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Arthur M. Townsend, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130213959 | CONTAINER LINER SYSTEMS - A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. The system comprises an arrangement of interior support baffles operating in conjunction with a plurality of exterior anchor straps adapted to distribute the cargo load throughout the length of the liner. A specialized hopper for unloading the bulk material is also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
Arthur M. Townsend, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20150076166 | CONTAINER LINER SYSTEMS - A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. | 03-19-2015 |
Benjamin Townsend, Erlanger, KY US
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20160063010 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRACKING EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH A CHAIN OF CUSTODY AND PREVENT LOSS - The present invention is a system and method for tracking evidence objects and sharing evidence data between agencies. The system and method may also record evidence object locations and the agency or persons responsible for the evidence objects in order to build or maintain a chain of custody record for an evidence object. | 03-03-2016 |
Brooks P. Townsend, Hattiesburg, MS US
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20130216345 | 3-Point Hitch Hydraulic Lifter - Apparatus for lifting heavy objects by means of a hydraulically actuated, hinged “A” frame, supported from a tractor by means of the 3-point hitch connection. The “A” frame attaches directly to the 3-point hitch and supports a second hinged frame which is hydraulically actuated to provide lifting capability. This lifting apparatus can accommodate a multitude of lifting attachments i.e. a spear for moving large round bales of hay, pallet forks for sliding under a particular object, a bucket, grapple, etc. In operation, the operator will back the tractor to the object to be moved, secure the object by any of the means described above (spear, forks, bucket, grapple, etc.), lift the object for transport and/or lift to any height and configuration desired and discharge the load. | 08-22-2013 |
Bruce K. Townsend, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20130312673 | Temperature Sensing Sootblower - A temperature sensing sootblower that may be configured as a modification to an existing sootblower or a specially constructed sootblower that, in addition to its normal soot blowing functions, has the capability to measure the flue gas, lance tube, and/or cleaning fluid temperatures. One or more thermocouples or other temperature measuring devices are carried by the soot blower lance tube that is inserted into the boiler. This allows for the temperature of the flue gas, lance tube, and cleaning fluid to be measured as the sootblower lance tube is inserted into and retracted from the boiler. Multiple temperature measuring devices may be located on the sootblower lance to measure the temperature across heat transfer surfaces and at different locations along the lance tube. A data transfer device transmits the temperature measurements from the rotating thermocouple to a non-rotating data acquisition unit for use in boiler cleaning and other operations. | 11-28-2013 |
Chris Townsend, Gordon Park, Queensland AU
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20160066917 | A SURGICAL CLAMP APPARATUS AND A SURGICAL CLAMP FOR USE IN KEYHOLE SURGERY - A surgical clamp assembly | 03-10-2016 |
Chris Townsend, Gordon Park AU
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20120290066 | INTRODUCER WITH RATCHET HANDLE DRIVE - A stent graft introducer has stent graft releasably retained onto a deployment catheter and a sheath encloses the stent graft. A handle assembly has a handle, a first slide and a second slide. The first slide retracts within the second slide and the second slide retracts within the handle. An actuation arrangement comprises a first longitudinal gear rack on the first slide, a second longitudinal gear rack on the second slide and a ratchet lever assembly on the handle. Actuation of the ratchet lever assembly causes the second slide to fully retract into the handle at which time the ratchet lever assembly engages the first gear rack through an aperture in the second rack and continued actuation causes retraction of the first slide thereby retracting the sheath from the pusher to expose the stent graft. | 11-15-2012 |
20130131774 | ROTATION OPERATED DELIVERY DEVICE - An endovascular introducer which has a handle assembly, a stent graft deployment device and a stent graft retained on the stent graft deployment device. The handle assembly has a first part and a second part, the second part to be moved relative to the first part. The first part has a fixed portion to be gripped and held by a user and a rotating portion to be rotated. A one way clutch arrangement transfer rotation to co-acting first screw threads so that relative longitudinal motion between the first part and the second part occurs. The deployment device has a pusher assembly and a sheath to cover the stent graft on the pusher assembly. The sheath is connected to the second part so that rotation of the rotating portion causes retraction of the sheath. | 05-23-2013 |
Christopher Townsend, Newcastle AU
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20160126737 | A CONVERTER ARRANGEMENT FOR POWER COMPENSATION AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER CONVERTER - A converter arrangement and a method of controlling a three-phase converter arrangement connected to a transmission grid are provided. The converter arrangement includes three phase legs and an energy transfer circuit. The method includes providing a varying respective output phase voltage to the transmission grid by selecting energy storage elements of both the phase legs and the energy transfer circuit and connecting the selected energy storage elements to the transmission grid output. The method further includes selecting energy storage elements for performing a transfer of energy between the energy storage elements during the control period. | 05-05-2016 |
Christopher Daniel Townsend, Cleveland AU
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20150201053 | CASE FOR A TABLET SHAPED DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING A CASE FOR A TABLET SHAPED DEVICE - A case for a tablet shaped device, the case including a body having a first face and a second face having a tablet shaped device receiving area; and a flap having a distal portion magnetically attracted to the body, and configurable between a first configuration in which the flap covers the tablet shaped device receiving area and the distal portion is wrapped around an edge of the body and contacts the first face such that the flap is secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body, and a second configuration in which the flap is folded to form a stand secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body. | 07-16-2015 |
20160103468 | CASE FOR A TABLET SHAPED DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING A CASE FOR A TABLET SHAPED DEVICE - A case for a tablet shaped device, the case including a body having a first face and a second face having a tablet shaped device receiving area; and a flap having a distal portion magnetically attracted to the body, and configurable between a first configuration in which the flap covers the tablet shaped device receiving area and the distal portion is wrapped around an edge of the body and contacts the first face such that the flap is secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body, and a second configuration in which the flap is folded to form a stand secured by the magnetic attraction of the distal portion to the body. | 04-14-2016 |
Christopher Kindred Townsend, Demopolis, AL US
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20160140304 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUAL ANALYSIS OF HEALTHCARE CLAIMS - Methods and systems are provided for dynamically presenting visually codified information associated with healthcare claims for payment of medical services and/or products provided to respective patients. Received healthcare claim information is stored in a healthcare claim database, and a healthcare claim graphic is created for each healthcare claim according to pre-determined specifications and using the healthcare claim information. Each healthcare claim graphic includes data fields for displaying different categories of information, a color scheme for representing information included in each of a first group of data fields, and one or more symbols for representing information included in each of a second group of data fields. A collection of healthcare claim graphics is displayed with a plurality of zoom options for dynamically toggling between a summary view of the entire collection, a semi-detailed view of a group of graphics, and a detailed view of one graphic. | 05-19-2016 |
Clinton Townsend, South Orange, NJ US
