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Andrew Armstrong, Martinez, CA US
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20150163302 | SYNCHRONIZING CONTENT BETWEEN DEVICES - Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium for transferring information between devices. A method includes: receiving at a transferring device and indication of an intent to transfer data from the transferring device to a receiving device; receiving at a receiving device an indication of an intent to receive the data from the transferring device; displaying by the receiving device a code responsive to the indicating by the receiving device; reading the code by the transferring device and prompting, including providing a first prompt to a user of the transferring device to confirm pairing with the receiving device; receiving a confirmation of the first prompt; providing a second prompt to a user of the receiving device to confirm pairing with the transferring device; and receiving a confirmation of the second prompt and initiating transfer of the data from the transferring device to the receiving device. | 06-11-2015 |
Bruce C. Armstrong, Juipter, FL US
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20120056102 | Ultraviolet Light Sanitizing Method and Apparatus - A unit, system, and method for disinfecting or sterilizing the entire surface area of an item. The system includes at least one ultraviolet light source producing ultraviolet light for disinfecting the item. In addition, the system including a cavity housing the ultraviolet light source, the cavity having a reflective interior for redirecting light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source. Furthermore, the system including a shelf positioned above a bottom portion of the cavity to support the item, the shelf capable of passing light produced by the at least one ultraviolet light source there through to disinfect an entire surface area of the item. | 03-08-2012 |
Bruce Lloyd Armstrong, Howick NZ
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20100200003 | HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY AND NOVEL USES THEREOF - Apparatus for a method of presenting a human head for sleeping or surface support. The method involves the use of the apparatus which is head gear with an exterior relief feature to favour a sleeping or support disposition or to favour a range of such dispositions. | 08-12-2010 |
Caitlin D. Armstrong, Potomac, MD US
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20140302501 | MUTATION DETECTION IN HIGHLY HOMOLOGOUS GENOMIC REGIONS - The present invention relates to methods, kits, primers and probes for use in distinguishing highly homologous genomic regions and detecting variants in a locus of interest. In one aspect, the present invention is useful for distinguishing Exon 9 of the CFTR gene from a large homologous region of chromosome 20 in order to determine the presence of the A455E variant. | 10-09-2014 |
Calum Armstrong, Montereale Valcellina (pn) IT
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20140208810 | Drum Washing Machine - A drum for a laundry washing machine (W) has side walls ( | 07-31-2014 |
20150176192 | Laundry Dryer - Laundry dryer ( | 06-25-2015 |
Cheryl Armstrong, Little Rock, AR US
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20140274879 | METHODS OF USE FOR AN ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE - The present invention encompasses methods for treating an infection and/or treating or reducing inflammation through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide to a subject in need thereof. In some aspects, the peptide is a | 09-18-2014 |
Daniel Armstrong, Oxnard, CA US
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20150178458 | PATIENT HEALTH MANAGEMENT PORTAL - A secure online patient health management portal for patient and payer/provider communication, documentation and improved workflow efficiency. A payer/provider portal provides patient and file management, patient tasking and reminders, calendaring, creation and management of medical condition templates, aggregate report generation and electronic informed consent. A patient portal provides personal health management, task management and reminders, comprehensive access to and management of health records and documentation, calendaring, online payer/provider and institution communication, prescription and finance management and discussion forums. | 06-25-2015 |
Daniel W. Armstrong, Ames, IA US
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20120215005 | High Stability Diionic Liquid Salts - The present invention relates to diionic liquid salts of dicationic or dianionic molecules, as well as solvents comprising diionic liquids and the use of diionic liquids as the stationary phase in a gas chromatographic column. | 08-23-2012 |
20140121387 | High Stability Diionic Liquid Salts - The present invention relates to diionic liquid salts of dicationic or dianionic molecules, as well as solvents comprising diionic liquids and the use of diionic liquids as the stationary phase in a gas chromatographic column. | 05-01-2014 |
David H. Armstrong, Lafayette, CO US
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20140070831 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROTECTING PROBES BY USING AN INTELLIGENT CURRENT SENSING SWITCH - An apparatus and method for protecting probes used in automated testing is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a probe operable to provide power to a device under test (DUT) from a device power source (DPS), wherein the probe is coupled to a contact point on the DUT and a probe protector circuit connected to the probe in series between the DPS and the DUT. The probe protector circuit further comprises a current sense module operable to monitor a flow of current from the DPS to the DUT to determine if the current flow is below a predetermined threshold current level and a switch for controlling the connection from the DPS to the DUT. The switch is coupled to the current sense module and is operable to be used in conjunction with the current sense module to limit the current flow if it exceeds the predetermined threshold current level. | 03-13-2014 |
20140253155 | ADAPTIVE THERMAL CONTROL - An adaptive thermal control system maintains and regulates an accurate and stable thermal environment for a device under test. The adaptive thermal control system includes (i) pre-trigger communications from automatic test equipment (ATE) to automatic thermal control (ATC) allowing slow-responding ATC to start responding to an imminent thermal change before the thermal change occurs, (ii) a control profile which indicates to the ATC, prior to anticipated thermal change, that a change is imminent and the nature of the change over time. The generation and fine-tuning of the control profile can be done by two different methods (i) with the semi-automatic approach the tester does some pre-tests in order to determine a typical response profile which the test program then adjusts using adaptive techniques, (ii) With the fully automatic adaptive circuitries same typical response profile is algorithmically adjusted and utilized to control the ATC. | 09-11-2014 |
David Nigel Armstrong, Lawrenceveille, GA US
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20130217741 | TOPICAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF SKIN DAMAGE - A topical composition comprising about 5 wt % to about 12.5 wt % of metronidazole or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof in a non-aqueous vehicle. The composition may be used in the treatment of skin damage due to inflammatory skin conditions; thermal, chemical or electrical burns; infections or radiation treatment. One advantage of the composition is that topical administration of metronidazole results in a primarily local effect, and thus, side effects observed from systemic administration are avoided. | 08-22-2013 |
David Nigel Armstrong, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20140256661 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR RECTAL ADMINISTRATION - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition, in particular a composition formulated for enema administration, wherein the composition comprises metronidazole or a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof in an amount to effectively treat both acute and chronic pouchitis and/or proctitis. | 09-11-2014 |
