Bolton, US
Albert Martin Bolton, Haslet, TX US
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| 20090074369 | Multi-port optical connection terminal - An optical device includes at least one optical fiber cable receiving area for receiving at least one optical fiber cable, the receiving area being sized to receive a covering for covering at least a portion of the transition area, and at least one optical fiber cable transition portion disposed at the receiving area, the optical fiber cable transition portion being responsive to and supporting the covering when pressure from the covering is applied to the transition area and the covering and said transition area together form a buffer zone associated with at least a portion of the cable receiving area. Methods include providing a multi-port optical connection terminal having a stub cable port; connecting a stub cable assembly including a stub cable to the stub cable port; and forming a sloped buffer zone between the stub cable port and the stub cable to relieve stress in the stub cable. | 03-19-2009 |
Alice Bolton, Providence, RI US
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| 20120241106 | VERTICAL BLIND RETROFIT SYSTEM - A curtain panel is provided for use in retrofitting vertical blinds. The curtain panel is configured to hang in place of vertical blind slats as a retrofit application that provides a greatly improved appearance as compared to traditional vertical blinds. In general the curtain panel employs a system of buttonholes along a top edge of the panel to affix it in place on the same hook system where the vertical slat deteriorating blinds were formerly held in place. In this manner a retrofit is offered as a fashionable option to ugly blinds. The user also has the ability to coordinate a patio door (sliding glass door, etc.) panel to his/her interior decor. | 09-27-2012 |
Amy Lee Bolton, Chuckey, TN US
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| 20130029167 | COATING FOR THE INNER SURFACE OF PLASTIC BOTTLES FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DEGRADATION FROM VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to coatings for a polymer, the coating comprising a diacrylate of an aliphatic diol, a polyacrylate of an aliphatic polyol, a photoinitiator, wherein the average molecular weight between cross-links in the coating is less than 190 g/mol. The invention further relates to articles comprising the coating and a polymer. | 01-31-2013 |
Andrew Thomas Bolton, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20120205436 | SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED BARCODE DECODING AND IMAGE RECOGNITION AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system for enhanced barcode decoding and image recognition and method therefor. Target image data and ancillary image data are received at a server from a client device. Using the target image data and the ancillary image data, enhancement parameters are chosen to augmenting and/or enhanced the target image data. A code database is queried using the augmented/enhanced image data to identify codes that that match the target image. When multiple possible matching codes are returned in response to the query, a trending pattern associated with at least one of the target image data and the ancillary image is identified and is used to select the most probable match from the multiple possible matches. | 08-16-2012 |
Arthur "john" Bolton, Plano, TX US
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| 20120213210 | QUALITY OF SERVICE (QoS) FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A device stores a traffic management profile for satellite network traffic that provides default percentages for classes of traffic that can pass when contention for limited bandwidth exists. The device receives packets having class markings and designated for transmission over a Demand-Assigned Time Division Multiple Access (DA-TDMA) network and identifies each of the received packets as one of a transmission control protocol (TCP) packet or a non-TCP packet. The device assigns the received packets to different queues based on the class markings and the identifying as a TCP packet or non-TCP packet, and determines available transmission bandwidth for a particular time slot of the DA-TDMA network associated with the device. The device also schedules packets from the different queues based on the default percentages in the traffic management profile and the transmission bandwidth for the particular time slot. | 08-23-2012 |
Benjamin J. Bolton, Elm Grove, WI US
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| 20090241858 | WATER HEATER WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY BAFFLES - A water heater for exchanging heat between hot gasses and water within the water heater. The water heater includes a water tank, a conduit for allowing flow of the gasses therethrough, the conduit extending through the tank and promoting heat exchange between the gasses and water in the tank, and a baffle extending within the conduit for affecting the flow of the gasses. The baffle includes a sheet bent in a zig-zag manner and having a number of plate sections. Each plate section has a through-flow portion allowing the gasses to flow therethrough. The sheet also has a number of first bends and a number of second bends, the first bends alternating with the second bends such that each plate section is defined between one first bend and one second bend. | 10-01-2009 |
Brian Bolton, Columbia, MD US
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| 20120033786 | MAMMOGRAPHY PAD - A mammography pad for use with a mammography unit for providing comfort to a patient during a mammography examination. The mammography pad includes a flexible substrate configured to overlie a bucky plate, a compressible material and a fastening means. The mammography pad is capable of covering a top and front surface of the compression plate, while the fastening means removably attaches a portion of the mammography pad to the mammography unit. Further, a method for administering a mammography examination with the mammography pad is disclosed by providing a mammography pad, securing the pad to the mammography unit, placing a patient's breast on the mammography pad, and compressing the patient's breast against the mammography pad. | 02-09-2012 |
Brian Kenneth Bolton, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20090165544 | System and Method for Determining Non-Sensed Vehicle Operating Parameters - A method and system is provided for determining non-sensed vehicle operating parameters of a vehicle system. The method and system further provide for determining an engine air mass flow rate using the non-sensed vehicle operating parameters. A plurality of vehicle operating set-points may be determined using the non-sensed vehicle system operating parameters and the non-sensed engine air mass flow rate. A controller may use the vehicle operating set-points in order to control emissions of the vehicle system. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher J. Bolton, Woodstock, GA US
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| 20130094693 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PROCESSING A PACKAGE FOR SHIPPING WITH A COMMON CARRIER ON A WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICE - Various embodiments of present invention provide systems, methods, and computer-program products containing executable code for processing a package for shipping with a common carrier. Various embodiments include a wireless computing device that may be one of several types of devices such as smartphones, mobile telephones, mobile computers, portable digital assistants, laptop computers, gaming devices, electronic tablets, or other types of similar devices. In particular embodiments, executable code is installed on the wireless computing device that, when executed, causes the device to perform certain functionality. For instance, in particular embodiments, the wireless computing device records an image of a shipping form being placed on a package, verifies the image is suitable for analysis and transmission, and extracts a tracking number from the image. Further, the wireless computing device transmits the image to a common carrier so that the carrier may process information extracted from the image to facilitate shipping the package. | 04-18-2013 |
Daniel Henry Bolton, Kingsport, TN US
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| 20100249293 | POLYESTER BLENDS - Polyester blends comprising (1) polyesters prepared from terephthalic acid, 100 to 5 mol % of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol, and 0 to 95 mol % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and (b) polyesters prepared from terephthalic acid and alkylene glycol. The blends may also contain an impact modifier and a phosphorous stabilizer. These blends can have a combination of thermal stability and toughness—making the materials useful in engineering molding plastics, packaging, films, and fibers. | 09-30-2010 |
David A. Bolton, Southlake, TX US
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| 20080296284 | COMBINATION SPEED COOKING OVEN - A combination cooking oven is disclosed comprising a cooking cavity, a controller, thermal heating source, blower assembly, air directing means, deflecting means and a vent assembly wherein speed cooking or slower cooking of food products may be accomplished within the same appliance by movement of a gas baffle. | 12-04-2008 |
