Banks, US
Alexander Banks, Cambridge, MA US
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20130019326 | Compositions, Kits, and Methods for Identification, Assessment, Prevention, and Therapy of Metabolic Disorders - The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively promoting anti-metabolic disorder activity over classical PPAR gamma activation through modulation of PPAR gamma phosphorylation (e.g., Ser-273 phosphorylation of murine peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR gamma) 2 or a corresponding serine residue in a murine PPAR gamma 2 homolog, including a human). Also provided are methods for preventing, treating, or predictiving responsiveness of therapies for metabolic disorders in a subject through selective inhibition of such PPAR gamma phosphorylation. Further provided are methods for identifying compounds that are capable of modulating such PPAR gamma phosphorylation. | 01-17-2013 |
Andrew Douglas Banks, Corning, NY US
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20090297861 | Controlled atmosphere when sintering a frit to a glass plate - A method is described herein for controlling the oxygen level within an oven while sintering a frit to a glass plate where the sintered frit and glass plate are subsequently sealed to another glass plate to form a sealed glass package. Examples of the sealed glass package include a light-emitting device (e.g., organic light emitting diode (OLED) device), a photovoltaic device, a food container, and a medicine container. | 12-03-2009 |
20120156406 | CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE WHEN SINTERING A FRIT TO A GLASS PLATE - A method is described herein for controlling the oxygen level within an oven while sintering a frit to a glass plate where the sintered frit and glass plate are subsequently sealed to another glass plate to form a sealed glass package. Examples of the sealed glass package include a light-emitting device (e.g., organic light emitting diode (OLED) device), a photovoltaic device, a food container, and a medicine container. | 06-21-2012 |
Anton G. Banks, Manchester, CT US
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20090297334 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING CONTROLLABLE INLET GUIDE VANES - An inlet guide vane assembly includes an active control feedback system and a plurality of inlet guide vanes. The inlet guide vanes are variable between a plurality of positions. Each of the plurality of inlet guide vanes is positioned in response to an output of the activate control feedback system. | 12-03-2009 |
20130243591 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AIRFOIL COOLING CIRCUIT - An airfoil for a gas turbine engine according to one exemplary embodiment includes an airfoil body that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge. A cooling circuit can be defined within the airfoil body. The cooling circuit can include at least one trip strip disposed within a cavity of the cooling circuit between a leading edge inner wall and a first rib. The at least one trip strip can include an increasing height in a direction from the first rib toward the leading edge inner wall. | 09-19-2013 |
20140366556 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE VANE-TO-TRANSITION DUCT SEAL - A vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine comprises of a case including a first connector. A notch in the case adjoins the groove. A vane having a second connector mates with the first connector. A seal assembly is provided between the vane and the case to provide a sealed cavity adjoining the notch. | 12-18-2014 |
20150122031 | TRANSDUCER POSITION GUIDE - The present disclosure relates generally to a transducer position guide. The transducer position guide may be attached to a component to be measured, such as an airfoil, and controls a path traversed by the transducer during a measurement process. | 05-07-2015 |
20160003077 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE TURBINE VANE RAIL SEAL - A stator vane seal assembly for a gas turbine engine that includes a vane that has a rail with a scallop that extends axially through the rail. A scallop seal obstructs the scallop. | 01-07-2016 |
20160047259 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE STRESS ISOLATION SCALLOP - A nozzle segment for a gas turbine engine includes an arcuate outer vane platform segment. An arcuate inner vane platform segment spaced from the arcuate outer vane platform segment. A multiple of airfoils between the arcuate inner vane platform segment and the arcuate outer vane platform segment, the arcuate outer vane platform segment includes a scallop slot and a seal that seals the scallop slot. | 02-18-2016 |
Billy Steven Banks, Independence, MO US
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20080253599 | MICROPHONE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTIC STRINGED INSTRUMENTS - A microphone mounting system for an acoustic, stringed instrument that provides means for microphone placement in sufficient proximity to the instrument sound hole to capture the warmth and tone of the instrument while assisting in feedback control, and without altering or damaging the finish or structure of the instrument. The system includes a grip, such as a corrugated plastic tube, attached to a microphone and wedged into the instrument sound hole to be held in place through frictional engagement. The microphone is connected to an instrument cable coupler, clamped to the side of the instrument, which is then connected to a sound amplification system. | 10-16-2008 |
Brian S. Banks, Dillon, CO US
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20090186080 | METHODOLOGY AND APPARATUS FOR ORAL DUAL DELIVERY OF HOMEOPATHIC PRODUCTS AND NON-HOMEOPATHIC PRODUCTS - One possible embodiment of the invention may be an oral dosage apparatus comprising of a sealed, digestible container having an exterior that defines and seals a respective interior; the interior containing one or more non-homeopathic remedies; and the exterior presenting one or more homeopathic products. Another version of the invention may be a method of manufacturing an oral dosage apparatus comprising of the following steps of providing one or more non-homeopathic remedies and one or more non-homeopathic remedies; providing a sealed, digestible container having an exterior that correspondingly defines and seals a respective interior containing one or one or more non-homeopathic remedies; affixing one or more homeopathic remedies to the exterior. | 07-23-2009 |
20100221332 | METHODOLOGY AND APPARATUS FOR ORAL DUAL DELIVERY OF HOMEOPATHIC PRODUCTS AND NON-HOMEOPATHIC PRODUCTS - One possible embodiment of the invention may be an oral dosage apparatus comprising of a sealed, digestible container having an exterior that defines and seals a respective interior; the interior containing one or more non-homeopathic remedies; and the exterior presenting one or more homeopathic products. Another version of the invention may be a method of manufacturing an oral dosage apparatus comprising of the following steps of providing one or more non-homeopathic remedies and one or more non-homeopathic remedies; providing a sealed, digestible container having an exterior that correspondingly defines and seals a respective interior containing one or one or more non-homeopathic remedies; affixing one or more homeopathic remedies to the exterior. | 09-02-2010 |
Calvin Banks, Niceville, FL US
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20100091089 | INFRARED CAMERA FILTER WHEEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various techniques are provided for identifying filters used with infrared cameras. A plurality of filters may be installed in a filter wheel of an infrared camera. Identifiers associated with the filters may be read by the infrared camera to identify the various types of filters currently installed in the filter wheel. The installed filters can be selected by the camera or a user for use in particular applications as desired. For example, filters may be selected based on associations between the filters, filter identifiers, and targets stored in a table or other record maintained by the infrared camera. Settings of the infrared camera may be adjusted in response to filter selections. | 04-15-2010 |
Christopher John Banks, Richmond, VA US
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20150203228 | Vertical Load Case Packer - In one example of a vertical load case packer, guide rods provide horizontal adjustment of a tipping conveyor assembly to position the tipping conveyor assembly at a desired distance from the at least one bucket assembly. In operation, an indexing assembly advances case(s) into the tipping conveyor assembly. Side belts in the tipping conveyor assembly move and grip the case(s). A pivot rotates the tipping conveyor from a position wherein an open end of a case is oriented upwardly to a position wherein the open end is oriented horizontally to receive the product. Each bucket assembly receives product and delivers it to a case. A sliding bottom plate in the bucket assembly supports horizontally loaded product and advances the product into a case. A pusher plate prevents product from withdrawing from the case as the sliding bottom plate is withdrawn and further inserts the product into the case if needed. | 07-23-2015 |
Clayton Banks, New Rochelle, NY US
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20110321107 | System and Method for Interactive Use of Cable Television Devices and Other Devices - Systems, methods, and computer program products are described for sending interactive content from a cable television device to another device such as a mobile device or a computer device. A cable television device receives an input request from a consumer, using a TV remote control, in response, e.g., to an advertisement displayed on a TV. The cable television device transmits the consumer's input request and electronic address (e.g., a telephone number) to a server, which generates content on the server. The server transmits the content to the other device associated with the electronic address. The content may comprise interactive content related to the advertisement displayed on the TV, such as an internet URL or link to content or an item such as a song or software that can be electronically delivered to the device. | 12-29-2011 |
Dan Banks, Climax, MI US
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20100193303 | BRAKE SPIDER WELDMENT AND ANCHOR PIN ASSEMBLY - An improved brake spider and anchor pin assembly in which weight, cost, manufacture, axle installation and maintenance is improved over prior brake spider designs. The improved brake spider is built up from light weight, relatively inexpensive stampings which are joined together, for example by welding, to form a strong built-up brake spider component. In one embodiment, two steel stampings formed with flanges and stamped strengthening ribs are welded together to form a hollow, structure which has the strength to withstand high brake force loads and large numbers of brake cycles. The built up brake spider may include one or more captured inserts in the form of anchor pin assemblies and a brake actuator rod pass-through support. The anchor pin insert may be in the form of a trunion having a middle section with a greater diameter than corresponding holes in the shell plates to preclude axial motion. | 08-05-2010 |
