Biggs, US

Bradley Biggs, Corona, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162548	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WEAPON FUZE - Methods and apparatus for a weapon according to various aspects of the present invention comprise and/or operate in conjunction with a warhead case and a fuze system. The fuze system may comprise a fuze housing including a flange configured to be secured to the weapon. In one embodiment, the methods and apparatus operate in conjunction with a fuze well rigidly attached to the warhead case. In addition, the methods and apparatus may include a sensor mounted on the flange, and a booster attached to the fuze well adjacent the fuze housing.	07-07-2011
20120199030	SHOCK HARDENED INITIATOR AND INITIATOR ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of an initiator support assembly that includes an initiator housing including an initiator cavity system are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a bridge substrate is positioned within the initiator cavity. The bridge substrate includes a substrate base including a uniform first planar surface and an opposed second surface. The bridge substrate further includes a first bridge contact extending over the substrate base. The first bridge contact is substantially flush with the first planar surface. A second bridge contact extends over the substrate base. The second bridge contact is substantially flush with the first planar surface. The first and second bridge contacts and the uniform first planar surface form a continuous planar mounting surface. An explosive charge, positioned within the initiator cavity, includes a charge mounting surface that is continuously coupled in surface-to-surface contact across the continuous planar mounting surface.	08-09-2012
20120227607	SHOCK DAMPENED EXPLOSIVE INITIATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DAMPENING SHOCK WITHIN A DELIVERY VEHICLE - Some embodiments pertain to an initiator support assembly that includes a casing and one or more initiator leads extending from the casing. The transmission of current through the initiator leads detonates an explosive charge within the casing. The casing includes a flange and a dampening member attached to the flange. The dampening member is between the flange and a structure where the initiator support assembly is mounted. The dampening member dampens shock that would otherwise be transferred from the structure to the initiator support assembly. In another example embodiment, at least a portion of the casing is formed of an interior wall, a dampening layer covering at least a portion of the interior wall and an exterior wall. The dampening layer dampens shock to the initiator support assembly that would otherwise be transferred from a structure to the initiator support assembly when the exterior wall is mounted to the structure.	09-13-2012

Bradley M. Biggs, Corona, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211433	FUZE MOUNTING FOR A PENETRATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A fuze mounting assembly for a penetrating weapon configured as a projectable device, the fuze mounting assembly having fasteners, a fuze well and a fuze. The fuze includes an integral bolt flange for securing to the fuze well with the fasteners, wherein an amplification of acceleration of less than 3.0 is satisfied when the penetrating weapon is subjected to impact and penetration shock. Additionally, a projectable device having the fuze is provided. Also, a fuze mounting and a method for mounting a fuze are provided.	08-27-2009
20090211481	FUZE MOUNTING FOR A PENETRATOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A fuze mounting assembly for a penetrating weapon configured as a projectable device, the fuze mounting assembly having fasteners, a fuze well and a fuze. The fuze includes an integral bolt flange for securing to the fuze well with the fasteners, wherein an amplification of acceleration of less than 3.0 is satisfied when the penetrating weapon is subjected to impact and penetration shock. Additionally, a projectable device having the fuze is provided. Also, a fuze mounting and a method for mounting a fuze are provided.	08-27-2009
20140000470	INTERMEDIATE VOLTAGE ARMING	01-02-2014

Christopher Biggs, South Lyon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130057010	Reconfigurable Console Reinforcement Bracket - A reconfigurable console reinforcement bracket includes a first frame and first and second extension arms. In a first configuration, the first extension arm is connected to a first lateral side of the first frame at a first longitudinal end of the first frame and the second extension arm is connected to a second lateral side of the first frame at the first longitudinal end of the first frame such that the first and second extension arms extend beyond the first longitudinal end. In a second configuration, the first extension arm is connected to the first lateral side of the first frame at the second longitudinal end of the first frame and the second extension arm is connected to the second lateral side of the first frame at the second longitudinal end of the first frame such that the first and second extension arms extend beyond the second longitudinal end.	03-07-2013

Christopher Biggs, New Hudson, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080265605	RETRACTABLE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A retractable cup holder assembly includes an interior trim panel, a support housing and a retractable cup holder. The support housing is releasably retained in a cup holder receiving opening of the interior trim panel by a reusable breakaway connection such that the breakaway connection at least partially releases the support housing from the interior trim panel for movement between an installed orientation and a breakaway orientation upon application of a prescribed force being applied to the breakaway connection. The retractable cup holder is pivotally supported to the support housing about a pivot axis between a stowed position in which the cup holder is retracted and a deployed position in which the cup holder extends outwardly from the support housing. The cup holder moves with the support housing when the support housing moves from the installed orientation to the breakaway orientation.	10-30-2008
20110176689	Interior Structural Assembly for a Vehicle - Disclosed herein is an interior structural assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a defrost panel forming at least a portion of a defrost duct, the defrost panel has first and second panel extensions laterally extending at opposite ends of a defrost base and an instrument panel overlaying the defrost panel, the instrument panel having at least one defrost aperture and first and second ends generally horizontally extending across the interior width of the vehicle, wherein the first and second panel extensions extend to the first and second ends of the instrument panel, respectively.	07-21-2011

Christopher Biggs, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080265607	AUDIO BRACKET FORE AND AFT SLIP PLANE - An automotive audio bracket for mounting a vehicle component to an interior surface of the vehicle includes a first mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to a rigid support structure of the vehicle, and a second mounting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the interior surface and adapted for attachment to the vehicle component. An elongated aperture extends through one of the first and second mounting surfaces, the aperture being elongated along an axis substantially perpendicular to the interior surface. A fastening mechanism is positioned within the aperture and connects the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface.	10-30-2008
20140346799	VEHICLE PANEL ASSEMBLY - A vehicle panel assembly includes a first panel, a second panel and a retaining element. The first panel has a first side and a second side with at least one aperture extending from the first side to the second side. The second panel overlies a portion of the first side of the first panel. The second panel includes at least one snap-fitting member extending through the at least one aperture and contacting an area of the second side adjacent to the at least one aperture. The retaining element includes at least one restricting part that extends from the second side of the first panel into the at least one aperture to restrict movement of the snap-fitting member and inhibit disengagement of the snap-fitting member with the area of the second side adjacent to the at least one aperture.	11-27-2014

Christopher James Biggs, New Hudson, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100213730	VEHICLE INTERIOR ASSEMBLY - A vehicle interior assembly includes an interior panel and trim panel. The interior panel includes an opening and a mating part. The trim panel is snap-fitted into the opening of the interior panel and includes a main body. An accessory opening is provided in the main body adjacent to a first end thereof. The accessory opening is configured to receive an accessory adaptor that is insertable and removable perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A retention tab extends away from the first end of the main body along a section of a concealed surface of the interior panel adjacent to the opening and prevents movement of the trim panel perpendicularly to the first direction of the main body. A snap-fit part is releasably secured to the mating part of the interior panel portion.	08-26-2010

Christopher James Biggs, South Lyon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130026778	VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle storage compartment assembly includes a housing and a rigid lid. The housing defines a storage compartment and a lid cavity separated by a partition wall. The lid moves between an open position and a closed position. At least a portion of the lid is positioned within the lid cavity and the storage compartment uncovered in the open position. The lid covers the storage compartment and at least a portion of the lid cavity in the closed position. The lid has an inner surface configured relative to the upper free edge of the partition wall such that a first blocking portion of the inner surface is disposed adjacent a upper free edge of the partition wall and aligns with or overlaps with the upper free edge blocking space above the upper free edge of the partition wall while the lid is in the closed position.	01-31-2013

Daniel C. Biggs, Reminderville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080252260	System and method for charging and pulsating batteries - A battery charging and pulsating system including a battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a charger connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery, the charger including a controller, a pulsator connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery and a filter positioned between the charger and the pulsator to filter signals received from the pulsator.	10-16-2008

