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Andrew T. Bickford, Goose Creek, SC US
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20140356526 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ROADS, PARKING LOTS, AND DRIVING SURFACES - A method of producing a cationic asphalt slurry composition which can be used as an asphalt paving sealer or as a paving or repair composition. In the method and composition, latex and other polymers are used to build viscosity and a pH buffering filler is added to prevent flocculation. Consequently, the cationic composition can be stored without irreversibly settling or separating, and without breaking for several days prior to use. In addition, non-expansive clay and a polar polymer hardening agent are used so that, when applied, the composition will set and develop strength very quickly. | 12-04-2014 |
Brandon Bickford, San Francisco, CA US
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20120297285 | Computer-Implemented Systems And Methods For High Resolution Design Template Generation - Systems and methods are provided for generating a high resolution template in response to user controls provided over a network. An edit to a particular template is received over a network, and a template edit record associated with the particular template is stored in a data store. A preview of the particular template is provided using the network, the preview being an approximation of a high resolution version of the particular template that incorporates the received edit. Additional edits to the particular template are received and stored as additional template edit records. The template edit record and additional template edit records are provided to a high resolution template generator, where the high resolution template generator creates the high resolution version of the particular template based on the template edit record and additional template edit records. | 11-22-2012 |
Brian L. Bickford, Kokomo, IN US
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20100211708 | WIRELESS STREAMED DATA TO USB CONVERTER AND METHOD - A converter and method for converting wirelessly streamed data to USB compatible data is provided. The converter includes a USB connector for interfacing with a first electronic device that is USB ready to provide USB compatible data, such as file and directory data structure. The converter also includes a wireless communication link that is adapted to receive wirelessly streamed data from a second electronic device. The converter further includes control circuitry for processing the wirelessly streamed data and converting the streamed data to USB compatible data that is compatible with the USB ready first electronic device such that the streamed data from the second electronic device may be used by the first electronic device. | 08-19-2010 |
20110215917 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING A SIGNAL TO EMIT A VISUAL DISPLAY AT DIFFERENT FRAME RATES - A receiver system integrated with a vehicle, transmitter system, and methods thereof are provided. The receiver system includes an antenna configured to receive the signal, and a receiver device in communication with the antenna, the receiver device is configured to process the received signal, wherein the receiver device is further configured to determine if the vehicle is in one of a first state and a second state. The receiver system further includes a display in communication with the receiver device, wherein the display is configured to emit a visual display as a function of the received signal, and the display emits the visual display at a first frame rate when the receiver device determines that the vehicle is in the first state, and the display emits the visual display at a second frame rate when the receiver device determines that the vehicle is in the second state. | 09-08-2011 |
David W. Bickford, Saline, MI US
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20080313055 | Method and apparatus for generating customized furniture documentation - Preferred embodiments include a method and apparatus for generating customized product documentation for a furniture item having a plurality of surface material options. A computer receives a plurality of images of surface materials which may be applied to a furniture item and stores the images into a computer database. Label information describing each of the plurality of images and the furniture item is also received into the database. Surface material images are electronically displayed and an image is selected for application to the furniture item. The computer maps the selected surface material onto an image depicting the furniture item. An electronic document is generated which includes an image of the furniture item having the selected surface material mapped thereon and the label information associated with the selected surface material and the furniture item. | 12-18-2008 |
20120116914 | Method and Apparatus for Generating Customized Furniture Documentation - Preferred embodiments include a method and apparatus for generating customized product documentation for a furniture item having a plurality of surface material options. A computer receives a plurality of images of surface materials which may be applied to a furniture item and stores the images into a computer database. Label information describing each of the plurality of images and the furniture item is also received into the database. Surface material images are electronically displayed and an image is selected for application to the furniture item. The computer maps the selected surface material onto an image depicting the furniture item. An electronic document is generated which includes an image of the furniture item having the selected surface material mapped thereon and the label information associated with the selected surface material and the furniture item. | 05-10-2012 |
Donnie Bickford, Claremore, OK US
