Andrew David
Andrew David Baglino, San Francisco, CA US
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20090255740 | VOLTAGE ESTIMATION FEEDBACK OF OVERMODULATED SIGNAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL VEHICLE - A voltage estimation system for motor control feedback is described. The system may include one or more control modules which may generate voltage commands. An overmodulation or “clipping” module receiving a voltage command can generate a clipped voltage. Rather than measuring directly, a voltage estimator may estimate the clipped voltage based on the duty cycle command to the inverter. This estimated voltage may then be used by a flux estimator to estimate a flux value. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090256517 | WEIGHTED FIELD ORIENTED MOTOR CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE - A system for transitioned field oriented motor control is described. The system may include a module using a current-based algorithm to estimate flux and a module using a voltage-based algorithm to estimate flux. A weighting module operates over a transition range to transition between the flux estimate using the current-based algorithm to the flux estimate using the voltage-based algorithm based on a weighted combination of the flux estimates. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-15-2009 |
20100136384 | Battery thermal event detection system using an electrical conductor with a thermally interruptible insulator - A method and apparatus is provided for determining when a battery, or one or more batteries within a battery pack, undergoes an undesired thermal event such as thermal runaway. The system uses an insulated conductive member mounted in close proximity to, or in contact with, an external surface of the battery or batteries to be monitored. A voltage measuring system is coupled to the conductive core of the insulated conductive member, the voltage measuring system outputting a first signal when the temperature corresponding to the battery or batteries is within a prescribed temperature range and a second signal when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature that falls outside of the prescribed temperature range. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138178 | Battery capacity estimating method and apparatus - A method for accurately estimating battery capacity based on a weighting function is provided. The disclosed system monitors battery current and uses the monitored battery current to calculate the state of charge (SOCbyAh) of the battery. The system also measures the open circuit voltage (OCV) of the battery when the system is at rest, rest being determined by achieving a current of less than a preset current value for a period of time greater than a preset time period. The state of charge of the battery is calculated from the OCV (SOCbyOCV). The weighting function is based on ΔSOCbyAh and ΔSOCbyOCV, where ΔSOCbyAh is equal to SOCbyAh | 06-03-2010 |
20110296855 | Thermal Management System with Dual Mode Coolant Loops - A dual mode, thermal management system for use in a vehicle is provided. At a minimum, the system includes a first coolant loop in thermal communication with a battery system, a second coolant loop in thermal communication with at least one drive train component (e.g., electric motor, power electronics, inverter), and a dual mode valve system that provides means for selecting between a first mode where the two coolant loops operate in parallel, and a second mode where the two coolant loops operate in series. | 12-08-2011 |
20120007532 | Rotor Temperature Estimation and Motor Control Torque Limiting for Vector-Controlled AC Induction Motors - A system and method including a runtime thermal model that estimates individual component temperatures, permitting the system to only limit power when necessary or desirable. A power-limiting system for a vector-controlled AC induction motor includes a torque command system for generating a torque command; a thermal protection system determining a runtime estimate for a temperature of a component of a rotational electro-magnetic component of the vector-controlled AC induction motor; and a controller configured to generate a motor control signal for the vector-controlled AC induction motor responsive to the torque command, wherein the thermal protection system determines the runtime estimate responsive to a multi-node thermal model of the vector-controlled AC induction motor, and wherein the controller limits a power of the vector-controlled AC induction motor to maintain a component temperature below its critical temperature. | 01-12-2012 |
20120183815 | Thermal Management System with Dual Mode Coolant Loops - A dual mode, thermal management system for use in a vehicle is provided. At a minimum, the system includes a first coolant loop in thermal communication with a battery system, a second coolant loop in thermal communication with at least one drive train component (e.g., electric motor, power electronics, inverter), a dual mode valve system that provides means for selecting between a first mode where the two coolant loops operate in parallel and a second mode where the two coolant loops operate in series, and a coolant reservoir that is coupled to both coolant loops when the two coolant loops are operating in series and only coupled to the drive train coolant loop when the two coolant loops are operating in parallel. | 07-19-2012 |
20130002173 | TRACTION MOTOR CONTROLLER WITH DISSIPATION MODE - An apparatus in an electric vehicle including a propulsion electric motor powered by energy from an energy storage system, including a field oriented motor controller generating motor control signals for the electric motor, the motor control signals responsive to a flux command signal and a torque command signal; a torque command calculator, coupled to the motor controller, generating the torque command signal to command a desired torque; an optimal efficiency controller, coupled to the torque command calculator, generating an operating efficiency flux to operate the electric motor at a first determinable efficiency using a first power from the energy storage system while providing the desired torque; an excess dissipation controller generating an inefficient flux to operate the electric motor at a second determinable efficiency using a second power from the energy storage system independent of the desired torque wherein the second power is greater than the first power; and a mode controller setting the flux command signal using one of the optimal efficiency flux and the inefficient flux. | 01-03-2013 |
