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Brandon Beckham, Dallas, TX US
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20140118126 | HAPTIC ACTUATOR CONTROLLER - An apparatus and method for controlling a haptic actuator. A haptic actuator controller can includes driver input amplifier, an actuator feedback amplifier, an actuator driver, and a gain controller. The actuator driver is configured to drive a haptic actuator based on a difference of output of the input amplifier and output of the actuator feedback amplifier. The gain controller is configured to determine a boost interval for initiating motion of the haptic actuator, the boost interval based on a boost threshold back-electromotive-force (BEMF) voltage value exceeding a BEMF voltage generated by the haptic actuator. The gain controller is also configured to apply boost gains in the input amplifier and the feedback amplifier during the boost interval. The boost gains are higher than gains applied subsequent to the boost interval to maintain motion of the haptic actuator. | 05-01-2014 |
Brandon J. Beckham, Northridge, CA US
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20150229254 | ANGULAR FREQUENCY EXTRACTOR FOR CONTROLLING A BRUSHED DC MOTOR - An apparatus includes a motor driver configured to drive a motor across a pair of input terminals to the motor and a current sense unit configured to sense the motor's electrical current amplitude. Further, an angular frequency extractor is operatively coupled to the motor driver and the current sense unit and configured to detect discontinuities in the motor's electrical current amplitude. The angular frequency extractor also is configured to determine a time period for one complete revolution of a rotor of the motor and to generate a feedback signal based on the determined period to control an angular frequency of the motor. The feedback signal may be used to adjust how the motor is being driven (e.g., to slow the motor down or speed it up). | 08-13-2015 |
20150280621 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DRIVE A LINEAR RESONANT ACTUATOR AT ITS RESONANT FREQUENCY - A method for driving a Linear Resonant Actuator (LRA) is provided. During a first off interval, the back-emf of the LRA is measured. During a first off interval, a timer is started when the back-emf reaches a predetermined threshold, and after a predetermined delay has lapsed following the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the first off interval, the LRA is driven over a drive interval having a length and drive strength. A second off interval is entered following the drive interval, and during the second off interval, the back-emf of the LRA is measured. During the second off interval, the timer is stopped when the back-emf reaches the predetermined threshold. The value from the timer that corresponds to the duration between the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the first off interval and the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the second off interval determines the length. | 10-01-2015 |
Brandon J. Beckham, Dallas, TX US
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20130264973 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DRIVE A LINEAR RESONANT ACTUATOR AT ITS RESONANT FREQUENCY - A method for driving a Linear Resonant Actuator (LRA) is provided. During a first off interval, the back-emf of the LRA is measured. During a first off interval, a timer is started when the back-emf reaches a predetermined threshold, and after a predetermined delay has lapsed following the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the first off interval, the LRA is driven over a drive interval having a length and drive strength. A second off interval is entered following the drive interval, and during the second off interval, the back-emf of the LRA is measured. During the second off interval, the timer is stopped when the back-emf reaches the predetermined threshold. The value from the timer that corresponds to the duration between the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the first off interval and the back-emf reaching the predetermined threshold during the second off interval determines the length. | 10-10-2013 |
Brandon James Beckham, Acton, CA US
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20140320045 | CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR DRIVING ECCENTRIC ROTATING MASS MOTORS - Circuits and methods for driving ERM motors are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the circuit includes an input, wherein an input signal is receivable at the input and a back EMF signal. The circuit operates in a closed loop mode when the back EMF signal is less than a lower threshold value and the difference between the value of the input signal and the back EMF signal indicates that the velocity of the motor needs to increase. The circuit operates in an open loop mode when the back EMF signal is greater than a high threshold value and the difference between the value of the input signal and the back EMF signal indicates that the velocity of the motor needs to increase. | 10-30-2014 |
Brian Beckham, Lincoln, NE US
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20130076303 | BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is a control system for charging a lead-acid battery based on the knowledge of the state of charge of the battery to provide a more consistent percent return target across the range of discharge levels and life of the battery. | 03-28-2013 |
Carol T. Beckham, Marietta, GA US