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20110132590 | HELICALLY WOUND FINNED TUBES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS AND IMPROVED METHOD FOR SECURING FINS AT THE ENDS OF THE TUBES - A finned tube for heat transfer from one medium to a second medium, and the method of manufacture, is disclosed. A helical fin of the finned tube has an area of compressed fins positioned proximate an insertion section which has a metal tube exposed with the helical fin removed therefrom. The compressed fins are a portion of the helical fin which has been compressed so that the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins is more closely spaced than the remaining portion of the helical fin. A base portion of the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins is layered and compressed on itself and is compressed against the metal tube. The layers of the base portion are compressed together and to the metal tube of the finned tube, which causes the layers of the base portion to bind together and bind to the metal tube to prevent movement of the helical fin in the area of the compressed fins in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the finned tube. | 06-09-2011 |
James Bickford, Tacoma, WA US
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20110218687 | System and Method for Enhanced Watch Dog in Solar Panel Installations - A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs “handshaking” when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shutdown, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels. | 09-08-2011 |
20130026840 | Systems and Methods to Reduce the Number and Cost of Management Units of Distributed Power Generators - Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals. | 01-31-2013 |
20150053250 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED WATCH DOG IN SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS - A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs “handshaking” when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shutdown, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels. | 02-26-2015 |
James A. Bickford, Winchester, MA US
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20100005884 | High Performance Sensors and Methods for Forming the Same - A sensor includes a proof mass suspended by a suspension beam, the suspension beam having a thickness less than a thickness of the proof mass. | 01-14-2010 |
20100176006 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAL ION SENSOR ARRAYS ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - An electronic device includes a substrate and a plurality of sensors. Each sensor is disposed in a well over the substrate and includes a working electrode, an inner filling solution disposed thereover, and an ion-selective membrane. The working electrode is in contact with the substrate and the ion-selective membrane is disposed over the inner filling solution and substantially seals the well. | 07-15-2010 |
20100198408 | In-line loss-on-ignition measurement system and method - An in-line loss-on-ignition measurement system featuring an extractor configured to collect fuel or a combustion by-product from a hydrocarbon fuel burning plant, an on-site analyzer configured to receive the collected matter and determine loss-on-ignition data for the plant, a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the collected matter from the extractor to the analyzer, and a controller for displaying the loss-on-ignition data and/or for automatically adjusting one or more parameters associated with the plant. | 08-05-2010 |
20110066286 | In-line loss-on-ignition measurement system and method - An in-line loss-on-ignition measurement system includes an on-site extractor subsystem configured to collect fuel or a combustion by-product from a hydrocarbon fuel burning plant. An on-site analyzer is configured to receive the collected matter from the extractor subsystem and configured to weigh the collected matter, burn the collected matter, and weight the collected matter again. A controller is responsive to the analyzer and is configured to determine the loss-on-ignition data for the plant based on the weight of the collected matter before and after it is burned in the analyzer. | 03-17-2011 |
20150198557 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL METAL ION SENSOR ARRAYS ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - An electronic device includes a substrate and a plurality of sensors. Each sensor is disposed in a well over the substrate and includes a working electrode, an inner filling solution disposed thereover, and an ion-selective membrane. The working electrode is in contact with the substrate and the ion-selective membrane is disposed over the inner filling solution and substantially seals the well. | 07-16-2015 |
Jay Bickford, Savage, MN US
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20110217482 | LED CURING LAMP AND METHOD - A curing lamp apparatus mounts to a work surface with a suction cup. A base is mounted to the suction cup. A flexible neck extends from the base to the lamp head. The lamp head includes a lamp element with first and second UV light sources which emit UV light at different wavelengths. A control circuit is located in the base. A heat sink is provided on the lamp head including a conductive plate and projecting pins. A protective housing encloses the plate and pins. A timing circuit controls the light source for automatic shut off. External or internal power is provided for the control circuit. | 09-08-2011 |
20140363583 | LED CURING LAMP AND METHOD - A curing lamp apparatus mounts to a work surface with a suction cup. A base is mounted to the suction cup. A flexible neck extends from the base to the lamp head. The lamp head includes a lamp element with first and second UV light sources which emit UV light at different wavelengths. A control circuit is located in the base. A heat sink is provided on the lamp head including a conductive plate and projecting pins. A protective housing encloses the plate and pins. A timing circuit controls the light source for automatic shut off. External or internal power is provided for the control circuit. | 12-11-2014 |
