Bancroft, US
Allen John Bancroft, Midlothian, VA US
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20130227767 | HELMET ASSEMBLY AND HELMET FASTENING SYSTEM - A helmet assembly and helmet fastening system that uses a spring loaded female fastener attached to the chinstrap and a matching male fastener attached to a helmet that makes it easy to attach the chinstrap to the helmet and difficult to detach the chinstrap from the helmet unless the plunger is intentionally pulled back (i.e., released or disengaged). This positive connection takes a tremendous amount of force to disengage unless the plunger is pulled back, thereby keeping the chinstrap attached to the helmet and the helmet in place. | 09-05-2013 |
Christopher M. Bancroft, Wakefield, NH US
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20110157935 | Fully Resonant Power Supply - A power supply produces one or more conditioned and scaled output voltages with low noise. The power supply has various components to produce a plurality of higher output voltages from a plurality of taps of a multiplier or multiple isolated outputs. Components include an internal reference voltage circuit or an external voltage that generates a reference voltage and a sine wave power oscillator circuit and resonant circuit that generates an alternating current and voltage. The power supply has a controlled current source circuit connected to the sine wave power oscillator circuit for regulating the power level to the sine wave power oscillator. A control amplifier circuit controls the current level to the controlled current source circuit based on the error between the sampled output and the reference voltage. The resonant transform connected to the sine wave power oscillator circuit generates one or more scaled output voltages on one or more secondary windings. A buffer voltage feedback circuit is connected to an output voltage and the control amplifier circuit for providing a feedback loop to regulate the output voltage. | 06-30-2011 |
Daniel W. Bancroft, Menominee, MI US
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20090257906 | Cobalt-rich wear resistant alloy and method of making and use thereof - A cobalt-rich wear resistant and corrosion resistant alloy comprises in weight %, 0.5 to 1.2% C, 0.6 to 2.1% Si, 17 to 24% Cr, 27 to 38.5% Fe, 1.4 to 20% W, 3.8 to 9.7% Mo, less than 1% Ni and balance Co. A preferred cobalt-rich alloy comprises in weight %, 0.5 to 0.9 C, 0.75 to 1.15% Si, 17.5 to 20.5 Cr, 27.0 to 32.0 Fe, 12.5 to 16.5 W, 6.25 to 8.25 Mo, 0.45 to 1.00 Ni and balance Co. The alloy preferably has a microstructure free of primary carbides and comprises up to about 50% by volume eutectic reaction phases in a solid solution matrix. The solid solution matrix is an αFe-αCo face-centered cubic solution with W, Cr and Mo as solute elements and the eutectic reaction products comprise a (Co, Cr) | 10-15-2009 |
20100272597 | NICKEL BASED ALLOY USEFUL FOR VALVE SEAT INSERTS - Disclosed herein is a nickel based alloy comprising, in weight percentage: carbon from about 0.5 to about 1.5; chromium from about 25 to about 35; tungsten from about 12 to about 18; iron from about 3.5 to about 8.5; molybdenum from about 1 to about 8; manganese up to about 0.50; silicon up to about 1.0; and the balance nickel and incidental impurities. The alloy is suitable for valve seat insert applications in internal combustion engines. | 10-28-2010 |
Dennis W. Bancroft, Drums, PA US
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20080257780 | Display tray having a transparent lip - Disclosed herein is a display tray for receiving, securely transporting, and allowing for visual inspection of rectangular greeting card boxes. The display tray includes a cardboard body that has a plurality of side walls defining a open space with a seating surface for reception of the boxes. The tray further includes a transparent lip that removably attaches to the body. The transparent lip allows for visual inspection of the greeting card boxes from a front view of the tray. | 10-23-2008 |
Ernest L. Bancroft, Newtown, PA US
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20100064621 | Cinder block construction system and method - A cinder block construction system employs a cinder block component with top and side surfaces and cavities extending downwardly from the top surface. Solid body inserts are located in the cavities and are permanently bonded to the cavities' sidewalls. The inserts are composed of material specifically adapted to allow penetration into the body by a connector element. The connector element secures the cinder block component to a construction member such as a sill plate or door or window jamb. The cinder block component can be prepared with its insert in advance, or the insert material dispensed to the cinder block component at the worksite to convert a standard cinder block to one which can readily be connected to a separate construction member. | 03-18-2010 |
Frederick Charles Bancroft, Cardiff, CA US
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20110097751 | GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONIST BIOASSAYS - Provided herein are cell-based bioassays for measuring GLP-I receptor agonist activity of test compounds, such as GLP-I receptor agonist compounds. Exemplary GLP-I receptor agonist compounds include exendins, exendin analogs, GLP-1(7-37), and GLP-1(7-37) analogs. The bioassays are useful for quantitatively determining cAMP generated in samples containing GLP-I receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide) and 6-23 (clone 6) cells having GLP-I receptors, whereby the amount of cAMP generated can be correlated to the GLP-I receptor agonist activity of the GLP-I receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide). Suitable cell-based bioassays include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence assays. | 04-28-2011 |
