Boyce, US
Aaron Boyce, Eastlake, OH US
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20080306336 | RETRIEVAL DEVICE - An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distal portion secured to the loop portion and a proximal portion secured relative to the leg portions. The loop portion is movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. | 12-11-2008 |
20090247827 | Endoscope Gripping Device - A device and method for facilitating the insertion, manipulation and removal of an endoscopic medical device within a body cavity is disclosed. The device may comprise a body portion and a lining. The body portion may be configured to wrap around the outer surface of the insertion tube. The body portion may comprise an outer surface, an inner surface, two ends, and a longitudinal slit extending from one end of the body portion to the other end. The lining may be attached to the interior surface of the body portion. The lining may comprise an at least partially raised surface that contacts the outer surface of the insertion tube at least when a user squeezes the body portion of the device. | 10-01-2009 |
20100292644 | MANUAL IRRIGATION PUMP FOR INTRAPROCEDURAL IRRIGATION - A disposable manual irrigation pump system comprises a manual foot pump operatively coupled to a fluid reservoir and an associated intraprocedural device. The pump system is configured to provide a substantially continuous fluid supply at a desired flow rate from the fluid reservoir to the associated intraprocedural device along a first direction without backflow of fluid along a direction opposite the first direction. | 11-18-2010 |
20120046667 | RETRIEVAL DEVICE - An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions. | 02-23-2012 |
20120271241 | MANUAL IRRIGATION PUMP FOR INTRAPROCEDURAL IRRIGATION - A disposable manual irrigation pump system comprises a manual foot pump operatively coupled to a fluid reservoir and an associated intraprocedural device. The pump system is configured to provide a substantially continuous fluid supply at a desired flow rate from the fluid reservoir to the associated intraprocedural device along a first direction without backflow of fluid along a direction opposite the first direction. | 10-25-2012 |
20140052142 | RETRIEVAL DEVICE - An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions. | 02-20-2014 |
20160045210 | RETRIEVAL DEVICE - An endoscopic device for retrieving an object from within a human body is disclosed. The device includes a support assembly, a transmitting assembly, a wire, and a net element. The support assembly has a base and a tubular member. The transmitting assembly includes a handle and a motion transmitting link fixed to the handle and extending through at least a portion of the tubular member. The wire defines a loop portion and two leg portions. A proximal end of each leg portion is secured to the link by a first connection and the two leg portions are secured to each other by at least a second connection distal from the first connection. The net element has a distally protruding portion secured to the loop portion and a proximally protruding portion secured relative to the leg portions. | 02-18-2016 |
Aaron Boyce, Tigard, OR US
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20100188456 | System And Method For Protecting A Printer From An Over-Temperature Condition In A Printhead - A method responds to an over-temperature condition in a printhead. The method includes generating a first electrical signal corresponding to a temperature in a printhead, monitoring the first electrical signal with a first electronic circuit to terminate delivery of electrical power to a printhead in response to detection of a safety event, and monitoring the first electrical signal with a second electronic circuit to regulate an amount of electrical power delivered to the printhead. | 07-29-2010 |
20120133699 | System And Method For Protecting A Printer From An Over-Temperature Condition In A Printhead - A method responds to an over-temperature condition in a printhead. The method includes generating a first electrical signal corresponding to a temperature in a printhead, monitoring the first electrical signal with a first electronic circuit to terminate delivery of electrical power to a printhead in response to detection of a safety event, and monitoring the first electrical signal with a second electronic circuit to regulate an amount of electrical power delivered to the printhead. | 05-31-2012 |
Aaron L. Boyce, Tigard, OR US
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20130335762 | INTEGRATED IMAGING DEVICES - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for implementing an integrated imaging device. The device includes a scan-bar located along a media path in flow communication with an input tray, and a printing assembly associated with the media path. During a scan operation, the scan-bar scans a medium received along the media path from the input tray while the printing assembly is configured to be non-operational. | 12-19-2013 |
20140111911 | PRINTER ARCHITECTURE ENABLING NARROW OR WIDE FRONT FACING ORIENTATION - A printer architecture that enables a printer (or other media processing device) with an elongate foot print to be configured with media input and operator controls oriented at either a narrow end or a wide side thereof, that surface becoming the “front” of the unit. Controls and/or display(s) are mounted such that either the end or side orientation can be accommodated. The media input tray includes a separate assembly so that selection of the tray with access to end or side complements the user control panel in establishing the front of the machine. The combination of control/display mounting and oriented media tray structure integration with the print engine to establish which of the printer surfaces is considered the front allows for multiple orientations of the printer and greater flexibility to the customer. | 04-24-2014 |
Barbara Boyce, Newark, DE US
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20140322678 | PRESENTATION OF FOOD INFORMATION ON A PERSONAL AND SELECTIVE DYNAMIC BASIS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES - A food media processing platform (FMPP) and a computer-implemented method, performed by a processor, are described for processing food nutrition information for presentation to a consumer. Original food nutrition information stored in a first database may be examined to determine key attributes of the original food nutrition information. The determined key attributes of the original food nutrition information may be contrasted with consumer provided information stored in a second database. Modified food nutrition information may be generated based on the contrasting. An algorithm is then performed that compares the key attributes of the modified food nutrition information to a predetermined criteria. The modified food nutrition information may then be presented to the consumer along with supplemental information on a condition that the predetermined criteria has been met. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324899 | ENHANCED FOOD INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND PRESENTATION ON A SELECTIVE DYNAMIC BASIS AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES - A food media processing platform (FMPP) and a computer-implemented method, performed by a processor, are described for processing recipe information for presentation to a consumer. An original recipe stored in a first database may be examined to determine key attributes of the original recipe. The determined key attributes of the original recipe may be contrasted with consumer provided information stored in a second database. At least one modified recipe may be generated based on the contrasting. An algorithm is then performed that compares the key attributes of the modified recipe to a predetermined criteria. The modified recipe may then be presented to the consumer along with supplemental information on a condition that the predetermined criteria has been met. | 10-30-2014 |
