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Blair Allen Barbour, Kissimmee, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150373320VISUAL COGNITION SYSTEM - A visual cognition system immersed in a medium with object and the system is also an object. The system includes means for conveying energy, which include one or more dispersive elements. The system includes means for sensing energy. The means for sensing include a plurality of detectors. The system includes means for modeling sensed energy, thereby creating a sensed energy model. The sensed energy model represents the sensed energy at a plurality of frequency bands, a plurality of polarization states, a plurality of positions and a plurality of times, using the sensed data. The system includes means for modeling a scene, thereby creating a scene model. The scene model represents the scene in three-dimensional space. The means for modeling a scene uses the sensed energy model from a plurality of directions at a plurality of times.12-24-2015

Blair Allen Barbour, Madison, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
201101342203D VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a real-time 3D visualization system. The system includes means for conveying electromagnetic energy emanating from one or more 3D surfaces including a scene and means for sensing spatial phase characteristics of the electromagnetic energy as the configuration of the 3D surfaces relative to the system changes. The system includes means for creating a 3D scene model utilizing the spatial phase characteristics sensed in a plurality of configurations and means for displaying the 3D scene model in real-time. The means for displaying includes means for synthesizing depth cues.06-09-2011
20110299763APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INFORMATION EXTRACTION FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY BASED UPON MULTI-CHARACTERISTIC SPATIAL GEOMETRY PROCESSING - An apparatus for information extraction from electromagnetic energy via multi-characteristic spatial geometry processing to determine three-dimensional aspects. Structure receives the electromagnetic energy, which has a plurality of spatial phase characteristics. Structure separates the plurality of spatial phase characteristics of the received electromagnetic energy. Structure identifies spatially segregated portions of each of the plurality of spatial phase characteristics, with each spatially segregated portion corresponding in a point to point relationship to a spatially segregated portion for each of the other of the plurality of spatial phase characteristics in a group. Structure quantifies each segregated portion to provide a spatial phase metric of each segregated portion for providing a data map of the spatial phase metric of each separated spatial phase characteristic of the plurality of spatial phase characteristics. Structure processes the spatial phase metrics to determine surface contour information for each segregated portion of the data map.12-08-2011

Charnice Barbour, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150305876IMPLANTABLE GLENOID PROSTHESES - An implantable glenoid prosthesis comprising a glenoid member including a glenoid body and a glenoid fixation member is disclosed. The glenoid body includes a surface for mating with a humeral head. The glenoid fixation member is constructed and arranged to flex when a force is applied to the glenoid body.10-29-2015

Charnice Barbour, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140128983IMPLANTABLE GLENOID PROSTHESES - An implantable glenoid prosthesis comprising a glenoid member including a glenoid body and a glenoid fixation member is disclosed. The glenoid body includes a surface for mating with a humeral head. The glenoid fixation member is constructed and arranged to flex when a force is applied to the glenoid body.05-08-2014

Edward Glenn Barbour, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150062729CATHETERIZATION AID FOR WOMEN - A self-catheterization aid for a woman that comprises a tripod. Mounted to the tripod is a mirror that can be moved and adjusted in various planes. Mounted to the mirror is a battery-powered light. The device enables a woman to appropriately position the self-catheterization device such that the mirror and light is aimed at the urethra area. This enables the woman to clearly see the inlet to the urethra which in turn facilitates self-catheterization.03-05-2015

Eric Barbour, Johnston, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090170109CORN EVENT TC1507 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.07-02-2009
20110099662CORN EVENT TC1507 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.04-28-2011
20150072896Corn Event TC1507 And Methods For Detection Thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.03-12-2015

Patent applications by Eric Barbour, Johnston, IA US

George Barbour, Lisbon, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140371793INVERTIBLE SPINAL DECOMPRESSION ROLLER TABLE - A chiropractic table has a power-operated linkage that will invert a user of the table. The table employs a foot plate which secures the user's feet. A set of rollers can rotate and massage the user and can travel the length of the user's spine. The use of the rollers while in an inverted position allows greater health benefits than while in a non-inverted position due to the decompression of the spinal cord.12-18-2014