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20160125468 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING CONTENT IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - System, methods and apparatus for displaying content in an automated teller machine (ATM) network are provided. The systems and methods include ways to maximize content impressions on displays in an ATM network that are not always accessible to the general public. The methods and systems compute the maximum possible content impressions and then time shift content when there is a conflict in content display timing, ensuring an even distribution of content impressions across a series of networked displays. | 05-05-2016 |
Corning Townsend, Edgecomb, ME US
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20140251197 | SPRING-LOADED GEARED FLAP STRUCTURE - A spring-loaded flap rudder or flap stabilizer adapted to be mounted to the hull structure of a ship. In a geared version of the invention, the rudder or stabilizer includes a member and a gear including teeth. The rudder or stabilizer also includes a flap member pivotally connected to the member with a component, such as a spring, arranged to limit jamming between the gear and a movable flap gear. The flap gear includes a rod movably engaged in a socket of the flap member and gear teeth for engagement with the teeth of the gear. | 09-11-2014 |
Daniel Ray Townsend, Lutherville, MD US
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20140006263 | System, Software, and Method For Design And Personalization Of Content By Users | 01-02-2014 |
Darren Townsend, Morrinsville NZ
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20150064101 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A DILUTE AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF PEROXOMONOSULPHURIC ACID - A device, comprising a conduit for an aqueous stream, a mixing tube located inside the conduit, having a static mixer inside the mixing tube, an outlet open to the conduit and an inlet, a sulphuric acid supply tube connected to the inlet of the mixing tube and a hydrogen peroxide supply tube, arranged inside the sulphuric acid supply tube and having an outlet for hydrogen peroxide at the inlet of said mixing tube, and a method, where an aqueous stream is passed through the conduit of the device, 85 to 98% by weight sulphuric acid is introduced to the sulphuric acid supply tube of the device and 50 to 80% by weight aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution is introduced to the hydrogen peroxide supply tube of the device, provide a dilute aqueous solution of peroxomonosulphuric acid without a risk of exposing operating personnel to concentrated peroxomonosulphuric acid. | 03-05-2015 |
David Townsend, Friendswood, TX US
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20150133701 | Integrated Steam Methane Reformer and Hydrogenation of Acetic Acid to Produce Ethanol - A process is disclosed for integrating a steam methane reformer to produce hydrogen that is used for converting acetic acid and/or ethyl acetate to ethanol. The process may use a methane-containing stream obtained from a stranded natural gas or associated gas source. The process water from the hydrogenation reaction is used to saturate the methane-containing stream. The process water comprises water and oxygenates, wherein the maximum amount of oxygenates is less than or equal to 10 wt. %. Processes for integrating fuel sources, steam and electricity are also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
David Clifton Townsend, Gonzales, LA US
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20140262364 | LAND-CLEARING CULTIVATOR FOR BRUSH AND THICKETS - A cultivator for efficient clearing of overgrown land to prepare for planting, especially suited to operating in remote, or hard-to-maneuver-in areas, including towing by a light vehicle, comprises a frame interconnecting to hold a drum with protruding gusseted rods at right angles to the forward movement of the frame. A pair of wheels is mounted to the frame such that when the frame is flipped over, the wheels keep drum and rods from contacting ground and vegetation. A height-adjustable, removable grader bar is connected between the wheels. A trailer hitch is connected to the frame by a removable pin, reversible for towing the cultivator with the drum and rods engaging the ground for land clearing and preparation for planting, or alternatively with wheels engaging the ground for leveling ground with the grader bar or transportation. The drum's weight can vary by filling with solids or fluids. | 09-18-2014 |
David W. Townsend, Friendswood, TX US
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20130143972 | BIOMASS GASIFICATION AND INTEGRATED PROCESSES FOR MAKING INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS THROUGH AN ACETIC ACID INTERMEDIATE - The invention relates to integrated processes for producing industrial chemicals, such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, aldehydes, olefins and polymers from biomass. In one embodiment, the invention is to a process comprising the steps of (a) introducing biomass and an oxygen stream to a gasifier and converting the biomass into a product gas, wherein the gasifier is operated at a pressure of at least 10 bar; (b) compressing the product gas at a compression ratio that is less than 5:1 to form compressed product gas; (c) directing a first portion of the compressed product gas to an alcohol synthesis reactor to produce methanol; (d) directing a second portion of the compressed product gas to a gas separator to produce a hydrogen stream and a carbon monoxide stream; (e) reacting the carbon monoxide stream with the methanol to produce acetic acid; and (f) reacting the hydrogen stream with acetic acid to produce ethanol. | 06-06-2013 |
20130143973 | BIOMASS GASIFICATION AND INTEGRATED PROCESSES FOR MAKING INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS THROUGH AN ESTER INTERMEDIATE - The invention relates to integrated processes for producing industrial chemicals, such as alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, aldehydes, olefins and polymers from biomass. In one embodiment, the invention is to a process comprising the steps of: introducing biomass and an oxygen stream to a gasifier and converting the biomass into a product gas, wherein the gasifier is operated at a pressure of at least 10 bar; compressing the product gas at a compression ratio that is less than 3:1 to form a compressed product gas; directing a first portion of the compressed product gas to an alcohol synthesis reactor to produce methanol; reacting carbon monoxide with the methanol to produce acetic acid; esterifying the acetic acid with ethanol to form ethyl acetate; and reducing the ethyl acetate with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to form ethanol. | 06-06-2013 |
Dennis Townsend, Stevenson, MD US
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20130244061 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A battery module for an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle having two or more battery components having different electrochemistries. | 09-19-2013 |
20130244063 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A battery module for an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle having two or more battery components having different electrochemistries. | 09-19-2013 |
20140186659 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A disclosed energy storage system for an application having an energy requirement and a power requirement may include a first component configured to provide the energy requirement of the application and a second component configured to provide the power requirement of the application. At least one of a volume, mass, weight, or cost of the combination of the first component and the second component may be less than a volume, mass, weight, or cost needed for either the first component or the second component to provide the energy requirement and the power requirement of the application. An anode of the second component may comprise lithium titanate. | 07-03-2014 |
20140377596 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An electrochemical energy storage system is provided for an application having design energy and power requirements. The electrochemical energy storage system comprises first and second energy storage system components having different electro-chemistries and formed in different units. Said first energy storage system component includes a non-lead-acid battery adapted to provide the energy requirements of the application. Said second energy storage system component includes a lead-acid battery adapted to provide the power requirements of the application. Said first and second energy storage system components have a combined capacity that is less than a capacity of a mono-electrochemical energy storage system adapted to supply both the power and energy requirements of the application. | 12-25-2014 |
Derek Jon Townsend, Orangeville CA