20130078841 | Electromechanical Pawl for Controlling Vehicle Charge Inlet Access - A charge connector latching mechanism integrated into a vehicle's charge inlet is provided, where the latching mechanism includes a retractable latching pawl. The retractable pawl is configured to be positioned in at least a first, default position where the pawl extends through an inlet surface of the charge inlet, and a second position where the pawl is retracted and does not extend through the inlet surface. In the first position the retractable pawl prevents insertion of a charge connector into the charge inlet if the charge connector is uncoupled from the inlet, and prevents removal of the charge connector if the charge connector is coupled to the inlet. In the second position the retractable pawl allows insertion/withdrawal of the charge connector into/from the charge inlet. The front surface of the retractable pawl may include a nub configured to fit within a recess within the front face of the charge connector. | 03-28-2013 |
20130298583 | Battery Centric Thermal Management System Utilizing a Heat Exchanger Blending Valve - A method of regulating thermal dissipation from a vehicle battery pack is provided in which a by-pass valve is used to control the amount of battery pack coolant either passing through, or by-passing, a heat exchanger, where the coolant passing through the heat exchanger is cooled by a refrigeration system. The vehicle's HVAC system is controlled to insure that HVAC operation does not compromise maintaining the battery pack within an acceptable range of temperatures. | 11-14-2013 |
Andrew David Ben-Dyke, Camps End GB
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20130013568 | System and Method for Data Storage - In one embodiment, a method includes storing a first data table entry applying a schema used at a first point in time along with pointer data and pattern space information collectively representing the first data table entry at the first point in time and generating, at a later point in time, a map responsive to a schema change. The map comprises new pointer data or new pattern space information. | 01-10-2013 |
Andrew David Ben-Dyke, Cambridge GB
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20110252002 | System and Method for Data Storage - One embodiment operates a computer system for storing and retrieving data from a data store. The computer system has a data manager device operable to manage patterns in the stored data along with pointers relating to the patterns in a manner which enables reconstruction of the stored data in original form. | 10-13-2011 |
Andrew David Bicek, Elk River, MN US
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20150320298 | HOLDER FOR A TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE - A device includes a first retainer plate, a second retainer plate, a connector link, and a clamp. The second retainer plate has a clearance aperture. The connector link has a first end and a second end. The first retainer plate is coupled to the first end and the second retainer plate is coupled to the second end. The first retainer plate and second retainer plate are in parallel alignment. At least one of the first retainer plate and the second retainer plate are elastically urged to converge. The clamp is coupled to the connector link by a joint. The joint is configured to articulate in at least two degrees of freedom and configured to retain a selected fixed alignment as to the connector link relative to the clamp. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320392 | SLEEVE FOR A TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY PROBE - A device includes a switch and a housing. The switch is configured for manipulation by a user. The housing has an interior surface configured to receive an external feature of a handheld controller for a transesophageal ultrasound system. The housing has a plurality of switch positions. The switch is coupled to the housing at one position of the plurality of switch positions. | 11-12-2015 |
Andrew David Caple, Bates City, MO US
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20090177401 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAPPING RAILROAD TRACKS - A method for mapping a railroad track is provided. The method includes defining a plurality of track segments that form the railroad track and determining coordinates of each track segment. The method also includes storing the coordinates of each track segment in a database as map segments and linking the map segments stored in the database to create a multi-dimensional railroad track map. | 07-09-2009 |
Andrew David Cook, North Melbourne/victoria AU
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20140205608 | Use of c-Fms antagonists - The present invention relates generally to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of osteoarthritis (OA) and/or pain. In accordance with the present invention, an antagonist of c-Fms is effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis and/or pain. An antagonist of M-CSF includes, but is not limited to, an antibody that is specific for M-CSF, IL-34 or c-Fms. | 07-24-2014 |
Andrew David Frenz, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110195275 | MATERIAL DEPOSITION ON TRANSDUCING HEAD - An apparatus includes a slider body having a leading edge and an opposite trailing edge, as well as a top face and a bottom face each extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The slider body further includes a plurality of protrusions extending from the bottom face, a first recess defined on one of the protrusions, and a sacrificial layer deposited on the slider body in the recess. A bottom surface of the sacrificial layer extends at least as far from the bottom face as bottom surfaces of the plurality of protrusions. In another aspect, a first blocking feature is located at a first uptrack edge on an air bearing surface of a slider, with the first blocking feature being substantially continuous along the first uptrack edge and protruding outwardly from the air bearing surface to reduce particle interaction with the air bearing surface. | 08-11-2011 |
Andrew David Gattuso, Chandler, AZ US