Danielle Biggs, Hoover, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090162407	PROCESS FOR PREPARING MICROPARTICLES HAVING A LOW RESIDUAL SOLVENT VOLUME - The disclosed processes for forming microparticles utilize low volumes of processing water while still providing microparticles having low residual solvent levels. The processes are adaptable to both continuous and batch processes using oil/water or water/oil or water/oil/water or oil/water/oil emulsions.	06-25-2009

David Biggs, Sacramento, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140268049	METHOD FOR DETECTING A DISEASE BY ANALYSIS OF RETINAL VASCULATURE - A method for detecting a disease such as Alzheimer's disease by analysis of retinal vasculature is disclosed. The method for detecting a disease by analysis of retinal vasculature may include applying a combination of optical retro mode illumination techniques to acquire a plurality of amyloid beta plaques and drusen images that are too small to be seen with other imaging modalities. The disease may also be detected with a non-transitory computer storage media having instructions stored thereon which, when executed, execute the method for detecting a disease by analysis of retinal vasculature. The method may track changes in lumen thickness, plaque, size, area and density of the disease by analysis of retinal vasculature over a predetermined period of time.	09-18-2014
20140268052	METHOD FOR DETECTING AMYLOID BETA PLAQUES AND DRUSEN - A method for detecting amyloid beta plaques and drusen is disclosed. The method for detecting amyloid beta plaques and drusen may include applying a combination of optical retro mode illumination techniques to acquire a plurality of amyloid beta plaques and drusen images that are too small to be seen with other imaging modalities. The amyloid beta plaques and drusen images may also be detected with a non-transitory computer storage media having instructions stored thereon which, when executed, execute the method for detecting amyloid beta plaques and drusen. The method may track changes in plaque, size, area and density of the amyloid beta plaques and drusen over a predetermined period of time.	09-18-2014

David Biggs, Neenah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150032078	ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A FASTENING SYSTEM WITH A VISUAL CUE - An absorbent article has a chassis, a pair of ears extending transversely outward from opposite sides of the chassis, and a fastening system comprising a primary fastening system and a secondary fastening system. The secondary fastening system includes a secondary second fastening component located on each of the ears and a corresponding secondary first fastening component located on the outer surface of the article at a first waist portion. A ΔE value calculated using the Color Contrast Test between the secondary first fastening components uncovered by the ears and the secondary first fastening components covered by the ears is greater than 15.	01-29-2015

David G. Biggs, New London, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140099469	Polymer Webs Having Enhanced Softness - The present invention provides a nonwoven substrate comprising a fibrous web defining a surface; and a layer of a benefit agent wherein said benefit agent is selected from an additive composition, an enhancement component and combinations thereof; wherein said benefit agent is frothed and bonded to the fibrous web surface through a creping process and wherein said nonwoven substrate demonstrates improvements selected from enhanced tactile feel, enhanced printing, a decrease in hysteresis, an increase in bulk, an increase in elasticity/extensibility, an increase in retractability, a reduction in rugosities and combinations thereof when compared to an untreated substrate.	04-10-2014

David Glen Biggs, New London, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140154459	Fluid-Entangled Laminate Webs Having Hollow Projections and a Process and Apparatus for Making the Same - The present invention is directed to a fluid-entangled laminate web and the process and apparatus for its formation as well as end uses for the fluid-entangled laminate web. The laminate web includes a support layer and a nonwoven projection web having a plurality of projections which are preferably hollow. As a result of the fluid-entangling process, entangling fluid is directed through the support layer and into the projection web which is situated on a forming surface. The force of the entangling fluid causes the two layers to be joined to one another and the fluid causes a portion of the fibers in the projection web to be forced into openings present in the forming surface thereby forming the hollow projections. The resultant laminate has a number of uses including, but not limited to, both wet and dry wiping materials, as well as incorporation into various portions of personal care absorbent articles and use in packaging especially food packaging where fluid control is an issue.	06-05-2014

David Glen Biggs, Neenah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110293931	Single-Ply Dispersible Wet Wipes with Enhanced Dispersibility - A single-ply dispersible wet wipe constructed from a single-ply wipe substrate containing a fibrous substrate and a binder composition is disclosed. The binder composition may be applied substantially to the outer surfaces of the fibrous substrate. The wet wipes also contain a wetting composition containing between about 0.5 and about 3.5 percent of an insolubilizing agent, such as salt. Upon agitation in water for ten minutes or less, the single-ply wipe substrate splits into two sections to enhance the dispersibility of the product.	12-01-2011
20140034538	Package Navigation Using Contrasting Graphics - A package includes an outer structure having at least one display face having a pointer region and a focal region, wherein the pointer region has a pointer pattern having a pointer pattern complexity value and the focal region has a focal pattern having a focal pattern complexity value, wherein the difference between the pointer pattern complexity value and the focal pattern complexity value is at least 3 for measurements in millimeters. A portion of the pointer region points toward the focal region. The pointer region can have a first end and a second end, wherein the pointer region tapers from the second end to the first end, and wherein the first end is adjacent the focal region.	02-06-2014
20140121621	Absorbent Article - An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.	05-01-2014
20140121623	Absorbent Article - An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.	05-01-2014
20140121624	Absorbent Article - An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.	05-01-2014
20140121625	Absorbent Article - An absorbent article having improved handling of body exudates. The absorbent article can minimize the amount of body exudates in contact with a wearer's skin and can minimize the incidence of leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article.	05-01-2014

David Homer Biggs, Gardnerville, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110140884	Simplex Personal and Asset Tracker - An asset locator device including (a) a wireless receiver capable of receiving an identifier signal transmitted from a short range wireless transmitter device; (b) a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting a message to a space based network; (c) a positioning system capable of determining the location of the locator device; (d) a vibration sensor; and (e) a controller. The controller instructs the asset locator to: (i) attempt to detect the identifier signal from the transmitter device if the vibration sensor senses vibration; and (ii) transmit a signal, including an asset location, to the space based network if: (	06-16-2011
20130278411	SECURITY SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, FIREARMS, BICYCLES, AND OTHER OBJECTS - A security system having a device that attach directly to and locks on or around an object to be secured, or one or more parts of the system are integrated into a full or partial enclosure that fully or partially encloses or surrounds the object to be secured, that cannot be removed from the object or enclosure without disengaging the locking mechanism through a provided method, and when the device is attached to the object or integrated into the enclosure, the system renders the object unusable for its intended use, and the system is capable of determining location, has a radio transmitter and/or transceiver capable of processing, transmitting and/or relaying information, data and images over terrestrial and/or satellite communication networks, and can include various sensors and other data and image gathering methods, and can contain an audible alarm.	10-24-2013

David P. Biggs, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243222	HIGH FLEX INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY - An introducer assembly for accessing a target site in the anatomy of a patient includes a sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, and having a lumen extending therethrough. At least a portion of the sheath distal end has a curved configuration. A tapered dilator has a proximal end and a distal end, and is sized to be received in the sheath lumen. The dilator has a length such that at least a distal tip portion of the dilator extends beyond the distal end of the sheath when the dilator is received in the sheath lumen. The dilator may be formed of polyurethane, and has a stiffness not exceeding a stiffness of the sheath curved portion such that the sheath substantially maintains the curved configuration when the dilator is received in the sheath lumen.	10-02-2008
20090171435	IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body.	07-02-2009
20100161025	VARIABLE WEAVE GRAFT WITH METAL STRAND REINFORCEMENT FOR IN SITU FENESTRATION - The disclosure relates to an implantable woven graft for bridging a defect in a main vessel near one or more branch vessels. The graft includes a region of reduced density. Reduced density regions are alignable with at least one of the one or more branch vessels, and are suitable for in situ fenestration, for example by perforation. The disclosed examples are particularly suited for bridging abdominal aortic aneurysms.	06-24-2010
20120211120	IMPLANTABLE GRAFT DEVICE HAVING TREATED YARN AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An implantable graft device having treated yarn is disclosed. The device comprises a graft body forming a lumen defining a longitudinal axis and comprising proximal and distal ends. The graft body comprises a woven fabric having warp yarns aligned in a first direction and a weft yarns aligned in a second direction. At least one of the weft yarns and the warp yarns has an agent applied thereto defining treated yarns of the graft body.	08-23-2012