20140271921 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - A topical composition comprises at least 5 wt % metronidazole or a pharmacologically acceptable derivative thereof in a non-aqueous vehicle. The composition may be used in the treatment of conditions of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region, in particular inflammatory bowel disease and perianal Crohn's disease. The composition also relieves pain and inflammation and promotes healing of the colon, rectum, anorectum and perianal region following surgical operations. One advantage of the composition is that topical administration of metronidazole results in a primarily local effect and thus side effects observed from systemic administration are avoided. | 09-18-2014 |
Dean Armstrong, Hamilton NZ
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20130344821 | Power-Aware Coexistence - A communication device comprising: a receiver operable to receive radio transmissions according to a first communication protocol; a transmitter operable to transmit radio transmissions according to a second communication protocol; and an arbiter connected to the receiver and transmitter; wherein the arbiter is configured to: receive from the transmitter an indication of a first transmit operation intended for performance during a first time period and one or more intended transmit characteristics of the first transmit operation, including a representation of the intended transmit power; determine whether the receiver intends to perform a communication operation during the first time period; determine in dependence on the transmit characteristics and the receive quality, a set of one or more threshold transmit characteristics for the first transmit operation; and cause the transmitter to proceed with the first transmit operation only if its transmit characteristics are constrained in accordance with the threshold transmit characteristics. | 12-26-2013 |
20150120219 | DIGITAL COMPENSATION FOR ANTENNA LOAD MISMATCH - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to detect, measure, and/or compensate for, antenna load mismatch are described. One method provides a test sweep signal as digital input to a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) in a transmit path ending with an antenna, and determines a transmit transfer function based on the digital input and digital output from an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) in a loopback path which is electrically connected in parallel with a load impedance of the antenna. The determined transmit transfer function may be used for any of detecting, measuring, and compensating for, antenna mismatch. | 04-30-2015 |
Devin B. Armstrong, Parker, CO US
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20130325167 | METHOD FOR MOVER TRANSITION IN AN AUTOMATED MEDIA LIBRARY - A method for mover transition in an open systems based media library ( | 12-05-2013 |
Ed Armstrong, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20120116334 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. | 05-10-2012 |
20130310809 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a reduced pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. Certain embodiments are directed to connectors used to connect fluid passage tube used in transmitting negative pressure to a fabric channel used in a suction adapter. | 11-21-2013 |
20140330224 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. | 11-06-2014 |
Frank Armstrong, Rogers, AR US
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20140122347 | System for Life-Cycle Tracking of Recycle Commodities - A system for life-cycle tracking of recycle commodities providing a multitude of users with real-time tracking and accounting data related to the progress of recycle commodities from bundling of the recycle commodities at a waste generator, through consolidation of the recycle commodities, and then finally the selling of the recycle commodities from the waste generator directly to a recycler. | 05-01-2014 |
Frank William Armstrong, Rochester, NY US
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20120169897 | DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM HAVING A RETAIL MODE - A digital camera system having a retail mode, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system for forming an image of a scene; a data processing system; an storage memory; and a program memory storing instructions configured to implement a method for automatically deleting captured digital images. The stored instructions include setting the digital camera system to operate in the retail mode in response to detecting a predefined first condition; enabling a user to capture a plurality of digital images, storing any digital images captured while the digital camera system is operating in the retail mode in the storage memory; and automatically deleting at least some of the stored digital images from the storage memory in response to detecting a predefined second condition, wherein any stored digital images that were not captured in the retail mode are not deleted from the storage memory. | 07-05-2012 |
20130120591 | WIRELESS CAMERA WITH IMAGE SHARING PRIORITIZATION - A digital camera, comprising an image sensor and an optical system for capturing an image of a scene and a wireless communication system. User interface elements are provided enabling a user to select a sharing destination for a captured digital image. A plurality of network pathways are identified for communication with the sharing destination using the wireless communication system. A priority is determined for each of the network pathways and the digital image is transmitted to the sharing destination using the highest priority network pathway. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120592 | METHOD FOR WIRELESS SHARING OF IMAGES - A computer program product for controlling a programmable communication device that includes a local-area wireless communication system, a wide-area wireless communication system, and a data processing system. The computer program product causes the data processing system to perform the steps of: designating a digital camera from which digital images will be received; receiving a digital image and associated sharing data indicating one or more sharing destinations from the digital camera using the local-area wireless communication system; and transmitting the digital image to the one or more sharing destinations using the wide-area wireless communication system. | 05-16-2013 |
Garrett L. Armstrong, Avon, NY US
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20140083401 | ARCHERY BOW WITH COMPONENTS HAVING A CERAMIC COATING - Components and archery bows incorporating the same utilize coating layers with compositions that comprise ceramic and ceramic-based materials. In one embodiment, the coating layer is disposed on a wear surface of the component, which can interpose the coating layer between the component and a bowstring that moves relative to the component. | 03-27-2014 |
Irina M. Armstrong, Portland, OR US
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20140331385 | FLAT AND THIN ELASTIC WAISTBAND - A garment includes a waist portion that is elastic and that is configured to be worn at a waist of the wearer. The waist portion includes a diametral surface that extends longitudinally in the circumferential direction. The garment also includes an adhesive tape that is elastic. The adhesive tape is adhesively attached to and layered continuously on the diametral surface of the waist portion. Moreover, the garment includes an elastic band that is adhesively attached to and layered on the adhesive tape to attach the elastic band to the waist portion. The elastic band, the adhesive tape, and the waist portion of the shell are collectively and resiliently stretchable to thereby bias the garment inward in the radial direction to retain the garment on the waist of the wearer. | 11-13-2014 |
Jack Michael Armstrong, Pinellas Park, FL US
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20150122632 | Apparatus for Flow-Through of Electric Arcs - A flow-through electric arc system includes a chamber within an insulated sleeve having an anode at one end of the insulated sleeve and a cathode at a distal end of the insulated sleeve. Fluid flows from an inlet of the chamber, through the insulated sleeve where it is exposed to an electric arc formed between the anode and cathode, and then flows out of an outlet of the chamber. By way of increasing the flow rate of the fluid, bi-products that are released from a reaction of the fluid to the electric arc are flushed by the fluid and at least some of the bi-products are precluded from accumulating on either of the anode, cathode, or both. | 05-07-2015 |
