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Bradley J. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080219731Photocopier - A photocopier apparatus includes a scanning module configured to scan an original document; a printing module configured to print a copy of the original document using output from the scanning module; and a media feed path configured to transport the original document and the copy to a single output receptacle.09-11-2008

Patent applications by Bradley J. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Cristy Anderson, Parma, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032452Filter system for an automobile engine - A filter system for use in an automobile engine includes a filter unit fluidically interposed between a fluid pump of the engine and a heater core of the engine. The filter unit includes an inner core removably mounted in an outer case. The inner core includes a fluid permeable wall which filters fluid as the fluid passes through the filter unit.02-05-2009

Eric L. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150358496SCANNER - A scanner is disclosed. The scanner captures three exposures for each color scan line. The scanner has a first, second and third light source that each produces a different color of light. The scanner uses the first and second light source for the first exposure. The scanner uses the first and third source for the second exposure. The scanner uses the second and third light source for the third exposure.12-10-2015

Jacob Robert Anderson, Meridian, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080272478Circuit and method for interconnecting stacked integrated circuit dies - Signals are routed to and from identical stacked integrated circuit dies by selectively coupling first and second bonding pads on each of the dies to respective circuits fabricated on the dies through respective transistors. The transistors connected to the first bonding pads of an upper die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the second bonding pads of the upper die are made non-conductive. The transistors connected to the second bonding pads of a lower die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the first bonding pads of the lower die are made non-conductive. The second bonding pads of the upper die are connected to the second bonding pads of the lower die through wafer interconnects extending through the upper die. Signals are routed to and from the circuits on the first and second dies through the first and second bonding pads, respectively.11-06-2008
20120327728METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEMORY COMMAND INPUT AND CONTROL - Memories containing command decoder, chip enable, and signal truncation circuits are disclosed. One such command decoder circuit may include command decoder logic configured to receive command signals and output a decoded command to an interconnect bus responsive to a chip select signal having an active state. Decoder circuits may also prevent coupling commands to the interconnect bus based on the receipt of chip select signals having inactive states. The memory further may include chip enable circuits having control logic configured to receive chip select signals and provide the chip select signals to an interconnect bus responsive to receiving a valid command. Chip enable circuits may also prevent coupling chip select signals to the interconnect bus from chip enable signals based on the receipt of invalid command signals. Signal truncation circuits may be used to shorten and/or shift chip select signals to increase timing margins and improve the reliability of command execution by memories.12-27-2012
20130042138METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MASTER-SLAVE DETECTION - Apparatuses, master-slave detect circuits, memories, and methods are disclosed. One such method includes performing a master detect phase during which a memory unit in a memory group is determined to be a master memory unit, determining at each memory unit its location relative to other memory units, and determining at each memory unit its location in the memory group based on a total number of slave memory units and its location relative to other memory units.02-14-2013
20130311818METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MASTER-SLAVE DETECTION - Apparatuses, master-slave detect circuits, memories, and methods are disclosed. One such method includes performing a master detect phase during which a memory unit in a memory group is determined to be a master memory unit, determining at each memory unit its location relative to other memory units, and determining at each memory unit its location in the memory group based on a total number of slave memory units and its location relative to other memory units.11-21-2013
20150058656METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MASTER-SLAVE DETECTION - Apparatuses, master-slave detect circuits, memories, and methods are disclosed. One such method includes performing a master detect phase during which a memory unit in a memory group is determined to be a master memory unit, determining at each memory unit its location relative to other memory units, and determining at each memory unit its location in the memory group based on a total number of slave memory units and its location relative to other memory units.02-26-2015
20150092503METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEMORY COMMAND INPUT AND CONTROL - Memories containing command decoder, chip enable, and signal truncation circuits are disclosed. One such command decoder circuit may include command decoder logic configured to receive command signals and output a decoded command to an interconnect bus responsive to a chip select signal having an active state. Decoder circuits may also prevent coupling commands to the interconnect bus based on the receipt of chip select signals having inactive states. Chip enable circuits having control logic are configured to receive chip select signals and provide the chip select signals to an interconnect bus responsive to receiving a valid command. Chip enable circuits may also prevent coupling chip select signals to the interconnect bus from chip enable signals based on the receipt of invalid command signals. Signal truncation circuits may be used to shorten and/or shift chip select signals to increase timing margins and improve the reliability of command execution by memories.04-02-2015