Jeanne Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20090070722 | METHOD FOR GENERATING DEVICE MODEL OVERRIDES THROUGH THE USE OF ON-CHIP PARAMETRIC MEASUREMENT MACROS - A method generates area dependent design rules during semiconductor technology qualification by identifying the layout parametric variation in a semiconductor technology and establishing layout dependent design rules. This method applies the area dependent design rules to identify design sensitivity to area dependent design rules and to optimize semiconductor libraries and/or semiconductor products using an on-chip parametric monitor by designing processes for library elements, semiconductor design systems, and/or custom semiconductor products using the layout dependent design rules. | 03-12-2009 |
20130124133 | PRODUCT PERFORMANCE TEST BINNING - A method, test system and computer program product and system for voltage binning integrated circuit chips. The method includes selecting or changing a voltage bin of an integrated circuit chip using functional testing of data paths of the integrated circuit chip. | 05-16-2013 |
Jeanne P. Bickford, Exxex Junction, VT US
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20140039664 | RELIABILITY TEST SCREEN OPTIMIZATION - Methods and systems optimize power usage in an integrated circuit design by sorting the integrated circuit devices after manufacture into relatively slow integrated circuit devices and relatively fast integrated circuit devices to classify the integrated circuit devices into different voltage bins. The methods and systems establish a bin-specific reliability testing processes for each of the voltage bins and test the integrated circuit devices using a tester. This allows the methods and systems to identify as defective ones of the integrated circuit devices that fail the bin-specific integrated circuit reliability testing processes of a corresponding voltage bin. The methods and systems remove the defective ones of the integrated circuit devices to allow only non-defective integrated circuit devices to remain and supply the non-defective integrated circuit devices to a customer. | 02-06-2014 |
Jeanne P. Bickford, Essex Juntion, VT US
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20140380261 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE RELIABILITY MODEL AND METHODOLOGIES FOR USE THEREOF - Systems and methods for semiconductor device reliability qualification during semiconductor device design. A method is provided that includes defining performance process window bins for a performance window. The method further includes determining at least one failure mechanism for each bin assignment. The method further includes generating different reliability models when the at least one failure mechanism is a function of the process window, and generating common reliability models when the at least one failure mechanism is not the function of the process window. The method further includes identifying at least one risk factor for each bin assignment, and generating aggregate models using a manufacturing line distribution. The method further includes determining a fail rate by bin and optimizing a line center to minimize product fail rate. The method further includes determining a fail rate by bin and scrapping production as a function of a manufacturing line excursion event. | 12-25-2014 |
Jeanne Paulette Spence Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20090039912 | Method of Acceptance for Semiconductor Devices - A method of accepting semiconductor chips is provided using on-chip parametric measurements. An on-chip parametric measurement structure is determined for each parameter in a set of parametric acceptance criteria. An on-chip parametric measurement macro is included in a design of each semiconductor chip for each identified on-chip parametric measurement structure. Each on-chip parametric measurement macro is tested to determine compliance of the semiconductor chip to the set of parametric acceptance criteria. Compliance to the set of parametric acceptance criteria is validated. | 02-12-2009 |
20090113364 | APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR YIELD ESTIMATION - A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product that performs yield estimates using critical area analysis on integrated circuits having redundant and non-redundant elements. The non-redundant elements are ignored or removed from the critical area analysis performed for undesired opens. | 04-30-2009 |
Jeanne P.s. Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20150033081 | IN-SITU COMPUTING SYSTEM FAILURE AVOIDANCE - A remaining time to replace can be updated taking into account time variation of a failure mechanism of a device. Starting with an initial remaining time to replace, an effective operating time can be determined periodically based on an operating parameter measured at a tracking interval, and remaining time to replace can be updated by subtracting the effective operating time. The technique can be applied to multiple failure mechanisms and to multiple devices and/or components each having multiple failure mechanisms. | 01-29-2015 |
20150048860 | DETERMINING INTRA-DIE VARIATION OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus and method to determine the intra-chip variation of an integrated circuit. In an embodiment, an apparatus comprises a test macro that includes two or more test structures; wherein each test structure includes identical copies of the same performance monitor; wherein each performance monitor has a unique bounding circuitry that encompasses the performance monitor; and wherein the two or more test structures are positioned close enough to each other as to reduce systematic across chip variation between the two or more test structures. | 02-19-2015 |
Jeanne P. S. Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20110173583 | METHOD OF MANAGING ELECTRO MIGRATION IN LOGIC DESIGNS AND DESIGN STRUCTURE THEREOF - A method of designing an integrated circuit includes modifying a design attribute-variable electromigration (EM) limit for each pre-defined circuit based on at least one reliability constraint in order to avoid EM violations of an integrated circuit. The method further includes synthesizing the integrated circuit from a high level description to at least a subset of the pre-defined circuit devices using the modified design-variable EM limit of each pre-defined circuit. | 07-14-2011 |
