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Brain L. Wardle, Lexington, MA US
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20130058859 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods for the formation of carbon-based nanostructures are generally described. In some embodiments, the nanostructures may be formed on a nanopositor. The nanopositor can comprise, in some embodiments, at least one of metal atoms in a non-zero oxidation state and metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state. For example, the nanopositor may comprise a metal oxide, a metalloid oxide, a metal chalcogenide, a metalloid chalcogenide, and the like. The carbon-based nanostructures may be grown by exposing the nanopositor, in the presence or absence of a growth substrate, to a set of conditions selected to cause formation of carbon-based nanostructures on the nanopositor. In some embodiments, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state are not reduced to a zero oxidation state during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. In some cases, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state do not form a carbide during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. | 03-07-2013 |
Brian Wardle, Lexington, MA US
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20140030788 | MICROSCALE AND NANOSCALE STRUCTURES FOR MANIPULATING PARTICLES - The devices and systems described herein include one or more fluid paths, e.g., channels, and one or more selectively permeable obstacles arranged in the fluid path(s), each including a plurality of aligned nanostructures, e.g., nanotubes or nanorods, defining an outer surface of the obstacle and an internal network of voids. The obstacle(s) can further include binding moieties applied to the outer surface and/or to the surfaces of the individual nanostructures within the obstacle(s). The devices can be manufactured by forming the dense groupings of nanostructures to extend outwards and upwards from a substrate; forming a fluidic channel, bonding the fluidic channel to the substrate; and optionally applying binding moieties to the obstacles. The devices can be used to manipulate cells within fluid samples. | 01-30-2014 |
Brian L. Wardle, Lexington, MA US
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20090311166 | Continuous Process for the Production of Nanostructures Including Nanotubes - The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes. | 12-17-2009 |
20100196695 | CONTROLLED-ORIENTATION FILMS AND NANOCOMPOSITES INCLUDING NANOTUBES OR OTHER NANOSTRUCTURES - Generally, the present invention provides methods for the production of materials comprising a plurality of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) and related articles. The plurality of nanostructures may be provided such that their long axes are substantially aligned and, in some cases, continuous from end to end of the sample. For example, in some cases, the nanostructures may be fabricated by uniformly growing the nanostructures on the surface of a substrate, such that the long axes are aligned and non-parallel to the substrate surface. The nanostructures may be, in some instances, substantially perpendicular to the substrate surface. In one set of embodiments, a force with a component normal to the long axes of the nanostructures may be applied to the substantially aligned nanostructures. The application of a force may result in a material comprising a relatively high volume fraction or mass density of nanostructures. In some instances, the application of a force may result in a material comprising relatively closely-spaced nanostructures. The materials described herein may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials (e.g., nanocomposites). For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed, and, after the application of a force, transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, and combined with another material (e.g., to form a nanocomposite) to enhance the properties of the material. | 08-05-2010 |
20100255303 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITES BASED ON COATED NANOSTRUCTURES - Processing of nanostructures, composite materials comprising nanostructures, and related systems and methods are described. In some embodiments, conformal coatings are applied to nanostructures. | 10-07-2010 |
20110027162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods for the formation of carbon-based nanostructures are generally described. In some embodiments, the nanostructures may be formed on a nanopositor. The nanopositor can comprise, in some embodiments, at least one of metal atoms in a non-zero oxidation state and metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state. For example, the nanopositor may comprise a metal oxide, a metalloid oxide, a metal chalcogenide, a metalloid chalcogenide, and the like. The carbon-based nanostructures may be grown by exposing the nanopositor, in the presence or absence of a growth substrate, to a set of conditions selected to cause formation of carbon-based nanostructures on the nanopositor. In some embodiments, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state are not reduced to a zero oxidation state during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. In some cases, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state do not form a carbide during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. | 02-03-2011 |