Patent applications by Jacob Robert Anderson, Meridian, ID US

Jake Anderson, Meridian, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100144067CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING STACKED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIES - Signals are routed to and from identical stacked integrated circuit dies by selectively coupling first and second bonding pads on each of the dies to respective circuits fabricated on the dies through respective transistors. The transistors connected to the first bonding pads of an upper die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the second bonding pads of the upper die are made non-conductive. The transistors connected to the second bonding pads of a lower die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the first bonding pads of the lower die are made non-conductive. The second bonding pads of the upper die are connected to the second bonding pads of the lower die through wafer interconnects extending through the upper die. Signals are routed to and from the circuits on the first and second dies through the first and second bonding pads, respectively.06-10-2010
20110237029CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING STACKED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIES - Signals are routed to and from identical stacked integrated circuit dies by selectively coupling first and second bonding pads on each of the dies to respective circuits fabricated on the dies through respective transistors. The transistors connected to the first bonding pads of an upper die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the second bonding pads of the upper die are made non-conductive. The transistors connected to the second bonding pads of a lower die are made conductive while the transistors connected to the first bonding pads of the lower die are made non-conductive. The second bonding pads of the upper die are connected to the second bonding pads of the lower die through wafer interconnects extending through the upper die. Signals are routed to and from the circuits on the first and second dies through the first and second bonding pads, respectively.09-29-2011

James C. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080277518Apparatus and Method for Reversing Tapewind Direction - According to one embodiment, the present technique provides a reel. The exemplary reel comprises a hub and a guide member coupled to the hub. The guide member may be configured to guide magnetic tape from a magnetic tape source to the reel. The guide member may cooperate with the hub to form a surface for receiving magnetic tape from the magnetic tape source. Additionally, the exemplary reel may include a securing mechanism for securing the guide member in the cooperating position with respect to the hub.11-13-2008
20120243124ACTUATOR WITH NON-MOVING MASS - An actuator for a tape drive is disclosed. The actuator has a moving mass and a non-moving mass. The non-moving mass is at least 107 grams.09-27-2012

Patent applications by James C. Anderson, Boise, ID US

James C. Anderson, Eagle, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100079907Tape Drive With Variable Wrap Reversal Location - A system and method for reducing tape wear in a magnetic tape system. A tape drive comprises a wrap reverse location controller. The wrap reverse location controller determines a magnetic tape reversal location. The tape drive reverses the direction of the magnetic tape at the reversal location. The wrap reverse location controller determines the tape reversal location by varying, relative to the tape heads, the longitudinal tape location at which tape direction reversals are performed at each end of the tape.04-01-2010
20100091411NON-RADIAL BEARING PRELOAD - A system and method for reducing resonance in a data transfer system are herein disclosed. A data transfer system comprises a bearing and a guide member. The bearing further comprises an outer ring. The guide member is arranged relative to the bearing so as to guide the outer ring for movement relative to the guide member, and to induce an axial preload in the bearing assembly.04-15-2010
20140362465ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED TAPE GUIDE - An electrically isolated tape guide that includes a tape roller having spaced apart flanges extending out from the tape roller for passing magnetic tape between the flanges, and an electrically non-conductive pin having a first end coupled to a center opening of the tape roller to allow the tape roller to rotate about the pin and a second end for coupling to a chassis of a tape drive.12-11-2014

Patent applications by James C. Anderson, Eagle, ID US

Jason H. Anderson, Parma, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032452Filter system for an automobile engine - A filter system for use in an automobile engine includes a filter unit fluidically interposed between a fluid pump of the engine and a heater core of the engine. The filter unit includes an inner core removably mounted in an outer case. The inner core includes a fluid permeable wall which filters fluid as the fluid passes through the filter unit.02-05-2009