Daniel E. Banks, Climax, MI US
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20120031716 | VARIABLE POSITION ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR ADJUSTING BRAKE SHOES IN A DRUM BRAKE - An anchor assembly is provided that permits adjustment of the brake shoes in a drum brake to account for wear. The assembly includes first and second adjuster shafts each having a plurality of threads and first and second pilot connectors. The pilot connectors each have a plurality of threads in engagement with the threads of a corresponding adjuster shaft. The pilot connectors each engage one end of a corresponding brake shoe. Rotation of each adjuster shaft causes longitudinal movement of a corresponding pilot connector in engagement with a corresponding brake shoe along an axis to adjust a position of the brake shoe. | 02-09-2012 |
20150047931 | Heavy Duty Stamped Spider - A brake spider for a drum brake is provided. The brake spider includes a mounting portion configured for mounting the spider to a vehicle frame and an anchor pin support portion extending from the mounting portion. The mounting portion defines an aperture centered about a first axis and configured to receive a vehicle axle extending therethrough along the first axis. The anchor pin support portion includes a pin receiving section defining a bore centered about a second axis and configured to receive an anchor pin extending therethrough along the second axis. The pin support portion further includes bracket support sections extending axially from opposite sides of the pin receiving section. The bracket support sections face one another and diverge from one another approaching the mounting portion of the spider. | 02-19-2015 |
20150240859 | LOCK WASHER - A lock washer for releasably locking a fastener to an object is provided. The washer includes a body defining a bore configured for alignment with a bore disposed in the object. The bores are configured to receive a shank of the fastener and are disposed about a center axis along which the fastener extends. The washer further includes one or more fingers each having a first end coupled to the body and a second end configured to selectively engage a flat on either a head of the fastener or a nut. The finger is movable between a disengaged position wherein the second end of the finger is configured for disengagement from the flat and an engaged position wherein the second end of the finger is configured for engagement with the flat. The finger is biased towards the engaged position. | 08-27-2015 |
Daniel S. Banks, Franklin, OH US
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20140130613 | AUTOMATED HIGH SPEED METALLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - An metallographic system comprising a programmable controller, a robotic arm, a specimen clamping or holding device, a sectioning saw, a mounting station, a polishing station, a specimen preparation station, and an analyzer for examining the specimen. | 05-15-2014 |
David Banks, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120077394 | ELECTRONIC SKI CONTROL - The present subject matter is directed to electronic circuitry and associated hardware configured to electronically control directional signals, i.e., neutral, forward and reverse signals, to the transmission of a watercraft. The circuitry provides for electronic control of the throttle position of the watercraft engine and electronic override of the transmission shifting circuitry to allow throttling up (i.e., revving) of the engine without placing the transmission into gear. In an alternative embodiment, directional control is effected by operation of a lever mechanism and override functionality is effected by manual disengagement of a drive mechanism for the directional control while maintaining operation of the electronic throttle control. | 03-29-2012 |
David D. Banks, Richmond, VA US
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20120233014 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ONLINE ASSISTED SALES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention provides a method and system for an online automotive purchase including receiving a user input for determining and verifying an identity of a user engaging in an online purchase. It includes determining a plurality of characteristics of the user usable for the online purchase and in response to at least one user selection command, determining at least one automobile available for purchase by the user. It includes receiving a plurality of financial information associated with the user for securing the automobile via the online purchase and determining financial terms for the online automotive purchase based on the financial information associated with the user. It further includes presenting the financial terms to the user across and performing a plurality of settlement transactions for fulfillment of the online automotive transaction, as well as notifying the user of the availability for delivery of the automobile. | 09-13-2012 |
David R. Banks, Lexington, KY US
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20160018119 | INTEGRATED THERMAL COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING CIRCULATING FANS - A system for providing thermal comfort for a person within a space comprising a plurality of interconnected zones, such as a single room in a residence, commercial establishment, or industrial location. At least one fan is positioned in each zone, which may be an overhead fan mounted to a ceiling common to two or more of the zones, and a sensor is provided for sensing a condition in at least one of the zones. A controller is adapted for controlling the fan in the at least one zone independent of another fan based on the sensed condition in the at least one zone including the controlled fan. Related aspects of a thermal comfort control system and methods are also disclosed. | 01-21-2016 |
David T. Banks, Marlton, NJ US
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20110160866 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH BLADES FOR CONNECTING TO ADJACENT VERTEBRAL BODIES - An intervertebral implant ( | 06-30-2011 |
David T. Banks, West Chester, PA US
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20110028998 | BI-DIRECTIONAL SUTURE PASSER - A bi-directional suture passing instrument configured to approach soft tissues perpendicularly, enables safer and more efficient surgical repairs and minimally invasive techniques to be employed, useful in areas such as annulus repair, meniscal repair, shoulder arthroscopy, hernia repair, laproscopic repair, and wound closure. | 02-03-2011 |
20130138217 | Intervertebral Implant with Blades for Connecting to Adjacent Vertebral Bodies - An intervertebral implant for insertion into an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies or between two bone portions. The implant includes a spacer portion, a plate portion operatively coupled to the spacer portion and one or more blades for securing the implant to the adjacent vertebral bodies. The blades preferably include superior and inferior cylindrical pins for engaging the adjacent vertebral bodies. The implant may be configured to be inserted via a direct lateral trans-psoas approach. Alternatively, the implant may be configured for insertion via an anterior approach. | 05-30-2013 |
David Wayne Banks, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20130126152 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A pressure relief device and a hydraulic fracturing system having a pressure relief device are provided. In one form, the pressure relief device has a valve body with a linearly extending throughbore between the inlet and outlet thereof. A rupture disc is secured in the valve body so that a frangible dome wall portion thereof has a reverse-acting orientation in the valve body bore. The hydraulic fracturing system includes a pump and a delivery line that receives pressurized fracturing fluid from the pump and delivers it to a well. A pressure relief device is installed along the delivery line. A sensor detects fluid flow downstream of the pressure relief device which allows the pump to be shut down when the downstream fluid flow is detected. The pressure relief device can have a body with a domed rupture disc and the sensor therein. | 05-23-2013 |
Diane Banks, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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20080287143 | System and method for tracking the relative location of mobile stations belonging to a pre-defined group of mobile stations - Embodiments of the present invention are related to a method and apparatus for determining whether each mobile station in a pre-defined group of two or more mobile stations is in compliance with acceptable location criteria. A group tracking server receives mobile station tracking information including a mobile station identifier for each mobile station. The server also receives current location coordinates corresponding to the mobile station identifier for each mobile station from a locator device. A relative location of each mobile station relative to one or more pre-determined targets is calculated. The acceptable location criteria for each mobile station relative to the one or more pre-determined targets is retrieved from a location criteria database. The calculated relative location of each mobile station relative to the one or more pre-determined targets compared with the retrieved location criteria to determine whether the calculated relative location is in compliance with the acceptable location criteria. A subscriber is then notified if the calculated relative location is in compliance with the acceptable location criteria. | 11-20-2008 |
Diane Banks, Greenwood Lake, NY US
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20080262711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for determining traffic conditions using wireless devices. A number of signals from the vehicles traveling in selected routes are received by several wireless communication networks via the wireless devices. The total number of signals received are used to compare if there are sufficient number of vehicles traveling on the selected routes. If so, then the location information of the moving vehicles at various times is determined by the wireless communication network and forwarded to a central computer. The central computer coordinates with the wireless communications network for information needed to compute traffic data. The central computer computes the velocity of the moving vehicles and a traffic profile is created based on the velocity and location information of the moving vehicles. Furthermore, the traffic profile is sent to the moving vehicles. | 10-23-2008 |
Dominic Banks, Portland, OR US