20150151269 | Apparatus for Flow-Through of Electric Arcs - A method of exposing a fluid to plasma for the production of a gas includes forming a plasma within a bore within a sleeve, the sleeve having an input end, a central area, and an output end. Fluid flows from the input end of the sleeve, through the bore within the sleeve, and out of the output end of the sleeve at a velocity, such that, bi-products that are released from the fluid by reaction of the fluid with the plasma are flushed out of the sleeve along with gases produced by the fluid being exposed to the plasma and any fluid that remains. At least some of the bi-products that are released from the fluid by the reaction are prevented from accumulating on the sleeve. | 06-04-2015 |
20150218474 | Fluid with Charged Carbon Particles and Method of Production - A combustible fluid that includes sufficient suspended charged carbon particles or nanoparticles as to affect the burning characteristics of the combustible fluid that includes the suspended charged carbon particles or nanoparticles. | 08-06-2015 |
James Armstrong, Orlando, FL US
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20140000184 | DIAGONAL BRACE CONNECTOR AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
Jason Armstrong, Oregon City, OR US
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20140259588 | MARKING TEMPLATE FOR RADIOGRAPHY - A template for radiography and methods of using and making a template are described. The template can include a contoured sheet having first portions and second portions. The first portions are radiodense and the second portions are radiolucent to provide markings on a radiograph. At least one surface of the contoured sheet can correspond to at least one surface of a target part to provide alignment of the contoured sheet to the target part. | 09-18-2014 |
Jason N. Armstrong, Groton, NY US
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20120110707 | Metrology Probe and Method of Configuring a Metrology Probe - A metrology probe capable of measurements of a broad range of physical properties of individual samples of nano- or sub-nanometer dimensions is provided. The probe comprises a probe body, a substrate connected to the probe body, and a tip proximate the substrate. The probe further comprises a coarse piezoelectric actuator having an electrical input. The coarse piezo is configured to cause the tip and/or the substrate to move relative to each other when a first electrical signal is provided to the electrical input. The probe further comprises a low-pass filter in electrical communication with the electrical input of the coarse piezo. The probe further comprises a fine piezoelectric actuator having an electrical input configured to cause the tip and/or the substrate to move relative to each other when a second electrical signal is provided to the electrical input. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeannine Armstrong, Sea Cliff, NY US
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20120059745 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPENSE MANAGEMENT - A method for expense management. An expense data record is retrieved from a trusted source and two or more sub-transactions are identified. The expense data record is then added to an expense report as two or more expense items corresponding to the two or more sub-transactions. | 03-08-2012 |
Jeannine Armstrong, Greenlaw, NY US
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20130218615 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED TRAVEL AND EXPENSE MANGEMENT AND DETECTING DUPLICATE TRAVEL PATH INFORMATION - Methods and systems may retrieve travel data records corresponding to travel requests; retrieve expense data records reflecting expense transactions, compare the expense data records to the travel data records, and determine a likelihood that the expense data records match the travel data records. Methods and systems may also detect possible duplicate travel path information by obtaining a set of travel paths with at least two travel paths, breaking each travel path into at least one segment comprising a single unit of travel with an origin and a destination, comparing each leg in each travel path to each leg in every other travel path to determine whether any travel paths are duplicates, and listing any segment paths that are possible duplicates. | 08-22-2013 |
Jeffery Armstrong, Palm Bay, FL US
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20120293074 | Method and System for Determining Signal State - There is provided a method of determining the state of a signal lamp. The method includes receiving time series data corresponding to an electrical signal used to power a signal lamp. The state of the signal lamp can switch from one of the following states to another of the following states: an on state, an off state, and a flashing state. The method also includes determining the state of the signal lamp, based at least in part on both the time series data and an amplitude value of the electrical signal relative to an amplitude-change threshold value over a determined number of amplitude changes. | 11-22-2012 |
20120314332 | Current Sensor - There is provided a voltage or current sensing device. An exemplary voltage or current sensing device includes a drive circuitry configured to deliver a drive current to a magnetic core operably coupled with a conductor, for driving the core to cyclical magnetic saturation. The device also includes sense circuitry configured to receive a voltage signal corresponding to an application current in the conductor. The device also includes signal processing circuitry configured to sample the voltage signal, wherein a first sample is in phase with the drive current and a second sample is out of phase with the drive current. The device also includes a feedback loop configured to deliver a compensation current to the magnetic core, wherein the compensation current is configured to balance the magnetic core and wherein the compensation current is based at least in part on the first sample in phase with the drive current. | 12-13-2012 |
Jeremy Armstrong, Topeka, KS US
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20120291298 | POWER TAKEOFF GASKET SELECTION TOOLS AND METHODS - Devices and methods to facilitate proper installation of a power takeoff on a transmission are disclosed. Embodiments include gauges and methods that enable users to properly select the thickness of the gasket between the power takeoff and the transmission housing to minimize gear backlash and gear interference while installing a power takeoff on a transmission. In one embodiment, the gauge is of unitary construction with at least one surface adapted to contact the transmission housing and another surface adapted to avoid contact with the transmission gear by at least 2/1000 inches and at most 3/100 inches when the gasket thickness is proper for minimizing gear backlash and interference. Alternate embodiments include cutouts that aid in aligning the gauge within the transmission housing and can assist in determining the appropriate gasket thickness. | 11-22-2012 |
Jesse Armstrong, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20150012531 | Online Method and System for Identifying Potential Friends and Building Real Friendships Therebetween - An online system collects extensive profile information from users, performs a matching process that identifies best matches between users as potential friends, and performs a bonding process that challenges the matched users to tasks that serve to reinforce and deepen the level of friendship between the matched users. The bonding process includes a plurality of increasingly more personal levels of friendship that are achieved by accomplishing a plurality of increasingly personal challenges that must be completed before moving on to the next level. The ultimate level of bonding is best friends. | 01-08-2015 |
John Armstrong, Carrollton, GA US
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20140166336 | Armored Cable With Integral Support - A system for providing cable support may be provided. The system may comprise a conductor core, a filler that may provide integral core support, and armor. The conductor core may comprise at least one conductor. The filler may be applied around at least a portion of the conductor core. The armor may be applied around at least a portion of the filler. The applied armor may be configured to cause the filler to apply a strong enough force on an exterior of the conductor core configured to keep the conductor core from slipping down an interior of the filler due to a gravitational force. In addition, the applied armor may be configured to cause the filler to apply a strong enough force on an interior of the armor configured to keep a combination of the conductor core and the filler from slipping down the interior of the armor due to the gravitational force. | 06-19-2014 |
