Bassett, US

Alfred David Bassett, West Bend, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120221155	PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL MODULE FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVICE - A control module for an industrial device is provided. The control module includes a coupling feature configured to facilitate removable attachment of the control module with the industrial device and a communicative coupling feature configured to facilitate communication between the control module and the industrial device when coupled with a corresponding communicative coupling feature of the industrial device. The control module also includes a port configured to communicatively couple with a connector capable of supplying power and data communication, wherein the port is configured to receive power via the connector and exchange data with a computer via the connector.	08-30-2012

Brian Bassett, Oxford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120089256	PORTABLE COGENERATION SYSTEM INCORPORATING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURES - A cogeneration system comprising a power generation unit, a thermal generation unit thermally coupled to the power generation unit, a plurality of renewable energy conversion units, and a power distribution unit configured to receive and distribute power from the power generation unit, thermal generation unit and the renewable energy conversion unit where the power distribution unit reduces the amount of power produced by the power generator based on the amount of power provided by the renewable energy conversion units.	04-12-2012
20130214602	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATOR CONTROL - In certain embodiments, the present invention includes a system for generator set control comprising a controller and two or more power generators configured to supply power to an electrical load. The two or more power generators are coupled to the controller, where the controller is configured to synchronize the two or more power generators with one another. In some embodiments, the controller is configured to automatically shut off or turn on at least one of the two or more power generators in response to the electrical load to increase the overall power efficiency of the system. In further embodiments, the system is configured to operate in ambient temperature environments ranging from −	08-22-2013

Brian M. Bassett, South Hampton, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130118184	COOLED CHARGED PARTICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Cooled charged particle sources and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a charged particle source is thermally coupled to a solid cryogen, such as solid nitrogen. The thermal coupling can be design to provide good thermal conductivity to maintain the charged particle source at a desirably low temperature.	05-16-2013

Carroll Bassett, Friars Hill, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100276984	SELF-STEMMING CARTRIDGE - A cylindrical casing (	11-04-2010

Charles Bassett, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090327314	EXTENDED USER PROFILE - A method of extending user profile. A user specific data related to an application is received and stored for integration with a user profile. A template for the application is received and stored. The template tailors the user specific data based on aesthetic preferences of the user to generate a tailored user specific data. The user profile is extended based on the user specific data for the application and the template for the application. The user profile comprising the tailored user specific data may be provided for rendering. Local information, e.g., geographical location, of the user may be determined to tailor the user profile based on the local information. The user specific data and/or the template may be in a markup language format. Update to the user specific data and/or template may be pushed when available.	12-31-2009
20090328177	ENABLING PRIVATE DATA FEED - A method of generating a pre-authenticated link to access a private feed and providing access to the private feed using the pre-authenticated link. A request to access the private feed is received and a first user sending the request is authenticated. A token for the first user is generated when the first user is authorized to access the private feed. The token may identify the first user, the private feed and an owner of the private feed. The token may be embedded within a link and transmitted to the first user. A user is automatically authorized to access the private feed when the token is sent by the user using the link. The link automatically authenticates the first user and allows access to the private feed. The private feed may become inaccessible to the first user when the owner of the private feed revokes access of the first user.	12-31-2009
20120036141	EXTENDED USER PROFILE - A method of extending a user profile. A user specific data related to an application is received and stored for integration with a user profile. A template for the application is received and stored. The template tailors the user specific data based on aesthetic preferences of the user to generate a tailored user specific data. The user profile is extended based on the user specific data for the application and the template for the application. The user profile comprising the tailored user specific data may be provided for rendering. Local information, e.g., geographical location, of the user may be determined to tailor the user profile based on the local information. The user specific data and/or the template may be in a markup language format. Update to the user specific data and/or template may be pushed when available.	02-09-2012

Charles D. Bassett, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177892	PROXIMITY AUTHENTICATION - A security token is coupled to a computer and is available for use by both local and remote processes for on-demand response to a challenge. To minimize the security risk of an unattended session, the challenge may be issued to verify the presence of the token. When the token has a user interface, it may be used in conjunction with the computer to require that a user also participate in transferring displayed data between the token and computer. This helps to ensure that not only the token, but the user are both present at the computer during operation. For the most sensitive operations, such a confirmation may be required with each data submission.	07-09-2009
20090248729	ONLINE APPLICATION PLATFORM AND USER COMMUNITIES - A method and a system provide an online application platform in which an entity may create applications to be shared among users of a user community. The online application platform may provide the users of the user community with information regarding applications and entities and may provide the users with an interface for providing feedback with respect to the applications and the entities. The online application platform may track usage of the applications and may store data with respect to the tracked usage. The data may be used to generate business intelligence, which may be used to improve the applications, market the applications, or for other useful purposes. The users of the user community may subscribe to an information update service to receive dynamically communicated application updates, or other information.	10-01-2009
20100241417	LOCALIZED CONTENT - Localization techniques are described. In an implementation, data is parsed from a feed of data that is public and not localized. A template is formed from the data for each locale that is to be supported. The data that is localized for a particular locale is presented is based on a particular template for the particular locale.	09-23-2010
20100241579	Feed Content Presentation - Feed content presentation techniques are described. In an implementation, data from a plurality of feeds of data is aggregated. The data that is aggregated may include an attribute that describes the data and is associated with a member of a social network service. The data is filtered for presentation based on one or more of a user context associated with a member that is to consume the presentation when the data is requested or a particular attribute of the data selected by a member that is to consume the presentation.	09-23-2010
20100241755	PERMISSION MODEL FOR FEED CONTENT - Permission access model techniques are described. In an implementation, an association between data that is publicly accessible and a member of a social network service is formed. The association is combined with a permission control that is operable to control access to the association independent of access to the data.	09-23-2010

Clifford Bassett, Tipton, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120187698	SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY USING A FLOW OF AIR - A system to generate electricity using a flow of air of the present disclosure, the system comprises a turbine assembly comprising a cylindrical blade drum comprising a plurality of vertical blades, a cone positioned at least substantially within the cylindrical blade drum, the cone defining an upper cone aperture and a lower cone aperture having a larger diameter than the upper cone aperture, and a fan blade positioned at or below the lower cone aperture, the fan capable of rotation to force air in an upward vertical direction, an exterior housing assembly surrounding the turbine assembly, and a vertical shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end positioned at or near the turbine assembly and the second end positioned within an alternator/generator in an interior portion of a building, wherein rotation of the cylindrical blade drum causes the alternator/generator to generate electricity.	07-26-2012

