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Andrew J. Walters, Duluth, GA US
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20110177889 | Expert Greenreading Techniques - In order to reduce or eliminate bad green reads, the inventor has devised expert green reading techniques that allow a golfer to accurately and quickly read greens, thereby reducing scores and increasing enjoyment for the golfer. Rather than making a green read while being positioned behind the ball with respect to the cup as in conventional green reading techniques, in the disclosed expert green reading techniques a golfer takes a specific, precise, and consistent stance on or adjacent to a path between the ball and the cup. | 07-21-2011 |
Beverly C. Walters, Providence, RI US
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20080281639 | REAL-TIME EVIDENCE- AND GUIDELINE-BASED RECOMMENDATION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PATIENT CARE - A system and method for providing feedback to a patient caregiver is provided that receives information on a periodic basis, such as every hospital shift, performs a parametric analysis on the treatment given with known standards that are stored in a database, and generates a report that identifies whether the care that is being given is consistent or inconsistent with the guidelines. A source of the guidelines is provided so that a physician can consult with the source information, if desired. The patient data may be entered in by the caregiver, and the feedback may be provided to the caregiver, via a portable device, such as a mobile telephone or PDA (personal digital assistant). | 11-13-2008 |
Bradley J. Walters, Kaysville, UT US
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20120203602 | ADVERTISEMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM TRIGGERED BY SENSED EVENTS - An advertisement delivery method distributes one or more advertisements to monitoring service subscribers via text messaging (MMS or SMS), a voice message, an email message, on-line pop-up notification, notification in an application user interface (including on-line forums such as Twitter and Facebook), an instant message and/or phone call in response to the receipt, by a gateway, of sensor signals indicative of at least one event, trigger, time-based reading or breach of a threshold. The advertisements need not be delivered by the same means used to deliver the sensor notifications. The subscribers may respond to the advertisements by calling the advertisers directly in order to inquire about the advertised services or to order such services directly. The system can also provide return notifications to the advertisers stating that the ads were, in fact, sent, and providing details of the notifications and identification of the ad recipients. | 08-09-2012 |
Bret Walters, Chandler, AZ US
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20100064088 | HIGH SPEED TRANSIENT ACTIVE PULL-UP I2C | 03-11-2010 |
20140232474 | Enhanced Numerical Controlled Oscillator - A numerical controlled oscillator generating an output signal with a digital clock signal having a variable frequency is disclosed. The numerical oscillator is controlled by a programmable numerical value being subject to a transfer function and comprises a comparator configured to compare an output of the transfer function with a duty cycle register to generate the output signal. | 08-21-2014 |
Bret Walters, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100142629 | HIGH SPEED TRANSIENT ACTIVE PULL-UP I2C | 06-10-2010 |
Carmen Walters, Hamden, CT US
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20080312692 | Multi-level spinal stabilization system - Multi-level spinal stabilization devices, systems and methods are provided that include at least one multi-level connector, one elongated member with an enlarged head, at least one pedicle screw, and at least one mechanism that supports three degrees of rotational freedom relative to both the elongated member and the pedicle screw each. The mechanism may include universal joint mechanisms or ball and socket mechanisms. In the case of the ball and socket mechanisms, the enlarged head of the elongated member cooperates with a first socket member of the multi-level connector to define a dynamic junction that allows the socket member to move relative to the enlarged head of the elongated member while remaining engaged therewith. | 12-18-2008 |
20090177196 | Medical Instrument For Rod Positioning - Apparatus, systems and methods relating to manipulation, e.g. pivoting, of a rod-shaped element using a rod positioning assembly are disclosed. A rod-shaped element is initially gripped axially (relative to and) by a rod positioning assembly and then pivoted into a transverse orientation without pivoting the rod positioning assembly and/or releasing the rod-shaped element. Rod positioning assemblies include a handle element and a pair of jaw elements in communication therewith. The jaw elements are positioned distally relative to the handle element and the handle element is adapted to effect relative motion between the first and second jaw elements. The abutment faces of the jaw elements define a pair of axially aligned notches at or near the distal ends of the first and second jaw elements, a pair of traversely aligned central wells that define a circular opening that extends transversely across the jaw elements, and a pair of grooves that open up to a single transverse side of the jaw elements. | 07-09-2009 |
20120253404 | Method for stabilizing a spinal segment - A surgical implant is provided that includes first and second abutment surfaces between which are positioned a force imparting mechanism. A sheath is positioned between the first and second abutment surfaces, and surrounds the force imparting mechanism. The sheath is fabricated from a material that accommodates relative movement of the abutment members, while exhibiting substantially inert behavior relative to surrounding anatomical structures. The sheath is generally fabricated from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a copolymer of polycarbonate and a urethane, or a blend of a polycarbonate and a urethane. The force imparting member may include one or more springs, e.g., a pair of nested springs. The surgical implant may be a dynamic spine stabilizing member that is advantageously incorporated into a spine stabilization system to offer clinically efficacious results. | 10-04-2012 |
Charnelsa Walters, Sherwood, AR US
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20090218775 | Infant Car Seat Caddy - A car seat caddy for use in supporting an infant seat of a type having an underside defining front and rear lateral grooves includes a pair of front and rear upstanding tubular members each being telescopically movable between retracted and extended configurations. A pair of upper support members extends between respective front and rear tubular members, each having a front and rear ends coupled to respective front and rear tubular member and having a curved configuration. A front seat support bar having opposed ends is pivotally coupled to the respective front tubular members and movable between selective position, the front seat support bar having a configuration complementary to a front groove defined by the underside of the infant seat. A similar rear seat support bar may also be included with respective rear tubular support members. | 09-03-2009 |
Cheryl Ann Walters, Eureka, MO US
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20100219651 | VACUUM LIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A vacuum lifting device and method of manufacture thereof includes a vacuum generator for generating a vacuum. The vacuum lifting device also includes a base having opposite first and second sides and a vacuum lifting chamber provided on the second side of the base and having a suction end. The vacuum lifting chamber is in fluid communication with the vacuum generator, wherein the vacuum generator creates negative pressure within the vacuum lifting chamber. A gasket is coupled to the suction end of the vacuum lifting chamber and is configured to create a vacuum seal with a surface of an object to be lifted by the vacuum lifting device. | 09-02-2010 |
Christopher Allen Walters, Hartselle, AL US
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20080281340 | Surgical cutting device - A surgical cutting device that clamps and cuts a graft creating optimal geometry for end-to-end anastomosis is disclosed. Methods of making and using the surgical cutting device are also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
Clifford C. Walters, Milford, NJ US
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20100147739 | ADDITION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT NAPHTHENIC TETRA-ACIDS TO CRUDE OILS TO REDUCE WHOLE CRUDE OIL FOULING - High molecular weight naphthenic tetra-acids are added to a base crude oil to prevent and/or reduce fouling of crude oil refinery equipment. The method includes adding an effective amount of a high molecular weight naphthenic tetra-acid to the base crude oil to form a crude oil mixture and feeding the crude oil mixture to a crude oil refinery component. Particularly, the high molecular weight naphthenic tetra-acids include ARN acids. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155078 | Method For Predicting Composition of Petroleum - A method for predicting petroleum expulsion is provided. An exemplary embodiment of the method comprises defining a chemical structure of a kerogen and identifying a plurality of reaction products of the kerogen under geologic heating rates. The exemplary method also comprises grouping the plurality of reaction products into a plurality of product lumps based on their chemical composition and predicting petroleum expulsion for each of the plurality of product lumps based on secondary cracking reactions. | 06-24-2010 |
20100160680 | PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT NAPHTHENIC ACIDS FROM CALCIUM NAPHTHENATE SALTS - A method for recovering high molecular weight naphthenic tetra-acids, particularly ARN acids from a calcium naphthenate deposit. Calcium naphthenate deposits contain large amounts of calcium naphthenate salts of ARN acids. The method dual solvent extraction process in which the naphthenic tetra-acids chemically bound as calcium naphthenate salts are converted into free acid monomers by an aqueous acid. The resulting free acid monomers are then dissolved into an organic solvent phase and the counterions dissolve in the aqueous acid phase. The naphthenic tetra-acids are then recovered from the organic solvent phase. | 06-24-2010 |
20100161302 | Method For Predicting Petroleum Expulsion - A method for predicting petroleum production is provided. An exemplary embodiment of the method comprises computing a first approximation of an amount of generated petroleum that is retained with a complex organic product using a Threshold and a Maximum Retention value. The exemplary method also comprises revising the first approximation by approximating a process of chemical fractionation using at least one partition factor to create a revised approximation and predicting petroleum production based on the revised approximation. | 06-24-2010 |