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20110104912 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING PLATED CONDUCTIVE LAYER - An electrical connector for connecting two electronic devices includes a first housing having a plurality of first through holes, a second housing mounted under the first housing and having a plurality of second through holes respectively aligning with the first through holes. An inner wall of each second through hole is plated to have a conductive layer thereon. A contacting member is attached to the conductive layer and disposed beyond a bottom surface of the second housing for engaging with one electronic device. A plurality of contacts each includes a contacting portion disposed in the first through hole for engaging the other electronic device and an engaging section disposed in the second through hole and electrically contacted with the conductive layer. | 05-05-2011 |
20120302082 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING RETENTION-PLATE TO BE RELEASED BY INWARD PRESSING ABOUT A PIVOT - A socket connector which includes a socket body having a plurality of contacts received therein, and a retention plate pivotally connected to a rear end of the socket body. The socket body has a substantially rectangular structure defining a rear wall, a front wall, and a pair of opposite sidewalls. Each sidewall is formed with a latching block and a pivot adjacent each other. The retention plate has a pair of latching arms in correspondence to the latching blocks and the pivots. The latching arm includes a latching section engageable with the lathing block, a lever section engageable with the pivot, and a handle at a free end thereof. | 11-29-2012 |
20130040472 | SOCKET CONNECTOR HAVING CONTACT TERMINAL INCORPORATED WITH SELF-REPELLING CONTACT TIP - An electrical device for electrically connection an electronic component, comprises a substrate, and a plurality of contact units mounted on the substrate. The contact units each comprises a lower contact positioned on the substrate and an upper contact coupled to the lower contact. The upper contact is floatably received in a receiving space defined by the lower contact and upward and downward movement of the upper contact relative to the lower contact are limited by the lower contact. | 02-14-2013 |
20140017911 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING METALLIC SHIELDS TO AVOID EMI FOR CPU - An electrical connector for electrically connecting a central processing unit (CPU) to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a base having a first opening and a plurality of passageways with a plurality of contacts therein. A base shield is assembled on the first opening of the base. A cover is mounted upon the base and has a second opening corresponding to the first opening of the base and a plurality of through holes corresponding to the passageways. A cover shield is assembled on the second opening of the cover for contacting with the CPU and the base shield. An actuator driving the cover with the cover shield slides along the base with the base shield in a front-to-back direction. | 01-16-2014 |
Andrew David Gayter, Buckinghamshire GB
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20150229975 | DELIVERING MEDIA CONTENT - In the following, a content delivery system delivers a modified version of a media asset to a current content consuming user. Control information identifying a desired attribute of the modified version of the asset is received from the current content consuming user. The media asset is modified based on the control information and audience reaction data associated with the media asset and generated by analyzing at least a previous content consuming user's reactions to the media asset whilst the media asset was supplied to a media output device of the previous content consuming user. | 08-13-2015 |
20150229977 | Delivering Media Content - A content delivery system delivers media content to a content consuming user and comprises computer storage storing a media asset; an analysis component configured to perform an analysis of the user's behavior at a user device to infer a desirable attribute of a modified version of the media asset, the user's behavior comprising the user instigating at the user device requests for content other than the media asset to a computer network, and consuming the requested other content when returned from the network. The requests do not explicitly identify the desirable attribute. The system comprises a modified version generation component configured to receive the media asset and modify the media asset based on the analysis of the user's behavior; and a content delivery component configured to supply the modified version of the media asset to a media output device of the user, the modified version exhibiting the desirable attribute. | 08-13-2015 |
Andrew David Habermas, Bloomington, MN US
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20110008581 | Fabrication of Multi-Dimensional Microstructures - A method for forming a multi-dimensional microstructure, such as but not limited to a three dimensional (3-D) microstructure coil for use in a data transducer of a data storage device. In accordance with some embodiments, the method generally includes providing a base region comprising a first conductive pathway embedded in a first dielectric material; etching a plurality of via regions in the first dielectric material that are each partially filled with a first seed layer that contacts the embedded first conductive pathway; and using the first seed layer to form a conductive pillar in each of the plurality of via regions, wherein each conductive pillar comprises a substantially vertical sidewall that extends to a first distance above the base region. | 01-13-2011 |
20140254338 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY FOR THIN FILM HEADS - Nanoimprint lithography can be used in a variety of ways to improve resolution, pattern fidelity and symmetry of microelectronic structures for thin film head manufacturing. For example, write poles, readers, and near-field transducers can be manufactured with tighter tolerances that improve the performance of the microelectronic structures. Further, entire bars of thin film heads can be manufactured simultaneously using nanoimprint lithography, which reduces or eliminated alignment errors between neighboring thin film heads in a bar of thin film heads. | 09-11-2014 |
Andrew David Hinkhouse, Rochester, NY US