Diane Bolton, Washington, DC US
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| 20130122038 | HETEROLOGOUS PRIME-BOOST IMMUNIZATION USING MEASLES VIRUS-BASED VACCINES - The invention provides reagents and methods for heterologous prime-boost immunization regimens. In particular, the invention provides reagents and methods for use in a paramyxovirus-based prime and adenovirus-based boost immunization system, wherein the immunization induces an immune response to a foreign antigen. | 05-16-2013 |
Donald S. Bolton, Lawton, MI US
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| 20100239439 | ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP DISCONNECT MECHANISM - An engine driven pump includes a drive apparatus that is assisted into the disengaged condition prior to disconnect by the ported pressure in the pump. A spring-biased actuator assembly is fluidly connected to a depressure valve of the pump, and along with its spring bias, urges a yoke into a disengaged position to disengage the gear faces of the mechanism. A trigger link held by a solenoid plunger normally retains the yoke in an engaged position. A drive socket can be accessed to return the yoke, and hence the gear faces, into the engaged position. The pump can be disengaged under command during flight or when the aircraft is on the ground, and can only be re-engaged when the aircraft is on the ground. The drive apparatus has few rotating components to reduce rotational inertia; and is enclosed within a housing with no exposed components with all parts continually lubricated. | 09-23-2010 |
Eric K. Bolton, Kernersville, NC US
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| 20110316595 | VCO FREQUENCY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR PLLS - The present invention discloses a continuous voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) frequency temperature compensation apparatus for a phase locked loop (PLL) and a continuous VCO frequency temperature compensation method for a PLL. The system utilizes a VCO with one digital coarse tuning input, a first analog fine tuning input, and a second analog fine tuning input. The system uses the second analog fine tuning inputs to compensate the VCO for frequency shifts due to temperature fluctuation. When the PLL transitions to the fine lock (FL) mode, the system starts driving the second fine tuning input with a differential amplifier. The differential amplifier compares the first fine tuning input with a reference voltage, and drives the second fine tuning input to compensate the first fine tuning input. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120003972 | Low-Cost Multimode GSM Monitoring from TD-SCDMA - Embodiments of techniques for low-cost multimode operation in wireless communications involving the Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) standard and the Global System for Mobile telecommunications (GSM) standard are described. In one aspect, a method of multimode operation in a mobile telecommunication device renders wireless communications based on the TD-SCDMA standard using either or both of first and second frequency synthesizers of the mobile telecommunication device. The method also receives signals based on the GSM standard using either or both of the first and second frequency synthesizers of the mobile telecommunication device. Techniques for performing baton handover as well as signal reception for multimedia broadcast and multicast services (MBMS) using two frequency synthesizers are also provided. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20140266415 | HARMONIC CANCELLATION CIRCUIT FOR AN RF SWITCH BRANCH - Disclosed is a harmonic cancellation circuit for an RF switch branch having a first transistor with a first gate terminal and a first body terminal, a second transistor having a second gate terminal coupled to the first body terminal, and having a second body terminal coupled to the first gate terminal. Also included is a first resistor coupled between a first coupling node and the second body terminal, and a second resistor coupled between a second coupling node and the first body terminal, wherein the first transistor and second transistor are adapted to generate an inverse phase third harmonic signal relative to a third harmonic signal generated by the RF switch branch, such that the inverse phase third harmonic signal is output through the first resistor and the second resistor to the RF switch branch to reduce the third harmonic signal. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140304442 | SERIAL BUS BUFFER WITH NOISE REDUCTION - Disclosed is a digital communication control system having a serial bus buffer that includes a primary interface adapted to support serial communication over a primary bus, a buffered interface adapted to support serial communication over a buffered bus, and a controller coupled between the primary bus and the buffered bus. The primary bus is coupled to a first device and at least one second device and the buffered bus is coupled to at least one third device. The controller is adapted to receive a first data signal and a clock signal at the primary interface and replicate the first data signal and the clock signal at the buffered interface. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140335801 | TECHNIQUE TO REDUCE THE THIRD HARMONIC OF AN ON-STATE RF SWITCH - RF switching circuitry includes an RF switch coupled between an input node and an output node. Distortion compensation circuitry is coupled in parallel with the RF switch between the input node and the output node. The RF switch is configured to selectively pass an RF signal from the input node to the output node based on a first switching control signal. The distortion compensation circuitry is configured to boost a portion of the RF signal that is being compressed by the RF switch when the amplitude of the RF signal is above a predetermined threshold by selectively injecting current into one of the input node or the output node. Boosting a portion of the RF signal that is being compressed by the RF switch allows a signal passing through the RF switch to remain substantially linear, thereby improving the performance of the RF switching circuitry. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140361839 | NONLINEAR CAPACITANCE LINEARIZATION - An apparatus, which includes a first electronic device, a first nonlinear capacitance compensation circuit, and a capacitance compensation control circuit, is disclosed. The first electronic device has a first nonlinear capacitance and is coupled to the first nonlinear capacitance compensation circuit, which has a first compensation capacitance and receives a first compensation control signal. The capacitance compensation control circuit adjusts the first compensation capacitance using the first compensation control signal to at least partially linearize the first nonlinear capacitance. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150054698 | ANTENNA TUNING CIRCUITRY WITH REDUCED INTERFERENCE - Antenna tuning circuitry includes an antenna tuning node, an antenna tuning switch, and a resonant tuning circuit. The antenna tuning node is coupled to a resonant conduction element of an antenna. The antenna tuning switch and the resonant tuning circuit are coupled in series between the antenna tuning switch and the antenna tuning node, such that the resonant tuning circuit is between the antenna tuning node and the antenna tuning switch. The resonant tuning circuit is configured to resonate at one or more harmonic frequencies generated by the antenna tuning switch such that a high impedance path is formed between the antenna tuning switch and the antenna tuning node at harmonic frequencies generated by the antenna tuning switch. Accordingly, harmonic interference generated by the antenna tuning switch is prevented from reaching the antenna, while simultaneously allowing for tuning of the antenna. | 02-26-2015 |
Gary Bolton, Wilmington, NC US
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| 20140077583 | LOCKING WHEEL RIM COVER - A locking wheel rim cover is described for attachment to the outer face of a spare wheel rim having a given diameter, an outer face and log openings. The cover includes a circular rim plate having a diameter substantial the same as the diameter of the wheel rim, an inner face and an outer face; a locking member extending inwardly from the inner face of the rim plate; a first attachment member extending inwardly from the inner face of the rim plate; and an attachment bracket mountable on the outer face of the wheel rim, the bracket including a locking member opening to receive the locking member, a second attachment member connectable with the first attachment member and inwardly extending adapters sized for insertion into the wheel lug openings. | 03-20-2014 |
Gary Bolton, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080287479 | INHIBITORS OF SERINE PALMITOYLTRANSFERASE - This invention provides compounds of the formula: | 11-20-2008 |
