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Christopher Whetstone, Aurora, IL US
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20140140076 | ILLUMINATED INTERFACE CABLE - An illuminated interface cable with a connector interface on at least one end. A light circuit including a light and a mechanical switch, the light circuit configured to energize the light upon actuation of the mechanical switch. The light and momentary switch coupled to the connector interface, the light oriented to illuminate an interconnection area of the connector interface. The light may be provided, for example, as a light emitting diode. | 05-22-2014 |
Dale E. Whetstone, Saint Marys, OH US
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20100175446 | Method Of Forming Metal - Electromagnetic forming can lead to better formability along with additional benefits. The spatial distribution of forming pressure in electromagnetic forming can be controlled by the configuration of the actuator. A type of actuator is discussed which gives a uniform pressure distribution in forming. It also provides a mechanically robust design and has a high efficiency for flat sheet forming. | 07-15-2010 |
Gene Whetstone, Corona, CA US
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20140273608 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM WITH CONNECTION SENSOR - A connector system including a sensing mechanism that can be used to control signal distribution through the connector system is disclosed. The connector system may include a first connector and a second connector configured to be operatively engaged in both a mated condition and an interlocked condition. The connectors of the connector system include conductive contacts that complete a conductive connection when the connectors are in the mated condition. The connector system includes a fastening mechanism that provides an interlocked condition following mating of the connectors, and may further include a sensor and a sensor trigger that may be used to sense the connection status of the system. The sensor may connected to a controller, with the controller controlling signal distribution through the connector system dependent on the connection status determined by the sensing mechanism. A method for controlling signal distribution through a connector system is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
Jason S. Whetstone, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110082966 | Authentication and Securing of Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) Memory Devices - These embodiments relate to authentication and securing of write-once, read-many (WORM) memory devices. In one embodiment, a memory device comprises a controller operable in first and second modes of operation after stored security information is validated, wherein in the first mode of operation, the memory device operates in a read-only mode, and wherein in the second mode of operation, the memory device operates in a write-once, read-many (WORM) mode. In another embodiment, the controller is operative to perform security methods. | 04-07-2011 |
20120278546 | Authentication and Securing of Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) Memory Devices - These embodiments relate to authentication and securing of write-once, read-many (WORM) memory devices. In one embodiment, a memory device comprises a controller operable in first and second modes of operation after stored security information is validated, wherein in the first mode of operation, the memory device operates in a read-only mode, and wherein in the second mode of operation, the memory device operates in a write-once, read-many (WORM) mode. In another embodiment, the controller is operative to perform security methods. | 11-01-2012 |
Kristin R. Whetstone, Raleigh, NC US
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20140157038 | USING SEPARATE PROCESSES TO HANDLE SHORT-LIVED AND LONG-LIVED JOBS TO REDUCE FAILURE OF PROCESSES - A method, system and computer program product for reducing the failure of processes. After a job is received, a determination is made as whether the received job is a “short-lived job” or a “long-lived job.” A short-lived job refers to a job who accomplishes a given task in less than a threshold period of time. A long-lived job refers to a job who accomplishes a given task in greater than a threshold period of time. For an identified long-lived job, the long-lived job is executed on a single process apart from other processes; whereas, the short-lived job is executed on at least one process separate from the processes executing long-lived jobs. As a result of executing the long-lived jobs on separate processes from the short-lived jobs, the likelihood of having a process fail is lessened since the duration of time that the process is running will be lessened. | 06-05-2014 |
20140223443 | DETERMINING A RELATIVE PRIORITY FOR A JOB USING CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS - A method, system and computer program product for determining a relative priority for a job. A “policy” is selected based on the job itself and the reason that the job is being executed, where the policy includes a priority range for the job and for an application. A priority for the job that is within the priority range of the job as established by the selected policy is determined based on environmental and context considerations. This job priority is then adjusted based on the priority of the application (within the priority range as established by the policy) becoming the job's final priority. By formulating a priority that more accurately reflects the true priority or importance of the job by taking into consideration the environmental and context considerations, job managers will now be able to process these jobs in a more efficient manner. | 08-07-2014 |
Laurie M. Whetstone, Magna, UT US
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20150250944 | Stabilization and Guide Apparatus for Access to an Implanted Access Port and Related Methods - An insertion device to assist in accessing an access port that has been subcutaneously implanted in the body of a patient is disclosed. The implanted access port is accessed by a needle of a needle assembly, such as a needle-based infusion set. In one embodiment, the insertion device comprises a body that includes a stabilizing portion and a guide portion. The stabilizing portion stabilizes a position of the implanted access port when the body is placed on the skin of the patient atop the implanted access port. The guide portion guides a needle of the needle assembly along a predetermined path such that the needle transcutaneously pierces a septum of the implanted access port. | 09-10-2015 |
Michael Whetstone, Co. Durham GB
