Sullivan, VA
Andrew P. Sullivan, Ashburn, VA US
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20090101546 | Distillation tower construction and operation - A combination of differently sized structured packings in the wash zone of distillation towers is provides advantages at high vapor rates. The use of a large crimp structured packing below a smaller crimp size structured packing is advantageous for vacuum crude unit service where fouling resistance is desirable and liquid entrainment into the wash zone is a problem at high vapor rates. The tower may be operated at high vapor flux rates or C 0.4 ft/sec or higher (0.12 m/sec). An unexpected characteristic of the combinations is that the entrainment increases only slowly with increasing vapor flux rate up to Cs values of at least 0.55 ft/sec (0.17 m.sec), as compared to other packings such as random packing, grid packing and combinations of grid packing with structured packing which allow entrainment to increase sharply at high vapor rates. | 04-23-2009 |
Anne Sullivan, Fairfax, VA US
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20080197570 | Card game that orchestrates clean up and teaches organization and task-related skills - A method of playing an interactive card game for orchestrating clean up of a space and teaching organization and task-related skills. The card game includes a deck of cards composed of cards describing and depicting respective activities to be executed by at least one player and cards depicting rewards; and objects which facilitate playing the card game and which are at least one of present in the space and supplied with the card game. The card game is used for orchestrating clean up of the space and teaching organization including sorting and task-related skills by playing the card game which is presented in a fun and educational format so that players perceive the process of sorting and cleaning up as a pleasant experience. | 08-21-2008 |
Brian Sullivan, Purcellville, VA US
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20140237188 | ELECTRONIC INFORMATION CACHING - Electronic information is made more readily available to one or more access requestors based on an anticipated demand for the electronic information using a process, system or computer software. For instance, electronic information stored on a first storage medium is identified for transport (e.g., in response to a request of at least one of the access requestors), and the electronic information is transported accordingly. Afterwards, a determination is made to store the electronic information on a second storage medium that is more accessible to the access requestors than the first storage medium. The determination is based on an anticipated demand of the access requestors for the electronic information. The anticipated demand is determined based at least on information that is not particular to any single access requestor. The electronic information then is stored on the second storage medium and the access requestors are provided access to the electronic information from the second storage medium. | 08-21-2014 |
20150207756 | ELECTRONIC INFORMATION CACHING - Electronic information is made more readily available to one or more access requestors based on an anticipated demand for the electronic information using a process, system or computer software. For instance, electronic information stored on a first storage medium is identified for transport (e.g., in response to a request of at least one of the access requestors), and the electronic information is transported accordingly. Afterwards, a determination is made to store the electronic information on a second storage medium that is more accessible to the access requestors than the first storage medium. The determination is based on an anticipated demand of the access requestors for the electronic information. The anticipated demand is determined based at least on information that is not particular to any single access requestor. The electronic information then is stored on the second storage medium and the access requestors are provided access to the electronic information from the second storage medium. | 07-23-2015 |
Brian Raleigh Sullivan, Midlothian, VA US
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20130117995 | INFRARED SCANNING PORT - We disclose a method for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to integrated panels, deadfronts, or transition plates, thus providing a reinforced polymer window through which the thermographer can scan an energized unit without being directly exposed to contact with internal components or having to remove said panels, deadfronts, or transition plates. We also disclose a device for securing the polymer consisting of a retention frame with half shear retainers that keep the polymer locked in place. | 05-16-2013 |
Brian Raleigh Sullivan, Midolthian, VA US
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20150230354 | INFRARED SCANNING PORT - We disclose a method for securing an infrared transmissive polymer to integrated panels, deadfronts, or transition plates, thus providing a reinforced polymer window through which the thermographer can scan an energized unit without being directly exposed to contact with internal components or having to remove said panels, deadfronts, or transition plates. We also disclose a device for securing the polymer consisting of a retention frame with half shear retainers that keep the polymer locked in place. | 08-13-2015 |
Elizabeth D. Sullivan, Danville, VA US
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20130187739 | Fluid Deflection Transformer Tank - A transformer includes an enclosed tank having an interior and an enclosed radiator spaced from the tank and in fluid communication with the interior. The radiator includes two panels joined to define a substantially enclosed space. The panels have opposing faces and bottom ends. The bottom ends of the panels are joined together by a first weld and portions of the opposing faces of the panels are joined together by a plurality of second welds. The first weld and the plurality of second welds are constructed and arranged such that when an over-pressure condition occurs in the tank and thus in the radiator, the second welds will break generally uniformly permitting the panels to balloon generally uniformly, directing a rupture of the radiator to occur at the first weld, without any rupture of the tank occurring. | 07-25-2013 |
