Townsend, US
Alexandra Kay Townsend, Centerport, NY US
Art Townsend, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110248047 | 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. | 10-13-2011 |
Benjamin Park Townsend, Schaumburg, IL US
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20110056924 | Solar defrost panels - A solar defrost panel has a photovoltaic panel with an integrated electrical defrost system. The electrical defrost system has an electrical heating element that overlays the photovoltaic panel. The electrical defrost system can remove snow, frost and ice from the solar defrost panel and prevent snow, frost and ice from accumulating on the solar defrost panel. The electrical defrost system can have a controller to automatically or manually control operation of the electrical heating element. The controller can be located inside of a building for convenience of the user. The solar defrost panel provides clearing of snow, frost and ice from the solar defrost panel which can allow the photovoltaic panel to operate effectively during winter and in cold climate regions. | 03-10-2011 |
Brian E. Townsend, Knoxville, TN US
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20100088043 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SHAFT - A computer-controlled system automatically measures and records various physical characteristics of an elongated shaft or tube, such as a golf club shaft or other structural member. The characteristics measured include the principal planar oscillation plane, oscillation frequency, stiffness asymmetry, relative stiffness, torsional stiffness, shaft length, shaft straightness and tip angle. | 04-08-2010 |
Bruce K. Townsend, Flowery Beach, GA US
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20120186540 | 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 sootblower 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. | 07-26-2012 |
Chris Pruyn Townsend, Shelburne, VT US
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20100164711 | Energy Harvesting, Wireless Structural Health Monitoring System with Time Keeper and Energy Storage Devices - A system comprises a sensing node that includes a sensor, a processor, an energy harvesting circuit, a time keeper, a first energy storage device, and a second energy storage device. The energy harvesting circuit is connected for recharging the first energy storage device. The processor is connected for receiving all its power derived from the energy harvesting circuit. The second energy storage device is connected for powering the time keeper. | 07-01-2010 |
20110285527 | Wireless Structural Health Monitoring System with Synchronized Timekeeper - A method of obtaining data about a structure includes providing a plurality of sensor modules on the structure. Each of the sensor modules includes a sensor, a processor, a sensor module precision timekeeper, and a sensor module transceiver. One of the plurality of sensor modules includes an energy harvesting device. The processor and the sensor module transceiver of this one of the plurality of sensor modules are powered solely with electricity derived from the energy harvesting device. The method further includes providing a base station. The method further includes periodically wirelessly receiving a broadcast resynchronization timing packet with each of the sensor module transceivers, wherein the broadcast resynchronization timing packet received by each of the sensor module transceivers includes a common resynchronization time value. The method further includes periodically resynchronizing each of the sensor module precision timekeepers based on a signal derived from the resynchronization time value. The method further includes digital sampling of the sensor module sensor in each of the sensor modules to provide digital sensor data, and providing a time stamp to the digital sensor data wherein time in the time stamp is provided by the sensor module precision timekeeper. The method further includes wirelessly transmitting data from each of the plurality of sensor modules to the base station, wherein the data is derived from the time stamped digital sensor data. The method further includes receiving and aggregating the data from each of the plurality of sensor modules in the base station. | 11-24-2011 |
Christoper P. Townsend, Shelburne, VT US
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20100300210 | Cover for Protecting Component from Shear Force - A system includes a structure and a component. The component including an energy providing device and a protective cover. The structure has a structure surface. The protective cover has a protective cover attachment surface mounted on the structure surface. The energy providing device is located within the protective cover. The protective cover has a protective cover outer surface. The protective cover outer surface is oriented to face a first direction from which an impact load may strike the protective cover outer surface and shear the protective cover from the structure surface. The protective cover outer surface has an outer surface shape facing the first direction. At least a portion of an impact load striking any region of the protective cover outer surface facing the first direction is transferred by the outer surface shape into a compression load. | 12-02-2010 |
20110113892 | Strain Sensor Mounted with light Curable Adhesive - A device includes a structure, a strain sensor and a light curable adhesive. The structure has a structure surface. The light curable adhesive bonds the strain sensor to the structure surface. | 05-19-2011 |
20110113893 | Component and Circuit with Moisture Barrier, Transmitter, and Protective Cover - A device for mounting on a structure surface includes a component, a circuit, a moisture barrier, and a protective cover. The moisture barrier is within the protective cover. The component and the circuit are within the moisture barrier. The component is for bonding to the structure surface with a bond susceptible to damage from moisture. The circuit includes a radio frequency transmitter. The circuit is for providing data derived from the component to the radio frequency transmitter for external transmission. | 05-19-2011 |
Christopher P. Townsend, Shelborne, VT US
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20100165593 | Apparatus to Receive Electromagnetic Radiation that Penetrates a Housing Formed of a Conductive Material - An apparatus includes a hermetically sealed housing formed of conductive material. The hermetically sealed housing contains a circuit that includes a power supply and a power using element. The power supply has a power receiving element within the hermetically sealed housing for receiving electromagnetic radiation having a frequency low enough to penetrate through the conductive material. The power supply is connected to provide electrical energy derived from the electromagnetic radiation for powering the power using element. | 07-01-2010 |
Christopher Pruyn Townsend, Shelburne, VT US
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20110090888 | Wirelessly Communicating Sensor Data to the Internet - A method of wirelessly communicating sensor data includes providing a wireless sensor module that includes a sensor and a transmitting circuit. The transmitting circuit is connected for wirelessly transmitting data derived from the sensor for receipt by a receiver connected to the internet for providing information derived from said sensor on the internet. The method also includes using said sensor and wirelessly transmitting data derived from the sensor. | 04-21-2011 |
20110093139 | Unmanned Vehicle for Powering a Separate Device - A system includes an unmanned vehicle and a separate device. The unmanned vehicle is for approaching the separate device. The unmanned vehicle includes an unmanned vehicle charging circuit. The separate device includes an energy storage device and a power receiving circuit. The unmanned vehicle charging circuit is for transmitting electromagnetic radiation from the unmanned vehicle to the separate device to the power receiving circuit for charging the energy storage device. | 04-21-2011 |
Clinton Townsend, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130185148 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES ON AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE - A method for providing surcharge-free ATM transactions is provided. The method may include providing ATM transaction services to an ATM user. The method may further include causing third-party advertising to be presented to the user during the ATM transaction in lieu of charging a surcharge fee for the ATM transaction. A corresponding system, apparatus, and computer program product are also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
Craig Townsend, Baltimore, MD US
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20090005435 | Novel Compounds, Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Same, and Methods of Use for Same - A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical diluent and a compound of formula (II), wherein R | 01-01-2009 |
20100168176 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME - Compounds having the following general formula, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating cancer, obesity, and microbial infections using such compositions: wherein: R1=H, C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, cyanomethyl, —OCH3, OC(O)CH3 or OC(O)CF3 R2=-OCH2C(O)NHNH—R5, where R5 is (a) phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more of halogen, C1-C8 alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, —OH, —OR6, where R6 is C1-C8 alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, or (b) 2-, 3-, or 4-pyridyl, optionally substituted with halogen, —OH, —OR6, where R6 is C1-C8 alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, or (c) a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of imidazole, thiazole, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, benzthiazole, tetrazole, triazole, and aminothiazole; or (d) —C(O)R7, where R7 is a C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, or a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, imidazole, thiazole, benzimidizole, benzoxazole, benzthiazole, tetrazole, triazole, and aminothiazole; and R3 and R4, the same or different from each other, are C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl. | 07-01-2010 |
20140243401 | METHODS OF SCREENING COMPOUNDS THAT ARE CYTOTOXIC TO TUMOR CELLS AND METHODS OF TREATING TUMOR CELLS USING SUCH COMPOUND - The invention relates to methods of screening to find compounds that are cytotoxic to tumor cells and methods of treating tumor cells using these compounds. In particular, the invention relates to methods of screening for compounds that inhibit mammalian mitochondrial fatty acid synthase (mmFAS) and methods of treating tumor cells using mmFAS inhibitors. This invention also provides methods for inhibiting or preventing cancer cell survival by the administration of mitochondrial fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitors. Specifically, this invention describes a method for prohibiting or delaying the development of cancer, the growth of cancer or invasion of cancer from pre-malignant (noninvasive) lesions, or metastasis of cancer based upon the findings that this method compromises energy balance in cancer cells, in turn compromising their basic functions and causing their cell death. Compositions of matter containing mitochondrial FAS inhibition activity are also provided, as well as applications based upon the requisite role of mitochondrial FAS in cancer cell homeostasis. | 08-28-2014 |
