Bowen, US
Andy Bowen, Woods Hole, MA US
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20090007835 | Systems and methods for tethering underwater vehicles - Systems for tethering an underwater vehicles using a low strength optical fiber tether. The tether system includes, a mechanical fuse that prevents a high load from acting on and severing the tether that is attached to the underwater vehicle, thus allowing use of far smaller cables than typically used. Upon separation of the fuse, a cable payout system pays out an optical fiber that keeps the underwater vehicle, typically a robotic craft, in communication with the surface vessel. The relatively light weight glass fiber may be reinforced and extended to lengths greater than 40 km allowing deep-sea exploration at depths up to 11,000 m. | 01-08-2009 |
20120170935 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING AN UNDERWATER OPTICAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK - The systems and methods described herein provide a reconfigurable, long-range, optical modem-based underwater communication network. In particular, the network provides a low power, low cost, and easy to deploy underwater optical communication system capable of being operated at long distances. Optical modem-based communication offer high data rate, omni-directional spatial communication in the visual spectrum. The omni-directional aspect of communication is advantageous because precise alignment of communication units may not be required. The optical modems may be deployed via unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and physically connected by tethers. | 07-05-2012 |
Brad Bowen, Atlantic City, NJ US
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20110154744 | MODULAR LIVING WALL COMPONENT AND SYSTEM - A modular living wall component is able to be used with other modular living wall components in order to form a living wall or other architectural structure. The modular living wall component may be attached to an existing support structure or alternatively be used in order to form a free standing structure. The modular living wall components are able to provide simple irrigation and replacement of components. | 06-30-2011 |
Brian Bowen, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20100052267 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A sealing assembly for a shaft includes a sealing component, a first ring, a second ring, and at least one energizer. The first ring is annularly disposed about the shaft, the first ring having at least one first protuberance interfittable with the sealing component. The second ring is annularly disposed about the shaft in facing opposition to the first ring, the second ring having at least one second protuberance interfittable with the sealing component. The at least one energizer energizes the seal component, the at least one energizer being adjacent the at least one first protuberance or the at least one second protuberance. | 03-04-2010 |
20120313327 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A sealing assembly for a shaft includes: a first sealing component; a first spring energizer associated with said first sealing component; an annular support member configured for supporting said first sealing component; a second sealing component; a second spring energizer associated with said second sealing component, said first and second sealing components each having a pair of seal lips, said pairs of seal lips facing each other, said first and second spring energizers each configured for energizing respectively said first and second sealing components, each said spring energizer being respectively between one said pair of seal lips, said annular support member being disposed about the shaft and positioned between said first and second sealing components and said first and second spring energizers, said annular support member including two outwardly facing protuberances each of which interfits with a respective said pair of seal lips. | 12-13-2012 |
Brian T. Bowen, Savannah, GA US
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20080282560 | Bow sight - A luminescent sighting element is disposed in a bow sight optic lens without the use of supporting pins to thereby avoid obstructing the field of view used for sighting a target. The lens can be attached to a pendulum or non-pendulum bow sight assembly. Independent horizontal and vertical adjustments of the sighting element provide calibration that is good for up to thirty-five yards, and with any bow elevation angle. Calibration markings are disposed on adjustment members of the bow sight assembly. The pendulum sight has a pivoting lens assembly that is freely rotatable about a pivot axis disposed across a region encompassed by the supporting structure. The non-pendulum sight has a fixed lens assembly, the lens being removably retained in a supporting structure. For both pendulum and non-pendulum bow sights, the supporting structure is capable of being mounted to e.g., the riser of a bow. | 11-20-2008 |
Bruce Bowen, Sisters, OR US
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20110161094 | System and method for health care costs and outcomes modeling using dosage and routing pharmacy information - A system for health care costs and outcomes modeling for members of a defined subject population using dosage and routing information is disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Charles Thomas Bowen, Hebron, KY US
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20100192676 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BREAKS IN SCREENS - An apparatus for detecting a break in a screen of a vibratory separator includes an infeed section coupled to the housing such that at least a portion of the material passing through the screen and directed from the housing is directed through the infeed section, a detector screening element receiving material from the infeed section, wherein the detector screening element has a plurality of openings having a size equal to or slightly larger than the opening size of the screen in the vibratory separator, and a level sensor positioned above the detector screening element, wherein the level sensor is positioned to detect material build up on the detector screening element. A method for detecting a break in a screen of a vibratory separator includes the steps of directing at leas a portion of material that passes through the screen to a detector screening element including a detector screening element having a plurality of openings having a size equal to or slightly larger than the opening size of the screen in the vibratory separator when the material directed to the detector screening element builds up to a predetermined level and sending a signal in response to the detection of materia! build up to the predetermined level. | 08-05-2010 |
Christopher Bowen, Lincoln University, PA US
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20100009180 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between 0.025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 01-14-2010 |
20110175298 | PTFE Membranes and Gaskets Made Therefrom - Improved expanded PTFE materials and improved gasket materials made therefrom, the gaskets being capable of forming a seal with greater bolt load retention than is possible with existing PTFE gaskets. The expanded PTFE membranes of the invention can be tailored to exhibit a matrix tensile strength in at least one direction of at least 25,000 psi, a matrix tensile strength ratio in two orthogonal directions of between .025 and 4, an orientation index of 50° or less, and a density of 2.0 g/cc or less. The improved gaskets exhibit improved mechanical properties such as high bolt load retention, low creep, high tensile strength, low stress to seal and high crystallinity index. | 07-21-2011 |
Dan Bowen, Aiken, SC US
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20110068116 | PRODUCT DISCHARGE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A VENDING MACHINE - A product discharge and delivery system for a vending machine includes a product delivery cup including a carriage portion and a shroud portion having an open bottom section and a discharge element. After receiving a selected product, the product delivery cup is shifted toward a dispensing chamber causing the discharge element to engage with a discharge member mounted within the vending machine. Engagement of the discharge element and discharge member causes the shroud portion to pivot relative to the carrier portion exposing the open bottom section allowing a selected product to release into a dispensing chamber. A delivery port is mounted in the dispensing chamber that rotated between a product receiving position and a product delivery position. | 03-24-2011 |
Daniel J. Bowen, Aiken, SC US
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20110010951 | LOCKING SHOE FOR RECIPROCATING SAW - A pivotable shoe assembly, for use on a reciprocating saw having a housing and a saw blade, includes a shoe support coupled to the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The shoe support includes a base member extending at least partially along the longitudinal axis to define a first plane. The shoe assembly further including a shoe pivotably coupled to the shoe support. The shoe includes a contact surface defining a second plane and a blade recess defined by the contact surface to allow the saw blade to pass therethrough. The shoe further includes plurality of locking positions, each locking position corresponding to an engagement angle, where the engagement angle is defined as the angle between the first plane and the second plane. The shoe assembly further includes a locking pin coupled to the shoe support and moveable between a first position, where the shoe is able to pivot with respect to the shoe support, and a second position, wherein the pin engages the shoe to maintain the shoe in one of the plurality of engagement angles. | 01-20-2011 |
20110170975 | ROTARY TOOL INCLUDING A COLLET - A collet for connecting a rotary tool to a rotary tool driver, the rotary tool including a shaft having a shaft end and a shaft diameter includes a body including a first end configured to connect to the rotary tool driver and a second end configured to receive the rotary tool. A magnet is disposed within the body and is positioned to magnetically engage and contact the shaft end to inhibit movement of the rotary tool along a shaft rotational axis. A support member is disposed within the body and is configured to support the shaft for rotation about the shaft rotational axis. | 07-14-2011 |
20140217684 | ROTARY TOOL INCLUDING A COLLET - A collet for connecting a tool to a driver includes a shaft having an end. The collet includes a body including a first end that connects to the driver and a second end having an internal space partially defined by a frustoconical bore and a plurality of jaws disposed within the space. Each of the jaws includes a body having a frustoconical surface arranged to engage the frustoconical bore and an engagement member coupled to each body to move between an unlocked and a locked position. Rotation of the tool about the axis in a first direction biases the engagement member toward the unlocked position to allow movement of the tool with respect to the jaws, and rotation of the tool about the axis in a second direction opposite the first direction biases the engagement member toward the locked position wherein the tool is fixed with respect to the jaws. | 08-07-2014 |