John R. Armstrong, Clarence Center, NY US
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20150235167 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUDITING OBJECTS, INVENTORY, AND COLLATERAL - A method for auditing object inventory disposed at an inventory storage location that comprises installing a wireless base station having a base station transponder at the inventory storage location. The base station transponder transmits a first radio signal out to a predetermined base station signal range boundary. Disposing at least one object having a wireless portable object transponder within the predetermined base station signal range boundary. The portable object transponder transmits a first object transponder radio signal out to predetermined transponder signal range boundary that encompasses the wireless base station. Upon detecting the first portable object transponder radio signal the base station transponder transmits a second base station radio signal causing the portable object transponder to transmit a second portable object transponder radio signal to the base station transponder that includes unique identifier data pertaining to the object being audited. | 08-20-2015 |
Judd Armstrong, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140211977 | OVER/UNDER DUAL-FIT WEARING OPTION EARPHONES - The invention relates to an earphone that can be worn so that the cord attached to the earphone can be worn either over the wearer's ear or under the wearer's ear because of an angled earphone tip and angled strain relief. The angled earphone tip and angled strain relief serve to provide a customizable secure fit that maximizes the sound coming through the earphones and minimizes discomfort from wearing the earphone. | 07-31-2014 |
20150116125 | WRISTBAND WITH REMOVABLE ACTIVITY MONITORING DEVICE - A wearable wristband with a removable device comprises an electronic capsule and a wristband, wherein the electronic capsule comprises a wrist biosensor, a finger biosensor, a watertight casing, a battery, one or more circuit boards electronically coupled to the wrist biosensor and a finger biosensor. The wristband comprises a flexible material notched with a cavity and an aperture, wherein the cavity is shaped to receive the electronic capsule and the aperture shaped to receive the finger biosensor. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SMART ACTIVITY SCORE - A system for providing a smart activity score includes an apparatus for providing a smart activity score. The apparatus includes a movement monitoring module that monitors a movement to determine a metabolic loading associated with the movement during a score period. The apparatus also includes a period activity score module that creates and updates a period activity score based on the metabolic loading and the movement. The period activity score is created and updated for the score period. In addition, the apparatus includes a smart activity score module that creates and updates a smart activity score by aggregating a set of period activity scores. | 04-30-2015 |
20150190072 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AND INTERACTING WITH DATA FROM AN ACTIVITY MONITORING DEVICE - Methods and systems for displaying and interacting with data from an activity monitoring device are disclosed. In one implementation, a system may include an activity monitoring device including a plurality of biosensors electrically coupled to a circuit board and configured to measure biological information of a user of the activity monitoring device; and a computing device communicatively coupled to the activity monitoring device. The computing device may include a display; one or more processors; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable mediums operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors and having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause: at least one of the one or more processors to process the biological information measured by the activity monitoring device, and the display to display an activity display and a sleep display based on the processed biological information. | 07-09-2015 |
Karl J. Armstrong, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20150225876 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR - Method and apparatus for forming free-standing, substantially monocrystalline semiconductor substrates is described. A template substrate is subjected to a process of forming a porous layer on each major surface of the template substrate. The porous layer is smoothed, and then an epitaxial layer is formed on each porous layer. Mechanical energy is used to separate the epitaxial layers from the template substrate, which is recycled by removing any remaining porous and epitaxial material. | 08-13-2015 |
Kathryn Armstrong, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120118323 | METHOD TO REMOVE FATTY SOILS IN A DISHWASHER - A method of operating a dishwasher by controlling the use of hot liquids to dissolve fatty soils. | 05-17-2012 |
Kathryn M. Armstrong, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130116162 | ENZYME CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes. | 05-09-2013 |
20150203794 | ENZYME CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes. | 07-23-2015 |
Kenn Armstrong US
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20130167311 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING AT A SELF-SERVICE DISPENSING DEVICE - Methods are provided for automatic cleaning of gripper belts and rollers within a self-service dispensing device. In an embodiment, a cleaning station located in a storage bin of the dispensing device is used to perform the automatic cleaning. The cleaning station is retrofitted into an existing storage bin of the dispensing device. In another embodiment, an interactive slot mechanism of the dispensing device is modified to hold a cleaning case and provide cleaning fluid to clean the belts and/or rollers. In another embodiment, a cleaning case contains a reservoir of cleaning fluid and a pad saturated with the cleaning fluid to clean the internal belts and roller. Furthermore the cleaning case may contain an automatic lid to maintain saturation of the pads and to keep debris from the cleaning case itself. | 07-04-2013 |
Kenn Armstrong, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20120303155 | STORAGE METHOD FOR DIGITAL MEDIA ITEMS - A storage method for digital media items which optimizes delivery time. An example storage method includes determining transport times for transporting the digital media items from a plurality of primary storage locations within the entertainment kiosk to a dispense aperture of the entertainment kiosk, obtaining expected transaction rates of the digital media items, assigning the digital media items to the primary storage locations such that digital media items having expected transaction rates that are greater than expected transaction rates of other digital media items are stored in primary storage locations having transport times that are shorter than transport times of other primary storage locations. | 11-29-2012 |
Kenny Armstrong, Stavanger NO
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20130074309 | CABLEHEAD - An apparatus for gripping a support member is described. The apparatus comprises a tubular clamp, the tubular clamp defining a throughbore adapted to receive a support member therethrough, a first apparatus member adapted to engage a first portion of an external surface of the tubular clamp, and a second apparatus member adapted to engage a second portion of the external surface of the tubular clamp. Relative movement of the first apparatus member with respect to the tubular damp in a first direction results in a deflection of a section of a first end of the tubular clamp into the clamp throughbore and relative movement of the second apparatus member in a second direction, opposite the first direction, with respect to the tubular clamp results in a deflection of a section of a second end of the tubular clamp into the clamp throughbore. | 03-28-2013 |
