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Alan Tompkins, Mt. Juliet, TN US
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20110067376 | PLASMA-BASED WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNIQUES - Plasma-Based Waste-to-Energy (PBWTE) methods/systems, including plasma-assisted gasification systems, are described that can be integrated into a single system which when fed a steam of municipal solid waste, discarded tires, or electronic wastes, organic or inorganic, which have been shredded to a uniform size produces a synthesis gas (syngas) and a molten slag, and/or electricity. The systems can be mobile, for example, implemented on a vehicle. | 03-24-2011 |
Bill F. Tompkins, Troy, MI US
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20120305115 | Fluid Valve Port Optimized for Robustness with Standard O-Ring Seal - An optimized fluid valve port has the following features: 1) the seal is preferably a standard O-ring seated in a rectilinear seal channel of one of a first or second valve body, 2) the unsupported span of the O-ring during valve port crossing is limited to a length of less than approximately three O-ring diameters, the support being provided by a web disposed between port openings; and 3), within the area of the O-ring, the fluid flow area of the fluid valve port is maximized. | 12-06-2012 |
Blaine Kevin Tompkins, Burleson, TX US
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20130026052 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR PROTECTIVELY SUPPORTING AN OBJECT - A protective support device for supporting an object, such as a pilot's helmet, protectively encloses and supports the object. The device includes an inner shell formed of a compressive material and of an inflatable bladder. The inner shell is positioned within an outer shell, such as a bag formed of a cloth, or other, material. An object to be supported is placed within the inner shell, and the inflatable bladder of the inner shell is inflated. Inflation of the inner shell encloses and surrounds the object. | 01-31-2013 |
20140014008 | APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND RECEIVING A PACKAGE - An apparatus, and associated method, facilitates delivery of a package to a recipient. A personal package box is installed at a destination location. The box contains a locking device that permits a delivery person to secure the package, once delivered. An identifier is maintained at the personal package box. The delivery person records the delivery of the package, using the identifier to identify the location of the delivery. An indication of the delivery is sent to the recipient to alert the recipient of the delivery. | 01-16-2014 |
Bruce R. Tompkins, Rock Falls, IL US
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20140366767 | Railroad Tie Setting Apparatus and Method - A cross tie setting apparatus includes a frame with depending, flexible connecting members provided for support of multiple, parallel, generally co-planar, spaced cross ties suspended from the frame. The connecting members include terminal attachment mechanisms for easy connection to ties supported by the frame. The individual ties are thus arrayed in generally parallel, co-planar, side by side relation. The entire assembly may be placed on a rail roadbed and selected ties detached from the connecting members of the frame construction. The remaining ties may then be lifted by the frame and moved to an appropriate adjacent position on the roadbed in a manner which maintains appropriate spacing between the ties. | 12-18-2014 |
Carol Tompkins, Frisco, TX US
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20090110781 | Seasoned Food Substrates - A seasoned snack food with a protective coating is provided. The protective coating provides the consumer with reduced tactile messiness, and dissolves quickly in the mouth resulting in rapid flavor delivery. | 04-30-2009 |
Casey Tompkins, Woodinville, WA US
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20090037337 | Software Licensing and Enforcement System - In an embodiment, a computer implemented method is described. The method is performed at one or more servers, hosting a marketplace application. A software application is received from a vendor for distribution. License terms are generated in response to a selection by the vendor from options provided by the marketplace application. The license terms are associated with the software application. The software application is made available for distribution through the marketplace application, in accordance with the license terms. | 02-05-2009 |
Charles M. Tompkins, Tulsa, OK US
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20080257548 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING COMPONENTS OF DOWNHOLE TOOLS - Disclosed herein is a surface controlled subsurface safety valve (SCSSV) that includes a moveable component of the SCSSV and a stationary component of the SCSSV. A sensor element is also included which is configured to sense position of the moveable component relative to the stationary component. Further disclosed herein is a method for sensing position of an object which includes placing a component comprising magnetostrictive material in a location calculated to be contacted by a separate component and causing a stress on the material with the separate component. The method further includes measuring a change in magnetic permeability of the material. | 10-23-2008 |
20110120727 | SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD OF ACTUATION - A downhole valve apparatus includes: a force transmitter configured to move in an axial direction; a valve actuator configured to move in an axial direction, the valve actuator independently movable relative to the force transmitter and physically isolated from the force transmitter; a first magnetic assembly disposed at the force transmitter; and a second magnetic assembly disposed at the valve actuator, the first and second magnetic assemblies configured to repel one another and cause the force transmitter to move the valve actuator when the force transmitter is moved toward the valve actuator. | 05-26-2011 |
Colin M. Tompkins, Austin, TX US
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20140374600 | Ultraviolet Sensor - An ultraviolet radiation sensor includes an ultraviolet pass filter. A first photodiode senses light passing through the ultraviolet pass filter and provides an indication of ultraviolet light. A second photodiode provides an indication of infrared radiation. A correction circuit corrects the indication of ultraviolet light sensed by the first photodiode using the indication of infrared to account for infrared radiation that passes through the ultraviolet pass filter. Additional photodiodes may be used to correct for leakage current in the first and second photodiodes and stray infrared radiation that may affect the output of the first and second photodiodes. | 12-25-2014 |
David Tompkins, Newport, KY US