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20120278504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOKENIZATION OF DATA FOR STORAGE IN A CLOUD - An intercepting proxy server processes traffic between an enterprise user and a cloud application. The intercepting proxy server provides interception of real data elements in communications from the enterprise to the cloud and replacing them with obfuscating tokens which are randomly generated. To the cloud application real data are only visible as tokens. Tokens included in results returned from the cloud, are intercepted by the intercepting proxy server, and replaced with the corresponding real data elements. The obfuscating tokens are not computationally related to the original sensitive value. Each intercepted real data element is stored in a local persistent storage layer, and indexed by the corresponding obfuscating token, allowing the real data element to be retrieved when the token is returned from the cloud, for delivery to the user. | 11-01-2012 |
Donald L. Townsend, Phoenix, AZ US
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20160116194 | WATER SAVING COOLER - An evaporative cooler has a housing with evaporative media at air inlets. A blower draws air into the inlets and through the media and then out an air outlet from the housing. A water pump in a water reservoir pumps water onto the media so that evaporation of the water cools the air being output by the blower. A timer is connected to the water pump to switch between ON operation that pumps water to the media and an OFF state in which the pump is not operated. The pump is cycled during operation of the cooler. | 04-28-2016 |
Elton Townsend, Gravenhurst CA
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20110115489 | TOW ASSEMBLY FOR FIXED WING AIRCRAFT FOR GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING - A airborne geophysical electromagnetic (EM) survey tow assembly system for use with a fixed wing aircraft, including receiver coil assembly comprising a substantially rigid tubular receiver coil frame forming a continuous internal passageway that extends around a central open area, and a receiver coil housed within the internal passageway; a winch system having a tow cable secured to the receiver coil assembly for extending the receiver coil assembly into a survey position; and a latch system for mounting to an underside of the aircraft having releasable latch members for engaging the receiver coil assembly when the receiver coil assembly is in a retracted position. | 05-19-2011 |
20130307545 | AERODYNAMICALLY STABILIZED TOW ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT FOR GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING - A airborne geophysical electromagnetic (EM) survey tow assembly system for use with an aircraft, including a substantially rigid receiver coil frame that defines a central open area, the receiver coil frame forming a continuous internal passageway that extends around the central open area; a receiver coil housed within the internal passageway isolated from the central open area, the receiver coil being configured to measure the response of surveyed terrain to naturally occurring EM events; and a tow cable for suspending the receiver coil frame from the aircraft, the receiver coil frame being formed from rigid members configured to provide aerodynamic stabilization to maintain the receiver coil frame in a desired pitch and yaw orientation relative to a direction of travel and the horizontal when the receiver coil frame is suspended during flight. | 11-21-2013 |
Emmet Townsend, Longford IE
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20120331095 | INVENTORY DATA ACCESS LAYER - There is provided a method that includes (a) receiving a request for access to data, (b) identifying a data store that stores the data, and (c) communicating with the data store, by way of an electronic communication, to access the data. There is also provided a system that performs the method, and a storage medium that includes a program module for controlling a processor to perform the method. | 12-27-2012 |
Eric W. Townsend, Raleigh, NC US
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20140365818 | Method relating to configurable storage device and adaptive storage device array - An array can include a controller and multiple storage devices of a first type. When a storage device of the first type is replaced by a replacement storage device of a second type, and other storage devices of the first type remain in the array, the controller instructs the replacement storage device to configure itself as a storage device of the first type. When the last storage device of the first type in the array is replaced by a replacement storage device of the second type, the controller instructs all the storage devices of the array to configure themselves as storage devices of the second type. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365820 | Configurable storage device and adaptive storage device array - An array can include a controller and multiple storage devices of a first type. When a storage device of the first type is replaced by a replacement storage device of a second type, and other storage devices of the first type remain in the array, the controller instructs the replacement storage device to configure itself as a storage device of the first type. When the last storage device of the first type in the array is replaced by a replacement storage device of the second type, the controller instructs all the storage devices of the array to configure themselves as storage devices of the second type. | 12-11-2014 |
20160034199 | CONFIGURABLE STORAGE DEVICE AND ADAPTIVE STORAGE DEVICE ARRAY - An array can include a controller and multiple storage devices of a first type. When a storage device of the first type is replaced by a replacement storage device of a second type, and other storage devices of the first type remain in the array, the controller instructs the replacement storage device to configure itself as a storage device of the first type. When the last storage device of the first type in the array is replaced by a replacement storage device of the second type, the controller instructs all the storage devices of the array to configure themselves as storage devices of the second type. | 02-04-2016 |
George Townsend, Sault Ste. Marie CA
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20150109007 | DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER AND ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING A BIOPOTENTIAL - A differential amplifier is described that provides a high common mode rejection ration (CMRR) without requiring the use of precisely matched components. One variation employs a method of noise reduction to increase the SNR of the device. The differential amplifier may be used in an apparatus for measuring biopotentials of a patient, such as an electrode for measuring brain activity. The electrodes can communicate the measured biopotentials with a remote system for further processing, while providing electrical isolation to the patient. | 04-23-2015 |
Graham Charles Townsend, Waterloo CA
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20110286639 | FINGERPRINT SCANNING WITH A CAMERA - A photography subsystem is configured to be operated in fingerprint scanning mode and a normal mode. An autofocus module may be initialized to control a lens with an initial focal length set according to received instructions indicating one of the modes of operation. An image signal processor associated with the photography subsystem may process images received from the photography subsystem and, if necessary, process the images to form a candidate digital fingerprint for use in an authentication process. | 11-24-2011 |
20110300830 | FINGERPRINT SCANNING WITH OPTICAL NAVIGATION - An optical navigation subsystem may be used when obtaining a candidate fingerprint for a mobile communication device (e.g., for authentication purposes). To accommodate such use of the optical navigation subsystem, the optical navigation subsystem may be adapted to automatically adjust a processed image sensor window from a first set of window dimensions (e.g., suitable for optical navigation) to a second set of window dimensions (e.g., suitable for fingerprint capture). Alternatively, a single, static set of window dimension may be employed in conjunction with stitching algorithms, or other methods suitable for forming candidate fingerprint images by combining a plurality of images obtained using the static set of window dimension. | 12-08-2011 |
Heath Townsend, Queensland AU
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20080243269 | Method and System for Scheduling Reinforcing Bars for Use in Reinforced Products - An automated method of scheduling reinforcing bars for use in reinforced products, the method including the steps of: storing default reinforced product parameters in a database ( | 10-02-2008 |
James Townsend, Bronx, NY US
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20140205817 | IMAGE TRANSFER KIT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A process of manufacturing an image transfer kit which enables the production of a desired image on a substrate which subsequently may be used in different decorative applications. The process may include the application of different layers of lacquer, photoclear and inks to a substrate in addition to the ultra-violet light treatment, washing and drying of the substrate at certain stages during the process. The produced image transfer kit may include the substrate, layers of transfer lacquer, high resolution lacquer, photoclear, clear or white ink, adhesive and the desired image. | 07-24-2014 |
