Boswell, US
Bernard James Boswell, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20120028225 | Deli slices size selector - The utility device for which the patent is applied for is a simple device. There are no mechanical moving parts. | 02-02-2012 |
Betsy Lorene Boswell, Houston, TX US
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20130233549 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CEMENT FLOW IN A WELL - A method for preventing undesired cement flow in a well containing a tubing string, comprises: determining a desired pressure drop for a desired flow rate at a desired location in the tubing string, determining a flow area that will cause the desired pressure drop, and installing in the tubing string a choke having at least one port, wherein the total area of the port or ports equals the desired flow area. The choke may include at least two ports, one of which may include a least one rupture disk disposed selected to rupture when the pressure drop across the choke exceeds a predetermined value. The choke may be below a float collar in the well. The invention allows the use of foamed cement and in particular foamed cement having a density that is less than the lowest density that could have been used if the choke were not in place. | 09-12-2013 |
Brent Boswell, Aloha, OR US
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20090168999 | Method and apparatus for performing cryptographic operations - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor having logic to perform a round of a cryptographic algorithm responsive to first and second round micro-operations to perform the round on first and second pairs of columns, where the logic includes dual datapaths that are half the width of the cryptographic algorithm width (or smaller). Additional logic may be used to combine the results of the first and second round micro-operations to obtain a round result. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-02-2009 |
20130188789 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD (AES) KEY SCHEDULE - An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) key generation assist instruction is provided. The AES key generation assist instruction assists in generating round keys used to perform AES encryption and decryption operations. The AES key generation instruction operates independent of the size of the cipher key and performs key generation operations in parallel on four 32-bit words thereby increasing the speed at which the round keys are generated. This instruction is easy to use in software. Hardware implementation of this instruction removes potential threats of software (cache access based) side channel attacks on this part of the AES algorithm. | 07-25-2013 |
Brent Boswell, Beaverton, OR US
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20090052659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD (AES) KEY SCHEDULE - An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) key generation assist instruction is provided. The AES key generation assist instruction assists in generating round keys used to perform AES encryption and decryption operations. The AES key generation instruction operates independent of the size of the cipher key and performs key generation operations in parallel on four 32-bit words thereby increasing the speed at which the round keys are generated. This instruction is easy to use in software. Hardware implementation of this instruction removes potential threats of software (cache access based) side channel attacks on this part of the AES algorithm. | 02-26-2009 |
Brent Lee Boswell, Kingsland, TX US
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20130034348 | Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for Stabilizing Mobile Devices - Systems, apparatus, methods, etc. for stabilizing mobile devices. Various embodiments provide stabilizers which comprise a counter weight lever, a counter weight, and a handle. A yaw axis defined by a pivot point which can extend through a side of the mobile device. Moreover, the lever couples to the mobile device near its proximal end and to the counter weight at its distal end. Furthermore, the handle pivots about the mobile device at a point on the yaw axis of the mobile device. Additionally, the handle and the mobile device are biased toward each other along the yaw axis. In some embodiments the stabilizer includes a bi-conical joint or a tapered edge joint which defines the pivot point. Some stabilizers include a hinge pin to which the counter weight lever and mobile device are coupled. Furthermore, the handle can be biased toward the pivot point along the pitch and/or roll axes. | 02-07-2013 |
Brent R. Boswell, Aloha, OR US
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20120151191 | REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN MULTI-PRECISION FLOATING POINT MULTIPLIERS - Methods and apparatus relating to reducing power consumption in multi-precision floating point multipliers are described. In an embodiment, certain portions of a multiplier are disabled in response to two or more multiplication operations with the same data size and data type occurring back-to-back. Other embodiments are also claimed and described. | 06-14-2012 |
20150269108 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING A PROTOCOL STACK OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP - Techniques and mechanisms for configuring an integrated circuit (IC) chip to implement a protocol stack. In an embodiment, a transaction layer of the IC chip is operable to exchange with a link layer of the IC chip transaction layer packets (TLPs) having a format compatible with one defined in a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express™ (PCIe™) specification. Configuration circuitry of the IC chip provides for configuration of a first protocol stack including the transaction layer, circuitry of the link layer and a first physical layer of the IC chip. The configuration circuitry further provides for an alternative configuration of a second protocol stack including the transaction layer, circuitry of the link layer and a second physical layer of the IC chip. In another embodiment, the first protocol stack supports single-ended signaling to communicate TLP information, whereas the second protocol stack supports differential signaling to communicate TLP information. | 09-24-2015 |
Bryan D. Boswell, Loveland, CO US
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20090274051 | Dynamic Switch Contact Protection - A dynamic switch contact protection circuit and technique to protect a channel switch within an electrical system by limiting transients when the switch is turned on or turned off. The protection circuit comprises switching between a high resistance path and a low resistance path. The high resistance path comprises a resistor. A bypass switch is connected in parallel to the resistor to affect the low resistance path. The protection circuit can connect or disconnect switch cards to the electrical system enabling the creation of a larger switching structure. Disconnected switch cards within a switching structure preserves system bandwidth by limiting capacitive loading. Electing which switch to close last or open first can prolong the length of usage of the switches. | 11-05-2009 |
Charles Andrew Boswell, Millbrae, CA US
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20140170064 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RADIOHALOGEN PROTEIN LABELING - Methods and compositions are provided for labeling proteins with radiohalogen-label reagents. Radiohalogen-labeled proteins may be used for imaging studies, as therapeutics and in diagnostic tests. The [ | 06-19-2014 |