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20150360070 | FITNESS DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A fitness device comprises a waist belt configured to fit around a user's waist and at least one resilient leg loop member. The resilient leg loop member has a proximal end movably anchored to the waist belt at a posterior position. The resilient leg loop member has an opposite distal end configured for coupling with one of the user's feet. The fitness device causes a predetermined resistance force to be generated against the user's movement when the user extends the leg loop member beyond its length at rest. In some embodiments, two resilient leg loop members are provided. Methods of using the exercise device are also described. | 12-17-2015 |
Donald E Banks US
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20100088440 | DETECTING AND PREVENTING THE SPLIT-BRAIN CONDITION IN REDUNDANT PROCESSING UNITS - In an example embodiment the occurrence of the split-brain condition in a High-Availability system, having active and standby processing units, is detected, its cause is diagnosed, and the cause is treated to prevent interruption of service. Diagnosis and treatment procedures are performed at the active processing unit prior to being performed at the standby processing unit. | 04-08-2010 |
Eric J. Banks, Richmond, KY US
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20110240747 | RFID-TAGGED SEAL - O-ring or other fluid seal member ( | 10-06-2011 |
20120119448 | SEALING ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL SENSOR - A sealing assembly is equipped with life-sensing means in terms of wear ( | 05-17-2012 |
20140001708 | PERMANENTLY ENGRAVING A MARKING ON A SEALING SURFACE OF AN O-RING SEAL | 01-02-2014 |
20150151483 | PERMANENTLY ENGRAVING A MARKING ON A SEALING SURFACE OF AN O-RING SEAL - The present invention provides a method for permanently engraving a marking on a curved sealing surface of an O-ring seal constructed from an elastomeric material. The method comprises laser engraving the marking on the curved sealing surface of the O-ring seal to a depth of less than 0.08 millimeters. | 06-04-2015 |
Erik Arthur Banks, Dearborn, MI US
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20090179461 | DYNAMIC LOAD BEARING COMPOSITE FLOOR PAN FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A composite floor pan may be joined with other structural members of an automotive vehicle. External loads imparted to the structural members may be transferred to the floor pan. The floor pan may be configured to absorb and/or transfer these external loads without separating. | 07-16-2009 |
20090278371 | AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A joint for an automotive vehicle may be formed by applying an adhesive to at least one of a first member and a first surface of a composite member, placing the first member in contact with the first surface of the composite member, applying an adhesive to at least one of a second member and a second surface of the composite member, positioning a divot portion of the second member within an aperture of the composite member, placing the second member in contact with the second surface of the composite member, attaching the divot portion of the second member with the first member and curing the adhesives. | 11-12-2009 |
20100314909 | AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A joint for an automotive vehicle may be formed by applying an adhesive to at least one of a first member and a first surface of a composite member, placing the first member in contact with the first surface of the composite member, applying an adhesive to at least one of a second member and a second surface of the composite member, positioning a divot portion of the second member within an aperture of the composite member, placing the second member in contact with the second surface of the composite member, attaching the divot portion of the second member with the first member and curing the adhesives. | 12-16-2010 |
20120012239 | AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL JOINT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A joint for an automotive vehicle may be formed by applying an adhesive to at least one of a first member and a first surface of a composite member, placing the first member in contact with the first surface of the composite member, applying an adhesive to at least one of a second member and a second surface of the composite member, positioning a divot portion of the second member within an aperture of the composite member, placing the second member in contact with the second surface of the composite member, attaching the divot portion of the second member with the first member and curing the adhesives. | 01-19-2012 |
Ezell Dante Banks, Milwaukee, WI US
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20150367215 | BYG SR Performance Platform - The game of “Cans” is a common game, primarily played by urban youth in mid-western cities throughout the United States. The “BYG SR Performance Platforms” can be used on an indoor or outdoor surface to provide accurate line measures for scoring tallying during the course of a “Can” game. The game of “Cans” is designed to incorporate both male and female contestants from various age groups. During BYG Seven Reign tournament play, age groups are divided into brackets to provide friendly and fair competition for everyone involved. Brackets for tournament competition usually consist of ages 7-9, 10-13, 14-17 and 18 and up. | 12-24-2015 |
Frederick Z. Banks, Wentzville, MO US
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20090217242 | LEARNING SOFTWARE PROGRAM TO WEB-BASED FILE CONVERTER - Techniques for providing an interactive software based learning system file to web-based file converter are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes analyzing a learning software file to locate data stored in at least one of an internal database or an external database, exporting the data to a XML file, locating elements in the XML file, and outputting the located elements to a web-based file. Additional embodiments may include acquiring a learning software file, converting the learning software file to an XML file, analyzing the XML file to identify at least one parent element, creating web-based code for the at least one parent element, and outputting the web-based code for display to a user. | 08-27-2009 |
Isaac Richard Banks, Kirkwood, MO US
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20130185827 | TRANSGENIC SOYBEAN PLANTS AND CHROMOSOMES - Described herein are transgenic soybean chromosomes containing a recombinant DNA that transcribes to an RNA molecule that hybridizes to and forms a cleavage-resistant duplex with either a mature miR171 miRNA or a transcript of a target gene having a recognition site for a mature miR171 miRNA whereby the function of the miR171 miRNA is inhibited and thereby imparts enhanced agronomic traits to soybean plants such as increased pods per node, increased number of nodes, a decreased distance between nodes, and a twisted stem. | 07-18-2013 |
James Banks, Mansfield, MA US
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20140046457 | SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD TO FACILITATE PROCESS CONTROL - A system and related method to facilitate the programming of a PLC without requiring a physical connection of the PLC to the device used to program it. The system includes a database and a group of functions embodied in one or more computer programs. The functions enable a user to convert industrial process information of a process worksheet into PLC programming language. The system also enables a user to generate test documents associated with the controlled industrial process. This methodology enables a robust and structured workflow for software change control with new parameters established and any changes in the process control are captured by the system. | 02-13-2014 |
20140151279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILM-BASED CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION - A film based chromatography system for capturing and releasing a material from a fluid. In one embodiment, the system includes a housing containing a spiral wound film element. The film element includes a material-capturing web and a fluid passageway web. In another embodiment, the system includes a series of such housings containing film element(s). In a further embodiment, the system includes a plurality of housings arranged in parallel and in series in various combinations. Controllers and valves are arranged to allow flexible fluid processing. The spiral wound film maximizes material contact area in the limited space and volume of the housing. | 06-05-2014 |
James Vincent Banks, Carlisle, MA US
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20140099679 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIOMATERIALS - A bioreactor system for manufacturing and extracting a desired biomaterial from a microorganism by fermenting the microorganism in the bioreactor. The system includes a horizontal reactor vessel, one or more vertical discs rotatably mounted around a hollow shaft, a motor to power the shaft, and one or more spray nozzles arranged to spray required liquids on to the discs. The system is arranged so that the microorganism is not kept submerged within the reactor vessel during the fermentation process. The system is suitable for any type of microorganism, including fungi and bacteria, and can be modified to produce many types of desired biomaterials, including antibiotics, enzymes, ethanol, butanol, chitin, and chitosan. The method of the present invention generally provides steps for placing substrate on the vertical discs of the reactor vessel, inoculating the discs, introducing media, fermenting the microorganism, and extracting the desired biomaterial from the reactor vessel. | 04-10-2014 |
James Vincent Banks, Mansfield, MA US
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20110195462 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIOMATERIALS - A bioreactor system for manufacturing and extracting a desired biomaterial from a microorganism by fermenting the microorganism in the bioreactor. The system includes a horizontal reactor vessel, one or more vertical discs rotatably mounted around a hollow shaft, a motor to power the shaft, and one or more spray nozzles arranged to spray required liquids on to the discs. The system is arranged so that the microorganism is not kept submerged within the reactor vessel during the fermentation process. The system is suitable for any type of microorganism, including fungi and bacteria, and can be modified to produce many types of desired biomaterials, including antibiotics, enzymes, ethanol, butanol, chitin, and chitosan. The method of the present invention generally provides steps for placing substrate on the vertical discs of the reactor vessel, inoculating the discs, introducing media, fermenting the microorganism, and extracting the desired biomaterial from the reactor vessel. | 08-11-2011 |
Jay L. Banks, South Orange, NJ US