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20080201210 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - The present invention relates to methods and systems for intellectual property management. In an embodiment, a system includes an intellectual property asset inventory system to manage an inventory of intellectual property assets. A product inventory system manages an inventory of products, where the inventory of products corresponds to a plurality of products and one or more of the products of the plurality of products are associated with one or more of the intellectual property assets of the plurality of intellectual property assets. A marketing management system manages a plurality of marketing projects, where one or more of the marketing projects of the plurality of marketing projects are associated with at least one of (i) one or more products of the plurality of products, and (ii) one or more intellectual property assets of the plurality of intellectual property assets. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIFE CYCLES - The present invention relates to methods and systems for managing intellectual property assets. In an embodiment, an intellectual property protection life cycle of an intellectual property asset is managed, and an intellectual property marketing life cycle of the intellectual property asset is managed. | 08-21-2008 |
20090083109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 03-26-2009 |
20100088243 | System and Method for Selecting and Protecting Intellectual Property Assets - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description and an intellectual property legal right description, where the innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088244 | System and Method for Developing and Implementing Intellectual Property Marketing - The present invention relates to methods for the development and implementation of intellectual property marketing. A targeted innovation to fulfill an internal need is developed. Actions are taken to legally protect the targeted innovation as an intellectual property asset. The intellectual property asset is analyzed to determine a marketing assessment. A decision is made whether to market the intellectual property asset based at least in part on the marketing assessment. If the marketing assessment meets a predetermined threshold, the intellectual property asset is marketed. | 04-08-2010 |
20100094763 | System and Method for Selecting and Protecting Intellectual Property Assets - The present invention relates to systems and methods for intellectual property asset selection and protection. In an embodiment, an intellectual property selection system receives from an innovator an innovation submission describing an innovation. An intellectual property protection system receives at least a portion of the innovation submission and manages obtaining an intellectual property legal right related to the innovation. An intellectual property asset management system receives and stores at least one of an innovation description and an intellectual property legal right description, where the innovation description is based at least in part on the at least a portion of the innovation submission and the intellectual property legal right description is based at least in part on the intellectual property legal right. | 04-15-2010 |
20100100491 | System and Method for Managing Intellectual Property Life Cycles - The present invention relates to methods and systems for managing intellectual property assets. In an embodiment, an intellectual property protection life cycle of an intellectual property asset is managed, and an intellectual property marketing life cycle of the intellectual property asset is managed. | 04-22-2010 |
Charles Beckham, Redwood City, CA US
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20130083210 | SCREEN AND WEBCAM VIDEO CAPTURE TECHNIQUES - A computer-implemented method for recording a video and transmitting the video to a web server via a computing device. The method comprises the steps of, within a web browser, executing both a webcam widget and a micro server applet, wherein the webcam widget is configured to capture the video and stream the video to the micro server applet, recording, by the micro server applet, video streamed from the webcam widget, compressing, by the micro server applet, the streamed video, and transmitting, via the micro server applet, the compressed video to the web server. | 04-04-2013 |
David Scott Beckham, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20130085520 | DEVICE DETACHMENT SYSTEMS WITH INDICATORS - A medical device detachment system receives an elongate delivery member, having a lumen, and an elongate core member. The system includes a housing, a user input mechanism for receiving a user input to effect detachment of a medical device, such as an embolic coil, from a distal end of the delivery member, and a grasping mechanism for grasping and moving a proximal end of the core member relative to a proximal end of the delivery member. The system also includes a first sensor detecting positioning of the proximal end of the core member within the housing, and a second sensor, detecting movement of the grasping mechanism. An indicator is connected to the first and second proximity sensors and provides feedback to a user. | 04-04-2013 |
20130138136 | POSITIONING AND DETACHING IMPLANTS - Intravascular implant systems and methods of positioning and detaching implants are described. One such system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member in a position proximal to an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by an elongate member that is coupled to the implant. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the elongate member is released from the engagement member, and the implant is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 05-30-2013 |
