Behrens, US
Adam Behrens, Olney, MD US
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20120009242 | BLOOD COAGULATION INDUCING POLYMER HYDROGEL - The present application is drawn to a synthetic, polymer hydrogel-based material, which is able to actively induce the body's natural hemostatic coagulation process in blood or acellular plasma. The present invention provides the development of a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing blood coagulation and delivering therapeutics for hemostatic or wound care applications, and a method of forming such a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing the blood coagulation process. The primary amine containing polymer hydrogel is able to achieve the same end result as biological-based hemostatics, without the innate risk of disease transmission or immunological response, and at a fraction of the price. Furthermore, due to its inherent hydrogel-based design the material has the capability of arresting blood loss while simultaneously delivering therapeutics in a controlled manner, potentially revolutionizing the way in which wounds are treated. | 01-12-2012 |
20150030664 | BLOOD COAGULATION INDUCING POLYMER HYDROGEL - The present application is drawn to a synthetic, polymer hydrogel-based material, which is able to actively induce the body's natural hemostatic coagulation process in blood or acellular plasma. The present invention provides the development of a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing blood coagulation and delivering therapeutics for hemostatic or wound care applications, and a method of forming such a primary amine containing polymer hydrogel capable of inducing the blood coagulation process. The primary amine containing polymer hydrogel is able to achieve the same end result as biological-based hemostatics, without the innate risk of disease transmission or immunological response, and at a fraction of the price. Furthermore, due to its inherent hydrogel-based design the material has the capability of arresting blood loss while simultaneously delivering therapeutics in a controlled manner, potentially revolutionizing the way in which wounds are treated. | 01-29-2015 |
20150290356 | Solution Blow Spun Polymer Fibers, Polymer Blends Therefor and Methods of Use Thereof - Compositions comprising biomedical polymers, and in particular unique blends of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) are provided. Methods of forming polymer fibers using such compositions and solution blow spinning techniques are also provided, as well as methods of delivering the blow spun polymer fibers onto a surface (e.g., such as tissue for use as a surgical scaffold, sealant or tissue adhesive). | 10-15-2015 |
Alex Behrens, Roselle, IL US
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20150073962 | Boundary Constraint-Based Settlement in Spread Markets - A computer implemented method determines a settlement price for a constituent contract of a plurality of spread instruments. The method includes obtaining market data indicative of bid-offer values for the plurality of spread instruments, generating synthetic market data for the constituent contract based on the bid-offer values and based on a respective settlement price for an active contract of each spread instrument of the plurality of spread instruments, determining boundary constraints on the settlement price for the constituent contract based on the synthetic market data, and computing the settlement price for the constituent contract based on the boundary constraints. | 03-12-2015 |
Ashley Behrens, Sparks Glencoe, MD US
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20080286378 | Use of Amniotic Fluid (Af) in Treating Ocular Disease and Injury - Compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular disease and injury are provided. The methods involve the administration of amniotic fluid directly to the eye, for example, as eye drops. The types of diseases and injuries that can be treated in this manner include chemical burns, dry eye and corneal neovascular disorders, corneal opacities (including corneal haze) and inflammatory diseases of the eye. | 11-20-2008 |
20090192437 | WEARABLE PHOTOACTIVATOR FOR OCULAR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides a wearable device for delivery of light of a desired wavelength and power to the cornea of a subject. The device includes a frame for attachment of a light source housing which includes a light source and a lens positioned in the housing to allow light to be directed to the eye of the subject, and the light source is operably linked to a power source. The invention provides method for the prevention and treatment of ocular disease including infection, neoplasia, and corneal dystrophies. The device of the invention can be used in conjunction with photoactive therapeutic agents. | 07-30-2009 |
Ashley Behrens, Baltimore, MD US
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20120321719 | Sustained Delivery of Therapeutic Agents to an Eye Compartment - Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient. | 12-20-2012 |
20150044270 | SUSTAINED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO AN EYE COMPARTMENT - Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient. | 02-12-2015 |
Bruce Behrens, Houston, TX US
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20120259746 | System and Method for the Automated Auditing and Viewing of Transaction Documents - One aspect of the invention is a method and system for auditing transaction documents that includes searching a database to identify transaction documents satisfying at least one query criteria. The transaction documents are pre-loaded in a temporary storage space, and a first transaction document is displayed to a user. A user input is received from the user. In response to receiving the user input, at least one operation is performed on the first transaction document. A second transaction document is automatically displayed to the user without further user input. | 10-11-2012 |
Carl Henry Behrens, Newark, DE US
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20120214809 | Aminoindane Compounds and Use Thereof in Treating Pain - The present application provides novel aminoindane compounds and methods for preparing and using these compounds. These compounds are useful in treating pain and/or itch in patients by administering one or more of the compounds to a patient. The methods include administering a compound of formula (I) or (II) and a TRPV 1 receptor activator. In one embodiment, the TRPV 1 receptor activator is lidocaine. | 08-23-2012 |
20140235635 | SYNTHESIS AND USE OF KINASE INHIBITORS - An improved synthesis of a class of inhibitor of Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) is provided, wherein use of an expensive palladium-based catalyst is reduced and reaction yields and product purities are improved. Two key reactions of coupling of aryl halides with anilines are optimized with the surprising discovery that the palladium-based catalyst can be dispensed with entirely in one of the reactions. The invention also provides the use of the FAK-inhibitory compounds in the treatment of inflammatory and immune disorders and of arthritis. | 08-21-2014 |
Clifford Behrens, Madison, NJ US
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20110185230 | LEARNING PROGRAM BEHAVIOR FOR ANOMALY DETECTION - A computer-enabled method of learning the behavior of a program. A processor can execute a target program during a learning interval while varying a plurality of stimuli provided to the target program so as to produce a multiplicity of different sequences of events which differ in combinations of types of events in respective sequences, orders in which the types of events occur in respective sequences, or in the combinations and in the orders in which the types of events occur. The multiplicity of event sequences can be recorded, and a second program can be executed by a processor to: determine a plurality of clusters based on similarities between the event sequences in their entirety; and determine a plurality of signatures corresponding to the plurality of clusters. Each signature can be the longest common subsequence of all sequences in the respective cluster and thus representative of the cluster. In such method, each of the plurality of signatures can be a benchmark representative of acceptable behavior of the target program. | 07-28-2011 |