James Adam Townsend, Queensland AU
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20090107033 | Hydrogenation Process - A process for the production of a fuel composition comprising hydrocarbons derived from carboxylic acids and/or carboxylic acid esters, which process comprises feeding hydrogen and a hydrocarbon-containing stream to a first reactor to reduce levels of olefins and/or heteroatom-containing compounds in the hydrocarbon-containing stream, and feeding the so-treated hydrocarbon-containing stream to a second reactor together with hydrogen and a carboxylic acid and/or ester to produce a second hydrocarbon-containing stream in which at least some of the hydrocarbons are derived from the carboxylic acid and/or ester. | 04-30-2009 |
20100036183 | Process for hydrogenation of carboxylic acids and derivatives to hydrocarbons - A process for hydrogenating a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof comprising feeding a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof and hydrogen to a reactor, maintaining conditions therein such that hydrogen reacts with the carboxylic acid and/or derivative thereof to a product stream comprising one or more hydrocarbons and one or more oxides of carbon, feeding the product stream to a flash separator, wherein a vapour fraction comprising the one or more oxides of carbon is separated form a liquid fraction comprising the one or more hydrocarbons, wherein the concentration of carbon oxides in the flash separator is at or below a predetermined value. | 02-11-2010 |
Jarrod David Townsend, Overland Park, KS US
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20130211856 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OUTCOME MEASURES - Systems and methods for automatic generation of one or more outcome measures are disclosed. The outcome measures may be displayed as a single one page summary, which may be provided to a specialty physician or other medical professionals. Additionally, the outcome measures summary may be reviewed independently, and/or integrated with existing electronic medical reports, and may be used to initiate other medical activities, such as e-prescriptions and/or medical insurance authorization. | 08-15-2013 |
Jeffrey Douglas Townsend, Port Alberni CA
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20150345824 | Air Diffuser - An air diffuser for use with an air feed in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, having a rotatable plenum from which project hollow blades. Each blade has an outlet port along the blade trailing edge, such that air received from an HVAC system flows through the air diffuser and is expelled from the outlet ports, causing the blades to rotate. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeffrey R. Townsend, Longmont, CO US
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20150094720 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members moveable with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. A knife channel having a body and a base is defined within each jaw member. A knife assembly includes a knife having a bifurcated distal end. The bifurcated end includes first and second cutting members each defining an opposed cutting surface and having a tab at a free end thereof for translation through the base of a knife channel. The knife is translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the closed position such that the cutting members are approximated when translated through the channels. The knife is also translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the open position such that the cutting members are flexed apart when translated through the jaw members. | 04-02-2015 |
20150148804 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members moveable with respect to one another between an open position and a closed position. A knife channel having a body and a base is defined within each jaw member. A knife assembly includes a knife having a bifurcated distal end. The bifurcated end includes first and second cutting members each defining an opposed cutting surface and having a tab at a free end thereof for translation through the base of a knife channel. The knife is translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the closed position such that the cutting members are approximated when translated through the channels. The knife is also translatable into the channels when the jaw members are in the open position such that the cutting members are flexed apart when translated through the jaw members. | 05-28-2015 |
20150250527 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes first and second shaft members each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. The first jaw member includes a jaw frame fixedly engaged to the first shaft member and a disposable jaw housing releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The disposable jaw housing includes a knife assembly disposed therein. The knife assembly includes a knife blade biased toward an initial position, wherein the knife blade is disposed within the jaw housing. The knife blade is moveable between the initial position and an extended position, wherein the knife blade extends at least partially from the jaw housing to cut tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members. | 09-10-2015 |
20150327943 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes a pair of shafts each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the shafts is moveable relative to the other about a pivot pin between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to move the jaw members between an open position and a closed position. A knife assembly includes a knife blade mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and moveable between an initial position, wherein the knife blade is disposed within one of the jaw members, and an extended position, wherein the knife blade extends between the jaw members. An actuator arm(s) is mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and extends therefrom. The actuator arm(s) is moveable between an un-actuated position and an actuated position to rotate the pivot pin relative to the jaw members to move the knife blade between the initial position and the extended position. | 11-19-2015 |
John Townsend, Carlow IE
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20110236002 | VAPORISING DEVICE - A vaporising device ( | 09-29-2011 |
Jordan S. Townsend, Draper, UT US
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20140040040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MESSAGE-BASED ADVERTISING AND PROVIDING CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING - A system for distributing messages to consumers. A consumer may opt-in to receive messages by sending a text message with a keyword to an aggregator. The aggregator is a message distributor and the opt-in message opts in for a particular advertiser and other advertisers. The advertiser may send messages to the consumer and other consumers who specifically opt in for the advertiser. Other advertisers may send messages to the consumer if sufficiently nearby or related to the advertiser, or if sharing a consumer cloud of the advertiser. The advertisers may manage all messages using a mobile or other interface. Messages are sent for a fee. A portion of the fee is remitted to charitable organizations identified for such purpose by recipient consumers receiving the messages. Messages sent by advertisers may include text messages, emails or instant messages. | 02-06-2014 |
Joseph Townsend, East Marion, NY US
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20130248567 | PIVOTING ROOF RACK - A vehicle roof rack for securing objects to the top of a vehicle having cross-bars mounted to the roof of the vehicle, has two pivot bars slidably connected to two load tubes. Each pivot bar is connected to a bracket via a hinge, and bracket is then mounted onto the cross-bars. Each of the load tubes has an interior cavity and the first ends of the pivot bars are slidably inserted within an end of the load tubes, so that the load tubes can be slid between an extended position and a closed position. Each load tube has a first portion with an open profile, and a second portion with a closed profile. In the extended position, the second portion of the load tube abuts the mounting bracket and acts as a stop to keep the load tube from freeing itself from the pivot bar. | 09-26-2013 |
Keith Townsend, Everett, WA US
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20150298793 | WING FOLD SYSTEM ROTATING LATCH - An apparatus and method of a wing fold system may include a latch assembly rotating an unfixed portion of a wing, with respect to a fixed portion of the wing, between a flight position of the wing and a folded position of the wing. A first portion of the wing may hold a rotating portion of the latch assembly. A second portion of the wing may hold a secured portion of the latch assembly. The rotating portion of the latch assembly may rotate between an open position and a closed position. A slot in the rotating portion may receive the secured portion of the latch assembly. A securing portion of the rotating portion may secure a secured portion of the latch assembly. The latch assembly may prevent rotation of the second portion when the wing may be in the flight position. | 10-22-2015 |