David Bowen, Fort Collins, CO US
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20090050681 | OCTAGONAL CONTAINERS - Octagonal container assemblies to package and display of products, particularly toys with moving wheels, appendages or the like to demonstrate movement of the same in the container, include a tubular body and at least two octagonal end covers removable or at least pivotal away from opposing ends of the tubular body. The container assemblies include a beam extended between the end covers and a rigid support member extended transversely from the beam so as to support the toy for at least limited operation or the wheels or the like within the container. The beam may be inserted in the container or extend along its exterior. | 02-26-2009 |
David A. Bowen, Seminole, FL US
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20100024550 | INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT WITH GAS PLENUMS - An inertial measurement unit comprises a mounting plate with an opening therethrough, and a sensor assembly disposed in the opening of the mounting plate. Upper and lower support shells having shell flanges are attached to upper and lower surfaces of the mounting plate. The upper and lower support shells surround the sensor assembly. A plurality of gas bearing pads each extends through apertures in the upper and lower support shells. Upper and lower gas plenums have plenum flanges attached to the shell flanges of the upper and lower support shells, with the upper and lower gas plenums surrounding the upper and lower support shells. Pressure relief valves are coupled to the plenum flanges of the upper and lower gas plenums. The gas bearing pads and the sensor assembly are separated by a gap when pressurized gas is fed into the upper and lower gas plenums, thereby creating a gas bearing that allows the sensor assembly to be freely suspended and rotated in all directions. | 02-04-2010 |
David A. Bowen, Bellevue, WA US
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20100239742 | DURABLE TRANSPARENT INTELLIGENT COATINGS FOR POLYMERIC TRANSPARENCIES - A hard, transparent coating for a substrate and associated method for coating is disclosed. The coating includes alternating layers of a soft coating and a hard coating. The coating further includes a sensor. The electrical resistivity of the sensor may be measured to determine if the coating has been degraded. The coating may further include a hydrophobic outer layer. | 09-23-2010 |
20100239870 | DURABLE UV BLOCKING TRANSPARENT COATING - A coating and associated method for coating is disclosed. The coating provides a hard, transparent, UV blocking coating for a substrate. A UV blocking layer is first deposited upon the substrate, and a hard coating is deposited above the UV blocking layer. A soft coating layer may be deposited between the UV blocking layer and the hard coating. The soft and hard coating layers may both have the general composition SiO | 09-23-2010 |
20110079456 | Containment Device and Method For Containing Energy Storage Devices - A containment device including a cover defining an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the cover being formed as a layered structure including at least a first layer and a second layer, the first layer comprising a woven ceramic fabric and the second layer comprising oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers. | 04-07-2011 |
20130249572 | DURABLE TRANSPARENT INTELLIGENT COATINGS FOR POLYMERIC TRANSPARENCIES - A hard, transparent coating for a substrate and associated method for coating is disclosed. The coating includes alternating layers of a soft coating and a hard coating. The coating further includes a sensor. The electrical resistivity of the sensor may be measured to determine if the coating has been degraded. The coating may further include a hydrophobic outer layer. | 09-26-2013 |
20140162037 | DURABLE UV BLOCKING TRANSPARENT COATING - A coating and associated method for coating is disclosed. The coating provides a hard, transparent, UV blocking coating for a substrate. A UV blocking layer is first deposited upon the substrate, and a hard coating is deposited above the UV blocking layer. A soft coating layer may be deposited between the UV blocking layer and the hard coating. The soft and hard coating layers may both have the general composition SiO | 06-12-2014 |
20140322433 | DURABLE TRANSPARENT INTELLIGENT COATINGS FOR POLYMERIC TRANSPARENCIES - A hard, transparent coating for a substrate and associated method for coating is disclosed. The coating includes alternating layers of a soft coating and a hard coating. The coating further includes a sensor. The electrical resistivity of the sensor may be measured to determine if the coating has been degraded. The coating may further include a hydrophobic outer layer. | 10-30-2014 |
David E. Bowen, Grimes, IA US
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20100047801 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA DRIVEN MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SEEDS - A method for managing seed includes non-destructively sampling individual seeds to assist in providing evaluation data for each of the individual seeds, storing the evaluation data and seed identifiers associated with each of the individual seeds in a data store, selecting a subset of seed for planting at least partially based on the evaluation data, and planting the subset of seed. A system for management of seed on an individual seed basis includes an evaluation subsystem for evaluating individual non-destructively sampled seeds to provide evaluation data for the seeds, a selection subsystem for selecting a subset of the individual seeds at least partially based on the evaluation data, and a planting subsystem for planting the subset of individual seeds. | 02-25-2010 |
David Edward Bowen, Columbus, OH US
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20110257992 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer program code, and at least one processor. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to receive a request to generate a prior authorization form for a prescription drug, and select the prior authorization form from a plurality of prior authorization forms based on the request. The prior authorization form is selected based on at least one of a user search result and a standardized transaction. The at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to transmit the selected prior authorization form to a user so that the user can complete and submit the prior authorization form to the health plan and receive a determination on the request. | 10-20-2011 |
20120185270 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer program code, and at least one processor. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to receive a request to generate a prior authorization form for a prescription drug, select the prior authorization form from a plurality of prior authorization forms based on the request, and transmit the selected prior authorization form to a user so that the user can complete and submit the prior authorization form to the health plan and receive a determination on the request. The prior authorization form is selected based on at least one of a user search result and a standardized transaction. | 07-19-2012 |
David J. Bowen, Glencoe, MO US
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20120278954 | Pesticidal Nucleic Acids and Proteins and Uses Thereof - The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention. | 11-01-2012 |
20130097735 | Insect Inhibitory Toxin Family Active Against Hemipteran and/or Lepidopteran Insects - The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems. | 04-18-2013 |
20150047076 | PESTICIDAL TOXIN ACTIVE AGAINST COLEOPTERAN AND/OR HEMIPTERAN INSECTS - The present invention provides novel insecticidal proteins active against a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest, which include, but are not limited to, TIC3131, TIC3400 and TIC3407 proteins. The present invention also provides a DNA construct comprising operably linked to a heterologous promoter a polynucleotide that encodes the novel insecticidal protein or an insecticidal fragment thereof. The present invention further provides transgenic plants/plant cells/plant parts expressing the insecticidal proteins, methods for detecting the presence of the polynucleotide or the protein in a biological sample, and methods of controlling a Coleopteran and/or Hemipteran species pest using the insecticidal proteins. | 02-12-2015 |
David L. Bowen, Cambridge, MA US
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20090154715 | Apparati and methods for sound transduction with minimal interference from background noise and minimal local acoustic radiation - A transducer senses sounds produced by a talker or other source and measures acceleration of air. Enhancement of acceleration is accompanied by reduction of the portion of the sound energy that escapes from the regions around the transducer. The result is a high sensitivity transducer, with increased privacy for use in communication systems, especially cell phones and in a multi-person environment. A pressure sensor array with a weighted output is sensitive to sound from a source talker only, and not to acoustic background noise, and not to a local loudspeaker. The weighted signal is a source sum pressure signal. The array produces a signal (using a different weighting) that corresponds to an estimate of a derivative of pressure. The derivative signal is proportional to the volume velocity fluctuations produced by the source. This signal is enhanced, rather than reduced. A local loudspeaker is driven to make the source sum pressure signal as small as desired. The loudspeaker is driven to produce volume velocity fluctuations approximately equal and opposite to those produced by the source. No compression of air arises due to the talker, and no sound is radiated into the far field. All happens because the system is driven to reduce the source pressure sum signal to below a desired threshold. It is not necessary to directly measure the volume velocity fluctuations of the talker source. | 06-18-2009 |
David Scott Bowen, Fort Collins, CO US
Donald Bowen, Madison, NJ US
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20080244665 | System and method of providing video content - A method of providing video content is disclosed that includes identifying a current user of a set-top box device, where a plurality of users that includes the current user is associated with the set-top box device. The method also includes identifying a first channel associated with the set-top box device, where the set-top box device is tuned to the first channel. Further, the method includes predicting that the current user will select at least one next channel based on historical data associated with the current user. The method also includes streaming video content of the at least one next channel to the set-top box device via a video distribution network while the set-top box device is tuned to the first channel. | 10-02-2008 |