Clifford A. Behrens, Madison, NJ US
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20100050093 | Collaborative Panel Adminstrator - A collaborative panel administrator provides virtual panel lifecycle management to a wide variety of data acquisition and analysis services. Broadly, it supports three types of functionalities—it provides panel lifecycle management functions; it acts as a service plug-in registry allowing various data acquisition and analysis services to register with it and extend its functionality; and, it acts as a client for the registered analysis services by invoking them on user requests and then storing and distributing the results according to panel security policies. | 02-25-2010 |
20100305915 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSENSUS-BASED KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION, ANALYSIS AND COLLABORATION - A consensus-based knowledge validation and analysis system provides a way to increase use of collaboration tools among panels of experts by providing a system for analyzing and validating the responses of such experts to a set of questions. The system uses a set of response data input by a panel of experts with respect to a particular subject matter formatted in accordance with a data model as input. The response data set is used to estimate an empirical point estimate matrix indicative of the amount of agreement in the responses on all items between the panelists. The empirical point estimate matrix is used to estimate the saliency of the subject matter to panelists, the competency of each panelist and a consensus model of correct answers is based on the estimated competency of each panelist and the of responses for each item in the response data set. This consensus model is used to generate a knowledge map to aid visualization of the consensus data and encourage further collaboration and consensus building. The method is implemented in a web-based system that enables users of collaboration tools to send response data sets to the tool via the Internet or virtual private network and to likewise retrieve knowledge maps, panelist information and consensus data. An interactive feature enables users/panelists to collaborate with other panelists using the knowledge map as an interface to one or more collaboration tools such as instant messaging. | 12-02-2010 |
David M. Behrens, Hopkins, MN US
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20080199323 | Reciprocating Pump with Electronically Monitored Air Valve and Piston - An air operated pump | 08-21-2008 |
20080206066 | Reciprocating Pump With Electronically Monitored Air Valve Having Battery And Solenoid Electronic Monitoring - An air operated pump ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090288403 | ICING RESISTANT REDUCED NOISE AIR MOTOR EXHAUST - The induction exhaust has an exhaust manifold | 11-26-2009 |
20110002793 | RECIPROCATING PUMP WITH ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED AIR VALVE AND PISTON - An air operated pump | 01-06-2011 |
20150300335 | RECIPROCATING PUMP WITH ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED AIR VALVE AND PISTON - An air operated pump | 10-22-2015 |
Dawn Behrens, Mamaroneck, NY US
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20160125545 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LIFETIME EVENTS FROM DATA SOURCES - A system for utilizing personal data, the system comprising a server comprising a processor, and a memory having executable instructions stored thereon that when executed by the processor cause the processor to receive personal information from a client device, the personal information including a plurality of protection goals of an individual, match coverage to the protection goals, determine benefit profile components based on the matched coverage, generate a lifetime benefit profile based on the benefit profile components, issue an insurance policy based on the lifetime benefit profile, identify lifetime events associated with the personal information, and monitor for data associated with the lifetime events. | 05-05-2016 |
Dominique A. Behrens, Lake Forest, FL US
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20100321465 | Method, System and Computer Program Product for Mobile Telepresence Interactions - A method, system and computer program product includes transmitting, at least partially over a first wireless link from a first mobile communications client to at least one server, a first request for creating a first telepresence session. Transmitting, at least partially over the first wireless link from the first mobile communications client to the at least one server, telepresence information comprising at least a list of attendees and a scheduled time. Acknowledging the at least one server receiving a second request, transmitted at least partially over a second wireless link from a second mobile communications client to the at least one server, to join the first telepresence session. Engaging in a real-time telepresence session, created by the first request and the second request, at the scheduled time, wherein users of the first mobile communications client and the second mobile communications client are enabled to participate in telepresence interactions. | 12-23-2010 |
Edward Behrens, Hopkinton, MA US
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20090298331 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-DENSITY POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cable management unit having a base section for supporting a plurality of distribution walls. The distribution walls support several ports and can form a contiguous section or several discontinuous segments. A first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are integrated with the base section for securing the base to a receiving structure. Some of the distribution walls can be arranged at an angle with relation to each other in order to expand the number of ports that are formed on the base. | 12-03-2009 |
20100248534 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-DENSITY POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT - A cable management unit having a base section and a top section, the base section and the top section defining a space therebetween, a plurality of distribution walls coupled between the base section and the top section and having a front surface facing the space and a back surface facing away from the space, an electronic device disposed within the space, and a plurality of ports disposed on the back surface of the contiguous section of the plurality of distribution walls and each having a port surface extending beyond the back surface of the contiguous section. | 09-30-2010 |
20110120765 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-DENSITY POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT - A cable management unit having a base section and a top section, the base section and the top section defining a space therebetween, a plurality of distribution walls coupled between the base section and the top section and having a front surface facing the space and a back surface facing away from the space, an electronic device disposed within the space, and a plurality of ports disposed on the back surface of the contiguous section of the plurality of distribution walls and each having a port surface extending beyond the back surface of the contiguous section. | 05-26-2011 |