D. Scott Beckham, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20090278364 | COMBINATION CHOPSTICK UTENSIL - A combination chopstick utensil may comprise a first chopstick member and a second chopstick member. A base may be coupled to each of the first and second chopstick members; wherein the base may include a first transition member. The base may also include a second transition member, wherein the second transition member may be coupled to the first transition member along an interior edge. The first and second transition members may be selectably coupleable. The base may further include a separation facilitation structure between the first and second transition members and configured to facilitate separation of the first and second transition members. The separation facilitation structure may include a groove between the first and second transition members. The combination chopstick utensil may also include a utensil coupled to the base and extending therefrom substantially opposite of the first and second chopstick members. | 11-12-2009 |
20110078907 | COMBINATION CHOPSTICK UTENSIL - A combination chopstick utensil may comprise a first chopstick member and a second chopstick member. A base may be coupled to each of the first and second chopstick members; wherein the base may include a first transition member. The base may also include a second transition member, wherein the second transition member may be coupled to the first transition member along an interior edge. The first and second transition members may be selectably coupleable. The base may further include a separation facilitation structure between the first and second transition members and configured to facilitate separation of the first and second transition members. The separation facilitation structure may include a groove between the first and second transition members. The combination chopstick utensil may also include a utensil coupled to the base and extending therefrom substantially opposite of the first and second chopstick members. | 04-07-2011 |
20150045871 | MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CONTROL MECHANISM - Apparatuses and methods for controlling a medical device delivery assembly are provided. The apparatus can comprise a first engagement device and a coupling mechanism. The first engagement device can be used to engage a first component. The coupling mechanism can have a port and at least one wing. The at least one wing can be disposed adjacent to the port and be configured to facilitate interconnection of the first engagement device with the coupling mechanism. | 02-12-2015 |
Gregg T. Beckham, Denver, CO US
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20140107381 | HYDROXIDE CATALYSTS FOR LIGNIN DEPOLYMERIZATION - Solid base catalysts and their use for the base-catalyzed depolymerization (BCD) of lignin to compounds such as aromatics are presented herein. Exemplary catalysts include layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as recyclable, heterogeneous catalysts for BCD of lignin. | 04-17-2014 |
Gregg T. Beckham, Golden, CO US
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20140322765 | Enhanced Processive Cellulases - Nucleic acid sequences encoding chimeric polypeptides that exhibit enhanced cellulase activities are disclosed herein. These nucleic acids may be expressed in hosts such as fungi, which in turn may be cultured to produce chimeric polypeptides. Also disclosed are chimeric polypeptides and their use in the degradation of cellulosic materials. | 10-30-2014 |
James P. Beckham, Athens, TX US
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20090095835 | Zero-backlash baitcast fishing reel with non-contact backlash sensing - A fishing reel that employs a non-contact line sensor to capture images of the backlash zone of a baitcast fishing reel, together with image analysis and feedback to a direct contact spool brake, with the result of gradual to near-instantaneously halting spool rotation, thereby decreasing or preventing backlash under all fishing conditions while maximizing cast distance. | 04-16-2009 |
20110120629 | MEDICAL BALLOON - A non-compliant medical balloon, where the non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon, is made with a first fiber layer, a second fiber layer over said first fiber layer such that the fibers of the first fiber layer and the fibers of the second fiber layer form an angle and a binding layer coating the first fiber layer and said second fiber layer. The interior surface area of the non-compliant medical balloon remains unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state | 05-26-2011 |
20110283630 | GUTTER-LOCKING GUTTER PROTECTION - System, device and method for providing screened protection to gutters from clogging debris. Protection is provided by using a panel that includes rain siphoning louvered technology. The louvers may be covered by a filter or screen. If the openings of the louvers are closed to a certain degree, a screen may be dispensed with. The panel is sloped such that debris rolls off a surface of the panel. Additionally, the louvered portion may be domed. The panel ends on one side in a locking mechanism that locks to an outer lip of the gutter and on the other side in a corrugated edge that fits under the overhang of the roof such that it need not be inserted under the shingles. | 11-24-2011 |
