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Amy A. Whipple, Olympia, WA US
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20090126134 | DENTAL TOOL CLEANER - A flexibly resilient porous body for cleaning dental tools is positioned in a receptacle. The receptacle may be conveniently held near a patient's mouth. The porous body includes surface grooves or cuts and is impregnated with an antibacterial solution. A dental tool which has been used to scrape the area around a patient's teeth and gums may be passed through the surface groove or cut in the porous body to remove any material and disinfect the tip of the dental tool. | 05-21-2009 |
Andrew D. Whipple, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20090132070 | CLIENT FOR AN APPLIANCE NETWORK - A client having at least one memory location is provided for use with an appliance network. The client includes an arbitrary software component for performing a useful function, a software architecture or a software architecture driver configured to generate or enable transmission of messages, and means to communicate by message over a network. Thus, the client can have full capability to act as an accessory to an appliance to communicate with and to enhance or alter the operation of the appliance. | 05-21-2009 |
20100062722 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PATH LOSS IN A USE ENVIRONMENT - A method includes providing a first data collection unit and a second data collection unit, each of the first test data collection unit and the second data collection unit comprising a wireless transceiver and adapted for wireless communication therebetween, physically moving the first data collection unit to each of a plurality of different locations within the use environment associated with use of the home appliance, establishing a radio frequency link between the first data collection unit and the second data collection unit at each of the plurality of different locations within the use environment, characterizing quality of the radio frequency link at each of the plurality of different locations, the quality of the radio frequency link being at least partially based on the path loss within the use environment, and determining an aggregate characterization of the first data collection unit within the use environment using the quality of the radio frequency link at each of the plurality of different locations. A system for characterizing radio communications quality is also provided. | 03-11-2010 |
20100087932 | SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN APPLIANCE IN MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES - In one embodiment, a system for controlling a plurality of devices having at least two operating modes comprises a first software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a first operational mode and a second software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a second operational mode. In another embodiment, a control system for controlling a plurality of devices connected by a communications network comprises a user interface configured to receive the selection of a cycle of operation; a first system element isolated from the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a first control state; and a second system element exposed to the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a second control state. | 04-08-2010 |
Andrew D. Whipple, St. Joseph, MI US
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20160134431 | CLIENT FOR AN APPLIANCE NETWORK - A client having at least one memory location is provided for use with an appliance network. The client includes an arbitrary software component for performing a useful function, a software architecture or a software architecture driver configured to generate or enable transmission of messages, and means to communicate by message over a network. Thus, the client can have full capability to act as an accessory to an appliance to communicate with and to enhance or alter the operation of the appliance. | 05-12-2016 |
Benjamin James Whipple, Palmyra, NY US
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20150192231 | WEARABLE RUBBER PARTS FOR FLUID HANDLING SERVICES INCLUDING A POLYURETHANE INNER LAYER - Wearable rubber parts for fluid handling systems include a four layer structure, wherein the inner most layer of the four layer structure is a polyurethane layer. The polyurethane can be millable polyurethane. The polyurethane used in the inner most layer can be produced by reacting diisolcyanate with a polyester and/or polyether polyols and a chain extender. The wearable rubber part can be an expansion joint, a pinch valve, or a hose. | 07-09-2015 |
Brian A. Whipple, La Verne, CA US
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20130067966 | Electronic Cable Lock System - An electromechanical cable lock system comprising an electromechanical locking mechanism including a cable having at least one plug end receivable in the locking mechanism and a plurality of slidable locking plates engageable with the plug in said locking mechanism. At least one of the locking plates is capable of movement in a first direction different from the movement of a second of said locking plates in a second direction. The locking plates are driven by a motor-driven cam mechanism. The system includes a card reader or other credential verifying device and an electronic controller for activating the locking mechanism, The system also includes a barrel lock for over-riding the electronic controller. A plurality of features can detect and alarm in the event of tampering or unauthorized entry. | 03-21-2013 |
Charles E. Whipple, Collierville, TN US
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20100078532 | PREFABRICATED MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly supports an electrical box between wall studs. The bracket assembly includes an elongate vertical bracket having a first end for attachment to a horizontal stud and an opposed upper end. An elongate horizontal bracket is affixed to the upper end of the vertical bracket. The horizontal bracket includes a pair of opposed ends for attachment to spaced apart vertical studs. The horizontal bracket defines a frame including a plurality of openings. The frame accommodates on side thereof an electrical box about each opening and accommodates on the other side thereof a mud ring about each opening. | 04-01-2010 |
20110073718 | CABLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY - A cable hanger is disclosed. The cable hanger may include a first latch configured to suspend the cable hanger from a strut and a second latch configured to suspend the cable hanger from the strut. The cable hanger may also include a cable saddle to hold one or more cables. When the cable hanger is suspended by the first latch and not the second latch, a gap may be formed between the cable saddle and the strut such that the cable saddle is configured to receive the one or more cables through the gap. When the cable hanger is suspended by the second latch, the gap may be closed between the cable saddle and the strut to secure the one or more cables. | 03-31-2011 |
20130177366 | STRUT-CHANNEL NUT - A nut for a channel of a strut is disclosed. In one embodiment, the length of the nut is greater than the width of the nut. In one embodiment, the first end surface of the nut meets the first side surface at a first rounded corner, and the second end surface meets the second side surface of the nut at a second rounded corner (opposite the first rounded corner). In one embodiment, the first side surface includes a first protrusion at a third corner adjacent the first rounded corner and the second side surface includes a second protrusion at a fourth corner adjacent the second rounded corner. In one embodiment, the first rounded corner and the second rounded corner allow the nut to be rotated in a channel of a strut. In one embodiment, the third corner and the fourth corner disallow further rotation in the channel of the strut. | 07-11-2013 |