20120170023 | Method and Apparatus for a Mid-Infrared (MIR) System for Real Time Detection of Petroleum in Colloidal Suspensions of Sediments and Drilling Muds During Drilling Operations, Logging and Production Operations - A first waveguide has a top face positioned in an oil well borehole for wetting by returning drilling mud from a drill bit as drilling progresses. A second waveguide is positioned in the borehole for wetting by new drilling mud being pumped to the drill bit. MIR light rays are fed from an MIR light source into the first and second waveguides for causing evanescent waves to be generated by each waveguide for reacting with the molecules of the associated drilling mud, respectfully, whereby a modulated optical signal representative of spectra of components and particles in the associated drilling mud, respectively, are emitted from each waveguide. The modulated optical signals are converted to electrical signals, subtracted from one another to remove common mode signals, and passed into a processor programmed for extracting the spectra hydrocarbon components contained in the returning drilling mud as the result of the drilling activity. | 07-05-2012 |
20120330057 | PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT NAPHTHENIC ACIDS FROM CALCIUM NAPHTHENATE SALTS - A method for recovering high molecular weight naphthenic tetra-acids, particularly ARN acids from a calcium naphthenate deposit. Calcium naphthenate deposits contain large amounts of calcium naphthenate salts of ARN acids. The method dual solvent extraction process in which the naphthenic tetra-acids chemically bound as calcium naphthenate salts are converted into free acid monomers by an aqueous acid. The resulting free acid monomers are then dissolved into an organic solvent phase and the counterions dissolve in the aqueous acid phase. The naphthenic tetra-acids are then recovered from the organic solvent phase. | 12-27-2012 |
20130000908 | System and Method For Fracturing Rock In Tight Reservoirs - Methods and systems are provided for fracturing rock in a formation to enhance the production of fluids from the formation. In one exemplary method, one or more wells are drilled into a reservoir, wherein each well comprises a main wellbore with two or more lateral wellbores drilled out from the main wellbore. One or more explosive charges are placed within each of the two or more lateral wellbores, and the explosive charges are detonated to generate pressure pulses which at least partially fracture a rock between the two or more lateral wellbores. The detonations are timed such that one or more pressure pulses emanating from different lateral wellbores interact. | 01-03-2013 |
20140165701 | ANALYSIS OF HYDROCARBON LIQUID AND SOLID SAMPLES - Systems and methods are provided for analysis and/or profiling of petroleum samples. The systems and methods allow for compositional analysis of samples using techniques that can be implemented outside of a laboratory setting, such as in a refinery or even at a petroleum or hydrocarbon source. The techniques are enabled by using desorption electrospray ionization as a method for generating ions for detection by mass spectroscopy. Desorption electrospray ionization can be used to generate ions for detection from a liquid or solid petroleum (or other hydrocarbon) sample with minimal sample preparation. For solid samples, the technique can also be used to identify changes in composition of a petroleum sample relative to a dimension of the solid sample. | 06-19-2014 |
Daniel A. Walters, Rockaway Twp., NJ US
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20110004046 | BLOOD PUMP WITH EXPANDABLE CANNULA - A blood pump includes an impeller having a plurality of foldable blades and a cannula having a proximal portion with a fixed diameter, and a distal portion with an expandable diameter. The impeller can reside in the expandable portion of the cannula. The cannula has a collapsed condition for percutaneous delivery to a desired location within the body, and an expanded condition in which the impeller can rotate to pump blood. A flexible drive shaft can extend through the cannula for rotationally driving the impeller within the patient's body. | 01-06-2011 |
20120172655 | IMPELLER HOUSING FOR PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - Disclosed herein are heart pumps that include a catheter assembly and that can be applied percutaneously. Some embodiments include a locking device that prevents components of the catheter assembly from being separated when in use. The catheter assembly can include an expandable tip. In some embodiments, the catheter assembly includes a housing having a wall structure, a portion of which can have a bulbuous shape or can be deformable. In other embodiments, the housing can be configured to reduce fluttering or deflection of the housing and/or to maintain a gap between the housing and an impeller blade disposed therein. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172656 | PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - A heart pump and a catheter assembly therefor are provided that include a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, the catheter body having a plurality of lumens therethrough. The catheter body can be sufficiently flexible to extend from a peripheral access to a patient's heart. The catheter assembly can also include an impeller assembly having an impeller and a housing. The impeller assembly can be coupled with the flexible catheter body such that a tensile force applied to opposite ends of the catheter assembly enhances the security of the connection between the catheter body and the impeller assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120178985 | PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - A heart pump is provided that comprises an elongate catheter body, an impeller disposed at the distal end of the elongate catheter body, and one or more bearings positioned between the catheter body and the impeller. A fluid supply line for delivering infusant into the catheter is provided. A fluid return line for transporting infusant out of the catheter is also provided. A pump assembly for regulating the infusant flow along the fluid supply line and fluid return line is provided as part of an infusion system. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178986 | PERCUTANEOUS HEART PUMP - Disclosed herein are heart pumps that can include a catheter body and an impeller coupled with a distal end of the catheter body. The impeller can include a tip that is resealable or that includes a resealable member. The heart pump can also include a diffuser disposed between the distal end of the catheter body and the impeller, wherein the diffuser includes a flow directing surface. | 07-12-2012 |
20130331639 | BLOOD PUMP WITH EXPANDABLE CANNULA - A blood pump includes an impeller having a plurality of foldable blades and a cannula having a proximal portion with a fixed diameter, and a distal portion with an expandable diameter. The impeller can reside in the expandable portion of the cannula. The cannula has a collapsed condition for percutaneous delivery to a desired location within the body, and an expanded condition in which the impeller can rotate to pump blood. A flexible drive shaft can extend through the cannula for rotationally driving the impeller within the patient's body. | 12-12-2013 |
Daniel A. Walters, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120243667 | LIGHT FOR X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for making and using a light with an X-ray imaging arm are described. The light can be configured to have a light source that is disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter of an X-ray imaging arm's X-ray source and/or X-ray detector. The light source can be positioned to direct its light to a field of view that is located between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector. The light can comprise a light source, a switching mechanism, and wiring to connect the light source and switching mechanism to a power source, such as a battery. The light can be electrically connected into the imaging arm or can be part of an accessory that can be retrofitted to the imaging arm. Other embodiments are described. | 09-27-2012 |
David Walters, Willis, VA US
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20090322163 | Green Piston Engine - This invention relates to the field of engines. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices and methods used in the field of energy generation. Embodiments of the present invention provide environmentally friendly piston engines and/or the capability of retrofitting existing combustion engines to provide engines that run using no or little fuel. One embodiment of the invention includes an engine or retrofitting an internal combustion engine to provide for an engine comprising: (a) at least one crankshaft for providing mechanical power; (b) at least one magnetic piston operably connected to the crankshaft capable of turning the crankshaft with movement of the piston; and (c) an engine head comprising a magnet opposite each piston, which provides one or more magnet-piston pairs capable of producing a magnetic field between the magnet and piston; wherein each magnet-piston pair is capable of producing movement of the piston, and a corresponding turn or partial turn of the crankshaft, by a change in the magnetic field. For example, the change in magnetic field can alternate between an attractive force and no force between the magnet and piston, or between an opposing force and no force, or between an attractive force and an opposing force. | 12-31-2009 |
David Walters, North Stonington, CT US
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20120131699 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR OBTAINING MARKER-FREE TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest. | 05-24-2012 |
20130198895 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR OBTAINING MARKER-FREE TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest. | 08-01-2013 |
20150052642 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR OBTAINING MARKER-FREE TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest. | 02-19-2015 |
Denise L. Walters, Richmond, VA US
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20110223250 | MULTI-VITAMIN AND MINERAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS - The invention provides a nutritional supplement which includes micronutrients to facilitate reduction of cholesterol, and/or reduction of homocystein and/or reduction of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) oxidation in humans. In one embodiment the supplement is a multi-vitamin, a mineral supplement which includes at least one component known to reduce cholesterol. The invention further provides a method for tableting one fourth to one half of the daily effective dosage of a phytosterol containing nutritional supplement in a practical sized tablet and a method for reducing blood cholesterol in humans. | 09-15-2011 |