20150336657 | ROTARY DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR WING TIP - A rotary drive assembly is provided. The assembly includes a tip hinge box, a body hinge box pivotably coupled to the tip hinge box, a rotary actuator positioned within the body hinge box, and a linkage mechanism coupled between the rotary actuator and the tip hinge box, the linkage mechanism including a first linkage fixedly coupled to the rotary actuator, and a second linkage coupled between the first linkage and the tip hinge box, wherein rotation of the rotary actuator causes the tip hinge box to rotate relative to the body hinge box. | 11-26-2015 |
Lucille Townsend, Cleveland, TN US
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20150017266 | Compositions and Methods for Relieving Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Illnesses - Compositions and methods for relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and related illnesses are disclosed. It appears that the primary cause of RA is a sensitivity or hypersensitivity to potassium and/or vitamin C, or too much potassium and/or vitamin C in the diet. The effects of potassium and vitamin C on the body must be modified to relieve the symptoms of RA and related illnesses. It appears that magnesium does not cause the inflammation, but appears that it exacerbates the problem. It appears that calcium and vitamin D intake, possibly in combination with the reduced or no intake of potassium and/or vitamin C, may also help to relieve the symptoms of RA and related illnesses. | 01-15-2015 |
Marcus M. Townsend, Rochester, NY US
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20140354749 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PRINTING METHOD FOR IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY - Novel methods for calibrating a thermal printer by adjusting a look up table comprising the steps of receiving a test pattern to be printed on a receiver medium, printing the test pattern on the receiver medium, using a sensor to measure a depletion amount of donor material, and using a processor to adjust the lookup table based on the measured depletion amount are disclosed. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354750 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PRINTING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY - A high efficiency thermal printing system, comprising: a donor ribbon having donor material; a receiver medium; a test pattern to be printed on the receiver medium using the donor ribbon; a print head, a sensor, and a processor is disclosed. The present invention is adapted to print the test pattern on the receiver medium by heating the donor ribbon to cause the donor material to transfer from the donor ribbon onto the receiver medium, thereby depleting donor material on the donor ribbon. Moreover, the sensor is adapted to measure a depletion amount of the donor material on the donor ribbon after printing the test pattern, and the processor is adapted to calibrate the thermal printing system by adjusting a lookup table in response to the measured depletion amount of donor material. | 12-04-2014 |
20160031227 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PRINTING METHOD FOR IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY - Novel methods for calibrating a thermal printer by adjusting a look up table comprising the steps of receiving a test pattern to be printed on a receiver medium, printing the test pattern on the receiver medium, using a sensor to measure a depletion amount of donor material, and using a processor to adjust the lookup table based on the measured depletion amount are disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |
Mark R. Townsend, Kennewick, WA US
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20140044598 | HIGH-PRESSURE, HIGH-TEMPERATURE MAGIC ANGLE SPINNING NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Re-usable ceramic magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR rotors constructed of high-mechanic strength ceramics are detailed that include a sample compartment that maintains high pressures up to at least about 200 atmospheres (atm) and high temperatures up to about least about 300° C. during operation. The rotor designs minimize pressure losses stemming from penetration over an extended period of time. The present invention makes possible a variety of in-situ high pressure, high temperature MAS NMR experiments not previously achieved in the prior art. | 02-13-2014 |
20140167756 | SEALED MAGIC ANGLE SPINNING NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE PROBE AND PROCESS FOR SPECTROSCOPY OF HAZARDOUS SAMPLES - A magic-angle-spinning (MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe is described that includes double containment enclosures configured to seal and contain hazardous samples for analysis. The probe is of a modular design that ensures containment of hazardous samples during sample analysis while preserving spin speeds for superior NMR performance and convenience of operation. | 06-19-2014 |
Monica Townsend, Middlesex, NJ US
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20130295530 | NUTRITION EDUCATION GAME - The disclosed subject matter is directed to an educational game designed to teach children about healthy food choices and the importance of foods from different food groups to a healthy diet. In one embodiment the game comprises a representation of a plate that is divided into different colored segments where each colored segment represents a different food group, and game pieces are designed to represent different foods. The game involves placing the game pieces onto the different colored plate segments of the correct food group and making a meal having a healthy balance of different foods. The game can be played as a group or individually. Different formats for the game include, but are not limited to, a board game, a hanging wall chart, a floor game, and a computer game. | 11-07-2013 |
Murray R. Townsend, Edmonton CA
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20080309020 | PLUNGER WITH ANNULAR EXTERIOR SEALS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING ANNULAR SEALS ON AN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF A PLUNGER - A method of installing annular seals on a plunger. A first step involves positioning an annular seal on a seal installation tool adapted to hold the annular seal in an expanded state. A second step involves positioning the annular seal so that the annular seal overlies a body of a plunger. A third step involves transferring the annular seal from the seal installation tool to a seal groove in the body of the plunger. | 12-18-2008 |
Murray Ray Townsend, Edmonton CA
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20150020381 | Magnetic Installation and Retrieval Tool for Fluid Lift Plungers - A plunger installation and retrieval tool incorporates a magnet which magnetically supports a fluid lift plunger during insertion into or retrieval from a lubricator on a natural gas wellhead. The magnet is housed in a magnet holder suspended from an elongate hanger member the upper end of which is connected to a hanger support. An actuating rod slidably extends through the hanger support and through bores in the magnet and magnet holder, such that a downward force applied to the actuating rod will cause the lower end of the actuating rod to project below the magnet and break its magnetic bond with the plunger, thus releasing the plunger from the tool. The tool may be provided with a cylindrical skirt fitting closely around the upper end of the plunger to prevent laterally loading that could break the magnetic bond during plunger insertion and retrieval. | 01-22-2015 |
Paul D. Townsend, County Cork IE
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20130027136 | VARIABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention provides a variable gain amplifier system for use in a burst mode receiver, said system comprising an amplifier adapted to amplify a signal; a gain control module; a dc offset compensation module adapted to derive a compensation signal as a function of the amplifier gain. Compared to existing methods for dc offset compensation in variable gain amplifier, the system and method for dc offset compensation allows fast adjustment of rapidly changing dc offsets that occur in applications where the gain of the variable gain amplifier is adjusted rapidly. | 01-31-2013 |
Paul Henson Townsend, Mesa, AZ US