Charles W. Whipple, Okeechobee, FL US
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20130232950 | Exit Manifold Flow Guide - An exit manifold is disclosed which includes a manifold body that includes a plurality of inlets. The manifold body provides communication between the inlets and a discharge port. At least one of the inlets directs flow in a first direction and at least one of the inlets directs flow in a second direction. The first and second directions are opposite and the material flowing in these opposite directions collides in front of the discharge outlet. The collision of these two oppositely-directed flows creates a high pressure stagnation region that may block or impede flow from one or more inlets that may be in alignment with the discharge port. | 09-12-2013 |
Dale Whipple, Acworth, GA US
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20150100124 | EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT - An expandable implant device ( | 04-09-2015 |
20150196335 | ORTHOPEDIC FASTENER - An orthopedic fastener ( | 07-16-2015 |
20150196336 | ORTHOPEDIC FASTENER - An orthopedic fastener has a head and a shank. The shank has a leading end portion adjacent a distal tip and a trailing end portion adjacent a head. An intermediate portion is positioned between the leading and trailing end portions. At the intermediate portion, the shank increases in diameter. The leading end portion has a first thread which includes one or more self-tapping cutting grooves extending adjacent the distal tip and through a plurality of the first threads. The intermediate portion has second threads extending toward the head from the leading end portion. The second threads of the intermediate portion are larger in outer diameter than the first threads in the leading end portion. The intermediate portion has one or more cutting grooves traversing at each of a leading transition at the leading end portion and at a trailing transition. | 07-16-2015 |
20160000485 | BONE ANCHOR LOCKING DEVICE - A bone anchor locking device for receiving a bone anchor having a shank and an enlarged head, the device has a bone anchor, a dome and a conical split washer. The receiving portion has a base extending radially outward and inwardly to a wall. The dome has a center aperture sized to pass a bone anchor. The split washer has an inner conical surface sloped to slide and expand against at least a portion of the base on insertion of a bone anchor to allow a maximum diameter of a head of a bone anchor to pass and thereafter the split washer retracts overlying the maximum diameter of the head to prevent a bone anchor from backing out. | 01-07-2016 |
Dale Whipple, East Taunton, MA US
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20090253098 | Implant-Driver Assembly - Disclosed are an implant-driver assembly and an associated method. Generally, the implant-driver assembly includes a driver, an implant and a coupler that affixes the implant to the driver during transport and during insertion of the implant into the jaw of a patient. As shipped, the assembly may take the form of a superassembly with a vial insert that impedes axial movement of the driver, coupler, and implant. Via manual action or assisted with a suitable tool, the coupler may be disengaged to thereby decouple the implant and driver once the implant has been properly positioned. Also disclosed is a method for inserting an implant, the method comprising applying torque to the driver of an implant-driver assembly as disclosed herein. | 10-08-2009 |
20100086900 | COPING-ANALOGUE KIT - Disclosed is a kit useful in connection with the preparation of dental prostheses and including an implant-abutment analogue and a burnout coping. The analogue generally corresponds to an implant and abutment in the jaw of a patient. A burnout coping is secured to the analogue for the preparation of the dental prosthetic. In one embodiment, the analogue includes a connection feature and the coping includes a mating connection feature, the connection feature on the coping positioned to provide a remnant on the dental prosthetic prepared thereform that does not interfere with the placement of the prosthetic onto an implant and abutment in the jaw of a patient. In another embodiment, not mutually exclusive with respect to the first embodiment, the coping comprises first and second portions that are movable with respect to one another and sized respectively to engage first and second portions of an analogue. | 04-08-2010 |
20100131018 | POLYAXIAL BONE SCREW - The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. | 05-27-2010 |
20100159417 | DENTAL IMPRESSION CAP WITH ENGAGEMENT FEATURE - A dental coping includes a partially circumferential rib or other engagement feature formed on the coronal portion of the interior surface of the coping that removably engages a groove formed in the corresponding surface of an abutment, implant, analog or other component and enables tactile verification (such as a snap feel) that the coping is properly positioned on the component. The engagement feature may include one or more tapered surfaces. The coping is optionally provided with an interior alignment surface that corresponds to an alignment surface formed on the exterior surface of the dental component, as well as having an optional external alignment feature that enables external visual and tactile assistance in aligning the internal alignment surfaces of the coping and component. The coping also may include one or more chamfered or cylindrical surfaces to provide a precision fit of the coping on the component. | 06-24-2010 |
20140371764 | HIGHLY ARTICULATED PROBES WITH ANTI-TWIST LINK ARRANGEMENT, METHODS OF FORMATION THEREOF, AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES - An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link. | 12-18-2014 |
Dale E. Whipple, East Taunton, MA US
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20080234765 | ROD REDUCTION METHODS AND DEVICES - The present invention provides methods and devices for reducing a rod disposed within or adjacent to a rod-receiving head of a spinal implant. In general, a rod reduction device is provided that can removably mate to the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant and be effective to reduce a rod disposed within or adjacent to the rod-receiving head. In an exemplary embodiment, the rod reduction device can include a clamping member that is adapted to removably mate to a rod-receiving head of a spinal implant and a rod-reducing arm that is rotatably matable to the clamping member. The rod-reducing arm can be configured such that rotation of the arm with respect to the clamping member is effective to reduce a rod into the rod-receiving head of the spinal implant that is mated to the clamping member. | 09-25-2008 |
Dale E. Whipple, Ackworth, GA US
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20130103099 | POLYAXIAL BONE SCREW - The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. | 04-25-2013 |
20140180347 | POLYAXIAL BONE SCREW - The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. | 06-26-2014 |
20160000471 | POLYAXIAL BONE SCREW - The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member. | 01-07-2016 |
Daniel M. Whipple, Charlotte, NC US