20120002178 | Image Stabilization and Skew Correction for Projection Devices - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for generating a projected image are provided. Movement measurements are received from an accelerometer within a projection device. A determination is made as to whether the movement measurements indicate movement of the projection device. Upon determining that the movement measurements indicate movement of the projection device, a movement correction factor is determined based on the movement measurements to compensate for the movement of the projection device. The projection device is caused to generate a projected image according to the movement correction factor. | 01-05-2012 |
Donald Bowen, Acton, MA US
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20120113633 | LED Lighting Apparatus and Housing - A lighting apparatus and method for making the same are presented. In some aspects the apparatus includes a plurality of LED light sources mounted to a metal circuit board in a housing of the apparatus. In other aspects a light-permissive potting compound is disposed in the space between the LEDs and circuit board and the housing of said apparatus so as to permit exit of light from said LEDs while providing mechanical protection for the circuit board and LEDs and removing heat generated from said LEDs. | 05-10-2012 |
20140133156 | LED Lighting Apparatus and Housing - A lighting apparatus and method for making the same are presented. In some aspects the apparatus includes a plurality of LED light sources mounted to a metal circuit board in a housing of the apparatus. In other aspects a light-permissive potting compound is disposed in the space between the LEDs and circuit board and the housing of said apparatus so as to permit exit of light from said LEDs while providing mechanical protection for the circuit board and LEDs and removing heat generated from said LEDs. | 05-15-2014 |
Donald J. Bowen, Madison, NJ US
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20100067407 | Methods and Systems for Provisioning Network Services - Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method, comprising: automatically detecting at an agent an installation of a communications device to a local network coupled to the agent; automatically offering via the communications device a plurality of user-selectable service options relating to a service provider's network and relating to at least one capability of the communications device, the at least one capability detected by the agent; in response to a selection of at least one service option from the plurality of service options, providing via the agent a user connection address. | 03-18-2010 |
20110130885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE PROVISIONING OF ENERGY TO OR FROM A MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A method and system for managing the provisioning of energy to or from mobile energy storage devices are disclosed. For example, the method receives a current intended energy use for a mobile energy storage device associated with a user, and analyzes whether the current intended energy use is achievable based upon a current energy state of the mobile energy storage device. The method then provides a recommendation to an endpoint device associated with the user in response to the current intended energy use. | 06-02-2011 |
20120139731 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS MONITORING OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES - The subject disclosure provides a system and method for wireless monitoring of sports activities. A subject participating in a sports activity is associated with biometric sensors which measure the subject's body movements. In one aspect, the system includes a sensor for continuously gathering biometric data from a subject performing a sports activity where the biometric data associated with the body movements of the subject. A wireless transceiver coupled to the sensor transmits the biometric data and a database engine receives the biometric data from the wireless transceiver and providing real-time feedback. The real-time feedback associated with the biometric data from the subject is characterized by instructions associated with the sports activity. | 06-07-2012 |
20120151034 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING INSTRUMENTATION DEVICES - A method and system for managing an instrumentation device include accessing an image of the instrumentation device. Based on the image, an identity for the instrumentation device is determined. The identity is used to register the instrumentation device by configuring a gateway at a multimedia content distribution network client location to access and communicate with the instrumentation device. The identity of the instrumentation device and the gateway may be stored for future configuration of the gateway. | 06-14-2012 |
20130097317 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE TRUST MANAGEMENT FOR MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATIONS IN A NETWORK - A method, non-transitory computer readable medium and apparatus for providing remote trust management for machine to machine communications in a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request from a sensor to join a wireless network, determines a trust score of the sensor by a server at the network, and allows the sensor to join the wireless network if the trust score is greater than a predetermined threshold. | 04-18-2013 |
20130127618 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINE TO MACHINE NETWORK SECURITY MONITORING IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A method, non-transitory computer readable medium and apparatus for providing network security monitoring in a communications network are disclosed. For example, the method receives communications traffic associated with a sensor network from a sensor that is a member of the sensor network, analyzes the communications traffic to determine if an attack is occurring on the sensor network, and generates an alarm if the attack is occurring on the sensor network. | 05-23-2013 |
20140113635 | CONTENT-BASED HANDOVER METHOD AND SYSTEM - A handover of a wireless communication device is performed between a first wireless band and a second wireless band when a detected feature occurs within a content stream being communicated with the wireless communication device. | 04-24-2014 |
Donald John Bowen, Madison, NJ US
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20090109921 | Content-Based Handover Method and System - A handover of a wireless communication device is performed between a first wireless band and a second wireless band when a detected feature occurs within a content stream being communicated with the wireless communication device. | 04-30-2009 |
20090222660 | Method and device for end-user verification of an electronic transaction - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for verifying that a transaction is legitimate. The methods and apparatuses use protected memory space, such as kernel space of an operating system, or a separate memory space, such as is available on a SIM card of a cellular phone. The method of the invention proceeds by creating a transaction identification string (TID) and associating the TID with a transaction. The TID contains data relevant to or associated with the transaction and is typically readable by an end-user. The transaction is then interrupted until a user responds in the affirmative to allow completion of the transaction. Methods and devices used in the invention are particularly well suited to M-commerce, where transactions originating from a device are typically recognized by a merchant as coming from the owner of the device without further authentication. | 09-03-2009 |
20110201328 | CONTENT-BASED HANDOVER METHOD AND SYSTEM - A handover of a wireless communication device is performed between a first wireless band and a second wireless band when a detected feature occurs within a content stream being communicated with the wireless communication device. | 08-18-2011 |
Drew Bowen, Watkinsville, GA US
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20120235487 | Grid backfeed prevention system - The invention provides a system and method for controlling power draw from an auxiliary power system to prevent deleterious backfeed to an external power grid. In an illustrative embodiment power levels from a photovoltaic auxiliary array are read by current transformers, which trigger a programmable logic unit to toggle a switch open or closed at threshold levels of difference between the grid's current and the photovoltaic current. | 09-20-2012 |
Gerald K. Bowen, Cedarburg, WI US
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20100003584 | BATTERY CELL - An electrochemical cell includes a can having a first end and a second end and a first element provided within the can and including an electrode. The cell also includes a first terminal integrally formed as a part of the can and extending from one of the first or second ends. The cell further includes a terminal assembly directly coupled to the first element and including a stud configured to act as a second terminal. The first end includes a boss that defines an aperture through which the stud extends, wherein the boss at least partially surrounds the stud and a bushing coupled to the stud. | 01-07-2010 |
20110256433 | CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A current collector for an electrochemical cell includes a member having an outer member and an inner member coupled to the outer member by a plurality of flexible arms configured to allow the inner member to move relative to the outer member. | 10-20-2011 |
20120125447 | LITHIUM ION BATTERY MODULE - A lithium-ion battery module includes a housing having a plurality of partitions configured to define a plurality of compartments within the housing. The battery module also includes a lithium-ion cell element provided in each of the compartments of the housing. The battery module further includes a cover coupled to the housing and configured to route electrolyte into each of the compartments. The cover is also configured to seal the compartments of the housing. | 05-24-2012 |
20120301756 | CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL CELL - A current collector for an electrochemical cell includes a member having an outer member and an inner member coupled to the outer member by a plurality of flexible arms configured to allow the inner member to move relative to the outer member. | 11-29-2012 |
20140162097 | CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR AN ELECTROMECHANICAL CELL - A current collector for an electrochemical cell includes a member having an outer member and an inner member coupled to the outer member by a plurality of flexible arms configured to allow the inner member to move relative to the outer member. | 06-12-2014 |
John Bowen, Glendale, AZ US