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20090287465 | Core Hopping - An optimized compound is derived from a reference compound by replacing its core, or central portion, with a new core. Criteria for accepting a candidate replacement core include said candidate replacement core's ability to connect to the side chains of the reference compound in a chemically reasonable geometry that closely approximates the geometry which said side chains exhibited in the reference compound. The replacement core that substitutes for the core of a reference compound may be extended by linker groups (for example, methylene groups), if said extension improves the achievable alignment of attachment bonds with those of the reference compound over the alignment that could be achieved without the use of linkers. This is done in a single stage, without a combinatorial testing of the number of linkers to be used in the various attachment bonds. | 11-19-2009 |
Jeffery W. Banks, Elk Grove Village, IL US
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20110068161 | TWO WAY ELECTRONIC MEDIA MAILER - A two way mailer for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back is disclosed. The two way mailer comprises a base panel, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The base panel and the sender address panel may be made from a single contiguous piece of material or from non-contiguous pieces of material. The recipient address panel is preferentially part of the same contiguous material as the base panel and the sender address panel. The sender address panel is affixed by at least one adhesive region to the base panel to form a pocket for containing the item during mailing. The size of the pocket eliminates free space and flushes the item with an edge of the pocket which first enters automated postal processing equipment. In this configuration, a fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and from the recipient back to the sender without damage to the item. | 03-24-2011 |
Jeffrey C. Banks, Austell, GA US
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20090120906 | Rampable Crate For Riding Lawn Mower And Method - A rampable crate for riding lawn mowers in which a pallet connects to a top frame with a plurality of posts, and the pallet includes a pair of spaced-apart rails disposed at an oblique angle as an upward ramp to an edge of the pallet for travel of the rear wheels of the riding lawn mower with the posts selectively extending from the edge of the pallet to define a downward ramp from the pallet in order for the lawn mower to be driven off the pallet. A method of removing a riding lawn mower from a crate is disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
J. Fred Banks, Centerville, VA US
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20130140449 | METHODS FOR DETECTING REVERSE TRIIODOTHYRONINE BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for determining the amount of reverse T3 in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally involve ionizing reverse T3 in a sample and detecting and quantifying the amount of the ion to determine the amount of reverse T3 in the sample. | 06-06-2013 |
Joe Banks, Chicago, IL US
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20150019287 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING MOBILE LOCATION BASED SALES LEAD IDENTIFICATION - A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for mobile location based sales lead identification. Sales lead information may be provided based on a reference location, such as a sales resource real time location. Additional location information, demand information, competitive information, activity history, follow-up tasks, sales resource ownership information and past promotions relating to a particular sales lead may be additionally provided. The mobile location based sales lead information may allow a sales resource to efficiently manage their time during and in between sales visits, and prepare effective sales pitches to sales leads. | 01-15-2015 |
John Banks, Littleton, CO US
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20120094260 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 04-19-2012 |
20130302769 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 11-14-2013 |
John Banks, Tucson, AZ US
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20140295391 | Work Capacities Testing Apparatus and Method - A portable work capacities testing apparatus comprising a portable computer, a hub releaseably interconnected with the portable computer, a dynamic strength and lifting device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a hand grip strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger pinch strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a forearm/wrist strength device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a handling/proprioception device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a finger flexion device releaseably interconnected with the hub, a whole body coordination device releaseably interconnected with the hub, and a strength push/pull/lift device releaseably interconnected with the hub. | 10-02-2014 |
Joseph Banks, Decatur, GA US
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20130318674 | PITCHER'S MINI-JACKET - Disclosed is a quick-donning mini-jacket with matching left and right segments, either one of which may independently be used to cover and/or protect a baseball pitcher's throwing arm. Upon insertion of the pitcher's arm into either segment, the wearer may experience a snug, comfortable fit of the garment about the perimeter of the wearer's shoulder and arm, by virtue of an inner elastic band. Should the inner elastic band be insufficient for a close and comfortable fit, an adjustment strap is provided, typically of a hook-and-felt fastening mechanism. By adjusting tightness of the strap, the tensile force about the shoulder joint may be increased a comfortable amount. In this manner, a pitcher's arm can be kept warm, relaxed, and relatively free from muscle tightening or tension that might result from a just-completed pitching session. | 12-05-2013 |
Judith H. Banks, Cary, NC US
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20090276787 | PERFORMING DYNAMIC SIMULATIONS WITHIN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - A method and apparatus for and article of manufacture for simulating workloads experienced by multiple partitions in a virtualized system are provided. A master workload driver initiates, coordinates and regulates one or more workload drivers that execute one or more workload simulation tasks in a logical partition. Further, each workload driver may be configured to report a measure of performance regarding the workload to the master control driver where results of many workload drivers may be correlated and analyzed. A configuration file specifies the characteristics of each simulation. Further, the rate and nature of workloads may be adjusted dynamically during a given simulation to model the performance under different real-world scenarios of different computational loads that may be experienced by the virtualized system. | 11-05-2009 |
Justin Banks, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20110251996 | HYBRID REAL-TIME DATA REPLICATION - Techniques are described for replicating data from one to one or more heterogeneous data processing or communication devices for the purpose of remote backup, redundancy, content distribution, communications, observations or measurements. In a first phase, the attributes of the data that are modified or created on a device or that are passing through the device are tracked and journaled in volatile or non-volatile storage in real-time. In a second phase, the attributes that match patterns pre-specified in a configuration are used to determine which data to replicate and which modifications to make the devices. In a third phase, the data is replicated. In a preferred embodiment, the described techniques comprise an application that runs on a host device or is embedded in a logic or memory device. The described invention is designed to be transparent for system redundancy and error recovery processes such as error correction, re-transmission on links, and raid configuration. | 10-13-2011 |
Justin G. Banks, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110302381 | DATA REPLICATION FROM ONE-TO-ONE OR ONE-TO-MANY HETEROGENEOUS DEVICES - Embodiments of the system described herein can be implemented in a software application that runs on a host device or is embedded in a logic or memory device such as a gate array, EEPROM, a control, or dynamical system. The system embodiment allows a set of similar or dissimilar intelligent devices or sensors, which may be interconnected with any type of network or bus, to replicate data between themselves for the purpose of remote backup, redundancy, content distribution, or measurements. The attributes of the data, which may be changed or created on one device or passed through the device, are tracked and journaled in volatile or non-volatile storage in a first phase. This occurs in real-time as the data changes or passes through the device. In a second phase, the attributes that match patterns pre-specified in a configuration are used to decide what changes or the content to replicate to one or more devices. In a third phase, the data is replicated. In practice, the techniques described herein are independent of hardware, operating systems, and applications. The example embodiment is designed to be transparent for system redundancy and error recovery processes such as error correction, retransmission on links, and raid reconfiguration. | 12-08-2011 |
Kelly Michael Banks, Glendale, AZ US
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20100320046 | Apparatus for Reducing Vibrations in a Vehicle - An apparatus is provided for reducing vibrations in a frame of a vehicle. The apparatus may include a housing component and a mass damper coupled to the housing component by a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The mass damper is configured to oscillate in a substantially vertical direction and out of phase with the frame of the vehicle. Disposed within the mass damper is a plurality of steel shots capable of movement in a relatively delayed phase with respect to the mass damper. | 12-23-2010 |
Kenneth Clay Banks, Franklin, TN US
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20160047149 | Locking Apparatus, Locking Member, and Method of Use - An apparatus and method are provided for controlling access to a space using an improved locking apparatus. The locking apparatus includes a central member having an actuator, a shaft connected to the actuator, at least one cam attached to the shaft, a control circuit configured to control operations of the locking apparatus, and a lifting member configured to be raised or lowered according to a command position. A method is provided for operating a mounted locking apparatus in a locked or unlocked state. | 02-18-2016 |
Kevin Banks, Huntsville, AL US
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20090080455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DATA COLLISIONS IN WIRELESS NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for reducing data collisions in wireless networks. In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a node of a wireless network monitors traffic from at least one foreign network. The node attempts to identify patterns of communication in the foreign network. Based on an identified pattern, the node schedules a transmission during time period for which it is likely that the foreign network is not attempting a transmission that would otherwise interfere with the node's signal. Accordingly, the probability of a data collision is reduced. | 03-26-2009 |