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20120323768 | SMS BENEFICIARY ADVISING - Apparatus and methods for communicating a notification of a status of a payment are provided. The payment may be an electronic payment. The apparatus and methods may involve receiving an electronic request from a payor to transmit a payment to a payee. The status of a payment may include steps that have been completed, have not been completed, and/or are currently in progress in a process of fulfilling the payor's request. Status may include an estimate of time remaining until the fulfillment process is completed. The electronic request may include a notification preference. A notification preference may include a destination for receiving the notification. A method of communicating a notification may include any suitable paper or electronic communication method. The notification may be automatically stored in a database for future reference. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323775 | ENHANCED SEARCHABILITY OF FIELDS ASSOCIATED WITH ONLINE BILLPAY MEMO DATA - Apparatus and methods for improving online bill payment processes are provided. Online bill payment typically involves a paying party (“payor”), an intermediary (such as a bank, a billpay service or a billpay network) and a payee. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods may provide optional file attachments that may be communicated from a payor (initiator) to a payee (recipient). Such attachments might include a signed contract for products or services, a payment stub with descriptive details of the payment, a photo of an item being purchased, or any other document that the payor wishes to send in connection with the payment transaction. The field(s) associated with the attachment may be searchable. Such fields may be searchable by a characteristic of the attachment. Characteristics may include content of the attachment of an electronic format of the attachment. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323784 | DYNAMIC PAYMENT GENERATOR - Apparatus and methods for providing a dynamic payment generator are provided. A customer of a financial institution may desire to conduct a transaction involving a transferor or transferee financial institution without prior knowledge regarding unique and specific information required by the transferor or transferee institution. In some embodiments, apparatus and methods may detect information entered by the customer and dynamically prompt the customer for additional information required by the transferor or transferee institution. Apparatus and methods may pre-fill fields on a form displayed to the customer with information required by the transferor or transferee institution. | 12-20-2012 |
Daniel M. Whipple, Harrisburg, NC US
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20140122333 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIRMING A TRANSACTION ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and apparatus that improves the display treasury management functionality for a cash positioning and reporting system is provided. Several portions of the payment process may be improved. The approval process may be streamlined by providing supplemental contact information at each stage of the approval process. Confirmation of payments via wire transfers may be sent to a payee. Transactions may be approved or rejected from increasingly detailed descriptions of the transactions. Transactions that have been successfully completed may be confirmed. Incomplete or unsuccessful transactions may be reconciled for further action by a user. Each transaction list by sorted as needed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140207675 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INITIATING A TRANSACTION ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and apparatus that improves the operation of treasury management functionality for a cash positioning and reporting system is provided. Several portions of the payment process may be improved. The initiation process may be streamlined by providing supplemental contact information. Transactions may be initiated from trusted templates or groups of templates. Likewise transfers between internal accounts may be created. At each stage of the process views of current transaction/transfer initiations may be viewed. Transactions that have been successfully initiated may be confirmed. Incomplete or unsuccessful initiation may be reconciled for further action by a user. Templates and transfers may be grouped and sorted. | 07-24-2014 |
Daniel Marsh Whipple, Harrisburg, NC US
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20140101030 | Payment Template Page Queue for a Mobile Device - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes displaying a plurality of payment template summaries simultaneously on a mobile device. A selection of two or more of the plurality of payment template summaries is received. A queue comprising a plurality of payment template pages is generated according to the selection. A payment template page comprises a plurality of payment details associated with a payment template that corresponds to a selected payment template summary. A first payment template page of the plurality of payment template pages of the queue is displayed on the mobile device. A monetary amount is received at the first payment template page from a user of the mobile device and an initiated payment for the monetary amount is generated. The initiated payment includes the plurality of payment details of the first payment template page. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101045 | Payment Action Page Queue for a Mobile Device - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes identifying a plurality of initiated payments awaiting approval. An initiated payment is associated with a plurality of payment details describing the initiated payment. A queue comprising a plurality of payment action pages is generated. A payment action page comprises the plurality of payment details describing a corresponding initiated payment. The method further includes displaying on a mobile device a first payment action page of the plurality of payment action pages in the queue and displaying on the mobile device a second payment action page of the plurality of payment action pages in the queue in response to receiving a payment action associated with the first payment action page from the user of the mobile device. | 04-10-2014 |
20150088748 | Payment Action Page Queue for a Mobile Device - In an exemplary embodiment, a method includes identifying a plurality of initiated payments awaiting approval. An initiated payment is associated with a plurality of payment details describing the initiated payment. A queue comprising a plurality of payment action pages is generated. A payment action page comprises the plurality of payment details describing a corresponding initiated payment. The method further includes displaying on a mobile device a first payment action page of the plurality of payment action pages in the queue and displaying on the mobile device a second payment action page of the plurality of payment action pages in the queue in response to receiving a payment action associated with the first payment action page from the user of the mobile device. | 03-26-2015 |
Donald Whipple, Williamsville, NY US
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20160047013 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR DE-COATING OF ALUMINUM SCRAP CONTAMINATED WITH ORGANIC COATINGS - A method for removal of organic coatings from loose aluminum scrap includes passing the scrap through a Multiple Hearth Furnace operatively maintained in the range of 500° F.-1600° F. Each hearth in the furnace is independently temperature controlled and held under a slightly negative pressure environment. The hearths heat the scrap such that pyrolysis of the coatings occurs within the hearth. Organic compounds liberated during this process are partially or entirely consumed within the furnace combustion products are exhausted through the top. Hydrogen fluoride contained in the products of combustion is incinerated prior to final discharge from the system and routing to additional environmental equipment for particle removal. Scrap is continuously fed into the top of the furnace, and agitated and mechanically moved within each hearth toward an output of another hearth therebelow. The agitation and movement of the scrap exposes the scrap to the hearth atmosphere to assist in processing of the scrap. The discharge of the scrap in the final hearth supplies hot (250° F.-900° F.), clean material for the next step in the process for secondary aluminum recycling. | 02-18-2016 |
