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Alexis B. Baird, San Francisco, CA US
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20150095339 | IDENTIFYING MEMBERS OF A SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS SEGMENT - A system, apparatus, computer-program product and method are provided for identifying members of a particular user segment. One particular user segment of interest includes members who work for employers having a number of employees within a predetermined range. Members of an online service provide data purporting to identify their employers and/or other personal or professional attributes. The data entries are normalized by standardizing terms, removing superfluous or unneeded terms, and/or performing other processing. The members are then clustered according to their normalized employer names, and members within clusters that have sizes within the range are added to the user segment. Invalid employer names (e.g., fictitious companies, non-existent entities) may be filtered out. Within a cluster, a professional social networking site (or other site) may be analyzed to determine if the clustered members have developed relationships; if not, the cluster may be cancelled. | 04-02-2015 |
Alexis Blevins Baird, San Francisco, CA US
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20140324964 | TECHNIQUES FOR INFERRING A LOCATION - Disclosed in some examples is a method including receiving a plurality of transaction records, each of the transaction records including data about a particular transaction engaged in by a member of a social networking service and including a geographic location and a timestamp of the particular transaction; scoring each of the plurality of transaction records based upon the recency of the transaction; clustering the plurality of transaction records into a plurality of clusters, each cluster including transaction records which contain similar geographic locations; creating an aggregate score for each particular one of the plurality of clusters based upon a sum total of the scores calculated for each transaction record clustered into the particular cluster; and creating a probability distribution based upon the scores for the plurality of clusters, the probability distribution indicating a probability that the member was in each of the plurality of locations represented by the clusters. | 10-30-2014 |
20160055010 | GUIDED EDIT OPTIMIZATION - Techniques for optimizing a guided edit process for editing a member profile page are described. According to various embodiments, incomplete member profile fields in a member profile associated with member of an online social networking service are identified. Profile completion score weight values associated with the incomplete member profile fields in the member profile are then determined. Thereafter, the incomplete member profile fields in the member profile are ranked, based on the profile completion score weight values associated with each of the incomplete member profile fields. A list of one or more of the highest ranked incomplete member profile fields are then displayed, together with a prompt recommending the member to complete the identified incomplete member profile fields. | 02-25-2016 |
Alistair Baird, Saunderstown, RI US
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20160076434 | Intelligent Sea Water Cooling System - An intelligent sea water cooling system including a first fluid cooling loop coupled to a heat exchanger, a second fluid cooling loop coupled to the heat exchanger and including a fluid pump for circulating fluid through the second fluid cooling loop, and a controller operatively connected to the fluid pump. The controller may be configured to monitor an actual temperature in the first fluid cooling loop and to adjust a speed of the fluid pump based on the monitored temperature in order to achieve a desired temperature in the first fluid cooling loop. | 03-17-2016 |
Andrew Baird, Sheung Wan HK
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20160060779 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF METALS FROM A BODY OF FLUID BY ELECTRODEPOSITION - This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for recovering metals from fluid body(s) using electrodeposition, for instance for the recovery of metals from underwater/oceanic sources, e.g., in the vicinity of hydrothermal vents. It provides apparatuses for recovering at least one target metal substance from a body of a fluid, comprising: at least one pair (comprising a cathode and an anode) of electrodes, such that when the apparatus is used, at least one pair of the electrodes is presented to the body of fluid; and means for generating an electrical potential difference across the at least one pair of electrodes, so that the potential difference generated across the pair is such as to attract target metal substance(s) present in the body of fluid, for deposition on at least one cathode on the apparatus. It also provides methods for recovering metals from a body of fluid using electrodeposition and the described apparatus. | 03-03-2016 |
Andrew Baird, London GB
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20120032796 | SEPARATION ALARM - A separation alarm, comprising a mobile telecommunication device ( | 02-09-2012 |
Andrew Alan Robert Baird, Derby GB
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20150369050 | ROTOR BLADE MANUFACTURE - A method is provided of processing one or more blades of a row of blades which forms part of a rotor for a gas turbine engine. The method includes: providing a rotor disc having a slot for mounting one or more blades; applying tape at one or both sides of the slot such that when the blades are loaded in the slot the tape reduces a range of tilt angles which can be adopted by the blades; loading the blades in the slot; and performing a processing operation on the loaded blades. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369051 | ROTOR BLADE MANUFACTURE - A method is provided of processing one or more blades of a row of blades which forms part of a rotor for a gas turbine engine. The method includes: providing a rotor disc having a slot for mounting one or more blades; loading the blades in the slot and loading the wax blocks in or adjacent the slot, the wax blocks being configured and positioned such that, on loading, the blades shear material from the wax blocks, the sheared wax blocks reducing a range of tilt angles which can be adopted by the blades; and performing a processing operation on the loaded blades. | 12-24-2015 |
Anthony J. Baird, Farmington, UT US
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20120159988 | DISPLAYING AN IMAGE WITH MULTIPLE CIRULAR BANDS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for displaying an image with multiple circular bands. Two or more circular bands are included and sized to surround a portion of a body part. At least one image is included where each of the two or more circular bands includes a portion of the at least one image disposed on an exterior side of each circular band. The at least one image is formed when the two or more circular bands are positioned to be adjacent. | 06-28-2012 |
Benjamin Baird, New Britain, CT US
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20150198025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING OIL - A system and method of producing oil is provided. The system includes a support module that provides air, water and fuel to a well. A steam generator is fluidly coupled to the support module to receive the air, water and fuel. The steam generator includes an injector having a plurality of tubes. The tubes have an outer surface with an oxidation catalyst thereon. The steam generator is configured to divide the supplied air and direct a first portion through the tubes. A second portion of the supplied air is mixed with supplied fuel and directed over the outside of the tubes. The air and fuel is burned in a combustor and water is sprayed on the combustion gases to produce steam. The steam and combustion gases are directed in the direction of the oil reservoir. | 07-16-2015 |
Bryan Eric Baird, Seattle, WA US
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20150082189 | PROVIDING VISUALIZATIONS FOR CONVERSATIONS - Technologies are generally described for providing a system for visualizing items and conversations in a communication application. Conversations are presented as a list of items in the communication application. A quantity of presented items is limited based on a size of a client device employed for viewing the items. Visualizations are applied to the presented items to attempt to maximize a number of items that are presented while providing information about the items to enable a user to preview content and take actions on the items. The visualizations include different templates applied to each item based on a type of item and content associated with the item, and the templates may be are dynamically updated based on user interactions with the items. The templates for items are determined by applying a set of rules and factors to each item to determine a most appropriate visualization for each item. | 03-19-2015 |
Cole Baird, Boise, ID US