George E. Barbour, Pittsford, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140366993METHOD OF CARBURIZING - A method of carburizing ferrous metal parts that includes the steps of providing a furnace for heating the metal parts and a process chamber, purging the air atmosphere from the process chamber and heating said process chamber to a temperature of at least 1100° F., feeding a gas to the process chamber and a source of air at a constant flow rate to the process chamber, boosting the process chamber by feeding an enriching gas to the process chamber to create a carbon potential of at least 0.5%, and more preferably of at least 1.4%, cleaning the process chamber by decreasing the flow of enriching gas to the process chamber to create a carbon potential of less than about 0.25%, repeating the boosting step after performing said cleaning step, and repeating the cleaning step after performing said boosting step.12-18-2014

James Barbour, Wendell, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120279963CONVERTIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED ARTICLES - A convertible storage container and methods are provided for the remediation of environmentally damaged articles. The container defines an interior chamber for receiving the environmentally damaged articles therein and has at least one container door for closing an access opening into the container. A conversion door is removably positionable with respect to the access opening so as to close the access opening with the container door in an opened condition. The conversion door includes a conversion door panel and a plurality of access ports through the door panel for connection of ducts to permit remediation of the environmentally damaged articles within the interior chamber. The conversion door may include a header assembly to permit vertical height adjustment of the conversion door to fit the conversion door to be fitted with respect to a vertical dimension of the access opening.11-08-2012
20140196268CONVERTIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGED ARTICLES - A convertible storage container and methods are provided for the remediation of environmentally damaged articles. The container will define an interior chamber for receiving the environmentally damaged articles therein, the container having at least one container door for closing an access opening into the container. A conversion door is removably positionable with respect to the access opening so as to close the access opening with the container door in an opened condition. The conversion door includes a conversion door panel and a plurality of access ports through the door panel for connection of ducts to permit remediation of the environmentally damaged articles within the interior chamber. In some embodiments, the access ports will comprise flanges to accept connection of a respective duct thereto. The conversion door may include a header assembly to permit vertical height adjustment of the conversion door to fit the conversion door to be fitted with respect to a vertical dimension of the access opening. In some embodiments, the header assembly will have a pair of header boards and a spacer board therebetween.07-17-2014

James A. Barbour, Dearborn, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080288353Interactive marketing network and process using electronic certificates - A data processing system issuing electronic certificates through “online” networks of personal computers, televisions, or other devices with video monitors or telephones. Each electronic certificate includes transaction data and identification data, and can be printed out on a printing device linked to a consumer's personal input device, or electronically stored in a designated data base until a specified expiration date. The certificate can be used for various purposes, including use as a coupon for a discounted price on a product or service, proof of a gift or award, proof of reservation, or proof of payment. Consumers access the data processing system online, browse among their choices, and make their selections. The data processing system provides reports on the selected certificates and their use following selection. Certificate issuers also have online access to the data processing system and can create or revise offers, and provide various instructions pertaining to the certificates, including limitations as to the number of certificates to be issued in total and to each individual consumer.11-20-2008
20120041805INTERACTIVE MARKETING NETWORK AND PROCESS USING ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES - A data processing system issuing electronic certificates through “online” networks. Each electronic certificate includes transaction data and identification data, and can be printed out on a printing device linked to a consumer's personal input device, or electronically stored in a designated data base until a specified expiration date. Consumers access the data processing system online, browse among their choices, and make their selections. Certificate issuers have online access to the data processing system and can create or revise offers, and provide various instructions pertaining to the certificates, including limitations as to the number of certificates to be issued in total and to each individual consumer.02-16-2012

James M. Barbour, Kingsville, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150142223EVALUATING AILERON DEFLECTION WHILE AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE IS IN FLIGHT - A technique is directed to operating a UAV. The technique involves launching (or guiding) the UAV into flight. The technique further involves performing a series of aileron (or other control surface) deflection evaluations while the UAV is in flight. The technique further involves performing a UAV remedial operation in response to the series of aileron deflection evaluations indicating abnormal aileron behavior, e.g., the UAV can send a warning message to a ground control station (GCS), land the UAV at a target location, deploy a chute, and so on. Such operation enables detection of an unexpected change in the UAV's center of gravity, e.g., due to a blocked fuel bladder connection, icing on one side of the UAV, mechanical failure of an aileron, etc.05-21-2015

