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Aaron Weeks, Bloomington, IN US
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20110160680 | WIRE GUIDE WITH CANNULA - The present invention generally relates to a medical surgical device and specifically a wire guide for percutaneous placement within a body lumen. The wire guide includes an elongated mandrel having sufficient flexibility and kink resistance and a cannula having a stiffness greater than the mandrel stiffness for sufficient pushability. The mandrel extends through the cannula and has a portion extending distal thereto to form a distal tip of the wire guide. The wire guide can further include a slotted cannula to improve the flexibility of the wire guide at the proximal portion of the wire guide. The slots can be arranged in various patterns for increased flexibility along the longitudinal length of the cannula, as well as increased circumferential flexibility along the wire guide. The mandrel may also have a proximally tapered portion to improve the flexibility of the wire guide at the proximal portion of the wire guide. | 06-30-2011 |
Aaron G. Weeks, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090254634 | Method of Displaying Selected Data - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying selected media is disclosed. The method comprises registering a key on a user computer; accessing a key server via the Internet when the key is pressed; and displaying selected media on the user computer. In preferred embodiments of the method, the step of registering a key on a user computer includes the step of generating and storing a unique registration code. | 10-08-2009 |
20130046537 | Systems and Methods for Providing an Electronic Dictation Interface - Some embodiments disclosed herein store a target application and a dictation application. The target application may be configured to receive input from a user. The dictation application interface may include a full overlay mode option, where in response to selection of the full overlay mode option, the dictation application interface is automatically sized and positioned over the target application interface to fully cover a text area of the target application interface to appear as if the dictation application interface is part of the target application interface. The dictation application may be further configured to receive an audio dictation from the user, convert the audio dictation into text, provide the text in the dictation application interface and in response to receiving a first user command to complete the dictation, automatically copy the text from the dictation application interface and inserting the text into the target application interface. | 02-21-2013 |
20140039889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC DICTATION INTERFACE - Some embodiments disclosed herein store a target application and a dictation application. The target application may be configured to receive input from a user. The dictation application interface may include a full overlay mode option, where in response to selection of the full overlay mode option, the dictation application interface is automatically sized and positioned over the target application interface to fully cover a text area of the target application interface to appear as if the dictation application interface is part of the target application interface. The dictation application may be further configured to receive an audio dictation from the user, convert the audio dictation into text, provide the text in the dictation application interface and in response to receiving a first user command to complete the dictation, automatically copy the text from the dictation application interface and inserting the text into the target application interface. | 02-06-2014 |
Alan Weeks, S. Eaton, MA US
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20140302610 | Telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly - A clinical diagnostic sample analyzer for analyzing a sample of a patient is disclosed. The analyzer includes a telescoping closed-tube sampling assembly with a sample probe concentrically housed within a piercing probe and a venting mechanism. The closed-tube sampling assembly is used for aspirating a sample from a sample tube for analysis by a clinical diagnostic sample analyzer. | 10-09-2014 |
Alan L. Weeks, South Easton, MA US
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20080267790 | Electronically Controlled Vacuum Pump - A vacuum system comprises, as an integral assembly, a vacuum pump with drive motor, a purge valve, a roughing valve and an electronic control module. A cryogenic vacuum pump and a turbomolecular vacuum pump are disclosed. The control module has a programmed processor for controlling the motor and valves and is user programmable for establishing specific control sequences. The integral electronic control module is removable from the assembly and is connected to the other devices through a common connector assembly. In the turbomolecular pump system proper introduction of a purge gas through the purge valve is detected by detecting the current load on the pump drive or by detecting foreline pressure. To test the purge gas status, the purge valve may be closed and then opened as drive current or pressure is monitored. After power failure, the controller will continue normal drive of the turbomolecular pump so long as the speed of the pump has remained above a threshold value. Otherwise the vent valve will have been opened, and a start-up sequence must be initiated. During shutdown, power to the pump drive motor is discontinued and the vent valve is opened before the roughing valve is closed. | 10-30-2008 |
Allen Jay Weeks, Morton, IL US
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20140125116 | Seal Packing Guard for Rotating Components - A seal packing guard is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. A collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The seal packing guard is attached to an outward surface of the roller and extends over an opening into the seal cavity to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125117 | Roller Collar Configured to Reduce Seal Packing - A roller collar is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. The collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The extends over an opening into the seal cavity, such as with an outwardly extending flange or teeth or with outer surface configured to increase a distance to be traveled to enter the seal cavity, to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal. | 05-08-2014 |
Andrew D. Weeks, Flossmoor, IL US
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20090254382 | Dynamic Rate Management System for Golf Facilities - A method for dynamically pricing rounds of golf utilizing a price matrix based on customizable parameters, whereby the rates may be structured in a way as to incite golfers to reserve tee times in advance and wherein said price matrix displays to a user simultaneously a plurality of different rates and associated rate amounts that are associated with a selected tee time. | 10-08-2009 |
Aron Weeks, Bloomington, IN US
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20100249654 | WIRE GUIDE - The present invention provides a wire guide ( | 09-30-2010 |
Brian L. Weeks, Prairie Du Sac, WI US
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20140083960 | Bicycle Rack With Wheel Stop - A bicycle rack has a wheel stop which has a front and back member which diverge from each other as they extend away from the vertical member, and which are connected at an acute angle to a side member. The effect of this arrangement is to incline the bicycle wheel to move to the sidewardmost position within the wheel stop such that the bicycle tilts toward the vertical member, more securely positioning it within the rack. | 03-27-2014 |
Bruce Weeks, Prairie Village, KS US
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20130087291 | SOLIDS MAKER COOLING TOWER - A cooling tower that concentrates solids is described, wherein the cooling tower employs a fill material and a set of louvers that are positioned adjacent to the fill material. The cooling tower also employs a buildup prevention system that is permanently affixed to the cooling tower. The build-up prevention system is positioned adjacent to the fill material and configured to reduce solid buildup on the fill material louvers in the set of louvers. | 04-11-2013 |
Christopher Weeks, Beaverton, AL US
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20110309170 | Free Flow Spreader Device - Disclosed is an improved means for spreading solid or liquid agricultural products, ideally suited for use with a tractor or similar vehicle with an external power takeoff shaft. For solid agricultural products, a specially designed hopper is used in conjunction with a cone-shaped, flow control stopper and an outlet agitator for providing a uniform delivery of product onto a rotating impeller. A plurality of gearboxes provide motive distribution of power for the hopper outlet agitation and impeller, while a user-accessible handle controls the control stopper height within the hopper outlet, and thus controlling the flow rate from the hopper. For liquid products, a cylindrical hopper is provided, along with a pump and a plurality of hoses for drawing or recycling the liquid product. A rear-mounted spray rail is provided for dispensing the liquid product, while an accessory connection is provided for a user to manually distribute the product with an attachable spray gun device. | 12-22-2011 |
Christopher T. Weeks, Lansing, MI US
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20140017127 | Optical Sensor and Sensing System for Oxygen Monitoring in Fluids Using Molybdenum Cluster Phosphorescence - A composite comprises a polymer matrix and a luminophore dispersed therein. The composite is useful as a sensing film that is used as an optical sensor for oxygen measurement comprising the composite sensing film; a source of photons for photo-exciting the luminophores and a waveguide, transparent in the frequency range of the excitation photons, for guiding the excitation photons from the source to the composite sensing film; a detector for measuring properties of photons emitted from the luminophores. A system including a computer may be useful for coordinating the activities of the sensor. | 01-16-2014 |