Gary L. Bolton, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20100048887 | COMPOUNDS INCLUDING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PHARMACORE AND METHODS OF USE - This invention provides novel compounds comprising the following anti-inflammatory pharmacore: | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120196880 | PYRAZOLYL AND PYRIMIDINYL TRICYCLIC ENONES AS ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120283450 | COMPOUNDS INCLUDING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PHARMACORE AND METHODS OF USE - This invention provides novel compounds comprising the following anti-inflammatory pharmacore: | 11-08-2012 |
| 20140051739 | PYRAZOLYL AND PYRIMIDINYL TRICYCLIC ENONES AS ANTIOXIDANT INFLAMMATION MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: | 02-20-2014 |
Glen Reed Bolton, Boston, MA US
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| 20120028878 | Membrane Evaporation for Generating Highly Concentrated Protein Therapeutics - The present invention relates to methods of generating highly concentrated protein solutions, e.g., an antibody solution, a therapeutic protein solution, etc. The methods of the invention include membrane evaporation, such as evaporation of protein-free solvent from the protein solution, which concentrates the protein. The methods of the present invention result in protein solution concentrations not previously achievable by conventional ultrafiltration methods, e.g., protein solution concentrations of greater than about 260 grams of protein per liter of solution. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20130084648 | POLYPEPTIDE SEPARATION METHODS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for separating polypeptide glycoforms using a medium that includes an Fc receptor. In certain embodiments, a medium includes an Fc receptor which comprises an extracellular portion of an Fc gamma RIII receptor. | 04-04-2013 |
J.a. Bolton, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20150126128 | Die-To-Die Communication Links For Receiver Integrated Circuit Dies And Related Methods - Die-to-die communication links for receiver integrated circuit dies within multi-die systems and related methods are disclosed for radio frequency (RF) receivers. The disclosed embodiments provide die-to-die communication links that allow for direct communication of operating parameters between receiver integrated circuit dies and other integrated circuit dies within a multi-die system so that the operation of receive path circuitry can be adjusted without requiring intervention from an external host processor integrated circuit. A variety of operating parameter information can be communicated through the die-to-die communication links so that the integrated circuit dies can quickly adjust to changing signal conditions without requiring intervention by the external host processor integrated circuit. | 05-07-2015 |
Jeffery K. Bolton, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20140115953 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING THE VISCOSITY OF HEAVY RESIDUAL CRUDE OIL DURING REFINING - Additives may be used to decrease the viscosity of heavy residual hydrocarbons. The additives are prepared using a formulation comprising: a first component selected from the group consisting of (alkoxylated)-(di or tri)-alkyl phenol-aldehyde (amine) resins; α-Olefin-maleic anhydride co-polymers and grafted polymers including half ester/amide and full ester/amide derivatives; and combinations thereof; and a second component which is a synergist and selected from the group consisting of polyamines, amidoamines, imidazolines, and combinations thereof. | 05-01-2014 |
Jeff M. Bolton, Portland, OR US
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| 20130019154 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING MULTIMEDIA FORM RESPONSESAANM Wolfston, JR.; James H.AACI West LinnAAST ORAACO USAAGP Wolfston, JR.; James H. West Linn OR USAANM Bolton; Jeff M.AACI PortlandAAST ORAACO USAAGP Bolton; Jeff M. Portland OR US - Systems and methods for collecting multimedia responses to prompts within a web form are provided. In one embodiment, a multimedia collection engine provides a multimedia response interface element that may be included with a web form to collect a multimedia response. The multimedia response is stored in association with other web form responses, and both the web form responses and the multimedia response may be viewed by a reviewer. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130019155 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING MULTIMEDIA FORM RESPONSES - Systems and methods for collecting multimedia responses to prompts within a web form are provided. In one embodiment, a multimedia collection engine provides a multimedia response interface element that may be included with a web form to collect a multimedia response. The multimedia response is stored in association with other web form responses, and both the web form responses and the multimedia response may be viewed by a reviewer. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130226578 | ASYNCHRONOUS VIDEO INTERVIEW SYSTEM - Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee). | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140032215 | Asynchronous Video Interview System - Aspects of an asynchronous video interview system and related techniques include a server that receives a plurality of pre-recorded video prompts, generates an interview script, transmits a video prompt from the interview script to be displayed at a client computing device, and receives a streamed video response from the client computing device. The server can perform algorithmic analysis on content of the video response. In another aspect, a server obtains response preference data indicating a timing parameter for a response. In another aspect, a video prompt and an information supplement (e.g., a news item) that relates to the content of the video prompt are transmitted. In another aspect, a server automatically selects a video prompt (e.g., a follow-up question) to be displayed at the client computing device (e.g., based on a response or information about an interviewee). | 01-30-2014 |
Jeffrey Bolton, Moundsville, WV US
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| 20090187051 | Process for the preparation of nitrobenzene by adiabatic nitration - This invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of nitrobenzene. This process comprises the adiabatic nitration of benzene with a mixture of sulfuric acid and nitric acid, in which the sum of the concentrations in the reaction zone of the metal ions which form sparingly soluble metal sulfates is less than 900 mg/l, based on the volume of the aqueous phase which contains sulfuric acid. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100071770 | METHOD FOR DIVIDING FLUID STREAMS - One or more fluid streams are uniformly divided into two or more partial fluid streams in chemical apparatuses in a manner such that there is a reduced tendency to form deposits. Division of such stream(s) is achieved by using a distributor device that includes at least one plate having two or more openings which openings are rounded or chamfered on at least one side. | 03-25-2010 |
John Bolton, Denver, CO US
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| 20120117620 | UNLIMITED ACCESS TO MEDIA AND APPLICATIONS OVER WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE - Methods, systems, and apparatus are presented for providing unlimited access to either or both of media content, such as music, and applications. A media server environment can be provided, which maintains an instance of each subscriber account, a central archive of media content, and an application catalog. Selected media content can be downloaded to, and stored locally at, a subscriber device, such as on a secure storage device. Also, selected applications can be locally installed on the subscriber device. Access to the local media content and locally installed applications can be controlled through the media server environment based on the status of the subscriber's account. If the subscriber's account becomes inactive, access to the downloaded media content and installed applications can be disabled. Once the subscriber's account is reactivated, access to the downloaded media content and applications can be restored. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20150099507 | Unlimited Access to Media and Applications Over Wireless Infrastructure - Methods, systems, and apparatus are presented for providing unlimited access to either or both of media content, such as music, and applications. A media server environment can be provided, which maintains an instance of each subscriber account, a central archive of media content, and an application catalog. Selected media content can be downloaded to, and stored locally at, a subscriber device, such as on a secure storage device. Also, selected applications can be locally installed on the subscriber device. Access to the local media content and locally installed applications can be controlled through the media server environment based on the status of the subscriber's account. If the subscriber's account becomes inactive, access to the downloaded media content and installed applications can be disabled. Once the subscriber's account is reactivated, access to the downloaded media content and applications can be restored. | 04-09-2015 |
John Bolton, Lake Luzerne, NY US