20130089878 | GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONIST BIOASSAY - Provided herein are cell-based bioassays for measuring GLP-I receptor agonist activity of test compounds, such as GLP-I receptor agonist compounds. Exemplary GLP-I receptor agonist compounds include exendins, exendin analogs, GLP-1(7-37), and GLP-1(7-37) analogs. The bioassays are useful for quantitatively determining cAMP generated in samples containing GLP-I receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide) and 6-23 (clone 6) cells having GLP-I receptors, whereby the amount of cAMP generated can be correlated to the GLP-I receptor agonist activity of the GLPI receptor agonist compounds (e.g., exenatide). Suitable cell-based bioassays include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence assays. | 04-11-2013 |
James A. Bancroft, Grass Valley, CA US
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20120265099 | Systems and Methods for Managing Blood Donations - Methods and apparatus collecting blood from patients and managing blood donations are provided, which may include any number of features. One feature is a blood collection device configured to collect blood from a patient and periodically transmit blood collection data from the device to a control system. Another feature is a system and method for updating firmware on a plurality of blood collection devices. In one embodiment, a software interface with a blood collection control can be used to specify a blood collection protocol, and the blood collection protocol can be then transmitted to one or more blood collection devices. | 10-18-2012 |
20150073832 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOCUMENTING A BLOOD DONATION COLLECTION PROCESS - Methods and apparatus collecting blood from patients and managing blood donations are provided, which may include any number of features. One feature is a blood collection device configured to collect blood and collection information from a patient. Another feature is a system and method for acquiring and receiving the blood and collection information, and entering the information into a blood records management system. Computing methods and systems are described which can acquire the desired data with screen scraping and enter the data into the blood records management system with terminal emulation. | 03-12-2015 |
James J. Bancroft, Englewood Cliffs, NJ US
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20080289639 | MOUTHGUARD - A mouthguard has a flexible frame, and has bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. The bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. A narrow split may be provided between the anterior bite tabs that allows the bite tabs to maintain their flexibility. The flexible frame lays against the outer surface of the teeth and extends into the buccal folds superiorly and interiorly of the cheek where the muscles hold it in place. Grooves may be positioned lengthwise along the frame above and below the bite tabs for purposes of flexibility and to allow the muscles of the check to press the upper and lower extensions of the frame close to the bone for better retention and comfort. The teeth engage the bite tabs, thus preventing the teeth from clashing together and protecting the temporomanibular joint (TMJ). One or more air holes may be provided in the front portion of the mouthguard permitting easy breathing. The mouthguard is retained by the muscles of the lips and cheeks, causes no gag reflex, and is simple, comfortable and protective. | 11-27-2008 |
Jeffrey Bancroft, Dearborn Heights, MI US
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20140133992 | CONNECTION MECHANISM FOR MOUNTING BLADES FOR A WIND TURBINE - A variety of wind turbine assemblies are described herein. The wind turbine assemblies each include a plurality of blades that have a sidable connection member to secure the wind blades to a shaft member. In some configurations, recesses are provided on the shaft to secure the blades. Other configurations include separate mounting members that secure around the shaft to operatively connect the blades to the shaft. | 05-15-2014 |
Jennifer L. Bancroft, Houston, TX US
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20100317908 | Integrated Dimethyl Ether Recovery From An Oxygenate-To-Olefins Process And Production Of Polypropylene - Provided is a method of producing polypropylene comprising contacting an oxygenate stream with a molecular sieve to form an olefin stream comprising propane, propylene and dimethylether; introducing the olefin stream into a propylene rectification tower possessing from less than 200 theoretical stages; withdrawing from the propylene rectification tower a bottom stream comprising dimethylether, a sidestream comprising propane, and an overhead stream comprising propane and propylene; introducing the overhead to a condenser to accumulate a propylene-rich stream; passing the propylene-rich stream to a splitter to produce (i) a first propylene stream that is introduced into a polypropylene reactor to contact a polyolefin catalyst, and (ii) a second propylene stream that is re-introduced into the rectification tower, the first and second propylene streams introduced at a desirable ratio; and recirculating the dimethylether stream to contact the molecular sieve. | 12-16-2010 |