Clifford E. Bassett, Muncie, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140105738	NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A WIND LENS SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER - A fluid flow nozzle including an elongated first wall and an opposing spaced elongated second wall defining an elongated nozzle volume therebetween, wherein the elongated first wall has a first proximal edge and a first distal edge and wherein the elongated second wall has a second proximal edge and a second distal edge. The nozzle inlet is defined by the first and second proximal edges and an opposing nozzle outlet is defined by first and second distal edges. The elongated nozzle has a cross-sectional shape configured to accelerate a fluid flowing from the nozzle inlet to the nozzle outlet without materially increasing fluid turbulence within the flow.	04-17-2014
20140105743	CONICAL FAN ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A WIND TURBINE FOR THE GENERATION OF POWER - A conical fan assembly, having a generally conical support member having an exterior surface and a vertical major axis, and a plurality of generally crescent-shaped fan blades extending from the exterior surface of the support member, wherein the plurality of fan blades define a helix configured to urge a fluid to flow in a spiral flow pattern up and around the support member.	04-17-2014

Daniel Bassett, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160063616	TECHNIQUES FOR COMPLETING PRE-ARRANGED TRANSACTIONS - Techniques for completing pre-arranged transactions which improve customer service. An example method includes receiving a signal from a beacon by a mobile communication device, sending a first message containing an identifier by the mobile communication device, and receiving a second message containing information for completing the transaction by the mobile communication device.	03-03-2016
20160092954	MOBILE DEVICE LOCATION-ENABLED SERVICE PROVISIONING - Various embodiments each include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and software for mobile device location-enabled service provisioning. One embodiment, in the form of a method, includes receiving, via a network from a mobile device, data including a customer account identifier and an identifier of at least one beacon device. The method then determines, based on the received data, a location of a customer of the customer account identifier relative to each beacon device for which a beacon device identifier is included in the received data. The method then identifies any activities to be initiated with regard to the customer based on a stored customer profile associated with the customer account identifier, the determined location, and at least one activity rule. The method may then execute instructions associated with each identified activity.	03-31-2016

David Bassett, Flowery Branch, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090282134	AUTOMATED DOUBLE FIRMWARE UPGRADE - A method of upgrading the software load of a device includes receiving a configuration file and checking if a device software load matches load information (EE) of the configuration file. If the device software load does not match the EE of the configuration file, a check is made to determine if the device software load matches new load information (NE) of the configuration file.	11-12-2009
20130091347	AUTOMATED DOUBLE FIRMWARE UPGRADE - A downstream network device is booted into a final provisioned state by retrieving a configuration file a first time from an upstream network device, and checking if a currently booted software load of the downstream device matches a first software load (EE) described by the configuration file. If the currently booted software load of the downstream device does not match the EE, the downstream network device checks if the configuration file includes a description of a second software load (NE), and if so, the downstream network device checks if the currently booted software load matches the NE, and if not, the downstream network device downloads the first software load, boots the first software load, and retrieves the configuration file a second time.	04-11-2013

David Bassett, Provo, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096173	BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	04-16-2009
20100187761	BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	07-29-2010
20100270743	Bullet Trap - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	10-28-2010
20100276889	BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	11-04-2010
20100311015	TRAINING DOOR - A reusable ballistic door for use in the training of individuals such as police officers and military personnel. The door may be formed to have different weak spots, requiring different techniques to enter the door. The door may be quickly and inexpensively rebuilt for subsequent training. A reusable training door may also be used inside of a shoot house to provide realistic training scenarios.	12-09-2010
20110233869	BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material.	09-29-2011
20120126480	MOVABLE BULLET TRAP - A portable bullet trap includes a rail which is attachable to a shoot house or other ballistic wall and a trolley which facilitates movement of the bullet trap along the rail. Additionally a bullet trap may include a plurality of pivotable baffles or other structures disposed therein to deflect and partially decelerate a bullet.	05-24-2012
20120126481	BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	05-24-2012
20120187631	Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter.	07-26-2012
20120247314	BALLISTIC BAFFLE HAVING ENERGY DISSIPATING BACKING - A ballistic baffle includes an abrasion and impact layer for deflecting bullets and one or more layers of energy dissipating material. The abrasion and impact layer takes the impact of a projectile while the energy dissipation material disperses the energy thereof to reduce or eliminate the risk of the bullet penetrating the abrasion and impact material. The composite baffle enables the use of baffles that are lighter weight, less expensive and/or have improved performance characteristics over conventional single layer baffles.	10-04-2012
20120261882	EMERGENCY STOPPING SYSTEM FOR TRACK MOUNTED MOVABLE BULLET TARGETS AND TARGET TROLLEYS - An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy.	10-18-2012
20140138916	EMERGENCY STOPPING SYSTEM FOR TARGET TROLLEYS - An emergency stopping system for track mounted movable targets used divergent cables to stop a target trolley which has not been otherwise stopped before coming to the end of a track. As the trolley passes over the diverging cables, the cables are forced together, causing the trolley to dissipate kinetic energy.	05-22-2014
20140159311	BULLET TRAP - A bullet trap is disclosed which is formed without intervening sidewalls to enable cross-shooting and the like with reduced risk or ricochet or damage to the bullet trap. Furthermore, the bullet trap can be configured in a variety of ways to eliminate the need for facing plates while providing a removable attachment mechanism, to enable repair on the trap, to reduce bullet adhesion to the trap and to provide improved containment of lead and improved access to the trap.	06-12-2014
20140203510	BALLISTIC PANELING FOR BULLET TRAPS - A ballistic wall includes a facing material having destructible material with at least one side having a resilient material attached thereto to help provide additional integrity to the wall and to reduce the risk of ricocheting projectiles passing through the facing material.	07-24-2014

David Bassett, Mapleton, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140346734	Clearing Trap - A clearing trap for decelerating bullets including a housing and bullet deceleration material disposed within the housing. The bullet deceleration material may include a plurality of layers of rubber material and metal for safely decelerating a bullet. Further, the layers of rubber material may have different densities and different types of metal may be used to decelerate a bullet. The clearing trap may also include vent holes for dissipation of the force generated from discharging a firearm in the housing and diverters which channel vented gasses away from a shooter.	11-27-2014

David Bassett, Springville, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090179382	OMNIDIRECTIONAL TARGET SYSTEM - An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.	07-16-2009
20110180997	OMNIDIRECTIONAL TARGET SYSTEM - An omnidirectional target system includes a target movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an actuation mechanism for moving the target to the extended position, the target and the actuation mechanism being releaseable so that the target can be moved back into the retracted position despite movement of the actuation mechanism.	07-28-2011

David R. Bassett, Swannanoa, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264585	Emulsion polymerization of hydrophobic monomers - Copolymers of hydrophobic higher branched vinyl esters, and a polymerization process for polymerization of hydrophobic monomers in the presence of surfactants having low critical micelle concentration.	10-22-2009

Derek L. Bassett, Aurora, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049381	System and Method for Simultaneously Processing Telemetry Data - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method for use in telemetry processing includes receiving telemetry data originating from a satellite, such that the telemetry data comprises a plurality of data segments. The method includes processing the plurality of data segments simultaneously and transmitting a signal to the satellite, in response to the processing, for effecting a change in the direction of the satellite.	02-25-2010