20110142091 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL SENSING - Systems and methods related to the determination of one or more mechanical characteristics of a structural element are generally described. In some embodiments, a mechanical characteristic (e.g., a crack, a deformation, an inclusion, etc.) can be determined based at least in part upon the determination of a temperature generated, for example, by passing a current through a network of structures within the structural element. For example, in some embodiments, the structural element can comprise a network of electrically conductive nanostructures and, in some cases, a primary structural material that is not substantially electrically conductive. An electrical current can be passed through the network of electrically conductive nanostructures (e.g., by passing current through an electrical circuit comprising the network of electrically conductive nanostructures). This may result in resistive heating (also known as Joule-effect heating) of the nanostructure network. In some embodiments, a first temperature of the network and/or structural elements can be determined (e.g., via a sensor associated with the electrical circuit). This first temperature can be, in some cases, indicative of a mechanical characteristic of the structural element. In some embodiments, one or more mechanical characteristics of the structural element can be determined based at least in part upon the determination of the first temperature of the structural element. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162957 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING GROWTH OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods generally directed to enhancing the growth of carbon-based nanostructures are described. In some embodiments, electromagnetic radiation can be used to enhance carbon-based nanostructure growth. | 07-07-2011 |
20110240621 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CNT-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - Various applications for structured CNT-engineered materials are disclosed herein. In one application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of providing its own structural feedback. In another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of generating heat. In yet another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of functioning as an antenna, for example, for receiving, transmitting, absorbing and/or dissipating a signal. In still another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of serving as a conduit for thermal or electrical energy. | 10-06-2011 |
20120135224 | CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURE FORMATION USING LARGE SCALE ACTIVE GROWTH STRUCTURES - Systems and methods for the formation of carbon-based nanostructures using large-scale active growth structures are generally described. In addition, systems and methods related to the formation of carbon-based nanostructures using basalt and/or titanium (e.g., elemental titanium) are generally described. The carbon-based nanostructures can be grown by exposing the large-scale active growth structures, basalt, and/or titanium to a set of conditions selected to cause formation of carbon-based nanostructures on (e.g., directly on) the large-scale active growth structure, basalt, and/or titanium. When basalt and/or titanium are used as all or part of an active growth structure, the basalt and/or titanium can be in any suitable form such as, for example, a planar or non-planar active growth structure (which can have, in some cases, a first cross-sectional dimension of at least about 1 mm) comprising basalt and/or titanium (e.g., a fiber comprising basalt and/or titanium) and/or particles (e.g., nanoparticles) comprising basalt and/or titanium. | 05-31-2012 |
20120164903 | ARTICLES AND METHODS RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF NANOSTRUCTURE REINFORCED STRUCTURES - Nanostructure reinforced articles and related systems and methods are generally described. | 06-28-2012 |
20130072077 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURES ON SUBSTRATES, INCLUDING SUBSTRATES COMPRISING FIBERS - Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described. | 03-21-2013 |
20130142987 | NANOSTRUCTURE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE ARTICLES AND METHODS - The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes. | 06-06-2013 |
20140079601 | High Definition Nanomaterials - A microfluidic device for manipulating particles can include a substrate and one or more obstacles, each obstacle comprising a plurality of aligned nanostructures including a plurality of nanoparticles or a plurality of polymer layers, or a combination thereof. The obstacle on a substrate can be forests with intra-carbon nanotube spacing ranging between 5-100 nm for isolation of particles such as very small viruses and proteins. | 03-20-2014 |
20140269830 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURAL SENSING - Systems and methods related to the determination of one or more mechanical characteristics of a structural element are generally described. In some embodiments, a mechanical characteristic (e.g., a crack, a deformation, an inclusion, etc.) can be determined based at least in part upon the determination of a temperature generated, for example, by passing a current through a network of structures within the structural element. For example, in some embodiments, the structural element can comprise a network of electrically conductive nanostructures and, in some cases, a primary structural material that is not substantially electrically conductive. An electrical current can be passed through the network of electrically conductive nanostructures (e.g., by passing current through an electrical circuit comprising the network of electrically conductive nanostructures). This may result in resistive heating (also known as Joule-effect heating) of the