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| 20100011846 | STALL AND SURGE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for monitoring a compressor comprising a rotor is presented. The method comprises obtaining a dynamic pressure signal of the rotor, obtaining a blade passing frequency of the rotor, using the blade passing frequency signal for filtering the dynamic pressure signal, buffering the filtered dynamic pressure signal over a moving window time period, and analyzing the buffered dynamic pressure signal to predict a stall condition of the compressor. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20120137759 | SURGE PRECURSOR PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present application provides a method of monitoring a compressor. The method may include the steps of determining a blade passing frequency, determining a power indication for a number of frequencies above and below the blade passing frequency, determining a ratio between a maximum power indication and a minimum power indication for the frequencies for a number of predetermined time intervals, and analyzing the ratio for each predetermined time interval to predict a surge condition of the compressor. | 06-07-2012 |
John Bolton, Eagle Rock, VA US
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| 20110302889 | CONTINUOUS PELLETIZING, DRYING AND BAGGING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED THROUGHPUT - The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to improved processes and systems for continuously bagging materials. In particular, the improved processes and systems can be used to bag tacky materials with improved throughput. The systems generally include at least one of a feeding section, mixing section, pelletizing section, transport piping, agglomerate catcher, defluidizing section, drying section, pellet diverter valve, and/or bagging assembly. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20130036714 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR FRACTIONING, COMBINATION, AND RECOMBINATION OF ASPHALT COMPONENTS FOR PELLETIZATION AND PACKAGING OF ASPHALT AND ASPHALT-CONTAINING PRODUCTS - A continuous process for fractioning, combination, and recombination of asphalt sources into asphalt components for pelletization of asphalt and asphalt-containing products such that the pellets formed are generally uniform in dimension, freely flowing, free from agglomeration, and the pelletized asphalt is packaged, and preferably compatibly packaged, for additional processing and applications. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20140130458 | CONTINUOUS PELLETIZING, DRYING AND BAGGING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED THROUGHPUT - The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to improved processes and systems for continuously bagging materials. In particular, the improved processes and systems can be used to bag tacky materials with improved throughput. The systems generally include at least one of a feeding section, mixing section, pelletizing section, transport piping, agglomerate catcher, defluidizing section, drying section, pellet diverter valve, and/or bagging assembly. | 05-15-2014 |
John Stuart Bolton, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20140339014 | SOUND BARRIER SYSTEMS - A cellular material barrier system for reducing sound transmission. The cellular material system includes a planar cellular metamaterial arrangement which includes at least one unit cell, the unit cell includes a sound normalizing arrangement, and a planar metamaterial arrangement coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a first side, the planar metamaterial arrangement includes a plate, and a frame affixed to the plate, the sound normalizing arrangement configured to normalize incident sound received at non-normal angle to thereby convey sound at normal angles to the planar metamaterial arrangement, the unit cell further comprising a back layer that is coupled to the sound normalizing arrangement on a second side, opposite the first side, the back layer is made from a porous material, including at least one of a fibrous layer, polymeric foams, ceramic foams, and metallic foams. | 11-20-2014 |
Joseph L. Bolton, Troy, MI US
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| 20080202674 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of a system and method for reinforcement of a structural member, which may include attachment features for placement of an activatable material onto a carrier and/or attachment of the system to a structural member. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110156443 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120164358 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20130243980 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140159421 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS - The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier. | 06-12-2014 |
Kenneth A. Bolton, Olathe, KS US
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| 20080208445 | ROUTE SHAPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Route shaping systems and methods determine a route from a current location through a shape location to a destination. An area of interest is determined for the shape location, and a highest road class for road segments through the interest area is identified. A route is calculated from a starting location through the interest area to the destination, and the route includes a selected road segment through the interest area with the highest road class. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090018840 | AUTOMATED SPEECH RECOGNITION (ASR) TILING - Techniques are described related to tiles of automatic speech recognition data. In an implementation, automated speech recognition (ASR) data is obtained. The ASR data is divided into a plurality of tiles based on an approximate amount of data to be included in each tile. Each of the tiles is a geographic partition of the ASR data. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090018842 | AUTOMATED SPEECH RECOGNITION (ASR) CONTEXT - Techniques are described to create a context for use in automated speech recognition. In an implementation, a determination is made as to which data received by a position-determining device is selectable to initiate one or more functions of the position-determining device, wherein at least one of the functions relates to position-determining functionality. A dynamic context is generated to include one or more phrases taken from the data based on the determination. An audio input is translated by the position-determining device using one or more said phrases from the dynamic context. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090182562 | DYNAMIC USER INTERFACE FOR AUTOMATED SPEECH RECOGNITION - Techniques are described for generating a dynamic user interface for a position-determining device that may account for a variety of input modes. In one example, a position-determining device is initiated in a first input mode (e.g., a touch screen mode) and a graphical user interface (GUI) of the device is configured to accept input via the first input mode. The position-determining device then receives an indication to switch to a second input mode (e.g., a speech input mode) and the GUI is configured to receive input via the second input mode. The position-determining device can dynamically transition between GUI configurations based on a plurality of input modes. | 07-16-2009 |
Lawrence G. Bolton, Mahomet, IL US
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| 20130145057 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A HOST DEVICE AND AN ACCESSORY USING MULTIPLE-ENDPOINT IDENTIFICATION - Techniques for facilitating communication between a portable media device (PMD) and an accessory via multiple communication paths. The accessory has a unique accessory identifier that it can send to the PMD upon establishing a connection via each communication path. The PMD can determine whether the same accessory is connected via multiple communication paths based on the accessory identifier received via each communication path. The PMD can route information to the accessory and control routing of information from the accessory based on the set of communication paths that are currently connected and can dynamically change the routing as communication paths are connected and disconnected. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140031015 | REMOTE MESSAGING FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140075054 | DEVICE-DEPENDENT SELECTION BETWEEN MODES FOR ASYMMETRIC SERIAL PROTOCOLS - A portable communication device (PCD) can automatically switch into different operating modes of an asymmetric communication protocol (such as USB) depending on the type of accessory connected. For example, the accessory can signal whether the PCD should operate in a first mode or a second mode using a hardware indicator such as identification resistor across two pins of a multi-pin connector and/or a software indicator such as a command protocol. The PCD can detect the accessory's signal and switch to the operating mode requested by the accessory. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140196142 | DEVICE AUTHENTICATION USING LIST OF KNOWN GOOD DEVICES - Authentication techniques for electronic devices can provide more seamless communication between two devices. A first device (e.g., a host device) can maintain a list of known-good devices (e.g., accessory devices) with which it can interoperate. Information identifying a second device can be added to the known-good list when the second device successfully connects to the first device and completes an authentication process. After the second device disconnects, the first device can retain the identifying information on the known-good list for a predetermined period of time, after which the information can expire. If the second device reconnects to the host before its information expires, the authentication process can be bypassed. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140317303 | APPLICATION LAUNCHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ACCESSORY - An application can be launched in response to a launch request from an accessory. For example, the mobile computing device can determine whether it is in a state that allows launching of an application and/or can determine whether the application or application type requested in the launch command is available for launching. In response to the request, and if the mobile computing device is capable, the mobile computing device can launch the application. The mobile computing device can also send a positive acknowledgment message to the accessory indicating that the application may be launched. An open communication session message may also be sent to the accessory. In response thereto the accessory can open a communication session and interoperate with the application. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140354838 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE CAMERA CONTROL - A camera capable of capturing still images and video and included in a portable media device can be controlled remotely using an accessory. The accessory can register with the PMD to automatically receive notifications whenever there is a change in the camera state. The camera states can include mode, operation status, and configuration settings. The accessory can send instructions to a camera application that interfaces with the camera to control the camera. The accessory can remotely activate the camera, change camera mode, and send instructions to operate the camera. The accessory and the PMD can concurrently control the camera. The PMD can send the captured still images and recorded video to the accessory for preview and receive instructions from the accessory on disposition of the still images and the video. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140365694 | COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOST AND ACCESSORY DEVICES USING ACCESSORY PROTOCOLS VIA WIRELESS TRANSPORT - An accessory can communicate wirelessly with a host device such as a portable electronic device. Existing accessory protocols developed for wired communication can be used without modification, and a wireless network connecting the two devices can provide a transport or channel connecting the two devices. Establishing a wireless channel can involve the active participation of both devices. For instance, the host device can create and identify virtual port to be used by the accessory, after which the accessory can initiate communication on that virtual port. A host device can be configured to automatically connect to certain accessories upon detection of that accessory on a wireless network under various specific conditions. Encryption of accessory-protocol communications between an accessory and a host device is also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150031340 | REMOTE MESSAGING FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user. | 01-29-2015 |
Lawrence G. Bolton, Urbana, IL US
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| 20120289265 | REMOTE MESSAGING FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130332635 | PROTOCOL TRANSLATING ADAPTER - An adapter facilitates communications between an accessory and a media source. When the adapter is connected to the accessory, the adapter can receive a connection request from the media source. Based on the connection request, the adapter can determine whether the media source supports an accessory protocol. The adapter can receive streamed media from the media source. When a control message is received by the adapter from the accessory, if the adapter determined that the media source supports the accessory protocol, the adapter transmits the control message to the media source using the accessory protocol. If the adapter determined that the media source does not support the accessory protocol, the adapter translates the control message and transmits the translated message to the media source. | 12-12-2013 |
Lawrence G. Bolton US
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| 20120322420 | REMOTE MESSAGING FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user. | 12-20-2012 |
Lee Bolton, Camp Hill, PA US
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| 20140261048 | RAIL CAMP - A rail vehicle includes a frame, a pair of wheels, a joint locator, a clamping assembly, and a processor. The wheels travel along a rail. The joint locator detects a joint bar on the rail. The clamping assembly is coupled to the frame and includes a pair of rail clamps disposed laterally outward of the pair of wheels. The processor is configured to automatically actuate the clamping assembly when the clamping assembly reaches the joint bar. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew P. Bolton, Harleysville, PA US
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| 20110240511 | PACKAGING FOR OXYGEN-SENSITIVE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to packaging and containers for oxygen-sensitive pharmaceutical products, or oxygen- and moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical products. More particularly, the invention relates to pharmaceutical packages comprising a blister pack with airflow channels and outlets, an oxygen scavenger, and, optionally, a desiccant, all of which are sealed inside an outer container having oxygen and moisture barrier properties. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael Bolton, Battle Creek, MI US
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| 20090115373 | METHOD OF CHARGING A POWERTRAIN - A method of charging a powertrain includes detecting an external power source in electrical communication with the powertrain, establishing a virtual network between charging control module, and transferring charge from the external power source to the powertrain. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090118078 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A control method for vehicular hybrid powertrain system includes monitoring operator inputs to an accelerator pedal and a transmission gear selector, and determining an operator torque request based upon the operator inputs to the accelerator pedal and the transmission gear selector. Torque output from the electric machine is commanded based upon the operator torque request. Engine output is controlled based upon the operator torque request and the commanded torque output from the electric machine. Vehicle hood position is monitored and the engine output is controlled correlative to the operator input to the accelerator pedal when the monitored position of the vehicle hood is open and the operator input to the transmission gear selector is one of a PARK and a NEUTRAL position. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20120283921 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A vehicular powertrain system includes an engine, an electro-mechanical transmission and an electric machine arranged in an input-split hybrid configuration. A control system for the powertrain system includes a control module signally connected to a plurality of input devices and configured to execute program code stored on a computer readable medium to control the powertrain. The program code monitors operator inputs, determines an intent to service the vehicle based upon the operator inputs, commands the electric machine to generate a net torque output of zero, and controls the engine speed correlative to an operator depression of an accelerator pedal. | 11-08-2012 |
Nelson Bolton, Trumbauersville, PA US
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| 20100018994 | Beer Keg and Method of Assembly - A container, or keg, for storing, shipping, and dispensing a bulk quantity of a fluid, for example, beer or like malt beverage, is provided. The container/keg includes a flaccid bag ( | 01-28-2010 |
Onas Bolton, Dearborn, MI US
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| 20120248337 | PHOSPHORESCENT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - Compositions providing metal-independent phosphorescence due to a directed heavy atom effect are provided. Methods of providing a phosphorescent composition are also provided where a directed heavy atom effect is maintained to cause the composition to be phosphorescent. Manufacture of phosphorescent compositions using intermolecular and intramolecular directed heavy atom effects are disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120305150 | CRYSTALLINE EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL - An explosive material in the form of a cocrystal comprising 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20 or HNIW) and at least one energetic material. The energetic material is selected from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), and 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane (HMX). | 12-06-2012 |