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20150203331 | LIFTING BALE - What is disclosed is a lifting bale that has at least two side supports, at least two cross support, and at least one center support and ideally configured to fit over the motor of a concrete saw, to provide handles for lifting the saw, and to provide an attachment point for a lifting mechanism to attach to the lifting bale and to lift the concrete saw, or other object the lifting bale is attached to, upward from the single point while maintaining the concrete saw or other object in a generally level position. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204415 | VIBRATION ISOLATION ASSEMBLY FOR CONCRETE SAWS - The present disclosure is a vibration dampening assembly for a walk behind concrete saw having a frame and deck assembly, an engine mounted to the top of the deck, a pair of rear wheels interconnected by a nonrotating solid axle which spans the width of the deck and is attached to the frame, and a handlebar post having a lower portion, a pair of outer, generally rectangular, damper blocks, having a front portion and a rear portion, attached to the underside of the deck in parallel juxtaposed relationship; front and rear cross members for interconnecting the front and rear portions of the outer damper blocks to form a generally rectangular grid frame; a pair of inner, generally rectangular, damper blocks attached to the lower portion of the handlebar post in a position where there is no metal to metal contact between the lower portion of the handlebar post and the deck; and means for attaching the inner damper blocks to the front and rear cross members. | 07-23-2015 |
Cole R. Baird, Boise, ID US
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20130129419 | AUTO PITCH CONTROL POWER TROWEL - An automatic pitch control system for riding power trowels enables a user to control and automatically adjust trowel blade pitch and height for concrete finishing. The disclosed system provides for blade pitch of separate rotor assemblies to be adjusted independently of one another or synchronously. The disclosed system also provides for a mode of operation that allows the user to completely flatten trowel blades for panning. | 05-23-2013 |
20130315667 | STROKE CONTROL TROWEL - An automatic speed control system for a power trowel for regulated adjustment of rotational speed of the trowel rotor assemblies. The disclosure provides for and is configurable to automatically regulate trowel speed and can be adapted to utilize advanced control features like cruise control and power management. The disclosed system incorporates several user and feedback inputs in a number of logic patterns for trowel control. | 11-28-2013 |
Craig Baird, Springfield, MO US
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20140327220 | Trailing Arm Yoke Suspension With Brake Actuator Clearance - An underslung trailing arm suspension assembly is disclosed for use on heavy duty low clearance trailers having a unique beam configuration to provide clearance for a transversely mounted air brake actuator connected directly to a disc brake housing. The suspension beam includes a unique plate mounted near an axle seat below an air spring mounting plate providing clearance for a disk brake actuator. | 11-06-2014 |
Creighton David Baird, Heber, UT US
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20150125296 | ILLUMINATED MULTIPURPOSE PADDLE SYSTEM - A paddle is provided with lighting devices in the blade of the paddle. | 05-07-2015 |
Daniel Baird, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130173656 | METHOD FOR SHARING AND SEARCHING PLAYLISTS - The present disclosure provides a method for making a playlist available to the public. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for creating a playlist comprising user-defined descriptor information. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for searching for such public playlists. | 07-04-2013 |
20160026636 | METHOD FOR SHARING AND SEARCHING PLAYLISTS - The present disclosure provides a method for making a playlist available to the public. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for creating a playlist comprising user-defined descriptor information. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for searching for such public playlists. | 01-28-2016 |
Darryl Baird, Sunshine AU
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20140077140 | Powered Jacking Leg - Disclosed is a gearbox for a powered leg assembly for trailers. The gearbox includes a plurality of gears mounted in a cage, the cage being displaceable from a first low speed position through a neutral position to a second high speed position, and a lever coupled to an eccentric whereby movement of the lever causes displacement of the cage causing the gears to mesh to assume a low speed, neutral and high speed configurations. | 03-20-2014 |
David Baird, Bristow, VA US
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20160067589 | COMPRESSIVE BOARD - A compression board apparatus of a generally planar surface has an insert that compresses to a position that is flat or flush with a top surface of the board, when a load is applied to the top surface of the board. When the load is removed, the insert releases, thereby expanding to a released position. The insert is arranged to both extend above the top surface of the board and extend below a bottom surface of the board. The insert may be secured by at least locking mechanism and enables a user who applies a load to the top surface of the board to maintain contact with the board's surface, even in an airborne position and when the board is in a non-planar position. | 03-10-2016 |
David Michael Baird, Bloomington, MN US
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20150145153 | Steam Dispersion System - A steam dispersion system for building humidification is disclosed. At least a portion of the steam dispersion system is comprised of a flexible material that is collapsible for changing the outer dimension of the portion comprised of the flexible material from a greater, higher-pressure, size, to a smaller, lower-pressure, size. | 05-28-2015 |
Deirdre Baird, Sarasota, FL US
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20150319130 | ELECTRONIC MESSAGE RECIPIENT DISPOSITION CHARACTERISTICS - A computer implemented method for determining recipient disposition characteristics of an electronic message that was acted upon by an electronic message reader is described. The method includes receiving by a computer system message requests in response to the electronic message reader acting on the electronic message and executing by the computer system one or more rules that compare a value of one or more fields included in the one or more message requests to one or more field values included in the one or more rules. | 11-05-2015 |
Derek E. Baird, Coto De Caza, CA US
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20140330906 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF NETWORK PROCESSING/CREATION INVOLVING ENGAGEMENT TOOLS, POLLING, MESSAGING, FEEDBACK AND/OR OTHER FEATURES - Aspects of the present innovations relate to systems and methods of a data processing involving network processing, engagement tools, social polling, messaging, custom image creation and/or feedback, among other features. In one illustrative implementation, a network may provide custom engagement tools targeting a specific audience. Further, engagement tools directly focusing on the network and its feedback may be provided, for example, to provide aspects over other social networks where users are grouped into general categories without specific features. | 11-06-2014 |
Derek E. Baird, Mountainview, CA US
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20130227700 | Dynamic Trust Score for Evaulating Ongoing Online Relationships - A method is provided for a dynamic trust score for evaluating ongoing online relationships. By considering a plurality of user data variables and using validation data from internal and external database sources, a trust score with a high degree of confidence may be provided for establishing and verifying online relationships. Since the trust score may be dynamically recalculated periodically or on demand, the trust score may also validate over continuing periods of time, as opposed to conventional verification systems that only validate at a single point in time. Thus, a higher degree of safety, reliability, and control is provided for online services directed towards children or other user classes that may require greater protection. | 08-29-2013 |
Duncan Baird, Penarth GB
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20150292021 | PROGNOSTIC METHODOLOGY - The invention concerns a prognostic method for determining at least one, or a combination, of the following: time to first treatment, response to treatment or overall survival for a patient presenting with a disease including or characterised by telomere shortening, comprising an assessment of the longest mean telomere length at which telomere end-end fusion events can be detected and then a determination of the mean telomere length in the fusogenic range (i.e. the range below said mean telomere length at which telomere end-end fusion events can be detected) and the subsequent use of the mean telomere length in the fusogenic range as a prognostic indicator. | 10-15-2015 |