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20140148906 | SPACERLESS ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENTS - Spacerless artificial disc replacements (ADR) are disclosed. One preferred embodiment includes two saddle-shaped components to facilitate more normal spinal flexion, extension, and lateral bending while limit axial rotation, thereby protecting the facet joints and the annulus fibrosus (AF). Either or both of the superior and inferior components are made of a hard material such as chrome cobalt, titanium, or a ceramic including alumina, zirconia, or calcium phosphate. The articulating surfaces of the ADR are also preferably highly polished to reduce friction between the components. Metals, alloys or other materials with shape-memory characteristics may also prove beneficial. | 05-29-2014 |
20140303735 | ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENTS WITH NATURAL KINEMATICS - This invention improves upon prior art total disc replacements (TDRs) by more closely replicating the kinematics of a natural disc. The preferred embodiments feature two or more fixed centers of rotation (CORs) and an optional variable COR (VCOR) as the artificial disk replacement (ADR) translates from a fixed posterior COR that lies posterior to the COR of the TDR to facilitate normal disc motion. The use of two or more CORs allows more flexion and more extension than permitted by the facet joints and the artificial facet (AF). AF joint-like components may also be incorporated into the design to restrict excessive translation, rotation, and/or lateral bending. | 10-09-2014 |
David Tompkins, Milford, OH US
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20120130432 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Spinal Stenosis - Surgical implants are configured for placement posteriorly to a spinal canal between vertebral bodies to distract the spine and enlarge the spinal canal. The device permits spinal flexion while limiting spinal extension thereby providing an effective treatment for treating spinal stenosis without the need for laminectomy. The device may be used in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. Numerous embodiments are disclosed, including elongated, length-adjustable components coupled to adjacent vertebral bodies using pedicle screws. The device is configured for placement between adjacent vertebral bodies and adapted to fuse the lamina, facet, spinous process or other posterior elements of a single vertebra. Preferably, the device forms a pseudo-joint in conjunction with the non-fused vertebra. Alternatively, the device could be fused to the caudal vertebra or both the cranial and caudal vertebrae. | 05-24-2012 |
20120323332 | SPACERLESS ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENTS - Spacerless artificial disc replacements (ADR) are disclosed. One preferred embodiment includes two saddle-shaped components to facilitate more normal spinal flexion, extension, and lateral bending while limit axial rotation, thereby protecting the facet joints and the annulus fibrosus (AF). Either or both of the superior and inferior components are made of a hard material such as chrome cobalt, titanium, or a ceramic including alumina, zirconia, or calcium phosphate. The articulating surfaces of the ADR are also preferably highly polished to reduce friction between the components. Metals, alloys or other materials with shape-memory characteristics may also prove beneficial. | 12-20-2012 |
20130131813 | ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENTS WITH NATURAL KINEMATICS - This invention improves upon prior art total disc replacements (TDRs) by more closely replicating the kinematics of a natural disc. The preferred embodiments feature two or more fixed centers of rotation (CORs) and an optional variable COR (VCOR) as the artificial disk replacement (ADR) translates from a fixed posterior COR that lies posterior to the COR of the TDR to facilitate normal disc motion. The use of two or more CORs allows more flexion and more extension than permitted by the facet joints and the artificial facet (AF). AF joint-like components may also be incorporated into the design to restrict excessive translation, rotation, and/or lateral bending. | 05-23-2013 |
20150265319 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Spinal Stenosis - Surgical implants are configured for placement posteriorly to a spinal canal between vertebral bodies to distract the spine and enlarge the spinal canal. In the preferred embodiments the device permits spinal flexion while limiting spinal extension, thereby providing an effective treatment for treating spinal stenosis without the need for laminectomy. The invention may be used in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine. Numerous embodiments are disclosed, including elongated, length-adjustable components coupled to adjacent vertebral bodies using pedicle screws. The preferred embodiments, however, teach a device configured for placement between adjacent vertebral bodies and adapted to fuse to the lamina, facet, spinous process or other posterior elements of a single vertebra. Various mechanisms, including shape, porosity, tethers, and bone-growth promoting substances may be used to enhance fusion. The tether may be a wire, cable, suture, or other single or multi-filament member. Preferably, the device forms a pseudo-joint in conjunction with the non-fused vertebra. Alternatively, the device could be fused to the caudal vertebra or both the cranial and caudal vertebrae. | 09-24-2015 |
David Joseph Tompkins, Southington, CT US
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20090056420 | Percolation test timer - A device to aid in the testing procedure for soil percolation used in the design of septic systems. The device is used to measure the rapidity of a change of water surface elevation. The device comprises one or more timers ( | 03-05-2009 |
Dean T. Tompkins, Madison, WI US
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20090314711 | PHOTOELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDIZER DEVICE HAVING COMPOSITE NANOPOROUS TiO2 COATED Ti PHOTOANODE AND METHOD OF REMOVING AMMONIA FROM WATER IN AQUARIA AND RECIRCULATION AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS - A photoelectrocatalytic oxidizing device having a photoanode being constructed from an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode. Alternatively, the photoanode is a composite electrode comprising an anatase or rutile polymorph of Ti as the support electrode coated with a thin film of sintered nanoporous TiO | 12-24-2009 |
20110180423 | METHODS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING PHOTOELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDIZATION - A photoelectrocatalytic oxidizing device having a photoanode being constructed from a conducting metal such as Ti as the support electrode. Alternatively, the photoanode is a composite electrode comprising a conducting metal such as Ti as the support electrode coated with a thin film of sintered nanoporous TiO | 07-28-2011 |
Dina Marie Tompkins, Yorktown, NY US
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20120112900 | SAFETY BELT COMPLIANCE INDICATOR - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for operating a wireless signal indicating safety belt compliance. The wireless signal may in turn cause a visual indicator that is ascertainable from a position external to the vehicle to indicate safety belt compliance. | 05-10-2012 |
Fred D. Tompkins, Powell, TN US