Jennifer Barbour, Denver, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093787ERGONOMIC SYRINGE - The present embodiments relate to devices and methods for injection. More specifically, the devices and methods provide an ergonomic aspect. In some embodiments, the devices and methods are especially useful in the administration of low volumes of dermal fillers to a subject.04-09-2009
20100160849Methods for Identifying Areas of a Subject's Skin that Appear to Lack Volume - The present embodiments relate to methods and systems for identifying areas of a subject's skin that lack sufficient volume. In some embodiments, this can be used to direct the administration of filler compositions or the application of techniques that increase the volume or firmness of the area. In some embodiments, the methods and systems provide for improved aesthetic benefit as well as suitability for instruction and training. In some embodiments, the methods are especially useful in the administration of dermal fillers to a subject.06-24-2010
20100262118Methods for Identifying Areas of a Subject's Skin that Appear to Lack Volume - The present embodiments relate to methods and systems for identifying areas of a subject's skin that lack sufficient volume. In some embodiments, this can be used to direct the administration of filler compositions or the application of techniques that increase the volume or firmness of the area. In some embodiments, the methods and systems provide for improved aesthetic benefit as well as suitability for instruction and training. In some embodiments, the methods are especially useful in the administration of dermal fillers to a subject.10-14-2010
20120220948ERGONOMIC SYRINGE - The present embodiments relate to devices and methods for injection. More specifically, the devices and methods provide an ergonomic aspect. In some embodiments, the devices and methods are especially useful in the administration of low volumes of dermal fillers to a subject.08-30-2012
20140100426BLUNT TIP CANNULA FOR INJECTION OF A MATERIAL INTO A PATIENT - Cannulas that are particularly configured for the injection of a fluid such as a dermal filler into the deep/sub-dermal tissue of a patient. The cannulas may include a substantially transparent cannula wall to facilitate visibility of fluids, including aspirated blood, within the cannula. The cannulas may also include palpation elements to facilitate palpation of the cannula when the cannula is inserted into the deep/sub-dermal tissue of a patient.04-10-2014

Patent applications by Jennifer Barbour, Denver, CO US

Jesse Barbour, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120109821SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REAL-TIME ONLINE TRANSACTION RISK AND FRAUD ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENT - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a behavioral based solution to user identity validation, useful in real-time detection of abnormal activity while a user is engaged in an online transaction with a financial institution. A risk modeling system may run two distinct environments: one to train machine learning algorithms to produce classification objects and another to score user activities in real-time using these classification objects. In both environments, activity data collected on a particular user is mapped to various behavioral models to produce atomic elements that can be scored. Classifiers may be dynamically updated in response to new behavioral activities. Example user activities may include login, transactional, and traverse. In some embodiments, depending upon configurable settings with respect to sensitivity and/or specificity, detection of an abnormal activity or activities may not trigger a flag-and-notify unless an attempt is made to move or transfer money.05-03-2012

Joel Scott Barbour, Henderson, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140060804Well Cleaning Device - A tool for cleaning a casing of an oil well may include an elongate housing configured to be lowered into a well casing. A discharge head may be disposed at one end of the housing, the discharge head including a first electrode having a first end surface, a first insulator surrounding the first electrode, a surface of the first insulator substantially flush with the first end surface, and a second electrode having a second end surface separated from the first end surface by a discharge gap. An energy reservoir and a switch may be disposed within the housing, the switch configured to selectively couple the energy reservoir to the first electrode and the second electrode to cause energy stored in the energy reservoir to discharge across the discharge gap.03-06-2014
20140060844Well Cleaning Method - A method for cleaning a casing of an oil well is disclosed. Operational parameters for a cleaning tool may be defined based, at least in part, on results of a survey of the well. The cleaning tool may include a discharge head to generate electrical discharges between a pair of electrodes, the electrical discharges causing shock waves to remove deposits from the casing. The cleaning tool may be lowered into the casing. The cleaning tool may generate shock waves in accordance with the defined operational parameters to clean a predetermined target portion of the casing. The cleaning tool may be withdrawn from the casing.03-06-2014