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20130283158 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A CONFIGURATION OF A DOCUMENT PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT - A system implements a method for approving and modifying a configuration of one or more print-related devices or other assets. The method displays a schematic of an environment and the assets in the environment, receives a user instruction to modify an asset; and determines a key metric for the asset. In response to the instruction, the system produces a modified schematic and presents it to one or more other users for approval. The system may selectively present portions of the schematic and/or the key metrics, depending on each user's authorization level. | 10-24-2013 |
Andrew David Hospodor, Santa Curz, CA US
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20130251824 | Recycling cannabinoid extractor - A process and apparatus for extracting cannabinoids from | 09-26-2013 |
Andrew David Hospodor, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20120043242 | Medicinal cannabis fatty foodstuff - The invention is a product and a process wherein Medicinal Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ | 02-23-2012 |
20120046351 | Medicinal cannabis added in food - The invention is a product and a process wherein cannabinoids such as Medicinal Δ | 02-23-2012 |
20120046352 | Controlled cannabis decarboxylation - The invention is a process for the controlled decarboxylation of cannabis wherein Medicinal Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ | 02-23-2012 |
20120095088 | Medicinal cannabis uniform in food - The invention is a product and a process wherein cannabinoids such as Medicinal Δ | 04-19-2012 |
20160074450 | Essential Element Management - The invention extends the utility of apparatus used to extract medicinal cannabis compounds into an eluate by separating a portion of medicinal cannabis compounds contained within a portion of eluate at a first extraction target level providing enough clean solvent to continue extraction operations. A high efficiency concentrator such as a rotary evaporator or a wiped film evaporator processes eluate from one or more tanks or extraction vessels creating clean solvent when extraction targets are met or when clean solvent is exhausted. This manages eluate concentration levels and limits the quantity of concentrated medicinal cannabis compounds on site at any moment in time. The invention enables a business model for keeping medicinal cannabis compounds within a legal system, and reduces pollution because law enforcement would no longer have to burn large quantities of cannabis plant matter. | 03-17-2016 |
Andrew David Hughes, Glasglow GB
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20130075104 | GUIDE FUNNEL - A guide funnel for guiding a subsea infrastructure for connection with a subsea wellhead or mandrel profile is provided. The guide funnel comprises a plurality of sections, wherein the sections are collapsible such that the guide funnel can be in an extended state or a collapsed state. | 03-28-2013 |
Andrew David Hughes, Glasgow GB
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20130284445 | EMERGENCY ELASTOMER INJECTION SYSTEM FOR USE ON E-LINE AND BRAIDED CABLE - A system and method for sealing a passage around a cable is disclosed. Embodiments of the system can include an axial passage, such as a conduit and subsea wellhead housing connected to a wellbore, that can have a cable extending therethrough. The system can include an upper restrictor and a lower restrictor for closing the axial passage. An injection module having an injector and a reservoir can be fluid communication with the axial passage at an axial location between the upper restrictor and the lower restrictor. The injector can discharge a curable sealant initially stored in the reservoir into the axial passage so that at least a portion of the sealant contacts the cable at the axial location of the restrictor while the cable remains static. | 10-31-2013 |
Andrew David Jihnson, Doylestown, PA US
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20150014823 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SILICON CONTAINING FILMS - Described herein are low temperature processed high quality silicon containing films. Also disclosed are methods of forming silicon containing films at low temperatures. In one aspect, there are provided silicon-containing film having a thickness of about 2 nm to about 200 nm and a density of about 2.2 g/cm | 01-15-2015 |
Andrew David Johnson, Madison, WI US
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20130192068 | ELECTRIC HAIR TRIMMER - An electric hair trimmer generally includes a handle, a drive system, and a cutter head. The cutter head includes a stationary blade and a movable blade, and the cutter head is releasably connectable to the handle in operative connection with the drive system. The handle is configured for ejecting the cutter head. | 08-01-2013 |
Andrew David Johnson, Middleton, WI US
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20150224656 | HAIR TRIMMER WITH VACUUM COLLECTION SYSTEM - An electric hand-held apparatus for trimming hair includes a housing having an inlet at the upstream end for receiving air and hair clippings into an airway that extends within the housing to an exhaust. The apparatus also includes a vacuum source and a cutting assembly. Additionally, the apparatus includes a motor having a motor output shaft rotatable about a motor axis. The motor axis is parallel to and transversely offset from a vacuum-source axis of rotation. The at least one reciprocating blade is driven by the motor at a first speed. The vacuum source is driven by the motor at a second speed greater than the first speed. | 08-13-2015 |
Andrew David Johnson, Tustin, CA US
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20150057583 | TRABECULAR MESHWORK STIMULATION DEVICE - An implantable device for mechanically stimulating the trabecular meshwork is disclosed. The device is implanted in the eye adjacent the trabecular meshwork. The device imparts mechanical stimulating in the form of vibrations or movement to the trabecular meshwork. The imparted mechanical stimulation causes the trabecular meshwork to move in a manner that produces a pumping action to remove aqueous from the anterior chamber of the eye. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057593 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRIMING A MICROFLUIDIC CHAMBER - An intraocular device for implantation in an eye of a patient is provided. The intraocular device includes an inlet tube, an outlet tube, and a microfluidic chamber. The microfluidic chamber includes a chamber inlet coupled to the inlet tube, a chamber outlet coupled to the outlet tube, and one or more fluidic barriers. Each fluidic barrier is configured such that, as a fluid is injected into the microfluidic chamber, a front of the fluid coincides with the fluidic barrier before any of the fluid passes beyond the fluidic barrier. Associated methods are also disclosed herein. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057594 | BUBBLE-FREE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A microfluidic valve for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The valve may include a chamber formed between a substrate and a flexible membrane. The valve may also include a boss disposed in the chamber and having a top edge in selective contact with the flexible membrane. The top edge includes a relief portion and a non-relief portion, with the relief portion being structurally arranged so that a pressure required to separate the membrane from the relief portion is less than a pressure required to separate the membrane from the non-relief portion. The valve also may include an inlet extending through the boss and the substrate through which fluid enters the chamber and an outlet configured to allow fluid to exit the chamber. Methods for priming a microfluidic valve are also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057595 | PRESSURE-BASED FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT FOR OCULAR IMPLANTS - Described herein is an IOP control device for implantation in an eye of a patient, comprising a drainage tube, a pressure-driven flow system, and a flow rate measurement system. The drainage tube includes a drainage lumen in fluid communication with an anterior chamber of the eye. The flow system is in fluid communication with the drainage lumen, and is configured to control the flow of fluid through the drainage tube. The flow rate measurement system is disposed distal to the flow system, and comprises a flow tube including a known hydraulic resistance to flow, a proximal pressure sensor disposed at the proximal end of the flow tube, and a distal pressure sensor disposed at the distal end of the flow tube. The flow tube includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween that is configured to be in fluid communication with the drainage lumen. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057597 | EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE PASSIVE DRAINAGE DEVICE - Described herein is an IOP control device for implantation in an eye of a patient, comprising a housing including an inlet port and an outlet port, a fluid flow passageway configured to allow the flow of fluid from the inlet port to the outlet port, and at least one valve anchored within the housing. The at least one valve includes a first side and an opposing second side, and is configured to affect flow through the fluid flow passageway from the inlet port to the outlet port by moving in response to pressure differentials acting on the opposing first and second sides. The at least one valve is remotely adjustable between an active condition increasing resistance to the flow of fluid within the fluid flow passageway and an inactive condition decreasing resistance to the flow of fluid within the fluid flow passageway. | 02-26-2015 |
20150150720 | BUBBLE-FREE MICROFLUIDIC VALVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A microfluidic valve for implantation in an eye of a patient is disclosed. The valve may include a chamber formed between a substrate and a flexible membrane. The valve may also include a boss disposed in the chamber and having a top edge in selective contact with the flexible membrane. The top edge includes a relief portion and a non-relief portion, with the relief portion being structurally arranged so that a pressure required to separate the membrane from the relief portion is less than a pressure required to separate the membrane from the non-relief portion. The valve also may include an inlet extending through the boss and the substrate through which fluid enters the chamber and an outlet configured to allow fluid to exit the chamber. Methods for priming a microfluidic valve are also disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
Andrew David Kelly, Bristow, VA US
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20140329209 | Device for Early Teaching of Mathematics - A device for visual and tactile learning in mathematics. A set is comprised of twenty-two individual clear, square counters; eleven male ( | 11-06-2014 |
Andrew David Litch, St. Joseph, MI US
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20140047775 | GASKET AND FLANGE DESIGN ON A REFRIGERATOR FOR BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY - A sealing assembly for a refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet liner defining a receiving slot having a plurality of thermal breaks disposed therein. An elongate tubular gasket includes a magnetic portion and an engagement projection disposed in the receiving slot. A cabinet door is adapted for abutment with the elongate tubular gasket proximate the magnetic portion, thereby forming a substantially airtight compartment inside the refrigerator. | 02-20-2014 |
Andrew David Litch, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20090045680 | EXTENDED COLD (BATTERY BACKUP) REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, a freezer compartment disposed within the refrigerator cabinet, and a battery. There is at least one fan disposed within the refrigerator cabinet and electrically connected to the battery. The battery powers the at least one fan during a power outage to thereby circulate air from the freezer compartment to the refrigerator compartment. The at least one fan may be a direct current operated fan. The refrigerator may also include an inverter and the at least one fan may then be an alternating current operated fan electrically connected to the inverter. The battery may be disposed within the refrigerator cabinet or may be external to the refrigerator cabinet. | 02-19-2009 |
Andrew David Maduskuie, Greenville, SC US
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20110210560 | AXIAL COOLED GENERATOR - A wind turbine having a generator is provided. The generator includes a rotor and a stator having a stator lamination, one or more flange rings and one or more core rings. The stator lamination includes a plurality of axial flow passages and the one or more core rings include a plurality of core ring axial flow passages that are aligned with the plurality of axial flow passages in the stator lamination. The plurality of axial flow passages in the stator lamination have a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape. | 09-01-2011 |