20160002121 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RADIOHALOGEN PROTEIN LABELING - Methods and compositions are provided for labeling proteins with radiohalogen-label reagents. Radiohalogen-labeled proteins may be used for imaging studies, as therapeutics and in diagnostic tests. The [ | 01-07-2016 |
Christopher S. Boswell, Fort Mill, SC US
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20090265199 | System and Method for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Management - In particular embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for governance, risk, and compliance management. For example, a method for governance, risk, and compliance management includes providing an interface for defining a control to be used to reach a goal of an organization. The control provides a procedure to be followed by the organization. The method further includes providing the interface for defining a metric for tracking a progress of the organization towards reaching the goal using the procedure. The method further includes receiving metric data from an external source. The metric data corresponds to the metric. The method further includes tracking the progress of the organization towards reaching the goal using at least the metric and the metric data. The method further includes displaying the progress of the organization towards reaching the goal. | 10-22-2009 |
20090265200 | System and Method for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Management - A method for governance, risk, and compliance management includes, at a user interface, enabling a user to define a plurality of goals of an organization. The method further includes at the user interface, enabling the user to input a plurality of controls, each control comprising a measure implemented by the organization to achieve one or more of the plurality of goals of the organization and input linking information that links each of the plurality of controls to the one or more of the plurality of goals for which it was implemented. The method further includes at one or more processors coupled to a memory, storing the plurality of goals, the plurality of controls, and the linking information in the memory. | 10-22-2009 |
20090319312 | System and Method for Governance, Risk, and Compliance Management - In particular embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for governance, risk, and compliance management. For example, a method for governance, risk, and compliance management includes providing an interface for defining a control to be used to reach a goal of an organization. The control provides a procedure to be followed by the organization. The method further includes providing the interface for implementing the control in order to reach the goal of the organization. The method further includes receiving metric data from an external source. The metric data includes a document link. The method further includes providing the interface for accessing, using the document link, one or more documents corresponding to the control. The one or more documents are accessed in such a way as to prevent the one or more documents from losing their status as original. | 12-24-2009 |
Colin Boswell, Millbrae, CA US
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20140274384 | DELIVERING AND CONSUMING INTERACTIVE VIDEO GAMING CONTENT - Delivering and consuming interactive video gaming content is described. An operation for such may include transmitting, over a network to a video content decoding appliance, one or more video frames of a video content item associated with a session related to an interactive video game; receiving, over the network, a game control input from a client computing device associated with the session; and modifying, in view of the game control input, a state of the session. | 09-18-2014 |
Craig Boswell, Provo, UT US
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20090151926 | Inductive Power Coupler - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool string component has a tubular body with at least one end adapted for threaded connection to an adjacent tool string component. The end has at least one shoulder that abuts an adjacent shoulder of an adjacent end of the adjacent tool string component. At least two electrically conducting coils are disposed within an annular recess formed in the at least one shoulder and an annular trough is disposed in the annular recess. The annular trough houses at least one of the at least two electrically conducting coils and each coil is electrically insulated from each other. | 06-18-2009 |
20090151932 | Intelligent Electrical Power Distribution System - In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole tool assembly comprises electrical connectors disposed proximate an upper end and a lower end of the tool, switches to selectively allow or disallow electrical continuity between the electrical connectors, and a microprocessor in electrical communication with the electrical connectors and the switches. | 06-18-2009 |
20120067337 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067339 | Rotatable Panels on an Exterior of a Structure that Directs Solar Energy within the Structure - In one aspect of the present invention, a structure comprises a plurality of reflective panels secured to the structure. Each reflective panel has an axis of rotation. A processing element controls an orientation of each reflective panel about its axis of rotation to direct solar energy within the structure. | 03-22-2012 |
Craig Boswell, Draper, UT US
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20140262508 | UNDERREAMER FOR INCREASING A WELLBORE DIAMETER - An underreamer for increasing a diameter of a wellbore. The underreamer includes a body having an axial bore extending at least partially therethrough. A mandrel is disposed within the bore of the body and has a port formed radially therethrough. A sleeve is disposed radially-outward from the mandrel. The sleeve blocks fluid flow through the port in the mandrel when the sleeve is in a first position, and the sleeve is axially-offset from the port in the mandrel when the sleeve is in a second position. A flow tube is coupled to the mandrel. The sleeve moves from the first position to the second position when fluid flows through the flow tube and through a channel disposed in the mandrel. A cutter block is movably coupled to the body and is responsive to fluid flow from the axial bore through the port in the mandrel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262525 | UNDERREAMER FOR INCREASING A WELLBORE DIAMETER - An underreamer for increasing a diameter of a wellbore. The underreamer may include a body having an axial bore extending at least partially therethrough. An electromagnetic activation system may be disposed at least partially within the bore of the body. A valve may be disposed within the bore of the body and coupled to the electromagnetic activation system. The valve may include a mobile element and a static element. The mobile element may be coupled to the electromagnetic activation system and move from a first position where the mobile element obstructs fluid flow through the valve to a second position where the mobile element permits fluid flow through the valve. A cutter block may be movably coupled to the body and move radially-outward as the mobile element moves from the first position to the second position. | 09-18-2014 |