Garrett Baird, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130054435 | System and Method for Dynamic Query Processing Based on Financial Information and Query Responses - Various systems, computer program products, and methods for resolving financial issues using dynamic query processing is described. For example, a method may include obtaining an attribute of a debtor having a financial issue. The attribute describes a prior history or action of the debtor. The method may include communicating a question to be posed to the debtor. The method may include receiving a response to the question such as via a web page. The method may include determining and communicating a follow-up question to be posed to the debtor based on the attribute of the debtor and the response to the question. The method may include receiving a follow-up response to the follow-up question. The method may include determining a proposal to resolve the financial issue based on the response and the follow-up response. | 02-28-2013 |
20140032300 | Method and System for Debt Resolution Restricted Offer - Various systems, computer program products, and methods for resolving financial issues using conditional debt resolution offers are described. A method may include determining a debtor that is to receive a conditional debt resolution offer. In some implementations, the conditional debt resolution offer is subject to a condition for the conditional debt resolution offer to be valid. When valid and accepted by the debtor, the conditional debt resolution offer at least partially resolves the debt. In some implementations, the method may include causing the conditional debt resolution offer to be communicated to the debtor. In some implementations, the method may include determining whether the condition has been satisfied. In some implementations, the method may include validating the conditional debt resolution offer when the condition has been satisfied or invalidating the conditional debt resolution offer when the condition has not been satisfied. | 01-30-2014 |
Garrett C. Baird, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130262214 | DECISIONING SYSTEM BASED ON ACCOUNT BEHAVIOR AT INDIVIDUAL MERCHANT - A method and system for administering rewards is disclosed. Administering rewards comprises processing transaction data received from a transaction processor, the transaction data identifying a payment amount to be made from an account holder to a merchant; determining, at an administration processor, a reward amount of the payment amount based on an account holder profile, designee profile and a merchant profile; initiating a debit of the reward amount from an account associated with the payment to be made to the merchant; and initiating a credit of at least a portion of the reward amount to at least one different account designated by the account holder (or billing/debiting the merchant in a separate transaction). | 10-03-2013 |
Garrett Cameron Baird, Philadelphia, PA US
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20160071074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING BILLING, SERVICING MESSAGING AND PAYMENT IN DIGITAL WALLETS - A digital wallet bill management system runs on centralized processors in operative communication with databases and in networked communication with digital wallet applications, computerized billing systems and payment gateways. Code snippet activators are provided to customers running digital wallet applications on their respective electronic devices. When customers activate the code snippet information, the digital wallet bill management system produces biller e-cards for the digital wallet applications, linking customer accounts to the billing system for the respective customers. The code snippets include biller codes, customer codes and URL addresses, and the system matches the codes with data stored in the database for the respective biller and customer and transmits the biller e-card information to the respective electronic devices for the digital wallet application. The customers use funding e-cards in their digital wallets to produce electronic bill payment records for electronic bills that the system populates using the biller e-cards. | 03-10-2016 |
Gary A. Baird, Marysville, IN US
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20130000510 | ZEOLITE IMPREGNATED WITH TITANIUM DIOXIDE - Embodiments of the invention relate to methods for making and compositions including zeolite with an impregnated titanium dioxide. Such zeolite/titanium dioxide compositions may be useful, for example, as a substitute or extender for titanium dioxide used in coatings. | 01-03-2013 |
Gordon Baird, Darien, CT US
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20140279403 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING MOBILE CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for carrying out mobile transactions. An exemplary electronic currency message is provided for allowing currency messages to be passed in a secure manner between parties involved in a transaction, even when the networks used to pass the messages are insecure. The currency messages may be used by a transaction protocol that may pass the messages through middleware that allows for connections to multiple different external financial networks. The transaction protocol may create a credit cache on the user's mobile device and/or at the middleware to allow electronic currency transactions to be effected, even if the user's mobile device loses connectivity or power. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279542 | MOBILE CURRENCY MESSAGING SYSTEMS - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for facilitating mobile transactions. For example, a routing system and protocol is provided to allow a user of a mobile financial application, which may be provided in a closed loop network, to connect to external entities located outside of the closed loop network. In some embodiments, requests to perform transactions may be aggregated and prioritized in order to perform load balancing among the request. In further embodiments, records related to the transactions may be purged after a predetermined period of time, subject to regulatory requirements, in order to protect the privacy of the user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279544 | CREATION AND USE OF MOBILE IDENTITIES - Exemplary embodiments provide methods, mediums, and systems for generating and applying an electronic identity. The electronic identity may allow an individual's electronic or online presence to be secured and verified, thereby providing increased levels of trust in the identity of the individual. The electronic identity may correlate data from multiple different sources, including social networks, career websites, online marketplaces, financial institutions, and the individual. Based on the amount of data that can be verified or correlated with other data, a trust score may be assigned to the electronic identity. The electronic identity may be used to verify an individual's identity for various purposes, such as obtaining a financial account, obtaining identification, performing transactions, and social interactions. | 09-18-2014 |
Hamish Bissett Baird, Aberdeen GB
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20090025623 | Method of transporting an elongate member - The present invention provides a method for transporting an elongate member through water. The elongate member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The method comprises the steps of: adjusting the buoyancy of the elongate member to ensure that the elongate member is buoyant; providing at least one weight acting on each end portion of the elongate member; and transporting the elongate member through water in an inverted catenary configuration. The elongate member can be transported below the wave affected zone. The or each weight acting on each end portion of the elongate member can be detachably connected thereto. The elongate member can be transported by towing. | 01-29-2009 |
Harold Russell Baird, Marietta, GA US
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20140041138 | Solar panel autonomous cleaning device - Described herein is an autonomous cleaning device for a solar panel. The device includes a cleaning member mounted for unidirectional movement or bidirectional movement over the solar panel. The cleaning member has a first cleaning portion for cleaning the solar panel as the cleaning member moves in one direction and a second cleaning portion for cleaning the solar panel as the cleaning member moves in the other direction. The cleaning portions are respectively brought into contact with the solar panel by axial rotation of the cleaning member about a restricted path of travel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041698 | Ramp cleaning device for solar energy technologies - Described herein is a cleaning device for a flat solar panel or a trough reflector panel. The device comprises a cleaning member with a sweeper portion and a scraper portion. The cleaning member is mounted for unidirectional and bidirectional movement over the flat panel or the reflector panel. A rocker bar is connected to the sweeper portion and the scraper portion to rockingly move either the sweeper portion or the scraper portion into contact with the flat panel or the reflector panel as the cleaning member moves over the flat panel or the reflector panel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140041713 | Autonomous winter solar panel - Disclosed herein is an autonomous solar panel for use in winter conditions. The panel includes at least one energy transfer member associated with the solar panel. A sensor is in communication with the energy transfer member. A power supply is connected to the energy transfer member. A network interconnects the energy transfer member, the sensor, and the power supply, and is configured so that when the sensor senses an accumulation of winter precipitation on the solar panel, a portion of stored power in the power supply activates the energy transfer member and the winter precipitation is removed from the solar panel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043613 | Reflective material sensor - Described herein is a sensor for sensing reflective material. The sensor includes a housing with a transparent window and a sensor mount located in the housing and angled away from a housing wall. A radiation emitter is mounted in the sensor mount and emits radiation along an axis through the transparent window which has an amount of the reflective material located thereon. A radiation detector is mounted in the sensor mount and located adjacent the radiation emitter. The radiation detector is located to receive reflected radiation from the reflective material along another axis. The first axis is angled towards the second axis. | 02-13-2014 |