Donald F. Bassett, St. Cloud, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110316230	PUZZLE FOR THE PHYSICALLY OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED - A puzzle, including a closed perimeter including a plurality of segments, wherein each segment includes on a segment upper surface raised indicia different than the raised indicia present on any other segment, and a plurality of uniquely shaped game pieces. The game pieces include: segment intersection pieces each including on an intersection piece upper surface the raised indicia of two segments against which the segment intersection piece rests; edge pieces each including on an edge piece upper surface the raised indicia of a segment against which each edge piece rests; and inner pieces including an inner piece indicator to indicate an upright orientation. The uniquely shaped game pieces assemble together in only one way to form an assembled puzzle.	12-29-2011

Duane Edward Bassett, Centerville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038959	LINEAR DUAL CHANNEL HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT - A linear dual channel hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle, having a motor section with an output shaft having a first output shaft end and an opposing second output shaft end. A rotationally adjustable wobble plate having an apex portion is fixed onto either end of the output shaft. A hydraulic block is mated onto either end of the motor section. Each hydraulic block includes an inlet for fluid communication with a braking fluid source and an outlet for fluid communication with a braking system brake, a pump cavity housing a pumping assembly and having an opening disposed on a first end, and first and second valve cavities housing first and second fluid control valves. Mated to each hydraulic block is a control sections providing first and second solenoid coils receiving portions of the first and second fluid control valves. The pumping assembly is reciprocally driven by the rotatable piston bearing surface along an axis radially disposed from and otherwise parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotatable piston bearing surface. Each of the wobble plates includes an apex that can be rotationally offset relative to the other about the axis of rotation ‘A’ to control the timing of the output cycle of the pumping assemblies; thereby reducing or eliminating the natural harmonic vibrations of the pumping assemblies and/or minimizing the current draw of the motor.	02-18-2010

Dustin Matthew Bassett, Lehi, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150064673	BEHAVIORAL ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS - A motivational system for family organization and methods of using the system are described. The system allows for parents to assist children in fulfilling their responsibilities, setting and achieving goals, and learning values. The system is adaptable to each family's own value system and particular circumstances. Completion of tasks and progress towards goals is easily monitored by parents. The system uses a leveling system to categorize tasks and permits children to progress through levels of tasks. The system also possesses an integrated reward system to encourage task completion and progress towards goals while allowing children to have some choice in the rewards that they receive.	03-05-2015

Erik Bassett, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110125107	METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SENSING TISSUES AND TISSUE COMPARTMENTS - An apparatus provides feedback regarding the material in which tip of the apparatus is located as the tip is advance into matter of varying resistances. The apparatus responds to a change in pressure, force, or other parameter such that when the tip reaches matter of a certain resistance, a change in the parameter is sensed. The apparatus provides a driving force to a penetrating medical device, such as a needle, when the apparatus tip encounters material of high resistance. When the apparatus tip encounters a low resistance material, no further driving force is applied to the apparatus. An inner core may be advanced into the low resistance material for deployment of a gas or a liquid as desired.	05-26-2011

Erik Bassett, Watertown, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110264236	ENGINEERED CRANIOFACIAL CONSTRUCTS WITH COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD - The present invention provides for compositions and constructs for craniofacial reconstruction implants, and methods for making and using same. Specific embodiments provide for a biocompatible scaffold having an auricular shape and a permanent bendable framework within the scaffold, wherein the permanent bendable framework allows deformation and return to pre-deformation shape, and thus maintains the auricular shape of the scaffold.	10-27-2011
20150112261	METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SENSING TISSUES AND TISSUE COMPARTMENTS - An apparatus provides feedback regarding the material in which tip of the apparatus is located as the tip is advanced into matter of varying resistances. The apparatus responds to a change in pressure, force, or other parameter such that when the tip reaches matter of a certain resistance, a change in the parameter is sensed. The apparatus provides a driving force to a penetrating medical device, such as a needle, when the apparatus tip encounters material of high resistance. When the apparatus tip encounters a low resistance material, no further driving force is applied to the apparatus. An inner core may be advanced into the low resistance material for deployment of a gas or a liquid as desired.	04-23-2015

Erik Kent Bassett, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090013813	OUT-OF-PLANE CONFIGURATION-ADJUSTING MECHANISM, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - Configuration-adjusting mechanisms include linkages interconnecting first and second layers of a sheet material. The linkages have hinges positioned and oriented to cause motion of at least a portion of the linkages out of a plane of the first and second layers when the mechanisms are actuated. An apparatus, system, and method include one or more of the mechanisms for changing a contour of a surface provided by a cover overlying the mechanisms. An array of mechanisms or mechanisms corresponding to an array of positions on the surface may be selectively actuated to change the contour or texture of the surface. The array of mechanisms for changing the contour can provide user interface buttons selectively actuated by the mechanisms, which cause the buttons to emerge from the surface. A reconfigurable contour may be provided by selectable sets of the buttons associated with respective functions of a control panel, for example.	01-15-2009

Gabriel David Bassett, Fairview, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150236935	NETWORK SEGMENTATION - A method and system for segmenting a network including a plurality of hosts is disclosed. In an example embodiment, the network is a provider network. The method receives network activity information describing network traffic between hosts of the plurality. The method generates observations from the network activity information and organizes the observations into clusters. The method determines a profile for each cluster that corresponds to a potential system type implemented by one or more of the hosts of the medical provider network. The method determines segments within the provider network based on the profiled system types.	08-20-2015

Irwin Jay Bassett, Pierson, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140131137	TREE-MOUNTED HUNTING STAND WITH MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY - A tree-mountable hunting stand having a support frame for attachment to a tree and including a horizontal support member, a hanger plate for suspended engagement with the horizontal support member, and a dual axis pivoting seat assembly attached to the hanger plate and including a saddle for supporting a hunter. The saddle includes a seat surface and a pommel extending upwardly from the seat surface. While the support frame is attached to a tree, the hanger plate can be selectively attached to and removed from the support frame to locate the dual axis pivoting seat assembly at a selected height along the support frame.	05-15-2014
20140311828	MODULAR TREE-MOUNTABLE HUNTING STAND - A support frame rail with a central longitudinal axis is orthogonally coupled with a pivot beam. A support frame plate slidably couplable with the support frame rail includes an embedment projection. A hanger plate is fixable couplable with the support frame rail. A planar support platform is pivotably coupleable with the pivot beam. A saddle has a pommel portion, a saddle support portion, and a connecting straddle portion. A saddle bearing assembly defines a first rotation axis and is rotatably coupled with the saddle. A support frame bearing assembly defines a second rotation axis collinear with the central longitudinal axis. A pivot arm assembly is rigidly coupled with the saddle bearing assembly and the support frame bearing assembly. The straddle portion has a triangular cross-section, and enables adoption of an unsupported standing position, a partially supported standing position, or a weight-forward standing position, by a hunter straddling the straddle portion.	10-23-2014