20100098102 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for reducing power consumption in communication networks. In one exemplary embodiment, a system includes a leader node in communication with a plurality of follower nodes. The leader node causes the leader and follower nodes to transition from an awake mode to a sleep mode where they consume less power. An exemplary embodiment of a method includes the steps of configuring nodes in a communication network as follower nodes and configuring a node in the communication network as a leader node. The leader node is configured to cause the leader and follower nodes to alternate between an awake mode and a sleep mode. The leader and follower nodes consume less power when in the sleep mode than when in the awake mode. | 04-22-2010 |
20110134797 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A wireless mesh network has a plurality of nodes. One of the nodes, referred to as a “topology building node,” is configured to discover a topology of the network. In this regard, a multicast topology message is transmitted via at least one node of the network. Each node that receive such message transmits a topology multicast reply to the topology building node which adds the transmitting node to the topology if the transmitting node is not already identified by the topology. Upon adding a node to the topology, the topology building node transmits a topology multicast command to the added node thereby causing such node to transmit a multicast topology message. Accordingly, the topology eventually receives a topology multicast reply from each node of the network allowing such node to build a complete topology of the network. | 06-09-2011 |
20110255456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for reducing power consumption in communication networks. In one exemplary embodiment, a system includes a leader node in communication with a plurality of follower nodes. The leader node causes the leader and follower nodes to transition from an awake mode to a sleep mode where they consume less power. An exemplary embodiment of a method includes the steps of configuring nodes in a communication network as follower nodes and configuring a node in the communication network as a leader node. The leader node is configured to cause the leader and follower nodes to alternate between an awake mode and a sleep mode. The leader and follower nodes consume less power when in the sleep mode than when in the awake mode. | 10-20-2011 |
Larry Banks US
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20110247213 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING COIL SPRINGS - The systems and methods include a feed mechanism supplying multi-strand wire to a coil-spring winder. The coil spring typically has a plurality of turns and is resilient. The multi-strand wire is typically steel, but may be of other suitable material, or a combination of materials. The coil-spring winder receives wire from a spool of wire and forms that wire into a coil spring. Typically, but not always, the coil-spring winder cuts the coil spring to a desired length, and thereby forms a plurality of coil springs of the type that can be employed in mattresses, furniture, car seats, for industrial machines, or for any other application. To feed the coil-spring winder, the systems include a wire holder that supplies the wire to the coil-spring winder along a feed direction. The wire holder is supported for rotation about an axis that may be aligned with the feed direction. The rotation of the wire holder may be substantially synchronous with the formation of the turns of the coil spring. In one embodiment, the spool of wire is mounted onto a wire holder rotatable about a holding axis for reducing torque about a cross section of the wire. Thus, as the spool of wire revolves around the central spool axis, the spool also revolves around a second axis, which typically is orthogonal to the spool axis. In this way, it is understood that the coil-spring winder can pull wire off the spool without it causing twisting that may unravel or snap the multi-strand wire. | 10-13-2011 |
Lee Banks, Tigard, OR US
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20080201986 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING REMOVABLE EYELET PORTION - An article of footwear is configured so that a child or other wearer may easily insert his or her foot into the article of footwear without tying laces while maintaining the look of a laced article of footwear. A lateral portion of the eyelet region partially surrounding the vamp is removably attached to the upper, such as with a hook-and-loop system, to allow the width of the vamp to be manipulated. The medial portion of the eyelet region is fixedly attached to the upper so that the rubbing together of the medial sides of the feet to not unintentionally disengage the medial portion from the upper. The lateral portion of the eyelet region rotates on a hinge formed in the eyelet region. Laces are fixedly attached to the eyelet region. A gore strap is optionally provided for more secure wear. | 08-28-2008 |
Lisa D. Banks, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20110154368 | RECURSIVE LOCKING OF A THREAD-SHARED RESOURCE - A method for implementing process thread locking operations includes defining a lock structure having data fields that include a process thread identifier and a shared object identifier that uniquely identifies a shared object subject to lock operations. The method also includes using the lock structure to build a lock table. The lock table includes lock structures for each process thread in the process and is searchable in response to a request for a shared object from a calling thread. The method also includes determining a lock status of the shared object. The lock status indicates whether the shared object is currently locked by the calling process thread. In response to the lock status, the method includes obtaining a lock on the shared object when the request is for a lock, and releasing a lock on the shared object when the request is to unlock the shared object | 06-23-2011 |
Mark Banks, Millis, MA US
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20090078699 | Insulated shipping container and method of making the same - Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The outer box comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a bottom, four sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container, together with a pair of coolant saddle bags adapted to surround the payload container. Each of the smaller cavities of the insulated insert has a “top hat” shape when viewed from above, with each of these cavities including a comparatively wider but shorter and shallower section and a comparatively narrower but longer and deeper section. The wider but shorter and shallower section is dimensioned to loosely receive a coolant brick, with the unoccupied portion of the section and the completely unoccupied narrower but longer and deeper section providing air spaces for convection. | 03-26-2009 |
20110049164 | INSULATED PALLET SHIPPER AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Insulated pallet shipper and methods of making and using the same. The insulated pallet shipper includes an insulated container shaped to include a bottom wall, a top wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a rear wall and a front wall, the walls collectively defining a cavity; a plurality of coolant members positioned in the cavity, each of the coolant members including a plurality of coolant bricks encased within a cardboard container, at least some of the coolant members being preconditioned at a refrigerating temperature and at least some of the coolant members being preconditioned at a freezing temperature; an inner pallet seated on the bottom wall; and an outer pallet upon which the container is seated. | 03-03-2011 |
20130055750 | INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container includes an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to include a plurality of sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container. Each of the smaller cavities of the insulated insert has a “top hat” shape when viewed from above that includes a crown portion and a brim portion. | 03-07-2013 |
Michael Banks, Columbia City, IN US
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20090278739 | GPS Signal Data Converter for Providing GPS Signals to a Plurality of Connection Ports - A global positioning system (GPS) signal data converter device includes a plurality of output ports configured to connect with and transmit GPS information to devices connected with the output ports, and a processor configured to receive GPS information in a first format, convert the GPS information from the first format into a second format, and to transmit the GPS information to at least two output ports in the first and second formats. | 11-12-2009 |
Michael J. Banks, Sterling, IL US
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20140000134 | Method for Customizing a Burial Vault Carapace | 01-02-2014 |
Robert Banks, Chaska, MN US
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20110049048 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention concerns a water purification system comprising an ultrafiltration unit, a reverse osmosis unit, and a tank. The ultrafiltration unit is upstream of the tank on an operation conduit and the tank is upstream of the reverse osmosis unit on a reverse osmosis conduit. A backwash conduit is situation between said tank and said ultrafiltration unit. | 03-03-2011 |
20110049049 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM SKID - The present invention concerns a water purification system comprising a tank section and a membranes section, wherein the tank section can be positioned with respect to the membranes section to accommodate the specific requirements of the location housing the water purification system. | 03-03-2011 |
Robert S. Banks, Cannon Falls, MN US
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20090072525 | Stabilizer pad for vehicles - A pad for positioning between a surface and an outrigger plate of the vehicle. The pad includes a polymeric shell and a foam core is contained within the polymeric shell to provide a lightweight pad which is able to withstand the forces provided when securing a vehicle in a raised position. | 03-19-2009 |
20100043337 | Spacer for concrete reinforcement wire - A spacer that connects to a reinforcement wire mesh at an intersection of a first wire and a second wire includes a first triangular body portion and a second triangular body portion, wherein the second triangular body portion is orthogonal to and bisects the first triangular body portion. The first triangular body portion includes a first apex, a first base, and a notch on each side of the first triangular body portion proximate each end of the first base, each notch allowing a respective end of the first base to flex toward the first apex. The second triangular body portion includes a second apex, a second base, and a clip extending from each end of the second base, each clip configured to surround the second wire. | 02-25-2010 |