20140182706 | Fluid spill containment, location, and real time notification device and system - Described herein is an autonomous fluid spill containment device for a pipeline having a carrier conduit for transporting a fluid and a containment conduit located around the carrier conduit to define an interstitial space for receiving fluid spilled from the carrier conduit. The device comprises a spilled fluid barrier for stopping spilled fluid flow. The fluid barrier is located in the interstitial space and extending between the carrier conduit and the containment conduit. A spilled fluid sensor is located in the interstitial space to detect spilled fluid flowing in the containment conduit. A network monitor that interfaces for communicating with an operator's data collection, analysis and reporting systems. A sensor network is connected to the fluid sensor for communicating spilled fluid sensor and location data from the sensor to the network monitor so as to alert the operator to the location of the spilled fluid in real time. | 07-03-2014 |
20140305517 | Fluid spill containment, location, and real time notification device with acoustic based sensor - Described herein is an autonomous fluid spill containment device for a pipeline having a carrier conduit for transporting a fluid and a containment conduit located around the carrier conduit to define an interstitial space for receiving fluid spilled from the carrier conduit. The device includes a spilled fluid barrier for stopping spilled fluid flow, which is located in the interstitial space and extends between the carrier conduit and the containment conduit. An acoustic sensor is located in the interstitial space for detecting spilled fluid flowing in the containment conduit, or in the carrier conduit for detecting fluid flow reduction. | 10-16-2014 |
20150010356 | Fluid spill containment, location, and real time notification device with cable based sensor - Described herein is an autonomous fluid spill containment device for a pipeline which has a carrier conduit for transporting a fluid and a containment conduit located around the carrier conduit to define an interstitial space for receiving fluid spilled from the carrier conduit. The device includes a spilled fluid barrier for stopping spilled fluid flow. The fluid barrier is located in the interstitial space and extending between the carrier conduit and the containment conduit. A cable sensor is associated with the containment conduit for detecting spilled fluid flowing in the containment conduit. | 01-08-2015 |
20160077002 | Reflective material sensor - Described herein is a sensor for sensing reflective material. The sensor includes a housing with a transparent window and a sensor mount located in the housing and angled away from a housing wall. A radiation emitter is mounted in the sensor mount and emits radiation along an axis through the transparent window which has an amount of the reflective material located thereon. A radiation detector is mounted in the sensor mount and located adjacent the radiation emitter. The radiation detector is located to receive reflected radiation from the reflective material along another axis. The first axis is angled towards the second axis. | 03-17-2016 |
Ian J. Baird, San Jose, CA US
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20150347748 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING SECURITY OF AN APPLICATION AND ITS EXTENSION - Techniques for handling security of an application and its extension are described. In one embodiment, an application manager of an operating system running within a data processing system launches an application in a first sandboxed environment based on a first security profile associated with the application. In response to receiving a request from the application for accessing a function of an application extension that is associated with the application, the application manager launches the application extension in a second sandboxed environment based on a second security profile associated with the application extension. The application manager is to individually enforce security and manage resources of the application and the application extension in the first and second sandboxed environments based on the first and second security profiles, respectively. The second security profile specifies resources fewer than the first security profile. | 12-03-2015 |
20150347749 | CONSISTENT EXTENSION POINTS TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION TO EXTEND FUNCTIONALITY OF AN APPLICATION TO ANOTHER APPLICATION - According to one embodiment, in response to an inquiry received from a first application for an extension service associated with a first of a plurality of extension points of an operating system, a list of one or more extensions is identified that have been registered for the first extension point with the operating system, where the first application is executed within a first sandboxed environment. The identified list of extensions is displayed to prompt a user to select one of the extensions to be associated with the first application. In response to a selection of one of the extensions, the selected extension is launched in a second sandboxed environment. The selected extension and the second application were packaged in an application bundle, and when the application bundle was installed, the selected extension and the second application appeared in a registry of the operating system as separate applications. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeffrey S. Baird, Columbia, MD US
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20130115903 | MRC ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR FM IBOC DIGITAL SIGNALS - A radio receiver includes a first signal path including a first tuner configured to receive a first signal from a first antenna, and a first demodulator configured to demodulate symbols from an output of the first tuner to produce first branch metrics derived from the demodulated symbols; a second signal path including a second tuner configured to receive a second signal from a second antenna, and a second demodulator configured to demodulate symbols from an output of the second tuner to produce second branch metrics derived from the demodulated symbols; a combiner for maximum ratio combining the first branch metrics and the second branch metrics; and processing circuitry to process the combined first and second branch metrics to produce an output signal. | 05-09-2013 |
20140342682 | MRC ANTENNA DIVERSITY FOR FM IBOC DIGITAL SIGNALS - A method for processing a radio signal includes: receiving a signal on two antennas; demodulating the signal using first and second independent signal paths that are synchronized by symbol number; maximum ratio combining branch metrics from the two receiver paths; and using the combined branch metrics to produce an output, wherein the receiver paths include an arbitration scheme. A receiver that implements the method is also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
Joe Ralph Baird, Metamora, IL US
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20130068328 | Gerotor Pump Assembly and Engine Fluid Delivery System Using a Gerotor Pump Assembly - A gerotor pump assembly includes a gerotor pump and a relief valve assembly. The relief valve assembly is operably coupled to the pump housing and includes a relief valve inlet in fluid communication with a compression portion of the pump housing, a relief valve outlet defining a first seating surface, and a valve element sized to extend over the relief valve outlet and defining a second seating surface configured for engagement with the first seating surface. The valve element is deformable between a normal position, in which the second seating surface engages the first seating surface, and a deflected position, in which the second seating surface is spaced from the first seating surface to relieve fluid pressure. | 03-21-2013 |
John David Baird, Piscataway, NJ US
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20150038437 | ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR USE - The present description relates to compounds and forms and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for use thereof to treat or ameliorate bacterial infections caused by wild-type and multi-drug resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens. | 02-05-2015 |