David Paul Biggs, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177267	Medical devices and methods for local delivery of angiotensin II type 2 receptor antagonists - This invention relates to medical devices and an angiotensin II type 2 (AT	07-09-2009

Devin S. Biggs, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250011	MARGINALS AQUARIUM PLANT SYSTEM - A marginals aquarium planting system includes a hanging planter and at least one disc-like trellis raft floating in front of the hanging planter. The trellis raft is comprised of sections of closed-cell foam that form an asymmetrical latticework. The system can also include supplementary floats.	10-08-2009

Eric M. Biggs, Hesston, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140274233	Double-Walled Plastic Grain Bin With Integrated Fluid Storage Between Walls - In one embodiment, a combine harvester comprising a chassis; and a double-walled, plastic grain storage bin coupled to the chassis, the bin configured to store crop material processed by the combine harvester.	09-18-2014
20140274234	Roto-Molded Plastic Grain Bin - In one embodiment, a combine harvester comprising a chassis; and a grain storage bin coupled to the chassis, the bin comprising a single-walled, plastic storage container for the storage of crop material processed by the combine harvester.	09-18-2014
20140274237	Double-Walled Plastic Grain Bin With Integrated Support Structure - In one embodiment, a combine harvester comprising a chassis; and a double-walled, plastic grain storage bin coupled to the chassis, the bin comprising an integrated support structure disposed on an interior surface of the bin that contacts crop material processed by the combine harvester.	09-18-2014

Glen N. Biggs, Wappinger Falls, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120043216	Working electrode design for electrochemical processing of electronic components - An electroplating apparatus is provided that includes a plating tank for containing a plating electrolyte. A counter electrode, e.g., anode, is present in a first portion of the plating tank. A cathode system is present in a second portion of the plating tank. The cathode system includes a working electrode and a thief electrode. The thief electrode is present between the working electrode and the counter electrode. The thief electrode includes an exterior face that is in contact with the plating electrolyte that is offset from the plating surface of the working electrode. In one embodiment, the thief electrode overlaps a portion of the working electrode about the perimeter of the working electrode. In one embodiment, a method is provided of using the aforementioned electroplating apparatus that provides increased uniformity in the plating thickness.	02-23-2012
20130062209	WORKING ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - An electroplating apparatus including a plating tank for containing a plating electrolyte. A counter electrode, e.g., anode, is present in a first portion of the plating tank. A cathode system is present in a second portion of the plating tank. The cathode system includes a working electrode and a thief electrode. The thief electrode is present between the working electrode and the counter electrode. The thief electrode includes an exterior face that is in contact with the plating electrolyte that is offset from the plating surface of the working electrode. In one embodiment, the thief electrode overlaps a portion of the working electrode about the perimeter of the working electrode. In one embodiment, a method is provided of using the aforementioned electroplating apparatus that provides increased uniformity in the plating thickness.	03-14-2013

Glen N. Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080302860	AIR BEARING GAP CONTROL FOR INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER HEADS - An air bearing gap control arrangement for injection molded solder filler heads. Also provided is a method of providing for a gap control for injection molded solder filler heads utilizing an air bearing arrangement. Provided is a C-ring seal, at the lower or dispensing region of the solder filler head structure, wherein the C-shape is open at the leading edge thereof. Hereby, a prevalent leading edge gap is tightly controlled by means of pressurized air in order to form an air bearing. Downstream of this leading edge is the molten solder, which is contained within a very narrow gap height between the solder filler head and the mold. As the solder fills the pits or recesses which are formed in the mold surface, air will rush out or be displaced from the pits towards the air bearing and is then expelled, while the deposited solder remains in place.	12-11-2008
20090242614	METHOD AND TOOL FOR REPOSITIONING SOLDER FILL HEAD - A tool and method is provided for repositioning a solder injection head. The tool includes a first moveable platform positioned on a first side of a workpiece chuck and a second moveable platform positioned on a second side of the workpiece chuck. A solder injection head has a seal configured to seal molten solder within the solder injection head when contacting a surface of the first moveable platform or the second moveable platform. The method includes moving a workpiece chuck and a starting platform to a position such that the starting platform is at a finishing position and a finishing platform is in a starting position.	10-01-2009

Glen Nelson Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100084437	Dispensing Assembly with a Controlled Gas Environment - Techniques for dispensing fusible material onto a surface, wherein the fusible material is in molten form, are provided. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a dispensing assembly dispenses the fusible material and a gas environment surrounding a portion of a seal structure of the dispensing assembly is controlled to regulate an oxidation rate of the fusible material.	04-08-2010
20100084438	Dispensing Assembly with an Injector Controlled Gas Environment - An apparatus for dispensing fusible material onto a surface, wherein the fusible material is in molten form, is provided. The apparatus comprises a dispensing assembly comprising a seal structure. The seal structure controls dispensing of the fusible material. One or more gas injectors are coupled to the dispensing assembly. Each of the one or more gas injectors is adapted to inject at least one gas to the dispensing assembly for controlling a gas environment surrounding at least a portion of the seal structure. An oxidation rate of the fusible material is controlled as a function of at least one characteristic of the at least one gas.	04-08-2010

Greg Biggs, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080316491	Sensor and method of detecting the condition of a turf grass - A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the array of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed.	12-25-2008
20110235043	SENSOR AND METHOD OF DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A TURF GRASS - A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the array of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed.	09-29-2011
20120187277	SENSOR AND METHOD OF DETECTING THE CONDITION OF A TURF GRASS - A method of detecting the condition of a turf grass is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the method comprises steps of attaching an active sensor to a mower; traversing a section of turf grass; and processing the output of the sensor. A device for detecting the condition of turf grass is also disclosed. The device comprises an array of illuminating devices generating a pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device receiving a pattern of reflected light which is coincident with the pattern of illuminating light; a detecting device adapted to detect stray light from the may of illuminating devices; and a feedback loop controlling the array of illuminating devices. A system employing the device is also disclosed.	07-26-2012

James C. Biggs, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120315798	METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING AND HOLDING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, SEALS AND RELATED COMPONENTS - A header assembly and method to incorporate electrical contacts and seals into a header are described. The header and method include properly positioning a stack of electrical contact housings and seals or seal assemblies in the header and maintaining the electrical contact housings and the seals in the header with pins inserted in the header from outside the header through axially arranged holes in the header to interface corresponding grooves of the electrical contact housings.	12-13-2012

James C. Biggs, Plymouth, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090192578	HEADER OVER-MOLDED ON A FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A header assembly for connecting a conductor terminating at a body organ with an implantable medical device is described. The header assembly comprises a base plate, a feedthrough subassembly disposed in the base plate and comprising a ceramic-to-metal seal with first and second feedthrough wires passing through the ceramic-to-metal seal; a first electrically conductive terminal connected to a distal end of the first feedthrough wire and having a first lead opening sized to receive a first portion of a lead for the conductor; a second electrically conductive terminal connected to a distal end of the second feedthrough wire and having a second lead opening sized to receive a second portion of the lead for the conductor; a body of polymeric material molded in a two-part construction to encase the conductive terminals and their feedthrough wires except for a first bore communicating from outside the polymeric body to the first and second lead openings aligned in a first co-axial relationship. Preferably, the polymeric body comprises a first polymeric material such as Techothane® or Polysulfone® encasing the terminals except the bore and an epoxy as a second polymeric material molded over the first polymeric material.	07-30-2009

Jeffrey John Biggs, High Point, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140102475	LEATHER AND/OR VINYL CLEANER AND MOISTURIZER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning and treatment composition with a synergistic combination of mild surfactants that makes the composition particularly suited for leather, synthetic leather, vinyl and stainless steel. The composition is gentle and non-damaging to leather and synthetic leather, and leaves no sticky residue. The composition can clean food soils such as mustard, ketchup, shortening and grease and requires no personal protective equipment when being used. In addition, a method of preserving a leather surface or article by contacting said surface with said substrate is disclosed as well as specific methods associated with making the composition to form a stable water in oil emulsion.	04-17-2014