20110290553 | MAGNETIC FILLER PANEL FOR USE IN AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE - An electronic equipment enclosure system with an airflow control system includes an enclosure, having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides, and a magnetic filler panel. | 12-01-2011 |
James Behrens, Golden, CO US
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20110066730 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING CONTENT TO USERS ON A NTEWORK - Targeted content may be provided to a designated set of one or more interconnected resources. Programmatic operations are executed using resources that are private to the one or more interconnected devices. The operations, when executed, cause or result in (i) monitoring activities of one or more users of the designated set; (ii) developing profile information of the one or more users, where the profile information is based at least partially on information determined from monitoring activities of the one or more users; (iii) generating, from the profile information, a set of coded data that represent selection criteria; and (iv) communicating the set of coded data to a programmatic source external to the system, where the represented selection criteria enables programmatic selection of content resources from a content library for the system. | 03-17-2011 |
Jeffrey Behrens, Newton, MA US
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20140178365 | GLYCAN-INTERACTING COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides glycan-interacting antibodies useful in the treatment and prevention of human disease, including cancer. Such glycan-interacting antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, derivatives and fragments thereof as well as compositions and kits comprising them. | 06-26-2014 |
20160106799 | Carbohydrate Compounds for Nutritional and Therapeutic Use - Embodiments of the present invention provide compositions and methods for the modulation of sialic acid levels. In some embodiments, compositions disclosed herein comprise nutraceuticals as functional agents. | 04-21-2016 |
John Behrens, South Bend, IN US
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20160124999 | CONTENT DATABASE GENERATION - Systems and methods for simplifying data structuring in a database by applying a first content structure to interrelate a plurality of data packets and refining the interrelations based on data packet attributes are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory including: a structure database that can include a content structure including a plurality of content categories; and a content library database. The content library database can include a plurality of data packets. The system can include a server that can receive a plurality of data packets, organize the content according to the content structure, and update the organization of at least some of the data packets based on a determined attribute of those data packets. | 05-05-2016 |
20160127244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING DATA TRANSMISSION RATES THROUGH A CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH CUSTOMIZED AGGREGATIONS - Systems and methods for increasing data transmission rates through a content distribution network by generating a customized aggregation comprising data packets selected to maximize a data acceptance rate are disclosed herein. The system can include a memory including a content library database having a plurality of data packets and a user profile database. The system can further include a server that can: receive aggregation information identifying a set of delivery data packets and a set of assessment data packets; receive data packet data from the content library database; identify a recipient cohort; determine a recipient cohort lapsed time; generate an estimate of data packet transfer time for the aggregation; generate an updated aggregation based on the recipient cohort lapsed time and the estimate of data packet transfer time; and provide the updated aggregation to the user devices. | 05-05-2016 |
John Behrens, Poughkeepsi, NY US
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20140272009 | Chewy Granola Bar With Carbonated Candy - A chewy granola product and a method of cold form sheeting such chewy granola product from a combination of dry granola, binder, and a carbonated candy. | 09-18-2014 |
Jon Thomas Behrens, St. Michael, MN US
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20130189045 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MILLING OF RAILROAD TRACK - A milling system for milling a track surface with at least one rotatable milling plate. A modular blade system for each milling plate allows individual blades to be removed and replaced when an individual blade becomes dull or broken. The blade system also allows the milling plates to be oriented in both Type 2 and Type 3 configurations depending upon track surroundings and the presence of encumbrance. The milling plates can be mounted to a positioning assembly for adjusting the relative distance between the milling plate and the track surface as well as the angle at which the milling plate engages the track surface. The milling system can include a depth guide so as to physically prevent the milling plate from cutting too deeply into the track surface. | 07-25-2013 |
Jon W. Behrens, Brookfield, WI US
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20110179836 | STEERING LOCK - An actuation device for a steering lock is operable to selectively lock a rotary steering member against rotation. A lockbolt is movable along a first axis between a steering member-locking position and a steering member-unlocking position. A shuttle is movable between a non-blocking position in which the shuttle does not obstruct movement of the lockbolt from the steering member-locking position to the steering member-unlocking position and a blocking position in which the shuttle obstructs movement of the lockbolt from the steering member-locking position to the steering member-unlocking position. An actuator is coupled to the shuttle and operable to move the shuttle from at least one of the non-blocking position and the blocking position to the other of the non-blocking position and the blocking position. The actuator has an output defining a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. | 07-28-2011 |
20120291499 | STEERING LOCK - A steering lock for selectively inhibiting rotation of a rotary steering member having a rib includes a lockbolt movable along a first axis between a steering member-locking position, in which a distal tip of the lockbolt is positioned in interference with the rib, and a steering member-unlocking position, in which the distal tip of the lockbolt is positioned out of interference with the rib. A shuttle is movable between a non-blocking position, in which the shuttle does not obstruct movement of the lockbolt from the steering member-locking position to the steering member-unlocking position, and a blocking position, in which the shuttle obstructs movement of the lockbolt out of the steering member-locking position. An actuator is coupled to the shuttle and operable to drive the lockbolt to the steering member-locking position by moving the shuttle from the non-blocking position to the blocking position. The lockbolt is unbiased along the first axis. | 11-22-2012 |
