Walker, SC
Alan Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20100143146 | FLATBACK INSERT FOR TURBINE BLADES - A blade for the use in the generation of power has a leading edge and a trailing edge. A first shell portion of the blade extends from the leading edge to the trailing edge. A second shell portion of the blade also extends from the leading edge to the trailing edge. A root portion of the blade is positioned proximate the wind turbine and a tip portion which extends from the root portion away from the wind turbine. A trailing edge insert is positioned between the first shell portion and the second shell portion proximate the root portion. The trailing edge insert has a surface which extends between and separates the first shell portion from the second shell portion at the trailing edge, such that the insert provides a high lift profile for increased blade efficiency. | 06-10-2010 |
Alan Majors Walker, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130091705 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A MULTI-SEGMENT WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE WITH SPAN-WISE OFFSET JOINTS - A method provides for assembling a wind turbine blade from at least two blade segments, with each of the blade segments having a pressure side shell member, a suction side shell member, internal support structure, and ends with joint sections that are offset span-wise from the pressure side shell member to the suction side shell member. The blade segments are aligned in an end-to-end orientation and moved into a mating configuration with relative movement that includes overlapping the respective joint sections of adjacent blade segments. The overlapped joint sections are subsequently moved into engagement with each other and joined along respective joint profiles at a chord-wise joint. | 04-18-2013 |
Craig A. Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20120259661 | Systems and methods for data mining of DICOM structured reports - Systems and methods for extracting information from DICOM structured reports and similar types of input files include receiving at least one DICOM structured report and at least one criterion, applying the one or more criteria to each DICOM structured report to obtain result data, and generating a result for storage or display. Result information can further be queried for indexing and aggregation purposes, and the query results can be stored for searching, access, and report generation. | 10-11-2012 |
Craig Allan Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20140074502 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING MEDICAL IMAGE DATA - Methods and systems for analyzing medical image data can include use of a database having normal data thereon, each item of normal data having one or more first criteria associated therewith. Raw medical image data having one more second criteria associated therewith can be received. The normal data in the database can be filtered by comparing the first and second criteria to form a set of patient-specific normal data, while values can be extracted from the raw medical image data. The extracted information can be analyzed to determine patient-specific medical data that can be compared with the patient-specific normal data to generate an outcome. If the outcome indicates that the patient-specific medical data is normal, the patient-specific medical data can be added to the database of normal data. | 03-13-2014 |
Donald G. Walker, Florence, SC US
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20090156828 | Novel Compounds and Methods for Forming Taxanes and Using the Same - The present invention is broadly directed to novel compounds useful for the synthesis of biologically active compounds. More particularly, the present embodiments disclosed herein relate to novel side chains, that when coupled to a taxane, are useful for the synthesis of pharmaceutically useful taxanes. Methods of forming the novel side chains and coupling them to hindered alcohols, namely taxanes resulting in useful esters are also disclosed. Various taxanes compounds are known to exhibit anti-tumor activity. | 06-18-2009 |
Emily Price Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20090045206 | DISPOSABLE NON-SPILLABLE CHILDS DISPENSING CUP - A disposable sealed drink container suitable for use by a child to imbibe liquids and possessing a shape and size adapted for use in conventional drink dispensing machines including aluminum can vending machines and plastic bottle vending machines. The container includes a sealed impermeable vessel to suitable for containing a beverage, an extended spout designed to resist leakage when tipped and allow fluid to flow when suction is applied, and a protective cap. | 02-19-2009 |
John Walker, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
Jonathan W. Walker, Florence, SC US