20140017312 | Multi-vitamin and Mineral Nutritional Supplements - The invention provides a nutritional supplement which includes micronutrients to facilitate reduction of cholesterol, and/or reduction of homocystein and/or reduction of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) oxidation in humans. In one embodiment the supplement is a multi-vitamin, a mineral supplement which includes at least one component known to reduce cholesterol. The invention further provides a method for tableting one fourth to one half of the daily effective dosage of a phytosterol containing nutritional supplement in a practical sized tablet and a method for reducing blood cholesterol in humans. | 01-16-2014 |
Denise Lowe Walters, Richmond, VA US
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20100291240 | Method to Stabilize a Dietary Supplement to Facilitate Joint Health in Humans - The present invention provides for compositions comprising glucosamine wherein the glucosamine has improved and/or enhanced stability. Additionally, the present invention provides for methods of stabilizing compositions for use in preparing an oral dosage form comprising glucosamine. | 11-18-2010 |
Ed Walters, Alexandria, VA US
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20090276724 | Interface Including Graphic Representation of Relationships Between Search Results - A multi-dimensional graphic user interface displays selected types of information regarding items included in one or more databases or returned by a search in accordance with locations on a two-dimensional display area or projection of a three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional area and provides for selective display of information about respective items in a database (e.g. metadata) as additional dimensions of the display which may be suppressed and/or selectively introduced to avoid user distraction or obscuring information or for comparison between screens which may indicate to a user the degree to which a particular item may or may not be germane to an issue or particular subject matter of interest. The graphic user interface thus provides an effective tool for evaluating search results and organizing detailed review thereof. | 11-05-2009 |
Emily Walters, Windsor, CO US
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20120249877 | DETERMINING VIDEO STREAM DISPLAY POSITIONING - Implementations disclosed herein relate to determining position information for displaying video streams of multiple aspect ratios. In one implementation, a processor determines position information for widows for displaying incoming video streams based on the aspect ratios of the incoming video streams. The processor may then provide the determined position information. | 10-04-2012 |
Eric A. Walters, Brownsburg, IN US
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20090164200 | DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION - A method and apparatus are presented to facilitate simulation of complex systems on multiple computing devices. Model authors can specify state-related information to be exported for viewing or access by other applications and models. Subsystem models may be written to enable connection with other subsystem models via controlled interfaces, such as by defining state-related information for export and providing for a particular use of data imported from other models to which a subsystem model is connected. In some embodiments, a consistent distributed simulation API enables cross-platform, multi-device simulation of complex systems, wherein the proprietor of each subsystem simulation can keep its implementation secret but accessible to others. | 06-25-2009 |
20130046423 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT THERMAL CAPACITY PREDICTION - A technique for identifying, projecting, displaying, and enhancing the thermal capacity for an aircraft is disclosed wherein the thermal capacity is defined as the amount of time or range the aircraft can continue until a thermal limit is exceeded. | 02-21-2013 |
Eugene J. Walters, Avon, CT US
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20110161100 | INSURANCE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MOBILE DEVICES FOR MEDICAL MONITORING - Pursuant to some embodiments, systems, methods and devices are provided for insurance processing including installing a medical monitoring application associated with a user of a mobile device, the medical monitoring application including configuration data associated with at least a first medical monitoring rule, displaying, under control of the medical monitoring application, a series of instructions to cause the mobile device to be configured to communicate with at least a first biometric sensor, collecting, based on the at least first medical monitoring rule, a set of biometric data from the at least first biometric sensor, and transmitting the set of biometric data from the mobile device to a remote processing system for processing a request for insurance. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GEOCODED INSURANCE PROCESSING USING MOBILE DEVICES - Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data, a computer processor for executing program instructions and for retrieving the loss risk score data from the data storage device, a memory, coupled to the computer processor, for storing program instructions for execution by the computer processor, a geocoding engine comprising program instructions stored in the memory for geocoding historical loss data and a plurality of loss risk factors, a scoring engine comprising program instructions stored in the memory for calculating a loss risk score for each of a plurality of geographical locations based on said historical loss data and said plurality of loss risk factors, and a communication device, coupled to the computer processor, to output loss risk score data based on geographical location. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161117 | INSURANCE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MOBILE DEVICES FOR PROOF OF OWNERSHIP - Systems, methods and apparatus for creating, analyzing and updating a property inventory are disclosed which include receiving, from a user operating a mobile device, a request to add a new item of property to an insurance inventory associated with an insurance policy, the request including information identifying the new item, at least a first image of the new item, and information identifying a location of the new item. An insurance inventory system is operated to add the new item to an insurance inventory associated with the insurance policy, the updating including computing a total current value of the insurance inventory including the new item. A coverage engine is operated to compare coverage limits associated with the insurance policy to the total current value of the insurance inventory to determine if the total current value is within a coverage limit of the insurance policy. A response is transmitted to the user based on the determination. | 06-30-2011 |
20110161118 | INSURANCE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MOBI - Systems, methods, apparatus, means and computer program code for operating a mobile device and an insurance processing system are provide which include receiving, from a mobile device, sensor data collected from at least a first sensor of the mobile device, determining, based at least in part on the sensor data, that an activity associated with an insured is not covered by a plurality of insurance coverage rules, and transmitting, to the mobile device, information indicating that an activity is not covered by a plurality of insurance coverage rules. | 06-30-2011 |
20120221357 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT UNDERWRITING BASED ON COMMUNITY OR SOCIAL NETWORK DATA - A system for underwriting using community and/or social networking based data is disclosed. In some embodiments, an automated insurance underwriting platform for rating and pricing insurance policies through the accessing and evaluating of community, social and business network based information is implemented. According to some embodiments, community or social network rating data may be analyzed and weighting factors may be applied to the community or social network rating data. An underwriting decision for the potential entity to be insured may then be transmitted based at least in part on the community or social network rating data. | 08-30-2012 |
20130346115 | INSURANCE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MOBILE DEVICES FOR MEDICAL MONITORING - Pursuant to some embodiments, systems, methods and devices are provided for insurance processing including installing a medical monitoring application associated with a user of a mobile device, the medical monitoring application including configuration data associated with at least a first medical monitoring rule, displaying, under control of the medical monitoring application, a series of instructions to cause the mobile device to be configured to communicate with at least a first biometric sensor, collecting, based on the at least first medical monitoring rule, a set of biometric data from the at least first biometric sensor, and transmitting the set of biometric data from the mobile device to a remote processing system for processing a request for insurance. | 12-26-2013 |
20140114694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING INSURANCE DECISIONS BASED ON SOCIAL NETWORK DATA - A system for underwriting using community and/or social networking based data includes an automated insurance underwriting platform for rating and pricing insurance policies through the accessing and evaluating of community, social and business network based information. Community or social network rating data may be analyzed and weighting factors may be applied to the community or social network rating data. An underwriting decision for the potential entity to be insured may then be transmitted based at least in part on the community or social network rating data. | 04-24-2014 |
Frederick Walters, Raleigh, NC US
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20100017914 | INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS - Compositions and methods for controlling plant pests are disclosed. In particular, novel engineered hybrid insecticidal proteins (eHIPs) having toxicity to at least corn rootworm are provided. By fusing unique combinations of complete or partial variable regions and conserved blocks of at least two different | 01-21-2010 |
Frederick S. Walters, Durham, NC US