20110042269 | Process And Apparatus for Cracking High Boiling Point Hydrocarbon Feedstock - In one aspect, the invention includes in a process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising: a) feeding a hydrocarbon feedstock containing at least 1 wt % of resid components having boiling points of at least 500° C. to a furnace convection section to heat the feedstock; b) flashing the heated feedstock in a first flash separation vessel to create a first overhead stream and a first bottoms liquid stream; c) hydrogenating at least a portion of the first bottoms liquid stream to create a hydrogenated bottoms stream; d) flashing the hydrogenated bottoms stream in a second flash separation vessel to create a second overhead stream and a second bottoms liquid stream; e) cracking the first overhead stream and the second overhead stream in a cracking furnace to produce a pyrolysis effluent stream. In other embodiments, the process further comprises heating the hydrocarbon feedstock in step a) to a temperature within a range of from 315° C. to 705° C. | 02-24-2011 |
20120067058 | Process And Apparatus For Co-Production Of Olefins And Electric Power - A method and system are disclosed for co-production of olefins and electric power. The method includes determining a separation level, separating a hydrocarbon feed into a light fraction stream and a heavy fraction stream based on the determined separation level; generating electric power from the heavy fraction stream; and cracking the light fraction stream in a pyrolysis unit to produce an effluent comprising olefins. The separation level may be based on olefin production requirements and electric power requirements or specific split of the hydrocarbon feed to be utilized for power generation and olefin production. | 03-22-2012 |
20140296604 | Method and Apparatus For Managing Hydrate Formation In The Processing Of A Hydrocarbon Stream - A method and system are disclosed for managing hydrate formation in a process that converts a hydrocarbon stream into C | 10-02-2014 |
Kevin E. Bancroft, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120145973 | Photochromic Materials That Include Indeno-Fused Naphthopyrans - The present invention relates to photochromic materials that include one or more indeno-fused naphthopyrans that have particular groups at the 7, 11, and 13 positions thereof, and at the position alpha to the oxygen of the pyran ring thereof. With some embodiments, hydrogen or an alkoxy group is bonded to the 7 position, an optionally substituted phenyl is bonded to the 11 position, two alkyl groups are bonded to the 13 position, and two optionally substituted phenyl groups are bonded to the position alpha to the oxygen of the pyran ring of the indeno-fused naphthopyran compound. The 13 position of the indeno-fused naphthopyrans is free of ether groups in which an ether oxygen is bonded to the 13 position, and hydroxyl. The present invention also relates to photochromic articles and compositions that include such indeno-fused naphthopyrans. | 06-14-2012 |
Martin S. Bancroft, Rochester, NY US
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20090325295 | IN-VITRO MECHANICAL LOADING OF MUSCULOSKELETAL TISSUES - Musculoskeletal tissues produced in vitro are optimized in response to an externally applied mechanical load. The load applied may vary from tissue to tissue, depending upon the response desired, and may include intermittent axial, torsional, and bending loads to produce cortical structures. Compression alone is preferably applied to produce cancellous bone. A method according to the invention for culturing bone in vitro comprises: providing a culture vessel providing a scaffold material, supporting the scaffold material within the tissue culture vessel so as to be exposed to a tissue culture medium, and exerting a force on the scaffold material during growth of a bone construct (a cultured bone growth) around the scaffold material. Applicable apparatus preferably includes a culture vessel, holders for holding a scaffold within the tissue culture vessel, means for introducing a tissue culture medium to the tissue culture vessel, and an actuator adapted to apply a force to developing bone during the in vitro culture of the tissue, whether bone, cartilage, ligament, or composites thereof. | 12-31-2009 |
Matthew Bancroft, Hoboken, NJ US
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20130238808 | MOBILE LINK SYSTEM, METHOD & APPARATUS - A system is provided for communication between a mobile device and an Enterprise Network. A gateway provides an end-to-end connection between the gateway and the mobile device. A controller is adapted to interpret data from a proprietary protocol. The data is communicated between the Enterprise Network and the mobile device via the end-to-end connection. | 09-12-2013 |
Philip W. Bancroft, Belvidere, NJ US
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20130125373 | COUPLING WITH PROJECTIONS HAVING ANGULARLY ORIENTED SURFACE PORTIONS - A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having projections with surface portions oriented angularly with respect to other surface portions to serve as a guide for the insertion of pipe elements between the segments when arranged in spaced apart relation around a ring gasket. A method of assembling a pipe joint includes engaging the surfaces with ends of the pipe elements and rotating the segments relative to one another to permit insertion. | 05-23-2013 |