nanostructure network. In some embodiments, a first temperature of the network and/or structural elements can be determined (e.g., via a sensor associated with the electrical circuit). This first temperature can be, in some cases, indicative of a mechanical characteristic of the structural element. In some embodiments, one or more mechanical characteristics of the structural element can be determined based at least in part upon the determination of the first temperature of the structural element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140295166 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROWTH OF NANOSTRUCTURES ON SUBSTRATES, INCLUDING SUBSTRATES COMPRISING FIBERS - Systems and methods for the formation of nanostructures, including carbon-based nanostructures, are generally described. In certain embodiments, substrate configurations and associated methods are described. | 10-02-2014 |
20150071849 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES - Systems and methods for the formation of carbon-based nanostructures are generally described. In some embodiments, the nanostructures may be formed on a nanopositor. The nanopositor can comprise, in some embodiments, at least one of metal atoms in a non-zero oxidation state and metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state. For example, the nanopositor may comprise a metal oxide, a metalloid oxide, a metal chalcogenide, a metalloid chalcogenide, and the like. The carbon-based nanostructures may be grown by exposing the nanopositor, in the presence or absence of a growth substrate, to a set of conditions selected to cause formation of carbon-based nanostructures on the nanopositor. In some embodiments, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state are not reduced to a zero oxidation state during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. In some cases, metal or metalloid atoms in a non-zero oxidation state do not form a carbide during the formation of the carbon-based nanostructures. | 03-12-2015 |
20160083256 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOSTRUCTURES INCLUDING NANOTUBES - The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes. | 03-24-2016 |
Brian Lee Wardle, Lexington, MA US
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20090117363 | NANO-ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARCHITECTURES: ULTRA-TOUGH HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE SYSTEM - A hybrid nanocomposite architecture is presented. The architecture includes a first composite ply oriented at a first orientation. The architecture also includes a carbon nanotube (CNT) film layer including a plurality of CNT pellets disposed therein, each of the CNT bundles including a plurality of CNTs extending from the bottom surface of the CNT film layer to a top surface of the CNT film layer, the CNT film layer disposed in an abutting relationship with the first composite ply. The architecture further includes a second composite ply which may be oriented at a second orientation, the second composite ply disposed in an abutting relationship with the CNT film layer, and wherein the CNTs of the CNT film layer act as a penetrating bridge across an interface between the first composite ply and the second composite ply. | 05-07-2009 |
20130205895 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMS ELEMENTS - The disclosure generally relates to method and apparatus for forming three-dimensional MEMS. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a method of controlling out-of-plane buckling in microstructural devices so as to create micro-structures with out-of-plane dimensions which are 1×, 5×, 10×, 100× or 500× the film's thickness or above the surface of the wafer. An exemplary device formed according to the disclosed principles, includes a three dimensional accelerometer having microbridges extending both above and below the wafer surface. | 08-15-2013 |
20130207511 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMS ELEMENTS - The disclosure generally relates to method and apparatus for forming three-dimensional MEMS. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a method of controlling out-of-plane buckling in microstructural devices so as to create micro-structures with out-of-plane dimensions which are 1×, 5×, 10×, 100× or 500× the film's thickness or above the surface of the wafer. An exemplary device formed according to the disclosed principles, includes a three dimensional accelerometer having microbridges extending both above and below the wafer surface. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209747 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMS ELEMENTS - The disclosure generally relates to method and apparatus for forming three-dimensional MEMS. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a method of controlling out-of-plane buckling in microstructural devices so as to create micro-structures with out-of-plane dimensions which are 1×, 5×, 10×, 100× or 500× the film's thickness or above the surface of the wafer. An exemplary device formed according to the disclosed principles, includes a three dimensional accelerometer having microbridges extending both above and below the wafer surface. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244008 | Nanoporous to Solid Tailoring of Materials via Polymer CVD into Nanostructured Scaffolds - Method for tailoring permeability of materials. The method establishes a pattern of vertically aligned nanowires on a substrate and a physical shadow mask is provided to protect selected features of the pattern. A polymer is selectively infiltrated, using chemical vapor disposition, into interstices in the vertically aligned carbon nanotubes to establish a selected permeability. A cover over the infiltrated vertically aligned nanowires is provided. | 09-19-2013 |