20150080362 | ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR USE - The present description relates to compounds and forms and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for use thereof to treat or ameliorate bacterial infections caused by wild-type and multi-drug resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin Baird, Denver, CO US
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20150334061 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENDING TIME-LIMITED MESSAGES - The claimed system and method offers computer readable instructions for software that enables a user to send content that is time-sensitive. This sender may set a window of time in which the content may be viewed. By limiting a time for viewing the sender is able to control the viewing of the message. In addition, the sender may control what reply capabilities, if any, a recipient may have following receipt of the message. Further, the sender may be given a list of recipients that have viewed the message. The sender may select recipients based on demographic information. Further, the sender may send a message and invite recipients to view data of the message while the data is being created as in viewing the life streaming images or sound being recorded. This system and method may be useful not only to those who wish to create temporary messages to protect privacy of the message, but also to parties such as businesses wishing to attract customers in a time-sensitive manner. | 11-19-2015 |
Lance Awender Baird, Prospect Heights, IL US
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20130152453 | PYROLYSIS FUELS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PYROLYSIS FUELS - Pyrolysis fuels and methods for processing pyrolysis fuel are provided. In one embodiment, a method of processing pyrolysis fuel converts biomass to pyrolysis fuel including pyrolysis oil and char particles. Also, the method includes resizing a portion of the char particles so that substantially all resized char particles have a largest dimension no greater than about 5 microns. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152454 | METHODS FOR DEOXYGENATING BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL - Methods for deoxygenating a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided. In an embodiment, a method for deoxygenating a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil comprises the steps of combining a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream with a heated low-oxygen-pyoil diluent recycle stream to form a heated diluted pyoil feed stream. The heated diluted pyoil feed stream has a feed temperature of about 150° C. or greater. The heated diluted pyoil feed stream is contacted with a first deoxygenating catalyst in the presence of hydrogen at first hydroprocessing conditions effective to form a low-oxygen biomass-derived pyrolysis oil effluent. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152455 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FORMING LOW-METAL BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL - Methods and apparatuses for forming a low-metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided. In an embodiment, a method for forming a low-metal biomass-derived pyrolysis oil includes washing biomass comprising a water-soluble metal component therein with wash water that is substantially free of water-soluble metals. The washed biomass and water containing water-soluble metal are separated after washing the biomass. The washed biomass is pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis process to form a pyrolysis vapor stream. A portion of the pyrolysis vapor stream is condensed to form a condensate. The wash water is derived from the washed biomass. In an embodiment of an apparatus, the apparatus comprises a washing stage, a biomass dryer, a pyrolysis reactor, a quenching system comprising a primary condenser and a secondary condenser, and a return line that connects the quenching system to the washing stage. | 06-20-2013 |
20130255136 | PROCESSES FOR WASHING A SPENT ION EXCHANGE BED AND FOR TREATING BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL, AND APPARATUSES FOR TREATING BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL - Processes and apparatuses for washing a spent ion exchange bed and for treating biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided herein. An exemplary process for washing a spent ion exchange bed employed in purification of biomass-derived pyrolysis oil includes the step of providing a ion-depleted pyrolysis oil stream having an original oxygen content. The ion-depleted pyrolysis oil stream is partially hydrotreated to reduce the oxygen content thereof, thereby producing a partially hydrotreated pyrolysis oil stream having a residual oxygen content that is less than the original oxygen content. At least a portion of the partially hydrotreated pyrolysis oil stream is passed through the spent ion exchange bed. Water is passed through the spent ion exchange bed after passing at least the portion of the partially hydrotreated pyrolysis oil stream therethrough. | 10-03-2013 |
20130267743 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PREPARING UPGRADED PYROLYSIS OIL - Methods and apparatuses for preparing upgraded pyrolysis oil are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method of preparing upgraded pyrolysis oil includes providing a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream having an original oxygen content. The biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream is hydrodeoxygenated under catalysis in the presence of hydrogen to form a hydrodeoxygenated pyrolysis oil stream comprising a cyclic paraffin component. At least a portion of the hydrodeoxygenated pyrolysis oil stream is dehydrogenated under catalysis to form the upgraded pyrolysis oil. | 10-10-2013 |
20130345487 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DEOXYGENATING BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for deoxygenating a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided. In one example, a method comprises the steps of separating a low-oxygen biomass-derived pyrolysis oil effluent into a low-oxygen-pyoil organic phase stream and an aqueous phase stream. Phenolic compounds are removed from the aqueous phase stream to form a phenolic-rich diluent recycle stream. A biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream is diluted and heated with the phenolic-rich diluent recycle stream to form a heated diluted pyoil feed stream. The heated diluted pyoil feed stream is contacted with a deoxygenating catalyst in the presence of hydrogen to deoxygenate the heated diluted pyoil feed stream. | 12-26-2013 |
20140001026 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THERMALLY CONVERTING BIOMASS | 01-02-2014 |
20140004610 | PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR CONVERTING A FEEDSTOCK | 01-02-2014 |
20140034550 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes separately introducing the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream into a reaction zone to form a mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream in the reaction zone. The mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream is catalytically cracked in the presence of a particulate cracking catalyst in the reaction zone. The pyrolysis oil stream is maintained at a temperature of less than or equal to about 100° C. substantially up to introduction into the reaction zone. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034552 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and fuel processing apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided herein. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes providing a pyrolysis oil stream and providing a hydrocarbon stream separate from the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are mixed in a mixing zone and in the absence of a particulate cracking catalyst. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are introduced in a substantially common direction into the mixing zone to form a mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream. The mixture of the pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are catalytically cracked in the presence of the particulate cracking catalyst. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034554 | METHODS AND FUEL PROCESSING APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A PYROLYSIS OIL STREAM AND A HYDROCARBON STREAM - Methods and apparatuses for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream are provided. In an embodiment, a method for upgrading a pyrolysis oil stream and a hydrocarbon stream includes providing the pyrolysis oil stream and providing the hydrocarbon stream separate from the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are introduced into a reaction zone. Deposits form adjacent to a pyrolysis oil outlet of the pyrolysis oil stream. The pyrolysis oil stream and the hydrocarbon stream are catalytically cracked in the presence of a particulate cracking catalyst in the reaction zone. During catalytic cracking, the pyrolysis oil deposits adjacent the pyrolysis oil outlet of the pyrolysis oil stream are removed, such as with a cleaning head. | 02-06-2014 |