20130112433 | INJECTOR HEAD - An injector head for feeding a tool string support member downhole is described. The injector head includes a first gripping device and a second gripping device. The first and second gripping devices are adapted to grip a tool string support member passing through an injector head passageway. The injector head further includes an actuator movable between a first position and a second position wherein, movement of the actuator between the first and second positions moves at least a portion of both of the first and second gripping devices towards or away from a passageway longitudinal axis. | 05-09-2013 |
20130160988 | FLEXIBLE ROUTING DEVICE FOR WELL INTERVENTION - A conduit device for a petroleum well intervention string includes a first end connected to an intervention string drum unit with a drum and a second end connected to an injector head of a wellhead assembly. The conduit device, at any point between said first end and said second end, has a radius of curvature larger than or equal to a given smallest allowable radius of curvature for the intervention string. The conduit device forms a substantially incompressible fixed length path for the portion of said intervention string at any time present between the first end and the second end. The conduit device constitutes a tubular path for the intervention string. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161441 | DRUM UNIT FOR A WELL INTERVENTION STRING - A drum unit for an intervention string for a well includes a drum with a radius for the intervention string, arranged in a structural frame and rotatable by a motor, the drum being arranged translating along a drum axis and driven by a translation motor, for controlled winding of the intervention string onto the drum relative to a first, fixed guide in the structural frame. A compensator includes a guide arch, the guide arch being displaceable in a direction orthogonal to the drum axis using a force device at the structural frame. The intervention string runs between the guide arch and the first fixed guide to or from a first end of the guide arch to the drum. The intervention string runs via a second, opposite end of the guide arch via a second, fixed guide at the structural frame, to or from the well. | 06-27-2013 |
20140014317 | DRUM UNIT WITH AN ARCH COMPENSATOR FOR A WELL INTERVENTION STRING - A drum unit for an intervention string for a well includes a drum with a drum axis and with a radius, arranged in a structural frame and rotatable by a motor and a tension compensator. The tension compensator includes a guide arch displaceable in a direction generally along the intervention string, orthogonal to the drum axis, using a first force device connected to the structural frame for keeping the intervention string in tension. At least a first end of the guide arch is laterally displaceable in a direction generally orthogonal to the intervention string, parallel with the drum axis. The intervention string runs between the guide arch to or from the first end to the drum. The intervention string runs via a second, opposite end of the guide arch via a second, fixed guide at the structural frame, directly or indirectly to or from the well. | 01-16-2014 |
Kyle A. Armstrong, Meridian, ID US
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20120058633 | Methods Of Forming Features Of Integrated Circuitry - Methods of forming features such as word lines of memory circuitry are disclosed. One such method includes forming an initial pitch multiplied feature pattern extending from a target area into only one of a first or second periphery area received on opposing sides of the target area. Thereafter, a subsequent feature pattern is formed which extends from the target array area into the other of the first or second periphery area. The initial and subsequent feature patterns may be used in forming features in an underlying material which extend from the target area to the first and second periphery areas. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
Lorin Armstrong, Oregon City, OR US
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20120235104 | Safety bar end cap with self-draining water feature - A safety bar end cap includes a member having an exterior surface including a first recess formed therein, the first recess sized to receive an end of a safety bar therein and defining a first depth measured from the exterior surface, the exterior surface further including a second recess formed therein, the second recess extending across the first recess and defining a second depth measured from the exterior surface that is greater than the first depth of the first recess. | 09-20-2012 |
20130240660 | Safety Toilet Paper Roll Holder - A toilet paper roll holder includes multiple safety features for use in institutional settings. The safety features may include a rod pivotally mounted on a base wherein the rod will pivot upon the application of an outside force having at least a predetermined magnitude. | 09-19-2013 |
Michael D. Armstrong, Glen Allen, VA US
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20120123849 | System and Methods for Purchase Reward Investment Communities - Purchase rewards account holders accumulate rewards currency. A network-based investment management system allows account holders to purchase shares in investments using reward currency. When all the shares for a particular investment have been purchased, the underlying investment is acquired. Account holders owning shares in an investment may sell shares to other account holders through system. Account holders are thereby able to invest their rewards dollars in investments typically requiring cash or cash equivalents and to grow their rewards currency. | 05-17-2012 |
Michael J. Armstrong, Avon, IN US
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20150185111 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING COMPONENT LIFE IN A POWER SYSTEM - An aircraft includes first and second gas turbine engines having a first component and a second component that is redundant with the first component, and an engine health monitoring system (EHMS) coupled to the first and second gas turbine engines. The EHMS is configured to calculate a remaining useful life (RUL) of the first component and of the second component, calculate a rate-of-life consumption of the first component and of the second component, predict when failure of the first component and failure of the second component will occur based on the RUL of each and based on the respective rate-of-life consumption of each, and provide instructions for altering operation of the aircraft that affects the RUL of the first or second component. | 07-02-2015 |
20150191252 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATED CONTROL OF A POWER SYSTEM - An integrated gas turbine engine, electrical power subsystem and thermal management subsystem for aerospace application includes a first motor/generator coupled to a low pressure (LP) shaft of the gas turbine engine, a second motor/generator coupled to a high pressure (HP) shaft of the gas turbine engine, and a system controller coupled to each of the gas turbine engine, a first motor generator and a second motor/generator, wherein the controller receives engine thrust demand and electrical power demand and is programmed to determine total system power demand and the amount of power sharing between the first motor/generator and the second motor/generator to meet thrust and electrical power demand. | 07-09-2015 |
Mike Armstrong, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120091817 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR AC GRID CONNECTION OF SERIES-CONNECTED INVERTERS - A system, method and apparatus are disclosed for converting DC power to AC power. The system includes a master controller that couples to a phase of a power distribution system and provides a synchronization signal, the phase of the power distribution system having a phase voltage. The system also includes a plurality of DC-to-AC series-connectable power converters, that receive and use the synchronization signal to convert a variable DC voltage from a corresponding one a plurality of photovoltaic panels to a variable AC voltage so that a plurality of corresponding variable AC voltages are generated by the plurality series-connectable power converters, and collectively the plurality of corresponding variable AC voltages add up the phase voltage, and each of the series-connectable power converters controls, responsive to the synchronization signal, the variable AC voltage so that the plurality of corresponding variable AC voltages are in phase. | 04-19-2012 |