20130268908 | VIA SELECTION IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN - Solutions for efficiently implementing a via into a multi-level integrated circuit layout are disclosed. In various embodiments, a method of creating a multi-level integrated circuit layout with at least one via is disclosed, the method including: providing at least two layers of the multi-level integrated circuit layout; and selecting a via for connecting the at least two layers, wherein the selecting includes retrieving the via from a via library including a plurality of via types, the plurality of via types prioritized in the via library according to a predicted manufacturing yield for each of the plurality of vias. | 10-10-2013 |
20150241511 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS - The present disclosure generally provides for a method of managing semiconductor manufacturing defects. The method includes: determining a cumulative aging parameter for each of a plurality of first IC products produced with a particular manufacturing line, the cumulative aging parameter being dependent on a product operating condition; calculating an observed defect rate for the plurality of first IC products based on a difference between a predicted value of the aging parameter and the cumulative aging parameter for each of the plurality of first IC products; and adjusting a manufacturing reliability model for the particular manufacturing line in response to the observed defect rate being different from a predicted defect rate for the plurality of first IC products. | 08-27-2015 |
Jeanne S. Bickford, Essex Juntion, VT US
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20130332895 | METHOD OF MANAGING ELECTRO MIGRATION IN LOGIC DESIGNS AND DESIGN STRUCTURE THEREOF - A method of designing an integrated circuit includes modifying a design attribute-variable electromigration (EM) limit for each pre-defined circuit based on at least one reliability constraint in order to avoid EM violations of an integrated circuit. The method further includes synthesizing the integrated circuit from a high level description to at least a subset of the pre-defined circuit devices using the modified design—variable EM limit of each pre-defined circuit. | 12-12-2013 |
Jean P.s. Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20150028937 | CONTROLLING CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY BASED UPON LOCATION-DEPENDENT TEMPERATURE - Various embodiments include approaches for controlling a supply voltage or a clock frequency to an integrated circuit (IC). Various additional embodiments include circuitry for controlling a supply voltage or a clock frequency of an IC. In some cases, a method includes: locating a set of temperature sensors on bin locations in an IC; determining temperature bounds of the bin locations in the IC as a function of a determined temperature at the set of temperature sensors; determining timing constraints as a function of supply voltages at the bin locations and the determined temperature at the set of temperature sensors; and determining operational voltage bounds for the IC as a function of the determined temperature at the set of temperature sensors. | 01-29-2015 |
Jeffrey Bickford, Somerset, NJ US
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20120291126 | Balancing Malware Rootkit Detection with Power Consumption on Mobile Devices - The subject disclosure presents a novel technique for balancing the tradeoff between security monitoring and energy consumption on mobile devices. Security/energy tradeoffs for host-based detectors focusing on rootkits are analyzed along two axes: a scanning frequency, and a surface of attack. Experimental results are applied to a hypervisor-based framework, and a sweet spot is identified to minimize both energy consumption and a window of vulnerability for critical operating system objects such as code pages and kernel data. | 11-15-2012 |
20140006374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING AND USING TRUSTFUL APPLICATION METADATA | 01-02-2014 |
20140006375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROBUST MOBILE APPLICATION FINGERPRINTING | 01-02-2014 |
20140006418 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RANKING APPS IN THE WIDE-OPEN INTERNET | 01-02-2014 |
20140006440 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING FOR SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS | 01-02-2014 |
20140259172 | Multilayered Deception for Intrusion Detection and Prevention - Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for multilayered deception for intrusion detection. According to various embodiments of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a multilayer deception system includes honey servers, honey files and folders, honey databases, and/or honey computers. A multilayer deception system controller generates honey activity between the honey entities and exposes a honey profile with contact information associated with a honey user. Contact directed at the honey user and/or activity at any of the honey entities can trigger alarms and/or indicate an attack, and can be analyzed to prevent future attacks. | 09-11-2014 |
Jeffrey E. Bickford, Somerset, NJ US
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20140006800 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PROVABLY SECURE USER INPUT/OUTPUT | 01-02-2014 |
20140150102 | DETECTING ALTERED APPLICATIONS USING NETWORK TRAFFIC DATA - A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for detecting an altered application are disclosed. Network traffic data is obtained for a number of endpoint devices to determine a network traffic signature for a first application. The signature comprises a set of flows within a time window. Network traffic data is monitored to determine a network traffic signature for a second application. The signature for the second application comprises the network traffic signature of the first application plus a flow to an additional address. The method determines a ratio of endpoint devices having network traffic data that matches the signature for the second application as compared to a percentage of endpoint devices having network traffic data that matches the signature for the first application. When the percentage satisfies a threshold, the method determines that the second application is the altered application comprising an altered version of the first application. | 05-29-2014 |