20140336427 | METHODS OF AND APPARATUSES FOR UPGRADING A HYDROCARBON STREAM INCLUDING A DEOXYGENATED PYROLYSIS PRODUCT - Methods of and apparatuses for upgrading a hydrocarbon stream are provided. In an embodiment, a method of upgrading a hydrocarbon stream includes providing the hydrocarbon stream that includes a deoxygenated pyrolysis product. The hydrocarbon stream also includes a residual oxygen-containing compound content. The residual oxygen-containing compound content of the hydrocarbon stream is reduced to form an upgraded hydrocarbon stream. | 11-13-2014 |
20150159093 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEOXYGENATING BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OIL WITH A RECYCLE COLUMN - Methods and systems for deoxygenating a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil are provided. An exemplary method includes combining a biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream with a heated low-molecular weight fraction low-oxygen-pyoil diluent recycle stream to form a heated diluted pyoil feed stream, which is contacted with a first deoxygenating catalyst in the presence of hydrogen at first hydroprocessing conditions effective to form a low-oxygen biomass-derived pyrolysis oil effluent. A low-molecular weight fraction low-oxygen-pyoil diluent recycle stream is formed by contacting the low-oxygen biomass-derived pyrolysis oil effluent with a fractionation column to separate a low molecular weight fraction low-oxygen-pyoil diluent recycle stream at a cutpoint of about 225° C. or less. The low-molecular weight fraction low-oxygen-pyoil diluent recycle stream is then heated prior to combination with the biomass-derived pyrolysis oil stream. | 06-11-2015 |
20150322355 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CRACKING HYDROCARBONS - Methods and apparatuses are provided for cracking a hydrocarbon. The method includes contacting a first hydrocarbon stream with a first cracking catalyst at a first cracking temperature in a first riser to produce a first riser effluent and a first spent catalyst. A second hydrocarbon stream is contacted with a second cracking catalyst at a second cracking temperature in a second riser to produce a second riser effluent and a second spent catalyst, where the second cracking temperature is less than the first cracking temperature. The first riser effluent and the second riser effluent are combined to produce a mixed riser effluent, and the mixed riser effluent is fractionated in a fractionation zone to produce a light cycle oil. The first spent catalyst and the second spent catalyst are combined in a reactor to produce a mixed spent catalyst. | 11-12-2015 |
Leemon Baird, Cedar Park, TX US
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20130024181 | Translation System and Method for Multiple Instant Message Networks - A method and system provides a graphical user interface for instant messaging on any of a plurality of instant messaging networks. The interface provides a roster of contacts in each instant messaging network. Instant messages entered through the interface are machine translated into a preferred language for each intended recipient contact. The translated message is sent over the respective instant messaging networks of the intended recipient contacts. Response messages are translated into the source language of the user of the graphical user interface. | 01-24-2013 |
Mark Stephen Baird, Bangor GB
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20110142916 | Adjuvants for Use in Vaccination - A compound of formula (I) for use as an adjuvant in vaccination; wherein R is an optionally-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl moiety having from 1 to 50 carbon atoms; R | 06-16-2011 |
20110150981 | Compounds for Use in Therapy - A compound of formula (I) for use in the treatment of a disease of the immune system; wherein R is an optionally-substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl moiety having from 1 to 50 carbon atoms; R | 06-23-2011 |
20140178434 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS - A method of preparing a compound of formula (III): | 06-26-2014 |
20150018569 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A HERBICIDAL COMPOUND - The present invention discloses a simple method for transforming cashew nut shell liquid into an active herbicidal composition. | 01-15-2015 |
Mark Stephen Baird, Gwynedd GB
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20110003022 | Composition and Method - A process of obtaining a saponin-rich component from a plant of the Araliaceae family, the process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a portion of the plant with an extraction solvent in which saponin-containing compounds are soluble; and (b) treating the portion of plant or the extract obtained therefrom to remove fatty acid residues from said portion of plant or extract thereof. | 01-06-2011 |
20110009487 | METHOD OF OBTAINING A SOLID COMPONENT RICH IN A PETROSELINIC COMPOUND - A method of obtaining a solid component rich in a petroselinic compound from the seed of a plant of the | 01-13-2011 |
20120045478 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS - A method of preparing a compound of formula (III): wherein x is from 1 to 6, y is from 1 to 12, z is from 0 to 10, each M and each M′ is independently a mycolic acid residue including a β-hydroxy acid moiety and each S is a monosaccharide unit; the method comprising reacting one or more mycolic acids with one or more saccharide units wherein the hydroxyl group of each β-hydroxy acid moiety is protected prior to reaction with the one or more saccharide units. | 02-23-2012 |
20120296073 | Composition and Method - A process of obtaining a saponin-rich component from a plant of the Araliaceae family, the process comprising the steps of: (a) treating a portion of the plant with an extraction solvent in which saponin-containing compounds are soluble; and (b) treating the portion of plant or the extract obtained therefrom to remove fatty acid residues from said portion of plant or extract thereof. | 11-22-2012 |
20140051599 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING EXPOSURE TO MYCOBACTERIA - A method of determining the presence or absence in a sample of a biomarker indicative of exposure to mycobacteria, the method comprising: (a) providing a substrate carrying a mycolic acid derived antigen; (b) contacting the substrate with the sample; (c) contacting the substrate with a fluorophore species; (d) creating an evanescent wave at the boundary of the substrate and the sample; (e) detecting the presence or absence of fluorescence. | 02-20-2014 |
20140127709 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A BIOMARKER - A method of determining the presence or absence in a sample of a biomarker, the method comprising: (a) linking an antigen to colloidal gold to provide a gold-antigen species; (b) contacting the gold-antigen species with the sample; (c) adding a diagnosis agent to the sample; and (d) observing the colour of the sample. | 05-08-2014 |
Matt Baird, Provo, UT US
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20150217175 | MULTIPURPOSE GOLF TRAINING AID - A multipurpose golf training aid that can be used to teach full swing alignment, putting alignment, full swing path and putting path development. | 08-06-2015 |
Melissa Cherie Denise Baird, Seattle, WA US
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20140279272 | Methods and Systems for Sorting Items That Are Received for Further Shipment - A method of sorting items that are received for further shipment includes determining a first quantity of the items to be placed into a first tote and a second quantity of the items to be placed into a second tote. The first tote conveys the items to a first location for immediate shipping to a first set of customers who have ordered only the item. The second tote conveys the items to a second location for matching with different items before being shipped to a second set of customers who have ordered combinations of the item and one or more of the different items. In response to receipt of the items, a first quantity of the items is placed into the first tote in accordance with the determined first quantity, and a second quantity of the items is placed into the second tote in accordance with the determined second quantity. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Baird, Austin, TX US
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20150088635 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT AND MODIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND CONTENT - Systems and methods of measurement and modification of advertisements and content are described. In one example, advertisements/content items (or web servers or applications that present the advertisements/content items) send signals to a measurement server in response to certain events or actions. The signals identify the advertisement/content item and the user that caused the event or performed the action. The measurement server aggregates received signals from different advertisements/content items to determine metrics such as digital brand lift (e.g., a change in brand awareness due to an advertisement/advertising campaign). The measurement server can send computed information back to an advertisement/content item, so that the advertisement/content item (or web server/application) can self-modify and/or deploy additional advertisements/content items. | 03-26-2015 |