Jehann Biggs, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130090619	DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PRODUCT WITH MULTIPLE FLUID STORAGE STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - A disposable absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a core disposed between the backsheet and topsheet for retaining fluid secreted by a wearer of the absorbent product. The core has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension orthogonal to the length and width dimensions. The core includes first and second fluid storage structures, with the first fluid storage structure at least partially surrounding the second fluid storage structure in the thickness dimension.	04-11-2013

Jehann Biggs, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184364	ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH SLITTED ABSORBENT CORE - An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, includes a top sheet and a back sheet with a resilient, composite absorbent core sandwiched therebetween. To decrease the stiffness, the absorbent core includes an outer line and an inner line on each side of a longitudinal centerline. The outer line includes a plurality of slits having spaces therebetween, and the outer line extends convexly when viewed from the longitudinal centerline. The plurality of slits in the absorbent core impart better bending ability of the absorbent article, particular for stiff airlaid absorbent cores.	07-28-2011

Jehann Biggs, Mount Vernon, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130090620	DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PRODUCT WITH SHAPED FLUID STORAGE STRUCTURES - A disposable absorbent product includes a backsheet, a topsheet overlaying the backsheet, and a core disposed between the backsheet and topsheet for retaining fluid secreted by a wearer of the absorbent product. The core has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension orthogonal to the length and width dimensions. The core includes first and second fluid storage structures, with the first fluid storage structure at least partially surrounding the second fluid storage structure in the thickness dimension. The second fluid storage structure extends along a longitudinal axis and has a head portion, as well as a pair of leg portions, with the leg portions being longitudinally opposed the head portion. Each of the leg portions extends along a minor axis that defines, with the longitudinal axis, an acute included angle.	04-11-2013

Jehann A. Biggs, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184366	Highly absorbent pad with integrity and durability - An absorbent article with improved integrity and durability includes a back sheet, a top sheet, and an absorbent core therebetween. The absorbent core passes a tumbling test for products having a total absorption capacity of between 260 g and 800 g, and passes a core resiliency test such that the article has a thickness when compressed laterally and released of less than 7 mm for an article having a total absorption capacity of 260-399 g and 11 mm for an article having a total absorption capacity of 400 g to 800 g. The absorbent core may be airlaid and include two or more layers made from pulp, superabsorbent polymer and/or bicomponent fibers. The various layers and materials create a complex shape retention network. As such, an improved liquid handling structure is created that distributes liquid evenly while maintaining its shape/thinness.	07-28-2011

Julie C. Biggs, Wappingers Falls, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090163019	FORMING ROBUST SOLDER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES BY REDUCING EFFECTS OF SEED LAYER UNDERETCHING - A method for forming an interconnect structure for a semiconductor device includes defining a via in a passivation layer so as expose a top metal layer in the semiconductor device. A seed layer is formed over the passivation layer, sidewalls of the via, and the top metal layer. A barrier layer is formed over an exposed portion of the seed layer, the exposed portion defined by a first patterned opening of a first diameter, and a solder material is formed over the barrier layer using a second patterned opening of a second diameter. The second patterned opening is configured such that the second diameter is larger than the first diameter.	06-25-2009

Justin Biggs, Springville, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030627	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING PROJECT TEMPLATES - There is a system and method of managing project templates, according to one embodiment of the invention, including a management system module configured to manage template information over a computerized system. The system includes a quality control module configured to review template information from the management system module for protocol compliance; and a categorization module configured to categorize template information from the management system module. The system also includes a registration module configured to register a user for a creator account with the management system module; wherein the creator account is configured to transmit template information to the management system module; and a compensation module configured to compensate the creator account for other users purchasing the user's template information. The system also includes a network module configured to couple the system to a computerized network.	02-04-2010

Kent Biggs, Tomball, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110271106	Communication Channel of a Device - A method including transferring a device ID through a first communication channel between a device and a transaction device, configuring the device to send secured information in response to receiving a transaction request and sending user information to a service provider through a second communication channel in response to receiving a request to authenticate the secured information.	11-03-2011
20110298584	SECURING A CASH SAFE WITH A CIRCUIT - Disclosed embodiments relate to a method for opening a cash safe secured with a circuit. For example, the method may comprise receiving a key by a circuit connected to a locking mechanism for securing a cash safe closed and retrieving, by the circuit, a stored key. The method may further comprise comparing, by the circuit, the received key to the stored key, determining, by the circuit, whether to release the cash safe based on the comparison, and sending, by the circuit, a signal to release the locking mechanism securing the cash safe closed if determined to release the cash safe.	12-08-2011

Kent E. Biggs, Tomball, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090034545	Multicasting - In one embodiment, a computer system comprises a multicast node to receive a multicast signal indicating a multicast content, in response to the multicast signal, apply a multicast notification signal to at least one remote client managed by the remote computing server, receive, from the at least one remote client, a subscription signal indicating that the at least one remote client subscribes to the multicast content, and in response to the subscription signal, connect the at least one remote client to the multicast node on the remote computing server, whereby the at least one remote client accesses the multicast content.	02-05-2009
20100194846	EQUALIZATION OF VIDEO STREAMS - A method equalizing video signals transmitted across a network is provided. The method can include introducing one or more captured video signals across a network via a plurality of conferencing devices. The conferencing devices can include a video display device adapted to display a received video signal, and a video capture device adapted to provide a captured video signal. One or more modules can be disposed in, on, or about the network, the video display device, the video capture device, or any combination thereof. One or more parameters of the video signals transmitted across the network can be modified via the one or more modules such that the one or more modified display parameters of all or a portion of the video signals transmitted across the network fall within a predetermined parameter range.	08-05-2010
20110202583	File Type Association In A Remote Computing Session - A system and method for enhancing operability of client-server computing system is herein disclosed. A system includes a first computing device. The first computing device includes a file type association module. The file type association module determines, as part of a remote computing session, whether to associate a file type with an application program on the first computing device or an application program on a second computing device. The file type association module causes the file type to associate with the application program on one of the first and second computing devices.	08-18-2011
20120287774	POWER AND CONNECTIVITY AWARE SWITCH - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with providing uninterrupted electrical power and data communications are described. One example method includes detecting primary electrical power loss to a network switch, and/or a loss of wired Internet connectivity to the network switch. The example method may also include controlling a backup power source to provide secondary electrical power to the network switch, and controlling a wireless access point to provide wireless Internet connectivity to the network switch.	11-15-2012
20130031128	DIGITAL SIGNAGE TRANSACTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Digital signage transaction systems and methods are therefore provided. An illustrative transaction method can include accessing, via a computing device, a plurality of digital sign files disposed within a repository. The transaction method can further include communicating at least one external selection criterion to the computing device. Responsive to the at least one external selection criterion, selecting at least a portion of the digital sign data files and communicating at least one of the portion of selected digital sign files from the repository to a display device.	01-31-2013
20130145214	ERROR DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Error detection systems and methods are provided. An error detection system (	06-06-2013
20130159120	POINT OF SALE DATA SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Point of sale (POS) data systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. A POS data system (	06-20-2013
20130166400	CASH REGISTER COMMUNICATION INTERFACE DOCK - A dock comprises a communication interface to communicate with a portable electronic device having a user input interface. The dock additionally includes a cash register communication interface to communicate with a cash register.	06-27-2013
20130195420	PRESENTING BACKUP CONTENT - Techniques that relate to selecting content for playback are disclosed in various implementations. The techniques may include receiving, at a computing device and from a primary electronic content source, a first input signal for playback by a presentation device. The techniques may also include analyzing information that is indicative of content represented by the first input signal to determine whether the first input signal is intended for playback by the presentation device. The techniques may also include causing the presentation device to play back a second input signal from a backup electronic content source in response to determining that the first input signal is not intended for playback by the presentation device.	08-01-2013
20140028541	Direction Based User Interface and Digital Sign Display - Examples disclosed herein relate to a direction based user interface and digital sign display. A processor may detect a facing direction of a display device. The processor may cause a user interface to be displayed on the display device if the display device is detected to be facing a first direction. The processor may cause a digital sign image to be displayed on the display device if the display device is detected to be facing a second direction.	01-30-2014
20140214629	INTERACTION IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - A three-dimensional virtual reality environment is rendered. A character representation of a user that interacts with the virtual reality environment is rendered. Virtual shops are arranged in the virtual reality environment and virtual products are arranged in the virtual shops based on recorded interaction of the character representation of the user with the virtual reality environment.	07-31-2014
20140293132	VIDEO CLONE FOR A DISPLAY MATRIX - Systems, methods, and computer-readable and executable instructions are provided for providing a video clone to a display matrix. Providing a video clone to a display matrix can include utilizing a computing device to transfer video images via Ethernet to a network interface controller (NIC) device	10-02-2014
20140297880	ESTABLISH CLIENT-HOST CONNECTION - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to establishing a connection over a network between a first host device and a client device. The client device transmits client Information over the network related to the first host device. Display information Is transmitted by the first host device to be output by the client device.	10-02-2014