20140164591 | Synchronization Of A Virtual Machine Across Mobile Devices - A mobile device including a memory including computer-executable instructions for synchronizing a virtual machine and a processor executing the computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including executing a virtual machine using a memory; executing a hypervisor providing a synchronization daemon, the synchronization daemon monitoring the memory, the synchronization daemon generating a checkpoint indicating a change in the memory; the hypervisor initiating transmission of the change in the memory over a wireless network for delivery to a standby mobile device to synchronize the virtual machine on the standby mobile device. | 06-12-2014 |
20150150129 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROTECTING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK AGAINST INTERNET ENABLED CYBER ATTACKS THROUGH USE OF SCREEN REPLICATION FROM CONTROLLED INTERNET ACCESS POINTS - A method includes receiving from a client device at a client interface application a request to access an application, determining whether the application is external to a communication network, redirecting the request to an external communication server when the application is external to the communication network, sending the request from the external communication server to the application that is external to the communication network, receiving information from the application that is external to the communication network at the external communication server responsive to sending the request, and replicating a screen of the external communication server containing the information received from the application for display at the client interface application. | 05-28-2015 |
20150156203 | Secure Browsing Via A Transparent Network Proxy - A system for providing secure browsing via a transparent network proxy is disclosed. The system may receive, from a client, a request to access a resource. The request may include an identifier that may be utilized to locate the resource. Once the request is received, the system may determine if the resource is not trusted, such as if the identifier is determined to be unknown or suspicious. If the resource is determined to not be trusted by the system, the system may forward the request to a virtual machine manager that may select a browser virtual machine from a pool of browser virtual machines. After the browser virtual machine is selected, the browser virtual machine may stream a rendering of the resource to the client based on the request. The rendering of the resource may be provided in lieu of the actual resource. | 06-04-2015 |
Jeffrey Earl Bickford, Somerset, NJ US
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20130145465 | MULTILAYERED DECEPTION FOR INTRUSION DETECTION AND PREVENTION - Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for multilayered deception for intrusion detection. According to various embodiments of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a multilayer deception system includes honey servers, honey files and folders, honey databases, and/or honey computers. A multilayer deception system controller generates honey activity between the honey entities and exposes a honey profile with contact information associated with a honey user. Contact directed at the honey user and/or activity at any of the honey entities can trigger alarms and/or indicate an attack, and can be analyzed to prevent future attacks. | 06-06-2013 |
Jeffry G. Bickford, Federal Way, WA US
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20130014368 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IN-PROCESS QUALITY CONTROL DURING DRILL-FILL ASSEMBLYAANM Woods; Mark A.AACI RentonAAST WAAACO USAAGP Woods; Mark A. Renton WA USAANM Davies, JR.; John A.AACI RentonAAST WAAACO USAAGP Davies, JR.; John A. Renton WA USAANM Feikert; Edward E.AACI St. CharlesAAST MOAACO USAAGP Feikert; Edward E. St. Charles MO USAANM Inman; John E.AACI FrontenacAAST MOAACO USAAGP Inman; John E. Frontenac MO USAANM Blahut; Elizabeth DeniseAACI RentonAAST WAAACO USAAGP Blahut; Elizabeth Denise Renton WA USAANM Bickford; Jeffry G.AACI Federal WayAAST WAAACO USAAGP Bickford; Jeffry G. Federal Way WA US - A method for assembling a structure is described. The method includes locating a position in an assembly stack-up where a one-sided fastener is to be installed, drilling a hole through the assembly stack-up at the position, countersinking the hole to a specified depth, operating a calibrated probe to determine at least parameter associated with one or more of the hole and the stack-up proximate the hole, inserting the one-sided fastener into the hole, applying a rotational torque to the one-sided fastener to complete installation of the one-sided fastener, and comparing a measurement of angular displacement required to complete installation of the one-sided fastener to a range of angular displacement indicative of correct installation of the fastener. | 01-17-2013 |
20140130335 | STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENER AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A two-piece, one-sided-installation fastener system may have an internally-threaded sleeve having a shank and a sleeve head. The fastener system may include an externally-threaded core bolt having a frangible driving provision and a core bolt head. | 05-15-2014 |
20140230228 | SELF-ALIGNING SLEEVED PROTRUDING HEAD FASTENERS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECT PROTECTION FEATURES - A fastener system for composite structure provides electromagnetic energy protection by incorporating a self-aligning head (SAH) fastener having a head with a spherical engaging surface and a shank extending from the head for insertion through a hole in a composite structure and a self-aligning self sealing (SASS) washer having a throat receiving the shank and a spherical mating surface interfacing with the spherical engaging surface of the head. | 08-21-2014 |