Craig Weeks, Glendora, CA US
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20140104054 | BEACON WITH FLASHING AND CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED LEDS - A beacon configured for mounting on a vehicle having an array of LEDs providing a flashing light signal to observers and having an array of LEDs providing scene illumination to a portion of the vehicle. | 04-17-2014 |
Curtis A. Weeks, Loveland, OH US
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20090077038 | Methods and Systems for Verifying the Identity of a Subject of a Dictation Using Text to Speech Conversion and Playback - A method for audibly verifying the identity of a subject while dictating a report with a system comprising an input device and a computer includes entering alpha-numeric indicia into the system with the input device where the alpha-numeric indicia are related to the identity of the subject of the dictation. The entered alpha-numeric indicia are transmitted from the system to a records database coupled to the computer. Subject identifiers are received by the system when a record is found in the records database which has identifying indicia corresponding to the entered alpha-numeric indicia. The subject identifiers associated with the record are audibly communicated to a user of the system. The user of the system may use the audibly communicated subject identifiers to verify that the entered alpha-numeric indicia correspond to the subject on which the dictation is being performed. | 03-19-2009 |
20090254634 | Method of Displaying Selected Data - In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying selected media is disclosed. The method comprises registering a key on a user computer; accessing a key server via the Internet when the key is pressed; and displaying selected media on the user computer. In preferred embodiments of the method, the step of registering a key on a user computer includes the step of generating and storing a unique registration code. | 10-08-2009 |
20130046537 | Systems and Methods for Providing an Electronic Dictation Interface - Some embodiments disclosed herein store a target application and a dictation application. The target application may be configured to receive input from a user. The dictation application interface may include a full overlay mode option, where in response to selection of the full overlay mode option, the dictation application interface is automatically sized and positioned over the target application interface to fully cover a text area of the target application interface to appear as if the dictation application interface is part of the target application interface. The dictation application may be further configured to receive an audio dictation from the user, convert the audio dictation into text, provide the text in the dictation application interface and in response to receiving a first user command to complete the dictation, automatically copy the text from the dictation application interface and inserting the text into the target application interface. | 02-21-2013 |
20140039889 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC DICTATION INTERFACE - Some embodiments disclosed herein store a target application and a dictation application. The target application may be configured to receive input from a user. The dictation application interface may include a full overlay mode option, where in response to selection of the full overlay mode option, the dictation application interface is automatically sized and positioned over the target application interface to fully cover a text area of the target application interface to appear as if the dictation application interface is part of the target application interface. The dictation application may be further configured to receive an audio dictation from the user, convert the audio dictation into text, provide the text in the dictation application interface and in response to receiving a first user command to complete the dictation, automatically copy the text from the dictation application interface and inserting the text into the target application interface. | 02-06-2014 |
Daniel E. Weeks, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100216149 | SUSCEPTIBILITY GENES FOR AGE-RELATED MACULOPATHY (ARM) ON CHROMOSOME 10q26 - Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods. | 08-26-2010 |
20120244528 | Susceptibility Genes for Age-Related Maculopathy (ARM) on Chromosome 10q26 - Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods. | 09-27-2012 |
David Weeks, Brooklyn, NY US
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20120156960 | Transformable Toy Robot - A system for interconnecting discrete rigid member mating components creates different stable, freestanding three-dimensional figures such as robots. The mating components are positioned in tandem employ an elastic element through bores and each mating component has at least one slot that is aligned with a corresponding slot formed on adjacent mating component or body. The arrangement of the slots and elastic element permits each mating components to be maneuvered onto an adjacent mating component and retains its position without the use of hinges or other securing devices. A reconfigurable toy is constructed by interconnecting a plurality of different sized mating components. The mating components can thus be rearranged to form different-shaped figures including a robot that is reversibly transformable between a first configuration, which can comprise a myriad of forms, and a second configuration that is a cube. | 06-21-2012 |
David E. Weeks, Willseyville, NY US
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20090120313 | Methods and apparatus for printing receipts and validating forms - A dual-purpose printer for printing receipts and validating forms is provided. The printer comprises a receipt drive roller for driving paper through a receipt path, a dual-purpose roller capable of contacting the drive roller, and a validation idler roller adapted to be brought into and out of engagement with the dual-purpose roller. The receipt path is formed between the receipt drive roller and the dual-purpose roller. A validation path is formed between the validation idler roller and the dual-purpose roller. Rotation of the receipt drive roller in a first direction enables driving of paper through the receipt path. When the validation idler roller is in engagement with the dual-purpose roller, rotation of the dual-purpose roller in the first direction enables discharging of a form from the validation path. | 05-14-2009 |
20110259163 | CUTTER FOR A PRINTER AND METHODS OF CUTTING PAPER MEDIA IN A PRINTER - A cutter for a printer is provided, together with corresponding methods. The cutter comprises a fixed blade and a movable blade. The fixed blade is arranged on a cover bracket. The cover bracket is movable between an open and a closed position. The movable blade is arranged on a printer frame. Means are also provided for moving the movable blade from a home position into engagement with the fixed blade for cutting paper media during a cutting action. In the open position of the cover bracket the fixed blade and movable blade are separated, enabling paper jams to be cleared and paper to be loaded. | 10-27-2011 |
20130239768 | CONFIGURABLE CUTTER MECHANISM FOR A PRINTER AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A CUTTER MECHANISM FOR A PRINTER - A configurable cutter mechanism for a printer and corresponding methods are provided. The cutter mechanism may comprise a rotary cutter mounted for rotation about a rotation axis and for translation across at least a portion of a width of a paper path perpendicular to the rotation axis. A fixed blade assembly may be provided that is adapted to cooperate with the rotary cutter. The fixed blade assembly may extend across the width of the paper path. A controller may be provided for controlling a variable length of travel of the rotary cutter across the width of the paper path. The paper path runs between the rotary cutter and the fixed blade assembly. | 09-19-2013 |
Donald P. Weeks, Lincoln, NE US
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20110061137 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING AND USING TRANSGENIC DICAMBA-DEGRADING ORGANISMS - The invention provides isolated and at least partially-purified dicamba-degrading enzymes, isolated DNA molecules coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, DNA constructs coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, transgenic host cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, and transgenic plants and plant parts comprising one or more cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes. Expression of the dicamba-degrading enzymes results in the production of dicamba-degrading organisms, including dicamba-tolerant plants. The invention further provides a method of controlling weeds in a field containing the transgenic dicamba-tolerant plants of the invention and a method of decontaminating a material containing dicamba comprising applying an effective amount of a transgenic microorganism or dicamba-degrading enzyme(s) of the invention to the material. Finally, the invention provides a method of selecting transformed plants and plant cells based on dicamba tolerance and a method of selecting or screening transformed host cells, intact organisms and parts of organisms based on the fluorescence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid produced as a result of dicamba degradation. | 03-10-2011 |
20120151630 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING AND USING TRANSGENIC DICAMBA-DEGRADING ORGANISMS - The invention provides isolated and at least partially-purified dicamba-degrading enzymes, isolated DNA molecules coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, DNA constructs coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, transgenic host cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, and transgenic plants and plant parts comprising one or more cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes. Expression of the dicamba-degrading enzymes results in the production of dicamba-degrading organisms, including dicamba-tolerant plants. Finally, the invention provides a method of selecting transformed plants and plant cells based on dicamba tolerance and a method of selecting or screening transformed host cells, intact organisms and parts of organisms based on the fluorescence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid produced as a result of dicamba degradation. | 06-14-2012 |