20140069224 | STEERING LOCK - A steering lock for locking a rotary steering member against rotation. A lockbolt is movable along a first axis between steering member-locking and -unlocking positions. A shuttle moves between a non-blocking position, in which the shuttle does not obstruct movement of the lockbolt from the steering member-locking position, and a blocking position, in which the shuttle obstructs movement of the lockbolt out of the steering member-locking position. An actuator drives the lockbolt to the steering member-locking position by moving the shuttle to the blocking position. An output gear is drivable by the actuator. A rotary drive member has a first portion formed with gear teeth meshed with the output gear, and a second portion formed with a driving structure engaged with a follower structure of the shuttle, whereby the shuttle is configured to translate axially toward and away from the first axis when the rotary drive member rotates in place. | 03-13-2014 |
20140373665 | STEERING LOCK - A steering lock for inhibiting rotation of a rotary steering member having a rib. A lockbolt is movable along a first axis between steering member-locking and -unlocking positions. A shuttle moves between a non-blocking position, in which the shuttle does not obstruct movement of the lockbolt from the steering member-locking position, and a blocking position, in which the shuttle obstructs movement of the lockbolt out of the steering member-locking position. An actuator is coupled to the shuttle and operable to drive the lockbolt to the steering member-locking position by moving the shuttle from the non-blocking position to the blocking position. The lockbolt is unbiased along the first axis. | 12-25-2014 |
20150307063 | STEERING LOCK - A steering lock locks a steering member with a lockbolt movable along an axis between locking and unlocking positions. A first member having a first cam surface is rotatable by an actuator in a first direction for locking the lockbolt. A second member having a second cam surface is engaged with the first cam surface. The second member is translatable along the axis in a locking direction by rotation of the first member. An unlocking spring is compressible through a range of movement of the second member in the first direction to store increasing potential energy. The cam surfaces are engaged such that unlocking of the lockbolt is carried out by the stored energy in the unlocking spring, which is released in a continuously increasing manner controlled by the actuator as the first member is rotated by the actuator in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 10-29-2015 |
Kelly Behrens, Davenport, IA US
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20110133115 | PROCESS OF IMPROVING MELT VALUE OF MELTERS USING PROCESSED DESUGARIZED SOLUBLES (MDS) - An improved processing of sugar beet molasses (MDS—Molasses Desugarized Solubles) with the addition of applied heat at about 140° F. to about 180° F. for a time sufficient to, along with alkali degradation, at any given concentration of MDS, show an increase in overall melt value performance when compared to non-use of the heat step. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark Behrens, Bardonia, NY US
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20090285723 | Sample Container Holder - The present invention provides a sample container holder for securely holding sample containers of various shapes and sizes. The holder comprises a base having at least one slot extending from an upper portion of the base to a lower portion of the base. The holder further comprises at least one retainer inserted into the slot creating at least a partial enclosed area on the base to accommodate the sample container. | 11-19-2009 |
Mark Behrens, Warwick, NY US
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20100025179 | MOUNTING BASE APPARATUS - A mounting base apparatus can be attached semi permanently to the base of a small engine, or built into the base of the engine, or into an implement of power equipment. This mounting device engages a singular point or a plurality of points provided for this purpose, to allow quick disconnection of the engine, so that the engine may be used on other implements conveniently. Because a single engine is to be used on various implements, provision is also made (on each implement) to support the rotating (work piece or transmission shaft) via an auxiliary spindle assembly on the implement in the absence of an engine. Further, provision is made to transmit torque from the engine through this auxiliary spindle shaft via a flexible coupling arrangement. Further, provision is made to transmit the motion (generally push-pull) of the throttle cable, where applicable, to the engine, also in a quick-disconnect manner. Where applicable, provision is made for a handle to comfortably lift the hot engine from one implement to another. | 02-04-2010 |
Mark E. Behrens, Tucson, AZ US
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20110190918 | Automated Logistics Support System Incorporating a Product Integrity Analysis System - A computer implemented system includes an integrated logistics support system and a product integrity analysis system that utilize an integrated database. The product integrity analysis system includes a failure mode effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) application that is operable to access a plurality of distribution references, analyze a first and a second distribution reference from the plurality of distribution references, and calculate a particular distribution for a particular part type in the first distribution reference using an associated distribution of the particular part type in the second distribution reference. | 08-04-2011 |
Patrick Behrens, Seattle, WA US
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20100191552 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE TO FACILITATE PROPAGATION OF CURRENT APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - This disclosure generally relates to networked computing environments, and particularly to propagating current appointment availability of service providers to potential or existing clients of the service providers in a network environment. In some cases, currently available appointment availability of one or more service providers are provided in a manner that includes computer executable instructions that allow potential or existing clients to book one or more of the propagated appointments that are currently available. | 07-29-2010 |
Patrick D. Behrens, Georgetown, KY US
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20120231172 | Lubricating Apparatus and Methods for Lubricating Vehicle Panel Assembles for Vehicle Installation - A lubricating apparatus for lubricating a panel assembly prior to vehicle installation includes a lubricating jig assembly. The lubricating jig assembly includes a front guard wall and a rear guard wall connected to the front guard wall defining a panel receiving volume therebetween. At least one nozzle opening is located in the receiving volume. A pump is fluidly connected to the at least one nozzle opening for delivering a lubricant fluid thereto. A lubricant reservoir is in fluid communication with the receiving volume. | 09-13-2012 |
Paul W. Behrens, Ellicott City, MD US
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20120323029 | Methods, Biological Oils, Biofuels, Units, and Organisms Related to Use in Compression Engines - Methods, biological oils, biofuels, units, and/or organisms directed to use in compression engines. A method of producing biological oils includes producing an organism and having the organism consume a feedstock. The organism includes a lipid containing fatty acids. The organism meets or exceeds at least two metrics. The metrics include: A) a cell density of at least about 115 grams per liter; B) a fatty acid content of at least about 49 percent on a dry mass basis; C) a fatty acid productivity of at least about 15 grams per liter per day; D) a fatty acid yield of at least about 0.175 grams of fatty acids produced per grams of the feedstock consumed; E) a 24 hour peak fatty acid productivity of at least about 30 grams per liter per day; F) an extraction efficiency on a percent of total fatty acid content basis of at least about 50 percent; and/or G) yield of fatty acids on oxygen of more than about 0.4 as grams of fatty acids produced per gram of oxygen consumed basis. | 12-20-2012 |