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20110023194 | ENGINEERING ZYMOGEN FOR CONDITIONAL TOXICITY - The ADP-ribosyltransferase, Vip2, exerts its intracellular toxicity in insects by modifying actin and preventing actin polymerization. Due to the nature of this toxin, expression of Vip2 in planta is lethal to the plant. Described herein are methods of making zymogens of toxic proteins that are benign in a non-target organism and are activated in a target organism. Disclosed herein are methods of engineering a random propeptide library at a terminus of a toxic protein and selecting for malfunctional variants in yeast. Using this method a selected proenzyme possesses reduced enzymatic activity as compared to the wild-type Vip2 protein, but remains a potent toxin towards corn rootworm larvae. The Vip2 zymogen can be proteolytically activated by corn rootworm digestive proteases. | 01-27-2011 |
Gary Walters, Thornton, CO US
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20110108272 | Downhole progressive pressurization actuated tool and method of using the same - A method of servicing a subterranean formation comprising positioning a wellbore servicing tool comprising an axial flowbore within a wellbore, making a first application of pressure to the axial flowbore of the wellbore servicing tool; wherein the pressure within the wellbore servicing tool is at least a first upper threshold during the first application of pressure, allowing the pressure within the axial flowbore following the first application of pressure to fall below a first lower threshold, making a second application of pressure to the axial flowbore of the wellbore servicing tool, wherein the pressure within the wellbore servicing tool is at least a second upper threshold during the second application of pressure, allowing a second subsiding of pressure within the axial flowbore following the second application of pressure to fall a second lower threshold, and communicating a fluid to the wellbore, the subterranean formation, or both via one or more ports of the wellbore servicing tool. | 05-12-2011 |
Glenn T. Walters, Port Washington, WI US
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20090077736 | Lavatory System - A lavatory system is disclosed to include one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and a electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands will fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured, for example, to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power to one or more of electrical fixtures. | 03-26-2009 |
20130067658 | Lavatory System - A lavatory system is disclosed including one or more integrated hand washing stations. Each hand washing station includes a basin, a faucet, a solenoid valve configured to control water flow to the faucet, and an electric hand dryer located adjacent the basin and the faucet so that the user of the washing station may use the faucet and the electric hand dryer without leaving the washing station. The electric hand dryer preferably includes an outlet to direct air across the associated basin so that any water that drips from the user's hands fall within the basin. A control system may be provided to control activation of the fixtures such as the solenoid valve, the electric hand dryer, and/or soap dispenser. The control system may be configured to inhibit simultaneous activation of the solenoid valve and the hand dryer. A photovoltaic system may be provided to provide power. | 03-21-2013 |
20140290080 | Combination Square With Biased Locking Mechanism - An adjustable combination square includes a longitudinally extending blade slidably received within a slot in a head. A movable clamping member is engaged with the blade, and a biasing member acts on the clamping member to normally bias the clamping member toward an engaged position in which the blade is engaged against a surface of the slot. A manually operable pivotable actuator arrangement is carried by the head. Actuation of the pivotable actuator arrangement applies a force to the clamping member that works against the biasing member so as to selectively move the clamping member away from the engaged position to enable the blade to be moved axially relative to the head. Releasing the pivotable actuator arrangement releases the force so that the biasing member returns the clamping member to the engaged position to maintain the blade in position relative to the head. | 10-02-2014 |
Glenn Thomas Walters, Port Washington, WI US
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20080248456 | Reorientable Dry Erase Board - This invention relates generally to boards for writing or display, and more particularly to reusable, double sided, reorientable, portable and reconfigurable boards that permit writing to be easily removed. In one embodiment, a writing board comprises a frame, a front panel and a rear panel mounted in the frame, wherein the front panel comprises a first writing surface and the rear panel comprises a second writing surface opposite the first writing surface, wherein the first writing surface and the second writing surface are each adapted to erasably receive writing thereon. The writing board is reorientable to receive erasable writing on the first writing surface and the second writing surface. | 10-09-2008 |
Glenn W. Walters, Durham, NC US
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20120325084 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND DEPOSITING PARTICULATE MATTER ONTO TISSUE SAMPLES - Electrostatic aerosol in vitro exposure systems and methods are disclosed and can be used for collecting and depositing particulate matter onto tissue without pre-concentration, and without any intermediate collection steps such as use in water or on a filter. The system can include an inlet configured to receive air containing particulate matter, a receptacle configured to hold one or more tissue samples, a porous membrane providing support for an air-liquid interface of the tissue sample, and an electrostatic precipitation area. Particulate matter contained in the air received at the inlet can be electrically charged in the electrostatic precipitation area and flowed over the tissue sample, where it can be collected and measured. | 12-27-2012 |
Henry L. Walters, Lincoln, NE US
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20120285183 | SAMPLE COLLECTOR AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - To provide a protective coat on a refrigerated sample collector for a corrosive environment a unitary frame includes a support unit with condenser and evaporator coils mounted to the support unit and an orifice connecting the condenser and evaporator coils. The evaporator coils, condenser coils and restrictor are powder coated after being connected, whereby an effective seal is provided for the restrictor, condenser coils and evaporator coils after they are assembled to the support. The unitary frame can be easily removed or connected as a unit to the sample collector. A peristaltic pump may be used for drawing at least one sample into the refrigerated sample collector and depositing said sample into at least one sample bottle. The peristaltic pump may include contoured tube guides to reduce movement of the peristaltic pump as a roller paddle rotates. | 11-15-2012 |
Ian Thomas Walters, Fayetteville, AR US
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20110283584 | Buttstock pre-adjustment block - The invention presented here is an add-in part designed for the M4 and similar commercial AR-15 rifle variants or any other weapon using an adjustable multi position receiver extension based on the M4 pattern. Its purpose is to be installed in the longitudinal adjustment slot of the receiver extension tube limiting the buttstock's maximum extension travel to a preselected position. | 11-24-2011 |
James E. Walters, Carmel, IN US
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20090132120 | System and method of detecting a rough road condition - A system and method of detecting a rough road condition is provided. The system includes a shaft, a wheel connected to the shaft, wherein as the shaft rotates, the wheel rotates. The system further includes a sensor in communication with the wheel, wherein the sensor monitors the rotation of the wheel, and a processor in communication with the sensor. The processor performs the steps of receiving sensor monitoring data from the sensor, wherein the sensor monitoring data includes at least one predetermined point of the wheel sensed by the sensor, and the sensor monitoring data is timestamped by one of the sensor and the processor. The processor further performs the steps of forming a representative signal, and processing the representative signal to analyze the harmonics of the wheel rotation, such that a rough road condition can be detected based upon the harmonic analysis. | 05-21-2009 |
20100110594 | FAST RESPONSE FAILURE MODE CONTROL METHODOLOGY FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - A control methodology for an engine-driven electric machine of a hybrid vehicle electrical system for enabling continued operation of the vehicle electrical system under failure mode conditions that require or result in disconnection of the battery pack from the electrical system. At the onset of a fault condition requiring battery disconnection, the electric machine is controlled to drive the battery pack current toward zero before disconnecting the battery pack. Once the battery pack is disconnected, whether by relay or fuse, the electric machine is controlled to maintain the bus voltage of the electrical system at a specified value. In both operating modes, the electric machine is controlled based on a synchronous vector current command that is determined directly as a function of the control objective (zero battery pack current or maintaining bus voltage) for improved response time compared to a traditional torque-based control. | 05-06-2010 |
James Elliott Walters, Lucedale, MS US
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20090145970 | Method of Making a Plurality of Protected Devices in Communication with a Background Device - This invention includes a device to attach an identifying device to the item of interest. The identify device attached to the item of interest may be referred to as a protected device that can be kept in communication with a background device. A protected device is formed when a an item of interest such as a credit card, drivers license, or medical card has an identifying device attached to the item of interest that converts the item of interest to the protected device (which protects an existing object of interest). | 06-11-2009 |