20120277411 | SINGLE CHAIN ANTIBODIES FOR PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS AND METHODS OF USE - A single chain antibody that binds algae is described. The single chain antibody for algae is used to capture algae onto bioactive films. The single chain antibody is also used in a chimeric construct having a substrate binding domain and a single chain antibody domain. Dimers, trimmers, and multimer constructs are also described that aid in collection of algae from liquid mixtures by causing flocculation of algae cells. | 11-01-2012 |
Eric Weeks, Millington, TN US
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20100198223 | Osteochondral Implant Fixation Method - A surgical procedure and a device used in the procedure according to which one end portion of a guide rod is inserted into the condyle of a damaged area of a human. The rod is used as a guide for a drill bit and a chisel to cut an opening in the condyle. | 08-05-2010 |
20110144648 | OSTEOCHONDRAL PLUG GRAFT TRIMMING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for trimming an osteochondral plug graft to an implantable configuration, includes a blade assembly terminating in a configured leading cutting blade and a plug graft housing comprising a substantially longitudinal holding sleeve having a bore and oriented complementarily to the longitudinal structure of the blade assembly to receive the longitudinal structure within the sleeve bore with the assembly cutting blade in close tolerance along an inner bore surface of the longitudinal housing structure. | 06-16-2011 |
Eric William Weeks, Oakland, CA US
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20100112070 | Composition and dosage form comprising a particle formulation and suspending vehicle - A liquid composition in an osmotic drug delivery system and a dosage form in an osmotic drug delivery system is disclosed comprising an amphiphilic molecule, a non-aqueous liquid solvent, and a pharmaceutically active agent. | 05-06-2010 |
20110195097 | COMPOSITION AND DOSAGE FORM COMPRISING A PARTICLE FORMULATION AND SUSPENDING VEHICLE - A liquid composition in an osmotic drug delivery system and a dosage form in an osmotic drug delivery system is disclosed comprising an amphiphilic molecule, a non-aqueous liquid solvent, and a pharmaceutically active agent. | 08-11-2011 |
20110208168 | PARTICLE FORMULATIONS FOR USE IN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - A liquid composition in an osmotic drug delivery system and a dosage form in an osmotic drug delivery system is disclosed comprising an amphiphilic molecule, a non-aqueous liquid solvent, and a pharmaceutically active agent. | 08-25-2011 |
Eric William Weeks, Hayward, CA US
George E. Weeks, North Augusta, SC US
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20110164652 | Differential Thermoelectric Cooler Calorimeter - A calorimeter for use in measuring a sample is provided. The calorimeter may include a sample chamber for housing the sample therein. A separate reference chamber may not be present in the calorimeter. The calorimeter may also have a sample thermoelectric cooler in which heat from the sample chamber is transferred to the sample thermoelectric cooler. A reference thermoelectric cooler for use in detecting thermal noise may also be present, and outputs from the sample thermoelectric cooler and the reference thermoelectric cooler may be used in a control equation to determine the heat output of the sample. | 07-07-2011 |
Gerald C. Weeks, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20110056023 | SEATING AND BED SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED TO THE SAME - Seating and bed support devices for children and methods related to the same | 03-10-2011 |
Gordon Aaron Weeks, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20130221706 | Suspension Module for a Vehicle and a Method of Manufacture - A suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture. The suspension module may include a subframe assembly having at least one unitary side plate that is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The subframe assembly may facilitate mounting of an axle subassembly and a suspension subsystem to the vehicle. | 08-29-2013 |
20140367951 | Suspension Module Having a Skidplate - A suspension module for a vehicle. The suspension module may include a subframe, a skid plate, and a differential. The skid plate may be mounted to the subframe. The differential may be mounted to the skid plate. | 12-18-2014 |
Graham Weeks, Holland, MI US
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20090255057 | PATIENT REPOSITIONING SYSTEM - A patient repositioning system includes a drive unit, which is adapted for mounting to a head end of a patient support, and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly is mounted to a headboard, which releasably mounts to the drive unit. The clamp assembly is mounted in the headboard in a stowed position and is configured for deployment from the headboard for coupling to a panel on the patient support. The drive unit includes a housing and a winding assembly supported in and enclosed by the housing. The winding assembly includes at least one tether, which is adapted to couple to the clamp assembly when the headboard is mounted to the drive unit and when the clamp assembly is deployed from the headboard. The tether is further optionally adapted to decouple from the clamp assembly when the clamp assembly is moved to its stowed position in the headboard. | 10-15-2009 |
Gregory P. Weeks, Hockessin, DE US
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20110041232 | GARMENT BANDS INCLUDING POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Articles comprising garments with at least one opening layers are included. The articles may include an elastic polymer composition such as a film, a melt or an aqueous dispersion. | 02-24-2011 |
Gregory Paul Weeks, Hockessin, DE US
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20080286513 | KNIT FABRICS AND SOCKS MADE THEREFROM INCORPORATING HIGH TENSILE NYLON STAPLE - Knit fabrics and socks made therefrom and a process for producing such articles are disclosed, The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns containing at least 30% by weight high tensile nylon, which imparts abrasion resistance, and at least one companion fiber, which is chosen to confer a specific desirable attribute. Exemplary is the fabric constructed from blended yarn containing high tensile nylon staple and polyester staple, the fabric being particularly useful for the manufacture of socks demonstrating improved durability and moisture management. | 11-20-2008 |
Ivler . Weeks, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140070320 | INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH SELECTIVE GATE ELECTRODE RECESS - Integrated circuits including MOSFETs with selectively recessed gate electrodes. Transistors having recessed gate electrodes with reduced capacitive coupling area to adjacent source and drain contact metallization are provided alongside transistors with gate electrodes that are non-recessed and have greater z-height. In embodiments, analog circuits employ transistors with gate electrodes of a given z-height while logic gates employ transistors with recessed gate electrodes of lesser z-height. In embodiments, subsets of substantially planar gate electrodes are selectively etched back to differentiate a height of the gate electrode based on a given transistor's application within a circuit. | 03-13-2014 |
James Anthony Weeks, Papillion, NE US
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20140304170 | REMOTE CREDIT ISSUANCE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing a credit account are disclosed. The systems and methods may receive a first encrypted payload comprising application data associated with a credit application by a credit issuer. The first encrypted payload may be decrypted to provide intelligible application data comprising applicant identifying information. A credit application can be processed using the applicant identifying information and a credit account can be established based on the credit worthiness determined and associated with the applicant. A second encrypted payload comprising credit account information associated with the credit account can then be established and transmitted to a client at the first location. | 10-09-2014 |
Jason L. Weeks, Maumelle, AR US
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20100039513 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION AND IMAGE CORRECTION - Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects, wherein each drawer is associated with an identifier with known color attributes; and an image sensing device configured to capture an image of one of the storage drawers along with the associated identifier. A data storage device of the system stores, for each storage drawer, information of the known color attributes of the associated identifier. A data processor of the system is configured to access information of the known color attributes of the identifier associated with the drawer corresponding to the captured image; determine color attributes of the identifier in the captured image; determine a correction factor based on the color attributes of the identifier in the captured image and the known color attributes of the identifier; and apply the correction factor to subsequent images captured by the image sensing device. | 02-18-2010 |
20100045423 | IMAGE-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for determining an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary inventory control system or method utilizes a highly efficient and economical approach to apply suitable imaging parameters for capturing images of a storage drawer being accessed by a user, or for manipulating the captured images of the drawer. An inventory condition of the drawer is determined based on the captured images or manipulated images. | 02-25-2010 |
Jay Robert Weeks, Cambridge, IA US