20130150604 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 06-13-2013 |
20130158280 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 06-20-2013 |
20140142331 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH LEVELS OF DHA IN MICROALGAE USING MODIFIED AMOUNTS OF CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 05-22-2014 |
20160108443 | Production of High Levels of DHA-Containing Biomass in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 04-21-2016 |
Paul W. Behrens, Ellicot, MD US
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20120071677 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 03-22-2012 |
Paul W. Behrens, Warrenville, IL US
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20140137463 | Low Polysaccharide Microorganisms for Production of Biofuels and Other Renewable Materials - High cell density fermentations of wild-type organisms can result in increased viscosity due to the production of exocellular polysaccharides. Mutant microorganisms with a dry morphology, resulting from reduced exocellular polysaccharide formation, were isolated and characterized. The exocellular polysaccharide composition for these modified microorganisms is shown to be different than the polysaccharide composition of the wild type microorganism. In addition to reduced exocellular polysaccharide formation, dry morphology mutants of multiple strains show reduced viscosity, improved oxygen mass transfer, and improved fatty acid fermentation yield on carbon. | 05-22-2014 |
Paul Warren Behrens, Ellicott City, MD US
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20090064567 | Biological oils and production and uses Thereof - The present invention provides biological oils and methods and uses thereof. The biological oils are preferably produced by heterotrophic fermentation of one or more microorganisms using cellulose-containing feedstock as a main source of carbon. The present invention also provides methods of producing lipid-based biofuels and food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products using the biological oils. | 03-12-2009 |
20100239533 | Thraustochytrids, Fatty Acid Compositions, and Methods of Making and Uses Thereof - The present invention is directed to isolated thraustochytrid microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof. The invention is further directed to biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, cultures, methods of producing microbial oils, and methods of using the isolated thraustochytrids, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 09-23-2010 |
20110177031 | Eicosapentaenoic Acid-Producing Microorganisms, Fatty Acid Compositions, and Methods of Making and Uses Thereof - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 07-21-2011 |
20110295028 | Extraction of Lipid From Cells and Products Therefrom - The present invention relates to processes for obtaining a lipid from a cell by lysing the cell, contacting the cell with a base and/or salt, and separating the lipid. The present invention is also directed to a lipid prepared by the processes of the present invention. The present invention is also directed to microbial lipids having a particular anisidine value, peroxide value, and/or phosphorus content. | 12-01-2011 |
20120034190 | YEAST STRAINS AND THEIR USES IN THE PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS - The invention is directed to isolated microorganisms, as well as biomasses, cultures, microbial oils, and compositions thereof. The invention also provides methods of producing the microbial oils and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 02-09-2012 |
20120088831 | Thraustochytrids, Fatty Acid Compositions, and Methods of Making and Uses Thereof - The present invention is directed to isolated thraustochytrid microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof. The invention is further directed to biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, cultures, methods of producing microbial oils, and methods of using the isolated thraustochytrids, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 04-12-2012 |
20120272566 | Biological Oils and Production and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides biological oils and methods and uses thereof. The biological oils are preferably produced by heterotrophic fermentation of one or more microorganisms using cellulose-containing feedstock as a main source of carbon. The present invention also provides methods of producing lipid-based biofuels and food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products using the biological oils. | 11-01-2012 |
20130172590 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 07-04-2013 |
20130190520 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed to microbial oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and optionally docosapentaenoic acid and dosage forms containing such oils. | 07-25-2013 |
20150094382 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 04-02-2015 |
20150223492 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 08-13-2015 |
20150237888 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 08-27-2015 |
20150275244 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The invention is directed to microbial oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids comprising docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and optionally docosapentaenoic acid and dosage forms containing such oils. | 10-01-2015 |
20150313861 | EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 11-05-2015 |
Paul Warren Behrens US
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20160017245 | MICROOGANISMS WITH ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES FOR RENEWABLE MATERIALS AND BIO-FUEL PRODUCTION - Biofuel generated from the lipids of oleaginous yeast must conform to industry and regulatory standards for fuel performance and composition. In particular, precise lipid compositions and fuel properties are required for approval of biofuels. Disclosed are genetically modified microorganisms generated from oleaginous yeast that show significant alterations in lipid profile. Also disclosed are methods of producing biofuels and biofuel compositions. | 01-21-2016 |
Paul Warren Behrens, Columbia, MD US
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20130122557 | YEAST STRAINS AND THEIR USES IN THE PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS - The invention is directed to isolated microorganisms, as well as biomasses, cultures, microbial oils, and compositions thereof. The invention also provides methods of producing the microbial oils and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 05-16-2013 |
20140199755 | YEAST STRAINS AND THEIR USES IN THE PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS - The invention is directed to isolated microorganisms, as well as biomasses, cultures, microbial oils, and compositions thereof. The invention also provides methods of producing the microbial oils and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 07-17-2014 |
Philip Behrens, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090051207 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL UNFILLED FURNITURE - One aspect is a furniture piece configured for seating. The furniture piece includes first and second contours and a spreader mechanism coupled between the first and second contours. A three-dimensional cover envelope having panels in each of three-dimensions is configured over the first and second contours and the spreader mechanism thereby surrounding the contours and spreader mechanism. The cover envelope is tensioned in each panel creating a simulated cushion. | 02-26-2009 |
Philip Behrens, Sperryville, VA US