Kim Barbour, Lighthouse Point, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100106639APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - Apparatus and methods for approving financing for the sale of real estate. The apparatus and methods may involve receiving from a seller, or a seller's agent, information regarding the property so that a financial institution can determine a loan amount before the seller is engaged by a buyer. The financial institution may order from vendors documentation and certification desired or required for closing. The financial institution may issue a seal certifying that the financial institution has pre-approved a loan in a stated amount. The amount may be subject to change based on the qualifications of a buyer.04-29-2010

Marc R. Barbour, Woodinville, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110093939RESOURCE ACCESS BASED ON MULTIPLE CREDENTIALS - A collection of multiple user credentials each associated with one of multiple different users is obtained at a device, and one or more of the multiple user credentials are verified. The collection of multiple user credentials is also compared to a threshold combination of user credentials to be satisfied to access the resource, and a determination is made, based on the comparing and the verifying, as to whether access to the resource is permitted. An indication of whether access to the resource by a requesting user is permitted is returned or provided to another device.04-21-2011
20110296510PROTECTING USER CREDENTIALS USING AN INTERMEDIARY COMPONENT - An access component sends an access request to an intermediary component, the access request being a request to access a service or resource without credentials of a current user of the intermediary component being revealed to the access component. The intermediary component obtains user credentials, for the current user, that are associated with the service or resource. The access request and the user credentials are sent to the service or resource, and in response session state information is received from the service or resource. The session state information is returned to the access component, which allows the access component and the service or resource to communicate with one another based on the session state information and independently of the first component.12-01-2011
20130013928Secure Credential Unlock Using Trusted Execution Environments - Computing devices utilizing trusted execution environments as virtual smart cards are designed to support expected credential recovery operations when a user credential, e.g., personal identification number (PIN), password, etc. has been forgotten or is unknown. A computing device generates a cryptographic key that is protected with a PIN unlock key (PUK) provided by an administrative entity. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device the PUK can be input to unlock the locked cryptographic key and thereby provide access to protected data. A computing device can also, or alternatively, generate a group of challenges and formulate responses thereto. The formulated responses are each used to secure a computing device cryptographic key. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device an entity may request a challenge. The computing device issues a challenge from the set of generated challenges. Upon receiving a valid response back, the computing device can unlock the secured computing device cryptographic key associated with the issued challenge and subsequently provide access to protected data.01-10-2013
20130205382Resource Access Based on Multiple Credentials - A collection of multiple user credentials each associated with one of multiple different users is obtained at a device, and one or more of the multiple user credentials are verified. A determination is made as to whether access to a resource is permitted, by at least comparing the collection of multiple user credentials to a threshold combination of user credentials to be satisfied to access the resource. An indication of whether access to the resource by a requesting user is permitted is returned or provided to another device.08-08-2013
20140101454SECURE CREDENTIAL UNLOCK USING TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENTS - Computing devices utilizing trusted execution environments as virtual smart cards are designed to support expected credential recovery operations when a user credential, personal identification number (PIN), password, etc. has been forgotten or is unknown. A computing device generates a cryptographic key that is protected with a PIN unlock key (PUK) provided by an administrative entity. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device the PUK can be input to unlock the locked cryptographic key and thereby provide access to protected data. A computing device can also, or alternatively, generate a group of challenges and formulate responses thereto. The formulated responses are each used to secure a computing device cryptographic key. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device an entity may request a challenge. The computing device issues a challenge from the set of generated challenges. Upon receiving a valid response back, the computing device can unlock the secured computing device cryptographic key associated with the issued challenge and subsequently provide access to protected data.04-10-2014
20140258732SOURCE IDENTIFICATION FOR UNAUTHORIZED COPIES OF CONTENT - Systems and methods for authentication generate keys from secret credentials shared between authenticating parties and authenticators. Generation of the keys may involve utilizing specialized information in the form of parameters that are used to specialize keys. Keys and/or information derived from keys held by multiple authorities may be used to generate other keys such that signatures requiring such keys and/or information can be verified without access to the keys. Keys may also be derived to form a hierarchy of keys that are distributed such that a key holder's ability to decrypt data depends on the key's position in the hierarchy relative to the position of a key used to encrypt the data. Key hierarchies may also be used to distribute key sets to content processing devices to enable the devices to decrypt content such that sources or potential sources of unauthorized content are identifiable from the decrypted content.09-11-2014
20150213278SECURE CREDENTIAL UNLOCK USING TRUSTED EXECUTION ENVIRONMENTS - Computing devices utilizing trusted execution environments as virtual smart cards are designed to support expected credential recovery operations when a user credential, e.g., personal identification number (PIN), password, etc. has been forgotten or is unknown. A computing device generates a cryptographic key that is protected with a PIN unlock key (PUK) provided by an administrative entity. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device the PUK can be input to unlock the locked cryptographic key and thereby provide access to protected data. A computing device can also, or alternatively, generate a group of challenges and formulate responses thereto. The formulated responses are each used to secure a computing device cryptographic key. If the user PIN cannot be input to the computing device an entity may request a challenge. The computing device issues a challenge from the set of generated challenges. Upon receiving a valid response back, the computing device can unlock the secured computing device cryptographic key associated with the issued challenge and subsequently provide access to protected data.07-30-2015