Craig A. Townsend, Baltimore, MD US
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20100022639 | Methods of Inducing Weight Loss - This invention provides a method for inducing weight loss in an animal by administering to the animal a compound which reduces the expression and/or secretion of neuropeptide Y (NPY). The effect may be accomplished directly, indirectly, or humorally. Preferably, administration of this compound has the effect of increasing malonyl CoA levels in the animal. Compounds administered according to this invention may be inhibitors of fatty acid synthase (FAS), including substituted α-methylene-β-carboxyl-γ-butyrolactones, or inhibitors of malonyl Coenzyme A decarboxylase (MCD). Preferably, the compound is administered in an amount sufficient to reduce the amount and/or duration of expression and/or secretion of NPY to levels at or below those observed for lean animals. In another preferred embodiment, the administration will reduce expression and/or secretion to levels observed for fed or satiated animals; more preferably, administration will reduce the level of NPY below that of fed animals. In a particular embodiment, this invention provides a method for inducing weight loss in an animal by administering a compound which inhibits feeding behavior in the animal. The method is particularly useful for inducing weight loss in animals deficient in expression of the hormone leptin or animals resistant to the action of leptin. | 01-28-2010 |
20100029752 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME - A pharmaceutical composition containing a pharmaceutical diluent and a compound of formula II: wherein: R | 02-04-2010 |
20100029761 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME - A pharmaceutical diluent and a compound of formula VI: wherein: R10=H, or C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing halogen atoms; R11=H3 or C]-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing halogen atoms; R12=H, or C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing halogen atoms, —C(O)R13, where R13 is H, Ci-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing halogen atoms, or —OH, —OR14 or —NR14, where R14 is H, C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl, optionally containing halogen atoms. | 02-04-2010 |
20100120901 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME - A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical diluent and a compound of formula IV wherein R | 05-13-2010 |
20110288052 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME - The class compounds of the present invention may be represented by Formula (I), wherein X may be O, S, or N. R | 11-24-2011 |
20120083471 | Novel Compounds, Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Same, Methods of Use for Same, and Methods for Preparing Same - The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of use for a variety of therapeutically valuable uses including, but not limited to, treating obesity by inhibiting the activity of Glycerol 3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT). | 04-05-2012 |
Craig Arthur Townsend, Baltimore, MD US
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20130066066 | Method for Late Introduction of the (8R)-Hydroxyl Group Carbapenem Beta-Lactam Antibiotic Synthesis - The presently disclosed subject matter demonstrates that ThnG and ThnQ enzymes encoded by the thienamycin gene cluster in | 03-14-2013 |
Daniel Jacob Townsend, Lowell, MA US
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20110008057 | Rate Adjustable Differential Phase Shift Key (DPSK) Modulation - In a fixed delay optical communication system, rate adjustable differential phase shift key (DPSK) techniques eliminate the need for multiple comparing modules, each corresponding to a different data rate. Setting alternative data rates at integer multiples of the fundamental data rate of the optical communication system allows the system to process the respective integer number of symbols per period of the system, wherein the period of the system is the inverse of the fundamental data rate. Pulse carving techniques may be used to set the duty cycle of clock levels associated with a clock signal. The clock levels may be combined with respective symbols to provide optical symbols having a duty cycle less than 100%. | 01-13-2011 |
David Townsend, Knoxville, TN US
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20100074498 | ON-LINE TOF-PET MASHED REBINNING FOR CONTINUOUS BED MOTION ACQUISITIONS - A patient bed drive mechanism, under control of a processor, is capable of continuously moving a patient bed through the a TOF-PET detector array having a stationary field of view (FOV) for a distance in excess of the physical extent of an axis of the array FOV. A direct memory access (DMA) rebinner card is coupled to the detector array to receive therefrom a stream of TOF-PET coincidence event data during the extent of movement of the bed. Image projection data are generated in real time from the acquired stream of TOF-PET coincidence event data via the DMA card. | 03-25-2010 |
David Blaire Townsend, Manchester, NH US
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20110189423 | TEMPORARY SURFACE PROTECTION - A carpeted surface is protected with a temporary carpet protection sheet that includes a lightweight non-woven or knit fibrous material laminated with a resin backing into which at least portions of fibers of the fibrous material are embedded, or to which resin of the fibers is directly and chemically fused. Male touch fastener elements extend along the backing and are arranged in spaced apart fastening regions adjacent the longitudinal edges of the fibrous material. The male touch fastener elements are configured to be both releasably engageable with the hook-engageable fibers of the fibrous material, when the protection sheet is arranged in overlapping fashion, and releasably engageable with looped carpet tufts. A protection system features multiple lengths of such protection sheet joined by hook seaming tape. | 08-04-2011 |
David F. Townsend, Grayson, GA US
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20090165978 | BLENDS OF GLYOXALATED POLYACRYLAMIDES AND PAPER STRENGTHENING AGENTS - Compositions comprising a blend of two or more paper strengthening agents have improved stability compared with previously known paper strengthening agents. One component is a polymeric paper strengthening agent, preferably a wet strengthening agent. The other component is a stabilized polyacrylamide prepared by (1) reacting a first portion of glyoxal with a polyacrylamide having pendant amide groups to form a first reaction mixture comprising polyacrylamide; (2) adding an acid to the first reaction mixture to form a second reaction mixture having a reduced pH and comprising the polyacrylamide; and (3) adding a second portion of glyoxal to the second reaction mixture to form the stabilized polyacrylamide. If desired, an aldehyde scavenger can be included in one or more of step (1), step (2), step (3), or the stabilized polyacrylamide. Such compositions can be used to enhance the strength of paper, particularly the wet strength of paper. | 07-02-2009 |
20110284176 | Thermosetting Creping Adhesive With Reactive Modifiers - A creping adhesive comprising a PAE composition comprising a reactive, light crosslinked polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrin polymer (PAE-type polymer) optionally in combination with a reactive modifier and the corresponding method for of creping cellulosic fiber webs with the adhesive. | 11-24-2011 |
20140102651 | GREASEPROOF PAPER WITH LOWER CONTENT OF FLUOROCHEMICALS - Methods for making and using aqueous dispersions for imparting grease/oil resistance to paper, paperboard and cellulose fiber products generally are provided. In particular, there are provided aqueous colloidal dispersions comprising nanoparticles of at least one colloidal clay and an aqueous fluorochemical, which can be applied to, on, or in paper, paperboard and cellulose fiber products. The paper and products that have been modified using these aqueous dispersions have good resistance to oil and grease penetration with lower overall amounts of aqueous fluorochemicals being required. Additional methods for imparting grease/oil resistance to paper, paperboard and cellulose fiber products generally are provided. In particular, there is provided a process for improving the oil and grease resistance of a cellulose fiber material, the process comprising: a) applying a pretreatment composition comprising a cationic polymer to a cellulose fiber material in a size press to form a pretreated cellulose substrate; b) drying the pretreated cellulose substrate; and c) applying a fluorochemical composition to the dry pretreated cellulose substrate to form an oil-repellent cellulose fiber material. | 04-17-2014 |
20140106165 | PAPER WITH HIGHER OIL REPELLENCY - This disclosure provides for a process for making an oil and grease resistant cellulosic material such as paper and paperboard, the process comprising applying a homogeneous aqueous dispersion of fluorochemical surface-modified nanoparticles to a cellulosic substrate to form a treated cellulosic substrate, and subsequently drying the treated cellulosic substrate to form an oil repellent cellulosic material. Fluorochemicals that can be used to modify the nanoparticles include fluoroalkylsilanes, ionic fluorochemicals, or fluorinated polyacrylate obtained by seeded emulsion polymerization of fluorinated acrylates on the nanoparticles. Paper, paperboard and cellulose fiber articles that have been modified by the disclosed processes have improved oil and grease resistance properties. | 04-17-2014 |
20140166223 | BLENDS OF POLYMERS AS WET STRENGTHENING AGENTS FOR PAPER - Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190644 | ADDITIVES WITH CLOUD POINTS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF RELEASE AGENTS - This disclosure relates to papermaking and the use of creping adhesive and release agent compositions used in papermaking. In one aspect, there is provided a new class of release agents and compositions comprising release agents, the release agent comprising: a) a release agent comprising a quaternary imidazoline compound, an imidazoline free base, an oil-based dispersion, or a combination thereof; and b) a polyether component selected from a polypropylene glycol (PPG), a co-polymer of propylene glycol and ethylene glycol (co-PPG-PEG), a blend of polypropylene glycol (PPG) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a combination thereof, wherein the release composition has a cloud point in water at standard pressure from about 1° C. to about 98° C. There are also provided creping compositions having a cloud point, comprising an adhesive composition and a release composition as described. | 07-10-2014 |
20140202647 | COMPOSITIONS THAT INCLUDE HYDROPHOBIZING AGENTS AND STABILIZERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Compositions that include hydrophobizing agents and stabilizers and methods for making and using same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a composition can include about 40 wt % to about 60 wt % lignosulfonic acid or a salt thereof, about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a hydrophobizing agent, and about 20 wt % to about 59 wt % of a liquid medium, where all weight percents are based on the combined weight of the lignosulfonic acid or salt thereof, the hydrophobizing agent, and the liquid medium. | 07-24-2014 |