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20120143244 | CLOSURE DEVICE - The present disclosure provides closure devices for closing an opening in a body vessel, systems for closing an opening in a body vessel, and methods of making a closure device for closing an opening in a body vessel. The closure device may include a plug, an intravascular anchor, a suture that couples the plug to the intravascular anchor and a cinching element that provides a compressive axial force to the plug, wherein the plug and cinching element are positioned over a length of the suture and the suture is secured to the intravascular anchor with a fastening portion embedded in the intravascular anchor. | 06-07-2012 |
Michel Kenneth Whetstone, Union Township, OH US
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20130127195 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING AND HANDLING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - Apparatus and method for engaging an article. The apparatus has a base portion, an end portion disposed adjacent the base portion. The end portion is moveable in relation to the base portion generally along the longitudinal centerline. One or more bands are joined to and extend between the base portion and the end portion. At least one of the bands bends away from the longitudinal centerline when the end portion is moved toward the base portion from the disengaged configuration to the activated configuration. | 05-23-2013 |
20130251497 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING AND HANDLING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - Apparatus and method for engaging an article. The apparatus has a base portion, an end portion disposed adjacent the base portion. The end portion is moveable in relation to the base portion generally along the longitudinal centerline. One or more bands are joined to and extend between the base portion and the end portion. At least one of the bands bends away from the longitudinal centerline when the end portion is moved toward the base portion from the disengaged configuration to the activated configuration. | 09-26-2013 |
20130285403 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING AND HANDLING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - Apparatus and method for engaging an article. The apparatus has a longitudinal centerline, a disengaged configuration and an activated configuration. The apparatus also includes a base having a first end and a second end and a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the base. The sleeve has one or more bands extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the sleeve being joined to the base at a fixed location and the distal end of the sleeve being moveable with respect to the proximal end along the base. At least one of the band bends away from the longitudinal centerline when the distal end of the sleeve is moved toward the proximal end of the sleeve along the base from the disengaged configuration to the activated configuration. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287540 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENGAGING AND HANDLING ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - Apparatus and method for engaging an article. The apparatus has a longitudinal centerline, a disengaged configuration and an activated configuration. The apparatus further includes a base portion, first and second engaging arm portions joined to the base portion, first and second moveable portion operatively associated with the first and second engaging arm portions, respectively, and one or more engaging arm bands extending between the first and second moveable portions and the first and second arm portions, wherein at least one of the arm bands bends away from the longitudinal centerline of the engaging arm when the apparatus is changed from the disengaged configuration to the activated configuration. | 10-31-2013 |
Paul M. Whetstone, Bulverde, TX US
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20090090430 | Apparatus and method for controlling the filling and emptying of a fluid container - An apparatus and method for emptying and filling a fluid container. A flow-actuated valve inside a fill tube regulates the flow through the fill tube. A cap containing the valve and a vent tube can be installed on a modified bottle used to supply water dispensers, thus enabling a user to continuously replenish the bottle from a remote supply. Alternatively, a cap containing the valve, a vent tube, and two fluid level sensors can be installed on a conventional bottle. A user is thus relieved of the burden of repetitive bottle changing, and is able to treat the water to his own specifications. | 04-09-2009 |
Shawn Whetstone, New Albany, OH US
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20080245096 | FOLD-UP INSULATED CONTAINER - A cooler having two compartments connected together along a common edge. The cooler is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration by rotating the compartments about the edge. The cooler may include a handle connected to each compartment near the edge, and the two compartments may be secured to one another by a zipper or other fastener. A cooler is also provided having a bag with a zipper with sets of teeth extending along portions of the top edge of the bag. The cooler may be closed by closing the zipper and folding the bag in a manner so as to create flaps that can be folded downwards and secured to the bag. | 10-09-2008 |
Shawn M. Whetstone, New Albany, OH US
Stanley Whetstone, North Yorkshire GB
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20100019054 | FLUID CONTAINMENT AND TRANSFER VESSEL - A fluid containment and transfer vessel having a chamber defining a fluid inlet for receiving fluid from a primary heater and a separate fluid outlet for delivery of fluid at least to be circulated via a circulated fluid central heating system, the chamber adapted to contain fluid in use to such a level as to define a header region surmounting the fluid therein, wherein the inlet is provided into the header region, the outlet is provided at a base portion of the chamber, and a conduit is provided within the chamber open at either end and with a first end in the vicinity of and generally above the outlet and a second end venting out of the vessel at a higher point thereto in use. | 01-28-2010 |
Stanley Whetstone, Selby GB
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20150321122 | DE-AERATOR FOR A WATER HEATING SYSTEM - A de-aerator for removing dissolved gasses from water in a water heating system and a water heating system comprising such a de-aerator are disclosed. The de-aerator includes a vessel defining a chamber for receiving water which has been heated by a primary water heater, an inlet through which water can be supplied into the chamber and an outlet through which the water can exit the chamber; and a vent through which gas can exit the chamber. A diameter of the chamber decreases in a direction from the inlet towards the outlet. The chamber side wall being curved and having a non-constant radius of curvature, the radius of curvature being smaller near the outlet than near the inlet, so that water supplied into the chamber is accelerated as it flows from the inlet towards the outlet, to thereby promote de-aeration of the water. De-aeration gasses exit the chamber through the vent. | 11-12-2015 |