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20150253452 | MATTER DETECTOR, SENSOR AND LOCATOR DEVICE AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A detector/sensor/locator device for objects and materials of interest comprises a Faraday cage for containing or suspending a sample object or material of interest. The object or material of interest under principles of quantum theory emits electromagnetic radiation having a unique electromagnetic signature. The Faraday cage may have a cone-shape for channeling emitted electromagnetic waves upward to a barrel having mounted therein an L-shaped antenna element which may be free to rotate horizontally about the barrel or fixed in parallel with a second antenna element of similar length extending from a side of the barrel. The first and second antennae elements cooperate to detect, sense the presence of and locate a target object, the antennae elements pointing in the direction of the target object or material. A magnetometer may be attached to an antenna element and monitored for electromagnetic field strength. Two magnets may be attached to the antenna elements to enhance the magnetic field. A very low frequency wave may be used to enhance (modulate) the electromagnetic wave radiation generated by the object or material of interest in comparison with a like received electromagnetic wave of unique signature of the object/material of interest. | 09-10-2015 |
Gene Tompkins, Arkansas City, KS US
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20090111065 | Method and apparatus for controlling combustion in a burner - A method and apparatus that applies corrections to the mass flow rate of combustion air into a gas or oil-fired, forced-draft burner, and thus provides for correcting the air-fuel ratio, by directly measuring the combustion air temperature and/or the barometric pressure of the combustion air, and using these measurements to develop a fan speed drive signal that corrects the volume of air inlet to the burner system without the use of the complex and expensive fully metered control systems, or elaborate feedback systems, or systems that require real-time combustion analysis, and the like. | 04-30-2009 |
Glen Tompkins, Woodinville, WA US
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20120133308 | LINEAR VIBRATION MODULES AND LINEAR-RESONANT VIBRATION MODULES - The current application is directed to various types of linear vibrational modules, including linear-resonant vibration modules, that can be incorporated in a wide variety of appliances, devices, and systems to provide vibrational forces. The vibrational forces are produced by linear oscillation of a weight or member, in turn produced by rapidly alternating the polarity of one or more driving electromagnets. Feedback control is used to maintain the vibrational frequency of linear-resonant vibration module at or near the resonant frequency for the linear-resonant vibration module. Both linear vibration modules and linear-resonant vibration modules can be designed to produce vibrational amplitude/frequency combinations throughout a large region of amplitude/frequency space. | 05-31-2012 |
20140018713 | PERSONAL VIBRATION APPLIANCE - The current disclosure is directed to personal vibration appliances, operated either by battery power or wall power, that incorporate a linear-vibration module to generate vibration with frequencies below 40 Hz, between 40 Hz and 110 Hz, and above 110 Hz with forces up to and beyond 15 g. In certain implementations, the frequency and force of vibration may be independently controlled. In certain implementations, the vibrational frequency and/or vibrational power may be correlated to various additional signals, both internal and external, including audio sound signals, light signals, and audiovisual signals. In certain implementations, the vibration appliance features an interchangeable massage piston with interchangeable massage tips and other accessories. Finally, operational characteristics of the personal vibration appliances may be modified by various types of sensor and other feedback signals. | 01-16-2014 |
20140361714 | LINEAR VIBRATION MODULES AND LINEAR-RESONANT VIBRATION MODULES - The current application is directed to various types of linear vibrational modules, including linear-resonant vibration modules, that can be incorporated in a wide variety of appliances, devices, and systems to provide vibrational forces. The vibrational forces are produced by linear oscillation of a weight or member, in turn produced by rapidly alternating the polarity of one or more driving electromagnets. Feedback control is used to maintain the vibrational frequency of linear-resonant vibration module at or near the resonant frequency for the linear-resonant vibration module. Both linear vibration modules and linear-resonant vibration modules can be designed to produce vibrational amplitude/frequency combinations throughout a large region of amplitude/frequency space. | 12-11-2014 |
Grant Edward Tompkins, Fairfield, OH US
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20080230200 | Papermaking belt having a three dimensional surface pattern - A papermaking belt for making a fibrous structure product that has a machine direction, a cross machine direction orthogonal and co-planar with the machine direction, and a Z-direction mutually orthogonal to both the machine and cross machine directions. The papermaking belt also has a framework having a structure formed by a first layer wherein the first layer comprises a plurality of deflection conduits that correspond to a resultant image and extend in the Z-direction, where the resultant image being the product of at least one image modification algorithm. Further, at least one of the image modification algorithms is a beta image modification algorithm such that the beta image modification algorithm is a three dimensional image modification algorithm. The papermaking belt also has a reinforcing element. | 09-25-2008 |
20080232638 | Method for developing three dimensional surface patterns for a papermaking belt - A process for making an image for a papermaking belt wherein the image is the product of (a) providing an image; and (b) performing at least one image modification algorithm thereon, one of the at least one image modification algorithms being a beta image modification algorithm and the beta image modification algorithm being a three-dimensional image modification algorithm to provide a resultant image. | 09-25-2008 |
Hugh Tompkins, Renton, WA US
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20150045159 | PEBBLE COVER FOR A SPORTS BALL - A leather-based cover material for an inflatable sports ball that consists of a composite of a thin external layer, a filler, and an internal liner. The thin external layer is dimpled by using positive/negative embossing plates to create pebble projections on an exterior side and voids on the other or interior side. The interior side is coated with a filler material that fills the voids. The cover material is completed by attaching a liner layer to the cured filler material. | 02-12-2015 |
20150174458 | VOLLEYBALL COVER - A volleyball cover is made of six equal panel sections. Each panel section is divided into two cover panels, making a total of twelve cover panels on the volleyball. Each cover panel has a plurality of dimples arranged in a uniform pattern across the cover panel. Cover panels are separated by very shallow skiving. | 06-25-2015 |
Hugh Linton Tompkins, Seattle, WA US