20150034294 | Submersible Electrical Machine and Method - A submersible electrical machine includes a first magnetic package spaced axially from a second magnetic package, a first stator displaced axially from the first magnetic package by a first air gap, a second stator displaced axially from the second magnetic package by a second air gap. The electrical machine can be operated as a generator or as a motor. When operating as a generator, a turbine can rotate the magnetic packages relative to the stators in response to fluid flowing axially across the electrical machine. | 02-05-2015 |
20150235172 | System and Method for Detecting Potentially Unauthorized Access to an Enclosure - A method for detecting potentially unauthorized access to an enclosure is disclosed. Such a method includes detecting movement (e.g., opening and/or closing) of an access barrier of an enclosure. The method further detects whether a motor was used to move the access barrier. This may be accomplished, for example, by detecting electrical current drawn by the motor, vibration of the motor, voltage drop of electrical power supplied to the motor, rotation of the motor, or the like. In the event the access barrier was moved without using the motor, the method notifies a user, such as by sending an email or text message to the user. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235173 | Automated Tracking-Number Based Administration of Access Codes - A method for more efficiently delivering goods to recipients is disclosed herein. Such a method includes obtaining a unique identifier (e.g., tracking number, order number, product number, etc.), wherein the unique identifier is associated with an order of goods intended for delivery to a recipient. The method further includes obtaining an access code for association with the unique identifier. The access code enables a delivery agent to gain access to an enclosure of the recipient for deposit of the goods therein. In certain embodiments, the access code is a temporary access code that expires once the delivery is fulfilled or the enclosure is accessed, thereby reducing the chance of unauthorized access to the enclosure. The method may also enable parameters (e.g., restrictions, constraints, conditions, etc.) with regard to use of the access code to be established. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235174 | Tracking-Number Extraction Facilitating Administration of Access Codes - A method for more efficiently delivering goods to recipients is disclosed. Such a method includes receiving a communication, such as an email or text message, containing a unique identifier (e.g., tracking number, order number, product number, etc.). The unique identifier is associated with an order of goods intended for delivery to a recipient. The method extracts the unique identifier from the communication and generates an access code for association with the unique identifier. The access code enables a delivery agent to gain access to an enclosure of the recipient for deposit of the goods therein. In certain embodiments, the access code is derived from the unique identifier, such as by using certain digits or portions of the unique identifier to generate the access code. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235175 | Automated Access Code Expiration Based on Delivery Fulfillment - A method for more efficiently delivering goods to recipients is disclosed. Such a method includes generating an access code configured to enable access to an enclosure. The method further monitors a status of a delivery of goods intended for deposit in the enclosure. This may be accomplished, for example, by monitoring a package tracking system used to monitor and track delivery of the goods. In response to detecting fulfillment of the delivery, the method automatically causes the access code to expire. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235490 | Access Code Administration and Sharing - A method for more efficiently enabling access to an enclosure is disclosed. Such a method includes designating an access code intended to enable access to an enclosure, and identifying an end user for whom the access code is intended. The method automatically generates a communication addressed to the end user and informing the end user that the access code has been established. In certain embodiments, the communication further informs the end user of any parameters that have been established for the access code. The method sends the communication to the end user using, for example, an email address or phone number of the end user. The method further communicates the access code to a control mechanism configured to control access to the enclosure. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235493 | System and Method for Communicating and Authenticating an Access Code - A method for more efficiently enabling access to an enclosure is disclosed. Such a method includes designating, on a computing device, an access code intended to enable access to an enclosure. The method further communicates, over a network, a first copy of the access code to a control mechanism configure to control access to the enclosure. A second copy of the access code is communicated, over the network, to an end user device configured to directly communicate the second copy to the control mechanism. In certain embodiments, the end user device wirelessly communicates the second copy to the control mechanism using a short distance communication protocol. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150235495 | System and Method for Partially Opening an Access Barrier - A method for enabling access to an enclosure is disclosed. Such a method includes obtaining an access code configured to enable access to an enclosure. The enclosure includes an access barrier capable of moving between a fully open position and a fully closed position. The method further establishes, for the access code, a setting associated with an intermediate position between the fully open position and the fully closed position. The setting may include, for example, an amount of time needed by an access mechanism to move the access barrier from the fully closed position to the intermediate position or an intermediate value between a first value associated with the closed position and a second value associated with the open position. Use of the access code to access the enclosure causes the access barrier to stop at the intermediate position. A corresponding system is also disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150275582 | Dynamic Seal Assembly - Downhole drilling often requires passing drilling fluid containing water mixed with mud through a downhole drill pipe. Such drill pipe may comprise cavities therein for working units such as motors, generators, solenoids and the like. It may be desirable to lubricate and cool such working units with water from the drilling fluid, however, mud particulate may damage such devices. The present invention comprises various embodiments of a dynamic seal assembly designed to allow fluid communication between a cavity and a fluid flow while blocking certain particulate matter within the fluid flow from entering the cavity. The fluid communication may occur through and the particulate matter may be blocked by a defined clearance between two complementary surfaces that are movable relative to each other. | 10-01-2015 |
20160004229 | Secure Remote Actuation System - A secure remote actuation system may comprise a central signal switch and a remote input receptor. The central signal switch may comprise one or more acceptable inputs. The remote input receptor may comprise a user interface for receiving one or more user inputs from a user. The remote input receptor may further comprise a microcontroller for obtaining and comparing the acceptable inputs to the user inputs. In the present invention, the microcontroller obtains the one or more acceptable inputs from the central signal switch after the user begins to use the user interface. | 01-07-2016 |