20140275351 | HYDROPHOBIZING AGENTS FOR USE IN MAKING COMPOSITE LIGNOCELLULOSE PRODUCTS - Hydrophobizing agents for use in making composite lignocellulose products are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, a method for making a composite product can include contacting a plurality of lignocellulosic substrates with a resin and a hydrophobizing agent to form a mixture. The hydrophobizing agent can include one or more vegetable waxes, one or more alkaline metal alkylsiliconates, one or more alkyl ketene dimers, one or more organosilanes, one or polysiloxanes, one or more Fischer-Tropsch waxes, one or more fluorinated polyurethanes, one or more fluorinated acrylate polymers, one or more olefin metathesis products, or any mixture thereof. The method can also include at least partially curing the mixture to produce a composite product. | 09-18-2014 |
David L. Townsend, Louisville, KY US
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20110093289 | MEDICARE PHARMACY CALCULATOR II - A method and apparatus for providing a Medicare Part D Pharmacy Benefits Calculator. A computer user inputs data for prescriptions to be purchased by a prospective insured for a plan period. The prescription data includes a quantity, a days supply, and a number of fills. The data for each prescription the user enters is used to calculate anticipated out-of-pocket costs for the prescriptions for one or more pharmacy benefits plans available to the prospective insured. The cost data is presented to the user in a way that illustrates how out-of-pocket costs will vary over the course of a plan period. The user may view costs for alternative drugs and alternatives sources of drugs. The user may vary and expand the presentation of the cost data to better understand the available plan benefits. The invention helps prospective insureds decide among alternative Medicare Part D pharmacy benefits plans offered by one or more insurance companies. | 04-21-2011 |
David P. Townsend, Village Of Lakewood, IL US
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20090121679 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed is an apparatus for supplying power to a portable electronic device. The apparatus comprises a power adapter, a replaceable lens, and a detachable module. The power adapter is coupled to a power source and is capable of receiving power from the power source. The replaceable lens is removably secured to the power adapter. Further, the detachable module is coupled to the power adapter and is capable of supporting the replaceable lens, when the replaceable lens is secured to the power adapter. | 05-14-2009 |
Donald I. Townsend, Phoenix, AZ US
Douglas W. Townsend, Annapolis, MD US
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20080260492 | Threaded fasteners with ribbed shanks - A metal bolt or cap screw fastener has a head, a shank of reduced cross section and a threaded portion, which fastener is configured to be manufactured using cold forming automatic bolt making machines of concurrent configuration. The reduced cross section shank provides additional elastic stretch and reduces stress throughout the fastener upon application of external joint parting loads, as compared to conventional fasteners with nominal diameter shanks. The inventive fastener has at least three straight longitudinal ribs along the length of the reduced cross section shank. The longitudinal ribs extend laterally outward from the surface of the shank a distance substantially corresponding to the fastener nominal diameter so as to center the fastener within round holes. During cold forming, the fastener shank diameter is made to the same or somewhat larger diameter than the not yet threaded part of the bolt. | 10-23-2008 |
Gene A. Townsend, Dunlap, IL US
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20120160409 | Mounting Structure - A mounting structure for an electrical device includes a mounting portion and a containing portion. The mounting portion has a mounting surface and an outer surface. The containing portion has an inner surface with protrusions forming an indent, an outer surface, an insertion aperture, and a flow aperture. | 06-28-2012 |
20140150542 | SPHERICAL MONITORING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES - A monitoring device and system for monitoring the conditions inside a pneumatic tire are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a sensor unit, a shell, and an encapsulant. The monitoring device is designed to roll on the inside of a tire or to float on a liquid inside of a tire. | 06-05-2014 |
Gregory L. Townsend, Motley, MN US
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20100191150 | Guidewire - A guidewire has a coil with a side of the coil winds having solid physical connections between the coil winds to prevent the connected coil wind side from expanding resulting from the application of force by an actuating member. The application of longitudinal force to the coil causes the unconnected coil wind side to expand while the connected side does not expand, resulting in the guidewire assuming a different configuration. | 07-29-2010 |
20110319905 | Multiple function vascular device - A multi-purpose vascular device defines a lumen allowing fluid communication there through and has a coil with a side of the coil winds having solid physical connections between the coil winds to prevent the connected coil wind side from expanding following the application of force by an actuating member which causes the connected coil winds to have a predetermined configuration in an unstressed state. The application of longitudinal force causes the unconnected coil winds to expand, resulting in the vascular device assuming a different configuration. | 12-29-2011 |
20140046216 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire has a coil with a side of the coil winds having solid physical connections between the coil winds to prevent the connected coil wind side from expanding resulting from the application of force by an actuating member. The application of longitudinal force to the coil causes the unconnected coil wind side to expand while the connected side does not expand, resulting in the guidewire assuming a different configuration. | 02-13-2014 |
Harry E. Townsend, Seattle, WA US
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20090140038 | Production System And An Associated Index Device For Use As A Reference Feature - A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece. | 06-04-2009 |
20100020461 | Lightning Protection System for Aircraft Composite Structure - A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material. | 01-28-2010 |
20100283195 | PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND AN ASSOCIATED INDEX DEVICE FOR USE AS A REFERENCE FEATURE - A production system for manufacturing a workpiece comprises an index system including a plurality of index devices removably mounted on the workpiece at known longitudinally spaced locations therealong, and a longitudinally extending index member releasably engaged with at least two of the index devices such that a position and orientation of the index member are fixed relative to the workpiece by the index devices, the index member having position-indicating features distributed therealong. The production system further comprises a machine module mounted for longitudinal movement along the index member and operable to perform an operation, the machine module being operable to detect the position-indicating features on the index member and thereby determine a position of the machine module relative to the workpiece. | 11-11-2010 |
Hope Lee Townsend, Suwanee, GA US
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20130075354 | MOLDED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH REDUCED NECK OVALITY - A plastic container has a main body portion, a neck portion and a molded feature such as an anti-rotation lug adjacent to the neck portion. The molded feature has a volume that is less than a volume that would be defined by the maximum external dimensions of the feature. This reduces the shrinkage differential between the molded feature and the neck portion, which could otherwise cause sealing problems with a closure as a result of deformation of the neck portion. A method of correcting a sealing problem in a plastic container by reducing the volume of the molded feature is also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
James Townsend, Brookline, NH US
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20080270791 | Method and Apparatus for Remote Administration of Cryptographic Devices - Techniques are disclosed for performing operations in an authentication token or other cryptographic device in a system comprising an authentication server. In one aspect, a code generated by the authentication server is received in the cryptographic device. The code may have associated therewith information specifying at least one operation to be performed by the cryptographic device. The cryptographic device authenticates the code, and responsive to authentication of the code, performs the specified operation. If the code is not authenticated, the operation is not performed. The code may be determined as a function of a one-time password generated by the authentication server. The function may also take as an input an identifier of the operation to be performed. | 10-30-2008 |
James L. Townsend, Madison, IN US
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20090014293 | PROCESSED BOLT END USEFUL IN A TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A turn signal switch assembly is constructed having a switch stalk and junction box rotatably coupled using a shoulder bolt. The shoulder bolt has a shoulder area useful for allowing the switch stalk to rotate freely relative to the junction box. The threaded end of the shoulder bolt is turned and tightened into at least one corresponding threaded aperture in the junction box, thereby mechanically coupling the switch stalk to the junction box. The threaded end of the shoulder bolt also extends past a surface of the junction box so that the threaded end is exposed. The threaded end is mechanically transformed by an orbital riveting device so as to act as a positive locking feature. The shoulder bolt thereafter secures the switch stalk to the junction box using the mechanical advantages of a threaded connection in combination with the positive locking feature of a riveted connection. | 01-15-2009 |
20090072165 | FLEXIBLE WORK AND UTILITY LAMP - A rope light is provided comprising a plurality of infrared lamps that enable a user to stealthily operate the light under cover of darkness. The method of using the rope light comprises either signaling to an observer or operating on a workpiece. The rope light can be positioned to signal information such as the outlines of a runway or supply drop point. The observer, using appropriate goggles or other visualization devices, can then detect such signals. The rope light provided can also be used to operate on such things as an automobile engine under cover of darkness. The rope light can be flexibly positioned in such things as engine compartments to flood the compartment with infrared light, enabling a person to repair a workpiece such as an engine. Other embodiments use a rope light that radiates light visible to the human eye for both signaling and operating on a workpiece. | 03-19-2009 |
Jeffrey Townsend, Loveland, CO US
Jeffrey P. Townsend, Woodbridge, CT US