Dean Wardle, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20150330268 | SYSTEM FOR VARYING CYLINDER VALVE TIMING IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A control system for varying cylinder valve timing of an internal combustion engine is provided. The control system includes a cam phase actuator having first and second actuator ports to adjust a rotational phase of a camshaft relative to a crankshaft, a first control valve, a second control valve, and a dynamic regeneration valve. In one embodiment, the dynamic regeneration valve is configured to enable the cam phase actuator to switch between operating in an oil pressure actuated mode and a cam torque actuated mode when adjusting the rotational phase of the camshaft relative to the crankshaft. | 11-19-2015 |
Dean S. Wardle, Waukesha, WI US
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20080282786 | OIL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system for detecting a characteristic of oil in a reservoir includes a sensor at least partially located in the reservoir. The sensor has a chamber for receiving oil from the reservoir, a detector member in the chamber, and an electromagnetic coil. Application of voltage across the electromagnetic coil moves the detector member and the presence and viscosity of oil in the chamber affects the rate of that movement. The electric current through the electromagnetic coil is measured and analyzed to determine an amount of time that the detector member took to move between two positions in the chamber. That amount of time is used to determine whether there is at least a predefined amount of oil in the reservoir and, if so, the viscosity of the oil. | 11-20-2008 |
20090020382 | Piston With An Integral Electrically Operated Adjustment Valve For A Hydraulic Vibration Damper - A vibration damper includes a cylinder within which a piston is slidably received thereby defining compression and rebound chambers. The piston has a bore with a valve seat through which fluid flows between those chambers. A poppet selectively engages the valve seat and forms a pilot chamber an opposite side of the poppet from the valve seat. The greater pressure within the compression or rebound chambers is applied by a first logic arrangement to the pilot chamber and a pilot spool control a fluid flow between the pilot chamber and a pressure cavity in the piston body. A second logic arrangement connects the pressure cavity to either the compression and rebound chamber which has the lesser pressure. A solenoid that moves the pilot valve element to control pressure in the pilot chamber and thus the amount that the poppet moves to allow fluid flow through the piston. | 01-22-2009 |
Graham Wardle, Seattle, WA US
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20140351722 | USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE DISPLAYS - Described herein are techniques for a computing device executing a windowing system that automatically maintains a tiled arrangement of application windows on a first display and on a second display. A user interface element has indicia of applications that can be used to open the applications. Responsive to a first user input the user interface element is displayed on the first display, and while the user interface element is displayed on the first display, the windowing system maintains two or more of the application windows in a tiled arrangement on the second display. The user interface element may be part of a system user interface and may be implemented in a variety of ways. For example, it may be a full-screen set of application representations, possibly user selected, or a list of recently used applications, or a list of open applications, etc. | 11-27-2014 |
Kacey Wardle, Brighton, CO US
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20150018870 | ADJUSTABLE AND REUSABLE EAR ACUPRESSURE DEVICE - The disclosure provides a reusable, adjustable acupressure device for stimulating an acupuncture point, or acupoint, on the outer ear of a wearer. In one embodiment, the device includes a structural curvature that is adjustably configured to mount to the helix of the external human ear and a bead protruding from the structural curvature. The bead is configured to apply pressure to a select acupoint located on the ear. The device provides the ability for a wearer to stably and reliably stimulate the select acupoint in a manner that is both comfortable and repeatable. | 01-15-2015 |
Kathy Wardle, Brighton, CO US
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20150018870 | ADJUSTABLE AND REUSABLE EAR ACUPRESSURE DEVICE - The disclosure provides a reusable, adjustable acupressure device for stimulating an acupuncture point, or acupoint, on the outer ear of a wearer. In one embodiment, the device includes a structural curvature that is adjustably configured to mount to the helix of the external human ear and a bead protruding from the structural curvature. The bead is configured to apply pressure to a select acupoint located on the ear. The device provides the ability for a wearer to stably and reliably stimulate the select acupoint in a manner that is both comfortable and repeatable. | 01-15-2015 |
Kent E. Wardle, Brookfield, IL US