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20110094155 | LIVE CATNIP CAT TOY - A device for holding and protecting a live catnip plant for use by a cat, the device in one form having a protective enclosure defining an interior to receive the plant and plant supporting medium, the cage including a plurality of bars spaced apart to prevent a cat from reaching through the bars while allowing air and light to pass through the bars to sustain the plant life and allowing the plant to grow through the bars to the exterior of the device for access by the cat. A watering cap in a top of the cage distributes water to the plant inside the enclosure. A cat toy, scratching surface, or platform or combination thereof may be incorporated into or associated with the enclosure. | 04-28-2011 |
Jeffrey S. Tompkins, Quakertown, PA US
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20100081885 | TISSUE RETRACTOR SYSTEM - A tissue retractor system includes first and second arms extending from a support assembly, and third and fourth arms extending from a support mechanism. Each arm includes a proximal span, a distal span, and a blade support between the proximal span and distal span. The retractor system features retractor units that can be used independently or in a nested arrangement. The system also includes instruments for inserting a spinal rod. A method for implanting a spinal rod through an incision includes the steps of inserting the spinal rod through a dividable tube, turning the rod subcutaneously toward a rod receiving anchor and advancing the rod subcutaneously toward the rod receiving anchor. | 04-01-2010 |
John D. Tompkins, Troy, MI US
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20110258845 | Method of Assembling Electric Storage Battery Packs - A method of assembling a battery assembly includes forming battery packs, each pack including battery cells and cooling passages extending along a length of the pack, connecting terminals of each pack to a dc source and charging each pack to a desired state of charge, installing battery packs on a tray located on an automatically guided cart, using the cart to carry the battery assembly to locations where method steps are performed including performing testing for fluid leaks in a cooling circuit comprising interconnected passages of each pack on the tray and installing electric circuits in the assembly. | 10-27-2011 |
20120105071 | BATTERY TESTING DYNAMIC DELTA VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT - A method of evaluating battery packs is described. The method includes measuring a cell open voltage for each battery cell group in a section of battery cells; measuring a voltage under charge, or a voltage under load, or both, at a predetermined time interval for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells; determining the magnitude of the difference between the open cell voltage and the voltage under charge, or the voltage under load, or both, for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells by subtracting the voltage under charge from the cell open voltage, or subtracting the voltage under load from the cell open voltage, or both; and determining if the magnitude of the difference between the open cell voltage and the voltage under charge, or the voltage under load, or both, for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells exceeds a predetermined level. | 05-03-2012 |
John G. Tompkins, Portland, OR US
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20140304528 | CONTROLLING SUPPLY OF POWER TO COMPUTING DEVICES WITH DYNAMICALLY VARIABLE ENERGY CAPACITY - Methods and apparatus relating to controlling the supply of power to computing devices with dynamically variable energy capacity are described. In one embodiment, logic causes modification to supply of power from a power source to one or more loads in response to a comparison of an output of the power source and a threshold value. The output of the power source may vary over a time period (e.g., oscillating) that causes the one or more loads to become inoperational. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 10-09-2014 |
Joseph B. Tompkins, Westborough, MA US
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20150249603 | PACKET OUTPUT PROCESSING - A circuit operates to manage transmittal of packets in a network packet processor. The circuit includes a packet descriptor manager (PDM), a packet scheduling engine (PSE), and a packet engines and buffering module (PEB). The PDM generates a metapacket and a descriptor from a command signal, where the command signal identifies a packet to be transmitted by the circuit. The PSE determines an order in which to transmit the packet among a number of packets, where the PSE determines the order based on information indicated in the metapacket. Once the packet is scheduled for transmission, the PEB performs processing operations on the packet to produce a processed packet based on instructions indicated in the descriptor. The PEB then causes the processed packet to be transmitted toward the destination. | 09-03-2015 |
20150249604 | PACKET SCHEDULING IN A NETWORK PROCESSOR - A circuit operates to manage transmittal of packets in a network packet processor. The circuit includes a packet descriptor manager (PDM), a packet scheduling engine (PSE), and a packet engines and buffering module (PEB). The PDM generates a metapacket and a descriptor from a command signal, where the command signal identifies a packet to be transmitted by the circuit. The PSE models the packet through a model of the network topology, determining an order in which to transmit the packet among a number of packets based on the modeling. Once the packet is scheduled for transmission, the PEB performs processing operations on the packet to produce a processed packet based on instructions indicated in the descriptor. The PEB then causes the processed packet to be transmitted toward the destination. | 09-03-2015 |
20150249620 | PACKET SHAPING IN A NETWORK PROCESSOR - A circuit operates to manage transmittal of packets in a network packet processor. The circuit includes a packet descriptor manager (PDM), a packet scheduling engine (PSE), and a packet engines and buffering module (PEB). The PDM generates a metapacket and a descriptor from a command signal, where the command signal identifies a packet to be transmitted by the circuit. The PSE compares a packet transmission rate associated with the packet against at least one of a peak rate and a committed rate associated with the packet, and determines an order in which to transmit the packet among a number of packets based on the comparison. Once the packet is scheduled for transmission, the PEB performs processing operations on the packet to produce a processed packet based on instructions indicated in the descriptor. The PEB then causes the processed packet to be transmitted toward the destination. | 09-03-2015 |
Kenard Tompkins, Hockley, TX US