Dustin Whipple, Severn, MD US
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20160006501 | SELF-DEPLOYING AND SELF-HEALING SUBSEA DATA NETWORK AND METHOD OF USE - A self-deploying and self-healing subsea network comprises one or more homing vehicles, one or more data repeaters, and one or more independent guidable homing systems configured to assist the homing vehicles in localization of and docking with the data repeaters. A plurality of data repeaters are deployed in a body of water and, at a predetermined time, a homing vehicle released from a first data repeater and instructed to transit to and dock with a predetermined second data repeater. After docking, a network cable is operatively placed into communication between the first data repeater and the second data repeater. | 01-07-2016 |
F. Scott Whipple, Silver Spring, MD US
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20110131116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING FINANCIAL ASSETS - A system for creating and maintaining financial assets which accentuate different types of sub-loan level risk associated with a plurality of home mortgage loans and which are configured to operate as hedges against risks that oppose the different types of sub-loan level risk is provided. A decomposition tool is configured to decompose each of the plurality of home mortgage loans into a plurality of sub-loan level cash flows. A repackaging tool is configured to repackage the plurality of sub-loan level cash flows to form the financial assets. Repackaging includes selecting a sub-combination of the plurality of sub-loan level cash flows, packaging the sub-combination of sub-loan level cash flows to create one of the financial assets, and repeating the selecting and packaging steps to create additional financial assets. A graphical user interface is configured to display information relating to the sub-loan level cash flows and financial assets on a display. | 06-02-2011 |
20130066766 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMITTING TO PURCHASE OR SELL LOANS - A method for generating a price for a loan comprises providing a seller of one or more loans with an ability to make an N-day forward commitment, wherein N is an arbitrary number selectable by the seller. The method further comprises receiving a commitment from the seller for the one or more loans and generating a market-based price for the one or more loans based on the N-day forward commitment. | 03-14-2013 |
Gary Whipple, Attleboro, MA US
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20120083828 | Apparatus and method for delivery of biological sealant - A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising: a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids to be delivered, wherein each cylinder includes an exit port for a fluid, a plunger within each cylinder for pushing the fluids out of the cylinder, a housing adapted to receive the cartridge, wherein the housing or cartridge includes an adaptor to receive and lock a manifold that operably connects to the exit ports of the cartridge, at least two toothed rams, wherein each toothed ram is at least partially within a cylinder bore, a trigger connected to the housing, wherein the trigger includes a toothed drive rack, a toothed wheel assembly that cooperates with the toothed drive rack and with the toothed rams, as well as methods of making the device, methods of using the device to treat discs, kits including the device. | 04-05-2012 |
Gerald Whipple, Cedar City, UT US
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20100139645 | Balanced support and solar tracking system for panels of photovoltaic cells - A solar tracking mechanism and mounting platform for solar panels is mounted with three or four legs attachable to a concrete pad and includes a substantially vertically disposed axle and a substantially horizontally disposed axle to which a plurality of panel support members are mounted to form a panel support assembly. The vertically disposed axle allows at least 240 degree rotation of the panel support assembly to follow the daily East-West travel of the Sun in the sky. The substantially horizontally disposed axle allows declining or tilting of the panel support assembly for the North-South adjustment of the panel support assembly to correspond to the geographic latitude of the location where the solar tracking mechanism and platform is used. The substantially horizontally disposed axle is placed on the centroid or substantially on the centroid location relative to the panel support members, including solar panels so that, as a result, the assembly is completely or substantially balanced and can be placed horizontally or in any inclined position without the weight of the assembly, including solar panels mounted thereon, causing it to precipitously drop or fall. | 06-10-2010 |
Gordon Whipple, Spring, TX US
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20090055135 | METHODS FOR DESIGNING SECONDARY CUTTING STRUCTURES FOR A BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY - A method for designing a secondary cutting structure for use in a bottom hole assembly, the method including defining initial design parameters for the secondary cutting structure and analyzing forces acting on the secondary cutting structure. Additionally, the method includes modifying at least one design element of the secondary cutting structure and simulating an effect of the modifying on both the secondary cutting structure and a primary cutting structure to determine if an improved condition is met. Also, a method for designing a drilling tool assembly, the method including defining initial drilling tool assembly design parameters including a primary cutting structure and a secondary cutting structure, and simulating a dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly. Additionally, the method includes adjusting at least one design element of the secondary cutting structure based on the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly, determining if the adjusted design element improved a condition of the drilling, and repeating the simulating and adjusting until the condition is optimized. | 02-26-2009 |
20090145667 | ACTIVE STABILIZATION DURING CUTTING FOR HOLE OPENING TOOLS - A drilling tool for drilling a wellbore that includes at least a reaming section and a pilot conditioning section. The pilot conditioning section then includes at least one pilot conditioning blade having at least one cutting element formed of an impregnated matrix material. An outermost extent of the at least one cutting element from a central axis of the tool body is at least half of a pilot hole diameter. | 06-11-2009 |
20090294173 | WEAR INDICATORS FOR EXPANDABLE EARTH BORING APPARATUS - An expandable underreamer apparatus disposed on a distal end of a drillstring and configured to drill a formation includes a substantially tubular main body adjacent a cutting head, the main body providing at least one axial recess configured to receive an arm assembly, and the arm assembly configured to translate between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus further includes a plurality of cutting elements disposed on the arm assembly, and a plurality of wear indicators imbedded in at least one arm assembly and positioned behind the cutting elements with respect to a direction of rotation of the arm assembly, wherein the wear indicators are configured to provide an increased torque to the drillstring upon contacting the formation. | 12-03-2009 |