Kevin D. Biggs, Springfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090108648	Exercise furniture device - An exercise device adapted for use with a chair includes a handle arm mounted to an armrest portion by a first connector including a first axis and a second axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the first axis. A resistance element is used with a first end attached to the armrest portion by a second connecter including a third axis and a fourth axis disposed substantially orthogonal to the third axis and a second end attached to the handle arm by a third connector including a fifth axis and a sixth axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the fifth axis. A foot frame is included with at least one frame band receiver, the foot frame being mounted to the base portion. A foot support is moveably mounted to the foot frame and includes at least one support band receiver. A resistance band is adapted to be received by the frame band receiver and the support band receiver to provide resistance to displacement by the user. This provides a method of upper and lower body exercise for a user without the necessity of getting out of the chair.	04-30-2009

Mark Wayne Biggs, Fullerton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110050492	Single Frequency User Ionosphere System and Technique - A method and apparatus for directly estimating depleted ionosphere delay in a GPS receiver and using the estimate for improved navigation precision in satellite based augmentation systems.	03-03-2011

Melvin L. Biggs, Norwich, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090122118	Printhead Module - A printhead module includes a printhead body, a nozzle plate and one or more piezoelectric actuators. The printhead body includes one or more pumping chambers, where each pumping chamber includes a receiving end to receive a printing liquid from a printing liquid supply and an ejecting end for ejecting the printing liquid from the pumping chamber. The nozzle plate includes one or more nozzles formed through the nozzle plate. Each nozzle can be in fluid communication with a pumping chamber and receive printing liquid from the ejecting end for ejection from the nozzle. The one or more piezoelectric actuators are connected to the nozzle plate. A piezoelectric actuator is positioned over each pumping chamber and includes a piezoelectric material configured to deflect and pressurize the pumping chamber, so as to eject printing liquid from a corresponding nozzle in fluid communication with the ejecting end of the pumping chamber.	05-14-2009
20100039479	PRINTHEAD - Ink jet printheads and printhead components are described.	02-18-2010

Michael Biggs, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069797	BIPOLAR DEVICES FOR MODIFICATION OF AIRWAYS BY TRANSFER OF ENERGY - This relates to a device for treating lung disease, and more particularly, relates to a device for exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in the airways of human lungs. The exchange of energy with this airway tissue in the airways reduces the ability of the airways to constrict and/or reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway.	03-12-2009
20110172655	CONTROL SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO AIRWAY WALLS AND OTHER MEDIUMS - The present invention includes a system for delivering energy to an airway wall of a lung comprising an energy delivering apparatus and a PID controller having one or more variable gain factors which are rest after energy deliver has begun. The energy delivering apparatus may include a flexible elongated member and a distal expandable basket having at least one electrode for transferring energy to the airway wall and at least one temperature sensor for measuring temperature. The PID controller determines a new power set point base on an error between a preset temperature and the measured temperature. The algorithm can be P	07-14-2011
20110282229	METHODS OF EVALUATING INDIVIDUALS HAVING REVERSIBLE OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.	11-17-2011
20120209259	METHODS FOR TREATING AIRWAYS - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.	08-16-2012
20130023968	MODIFICATION OF AIRWAYS BY APPLICATION OF ENERGY - Methods and devices for treating reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are disclosed, which include a device for delivering energy to a wall of an airway in a human lung. The device includes a flexible elongate body with a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The device also includes a deployment member having an electrically conducting wire extending from the proximal portion of the elongate body and extending through the lumen and terminating at a distal tip distal to the distal end of the elongate body. The device further includes an expandable basket having a plurality of curved electrode legs and a temperature sensing element coupled to the expandable basket.	01-24-2013
20130035747	METHODS FOR TREATING AIRWAYS - This relates to treating airways in a lung to decrease asthmatic symptoms. The also includes steps of measuring a parameter of an airway at a plurality of locations in a lung, identifying at least one treatment site from at least one of the plurality of locations based on the parameter, and applying energy to the treatment site to reduce the ability of the site to narrow.	02-07-2013
20130211402	METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATION IN AIRWAYS - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.	08-15-2013
20130218158	METHODS OF REDUCING MUCUS IN AIRWAYS - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.	08-22-2013
20130253602	METHODS FOR TREATING AIRWAYS - This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall in an asthmatic lung.	09-26-2013
20130253623	MODIFICATION OF AIRWAYS BY APPLICATION OF ENERGY - This relates to treating reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and more particularly, to exchanging energy with airway tissue such as that found in human lungs. This exchange of energy reduces the ability of the airways to constrict, reduces the resistance within the airway to the flow of air through the airway, reduces mucus plugging of the airways, and/or increases the airway diameter. This energy exchange also may reduce the ability of the lung to produce at least one of the symptoms of reversible obstructive pulmonary disease.	09-26-2013

Michael Biggs, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110251592	DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING SURGICALLY CREATED OPENINGS - Devices and methods are directed to improving the gaseous exchange in a lung of an individual having, for instance, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. More particularly, conduits may be deployed in the lung to maintain collateral openings (or channels) surgically created through airway walls. This tends to facilitate both the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and decompress hyper-inflated lungs. The conduit includes a radially expandable center section having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending from the first end to the second end. A control segment may be associated with the conduit to limit the degree of radial expansion. The conduit further includes a plurality of deflectable members extending from the ends of the center section. A tissue barrier may coaxially surround the conduit such that tissue ingrowth is prevented. The conduits may also include hold-down members and bioactive coatings that serve to prevent ejection of the conduit as well as prevent narrowing of the passageway due to tissue ingrowth.	10-13-2011

Michael Biggs, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062791	Integrated smoke evacuation electrosurgical pencil and method - An electrosurgical pencil includes an adjustable-length suction tube which surrounds a stationary electrode to evacuate smoke and electrosurgical byproducts from a surgical site. An electrode anchor unit is located within the interior of the suction tube to allow relative movement of the suction tube relative to a stationarily-retained electrode, and to receive and connect to different lengths of the electrodes. Adjusting the length of the suction tube relative to the different lengths of the electrode achieves effective evacuation, among other things.	03-05-2009
20140148635	METHODS FOR TREATING AIRWAYS - This relates to treating airways in a lung to decrease asthmatic symptoms. The also includes steps of measuring a parameter of an airway at a plurality of locations in a lung, identifying at least one treatment site from at least one of the plurality of locations based on the parameter, and applying energy to the treatment site to reduce the ability of the site to narrow.	05-29-2014
20150038959	CONTROL SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR APPLICATION OF ENERGY TO AIRWAY WALLS AND OTHER MEDIUMS - The present disclosure may include a system for delivering energy to an airway wall of a lung comprising an energy delivering apparatus and a PID controller having one or more variable gain factors. The energy delivering apparatus may include a flexible elongated member and a distal expandable basket having at least one electrode for transferring energy to the airway wall and at least one temperature sensor for measuring temperature.	02-05-2015