Peter Armstrong, Portland, OR US
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20120116539 | CUSTOM-FITTED PROSTHETIC SOCKET DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Methods of producing a custom-fitted prosthetic socket device for a residual limb include covering the distal end thereof with a liner, positioning the covered end within a socket cup to maintain a spaced relationship between the exterior of the liner and the interior of the socket cup, introducing an expandable, hardenable filler material into the socket cup, expanding the material to fill the volume between the liner and the socket cup, hardening the material, and removing the socket cup, hardened filler material, and liner, from the residual limb. Some methods include a filler material that hardens into a flexible solid foam cushioning layer which may optionally form a bond between the socket cup and the liner, embedding the liner in the cushioning layer. Some methods include selecting a socket cup from a plurality of sized socket cups, and/or providing the plurality of sized socket cups. | 05-10-2012 |
20140303748 | CUSTOM-FITTED PROSTHETIC SOCKET DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Methods of producing a custom fitted prosthetic socket device for a residual limb include covering the distal end thereof with a liner, positioning the covered end within a socket cup to maintain a spaced relationship between the exterior of the liner and the interior of the socket cup, introducing an expandable, hardenable filler material into the socket cup, expanding the material to fill the volume between the liner and the socket cup, hardening the material, and removing the socket cup, hardened filler material, and liner, from the residual limb. Some methods include a filler material that hardens into a flexible solid foam cushioning layer, which may optionally form a bond between the socket cup and the liner, embedding the liner in the cushioning layer. Some methods include selecting a socket cup from a plurality of sized socket cups, and/or providing the plurality of sized socket cups. | 10-09-2014 |
20150107180 | MODULAR SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Modular support systems for supporting multi story buildings including plates having bottom major faces and top major faces, the plates defining bolt holes extending through the plates, vertical columns extending from bottom ends to top ends opposite the bottom ends, the bottom ends of the vertical columns being welded to the top major faces of the plates, and horizontal columns having bottom sides and top sides opposite the bottom sides, the bottom sides of the horizontal columns being welded to the top end of the vertical columns. In some examples, the horizontal column defines bolt holes being positioned to align with the bolt holes defined in the plate. Some examples include pluralities of structural units selectively fastened together in a vertical arrangement, with each structural unit configured to selectively couple with vertically adjacent structural unit. Some examples define buildings including disclosed support systems. | 04-23-2015 |
Peter Ross Armstrong, Abu Dhabi AE
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20130118478 | LIQUID-AIR TRANSPIRED SOLAR COLLECTORS - The invention, in some embodiments, relates to solar energy collectors, and methods of use thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to liquid-air transpired solar energy collectors, and methods of use thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to thermal energy transfer systems that comprise solar energy collectors, and methods of use thereof. In some embodiments of the invention, methods of constructing solar energy collectors are provided. | 05-16-2013 |
Peter Ross Armstrong US
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20130032705 | RADIOMETERS FOR MEASURING CIRCUMSOLAR PROFILES - The invention in some aspects relates to radiometers and related methods of use. In some aspects of the invention, methods are provided for determining a circumsolar profiles at external locations of interest, e.g., at a solar power generation system installation site. | 02-07-2013 |
Philip Neville Armstrong, Yokohama-Shi JP
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20100226207 | MODEL-BASED RELATIVE BEARING ESTIMATION OF THREE-COMPONENT RECEIVERS - A method is disclosed for more accurately determining the relative bearing angle of a directional receiver in a borehole using an existing three-dimensional (3D) geological model, one or more seismic sources and a three component (3C) directional receiver. A disclosed method includes: receiving direct compressional arrivals generated by multiple source events at the directional receiver disposed in the borehole; rotating the seismic data into the true earth frame using an estimated relative bearing angle; measuring a polarization vector of the rotated seismic data; estimating an incident ray vector of the direct compressional arrivals at the directional receiver using ray-tracing through the 3D model; calculating the weighted sum of an angular difference between the polarization vector and the incident ray vector; and adjusting the estimated relative bearing angle until the angular difference between the polarization and incident ray vectors is minimized. | 09-09-2010 |
20100254220 | Real-Time Reflection Point Density Mapping During Three-Dimensional (3D) Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) surveys - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for generating three dimensional (3D) vertical seismic profiles (VSPs) in a more time efficient manner. The methods and apparatuses enable faster and more efficient VSP surveys than previous techniques. Real-time updating of the velocity model and real-time reflection point density calculations are carried out, which are used to determine the location of the next seismic source firing. In the event the data of a particular bin has an insufficient fold, common image points (CIPs) or reflection point density, additional source firings may be carried out prior to moving the source. Further, in the event the data of a particular bin is excessive in terms of the fold, CIPs or reflection point density before the planned source firings for the bin are completed, remaining source firings for that bin may be skipped to save time and improve the efficiency of the data collection. | 10-07-2010 |
Phillip Ashton Armstrong, Meridian, ID US
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20150073949 | SYSTEM 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 |
Ralph Armstrong, West Chester, PA US
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20130124852 | FILE-BASED APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE PROVIDING SSH-SECURED COMMUNICATION - A data communication security system is disclosed that includes a network interface configured for transport layer protocol communications at a communication port. The network interface includes a security module configured to provide secure shell (SSH) data security on a transport layer data path, and which is communicatively connected to the transport layer data path. The data communication security system also includes a file-based application programming interface defining a plurality of attributes of the network interface and including at least one attribute configured for selection of the security module and accessible for use in logical I/O operations. | 05-16-2013 |
Samantha L.j. Armstrong, Churchville, VA US
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20130306442 | CONVEYOR HAVING BOTTOM OPENING FOR ACCOMMODATING A CONVEYOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A conveyor includes a frame having first and second spaced frame elements, first and second drive rollers between the frame elements, and a flexible belt mounted between the first and second drive rollers that has a load bearing portion and a return portion, the return portion extending between the first and second frame elements. The conveyor has a first end portion including the first drive roller, a second end portion including the second drive roller and a central portion including a midpoint between the first drive roller and the second drive roller, and the central portion of the conveyor includes a lift-table receiving space between the first drive roller and the second drive roller and between the first frame element and the second frame element, and the return portion of the belt extends between the load bearing portion and the lift-table-receiving space. | 11-21-2013 |