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20090132655 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR LIMITING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION - Devices and methods are provided that spatially restrict online communications to persons from a real world meeting. Such restriction, with optional supervisory control by an authority, protects children from online predators, and can facilitate communication with known friends. An embodiment provides a portable access control (AC) device having a spatially-restricted (SR) communication port that communicates over a short range. The AC device has a unique identifier (UID) that identifies the AC device and the owner of the AC device. The user collects UIDs (using the SR port) from other people having AC devices, and stores the collected UIDs in a friendlist. When communicating by Internet, discrimination software restricts communication from people who do not have UIDs in the friendlist. The discrimination software can operate on a user's computer or on a remote server. Embodiments provide protected email, instant messaging, voice communication, gaming activities, and video links. | 05-21-2009 |
20100138481 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING SOCIAL NETWORKS THROUGH THE USE OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY - The invention relates to a portable electronic device, comprising means (c) for scanning continuously/repeatedly for UIDs sent out by other devices and recording these UIDs in a log; and means (d) for transferring the recorded UIDs to a server or another device (f); | 06-03-2010 |
Phillip J. Behrens, Mcdonald, PA US
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20120170840 | WEB-BASED ARCHITECTURAL COLOR SELECTION SYSTEM - A computer implemented method includes: providing a database of digital images of colors and metadata related to the colors; using one or more search criteria to identify one or more of the digital image colors; displaying the digital images of the identified colors; selecting a color of interest from the displayed colors; using the metadata to identify additional information related to the color of interest; displaying the digital image of the selected color and the additional information; and using the displayed digital image of the selected color and the additional information to make a final color selection. An apparatus that can be used to implement the method is also provided. | 07-05-2012 |
20130257888 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING A SIMULATED APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE COATING TO A DIGITAL IMAGE - A computer implemented method that includes enabling, using a processor, a user to identify a first area of a digital image, wherein the first area will be colored with a first color. The method also includes segmenting, using the processor, the digital image into a first segment that represents the first area and a second segment that represents a second area of the digital image, wherein an original color of the second area will remain unchanged. The method further includes enabling, using the processor, the user to select the first color, wherein the first color corresponds a first coating color, and displaying, using the processor, the digital image with the first segment colored with the first color. | 10-03-2013 |
Randall D. Behrens, Houston, TX US
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20140158651 | TELESCOPING RISER SKID - A riser transport system includes telescoping vertical riser racks to facilitate vertical riser transport. | 06-12-2014 |
Randall D. Behrens, Sealy, TX US
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20120097019 | Lightweight Blast Resistant Armored Cab For Vehicles - An armored cab comprises a top wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The cab has a longitudinal axis extending from the back wall to the front wall. The bottom wall includes a first downwardly facing convex wall, at least a second downwardly facing convex wall above the first convex wall, and a plurality of connecting members interconnecting the first convex wall and the at least a second convex wall. | 04-26-2012 |
Randall Dean Behrens, Sealy, TX US
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20160040488 | Injector Head Tilt Mechanism - A tilt mechanism for manipulating an injector head mounted on a tiltable platform attached at one end to a pivot mount on a base structure includes an articulated member attached between the tiltable platform and the base structure, the articulated member having a joint and a cylinder attached between the base structure and the articulated member, wherein an arm of the cylinder is extended to push the joint of the articulated member to an over-center position, thereby locking the articulated member. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040489 | COILED TUBING UNIT LOCKING KNEE-JOINT MECHANISMS - A knee-joint mechanism for a folding gooseneck used in a coiled tubing unit, includes a main structure having a distal end pivotally attached thereto, the knee-joint mechanism including an articulated member attached between the main structure and the pivotally attached distal end of the gooseneck, the articulated member having a joint, and a cylinder attached between the main structure and the articulated member. The arm of the cylinder is extended to push the joint of the articulated member to an over-center position, thereby locking the articulated member. | 02-11-2016 |
20160076372 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLING INJECTOR HEAD DRIVE MOTOR SPEEDS - A system for controlling a coiled tubing injector head includes a hydraulic control line in fluid communication with each drive motor, a valve associated with one or both hydraulic control lines, and a sensor associated with each drive motor. Each sensor is configured to output to a digital computer a signal representative of a motor speed, and at least one valve associated with a hydraulic control line is operable to regulate pressure in the hydraulic control line and thereby increase or decrease the speed of the corresponding motor until both speed sensors report substantially matching motor speeds. | 03-17-2016 |
20160091137 | CABIN LIFT LOCKING MECHANISM - A cabin unit mounted on a horizontal platform includes a mechanism for locking the cabin unit when in a raised position above the horizontal platform. The locking mechanism includes an articulated member attached between the cabin unit and the horizontal platform, the articulated member including an upper support arm and a lower support arm coupled at a joint and a cylinder attached between the horizontal support and the articulated member. A cylinder arm is retracted to move the joint of the articulated member to a locked position while the cabin is in a raised position. | 03-31-2016 |
Richard T. Behrens, Lafayette, CO US
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20080232480 | Receiver architectures for digital radio broadcasts and associated methods - Receiver architectures and related methods are disclosed for high definition (HD) and digital radio FM broadcast receivers. The radio receiver architectures are configured to utilize multiple analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to handle the digital radio spectrum and can be configured to modify a target IF frequencies depending upon the mode of operation of the receiver. For example, the receiver can include an analog FM reception mode and a digital FM reception mode for which different down-conversions are used for the same analog-plus-digital audio broadcast channel. If desired, the radio broadcast receivers disclosed can be configured so that they only receive digital FM radio content, for example, if the analog FM broadcast was of no interest and/or if the broadcast was all digital. | 09-25-2008 |