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20160089617 | EXTENDED RESIDENCE TIME CENTRIFUGAL CONTACTOR DESIGN MODIFICATION AND CENTRIFUGAL CONTACTOR VANE PLATE VALVING APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING MIXING ZONE RESIDENCE TIME - The present invention provides an annular centrifugal contactor, having a housing adapted to receive a plurality of flowing liquids; a rotor on the interior of the housing; an annular mixing zone, wherein the annular mixing zone has a plurality of fluid retention reservoirs with ingress apertures near the bottom of the annular mixing zone and egress apertures located above the ingress apertures of the annular mixing zone; and an adjustable vane plate stem, wherein the stem can be raised to restrict the flow of a liquid into the rotor or lowered to increase the flow of the liquid into the rotor. | 03-31-2016 |
Larry P. Wardle, Bountiful, UT US
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20090255863 | Wastewater treatment apparatus - A chemical/biological wastewater treatment apparatus employing rapid sludge chemical dewatering technology in conjunction with an environmental biological system for treating the separated treated wastewater by land applying it for the propagation of biosynthetic fuels and other plants; and/or passing it through aqueous plant, algae, or microbial reduction of the dissolved solids and ammonia for BOD compliance to produce water of sufficient quality to meet open stream and ocean effluent discharge requirements; and disposing of the high BTU low moisture solids. | 10-15-2009 |
20090294354 | Wastewater photo biomass/algae treatment method - A treatment method for wastewater employing sulfur dioxide and lime chemical dewatering technology in conjunction with an environmental photo biomass/algae biological treatment system growing photo biomass/algae to reduce dissolved solids, heavy metals, and ammonia in the wastewater to produce recovered treated wastewater for vegetation consumption, biofuel feedstock, and biofuel and carbon credits. | 12-03-2009 |
20100193429 | Method and apparatus to reduce wastewater treatment plant footprints and costs - A method and apparatus for reducing the footprint of chemical/mechanical/biological wastewater treatment facilities employing sulfur dioxide disinfection and chemical dewatering of solids in conjunction with an environmental biological systems for treating the separated treated wastewater. | 08-05-2010 |
20120085705 | Wastewater chemical/biological treatment method for open water discharge - A wastewater treatment method employing chemicals for disinfection, and precipitation of suspended solids, heavy metals and phosphates before subsequent aerobic bacterial biological treatment using | 04-12-2012 |
Michael Stephen Wardle, Raleigh, NC US
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20150308242 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF A WELL PUMPING SYSTEM - A system for controlling a speed of a pump jack system having a variable speed prime mover includes a sensor attached to the pump jack system. The sensor is capable of detecting an absolute position of a first component of the pump jack system relative to a second component of the pump jack system and configured to send a signal proportional to the sensed absolute position and/or velocity and/or acceleration. The system includes process circuitry configured to accept the signal and perform a calculation related to absolute position and/or velocity and/or acceleration of the first component relative to the second component. The system includes a controller that is configured to receive the signal from the process circuitry and configured to send a signal to the prime mover to adjust a rotational speed of the prime mover and the position of the first component relative to the second component. | 10-29-2015 |
Patrick Wardle, Kula, HI US
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20150183498 | Personal Submersible Drone for Aquatic Exploration - The invention is directed toward an autonomous submersible aquatic drone, a system utilizing an autonomous submersible aquatic drone and a control unit, a control unit for controlling an autonomous submersible aquatic drone, and a method for using the same. The autonomous submersible aquatic drone comprises a shaped housing, a propulsion system, one or more electromotors, a camera, a sonar unit, a wireless transponder, a battery, a microcontroller unit, and a control hardware unit. The control hardware unit is configured with artificial intelligence logic. The submersible drone surveys a predetermined area around a person engaged in a water sport for the presence of an underwater threat. When the aquatic drone detects the presence of an underwater threat the submersible drone sends a warning signal to a control unit worn by the person. The aquatic drone may also have a threat response unit to deter an attack on the person. | 07-02-2015 |
20160078221 | AUTOMATED VULNERABILITY AND ERROR SCANNER FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS - In an embodiment, a method comprises downloading an application program to a first storage coupled to a first device, wherein the application program comprises an encrypted portion based on a set of personally identifying data stored on the first storage; configuring the application program to load and execute a pre-compiled library when the application program is launched and which when executed by the first device, causes storing an unencrypted version of the application program on the first storage; launching the application program. | 03-17-2016 |
Patrick N. Wardle, Savage, MD US