Jeffry G. Bickford, Federal, WA US
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20150211566 | SYSTEMS FOR IN-PROCESS QUALITY CONTROL DURING DRILL-FILL ASSEMBLY - A fastener insertion system, for use with an assembly stack-up, includes a fastener and an end effector. The end effector includes a drill bit for drilling a hole through the stack-up, a probe for determining a stack-up parameter, and a fastener feed head for installing the fastener into the hole and applying rotational torque to complete fastener installation. The fastener insertion system also includes a processing device and an angle sensor communicatively coupled to the processing device and to the end effector. The processing device is programmed to measure, with the rotation angle sensor, the angular displacement required to complete fastener installation and to transmit a signal representative of the measured angular displacement from the angle sensor to the processing device. The processing device is also programmed to compare the measurement of angular displacement required to complete fastener installation to a range of angular displacement indicative of correct fastener installation. | 07-30-2015 |
Jeffry Glen Bickford, Federal Way, WA US
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20130189050 | Self-Indexing Nut Plate - An aircraft comprises a secondary support structure, and a nut plate engaging the secondary support structure. The nut plate includes at least one locator protrusion engaging a mounting hole in the secondary support structure to constrain motion of the nut plate along the secondary support structure. The nut plate further includes means for additionally constraining motion of the nut plate away from the secondary support structure. | 07-25-2013 |
20150316091 | Self-Indexing Nut Plate - An aircraft comprises a secondary support structure and a nut plate engaging the secondary support structure. The nut plate includes at least one locator protrusion engaging a mounting hole in the secondary support structure to constrain motion of the nut plate along the secondary support structure. The nut plate further includes means for additionally constraining motion of the nut plate away from the secondary support structure. | 11-05-2015 |
Justin S. Bickford, Gainesville, FL US
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20130315974 | Non-Hormonal Female Contraceptive - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for controlling fertility of a female subject. Particularly exemplified are compositions comprising sugar derivatives, such as 2-deoxyglucose, D-mannoheptulose; and/or 5-thio-D-glucose. Also disclosed herein are methods of preserving ova supply in a female subject that involves administering glucose derivatives. The composition typically includes a glucose derivative that affects Foxo3a expression. | 11-28-2013 |
Lissett Bickford, Blacksburg, VA US
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20150087969 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICALLY GUIDED PLACEMENT AND MONITORING OF MEDICAL IMPLANTS - Described herein are systems and corresponding methods to place and further monitor an implanted medical device. The implanted device includes a fluorescent material that is disposed on a portion of a tip of the device. The system also includes a skin patch having one or more infrared light detectors configured to detect light radiation from the fluorescent material on the implanted device located beneath a skin surface of living tissue. The system further includes an image processing module that is configured to construct an image of the implanted device and its surroundings. The processor further registers and analyzes the position of the implanted device and provides an appropriate feedback signal to a monitoring station. | 03-26-2015 |
Paula Bickford, Ruskin, FL US
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20090280198 | Combined effects of nutrients on proliferation of stem cells - A method and composition for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells is used to self-repair injury in mammals. A supplement is administered having an effective dose of blueberry, carnosine, catechin, green tea extract, VitaBlue, Vitamin D3 or combinations of these. For example, a therapeutic amount of two or more of the supplements may be selected having a synergistic effect, allowing a lower dose to achieve the same or greater effective protection as a higher dose of any one of the supplements. | 11-12-2009 |
20110038963 | COMBINED EFFECTS OF NUTRIENTS ON PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS - A method and composition for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells is used to self-repair injury in mammals. A supplement is administered having an effective dose of blueberry, carnosine, catechin, green tea extract, VitaBlue, Vitamin D3 or combinations of these. For example, a therapeutic amount of two or more of the supplements may be selected having a synergistic effect, allowing a lower dose to achieve the same or greater effective protection as a higher dose of any one of the supplements. | 02-17-2011 |
Paula C. Bickford, Ruskin, FL US
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20140205570 | RECOMBINANT ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS-MEDIATED EXPRESSION OF FRACTALKINE FOR TREATMENT OF NEUROINFLAMMATORY AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The subject invention pertains to the use of fractalkine (FKN, CX3CL1) and its receptor CX3CR1 for treatment of neuroinflammation and/or neurodegeneration. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for treatment of neuroinflammation and/or neurodegenerative diseases, comprising: administering, to cells of a subject in need of such treatment, an adeno-associated virus that comprises a functional fractalkine gene operably linked to transcriptional control elements. In one embodiment, the subject invention is used to treat or ameliorate Parkinson's disease. The present invention can also be used to treat or ameliorate neuroinflammatory and/or neurodegenerative diseases including, but not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, aging, and traumatic brain injury. | 07-24-2014 |