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20150173990 | Viewing Coffin - A viewing coffin is provided that can support a deceased individual and provide a means of viewing the same without opening the coffin door. The coffin comprises a substantially rectangular structure with an open upper and a coffin door thereover. The coffin door includes an upper portion that comprises a transparent surface. The upper portion is configured to be disposed over the upper body of an individual within the coffin for viewing purposes. The coffin door further comprises a channel disposed within the door and below the upper portion. A slidable lid is provided within the channel that can be operably deployed over the transparent surface to shroud the individual therein. In this way, the lid provides a means to allow viewing of the individual, while the transparent surface separates the body from the ambient environment. | 06-25-2015 |
Kurt West Tompkins, Snook, TX US
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20100221994 | Portable ventilation system - Provided herein is a portable device useful for providing ventilation to a selected area via circulation of ambient air. A device according to the present invention is especially well-suited to providing ventilating air to a person resting on a bed, by directing air from the room to the volume defined by the top surface of the mattress of the bed and a bed covering disposed thereon. Use of the present invention increases the ability of persons to achieve restful sleep by enabling convenient control of the air surrounding the person to a comfortable level. | 09-02-2010 |
Landon Tompkins, La Grange, KY US
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20120184953 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING THE HEART WITH ABLATION | 07-19-2012 |
Landon Tompkins, Louisville, KY US
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20140222121 | ATHLETIC COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS - Thermal pads ( | 08-07-2014 |
20150223839 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CUTTING AN ATRIAL WALL - A method includes coupling, at least temporarily, a support member adjacent to a target tissue. The support member is configured to support the target tissue and to define a path along which a cutting device can move. The method includes moving the cutting device along the path defined by the support member to cut and/or dilate the target tissue. In some embodiments, the method optionally includes disposing a cannula of a device within the cut defined in target tissue. The cannula is coupled to the target tissue such that a lumen defined by the cannula is in fluid communication with a volume defined at least in part by the target tissue. | 08-13-2015 |
Landon H. Tompkins, La Grange, KY US
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20150238313 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A PROSTHETIC MITRAL VALVE AND ANCHORING DEVICE - Prosthetic mitral heart valves and anchors for use with such valves are provided that allow for an improved implantation procedure. In various embodiments, a helical anchoring device is formed as a coiled or twisted anchor that includes one or more turns that twist or curve around a central axis. Curved arms attached to the frame of the valve guide the helical anchoring device into position beneath the valve leaflets and around the mitral valve annulus as it exits the delivery catheter, and the expandable prosthetic mitral valve is held within the coil of the anchoring device. The anchoring device and the valve can be delivered together, simplifying the valve replacement procedure. | 08-27-2015 |
Landon H. Tompkins, Louisville, KY US
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20140379074 | MITRAL VALVE DOCKING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various systems, devices and methods associated with the placement of a dock or anchor ( | 12-25-2014 |
Madeline Eleanore Tompkins, Kansas City, MO US
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20150279241 | GIFT CARD PRESENTER FOR GREETING CARDS - A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card. | 10-01-2015 |
Marc Tompkins, Minden, NV US
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20090056456 | Orientation aware sensor - A sensor for detecting a parameter of an object includes a probe, a first sensing member for detecting the parameter of an object to be sensed and a second sensing member for determining an orientation of the probe relative to the object to be sensed. The second sensing member communicates the orientation of the probe to a data acquisition device to minimize data analysis errors associated with inaccurate orientation information. | 03-05-2009 |
Marc Steven Tompkins, Minden, NV US
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20100085205 | Systems and Methods for Sensor-Level Machine Monitoring - According embodiments of the invention, systems and methods for sensor-level machine monitoring are provided. In one example embodiment, there is disclosed a system for monitoring a machine. The system may include a first sensor including a first processor and a second sensor including a second processor. The system may further include a communication trunk in communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, and operable to communicate sensor data between each of the first processor and the second processor. The first sensor and the second sensor are operable to generate sensor data associated with at least one machine condition. Further, at least one of the first processor or the second processor is operable to analyze sensor data generated by each of the first sensor and the second sensor and determine at least one machine fault based at least in part on the sensor data. | 04-08-2010 |
Mark D. Tompkins, Overland Park, KS US
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20080201074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND SHARING NAVIGATION ROUTES WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A device which converts geographic coordinates such as track logs to navigational routes matched to known road networks includes a GPS receiver; a display; and a processing system. The GPS receiver determines a series of geographic coordinates corresponding to points along a path traveled by a user of the device. The processing system accesses the series of geographic coordinates; compares them to a database of known paths to find a match; and displays at least a portion of the matching path along with navigational information which permits the user to generally follow the series of geographic coordinates while traveling on the path. | 08-21-2008 |
20090271109 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING NAVIGATION DEVICE MODE - A portable navigation device operable to present a plurality of operating modes. The device may include a display; a location determining component operable to determine a current geographic location of the navigation device; mount detection circuitry operable to determine a mounting status of the navigation device; and a processor coupled with the location determining component, the mount detection circuitry, and the display. The processor is operable to select one of a plurality of operating modes based on the determined mounting status and present information specific to the selected operating modes on the display. | 10-29-2009 |
Michael Tompkins, Cherryville, NC US