Jerek J. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150073949SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING RECONCILIATION OF AN ACCOUNT USING AT LEAST THREE SETS OF RECORDS - A method and system for reconciling an account among three data sources, including data provided by or on behalf of an entity, data provided by an asset manager, and data provided by a custodian of an account held by the entity. The system identifies data provided by the entity and receives data from the asset manager and data from the custodian on a daily basis. The system normalizes and aggregates the data. The system matches transactions and positions executed on behalf of the entity among the three data sets. The system compares data associated with matched transactions and positions among the three data sets. If the system identifies any differences in the data associated with a matched transaction and positions among the three data sets, the system reconciles the data. The system may also generate a reconciliation report.03-12-2015

Jesse Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130174383BELT BUCKLE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a belt buckle assembly with magnetically interchangeable faceplates. The faceplate attaches to a base plate by a magnetically active plate on both the base plate and the faceplate. The base plate is concealed by the faceplate when the belt buckle is assembled and in use. The user's belt is attached by a belt loop at one end of the base plate and a post on the back side of the base plate which protrudes through a hole in the belt end opposite the belt loop.07-11-2013

Jim Anderson, Eagle, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100188770DATA TRANSFER APPARATUS - A data transfer apparatus comprises drive apparatus to move a received tape along a path in a longitudinal direction of the tape, a transducer head to transfer data to and/or from the tape, a tape lifter to contact the tape; and control apparatus operable, in response to a tape speed related condition or event, to cause relative movement between the tape lifter and the tape into mutual contact, thereby biasing the tape away from surface to surface contact with the transducer head.07-29-2010

Kenneth S. Anderson, Rexburg, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140042160Non-Metallic Fuel Tank - A non-metallic fuel tank includes a non-metallic tank body, at least one coupling device or mounting system for coupling the non-metallic tank body to a bed of a truck or to a trolley, and a fuel fill opening. A grounding wire may be coupled to the non-metallic tank as well as a fuel line connector which is also coupled to the existing fuel system of a truck. A mounting system for a non-metallic fuel tank includes two rear toe clamps and two front mounting assemblies which include a front mount base and an angle iron coupled together. A portable fuel tank includes a non-metallic tank body and a trolley coupled to the tank body. The trolley includes a base, a mounting system for coupling the non-metallic tank body and the base, at least one handle and at least one wheel.02-13-2014
20150102038Spare Tire Fuel Tank - A non-metallic transfer fuel tank, configured for placement in a spare tire location on a vehicle, includes a rigid non-metallic tank body with a plurality of cutouts formed in the tank body. A fill neck is coupled to the tank body along with a fuel line connector which connects the tank to the vehicle's existing fuel system. A mounting neck formed in the tank body contains a mounting rod. The mounting rod is coupled to a base plate which is below the tank body. The mounting rod is also coupled to a mounting plate which is located above the tank body. The mounting plate is further configured to couple in a winch location in the spare tire location on the vehicle using the same mounting method as was used to mount the spare tire winch.04-16-2015

Klint S. Anderson, Rigby, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140042160Non-Metallic Fuel Tank - A non-metallic fuel tank includes a non-metallic tank body, at least one coupling device or mounting system for coupling the non-metallic tank body to a bed of a truck or to a trolley, and a fuel fill opening. A grounding wire may be coupled to the non-metallic tank as well as a fuel line connector which is also coupled to the existing fuel system of a truck. A mounting system for a non-metallic fuel tank includes two rear toe clamps and two front mounting assemblies which include a front mount base and an angle iron coupled together. A portable fuel tank includes a non-metallic tank body and a trolley coupled to the tank body. The trolley includes a base, a mounting system for coupling the non-metallic tank body and the base, at least one handle and at least one wheel.02-13-2014
20150102038Spare Tire Fuel Tank - A non-metallic transfer fuel tank, configured for placement in a spare tire location on a vehicle, includes a rigid non-metallic tank body with a plurality of cutouts formed in the tank body. A fill neck is coupled to the tank body along with a fuel line connector which connects the tank to the vehicle's existing fuel system. A mounting neck formed in the tank body contains a mounting rod. The mounting rod is coupled to a base plate which is below the tank body. The mounting rod is also coupled to a mounting plate which is located above the tank body. The mounting plate is further configured to couple in a winch location in the spare tire location on the vehicle using the same mounting method as was used to mount the spare tire winch.04-16-2015