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20090258552 | LEASH AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSEMBLY FOR A WATER SPORT VEHICLE - A leash and information system assembly includes a flexible strap, a flexible tether cord, a data processing module, and a display module. The flexible strap and the flexible tether cord connect a water sports vehicle to a user of the water sports vehicle. The flexible tether cord is connected to the flexible strap and the second end is configured and dimensioned to connect to the water sports vehicle. The tether cord width is substantially less than the strap width and the tether cord length is substantially greater than the strap length. The data processing module is mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along one of the flexible strap, the flexible tether cord, and the water sports vehicle. The data processing module is configured with logic to receive, parse, process, and output data generated by a source external to the data processor. The display module is mounted within a water-proof enclosure and positioned along the flexible strap and in electrical communication with the data processing module. The display module includes a plurality of display symbols representing at least one of time, atmospheric weather conditions, water conditions, and global positioning. The display module is configured with logic to receive, process data communicated from the data processing module to convey the data to the user by activating at least one of the display symbols. | 10-15-2009 |
Robert Wardle, Logan, UT US
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20130053418 | ACYCLIC ORGANONITRO COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN TREATING CANCER - The present invention provides acyclic, geminal-dinitro organic compounds, methods of synthesizing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, therapeutic methods, and medical kits for treating various conditions using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer. | 02-28-2013 |
20150246020 | CYCLIC NITRO COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides cyclic nitro compound, pharmaceutical compositions of cyclic nitro compounds and methods of using cyclic nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 09-03-2015 |
Robert Wardle, Ogden, UT US
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20090163466 | CYCLIC NITRO COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides cyclic nitro compound, pharmaceutical compositions of cyclic nitro compounds and methods of using cyclic nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 06-25-2009 |
20120237615 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS OF O-NITRO COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides O-nitro compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of O-nitro compounds and methods of using O-nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 09-20-2012 |
20130123216 | CYCLIC NITRO COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides cyclic nitro compound, pharmaceutical compositions of cyclic nitro compounds and methods of using cyclic nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 05-16-2013 |
Robert B. Wardle, Logan, UT US
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20090088506 | SYNTHESIS OF ENERGETIC THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONTAINING BOTH POLYOXIRANE AND POLYOXETANE BLOCKS - This thermoplastic elastomer is present in a substantially solid state suitable for use as a binder for a propellant, explosive, and/or gas generant of a supplemental restraint system. The thermoplastic elastomer is formed from a composition including A blocks which are crystalline at temperatures below about 75° C. and B blocks which are amorphous at temperatures above about −20° C. The A blocks are derived from oxetane derivatives and the B blocks are derived from oxiranes and derivatives thereof. The A blocks and B blocks are end-capped with a diisocyanate having a first isocyanate moiety that is substantially more reactive with the terminal groups of the blocks than the second isocyanate moiety, whereby the more reactive first isocyanate moiety is capable of reacting with the terminal groups of the blocks, leaving the less reactive second isocyanate moiety free and unreacted. The end-capped A blocks and the end-capped B blocks are linked together with a linking compound having two isocyanate-reactive groups which are sufficiently unhindered to react with the free and unreacted isocyanate moieties of the end-capped polymers. | 04-02-2009 |
20090093644 | METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING CYCLIC NITRO COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides cyclic nitro compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of cyclic nitro compounds and methods of using cyclic nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 04-09-2009 |
20110130572 | METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING CYCLIC NITRO COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides cyclic nitro compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of cyclic nitro compounds and methods of using cyclic nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 06-02-2011 |
Robert B. Wardle, Ogden, UT US
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20130309324 | O-NITRO COMPOUNDS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SAME - The present invention provides O-nitro compounds, pharmaceutical compositions of O-nitro compounds and methods of using O-nitro compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof to treat or prevent diseases or disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. | 11-21-2013 |
Ronald Wardle, Findlay, OH US