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20110170673 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GLOBALLY PORTABLE INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) SYSTEMS - A server receives a customer service request and customer identification information associated with the customer service request. A home location of the customer is identified based, at least in part, on the customer identification information. An interactive voice response application is selected based, at least in part, on the home location. The selected interactive voice response application is provided to a voice portal, wherein the voice portal services the customer service request. | 07-14-2011 |
20110176665 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTACTING INTENDED CUSTOMERS - A method, system, and apparatus are used to contact an intended customer. In one embodiment, one or more notification details associated with an intended customer are received. The notification details may include at least a phone number and a name of the intended customer. Subsequently, a phone call to the intended customer is originated. One or more audio messages are played to a recipient of the phone call. Subsequently, one or more inputs from the recipient are received. Whether the recipient is the intended customer is determined based on the inputs provided. In one embodiment, the phone call is routed to an agent or an automated system if the recipient is the intended customer. In another embodiment, if the recipient is not the intended customer, the recipient may be prompted to provide availability information of the intended customer. | 07-21-2011 |
John C. Bowen, Huntingdon Valley, PA US
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20080242163 | Articulated oar system - An oar system is provided that keeps the blade of the oar at approximately 90 degrees to the centerline or keel of a boat throughout the normal power producing stroke. This reduces the lost effort that is expended when operating oars whose blades are fixed to the oar shaft. A series of cables and pivotal attachment points holds the oar blade at the approximate 90-degree angle to the boat keel. | 10-02-2008 |
John G. Bowen, Prescott, AZ US
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20110290739 | Methods for variably sterilizing aqueous liquids - A method for flow-through aqueous liquid sterilization which employs apparatus operating at substantially fixed temperatures and pressures and variable flow rates through the apparatus for controllably processing aqueous liquids to achieve predetermined values of Sterility Assurance Levels (SAL's). | 12-01-2011 |
20120118799 | Self-contained, self-cleaning aqueous liquid sterilizer - A flow through aqueous liquid sterilization apparatus which employs substantially fixed temperatures and pressures and variable flow rates through the apparatus for controllably processing aqueous liquids to achieve predetermined values of SALs. This apparatus is also self-contained and self-cleaning using steam generated by reducing pressure during normal operation, as well as inhibiting growth of contaminating species during intermittent system shut-down periods. | 05-17-2012 |
John Guy Bowen, Chino Valley, AZ US
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20100219134 | Apparatus and method for variably sterilizing aqueous liquids - A flow through aqueous liquid sterilization apparatus which employs substantially fixed temperatures and pressures and variable flow rates through the apparatus for controllably processing aqueous liquids to achieve predetermined values of SALs. | 09-02-2010 |
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John Wayne Bowen, Warminster, PA US
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20080283578 | Methods and Apparatus for Wire Bonding with Wire Length Adjustment in an Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit is wire bonded in a manner such that there is consistent RF performance from integrated circuit package to integrated circuit package. Bond distances within the integrated circuit are measured, each corresponding to a wire bond to be formed. An area under a hypothetical wire bond profile is calculated as a function of the bond distances, a baseline wire length, and a baseline loop height. A wire is bonded across a given one of the bond distances to form a given one of the wire bonds. A wire bond profile for the given wire bond is provided having an area thereunder that is substantially equal to the calculated area. | 11-20-2008 |
Joseph Allen Bowen, Gore, VA US
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20120103847 | APPARATUS FOR STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPENSING CONVEYOR BELTS - An apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing conveyor belts is described. The apparatus, in the form of a crate, has top and bottom conventional pallets, allowing for easy handling and strength for additional stacked crates. The center of the crate holds a hub assembly that moves rotationally, and allows smooth transition from consecutive layers of the conveyor belt wrapped thereon. During shipment, the roll of conveyor belt lies on its side. In one embodiment, a center pipe axle of the spool passes through holes in the top and bottom pallets. Alternatively, the center pipe axle passes through channels created between planks of the top and bottom pallets. These configurations secure the roll in the crate, and allow it to turn freely when loaded or unloaded. | 05-03-2012 |
20130255191 | APPARATUS FOR STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPENSING CONVEYOR BELTS - An apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing conveyor belts is described. The apparatus, in the form of a crate, has top and bottom conventional pallets, allowing for easy handling and strength for additional stacked crates. The center of the crate holds a hub assembly that moves rotationally, and allows smooth transition from consecutive layers of the conveyor belt wrapped thereon. During shipment, the roll of conveyor belt lies on its side. In one embodiment, a center pipe axle of the spool passes through holes in the top and bottom pallets. Alternatively, the center pipe axle passes through channels created between planks of the top and bottom pallets. These configurations secure the roll in the crate, and allow it to turn freely when loaded or unloaded. | 10-03-2013 |
Joseph Anthony Bowen, Boiling Springs, SC US
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20100126329 | Guitar strap attachment means - A guitar strap attachment means (also called the “strap plug” herein) preferably comprises two main components that are integrally formed together. A shaft member, in a preferred embodiment is generally the same size and shape of the shaft of a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) connector that is typically plugged into the electric audio jack. The shaft member is cylindrical in nature, and includes a tip, a ring and a sleeve portion. A head member is attached to the end of the sleeve (on the end opposite the tip), and in a preferred embodiment is enlarged and round in shape. The shaft member extends in axial relation from the center of the head member. The strap plug may be made of plastic or any other suitable material. | 05-27-2010 |
J. Phillip Bowen, Hull, GA US
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20090018167 | Chalcone and its analogs as agents for the inhibition of angiogenesis and related disease states - The present invention relates to chalcone and chalcone derivatives and analogs which are useful as angiogenesis inhibitors. The present compounds, which are inexpensive to synthesize, exhibit unexpectedly good activity as angiogenesis inhibitors. The present invention also relates to the use of chalcone and its analogs as antitumor/anticancer agents and to treat a number of conditions or disease states in which angiogenesis is a factor, including angiogenic skin diseases such as psoriasis, acne, rosacea, warts, eczema, hemangiomas, lymphangiogenesis, among numerous others, as well as chronic inflammatory disease such as arthritis. | 01-15-2009 |
Kevin Bowen, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110112857 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING PATIENT COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICAL DEVICE USAGE PRESCRIPTION - A computer-implemented method for tracking and monitoring a patient's compliance with a medical device usage prescription for a medical device is disclosed. This method and system includes the steps of: (a) providing a minimum medical device usage compliance value for the medical device for a predetermined compliance period; (b) providing the quantity of compliance periods in a measurement cycle; and (c) determining a compliance period value as the number of compliance periods in the measurement cycle in which an actual medical device usage value is at least equal to the minimum medical device usage compliance value. In another embodiment, the method also includes: providing a weighting factor, and applying the weighting factor to at least one actual medical device session usage value. | 05-12-2011 |
Landen A. Bowen, Provo, UT US
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20120080830 | USER-SELECTABLE FORCE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A user-selectable force conversion apparatus includes a first and a second connecting member that are pivotally connected to each other between a sliding member and a fixed member. The apparatus also includes a leaf spring holder for removably retaining one or more leaf springs and loading the second connecting member with a substantially linear force response of the leaf springs. A user may change the combination of leaf springs and/or vary a length ratio for the first and second connecting members and thereby change the force response of the apparatus. Movement of the sliding member by the mechanical input may convert the substantially linear force response of the leaf springs to a user-selected force response for the mechanical input. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
Lyle Bowen, Albert Lea, MN US
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20110072694 | AUTOGRAPHABLE CARD-TYPE MEMORABILIA - A card-type memorabilia article including a photographic print paper intermediate layer, a urethane top layer, and an ink-receptive laminate. The intermediate layer defines opposing, first and second major surfaces, and displays a photographic image on the first major surface. The urethane top layer is applied over the first major surface. The ink-receptive laminate is applied over the second major surface, with the laminate defining an outer face. The ink-receptive coating protects ink that is written onto the outer face from smudging and smearing. The high quality photographic image is environmentally protected by the urethane layer, whereas the laminate not only protects against water damage, but also receives autographs or other ink-created marking without smudging or smearing. | 03-31-2011 |
Mark Bowen, Fayetteville, GA US
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20110254659 | Electronic Locking System with Wireless Update and Cascade Lock Control - A wireless access control system comprising a central access control system connected through a wireless network to a remote access control system comprised of a plurality of localized remote access controllers (locking mechanisms). The plurality of remote access controllers will generally be used to lock parts of a facility, whether physical facilities, parts thereof or mobile components within the facilities, and will allow for a supervisory function to determine which users of the system are allowed to access which resources within a facility. Also disclosed herein is an interlinked cascade lock system coupled to a central access control system that is comprised of at least two levels of security. | 10-20-2011 |