Andrew David Maduskuie, Latham, NY US
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20100289349 | MULTIPLE PASS AXIAL COOLED GENERATOR - A generator includes a housing and a stator arranged within the housing. The stator includes a first end that extends to a second end, and a plurality of axial flow passages extending between the first and second ends. The generator also includes at least one air flow re-direction member provided on at least one of the first and second ends of the stator. The at least one air flow re-direction member fluidly connects adjacent ones of the plurality of axial flow passages. The at least one air flow re-direction member guides an air flow passing though one of the plurality of axial flow passages in a first direction into an adjacent one of the plurality of axial flow passages in a second direction, the second direction being distinct from the first direction. | 11-18-2010 |
Andrew David Mesecar, Chicago, IL US
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20110269834 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASES - Described herein are compounds and compositions, and methods for using the compounds and compositions, for treating respiratory diseases and illness, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). | 11-03-2011 |
Andrew David Mitchell, Leamington Spa GB
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20130241247 | AIRCRAFT PASSENGER SUITE WITH COMBINATION BED - An aircraft passenger suite including a seat configured for movement between an upright position and a horizontal bed position, an ottoman positioned apart from the passenger seat, and at least one armrest assembly configured for vertical movement, wherein the seat, ottoman and at least one armrest reside in horizontal alignment to form a bed in the horizontal bed position. | 09-19-2013 |
20130242523 | DEPLOYABLE IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT MONITOR - A deployable in-flight entertainment monitor attached to a supporting fixture and configured to move between a stowed position wherein the monitor is in a portrait orientation, to a deployed position wherein the monitor is in a landscape orientation, wherein in the deployed position a portion of the monitor overhangs the supporting fixture. | 09-19-2013 |
Andrew David Mitchell, Warwickshire GB
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20140155711 | Medical Device Comprising Illumination Arrangement - The present invention relates to a medical device for intradermal or subcutaneous treatment of a patient, comprising: a piercing element to penetrate a skin portion of the patient; an illumination arrangement to illuminate the piercing element and/or to illuminate the skin portion prior and/or during a treatment process, wherein the illumination arrangement is further adapted to visually indicate a predefined treatment sequence of the treatment process. | 06-05-2014 |
Andrew David Nelson, Grand Chute, WI US
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20140069899 | WELDING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE USER INTERFACE MODULES - A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module. | 03-13-2014 |
20150158104 | WELDING SYSTEM WITH POWER LINE COMMUNICATION - Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems. | 06-11-2015 |
Andrew David Norte, Westminster, CO US
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20160035485 | Cable-Magnetic Core Winding Approach - An apparatus is described having a fixture that includes a magnetic core. The fixture is to support winding of a cable around the magnetic core. The fixture has regions where the cable is to be passed through. The regions are arranged to support the winding of the cable around the magnetic core at a substantially fixed distance from the magnetic core's outer surface. | 02-04-2016 |
Andrew David Pris, Altamont, NY US
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20150080226 | METHODS OF SELECTING BINDING-ELEMENTS AND USES THEREOF - Methods for selecting a binding-element are provided. The method comprised of different steps. A first mixture is formed using at least one target molecule and a plurality of oligomers, followed by incubating the first mixture to form a second mixture comprising at least one target-bound oligomer and at least one target-unbound oligomer. Then a first accelerator is added to cleave the target-unbound oligomer and the target-bound oligomer is separated from the target molecule. This is followed by addition of a second accelerator for ligation, and a third accelerator for amplification followed by sequencing and post sequence analysis to select the binding-element. | 03-19-2015 |
20150093820 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF TARGET USING AFFINITY BINDING - A method of recovering a target from a sample is provided. The method comprises the adding a substrate coupled binding element to the sample comprising the target to form a substrate coupled binding element-target complex; precipitating the complex by changing one or more environmental conditions of the substrate and recovering the target and the substrate coupled binding-element under mild conditions. | 04-02-2015 |
20150093839 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION OF TARGET AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A method of recovering a target from a sample is provided. The method of recovering the target follows different steps. The steps include providing a binding element, wherein the binding elements are immobilized on a solid support, adding the sample comprising the target to the binding element to form a binding element-target complex; washing the binding element-target complex; and eluting the target from the binding element-target complex. The system for reversible detection of target in a range from 2 to 1,000,000 bind/release cycles is also provided. | 04-02-2015 |
Andrew David Redfern, Christchurch NZ
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20110135097 | Updating Encryption Keys in a Radio Communication System - Encryption keys in a communication system are updated according to rekey groups having a common set of encryption keys or CKRs. Each group includes a number of radios with active and inactive keysets. A database records the relationships between rekey groups and keys, and the status of their keysets. An operator first determines one or more keys to be updated. New keys are then transmitted to each radio in one or more rekey groups using respective rekey messages. The new keys are stored in the inactive keysets of the radios. The inactive keysets are then activated using respective changeover messages. Deployment of new keys is carried out by software in the form of automated update tasks. | 06-09-2011 |