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20130130940 | MULTI-TARGETED PRIMING FOR GENOME-WIDE GENE EXPRESSION ASSAYS - The present invention is a method of generating a library of expressed cDNA sequences using multi-targeted primers that are complementary to degenerate motifs present in a large proportion of corresponding mRNA sequences. Multi-targeting priming (MTP) for genome-wide gene expression assays provides selective targeting of multiple sequences and counter-selection against undesirable sequences. Priming with MTPs in addition to oligo-dT can result in higher sensitivity, a greater number of genes whose expression is well measured, a greater number of genes whose differences in gene expression are detected to be statistically, and a greater power to detect meager differences in expression. | 05-23-2013 |
Jeffrey R. Townsend, Loveland, CO US
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20090088740 | Insulating Boot with Mechanical Reinforcement for Electrosurgical Forceps - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that is movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another and at least one of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. A flexible insulating boot is disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members and about the pivot. The flexible boot includes one or more mechanically reinforcing elements operatively coupled thereto that is configured enhance the rigidity of the insulating boot. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088744 | Insulating Boot for Electrosurgical Forceps With Thermoplastic Clevis - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that are movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates the shaft to move the jaw members relative to one another At least one of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that one or both jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. An insulating boot is disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members about the pivot and at a distal end of the shaft. The insulating boot includes an overmolded thermoplastic clevis disposed on an inner periphery thereof that is configured to enhance the mechanical engagement of the insulating boot with the one or both jaw members and the distal end of the shaft. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088749 | Insulating Boot for Electrosurgical Forceps with Exohinged Structure - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that are movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates the shaft to move the jaw members relative to one another. One or both of the jaw members are adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. An insulating boot is disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members, about the pivot and at a distal end of the shaft. The insulating boot includes an inner flexible portion and an outer shell that is operably engaged with one or both of the pair of jaw members. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088750 | Insulating Boot with Silicone Overmold for Electrosurgical Forceps - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that are movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another and one or more of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. An insulative material, e.g., silicone, is overmolded atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members, about the pivot and the distal end of the shaft. | 04-02-2009 |
20110077648 | Switch Assembly for Electrosurgical Instrument - An electrosurgical forceps includes a housing having a shaft affixed thereto, the shaft including jaw members at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a switch assembly that includes a supporting member, a flexible membrane circuit having snap dome switch contacts operably fixed thereto, and ergonomically-contoured keytops. The switch assembly provides at least one monopolar activation switch, and a bipolar activation switch. The forceps also include a drive mechanism which causes the jaw members to move relative to one another for manipulating tissue. A monopolar safety switch is incorporated into the switch assembly which cooperates with the drive mechanism to inhibit the monopolar activation switch when the jaw members are in an open position. | 03-31-2011 |
20110082457 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Performing an Electrosurgical Procedure - A bipolar forceps includes a shaft extending from a housing and includes an end effector assembly at its distal end. The end effector assembly has a pair of jaw members movable between an open position and a closed position. A knife assembly includes a cutter having a generally circular cross-section. The cutter is configured to cut tissue when the jaw members are in the closed position. One or more electrically conductive tissue sealing plates are disposed on each of the jaw members. The tissue sealing plates are adapted to connect to an electrosurgical energy source configured to deliver electrosurgical energy to tissue held between the jaw members to effect a tissue seal. An actuator is operably coupled to the knife assembly and is configured to selectively reciprocate the cutter relative to the jaw members. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082494 | Jaw, Blade and Gap Manufacturing for Surgical Instruments With Small Jaws - An endoscopic forceps includes an elongate shaft defining an instrument axis. An end effector includes first and second jaw members each supporting an opposed sealing surface for clamping tissue. At least one of the jaw members is movable relative to the instrument axis such that the jaw members are movable between a first spaced-apart configuration and a second closed configuration for grasping tissue. A cutting instrument includes a reciprocating blade translatable relative to the sealing surfaces to sever tissue clamped between the jaw members. The reciprocating blade contacts an undersurface of at least one of the jaw members when the jaw members are in the second configuration to define a gap distance between the sealing surfaces. A handle adjacent the proximal end of the elongate shaft is operable to induce motion in the jaw members, and an actuator is operable to selectively translate the reciprocating blade. | 04-07-2011 |
20110276048 | Surgical Forceps - A forceps includes a housing, a shaft, and an end effector assembly. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members. At least one of the jaw members is moveable with respect to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. A cutting member having a plurality of cutting edges symmetrically-disposed about a longitudinal axis thereof is disposed within the shaft and is longitudinally translatable between a retracted position and an extended position. The cutting member extends between the jaw members to cut tissue grasped therebetween when in the extended position. The cutting member is fixedly-oriented with respect to the shaft and is configured for translation between the jaw members to cut tissue therebetween when the jaw members are rotated with respect to the shaft between about zero degrees and about 180 degrees in at least one of the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. | 11-10-2011 |
20120078250 | Radiofrequency Fusion of Cardiac Tissue - A method for cardiac surgical intervention relies on sealing or fusing heart valve leaflets without requiring implanted materials such as sutures or staples. The method provides a forceps having at least one shaft and an end effector assembly attached thereto. The end effector assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members configured to move from an open, spread position to a closed, grasping position; creating at least one opening in the patient for inserting the forceps therein; inserting through the opening and manipulating jaw members of the forceps to grasp a portion of a first heart valve leaflet and a portion of a second heart valve leaflet therebetween; activating the forceps to close the jaw members about the leaflet portions under a working pressure, applying radiofrequency energy to the jaw members to seal the portion of the first heart valve leaflet to the portion of the second heart valve leaflet. | 03-29-2012 |
20120095460 | 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. | 04-19-2012 |
20120202179 | Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator - A surgical simulation system for demonstrating a laparoscopic surgical instrument includes a frame defining an internal cavity for supporting an object simulative of human tissue. A wall is coupled to the frame and obstructs a view of the cavity from a surgical vantage point. The wall is constructed of three adjacent layers including an outer layer simulative of skin tissue coupled to the frame by a first fastener, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer simulative of abdominal tissue. The inner layer is coupled to the intermediate layer by a second fastener such that the inner layer is removable from the intermediate layer independently of the outer layer. At least one aperture is defined through the wall to provide entry of the endoscopic surgical instrument into the cavity. A camera captures images from within the cavity transmits the images to a monitor visible from the surgical vantage point. | 08-09-2012 |
20120271346 | Surgical Forceps - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. 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. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a jaw frame a disposable jaw housing and an elastomeric ring member. The disposable jaw housing is releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The elastomeric ring member is removably positionable about a distal end of the jaw housing. The elastomeric ring member is configured to define a gap distance between the first and second jaw members upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position. | 10-25-2012 |
20130018372 | Surgical ForcepsAANM Sims; Grant T.AACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Sims; Grant T. Littleton CO USAANM Collings; ChaseAACI HaydenAAST IDAACO USAAGP Collings; Chase Hayden ID USAANM Townsend; Jeffrey R.AACI LovelandAAST COAACO USAAGP Townsend; Jeffrey R. Loveland CO US - 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. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018411 | Surgical ForcepsAANM Collings; ChaseAACI HaydenAAST IDAACO USAAGP Collings; Chase Hayden ID USAANM Sims; Grant T.AACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Sims; Grant T. Littleton CO USAANM Townsend; Jeffrey R.AACI LovelandAAST COAACO USAAGP Townsend; Jeffrey R. Loveland CO US - 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. | 01-17-2013 |
20130035688 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Performing an Electrosurgical Procedure - A bipolar forceps includes a shaft extending from a housing and includes an end effector assembly at its distal end. The end effector assembly has a pair of jaw members movable between an open position and a closed position. A knife assembly includes a cutter having a generally circular cross-section. The cutter is configured to cut tissue when the jaw members are in the closed position. One or more electrically conductive tissue sealing plates are disposed on each of the jaw members. The tissue sealing plates are adapted to connect to an electrosurgical energy source configured to deliver electrosurgical energy to tissue held between the jaw members to effect a tissue seal. An actuator is operably coupled to the knife assembly and is configured to selectively reciprocate the cutter relative to the jaw members. | 02-07-2013 |