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20130154846 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAPPING FRACTURE FEATURES IN HYDRAULICALLY FRACTURED STRATA USING FUNCTIONAL PROPPANT PROPERTIES - System and method for deploying multiple antennas in an array configuration with unobstructed electromagnetic access to a formation outside of a casing, sequencing the transmitted signal to control the direction of transmission into the formation, receiving the reflected signals, and locating the position of the reflection based on the scanned transmission signal orientation and the direction of the received signal. Such a deployment of an antenna array with unobstructed electromagnetic access to the formation outside of the casing, sequencing of the interrogation signal, and analysis of the received signal relative to the transmitted signal direction form the basis for reflection image rendering as the transmitted signal is scanned by a sequenced stimulus signal. | 06-20-2013 |
Peter Townsend, Mississauga CA
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20110016877 | CONTINUOUS SLOT IN SHROUD - A compressor shroud has a continuous slot defined in a gaspath side surface thereof for communicating through the body of the shroud. Spaced-apart structural bridges span a rear portion of the slot in the shroud to maintain structural rigidity of the shroud. The method of forming the continuous slot is also described. | 01-27-2011 |
20130236319 | AIRFOIL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An airfoil for a rotor blade or a stator vane of a gas turbine engine having a tip extension extending one or both of the suction and pressure side surfaces adjacent the tip. The tip extension defines a thickness at the tip larger than the true thickness of the airfoil. The tip extension includes a side transitional surface substantially defined along a curve extending tangentially from the corresponding side surface. The tip extension defines a gradual increase in the thickness over a portion of the airfoil having a radial dimension corresponding to at least 2 times the true thickness. | 09-12-2013 |
20130287542 | TWISTED VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE - A compressor for a gas turbine engine with variable inlet guide vanes each defining an airfoil portion twisted such that at each location of the airfoil portion along the pivot axis, an angle is defined between a respective chord extending between the leading and trailing edges and a same reference plane containing the pivot axis and extending radially with respect to the compressor. The angle, which is measured along a direction of rotation of the rotor, varies from a minimum value near the hub side wall to a maximum value near the shroud side wall. A method of reducing vortex whistle in a radial inlet of a compressor is also provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20140271108 | COMPRESSOR BLEED SELF-RECIRCULATING SYSTEM - A compressor for a gas turbine engine having a bleed air recirculation system includes a plurality of bleed holes extending through the shroud at a first axial location thereon substantially adjacent the blade tips. The bleed holes have a closed outer perimeter along their complete length. An annular bleed cavity surrounds the shroud and is in communication with outlet openings of the bleed holes. The bleed holes provide communication between said main gas flow passage and the bleed cavity. The bleed cavity includes exit passages having outlets disposed in said shroud at a second axial location which is upstream of both the first axial location and the leading edge of the blades of the rotor. Bleed air is passively bled from the main gas flow passage via the bleed holes, recirculated through the bleed cavity and re-injected back into the main gas flow passage at the second axial location. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271158 | COMPRESSOR STATOR - Compressor stators ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140286746 | COMPRESSOR SHROUD REVERSE BLEED HOLES - A gas turbine engine compressor includes a rotor defining a central axis of rotation and a plurality of blades which project into an annular compressor gas flow passage, and a shroud circumferentially surrounding the rotor and having a radially inner surface adjacent to the blade tips. Bleed holes extend through the shroud adjacent the blade tips, each of the bleed holes having an inlet end disposed in the shroud radially inner surface and an outlet end disposed in a shroud radially outer surface. Bleed air removed from the annular gas flow passage flows through the bleed holes from the inlet to the outlet ends. The outlet end of each bleed hole is located circumferentially upstream of the inlet end relative to a direction of rotational flow in the annular gas flow passage driven by a direction of rotation of the rotor. | 09-25-2014 |
20140356159 | LOW HUB-TO-TIP RATIO FAN FOR A TURBOFAN GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fan for a turbofan gas turbine engine, the fan comprising a rotor hub and a plurality of radially extending fan blades integral with the hub to form an integrally bladed rotor. Each fan blade defines a leading edge. A hub radius (R | 12-04-2014 |
20150219115 | Blade for Axial Compressor Rotor - A blade for a compressor rotor comprises a blade root at a first end of the blade extending from a rotor body of the compressor, and a blade tip at a second end of the blade. The first end and the second end are disposed on a span of the blade. The blade root and the blade tip define a face of the blade between them. The blade tip comprises a first extremity and a second extremity. The blade tip is disposed such that a first segment of the blade tip defines a positive dihedral angle with the face of the blade. The first segment extends from a first point in the blade tip to the first extremity of the blade tip. A second segment of the blade tip defines a negative dihedral angle with the face of the blade. The second segment extends from a second point in the blade tip to the second extremity of the blade tip. | 08-06-2015 |
20150226232 | CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A centrifugal compressor having at least a diffuser is disclosed. The diffuser has an annular diffuser body having circumferentially spaced apart diffuser passages defining fluid paths through the diffuser body. The diffuser also has a plurality of diffusion members mounted to the annular diffuser body. Each diffusion member has a member inlet in fluid communication with a diffuser passage and a member outlet. Each diffusion member defines an aerodynamic throat disposed between the member inlet and the member outlet. The diffuser also has a fluid injection assembly with multiple injection conduits. Each injection conduit extends between a conduit inlet configured to receive a flow of compressible fluid from a supply and a conduit outlet communicating with a corresponding diffusion member downstream of the aerodynamic throat. The compressible fluid is injected through the conduit outlet into the diffusion members. | 08-13-2015 |
20160084162 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE INLET - An inlet for a turbofan engine, including an inlet wall surrounding an inlet flow path. The inlet wall extends axially from an upstream end to a downstream end adjacent the fan. The inlet wall has a shape defining a plurality of teeth circumferentially spaced around the inlet. The teeth extend axially and project radially inwardly toward the central longitudinal axis. A central portion of the inlet flow path has a cross-sectional dimension measured diametrically between opposed teeth, the cross-sectional dimension varying along the axial direction. The central portion defines a geometric throat at a minimum value of the cross-sectional dimension. The inlet wall is shaped so that the geometric throat is axially spaced from the upstream end and the downstream end. A gas turbine engine and a method of shielding tips of fan blades from impact by an object having a predetermined minimum dimension are also discussed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160084265 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH PARTIAL INLET VANE - A turbofan engine including an axially extending inlet wall surrounding an inlet flow path. A radial distance between the inlet wall and the inner wall adjacent the fan defines a downstream height of the inlet flow path. A plurality of vanes are circumferentially spaced around the inlet, each of the vanes extending radially inwardly from the inlet wall, a maximum radial distance between a tip of each of the vanes and the inlet wall defining a maximum height of the vane. The maximum height of the vane is at most 50% of the downstream height of the flow path. In another embodiment, the maximum height of the vane is at most 50% of the maximum fan blade span. A method of reducing a relative Mach number at fan blade tips is also discussed. | 03-24-2016 |
Phillip Nathan Townsend, Bath, Ne Somerset UK
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20130148893 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image-processing method comprising convolving a selected feature of interest (FOI) within the image with a mask of a first size, repeating the convolution with a mask of a second size, and calculating the ratio of the convolution responses, as an indication of the size of the FOI. Preferably the convolution masks are Laplacian of Gaussian. The method can be useful for prioritising potential targets in a field of view for presentation to an operator. | 06-13-2013 |
Reed Townsend, Kirkland, WA US