20160004230 | Secure Remote Actuation System - A secure remote actuation system may comprise a remote input receptor and a central signal switch. The remote input receptor may comprise a user interface for receiving user inputs from a user. The central signal switch may comprise acceptable inputs. The central signal switch may further comprise a microcontroller for obtaining and comparing the user inputs to the acceptable inputs. In the present invention, the microcontroller obtains the user inputs from the remote input receptor while the user is using the user interface. | 01-07-2016 |
20160050082 | Secure Remote Actuation System - A secure remote actuation system may comprise a network and a remote input receptor. One or more acceptable inputs may be stored on the network. The remote input receptor may comprise a user interface for receiving one or more user inputs from a user. The remote input receptor may further comprise a microcontroller for obtaining and comparing the acceptable inputs to the user inputs. In the present invention, the microcontroller obtains the one or more acceptable inputs from the network after the user begins to use the user interface. | 02-18-2016 |
20160050121 | Secure Remote Actuation System - A secure remote actuation system may comprise a remote input receptor and a network. The remote input receptor may comprise a user interface for receiving user inputs from a user. The network may store acceptable inputs. The network may further comprise a network device for obtaining the user inputs from the remote input receptor. In the present invention, the network device obtains the user inputs from the remote input receptor while the user is using the user interface. The network then compares the user inputs to the acceptable inputs. | 02-18-2016 |
David Boswell, Raleigh, NC US
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20120269626 | AIRCRAFT PROPELLER BALANCING SYSTEM - An aircraft system and method with a first counterweight rotating balancing rotor mass concentration, and a second counterweight rotating balancing rotor mass concentration to balance a first aircraft propeller. The system includes an inboard electromagnetic coil driver with a first inboard electromagnetic coil, and a second inboard electromagnetic coil, the inboard electromagnetic coil driver and the first counterweight balancing rotor and the second counterweight balancing rotor centered around the aircraft propeller shaft rotating machine member. The system/method utilizes a first control system controller to control the coils and position the mass concentrations to balance the first aircraft propeller. The system/method includes a third counterweight rotating balancing rotor mass concentration, and a fourth counterweight rotating balancing rotor mass concentration to balance a second aircraft propeller which positioned and controlled by a second control system controller. | 10-25-2012 |
David Boswell, Raliegh, NC US
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20110197703 | Aircraft propeller balancing system - An aircraft system/method for propeller balancing. The system includes an inboard driver with a first and second inboard electromagnetic coil, the inboard driver and the first counterweight balancing rotor and the second counterweight balancing rotor centered around the aircraft propeller shaft rotating machine member with the first inboard electromagnetic coil proximate the first inboard magnets of the first counterweight balancing rotor, with the inboard electromagnetic coil driver proximate the rotation axis of the aircraft propeller shaft rotating machine member and the first counterweight balancing rotor outboard of the inboard electromagnetic coil driver with the first inboard electromagnetic coil generating a electromagnetic field to electromagnetically step the first inboard magnets of the at least first counterweight balancing rotor to electromagnetically actuate rotational movement of the first counterweight balancing rotor around the rotating machine member and relative to the inboard electromagnetic coil driver to a first rotor held balancing position. | 08-18-2011 |
Dustin Boswell, Agoura Hills, CA US
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20110225146 | UNIFIED SEARCH INTERFACE - Methods, systems, and computer program products feature determining a plurality of search result items responsive to a search query. A plurality of search modes are identified based on the query or the plurality of search result items or both. Each search mode is associated with a respective collection of records. The plurality of search result items are provided to a user with an indication of each search mode in the plurality of search modes. User input selecting a first search mode is received, where the first search mode is one of the plurality of search modes. One or more mode-specific search result items are determined based on the search query, where each mode-specific search result item is from the collection of records that is associated with the first search mode. The one or more mode-specific search result items are provided to the user. | 09-15-2011 |
20110231392 | Unified Search Interface - Methods, systems, and computer program products feature determining a plurality of search result items responsive to a search query. A plurality of search modes are identified based on the query or the plurality of search result items or both. Each search mode is associated with a respective collection of records. The plurality of search result items are provided to a user with an indication of each search mode in the plurality of search modes. User input selecting a first search mode is received, where the first search mode is one of the plurality of search modes. One or more mode-specific search result items are determined based on the search query, where each mode-specific search result item is from the collection of records that is associated with the first search mode. The one or more mode-specific search result items are provided to the user. | 09-22-2011 |
20150161254 | PRESENTATION OF SEARCH RESULTS USING MODE-SPECIFIC PRESENTATION TEMPLATE - In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products. A computing system identifies first resources. The computing system identifies one or more search modes. The computing system provides first information for causing a first user interface to present first search results, and a search mode selector for each of the identified search modes. The computing system receives an indication that a user has selected a search mode. The computing system identifies second resources that are responsive to the search query and that are associated with the selected search mode. The computing system provides second information for causing a second user interface to present second search results that identify at least a portion of the second resources, each of the second search results being formatted for presentation according to a presentation template that is specific to the selected search mode. | 06-11-2015 |
Emily Charlotte Boswell, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110120902 | Sustainable Packaging for Consumer Products - Disclosed herein is a sustainable article substantially free of virgin petroleum-based compounds that includes a container, a cap, and a label, each made from renewable and/or recycled materials. The article has a shelf life of at least two years, and is itself entirely recyclable. The container can include polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or polypropylene. The cap can include polypropylene or polyethylene. The label can include polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, or paper. | 05-26-2011 |