20130274734 | Single or Limited Use Device Designs - The present disclosure is directed to an electrosurgical system. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator configured to output electrosurgical energy and including a receptacle having at least one mechanical interface. The system also includes an electrosurgical instrument adapted to connect to the electrosurgical generator and configured to deliver energy to tissue. Further, a plug is provided to engage the receptacle to electrically couple the electrosurgical instrument to the electrosurgical generator. The plug includes a terminal electrically coupled to the electrosurgical instrument and a prong electrically coupled to the terminal that includes a recess defined therein and is configured to receive the at least one mechanical interface. When the plug is disengaged from the receptacle, the at least one mechanical interface cooperates with the recess to uncouple the prong from the terminal. | 10-17-2013 |
20130338693 | JAW, BLADE AND GAP MANUFACTURING FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH SMALL JAWS - An endoscopic forceps includes an elongate shaft defining an instrument axis. An end effector includes first and second jaw members each supporting an opposed sealing surface for clamping tissue. At least one of the jaw members is movable relative to the instrument axis such that the jaw members are movable between a first spaced-apart configuration and a second closed configuration for grasping tissue. A cutting instrument includes a reciprocating blade translatable relative to the sealing surfaces to sever tissue clamped between the jaw members. The reciprocating blade contacts an undersurface of at least one of the jaw members when the jaw members are in the second configuration to define a gap distance between the sealing surfaces. A handle adjacent the proximal end of the elongate shaft is operable to induce motion in the jaw members, and an actuator is operable to selectively translate the reciprocating blade. | 12-19-2013 |
20140052128 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. 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. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a jaw frame a disposable jaw housing and an elastomeric ring member. The disposable jaw housing is releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The elastomeric ring member is removably positionable about a distal end of the jaw housing. The elastomeric ring member is configured to define a gap distance between the first and second jaw members upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position. | 02-20-2014 |
20140128867 | 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. | 05-08-2014 |
20150025522 | LIMITED-USE SURGICAL DEVICES - A system includes an energy source and a surgical device. The energy source has a receptacle configured to delivery energy to the surgical device through a receptacle. The surgical device is configured to deliver the energy to tissue. The surgical device includes a plug selectively engagable to the receptacle to couple the surgical device to the energy source. The plug includes a prong configured to mechanically transition from a condition permitting engagement of the plug and the receptacle to another condition inhibiting engagement of the plug with the receptacle upon reaching a predetermined usage threshold. | 01-22-2015 |
Jessica Townsend, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130089859 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND KITS TO DETECT ADENOVIRUS NUCLEIC ACIDS - The disclosed invention is related to methods, compositions, kits and isolated nucleic acid sequences for targeting Adenovirus nucleic acid. Compositions include amplification oligomers and/or detection probe oligomers. Kits and methods comprise at least one of these oligomers. | 04-11-2013 |
John Townsend, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110001327 | RETRO-FIT LIFT DEVICE FOR REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE - A retro-fit lift device for a front load refuse collection vehicle including a base having a rear surface, a trunnion receiving portion defining a channel, and a pin member movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The rear surface of the base is configured to receive a cross-beam of the front load refuse collection vehicle. The trunnion receiving portion is connected to the base member. At least a portion of the pin member extends into the channel in the extended position. A method of picking up a rear load collection container having a trunnion with a front load refuse collection vehicle is also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
John E. Townsend, Paw Paw, IN US
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20120121358 | CARGO RESTRAINT DEVICE - A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo selectively in containers having different widths. The device comprising a strip, a sleeve including four walls extending generally perpendicularly from the top strip surface defining a first cavity. The sleeve having a rigid platform within the first cavity extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the top strip surface. A compressible insert receivable in the sleeve. The compressible insert including a separable portion to be removed for reducing the size of the compressible insert. The compressible insert may be comprised of foam, may have a block configuration and may be scored for facilitating removal of the separable portion of the compressible insert. The device may also include gussets. The device is configures to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. A method of restraining cargo with an elongated support selectively in containers having different internal widths using the device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120189399 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprises a strip having a bottom strip surface with an adhesive for securing the device to one of the walls, and a top strip surface. The sleeve includes four walls extending from the top strip surface defining a cavity. The sleeve having a platform within the cavity surrounded by the four walls. The platform defines within the cavity another cavity for receiving the elongated support. The platform spaces an end of the elongated support from said one of the walls of the container. An insert may be inserted into the cavity. A method of restraining cargo with the cargo restraint device. | 07-26-2012 |
20120195706 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A stackable device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The stackable device invertably stackable with an other stackable device. | 08-02-2012 |
20120201624 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A device for engaging an elongated support for restraining cargo in a container having a pair of opposed walls and configured to transfer to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. The device comprising: a strip, a sleeve including a plurality of walls extending from the strip having an open end for receiving an end of the elongated support; gussets for transferring to shear stress at least some of the tensile force applied by the elongated support. | 08-09-2012 |
20130334151 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A system for mounting solar modules comprising a plurality of racks and clamps. Each rack has an inclined upper mounting surface to support one of the solar modules and an inclined lower mounting surface to support one of the other solar modules. Each upper mounting surface and lower mounting surface define a slot. One of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the upper mounting surfaces and configured to secure the one solar modules to the upper mounting surfaces and an other of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the lower mounting surfaces and configured to secure said one of the other solar modules to one of the lower mounting surfaces. Each rack has a tray having a first tower supporting the upper mounting surface and a second tower supporting the lower mounting surface. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334382 | CLAMP FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A clamp for securing a pair of solar modules or other components to a rack or other structure defining a slot comprising first and second clamp members and a clamp actuator members for moving the first and second clamp members between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The first clamp member includes a pair of engagement members, each engagement member including one or two flanges extending away from the other engagement member configured to engage a respective solar module, and a bridge interconnecting the engagement members The second clamp member received by a bore defined by the first clamping member and comprising a pair of arms each including at least one mounting bracket configured to be received by the slot. | 12-19-2013 |
20140291462 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A system for mounting solar modules comprising a plurality of racks and clamps. Each rack has an inclined upper mounting surface to support one of the solar modules and an inclined lower mounting surface to support one of the other solar modules. Each upper mounting surface and lower mounting surface define a slot. One of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the upper mounting surfaces and configured to secure the one solar modules to the upper mounting surfaces and an other of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the lower mounting surfaces and configured to secure said one of the other solar modules to one of the lower mounting surfaces. Each rack has a tray having a first tower supporting the upper mounting surface and a second tower supporting the lower mounting surface. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291463 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING SOLAR MODULES - A system for mounting solar modules comprising a plurality of racks and clamps. Each rack has an inclined upper mounting surface to support one of the solar modules and an inclined lower mounting surface to support one of the other solar modules. Each upper mounting surface and lower mounting surface define a slot. One of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the upper mounting surfaces and configured to secure the one solar modules to the upper mounting surfaces and an other of the clamps slidably receivable by a slot of one of the lower mounting surfaces and configured to secure said one of the other solar modules to one of the lower mounting surfaces. Each rack has a tray having a first tower supporting the upper mounting surface and a second tower supporting the lower mounting surface. | 10-02-2014 |
John Michael Townsend, Surprise, AZ US
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20120100939 | BASKETBALL SHOOTING AID - A basketball shooting aid. The basketball shooting aid can include a forearm brace for enclosing a portion of a user's forearm, a hand brace for enclosing a portion of a user's hand; a pair of hinged connectors, each hinged connector further having a first end coupled to the forearm brace, a second end coupled to the hand brace, and a hinge disposed between the first end and the second end. | 04-26-2012 |
Johnny Mark Townsend, Lauren, SC US
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20090291096 | Methods and Apparatus for Selectively Processing Eggs Having Identified Characteristics - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 11-26-2009 |
20130023040 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PROCESSING EGGS HAVING IDENTIFIED CHARACTERISTICS - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 01-24-2013 |