20100166124 | DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A radio-frequency (RF) receiver includes a receiver analog circuitry and a receiver digital circuitry. The receiver analog circuitry resides within a first integrated circuit and the receiver digital circuitry resides within a second integrated circuit. The second integrated circuit couples to the first integrated circuit via a one-bit digital interface. The receiver analog circuitry receives an RF signal and processes the received RF signal to generate a digital signal. The receiver analog circuitry provides the digital signal to the receiver digital circuitry. The receiver digital circuitry includes a digital down-converter circuitry that mixes the digital signal with an intermediate frequency (IF) local oscillator (LO) signal to generate a digital down-converted signal. The receiver digital circuitry also includes a digital filter circuitry that filters the digital down-converted signal to generate a filtered digital signal. | 07-01-2010 |
20110216855 | RECEIVER ARCHITECTURES FOR DIGITAL RADIO BROADCASTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Receiver architectures and related methods are disclosed for high definition (HD) and digital radio FM broadcast receivers. The radio receiver architectures are configured to utilize multiple analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to handle the digital radio spectrum and can be configured to modify a target IF frequencies depending upon the mode of operation of the receiver. For example, the receiver can include an analog FM reception mode and a digital FM reception mode for which different down-conversions are used for the same analog-plus-digital audio broadcast channel. If desired, the radio broadcast receivers disclosed can be configured so that they only receive digital FM radio content, for example, if the analog FM broadcast was of no interest and/or if the broadcast was all digital. | 09-08-2011 |
20110230158 | Partitioned radio-frequency apparatus and associated methods - Radio-frequency (RF) apparatus includes receiver analog circuitry that receives an RF signal and provides at least one digital signal to receiver digital circuitry that functions in cooperation with the receiver analog circuitry. The receiver analog circuitry and the receiver digital circuitry are partitioned so that interference effects between the receiver analog circuitry and the receiver digital circuitry tend to be reduced. | 09-22-2011 |
Richard T. Behrens, Louisville, CO US
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20080285549 | SYNCHRONOUS READ CHANNEL - A synchronous read channel having a single chip integrated circuit digital portion which provides digital gain control, timing recovery, equalization, digital peak detection, sequence detection, RLL( | 11-20-2008 |
Rochelle Behrens, Washington, DC US
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20110277209 | Garment With Interstitial Fastener - A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth. | 11-17-2011 |
Scott Behrens, Indianapolis, IN US
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20140008206 | CHAIN DRAG CARBONIZER, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A drag chain carbonizer is provided with a system and methods for anaerobic thermal transformation processing to convert waste into various solid carbonized products and varied further co-products. The drag-chain carbonizer includes an adjustable bed depth mechanism, a heating mechanism, a pressure management mechanism, and a chain tensioning mechanism containing at least one position sensor for communication of an actuator position to at least one programmable logic controller (PLC). Carbonaceous waste is transformed into useful co-products that can be re-introduced into the stream of commerce at various economically advantageous points. Depending upon the input materials and the parameters selected to process the waste, including real time economic and other market parameters, the system adjusts co-products output to reflect changing market conditions. | 01-09-2014 |
20140348710 | CHAIN DRAG SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF CARBANEOUS WASTE FEEDSTOCK AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - A drag chain carbonizer is provided with a system and methods for anaerobic thermal transformation processing to convert waste into various solid carbonized products and varied further co-products. The drag-chain carbonizer includes an adjustable bed depth mechanism, a heating mechanism, a pressure management mechanism, and a chain tensioning mechanism containing at least one position sensor for communication of an actuator position to at least one programmable logic controller (PLC). Carbonaceous waste is transformed into useful co-products that can be re-introduced into the stream of commerce at various economically advantageous points. Depending upon the input materials and the parameters selected to process the waste, including real time economic and other market parameters, the system adjusts co-products output to reflect changing market conditions. | 11-27-2014 |
Scott Behrens, Noblesville, IN US
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20100289270 | PYROLYTIC THERMAL CONVERSION SYSTEM - A pyrolytic process includes converting various organic wastes into more readily usable organic substances such as, without limitation, organic gases and liquids that may be used as fuels. An exemplary pyrolytic process generates sufficient organic fuels in satisfaction of the heat requirements and electrical requirements to carry out the pyrolytic process, thereby providing excess fuels above and beyond those necessary to carry out the process. | 11-18-2010 |
20160100794 | REAL TIME BRAIN TRAUMA TREATMENT - Systems and methods are provided for rapidly introducing treatment to patients suffering traumatic brain injuries. A wearable map of the brain electroencephalography (EEG) points is worn in a headscarf, helmet, or other headgear for providing real-time information on a wearer's brain condition. The overall system includes an application (app) or program software that may run on a tablet, portable communication device, or computing device that processes the data from the EEG sensors and interprets the data in real time. If there is an accident or other stress forces experienced by the wearer that mimics a concussion, the system initiates the real-time ejection of a cooling agent within the headgear to provide a reduction in the victim's brain temperature with the helmet cooling system. A drug intervention system and injury detection app for expedited treatment of a potential brain injury during the critical early phases of the injury is also provided. | 04-14-2016 |
Scott Behrens, Fortville, IN US
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20160060114 | CARBONIZED CARBON AND ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM - A composition is provided that includes: a carbonized carbon having an iodine number of at least 60 mg/g and a domain size of between 1.0 and 2.3 nm. An article or fuel is provided that includes the composition in a polymer forming a matrix or water suspension, respectively. A composition of so provided and derived from wood has been assigned a new CAS number (CAS No. 1362167-53-0). | 03-03-2016 |
Sven Holger Behrens, Atlanta, GA US
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20080262154 | Aqueous Dispersions of Polymers which Comprise a Fluorescent Dye, Process for Their Production and Their Use for Marking Materials - Aqueous dispersions of polymers which are obtainable by free radical suspension polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an oil-in-water emulsion whose disperse phase comprises at least one fluorescent dye dissolved in at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and has an average particle diameter of at least 1 μm, in the presence of at least one surface-active compound and at least 0.5% per weight, based on the monomers, of at least one hydrophobic, nonpolymerizable organic compound, of a hydrophobic polymer of at least one C | 10-23-2008 |