Jerry Bassett, Malvern, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150058946	CONNECTIVITY SERVICES APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to method comprising: providing a first system; generating data to be sent over a network link; determining a transport protocol that will be used to transmit data over the network communication link; negotiating connection services to be performed on data that will transmitted over the network communication link; sending a request to open a network communication link; sending a request to the connectivity services of the second system for credentials of the second system; receiving the credentials from the connectivity services module of the second system; verifying that the credentials match an authenticated computer system; opening a network connection between the first system and the second system when the second system's credentials have been verified by the connectivity services module of the first system; and transmitting the data to the second system according to the determining network protocol and negotiated connection services.	02-26-2015

Jonathan D. Bassett, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130176672	DISPLAY DEVICE - An example display device includes a display device stand and display device housing pivotably connected to display device stand. The display device housing is to pivot between a vertical operating position and a horizontal servicing position, and a lid portion of the display device housing is to rotatably open away from a back portion of the display device housing to provide access to components within the display device housing.	07-11-2013
20140126132	Display Stand with Cable Routing Underpass - A display device stand includes a base, a first member supported by the base, and a second member supported by the first member. The first member is moveable between a collapsed position and at least one extended position, and the base provides a passage under and between opposite ends of the first member with the first member in the collapsed position.	05-08-2014
20140192504	DISPLAY STAND WITH LATCHING MECHANISM - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a display stand. The display stand includes a base, a support arm, one or more display mounts, and a latching mechanism. A display may be attached to the one or more display mounts. The display may include a variety of devices such a monitor, workstation, or computer. The latching mechanism is configured to have a latched position that secures the support arm and one or more display mounts in a reclined position substantially parallel to the base. The latching mechanism is additionally configured to have an unlatched position that allows extension of the support arm and one or more display mounts.	07-10-2014
20140376170	PROCESSOR CARD HOUSING WITH FAN - A device can include a housing, a fan, and a heat sink. The heat sink can dissipate heat from a processor card. The device can be installed into a chassis of a computer.	12-25-2014
20150205740	FLEXIBLE PORT CONFIGURATION BASED ON INTERFACE COUPLING - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to configuring a flexible port. The configuration of a computing device is detected based on a coupling of an interface to a flexible input/output port. The flexible input/output port is configured based on the detected configuration of the computing device.	07-23-2015
20150286244	DISPLAY DEVICE - An example display device includes a display device stand and display device housing pivotably connected to display device stand. The display device housing is to pivot between a vertical operating position and a horizontal servicing position, and a lid portion of the display device housing is to rotatably open away from a back portion of the display device housing to provide access to components within the display device housing.	10-08-2015

Katherine Irene Bassett, Lehi, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150064673	BEHAVIORAL ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS - A motivational system for family organization and methods of using the system are described. The system allows for parents to assist children in fulfilling their responsibilities, setting and achieving goals, and learning values. The system is adaptable to each family's own value system and particular circumstances. Completion of tasks and progress towards goals is easily monitored by parents. The system uses a leveling system to categorize tasks and permits children to progress through levels of tasks. The system also possesses an integrated reward system to encourage task completion and progress towards goals while allowing children to have some choice in the rewards that they receive.	03-05-2015

Katherine M. Bassett, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120176337	Electronic Art System and Related Method - There is presented a system and method for producing art electronically. In one embodiment, an electronic art system comprises an electrically sensitive art surface, an art brush having bristles, a voltage reference coupled to the bristles of the art brush, and an at least lightly conductive liquid for moistening the bristles. An electrical pattern formed by an interaction between a plurality of the moistened bristles of the art brush executing a brushstroke and the electrically sensitive art surface, resulting in production of an image of the brushstroke. In other embodiments, the electronic art system can comprise one or more of a camera configured to capture an optical image of the brushstroke, a conductive micro-screen providing a residual image of the brushstroke, a position detection unit for identifying the location of the brushstroke on the electrically sensitive art surface, and a computer to process and produce the image of the brushstroke.	07-12-2012

Kevin Bassett, Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140311828	MODULAR TREE-MOUNTABLE HUNTING STAND - A support frame rail with a central longitudinal axis is orthogonally coupled with a pivot beam. A support frame plate slidably couplable with the support frame rail includes an embedment projection. A hanger plate is fixable couplable with the support frame rail. A planar support platform is pivotably coupleable with the pivot beam. A saddle has a pommel portion, a saddle support portion, and a connecting straddle portion. A saddle bearing assembly defines a first rotation axis and is rotatably coupled with the saddle. A support frame bearing assembly defines a second rotation axis collinear with the central longitudinal axis. A pivot arm assembly is rigidly coupled with the saddle bearing assembly and the support frame bearing assembly. The straddle portion has a triangular cross-section, and enables adoption of an unsupported standing position, a partially supported standing position, or a weight-forward standing position, by a hunter straddling the straddle portion.	10-23-2014

Kevin Paul Bassett, Farmington, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319255	PERICARDIAL SPACE IMAGING FOR CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE IMPLANTATION - A method for implanting a cardiac support device (CSD) on a patient's heart. An amount of contrast agent sufficient to cause structures on the heart to be visible upon fluoroscopic or other imaging is introduced into the pericardial space surrounding the heart. The heart and contrast agent are imaged to provide a visual indication of the location of the structures of the heart. The CSD is placed on the heart using the visual indications provided by the imaging.	12-25-2008
20140206984	PERICARDIAL SPACE IMAGING FOR CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE IMPLANTATION - A method for implanting a cardiac support device (CSD) on a patient's heart. An amount of contrast agent sufficient to cause structures on the heart to be visible upon fluoroscopic or other imaging is introduced into the pericardial space surrounding the heart. The heart and contrast agent are imaged to provide a visual indication of the location of the structures of the heart. The CSD is placed on the heart using the visual indications provided by the imaging.	07-24-2014

Kevin S. Bassett, East Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202282	Vehicle Steering Wheel and Method For Making Same - A steering wheel comprises a base member including a grip base, a first layer disposed about a portion of the grip base, and a second layer disposed about a portion of the first layer, with the second layer being constructed to enable the first layer to be at least partially visible through the second layer. Optionally, the steering wheel may include at least one insert layer including a cavity and a decorative member adapted to being at least partially disposed within the cavity. A cover layer may be disposed about at least a portion of the insert layer such that the decorative member is substantially encapsulated by the cover layer within the cavity. The decorative member may be either a light-emitting device or an ornamental insert that is visible through the cover layer. Coatings may also be applied to the steering wheel to provide additional styling elements.	08-28-2008