20140080165 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY PROCESSING EGGS HAVING IDENTIFIED CHARACTERISTICS - Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly. | 03-20-2014 |
Luther Townsend, Merrimack, NH US
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20110119205 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN EARNINGS PORTION OF A DISTRIBUTION FROM A 529 PLAN - A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts. | 05-19-2011 |
20120185411 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN EARNINGS PORTION OF A DISTRIBUTION FROM A 529 PLAN - A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts. | 07-19-2012 |
20140067720 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN EARNINGS PORTION OF A DISTRIBUTION FROM A 529 PLAN - A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Dale Townsend, Durham, NC US
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20090190792 | Dampening Mechanism for a Micro Speaker - A speaker comprises a diaphragm, a drive assembly for producing movement of said diaphragm responsive to an applied electrical signal to generate audible sounds, and at least one mechanical dampener applied to a surface of the speaker to dissipate energy when the dampener is impacted by said diaphragm. | 07-30-2009 |
Michael Joseph Townsend, Gilbert, AZ US
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20120043437 | Single Mount with Dual Method Installation - A dual method of installing a mounting device to a load-bearing surface includes a mounting device having a back member installed closer to the load-bearing surface than a front member on which an object is mounted. A mounting member is either attached to the back member in a first configuration or the mounting member is attached to the back member in a second configuration. The mounting member is attached to the load-bearing surface such that the load-bearing surface is between the back member and the front member in the first configuration. The back member is between the load-bearing surface and the front member in the second configuration. | 02-23-2012 |
Michael W. Townsend, Tequesta, FL US
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20090290366 | Transom drain light - Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes an internal power source, namely disposable cell batteries or a rechargeable cell, for providing power to the lighting element. | 11-26-2009 |
Paul H. Townsend, Amesbury, MA US
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20090261729 | Discharge lamp exhibiting reduced thermal stress and method of making such a lamp | 10-22-2009 |
Philip A. Townsend, Brooksville, FL US
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20100261953 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR IN THE HUMAN FEMALE - A prosthesis for addressing pelvic organ prolapse in females comprises a frame fabricated from a shape memory material that supports a thin, flexible sheet in a stretched condition when the frame is unconstrained. The frame is shaped so as to conform to and be supported by bone structures and muscle tissue in the pelvic basin while providing needed support to pelvic organs to maintain them in a proper position. The use of a shape memory material allows the prosthesis to be rolled or folded into a reduced size for ease of placement through a small incision in the wall of the vagina, but that springs back to its memorized shape following deployment from a delivery sheath. | 10-14-2010 |
20100261954 | Apparatus and Method for Pelvic Floor Repair in the Human Female - A prosthesis for addressing pelvic organ prolapse in females comprises a frame comprising first and second segments or halves fabricated from a shape memory material that together support a thin, flexible sheet in a stretched condition when the frame is unconstrained. The frame is shaped so as to conform to and be supported by bone structures and muscle tissue in the pelvic basin while providing needed support to pelvic organs to maintain them in a proper position. The use of a shape memory material allows the prosthesis to be rolled or folded into a reduced size for ease of placement through a small incision in the wall of the vagina, but that springs back to its memorized shape following deployment from a. delivery sheath. By providing a two-piece segmented frame, removal of the frame structure post implantation of the prosthesis is facilitated. | 10-14-2010 |
20100261956 | Apparatus and Method for Pelvic Floor Repair in the Human Female - A prosthesis for addressing pelvic organ prolapse in females comprises a frame fabricated from a shape memory material that supports a thin, flexible mesh sheet in a stretched condition when the frame is unconstrained. The mesh sheet is formed with two finger receiving pockets proximate its posterior periphery to be used by the surgeon in steering the prosthesis to a desired disposition within the pelvic basin. The frame is shaped so as to conform to and be supported by bone structures and muscle tissue in the pelvic basin while providing needed support to pelvic organs to maintain them in a proper position. The use of a shape memory material allows the prosthesis to be rolled or folded into a reduced size for ease of placement through a small incision in the wall of the vagina, but that springs back to its memorized shape following deployment from a delivery sheath. | 10-14-2010 |
20110011407 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR IN THE HUMAN FEMALE - A prosthesis for addressing pelvic organ prolapse in females comprises a frame fabricated from a shape memory material that supports a thin, flexible mesh sheet in a stretched condition when the frame is unconstrained. The mesh sheet is formed with two finger receiving pockets proximate its posterior periphery to be used by the surgeon in steering the prosthesis to a desired disposition within the pelvic basin. The frame is shaped so as to conform to and be supported by bone structures and muscle tissue in the pelvic basin while providing needed support to pelvic organs to maintain them in a proper position. The use of a shape memory material allows the prosthesis to be rolled or folded into a reduced size for ease of placement through a small incision in the wall of the vagina, but that springs back to its memorized shape following deployment from a delivery sheath. | 01-20-2011 |
Phillip Lynn Townsend, Spring, TX US
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20090304308 | Flexible Fabric Shipping and Dispensing Container - An apparatus for shipping a flowable material in a cargo compartment of a transport includes an enclosure forming a chamber therein to house the flowable material. The enclosure is made of braided or woven fabric. The inner surface of the fabric is coated whereby the fabric is impermeable to the flowable material. The enclosure has at least one closable opening serving as an inlet or outlet to the chamber, and is pliable such that it can be housed within the cargo compartment in any orientation. | 12-10-2009 |
20100071544 | Fabric Fluid-Powered Cylinder - A fluid-powered cylinder for displacing an object with respect to a support surface is disclosed. The fluid-power cylinder includes a fabric enclosure having ends fastened to two end caps and forming an expandable and contractible chamber therein. The chamber has a port for selectively disposing an incompressible fluid in the chamber. The chamber is adapted to displace the object to a first position with respect to the support surface and to displace the object to a second position with respect to the support surface. | 03-25-2010 |
Randolph G. Townsend, Fleming, OH US
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20120080160 | Regenerative Heat Exchanger and Seal Apparatus Employing Labyrinth Seal - An improved regenerative heat exchanger and seal assembly employ a plurality of instances of a seal apparatus, with each seal apparatus including a seal member that includes a seal tab that extends from one end of the seal member and further includes a corresponding notch at the opposite end of the seal member. The seal tab is receivable in a notch of an adjacent seal apparatus, and the engagement of the seal tabs in the notches creates a labyrinth seal by providing a tortuous path that resists the flow of exhaust gases and air past the seal assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
20130260320 | Range and Notification System, and Associated Method - An improved cooking range includes an improved notification system that is configured to detect an operated state of the range and to periodically output a notification representative of a duration of time that the range has remained in the operated state. The notification may include the audible outputting of an sound tag representative of one or more spoken words that indicate a duration of time that the apparatus has remained in the operated state and/or an operational level of the range. The notification system can additionally be configured to detect a predetermined condition such as a flame or an excessive ambient temperature in the vicinity of the range and output an audible and/or visible warning notification. The notification system can be built into the range or can be in the form of a system that can be retrofitted to an existing range. The system enhances operational safety. | 10-03-2013 |
Raymond Townsend, Johnstown, CO US
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20080277924 | FEMALE CONNECTOR FOR RELEASABLE COUPLING WITH A MALE CONNECTOR DEFINING A FLUID CONDUIT - The present invention is a female connector for releasable coupling with a male connector. The male connector defines a fluid conduit and includes a male end adapted to be received within the female connector. The male end includes a coupling feature. The female connector comprises an opening, a collet finger, and an actuation element. The opening is adapted to guide the male connector along a first line of action as the male connector passes into the opening to be received within the female connector. The collet finger includes an engagement feature adapted to engage the coupling feature of the male end and displace along a second line of action generally normal to the first line of action. The actuation element is adapted to displace along a third line of action generally normal to the first and second lines of action in order to disengage the engagement feature from the coupling feature of the male end. When the engagement feature is engaged with the coupling feature, the fluid conduit of the male connector is held in fluid communication with a fluid conduit of the female connector. | 11-13-2008 |
20100301599 | Latching Female Fluid Tubing Coupler - A latching female tubing coupler comprises an opening, a collet finger, and an actuation member. The opening is adapted to guide a male connector along a first line of action as the male connector passes into the opening to be received within the female connector. The collet finger includes an engagement feature adapted to engage a coupling feature of the male connector and displace along a second line of action generally normal to the first line of action. The actuation member is adapted to displace along a third line of action generally normal to the first and second lines of action in order to disengage the engagement feature from the coupling feature of the male connector. When the engagement feature is engaged with the coupling feature on a male connector, the fluid conduit of the male connector is held in fluid communication with a fluid conduit of the female connector. | 12-02-2010 |
Raymond L. Townsend, Johnstown, CO US