Gail W. Sullivan, Charlottesville, VA US
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20080312160 | METHOD OF TREATING ENTERITIS, INTESTINAL DAMAGE, AND DIARRHEA FROM C. DIFFICILE WITH AN A2A ADENOSINE RECEPTOR AGONIST - A therapeutic method for treating intestinal damage, enteritis, diarrhea, or a combination thereof caused by a | 12-18-2008 |
20090170803 | ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL DISEASES - The present invention provides a therapeutic method for treating biological diseases that includes the administration of an effective amount of a suitable antibiotic agent, antifungal agent or antiviral agent in conjunction with an A | 07-02-2009 |
20090253647 | 2-PROPYNYL ADENOSINE ANALOGS WITH MODIFIED 5'-RIBOSE GROUPS HAVING A2A AGONIST ACTIVITY - The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): | 10-08-2009 |
20090298788 | 2-POLYCYCLIC PROPYNYL ADENOSINE ANALOGS HAVING A2A AGONIST ACTIVITY - The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): | 12-03-2009 |
20100152127 | 2-PROPYNYL ADENOSINE ANALOGS HAVING A2A AGONIST ACTIVITY AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): | 06-17-2010 |
20110136755 | 2-PROPYNYL ADENOSINE ANALOGS WITH MODIFIED 5'-RIBOSE GROUPS HAVING A2A AGONIST ACTIVITY - The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): | 06-09-2011 |
Gerald A. Sullivan, Lexington, VA US
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20090257316 | System for communicating location of survivors in mine emergencies - The disclosed system uses seismic signaling to locate survivors in a mine collapse. A separate transmitter with a specific pre-selected frequency or frequencies is placed in pre-positioned safety zones of a mine. The system generates frequency-locked, unmodulated seismic energy, which allows rescuers to identify the safety zone where a transmitter is activated. The transmitter comprises an oscillator that generates the signal. The oscillator drives the transducer. The transducer causes the inertial mass to move. The movement of the inertial mass generates the seismic waves, which are conducted through the pressure plate to the earth. The seismic signal is detected then amplified, filtered, converted and then processed. The use of a continuous signal enables the processing unit to identify the frequency of the signal with a very low error rate, using frequency content identification. The disclosure also describes a method for transmitting seismic waves through the earth using the above described system. | 10-15-2009 |
Jeffrey Robert Sullivan, Oak Hill, VA US
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20150199639 | SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING A VALUES-BASED, BEHAVIOR-DRIVEN HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM - The present invention includes a software system for developing a values-based, behavior-driven human resources system for at least one organization that includes a plurality of personnel. The software system includes a first software program that is operable to receive at least one input and generate at least one values-based, behavior-driven business factor based on the at least one input and a first sub-program operable to receive the at least one values-based, behavior-driven business factor and generate at least one output based on said at least one business factor and communicate the at least one output to the personnel. | 07-16-2015 |
Joseph T. Sullivan, Grottoes, VA US
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20120119130 | DIAPHRAGM VALVE WITH IMPROVED SEALING PERFORMANCE AND LEAK DETECTION - Diaphragm valve with internal leak detection and improved external leak sealing performance. In diaphragm valves comprising diaphragms that have shields and backings, a rigid seal plate interposed between the shield and backing prevents peripheral regions of the shield from cold-flowing into the backing, despite the compression forces produced by tightening the fasteners that secure the diaphragm to the valve's bonnet assembly and body. An access port passing through the seal plate provides an interface between a void located between the shield and the backing and a breach detector. The breach detector is configured to detect pressure, volume, moisture or mass deviations in fluid disposed in the void, and the deviations indicate whether there's a rupture in the shield or the backing. The breach detector can be connected to an alarming device or signaling system to provide warnings and alerts to valve operators, process control panels or data communication networks. | 05-17-2012 |
Kelley A. Sullivan, Alexandria, VA US
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20130211867 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX - A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for populating a calendar. In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving tracking data regarding a delivery item, calculating an expected delivery date for the delivery item, identifying one or more deadlines associated with the delivery item, based on the tracking information, and automatically populating a user's calendar with the expected delivery date and the one or more deadlines. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212034 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX - A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are provided for displaying a hybrid-digital mailbox. In one embodiment, the a method is provided for determining a user identifier corresponding to the hybrid-digital mailbox, extracting profile information corresponding to the user identifier, determining a delivery point associated with the user identifier based on the profile information, sending a request for information regarding incoming delivery items associated with the identified delivery point, and displaying a user interface depicting a listing of the incoming delivery items associated with the identified delivery point. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212037 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING A HYBRID-DIGITAL MAILBOX - A method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium are. In one embodiment, a method is provided for receiving a request to display a calendar associated with a delivery point of a user, accessing shipment information associated with the user, the shipment information including a record of physical delivery items and electronic delivery items, and displaying, for each day on the calendar, a count of the physical delivery items and electronic delivery items. | 08-15-2013 |