20150235259 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT AND MODIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND CONTENT - Systems and methods of measurement and modification of advertisements and content are described. In one example, a measurement system receives measurement data from a client device. The measurement data identifies an event associated with an advertisement or a content item presented by the client device. The measurement system determines performance data associated with the advertisement or the content item based at least in part on the received measurement data. The measurement system also sends the performance data to at least one of a server or the client device to cause at least one action related to the advertisement or the content item. | 08-20-2015 |
20160034966 | DRIVING BEHAVIORS, OPINIONS, AND PERSPECTIVES BASED ON CONSUMER DATA - A method includes receiving an input identifying a target audience segment (e.g., reflecting a behavior, perspective, or opinion an advertiser would like to influence/increase). The method further includes identifying a first attribute measured by a measurement system, where the first attribute is determined to correlate to users tracked by the measurement system and that belong to the target audience segment, which reflects the behavior that the advertiser wants to influence/increase. The method further includes identifying a second attribute that corresponds to the first attribute, where a messaging action directed to the first attribute, the second attribute, or a combination thereof is available at one or more digital networks. The digital networks may require payment for message delivery or may allow such messaging for free. The method further includes initiating the messaging action aimed at driving behavior directed to the first attribute, the second attribute, or a combination thereof. | 02-04-2016 |
Michael B. Baird, Hudsonville, MI US
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20120291600 | HOLLOW FORM TURNING DEVICE - A hollow turning device comprises a tool handle, a cutting bar extending from one end of the tool handle having a longitudinal axis and a cross section at least a portion of which is non-circular, and a cutting tool disposed at a distal end of the cutting bar. A tool rest is disposed adjacent the work piece. A torque arrestor has a pair of spaced apart cooperating rollers between which the cutting bar extends, the cooperating rollers being spaced apart to fittingly receive and restrain the cutting bar to allow motion of the cutting bar between the cooperating rollers to facilitate motion of the cutting tool within the hollow to shape the inside of the work piece, wherein the non-circular portion of the cutting bar cross section prevents vertical movement and rotation of the cutting bar along its longitudinal axis when the cutting tool engages the work piece. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael Dallas Baird, Maryville, TN US
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20140097585 | DK3D Dolly - A load bearing dolly securely attached, via lashing straps, to opposite ends of any moveable object such as: household furniture items, appliances, or various manufacturing/industrial equipment. Each rectangular dolly frame being carpeted on all contact surfaces creating friction and containing two 360 degree swivel casters of various sizes and optional locking brakes. Designed to accommodate even items of irregular shape and fixedly secured to dollies to maneuver over various terrains. Specifically, having a platform that will be parallel to the ground or continue to rise until it makes contact with moveable object at any varying degree of angle, then securing through points of contact on the platform frame, as well as, secured from above via the strapping. | 04-10-2014 |
20150344056 | Dolly system and method of use - Two load bearing dollies are securely attached respectively, via lashing straps, to opposite ends of any moveable object such as: household furniture items, appliances, or various manufacturing/industrial equipment. Each dolly frame may be carpeted on all contact surfaces to create friction, and each contains two 360 degree swivel casters fixedly secured to dollies to maneuver over various terrains. Each dolly has a platform that may be parallel to the ground or tilt to make contact with movable object at any varying degree of angle, thereby securing the object through points of contact on the platform frame, as well as securing it from above via the strapping. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael T. Baird, Temecula, CA US
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20140110331 | WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH VALVES - A water filter cartridge having a housing with an inlet nozzle with a concentric, smaller outlet nozzle extending through the inlet nozzle with a space therebetween defining an inlet to a flow path passing through a filter and through the outlet nozzle. A diaphragm valve mounted to the outlet nozzle blocks upstream flow out of the inlet when the cartridge is not in use. An umbrella valve mounted on the end of the filter blocks downstream flow out of the outlet nozzle when the cartridge is not in use, thus reducing leakage when the cartridge is removed from the appliance. | 04-24-2014 |
20150307365 | WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE AND MANIFOLD HEAD SEAL - A water filter cartridge has a cap with radially oriented first and second (either inlet or outlet) flow channels on first and second generally cylindrical portions. First and second seals encircle the first flow channel on the first portion and third and fourth seals encircle the second flow channel on the second portion. The second and third seals form a void volume during use which may be accessed by a vent path to eliminate moisture or to test for or indicate leaks. The radial flow paths reduce axial, push out forces on the filter cartridge and allow smaller locking tabs to be used. The first seal forms a top void volume during use which may be accessed by a vent path to eliminate moisture or to test for or indicate leaks. | 10-29-2015 |
Paul C. Baird, Tanworth-In-Arden GB
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20130000631 | Screen For A Heating Device - A screen for use with a heating device having a heat source, the screen comprising a panel having a first surface and a second surface, the panel being positionable relative to the heating device such the first surface faces outwardly from the heat source and the second surface faces towards the heat source, and the panel defining an aperture through a depth of the panel. | 01-03-2013 |
Peter Baird, Arlington, MA US
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20130254157 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSOCIATING FILES WITH CELLS OF A COLLABORATIVE SPREADSHEET - One exemplary embodiment involves a computer-implemented method comprising receiving, in a computing device, a first request to attach a file in a cell of a collaborative spreadsheet, wherein the first request comprises the file and a cell identifier, and wherein the collaborative spreadsheet comprises a spreadsheet configured to be accessed and modified simultaneously from a plurality of client devices. The method additionally comprises attaching, via a processor, the file to the collaborative spreadsheet at the cell corresponding to the cell identifier; and storing the file on a cloud storage device, wherein the file is stored to be accessible in conjunction with the collaborative spreadsheet. | 09-26-2013 |
20140040718 | TRACKING NEW SUBMISSIONS FOR AN ONLINE FORMS SERVICE - A method and system to track new submissions for an online forms service is provided. The system may include a request detector to detect a request to load a view (e.g., a web page) and a view provider to provide the view for display in response to the request. The view may comprise submission information for an electronic form and a value indicative of a number of new submissions. | 02-06-2014 |
Peter J. Baird, Arlington, MA US
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20130125052 | Expandable user interface menu - Expandable user interface menu techniques are described, including displaying a menu having a menu item, receiving an input indicating selection of the menu item, and expanding the menu, based on one or more parameters associated with the menu item, to present a structure configured to receive another input associated with the menu item, the menu item remaining displayed while the menu is expanded. | 05-16-2013 |
20130132831 | System and Method for Adding Items in a Structured Document - Methods and apparatus for providing a document authoring application. A palette comprising a plurality of editing controls may be displayed within the canvas that is associated with an electronic document having an associated structure. The palette may be positioned within the canvas based at least in part on the associated structure of the electronic document. Responsive to selections of editing controls at the palette, documents objects may be added to the canvas. The palette may be repositioned within the canvas based at least in part on the structure associated with the electronic document. | 05-23-2013 |
20140033118 | Space management in windowed environments - Space management in windowed environments is described, including drawing a window including a first pane and a second pane adjacent to the first pane, receiving an input to activate the first pane, and expanding the first pane and contracting the second pane in response to the receiving the input. | 01-30-2014 |