20140062656 | Electronic Locking System with Wireless Update and Cascade Lock Control - A wireless access control system comprising a central access control system connected through a wireless network to a remote access control system comprised of a plurality of localized remote access controllers (locking mechanisms). The plurality of remote access controllers will generally be used to lock parts of a facility, whether physical facilities, parts thereof or mobile components within the facilities, and will allow for a supervisory function to determine which users of the system are allowed to access which resources within a facility. Also disclosed herein is an interlinked cascade lock system coupled to a central access control system that is comprised of at least two levels of security. | 03-06-2014 |
Mark Bowen, Stow, MA US
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20080200923 | Insertion tool for ocular implant and method for using same - An insertion tool and method are provided for implanting an ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head and a body connecting the foot and head. The insertion tool has a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end. The second arm is movable with respect to the first arm between an open position and a closed position. A means to grip a shunt is disposed on the distal ends of the first and second arms. In use, the insertion tool is employed to selectively grip the shunt for placement in the tissue of the eye and, as desired, to orient the shunt after placement. | 08-21-2008 |
20080215062 | Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt - Packaging for holding an ophthalmic shunt, the ophthalmic shunt having a foot, a head, and a body connecting the foot and head, the packaging having an elastomeric membrane with an aperture for receiving the shunt in the packaging. | 09-04-2008 |
20090043242 | INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING CORNEAL IMPLANT VIA EXTRA-AND INTRA-CAMERAL ROUTES - A method of implanting a transcorneal shunt into a cornea, the shunt having a head and a foot, each having a hole therein, the method including the operations of engaging an insertion tool with a foot hole of the shunt; making an entry incision in the cornea; inserting the shunt, while still engaged with the insertion tool, through the entry incision; making an implant incision in the cornea; inserting the head of the shunt through the implant incision to position and seat the shunt; and releasing the shunt from the insertion tool. | 02-12-2009 |
20090312771 | APPARATUS FOR ACCURATELY DEPLOYING PARTICULAR MEDICAL APPLIANCES AT A TARGET SITE - The present invention regards an apparatus for selectively and accurately deploying one or more sequentially positioned medical appliances from a portable medical device. The apparatus includes a body having a channel, a string passing through the channel, and a mechanism for moving the string predetermined distances to deploy medical appliances. The medical appliances may be, but are not limited to, ligation bands. | 12-17-2009 |
20100106164 | Retrieval Basket with Releasable Tip - A medical retrieval device is used to retrieve and/or fragment stones (and/or other objects) from the body of a patient. The device has a retrieval basket with a releasable tip. The tip release is designed to release in a controlled pre-determined manner and under a predetermined force before any other component of the device fails due to a force exerted on the basket. | 04-29-2010 |
20120010632 | METHODS FOR ACCURATELY DEPLOYING PARTICULAR MEDICAL APPLIANCES AT A TARGET SITE - The present invention regards an apparatus for selectively and accurately deploying one or more sequentially positioned medical appliances from a portable medical device. The apparatus includes a body having a channel, a string passing through the channel, and a mechanism for moving the string predetermined distances to deploy medical appliances. The medical appliances may be, but are not limited to, ligation bands. | 01-12-2012 |
Micah C. Bowen, South Windsor, CT US
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20120217207 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a container having a removably coupled cover. A conduit is coupled to the cover. At least one UV germicidal light bulb is coupled to the conduit, wherein the conduit and at least one UV germicidal light bulb cooperate to arranged the at least one UV germicidal light bulb to be within the container when the cover is coupled to the container. A funnel is coupled to the cover opposite the at least one UV germicidal bulb. A filter is coupled to the cover and fluidly coupled to the funnel, the filter arranged to be within the container when the cover is coupled to the container. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle frame, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb. | 08-30-2012 |
20120292260 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael Bowen, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20120034212 | Human Anti-IL-6 Antibodies With Extended In Vivo Half-Life And Their Use In Treatment Of Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases And Inflammatory Diseases - The present invention provides human anti-IL-6 antibodies with extended in vivo half-life. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, therapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to IL-6 and that has an extended in vivo half-life for the treatment and prevention of IL-6 mediated diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, inflammatory diseases and disorders, autoimmune diseases and disorders and tumors. | 02-09-2012 |
20130280251 | Stabilized Angiopoietin-2 Antibodies And Uses Thereof - Stabilized antibodies directed to Angiopoeitin-2 and uses of such antibodies are described. Nucleic acid and amino acid sequences, hybridomas or other cell lines for expressing such antibodies are also provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20140302058 | HUMAN ANTI IL-6 ANTIBODIES WITH EXTENDED IN VIVO HALF-LIFE AND THEIR USE IN TREATMENT OF ONCOLOGY, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - The present invention provides human anti-IL-6 antibodies with extended in vivo half-life. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, therapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to IL-6 and that has an extended in vivo half-life for the treatment and prevention of IL-6 mediated diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, inflammatory diseases and disorders, autoimmune diseases and disorders and tumors. | 10-09-2014 |
Michael Bowen, Rockville, MD US
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20080279851 | ANTI-ICOS ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN TREATMENT OF ONCOLOGY, TRANSPLANTATION AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The present invention provides anti-human ICOS antibodies with increased effector function. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human ICOS antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or antibody-dependent phagocytosis (opsonisation) for the treatment and prevention of T cell-mediated diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, chronic infection, autoimmune disease or disorder, inflammatory disease or disorder, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), transplant rejection, and T cell proliferative disorder. | 11-13-2008 |
20090004184 | Polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis - The present invention is directed to polynucleotides encoding polypeptides associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis and homologs thereof. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for utilizing these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of rheumatoid arthritis and related disease states. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention, and compounds identified thereby. | 01-01-2009 |
20100119509 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND POLYPEPTIDES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS - The present invention is directed to polynucleotides encoding polypeptides associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis and homologs thereof. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for utilizing these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of rheumatoid arthritis and related disease states. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention, and compounds identified thereby. | 05-13-2010 |
20110243929 | ANTI-ICOS ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN TREATMENT OF ONCOLOGY, TRANSPLANTATION AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The present invention provides anti-human ICOS antibodies with increased effector function. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human ICOS antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or antibody-dependent phagocytosis (opsonisation) for the treatment and prevention of T cell-mediated diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, chronic infection, autoimmune disease or disorder, inflammatory disease or disorder, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), transplant rejection, and T cell proliferative disorder. | 10-06-2011 |
20130142783 | ANTI-ICOS ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE IN TREATMENT OF ONCOLOGY, TRANSPLANTATION AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE - The present invention provides anti-human ICOS antibodies with increased effector function. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, immunotherapeutic compositions, and methods using therapeutic antibodies that bind to the human ICOS antigen and that may mediate ADCC, CDC, and/or antibody-dependent phagocytosis (opsonisation) for the treatment and prevention of T cell-mediated diseases and disorders, such as, but not limited to, chronic infection, autoimmune disease or disorder, inflammatory disease or disorder, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), transplant rejection, and T cell proliferative disorder. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael A. Bowen, Keystone, IA US
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20110271706 | REFRIGERATOR WITH A WATER AND ICE DISPENSER HAVING AN IMPROVED ICE CHUTE AIR SEAL - A refrigerator having an ice and water dispenser has a seal to sealingly engage the ice compartment when the refrigerator door is closed. The seal is flexible to accommodate manufacturing tolerance. The seal may be impregnated with a friction reducing agent to increase life of the seal. | 11-10-2011 |
Michael Allen Bowen, Keystone, IA US