Michael L. Biggs, Candler, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110005072	Method, Kit, and an Associated Adaptor, Usable with a Hospital Bed - A method of installing an adapter, a kit including an adapter, and an adapter are disclosed. The adapter includes a first connector, a second connector, and a component adapted for facilitating the second connector to electrical communicate with a portion of a plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector in a predetermined pinout. The first connector has a first plurality of pins or sockets. The second connector has a plug and a socket. Each of the plug and socket has a second plurality of pins or sockets. One of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to mechanically communicate with a first portion of a third plurality of electrical conductors to facilitate electrical communication. The other of the plug and the socket of the second connector is adapted to electrically communicate with a first portion of the first plurality of pins or sockets of the first connector.	01-13-2011

Michael W. Biggs, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120311914	ROD AND REEL LEASH SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a rod and reel leash system wherein a restraint line is attached to the rod and reel that comprises a variable drag which increases as the restraint line is taken from the spool so that the chance of a sudden stop at the end of the line is reduced along with a reduction in the chance of, breaking the fishing line or damaging the rod and reel.	12-13-2012

Nathan E. Biggs, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090134818	UNIVERSAL INPUT VOLTAGE DEVICE - A universal input voltage device is presented which may receive a wide range of regulated and unregulated input voltages, both DC and a wide range of variable frequency AC, and output a desired regulated current at a desired voltage independent of the fluctuation of input voltage and frequency. The circuit includes a preconditioning input circuit, a Buck converter circuit with over voltage protection, flyback and boost circuits, and a shutdown circuit configured to drive a predetermined electrical or electronic device.	05-28-2009

Nick W. Biggs, Princeville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130161031	DOZING BLADE ASSEMBLY, CUTTER AND DOZING METHOD - A dozing blade assembly includes a dozing blade, and a cutter mounted to the dozing blade. The cutter includes a compound digging face extending between a proximal edge and a distal edge. The compound digging face has a steeply oriented center segment, and shallowly oriented outer segments, for balancing downward penetration with forward pushability during moving the dozing blade assembly through material of a substrate.	06-27-2013
20130161037	TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR, DOZING BLADE ASSEMBLY, AND DOZING BLADE WITH STEEP CENTER SEGMENT - A dozing blade assembly includes a dozing blade, and a cutter mounted to the dozing blade. The cutter includes a compound digging face extending between a proximal edge and a distal edge. The compound digging face has a steeply oriented center segment, and shallowly oriented outer segments, for balancing downward penetration with forward pushability during moving the dozing blade assembly through material of a substrate. Purpose-built mounting surfaces on the blade can be used to provide for the different orientations, using flat plates to form the cutter.	06-27-2013
20140041886	Cutter For Dozing Blade, Service Package, And Method - A cutter for a dozing blade includes a middle, first, and second section, each defining a plurality of bolting holes for receiving bolts to mount the cutter in a service configuration upon a dozing blade. The first and second sections each define a greater face angle between digging and mounting faces which is about 20° or less, and the middle section defines a lesser face angle between digging and mounting faces. The cutter may be provided in a service package for installation in place of a used cutter in a dozing blade.	02-13-2014
20150060097	Implement End Cutting-Bit - An implement end cutting-bit with a body having front, rear, top, bottom, inner side and outer side portions. The body has a cutting edge along a bottom interface between the front and bottom portions. The body has a flat front surface on the front portion extending between a top edge along a top interface between the front and top portions, an outer side edge along an outer side interface between the front and outer side portions, a ridge on the front portion, and a spearhead edge along the bottom interface between the outer side portion and the cutting edge. The body has a contoured front surface on the front portion of the body adjacent the flat front surface. The contoured front surface can be defined between an inner side edge, which is along an inner side interface between the front and inner side portions, the cutting edge, and the ridge.	03-05-2015

R. Christopher Biggs, West Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090292614	REAR PROJECTED EXPRESSIVE HEAD - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems and methods for providing image projection and entertainment.	11-26-2009
20120285978	REAR PROJECTED EXPRESSIVE HEAD - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems and methods for providing image projection and entertainment.	11-15-2012

Robert Biggs, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170755	MODULAR BRAKE CALIPER - In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides a modular hydraulic brake caliper for use on automobile vehicles and motorcycles. A modular hydraulic disc brake caliper housing to house a piston block assembly includes one or more top bridge configured to stiffen and strengthen a disc brake caliper. The housing includes one or more caliper body configured to stiffen and strengthen a modular hydraulic brake caliper assembly, to securely receive the top bridge and to restrain a piston block assembly, and is configured with or without the use of an integral piston. The housing can include at least one side bridge configured to stiffen and strengthen the modular hydraulic brake caliper assembly. The housing can include at least one end bridge configured to secure one side bridge to another and to the top bridge. A modular hydraulic disc brake caliper assembly, a disc brake assembly, and associated methods are disclosed.	07-08-2010

Robert A. Biggs, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140133642	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS IN SHOPPER ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS - A device and method utilizes a voice-enabled communication for an exchange of data between a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The method includes executing by the first electronic device a communications application to perform a voice-enabled communication with a second electronic device. The method includes determining association data of the second electronic device, the association data being indicative of a proprietary application stored on the first electronic device, the proprietary application being associated with the second electronic device. The method includes automatically executing, by the first electronic device, the proprietary application as a function of the association data. The method includes exchanging data between the first electronic device and the second electronic device utilizing the proprietary application.	05-15-2014

Ryan M. Biggs, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110129714	SEMICONDUCTOR WIRE ARRAY STRUCTURES, AND SOLAR CELLS AND PHOTODETECTORS BASED ON SUCH STRUCTURES - A structure comprising an array of semiconductor structures, an infill material between the semiconductor materials, and one or more light-trapping elements is described. Photoconverters and photoelectrochemical devices based on such structure also described.	06-02-2011

Scott D. Biggs, Milford, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150032360	MONITORING OF TRANSMISSION-TO-ENGINE SPEED REQUESTS - A vehicle includes an engine having a crankshaft which rotates at an engine speed, a transmission having a rotatable input member, a transmission control module (TC), and an engine control module (ECM) in communication with the TCM. The TCM is programmed to execute a transmission-to-engine speed monitoring and control method which includes transmitting an engine speed request to the ECM which requests a positive increase in the engine speed, and terminating the request when the request is active for more than a first calibrated timeout duration. The TCM also terminates the request when the request is active for more than a second calibrated duration that is less than the first calibrated duration, the transmission is not in neutral, and both a shift of the transmission and an acceleration of the input member are not active.	01-29-2015

Silmon J. Biggs, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140197936	FLEXURE, APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An actuator module is disclosed. The actuator module includes an actuator having at least one elastomeric dielectric film disposed between first and second electrodes. A suspension system having at least one flexure is coupled to the actuator. The flexure enables the suspension system to move in a predetermined direction when the first and second electrodes are energized. A mobile device that includes the actuator module and a flexure where the actuator module assembly is used to provide haptic feedback also are disclosed.	07-17-2014
20150034237	ROLL-TO-ROLL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SELF-HEALING ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER DEVICES - A process for producing a corrugated electrode for use in an electroactive polymer cartridge is disclosed. A laminated web comprising a support sheet laminated to a dielectric elastomer film is positioned. The support sheet defines areas exposing portions of the dielectric elastomer film. A force is applied to the positioned laminated web to stretch the laminated support sheet-dielectric elastomer film web in a direction that is orthogonal to a plane defined by the web. An electrically conductive material is applied to the laminated support sheet-dielectric elastomer film web while the laminated support sheet-dielectric elastomer film web is in a stretched state. The laminated support sheet-dielectric elastomer film web is relaxed to form the corrugated electrode on the dielectric elastomer film portion of the web.	02-05-2015