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20110012340 | Fluid Conduit Couplers with Depressible Latch Mechanism - A fluid conduit coupling assembly has a depressible latch mechanism that secures a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit via a first coupler and a second coupler. The first coupler connects to the first fluid conduit and the second coupler connects to the second fluid conduit. The depressible latch mechanism is formed by a pair of cantilevered buttons disposed in symmetrically opposed positions on one of the couplers. The cantilevered buttons have engagement lips that extend distally with catches that extend radially outward to engage a ridge formed on an interior wall of the opposing coupler. Fluid ports within the couplers interface when the couplers connect to provide fluid flow between the first and second conduits. Valves may be disposed in each of the couplers to arrest fluid flow when the couplers are detached and automatically open to allow fluid to flow when the couplers are connected. | 01-20-2011 |
Reed Townsend, Seattle, WA US
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20100017758 | PROCESSING FOR DISTINGUISHING PEN GESTURES AND DYNAMIC SELF-CALIBRATION OF PEN-BASED COMPUTING SYSTEMS - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media process and distinguish user input device gestures, such as gestures input via a pen in a pen-based computing system, e.g., to quickly and reliably distinguish between electronic ink entry, single taps, double taps, press-and-hold actions, dragging operations, and the like. Systems, methods, and computer-readable media also are provided for dynamically calibrating a computer system, e.g., calibrating a displayed input panel view based on input data recognized and received by a digitizer. Such systems and methods may operate without entering a dedicated or special calibration application, program, or routine. | 01-21-2010 |
20100141590 | Soft Keyboard Control - This document describes tools associated with soft keyboard control functions. In some implementations, the tools recognize a keyboard launch gesture on a touch sensitive screen and present a preview of a keyboard on the touch sensitive screen responsive to the launch gesture. The tools can also display the keyboard on the touch sensitive screen responsive to cessation of the launch gesture. | 06-10-2010 |
20130326432 | Processing For Distinguishing Pen Gestures And Dynamic Self-Calibration Of Pen-Based Computing Systems - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media process and distinguish user input device gestures, such as gestures input via a pen in a pen-based computing system, e.g., to quickly and reliably distinguish between electronic ink entry, single taps, double taps, press-and-hold actions, dragging operations, and the like. Systems, methods, and computer-readable media also are provided for dynamically calibrating a computer system, e.g., calibrating a displayed input panel view based on input data recognized and received by a digitizer. Such systems and methods may operate without entering a dedicated or special calibration application, program, or routine. | 12-05-2013 |
Richard Townsend, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20090020990 | VENTING DEVICE FOR AN AIRBAG INFLATOR - A device for supporting a rupturable closure member of a pressure vessel, such as an airbag inflator has a hollow support with a tapered portion and an adjoining cylindrical portion. An exterior surface of the tapered portion has longitudinally extending grooves therein. An igniter is located adjacent the cylindrical portion of the support and a pyrotechnic substance is located in the cylindrical portion of the support between the igniter and the tapered portion of the support. A rupturable closure member being forced against an open first end of the tapered portion of the support by the gas in the pressure vessel such that a chamber is formed within the support. The igniter when activated ignites the pyrotechnic substance and the burning pyrotechnic substance generates gas under pressure that causes the tapered portion of the support to break along the longitudinally extending grooves and no longer support the rupturable closure member allowing the gas in the pressure vessel to rupture the unsupported rupturable closure member. | 01-22-2009 |
Richard D. Townsend, Barrington, NH US
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20130042995 | ACEnergySaver (AC Energy Saver) - The ACEnergySaver is a system that consisting of a low-voltage water-controlling solenoid, tubing, fittings, wire-harness and spray-nozzles to easily, properly and effectively: a) attached to an air conditioner; b) control and regulate specific quantity, angle and size of water particles (spray) to the cooling fins/coil; c) connect to a water supply. It extends equipment longevity and saves electricity by causing: a) evaporative cooling, b) rapid coolant conversion from liquid to gas, c) reduced pressure resistance the compressor to cool faster and optimize efficiency. Pressurized supply-water enters a solenoid valve, connected to the low-voltage terminal(s) of the joined air conditioner's relay to open simultaneously with the compressor to pass | 02-21-2013 |
Robert G. Townsend, Delafield, WI US
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20090050219 | FLUID COMPRESSOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR THE SAME - An air compressor includes a tank configured to contain compressed air, an inlet configured to receive compressed air from the tank, an outlet, and a control device, positioned between the inlet and the outlet, configured to regulate an output pressure of compressed air discharged through the outlet. The control device includes a housing having a chamber, and a pressure regulator in fluid communication with the chamber. The pressure regulator is configured to regulate discharge of compressed air through the outlet. The control device also includes a mechanical valve which, when opened, is configured to fluidly communicate the chamber and the tank to adjust the pressure regulator, and an actuator coupled to the mechanical valve. The actuator is configured to at least selectively open the valve. | 02-26-2009 |
20130187392 | STANDBY GENERATOR - A standby generator includes a base and a number of walls extending from the base including a wall having a removable panel. A cover is coupled to the wall having the removable panel and is moveable between a closed position and an open position. When the cover in the open position, the removable panel may be removed from the standby generator. | 07-25-2013 |
Robert L. Townsend, Upper Arlington, OH US
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20110094294 | 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 smoke end is extendable to within the duct and is 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. The smoke exits the hose through the nozzle and towards the inlet tube of the duct-mounted smoke detector, or towards the detector for a smoke protected opening, for testing of the smoke detector. | 04-28-2011 |
Robert M. Townsend, Boothwyn, PA US
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20120077207 | CD86 and CD80 receptor competition assays - The present invention discloses a method for assaying the binding of L104EA29YIg to a receptor. The receptor is preferably CD86 or CD80. The present invention also discloses antibodies to be used in the assay, as well as hybridomas expressing the antibodies. | 03-29-2012 |
Robert Reid Townsend, St. Louis, MO US
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20090124519 | Liquid delivery apparatus and method - Liquid delivery apparatus and methods, in particular for the production of high-density arrays, wherein a partial drop of liquid is deposited from a capillary ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090263829 | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BIOMARKERS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention encompasses biomarkers for AD, a method for detecting AD, a method of monitoring AD, and a kit for quantifying biomarkers for AD. | 10-22-2009 |
20110143380 | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BIOMARKERS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention encompasses biomarkers for AD, a method for detecting AD, a method of monitoring AD, and a kit for quantifying biomarkers for AD. | 06-16-2011 |
Rubin Townsend, Tempe, AZ US
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20110146294 | AIRPLANE ENGINE DEFLECTOR SYSTEMS - A protective deflector for airplane engines system is disclosed herein comprising a turbine-covering screen assembly which may be installed to an airplane engine turbine housing by a securable fastening device. The turbine-covering screen assembly comprises a protruded bell-shaped extrusion member having a plurality of apertures which may serve to prevent birds, objects and other debris from penetrating a turbine housing air-intake opening thereby protecting an airplane engine from interference during flight. The turbine-covering screen assembly does not appreciably affect the performance of the turbine engine it serves to protect. | 06-23-2011 |
Shelly Ann Townsend, Paris, KY US
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20100212262 | System and method for reprocessing animal bedding - A process and system reprocesses soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The material is to remove a preponderance of the manure. The remaining soiled bedding is washed in water and a cleaning agent, rinsed and, optionally, bleached to restore color and appearance. The resulting material is dewatered and dried to reduce its moisture content and kill any remaining pathogens. After being cleaned and sanitized, the material may be reused as bedding or further processed into pellets or other products, such as manufactured fire logs. | 08-26-2010 |
20140352623 | System and method for reprocessing animal bedding - A process for reprocessing soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. The soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank. Said bedding material is subsequently dried and compacted to form a compacted product. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product. | 12-04-2014 |
Steven L. Townsend, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100100805 | Log Note System For Digitally Recorded Audio - A system which is primarily of use for lawyers, judges, and electronic court reporters operates to correlate personal log notes with digitally recorded audio proceedings, such as courtroom proceedings. The notes may be made in conjunction with the computer actually recording the courtroom proceedings; or they may be made on personal computers separate from the computer recording the court proceedings. Identification of the proceedings is made on both the digitally recorded proceedings, as well as on the log notes; so that they are correlated. Each time a note is entered, the time at which the note• is entered is placed as a time stamp in conjunction with the note. When the log notes are synchronized with the recorded court proceedings (either at the time the proceedings begin, or at any subsequent time), reference subsequently to that note time stamp allows direct immediate access to the same running time on the court proceedings, for subsequent review of either the recorded audio or a transcription made of that audio carrying the same time references. | 04-22-2010 |
Stewart Townsend, Franklin, TN US