Andrew David Rowser, Boulder, CO US
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20150094104 | PORTABLE ANTENNA - A portable antenna for wireless communication, the portable antenna comprising: an electromagnetically reflective material; a first mechanical structure supporting preferred shape of the electromagnetically reflective material when in deployed position; a second mechanical structure attached to at least one point on the preferred shape and adjustable to hold a mobile wireless communication device at a preferred position relative to the preferred shape, is claimed. Additionally disclosed is a system comprising the portable antenna wherein the second mechanical structure is adapted to hold a feed instead of a mobile device and a cover for a mobile wireless communication device, comprising a signal coupling mechanism, and a signal routing means, and wherein the a signal routing means is coupled to the feed. | 04-02-2015 |
20150296476 | POSITIONING BEACON AND METHOD - A method of determining a position of a mobile electronic device with respect to a beacon is provided. The beacon transmits three or more radio signals having unique identifiers in different directions within a plane. The method includes receiving the radio signals and determining the received signal strength of each of the received radio signals. The method also includes calculating signal strength difference values for pairs of the received radio signals and determining an azimuth of the mobile electronic device relative to the beacon based on the calculated signal strength difference values for the pairs. | 10-15-2015 |
Andrew David Scothern, Hamilton NZ
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20130014058 | Security System - The present invention relates to a security system. | 01-10-2013 |
Andrew David Simchik, San Bruno, CA US
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20100049764 | Bulk selection electronic tool - A method is provided wherein at least one established group of details with associated policies is created. Profiles with profile macros are selected and a matrix of fields may be derived from the group(s) and populated. A bulk subset of the matrix may be selected according to search criteria and edits applied to a source dataset selected from the bulk subset to generate a destination dataset, wherein the edits are constrained by the set of associated policies. The invention may be performed over a global electronic network (especially the Internet) in a manner that complies with the effective policies at multiple destination sites. | 02-25-2010 |
Andrew David Simpson, Burlington, KY US
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20130284276 | ACTUATOR MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MOUNTING - An actuator mounting system is provided. The actuator mounting system includes a flow body and an actuator configured to be coupled to the flow body. The flow body includes a plurality of mounting points and the actuator is configured to be coupled to the flow body in a plurality of predetermined positions via the plurality of mounting points. | 10-31-2013 |
Andrew David Simpson, Fort Thomas, KY US
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20130283762 | ROTARY VANE ACTUATOR OPERATED AIR VALVES - Rotary vane actuator operated air valves associated with gas turbine engines are disclosed. An example gas turbine engine may include a fan, a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine in a serial flow relationship; a supply pipe arranged to convey compressed air from one or more of the fan and the compressor; a valve operatively disposed in the supply pipe, the valve including a rotatable valve member arranged to modulate flow of the compressed air through the supply pipe based upon an angular position of the valve member, the valve member being rotatable between an open position and a shut position; and/or a hydraulically operated rotary vane actuator operatively coupled to rotate the valve member. | 10-31-2013 |
Andrew David Trabosh, Lantana, TX US
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20120193480 | AIRCRAFT LOADING VEHICLE - According to one aspect of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an aircraft loading/unloading vehicle includes a chassis and a first driving position located at the front of the aircraft loading vehicle. The vehicle also includes a loading platform that is coupled to the chassis. The loading platform is vertically moveable to reach a doorsill height of an aircraft. A cargo cabin is also coupled to the chassis. The cargo cabin encloses a second driving position that allows a driver to face rearward. The second driving position includes a steering controller, a gear selector, and a brake. | 08-02-2012 |
Andrew David Wilson, Leamington Spa GB
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20090192417 | Apparatus and Method for the Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - The present invention concerns apparatus for the detection and/or assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders of a user, the apparatus comprising: control means for providing a goal-orientated task to a display, said task being formulated to elicit a movement from a user in response to said task; input means via which a user can input a response to said task; wherein said control means records a user's response as multi-dimensional input data, which can be used to profile the user for the presence or absence of a neurodevelopmental disorder, the task being specifically formulated such that indicative characteristics of a user's movement over time can be identified by said multi-dimensional input data. | 07-30-2009 |
20140114212 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - The present invention concerns apparatus for the detection and/or assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders of a user, the apparatus comprising: control means for providing a goal-orientated task to a display, said task being formulated to elicit a movement from a user in response to said task; input means via which a user can input a response to said task; wherein said control means records a user's response as multi-dimensional input data, which can be used to profile the user for the presence or absence of a neurodevelopmental disorder, the task being specifically formulated such that indicative characteristics of a user's movement over time can be identified by said multi-dimensional input data. | 04-24-2014 |