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20080229243 | TRACKING NETWORK SOCKET USAGE IN A DATA COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method, apparatus and computer readable medium is provided for tracking processes using a socket object. The processes are utilized to execute an application program. Initially, a process list for the socket object is created, such that the process list contains a process identifier for a first process using the socket object. If a second process is using the socket object, the process list is updated to include the process identifier for the second process. | 09-18-2008 |
Jeffrey Cecil Weeks, Papillion, NE US
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20140304170 | REMOTE CREDIT ISSUANCE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for establishing a credit account are disclosed. The systems and methods may receive a first encrypted payload comprising application data associated with a credit application by a credit issuer. The first encrypted payload may be decrypted to provide intelligible application data comprising applicant identifying information. A credit application can be processed using the applicant identifying information and a credit account can be established based on the credit worthiness determined and associated with the applicant. A second encrypted payload comprising credit account information associated with the credit account can then be established and transmitted to a client at the first location. | 10-09-2014 |
Jeffrey L. Weeks, South Easton, MA US
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20140138168 | High Travel Suspension for Small Ground Mobile Robots - A lightweight mobile robot includes a chassis less than 500 pounds and two independent tracked drives including a drive wheel assembly, four or more independently suspended bogie assemblies, an idler wheel assembly, a compliant front shoe fixedly coupled to an independently suspended bogie assembly positioned adjacent the idler wheel assembly, and a compliant elastomer track entraining the drive wheel, road wheels, idler wheel assembly and compliant front shoe. The bogie assembly includes a serpentine suspension arm having a corresponding road wheel rotatably mounted at a distal end thereof, the bogie arm swingable through a range entirely beneath the chassis. The serpentine suspension arm provides clearance for adjacent road wheels to swing past one another without making contact with any portion of the adjacent bogie assembly. The compliant elastomer track has center guides and peripheral drive features protruding therefrom for engaging the drive wheel, road wheels, and idler wheel. | 05-22-2014 |
John D. Weeks, Arden, NC US
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20140172327 | UNDERGROUND TRANSFORMER ELECTRICAL FAULT DETECTION USING ACOUSTIC SENSING TECHNOLOGY - An electrical fault detection system includes an underground transformer unit having an enclosure and an electrical busbar element extending from the enclosure, and an acoustic sensor apparatus operatively coupled to an external structure of the enclosure or the electrical busbar element. The acoustic sensor apparatus is structured to: (i) detect an acoustic signal within the enclosure, (ii) analyze the detected acoustic signal and determine whether the detected acoustic signal is indicative of an electrical fault within the enclosure using an event time correlation (ETC) algorithm, and (iii) responsive to determining that the detected acoustic signal is indicative of an electrical fault, output a message indicating that a fault has been detected. | 06-19-2014 |
John E. Weeks, Newark, CA US
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20110067107 | INTEGRATED INTRUSION DEFLECTION, DETECTION AND INTROSPECTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for integrated deflection, detection and intrusion. Within a single computer system configured for operating system virtualization (e.g., Solaris, OpenSolaris), multiple security functions execute in logically independent zones or containers, under the control and administration of a global zone. Such functions may illustratively include a demilitarized zone (DMZ) and a honeypot. Management is facilitated because all functions work within a single operating system, which promotes the ability to configure, monitor and control each function. Any given zone can be configured with limited resources, a virtual network interface circuit and/or other features. | 03-17-2011 |
Jonathan Weeks, Vashon, WA US
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20090288084 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 11-19-2009 |
20090327471 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 12-31-2009 |
20100138830 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 06-03-2010 |
20120096158 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 04-19-2012 |
20130013738 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 01-10-2013 |
20130139158 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144744 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 06-06-2013 |
20130290506 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290960 | MULTITENANT HOSTED VIRTUAL MACHINE INFRASTRUCTURE - A multi-tenant virtual machine infrastructure (MTVMI) allows multiple tenants to independently access and use a plurality of virtual computing resources via the Internet. Within the MTVMI, different tenants may define unique configurations of virtual computing resources and unique rules to govern the use of the virtual computing resources. The MTVMI may be configured to provide valuable services for tenants and users associated with the tenants. | 10-31-2013 |
J. Troy Weeks, Boise, ID US
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20100199375 | Refined Plant Transformation - The present invention provides methods for producing transgenic plants based on an optimized transfer of DNA from | 08-05-2010 |
20140154397 | TAL-MEDIATED TRANSFER DNA INSERTION - The invention relates to methods for stably integrating a desired polynucleotide into a plant genome, comprising transforming plant material with a first vector comprising nucleotide sequences encoding TAL proteins designed to recognize a target sequence; transforming the plant material with a second vector comprising (i) a marker gene that is not operably linked to a promoter (“promoter-free marker cassette”) and which comprises a sequence homologous to the target sequence; and (ii) a desired polynucleotide; and identifying transformed plant material in which the desired polynucleotide is stably integrated. | 06-05-2014 |
20140363561 | TAL-MEDIATED TRANSFER DNA INSERTION - The invention relates to methods for stably integrating a desired polynucleotide into a plant genome. | 12-11-2014 |
Keith D. Weeks, Mesa, AZ US
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20090311857 | METHOD TO FORM ULTRA HIGH QUALITY SILICON-CONTAINING COMPOUND LAYERS - Multiple sequential processes are conducted in a reaction chamber to form ultra high quality silicon-containing compound layers, including silicon nitride layers. In a preferred embodiment, a silicon layer is deposited on a substrate using trisilane as the silicon precursor. A silicon nitride layer is then formed by nitriding the silicon layer. By repeating these steps, a silicon nitride layer of a desired thickness is formed. | 12-17-2009 |
Keith Doran Weeks, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090026496 | METHODS OF MAKING SUBSTITUTIONALLY CARBON-DOPED CRYSTALLINE SI-CONTAINING MATERIALS BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Methods of making Si-containing films that contain relatively high levels of substitutional dopants involve chemical vapor deposition using trisilane and a dopant precursor. Extremely high levels of substitutional incorporation may be obtained, including crystalline silicon films that contain 2.4 atomic % or greater substitutional carbon. Substitutionally doped Si-containing films may be selectively deposited onto the crystalline surfaces of mixed substrates by introducing an etchant gas during deposition. | 01-29-2009 |
20120244688 | SELECTIVE EPITAXIAL FORMATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE FILMS - Epitaxial layers are selectively formed in semiconductor windows by a cyclical process of repeated blanket deposition and selective etching. The blanket deposition phases leave non-epitaxial material over insulating regions, such as field oxide, and the selective etch phases preferentially remove non-epitaxial material while deposited epitaxial material builds up cycle-by-cycle. Quality of the epitaxial material improves relative to selective processes where no deposition occurs on insulators. Use of a germanium catalyst during the etch phases of the process aid etch rates and facilitate economical maintenance of isothermal and/or isobaric conditions throughout the cycles. Throughput and quality are improved by use of trisilane, formation of amorphous material over the insulating regions and minimizing the thickness ratio of amorphous:epitaxial material in each deposition phase. | 09-27-2012 |
20150014816 | DOPED SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS AND PROCESSING - A method of forming a semiconductor material incorporating an electrical dopant is disclosed. In one aspect, a method of incorporating dopant in a semiconductor film comprises forming a first semiconductor material incorporating the dopant at a first dopant concentration and preferentially etching a portion of the first semiconductor material, wherein etching leaves a first etched semiconductor material incorporating the dopant at a second dopant concentration higher than the first dopant concentration. | 01-15-2015 |
Keith Doran Weeks, Chandler, AZ US
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20140084341 | STRUCTURES AND DEVICES INCLUDING A TENSILE-STRESSED SILICON ARSENIC LAYER AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Structures including a tensile-stressed silicon arsenic layer, devices including the structures, and methods of forming the devices and structures are disclosed. Exemplary tensile-stressed silicon arsenic layer have an arsenic doping level of greater than 5 E+20 arsenic atoms per cubic centimeter. The structures can be used to form metal oxide semiconductor devices. | 03-27-2014 |
Kenneth J. Weeks, Lynnfield, MA US