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20090120372 | Edible Pet Chew - An edible pet chew having a non-branching body configured to at least partially enclose an open space between portions of the body, and is preferably in the form of a ring with a central opening. The width or thickness of the chew is sized to fit within the mouth of pet of pre-determined size for chewing action, but the overall dimension of the chew is such that the chew cannot be swallowed whole by the pet. One or more lines of weakness may also be formed in the body of the pet chew to serve as pre-determined fracture lines along which the pet chew will break into smaller pieces. The pet chew may be formed of segments that are sized to provide a recommended single portion for the pet. | 05-14-2009 |
20120160180 | EDIBLE PET CHEW - An edible pet chew having a non-branching body configured to at least partially enclose an open space between portions of the body, and is preferably in the form of a ring with a central opening. The width or thickness of the chew is sized to fit within the mouth of pet of pre-determined size for chewing action, but the overall dimension of the chew is such that the chew cannot be swallowed whole by the pet. One or more lines of weakness may also be formed in the body of the pet chew to serve as pre-determined fracture lines along which the pet chew will break into smaller pieces. The pet chew may be formed of segments that are sized to provide a recommended single portion for the pet. | 06-28-2012 |
Teresa G. Townsend, Houston, TX US
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20090293137 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO218, PRO228, PRO271, PRO273, PRO295, PRO302, PRO305, PRO326, PRO386, PRO655, PRO162, PRO788, PRO792, PRO940, PRO941, PRO1004, PRO1012, PRO 1016, PRO474, PRO5238, PRO1069, PRO1111, PRO1113, PRO1130, PRO1195, PRO1271, PRO1865, PRO1879, PRO3446, PRO3543, PRO4329, PRO4352, PRO5733, PRO9859, PRO9864, PRO9904, PRO9907, PRO10013, PRO90948, PRO28694, PRO16089, PRO19563, PRO19675, PRO20084, PRO21434, PRO50332, PRO38465 or PRO346 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 11-26-2009 |
Teresa Gail Townsend, Houston, TX US
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20080311107 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO188, PRO235, PRO266, PRO337, PRO361, PRO539, PRO698, PRO717, PRO846, PRO874, PRO98346, PRO1082, PRO1097, PRO1192, PRO1268, PRO1278, PRO1303, PRO1308, PRO1338, PRO1378, PRO1415, PRO1867, PRO1890, PRO3438, PRO19835, PRO36915, PRO36029, PRO4999, PRO5778, PRO5997, PRO6079, PRO6090, PRO7178, PRO21184, PRO7434, PRO9822, PRO9833, PRO9836, PRO9854, PRO9862, PRO10284, PRO37510, PRO35444, PRO20473, PRO21054 or PRO35246 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 12-18-2008 |
20090077680 | Genetically Engineered and Photyped Mice and Stem Cell Clones for Producing the Same - The current invention relates to genetically engineered mice, cells derived from those mice, and polynucleotides and polypeptides corresponding to genes affected by the engineered mutation. The invention also relates to antibodies raised in a mouse of the invention. The invention further provides methods for using the mice, cells, polynucleotides, polypeptides and antibodies of the invention. | 03-19-2009 |
20110182883 | NOVEL GENE DISRUPTIONS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO218, PRO228, PRO271, PRO273, PRO295, PRO302, PRO305, PRO326, PRO386, PRO655, PRO162, PRO788, PRO792, PRO940, PRO941, PRO1004, PRO1012, PRO1016, PRO474, PRO5238, PRO1069, PRO1111, PRO1113, PRO1130, PRO1195, PRO1271, PRO1865, PRO1879, PRO3446, PRO3543, PRO4329, PRO4352, PRO5733, PRO9859, PRO9864, PRO9904, PRO9907, PRO10013, PRO90948, PRO28694, PRO16089, PRO19563, PRO19675, PRO20084, PRO21434, PRO50332, PRO38465 or PRO346 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 07-28-2011 |
20120005766 | Methods of identifying agents that modulate phenotypes related to disruptions, of a gene encoding PRO235 polypeptide - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO188, PRO235, PRO266, PRO337, PRO361, PRO539, PRO698, PRO717, PRO846, PRO874, PRO98346, PRO1082, PRO1097, PRO1192, PRO1268, PRO1278, PRO1303, PRO1308, PRO1338, PRO1378, PRO1415, PRO1867, PRO1890, PRO3438, PRO19835, PRO36915, PRO36029, PRO4999, PRO5778, PRO5997, PRO6079, PRO6090, PRO7178, PRO21184, PRO7434, PRO9822, PRO9833, PRO9836, PRO9854, PRO9862, PRO10284, PRO37510, PRO35444, PRO20473, PRO21054 or PRO35246 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; cyc abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 01-05-2012 |
Timothy G. Townsend, Gainesville, FL US
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20080280375 | Arsenic-Specific Stain for Identifying Arsenic-Treated Wood - A novel reagent is used to identify arsenic-treated wood. The stain may detect arsenic extracted from wood into solution; arsenic transferred from wood to a wipe, which is then extracted into solution; or the stain may be directly applied at a predetermined location on the wood's surface. Copper preservatives are not detected by the stain and phosphate interference is minimized. The process is quick, inexpensive, and easy to use. Development of a blue color (i.e., reduction of at least some Mo (VI) to Mo (V) in molybdenum blue) indicates the presence of arsenic. | 11-13-2008 |
Wardell C. Townsend, Silver Spring, MD US
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20120135788 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VIRTUAL WORLD - A virtual world is operated by an automated system, in which choices available to be made by avatars are assigned point values. As an avatar makes a choice, a corresponding point values is tabulated by the automated system in a record specific to that avatar, and an updated points total for the avatar is processed against predetermined definitions defined in quantitative terms for underlying qualitative concepts such as unhealthiness, non-renewable energy usage, wastefulness, etc. The automated system performs steps as a function of the avatar's points total, such as changing the avatar's appearance such as body weight representation, causing the avatar to have a heart attack, etc. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136757 | Methods and Systems for Operating a Virtual World - A virtual world is operated by an automated system, in which choices available to be made by avatars are assigned point values. As an avatar makes a choice, a corresponding point values is tabulated by the automated system in a record specific to that avatar, and an updated points total for the avatar is processed against predetermined definitions defined in quantitative terms for underlying qualitative concepts such as unhealthiness, non-renewable energy usage, wastefulness, etc. The automated system performs steps as a function of the avatar's points total, such as changing the avatar's appearance such as body weight representation, causing the avatar to have a heart attack, etc. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137232 | Methods and Systems for Operating a Virtual World - A virtual world is operated by an automated system, in which choices available to be made by avatars are assigned point values. As an avatar makes a choice, a corresponding point values is tabulated by the automated system in a record specific to that avatar, and an updated points total for the avatar is processed against predetermined definitions defined in quantitative terms for underlying qualitative concepts such as unhealthiness, non-renewable energy usage, wastefulness, etc. The automated system performs steps as a function of the avatar's points total, such as changing the avatar's appearance such as body weight representation, causing the avatar to have a heart attack, etc. | 05-31-2012 |
William Townsend, Groton, MA US
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20100191813 | AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING RESOURCES RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBER DEVICES WITHIN A BROADBAND ACCESS NETWORK - In general, techniques are described for automatically releasing network resources reserved for use by network devices within a network. In particular, a network device, such as a router, may include an interface card that receives a first and a second message from respective first and second client devices requesting reservation of network resources. The first message may include a first identifier, while the second message may include a second identifier. Both messages however may also include the same additional context information that identifies the same context in which the first client device operates. The router may include a control unit that determines whether the additional context information included within the first and second messages is the same. Based on a determination that this information is the same, the control unit may automatically release resources reserved for use by the first client device within the network. | 07-29-2010 |
William Miller Townsend, Austin, TX US
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20100274646 | System and Method for Improving E-Commerce - A system and method for improving advertising response rates by allowing an electronic advertising content to be stored, retrieved, shared, and manipulated by individual users, while enabling the accurate recordation of accounting information associated with the electronic advertising content. | 10-28-2010 |
William T. Townsend, Weston, MA US
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20090289584 | Ultra-compact, high-performance motor controller and method of using same - Featured is a controller for a motor that is ultra-compact, with a power density of at least about 20 watts per cubic cm (W/cm | 11-26-2009 |
20090295317 | Ultra-compact, high-performance motor controller and method of using same - Featured is a controller for a motor that is ultra-compact, with a power density of at least about 20 watts per cubic cm (W/cm | 12-03-2009 |
20120041595 | PISTOL-GRIP FOR INTUITIVE CONTROL OF A ROBOTIC OR VIRTUAL HAND - A pistol-grip controller for the control of a robotic or virtual hand has multiple dual-action switching mechanisms positioned to simulate intuitively the motion of grasping and releasing an object. An externally-projecting switch trigger of each switching mechanism is hook-shaped to facilitate the operator donning and doffing the controller. These switches move in response to gripping and releasing movements of the associated fingers so as to close or open peripherals (fingers) of the end effector hand. A rocker switch allows an operator to toggle conveniently between commonly used modes of a virtual or robot hand, or the like. The mode toggling is complemented by a control to adjust between the commonly used modes of operation. To make the manipulation of the end effector more intuitive, the controller remaps the switching mechanisms to different functionalities on the end effector based on the mode of operation. The transition between switch to end effector mappings is hysteretic. In addition, the pistol-grip controller can be attached to an appropriate “master” robot arm and can be moved as a whole to create like roll, pitch and yaw movements and x, y and z displacements of the end effector on the “slave” robot arm without the actuation of any of the switches. | 02-16-2012 |
20120041599 | TELEOPERATOR SYSTEM WITH MASTER CONTROLLER DEVICE AND MULTIPLE REMOTE SLAVE DEVICES - This invention enables the affordability of an elaborate, high-performance teleoperator master controller while encouraging continual operator training by supporting a teleoperator system in which one centralized master controller controls multiple field slaves sequentially. | 02-16-2012 |
20150050111 | MOBILE MANIPULATION SYSTEM WITH VERTICAL LIFT - A mobile manipulation system comprising: | 02-19-2015 |