20110206882 | INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDING PROCESS - The present invention relates to a solid preform made from polyethylene material, wherein the preform comprises a neck region, side walls and a base region, and has an interior having inner walls and an exterior having outer walls; characterised in that at least 65% of the polyethylene material by weight of the total polyethylene material has a Z-average molecular weight (Mz) of between 300,000 g/mol and 6,000,000 g/mol, and a Mz/Mn value of greater than 28, where Mn is the number average molecular weight, and Mz/Mn is the Mz value divided by the Mn value. | 08-25-2011 |
20120107534 | Degradable Sachets for Developing Markets - Disclosed herein are degradable sachets useful for enclosing a consumer product, such as, for example, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, bar soap, and detergent. The sachets of the invention have a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of less than about ten grams per square meter per day (g/m | 05-03-2012 |
20120157582 | Thermoplastic Starch Compositions - The present invention relates to improvements in prevention of discoloration of thermoplastic starch materials and their blends with other thermoplastic materials. | 06-21-2012 |
20120288693 | FLEXIBLE BARRIER PACKAGING DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, such as, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent. | 11-15-2012 |
20130023627 | Polymer Composition - Disclosed herein is a composition substantially free of polyethylene, wherein the composition includes a thermoplastic material having certain specified mechanical properties, and about 2 wt. % to about 25 wt. % (based on the total weight of the composition) of an olefin mixture that consists essentially of a 30:70 to 70:30 weight ratio of a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer and a propylene-based elastomer having at least 75 wt. % units derived from propylene and about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % units derived from a C | 01-24-2013 |
20130221572 | High Thermal Conductivity Co-Injection Molding System - A low constant pressure co-injection molding machine forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at low constant pressures of 6,000 psi and lower. As a result, the low constant pressure injection molding machine includes a mold formed of easily machineable material that is less costly and faster to manufacture than typical injection molds. Co-injection of thin-walled parts having an L/T ratio>100, with embedded sustainable materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA), starch, post-consumer recyclables (PCR), and post-industrial recyclables (PIR) isolated from surfaces by barrier layers of leach-resistant material having a thickness less than 0.5 mm, is possible. | 08-29-2013 |
20130270295 | Plastic Packages For Dispensing Aerosol Products Having Improved Crazing Resistance And Sustainability - A plastic package for dispensing a product in aerosol form having improved crazing resistance and sustainability is disclosed. The plastic package comprises a bottle having a delivery device, a valve to control flow, and a stable plastic package that holds the product when sealed using the valve. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the plastic package comprises PEF. | 10-17-2013 |
20130294711 | Flexible Materials for Flexible Containers - A flexible material for a flexible container can include a first laminate and a second laminate joined to at least a portion of the first laminate by at least one seal. The first laminate can include a first gas barrier layer disposed between first and second sealable layers, wherein the first and second sealable layers define opposed exterior layers of the first laminate. The second laminate can include a third sealable layer defining an exterior layer of the second laminate, and a second gas barrier layer. The at least one seal joins a portion of the third sealable layer to at least a portion of the second sealable layer. | 11-07-2013 |
20130337244 | Flexible Materials for Flexible Containers - A flexible material for a flexible container can include a first laminate and a second laminate joined to at least a portion of the first laminate by at least one seal. The first laminate can include a first gas barrier layer disposed between first and second sealable layers, wherein the first and second sealable layers define opposed exterior layers of the first laminate. The second laminate can include a third sealable layer defining an exterior layer of the second laminate, and a second gas barrier layer. The at least one seal joins a portion of the third sealable layer to at least a portion of the second sealable layer. | 12-19-2013 |
20140099455 | Flexible Barrier Packaging Derived From Renewable Resources - Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent. | 04-10-2014 |
20140275356 | Thermoplastic Starch Compositions - The present invention relates to improvements in prevention of discoloration of thermoplastic starch materials and their blends with other thermoplastic materials. | 09-18-2014 |
20140376835 | Foamed Film Packaging - A package includes at least one layer of foamed thin film having gaseous bubbles, void volumes, or cells. The foamed thin film includes a bio-based content of between about 10% and about 100%, a caliper of between about 10 and 250 microns, and a density reduction of between about a 5% to 50%, as compared to a non-foamed thin film of substantially the same caliper that does not comprise gaseous bubbles, void volumes, or cells. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377512 | Printed Foamed Film Packaging - A method of constructing a package having printed indicia of acceptable quality includes providing at least one layer of foamed thin film and printing the indicia on the printed surface by applying ink to a printer surface and contacting the printed surface with the inked printer surface to coat the printed surface with ink. The layer of foamed thin film comprises a bio-based content of between about 10% and about 100%, a caliper of between 10 and 250 microns, and between 5% to 50% density reduction as compared to a non-foamed thin film of substantially the same caliper and composition, wherein a first surface of the at least one layer of foamed thin film is the printed surface of the package. | 12-25-2014 |
20150307264 | BAG MADE FROM A FOAMED FILM LAMINATE - Laminates having a foamed polyethylene layer reduces material costs but yet can be used to make user-acceptable bags and other containers to hold consumable products (such as a dry laundry detergent) that withstand the rigors of manufacturing and transporting. | 10-29-2015 |
James Boswell, Nashua, NH US
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20120322002 | Toner Additive Comprising Carbon-Silica Dual Phase Particles - The invention provides a toner composition comprising resin particles, a colorant, and a toner additive, wherein the toner additive comprises carbon-silica dual phase particles, wherein the carbon-silica dual phase particles comprise aggregates of carbon black comprising at least one silicon-containing region, and wherein the carbon-silica dual phase particles are distributed on the surface of the resin particles. The invention also provides a method of preparing the aforesaid toner composition. | 12-20-2012 |
James Bradley Boswell, Columbia, MO US