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20120298012 | Admixtures for Shrink Crack Reduction of Portland Cement-Based Mortars and Concretes - Portland Cement-based concretes and mortars exhibit significant reduction in shrinkage cracking when combined with Magnesium Oxide (MgO), Shrinkage Reduction Admixtures (SRA) and Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP). However, MgO is a solid that reacts with water, SRA is a liquid, and SAP if not added properly could pull water out of the system and thus increase shrinkage. Unique admixture blends used as supplementary cementing materials that do not significantly affect concrete or cement strength properties of Portland cement itself address such issues. Proper ratios of MgO, SRA and/or SAP perform better against crack reduction when compared to commonly used Expansive Cements (EC). | 11-29-2012 |
20130068695 | Methods and Compositions For the Prevention of Struvite Scale Formation In Wastewater Systems - A blend of micro-crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate and other seed materials with magnesium hydroxide slurries reduces struvite scale in wastewater collection systems leading into waste-water treatment plants. These “seeds” act as attractants to phosphates and ammonia to allow the seeds to grow and remain dispersed throughout the waste water system. This greatly minimizes, or prevents struvite scale from building up in unwanted areas such as pipes, pumps, and valves that could potentially cause water flow blockage. | 03-21-2013 |
20130115835 | Light Weight Magnesium OxyChloride Composition and Construction Board - A high performance, light weight construction board includes unique low solids Magnesium Oxychloride binder systems filled, Expanded Polymer Beads (EPB) blended with Expanded Perlite and/or with Coal Fuel Fly Ash. Weight reductions for such compositions by incorporating proteinaceous foaming agents into the binder matrix. The use of Calcium and other alkali earth chlorides mixed with magnesium chloride, or totally replacing magnesium chloride, provides unexpected improvements in binder strength. The use of a unique polymer scrim with felt construction provides improved compressive and directional strength properties while also providing superior board pull and shear properties. | 05-09-2013 |
20130263759 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OF MAGNESIUM OXYCHLORIDE CEMENTS - Despite the excellent properties associated with Magnesium OxyChloride (Sorel) based cements and Magnesium OxySulfate based cements, water and corrosion resistance has been limiting factors for achieving greater commercial applications. Such issues can be addressed by incorporating various alkali metal phosphates, such as Magnesium mono- or dihydrogen phosphate (MgHPO | 10-10-2013 |
Trevor Wardle, Ashland, KY US
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20080202338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MOVING BED ADSORBER FOR CONTAMINANT REMOVAL - A moving bed system for removing contaminates from a fluid stream is provided. The system can include a housing and a first bed system disposed in the housing. The first bed system can be coupled to the housing, and can include at least one flow channel adapted to enable an adsorbent material to flow through the first bed system. The system can include a second bed system disposed in the housing, which can include at least one flow channel in fluid communication with the first bed system to receive the adsorbent material from the first bed system. The channel of the second bed system can be symmetrical to the flow channel of the first bed system about a horizontal axis. The first bed system and the second bed system can direct a contaminated fluid stream into contact with the adsorbent material to remove the contaminates from the fluid stream. | 08-28-2008 |
20120313280 | System And Method For Manufacturing Cylindrical Foam Articles - The present teachings provide a system and method for producing a cylindrical foam article. The method can include coupling a first end of an outlet adaptor to a die, and coupling the die to a die housing of an extruder. The method can also include coupling a substantially cylindrical die outlet to a second end of the outlet adaptor, and substantially continuously extruding a polymer through the outlet adaptor into the die outlet to create the cylindrical foam article with a natural skin formed about a perimeter of the cylindrical foam article. | 12-13-2012 |
20140366980 | GROOVED POLYMERIC INSULATION FOAM MEMBER AND RELATED METHOD - An insulated assembly, including a pipe and a substantially rigid insulation board, is provided. The pipe includes a cylindrical outer surface defining a first diameter. The insulation board is disposed around the outer surface of the pipe and includes an inner surface defining a second diameter. The second diameter is substantially equal to the first diameter. The inner surface includes a plurality of grooves. Each of the plurality of grooves includes first and second opposed sidewalls. The insulation board includes a material having a compressive strength and a flexural strength, the compressive strength includes a value between fifteen pounds per square inch and one hundred pounds per square inch, and the flexural strength includes a value between forty pounds per square inch and one hundred pounds per square inch. | 12-18-2014 |
20150314510 | System And Method For Manufacturing Cylindrical Foam Articles - The present teachings provide a system and method for producing a cylindrical foam article. The method can include coupling a first end of an outlet adaptor to a die, and coupling the die to a die housing of an extruder. The method can also include coupling a substantially cylindrical die outlet to a second end of the outlet adaptor, and substantially continuously extruding a polymer through the outlet adaptor into the die outlet to create the cylindrical foam article with a natural skin formed about a perimeter of the cylindrical foam article. | 11-05-2015 |