20130127160 | Coupling Having Gasket Pocket of Varying Depth - A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having a pocket of varying depth for receiving a ring gasket. The varying depth of the pocket is used to control the distortion of the ring gasket between a round shape and a non-round shape when the segments are arranged in spaced apart relation around the ring gasket, the spacing between the segments being sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements without disassembly of the coupling. | 05-23-2013 |
20130200610 | Fitting Having Receptacle of Varying Depth - Elbow and tee fittings for joining pipe elements together include housing portions held preassembled in spaced apart relation to permit pipe elements to be inserted without disassembly of the fitting, the fittings having a receptacle of varying depth for receiving a sealing element. The varying depth of the receptacle is used to control the distortion of the sealing element between a round shape and a non-round shape when the housing portions are arranged in spaced apart relation around the sealing element. | 08-08-2013 |
20140070529 | Coupling With Notched Projections Having Gasket Pocket of Varying Depth - A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having a pocket of varying depth for receiving a ring gasket. The varying depth of the pocket is used to control the distortion of the ring gasket between a round shape and a non-round shape when the segments are arranged in spaced apart relation around the ring gasket, the spacing between the segments being sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements without disassembly of the coupling. Notches in the projections which engage the pipe elements facilitate insertion of pipe elements and provide for a compact coupling design. | 03-13-2014 |
20150052733 | Methods Of Using Couplings With Projections Having Angularly Oriented Surface Portions - A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having projections with surface portions oriented angularly with respect to other surface portions to serve as a guide for the insertion of pipe elements between the segments when arranged in spaced apart relation around a ring gasket. A method of assembling a pipe joint includes engaging the surfaces with ends of the pipe elements and rotating the segments relative to one another to permit insertion. | 02-26-2015 |
Russell N. Bancroft, Simi Valley, CA US
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20140027202 | Ladder support device - A safety device for a ladder and one or more support platforms disposed upon an underlying roof surface comprising a panel member having a top side, a bottom side, a back edge portion, a first side edge portion, a second side edge portion, and a front U-shaped edge portion with laterally spaced-apart forwardly extending arms for positioning a ladder there between to contain the ladder and prevent its lateral movement beyond the arms. The panel member and the support platform each has the means in cooperating relation to attach the panel member to the support platform in releasable engagement to enable the panel member and the support platform to easily disconnect and reconnect to further enable the adjustment of the positioning of the panel member relative to one or more adjacently or closely placed support platforms situated along or near the edge of said roof surface. | 01-30-2014 |
20140116804 | Convertible support pad apparatus - An improved support pad apparatus for distribution of weight loads and enabling the worker greater stability and balanced footing upon an underlying generally level or sloped surface includes a base platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, and one or more cleat members attached to or integrally formed within the top surface, and one or more cross members disposed in spaced relation across and formed integrally within or attached to the top surface. Also provided are riser members detachably connected to and conforming to the shape of the cross members to give additional height and surface area to the sides of the cross members to enable improved and more stable footing for the worker. A resilient pad is attached to the bottom surface for conforming to the contours of the underlying surface and distributing weight loads. A cover platform with reinforcing support rib members is provided for overlaying the base platform to convert the base platform for use on level underlying surfaces. | 05-01-2014 |
Timothy J. Bancroft, Boca Raton, FL US
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20080240116 | Method and Apparatus for Determining the Locating of Nodes in a Wireless Network - A method and apparatus for determining the relative locations of nodes in a wireless network is disclosed. A list of neighboring nodes of a master node of the wireless network is generated and, from this list, a list of independent nodes is generated. An adjacency table for the independent nodes is then generated by examining the neighbors of dependent nodes. Two independent nodes are determined to be adjacent nodes only if they are the only neighboring nodes of a dependent node. Relative locations of nodes in wireless network may be determined from the adjacency table. | 10-02-2008 |