Jeffery M. Walters, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20100202740 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES WITH FURCATION BODIES HAVING FEATURES FOR MANUFACTURING AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Fiber optic cable assemblies having furcation bodies with features that are advantageous for manufacturing are disclosed along with methods of making the same. The furcation body include at least one anti-rotation feature for mounting the furcation body and a viewing portion and/or weep hole. The viewing portion is advantageous since it allows the observation during filling of the cavity with an epoxy, adhesive, or the like to strain relieve components of the fiber optic cable assembly within the furcation body. Simply stated, the viewing portion is translucent or clear for observing the filling of the furcation body and detecting if an air bubbles/air pockets are formed so that they can be reduced and/or eliminated. The furcation body may also have a weep hole for allowing air bubbles/air pockets to escape. Additionally, the furcation body of the fiber optic cable assembly may be secured within a clip or other suitable structure for mounting the same. | 08-12-2010 |
20130011105 | CLIP FOR A FIBER OPTIC ASSEMBLY - A clip, configured to support a furcation body, includes a keyhole member, a catch, a cover, and an arm. The keyhole member may be received in a keyhole of a mounting surface, and is offset from a bottom of the clip via a slot guide such that when the bottom of the clip slides along the mounting surface, a top of the keyhole member engages an underside of the mounting surface to lock the clip to the mounting surface. The catch extends from the bottom of the clip in a direction that the keyhole member is offset from the bottom of the clip. The cover is coupled to a wall of the clip extending from the bottom of the clip in a direction away from the catch. The arm extends from the clip in a direction away from the catch and provides a handling point above the clip. | 01-10-2013 |
Jeffrey M. Walters, Lexington, NC US
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20100086267 | Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies Employing a Furcation Body Having Anti-Rotation Feature - A fiber optic cable assembly including a fiber optic cable and a furcation body is disclosed. An attachment feature can be provided to mount the furcation body to a mounting surface of fiber optic equipment for securing a portion of the fiber optic cable assembly to the fiber optic equipment. The attachment feature may include an integrated anti-rotation feature to inhibit rotation of the furcation body with respect to a mounting surface. The anti-rotation feature is provided by one or more generally planar surfaces of the furcation body for abutting with at least one complementary planar mounting surface. | 04-08-2010 |
John Charles Walters, Mcpherson, KS US
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20090309576 | Speed Sensor Pick-Up for Fluid Device - A speed pick-up ring includes a main body having a plurality of targets and defining a plurality of notches. Each notch is disposed between adjacent targets. Each notch includes a base wall, a first sidewall and an oppositely disposed second sidewall. The base wall includes a convex portion. A fluid device includes a housing and a variable reluctance speed sensor engaged to the housing. The fluid device further includes a speed pick-up ring disposed within the housing. The speed pick-up ring includes a main body having a plurality of targets and defining a plurality of notches. Each notch is disposed between adjacent targets. Each notch includes a base wall, a first sidewall that is generally concave and an oppositely disposed second sidewall that is generally concave. The base wall includes a convex portion. | 12-17-2009 |
Jon Scott Walters, St. Louis, MO US
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20110283990 | CHARCOAL BARBECUE GRILLS - A charcoal grill includes a vessel configured to hold and burn charcoal for cooking food. The charcoal grill may include a receptacle moveable between a first position in which the receptacle is positioned for collecting ashes from charcoal burned in the vessel and a second position in which the receptacle is separated from the vessel for disposal of the collected ashes. Additionally, or alternatively, the vessel may define a passage extending from an exterior side of the vessel to an interior side of the vessel for permitting a starter device to be inserted into the passage for igniting charcoal within the vessel. Additionally, or alternatively, the charcoal grill may include a vent system including at least one vent opening extending through a portion of the vessel, a vent cover movable with respect to the vent opening between a closed position and an open position, and at least one calibration associated with the vent cover between the closed position and the open position. | 11-24-2011 |
Joseph L. Walters, Goshen, IN US
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20100102612 | CHAIR LEG REST ASSEMBLY - The present invention is related to a chair leg rest assembly or kit. The assembly or kit may include, among other things, a leg rest and a frame for extension and retraction of the leg rest. In addition, the invention may include a roller assembly connected to the leg rest for covering the frame. The invention is also related to a combination of the chair leg rest assembly or kit with a chair. In such a combination, the invention also includes a back which hingedly rotates independently from a seat. | 04-29-2010 |
20100164266 | SEAT WITH INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE USER SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES - A seat including a plurality of user support assemblies that are independently adjustable. User support assemblies, which are independently adjustable, include a head support assembly, a thoracic support assembly, and a lumbar support assembly. Moreover, the seat might include a independently adjustable seat assembly. | 07-01-2010 |
20110084530 | SEATING ARRANGEMENT WITH SEAT AND BACK REST THAT ADJUST TOGETHER TO RECLINE - Subject matter described herein includes a seat assembly (e.g., chair, bench, sofa, vehicle seat, etc.) having a seat and a back rest that adjust together to facilitate reclining. The seat assembly includes a base coupled to a back-rest frame. The base remains substantially fixed relative to synchronized adjustment of the seat and the back rest, and the back-rest frame includes a pivot on which the back rest rotates to adjust a back-rest recline position. The assembly also includes the seat hingedly coupled to the back rest and a fore-and-aft adjuster that couples the seat to the base. A movement restrictor attaches to the seat and the base and biases the seat in a rearward orientation. The assembly further includes a pivot receiver coupled to the back rest, the pivot receiver providing a path along which the pivot travels when the seat moves forward and rearward. | 04-14-2011 |
Kevin B. Walters, Prescott, AZ US
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20090209169 | Method and apparatus to facilitate development of baby - A programmable system facilitates the development of a baby zero to six months old while the baby lies on its back in a baby crib. The programmable system includes an adjustable two dimensional display screen mounted on an adjustable arm to position the two dimensional display screen above the baby and generally parallel to the mattress of the crib. Real life audio-visual correlation models are shown on the display screen. | 08-20-2009 |
Kevin D. Walters, St. Charles, MO US
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20080244985 | DAMAGE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A exposed edge protection device molded from an elastomer or a combination of elastomers of varying durometers formed together to match the outer mold line of an exposed edge. The device may include encapsulated flexible magnets providing for a durable monolithic device produced cost-effectively in a single-step process. | 10-09-2008 |
20080248234 | DAMAGE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE - An apparatus to protect exposed structures on an aircraft which includes a core; a securing mechanism coupled to the core; and an outer coating applied to the core to encapsulate the core and facilitate the attachment of the securing mechanism. A thermal protection layer may be applied to the apparatus for high temperature applications. | 10-09-2008 |
Kevin E. Walters, Milliken, CO US
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20120322198 | METHODS FOR SUBLIMATION OF Mg AND INCORPORATION INTO CdTe FILMS TO FORM TERNARY COMPOSITIONS - A method for sublimating a thin film of Magnesium (Mg) on a semiconductor structure for improved efficiency is described. One embodiment includes a method comprised of providing a semiconductor substrate in a vacuum chamber, wherein the substrate comprises a window layer and an absorber layer made of CdTe. The method further includes heating the substrate to a diffusion temperature or greater followed by depositing a Mg film on the absorber layer using a sublimation process, wherein at least a portion of the Mg forms a Cd | 12-20-2012 |
20130183793 | PROCESS AND HARDWARE FOR DEPOSITION OF COMPLEX THIN-FILM ALLOYS OVER LARGE AREAS - Systems and methods for depositing complex thin-film alloys on substrates are provided. In particular, systems and methods for the deposition of thin-film Cd | 07-18-2013 |
20140205768 | PROCESS AND HARDWARE FOR DEPOSITION OF COMPLEX THIN-FILM ALLOYS OVER LARGE AREAS - Systems and methods for depositing complex thin-film alloys on substrates are provided. In particular, systems and methods for the deposition of thin-film Cd | 07-24-2014 |
Kevin Eugene Walters, Milliken, CO US
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20120006809 | SUBLIMATION CRUCIBLE WITH EMBEDDED HEATER ELEMENT - Systems, apparatus and methods for in-line evaporative deposition are described herein that include a nickel chromium wire based heating system that can reach desired operating temperatures while providing opportunities for improved temperature uniformity and energy usage. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a base member configured to be used as a sublimation crucible and the base member defines a channel in a surface of the base member. A first layer of electrically insulating material is disposed within the channel and has a substantially uniform thickness. A heater coil is disposed within the channel such that the first layer of electrically insulating material is disposed between the heater coil and the surface of the base. A second layer of electrically insulating material is disposed on the heater coil such that the heater coil is disposed between the first layer of electrically insulating material and the second layer of electrically insulating material. | 01-12-2012 |
Laura Walters, Monona, WI US
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20090306344 | METHOD OF REDUCING THE VISCOSITY OF MUCUS - Disclosed is a pO157 plasmid-specified polypeptide found in | 12-10-2009 |