Laurence W. Bassett, Killingworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237924	FILTER CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A filter cartridge includes a one-piece housing having a port and a filtration element disposed in the housing. The filtration element is a coherent filter block that can be, but is not necessarily, larger in cross dimension than the port. In one embodiment, the filtration element is a coherent filter block that generally conforms to the shape of the hollow interior, but is slightly smaller than the hollow interior so as to define a gap between the filtration element and the inner surface. One method for constructing a filter cartridge includes providing a housing having a hollow interior and at least one port, introducing a granular material into the hollow interior via the port, and transforming the granular material in the hollow material into a coherent filter block. Another method for constructing a filter cartridge includes providing a filtration element in the form of a coherent filter block, and overmolding a housing around the filtration element.	10-02-2008
20090020470	KEYED FILTER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation.	01-22-2009
20100264078	LATCH RESET FILTER UNIT - A filter unit that includes a slide assembly and a head assembly. The slide assembly is moveably mounted to the head assembly. The head assembly is configured to receive an end portion of a filter cartridge in releasable engagement. The slide assembly is movable between a first position in which the slide assembly prevents disengagement of the filter cartridge from the head assembly, and a second position in which the filter cartridge is permitted to disengage from the head assembly. In the second position, the slide assembly maintains engagement with the head assembly until an external force is applied by engagement of the filter cartridge with the slide assembly when removing the filter cartridge from the head assembly.	10-21-2010
20100270327	LIQUID STORAGE TANK WITH INTERNAL FLOW CONTROL BAFFLE AND METHODS - A liquid storage tank assembly includes a baffle member and a tank assembly. The baffle member includes a generally helical or spiral shaped portion. The baffle member defines a spiral flow path between inlet and outlet openings of the tank assembly. When the baffle member is positioned within the tank and the tank assembly holds a volume of a first liquid, input of a supply of a second liquid at the inlet to the tank assembly forces the first liquid along the spiral flow path and out of the tank assembly exit without substantial mixing of the first and second liquids before substantially all of the first liquid has been dispensed.	10-28-2010
20100288687	KEYED FILTER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation.	11-18-2010
20110005988	KEYED FILTER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation.	01-13-2011
20110192782	FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - A fluid filtration system is disclosed comprising a manifold assembly comprising a mounting bracket, an alignment collar connected to the mounting bracket, and a latch assembly moveable with respect to the mounting bracket and alignment collar. The system further comprises a filter cartridge comprising a filter cartridge outer surface and a cartridge latching structure formed on the filter cartridge outer surface to interact with the latch assembly. When the filter cartridge is aligned with the alignment collar and inserted into the manifold assembly, the filter cartridge is (i) latched into the manifold assembly by translating the filter cartridge into the manifold assembly to cause movement of the latch assembly to engage the cartridge latching structure; and (ii) unlatched from the manifold assembly by translating the filter cartridge into the manifold assembly to cause movement of the rotating latch assembly to disengage the cartridge latching structure.	08-11-2011
20110247974	FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system is disclosed comprising a filter manifold and a filter cartridge. The filter manifold comprises a bracket, a valve, a manifold feed port, a manifold filtrate port, and a handle. The valve is held by the bracket and comprises a fixed portion attached to the bracket and a rotary portion. The handle is operatively connected to the rotary portion and comprises a cartridge lifter having one of a camming ramp or a camming lug lifter engagement feature. The handle is rotatable to a service position and a disengaged position, wherein the manifold feed port is blocked by the valve when the handle is in the disengaged position. The filter cartridge comprises a cartridge feed port, a cartridge filtrate port, and an external cartridge surface having one of a camming lug or a camming ramp for engaging the lifter engagement feature.	10-13-2011
20110297604	FLUID INTERCONNECT - A fluid interconnect for a fluid handling device is disclosed. The fluid interconnect comprises a connector having a first axis. A sealing member is disposed on the connector. At least one camming member is also disposed on the connector. The at least one camming member is disposed inboard of the sealing member.	12-08-2011
20120080369	SPOOL VALVE MANIFOLD INTERCONNECT FOR A FILTER SYSTEM - A filter cartridge and spool valve manifold assembly includes a filter cartridge and a spool valve manifold. The filter cartridge includes a filter element and inlet/outlet portion in fluid communication with the filter element. The inlet/outlet portion has a cartridge inlet port and a cartridge outlet port. The spool valve manifold includes a housing and a body. The housing has a housing inlet port and a housing outlet port adapted for fluid communication with a fluid supply system. The body is located within the housing and configured to rotate around a first axis relative to the housing. The inlet/outlet portion of the filter cartridge is fluidly coupled to the body via insertion of the inlet/outlet portion into the body in a direction perpendicular to the first axis.	04-05-2012
20120145621	FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a fluid filter system having structure for enabling a filter cartridge to be installed and removed from a manifold with a straight line push/pull motion, a latching mechanism and an innovative water manifold. The latching mechanism provides a compact and simple mechanism between the manifold and the filter cartridge that significantly reduces the installation and removal force previously found with fluid filtration cartridges.	06-14-2012
20120211412	FILTER CARTRIDGE - A filter cartridge for operatively engaging a manifold having an ejection cam and an insertion cam. The filter cartridge includes a filter element and inlet/outlet portion in fluid communication with the filter element.	08-23-2012
20120267327	WATER-ON-WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH PRECISION METERING DEVICE - A water-on-water filtration system is provided that includes a filter member (	10-25-2012
20120279915	FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A filter holder is disclosed comprising a base for supporting the filter holder on a work surface, a tilting mechanism attached to the base, and a holder arm attached to the tilting mechanism at a tilt axis. The holder arm comprises a base end and a distal end and is tiltable about the tilt axis to a service position and an ergonomic loading position.	11-08-2012
20130039146	PRECISION METERING DEVICE - A precision metering device is in provided that includes a device having a first chamber and a second chamber, a piston disposed in the first chamber that divides the first chamber into a mixing portion and a driving portion and a second piston disposed in a second chamber that defines a concentrate portion in the second chamber. The concentrate portion of the second chamber is in fluid communication with the mixing portion of the first chamber. Methods of adding concentrate to a solvent are provided that utilize the provided metering device.	02-14-2013
20140000723	PRESSURE FUSE OR BREAKER	01-02-2014
20140069869	CROSS FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM USING ATMOSPHERIC BLADDER TANK - A fluid treatment system is disclosed comprising a cross flow filter (	03-13-2014
20140102985	REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER-ON-WATER CONTROL VALVE - Described are water-on-water valves for use in reverse osmosis filtration systems. The water-on-water valves are regulated by the pressure in a product line, which contains fluid from a product line of the filter module and/or the product side of a water-on-water storage tank. Exemplary valves are shuttle valves that are regulated by the pressure downstream of the product side of a reverse osmosis filter module. The valves may comprise a piston within a housing, and an end of the piston may have an enlarged diameter relative to the maximum diameter of the remainder of the piston.	04-17-2014
20140166563	FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a new fluid filter system including, but not limited to, structure for enabling a filter cartridge to be installed and removed from a manifold with a straight line push/pull motion, an innovative latching mechanism and an innovative water manifold, the latching mechanism providing a unique mechanism interface between an innovative manifold and a filter cartridge, the latching mechanism providing a compact and simple mechanism between the innovative manifold and the filter cartridge that significantly reduces the installation and removal force previously found with fluid filtration cartridges by including a low force filter cartridge installation and removal mechanism for utilization by the end consumer and the manifold assembly includes an inlet and an outlet port, the manifold assembly having structure for maintaining a substantially constant volumetric cavity of the fluid filtration system that contains fluid during installation and operation of the filter therein and removal of the filter therefrom and that has an automatic shut-off system, as the inlet water pressure increases past a predetermined desired maximum system operating pressure, the inlet water will automatically be shut-off, i.e., will not flow into (or out of) the filter cartridge.	06-19-2014
20150068966	FILTER CARTRIDGE - A filter cartridge for operatively engaging a manifold having an ejection cam and an insertion cam. The filter cartridge includes a filter element and inlet/outlet portion in fluid communication with the filter element.	03-12-2015
20150068987	FILTRATION SYSTEMS FOR FAUCETS - Fluid filtration systems that have openings in their sump closures are provided. Spouts for processed fluid may be added to direct flow of processed fluid. The spouts may be attached, permanently or removably, to the sump closures or to media cartridges. The system comprises: an inlet, an unprocessed fluid outlet, and a processed fluid outlet; a sump housing and a sump closure operatively associated therewith, the processed fluid outlet being located through the sump closure; a media cartridge located in the sump housing, the media cartridge providing processed fluid upon contact with unprocessed fluid; and a diverter. Flow of processed fluid may be directed through any desired angle when a rotatable structure is included in the system. Filtration systems may easily be cleaned and/or sanitized.	03-12-2015
20150321926	MEDIA CARTRIDGE WITH ADJUSTABLE BYPASS - Provided are media cartridges that have adjustable bypasses, and systems and methods that use them. Aspects include an adjustable bypass filter cartridge where a treated stream and an adjusted non-treated stream combine prior to post-filtration and the percentage or ratio of treated the and the non-treated water is adjustable at the time of installation from the outside of the filter cartridge with a known or predictable level of bypass. Media cartridges comprise: an inlet in fluid communication with a feed chamber and an outlet in fluid communication with a mixing compartment; a media compartment containing a media; a bypass port in fluid communication with the feed chamber and the mixing compartment. Such cartridges can be adjusted to meet the needs of a wide variety of end uses.	11-12-2015
20160059165	LATCH RESET FILTER UNIT - A filter unit that includes a slide assembly and a head assembly. The slide assembly is moveably mounted to the head assembly. The head assembly is configured to receive an end portion of a filter cartridge in releasable engagement. The slide assembly is movable between a first position in which the slide assembly prevents disengagement of the filter cartridge from the head assembly, and a second position in which the filter cartridge is permitted to disengage from the head assembly. In the second position, the slide assembly maintains engagement with the head assembly until an external force is applied by engagement of the filter cartridge with the slide assembly when removing the filter cartridge from the head assembly.	03-03-2016