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20090273483 | Flexible electroluminescent capacitive sensor - The flexible electroluminescent capacitive sensor system contains an electroluminescent capacitive sensor, a capacitance meter, and an electroluminescence electronic drive. The capacitive sensor contains in order a first barrier layer, a first transparent electrode layer, a phosphor layer, a second electrode layer, a flexible, resilient dielectric layer, and an electrically conductive reference layer. The capacitance meter is electrically connected to the electrically conductive reference layer and either the second electrode layer or the first electrode layer. The electroluminescence electronic drive is electrically connected to the first transparent electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The first electrode layer has a first voltage, the second electrode layer has a second voltage, and the conductive reference layer has a third voltage. The first or second electrodes may be patterned to allow for multiple sensor regions integrated into a single sensor structure. | 11-05-2009 |
20120233861 | Process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel able to be contoured - A process for forming a fiber reinforced core panel which is able to be contoured includes the following steps. First, slice a sheet of a low density material a plurality of times in a first direction of the sheet on at least one side, where the slices extend through only a portion of the thickness of the sheet, then divide the sheet in the second direction of the sheet into a series of low density strips having at least three faces (major face, a first edge face, a second edge face, and optionally a minor face) where the slices in the sheet form a series of cuts in the major or minor face of the low density strips. Next, arrange the series of low density strips to form a core panel and thread a continuous fibrous reinforcement sheet through the low density strips such that the fibrous reinforcement sheet is disposed between adjacent strips and adjacent to the major or minor faces of the low density strips. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234468 | Method and apparatus for combining elongated strips - A method and apparatus for combining elongated strips is provided. The strips are wrapped with a flexible material that may include a reinforcement layer and other layers such as adhesives whereby the strips can be bonded to one another. Additionally, layers of e.g., a stabilizing material may be added to one or both sides of the intermediate formed by the elongated strips and flexible material. The stabilizing material can be e.g., layers of a scrim and/or one or more layers of material that are impregnated with a resin to add strength to the intermediate. | 09-20-2012 |
20120238168 | Fiber reinforced core panel able to be contoured - A fiber reinforced core panel contains a series of adjacent, substantially parallel low density strips and a continuous fibrous reinforcement sheet threaded through the low density strips. The low density strips have at least three faces (a major face, a first edge face, a second edge face, and optionally a minor face) where the major face of each strip is disposed within the first or second side of the core panel. At least a portion of the low density strips comprise a series of cuts, where the cuts originate in the major or minor face and the cuts extend through only a portion of the thickness of the strips. | 09-20-2012 |
20150151509 | TAPERED FIBER REINFORCED CORE PANEL - A tapered fiber reinforced core panel adapted for use with a hardenable resin having a core panel thickness that varies across at least one of the width or length of the core panel. The core panel contains a plurality of elongated strips of low density cellular material and a plurality of fibers located adjacent the first and second side surfaces between adjacent elongated strips. | 06-04-2015 |
Michael E. Tompkins, Jamestown, NC US
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20080215162 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A DIGIT TO POSITION A PROSTHETIC OR ORTHOTIC DEVICE - A method and system for determining a grip or grasp pattern of a prosthetic terminal device or other orthotic device using the position of the thumb or other digit as the initial determination of the grasping function. The system comprising sensors, an electronic control system and a motor drive. | 09-04-2008 |
20110125291 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND CONNECTING SYSTEM USING A VACUUM - The disclosed prosthetic device may comprise a receptacle for receiving a limb of a person; a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the receptacle for maintaining an amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person; a controller; and/or an electronically controllable fluid control device. The controller may be configured to provide a vacuum signature to be displayed at a user interface and/or to control the amount of vacuum used for connecting the receptacle to the limb of the person. | 05-26-2011 |
20110184532 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE AND CONNECTING SYSTEM USING VACUUM - A prosthetic device comprises a connecting portion for connecting to a person using vacuum; and a control structure for controlling an amount of vacuum used to connect the connecting portion to the person, wherein the control structure includes: a vacuum pump ( | 07-28-2011 |
Michael E. Tompkins, Austin, TX US
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20120143351 | VACUUM PROSTHESIS WITH FORCE SENSING MEMBER - A prosthetic device includes a socket assembly defining a cavity and configured to receive a portion of a residual limb of a user within the cavity, a force sensing member configured to detect forces applied to the residual limb at a plurality of locations about the portion of the residual limb and generate signals based on the detected force, a vacuum system in fluid communication with the socket and configured to control an amount of vacuum applied to the cavity, and a controller coupled to the force sensing member and the vacuum system. The controller is configured to receive the signals from the force sensing member and control operation of the vacuum system during use of the prosthetic device by the user based at least in part on the signals received from the force sensing member. | 06-07-2012 |
20140039643 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROSTHETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A prosthetic device includes an inner socket assembly including an upper interface member having a generally cylindrical outer periphery, the outer periphery defining a diameter and a length, the diameter being substantially greater than the length, and an outer socket assembly including a lower interface member having a recess correspondingly-shaped to the outer periphery of the upper interface member. At least a portion of the upper interface member is received within the recess of the lower interface member to secure the inner socket assembly to the outer socket assembly. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael J. Tompkins, Cherryville, NC US