Rebecca A. Bickford, Essex Junction, VT US
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20140067302 | PRODUCT RELIABILITY ESTIMATION - Methods and systems for systems and methods for product reliability estimation are provided. A method implemented in a computer infrastructure includes separating products into different process window segments. The method also includes calculating a product reliability estimation for each process window segment. The method further includes calculating a system product reliability estimation. At least one of the separating, calculating the product reliability estimation, and calculating the system product reliability estimation is performed using a processor. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068283 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYSTEM POWER ESTIMATION - Methods and systems for system power estimation are provided. A method implemented in a computer infrastructure includes separating products into different segments. The method also includes calculating a power estimation for each segment based on operating conditions of each respective segment. The method further includes calculating an average system power estimation. At least one of the separating, calculating the power estimation, and calculating the average system power estimation is performed using a processor. | 03-06-2014 |
Thomas A. Bickford, Sidney, OH US
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20150336177 | DIAMOND TIP CUTTING TOOL - A diamond tip cutting tool adapted to be positioned in a cutter includes a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) chip and a cartridge defining an opening. The opening is adapted to receive the PCD chip. A wedge clamp is removably coupled to the cutter to secure the PCD chip in the opening. | 11-26-2015 |
William Bickford, Ronkonkoma, NY US
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20090056737 | Head For A Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator for applying a cosmetic to keratinous material is provided. The applicator is a single-piece molded unit formed of a single material and includes a slim, tapered head portion, having an arcuate configuration. The head portion comprises a support and at least two rows of projecting tines integrally molded therewith. The tines extend transversely away from one side of the support relative to the longitudinal axis of the head, the opposite side of the support being smooth and free from tines. The arcuate and tapered shape of the support facilitates the application of cosmetic product to the eyelash fringe including the shortest eyelashes located in the corners of the eye. | 03-05-2009 |
William R. Bickford, Ronkonkoma, NY US
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20090320871 | Multi-Compartment, Wiper-Applicator Package - A multi-compartment, wiper-applicator package comprising a container holding a first formulation, a wiper, initially sealed at both ends and a barbed tool. Within the sealed wiper is a quantity of secondary ingredients that is to be mixed with the first formulation in the container. The barbed tool is able to pierce the top seal, then dislocate the bottom seal, completely separating the bottom seal from the wiper. Thereafter the barbed tool removes the top seal completely, so that, what remains, is a conventional wiper. The barbed tool can be inserted only to a defined depth in the wiper. This prevents the barbed tool from removing the wiper from the container. | 12-31-2009 |
20100071715 | Shape Memory Polymer Mascara Brush - A mascara brush head includes bristles made from shape memory polymer (SMP) filaments or fibers. The shape memory polymer filaments are selected to exhibit a first shape during assembly of the brush, and a second shape after exposure to an external stimulus in the form of heat or other energy. The brush head is initially assembled, i.e., lengths of SMP filaments are placed between wire segments and the wire segments are then twisted about each other to form a twisted wire core. The core grips the filament lengths medially of their outer ends, usually substantially at their midpoints, so as to clamp them. The first shape can be straight to facilitate assembly of the fibers in the wire core. The second shape, after assembly in the core and after being subjected to the external stimulus, can be any bristle shape suitable for enhancing the function of the brush, e.g., kinked, wavy or coiled. The brush head may be comprised solely of SMP filaments, or may be a blend of SMP filaments and any other suitable filament (e.g., nylon, natural plant or animal fibers, etc.). | 03-25-2010 |
20120060858 | Infrared Emitting Hair Roller And Methods Of Use - A hair roller and roller cover that emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths that directly affect the disulfide bonds in hair (and may also affect alterations in secondary protein structure). The invention includes methods of perming hair and a kit of infrared emitting hair rollers. | 03-15-2012 |
20120138080 | Shape Memory Polymer Mascara Brush - A cosmetic brush includes bristles made from shape memory polymer (SMP) filaments or fibers. The shape memory polymer filaments are selected to exhibit a first shape during assembly of the brush, and a second shape after exposure to an external stimulus in the form of heat or other energy. The SMP filaments are initially assembled to the base of the brush. The first shape can be straight to facilitate assembly of the fibers to the base. The second shape, after assembly and after being subjected to the external stimulus, can be any bristle shape suitable for enhancing the function of the brush, e.g., kinked, wavy or coiled. The brush may be comprised solely of SMP filaments, or may be a blend of SMP filaments and any other suitable filament (e.g., nylon, natural plant or animal fibers, etc.). | 06-07-2012 |