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20100037989 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE SELECTION AND THE ARRANGEMENT OF STAVES - The present invention relates to a machine and method for selecting and organizing staves for making barrels. The machine includes an input unit, including a stave-measuring station, a storage assembly for storing the staves awaiting allocation and receiving the staves from the input and measuring unit, a calculation unit able to select staves from those measured in such a way as to form a collection of staves ready to assemble into a barrel, and an output unit, in relation with the storage assembly, equipped with a stave-reorientation system. Staves used by the machine and in the method may be asymmetric about a horizontal axis. The staves selected by the calculation unit are advantageously delivered to the output unit in an order and a configuration that make for easy assembly of the barrel. | 02-18-2010 |
James T. Boswell, Montgomery, TX US
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20090275112 | NUTRIENT ADDITIVES FOR START-UP AND SUSTAINED OPERATION OF A BIOLOGICAL FILTER APPARATUS - A biological filter apparatus for biological degradation of contaminants in an air stream is operated by passing the air stream through a filter chamber containing a structure supporting a population of microbes and collecting water that drains from the structure and spraying the collected water onto the structure, whereby the sprayed water is recirculated. Upon start up or re-start of the filter apparatus, a nutrient composition is added to the recirculating water. The nutrient composition contains a buffering agent, sources of nitrogen and phosphorus, and sources of trace elements selected from manganese, calcium, iron and sodium. | 11-05-2009 |
20100233790 | METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF AN AIR STREAM CONTAINING VOCS - A method of operating a facility that produces an emission air stream containing gas phase organic compounds includes providing a bio-oxidation system including a solid, biologically active filter material containing a population of thermophilic microbes. The emission air stream is supplied to the bio-oxidation system at a temperature of at least about 50° C., whereby the emission air stream passes through the bio-oxidation system in contact with the biologically active filter material. Conditions conducive to sustaining the population of thermophilic microbes in the biologically active filter material are maintained in the bio-oxidation system. | 09-16-2010 |
Jason William Boswell, Yulee, FL US
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20150316355 | Weapon Light Mount - An accessories mount, for weapons equipped with a tactical rail, comprises a quick-release clamp for a light and a pressure switch for actuating the light. This enables one light to be used on multiple weapons and to be readily mounted or de-mounted for charging the battery(ies) or using unattached to a firearm. The light may also be recharged while still clamped to the mount. | 11-05-2015 |
John Boswell, O'Fallon, MO US
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20150335473 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FLUID HANDLING CASSETTE - An ophthalmic system ( | 11-26-2015 |
John S. Boswell, Fresno, CA US
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20110077512 | Biopsy marker composition and method of use - An aqueous suspension of titanium dioxide, polymethylmethacrylate and Vitamin E oil is used to mark a location wherein a skin biopsy has been taken to enable subsequent identification of the biopsy location under ultraviolet light. The location is advantageously treated with Vitamin E oil on a daily basis subsequently extend the fluorescing life of the applied titanium dioxide. | 03-31-2011 |
Joseph A. Boswell, San Francisco, CA US
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20110079022 | HYBRID THERMOELECTRIC-EJECTOR COOLING SYSTEM - A hybrid thermoelectric-ejector active cooling system having an increased Coefficient of Performance (COP) when compared to typical thermoelectric cooling modules. A thermoelectric cooling module is integrated with an ejector cooling device so that heat from the thermoelectric cooling module is rejected to a high temperature evaporator of the ejector cooling device. This provides for a total COP greater than the sum of the COPs of the thermoelectric cooling module and ejector cooling device individually. For example, given 1 unit input power into the thermoelectric cooling module, the heat received by the cold side of the thermoelectric cooling module would be COP | 04-07-2011 |
20110259039 | Thermally Driven Heat Pump for Heating and Cooling - A thermally driven heat pump includes a low temperature evaporator for evaporating cooling fluid to remove heat A first heat exchanger located at an outlet of a converging/diverging chamber of a first ejector receives a flow of primary fluid vapor and cooling fluid vapor ejected from the first ejector for condensing a portion of the cooling fluid vapor An absorber located in the first heat exchanger absorbs cooling fluid vapor into an absorbing fluid to reduce the pressure in the first heat exchanger A second heat exchanger located at an outlet of a converging/diverging chamber of a second ejector receives primary fluid vapor and cooling fluid vapor ejected from the second ejector for condensing the cooling fluid vapor and the primary fluid vapor A separator in communication with the second ejector, the low temperature evaporator and the primary fluid evaporator separates the primary fluid from the cooling fluid. | 10-27-2011 |
20130133871 | Multiple Thermal Circuit Heat Spreader - A heat spreader has more than one thermal circuit to give better performance over a wider range of heat input regimes. Different working fluids may be used in the different thermal circuits. The thermal circuits may extend in three dimensions to improve the density of the channels in limited space. | 05-30-2013 |
Karen A. Boswell, Freeland, MI US
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20090199667 | MODULAR POWER ACTUATOR - A power actuator assembly includes a torque transmission device, a motor mounted to the torque transmission device extending along a motor axis, and a screw coupled to the torque transmission device and extending along a screw axis. An adjustment mechanism interconnects the screw and the torque transmission device and permits selective rotational adjustment between the adjustment mechanism and the torque transmission device to rotate the motor relative to the torque transmission device. A connecting device releasably interconnects the adjustment mechanism to the torque transmission device to permit repeated re-positioning of the motor relative to the torque transmission device. | 08-13-2009 |
Karen Ann Boswell, Freeland, MI US
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20140265542 | VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM WITH ELECTRIC BRAKE BOOSTER - A braking system for a vehicle is operative to apply a friction brake force to at least one wheel of the vehicle. The braking system includes a master cylinder is in fluid communication with a reservoir of brake fluid and in fluid communication with the hydraulic brake device. According to one aspect, the braking system includes an electric brake force generator which moves the brake fluid within the master cylinder to deliver brake fluid to the friction brake device in response to a first predetermined displacement of a brake pedal. The electric brake force generator includes a housing defining a boost chamber filled with brake fluid and in fluid communication with the reservoir of brake fluid and further includes a drive arrangement for creating pressure in the boost chamber. In accordance with another aspect, the braking system includes a mechanical brake force generator is disposed between a brake pedal and a primary piston of the master cylinder which is operative to actuate the master cylinder in response to a predetermined displacement of the brake pedal. | 09-18-2014 |