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20130191205 | System and method for electronic retrieval and redemption of coupons - A system and method for retrieving and redeeming product coupons, including the following steps: a) Offering a Web-based coupon retrieval and redemption application for downloading onto a compatible registered mobile device, preferably a mobile phone; b) Once the Web-based application has been downloaded and activated, receiving a coupon prompt from the mobile phone device for at least one item of interest at the store; c) Searching a system database of the Web-based application for at least one coupon corresponding to the item; d) Retrieving and forwarding the coupon to the mobile phone device in response to the coupon prompt at the store; e) Displaying the coupon in a display window of the mobile phone device; and f) Upon selection of the coupon, initiating a system for redeeming the coupon at the store. | 07-25-2013 |
Mackie J. Walker, Aiken, SC US
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20080213238 | Lyophilized platelet rich plasma for the use in wound healing (chronic or acute) and bone or tissue grafts or repair - This invention relates to an improved Lyophilized platelet rich plasma used to make a platelet gel wound healant, and methods of preparation and use thereof for healing wounds are disclosed. The improved wound healant comprises therapeutically effective amounts of activated growth factors, platelet ghost, plasma (know as the plasma back bone), white blood cells with optional none, one or more additional anti-oxidant such as vitamin A and/or C and/or E, and/or none one or more antibiotics and/or GHK-Cu (produced by ProCyte Inc.) | 09-04-2008 |
Michael Walker, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130193919 | Methods and Systems for Charging Vehicles - This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route. | 08-01-2013 |
Michael Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20140242428 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY ASSEMBLY - The invention provides for a high occupancy or heavy-duty vehicle with a battery propulsion power source, which may include lithium titanate batteries. The vehicle may be all-battery or may be a hybrid, and may have a composite body. The vehicle battery system may be housed within the floor of the vehicle and may have different groupings and arrangements. | 08-28-2014 |
20140340040 | CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route. | 11-20-2014 |
Michael C. Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20150314695 | SIDE-FACING VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM - A vehicle charging system comprises a plurality of retractable conductor bars in a housing of a vehicle. The plurality of conductor bars includes a positive conductor bar and a negative conductor bar. Individual conductor bars of the plurality are electrically isolated from one another. The vehicle charging system further comprises a charging system having a receiver mounted on a support structure. The receiver comprises a plurality of electrical contact members in electrical communication with a power source. The receiver is configured to bring individual conductor bars of the plurality in contact with the electrical contact members for charging an energy storage device of the vehicle. | 11-05-2015 |
Michael C. Walker, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130221919 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR BATTERY MANAGEMENT - A battery management system includes several subsystem blocks, an Energy Storage Master Charger unit, and several battery pack systems. The Energy Storage Master may interface with the Vehicle Master Controller by way of CAN or other communication method to an External Charger. Each battery module within a battery pack may include a Local Module Unit which may communicate with a Pack Master. The Pack Master may communicate with and may be controlled by the Energy Storage Master. Thus, there is a processor to monitor groups of battery cells, a second processor to collect further information about the cell groups, and a third module that takes high-level information from each cell group processor to process and pass on to other vehicle controllers or charger controllers. An integrated BMS may enable cell monitoring, temperature monitoring, cell balancing, string current monitoring, and charger control integration. | 08-29-2013 |
Roger Walker, Piedmont, SC US
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20090324397 | Gas Turbine Engine With Insulated Cooling Circuit - A gas turbine engine is provided comprising a compressor with an insulated cooling circuit. The compressor comprises a compressor casing having a compression chamber and at least one stator and at least one rotor disposed in the compression chamber, the at least one stator comprising a stator body having a plurality of tubes for transporting cooling air through passages in the stator body into the compression chamber. The plurality of tubes are surrounded by an air gap for insulating the tubes from the stator body. | 12-31-2009 |
Roger Clayton Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20120195758 | Methods and Systems For Controlling Thermal Differential In Turbine Systems - Method and system are provided for controlling a thermal differential within a turbine rotor for use with a turbine system. A thermal barrier coating is applied to a surface of the turbine rotor. The surface is proximate to a wheel rim of the turbine rotor. | 08-02-2012 |