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20120089527 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE IN REPORTING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for monitoring compliance in reporting unclaimed property. The method is capable of identifying both potential non-reporters and potential under-reporters. In this regard, potential under-reporters may be identified as a result of a multilevel review that may take into account the recent reporting history, both in terms of frequency and the type and quantity of unclaimed property that has been reported. The potential non-reporters and potential under-reporters may then be further evaluated, such as by means of an audit or other follow up procedure, to insure compliance. | 04-12-2012 |
Kevin M. Weeks, Carrboro, NC US
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20100035761 | High-throughput rna structure analysis - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to technology and methods for analyzing the structure of RNA molecules. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter is directed to methods of, compositions for, and computer program products for RNA structure analysis through alkoxide-selective 2′-hydroxyl acylation analyzed by primer extension. | 02-11-2010 |
Kirsten M. Weeks, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140053611 | USE OF INGREDIENT WATER IN CLEANING APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods for laundry applications employ ingredient water having a defined specification. The ingredient water specification may include a maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) and/or a maximum TDS from water hardness ions. Use of ingredient water having a defined specification may allow for more effective laundering using less water and at lower water temperatures. Use of ingredient water may also allow for improved detergency at lower wash temperatures, which may further result in the potential for shorter wash cycles and less chemistry to achieve equivalent results. | 02-27-2014 |
Lance Weeks, San Diego, CA US
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20110021069 | THIN FORMAT CRUSH RESISTANT ELECTRICAL CABLE - A thin format crush resistant electrical cable that includes at least one bundle, having each bundle comprising a central conductor, an insulator that encapsulates the central conductor, a shielding that encapsulates the insulator, and a jacket that encapsulates the shielding wherein the jacket is crush resistant and thin format in cross section wherein a height of the jacket is smaller than a width of the jacket in cross-section and which enables a small bending radius. One or more embodiments include a small coaxial cable with width less than the jacket height in which the coaxial cable resides. Additional form fitting elements may be utilized as one or more additional bundles to provide for direction changes of the cable that may be implemented by bending the cable wherein the form fitting elements or wires maintain the form desired. The additional bundles may be conductive wire in any geometry. | 01-27-2011 |
Michael Burt Weeks, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20090066117 | Fiberglass hood repair panel - The present invention relates to parts and a process for repairing and reinforcing fiberglass automotive and truck hoods. The repair panel is a single part formed to precisely fit the underside of an automotive hood and hood structure. The repair panel may be made of fiberglass, composite, plastic or carbon fiber. The repair panel materials should be able to be formed to closely match the shaped of the hood to be repaired. Repair panel is adhered to the underside of the hood with any adhesive compatible with the material the repair panel and hood are made of. This repair panel and process will work of hoods made of fiberglass, composite, plastic, or carbon fiber. | 03-12-2009 |
Michael R. Weeks, Portland, OR US
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20130233955 | SHREDDER HAMMERS - Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. The hammer includes a mounting portion and a working portion. The mounting portion defines a mounting aperture that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin. The working portion includes at least one recess in at least one of the first and second major surfaces with opposed walls that extend away from a distal portion of the circumferential edge. The hammers are used in shredding systems for shredding material. | 09-12-2013 |
20140151475 | HAMMER FOR SHREDDING MACHINES - Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. A mounting portion includes a mounting hole that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin for mounting in a reducing system. The circumferential edge includes a primary impact face to initially impact materials to be reduced and a wear edge to subsequently crush and shear the material against a wall of the equipment. The hammer is biased forward on the pin to admit more material to be crushed between the wear edge and the grates. | 06-05-2014 |
20140299689 | Discharge Grates For Reduction Mills - Discharge grates and grate components of reducing equipment have reduced amounts of material to provide lower costs, lower weight, and less scrap while still providing adequate resistance to bending, deflection, and/or warping and suitable material discharge. | 10-09-2014 |
Natasha Weeks, West Chester, PA US
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20130131738 | BONE FRACTURE FIXATION CLAMP - A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone. | 05-23-2013 |
Phillip Weeks, Atlanta, GA US
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20080281684 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IMPLEMENTING SALES OF PRODUCTS FEATURED IN A PROGRAM - A method, system, and computer program product for implementing sales of products featured in a program is provided. The method includes associating an object featured in the program with the program and a product. The product corresponds to the object in the program. The method includes receiving a request relating to the object featured in the program and presenting product information associated with the product corresponding to the object in response to the request relating to the object. The method further includes generating an order for the product in response to a request to purchase the product. | 11-13-2008 |
Robert Weeks, Bend, OR US
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20100175576 | BULLETS, INCLUDING LEAD-FREE BULLETS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Bullets, including lead-free bullets with frangible cores, are described herein. In some embodiments, a bullet includes a jacket having an inner surface defining a cavity having an open end and a closed end. The bullet also includes a lead-free core positioned within the cavity and extending from the closed end to a first intermediate portion of the cavity. The core includes a plurality of particles that are compacted within the cavity to form the core. The bullet also includes a seal positioned within the cavity and extending from the first intermediate portion to a second intermediate portion of the cavity. The seal abuts the inner surface of the jacket, thereby substantially sealing off the core within the cavity. The bullet may also include a polymeric tip having a forward portion projecting forward from the open end and a rearward portion extending rearward into the cavity. | 07-15-2010 |
Robert L. Weeks, Bend, OR US
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20090176301 | DISPOSABLE SPINNER FLASK - A disposable spinner flask includes an asymmetric container, a lid, and a spinning mechanism. The container can be sealingly coupled to the lid, which includes an access port and a cap configured to be coupled to the access port for preventing bacteria, viruses, and fungi from passing therethrough while allowing air to flow between the container and a surrounding environment. The lid may include a structure for retaining the cap when the cap is removed. The spinning mechanism can include a shaft, at least one blade, and a magnetic device. Further, the spinning mechanism can include a receptacle that fixedly receives the magnetic device toward an end of the blade assembly, the magnetic device configured to rotate when subjected to an external magnetic force. | 07-09-2009 |
Robin S. Weeks, Harpswell, ME US
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20110181087 | Active Suspension Seat Skirt - An skirt having an upper portion and a lower portion covers at least components of a suspension of an active suspension seat, wherein the upper portion is coupled to an upper frame of the suspension and includes at least an upper front portion having a curved cross-section, and wherein the lower portion is coupled to a lower frame of the suspension and includes a lower front portion that has an upper edge and that has either a curved or L-shape cross-section. The suspension causes the upper frame to move in a curvilinear manner relative to the lower frame as a result of providing active suspension, and a concave face of the upper front portion is positioned inwardly towards the suspension relative to the upper edge of the lower front portion and is positioned such that the predetermined size of a gap between the upper edge of the lower front portion and the concave face of the upper front is maintained as the upper front portion is caused to move with the upper frame in a curvilinear motion relative to the lower front portion. | 07-28-2011 |
Robyn Lynn Weeks, Kennesaw, GA US
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20140357244 | COMPARATIVE PHRASE ENGINE FOR WEATHER AND CLIMATOLOGY - Systems and methods for providing a comparative weather phrase engine that takes two (or more) locations, compares information or conditions associated with the locations, and generates a narrative phrase information the user how one location differs from another location. The information or conditions may be weather conditions, traffic conditions, tourist information or event information. The narrative phrase may be presented together with other information or advertising. | 12-04-2014 |
Roye Weeks, Falls Church, VA US