20150203087 | VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM WITH BOOSTER ARRANGEMENT - A boost arrangement for pressurizing a master cylinder of a vehicle braking system of a vehicle includes a housing, a primary piston and a secondary piston. The housing defines a boost chamber filled with brake fluid. The primary piston is disposed in the boost chamber and defines an opening extending therethrough. The secondary piston has an end extending into the opening defined by the primary piston. | 07-23-2015 |
Kathy A. Boswell, Hoover, AL US
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20110065079 | METHOD USING EXERCISE TO RANDOMLY IDENTIFY CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR STUDY - A method for randomly identifying a chapter in the Bible from the number of repetitions of a physiological action that occurs during exercise. A physiological measuring device is attached to one or more body parts and the numerical cumulative occurrence of one or more physiological actions are recorded on the physiological measuring device over a period of time. A number is obtained having a sequence of three or more numerical digits reflecting the numerical cumulative occurrence from the physiological measuring device. One or more of the numerical digits are then selected randomly to identify a book in the Bible, and one or more of the numerical digits are selected randomly to identify a chapter in the identified book of the Bible. | 03-17-2011 |
Lisa Marie Boswell, Auburn, MI US
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20080319125 | Organosilanes and Their Preparation and Use in Elastomer Compositions - A sulfidosilane of the formula | 12-25-2008 |
20100216935 | PREPARATION OF SULFIDOSILANES - A process for the preparation of a sulfidosilane comprising reacting an aqueous phase comprising a sulfide compound, which is a polysulfide of the formula M | 08-26-2010 |
20110319646 | PREPARATION OF SULFIDOSILANES - A process for the preparation of a sulfidosilane comprising reacting an aqueous phase comprising a sulfide compound, which is a polysulfide of the formula M | 12-29-2011 |
Megan Alexandria Campion Boswell, Middleton, WI US
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20120172131 | On-Line Virtual World Game - A method, enabled by a computer system, for providing a computer based on-line virtual world. Steps include receiving a unique code via an electronic network, the unique code being associated with a purchased physical items such as a doll, granting access to the virtual world based on the unique code, receiving user input, via the electronic network, sufficient to define characteristics and personality traits of an avatar in the virtual world that is associated with the doll, to move the avatar to one of a plurality of venues within the virtual world, to play a selected game at the one of the plurality of venues, and to control aspects of the selected game. Further steps include awarding certificates to the avatar upon attainment of predetermined levels within the selected game, awarding medals to the avatar based on information received via the electronic network from a user, the information being responsive to a series of questions posed to the user, and presenting any awarded certificates and medals via a Yearbook presentation subsystem that aggregates any awarded certificates and medals, and presents the same on a display for the user. | 07-05-2012 |
Michael Boswell, Leander, TX US
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20080208647 | Information Technologies Operations Performance Benchmarking - A proactive IT infrastructure support system is set forth which provides operations performance benchmarking. The operations performance benchmarking makes use of data that is available from a direct supply model. The operations performance benchmarking collects, analyzes, and formats the data into a single, easy-to-use interface that provides customers an ability quickly evaluate absolute performance of key IT performance metrics and to evaluate relative performance by comparing the results to the customer's choice of a variety of external benchmarks (such as industry peers) and internal benchmarks (site vs. site, and performance to Service Level Agreement). | 08-28-2008 |
Nigel Peter Boswell, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140232871 | METHOD FOR MANUALLY CALIBRATING A CAMERA MOUNTED ON VEHICLE - A method for manually calibrating a camera mounted on a camera mount of a vehicle is provided. According to the present disclosure, the method includes acquiring an image data in a field of view of the camera based on an actual position of the camera. The captured image data is processed to determine a current pattern based on the actual position of the camera. The image data is displayed, wherein the current pattern is superimposed on the image data. The image data is also processed to display a marker pattern in the field of view of the camera. Thereafter a pre-determined orientation and/or a pre-determined height for the camera is calculated. Further, the actual position of the camera is manually adjusted to achieve the pre-determined orientation and the pre-determined height of the camera and to align the current pattern with the marker pattern. | 08-21-2014 |
Paul G. Boswell, Arden Hills, MN US
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20080293997 | Chemical Sensor - A device for detecting an analyte present in a fluid includes a fluorous sensing phase into which the analyte enters selectively in comparison with other components of the fluid. | 11-27-2008 |
R. Craig Boswell, Draper, UT US
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20150376963 | MEASURING FLUID PROPERTIES IN A DOWNHOLE TOOL - A sensor assembly may include a housing made of a non-magnetic material. The housing may define an interior chamber. A shaft may extend from the housing. A bearing may be positioned around the shaft. An impeller may be positioned around the shaft and the bearing, and the impeller may include a magnetized portion. A sensor may be positioned within the interior chamber and/or proximate the magnetized portion. The sensor may detect the magnetized portion of the impeller to sense a rate of rotation of the impeller. The rate of rotation of the impeller may correspond to changes in flow rate of the fluid. As the flow rate of the fluid, and the rate of rotation of the impeller change in predetermined manners, control signals may be conveyed to activate a tool. | 12-31-2015 |
Richard Todd Boswell, Fresno, CA US
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20160086461 | SURVEILLANCE CAMERA HAVING INTEGRATED ASSEMBLY FEATURES - A surveillance camera system having a specialized camera assembly with a fixed-angle lens is provided in a housing designed to reduce the size and weight of the camera assembly and reduce the identifiability of the system as a surveillance camera. The camera assembly can include an integrated ball joint assembly to support the camera assembly at arbitrary angles. The ball joint can further provide a standard threaded mating component to secure the camera assembly. The surveillance camera system can employ a recessed housing partially shrouding the camera assembly in a ceiling installation and further reducing the observability of the camera assembly without obstructing the camera lens. Installed in the recessed housing with an integrated ball joint, the camera assembly retains pan and tilt adjustments common to current recessed dome surveillance cameras. The camera assembly supports attachment of a customizable front cover further obscuring the camera assembly. | 03-24-2016 |