Leon C. Walters, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20100303193 | PARTICULATE METAL FUELS USED IN POWER GENERATION, RECYCLING SYSTEMS, AND SMALL MODULAR REACTORS - A metal particulate fuel system is described. The metal fuel system may include particulate metal fuel for use in nuclear reactors. The particulate metal fuel may include a plurality of particles of at least one enriched alloy where the particles are compacted into a fuel column. The metal particulate fuel system may also include a cladding and/or a gas-filled plenum. | 12-02-2010 |
20110194666 | SHEATHED, ANNULAR METAL NUCLEAR FUEL - A sheathed, annular metal fuel system is described. A metal fuel pin system is described that includes an annular metal nuclear fuel alloy. A sheath may surround the metal nuclear fuel alloy, and a cladding may surround the sheath. A gas plenum may also be present. Mold arrangements and methods of fabrication of the sheathed, annular metal fuel are also described. | 08-11-2011 |
20110206173 | SMALL, FAST NEUTRON SPECTRUM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WITH A LONG REFUELING INTERVAL - Nuclear reactor systems and methods are described having many unique features tailored to address the special conditions and needs of emerging markets. The fast neutron spectrum nuclear reactor system may include a reactor having a reactor tank. A reactor core may be located within the reactor tank. The reactor core may include a fuel column of metal or cermet fuel using liquid sodium as a heat transfer medium. A pump may circulate the liquid sodium through a heat exchanger. The system may include a balance of plant with no nuclear safety function. The reactor may be modular, and may produce approximately 100 MW | 08-25-2011 |
20140321590 | SMALL, FAST NEUTRON SPECTRUM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT WITH A LONG REFUELING INTERVAL - Nuclear reactor systems and methods are described having many unique features tailored to address the special conditions and needs of emerging markets. The fast neutron spectrum nuclear reactor system may include a reactor having a reactor tank. A reactor core may be located within the reactor tank. The reactor core may include a fuel column of metal or cermet fuel using liquid sodium as a heat transfer medium. A pump may circulate the liquid sodium through a heat exchanger. The system may include a balance of plant with no nuclear safety function. The reactor may be modular, and may produce approximately 100 MW | 10-30-2014 |
Mathew Walters, Kirkwood, MO US
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20090051126 | Leak proof pipe connections and leak proofing pipe connections - A sealing ring and a method of preventing or stopping a joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting to minimize property damage as well as clean up costs occurring from property damage due to joint leaks by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting. | 02-26-2009 |
20090230627 | Water systems - A sealing member and a preemptive system and a preemptive method of preventing or stopping a primary joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting without knowing if the primary joint is faulty. | 09-17-2009 |
20130068372 | Leak proof pipe connections and leak proofing pipe connections - A sealing ring and a method of preventing or stopping a joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting to minimize property damage as well as clean up costs occurring from property damage due to joint leaks by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting. | 03-21-2013 |
20130307264 | WATER SYSTEMS - A sealing member and a preemptive system and a preemptive method of preventing or stopping a primary joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting without knowing if the primary joint is faulty. | 11-21-2013 |
Michael Walters, Baltimore, MD US
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20090192406 | ELECTROACUPUNCTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electroacupuncture system for measuring and treating meridian energy balance in a patient. The system can include a pressure sensitive probe and return path contact, both of which are connected to an electrical potential source. The probe and contact are meant to be applied to a patient to diagnose and treat meridian energy imbalances. The system also includes a processing apparatus connected to the electrical potential source capable of interpreting the readings taken by the electrical potential source and probe and affecting operation of the system based on the readings. The processing apparatus may also use measurements to calculate an overall meridian energy balance number. | 07-30-2009 |
Michael C. Walters, Jonesboro, AR US
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20110289893 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY WITH BAGGING RING - Embodiments of the invention generally include a filter housing having a bagging ring coated to enhance a bag-to-bagging ring seal. In one embodiment, the housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and an access port. A bagging ring is disposed around the access port and includes a material having a property that enhances the bag-to-bagging ring seal. Examples of materials that have a property that enhance the bag-to-bagging ring seal include materials that are attracted to a plastic bag, materials that are tacky, materials that have a static attraction to a plastic bag. | 12-01-2011 |
Michael M. Walters, Apex, NC US
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20080303584 | CHARGE CIRCUIT FOR OPTIMIZING GATE VOLTAGE FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY - A charge circuit for providing a gate driver supply voltage for a gate driver of a switching power supply in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a first voltage source providing a first voltage and a charge pump circuit connected to the first voltage source and operable to be turned ON and OFF to improve efficiency such that an increased output voltage of the charge circuit is provided when the charge pump circuit is ON, and wherein the output voltage is the gate driver supply voltage. | 12-11-2008 |
20110187336 | NON-INVERTING BUCK BOOST VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A non-inverting buck boost voltage converter includes a buck boost voltage regulation circuitry for generating a regulated output voltage responsive to an input voltage. A current sensor monitors an input current to the buck boost voltage regulation circuitry. Buck boost mode control circuitry controls the buck boost voltage regulation circuitry using peak current mode control in a buck mode of operation and valley current mode control in boost mode of operation responsive to the monitored input current. | 08-04-2011 |
20110227550 | MODULATION SCHEME USING A SINGLE COMPARATOR FOR CONSTANT FREQUENCY BUCK BOOST CONVERTER - A buck boost converter generates an output voltage responsive to an input voltage and at least one switching control signal in a buck mode of operation, a boost mode of operation and a buck-boost mode of operation. Control logic generates the at least one switching control signal responsive to the output voltage, a reference voltage, and a sensed voltage associated with an inductor current of the buck boost converter. The sensed voltage associated with the inductor current enables the control logic to generate the at least one switching control signal in a selected one of the buck mode of operation, the boost mode of operation and the buck-boost mode of operation. | 09-22-2011 |
20120081081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN AC INPUT VOLTAGE TO A REGULATED OUTPUT CURRENT - A converter according to one embodiment converts an AC voltage to a regulated output current provided to a DC load of a Z-type configuration. A filter capacitor is provided to average current flowing through the load. The converter includes a rectifier network for rectifying the AC voltage and for providing a rectified voltage, and a smoothing capacitor for smoothing the rectified voltage. The converter includes a hysteretic current mode controller which controls a switching transistor based on sensed voltage and sensed current provided through an inductor coupled in series with the load. The transistor is turned on when current reaches a low valley level and is turned off when the current reaches a peak level. Operation toggles in this manner while a sensed voltage is above a predetermined level. A valley fill network may be provided to keep sensed voltage from falling below the predetermined minimum level. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081936 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING AN AC INPUT VOLTAGE TO A REGULATED DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE USING A Z-TYPE CONVERTER WITH RECTIFIED SWITCHES - An AC to DC converter for converting an AC input voltage to a regulated DC output voltage using a Z-type converter and rectified switches. The Z-type converter includes first and second inductors, a capacitor, two rectified switches and a load device coupled in a cross-coupled configuration. The Z-type converter may be configured according to a Z-source or a quasi-Z-source rectifier network. The AC input voltage is applied to an input and the DC output voltage is developed across the load device. Each rectified switch may be configured as a series-coupled diode and electronic switch or as a dual gate GaN device with a shorted gate. A control network monitors the DC output voltage and develops a control signal for controlling the first and second rectified switches to regulate the DC output voltage. The control network may control the rectified switches based on duty cycle control or current mode control. | 04-05-2012 |
20120319604 | CASCADE BOOST AND INVERTING BUCK CONVERTER WITH INDEPENDENT CONTROL - A converter system including a cascade boost converter and inverting buck converter and controller for converting a rectified AC voltage to a DC output current. The system uses inductors and is configured to use a common reference voltage. The controller is configured to control switching of the converters in an independent manner to decouple operation from each other. For example, control pulses for the boost converter may be wider than pulses for the buck converter. The controller may control the boost converter based on constant on-time control and may control the inverting buck converter based on peak current control. The rectified AC voltage may be an AC conductive angle modulated voltage, where the controller may inhibit switching of the inverted buck converter at a dimming frequency having a duty cycle based on a phase angle of the AC conductive angle modulated voltage. | 12-20-2012 |