Silmon James Biggs, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001855	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.	01-01-2009
20090154053	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS - Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.	06-18-2009
20100205803	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.	08-19-2010
20110169742	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.	07-14-2011
20110285247	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR SENSORY FEEDBACK APPLICATIONS - Electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications are disclosed.	11-24-2011
20120206248	FLEXURE ASSEMBLIES AND FIXTURES FOR HAPTIC FEEDBACK - The present invention provides methods and devices directed to the use of flexure assemblies to assist components driven by actuators, including but not limited to electroactive polymer transducers for providing sensory feedback. The present invention may be employed in any type of user interface device including, but not limited to, touch pads, touch screens or key pads or the like for computer, phone, PDA, video game console, GPS system, kiosk applications, etc.	08-16-2012
20120248942	ELECTROMECHANICAL CONVERTER, METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - An electromechanical converter comprises a dielectric elastomer layer (	10-04-2012
20120279175	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS - Dielectric elastomer or electroactive polymer film transducers configured to minimize high electrical field gradients that can lead to partial discharge and corona.	11-08-2012
20130002587	HAPTIC APPARATUS AND TECHNIQUES FOR QUANTIFYING CAPABILITY THEREOF - A computer-implemented method of quantifying the capability of a haptic system. The haptic system comprises an actuator. The computer comprises a processor, a memory, and an input/output interface for receiving and transmitting information to and from the processor. The computer provides an environment for simulating the mechanics of the haptic system, determining the performance of the haptic system, and determining a user sensation produced by the haptic system in response to an input to the haptic system. In accordance with the computer-implemented method, an input command is received by a mechanical system module that simulates a haptic system where the input command represents an input pressure applied to the haptic system. A displacement is produced by the mechanical system module in response to the input command. The displacement is received by an intensity perception module. The displacement is mapped to a sensation experienced by a user by the intensity perception module and the sensation experienced by the user in response to the input command is produced.	01-03-2013
20130044049	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER TRANSDUCERS FOR TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICES - Electroactive transducers as well as methods of producing a haptic effect in a user interface device simultaneously with a sound generated by a separately generated audio signal and electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applications in user interface devices are disclosed.	02-21-2013
20140085065	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATOR FEEDBACK APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electronic damping feedback control system for an electroactive polymer module, an electroactive polymer device, and a computer-implemented method for creating realistic effects are provided. The electronic damping controller is coupled in a feedback loop between a user interface device and an electroactive polymer actuator, where the actuator is coupled to the user interface device. The electronic damping controller is configured to receive an actuation signal from the user interface device in response to a user input. In response to the actuation signal, the electronic damping controller generates an electronic damping signal to couple to the actuator. The electroactive polymer device includes a user interface device, an electroactive polymer actuator coupled to the user interface device, and the electronic damping controller. The present invention may provide improved user interface devices.	03-27-2014
20140145550	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ENERGY CONVERTER - An energy conversion apparatus configured to convert energy from a mechanical energy source into electrical energy is provided. The energy conversion apparatus includes a transducer comprising a dielectric elastomer module made of stretchable electroactive polymer material. The dielectric elastomer module comprising at least one dielectric elastomer film layer is disposed between at least first and second electrodes. A transmission coupling mechanism is configured to couple the mechanical energy source and is operatively attached to the transducer to cyclically strain and relax the transducer in response to the mechanical energy acting on the transmission coupling mechanism. A conditioning circuit is coupled to the at least first and second electrodes and configured to apply an electric charge to the dielectric elastomer film when the dielectric elastomer film is in a strained state, to disconnect from the dielectric elastomer film when the dielectric elastomer film transitions from the strained state to a relaxed state, and to remove electrical charge from the dielectric elastomer film when the dielectric elastomer film reaches a relaxed state.	05-29-2014
20140232240	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ENERGY CONVERTER - A balanced multi-phase energy conversion apparatus configured to convert energy from a mechanical energy source into electrical energy is disclosed. The energy conversion apparatus may comprise a plurality of transducers. Each of the plurality of transducers comprises a dielectric elastomer module comprising at least one dielectric elastomer film layer disposed between at least first and second electrodes. A transmission coupling mechanism is coupled to the mechanical energy source and operatively attached to the plurality of transducers. The transmission coupling cyclically strains and relaxes the plurality of transducers in response to the mechanical energy acting on the transmission coupling mechanism. The transmission coupling mechanism comprises a work cycle. The plurality of transducers are at evenly distributed points in the work cycle such that a total passive strain energy is constant.	08-21-2014
20140232646	DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER MEMBRANE FEEDBACK APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A feedback enabled system, module, and method are disclosed. The feedback enabled system comprises a first feedback module. The first feedback module comprises a membrane (thin film); a frame; a motion coupling, wherein when a voltage is applied to the membrane (thin film), the motion coupling exerts a force on the frame to provide feedback; and a user interface, wherein the first feedback module is configured to provide feedback through the user interface. The method comprises applying a first voltage with a first waveform to a first feedback module, the first feedback module comprising a dielectric elastomer membrane (thin film), a frame, and a motion coupling, wherein, when the first voltage is applied to the dielectric elastomer membrane (thin film), the motion coupling exerts a force on the frame.	08-21-2014

Stephen G. Biggs, Claremore, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140205222	Systems and Methods for Preventing Electrical Arcing Between Components of Rotor Bearings - Systems and methods for reducing or preventing electrical arcing within rotor bearings in induction motors by positioning an electrically conductive ring between the outer race and the housing of the bearing. In one embodiment, a bearing has a cylindrical housing within which an outer race is positioned. An inner race is positioned coaxially within the outer race and rotates within the outer race. An electrically conductive ring is positioned between the outer race and the housing to allow electrical current to be conducted between them. This prevents electrical potential from building up between the outer race and the housing, and prevents arcing between them. The conductive ring may be formed by joining the two ends of a coil spring to form a loop around the outer race. The spring may be positioned in a groove in the outer periphery of the outer race.	07-24-2014

Stuart Edward Biggs, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140089339	UNIFIED COMMUNICATION AUDIT TOOL - Providing for dynamic auditing of components of a communication network is provided herein. By way of example, network components can be queried by way of dynamic and intelligent application programming interface (APIs) queries to extract data for the network components. Such data can then be compared with best practice rules to identify potential enhancements to efficiency or scalability of such components. In some aspects, an audit report can be output summarizing identified enhancements. In other aspects, data can be written to an updated component according to protocols suited to such component. Accordingly, an audit can provide feedback in light of best practices or can be utilized to dynamically upgrade a legacy system to newer system software and/or hardware components.	03-27-2014

Terryl E. Biggs, Garland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120265048	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING MAGNETIC, LIGHT AND CRYSTAL ENERGY THERAPY - A system for providing treatment signals to a body of an individual includes a magnetic field measurement circuitry for measuring the magnetic field of the body of the individual and providing feedback information responsive thereto. A user interface displays the feedback information and receives a control input. A plurality of energy treatment circuitries each provides treatment energy to the body of the individual responsive to at least one control signal. An application interface applies the treatment energy to the body of an individual. A control block generates the at least one control signal responsive to the control input.	10-18-2012

Terryl E. Biggs, Addison, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090112284	BIOFEEDBACK ELECTRONIC STIMULATION DEVICE - A biofeedback electronic stimulation device includes a processor for generating a first control signal and a plurality of second control signals responsive to at least one input signal. Transformer circuitry generates a stimulation signal including packets of at least one pulse responsive to the first control signal. Pulse circuitry configures the at least one pulse in the packet to a selected one of a plurality of configurations responsive to the plurality of second control signals. Output electrodes apply the at least one pulse in the packet to a user and detector circuitry detects zero crossings of the at least one pulse in the packet. The processor further causes generation of an indicator responsive to the detected zero crossings.	04-30-2009

Terryl Everett Biggs, Addison, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287284	Y-SHAPED ELECTRODES FOR USE WITH ELECTRO-STIMULATION DEVICE - An electro-stimulation probe includes a handle portion having a first end and a second end and a central axis. A pair of electrodes apply an electrical signal to a body of a patient. A rigid member associated with each of the pair of electrodes hold the electrode in a fixed position with respect to the first end of the handle portion. The rigid member holds the electrode at a fixed angle from the central axis of the handle portion.	11-19-2009