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20100171255 | Sheet Handling Apparatus - An apparatus for collating or inserting inserts including a raceway for transporting sets of inserts at a raceway transport rate and an insert feed line for feeding an individual insert to each of the sets of inserts on the raceway at the raceway transport rate. The insert feed line having a singulater for separating the individual insert from bundles of inserts at a separation rate, the singulater including a lifter lifting at least one insert from the bundles of inserts, the lifting effecting separation of the individual insert from the bundles of inserts at the separation rate wherein, the singulater has a controller for controlling the singulater separation rate so that the singulater separation rate is variable with respect to a predetermined raceway transport rate, to allow the insert feed line to feed the individual insert to each set of inserts transported on the raceway at the raceway transport rate. | 07-08-2010 |
20100176546 | Sheet handling apparatus - An apparatus for collating or inserting inserts including a raceway for transporting sets of inserts at a raceway transport rate and an insert feed line for feeding an individual insert to each of the sets of inserts on the raceway at the raceway transport rate. The insert feed line having a singulater for separating the individual insert from bundles of inserts at a separation rate, the singulater including a lifter lifting at least one insert from the bundles of inserts, the lifting effecting separation of the individual insert from the bundles of inserts at the separation rate wherein, the singulater has a controller for controlling the singulater separation rate so that the singulater separation rate is variable with respect to a predetermined raceway transport rate, to allow the insert feed line to feed the individual insert to each set of inserts transported on the raceway at the raceway transport rate. | 07-15-2010 |
Sim Weeks, Duluth, GA US
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20130025281 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028801 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130028802 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030062 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030064 | GASIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system configured for the production of at least one product selected from the group consisting of syngas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products, power, and chemicals, the system comprising a dual fluidized bed gasification apparatus and at least one apparatus selected from power production apparatus configured to produce power from the gasification product gas, partial oxidation reactors configured for oxidation of at least a portion of the product gas, tar removal apparatus configured to reduce the amount of tar in the product gas, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis apparatus configured to produce Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products from at least a portion of the product gas, chemical production apparatus configured for the production of at least one non-Fischer-Tropsch product from at least a portion of the product gas, and dual fluidized bed gasification units configured to alter the composition of the product gas. Methods of operating the system are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130105008 | SEAL POT DESIGN | 05-02-2013 |
20130109765 | GASIFIER FLUIDIZATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130161563 | SUPPLEMENTAL FUEL TO COMBUSTOR OF DUAL FLUIDIZED BED GASIFIER - A method of gasification by introducing a feed material to be subjected to gasification into a dual fluidized bed gasifier comprising a pyrolyzer fluidly connected with a combustor such that a circulation stream comprising a heat transfer material can be continuously circulated between the pyrolyzer, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is reduced, and the combustor, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is increased, wherein the pyrolyzer is operable to convert at least a portion of the feed material into a gasifier product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and wherein the combustor is operable to increase the temperature of the circulation stream via combustion of char introduced thereto with the circulation stream and at least one supplemental fuel. A system for carrying out the method is also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165534 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS PRODUCTS AND POWER - A method for generation of power and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products by producing synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, producing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products and Fischer-Tropsch tailgas from a first portion of the synthesis gas, and generating power from a second portion of the synthesis gas, from at least a portion of the Fischer-Tropsch tailgas, or from both. The method may also comprise conditioning at least a portion of the synthesis gas and/or upgrading at least a portion of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis products. A system for carrying out the method is also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20140037509 | SUPPLEMENTAL FUEL TO COMBUSTOR OF DUAL FLUIDIZED BED GASIFIER - A method of gasification by introducing a feed material to be subjected to gasification into a dual fluidized bed gasifier comprising a pyrolyzer fluidly connected with a combustor such that a circulation stream comprising a heat transfer material can be continuously circulated between the pyrolyzer, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is reduced, and the combustor, in which the temperature of the circulation stream is increased, wherein the pyrolyzer is operable to convert at least a portion of the feed material into a gasifier product gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and wherein the combustor is operable to increase the temperature of the circulation stream via combustion of char introduced thereto with the circulation stream and at least one supplemental fuel. A system for carrying out the method is also provided. | 02-06-2014 |
20140161676 | SEAL POT DESIGN - An apparatus including at least one seal pot having at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot, each of the at least one penetrations being configured for introduction, into the at least one seal pot, of solids from a separator upstream of the at least one seal pot; a substantially non-circular cross section; or both at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot and a substantially non-circular cross section. | 06-12-2014 |
Stephen P. Weeks, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090031126 | Trust Management Systems and Methods - The present invention provides systems and methods for making efficient trust management decisions. A trust management engine is provided that processes requests for system resources, authorizations or certificates, and the identity of one or more root authorities that are ultimately responsible for granting or denying the requests. To determine whether a request should be granted, the trust management engine identifies a set principals from whom authorization may flow, and interprets each of the certificates as a function of the state of one or more of the principals. The processing logic iteratively evaluates the functions represented by the certificates, updates the states of the principals, and repeats this process until a reliable determination can be made as to whether the request should be granted or denied. The certificates may be evaluated until the state of the root authority indicates that the request should be granted, or until further evaluation of the certificates is ineffective in changing the state of the principals. | 01-29-2009 |
20110238982 | Trust-Management Systems and Methods - The present invention provides systems and methods for making efficient trust management decisions. A trust management engine is provided that processes requests for system resources, authorizations or certificates, and the identity of one or more root authorities that are ultimately responsible for granting or denying the requests. To determine whether a request should be granted, the trust management engine identifies a set principals from whom authorization may flow, and interprets each of the certificates as a function of the state of one or more of the principals. The processing logic iteratively evaluates the functions represented by the certificates, updates the states of the principals, and repeats this process until a reliable determination can be made as to whether the request should be granted or denied. The certificates may be evaluated until the state of the root authority indicates that the request should be granted, or until further evaluation of the certificates is ineffective in changing the state of the principals. | 09-29-2011 |
20140068249 | TRUST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention provides systems and methods for making efficient trust management decisions. A trust management engine is provided that processes requests for system resources, authorizations or certificates, and the identity of one or more root authorities that are ultimately responsible for granting or denying the requests. To determine whether a request should be granted, the trust management engine identifies a set principals from whom authorization may flow, and interprets each of the certificates as a function of the state of one or more of the principals. The processing logic iteratively evaluates the functions represented by the certificates, updates the states of the principals, and repeats this process until a reliable determination can be made as to whether the request should be granted or denied. The certificates may be evaluated until the state of the root authority indicates that the request should be granted, or until further evaluation of the certificates is ineffective in changing the state of the principals. | 03-06-2014 |
Steven Alan Weeks, Jacksonville Beach, FL US
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20140102582 | Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank. | 04-17-2014 |