20130148396 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FEED FORWARD FOR BOOST CONVERTERS WITH IMPROVED POWER FACTOR AND REDUCED ENERGY STORAGE - A controller and controlling method is disclosed for a boost converter. The controller includes a first node for receiving an output sense signal indicative of an output DC voltage, a second node for receiving a boost current sense signal indicative of current through an inductor of the boost converter, a first combiner which provides an error signal based on a difference between the output sense signal and a reference signal, an integrator which integrates the error signal and which provides a compensation signal indicative thereof, and a pulse controller which provides a pulse control signal for controlling the power switch to operate the boost converter in DCM. The pulse controller develops pulse control signal based on comparing the compensation signal with a ramp signal and further adjusts the pulse control signal over a cycle of a rectified AC input voltage based on the boost current sense signal. | 06-13-2013 |
Michael R. Walters, Baltimore, MD US
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20090082734 | Method And Apparatus For Delivering A Therapeutic Substance Through An Injection Port - Adapters for utilizing a syringe or pen injector with a subcutaneous injection port to deliver a therapeutic substance through the injection port and methods of using the adapters are provided. A syringe adapter has a body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the body is configured to receive and engage the end of a syringe so that the cannula of the syringe is held at a fixed position with the respect to the adapter. The second end of the adapter configured to mate with a mating portion of the injection port. When the second end of the adapter engages the mating portion of the injection port, the adapter assures that the cannula of the syringe is properly aligned with the subcutaneous injection port and assures that the cannula penetrates the injection port to the proper depth. Adapters for use with pen style delivery systems are also disclosed. Additionally, an adapter to facilitate loading a syringe with a therapeutic substance from a vial is disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20110022006 | Method and apparatus for delivering a therapeutic substance through an injection port - Adapters for utilizing a syringe or pen injector with a subcutaneous injection port to deliver a therapeutic substance through the injection port and methods of using the adapters are provided. A syringe adapter has a body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the body is configured to receive and engage the end of a syringe so that the cannula of the syringe is held at a fixed position with the respect to the adapter. The second end of the adapter configured to mate with a mating portion of the injection port. When the second end of the adapter engages the mating portion of the injection port, the adapter assures that the cannula of the syringe is properly aligned with the subcutaneous injection port and assures that the cannula penetrates the injection port to the proper depth. Adapters for use with pen style delivery systems are also disclosed. Additionally, an adapter to facilitate loading a syringe with a therapeutic substance from a vial is disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
Paul Walters, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100299265 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURITY AUTHENTICATION AND KEY EXCHANGE - This is for a payment device that may be constructed from separate modules in a secure fashion such that the aggregation of the modules constitutes an overall secure device without the use of additional covers, cases, or tamper-resistant housings. The methods and system are provided whereby the devices within a modular payment system can exchange data between each-other in a secure fashion. While data encryption is being used elsewhere, the present invention extends the security zone from each secure payment module within a modular device out over the cable to the next device. This allows the user to purchase payment device components, place them as they see fit, and not have to obtain certification on their end product as a POS-A level payment device. | 11-25-2010 |
20130013515 | Secure Payment Device with Separable Display - A secure terminal, such as one used for point-of-sale debit card transactions, has a secure enclosure containing some or all of the terminal components, and is configured to send sensitive and non-sensitive data to a display located outside of the secure enclosure. The terminal includes a source chip that protects data sent from the terminal to the display. The source chip protects the data by detecting that the display is connected, authenticating the display as a device that is authorized to receive the data, and encrypting the data before transmission. Preferably, the display is a commercially-available consumer electronic device, such as a television or computer monitor. The source chip communicates with a receiver chip on the display to perform the detection, authentication, and encryption methods of the invention. | 01-10-2013 |
Paul A. Walters, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20080202974 | Tank indicator for container contents - The subject invention is a reminder and warning mechanism for a liquid container, such mechanism having movable or other visually oriented means thereof to alert a person whether the container is filled with only one type of liquid or with a mixture of liquids, and if mixed with various liquids to register what particular mixture ratio of mixed liquids. The subject invention is also applicable to non-liquid containers. | 08-28-2008 |
Paul M. Walters, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20080208758 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE TRANSACTIONS - A method and apparatus is provided for secure terminals that facilitate secure data transmission and are compliant with the payment card industry (PCI) data security requirements. A security processor is combined with an application processor and a display into a secure display control unit (SDCU) that provides tamper resistance and other security measures. Modular secure I/O devices are interfaced to the SDCU via a wired, or wireless, medium so as to facilitate secure data transfer to the SDCU during a point-of-sale (POS) transaction or other transaction that requires secure data entry. The secure I/O devices implement one-time-pad (OTP) encryption, where the random keys, or pads, are generated by a derived unique key per transaction (DUKPT) generator. Other embodiments facilitate interconnection of the secure I/O devices to a hardware security module (HSM) or a personal computer (PC) while maintaining a high level of data security. | 08-28-2008 |
Randall Walters, Rice Lake, WI US
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20100189573 | ROTARY PRESSURE PRODUCTION TURBINE - A rotary pressure production turbine for pressurizing a hydraulic fluid is disclosed comprising a plurality of piston assemblies. Each piston assembly comprises a hollow needle piston shaft having through which hydraulic fluid is moved from a low pressure volume to a high pressure volume as the piston shaft moves in a first direction. A rotary actuator actuates each piston shaft. From the high pressure volume, hydraulic fluid is moved to a common high pressure header and delivered to an aspirated accumulator where the fluid can be stored and subsequently utilized. In some embodiments, the fluid is utilized to operate an electric generator for use in a hybrid-electric vehicle. In some embodiments, the rotary actuator is driven by an internal combustion engine, while in others the rotary actuator is driven by a vehicle drive train in a regenerative braking application. | 07-29-2010 |
Richard E. Walters, Columbia, MD US
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20110166501 | Method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines to mammalian skin - An object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells to increase T cell response and to reduce pain and discomfort due to long electric waveform application and due to muscle contractions. The method for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells includes the steps of: (a.) administering a polynucleotide vaccine into the skin at an administration site, (b.) applying a needle electrode to the skin in the vicinity to the administration site, and (c.) applying a sequence of at least three single, operator-controlled, independently programmed, narrow interval electrical waveforms, which have pulse intervals that are less than 100 milliseconds, to deliver the polynucleotide vaccine into the skin cells by electroporation. The sequence of at least three waveforms has one, two, or three of the following characteristics (1) at least two of the at least three waveforms differ from each other in waveform amplitude, (2) at least two of the at least three waveforms differ from each other in waveform width, and (3) a first waveform interval for a first set of two of the at least three waveforms is different from a second waveform interval for a second set of two of the at least three waveforms. | 07-07-2011 |
20110282265 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DELIVERY OF PLYNUCLEOTIDE VACCINES TO MAMMALIA SKIN - An object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells to increase T cell response and reduce pain and discomfort due to long electric waveform application and due to muscle contractions. The method includes administering a polynucleotide vaccine into the skin at an administration site, (b) applying a needle electrode to the skin in the vicinity to the administration site, and (c) applying a sequence of at least three single, operator-controlled, independently programmed, narrow interval electrical waveforms, which have pulse intervals that are less than 100 milliseconds, to deliver the 15 polynucleotide vaccine into the skin cells by electroporation. | 11-17-2011 |
Richard S. Walters, Port Washington, WI US
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20120036724 | INTERLOCKING CUTLERY AND RELATED METHODS - A utensil that includes a functional end and a handle associated with the functional end. The handle includes a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface. The first surface includes at least one protrusion configured to separably couple the utensil to a second utensil. The second surface is configured to receive at least a portion of a third utensil. The at least one protrusion is configured such that the utensil and the second utensil are configured to be at least one of coupled and decoupled with respect to one another via relative movement in a plane parallel to a reference plane that intersects a plane extending between the first and second surfaces. | 02-16-2012 |
20120117742 | ADJUSTABLE ROLLER FRAME - An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide. | 05-17-2012 |