20140318930 | CONVEYOR HAVING DUAL-DIRECTION DRIVE - A conveyor includes a frame having first and second spaced frame elements having outer sides and facing inner sides, first and second drive rollers between the first and second frame elements, a flexible belt mounted on the first and second drive rollers, first and second drive wheels connected to the first and second drive rollers, and a drive operably connected to the first and second drive wheels and configured to drive the belt in a first direction and in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 10-30-2014 |
Scot T. Armstrong, Merrimack, NH US
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20150215689 | MICROPHONE HOUSING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AUDIO CONFERENCE SYSTEM - An audio conference system has a plurality of specially designed microphone housings into each of which a directional microphone is positioned. Each microphone housing is positioned entirely within the body of the audio conferencing system, the microphone housings are strategically positioned at each one of four corners of the audio conference system body in order to provide maximum exposure of a microphone to its operating environment, and the interior structure of the microphone housing is designing to reflect unwanted energy harmlessly away from the microphone. Each directional microphone is positioned in the microphone housing such that the most sensitive node in its polar response pattern is oriented normal (at right angles) to a line radiating outward from the center of the system. | 07-30-2015 |
Shawn A. Armstrong, New Buffalo, MI US
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20120312321 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for cleaning a laundry treating appliance using mechanical and chemical cleaning action. | 12-13-2012 |
20130220868 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A treating packet for treating the inner surface of a rotatable drum in a laundry treating appliance comprises a chemical insert and a permeable pouch enveloping the chemical insert. The chemical insert in combination with the permeable pouch may apply a chemical and mechanical cleaning action sufficient to abrade a residue on the inner surface of the drum during rotation of the drum. | 08-29-2013 |
Shelby Armstrong, Philomath, OR US
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20150209416 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CO-ADMINISTRATION WITH A GROWTH PROMOTANT - Embodiments of a composition comprising silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof are disclosed. The composition may further comprise glucan. The composition is administered to an animal that will be administered, or has been administered, a growth promotant. The growth promotant may be a β-agonist, antibiotic, steroid or hormone. The composition is fed to the animal for a period of time before administration of the growth promotant, during administration of the growth promotant, and/or after administration of the growth promotant. Administration of the composition to the animal ameliorates, or prevents development of, at least one deleterious symptom or sign, such as a deleterious symptom or sign potentially associated with administration of the growth promotant. Embodiments of a composition comprising (i) a growth promotant and (ii) glucan, silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof also are disclosed. | 07-30-2015 |
Steven Armstrong, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20150068934 | COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHONES, OTHER PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OTHER APPARATUS - A composite case for an electronic device is provided. The composite case includes: a resilient portion dimensioned to cover two end portions of the electronic device and less than half of a back portion of the electronic device; and a rigid portion dimensioned to fit with the resilient portion, the rigid portion dimensioned to provide a cover for at least part of the back portion of the electronic device. A method of protecting an electronic device is provided. The method includes: attaching a rigid material to a resilient material; dimensioning both the rigid material and the resilient material to contain an electronic device; configuring the rigid material, but not the resilient material, to cover most or all of a back portion of the electronic device; and providing an opening to allow a screen portion of the electronic device to be accessed through the opening in the rigid and resilient material. | 03-12-2015 |
Susan Armstrong, Bloomfield, MI US
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20120207651 | ELECTROSTATIC DISINFECTANT TOOL - An electrostatic disinfectant tool is provided to output a discharge to kill a biological cell. The electrostatic disinfectant tool includes an electrostatic applicator that outputs the discharge, wherein the discharge includes an electrostatic field. | 08-16-2012 |
Timothy Armstrong, Dunedin NZ
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20150197301 | Connection Device For A Pannier - The present invention relates to a connection device for a pannier for a vehicle and a pannier having such a connection device. The connection device includes a pivotable support member having an attachment arrangement for attaching to the vehicle. The pivotable support member is adapted to be pivoted between an attachment position, in which the attachment arrangement is exposed for attachment to the vehicle, and a concealed position. The present invention provides a connection device having an attachment arrangement. The attachment arrangement can be displaced so as not to interfere with objects, e.g., getting snared or caught. | 07-16-2015 |
20150210334 | Bicycle Handle Bar Accessory Coupling Device - A coupling device for indirect attachment of an accessory to a bicycle handle bar, the coupling device including a handle bar coupling member and an accessory coupling member, the handle bar coupling member including fastener elements for rigid fastening of the coupling device to the bicycle handle bar and the accessory coupling member having at least two different accessory fastening positions. The different accessory fastening positions are arranged on a curved trajectory extending radially around the bicycle handle bar when the coupling device is attached to the bicycle handle bar. | 07-30-2015 |
Timothy G. Armstrong, Rochester, NY US
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20120163869 | Secure document printing method and system - A method and system for printing documents with one or more embedded security features is provided. Security features are embedded in the document by co-printing magnetic and non-magnetic toner on a receiver before fixation by a fixing station. The combination of magnetic and non-magnetic toners in the image results in image elements that easily show alteration or are undetectable by visual means. | 06-28-2012 |
Timothy Kent Armstrong, Christchurch NZ
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20130292438 | ADJUSTABLE PANNIER FRAME - A pannier frame assembly, which includes at least one pannier frame member and at least one connector element on each side of a bicycle rack having a top deck, the at least one connector element configured to releasably hold the pannier frame member, the at least one connector element and/or pannier frame member is configured to allow the pannier frame member to be adjusted in a forward and/or backward direction with respect to the bicycle rack, in use, when mounted to a bike. | 11-07-2013 |
Timothy Kent Armstrong, Dunedin NZ
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20130292433 | WEARABLE SUPPORTS - A wearable support assembly is provided and includes a belt strap which is configured to be secured about a user's hips/waist; and a carrier frame which is pivotally attached to the belt strap at two pivot points which are spaced apart along the belt strap so as to create a substantially lateral pivot axis when the belt is worn by the user, wherein the relative position of the two pivot points is adjustable with respect to the belt. | 11-07-2013 |
Tommy Armstrong, Kosciusko, MS US