Kelly Allen Sullivan, Alexandria, VA US
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20110295309 | Combination belt buckle and tourniquet - A combination belt buckle and tourniquet includes a main body, a cover and a cover axle on which the main body and the cover are mounted so as to be rotatable relative to each other. When the combination is used as a tourniquet, webbing is fed between the main body and the cover, and the main body and the cover are rotated toward each other so as to form a pinching vice for capturing the webbing tightly therebetween. | 12-01-2011 |
Mark C. Sullivan, Annandale, VA US
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20090161736 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAST CODE PHASE AND CARRIER FREQUENCY ACQUISITION IN GPS RECEIVER - A GPS receiver acquires carrier frequency and Gold code phase using short segments of a received GPS signal. In one embodiment, a 1-ms segment of the GPS signal is transformed to the frequency domain. This is multiplied by a frequency representation of the Gold code. The resulting product is converted to the time domain, and a peak is detected. The location of the peak corresponds to the code phase. If no peak is located, the carrier frequency is changed. Full- and half-bin steps in carrier frequency are considered. Processing gain is achieved by using longer segments of the input signal, for example 4 or 16 ms and integrating 1-ms segments. Considerations are provided for compensating for the effects of a transition, should it occur in the short segment of the GPS signal being processed. Integrations can be performed using non-coherent and coherent techniques. Adjustments are made for non-integral millisecond segment lengths. | 06-25-2009 |
Mark C. Sullivan, Ashburn, VA US
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20130257653 | System and Method for Fast Code Phase and Carrier Frequency Acquisition in GPS Receiver - A GPS receiver acquires carrier frequency and Gold code phase using short segments of a received GPS signal. In one embodiment, a 1-ms segment of the GPS signal is transformed to the frequency domain. This is multiplied by a frequency representation of the Gold code. The resulting product is converted to the time domain, and a peak is detected. The location of the peak corresponds to the code phase. If no peak is located, the carrier frequency is changed. Full- and half-bin steps in carrier frequency are considered. Processing gain is achieved by using longer segments of the input signal, for example 4 or 16 ms and integrating 1-ms segments. Considerations are provided for compensating for the effects of a transition, should it occur in the short segment of the GPS signal being processed. Integrations can be performed using non-coherent and coherent techniques. Adjustments are made for non-integral millisecond segment lengths. | 10-03-2013 |
Mathew Ryan Sullivan, Norfolk, VA US
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20100121805 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING RULE ENGINES - A method for monitoring a system comprising, receiving a first data asset from the system, receiving a configuration file, determining whether the configuration file includes the first data asset and an associated first rule engine logic identifier, running a first rule engine associated with the first rule engine logic identifier responsive to determining that the configuration file includes the first data asset and the associated first rule engine logic identifier, sending the first data asset to the first rule engine, receiving a first result from the first rule engine, and sending the first result to a display for presentation to a user. | 05-13-2010 |
Michael Leonard Sullivan, Aldie, VA US
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20160036971 | System and Method for Handling Mobile Messages with Embedded URLs - A system and method for handling mobile or text messages that include an original uniform resource locator (“URL”) replace the original uniform resource locator (“URL”) included in a body of the mobile message with a new replacement URL. Mobile messages may be sent to a mobile subscriber from a variety of sources, including other mobile subscribers both in and out of a carrier network, or from sources (e.g., a computer, etc.) outside of the carrier network. According to various implementations of the invention, when the mobile message is received by the carrier network (e.g., at a gateway to the carrier network or within the carrier network itself) the mobile message is scanned for a URL. If a URL is included in the mobile message, a replacement URL is generated and the original URL from the mobile message is replaced with the replacement URL. The original URL is stored and associated with the replacement URL for subsequent access and retrieval. The mobile message with the replacement URL is forwarded to the mobile subscriber. According to various implementations of the invention, when the mobile subscriber selects the replacement URL, the replacement URL directs the mobile device to content (e.g., a web page) notifying the mobile subscriber that content associated with the original URL is outside of the carrier network and providing a series of actions that the mobile subscriber may take. | 02-04-2016 |