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20090037139 | Method and system for fiber properties measurement - A fiber measurement system for precision measurement of individual fiber properties, including length and fiber length distribution is provided. The fiber measurement system includes a fiber introduction system configured to introduce a plurality of individualized fibers. A fiber guidance enclosure is configured to receive the fibers from the fiber introduction system. The fiber guidance enclosure has an enclosed pathway and a viewing area. The viewing area has a height that limits mobility of the fibers in a Z-direction and the viewing area has a width that is wider than the enclosed pathway. A sensing system is provided for detecting the presence of the fibers within the fiber guidance enclosure. An imaging system is positioned proximal the viewing area of the fiber guidance enclosure to capture an image of the individualized fiber as the fibers pass through the viewing area. A controller is provided for analyzing the image data to determine at least one property of the fibers. | 02-05-2009 |
Neal Tompkins, Melbourne Beach, FL US
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20110295766 | ADAPTIVE CLOSED LOOP INVESTMENT DECISION ENGINE - An adaptive closed loop decision engine outputs actionable alerts regarding asset holdings and allocations to reduce investment volatility and improve returns over market and sector cycles without unnecessary trading activity. The decision engine performs a statistical analysis on pricing trends that generates threshold decision points for investing in or avoiding assets and for determining asset allocation weightings within a portfolio. The engine operates in a way that yields higher returns, dramatically reduces maximum drawdown and lower volatility over market cycles. It identifies conditional probabilities, when they exist, to establish decision parameters that are applied to individual investment vehicles or, to portfolios of investments. If asset pricing were a purely random event, then no conditional probability advantage would exist to yield a statistical benefit. However, historical data and empirical evidence indicate that for broad market indices and many investable assets (e.g., funds and ETFs) pricing variability deviates from a purely random (Gaussian) nature. Specifically, some trends have a higher probability of continuing for some period of time. Furthermore, these conditional relationships can be detected and used to establish decision parameters that can improve asset returns and lower volatility over single and multiple market corrections. Any conditional relationship that has existed in the past may not continue into the future and this invention is able to detect if those relationships are changing and adapt to those changes. The recent market turbulence has highlighted the need to have a well-developed statistical model of the market and an adaptive tool to deal objectively with such volatile situations. | 12-01-2011 |
20140114883 | ADAPTIVE CLOSED LOOP INVESTMENT DECISION ENGINE - An adaptive closed loop decision engine outputs actionable alerts regarding asset holdings and allocations to reduce investment volatility and improve returns over market and sector cycles without unnecessary trading activity. The decision engine performs a statistical analysis on pricing trends that generates threshold decision points for investing in or avoiding assets and for determining asset allocation weightings within a portfolio. | 04-24-2014 |
Patricia Z. Tompkins, Hempstead, TX US
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20090022767 | COMPOSITION, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF INSECT REPELLENT - A composition, device and method for the transdermal delivery of effective amounts of insect repellent provide a transdermal patch having a backing layer formed of a breathable, skin-like material such as urethane, a removable liner layer and a drug formulation and adhesive disposed between the backing layer and the liner layer. The drug formulation includes Vitamin B1 which is a thermally diffusible insect repellant, and aloe vera which accelerates the diffusion of the Vitamin B1 into a wearer's skin and bloodstream. The liner layer is removed and the patch affixed to a wearer's skin by means of the adhesive, and repels insect bites for 36 hours or more. | 01-22-2009 |
Paul Jay Tompkins, Geneva, NY US
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20130100040 | MULTIFORM MULTISCREEN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multiform multiscreen electronic device includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device, and a third electronic device. The first electronic device has a first electronic device screen integrated with a frontside of a first electronic device body. The second electronic device has a second electronic device screen integrated with a frontside of a second electronic device body, and the second electronic device body is coupled to the first electronic device body by a first hinge. The third electronic device body has a third electronic device screen integrated with a frontside of a third electronic device body, and the third electronic device body is coupled to the second electronic device body by a second hinge. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100379 | SEMITRANSPARENT ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A semitransparent electronic device includes a glassy sheath having an internal cavity and a display unit disposed in the internal cavity. The display unit has an inner display area and an outer display area circumscribing the inner display area. A transparent display device included in the display unit provides at least the outer display area. | 04-25-2013 |
Ray D. Tompkins, Austin, TX US
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20150286420 | High-Speed Data Storage - System and method for high speed data storage. An unmounted unformatted direct access storage device (DASD) may be opened via an operation system (OS) application programming interface (API). A maximum amount of storage space afforded by the DASD may be determined, and the DASD locked, thereby limiting write access to the DASD to a first application process and excluding writes to the DASD by any other application process. A single data type data stream is received, and stored on the DASD in linear fashion as it is received without using a file system architecture, metadata, indices, or keys associated with the data, including writing a block of the stream of data to the DASD and returning a next contiguous write location on the DASD in an iterative manner. The stored data are readable by multiple readers in a linear manner without using the file system architecture, metadata, indices, or keys. | 10-08-2015 |
Rick Tompkins, Neederland, TX US
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20140303909 | Ultrasonic Meter Flow Measurement Monitoring System - The present invention provides an automated meter station monitoring system for a fluid comprising a processor having algorithms for verifying performance of a fluid flow measurement system. A pressure sensor is operatively connected to the processor to measure the pressure of the fluid. A temperature sensor is operatively connected to the processor to measure the temperature of the fluid. A gas chromatograph is operatively connected to the processor to monitor changes in gas composition and chromatograph response factors of the fluid. An ultrasonic meter is operatively connected to the processor to monitor the velocity of the fluid, speed of sound of the fluid, and meter diagnostics. A flow computer is operatively connected to the processor to record pressure of the fluid, record temperature of the fluid, record gas composition of the fluid, calculate compressibility ratio of the fluid, calculate standard flow rate of the fluid, and calculate energy rate of the fluid. | 10-09-2014 |