20120251239 | INFLOW AND INFILTRATION CAP AND SEAL BARRIER - An apparatus and method is described for providing a water impenetrable barrier between a cone and support frame of a manhole system. The apparatus includes a barrier, cap, and seal that restricts the inflow and infiltration of water or other debris into the interior of the manhole system. The cap and seal barrier may be implemented in a sanitary sewer, catch basin or other manhole system. | 10-04-2012 |
Rodney H. Banks, Loda, IL US
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20150253236 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATER TREATMENT - The present invention relates to a detection system and method and a water treatment system and method. The detection system according to the present invention is capable of detecting particle state in a medium. Said detection system comprises: an optical probe comprising of at least one transmitting optical fiber for transmitting light to the medium, and at least two receiving optical fibers for receiving light reflected or backscattered from the medium, with at least the end of the optical probe being positioned in the medium when detection is carried out by the detection system; and a signal processing module connected to the optical probe, for converting optical signals from the receiving optical fibers of the optical probe into electrical signals and determining particle state in the medium on the basis of the electrical signals. | 09-10-2015 |
20150259230 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICAL DOSAGE OPTIMIZATION IN WATER TREATMENT AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATER TREATMENT - The present invention relates to a system for optimization of dosing in water treatment, a water treatment system and a method therefor. The system for optimization of dosing in water treatment according to the present invention comprises: a chemical reagent addition device, for adding a certain dosage of a chemical reagent into a water sample to be treated at a predetermined interval; an optical detection module, for detecting in real time a change in particle size of particles in the water sample after the addition of the chemical reagent; and a chemical reagent dosage determination device, which determines an optimized dosage of the chemical reagent for coagulating the particles in the water sample, according to the correlation between the change in particle size obtained by the optical detection module and the dosage of the added chemical reagent. | 09-17-2015 |
Rodney H. Banks, Aurora, IL US
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20080305244 | MONITORING A COATING APPLIED TO A METAL SURFACE - A method of monitoring a coating applied to a metal surface is disclosed. Specifically, the method comprises the following: applying a sol composition to a metal surface, wherein said composition contains one or more alkoxysilyl group containing compounds, a fluorophore, and a solvent; forming a gelled coating on said surface from said composition; measuring the fluorescence of said coating with a fluorometer, wherein said fluorometer is capable of measuring reflective fluorescence emission measurements; correlating the fluorescence of said coating with the thickness or weight of said coating, and/or with the concentration of alkoxysilyl group containing compound in the coating composition; and optionally applying an additional coating to said metal surface when the thickness of the coating is less than a desired amount or adjusting the concentration of the alkoxysilyl group containing compound applied to said surface. | 12-11-2008 |
20090056897 | ENHANCED METHOD FOR MONITORING THE DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS IN A PAPERMAKING PROCESS - A method for monitoring the deposition of one or more organic materials dispersed in an aqueous medium in a papermaking process comprising: measuring the rate of deposition of the organic materials from the aqueous medium on-to a quartz crystal microbalance having a top side contacting with the aqueous medium coated with a layer containing a non-swelling epoxy resin or a silicon containing polymer, and a second, bottom side isolated from the aqueous medium is disclosed. Additionally, a method for measuring the effectiveness of an inhibitor that decreases the deposition of the organic materials in a papermaking process is also disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090126888 | FLUOROMETRIC METHOD FOR MONITORING SURFACE ADDITIVES IN A PAPERMAKING PROCESS - A method of monitoring and optionally controlling the addition of one or more surface additives to a papermaking process via fluorometric means is disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090126889 | FLUOROMETRIC METHOD FOR MONITORING SURFACE ADDITIVES IN A PAPERMAKING PROCESS - A method of monitoring and optionally controlling the addition of one or more surface additives to a papermaking process is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: (a) adding a known amount of one or more surface additives to a papermaking process either alone or in known proportion with a known amount of one or more inert fluorescent tracers, wherein the surface additives can only be added alone when the surface additives are capable of fluorescing; (b) measuring the fluorescence of the surface additives and/or one or more inert fluorescent tracers at a point subsequent to adding the surface additives and after a sheet has been formed, wherein the surface additives can only be measured when they are capable of fluorescing and wherein fluorescence is measured with a reflectance based fluorometer; (c) correlating the amount of fluorescence of the surface additives when they are capable of fluorescing and/or inert fluorescent tracers on a sheet with the concentration of the surface additives in a coating on a sheet and/or thickness of a coating on a sheet; and (d) optionally controlling the addition of one or more surface additives to a papermaking process by adjusting the amount of the surface additives added to the papermaking process in response to the coating thickness on a sheet and/or concentration of the surface additives in a coating on a sheet. | 05-21-2009 |
20100086672 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE APPLICATION OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MATERIALS TO CREPING CYLINDERS - A method for monitoring and controlling the thickness of coating on a creping cylinder is disclosed. The methodologies involve a coordinated scheme of apparatuses that function to monitor various aspects of a creping cylinder coating so that the thickness of the coating can be determined. | 04-08-2010 |
20120031577 | FLUOROMETRIC METHOD FOR MONITORING SURFACE ADDITIVES IN A PAPERMAKING PROCESS - An apparatus for and method of monitoring and optionally controlling the addition of one or more surface additives to a papermaking process via fluorometric means is disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120142113 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION OF SYSTEM PARAMETERS FOR REDUCING CRUDE UNIT CORROSION - The invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the amount of various materials in a liquid sample. Because the apparatus is particularly resilient it can be used repeatedly with very harsh liquid samples such as boot water from an oil refinery. The apparatus uses at least one volume and/or concentration independent optical analysis method to determine at least one of: the pH, amount of chloride, and/or amount of iron in the sample. The optical property can be colorimetric, fluorescent or both and result from adding dyes, complexing agents, turbidity inducing compounds, and other optically effecting reagents to the sample. Because the measurements are concentration and volume independent they can be done continuously, quickly, and avoid the inconvenient start and stop procedures in prior art measurement regimens. The method further includes using a BDD cell to oxidize materials (such as sulfoxy compounds) that would otherwise interfere with the optical analysis and/or to sparge the sample with gas. | 06-07-2012 |
20120142115 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION OF SYSTEM PARAMETERS FOR REDUCING CRUDE UNIT CORROSION - The invention provides a method and apparatus for determining the amount of various materials in a liquid sample. Because the apparatus is particularly resilient it can be used repeatedly with very harsh liquid samples such as boot water from an oil refinery. The apparatus uses at least one volume and/or concentration independent optical analysis method to determine at least one of: the pH, amount of chloride, and/or amount of iron in the sample. The optical property can be colorimetric, fluorescent or both and result from adding dyes, complexing agents, turbidity inducing compounds, and other optically effecting reagents to the sample. Because the measurements are concentration and volume independent they can be done continuously, quickly, and avoid the inconvenient start and stop procedures in prior art measurement regimens. The method further includes using a BDD cell to oxidize materials (such as sulfoxy compounds) that would otherwise interfere with the optical analysis and/or to sparge the sample with gas. | 06-07-2012 |
20130078364 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE APPLICATION OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MATERIALS TO CREPING CYLINDERS - A method for monitoring and controlling the thickness of coating on a creping cylinder is disclosed. The methodologies involve a coordinated scheme of apparatuses that function to monitor various aspects of a creping cylinder coating so that the thickness of the coating can be determined. | 03-28-2013 |
20140060659 | ON-LINE DETECTION OF ORGANIC CONTAMINANT IN CONDENSATE SYSTEM OF SUGAR PRODUCTION PROCESSES USING FLUORESCENCE THECHNOLOGY - A method of measuring contamination in fluid that is expelled from a food processing system is presented. The method of measuring is carried out with fluorescence. The fluid is typically allowed to enter into an energy transfer system, but if the contamination exceeds a certain level, the fluid should be prevented from entering the energy transfer system. The fluid is generally comprised of water expelled from a sugar processing operation. | 03-06-2014 |
20140170302 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE APPLICATION OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MATERIALS TO CREPING CYLINDERSTO IMPROVE PROCESS - The invention provides methods and compositions for monitoring and controlling the thickness of coating on a creping cylinder is disclosed. The methodologies involve a coordinated scheme of apparatuses that function to monitor various aspects of a creping cylinder coating so that the thickness of the coating can be determined. | 06-19-2014 |