Rick Boswell, Washington, PA US
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20090061219 | Composition for Coating Glass - A coating composition is provided that is suitable for use on glass articles. When suitably cured on a glass substrate, the coating composition provides a durable and abrasion resistant coating. The coating composition preferably includes an acrylic polymer, an optional crosslinker, and a carrier. | 03-05-2009 |
Sara Boswell, Blue Springs, MO US
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20130346103 | HIPAA-COMPLIANT THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for providing a third-party user HIPAA-compliant access to an electronic medical record system at a clinical site. A request for a clinical study participant list is received from the third-party user, and it is determined that the third-party user has viewing and access rights with respect to the clinical study participant list. The third-party user can select a participant on the clinical study participant list and access the participant's electronic medical record within the electronic medical record system. The electronic medical record is presented to the third-party user in a read-only view, and the third-party user is prevented from searching the EMR system for other electronic medical records. | 12-26-2013 |
20150019253 | INTEGRATED DATA CAPTURE USING ALIASING SCHEMES - Methods, systems, and computer-storage media are provided for using a generic aliasing scheme to facilitate electronic transcription of groups of clinical event data extracted from an electronic medical record to case report forms associated with clinical studies. The generic aliasing scheme is also used to electronically transcribe documentation of task completion to case report forms associated with the clinical studies. | 01-15-2015 |
20160110525 | Integrated Data Capture Using Aliasing Schemes - Methods, systems, and computer-storage media are provided for using a generic aliasing scheme to facilitate electronic transcription of groups of clinical event data extracted from an electronic medical record to case report forms associated with clinical studies. The generic aliasing scheme is also used to electronically transcribe documentation of task completion to case report forms associated with the clinical studies. | 04-21-2016 |
Sara J. Boswell, Blue Springs, MO US
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20110166873 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC RESEARCH CONSENT MANAGER - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for managing patient-specific research consents. In embodiments, the present invention gives health care providers the ability to view a participant's up to date consent information and documentation within their clinical workflow. | 07-07-2011 |
20110166874 | SCREENING INTEREST MANAGER - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for managing the availability of health record data of a pool of individuals by use of default rules and authorizations. | 07-07-2011 |
20140244308 | HIPAA-COMPLIANT THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for providing a third-party user HIPAA-compliant access to an electronic medical record system at a clinical site. A request for a clinical study participant list is received from the third-party user, and it is determined that the third-party user has viewing and access rights with respect to the clinical study participant list. The third-party user can select a participant on the clinical study participant list and access the participant's electronic medical record within the electronic medical record system. The electronic medical record is presented to the third-party user in a read-only view, and the third-party user is prevented from searching the EMR system for other electronic medical records. | 08-28-2014 |
Scott Boswell, Copley, OH US
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20130171982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE SECURE ACCESS TO WIRELESS NETWORK - In one embodiment, a method includes initiating at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network, receiving traffic from a wireless client device at the mobile device, and transmitting the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection. The mobile device is located remote from the wireless network. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed. | 07-04-2013 |
Trevor Boswell, Mountain View, CA US
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20140168883 | EXTERNALLY LATCHING I/O HOUSING - Embodiments of the invention generally include apparatus for providing a positive locked connection for I/O devices to computing devices. In one embodiment, an external latching apparatus for an Input/Output (I/O) connection is provided. The external latching apparatus includes a main body and at least one latch. The main body includes a first surface configured to abut to an I/O card bracket and a second surface, parallel and spaced apart from the first surface. The at least one latch extends from the main body beyond the first surface. A plurality of parallel slots are formed in the second surface. Each slot is open on a bottom side of the body and is configured to receive a cable of an I/O cable assembly. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170891 | EXTERNALLY LATCHING I/O CABLE - An external latching mechanism for an Input/Output (I/O) connection between devices is provided. In one embodiment, an external latching mechanism for an Input/Output (I/O) cable is provided. The external latching mechanism includes a housing coupled to an I/O cable at a first end and having an I/O connector extending a second end. An external latch is coupled by a mounting portion to the housing. The external latch has a first end and a second end. The second end of the arm extends beyond the second end of the housing to a barb. In another embodiment, an external latching Input/Output (I/O) connection is provided that includes a I/O card latching bracket configured to mate with an I/O cable assembly. | 06-19-2014 |
Tyler G. Boswell, Weatherford, TX US
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20150089909 | MULTI-STAGE FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY - Multi-stage filtration apparatus is provided. A fluid is forced through different filter stage elements allowing for removal of various contaminants from the fluid. | 04-02-2015 |
Tyler Glenn Boswell, Weatherford, TX US
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20120210688 | MULTI-STAGE FILTER ELEMENT - Multi-stage filtration apparatus is provided. A fluid is forced through different filter stage elements allowing for removal of various contaminants from the fluid. | 08-23-2012 |
20130025246 | Seal Devices for Filters - A filter element having an end cap is provided with a seal that can better accommodate non-round holes. The seal may be a chevron type seal and/or other similar seal having a sealing flange for forming a radial seal. Methods of replacing a filter having an O-ring gasket to improve upon sealing are provided as well as filtration systems employing the filter element. | 01-31-2013 |
20130062273 | Enhanced Filter Support Basket - A filtration vessel is provided with improved sealing surfaces and alignment methods. The sealing surface is provided by a perforated sleeve within the filtration vessel. An alignment mechanism is provided which allows for improved servicing of the filtration vessel. | 03-14-2013 |