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20140075372 | POINTER UNIFICATION - Embodiments relate to a computing device having storage, a processor, a display, a first human input device, and a second human input device, where the first human input device is in a first category of human input devices and the second human input device is in a second category of human input devices. The computing device may perform a process involving executing a windowing environment that manages windows of applications executing on the computing device. The windowing environment may receive raw inputs from the first and second human input devices and in turn generate input pointers for the raw inputs, respectively. The input pointers may be or include instances of an input pointer class implemented by the windowing environment, the pointer class used by the windowing environment for arbitrary different types of human input pointer devices including the first human input device and the second human input device. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075458 | DEVICE SPECIFIC DATA IN A UNIFIED POINTER MESSAGE - In one embodiment, a unified pointer message | 03-13-2014 |
20140137029 | CROSS SLIDE GESTURE - Techniques relating to scrolling, object selection, and object moving are discussed. Strokes are inputted by a user, for instance using a touch sensitive surface. Strokes are directed to a scrollable surface with objects therein. Strokes that end before meeting a condition select the objects, and strokes then end after meeting the condition move the objects or representations thereof. The condition may be a distance. Selection may only occur when strokes meet a threshold condition such as having a particular direction (e.g., perpendicular to a direction for scrolling the surface) or moving a minimal distance. Strokes in a scrolling direction (e.g., horizontal) may scroll the surface in that direction and strokes in another direction (e.g., vertical) may both select and move the objects. Objects selected may slide on rails before moving. | 05-15-2014 |
Richard Townsend, Perth AU
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20130192040 | Tool - A tool for manipulating an article includes an operative portion. The operative portion includes a convex surface defined by a first curved segment extending substantially from a first end having a radius greater than at least one further subsequent curved segment, and a concave surface opposite the convex surface. In use, one of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with an article and the other of the convex and concave surfaces is engageable with a work-piece such that the convex and concave surfaces are cooperable to establish a fulcrum point between the work-piece and the other surface. | 08-01-2013 |
Richard G. Townsend, Post Falls, ID US
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20150151387 | ZINC-BASED LEAD-FREE SOLDER COMPOSITIONS - Electronic packaging arrangements having lead-free solders are disclosed. In particular, lead-free solder compositions and lead frame constructs for use therewith are disclosed. The lead-free solder compositions may be zinc-based and may include zinc, aluminum, and germanium as major components and gallium and magnesium as minor components. The lead-free, zinc-based solder compositions may exhibit desirable melting properties, mechanical properties, and wetting properties, for example. | 06-04-2015 |
Richard W. Townsend, Katonah, NY US
Robert K. Townsend, Niagara Falls CA
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20100203193 | Freezer to Retarder to Oven Dough - A frozen dough comprising flour, a high yeast level comprising one or more yeast with activity covering temperature range of 33-140° F., emulsifiers, dough conditioners, stabilizers, sugar, lipid source and optionally supplemental gluten such that the frozen dough does not require a conventional proofing (proofer) step prior to freezing or prior to baking. When the frozen dough is thawed in a retarder at 33-42° F. for at least 12 hours, or at an elevated temperature of between 43-85° F. for at least 1 hour, and then baked, the baked products have good appearance, taste and texture, and a specific volume of at least 4 cc/gram. | 08-12-2010 |
Robert L. Townsend US
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20160035216 | Duct Smoke Detection System and Method - An assembly for testing of smoke detectors, installed to detect the presence of smoke in ductwork or through a smoke protected opening, and includes a plenum rated hose assembly having a duct end and a smoke end. The hose assembly duct end is extendable to the duct and is not terminated with a nozzle directable at an inlet tube of a smoke detector associated with the duct, or to the detector protecting a smoke protected opening. A duct mounting plate is adapted to be sealingly installed to cover an aperture formed within the duct and to retain the hose assembly duct end. Smoke is directed into the hose smoke end by a smoke generator that generates smoke under pressure. | 02-04-2016 |
Robin Townsend, South Australia AU
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20080201970 | Apparatus and Method for Setting Furniture Height - An apparatus for determining a desired height of a height adjustable furniture item, characterized in that it includes: a scale adapted to measure a length of the lower leg of a patient, means to determine a desired height of said item of furniture from said length and a means to translate said desired height to said furniture item. | 08-28-2008 |
Scot B. Townsend, Draper, UT US
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20140040040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MESSAGE-BASED ADVERTISING AND PROVIDING CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING - A system for distributing messages to consumers. A consumer may opt-in to receive messages by sending a text message with a keyword to an aggregator. The aggregator is a message distributor and the opt-in message opts in for a particular advertiser and other advertisers. The advertiser may send messages to the consumer and other consumers who specifically opt in for the advertiser. Other advertisers may send messages to the consumer if sufficiently nearby or related to the advertiser, or if sharing a consumer cloud of the advertiser. The advertisers may manage all messages using a mobile or other interface. Messages are sent for a fee. A portion of the fee is remitted to charitable organizations identified for such purpose by recipient consumers receiving the messages. Messages sent by advertisers may include text messages, emails or instant messages. | 02-06-2014 |
Steve Townsend, Chatswood AU
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20090169353 | PALLET INSPECTION AND REPAIR SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A pallet inspection and repair system includes a pallet in-feed for receiving pallets for inspection, and an automated pallet inspection system for inspecting the pallets. A processor cooperates with the automated pallet inspection system to generate a repair recipe for each pallet based on the inspecting, and compares the repair recipes to determine at least one performance repair parameter for the pallets. The at least one performance repair parameter corresponds to a type of repair to be made to the pallets. | 07-02-2009 |
20090188096 | BOARD REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR A PALLET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A board removal apparatus for a wooden pallet includes a frame, and a carriage carried by the frame. The carriage includes a pair of spaced apart tables with a fixed gap therebetween. The carriage is movable between a pallet receiving position and a board removal position. The pallet includes spaced apart stringers and boards on top and bottom surfaces thereof. The pallet is positioned on the carriage when in the pallet receiving position so that a board to be removed overlies the fixed gap. A board removal assembly is carried by the frame and includes a push rod and a board removal foot pad pivotally coupled thereto. The push rod and the board removal foot pad are inserted between adjacent stringers when the carriage is in the board removal position. The board removal foot pad overlies at least a portion of the board to be removed and overlies at least a portion of the fixed gap between the pair of spaced apart tables. | 07-30-2009 |
20110257776 | SOFTWARE AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PALLET INSPECTION AND REPAIR - An automated pallet inspection and repair apparatus comprises an inspection station and a repair station. The inspection station comprises a laser that illuminates a pallet, a camera that collects the reflected light and a computer system. The computer system analyses the output of the camera and acquires the pallet's geometry and topography. The design of the pallet is determined by the computer software. A decision to repair the pallet is made by comparing acquired pallet data against the design criteria. If the pallet needs repair, a recipe of repair steps is constructed by inspecting each of the pallet's elements. The recipe is transmitted to the automated repair station. | 10-20-2011 |