20130048011 | Concave-Convex Roller Assembly - A dual-ended applicator is provided. The applicator includes a handle, a first roller having a broad concave surface at one end of the handle, and a second, ball-like roller having a convex surface, at the opposite end of the handle. The first roller, having a greater axial length and surface area than does the second roller is intended for applying a cosmetic to broader convex areas of the skin. The second roller, having a lesser axial dimension and surface area as compared with the first roller is intended for distributing a cosmetic to the narrower, concave areas of the skin. The first roller is mounted on the applicator so as to rotate about a fixed axis lateral to the longitudinal axis of the applicator, and will move in straight paths along the skin, in line with the longitudinal axis of the applicator. The second, ball-like roller is mounted on the applicator so as to travel along both straight and curved paths, automatically adjusting between positions as the applicator is moved along the skin surface. | 02-28-2013 |
William Robert Bickford, Ronkonkoma, NY US
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20110094534 | Compressible Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator head for cosmetic products such as mascara is described. The applicator head has at least two arched supports, each with and outwardly directed applicator surface. The arched supports surround a clearance and define a relatively large, expanded configuration for loading and application purposes. The arched supports flex inwardly, into the clearance, so that the expanded configuration can collapse to permit the applicator head to be drawn through a relatively smaller wiper opening. The applicator head can be used in stock packaging. | 04-28-2011 |
20120087888 | Bio-Mechanical Stimulation Of Collagen Synthesis In Skin Cells And Reduction Of Appearance Of Fine Lines And Wrinkles On The Skin - The present invention achieves bio-mechanical stimulation of collagen synthesis in skin cells and reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin by applying a polymeric composition onto the skin in a manner so as to create surface tension that mimics the natural mechanical tension found in youthful skin. | 04-12-2012 |
20120199157 | Compressible Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator head for cosmetic products such as mascara is described. The applicator head has two arched supports, each with and outwardly directed applicator surface. The arched supports surround a clearance and define a relatively large, expanded configuration for loading and application purposes. The arched supports flex inwardly, into the clearance, so that the expanded configuration can collapse to permit the applicator head to be drawn through a relatively smaller wiper opening. The applicator head can be used in stock packaging. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199158 | Compressible Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator head for cosmetic products such as mascara is described. The applicator head has three arched supports, each with and outwardly directed applicator surface. The arched supports surround a clearance and define a relatively large, expanded configuration for loading and application purposes. The arched supports flex inwardly, into the clearance, so that the expanded configuration can collapse to permit the applicator head to be drawn through a relatively smaller wiper opening. The applicator head can be used in stock packaging. | 08-09-2012 |
20120305022 | Cosmetic Applicator Head With Dynamically Adjustable Durometer - A cosmetic applicator includes bristles or tines with selectively changeable durometer to allow the relative flexibility or stiffness to be adjusted by the user. The bristles or tines are made directly from or incorporate within their structure piezoelectric ceramic fibers. The relative flexibility or stiffness of the piezoelectric fibers can be adjusted by subjecting the fibers to an electric current, or an electric or magnetic field, to cause the fibers to gain or lose flexibility. Stiffness or softness of the applicator can thus be adjusted to be suitable for different application operations such as depositing cosmetic product or combing and clump removal. | 12-06-2012 |
20130014781 | Cleaning Tool For Personal Care ApplicatorAANM Bouix; Herve F.AACI New YorkAAST NYAACO USAAGP Bouix; Herve F. New York NY USAANM Corbellini; FrancisAACI ThfaisAACO FRAAGP Corbellini; Francis Thfais FRAANM Bickford; William RobertAACI RonkonkomaAAST NYAACO USAAGP Bickford; William Robert Ronkonkoma NY US - A tool for cleaning a personal care applicator, particularly an applicator for a product that is subject to dry out. In some embodiments, the invention is implemented as a reusable cleaning tool. In other embodiments, the invention is implemented as a disposable, single-use or limited use cleaning tool. The tool comprises a relatively flat body having first and second exterior surfaces, and one or more cleaning regions that extend through the body. As an applicator is drawn through the cleaning region, dried out product is scraped off the applicator. | 01-17-2013 |
20140150817 | Cleaning Tool For Personal Care Applicator - A tool for cleaning a personal care applicator, particularly an applicator for a product that is subject to dry out. In some embodiments, the invention is implemented as a reusable cleaning tool. In other embodiments, the invention is implemented as a disposable, single-use or limited use cleaning tool. The tool comprises a relatively flat body having first and second exterior surfaces, and one or more cleaning regions that extend through the body. As an applicator is drawn through the cleaning region, dried out product is scraped off the applicator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140161849 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161850 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161851 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161883 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140163651 | Cosmetic Compositions With Near Infra-Red (NIR) Light - Emitting Material And Methods Therefor - Cosmetic or dermatological compositions and substrates, containing a NIR light-emitting material, and methods for stimulating healing and/or regenerative properties in the skin, hair and/or scalp are provided. | 06-12-2014 |