20090270259 | Novel Agrochemical Formulations - The present invention comprises methods for producing a formulation with controlled active substance release, wherein a Pickering emulsion of the solvent in water type is applied to a solid carrier, and also formulations with controlled active substance release producible by the abovementioned method. | 10-29-2009 |
20110045671 | COMPOSITION FOR POLISHING SURFACES OF SILICON DIOXIDE - A composition for polishing surfaces comprises the following components: | 02-24-2011 |
20140209836 | AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF POLYMERS WHICH COMPRISE A FLUORESCENT DYE, PROCESS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND THEIR USE FOR MARKING MATERIALS - Aqueous dispersions of polymers which are obtainable by free radical suspension polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in an oil-in-water emulsion whose disperse phase comprises at least one fluorescent dye dissolved in at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and has an average particle diameter of at least 1 μm, in the presence of at least one surface-active compound and at least 0.5% per weight, based on the monomers, of at least one hydrophobic, nonpolymerizable organic compound, of a hydrophobic polymer of at least one C | 07-31-2014 |
Travis Behrens, Collinsville, OK US
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20120096051 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVISIONING PACKETIZED VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICES - An approach for enabling a customer to provision resources of a packetized voice service provider based on one or more customer conditions is described. A provision management platform receives a request for provisioning a domain name service as part of packetized voice service. In response to the request, the provision management platform prompts via a graphical user interface to obtain information for populating a service record of the domain name service. The provision management platform then generates the service record for storage corresponding to a customer account for the packetized voice service. | 04-19-2012 |
William W. Behrens, St. Louis, MO US
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20100038051 | COMBINED THERMAL PROTECTION AND SURFACE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention relates to a combined thermal protection and surface temperature control apparatus. In one embodiment, a combined thermal protection and surface temperature control apparatus comprises a porous member having an entrance side, a separate exit side, and a plurality of thermally conductive plugs disposed in the porous member. One or more coolant entrance channels extend through the entrance side, extend part-way through the porous member, and end within the porous member before reaching the exit side. Conversely, one or more coolant exit channels begin within the porous member, extend through a portion of the porous member, and extend through the exit side. The coolant entrance and exit channels may be parallel and may alternate. The channels may only extend across a portion of the thickness of the porous member. | 02-18-2010 |
20100199583 | TILE GAP SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A seal assembly is configured to seal a tile gap between a pair of tiles. Each of the tiles may include a tile side surface. At least one of the tiles may include a groove which may be formed along a length of the tile side surface. The seal assembly may comprise a gasket assembly including first and second bulb portions which may be interconnected by a web. A spacer rope may be positionable along the web. The gasket assembly may define a folded configuration for mounting within the tile gap when the web is wrapped around the spacer rope such that the second bulb portion is positioned between the spacer rope and the first bulb portion. The second bulb portion may be receivable within the groove. | 08-12-2010 |
20110133026 | EXTENDED PLUG COLD PLATE - Heat exchange systems, devices and methods are provided. A particular heat exchange device includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. The heat exchange device also includes at least one ceramic foam member inside the housing. The at least one ceramic foam member defines a plurality of pores. The heat exchange device also includes a plurality of extended plugs that extend from a first side of the housing through the at least one ceramic foam member to a second side of the housing. The first side of the housing is spaced apart from the at least one ceramic foam member by first ends of the plurality of extended plugs. | 06-09-2011 |
20130140003 | LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger including a casing including aluminum nitride impregnated alumina-silica cloth. The heat exchanger includes a hot fluid flowpath positioned inside the casing for carrying a hot fluid from an inlet to an outlet downstream from the inlet. The hot fluid flowpath is formed at least in part by a thermally conductive wall permitting thermal energy to transfer from hot fluid flowing through the hot fluid flowpath. The heat exchanger includes a cold fluid flowpath for carrying a cold fluid from an inlet to an outlet downstream from the inlet. At least a downstream portion of the cold fluid flowpath is formed by the thermally conductive wall permitting thermal energy to transfer from hot fluid flowing through the hot fluid flowpath to the cold fluid. At least a portion of the cold fluid flowpath upstream from the thermally conductive wall is formed by ceramic foam. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140004 | ANTI-ICING HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for cooling fluid passing through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a hot fluid flowpath and a cold air flowpath. At least a portion of the cold air flowpath has a thermally conductive wall transferring thermal energy from hot fluid flowing through the hot fluid flowpath to cold air flowing through the cold air flowpath. The cold air flowpath includes a separator for separating ice particles from the cold air flowing through the cold air flowpath. The separator includes a passage having a bottom wall, an end wall, and a side wall including a porous wall through which a majority of cold air entering the separator passes. The end wall has an ice particle discharge opening adjacent the bottom wall permitting a minority of the cold air entering the separator to carry ice particles separated from the majority of cold air through the opening. | 06-06-2013 |
William Webster Behrens, St. Louis, MO US
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20080196869 | HIGH CONDUCTIVITY CERAMIC FOAM COLD PLATE - A cold plate and method for cooling using the cold plate are disclosed. The cold plate includes a housing having hyperporous, microchannel ceramic foam strips disposed therewithin. A plurality of plugs formed from a high thermal conductivity material are disposed into the ceramic foam strips. Heat is transferred in an extremely efficient manner by leveraging the high thermal conductivity of the plugs to transfer the energy deep into a high internal surface area ceramic foam, which in turn transfers the heat to a coolant via convection. Channels between the foam strips form coolant inlet and outlet plenums, which results in minimal coolant pressure drop through the cold plate. In one example, an exemplary cold plate may provide cooling to one or two printed circuit boards. In another example, a cold plate may be disposed within a heat exchanger housing to provide cooling to a fluid. | 08-21-2008 |