20100018779 | PLACEMENT OF CUTTING ELEMENTS ON SECONDARY CUTTING STRUCTURES OF DRILLING TOOL ASSEMBLIES - A secondary cutting structure for sure in a drilling assembly, the secondary cutting structure including a tubular body and a block, extendable from the tubular body, the block including a first arrangement of cutting elements disposed on a first blade and a second arrangement of cutting elements disposed on a second blade, wherein the second arrangement is a modified redundant arrangement. Also, a secondary cutting structure for use in a drilling assembly, the secondary cutting structure including a leading blade disposed on a first block and a trailing blade disposed on the first block adjacent the leading blade. Additionally, the secondary cutting structure includes a unique blade disposed on a second block, wherein a gage portion of at least one of the blades has a length between 30% and 45% of a total blade length. | 01-28-2010 |
20130262048 | METHODS FOR DESIGNING SECONDARY CUTTING STRUCTURES FOR A BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY - A method for designing a secondary cutting structure for use in a bottom hole assembly, the method including defining initial design parameters for the secondary cutting structure and analyzing forces acting on the secondary cutting structure. Additionally, the method includes modifying at least one design element of the secondary cutting structure and simulating an effect of the modifying on both the secondary cutting structure and a primary cutting structure to determine if an improved condition is met. Also, a method for designing a drilling tool assembly, the method including defining initial drilling tool assembly design parameters including a primary cutting structure and a secondary cutting structure, and simulating a dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly. Additionally, the method includes adjusting at least one design element of the secondary cutting structure based on the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly, determining if the adjusted design element improved a condition of the drilling, and repeating the simulating and adjusting until the condition is optimized. | 10-03-2013 |
Jeffrey James Whipple, Severn, MD US
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20090130641 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A TEACHING FILE MESSAGE - Certain embodiments present a system for generating a medical teaching file message. An image identifier labels medical images based upon information pertaining to user interaction with the image. The system also provides an image search engine that scans and indexes images within a database based on a set of rules. The image search engine generates a subset of images from a larger group of medical images within a database based upon the rules. The system also includes a supporting data selection engine for accepting a free text search query from an interface. The supporting data selection engine scans medical databases based on the free text search query, and provides the supporting data search results via an interface. A teaching file message is generated either automatically or manually from the subset of images and the supporting data search results for transmission to a teaching file. | 05-21-2009 |
20120130729 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF EXAM RECORD UPDATES AND RELEVANCE - An example method includes receiving an update message regarding a first exam record; updating the first exam record based on the message; matching one or more additional exam records to the first exam record based on one or more predefined exam attributes; selecting one of the exam first record and the one or more additional exam records as an eligible exam record; hiding display of the one or more exam records not selected as the eligible exam record; displaying the eligible exam record; receiving an additional update message for the first exam record; evaluating the additional update message to determine applicability of the update message to the matching one or more additional exam records; and selecting one or more of the first exam record and the matching one or more additional exam records as one or more eligible exam records based on evaluating the additional update message. | 05-24-2012 |
John Whipple, San Antonio, TX US
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20150356482 | AERIAL DRONE FOR WELL-SITE AND SIGNAL SURVEY - Implementations are directed to surveying equipment and/or signals at well sites using an aerial drone. In some implementations, actions include receiving data provided from the aerial drone, the data including signal measurement data, location data, and one or more of image data and video data associated with a well-site, processing the data to provide one or more of a signal survey and a well-site survey associated with the well-site, the signal survey indicating a strength of a signal at multiple locations of the well-site, the well-site survey indicating one or more pieces of equipment located at the well-site, and providing the one or more of the signal survey and the well-site survey to provide an equipment schedule, the equipment schedule identifying equipment to be installed at the well-site and, for at least one piece of equipment, a location to install the at least one piece of equipment. | 12-10-2015 |
John G. Whipple, San Antonio, TX US
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20130210405 | Autonomous Location Of Objects In A Mobile Reference Frame - An apparatus and method for estimating a location of an object within a mobile reference frame. Sensor data is received from an accelerometer associated with an object followed by determining from the sensor data that the mobile reference frame is executing one of a set of pre-determined maneuvers. In response to such determination: (1) the sensor data is applied to a mathematical model associated with the executed maneuver, the model trained with previously obtained data from one or more reference accelerometers positioned at known locations within the mobile reference frame and estimating the location of the object by applying the sensor data to the mathematical model; and/or (2) incorporating reference accelerometers in the mobile reference frame and comparing the sensor data with the reference accelerometers and estimating the location of the object. | 08-15-2013 |
Lawrence E. Whipple, San Diego, CA US
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20150087029 | GENES ENCODING CELLULASE FOR HYDROLYZING GUAR FRACTURING FLUIDS UNDER EXTREME WELL CONDITIONS - Polynucleotide sequences encoding a thermostable cellulase and directing its increased expression are provided, and hydraulic fracturing compositions comprising such thermostable cellulase. | 03-26-2015 |
Lucas A. Whipple, Belmont, CA US
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20130238111 | QUANTIFYING DEFECTS AND HANDLING THEREOF - A method, system, and apparatus for intelligent application of a finishing process a surface of a housing is described. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the housing is imaged. In one embodiment, the image can be rendered using an optical imager such as a standard or high definition camera. In one embodiment, multiple cameras can be used to assist in defining location, size, and depth of surface defects. In one embodiment, an optical imaging device can be used to image surface defects under wet conditions where the surface of the housing is covered with a layer of slurry. | 09-12-2013 |
Lucas Allen Whipple, Belmont, CA US