20130034402 | Self Locking Nut and Bolt Assembly - The present application provides a self locking nut and bolt assembly for a stack of rotating wheels. The self locking nut and bolt assembly may include a tie bolt extending through the stack of rotating wheels, a locking nut positioned on a first end of the tie bolt, and a locking washer positioned on the one end of the tie bolt within the locking nut. | 02-07-2013 |
Roger Clayton Walker, Piedmont, SC US
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20080196247 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE INCREASING TURBINE ROTOR EFFICIENCY - A method facilitates assembling a turbine. The method includes coupling buckets to a turbine wheel. The method also includes coupling a first end of a cover plate to the turbine wheel such that at least one projection extending from the turbine wheel retains the cover plate in position relative to the turbine wheel and inserting a fastening mechanism through an opening defined in the turbine wheel to secure the cover plate against the turbine wheel. The cover plate facilitates reducing dovetail leakage across the buckets coupled to the turbine wheel. | 08-21-2008 |
20100178168 | Rotor Cooling Circuit - A cooling circuit serves to provide cooling air in a rotor having a compressor rotor and a turbine rotor. The cooling circuit includes a first cooling path through the compressor rotor in series with a second cooling path through the turbine rotor such that one amount of cooling air is used for cooling both the compressor rotor and the turbine rotor. The construction enables a reduction in cooling air requirements, thereby increasing power plant efficiency. | 07-15-2010 |
20100218506 | Methods and Systems for Controlling Gas Turbine Clearance - Systems and methods for controlling the clearance in a gas turbine are provided. A temperature of a shaft of the gas turbine may be determined, and a desired temperature of an inner turbine shell of the turbine may be determined based upon the temperature of the shaft. The desired temperature of the inner turbine shell may be associated with a turbine clearance at which the gas turbine may be ignited. The temperature of the inner turbine shell may be altered by controlling the temperature of a gas that is circulated within the inner turbine shell, and a determination may be made that the temperature of the inner turbine shell exceeds the desired temperature. The gas turbine may be ignited subsequent to the determination that the temperature of the inner turbine shell exceeds the desired temperature. | 09-02-2010 |
Stacy Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20130222423 | System and Method for Displaying and Manipulating a Floor Layout Display on a Computer - A graphic display on a computer system with a floor layout having a canvas layer and an overlay layer. The canvas layer has tile graphics laid out in a grid, the tile graphics representing portions of the floor. The overlay layer has overlay containers corresponding to the tile graphics, the overlay layer having overlay zones and overlay graphics. Overlay functions associated with overlay zones in an overlay container manipulate the tile graphic associated with the overlay container. The overlay graphics of each overlay container are transparent until a hover event occurs over the associated overlay container. A tile pallet illustrates the tile graphics in the canvas layer of the floor layout. A tool layout display includes indicia associated with various functions that can manipulate the tile graphics in the flooring layout. A perspective flooring layout is displayed in a transparent window of an environmental mask with a perspective room design. | 08-29-2013 |
Terry H. Walker, Townville, SC US
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20150087030 | Pretreatment Composition for Biomass Conversion Process - A pretreatment composition and pretreatment process utilizing the composition is described. The pretreatment composition includes an aqueous organic solvent in combination with an alkaline component and an oxidizing agent. The pretreatment composition is useful for treating biomass as may be utilized in forming biofuel, paper, or other useful products. The biomass to be treated can include cellulosic biomass, lignocellulosic biomass, or a combination thereof. | 03-26-2015 |
William Lloyd Walker, Greenville, SC US
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20090183438 | Debris removal gutter system - A gutter system is provided. The gutter system may include a channel that is capable of catching water from a roof. A mounting member may be present and may be configured for at least partially supporting the channel. The channel may be rotationally mounted to the mounting member so that the channel is capable of rotating with respect to the mounting member. The channel can have a force applied thereto in order to thus rotate about an axis of rotation so that debris present in the channel will fall from its interior and thus effect a cleaning of the channel. | 07-23-2009 |