Laurence W. Bassett, Kilingworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110121036	APPARATUS FOR DISPERSING ADDITIVE INTO A FLUID STREAM - An apparatus for dispersing additive into a fluid stream is disclosed. Also disclosed are systems comprising a fluid handling apparatus and an additive pod configured to disperse additive into a fluid stream. In some embodiments, the additive pods are easy to install into an outlet portion of a fluid handling apparatus, and do not require special training or the use of tools.	05-26-2011

Laurence W. Bassett, Killngworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150083666	REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER-ON-WATER CONTROL VALVE - Described are water-on-water valves for use in reverse osmosis filtration systems. The water-on-water valves are regulated by the pressure in a product line, which contains fluid from a product line of the filter module and/or the product side of a water-on-water storage tank. Exemplary valves are shuttle valves that are regulated by the pressure downstream of the product side of a reverse osmosis filter module. The valves may comprise a piston within a housing, and an end of the piston may have an enlarged diameter relative to the maximum diameter of the remainder of the piston. The body of the piston may have sections of differing diameters, where the smaller diameter sections form flow channels, or the body may a diameter that is substantially the same along its length in conjunction with gratings and flow channels.	03-26-2015

Lisa L. Bassett, Albia, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223479	LIQUID DISPENSER ADAPTER - A filling adapter for conveying liquid from a first liquid container to a second liquid container is provided. The filling adapter includes an adapter body having a top end and an opposite button end, the top end adapted for fitting an opening in the first liquid container, the bottom end adapted for fitting an opening in the second liquid container, and an open path in the adapter body from the top end to the bottom end for communicating liquid from the opening in the first liquid container to the opening in the second liquid container.	09-18-2008

Mcarthur Bassett, Morgan City, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080304938	Strongback Traveling Clamp - A modified strongback for laying pipeline offshore that utilizes a movable clamp. One end of the strongback is modified to include a travel mechanism. A pipe clamp is mounted on the travel mechanism to allow movement of the clamp as necessary to accommodate different pipe joint lengths. A mechanism for locking the clamp in the desired position is provided on the strongback.	12-11-2008

Michael Bassett, Needham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116566	Maneuvering Robotic Vehicles Having A Positionable Sensor Head - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.	05-13-2010
20120261200	MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES HAVING A POSITIONABLE SENSOR HEAD - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.	10-18-2012
20140069731	Maneuvering Robotic Vehicles Having A Positionable Sensor Head - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.	03-13-2014
20140142753	MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. A robot chassis with pivotable driven flippers has a pivotable neck and sensor head mounted toward the front of the chassis. The neck is pivoted forward to shift the vehicle combined center of gravity (combined CG) forward for various climbing and navigation tasks. The flippers may also be selectively moved to reposition the center of gravity. Various weight distributions allow different CG shifting capabilities.	05-22-2014
20140305718	MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES HAVING A POSITIONABLE SENSOR HEAD - Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.	10-16-2014

Michael Bassett, Pepperell, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120071865	FLOWABLE HYDROGELS FOR CONTROL OF CELL IN-MIGRATION - Materials and methods of treating an eye with a hydrogel formed on the eye. Embodiments are provided that include post-keratectomy bandages.	03-22-2012
20130172268	DRUG DELIVERY THROUGH HYDROGEL PLUGS - An embodiment is a medical prosthesis for blocking or reducing tear flow through a punctum or canaliculus of a human eye and delivering a drug to the eye that comprises a dehydrated covalently crosslinked synthetic hydrophilic polymer hydrogel with dimensions to pass through a puncta lacrimali, with the dehydrated hydrogel absorbing physiological water to swell to at least 1 mm in cross-sectional width and conformably fit a canaliculus, with the hydrogel comprising a therapeutic agent dispersed through the hydrogel for release to an eye, with the hydrogel having a water content of at least about 50% by weight or volume when allowed to fully hydrate in vitro in physiological saline.	07-04-2013