Patent applications by Marc R. Barbour, Woodinville, WA US

Mark Barbour, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206743Rapid and Specific Detection of Enterobacter Sakazakii - The present invention provides a method for specifically detecting pathogenic 08-28-2008

Mary Margaret Barbour, Garner, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120101837SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING CLINICAL TRIAL SITE VISIT REPORTS - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing site visit report creation. Data relationships and process flow rules can be utilized to output reminder messages regarding deadlines associated with a site visit report completion and determine and present proper questions to associates to elicit relevant information about a site visit. Site visit reports can be generated in an efficient and accurate manner and submitted quickly to a sponsor.04-26-2012
20120101838Systems and Processes for Managing and Supporting Regulatory Submissions in Clinical Trials - Systems and processes for managing and supporting clinical trials and clinical trial operations, more particularly for managing and supporting governmental authority, ethics committee, and/or other regulatory authority notifications and submissions in the context of clinical trials in various countries throughout the world. Such systems and processes leverage the insight that such regulatory authority requirements vary from one country to the next, but that all or essentially all such regulatory authority requirements can be categorized into a limited number of groups as to which a limited number of workflows can be created. Such workflows can be automated and supported with systems and processes according to embodiments of the invention, which can then control sequence of activities to comply with regulations and requirements in the various countries in which a clinical trial occurs.04-26-2012

Matthew David Barbour, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100293014DISPLAY ADS TESTING TOOL FOR RICH MEDIA DEVELOPERS - An ad test tool allows rich media developers to test ads in both a stand-alone environment and within live web pages. The ad test tool includes a stand-alone ad test tool, a live site ad test tool, and a rules and compliancy engine. The stand-alone ad test tool tests ads in a stand-alone environment by providing the ad rendering framework necessary to render ads on the user's local device. The live site ad test tool tests ads on live web pages. The live site ad test tool includes a proxy that intercepts ad requests from web pages and replaces the ads on the web pages with test ads. The rules and compliancy engine checks test ads for compliancy for security and privacy purposes and also verifies that click tracking and/or impression tracking operate properly.11-18-2010

Mike Barbour, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100134549INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An inkjet printing system and method for printing comprising a printhead having two columns of nozzles, and the printhead is in fluid communication with an ink source and in electrical communication with a controller. In response to the print control signals transmitted from the controller, the printhead ejects ink from the two columns in alternating succession to print images having a checkerboard pattern.06-03-2010