20140262202 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING A PIEZOELECTRIC MICROBALANCE SENSOR - Methods for monitoring scale deposition in a water-containing industrial process are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the water-containing industrial process is an aqueous cooling system. In certain embodiments, the methods incorporate fluorometric monitoring and control techniques along with a piezoelectric microbalance sensor. A particular embodiment of a piezoelectric microbalance sensor is additionally disclosed, along with at least one method for using the particular embodiment that is independent of whether fluorometric monitoring and control techniques are utilized. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273243 | WATER HARDNESS MONITORING VIA FLUORESCENCE - Provided are automated methods for measuring soluble magnesium concentration in water using fluorescence. The methods employ the use of a pH-buffered liquid and a magnesium coordinating fluorescing reagent. In certain embodiments, the methods may further employ measuring total hardness concentration of the water by displacing any soluble calcium with soluble magnesium and then re-measuring the soluble magnesium concentration. Optionally, the soluble calcium concentration can be determined by subtracting the measured soluble magnesium concentration from the measured total hardness concentration. | 09-18-2014 |
20150090900 | MULTI-CHANNEL FLUOROMETRIC SENSOR AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An optical sensor may include multiple optical emitters configured to emit light into a fluid sample via an optical pathway. Light from the emitters can cause fluorescence from the sample and/or scatter off of the sample. Scattered and fluoresced light can be received by an optical detector in the sensor via the optical pathway, and used to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid sample. A second optical detector can provide reference measurements of the amount of light emitted to the sample. In one example, the optical detector can detect scattered and fluoresced light simultaneously. In another example, light is emitted and detected alternatingly. The sensor can be part of a system that includes one or more controllers configured to control the emitting and detecting of light to and from the fluid sample. The controller can use detected light to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid sample. | 04-02-2015 |
20150212024 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A chemical sensor may include an electrode array for electrically interfacing with a fluid sample. The sensor can apply an electrical potential to the sample in order to effect a current flow within the sample. The sensor can measure the resulting current through the sample and determine characteristics about the fluid sample from the current measurement. In one mode of operation of the sensor, the applied electrical potential can be controlled to cause desired electrochemical reactions, such as oxidation or reduction, to occur within the sample to determine the concentration of the oxidized or reduced sample constituent. In another mode of operation, the applied electrical potential causes a current to flow simply due to the conductivity of the sample. In various embodiments, the sensor comprises a controller and a switch for switching between various modes of operation and applying appropriate electric potentials to the sample. | 07-30-2015 |
20150338026 | PRODUCT YIELD LOSS MANAGEMENT - During the production of consumable liquids such as milk, soup, and juice, the liquid consumable may be transferred from one location to another location through a fluid conduit. For example, a consumable liquid may be transferred from a storage tank to another destination through piping. At the end of the process, the piping may be purged with a flushing fluid to push the liquid consumable remaining in the piping to the end destination, thus preventing the volume of liquid remaining in the piping from being wasted. To control the flushing processing, fluid flowing through the piping may be fluorometrically analyzed to determine a concentration of product in the fluid. The flushing liquid can then be controlled based on the determined concentration. For example, the supply of flushing liquid may be terminated when the concentration of product falls below a threshold, indicating the flushing liquid is diluting the liquid consumable. | 11-26-2015 |
20150376675 | ENDOSPORE DETECTION USING HYDROPHOBIC COLLECTION MATERIAL - In situ optical analysis of bacterial endospores can be inhibited when the endospores are present within an optically active carrier medium. To help isolate the endospores from the carrier medium, in some examples, the carrier medium is passed through a hydrophobic material that captures the endospores via hydrophobic attraction. Subsequently, a germination fluid and lanthanide source, such as terbium, can be added to the bacterial endospores captured on the hydrophobic material to form a lanthanide-dipicolinic acid complex in the germination fluid. The germination fluid can then be optically analyzed by measuring the fluorometric response of the lanthanide-dipicolinic acid complex to determine a concentration of the bacterial endospores in the carrier medium. | 12-31-2015 |
Russell Banks, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140262822 | SACRIFICIAL ANODE CONTROL - Systems and methods are described for controlling the current of a sacrificial anode based on the conductivity state of the water. An unregulated current of the sacrificial anode relative to the water tank is measured and a conductivity state of the water is identified based on the measured unregulated current. A maximum current limit for the sacrificial anode is determined based on the conductivity state of the water and the current of the sacrificial anode is limited such that the current does not exceed the determined maximum current limit. | 09-18-2014 |
Russell A. Banks, Huntersville, NC US
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20150053390 | COMPRESSOR SYSTEM WITH THERMALLY ACTIVE HEAT EXCHANGER - A compressor system is disclosed that includes at least one fluid compressor for compressing a working fluid and a lubrication supply system operable for supplying lubrication fluid to the compressor. A heat exchanger is provided for controlling the temperature of the lubrication fluid. The heat exchanger includes a housing for holding a plurality of lubrication fluid passageways. A shape memory alloy (SMA) member is positioned within at least one of the plurality of lubrication fluid passageways to increase turbulence in the lubrication fluid at relatively high temperatures. | 02-26-2015 |
Russell Arthur Banks, Huntersville, NC US
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20150098839 | Pump Systems and Methods - Illustrative embodiments of a pump systems and methods are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a pump system includes a main pump including an inlet and an outlet and configured to supply energy to a pumped fluid. The pump system further includes a booster pump fluidly coupled to either the inlet or the outlet of the main pump such that the pumped fluid flows through a pumping chamber of the booster pump whether the booster pump is active or inactive. The booster pump is configured to modify the energy of the pumped fluid when active and to allow the pumped fluid to flow through the pumping chamber without substantially modifying the energy of the pumped fluid when inactive. | 04-09-2015 |
Scott Arthur Banks, Gainesville, FL US
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20110276179 | IMAGING PLATFORM TO PROVIDE INTEGRATED NAVIGATION CAPABILITIES FOR SURGICAL GUIDANCE - An imaging platform system that provides integrated navigation capabilities for surgical guidance. The system can include two robotic arm systems, one robotic arm system holding an imaging source, and the other holding an imaging sensor. These robotic arm systems are able to move and provide three-dimensional tomographic scans, static radiographic images, and dynamic fluoroscopic image sequences. A third robotic arm system can be included in the imaging platform system as a surgeon guided tool-holder to accurately implement an image-guided surgical plan. The robotic systems can manipulate imaging and surgical components into and out of the operative field as needed, enhancing the choreography between a surgical team and assistive technology. A handle can be included as part of a manual positioning control subsystem. The handle can be mounted to an imaging robotic system above and/or below an operating table, and also can be mounted to a tool-holding robotic system. | 11-10-2011 |
Stan Lee Banks US
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20090247619 | Cannabinoid-Containing Compositions and Methods for Their Use - This invention relates to cannabinoid-containing compositions, particularly cannabinoid-containing gel formulations and methods for the treatment of traumatic injury, e.g., strains, sprains and contusions, and disease conditions, e.g., arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis. The methods involve topically applying a cannabinoid or a cannabinoid-containing composition to a subject's skin near, or distant from, the area of the injury or the area affected by the disease condition, e.g., an arthritic joint. The cannabinoid-containing composition is preferably a pharmaceutically acceptable gel containing a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid sufficient to alleviate the symptoms associate with the injury or disease condition. | 10-01-2009 |
Stan Lee Banks, Frankfort, KY US
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20090036523 | PRODRUGS OF CANNABIDIOL, COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PRODRUGS OF CANNABIDIOL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Described herein are cannabidiol prodrugs, methods of making cannabidiol prodrugs, formulations comprising cannabidiol prodrugs and methods of using cannabidiols. One embodiment described herein relates to the transdermal or topical administration of a cannabidiol prodrug for treating and preventing diseases and/or disorders. | 02-05-2009 |
20090143762 | Methods and Compositions for Enhancing the Viability Of Microneedle Pores - Described herein is a method of transdermally administering one or more pharmaceutically active agents to a mammal. The method comprises administering one or more active pharmaceutical agents to the skin of the subject, in conjunction with microneedles and one or more COX inhibitors, whereby the COX inhibitors facilitate the absorption of the active pharmaceutical agents by prolonging the pore opening created by the application of the microneedle. | 06-04-2009 |
20090246265 | ABUSE DETERRENT TRANSDERMAL FORMULATIONS OF OPIATE AGONISTS AND AGONIST-ANTAGONISTS - Described herein are compositions comprising opioids, opioid antagonists and prodrugs of the same, formulations comprising opioids, opioid antagonists and prodrugs of the same, and methods of using opioids, opioid antagonists and prodrugs of the same. One embodiment described herein relates to the transdermal administration of a buprenorphine and encapsulated naltrexone in an abuse-resistant formulation for treating and preventing diseases and/or disorders. | 10-01-2009 |
20100273895 | FORMULATIONS OF CANNABIDIOL AND PRODRUGS OF CANNABIDIOL AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol or a cannabidiol prodrug, which is metabolized to cannabidiol, and a penetration enhancer. Also described herein are methods of using the same. One embodiment described herein relates to the transdermal or topical administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol or a cannabidiol prodrug, and a penetration enhancer to a person in need thereof. | 10-28-2010 |