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20090126176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING METAL CLAD FACADE - An apparatus and method for a metal clad facade includes a thin metal cladding having at least one edge. The facade or the object with which it is associated has at least one edge around which the metal cladding edge can be wrapped. The wrapped edge could optionally be crimped. Optionally, exposed edges of the cladding could be covered by raised bosses or ribs on the façade. Optionally, a projection or extension of the cladding, oblique to other parts of the cladding, could extend into an opening in or near a surface of the facade or its underlying object. Wrapping of at least one edge with the metal cladding provides the appearance of a more substantial metal part than if the edge were not wrapped and provides for a more securement and durable attachment between the cladding and the underlying object. | 05-21-2009 |
Nathan Bowen, Atlanta, GA US
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20110246081 | Metabolomics-Based Identification of Disease-Causing Agents - A method, computer-readable medium, and system for identifying one or more metabolites associated with a disease, comprising: comparing gene expression data from diseased cells to gene expression data from control cells in order to deduce genes that are differentially-regulated in the diseased cells relative to the control cells; based on enzyme function and pathway data for all human metabolites that utilize the genes that are differentially-regulated in the disease cells, identifying one or more metabolites whose intracellular levels are higher or lower in diseased cells than in control cells, and thereby associating the one or more metabolites with the disease. | 10-06-2011 |
20140309186 | Metabolomics-Based Identification of Disease-Causing Agents - A method, computer-readable medium, and system for identifying one or more metabolites associated with a disease, comprising: comparing gene expression data from diseased cells to gene expression data from control cells in order to deduce genes that are differentially-regulated in the diseased cells relative to the control cells; based on enzyme function and pathway data for all human metabolites that utilize the genes that are differentially-regulated in the disease cells, identifying one or more metabolites whose intracellular levels are higher or lower in diseased cells than in control cells, and thereby associating the one or more metabolites with the disease. | 10-16-2014 |
Nicholas S. Bowen, Newton, CT US
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20120210277 | USAGE BASED SCREEN MANAGEMENT - An apparatus and method are provided for a power saving for multi-media output devices that belong to two or more interconnected devices. The method includes receiving a set of predetermined criteria associated with at least one of application type, user behavior, and user characteristics. The method further includes selectively modifying portions of at least one of the multi-media output devices in accordance with the set of predetermined criteria. The one or more portions are less than an entirety of the at least one of the multi-media output devices. | 08-16-2012 |
Patricia E. Bowen, Madison, NJ US
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20110130885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE PROVISIONING OF ENERGY TO OR FROM A MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A method and system for managing the provisioning of energy to or from mobile energy storage devices are disclosed. For example, the method receives a current intended energy use for a mobile energy storage device associated with a user, and analyzes whether the current intended energy use is achievable based upon a current energy state of the mobile energy storage device. The method then provides a recommendation to an endpoint device associated with the user in response to the current intended energy use. | 06-02-2011 |
Rafael L. Bowen, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090188622 | Hydrolytically Stable, Hydrophilic Adhesion-Promoting Monomers and Polymers Made Therefrom - Disclosed are compositions that comprise vinylarylalkylene ethers of cyclodextrins optionally containing ether-linked adhesion-promoting groups, in combination with copolymerizable monomer or monomers. The copolymerizable monomer or monomers may include vinylarylalkylene ethers of oligohydroxy compounds (for example, sorbitol divinylbenzyl ether and others). The composition further may include stabilizers (for example, 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-(tert)-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene and others), and polymerization initiators (for example, phenylbis[2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl]phosphine oxide and others) and reinforcing materials (for example, imogolite). Methods of preparing the compositions as well as the components of compositions and methods for their use in dental and other applications are also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
Ralph C. Bowen, Columbia, CT US
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20120298022 | HIGH CAPACITY SLICE SEEDER - A slice seeder apparatus includes a frame supported on wheels, and ground-engaging blades housed in the frame. At least one of the wheels can be moved between a raised position and a lowered position with respect to the frame. The apparatus also includes a hoist for moving the at least one wheel between the raised position where the blades are engaged in the ground, and the lowered position where the blades are clear from the ground. Additionally, the apparatus includes an engine housed in the frame and operatively connected to power at least the blades and the hoist; and at least one switch for actuating the hoist to move between the raised position and the lowered position. | 11-29-2012 |
Rick Bowen, St. Chal, MO US
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20110254659 | Electronic Locking System with Wireless Update and Cascade Lock Control - A wireless access control system comprising a central access control system connected through a wireless network to a remote access control system comprised of a plurality of localized remote access controllers (locking mechanisms). The plurality of remote access controllers will generally be used to lock parts of a facility, whether physical facilities, parts thereof or mobile components within the facilities, and will allow for a supervisory function to determine which users of the system are allowed to access which resources within a facility. Also disclosed herein is an interlinked cascade lock system coupled to a central access control system that is comprised of at least two levels of security. | 10-20-2011 |
Robert C. Bowen, Mt. Laurel, NJ US
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20120098590 | QUANTUM ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE USING CMOS TRANSISTOR WITH REVERSE POLARITY DRAIN IMPLANT - A CMOS IC containing a quantum well electro-optical device (QWEOD) is disclosed. The QWEOD is formed in an NMOS transistor structure with a p-type drain region. The NLDD region abutting the p-type drain region forms a quantum well. The QWEOD may be fabricated with 65 nm technology node processes to have lateral dimensions less than 15 nm, enabling possible energy level separations above 50 meV. The quantum well electro-optical device may be operated in a negative conductance mode, in a photon emission mode or in a photo detection mode. | 04-26-2012 |
Robert C. Bowen, Mount Laurel, NJ US
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20100065823 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 03-18-2010 |
20100093140 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 04-15-2010 |
20110127572 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 06-02-2011 |
20140329374 | METHODS OF FABRICATING QUANTUM WELL FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS HAVING MULTIPLE DELTA DOPED LAYERS - Methods of fabricating quantum well field effect transistors are provided. The methods may include forming a first barrier layer including a first delta doped layer on a quantum well layer and forming a second barrier layer including a second delta doped layer selectively on a portion of the first barrier layer in a first region of the substrate. The methods may also include patterning the first and second barrier layers and the quantum well layer to form a first quantum well channel structure in the first region and patterning the first barrier layer and the quantum well layer to form a second quantum well channel structure in a second region. The methods may further include forming a gate insulating layer on the first and second quantum well channel structures of the substrate and forming a gate electrode layer on the gate insulating layer. | 11-06-2014 |
20150035008 | FINFET DEVICES INCLUDING HIGH MOBILITY CHANNEL MATERIALS WITH MATERIALS OF GRADED COMPOSITION IN RECESSED SOURCE/DRAIN REGIONS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A finFET device can include a high mobility semiconductor material in a fin structure that can provide a channel region for the finFET device. A source/drain recess can be adjacent to the fin structure and a graded composition epi-grown semiconductor alloy material, that includes a component of the high mobility semiconductor material, can be located in the source/drain recess. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035074 | FINFET DEVICES INCLUDING RECESSED SOURCE/DRAIN REGIONS HAVING OPTIMIZED DEPTHS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A finFET device can include a source/drain contact recess having an optimal depth beyond which an incremental decrease in a spreading resistance value for a horizontal portion of a source/drain contact in the recess provided by increased depth may be less than an incremental increase in total resistance due to the increase in the vertical portion of the source/drain contact at the increased depth. | 02-05-2015 |
Stephen Marc Bowen, Mohnton, PA US
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20090069319 | IMIDAZOPYRIDINE ANALOGS AND THEIR USE AS AGONISTS OF THE WNT-BETA-CATENIN CELLULAR MESSAGING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to imidazopyridine analogs, methods of making imidazopyridine analogs, compositions comprising an imidazopyridine analog, and methods for treating canonical Wnt-β-catenin cellular messaging system-related disorders comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an imidazopyridine analog. | 03-12-2009 |
Stephen T. Bowen, Winona, MN US
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20090065965 | REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESIN AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING VERY LONG FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC RESINS - Improved reinforced thermoplastic resin, and devices and methods for producing the improved reinforced thermoplastic resin. The invention comprises complete fiber strand dispersion and wet out without breaking fiber filaments after cutting the fiber to a designated length. Certain embodiments of the present invention may comprise a zero-shear down screw which rotates very slowly. Thus, the resin and glass fiber bundles are slowly kneaded and the individual filaments unbundled from the fiber bundles resulting in complete wet-out of each filament without creating a pressure flow path for the substrate material and the entrained glass fibers and unbundled filaments. Optimized geometrically-controlled openings may be provided at the end of the down screw, providing further breakage-free kneading of the individual filaments. Certain embodiments may comprise an extended length cutting chamber which allow cutting very long individual fiber lengths. Temperature reduction mechanisms may be provided which provide a thermal block between the down screw assembly and the main frame assembly. | 03-12-2009 |