Leroy E. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090091436ELECTRONIC TOWING BALL VIEWER - An electronic towing ball viewer for placement near a towing ball on the exterior of a vehicle, so that a person backing a towing vehicle toward a trailer hitch may see the ball as it approaches the trailer hitch. The unit includes a zoom function which zooms to the lower center, to the right, left, lower left, or lower right of the screen in order to give the user a view of those regions in order to better see a tow ball and trailer hitch.04-09-2009
20090091617ELECTRONIC BABY REMOTE VIEWER - The invention is an electronic remote baby viewer for placement near a baby or child, so that a person interested in monitoring the baby can view the baby from another room of a house, or from outside the house. The unit includes a zoom function which zooms to the lower center, to the right, left, lower left, or lower right of the screen in order to give the user a view of those regions in order to better see a baby. The unit can be mounted crib side, or in a position to view a baby in a car seat in an automobile.04-09-2009
20090091618ELECTRONIC VIEWER FOR PEEPHOLE - The invention is an electronic viewer for placement in a door so that a person inside a residence may view, on an electronic screen, a person who is outside the door. The unit includes a zoom function which zooms to the lower center, to the right, left, lower left, or lower right of the screen in order to give the user inside the door a better view of a person or persons outside the door.04-09-2009
20090091620ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM - The invention is an electronic security system for placement in a building so that a person may view, on an electronic screen, an image from one of several digital cameras placed around the building. The unit includes a zoom function which zooms to the lower center, to the right, left, lower left, or lower right of the screen in order to give the user inside the door a better view of a person or persons viewed in a digital camera inside or outside the building.04-09-2009
20090091649ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT VIEWER - The invention is an electronic viewer for documents for use by visually impaired viewers. The unit includes a digital camera lens unit and a digital viewing screen unit for placement over a document. A zoom function allows the user to zoom to the lower center, to the right, left, lower left, or lower right of the screen in order to give the user inside the door a better view of portions of the document being viewed.04-09-2009
20090115847ELECTRONIC AUTOMOBILE PROXIMITY VIEWER - An electronic automobile proximity viewer for with a viewscreen mounted on a dashboard of an automobile, and one or more digital camera units mounted at peripheral locations of an automobile. From the view screen the use can select which image from which camera unit to view, and can direct the selected camera unit to zoom in on an object near the automobile, including zooming in to regions of the selected image which are not in the center of the image.05-07-2009
20100289407LED ROOM LIGHT - Disclosed is a light bulb which utilizes LEDs which replaces an incandescent light bulb in a fixture for incandescent light bulbs. The LED light bulb includes a multi-faceted head on which multiple LEDs are placed, with the multi-faceted head being in contact with heat dissipation structures. The heat dissipation structures include a heat transfer column which extends from the LEDs to the base of the bulb. A removable cover is enclosed which has openings for air circulation within the globe of the light bulb.11-18-2010
20120044699LED EXTENDED OPTIC TIR LIGHT COVER WITH LIGHT BEAM CONTROL - An optic for producing an asymmetrical beam of light for restricting light output to an area below a midplane of the optic, and for directing light to the sides or down from the midplane.02-23-2012
20130099665EXTENDED OPTICS LED BULB - Disclosed is a light bulb which utilizes LEDs which replaces an incandescent light bulb in a fixture for incandescent light bulbs. The LED light bulb includes an optic which can be shaped to direct light to the side, and in different directions from the LED light source. Heat dissipation structures include a heat transfer column which extends from the LED to the base of the bulb, and fins which surround the optic or the support cone around the optic. A removable cover is enclosed which has openings for air circulation within the globe of the light bulb.04-25-2013
20130154465LED ROOM LIGHT WITH MULTIPLE LEDS AND RADIATOR FINS - Disclosed is a light bulb which utilizes LEDs which replaces an incandescent light bulb in a fixture for incandescent light bulbs. The LED light bulb includes a multiple fins on a globe base, with an LED light on an outward facing side of each fin. The fins are in contact with heat dissipation structures, and they are adjacent to air vents which aid in heat dissipation. The heat dissipation structures include a heat transfer column which extends from the LEDs to the base of the bulb. A removable cover is enclosed which has openings for air circulation within the globe of the light bulb.06-20-2013