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20150290764 | THERMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION FOR SURFACE FINISHING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT - A method and system for observing and monitoring thermal characteristics of a machining operation, such as a surface finishing operation, performed on a workpiece is disclosed. The surface finishing operation can be performed on the workpiece in order to remove a surface defect, e.g. a parting line, on a surface of the workpiece and/or to provide a mirror-like finish to the workpiece. In one embodiment, an emissive layer is applied to the workpiece to increase a thermal emissivity of the workpiece. In some embodiments, a finishing surface, such as a polishing or buffing wheel, and/or a lubricant used in a finishing operation is monitored. A thermal profile of the surface of the workpiece, finishing surface and/or lubricant can be obtained. The finishing operation can be modified in response to the monitored thermal characteristics to prevent the occurrence of defects and improve the efficacy of the finishing operation. | 10-15-2015 |
20160063691 | PLENOPTIC CAMERAS IN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - The disclosed embodiments relate to using a plenoptic camera in a manufacturing system for various imaging operations. The embodiments include calculating a distance of a manufactured part from a light source or plenoptic camera for further use by a robotic device in the manufacturing system. The embodiments further include compiling a composite two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of a manufactured part in order to derive dimensions of the manufactured part for use by the manufacturing system. Additionally, the embodiments include performing a profile analysis of a surface of a manufactured part based on image data captured by the plenoptic camera. Furthermore, the embodiments discussed herein can be performed on a still or moving manufactured part in order to optimize one or more manufacturing processes. | 03-03-2016 |
Mark Whipple, Golden, CO US
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20140018949 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE INFORMATION - The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING EVENTS ADVERSELY IMPACTING SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE - The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018951 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RISK - The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019471 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE SUPPLY CHAINS - The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance. | 01-16-2014 |
Mark Bryan Whipple, Golden, CO US
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20160105488 | CROSS-CLOUD OBJECT MAPPING FOR HYBRID CLOUDS - A hybrid cloud computing system having a private data center and a public cloud computing system is discussed. The private data center is managed by a first organization. The public cloud computing system is managed by a second organization, and the first organization is a tenant in the public cloud computing system. The hybrid cloud computing system is configured to generate a mapping that contextualizes virtual objects migrated between the private data center and the public cloud computing system based on the objects' location. Such a mapping is maintained to expose the true hybridity of the hybrid cloud rather than present two distinct views of a private data center (or private cloud) and a public cloud. | 04-14-2016 |
Michael J. Whipple, New Sewickley Township, PA US
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20090302978 | METHOD OF BI-DIRECTIONAL THERMAL CALIBRATION OF A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER FRAME AND CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER TEST SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A circuit breaker test system includes a circuit breaker under test having a deformable frame with an elongated slot, an elongated deformable portion adjacent the elongated slot and a movable portion adjacent the deformable portion, and a thermal trip assembly coupled to the movable portion. A calibration device includes a forked tool straddling the deformable portion. The trip assembly has a first thermal response. The calibration device rotates the tool in a first rotational direction and responsively deforms the deformable portion and moves the movable portion in a first direction, in order to calibrate the trip assembly for a second different thermal response. The calibration device rotates the tool in an opposite second rotational direction and responsively deforms the deformable portion and moves the movable portion in an opposite second direction, in order to re-calibrate the trip assembly for a third thermal response between the first and second thermal responses. | 12-10-2009 |
Michael Jerome Whipple, Rochester, PA US
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20140339059 | Circuit Breaker Having Use Confirmation Insert - A circuit breaker is described herein that provides a ready visual and haptic indicator of prior use. The circuit breaker comprises a breaker body comprising insulative material. The circuit breaker further comprises a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, the mounting holes having an inner circumferential dimension presenting a passage and adapted for slidable receipt of a power source. An interrupter is in communication with the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, with the interrupter operable to terminate electrical flow outside configured parameters. An insert comprises a lip, an arm, a neck, and a tab, the lip being fixed to the breaker body and a first end of an arm. The arm's angularly orientation and length is configured for selective placement of said tab relative to said passage of said mounting hole. The neck is composed of deformable material and joined to second end of said arm. The tab is joined to the neck and coaxially aligned with the passage. | 11-20-2014 |
20150065016 | DECONTAMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - A device for removing contaminants from a bus stab of an electrical enclosure is provided. The electrical enclosure includes an electrical bus member disposed in a first plane. The bus stab extends outwardly from the electrical bus member and is disposed in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane. The device includes a gripping assembly and a scraping assembly coupled thereto, the scraping assembly comprising a number of flexible members structured to scrape and thereby clean the bus stab, the device being structured to move in a direction parallel to the second plane when the flexible members scrape the bus stab. | 03-05-2015 |