Olivia Sullivan, Charlottesville, VA US
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20150282770 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREAST IMMOBILIZATION - This application discusses, among other things, curved plates for immobilizing a breast of a subject for medical imaging. In an example, an immobilization assembly Can include a curved compression plate assembly, a curved support plate assembly, an assembly coupling configured to position a first concave major surface of the curved compression plate assembly opposite a second concave major surface of the curved support plate assembly, wherein a cross section view through the curved compression assembly and the curved support plate assembly includes two portions of a single ellipse separated by a distance, and wherein the curved compression plate assembly and the curved support plate assembly are configured to immobilize the biological specimen between the first concave major surface and the second concave major surface. | 10-08-2015 |
Olivia P. Sullivan, Charlottesville, VA US
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20150282770 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BREAST IMMOBILIZATION - This application discusses, among other things, curved plates for immobilizing a breast of a subject for medical imaging. In an example, an immobilization assembly Can include a curved compression plate assembly, a curved support plate assembly, an assembly coupling configured to position a first concave major surface of the curved compression plate assembly opposite a second concave major surface of the curved support plate assembly, wherein a cross section view through the curved compression assembly and the curved support plate assembly includes two portions of a single ellipse separated by a distance, and wherein the curved compression plate assembly and the curved support plate assembly are configured to immobilize the biological specimen between the first concave major surface and the second concave major surface. | 10-08-2015 |
Steven Sullivan, Reston, VA US
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20090186535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING OF AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT - The methods and apparatuses of the present invention provides for powering and maneuvering (forward, reverse and steering) systems for amphibious vehicle, marine vessel or ground vehicle operation and control. An improved propulsion system may incorporate the use of electric motors combined with impellers which use positive and negative magnetic torque applications and allows for new control strategies when used in water or on the ground. More precise control of the motoring and steering forces is provided which is suitable for use in a variety of amphibious, marine vessels or ground vehicle applications. Various types of electric drive motor/generators may be incorporated for use therein. Intelligent motion control systems may provide for improved vehicle control that can provide motive force and braking force in a precisely controlled manner that significantly improves performance and has faster control dynamics incorporating a fully integrated electrical braking and maneuvering system. | 07-23-2009 |
20150329363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING NANOTUBE STRUCTURES - A tube manufacturing system is provided that is capable of manufacturing tube structures that are on the nanoscale and larger. The system provides for control as to the structure and atomic makeup of the feed sheet material used and provides motive force to the sheet material being used to continuously advance the sheet material through the various system components. After the tube structures are formed, they may be used in providing a source material for manufacturing macroscopic objects thus increasing the level of performance and capabilities of such objects due to the engineered properties of the tube structures formed within this system and method of manufacturing. Processes for manufacturing of nanotubes are also disclosed, as are nanotubes manufactured by the processes and system of the invention. | 11-19-2015 |
Steven Sullivan, Ashburn, VA US
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20100006699 | LANDING GEAR METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BRAKING AND MANEUVERING - Aircraft landing gear comprised of a wheel hub motor/generator includes alternating rotors and stators mounted with respect to the wheel support and wheel. The invention in certain embodiments can provide motive force to the wheel when electrical power is applied, e.g. prior to touch-down, thus decreasing the difference in relative velocities of the tire radial velocity with that of the relative velocity of the runway and reducing the sliding friction wear of the tire. After touchdown the wheel hub motor/generator may be used as a generator thus applying a regenerative braking force and/or a motorized braking action to the wheel. The energy generated upon landing may be dissipated through a resistor and/or stored for later use in providing a source for motive power to the aircraft wheels for taxiing and ground maneuvers of the aircraft. Methods and apparatuses for nose gear steering and ABS braking using the disclosed invention are described. | 01-14-2010 |
Thomas Winfield Sullivan, Berryville, VA US
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20110295309 | Combination belt buckle and tourniquet - A combination belt buckle and tourniquet includes a main body, a cover and a cover axle on which the main body and the cover are mounted so as to be rotatable relative to each other. When the combination is used as a tourniquet, webbing is fed between the main body and the cover, and the main body and the cover are rotated toward each other so as to form a pinching vice for capturing the webbing tightly therebetween. | 12-01-2011 |