Patent applications by Leroy E. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Matthew O. Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100313146METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO AN AUGMENTED VIRTUALITY ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset.12-09-2010

Michael J. Anderson, Troy, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200896ENERGY CONVERTERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.08-13-2009
20110156533ENERGY CONVERTERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Energy converters and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an energy converter includes a first structural member spaced apart from a second structure member, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element individually coupled to the first structural member and the second structural member, and a deflection member tensionally suspended between the first and second piezoelectric elements. The deflection member is substantially rigid.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Michael J. Anderson, Troy, ID US

Michael W. Anderson, Mccall, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100205456FLASH MEMORY DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT - Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for distributing digital content. One embodiment comprises an apparatus comprising: a device (08-12-2010
20120060040FLASH MEMORY DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT - Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for distributing digital content. One embodiment comprises an apparatus comprising: a device (03-08-2012
20130179986Flash Memory Distribution of Digital Content - Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for distributing digital content. One embodiment comprises an apparatus comprising: a device (07-11-2013

Patent applications by Michael W. Anderson, Mccall, ID US

Randy Anderson, Kuna, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120285330BEVERAGE BREWING DEVICE - A beverage brewing device for use with a beverage brewer having an inlet probe for dispensing water and an outlet probe includes a body defining a brew chamber configured to contain a dry beverage medium and at least one outlet probe receptacle defined in the body and extending upwardly from a bottom surface of the body. The at least one outlet probe receptacle is sized and configured to receive the outlet probe. A lid is removably securable to the body and engageable with the body to selectively enclose a top opening of the body. An inlet probe opening is defined in the lid for receiving the inlet probe, and a filter is secured within at least one opening defined in the body. The filter is configured to retain a dry beverage medium within the brew chamber while allowing a brewed beverage to pass through the brew chamber.11-15-2012

Raymond P. Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080267835SYSTEM FOR REACTIVATING CATALYSTS - A method of reactivating a catalyst, such as a solid catalyst or a liquid catalyst is provided. The method comprises providing a catalyst that is at least partially deactivated by fouling agents. The catalyst is contacted with a fluid reactivating agent that is at or above a critical point of the fluid reactivating agent and is of sufficient density to dissolve impurities. The fluid reactivating agent reacts with at least one fouling agent, releasing the at least one fouling agent from the catalyst. The at least one fouling agent becomes dissolved in the fluid reactivating agent and is subsequently separated or removed from the fluid reactivating agent so that the fluid reactivating agent may be reused. A system for reactivating a catalyst is also disclosed.10-30-2008

Timothy L. Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090070087Virtual tissue with emergent behavior and modeling method for producing the tissue - A multi-cellular virtual tissue having the emergent properties of self-repair, adaptive response to an altered environment, or tissue differentiation, and a method of generating the tissue by computer modeling are disclosed. The tissue is formed of a plurality of virtual cells, each having a heritable virtual genome containing a set of virtual genes relating to each of (a1) intercellular adhesion, (a2) cell division, (a3) cell growth, (a4) intercellular signaling, and (a5) the state of one cell relative to an adjacent cell. In forming the tissue, the sequential operation and actions of the genes are guided by (1) chemical-interaction rules that govern the extra-genetic behavior of one or more molecules placed or produced in the environment, (2) action rules that specify a cell's adhesion, growth, or cell-division condition, in response to molecules produced by a cell's genes relating to intercellular adhesion, cell growth, or cell division, respectively, and (3) physical-interaction rules that govern how a cell will move in response to its own growth or division or the growth or division of neighboring cells.03-12-2009

Vikki Anderson, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130174383BELT BUCKLE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a belt buckle assembly with magnetically interchangeable faceplates. The faceplate attaches to a base plate by a magnetically active plate on both the base plate and the faceplate. The base plate is concealed by the faceplate when the belt buckle is assembled and in use. The user's belt is attached by a belt loop at one end of the base plate and a post on the back side of the base plate which protrudes through a hole in the belt end opposite the belt loop.07-11-2013
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