Randall L. Barbour, Glen Head, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171195FUNCTIONAL IMAGING OF AUTOREGULATION - The present invention provides a method for detailed delineation of variation of autoregulation and more particularly tissue metabolism. These enhanced capabilities allow for new insights into factors impacting on body function, detection and monitoring of disease states, understanding of drug actions and other physiological effectors such as diet and physical exercise.07-02-2009
20150119665SELF-REFERENCING OPTICAL MEASUREMENT FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION - Optical data is obtained from a pair of breasts, employing a simultaneous bilateral referencing protocol, and is subsequently analyzed employing a self-referencing data analysis method. Optical measurements can be performed on both breasts simultaneously under various protocols, including resting-state measures and evoked responses. Sensing hardware and data collection protocols are economical and can be implemented without patient discomfort. The natural variance inherently associated with optical measures of the breast is reduced by: imposition of substantially symmetric boundary conditions; collection of simultaneous bilateral dynamic measures; referencing measurement data of one breast to measurement data from another.04-30-2015
20150182121LOW-COST SCREENING SYSTEM FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION - A portable and wearable tumor detector includes a brassier and devices for enabling optical tomography in a non-clinical setting. Light emitting devices and light sensing devices are provided on the brassier, and a controller for performing a tomographic scanning is attached to the brassier. A computing means and a communication means may be provided to generate at least one tomographic image. Each of the two breasts under examination can be employed as a reference structure for generating a tomographic image for the other of the two breasts, thereby providing a self-referencing image generation mechanism. The images and/or data can be reviewed by the subject of the tomographic scanning or by a medical professional. The tomographic scanning can be performed at any location if provided with a portable power supply system.07-02-2015

Patent applications by Randall L. Barbour, Glen Head, NY US

Richard Barbour, North Richland Hills, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110116936Method of Making a Rotor Yoke and Rotor Yoke Thereof - A method of making a rotor yoke includes preparing a cured composite rotor yoke preform on a single-sided curing tool and machining at least one portion of the cured rotor yoke preform to form a rotor yoke. In one embodiment, preparing the cured composite rotor yoke is accomplished by applying successive layers of uncured polymeric composite material to a single-sided tool in a configuration to produce an uncured rotor yoke preform; disposing a semi-rigid caul to an untooled side of the uncured rotor yoke preform; enclosing the uncured rotor yoke preform and the semi-rigid caul by substantially hermetically sealing a vacuum bag to the tool; substantially evacuating a volume defined by the vacuum bag and the tool of air; and heating the uncured rotor yoke preform, sometimes under pressure, to form the cured composite rotor yoke preform.05-19-2011

Ronald L. Barbour, Myrtle Beach, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110048285PRE-BLEND CEMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PULVERIZED FLY ASH OR BOTTOM ASH - The present invention relates to the field of settable compositions for general purpose concrete mixes, and more particularly to settable compositions containing pulverized fly ash and/or bottom ash for improved final and early strength. The fly ash and/or bottom ash is pulverized to a Blaine fineness of 03-03-2011

Russell G. Barbour, Natick, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090198675METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING COMMUNITY DEFINED FACETS OR FACET VALUES IN COMPUTER NETWORKS - A database search method and system utilize user community defined facets and facet values for refining searches. The system provides access to a database having a plurality of records in respective categories of information. Each record has one or more facets to the respective category of information. The system enables user input of a search term formed of a first parameter indicative of at least one category of information of the database. In response to the user input, the invention system displays (a) a set of search results, including records from the database of the at least one category of information, and (b) a listing of facets and/or facet values of the records in the search results. The listing of facets and/or facet values serve as suggested additional parameters for further refining the search terms or guiding user navigation of the database. In response to user selection of a facet value from the listing, the system refines the search term resulting in a refined search term formed of the first parameter plus the user selected facet and/or facet value. A search of the database is rerun using the refined search term. The facets and facet values are defined by a computer network community of users over time and through use of the network community portal. Another embodiment is an advertising engine that displays targeted advertisements to the user based on refined search. Another embodiment is a method that utilizes refined search to help the user with navigation of a site (e.g., website or other computer network site) as a component of a GUI.08-06-2009
20140343713AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREOF - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a storage space with storage locations defined therein, an automated transport system connected to the storage space and configured to transport store units for storage in the storage locations and retrieval from the storage locations, and a control system disposed for managing throughput performance of the automated storage and retrieval system, the control system being operably coupled to the automated transport system and having more than one separate and distinct control sections each configured for managing throughput performance with respect to a common group of the storage locations, wherein at least one of the control sections manages aspects of throughput performance of the common group independent of another of the control sections.11-20-2014
20140343716MULTIPOSITION LIFT - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.11-20-2014