Paul W. Bolton, Reno, NV US
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| 20110223991 | MULTI-PLAY CENTRAL DETERMINATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems implementing techniques for using a central determination system with multi-play gaming machines having sub-games and with gaming machines having a base game and a bonus game. A seed value is provided for each of the games (i.e., each of the sub-games or the base game and the bonus game). This ensures that all possible game outcomes may be displayed for each of the games. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20130165211 | RECOVERY OF GRAPHICAL GAME HISTORY AFTER GAME SOFTWARE PACKAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE - Disclosed herein are techniques and equipment for saving game history data and package identification information for software packages used to provide a game cycle on a wager gaming machine. The game cycle may later be re-created using the game history data and software packages. For scenarios where some or all of the software packages used are no longer present on the gaming machine at the time of re-creation, the package identification information may be referenced to determine which software packages are missing and need to be provided to enable full game cycle re-creation. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20150105143 | MULTI-PLAY CENTRAL DETERMINATION SYSTEM - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems implementing techniques for using a central determination system with multi-play gaming machines having sub-games and with gaming machines having a base game and a bonus game. A seed value is provided for each of the games (i.e., each of the sub-games or the base game and the bonus game). This ensures that all possible game outcomes may be displayed for each of the games. | 04-16-2015 |
Richard Bolton, Waldorf, MD US
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| 20090107025 | WILDLIFE DECOY - A device for attracting animals by simulating food on the ground or water is disclosed. The device comprises at least one simulated corn kernel that is arranged to look like a pile of corn kernels and an attachment means fixed on at least one end of said simulated corn kernel. A pile of simulated corn kernels linked together by an attachment means to form a continuous strand of any desired length. The attachment means are selected from a group consisting of hooks and eyes, loops, push and pull type links or any other means of suitable connection. In one embodiment, a hole of said simulated corn kernel is adapted to receive the attachment means thereby forming a continuous row of simulated corn kernels of any desired length. In another embodiment, a string connects the simulated corn kernel to form a strand of simulated corn kernels. | 04-30-2009 |
Robert Bolton, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20110023920 | DIGITAL WALKER - A digital walker comprising a walker with a digital monitoring device and digital display are described herein. The digital monitoring device comprises at least one sensor. The sensor may be a biological or physiological sensor, a geographical or distance sensor, or a speed sensor. The data from the sensor may be displayed on the digital display. | 02-03-2011 |
Robert E. Bolton, Joliet, IL US
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| 20100155001 | Lockdown shade - The lockdown shade is a device for preventing visual access to an area through a window of a door. The device has a shade normally stored on a mounting system that is positioned on a wall surface adjacent to the door window. The shade is fabricated from a solid, opaque material having fastener(s) on its rear surface to effect quick and easy attachment to the door window. The fastener(s) also function to provide attachment to the mounting system. The shade is configured and dimensioned to cover the window in the door. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20120037320 | WINDOW SHADE - The window shade includes a header defined by a substantially elongated U-shaped channel. The top of the header includes attachment areas for attaching the header to a window frame. A folded blind has one end attached to the web of the header channel, and when folded, the blind is housed inside the channel. The other end of the pleated blind is attached to a footer. A magnetic latching assembly is disposed between the header and the footer to keep the blind in a folded condition. Alternatively, a retaining mechanism holds the footer when the blind is folded. Pulling a pull cord disposed on the footer releases the magnetic latching mechanism or the retaining mechanism to thereby rapidly unfold the blind. | 02-16-2012 |
Scott A. Bolton, Newtown, PA US
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| 20110118211 | NOVEL GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Compounds are provided which are phosphonate and phosphinate activators and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases and have the structure | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120142636 | NOVEL GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Compounds are provided which are phosphonate and phosphinate activators and thus are useful in treating diabetes and related diseases and have the structure | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130184284 | DIAMINOCYCLOHEXANE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130345123 | SUBSTITUTED ADIPIC ACID AMIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A is a five to eight membered monocyclic or a nine to twelve membered bicyclic heterocyclic ring, as further defined herein; Y is S, CH | 12-26-2013 |
Scott Charles Bolton, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20130231265 | TYROSINE KINASE BIOSENSORS AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are compositions and methods for measuring tyrosine kinase activity. | 09-05-2013 |
Steve Bolton, Clearwater, FL US
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| 20080308633 | Integrated Voting System and Method for Accommodating Paper Ballots and Electronic Ballots - An integrated voting system and method for accommodating paper ballots and electronic ballots. The voting system comprises a processing circuit operable to determine whether the voting system is operating in an electronic ballot mode or a paper ballot mode. In the electronic ballot mode, an electronic ballot is displayed to the voter and, in response, the voter enters one or more voting selections via an input device. The entered voting selections are then stored in a memory device and tabulated by the processing circuit. In the paper ballot mode, a scanner assembly is operable to scan a paper ballot with one or more voting selections marked by a voter. The processing circuit is operable to decode the marked voting selections and, preferably, any irregularity associated with the paper ballot (such as an undervote or overvote) is displayed to the voter for possible correction. The marked voting selections are then tabulated by the processing circuit. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080308634 | Integrated Voting System and Method for Accommodating Paper Ballots and Audio Ballots - An integrated voting system and method for accommodating paper ballots and audio ballots. The voting system includes a voting device operable to scan a paper ballot with one or more marked voting selections and tabulate the marked voting selections. The voting system also includes an accessible voting station in communication with the voting device. The accessible voting station comprises a voting console operable present an audio ballot to a voter via headphones, and receive one or more voting selections entered in response to the audio ballot from the voter. A printer is also provided to print a printed ballot that includes the entered voting selections. The voting device is operable to tabulate the printed voting selections by scanning the printed ballot or receiving voting selection information extracted from the printed ballot from the accessible voting station. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090256703 | System and Method for Detecting Security Features on Paper Ballots - The present invention is directed to a system and method for detecting security features on paper ballots. The security features allow a ballot tabulator to distinguish between an authentic ballot and a counterfeit ballot that does not include the required security feature. One or more security sensors in the ballot tabulator are operable to detect the security feature on the ballot, and provide an output indicating the presence or absence of the security feature. The ballot tabulator preferably generates a visual alert and/or audio alert if the security sensor does not detect the security feature on the paper ballot. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100006649 | Secure Ballot Box - A secure ballot box includes a main compartment for receiving ballots, a case including a base and a cover supported by the main compartment, and a scanner supported within the base. The cover is coupled with the base and is moveable between a closed position enclosing the scanner and an open position exposing at least a portion of the scanner. The case and scanner are removable from the main compartment for easy transport. A sensor, operable to detect the height of the ballots collected within the main compartment, is coupled with the scanner to switch the scanner to an off mode such that additional ballots will not be accepted when the height of ballots within the main compartment reaches a predetermined threshold level. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100230491 | Ballot Tabulation Device and Method for Tabulating Paper Ballots Printed According to Ballot Style - A ballot tabulation device and method for tabulating paper ballots that have been printed according to ballot style. In an exemplary embodiment, the ballot tabulation device includes an input device, such as a touch screen display, that enables a user to enter a precinct identification code for a paper ballot. The device also includes a scanner operable to scan the paper ballot, and a processing circuit operable to decode one or more voting selections marked on the paper ballot. The processing circuit is further operable to tabulate the decoded voting selections and include the tabulated voting selections within the vote tally associated with the precinct identification code. Other exemplary embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120187188 | Ballot Tabulation Device with Internal Tote Bin - A ballot tabulation device with internal tote bin includes a ballot box having a main compartment for receiving ballots and a tote bin configured to fit securely within an inner cavity of the main compartment. A ballot receptacle in the main compartment receives ballots and directs them downwardly into the tote bin so that the ballots stack into the tote bin. The tote bin includes two hingedly attached flaps that open upwardly to rest against the sides of the internal cavity to form a hopper-like receptacle for the ballots. The tote bin may also include one or more locking mechanisms to secure the lid flaps, and a telescoping handle and wheels for transporting the bin. In an alternative embodiment, a sensor in the inner cavity detects the presence of ballots in the tote bin and provides an alert to an operator when the tote bin is nearly full. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130248599 | Integrated Voting System and Method for Accommodating Paper Ballots and Audio Ballots - A voting system includes an accessible voting station and a tabulation device. The accessible voting station presents an audio ballot to a voter and receives one or more voting selections entered in response to the audio ballot from the voter. The accessible voting station also prints a ballot that includes the entered voting selections and scans at least a portion of the ballot to determine the voting selections printed thereon. The accessible voting station further presents an audio representation of the scanned voting selections to the voter and receives a confirmation of the audio representation of the scanned voting selections from the voter. The tabulation device tabulates the voting selections printed on the ballot by scanning the printed ballot or receiving voting selection information extracted from the printed ballot from the accessible voting station. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140263638 | System and Method for Monitoring Precinct-Based Ballot Tabulation Devices - A system for remotely monitoring a plurality of ballot tabulation devices is provided. The ballot tabulation devices are located at a plurality of polling locations, each of which is operable to process a plurality of marked paper ballots and maintain health status information for the device. The system includes a central server located remotely from the ballot tabulation devices that is operable to periodically receive the health status information for each device and generate an alert that identifies any irregularities associated with each device based on the received health status information. Preferably, the health status information is encoded in a machine-readable code that is displayed on a display screen of the ballot tabulation device, and a reading device is used to read the machine-readable code from the display screen and transmit the health status information to the central server. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING ELECTION RESULTS - A system for reporting election results from a plurality of ballot tabulation devices to a central server is provided. Each ballot tabulation device is operable to generate a machine-readable code that encodes the election results for the ballot tabulation device and present the machine-readable code by either displaying the machine-readable code on a display screen or printing the machine-readable code on a printable medium. The system also includes a plurality of reading devices each of which is used to read the machine-readable code presented by the ballot tabulation device and transmit the election results for the ballot tabulation device to the central server. | 09-18-2014 |
Steven Arnold Bolton, Harvard, MA US
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| 20080294588 | Event capture, cross device event correlation, and responsive actions - Correlating security event data according to one or more rules to initiate one or more actions is disclosed. Security event data is received, via an event pipeline, that defines an occurrence of an event. Each type of source of event data may have its own pipeline. Event objects are created from the received security event data, and are gathered into a rules engine. The rules engine includes a plurality of rules. Each rule defines one or more conditions to be met and one or more actions to be taken in response. A rule is evaluated at a frequency over a period of time using data contained within event objects, so to determine whether the one or more conditions defined within the evaluated rule are met. The one or more actions defined by the evaluated rule are initiated whenever the one or more conditions defined by that rule are met. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20130057384 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PEERING - A security installation positions a peering ability with a peer installation by establishing a peering agreement to define the conditions constituting a situation for which peering applies, and identifies the resources and assets which will be shared, as well as the duration of the peering, typically until the resolution of the exigent situation or circumstances that prompted the peering. Peering selectively couples security installations for monitoring a particular upon determining that a situation responsive to mediation has occurred within an area monitored by the security installation for monitoring an area. The security installation initiates a peering invitation to a peer installation, in which the peer installation is configured to share resources with the security installation for mitigating the cause of the situation. The resulting peered access provides communication between the peer installation and the security installation, the access being temporary and conditional on the exigency of the determined situation. | 03-07-2013 |
Stoney Dale Bolton, Jacksboro, TN US
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| 20090236011 | Hands Free Wood Splitter - A hands-free wood (log segment) splitting apparatus and method of employing a mobile vehicle having mounted thereon the splitting apparatus. The splitting apparatus includes a mount removably secured to the mobile vehicle and having secured thereon a rotatable auger, the location of the mount and the components carried thereon being safely remote from an operator. Control over the positioning of the apparatus, including the auger relative to a to-be-split log segment, control over the movement of the auger relative to the log segment being split, restraining the log segment from undesired movement relative to the spinning auger, and other related actions, are effected by the operator from the remote location and without exposure of the operator to personal injury from the splitting apparatus. Guides are provided for entry thereof into a split to serve as impediments to collapse of the split portions of the log segment against the auger. | 09-24-2009 |
Todd Bolton, Canton, MI US
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| 20110140504 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAT BELT CONTROL - A system is provided for utilizing belt movement information in a motorized seat belt (MSB) control system algorithm to achieve better levels of comfort and safety. The MSB control system algorithm controls execution of multiple modes including a no friction mode, a stowage mode, a slack reduction mode, an out of position warning mode, a medium pull-back mode, and a high pull-back mode. The MSB control system algorithm also controls execution of a low power mode initiated after the other vehicle modules are put to sleep to provide the ability to stow the seat belt after the vehicle has been turned off for some period of time. The MSB control system algorithm also controls belt monitoring functions defined based on a buckle switch state that indicates the buckled or unbuckled state of the seat belt. Belt monitoring consists of belt movement being converted to counts based on a resolution provided by a belt movement sensor. | 06-16-2011 |
Todd Bolton, Auburn Hills, MI US