20120284987 | BOARD REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR A PALLET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A board removal apparatus for a wooden pallet includes a frame, and a carriage carried by the frame. The carriage includes a pair of spaced apart tables with a fixed gap therebetween. The carriage is movable between a pallet receiving position and a board removal position. The pallet is positioned on the carriage when in the pallet receiving position so that a board to be removed overlies the fixed gap. A board removal assembly is carried by the frame and includes a push rod and a board removal foot pad pivotally coupled thereto. The push rod and the board removal foot pad are inserted between adjacent stringers on the pallet when the carriage is in the board removal position. | 11-15-2012 |
20150105892 | SOFTWARE AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PALLET INSPECTION AND REPAIR - An automated pallet inspection and repair apparatus comprises an inspection station and a repair station. The inspection station comprises a laser that illuminates a pallet, a camera that collects the reflected light and a computer system. The computer system analyses the output of the camera and acquires the pallet's geometry and topography. The design of the pallet is determined by the computer software. A decision to repair the pallet is made by comparing acquired pallet data against the design criteria. If the pallet needs repair, a recipe of repair steps is constructed by inspecting each of the pallet's elements. The recipe is transmitted to the automated repair station. | 04-16-2015 |
Stuart Townsend, Chicago, IL US
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20140330701 | Methods and Systems for Chart Based Order Entry - In one aspect, the invention comprises software comprising: (a) software for displaying a chart display comprising pricing information for securities; and (b) software for displaying an interface display for placing securities orders, wherein the chart display is configured to enable a user to enter price information in the interface display by selecting a location on the chart display corresponding to a price to be entered into the interface display. In another aspect, the invention comprises a method comprising entering price information in an interface display for placing securities orders by selecting a location on a chart display comprising pricing information for securities, the location corresponding to a price to be entered into the interface display. | 11-06-2014 |
Stuart Townsend, Delta CA
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20110289082 | Methods and Devices for Analysis of Carbon Footprints - In an embodiment, a method provides a carbon footprint comparison. In this method, a request to compare a first carbon footprint associated with a first user is received. Here, first profile attributes and the first carbon footprint associated with the first user are accessed. Additionally, second profile attributes associated with a second user are accessed. A match of a first number of the first profile attributes with a second number of the second profile attributes is identified. With the match, a strength of the match is calculated based on a number of identified matching profile attributes. A response to the request is then transmitted, and this response comprises the strength of the match and the first carbon footprint. | 11-24-2011 |
Susette Townsend, Rochester, MN US
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20150177951 | NETWORK APPLIANCE MAPPING - The present disclosure includes a method that includes, by a solution appliance configured to administer resources in response to authorized users selecting tasks presented in a user interface, receiving an indication of a status change for a functional appliance configured to provide at least one of the resources, accessing a resource map that links the resources to the tasks, and indicating the status change for the functional appliance on the user interface based on the resource map. | 06-25-2015 |
20150180797 | NETWORK APPLIANCE MAPPING - The present disclosure includes a method that includes, by a solution appliance configured to administer resources in response to authorized users selecting tasks presented in a user interface, receiving an indication of a status change for a functional appliance configured to provide at least one of the resources, accessing a resource map that links the resources to the tasks, and indicating the status change for the functional appliance on the user interface based on the resource map. | 06-25-2015 |
20150195151 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN APPLIANCE-BASED SOLUTIONS - System, method, and computer program product to perform an operation comprising deploying a first appliance including at least one service to a computing environment including a plurality of appliances, determining, for each service in the first appliance, whether the service is active on at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances in the computing environment, and activating, on the first appliance, only each service not determined to be active on at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances, so that each service determined to be active in at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances is not activated on the first appliance. | 07-09-2015 |
20150195177 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN APPLIANCE-BASED SOLUTIONS - System, method, and computer program product to perform an operation comprising deploying a first appliance including at least one service to a computing environment including a plurality of appliances, determining, for each service in the first appliance, whether the service is active on at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances in the computing environment, and activating, on the first appliance, only each service not determined to be active on at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances, so that each service determined to be active in at least one other appliance of the plurality of appliances is not activated on the first appliance. | 07-09-2015 |
Timothy Townsend, Gainesville, FL US
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20130313195 | Membrane System to Treat Leachate and Methods of Treating Leachate - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for systems for removing contaminants from a leachate, methods of removing contaminants from a leachate, and the like. | 11-28-2013 |
Troy K. Townsend, Alexandria, VA US
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20140130869 | Inorganic Nanocrystal Solar Cells - An inorganic nanocrystal solar cell comprising a substrate, a layer of metal, a layer of CdTe, a layer of CdSe, and a layer of transparent conductor. An inorganic nanocrystal solar cell comprising a transparent conductive substrate, a layer of CdSe, a layer of CdTe, and a Au contact. A method of spray deposition for inorganic nanocrystal solar cells comprising subjecting a first solution of CdTe or CdSe nanocrystals to ligand exchange with a small coordinating molecule, diluting the first solution in solvent to form a second solution, applying the second solution to a substrate, drying the substrate, dipping the substrate in a solution in MeOH of a compound that promotes sintering, washing the substrate with iPrOH, drying the substrate with N | 05-15-2014 |
20150303349 | Top to Bottom Solution Deposition of Inorganic Solar Modules - A technique is described depositing a new formula of indium and tin salt solutions as a precursor to form a solid transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) film on non-conductive solid substrates. The utilization of this new composition of matter prompted the discovery of a method for preparing the first top-to-bottom completely solution processed solar cell. The specific patterning of the liquid-processed ITO precursor solution and the subsequent layers of a solar cell outlined here also demonstrate a unique way to connect solution processed (as opposed to deposited using vacuum techniques) solar cells in series and in parallel. Also contemplated are similar compositions capable of forming zinc tin oxide (ZTO), indium oxide (IO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), cadmium tin oxide (CTO), aluminum zinc oxide (AZO), or zinc oxide (ZO). | 10-22-2015 |
William Townsend, Weston, MA US
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20150155765 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING AN ULTRACOMPACT, HIGH-PERFORMANCE MOTOR CONTROLLER TO AN ULTRACOMPACT, HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR - Apparatus for connecting a motor controller to an electrical motor, said apparatus comprising: | 06-04-2015 |
William A. Townsend, Stratford, CT US
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20130340601 | STRUCTURAL PANEL WITH BALLISTIC PROTECTION - An armor system which integrates ballistic protection into load bearing structure. Each armored panel is manufactured as a sandwich structure having a multiple of layers including a hard ballistic material layer of a Ceramic/CMC hybrid armor material capable of defeating high velocity Armor Piercing projectiles. | 12-26-2013 |