20150070860 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR A PANEL BOARD DEVICE - A lock pin assembly is provided. The lock pin assembly is structured to coupled a panel board device to a panel board. The panel board device includes a body defining a number of mounting passages. The lock pin assembly includes an elongated body, a first radial extension, and, in an exemplary embodiment, a biasing device. The lock pin body is rotatably disposed in the panel board device mounting passage. The lock pin body is moved between an unlocked, first radial position, wherein said first radial extension does not engage a panel board back plate mounting tab, and a locked, second radial position, wherein said first radial extension engages a panel board back plate mounting tab. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072564 | INTERFACE ASSEMBLY HAVING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED STAB COUPLING AND SECONDARY COUPLING ASSEMBLIES - An interface assembly for a panel board is provided. The interface assembly includes an interface assembly body and a number of conductor assemblies. The interface assembly body includes a front side and a back side, said body further defining a number of conductor passages. Each conductor passage extends from said interface assembly body front side to said body back side. The conductor assemblies each includes a stab coupling assembly and a secondary coupling assembly. Each stab coupling assembly and each said secondary coupling assembly are coupled and are in electrical communication. Each stab coupling assembly is disposed in a conductor passage. When the interface assembly body is mounted in a panel board, each stab coupling assembly is coupled to, and in electric communication with a stab. Each secondary coupling assembly can be coupled to another panel board device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150255980 | Electrical Surge Protection Device - An electrical surge protection device is structured to be installed on an electrical enclosure and to be electrically connected between one or more line conductors and one or more ground or neutral conductors. The electrical surge protection device includes a support that is structured to be installed on the electrical enclosure and a number of varistors or other electrical components that will, in the event of a voltage surge on a line conductor, shunt electrical energy from the voltage surge to the ground or neutral conductor with which it is connected. The electrical surge protection device advantageously further includes a shield apparatus that is structured to restrain an increased ambient pressure and that is electrically conductive and is electrically connected with the ground or neutral conductor | 09-10-2015 |
20160141135 | CIRCUIT BREAKER HAVING LINE TERMINAL AND ASSOCIATED INDICATING METHOD - A line terminal is for an electrical switching apparatus. The electrical switching apparatus includes a stationary contact and a movable contact structured to move into and out of engagement with the stationary contact in order to close and open the electrical switching apparatus, respectively. The line terminal includes a lip portion structured to be connected to the stationary contact in order to provide an electrical pathway therebetween; an arm portion extending from the lip portion, the arm portion having an engaging portion structured to receive and engage a conductive post member and provide an electrical pathway between the conductive post member and the stationary contact; a neck portion extending from the arm portion; and a tab portion extending from the neck portion and being located internal with respect to the engaging portion. | 05-19-2016 |
Richard Whipple, Elizabeth, NJ US
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20090123911 | ISOLATED STAPHYLOCOCCUS DNAX SUBUNIT AND USE THEREOF - The duplex DNA of chromosomes is replicated in a multicomponent process. A helicase unwinds the DNA, a replicase synthesizes new DNA, and primase repeatedly synthesizes new primed starts on the lagging strand. The present invention is directed to the genes from Gram positive bacterium encoding these proteins, and their characterization. | 05-14-2009 |
Richard Whipple, Rareton, NJ US
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20090240035 | DNA REPLICATION PROTEINS OF GRAM POSITIVE BACTERIA AND THEIR USE TO SCREEN FOR CHEMICAL INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to alpha-large, alpha-small, delta, delta prime, tau, beta, SSB, DnaG, and DnaB encoding genes from Gram positive bacterium, preferably | 09-24-2009 |
Richard E. Whipple, Livermore, CA US
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20090068065 | Simple, Field Portable Colorimetric Detection Device For Organic Peroxides and Hydrogen Peroxide - A simple and effective system for the calorimetric determination of organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide. A peroxide pen utilizing a swipe material attached to a polyethylene tube contains two crushable vials. The two crushable vials contain a calorimetric reagent separated into dry ingredients and liquid ingredients. After swiping a suspected substance or surface the vials are broken, the reagent is mixed thoroughly and the reagent is allowed to wick into the swipe material. The presence of organic peroxides or hydrogen peroxide is confirmed by a deep blue color. | 03-12-2009 |
20090221085 | Thin-Layer Chromatography and Colorimetric Analysis of Multi-Component Explosive Mixtures - A thin-layer chromatography method for detection and identification of common military and peroxide explosives in samples includes the steps of provide a reverse-phase thin-layer chromatography plate; prepare the plate by marking spots on which to deposit the samples by touching the plate with a marker; spot one micro liter of a first standard onto one of the spots, spot one micro liter of a second standard onto another of the spots, and spot samples onto other of spots producing a spotted plate; add eluent to a developing chamber; add the spotted plate to the developing chamber; remove the spotted plate from the developing chamber producing a developed plate; place the developed plate in an ultraviolet light box; add a visualization agent to a dip tank; dip the developed plate in the dip tank and remove the developed plate quickly; and detect explosives by viewing said developed plate. | 09-03-2009 |
20100229633 | Spot Test Kit For Explosives Detection - An explosion tester system comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body. | 09-16-2010 |
Richard E. Whipple, Kaneohe, HI US
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20110239745 | Rapid Identification of Explosives Using Thin-Layer Chromatography and Colorimetric Techniques - A thin-layer chromatography method for identifying material present in a sample on a location including the steps of provide a thin-layer chromatography plate, wetting a swab is with a solvent providing a wetted swab, contacted the location of interest is with the wetted swab to obtain the sample providing a wetted swab with sample, placing the wetted swab with sample in the solvent to dissolve the sample and provide a solvent with sample, dipping a micropipette into the solvent with sample to obtain an amount of the solvent with sample, spotting the amount of the solvent with sample on the thin-layer chromatography plate, allowed the amount of the solvent with sample on the thin-layer chromatography plate to dry providing a thin-layer chromatography plate with sample, placing the a thin-layer chromatography plate with sample into a developing chamber with solvent mixture, allowing the thin-layer chromatography plate with sample to develop producing a developed thin-layer chromatography plate with sample, removing the developed thin-layer chromatography plate with sample from the developing chamber, and illuminating the developed thin-layer chromatography plate with sample with ultra violet light to produce an image for identifying the material present in the sample. | 10-06-2011 |
Richard William Whipple, Minden, NV US
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20100089159 | ELECTRONIC STATOR END WINDING ACCELEROMETER SENSOR - An insulated accelerometer assembly is provided for attachment to a vibrated component. A base has a portion for engagement and connection with the vibrated component and to transmit vibration. An accelerometer senses vibration and is located at least partially within the base. A housing at least partially encloses the accelerometer and inhibits voltage discharge, corona damage, and voltage tracking on the accelerometer. The housing is made of an insulating material and has an interior for the accelerometer. The housing has a plurality of raised fins on the exterior. A mounting cap also inhibits voltage discharge, corona damage, and voltage tracking and secures the housing. The mounting cap is made of insulating material and has an exterior that includes a plurality of raised fins. A cable has an electrically conductive wire and has a shield to inhibit electrical noise. | 04-15-2010 |