Patent applications by Russell G. Barbour, Natick, MA US

Russell G. Barbour, Natlick, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150203296STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM ROVER INTERFACE - An automated storage and retrieval system including at least one autonomous rover for transferring payload within the system and including a communicator, a multilevel storage structure, each level allowing traversal of the at least one autonomous rover, at least one registration station disposed at predetermined locations on each level and being configured to communicate with the communicator to at least receive rover identification information, and a controller in communication with the at least one registration station and configured to receive the at least rover identification information and at least one of register the at least one autonomous rover as being on a level corresponding to a respective one of the at least one registration station or deregister the at least one autonomous rover from the system, where the controller effects induction of the at least one autonomous rover into a predetermined rover space on the level.07-23-2015

Scott Dayton Barbour, Glasgow, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150284187CONVEYOR WITH IMPROVED CLEANING CAPABILITIES - A conveyor with enhanced cleanability includes a belt for conveying objects above a floor and having a forward run and a return run. A conveyor bed for supporting the belt provides an upper support for supporting the forward run of the belt and a lower support for supporting a return run of the belt. The upper support is adapted for moving toward and away from the lower support, including when the conveyor belt is sectioned into first and second portions corresponding to the forward run and the return run. A conveyor is also mounted in a cantilevered fashion, such as by embedding posts in a curable material forming a base for supporting the conveyor. Related methods are also disclosed.10-08-2015

Thomas A. Barbour, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006567Providing Sender-Selected Sound Items to Conversation Participants - Functionality is described for allowing a first user to select a sound item. The first user can use a first device to send this sound item to a second device operated by a second user. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the sound item selected by the first user can be presented by the second device to the second user. The first device and the second device may correspond to two devices in an Instant Messaging (IM) system. According to another illustrative aspect, functionality is described that allows the first user to select the new sound item from a source sound item by adjusting the position and/or size (e.g., width) of a graphical selection unit that is presented over a graphical depiction of the source sound item.01-01-2009

Thomas Aleksandr Barbour, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140123007Providing Sender-Selected Sound Items to Conversation Participants - Functionality is described for allowing a first user to select a sound item. The first user can use a first device to send this sound item to a second device operated by a second user. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the sound item selected by the first user can be presented by the second device to the second user. The first device and the second device may correspond to two devices in an Instant Messaging (IM) system. According to another illustrative aspect, functionality is described that allows the first user to select the new sound item from a source sound item by adjusting the position and/or size (e.g., width) of a graphical selection unit that is presented over a graphical depiction of the source sound item.05-01-2014

Todd Barbour, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018889ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS OVER DATA NETWORK - A method for administering performance of a contract over a data network includes storing a lien waiver and receiving an application for payment over the data network from a contract participant based on performance under the contract. The stored lien waiver is retrieved and sent to the participant via the data network upon approval of the application for payment. The at least one data tag may be included in the lien waiver prior to storing the lien waiver.01-15-2009
20120022982ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS OVER DATA NETWORK - A method for administering performance of a contract over a data network includes storing a lien waiver and receiving an application for payment over the data network from a contract participant based on performance under the contract. The stored lien waiver is retrieved and sent to the participant via the data network upon approval of the application for payment. The at least one data tag may be included in the lien waiver prior to storing the lien waiver.01-26-2012
20130066755ADMINISTERING CONTRACTS OVER DATA NETWORK - A method is provided for integrating a contract administration project and a corresponding accounting job via a graphical user interface of a web client. The method includes retrieving contract administration data corresponding to the project from a web server over a first data network, the contract administration data including a schedule of values having multiple line items; retrieving accounting data corresponding to the corresponding accounting job from an accounting system over a second data network, the accounting data including a job file having multiple job items; and mapping the contract administration data to the accounting system data. The mapping includes matching a line item of the schedule of values with at least one job item of the job file.03-14-2013

Patent applications by Todd Barbour, Chapel Hill, NC US

William Mark Barbour, Kingsport, TN US

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20110028566COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING CYCLOALIPHATIC DIOL ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USING THE COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS - Compositions comprising at least one cycloaliphatic diol antimicrobial agent and at least one other antimicrobial agent and methods of making and using these compositions are provided. The cycloaliphatic diol antimicrobial agents comprise 1,1-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,2-cyclohexanedimethanol, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, or mixtures thereof.02-03-2011
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