20140102583 | Ice Vending Machine - An ice vending machine automatically provides ice to a customer based upon a request from the consumer for the ice. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes an ice bagging system. In some embodiments, the bagging system operates without the use of a counterweight. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine includes a view window to view the ice being bagged. In some embodiments, the ice vending machine is an ice and liquid water vending machine that automatically provides ice or liquid water to a customer based on a request from the customer for the ice or liquid water. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes an ultraviolet light flushing assembly. In some embodiments, the ice and liquid water vending machine includes a chill tank. | 04-17-2014 |
Steven Alan Weeks, Norman Park, GA US
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20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
Steven V. Weeks, North Andover, MA US
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20080199829 | REAL TIME DISPLAY OF ACQUIRED 3D DENTAL DATA - The systems and methods disclosed herein provide real time display of three-dimensional dental data acquired intraorally from a dental patient. | 08-21-2008 |
20090298017 | DIGITAL DENTISTRY - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a scanning system for capturing highly detailed digital dental models. These models may be used within a dentist's office for a wide array of dental functions including quality control, restoration design, and fitting. These models may also, or instead, be transmitted to dental laboratories that may, alone or in collaboration with the originating dentist or other dental professionals, transform the digital model into a physical realization of a dental hardware item. | 12-03-2009 |
20100013909 | DETERMINING CAMERA MOTION - Camera motion is determined in a three-dimensional image capture system using a combination of two-dimensional image data and three-dimensional point cloud data available from a stereoscopic, multi-aperture, or similar camera system. More specifically, a rigid transformation of point cloud data between two three-dimensional point clouds may be more efficiently parameterized using point correspondence established between two-dimensional pixels in source images for the three-dimensional point clouds. | 01-21-2010 |
20120032834 | USE OF ACCELEROMETER AND ABILITY TO DISABLE POWER SWITCH FOR TAMPER PROTECTION AND THEFT TRACKING - Embodiments disclosed herein include a sensor device that monitors external activity and that includes functionality to detect tampering of the device itself. When monitoring for tampering, a power switch is disabled. Techniques include detecting relative movement of the sensor device, reporting tampering activity, and executing tamper detection responses. Responses can include tracking geographical movement and/or subsequent tampering activity to assist in recovery of a transported device. Responses can also include adjusting power consumption such as by modifying sensing functionality of the sensor device. Techniques include use of an accelerometer that can be positioned in the sensor device to detect relative movement. Once relative movement meets a predetermined threshold indicating device tampering, the sensor device transmits a notification of such tampering, via a network, or in response to a query from an authorized peer device. | 02-09-2012 |
20120231421 | DIGITAL DENTISTRY - The systems and methods disclosed herein employ a scanning system for capturing highly detailed digital dental models. These models may be used within a dentist's office for a wide array of dental functions including quality control, restoration design, and fitting. These models may also, or instead, be transmitted to dental laboratories that may, alone or in collaboration with the originating dentist or other dental professionals, transform the digital model into a physical realization of a dental hardware item. | 09-13-2012 |
Steven W. Weeks, North Andover, MA US
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20120032833 | RADAR COHERENT PROCESSING INTERVAL SCHEDULING VIA AD HOC NETWORK - Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for accurately scheduling radar and radio events against each other. Specifically, a scheduling manager can schedule radar events based on scheduled radio events (wireless network communication events). A given radio schedule for a compact radar sensor can be a relatively complicated schedule, especially when the compact radar sensor operates as part of an ad hoc network. In certain embodiments, the scheduling manager identifies a radio transmission schedule of neighboring radar nodes or compact radar sensor units. Such a radio transmission schedule of neighboring nodes can include information on when neighboring nodes will be receiving or transmitting data. The scheduling manager then schedules radar events to be executed by the radar device at available times, or at times that do not overlap with scheduled radio events. | 02-09-2012 |
Steven W. Weeks, Chesterfield, VA US
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20120171630 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED MIXED FUELS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel. | 07-05-2012 |
20130326951 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED MIXED FUELS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel. | 12-12-2013 |
Thomas Weeks, Burnsville, MN US
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20100174766 | Magnetic Precession Based True Random Number Generator - A method and apparatus for generating a random logic bit value. In some embodiments, a spin polarized current is created by flowing a pulse current through a spin polarizing material. The spin polarized current is injected in a free layer of a magnetic tunneling junction and a random logical bit value results from a variation in pulse current duration or a variation in thermal properties. | 07-08-2010 |
Thomas W. Weeks, Morrisville, VT US
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20080204068 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DEFECTS IN AN NPN TRANSISTOR ARRAY - A method for testing bipolar transistors in an integrated circuit includes first measuring first conductances of leakage paths between collectors and emitters of a first plurality of bipolar transistors with a known number of defects, calculating a per defect conductance value using the measured first conductances and the known number of defects to derive the linear relation. The method then measures second conductances of leakage path between collectors and emitters of a second plurality of bipolar transistors under test and having an unknown number of defects. Using the measured leakage path current from the second conductances and the linear relation, the number of defects related to the second plurality of bipolar transistors under test may be accurately determined. | 08-28-2008 |
20140354392 | METAL WIRES OF A STACKED INDUCTOR - A method including forming a first metal wire in a first dielectric layer, the first metal wire including a first vertical side opposite from a second vertical side; and forming a second metal wire in a second dielectric layer above the first dielectric layer, the second metal wire including a third vertical side opposite from a fourth vertical side, where the first vertical side is laterally offset from the third vertical side by a first predetermined distance, and the second vertical side is laterally offset from the fourth vertical side by a second predetermined distance, where the first metal wire and the second metal wire are in direct contact with one another. | 12-04-2014 |
Timothy Mark Weeks, Richmond, VA US
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20100227100 | Images on window blinds and shades - The present invention relates to a decorative coatings and a method for modifying or altering existing horizontal or vertical blinds, louvers and the like. The decorative coating or adhesive layer is designed to conform to any preexisting vertical or horizontal louver assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the images on window blinds and shades device of the present invention comprises a transparent coating which is designed to adhere to a slat of an existing vertical blind assembly, thereby creating a two sided image. On either one or both sides of the slat a decorative adhesive layer is positioned. The decorative layer may be any design that provides the desired decorative intent, such as logos, trade marks, team names and the like. The images on window blinds and shades can be easily and quickly installed onto any existing solid surface louver assembly without the use of any special tools or exceptional skills. The decorative layer, in the form of a partial strip or section of a larger image or design, is simply positioned onto the slat and in order of the design layout. When the images on window blinds and shades is installed onto each of the slats of the existing blind assembly, an integrated or complete image, design or the like is created when the thus-covered slats are viewed in their entirety. In an alternative embodiment, the universal covering case is in the form of an installation kit containing a plurality of pre-selected, pre-positioned decorative inserts. | 09-09-2010 |
Vaughan Weeks, Racine, WI US
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20100107989 | Animal nail clipper - A clipper for clipping nails of an animal such as a dog, or cat, allows for the clipping of an individual nail at the desired length while preventing injury to the animal. The device includes a clipping means and a sensing means which allows the nail to be localized in a desired position relative to the clipping plane of the clipper and the internal structure of the nail. The sensing means includes a signal generation means, a signal reception means, and a quick indicator. The animal mail is positioned near the clipping means and the sensing means produces a sensible signal confirming the position of the clipping plane upon the nail, particularly the quick of the nail. The user then may adjust the position of the clipping means such that the clipping plane avoids the quick. The user then actuates the clipping means and trims the nail. | 05-06-2010 |
Vernon Michael Weeks, Tucson, AZ US