Stephen Vincent Whipple, Ijamsville, MD US
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20150322771 | WELL WATER DEPTH MONITOR - Methods, apparatuses, and computer readable medium including computer program products, are provided for determining the depth of water in a well. A method may include coupling a signal onto a cable connected to a submersible well pump. The method may further include monitoring the cable to determine a first time corresponding to a first reflection of the signal caused by the cable entering a water column between a water surface and the submersible pump. The method may further include monitoring the cable to determine a second time corresponding to a second reflection of the signal caused by an impedance mismatch between the cable surrounded by water and a motor in the submersible well pump. The method may further include determining a water height between the submersible pump and the water surface from the first time and the second time. | 11-12-2015 |
Steven Gregory Whipple, Lakewood, CO US
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20090115052 | HYBRID SILICON/NON-SILICON ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT SPREADER - A hybrid electronic device incorporating both Si and non-Si semiconductor components, utilizing SiC, diamond, or another highly thermally conductive material as an underlying heat spreader. The hybrid electronic device is comprised of some combination of components fabricated in: (1) the underlying heat spreader itself; (2) a thin Si layer attached to the heat spreader via wafer bonding; and/or (3) a discrete semiconductor electronics die soldered to the heat spreader. | 05-07-2009 |
Thayne Whipple, Ojai, CA US
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20100063903 | HIERARCHICALLY APPLIED RULES ENGINE ("HARE") - An electronic transaction decision module is provided that includes a dynamic rules engine, processing system and interfaces to enable various participants in an electronic payment environment to establish and modify the rules, condition values, fees and rewards associated with electronic transactions. Participants in electronic financial or other economic transactions are authorized and enabled to define multiple rules, condition values, fees and rewards within which they either authorize or deny the consummation of a financial transaction and define its impact upon various participants, and to dynamically and efficiently modify those rules, condition values, fees and rewards when desired. Rules, condition values, fees and rewards may be set and evaluated hierarchically based on the participant's relative authority with respect to each attribute. Embodiments of the invention enable the rapid deployment and real-time management of card and mobile payment programs and provide access to card program functions not only by card issuers and program managers, but also by individual cardholders. | 03-11-2010 |
Thomas Whipple, San Jose, CA US
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20150363581 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER BASED ON A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and/or method may be provided to silently authenticate a user. An example method of silently authenticating a user includes receiving a set of device characteristics from a user device and identifying, based on the set of device characteristics, the user device. The method also includes determining whether to trust the user device and determining whether the user device is associated with a user that was previously authenticated. The method further includes in response to determining to trust the user device and that the user device is associated with the user that was previously authenticated, authenticating the user based on the previous authentication. | 12-17-2015 |
William Whipple, Niagara, WI US
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20150267377 | ADJUSTABLE CLAMP AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable clamp for mounting an auxiliary tool onto a loader bucket is provided. The adjustable clamp includes a first clamping member possessing a first clamping surface and a second clamping member possessing a second clamping surface. The second clamping member is slidably connected to the first clamping member such that the second clamping surface is movable along an angled path toward the first clamping surface to clamp the loader bucket between the first and second clamping surfaces. Also disclosed is a snow plow assembly including a snow plow and an adjustable clamp. A method of mounting a snow plow onto a loader bucket by way of an adjustable clamp is also disclosed. | 09-24-2015 |
William R. Whipple, Mognolia, TX US
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20120016847 | File Management System And Method - A file management system ( | 01-19-2012 |
William R. Whipple, Magnolia, TX US
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20130030786 | EMULATING INPUT/OUTPUT COMPONENTS - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to emulating an input/output component of a device. The device includes an external connection to connect the device to another device. The device also includes multiple input/output components. One of the input/output components is selected. The selected input/output is emulated for the other device. | 01-31-2013 |
20140223432 | Display Of Host Operating System User Interface Elements Within A Guest Operating System Of A Virtual Machine - Example embodiments relate to the display of user interface elements of a host operating system within a virtual machine guest operating system. In example embodiments, the host OS transmits information relating to a user interface element displayed within the host OS to the guest OS. The guest OS may then output a corresponding user interface element, receive input from a user interacting with the corresponding element within the guest OS, and return information describing the user input from the guest OS to the host OS. | 08-07-2014 |
20140289639 | DISPLAY OF OPERATING STATUS INFORMATION OF A CLIENT IN A REMOTE DESKTOP SESSION - Example embodiments relate to the display of operating status information in a remote desktop session. In example embodiments, a client transmits operating status information to a server via a remote desktop session established with the server. In response, the client may receive graphics information including displayed status information inserted by the server based on the operating status information. Finally, the client may output the graphics information on an available display. Other embodiments relate to a corresponding server and processing performed in the server. | 09-25-2014 |
William R. Whipple, Magnons, TX US
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20100077190 | Method To Retain Crucial Thin Client System Settings - A system comprises a first non-volatile storage device that contains an operating system. The system also comprises a second non-volatile storage device that contains basic input/output system (BIOS) code and at least one parameter used by the operating system or by a network interface, and not by the BIOS code. | 03-25-2010 |
Yancy Whipple, Ammon, ID US
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20090266003 | SNOW RETENTION MECHANISM - A snow guard and snow guard cover are provided which allow the cover to be attached to the snow guard to conceal the snow guard from view. The cover allows the snow guard to better match the finish of the roof, and protects the snow guard from sunlight. | 10-29-2009 |