Rodney R. Tompkins, Wayne, NE US
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20150231475 | SPORTS SLED - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a sports sled configured to be used individually or in connection with one or more additional sports sleds. The sports sled includes a support base and a support frame fixedly attached to the support base. The support frame can be configured to support an attachable pad that absorbs impacts thereupon such that the support base can slide on a support surface, such as the ground. The sports sled can also include connection plates and connectors configured to couple the sports sled to another sports sled positioned adjacent to the sports sled. In some embodiments, a first connection plate and its associated connectors can extend parallel to the ground, and a second connection plate and its associated connectors can extend perpendicular to the ground. The connection plates can be removably connected to the sports sled using, for example, connectors configured as pegs. | 08-20-2015 |
Ronald G. Tompkins, Boston, MA US
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20100184804 | METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION OR TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS - The present invention features improved methods for treating, stabilizing, or preventing a bacterial or a fungal infection in a plant or an animal, such as a mammal. In particular, these methods involve the use of a compound, that is controlled by MvfR, and that affects the expression of an MvfR protein or that promotes its modification or inactivation, or a compound produced by | 07-22-2010 |
20100331265 | METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BURN INJURIES AND SECONDARY COMPLICATIONS - The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from a burn injury or associated complications by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. For example, a burn injury may be associated with distant pathophysiological effects, such as hypermetabolism, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and organ damage. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from a burn injury by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk of a burn injury. | 12-30-2010 |
20110070581 | Separation of Leukocytes - Leukocytes (e.g., neutrophils, monocytes and/or lymphocytes) can be captured and separated from blood by removing platelets using a spiral channel, followed by capturing individual leukocyte types in a series of cell capture channels having leukocyte binding moieties. Accordingly, various microfluidic-based cell affinity chromatography methods can be used to separate leukocytes from whole blood. | 03-24-2011 |
20140288012 | METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BURN INJURIES AND SECONDARY COMPLICATIONS - The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from a burn injury or associated complications by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. For example, a burn injury may be associated with distant pathophysiological effects, such as hypermetabolism, skeletal muscle dysfunction, and organ damage. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from a burn injury by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk of a burn injury. | 09-25-2014 |
Rose Tompkins, Katy, TX US
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20130090271 | INHIBITING CORROSION CAUSED BY AQUEOUS ALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS - Aldehydes useful as H | 04-11-2013 |
20130224092 | INHIBITING CORROSION CAUSED BY AQUEOUS ALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS - Aldehydes useful as H | 08-29-2013 |
Stephen M. Tompkins, Watkinsville, GA US
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20140121237 | Methods for Inhibiting Virus Replication - The present invention provides methods for treating a subject having, or at risk of having, a viral infection. The methods include, but are not limited to, the use of 4-(dipropylsulfamoyl)benzoic acid, an inhibitor of CDC25B phosphatase, an inhibitor of ICAM-1, an inhibitor of CamK2B, or a combination thereof. | 05-01-2014 |
Stephen Mark Tompkins, Watkinsville, GA US
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20090297558 | Inactivated Influenza Virus Compositions - The invention provides compositions of inactivated influenza virus that can be used as vaccines and immunological compositions useful for inhibiting, preventing and treating influenza. | 12-03-2009 |
20100204300 | ANTI-VIRAL METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - The instant disclosure relates to methods and compositions for silencing poxvirus gene expression and replication using RNA interference. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating a subject with a poxvirus infection. | 08-12-2010 |
Taylor Tompkins, Flower Mound, TX US
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20100170135 | FIREARM ACCESSORIES - A gun protection device comprising an elastic muzzle cover shaped to fit selectively over the muzzle and only a portion of the barrel; and a separate cover for the gun firing chamber, including means for shaping itself to provide a selective fit over the firing chamber. | 07-08-2010 |
Thomas L. Tompkins, Woodbury, MN US
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20100209679 | FLEXIBLE LAMINATE SHEET MATERIALS - Flexible laminate sheet materials having a layer comprised of a film of high temperature stable polymeric material a fabric layer of non-metallic fibers, a scrim layer, and adhesive. The laminate sheet materials are useful, for example, in vehicles (for example, aircraft), insulation blankets, insulation systems, and systems for limiting exposure of flammable insulation to an ignition source. | 08-19-2010 |
Timothy Tompkins, Dodge City, KS US
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20120226485 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE FORMATION OF WIND TURBINE BLADE ICE - Models for predicting ice formation and/or accumulation on wind turbine blades and methods of their use in optimizing performance of wind turbines in the presence of adverse local weather conditions are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the predictive models include historical data of local meteorological conditions including, inter alia, wind speed, temperature, and relative humidity conditions and are useful, inter alia, for preemptively managing performance of wind turbines operation/shutdown cycles in response to a future predicted blade icing event based on a model of the present invention. | 09-06-2012 |
Troy Jeffrey Tompkins, Yorktown, NY US
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20120112900 | SAFETY BELT COMPLIANCE INDICATOR - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for operating a wireless signal indicating safety belt compliance. The wireless signal may in turn cause a visual indicator that is ascertainable from a position external to the vehicle to indicate safety belt compliance. | 05-10-2012 |