20120145734 | SCREW DRIVE FOR DISPENSING CUTLERY AND RELATED METHODS - A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one threaded separating member configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one threaded separating member. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145735 | BELT DRIVE FOR DISPENSING CUTLERY AND RELATED METHODS - A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one belt configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one belt. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145736 | DISPENSING MECHANISM FOR UTENSIL DISPENSER AND RELATED METHODS - A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism comprising at least one pair of indexing members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils. A dispensing mechanism may alternatively include a plurality of linked members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils. | 06-14-2012 |
20140157540 | ADJUSTABLE ROLLER FRAME - An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide. | 06-12-2014 |
20150038308 | Adjustable Roller Frame - An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert Walters, Overland Park, KS US
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20090268878 | System and Method for Remote Testing Of A Subscriber Loop - A system and method for testing a subscriber loop. A maintenance port of a switch is configured to dial a phone number associated with a subscriber loop. A remote device is commanded to initiate a test for the subscriber loop utilizing a test bus. Test measurements of the subscriber loop are received from a remote test head. | 10-29-2009 |
Robert W. Walters, Durham, NC US
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20110071198 | NICOTINIC ACID RECEPTOR LIGANDS - The present invention relates, in general, to nicotinic acid receptor ligands and, in particular, to ligands that have a relative efficacy for activating a G-protein-coupled receptor function (e.g., signaling) that is greater than their relative efficacy for stimulating β-arrestin function (e.g., recruitment and/or signaling). The invention further relates to the use of such “biased ligands” to decrease triglycerides levels and to potentially increase high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in patients and potentially lower low density lipoprotein (LDL) and/or very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels. In addition, the invention relates to methods of identifying such “biased ligands”. | 03-24-2011 |
Rose Walters, Muskego, WI US
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20080296189 | Scrap Book Storage Device and System - A scrap book storage device and system comprised of: storage structure having a top surface, a bottom surface, and four reinforced, scrap-book dimensioned side to secure a scrap book is filled with memorabilia and decorations. The scrap book storage device is constructed of an acid-free, lignin-free, and water-resistant material to protect the scrap book. The scrap book storage device can further be part of a scrapbooking kit that contains materials necessary for embellishment. | 12-04-2008 |
Ryan D. Walters, Falls Church, VA US
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20120331526 | MULTI-LEVEL, HASH-BASED DEVICE INTEGRITY CHECKS - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions configured to cause a processor to receive, from a mobile device, a first signal including a hash value. The hash value can be based at least in part on a hardware component of the mobile device and a software module stored at the mobile device. The code can further represent instructions configured to cause the processor to send, to the mobile device, a second signal when the hash value matches a stored hash value associated with the mobile device, the second signal configured to grant, to the mobile device, access to a network. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331527 | MULTI-LAYER, GEOLOCATION-BASED NETWORK RESOURCE ACCESS AND PERMISSIONS - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions configured to cause a processor to receive, from a mobile device, a first signal including a request to execute a command at a server. The code further represents instructions configured to cause the processor to receive, from the mobile device, a second signal including a user credential associated with a user account and determine, based on the user credential, a user role associated with the user account. The code further represents instructions configured to cause the processor to receive, from the mobile device, a third signal indicating a geolocation of the mobile device. The code further represents instructions configured to cause the processor to determine, based at least on the user role and the geolocation, whether the user account is authorized to execute the command. The code further represents instructions configured to cause the processor to, when the user account is authorized to execute the command, send a fourth signal such that the command is executed at the server. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331532 | DEVICE-AGNOSTIC MOBILE DEVICE THIN CLIENT COMPUTING METHODS AND APPARATUS - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions configured to cause a processor to send, from a sole application stored at a mobile device, a first signal including authentication information of a user. The code can further represent instructions configured to cause the processor to receive, at the sole application, a second signal indicating a set of cloud-based applications associated with the user, the second signal being sent in response to the authentication information. The code can further represent instructions configured to cause the processor to send, to a display of the mobile device, an indicator of the set of cloud-based applications associated with the user, and receive user input including a request to initialize a first cloud-based application from the set of cloud-based applications. The code can further represent instructions configured cause the processor to send a third signal indicating a requested function associated with the first cloud-based application, and receive, in response to the third signal, a fourth signal including information associated with the requested function. | 12-27-2012 |
Sharon Walters US
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20120111741 | Earring Drapery earring holder - An Earring Drapery earring hanger for holding a plurality of pairs of earring jewelry. The Earring Drapery earring holder includes a length of flexible fabric having a front and back side for receiving pieced, wire, studs, hooks and non-pierced, clips, and screws type items for display and storage. The structure is designed as a versatile free moving material that can be draped over and is not limited to use on hard level surfaces and perpendicular anchors to acquire antiquate display and or storage. | 05-10-2012 |
Shaune Walters, Raleigh, NC US
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20080227207 | AUTOMATED COLORIMETRIC POLYSACCHARIDE ASSAYS - A method of automated determination of saccharide concentration is provided herein. The method includes preparing one or more saccharide standards and one or more diluted polysaccharide test samples, transferring a portion of the one or more saccharide standards and the one or more diluted polysaccharide test samples along with a diluent to a series of wells in a multiwell plate, transferring a portion of an acid reagent to the series of wells in the multiwell plate, mixing the contents of the series of wells in the multiwell plate, heating and cooling the contents of the series of wells in the multiwell plate, shaking the multiwell plate, and measuring the radiant energy absorbance of the contents of the series of wells in the multiwell plate, where all steps are performed in the absence of human intervention. | 09-18-2008 |
Steven J. Walters, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090039286 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING THE EFFECT OF AMBIENT LIGHT ON AN OPTICAL SENSOR - The present invention provides systems and methods for attenuating the effect of ambient light on optical sensors and for measuring and compensating quantitatively for the ambient light. | 02-12-2009 |
20110255255 | HOUSING FOR A CIRCUIT THAT IS TO BE IMPLANTED IN-VIVO AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a biocompatible circuit assembly that includes a circuit encased within a housing. In some embodiments, the housing is a PMMA housing and before the circuit is enclosed within the housing the circuit is encased within a brick of epoxy. | 10-20-2011 |
20130313133 | INSERTION DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides an insertion device and method for implanting a biosensor into a patient subject. In one embodiment, a biosensor is stored in the instrument's hydration chamber which enables the biosensor to maintain proper hydration and sterilization prior to insertion. The instrument further includes a plunger that travels along a channel within the support device. After the biosensor is placed into the channel, the user pushes the plunger causing the biosensor to move through the channel and a hollow tube and into the patient subject. The present invention also provides for packaging and storing a biosensor and insertion device so that the biosensor is hydrated and sterile prior to insertion. | 11-28-2013 |
Terry Dale Walters, Gouldsboro, ME US
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20120116414 | ANIMAL TAG APPLICATOR - Described are an animal tag applicator, a device for advancing a strip of animal tags, a leg bending die for bending the legs of animal tags, and methods for applying an animal tag to a body part of an animal. | 05-10-2012 |
20140163577 | ANIMAL TAG APPLICATOR - Described are an animal tag applicator, a device for advancing a strip of animal tags, a leg bending die for bending the legs of animal tags, and methods for applying an animal tag to a body part of an animal. | 06-12-2014 |
Troy M. Walters, Playmouth, IN US
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20110153018 | Method and Apparatus for Graft Fixation - An apparatus and method for performing a surgery, especially an ACL replacement surgery, where a flexible strand insertion rod co-operates with a U-Guide apparatus to insert a flexible strand into a tunnel formed in a bone portion and to guide a pair of drill points to form a pair of tunnels transversely to the tunnel of the insertion rod. The drill points are guided through the insertion rod and the flexible strand is held over the drill points as the transverse tunnels are formed. The insertion rod is then removed from the tunnels formed in the bone and the flexible strand is held looped over the second drill point. Subsequently, a soft tissue replacement is affixed to one end of the flexible strand and pulled over up to the first drill point with the other end of the flexible strand. The first drill point is then used to pull a cross pin through the transverse tunnel to hold the looped end of the soft tissue replacement in place. Finally, the two free ends of the soft tissue replacement are affixed to the bone completing the implantation of a soft tissue replacement. | 06-23-2011 |