20110052694 | USE OF CANNABIDIOL PRODRUGS IN TOPICAL AND TRANSDERMAL ADMINISTRATION WITH MICRONEEDLES - Described herein are microneedle drug delivery systems comprising a pharmaceutical compositions comprising pharmaceutically active agents (e.g., cannabidiol and prodrugs of cannabidiol) and microneedle arrays suitable for local and systemic delivery of the active agent to a mammal. Also described herein are methods of using a microneedle transdermal or topical drug delivery systems comprising pharmaceutical compositions, comprising cannabidiol and prodrugs of cannabidiol, and microneedle arrays in the treatment disease, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. | 03-03-2011 |
20110245783 | ABUSE DETERRENT TRANSDERMAL FORMULATIONS OF OPIATE AGONISTS AND AGONIST-ANTAGONISTS - Described herein are abuse-resistant multi-layer transdermal patches comprising opioids and opioid prodrugs having a barrier layer located between the layer containing opioid or opioid prodrug and a layer containing an opioid antagonist or opioid antagonist prodrug. | 10-06-2011 |
20120202891 | Cannabinoid-Containing Compositions and Methods for Their Use - This invention relates to cannabinoid-containing compositions, particularly cannabinoid-containing gel formulations and methods for the treatment of traumatic injury, e.g., strains, sprains and contusions, and disease conditions, e.g., arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis. The methods involve topically applying a cannabinoid or a cannabinoid-containing composition to a subject's skin near, or distant from, the area of the injury or the area affected by the disease condition, e.g., an arthritic joint. The cannabinoid-containing composition is preferably a pharmaceutically acceptable gel containing a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid sufficient to alleviate the symptoms associate with the injury or disease condition. | 08-09-2012 |
20120202892 | Cannabinoid-Containing Compositions and Methods for Their Use - This invention relates to cannabinoid-containing compositions, particularly cannabinoid-containing gel formulations and methods for the treatment of traumatic injury, e.g., strains, sprains and contusions, and disease conditions, e.g., arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis. The methods involve topically applying a cannabinoid or a cannabinoid-containing composition to a subject's skin near, or distant from, the area of the injury or the area affected by the disease condition, e.g., an arthritic joint. The cannabinoid-containing composition is preferably a pharmaceutically acceptable gel containing a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid sufficient to alleviate the symptoms associate with the injury or disease condition. | 08-09-2012 |
20150182453 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING THE VIABILITY OF MICRONEEDLE PORES - Described herein is a method of transdermally administering one or more pharmaceutically active agents to a mammal. The method comprises administering one or more active pharmaceutical agents to the skin of the subject, in conjunction with microneedles and one or more COX inhibitors, whereby the COX inhibitors facilitate the absorption of the active pharmaceutical agents by prolonging the pore opening created by the application of the microneedle. | 07-02-2015 |
20150197484 | USE OF CANNABIDIOL PRODRUGS IN TOPICAL AND TRANSDERMAL ADMINISTRATION WITH MICRONEEDLES - Described herein are microneedle drug delivery systems comprising a pharmaceutical compositions comprising pharmaceutically active agents (e.g., cannabidiol and prodrugs of cannabidiol) and microneedle arrays suitable for local and systemic delivery of the active agent to a mammal. Also described herein are methods of using a microneedle transdermal or topical drug delivery systems comprising pharmaceutical compositions, comprising cannabidiol and prodrugs of cannabidiol, and microneedle arrays in the treatment disease, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. | 07-16-2015 |
Susan Banks, Durham, NC US
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20100235009 | Method and Apparatus for Implementing a Consumer-Configurable Modular Electrical System - A system of electrical modules includes a plurality of modules, including power modules, control modules, and output modules. Power modules provide power for powering one or more control and output modules. Control modules provide control signals to one or more output modules. Output modules perform predefined functions responsive to receiving power from a power module and/or a control signal from a control module. All of the modules have like mating connectors and like connector wiring. This arrangement forms a system bus across any given plurality of modules, when those modules are serially interconnected in a daisy chain. In at least one embodiment, the mating connectors and the connector wiring are standardized across the system such that any module can be coupled to any other module, and the ordering of the modules in the daisy chain is not fixed. | 09-16-2010 |
Terry L. Banks, Grove City, OH US
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20100105296 | ULTRA SMOOTH FACE SPUTTER TARGETS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A method is provided to remove a thickness of a sputter target surface deformation layer to thereby achieve a reduced burn-in time during sputtering operations. The method comprises extrusion hone polishing of the target surface with a visco-elastic abrasive medium. | 04-29-2010 |
Thomas A. Banks, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110087402 | Detection of Trailer Sway Utilizing Park Assist Sensors - An electronic stability control system includes a plurality of sensors that generate respective signals based on respective distances between a vehicle and a trailer that is being towed by the vehicle. A backup assistance module determines respective distances based on the signals. An electronic stability control (ESC) module controls a wheel torque of at least one of the vehicle and trailer based on the respective distances. | 04-14-2011 |
Thomas Arthur Banks, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20120179350 | ACC AND AM BRAKING RANGE VARIABLE BASED ON LATERAL AND LONGITUDINAL POSITION OF FORWARD VEHICLE AND CURVATURE OF ROAD - When employing an adaptive cruise-with-braking (ACB) system to control host vehicle braking reaction distance, a following distance limit shape (FDLS) is defined using a lateral offset function, and a lateral offset of a forward vehicle is detected and analyzed. If the vehicle has a lateral offset greater than a lateral offset defined by the lateral offset function, deceleration requests from an engine controller are limited to requesting deceleration by an engine retarder and/or a dethrottling module. If the lateral offset of the forward vehicle is less than a lateral offset defined by the lateral offset function, foundation brakes may be requested. In other embodiments, road curvature is determined, and a braking reaction distance is reduced when the radius of curvature is smaller than a threshold curvature, in order to reduce false positive braking reactions triggered by, e.g., a forward vehicle on an exit ramp while the host vehicle remains on the highway. | 07-12-2012 |
William Banks, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20150306181 | DELIVERY OF BIOTHERAPEUTICS TO THE BRAIN - Compositions and methods for delivering therapeutic compounds to the brain are provided. | 10-29-2015 |
William A. Banks, St. Louis, MO US
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20090304676 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING COGNITIVE FUNCTION - The present application provides methods and compositions for improving cognitive function and enhancing mental performance in subjects, including those suffering from memory deficiencies, by regulating the activity of beta amyloid (Aβ) in the brain of such subjects. | 12-10-2009 |
20100028292 | Amphiphilic Polymer-Protein Conjugates and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions and methods for transporting biologically active proteins and polypeptides, particularly across the blood-brain barrier, are provided. | 02-04-2010 |
20100196393 | MODULATION OF BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER PROTEIN EXPRESSION - There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered. | 08-05-2010 |
20120171152 | Amphiphilic Polymer-Protein Conjugates and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions and methods for transporting biologically active proteins and polypeptides, particularly across the blood-brain barrier, are provided. | 07-05-2012 |
William A. Banks, Saint Louis, MO US
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20110166197 | Antisense Modulation Of Amyloid Beta Protein Expression - Antisense nucleic acids, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of an amyloid beta protein (AβP) portion of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) coding sequence. The compositions comprise antisense nucleic acids targeted to nucleic acids encoding amyloid precursor protein. Methods of using these nucleic acids for modulation of amyloid precursor protein expression and for treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of the amyloid beta protein portion of the amyloid precursor protein are provided. | 07-07-2011 |
William David Banks, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20130075385 | Thermal Eraser For Tactile Drawings - A thermal eraser for erasing tactile drawing features from a tactile drawing medium, along with methods of erasing tactile drawing features formed on a tactile drawing medium, are disclosed. The thermal eraser has a heated tip that can be heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the tactile drawing feature to flow back into the surface of the tactile drawing medium. The heated tip has a tip temperature that can be controlled by a temperature-regulating circuit. A set-point temperature can be used to set the tip temperature and maintain the tip temperature. The thermal eraser can be controlled by hand or by an electro-mechanical device such as a tactile printer. | 03-28-2013 |
20130082830 | Systems For and Methods of Digital Recording and Reproduction of Tactile Drawings - Systems and methods of digitally recording and reproducing tactile drawings are disclosed. The method includes moving a stylus over a path on the first tactile drawing medium to form a tactile feature thereon, and digitally recording the path of the moving stylus to generate digital path data. The method also include reproducing the tactile feature on a second tactile drawing medium operably disposed in a tactile printer based on the digital path data. The systems and methods include forming tactile drawings based on a digital graphics file, including filtering the digital graphics file to form a .RLD file suitable for forming a tactile drawing having features capable of being tactilely sensed. | 04-04-2013 |