20090068464 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED REINFORCING ELEMENT WITH A CONTINUOUS CENTER CORE MEMBER WITH VERY LONG FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC WRAPPING - An improved reinforcing element, and devices and methods for producing a wrapped assembly reinforcing element comprising at least one center core member formed from at least one center core strand, wherein the at least one center core member is wrapped with a reinforced thermoplastic resin comprising complete fiber strand dispersion and wet out without breaking fiber filaments after cutting the fiber to a designated length in the wrapping resin. The resulting wrapped assembly may be used in a variety of ways, including virtually any construction project requiring a lightweight reinforcing member with high tensile and compression strength. | 03-12-2009 |
Terry P. Bowen, Dillsburg, PA US
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20110026875 | OPTICAL FIBER INTERCONNECT DEVICE - A fiber optic interconnect device includes a silicon substrate having at least one groove formed therein. The groove includes a pair of sidewalls and a first end disposed at an end of the pair of sidewalls. The device also includes an optical fiber disposed in the groove, the optical fiber having a cylindrical body, an endface formed on an end of the cylindrical body, and a multi-faceted mirror formed on the endface, and a light source adapted to transmit light to the multifaceted mirror to launch light through the optical fiber to a detector. | 02-03-2011 |
Terry Patrick Bowen, Dillsburg, PA US
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20110256767 | CONNECTIVITY SENSING ASSEMBLY - A receptacle assembly includes a housing having a front mating face and receptacles configured to receive plugs therein through the front mating face, where the plugs have connectivity pins attached thereto. The receptacle module includes connectivity sensor areas associated with the receptacles, where each connectivity sensor area is positioned adjacent the corresponding receptacle. Each connectivity sensor area has a first connectivity sensor and a second connectivity sensor that is electrically isolated from the first connectivity sensor when the plug is disconnected from the receptacle. Both the first and second connectivity sensors are configured to be engaged by different connectivity pins of the plug when the plug is received in the corresponding receptacle to form a sense circuit. | 10-20-2011 |
20120141071 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR - In accordance with the invention, the end faces of polymer optical waveguides are coated with a film that is harder than the waveguides themselves, but still sufficiently compliant to fill in scratches, gouges and other non-planarities in the end faces of the waveguides. Even further, using a single continuous sheet of the film to protect the end faces of a plurality of polymer waveguides in a connector also helps make the effective mating surfaces of all of the waveguides coplanar (i.e., longitudinally coextensive). Furthermore, if the film becomes scratched, it can be stripped off and replaced without the need to replace the waveguides or the entire connector. | 06-07-2012 |
20120189244 | OPTICAL INTERPOSER - An optical interposer comprising: (a) a substrate having a planar surface: (b) at least one groove defined in the planar surface and extending from an edge of the substrate to a terminal end, the groove having side walls and a first facet at the terminal end perpendicular to side walls, the facet having a first angle relative to the planar surface, the first angle being about 45 degrees; and (c) a reflective coating on the first facet. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189245 | OPTICAL INTERPOSER FOR WAVEGUIDES - An optical interposer comprising: (a) a substrate having a planar surface: (b) at least one groove defined in the planar surface and extending from an edge of the substrate to a terminal end, the groove having side walls and a first facet at the terminal end perpendicular to side walls, the facet having a first angle relative to the planar surface, the first angle being about 45 degrees; (c) a reflective coating on the first facet, and (d) a optical conduit disposed in the groove for optically coupling the first facet with a waveguide. | 07-26-2012 |
20120294574 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-SEALABLE PACKAGE FOR OPTICAL ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a high speed flex circuit electronic interface in combination with a sealed optical connectorization approach for optical coupling. In a preferred embodiment, at a front end of the connector a wedge seal ring or “press ring” is pressed into the end of a slide tube, both of which are, in a preferred embodiment, made of metal such as stainless steel. The wedge end shape of the press ring in this preferred embodiment allows it to be easily pushed into the inside diameter of the slide tube, expanding the slide tube to create a radial surface seal maintained by the hoop stress developed in the slide tube initiated by the press ring, thereby creating a hermetic seal on a cylindrical portion of the flange assembly connector. A flex-circuit sealed back-end of the connector uses, in a preferred embodiment, polymer to polymer or polymer to metal bonding to create a hermetic seal on the back end. | 11-22-2012 |
20130004118 | OPTICAL INTERPOSER WITH COMMON ANGLED SURFACE - An interposer comprising a plurality of optical conduits, each having an optical axis, a substrate defining a plurality of grooves having a terminal end, each optical conduit being disposed in a single groove, and a common angled surface traversing two or more of the grooves at the terminal end, at least a portion of the angled surface proximate the optical axes of the optical conduits in the two or more grooves is reflective, and one or more optical components disposed above the angled surface, the optical components and the optical conduits being optically coupled by the angled surface. | 01-03-2013 |
20130034325 | TRANSPARENT OPTICAL INTERPOSER - An optical interposer comprising a transparent substrate having first and second sides, at least one OED mounted to the first side, at least one reflective surface and at least one groove defined on the second side, and an optical conduit disposed in the groove optically coupled to the OED by the reflective surface | 02-07-2013 |
20130156378 | FIELD TERMINATING METHOD AND DEVICE - A method of terminating a fiber in a connector using a device comprising: (a) positioning a stripped fiber on the device such that the bare fiber portion extends into a first fiber channel of a cleaver; (b) securing the fiber to a fiber retainer slidably attached to the substrate to move along an x axis at a first position; (c) cleaving the bare fiber portion to form a cleaved end; (d) sliding the fiber retainer away from the cleaver along the x axis; (e) causing to be presented a second fiber channel of a connector held in a connector retainer along the x axis; (f) sliding the fiber retainer to the first position along the x axis, thereby causing the cleaved end to extend into the second fiber channel; and (g) actuating the connector while the fiber retainer is at the first position. | 06-20-2013 |
20130230281 | METHOD OF FORMING FUSED COUPLER - A method of forming a coupler, the method comprising: (a) heating a portion of an optical fiber having multiple cores and an initial diameter; and (b) applying a tensile force across the portion such that the portion stretches, thereby reducing the initial diameter to a reduced diameter sufficient to cause optical signals propagating in one or more of the multiple cores to leave their respective cores and enter other cores of the fiber. | 09-05-2013 |
20130336624 | INTERPOSER - An interposer, comprising: (a) a planar substrate having top and bottom surfaces, the bottom surface defining at least one ferrule alignment structure, and fiber bores, each bore hole being in a certain position relative to the ferrule alignment structure and adapted to receive a fiber; (b) at least one ferrule having an end face and comprising one or more fibers protruding from the end face, and at least one alignment feature cooperating with the ferrule alignment structure to position the ferrule precisely on the bottom surface such that the fibers are disposed in the fiber bores and protrude past the top surface; and (c) at least one optical component having one or more optical interfaces and being mounted on the top surface such that each of the optical interfaces is aligned with one of the fiber bores and is optically coupled with a fiber protruding from the fiber bores. | 12-19-2013 |
20140029894 | OPTICAL ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical assembly comprising: (a) a crystalline substrate having a top planar surface and a crystalline plane angle; (b) at least one groove defined in the top planar surface and having side walls extending from an edge of the substrate to a terminal end, the groove having a first facet at the terminal, the first facet having a first angle relative to the top planar surface, the first facet being reflective; (c) an optical conduit having an optical axis and an end face optically coupled with the first facet; (d) a waveguide; and (e) a diffractive optical element (DOE) disposed above the first facet and configured to couple light between the waveguide and the optical conduit as reflected by the first facet. | 01-30-2014 |
20140193123 | INTERPOSER - An interposer comprising: (a) a planar substrate having top and bottom surfaces, said bottom surface defining at least one ferrule alignment structure, and one or more fiber bores extending from said bottom surface to said top surface, each fiber bore being in a certain position relative to said ferrule alignment structure and adapted to receive a fiber; (b) one or more lenses on or near said top surface, each lens aligned with one of said fiber bores; (c) at least one ferrule having an end face and comprising one or more fibers protruding from said end face, and at least one alignment feature cooperating with said ferrule alignment structure to position said ferrule precisely on said bottom surface such that said fibers are disposed in said fiber bores and are optically coupled with said lenses; and (d) at least one optical component having one or more optical interfaces and being mounted on said top surface such that each of said optical interfaces is aligned with one of said fiber bores and is optically coupled with one of said lenses corresponding to said one of said fiber bores. | 07-10-2014 |