Terry R. Biggs, Noblesville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110033245	BIT ADAPTER AND TUBE RETURN FOR VERTIZONTAL GEOTHERMAL LOOP - A drill rod combination for creating a closed loop geothermal hole in the ground. The heat exchange tube is positioned in the hole simultaneously with the creation of the hole and is mounted to the drill rod. A rudder on the heat exchange tube limits twisting of the tube. An adaptor mounted to the outer end of the sone housing has the drill bit mounted on its distal end.	02-10-2011
20120000672	VERTIZONTAL GEOTHERMAL LOOP AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A method and device for installing a tube of a geothermal closed loop system in the ground. A drill rod includes a hook for removably mounting the heat exchange tube for positioning the tube in the hole bored in the ground by the drill bit. The tube may be inserted into the bored hole once the drill is removed therefrom, mounted to the tube and then reinserted into the hole. Alternatively, the tube is mounted to the drill rod as the hole is being bored.	01-05-2012

Thomas Larry Biggs, Payson, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120130936	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FUZZY CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN AN INTELLIGENT WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The system and method for determining fuzzy cause and effect relationships in an intelligent workload management system described herein may combine potential causes and effects captured from various different sources associated with an information technology infrastructure with substantially instantaneous feedback mechanisms and other knowledge sources. As such, fuzzy correlation logic may then be applied to the combined information to determine potential cause and effect relationships and thereby diagnose problems and otherwise manage interactions that occur in the infrastructure. For example, information describing potential causes and potential effects associated with an operational state of the infrastructure may be captured and combined, and any patterns among the information that describes the multiple potential causes and effects may then be identified. As such, fuzzy logic may the be applied to any such patterns to determine possible relationships among the potential causes and the potential effects associated with the infrastructure operational state.	05-24-2012
20120233625	TECHNIQUES FOR WORKLOAD COORDINATION - Techniques for workload coordination are provided. An automated discovery service identifies resources with hardware and software specific dependencies for a workload. The dependencies are made generic and the workload and its configuration with the generic dependencies are packaged. At a target location, the packaged workload is presented and the generic dependencies automatically resolved with new hardware and software dependencies of the target location. The workload is then automatically populated in the target location.	09-13-2012
20120271936	TECHNIQUES FOR AUDITING AND CONTROLLING NETWORK SERVICES - Techniques for auditing and controlling network services are provided. A proxy is interposed between a principal and a network service. Interactions between the principal and the service pass through the proxy. The proxy selectively raises events and evaluates policy based on the interactions for purposes of auditing and controlling the network service.	10-25-2012
20140032724	TECHNIQUES FOR WORKLOAD COORDINATION - Techniques for workload coordination are provided. An automated discovery service identifies resources with hardware and software specific dependencies for a workload. The dependencies are made generic and the workload and its configuration with the generic dependencies are packaged. At a target location, the packaged workload is presented and the generic dependencies automatically resolved with new hardware and software dependencies of the target location. The workload is then automatically populated in the target location.	01-30-2014
20140143200	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FUZZY CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN AN INTELLIGENT WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The system and method for determining fuzzy cause and effect relationships in an intelligent workload management system described herein may combine potential causes and effects captured from various different sources associated with an information technology infrastructure with substantially instantaneous feedback mechanisms and other knowledge sources. As such, fuzzy correlation logic may then be applied to the combined information to determine potential cause and effect relationships and thereby diagnose problems and otherwise manage interactions that occur in the infrastructure. For example, information describing potential causes and potential effects associated with an operational state of the infrastructure may be captured and combined, and any patterns among the information that describes the multiple potential causes and effects may then be identified. As such, fuzzy logic may the be applied to any such patterns to determine possible relationships among the potential causes and the potential effects associated with the infrastructure operational state.	05-22-2014
20140164606	TECHNIQUES FOR AUDITING AND CONTROLLING NETWORK SERVICES - Techniques for auditing and controlling network services are provided. A proxy is interposed between a principal and a network service. Interactions between the principal and the service pass through the proxy. The proxy selectively raises events and evaluates policy based on the interactions for purposes of auditing and controlling the network service.	06-12-2014

Todd L. Biggs, Queen Creek, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202363	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VACUUM GENERATED IMPRINTING - A system to imprint patterns on impressionable materials by generating a pressure differential within an imprinting chamber by creating a substantial vacuum in an imprinting area is provided. This system can be used to create conductive traces in a substrate onto which integrated circuit chips and dies can be mounted to create semiconductor packages. A low pressure line evacuates air from a material receiving area of a vessel creating a pressure differential across pistons in the vessel to thereby causing the pistons to press microtools into impressionable material layers. The low pressure line helps the microtools conform to any thickness variations in the imprinted material and prevents air pockets from developing between the microtool and the imprinted material.	08-28-2008

Travis J. Biggs, Cochranton, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100129165	Ball nose end mill and insert - A cutting insert for a ball nose end mill includes a body including two opposed substantially flat retention surfaces. Each retention surface includes a chip control groove thereon extending from a point at or near an axial center of the body at an angle relative to the axial center of the body. The insert further includes a peripheral surface joining the two retention surfaces, wherein the peripheral surface includes a locating surface at a first end thereof and two arcuate surfaces at an opposed, second end thereof extending rearwardly from approximately the axial center of the second end and positioned on opposite sides of the insert symmetrically with respect to the centerline of the insert. The arcuate surfaces each including an arcuate cutting edge at the intersection of outer portion of a chip control groove and the arcuate surface. The arcuate surfaces are formed with a face clearance angle under the cutting edges.	05-27-2010

Trevor Biggs, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255060	EXERCISE MAT - The present invention relates to an exercise mat having improved functionality with respect to carrying items or materials. In particular, the disclosed exercise mat has a generally rectangular main body, the main body being bounded by a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, the second end being disposed opposite the first end, the second side being disposed opposite to the first side. The exercise mat has a first handle assembly attached to the main body along the first side of the main body; and a second handle assembly attached to the main body along the second side of the main body. The exercise mat provides a generally planar configuration when used during exercise and a substantially collapsed configuration when the ends are folded over the center region and the mat is lifted by the handles such that material deposited in the center region of the mat is substantially retained therein.	10-15-2009

William Biggs, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130157282	CHEMILUMINESCENCE COMPACT IMAGING SCANNER - Systems, devices, and methods for accurately imaging chemiluminescence and other luminescence are disclosed. A compact, flat-bed scanner having a light-tight enclosure, one or more detector bars of linear charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging chips, and high working numerical aperture (NA) optics scans closely over a sample in one direction and then the opposite direction. Averages or other combinations of intensity readings for each pixel location (x, y) between the two or more passes are averaged together in order to compensate for luminescence that varies over time. On-chip pixel binning and multiple clock frequencies can be used to maximize the signal to noise ratio in a CCD-based scanner.	06-20-2013
20130280737	CHEMILUMINESCENCE COMPACT IMAGING SCANNER - Systems, devices, and methods for accurately imaging chemiluminescence and other luminescence are disclosed. A compact, flat-bed scanner having a light-tight enclosure, one or more detector bars of linear charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging chips, and high working numerical aperture (NA) optics scans closely over a sample in one direction and then the opposite direction. Averages or other combinations of intensity readings for each pixel location (x, y) between the two or more passes are averaged together in order to compensate for luminescence that varies over time. On-chip pixel binning and multiple clock frequencies can be used to maximize the signal to noise ratio in a CCD-based scanner.	10-24-2013
20140206568	CHEMILUMINESCENCE COMPACT IMAGING SCANNER - Systems, devices, and methods for accurately imaging chemiluminescence and other luminescence are disclosed. A compact, flat-bed scanner having a light-tight enclosure, one or more detector bars of linear charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging chips, and high working numerical aperture (NA) optics scans closely over a sample in one direction and then the opposite direction. Averages or other combinations of intensity readings for each pixel location (x, y) between the two or more passes are averaged together in order to compensate for luminescence that varies over time. On-chip pixel binning and multiple clock frequencies can be used to maximize the signal to noise ratio in a CCD-based scanner.	07-24-2014

William M. Biggs, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130110929	Integrated Social Network and Stream Playback	05-02-2013