20120101435 | Medical Balloon - A non-compliant medical balloon, where the non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon, is made with a first fiber layer, a second fiber layer over said first fiber layer such that the fibers of the first fiber layer and the fibers of the second fiber layer form an angle and a binding layer coating the first fiber layer and said second fiber layer. The interior surface area of the non-compliant medical balloon remains unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state | 04-26-2012 |
20130087264 | NON-COMPLIANT MEDICAL BALLOON HAVING A LONGITUDINAL FIBER LAYER - A non-compliant medical balloon is formed with a first fiber layer including a first fiber and a second fiber layer over said first fiber layer. The first fiber is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the non-compliant medical balloon. | 04-11-2013 |
20130255866 | MEDICAL BALLOON - A non-compliant medical balloon, where the non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon, is made with a first fiber layer, a second fiber layer over said first fiber layer such that the fibers of the first fiber layer and the fibers of the second fiber layer form an angle and a binding layer coating the first fiber layer and said second fiber layer. The interior surface area of the non-compliant medical balloon remains unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state | 10-03-2013 |
Jim Beckham, Athens, TX US
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20100179581 | Non-Compliant Medical Balloon Having a Longitudinal Fiber Layer - A non-compliant medical balloon is formed with a first fiber layer including a first fiber and a second fiber layer over said first fiber layer. The first fiber is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the non-compliant medical balloon. | 07-15-2010 |
Mike Beckham, Norman, OK US
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20120284137 | Method and System for Reducing Short-Term Participation in Auctions - An online auction system comprises a host system. The host system comprises at least one processor capable of executing processor executable code, at least one non-transient memory capable of communicating with the at least one processor and storing processor executable code comprising a first rank associated with a first user and a second rank associated with a second user. The processor executable code when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to access the first rank and second rank, schedule a first auction having a first rank range and a second auction having a second rank range, and present the first auction having the first rank range to the first user and the second auction having the second rank range to the second user. The first rank of the first user falls within the first rank range and the second rank of the second user falls within the second rank range. A method for scheduling online auctions comprises accessing, by a host system comprising at least one processor, processor executable code stored on a non-transient memory. The processor executable code comprises a first rank associated with a first user and a second rank associated with a second user. The host system schedules, by the at least one processor, a first auction having a first rank range and a second auction having a second rank range. The host system presents the first auction having the first rank range to the first user and the second auction having the second rank range to the second user. The first rank of the first user is identified by the first rank range and the second rank of the second user is identified by the second rank range. | 11-08-2012 |
Richard E. Beckham, Pearland, TX US
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20150345267 | Method of Forming Directionally Controlled Wormholes in a Subterranean Formation - A method for forming extended wormholes in a subsurface formation comprising locating producer wells, injection wells, and guard wells in a field; determining a flux rate for a formation-dissolving fluid such as an acid, the flux rate being dependent upon different variables including the composition of the rock matrix making up the subsurface formation and the type of acid selected; injecting a guard fluid into the subsurface formation, through at least one guard well to form designed pressure boundaries and injecting the acid into the formation at a rate to reach the determined flux rate and thereby forming an extended network of wormholes through the subsurface formation in a defined direction or plane, with or without guard wells. | 12-03-2015 |
Thomas Beckham, Charleston, SC US
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20090030088 | Therapeutic benefits of gossypol, 6-methoxy gossypol, and 6,6'-dimothxy gossypol - 6-methoxy gossypol and 6,6′-dimethoxy gossypol were isolated from cottonseeds. Bioactivities of these two gossypol derivatives and gossypol were investigated regarding their antioxidant activities, DNA damage prevention ability, anti-cancer, and anti-trypanosomal activities. Both methoxy compounds had nearly equivalent bioactivities, but gossypol showed greater bioactivities than either methoxy derivative on free radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and DNA damage prevention ability. Gossypol and its methoxy derivatives inhibited growth of three cancer cell lines, i.e., SiHa (cervical cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer) and Caco-2 (colon cancer) cells, in a dose dependent manner. These three compounds also significantly inhibited growth of trypanosome | 01-29-2009 |