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| 20110148176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAT BELT CONTROL - A system is provided for utilizing belt movement information in a motorized seat belt (MSB) control system algorithm to achieve better levels of comfort and safety. The MSB control system algorithm controls execution of multiple modes including a no friction mode, a stowage mode, a slack reduction mode, an out of position warning mode, a medium pull-back mode, and a high pull-back mode. The MSB control system algorithm also controls execution of a low power mode initiated after the other vehicle modules are put to sleep to provide the ability to stow the seat belt after the vehicle has been turned off for some period of time. The MSB control system algorithm also controls belt monitoring functions defined based on a buckle switch state that indicates the buckled or unbuckled state of the seat belt. Belt monitoring consists of belt movement being converted to counts based on a resolution provided by a belt movement sensor. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110153165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAT BELT CONTROL - A system is provided for utilizing belt movement information in a motorized seat belt (MSB) control system algorithm to achieve better levels of comfort and safety. The MSB control system algorithm controls execution of multiple modes including a no friction mode, a stowage mode, a slack reduction mode, an out of position warning mode, a medium pull-back mode, and a high pull-back mode. The MSB control system algorithm also controls execution of a low power mode initiated after the other vehicle modules are put to sleep to provide the ability to stow the seat belt after the vehicle has been turned off for some period of time. The MSB control system algorithm also controls belt monitoring functions defined based on a buckle switch state that indicates the buckled or unbuckled state of the seat belt. Belt monitoring consists of belt movement being converted to counts based on a resolution provided by a belt movement sensor. | 06-23-2011 |
Todd S. Bolton, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20120273145 | ORGANOPOLYSILICONE POLYETHER DRAINAGE AID - The present invention relates to a drainage aid composition and its use in pulp washing process. More particulary, this invention relates to drainage aid composition of silicone polyethers prepared via zinc catalized dehydrogenative coupling of alcohol terminated polyethers with silicone oligomers and polymers comprising of at least one silicon bonded hydrogen. The compostion of this invention exhibit excellent drainage properties. | 11-01-2012 |
Troy Ruben Bolton, Fulton, MO US
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| 20090016707 | MODULAR HEATER SYSTEM - A heater system is provided that includes a plurality of carrier members, each carrier member defining an inner periphery surface, an outer receiving portion, and connecting portions. A plurality of resistive heating elements are disposed within the outer receiving portions of the carrier members, and end fittings are disposed proximate the carrier members and the resistive heating elements. A cover is disposed around the carrier members and the resistive heating elements, and the inner periphery surfaces of the carrier members are adapted to transfer heat to a target and the connecting portions are adapted to be secured to at least one of an adjacent carrier member and a heating target. In one form, at least one set of a carrier member and a resistive heating element are resiliency movable such that the heater system provides tactile feedback to an installer that the heater system is properly installed around a target. | 01-15-2009 |
Wallace Bolton, Harrogate, TN US
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| 20080240868 | Mine support having a linearly moveable and/or pivoting end plate - A mine support yieldable prop includes a threaded shaft rotatably mounted in an end of the prop to move into and out of the prop end to move a bearing plate toward or away from a mine roof, and/or a bearing plate pivotally mounted to the end of the prop to level the prop with uneven mine roofs. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20120027529 | Mine Support Having a Linearly Moveable and/or Pivoting End Plate - A mine support yieldable prop includes a threaded shaft rotatably mounted in an end of the prop to move into and out of the prop end to move a bearing plate toward or away from a mine roof, and/or a bearing plate pivotally mounted to the end of the prop to level the prop with uneven mine roofs. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20130236250 | Fiberglass Roof and Rib Plate - A bearing plate and a nut and bolt arrangement for use as a rib or roof support for coal mines where the extracted coal is used for powder coal and has a specific gravity in the range of 1.5-1.9, preferably 1.7. The bearing plate has an outer reinforced area surrounding an inner reinforced area. The outer reinforced area has one or more endless rib members and the inner reinforced area has a plurality of legs, wherein the legs are spaced from one another and the first end of each leg encircles a bolthole in a center of the bearing plate to receive the bolt of the nut and bolt assembly. The bearing plate and the nut and bolt assembly are made of fiberglass reinforced plastic | 09-12-2013 |
Wayne Bolton, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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| 20100117750 | CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR WITH REDUCED ACCELERATION SENSITIVITY - A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20120223785 | CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR WITH REDUCED ACCELERATION SENSITIVITY - A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130335158 | CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR WITH REDUCED ACCELERATION SENSITIVITY - A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events. | 12-19-2013 |
William Bolton, Lakeland, TN US
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| 20100072442 | Lift For Servicing Aircraft - A compact, easily maneuverable lift that may be readily positioned and operated by one person, that is quickly and accurately adjustable to the desired height, and that is particularly applicable to servicing heavy parts such as aircraft batteries. The lift is easy to manufacture and may include a load platform configured to fit into tight spaces. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-25-2010 |
William George Bolton, Longmont, CO US
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| 20120076629 | Sticky Boom Non-Cooperative Capture Device - A device for non-cooperatively capturing an object is provided. The device includes a boom having a fixed end coupled to a structure and a free end. The boom also includes boom deployers for moving the fixed end of the boom relative to the structure. The device also includes a capture head, coupled to the free end of the boom, and a control apparatus. The control apparatus controls the boom deployers and capture head to move the capture head in close proximity to the object. The control apparatus moves the capture head in closer proximity to the object if the capture head is not close enough to the object to capture the object. The control apparatus minimizes forces applied to the object, and activates a non-cooperative capture device. The non-cooperative capture device makes initial contact with the object, establishes intimate contact with the object, and captures the object. | 03-29-2012 |
Zachary Joseph Bolton, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20130131928 | Rear End Advanced Collision Technology - A method of controlling stability of a vehicle comprises monitoring vehicle information with an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit determines if a rear collision from a second vehicle approaching from a rear direction is likely. A first response signal is sent to at least one vehicle system from the electronic control unit prior to the rear collision. The at least one vehicle system changes state based upon the first response signal to prepare the vehicle for the rear collision. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140191883 | ADAPTIVE DRIVER ASSISTANCE ALERTS FUNCTIONALITY - A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of lights linearly arranged substantially around an interior perimeter of the vehicle. A controller is controllably coupled to the plurality of lights, such that the controller is operable to control the plurality of lights. A hazard detection system is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions for causing the controller to illuminate at least one of the plurality of lights corresponding to a location of a hazard detected by the hazard detection system | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140195120 | ADAPTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND STEER ASSIST SYSTEMS BASED ON DRIVER FOCUS - An automotive vehicle includes a driver analyzer and a driver assistance system, both of which are coupled to a controller. The controller includes a non-transitory storage medium storing instructions for causing the controller to determine a level of attentiveness of a driver of the automotive vehicle and to adapt a response of the driver assistance system in response to the determined level of attentiveness. | 07-10-2014 |