executes a control action that controls the home appliance. | 05-27-2010 |
Steven A. Williams, Hong Kong CN
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20090212958 | Circuit and Method for Providing an Improved Bed Pad Monitor System - A circuit and method for providing an improved bed pad, seatbelt or floor mat sensor monitoring system with the ability to detect a connection failure between the monitoring module and the target sensor by monitoring the connection for loss of data being transmitted or returned (looped back) by the sensor. | 08-27-2009 |
Steven A. Ziebold, Waterloo, IL US
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20080314009 | FIBER COLLECTING MEDIA STRIP FOR A MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber bed mist eliminator has a fiber bed which is formed of a composite fiber bed collecting media strip including a collection layer which is not subjected to needle punching. The fiber bed can be made very thin while retaining high efficiency in removing small particles of aerosol from a gas stream passing through the fiber bed. The fiber bed collecting media strip lends itself to be applied to the mist eliminator by spirally wrapping the element onto the mist eliminator. The fiber bed collecting media strip can overlap itself to seal at the locations where the fiber element overlaps itself. The fiber bed collecting media strip can be provided to the field in different formats for use in making a mist eliminator fiber bed. | 12-25-2008 |
20110056378 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056381 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg. | 03-10-2011 |
20140096683 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RE-ENTRAINMENT CONTROL DEVICE FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber bed assembly used to remove aerosols and/or wetted soluble solids from a moving gas stream includes a fiber bed support and a fiber bed supported by the fiber bed support so that the gas stream passes through the fiber bed moving from an upstream space to a downstream space with respect to the fiber bed. A re-entrainment control device is located within a downstream space defined by the fiber bed so that at least a portion of the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device. The re-entrainment control device is shaped to change the direction of the average flow path of the gas stream as the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device so as to cause aerosols and/or wettable solids contained therein to be separated from the gas stream by inertial force. A re-entrainment control device and method of use are also disclosed. | 04-10-2014 |