Michael Bassett, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130297391	RULE-BASED OFFER ASSOCIATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for implementing rule-based offer association, queuing input information for performing rule-based offer association, and implementing an intelligent offer tool for determining whether to present an offer to a user. The invention enables an entity to send targeted offers to a user that enables the user to receive at least one of a discount or a rebate on a purchase from a merchant.	11-07-2013
20130297392	INTELLIGENT OFFER TOOL - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for implementing rule-based offer association, queuing input information for performing rule-based offer association, and implementing an intelligent offer tool for determining whether to present an offer to a user. The invention enables an entity to send targeted offers to a user that enables the user to receive at least one of a discount or a rebate on a purchase from a merchant.	11-07-2013
20130297417	QUEUING INPUT DATA FOR VIEW OF CUSTOMER AND OFFER ASSOCIATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for implementing rule-based offer association, queuing input information for performing rule-based offer association, and implementing an intelligent offer tool for determining whether to present an offer to a user. The invention enables an entity to send targeted offers to a user that enables the user to receive at least one of a discount or a rebate on a purchase from a merchant.	11-07-2013

Michael Bassett, Natick, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209478	DRUG DELIVERY THROUGH HYDROGEL PLUGS - An embodiment is a medical prosthesis for blocking or reducing tear flow through a punctum or canaliculus of a human eye and delivering a drug to the eye that comprises a dehydrated covalently crosslinked synthetic hydrophilic polymer hydrogel with dimensions to pass through a puncta lacrimali, with the dehydrated hydrogel absorbing physiological water to swell to at least 1 mm in cross-sectional width and conformably fit a canaliculus, with the hydrogel comprising a therapeutic agent dispersed through the hydrogel for release to an eye, with the hydrogel having a water content of at least about 50% by weight or volume when allowed to fully hydrate in vitro in physiological saline.	08-19-2010

Michael L. Bassett, Auburn, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045025	Clutch Damper Spring Pocket Improvement - A torsional damper with a hub assembly and a disc assembly has coil springs disposed therebetween. The coil springs are disposed in pockets defined in part by apertures in opposed cover plates. The apertures have sharply angled end portions providing deflection relief near the ends of the coil springs.	02-19-2009
20090120741	Inertia Brake - An inertia brake assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment, the inertia brake includes a rotor hub subassembly and an inertia brake subassembly. The inertia brake subassembly includes a first reaction plate arranged opposite a first side of the rotor hub assembly, a second reaction plate arranged opposite a second side of the rotor hub assembly, and one or more connector subassemblies connecting the first reaction plate to the second reaction plate. The one or more connector subassemblies include at least one or more resilient straps, and a spacer disposed between the one or more resilient straps and one of the first and second reaction plates. The spacer is arranged about a diameter of the rotor hub subassembly. In an embodiment, the inertia brake assembly includes a sleeve. An inertia brake subassembly is also disclosed.	05-14-2009

Nancy Bassett, Macedon, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279144	Coated article with low-E coating having titanium oxide layer and/or nicr based layer(s) to improve color values and/or transmission, and method of making same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including a low-E coating. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide inclusive bottom layer stack and/or a NiCr-based layer(s) are designed to improve b* coloration values and/or transmission of the coated article. These layer stack portions also are advantageous in that they permit a double-silver coated article to achieve (i) an LSG value (T	11-04-2010
20110117371	Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer - A coated article is provided which may be heat treated thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.	05-19-2011
20120141806	COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INTERLAYER - A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.	06-07-2012
20130108848	COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INTERLAYER	05-02-2013
20140242382	COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING TITANIUM OXIDE LAYER AND/OR NICR BASED LAYER(S) TO IMPROVE COLOR VALUES AND/OR TRANSMISSION, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including a low-E coating. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide inclusive bottom layer stack and/or a NiCr-based layer(s) are designed to improve b* coloration values and/or transmission of the coated article. These layer stack portions also are advantageous in that they permit a double-silver coated article to achieve (i) an LSG value (T	08-28-2014

Patricia Bassett, Boca Raton, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100005811	Beverage Preservation, Chilling, and Dispensing System - A chamber for receipt and retention of a bottled beverage has a dispensing cartridge that interacts with a bottle to remove air therein to preserve the beverage under vacuum and to dispense the beverage under pressure. The vacuum and air pressure within the bottle is applied through a concentric pair of tubes introduced into the bottle as a part of the dispensing cartridge. A reversible pump is in fluid communication with the tubes. The chamber is maintained at a user-selected temperature using a thermoelectric cooling unit.	01-14-2010
20150225222	Beverage Preservation, Chilling and Dispensing System - A chamber for receipt and retention of a bottled beverage has a dispensing cartridge that interacts with a bottle to remove air therein to preserve the beverage under vacuum and to dispense the beverage under pressure. The vacuum and air pressure within the bottle is applied through a concentric pair of tubes introduced into the bottle as a part of the dispensing cartridge. A reversible pump is in fluid communication with the tubes. The chamber is maintained at a user-selected temperature using a thermoelectric cooling unit.	08-13-2015

Ray Bassett, Webster, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130196253	FUEL CELL STACK HAVING INTERLOCKING FEATURES TO ENHANCE ADHESION OF GLASS SEAL TO SEALING SURFACES - A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack having a glass seal sandwiched between the sealing surfaces of adjacent cassettes, in which at least one cassette includes means for interlocking the glass seal onto the sealing surface of the cassette for improved adhesion and durability of the glass seal. The at least one cassette includes a plurality of perforations configured to receive and lock onto a portion of the glass seal. At least one of the perforations includes a through-hole having an exterior opening on the sealing surface and an interior opening on the interior surface of the cassette. A portion of the glass seal is received in the perforation forming a glass column in the through-hole and a flared glass end on the interior surface surrounding the interior opening. The flared glass end cooperates with the glass column to interlock the glass seal onto the cassette's sealing surface.	08-01-2013

Robert W. Bassett, Essex Junction, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235136	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING TEST PATTERNS FOR AT-SPEED STRUCTURAL TEST OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE USING AN INCREMENTAL APPROACH TO REDUCE TEST PATTERN COUNT - Disclosed are embodiments of a system and method for automatically selecting and generating test patterns for an at-speed structural test of an integrated circuit device. Specifically, a test pattern generation pass is started and proceeds until the “knee” of the simulated test coverage curve is observed. Next, the test patterns are optionally reordered and some are removed. Then, another test pattern generation pass is started. The process is repeated iteratively until some predetermined final stopping criterion is met. By performing multiple test pattern generation passes and reducing the number of available test patterns that can be generated with each pass, the method exploits the initial increase in the test coverage curve inherent in each pass and limits the overall test pattern count.	09-16-2010