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20140245916 | Systems and Methods for Dicharging Electrical Energy - Systems and methods presented herein provide for igniting or disabling explosive devices through the generation of strong electrical fields and/or the discharge of electrical energy. In one embodiment, a remotely controlled vehicle is provided to remotely detonate or disable improvised explosive devices. The vehicle may contain a high-voltage power supply powering a Tesla coil. The secondary coil of the Tesla coil is attached to an electrode that is swept across an area where an explosive device may be present. The strong electric field around the electrode may induce current within an explosive device or wires connected thereto resulting in the explosive device being ignited or disabled. Discharges from the electrode may directly ignite explosive material or disable detonation control circuitry. The electrode may be located distal to the vehicle and the vehicle itself may be hardened to enhance survivability in the event of an explosion in proximity to the electrode. | 09-04-2014 |
Wayne C. Weeks, San Diego, CA US
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20140313677 | RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELD - A radio frequency shield is disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
Wendell P. Weeks, Corning, NY US
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20120280368 | LAMINATED STRUCTURE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Articles are described utilizing laminated glass substrates, for example, ion-exchanged glass substrates, with flexible glass or polymers and with semiconductor devices which may be sensitive to alkali migration are described along with methods for making the articles. | 11-08-2012 |
20130196094 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, NEUPOGEN (filgrastim), NEULASTA (pegfilgrastim), EPOGEN (epoetin alfa) or ENBREL (etanercept). | 08-01-2013 |
20130196095 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LEVEMIR, NOVOLOG, NOVOLIN 70-30, NOVOLIN R, NOVOLIN N, NOVOLOG MIX 70-30 and NOVOLIN L. | 08-01-2013 |
20130196096 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, PROCRIT (epoetin alfa), REMICADE (Infliximab) or DORIBAX (doripenem). | 08-01-2013 |
20130196097 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LANTUS (insulin glargine [rDNA]), LOVENOX (Enoxaparin), PENTACT-HIB ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130202823 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, RITUXAN (rituximab), AVASTIN (Bevacizumab), LUCENTIS (Ranibizumab) or HERCEPTIN (trastuzumab). | 08-08-2013 |
20130213848 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, HUMALOG (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 75-25 (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 50-50 (insulin lispro), HUMILIN 70-30 (insulin), HUMILIN N (insulin), HUMULIN R (insulin) or GEMZAR (gemcitabine). | 08-22-2013 |
20130216742 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient. | 08-22-2013 |
20130258569 | STRENGTHENED GLASS ENCLOSURES AND METHOD - Disclosed are methods for making an enclosure having a three-dimensionally shaped glass wall portion comprising an initial step of shaping a glass charge into a preform having a preform cross-section corresponding in shape to a smaller cross-sectional shape for the three-dimensional glass wall portion. At least a surface portion of the preform is then finished if necessary to remove any visible optical surface defects therefrom and/or to meet geometric tolerances, and the preform is drawn along an elongation axis perpendicular to the preform cross-section to reduce or draw down the preform in size to the smaller cross-sectional shape for the three dimensional glass wall portion. The smaller cross-sectional shape or sections thereof are then tempered to provide a strengthened glass wall portion having a compressively stressed surface layer thereon. | 10-03-2013 |
20140339122 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, VELCADE (bortezomib), STELARA (Ustekinumab), SIMPONI (golimumab), siltuximab, and AMG 403 (fulranumab). | 11-20-2014 |
20140339125 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, daclizumab (ZENAPAX®). | 11-20-2014 |
20140339126 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, PEDIARIX® (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant) and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine), HAVRIX® (Hepatitis A Vaccine), ENGERIX-B® (Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)), TWINRIX® (Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine), EPERZAN® (albiglutide), MAGE-A3 Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic (astuprotimut-R), GSK2402968 (drisapersen), and HZ/su (herpes zoster vaccine). | 11-20-2014 |
20140341883 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, GAMMAGARD LIQUID (an immune globulin infusion (human)); ADVATE (Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Plasma/Albumin-Free Method, (rAHF)); BAX 111 (vonicog alfa, or [618-threonine,709-aspartic acid] von Willebrand factor | 11-20-2014 |
20140341888 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, FORTEO® (recombinant human teriparatide), DULAGLUTIDE® (LY2189265), recombinant insulin glargine, RAMUCIRUMAB® (IMC-1121B), SOLANEZUMAB® (LY2062430), IXEKIZUMAB® (LY2439821), TABALUMAB® (LY2127399), NECITUMUMAB® (IMC-11F8), or CIXUTUMUMAB® (IMC-A12). | 11-20-2014 |
20140341889 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, Prolia® (denosumab), Xgeva® (denosumab), Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa), AMG-145, romosozumab (AMG-785), ganitumab (AMG-479), trebananib (AMG-386), brodalumab (AMG-827), and rilotumumab (AMG-102). | 11-20-2014 |
20140341890 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab), BEXSERO® (meningococcal group B vaccine [rDNA, component, adsorbed]), AIN457 (secukinumab) or RELAXIN® (serelaxin). | 11-20-2014 |
20140341891 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, LYXUMIA (lixisenatide), LEMTRADA (alemtuzumab), REGN727/SAR236553 (alirocumab), SAR2405550/BSI-201 (iniparib), OTAMIXABAN (otamixaban), SARILUMAB (sarilumab), LANTUS and LYXUMIA (insulin glargine and lixisenatide) or VISAMERIN/MULSEVO (semuloparin sodium). | 11-20-2014 |
20140341945 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, PREVNAR 13 (Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine). | 11-20-2014 |
20140342979 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, Victoza (liraglutide), Tresiba (insulin degludec), Ryzodeg (insulin degludec/insulin aspart), IDegLira (liraglutide and insulin degludec), NovoSeven (recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa), NovoSeven RT (recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa), or Turoctocog alfa (third-generation recombinant coagulation factor VIII). | 11-20-2014 |
20150071913 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, PERJETA (pertuzumab), ACTEMRA (tocilizumab), KADCYLA (trastuzumab emtansine), MetMAb (onartuzumab), obinutuzumab, ocrelizumab or lebrikizumab. | 03-12-2015 |
Wendell Porter Weeks, Corning, NY US
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20130101596 | DELAMINATION RESISTANT PHARMACEUTICAL GLASS CONTAINERS CONTAINING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, HUMIRA (Adalimumab). | 04-25-2013 |
20130114219 | OPTO-ELECTRONIC FRONTPLANE SUBSTRATE - Frontplane articles are described utilizing laminated glass substrates, for example, ion-exchanged glass substrates, with flexible glass and with opto-electronic devices which may be sensitive to alkali migration are described along with methods for making the articles. | 05-09-2013 |
20130235560 | BEZEL-CONCEALING DISPLAY COVERS AND DISPLAY DEVICES - Bezel-concealing display covers and display devices are disclosed. In one example, a bezel-concealing display cover includes a bezel and a display panel includes a perimeter portion having a first surface and a second surface such that the perimeter portion is configured to be offset from the bezel of the display device by a gap G | 09-12-2013 |
20130271957 | CURVED BEZEL-CONCEALING DISPLAY DEVICE COVERS AND BEZEL-FREE DISPLAY DEVICES - Curved bezel-concealing display covers and display devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bezel-concealing display cover for coupling to a display device having a bezel and a display panel includes a curved perimeter portion having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the curved perimeter portion is configured to be offset from the bezel of the display device by a varying gap G | 10-17-2013 |
20130314368 | WAVEGUIDE-BASED TOUCH SYSTEM EMPLOYING INTERFERENCE EFFECTS - A touch system that employs interference effects is disclosed. The touch system includes first and second waveguides that have first and second optical paths that define an optical path difference. The first and second waveguides are configured so that a touch event deforms at least one of the waveguides in a manner that causes the optical path difference to change. The change in the optical path difference is detected by combining the light traveling in the two waveguides to form interfered light. The interfered light is processed to determine the occurrence of a touch event. The time-evolution of the deformation at the touch-event location can also be determined by measuring the interfered light over the duration of the touch event. | 11-28-2013 |
William A. Weeks, Ivyland, PA US
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20090322962 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Low Resolution Images in a Broadcast System - Low resolution information streams are combined in a broadcast carrier and broadcast along with full resolution information streams down a television broadcast network. The low resolution streams may be decoded and displayed in mosaic display with multiple images from separate low resolution streams simultaneously displayed. When a user selects a particular channel to be displayed, a low resolution stream associated with the selected channel is displayed (video and audio) while the full resolution stream is processed for display. Once the full resolution stream is available for display, it replaces the low resolution stream. The user perceives a much lower channel change time by viewing the low resolution stream during the channel change delay. The low resolution stream may also be provided directly to a portable media player (PMP) in a low resolution format required for display by the PMP. | 12-31-2009 |