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20140353351 | Trophy Container Apparatus - A collapsible container for protecting and transporting an animal head is provided. The collapsible container comprises at least one strap for carrying the collapsible container and a base component comprising a bottom, four sides, a lid. The lid comprises four triangular flaps and an opening centrally located in the lid. The four triangular flaps open to allow a hunter to place the animal head within the base component, while the opening permits passage of the animal head's antlers through the lid. The four triangular flaps are then zipped together further securing the animal head. | 12-04-2014 |
Wayne Armstrong, Portland, OR US
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20120116539 | CUSTOM-FITTED PROSTHETIC SOCKET DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Methods of producing a custom-fitted prosthetic socket device for a residual limb include covering the distal end thereof with a liner, positioning the covered end within a socket cup to maintain a spaced relationship between the exterior of the liner and the interior of the socket cup, introducing an expandable, hardenable filler material into the socket cup, expanding the material to fill the volume between the liner and the socket cup, hardening the material, and removing the socket cup, hardened filler material, and liner, from the residual limb. Some methods include a filler material that hardens into a flexible solid foam cushioning layer which may optionally form a bond between the socket cup and the liner, embedding the liner in the cushioning layer. Some methods include selecting a socket cup from a plurality of sized socket cups, and/or providing the plurality of sized socket cups. | 05-10-2012 |
20140303748 | CUSTOM-FITTED PROSTHETIC SOCKET DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Methods of producing a custom fitted prosthetic socket device for a residual limb include covering the distal end thereof with a liner, positioning the covered end within a socket cup to maintain a spaced relationship between the exterior of the liner and the interior of the socket cup, introducing an expandable, hardenable filler material into the socket cup, expanding the material to fill the volume between the liner and the socket cup, hardening the material, and removing the socket cup, hardened filler material, and liner, from the residual limb. Some methods include a filler material that hardens into a flexible solid foam cushioning layer, which may optionally form a bond between the socket cup and the liner, embedding the liner in the cushioning layer. Some methods include selecting a socket cup from a plurality of sized socket cups, and/or providing the plurality of sized socket cups. | 10-09-2014 |
20150107180 | MODULAR SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Modular support systems for supporting multi story buildings including plates having bottom major faces and top major faces, the plates defining bolt holes extending through the plates, vertical columns extending from bottom ends to top ends opposite the bottom ends, the bottom ends of the vertical columns being welded to the top major faces of the plates, and horizontal columns having bottom sides and top sides opposite the bottom sides, the bottom sides of the horizontal columns being welded to the top end of the vertical columns. In some examples, the horizontal column defines bolt holes being positioned to align with the bolt holes defined in the plate. Some examples include pluralities of structural units selectively fastened together in a vertical arrangement, with each structural unit configured to selectively couple with vertically adjacent structural unit. Some examples define buildings including disclosed support systems. | 04-23-2015 |
Wayne Armstrong, Placitas, NM US
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20120075843 | LASER DAZING PISTOL SHAPED OPTICAL DISTRACTOR AND SEARCHLIGHT - Provided is a laser dazing apparatus shaped as a pistol having an encasement formed by a elongated barrel ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120140456 | LASER DAZING BATON SHAPED OPTICAL DISTRACTOR AND SEARCHLIGHT - Provided is a laser dazing apparatus shaped as a baton having a cylindrical encasement including a forward end housing a focusing range adjustment fixture and a laser aperture. The encasement also includes a finned heat sink ( | 06-07-2012 |
20130128908 | DIODE PUMPED SOLID STATE OPTO-MECHANICALLY OPTIMIZED GREEN LASER - A unique physical design of 532 nm Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) laser elements to achieve independent crystal phasing (rotation), spacing and output coupler (OC) alignment in a robust small package is provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130335944 | COOL TUBE (TM) LED LIGHTING - Provided is a brilliant Humiliation light fixture using high efficiency white LEDs in a strip design that can replace many conventional single or multiple tube fluorescent lighting fixtures. This LED lighting fixture provides benefits in lower installation cost, lower cost of ownership, lower room heating, higher illumination availability, higher efficiency, elimination of faculae, flexibility in re-layout lighting and avoidance of hazard waste. The lighting fixture are not to be confused with “LED fluorescent tubes” which is a name common in the industry to describe a fluorescence tube shape containing a linear array of LEDs that is designed to replace individual fluorescent tubes. | 12-19-2013 |
20140317988 | WEAPON-MOUNTABLE NON-LETHAL OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE - Provided is weapon-mountable laser distractor having an enclosure ( | 10-30-2014 |
Wendy Armstrong, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120253509 | STORAGE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING MEDICATIONS - Storage devices, systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for dispensing medication. The storage devices include a container dispensing device for providing users with containers that can be used to securely transport (i.e., in a closed, identifiable container) medications dispensed from the storage device for a single selected patient. In this way, a single user may be able to dispense medications for multiple patients during a single user interaction with a storage device, while keeping medications for different patients separate and easily identifiable so as to provide secure transport between the storage device and the different patients' bedsides. Thus, a printing device may be provided for printing a summary of details, such as in the form of a label and/or a receipt. A sensor may also be provided for detecting the receipt of medications into the container as a check that the correct medications were dispensed by the user. | 10-04-2012 |
20130079924 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR STREAMLINED MEDICATION DISPENSING - Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for facilitating the expedited dispensing of medications from an automated medication storage device. In this regard, a method may cooperate with the first device to facilitate the presentation of various displays that include features to reduce number of user interactions to dispense medications safely and effectively. | 03-28-2013 |
William Armstrong, Carlsbad, CA US
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20150238514 | Protective Supplement Configuration - An orally ingested supplement is provided having a core formed of NADH which is protected from communication with stomach acid once ingested by both an enteric coating on the core and a surrounding secondary layer formed of CoQ10 which acts to increase energy output from the NADH. Other supplements may be included in the secondary layer and a plurality of cores may also be included with each surrounded by a protective secondary layer. | 08-27-2015 |
William J. Armstrong US
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20120236858 | MULTICASTING USING A MULTITIERED DISTRIBUTED VIRTUAL BRIDGE HIERARCHY - Systems and methods to multicast data frames are provided. A particular apparatus includes a plurality of computing nodes and a distributed virtual bridge. The distributed virtual bridge includes a plurality of bridge elements coupled to the plurality of computing nodes. The plurality of bridge elements are configured to forward a copy of a multicast data frame to the plurality of computing nodes using group member information associated with addresses of the plurality of server computers. A controlling bridge coupled to the plurality of bridge elements is configured to communicate the group member information to the plurality of bridge elements. | 09-20-2012 |