20140321809 | OPTICAL FIBER SUBASSEMBLY - An interposer sub-assembly for holding or gripping a plurality of optical fibers in a multi-fiber ferrule connector including: a substrate comprising a bottom surface, a top surface, and a front face; a pair of guide pin grooves on the bottom surface of said substrate, wherein the pair of guide pin grooves are capable of receiving guide pins from a ferrule connector; and a plurality of resilient fiber grooves formed on the bottom surface, wherein the plurality of resilient fiber grooves are configured for receiving a plurality of optical conduits. | 10-30-2014 |
20140363122 | OPTICAL INTERPOSER FOR WAVEGUIDES - A process for preparing a subassembly, the process comprising (a) defining the location of one or more grooves for receiving at least one polymer waveguide in a wafer, (b) etching the grooves into the wafer, each groove having sidewalls and a first facet at the terminal end perpendicular to the side walls, the first facet having a first angle relative to the top planar surface, (c) coating the first facet with a reflective material, and (d) disposing a fluid polymer waveguide precursor into each groove, and writing a core into the polymer material by directing at least one laser beam on the first facet by directing the laser beam into the top of the polymer material such that the beam reflects off of the first facet and down the interior of the polymer material to form the core in the polymer waveguide. | 12-11-2014 |
Thomas K. Bowen, Provo, UT US
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20080307557 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INFLATABLE APPAREL - This application relates to inflatable apparel. In particular, this application discusses systems and methods for providing apparel that is both selectively inflatable and adapted for use as a pillow. The inflatable apparel may include any clothing or object that is adapted to be worn by a person and is selectively inflatable so as to act a cushion for the person wearing the apparel or of another. The inflatable apparel comprises an apparel item, such as a necktie, and an inflatable bladder. In some cases, the necktie is made to receive and retain the bladder in an inflated position or a deflated position. The bladder extends through at least a portion of the necktie. Additionally, when inflated, the bladder provides a pillow or cushion for use by the individual wearing the inflated necktie, or for use by an individual other than the person wearing the necktie. | 12-18-2008 |
20110131731 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INFLATABLE APPAREL - This application relates to inflatable apparel. In particular, this application discusses systems and methods for providing apparel that is both selectively inflatable and adapted for use as a pillow. The inflatable apparel may include any clothing or object that is adapted to be worn by a person and is selectively inflatable so as to act a cushion for the person wearing the apparel or of another. The inflatable apparel comprises an apparel item, such as a necktie, and an inflatable bladder. In some cases, the necktie is made to receive and retain the bladder in an inflated position or a deflated position. The bladder extends through at least a portion of the necktie. Additionally, when inflated, the bladder provides a pillow or cushion for use by the individual wearing the inflated necktie, or for use by an individual other than the person wearing the necktie. | 06-09-2011 |
Thomas R. Bowen, Albuquerque, NM US
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20120124662 | METHOD OF USING DEVICE MOTION IN A PASSWORD - Processing a password in a mobile computing device may be accomplished by sensing movement of the mobile computing device by an accelerometer of the mobile computing device in three dimensional space; capturing first directional motion information representing the movement as at least a portion of an entered password; comparing the entered password to a password previously stored in the mobile computing device, the stored password comprising second captured directional motion information; and allowing access to the mobile computing device by a user when the entered password matches the stored password. The movement of the mobile computing device required for the password may be set by the user during a password training phase of operating the mobile computing device. | 05-17-2012 |
20130283380 | USER CONTROLLABLE PLATFORM-LEVEL TRIGGER TO SET POLICY FOR PROTECTING PLATFORM FROM MALWARE - Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods to protect data stored in a storage system of a device from malware alternation are described. In some embodiments, a system receives an indication that the data is to be protected. In addition, the system further triggers an interrupt of the device and secures the data from the malware alternation. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283381 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANTI-MALWARE PROTECTION ON STORAGE DEVICES - Systems and methods for providing anti-malware protection on storage devices are described. In one embodiment, a storage device includes a controller, firmware, and memory. The firmware communicates with an authorized entity (e.g., external entity, operating system) to establish a secure communication channel. The system includes secure storage to securely store data. | 10-24-2013 |
20130291110 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ANTI-MALWARE PROTECTION AND MALWARE FORENSICS ON STORAGE DEVICES - Systems and methods for providing features that enable anti-malware protection on storage devices are described. In one embodiment, a storage device includes a controller, firmware, and memory. The controller manages input/output operations for the storage device. The firmware provides features for protection against malware. The memory includes secure storage that is configured to provide a set of storage operations. | 10-31-2013 |
Timothy R. Bowen, Corryton, TN US
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20090247968 | Medical Suction System - A disposable liner/lid system useable with a rigid canister and having an adhesive seal to provide improved sealing characteristics and effectively reduce the likelihood of spillage and leakage. The liner includes a flange and the lid includes adhesive that is secured to the interior of the lid and the flange of the liner when installed to provide a seal. | 10-01-2009 |
Tor Steve Bowen US
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20120302321 | System, Method and Apparatus for Scaled Multiplayer Games - A method, system and apparatus for delivering a massively multiplayer version of a limited-player game such as poker, with a limited deck. A communication and data servers system generates a set of common cards randomly for all players to share, and for each player a set of hole cards drawn from the remaining cards in the deck, but with replacement. The computer communicates the common cards and allocates winning to the player or players with the highest ranking hands. Extension of the method, system and apparatus to repeat the game until a predetermined number of winners are selected. Extension of the method, system and apparatus for use to pre-select players for a multi-phase tournament. Extension of the method, system and apparatus to provide a shared multi-player gaming experience for supporters in venues such as a concert hall or sporting event. | 11-29-2012 |
Travis C. Bowen, Crystal Lake, IL US
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20110290112 | HIGH PERMEANCE POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES FOR AIR SEPARATION - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membranes including hollow fiber and flat sheet membranes with high permeances for air separations and a method of making these membranes. The new polyimide hollow fiber membranes have O | 12-01-2011 |
20120322119 | SEPARATION PROCESS USING A POLYIMIDE MEMBRANE - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membrane with high permeances and high selectivities for gas separations and particularly for CO | 12-20-2012 |
20120322646 | BLEND POLYMER GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANE - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membrane with high permeances and high selectivities for gas separations and particularly for CO | 12-20-2012 |
20120322911 | POLYIMIDE GAS SEPARATION MEMBRANES - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membrane with high permeances and high selectivities for gas separations and particularly for CO | 12-20-2012 |
20120323059 | PROCESS OF SEPARATING GASES USING POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES - The present invention discloses a new type of polyimide membrane with high permeances and high selectivities for gas separations and particularly for CO | 12-20-2012 |
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20140066682 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING SULFUR COMPOUNDS IN A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for extracting sulfur compounds in a hydrocarbon stream. The process can include feeding a hydrocarbon stream containing sulfur compounds to a prewash zone containing an alkali, withdrawing a prewashed hydrocarbon stream from the prewash zone, and feeding the prewashed hydrocarbon stream to a mass transfer zone for extracting one or more thiol compounds from the prewashed hydrocarbon stream. Often, the mass transfer zone includes a hollow fiber membrane contactor. | 03-06-2014 |
William R. Bowen, Holladay, UT US
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20100104392 | MULTIPLE DRIVER OCCUPIED PASSENGER VEHICLES TRANSPORTER SYSTEM - The multiple driver occupied passenger vehicles transporter system (Autobus) provides a way to efficiently, economically and safely increase the highway vehicle flow rate of cars per lane per hour. Autobus employs a vehicle transporter, terminal, sensors and systems that provide a way to quickly load and unload driver occupied passenger vehicles on and off of the vehicle transporter. Autobus provides a way to safely transport multiple driver occupied passenger vehicles, including cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks. | 04-29-2010 |
William S. Bowen, Hamilton, MN US
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20110257113 | Method for Inducing a Trif-Bias - The use of a selected aminoalkyl glusoaminide 4-phosphate (AGP) CRX-547 to induce a TRIF biased response in a human system, which results in reduced levels of MyD88-dependent cytokines relative to the MyD88-dependent cytokines induced by its diastereomer AGP CRX-527. | 10-20-2011 |
William W. Bowen, Kennewick, WA US
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20120257707 | Nuclear fuel and method of fabricating the same - A nuclear fuel includes a volume of a nuclear fuel material defined by a surface, the nuclear fuel material including a plurality of grains, some of the plurality of grains having a characteristic length along at least one dimension that is smaller than or equal to a selected distance, wherein the selected distance is suitable for maintaining adequate diffusion of a fission product from a grain interior to a grain boundary in some of the grains, the nuclear fuel material including a boundary network configured to transport the fission product from at least one grain boundary of some of the grains to the surface of the volume of the nuclear fuel material. | 10-11-2012 |