Scott Bassett, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110298787	LAYER COMPOSITION, RENDERING, AND ANIMATION USING MULTIPLE EXECUTION THREADS - Architecture that creates an independent system which takes as input standard 2D layers and composites and renders the layers in 3D. Hardware accelerated graphics effects can be added to these layers, and additionally, the layers can be animated independently. Layer types provided include CPU, bitmap, GPU, and Direct2D. The layers are organized in trees and the layer manager handles the layers composition, rendering, and animations on hardware or software devices. Layers have properties such as visibility, 3D coordinates, for example. Animations and transitions can be provided at the layer and layer property level.	12-08-2011

Terry Edgar Bassett, Tempe, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110000407	Waste Oil Electrical Generation Systems - An on-site electrical power generation system utilizing environmentally hazardous waste oils as a combustible fuel. The disclosed invention utilizes the combustion of environmentally hazardous waste oils to drive a heat engine and electrical generator. In addition, the system is adapted to provide local space heating and hot water as a byproduct of the combustion process.	01-06-2011

Wade M. Bassett, Albia, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223479	LIQUID DISPENSER ADAPTER - A filling adapter for conveying liquid from a first liquid container to a second liquid container is provided. The filling adapter includes an adapter body having a top end and an opposite button end, the top end adapted for fitting an opening in the first liquid container, the bottom end adapted for fitting an opening in the second liquid container, and an open path in the adapter body from the top end to the bottom end for communicating liquid from the opening in the first liquid container to the opening in the second liquid container.	09-18-2008

William Bassett, Brodhead, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238032	SEQUENTIAL START CLUTCH FOR A MATERIAL MIXING MACHINE - A mixer system includes a mixing chamber with a drive panel, open top, discharge opening in a side of the mixing chamber, and door configured to open and close the discharge opening. A first mixing auger is disposed inside the mixing chamber, and a first auger drive is disposed on another side of the drive panel and connected to the first auger through the drive panel and connected to a driveline. A second mixing auger is disposed inside the mixing chamber on the first side of the drive panel, and another auger drive is connected to the second auger through the drive panel. A clutch is connected between the second auger drive and the driveline and configured to mechanically connect and disconnect the second auger drive from the driveline based on an input. A method of sequentially starting different augers within a mixing chamber is provided.	09-24-2009
20120117935	ADJUSTABLE RAKE FOR FEED MATERIAL WITH MULTIPLE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT - An adjustable rake for raking agricultural products includes a wheeled cart configured to be pulled in a direction of travel on a surface of travel and first and second rake arm positioners coupled to the wheeled cart and configured to translate in a direction transverse to the direction of travel of the wheeled cart. First and second front rake arm assemblies are pivotably coupled to the first and second rake arm positioners, respectively. First and second inner rear supports are included, and each of the first and second inner rear supports is pivotably coupled to the wheeled cart and is configured to pivot as a result of translation of the first and second rake arm positioners in the direction transverse to the direction of travel of the wheeled cart. The rake may include optional splitter wheels.	05-17-2012
20120130543	INDEPENDENT AUGER OPERATION - A control system for controlling augers that includes a data input unit and a processing unit. The processing unit receives data input from the data input unit and generates and distributes output signals that are derived from the data input. Each of the output signals includes a control setting for at least a first auger. The control setting includes a position for the first auger relative to a position of a second auger in order to gain greater control during a variety of processing stages.	05-24-2012
20130263567	CARTED WHEEL RAKE WINDROW ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A rake includes a frame and at least one arm assembly attached to the frame via an arm member. The arm assembly includes a main beam coupled to the arm member. The main beam includes a first member pivotally attached to a second member, and the angle between the first and second members is adjustable. The arm assembly further includes a first rake wheel unit connected to the first member and a second rake wheel unit connected to the second member. The arm assembly attaches to the frame such that in a work position, the first and second rake wheel units are disposed substantially horizontally extended with respect to frame, and in a transport position, the first and second rake wheel units are disposed substantially vertically above the frame.	10-10-2013
20160044868	MERGER AND PICK-UP HEADER FOR A MERGER - A merger apparatus including a pick-up header; a conveyor with a conveyor belt; a skid shoe disposed below the pick-up header and the conveyor; and an operative connection between the pick-up header and the skid shoe that enables the merger apparatus to articulate independently of an external frame underneath the conveyor, such that loose material transported by the conveyor belt that lags beneath the return side may fall to the ground keeping the return side of the conveyor belt free from obstructions.	02-18-2016

William Bassett, Patuxent River, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130146467	Preparing Electrodes for Electroplating - A method of immersing an electrode in an electroplating solution while under vacuum, to substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. A method of electroplating an electrode in an electroplating solution including the application of a vacuum to the electrode while it is immersed in the electroplating solution to thereby substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. The electroplating liquid may be applied to only one side of the electrode (“the wet side”) in which case, sufficient time is allowed to pass for the immersion liquid to fill the microscopic through-holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. An enhancement of this mode is to force liquid through the microscopic holes from the wet side. A highly penetrating solvent may be used as an immersion liquid. Alternatively, carbon dioxide can be used as an immersion liquid, in which case the liquid carbon dioxide may be obtained by adjusting the temperature and pressure conditions in a closed container of gaseous carbon dioxide.	06-13-2013

William Bassett, Port Republic, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100300887	Preparing Electrodes for Electroplating - A method of immersing an electrode in an electroplating solution while under vacuum, to substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. A method of electroplating an electrode in an electroplating solution including the application of a vacuum to the electrode while it is immersed in the electroplating solution to thereby substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. The electroplating liquid may be applied to only one side of the electrode (“the wet side”) in which case, sufficient time is allowed to pass for the immersion liquid to fill the microscopic through-holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. An enhancement of this mode is to force liquid through the microscopic holes from the wet side. A highly penetrating solvent may be used as an immersion liquid. Alternatively, carbon dioxide can be used as an immersion liquid, in which case the liquid carbon dioxide may be obtained by adjusting the temperature and pressure conditions in a closed container of gaseous carbon dioxide.	12-02-2010

William J. Bassett, Brodhead, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140265198	BOGIE AXLE FOR A MACHINE - An agricultural machine is disclosed. The agricultural machine includes a frame including a first axle on a first side of the frame and a second axle on a second side of the frame; and a bogie axle pivotably mounted on each of the first and second axles of the frame. Each bogie axle includes a body with a front axle disposed at a front end of the body and a rear axle disposed at a rear end of the body. A front tire is mounted on the front axle of each bogie axle and a rear tire is mounted on the rear axle of each bogie axle. The front tire is a different size than the rear tire.	09-18-2014