20140157205 | EXPANDABLE USER INTERFACE MENU - Expandable user interface menu techniques are described, including displaying a menu having a menu item, receiving an input indicating selection of the menu item, and expanding the menu, based on one or more parameters associated with the menu item, to present a structure configured to receive another input associated with the menu item, the menu item remaining displayed while the menu is expanded. | 06-05-2014 |
Richard L. Baird, Metamora, MI US
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20150107372 | Low Friction Tailstock Assembly - A tailstock assembly includes a housing, a torque cell supported on the housing and configured to measure loads in a first load range, and a load cell supported on the housing and configured to measure loads in a second load range that is different from the first load range. The tailstock assembly is configured so that the torque cell can be selectively mechanically isolated from the housing. In particular, the torque cell and the load cell are supported on the housing through a low friction bearing, and the tailstock assembly can be selectively switched between a first measurement mode in which the torque cell is fixed to the housing, and a second measurement mode in which the torque cell is mechanically isolated from housing via the bearing. The tailstock assembly may be used as part of a brake dynamometer for accurately measuring both active braking torques and residual drag torques. | 04-23-2015 |
Richard Logan Baird, Metamora, MI US
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20150288260 | STATOR COIL LACING MACHINE - A stator coil lacing machine includes a carriage pivotably connected to a frame. The carriage supports a needle assembly and cord guide assembly. The needle assembly includes a needle, a needle rotation actuator that rotates the needle about its longitudinal axis, and a needle translation actuator that moves the needle along its longitudinal axis. The cord guide assembly includes a cord guide shaft, a cord guide wag actuator that rotates the cord guide shaft about its longitudinal axis, and a cord guide lift actuator that rotates the cord guide shaft about an axis transverse to its longitudinal axis. A carriage actuator pivots the carriage relative to the frame. The carriage actuator, the needle rotation actuator, the needle translation actuator, the cord guide wag actuator, and the cord guide lift actuator cooperate in a manner that results in lacing of the stator coil. | 10-08-2015 |
Robert Baird, Tulsa, OK US
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20130145450 | AUDITABLE MULTICLAIM SECURITY TOKEN - The current invention provides a paradigm for securely transmitting messages using an auditable message token and associated protocol for recording information pertaining to events occurring with respect to transmission(s) of a message. | 06-06-2013 |
Rodney R. Baird, Homewod, IL US
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20120161494 | Method and Assembly for Mounting an Automobile Rim to a Motorcycle - A method and assembly for mounting an auto rim and either motorcycle or auto tire as a motorcycle rear wheel. The assembly allows tires of different widths and diameters to be used on the rear of motorcycles that have single side swing arms and standard swing arms. The method and assembly allows a left side or right side drive which can be a belt or chain. A hub with bearings and spacers are mounted with a brake rotor disk and a drive pulley in tandem to produce a hub assembly. | 06-28-2012 |
Scott Baird, Norringham GB
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20080248336 | Water Management in Fuel Cells - An electrochemical fuel cell having an anode, an ion transfer membrane and a cathode has liquid water delivered to the fluid flow channels within the cathode so as to maintain a relative humidity of 100% throughout the fluid flow channels. A calibration method and apparatus is described for determining an optimum quantity or range of quantities of liquid water to be delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. An operating method and apparatus is described that ensures an optimum quantity of liquid water is delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. | 10-09-2008 |
20120321972 | WATER MANAGEMENT IN FUEL CELLS - An electrochemical fuel cell having an anode, an ion transfer membrane and a cathode has liquid water delivered to the fluid flow channels within the cathode so as to maintain a relative humidity of 100% throughout the fluid flow channels. A calibration method and apparatus is described for determining an optimum quantity or range of quantities of liquid water to be delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. An operating method and apparatus is described that ensures an optimum quantity of liquid water is delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. | 12-20-2012 |
Scott Baird, Nottingham GB
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20100261079 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack. the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack; monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet and operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold. | 10-14-2010 |
20110033763 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurising the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path. | 02-10-2011 |
20150188158 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold. | 07-02-2015 |
Scott Baird, Loughborough GB
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20140011105 | REVERSE FLOW RELIEF VALVE FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system is disclosed, comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurizing the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air net port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path. | 01-09-2014 |
Steven Baird, Co. Londonderry GB
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20150057876 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AUTO-LOCATION OF A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR ARRANGED WITH A VEHICLE WHEEL USING CONFIDENCE INTERVAL ANALYSIS AND ROLLBACK EVENTS - Auto-location systems and methods of tire pressure monitoring sensor units arranged with a wheel of a vehicle detect a predetermined time (T1) when a wheel phase angle reaches angle of interest using a rim mounted or a tire mounted sensor. The systems and methods transmit a radio frequency message associated with a wheel phase angle indication. The wheel phase angle indication triggers wheel phase and/or speed data such as ABS data at the predetermined time (T1) to be stored. A correlation algorithm is executed to identify the specific location of a wheel based on the wheel phase and/or speed data at the predetermined time (T1). TPM sensor parameters from a tire pressure monitoring sensor unit are assigned to the specific location of the wheel based on a confidence interval width analysis of the ABS data at the predetermined (T1). The confidence interval width analysis identifies the specific location of the wheel whose ABS sensor shows a lowest confidence interval width as a result of a normal distribution pattern or similar pattern. The confidence interval width analysis may calculate a weighted cumulative confidence interval width for the ABS data which experience rollback events. | 02-26-2015 |
Steven Lloyd Baird, Colfax, CA US
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20140351623 | System and Method for Virtualized Shared Use Environment with Dynamic IP Address Injection - Virtualized Shared Use Environment—database driven selector of specific a) company software, b) equipment location, and c) peripherals available. The selected elements together create a Virtualized Hypercart (VH) which carries all the variable elements necessary to select the appropriate running virtual machine. Derived from the above information, the system control software (SCS) selects from a table of available virtual machines that match the requirements of company software, equipment location, peripherals available and from the company software selection, the IP addressing schemes required and available for use by the virtual machine. Dynamic IP Address Injection—based on the VH, the IP addressing scheme is injected into the virtual machine that contains the appropriate company software for the type of location that made the request with the peripherals available for use by the virtual machine. | 11-27-2014 |
Zane Baird, West Lafayette, IN US
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20150136964 | ION FOCUSING - The invention generally relates to apparatuses for focusing ions at or above ambient pressure and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an apparatus for focusing ions that includes an electrode having a cavity, at least one inlet within the electrode configured to operatively couple with an ionization source, such that discharge generated by the ionization source is injected into the cavity of the electrode, and an outlet. The cavity in the electrode is shaped such that upon application of voltage to the electrode, ions within the cavity are focused and directed to the outlet, which is positioned such that a proximal end of the outlet receives the focused ions and a distal end of the outlet is open to ambient pressure. | 05-21-2015 |