Andrew David Woodfin, Painted Post, NY US
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20100303674 | Reactor With Upper and Lower Manifold Structures - A reactor is provided comprising a reactor substrate and upper and lower manifold structures. The upper manifold structure and the lower manifold structure each comprise at least one flow directing cavity that reverses a flow direction of a fluid flowing through the relatively short open-ended channels of the substrate between the upper and lower manifold structures. The flow directing cavities of the upper and lower manifold structures are configured to direct fluid from the inlet region of the upper manifold structure to the outlet region of the lower manifold structure in an additional serpentine path defined by the flow direction reversals introduced by the upper and lower manifold structures. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110306088 | Mini-Reactor Optimized Channel Sizing - A honeycomb body is disclosed having cells extending along a common direction, a first plurality of the cells being open at both ends of the body and a second plurality of the cells being closed at one or both ends of the body, the second plurality of cells arranged in one or more groups of cells cooperating to define one or more fluid passages extending through the body at least in part perpendicularly to the common direction, wherein, in a plane perpendicular to the common direction, the ratio of the area of cells of the first plurality to the area of cells of the second plurality varies along the length of at least one of the one or more fluid passages. | 12-15-2011 |
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20120148457 | Zoned Monolithic Reactor and Associated Methods - A reactor formed within a honeycomb monolith is disclosed, the monolith having a plurality of parallel cells and comprising one or more process fluid paths lying within closed cells of the monolith and extending laterally from cell to cell, the monolith having porous walls that are coated with a non-porous coating in at least a first zone along the one or more process fluid paths and that remain porous in at least a second zone along the one or more process fluid paths, the porous walls in the second zone adapted to allow permeate in a respective process fluid path to pass through the porous walls. A method of forming a reactor in a honeycomb monolith is also disclosed, including providing a porous honeycomb monolith having cells extending in a common direction divided by cell walls, forming a process fluid path within closed cells of the monolith extending laterally from cell to cell, coating the cell walls of the monolith within at least a first zone along the process fluid path within the monolith with a non-porous coating, and allowing the at least some cell walls of the monolith within a second zone along the process fluid path to remain porous. | 06-14-2012 |
Andrew David Wyrko, Christleton GB
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20150351517 | HAIR COLOURING KIT - A kit for colouring hair comprising: i) a first container containing a composition comprising an oxidative dye; and ii) a second container containing a composition comprising a per-oxygen generating material, in which the second container comprises sides of height X mm, a first end closed by a bottom of external diameter Y mm and a second end opposite the first, having a opening of internal diameter Z mm in which the ratio of X to Y is less than 1:1 and the internal diameter Z mm differs by 15% or less from the external diameter Y mm and in which the internal diameter Z mm is from 60 to 80 mm. | 12-10-2015 |
Andrew David Wyrko, Chester GB
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20160084818 | METHOD FOR DEMONSTRATING THE NON-DRIP PROPERTIES OF A HAIR DYE - A method for demonstrating the non-drip properties of a hair dye composition comprising the following steps in this order: i. application of a hair dye to a stencil, the stencil being placed over a smooth horizontal substrate; ii. tilting the smooth substrate to an angle elevation from 20 to 60 degrees in relation to a horizontal plane; iii. removal of the stencil from the smooth substrate; iv. visualization of movement of the hair dye composition on the substrate. | 03-24-2016 |
Andrew David Zawisza, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140244547 | Antimicrobial film retrofit product for high traffic sanitation - There is a widespread need for an improvement in the overall sanitation level of high traffic public and private establishments, which contain equipment that undergoes constant changing of hands by those who frequent the establishment. Currently, there is little financial incentive for such establishments to incorporate more advanced sanitation and cleaning protocols. The solution can be realized by creating an article of manufacture with antimicrobial properties and providing installation in immediately retrofit form to create financial incentives for the establishment operator/owner and companies whose products are marketed within that establishment. The invention consists of two key components that, together, satisfy a continuing technical and biological problem and provide a valuable advertising vehicle for many companies. The first component is an article of manufacture with antimicrobial properties customized to retrofit onto existing equipment to improve sanitation. The second component is a method of conception of the article of manufacture that incorporates advertising graphics and installation service. | 08-28-2014 |
Andrew David Zillges, Appleton, WI US
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20110111158 | Easy-Opening Paper Towel Product - A product, such as a roll of paper toweling, is wrapped in a polymeric film wrapper having a high degree of molecular orientation. The wrapper is provided with a small perforated starter tab, which a user can depress with their fingers or thumb to break the perforations. Upon breaking the perforations, the user can grasp the tab of the wrapper and thereafter open the package by pulling on the wrapper in the same direction as the molecular orientation direction of the wrapper. The high degree of molecular orientation allows the package to be cleanly torn open with very little effort. | 05-12-2011 |