Benjamin Boyce, Spokane, WA US
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20100314214 | Apparatus for Stacking and Reclaiming Material - A mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus includes a moveable bridge, a moveable hopper and a moveable tripper. The moveable bridge has a first end, a second end, and at least one intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The moveable hopper is connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable hopper is moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper is also connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper being moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. A system is also disclosed that includes at least one mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus adjacent to at least one stacking overland conveyor configured to convey material for stacking material and at least one reclaiming overland conveyor configured to convey material for reclaiming material. A method of providing such systems is also disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
20120298479 | APPARATUS FOR STACKING AND RECLAIMING MATERIAL - A mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus includes a moveable bridge, a moveable hopper and a moveable tripper. The moveable bridge has a first end, a second end, and at least one intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The moveable hopper is connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable hopper is moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper is also connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper being moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. A system is also disclosed that includes at least one mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus adjacent to at least one stacking overland conveyor configured to convey material for stacking material and at least one reclaiming overland conveyor configured to convey material for reclaiming material. A method of providing such systems is also disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
Benny Lee Boyce, Arlington, TX US
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20120208680 | Detachable, adjustable, insulated resistance body support apparatus - I. As shown in FIGS. ( | 08-16-2012 |
Brendan F. Boyce, Pittsford, NY US
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20090232829 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The present invention is directed to methods of treating an inflammatory condition in a patient. This method includes providing a therapeutic agent that is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3) agonist or a nucleic acid molecule encoding a VEGFR-3 agonist. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic systems for treating an inflammatory condition. | 09-17-2009 |
20140056919 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The present invention is directed to methods of treating an inflammatory condition in a patient. This method includes providing a therapeutic agent that is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3) agonist or a nucleic acid molecule encoding a VEGFR-3 agonist. The present invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic systems for treating an inflammatory condition. | 02-27-2014 |
20150369823 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS THAT WILL LIKELY RESPOND TO ANTI-TNF THERAPY - The present invention identifies various methods for the identification of patients that suffer from an immune system disorder and are likely to benefit from anti-TNF therapy. Because of the significant cost of anti-TNF therapy and the high rate of ineffectiveness of anti-TNF therapy for treating immune disorders such as rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, the present invention will improve the delivery of effective therapies to patients in need of either anti-TNF therapy or alternative therapies. | 12-24-2015 |
Brendan F. Boyce US
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20150369823 | METHOD TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS THAT WILL LIKELY RESPOND TO ANTI-TNF THERAPY - The present invention identifies various methods for the identification of patients that suffer from an immune system disorder and are likely to benefit from anti-TNF therapy. Because of the significant cost of anti-TNF therapy and the high rate of ineffectiveness of anti-TNF therapy for treating immune disorders such as rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, the present invention will improve the delivery of effective therapies to patients in need of either anti-TNF therapy or alternative therapies. | 12-24-2015 |
Brent Boyce, Novi, MI US
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20080226925 | Low-E coated articles and methods of making same - In certain example embodiments, low-E coated articles may be designed so as to realize a combination of good visible transmission (T | 09-18-2008 |
20090263596 | Coated article with IR reflecting layer and method of making same - Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, for use in an insulating glass (IG) window unit for example. In certain example embodiments, the coating is a single-silver type coating, and includes an overcoat including an uppermost layer of or including silicon nitride and a layer of or including tin oxide immediately under and contacting the silicon nitride based overcoat. In certain example embodiments, the thicknesses of the silicon nitride based overcoat and the tin oxide based layer are balanced (e.g., substantially equal, or equal plus/minus about 10%). It has surprisingly been found that such balancing results in an improvement in thermal cycling performance and improved mechanical durability. In certain example embodiments, the coating may realize surprisingly good substantially neutral film side reflective coloration, and may achieve an improved visible transmission, SHGC ratio and low U-values. Moreover, in certain example embodiments, stress in the overcoat of the coating may be reduced by reducing nitrogen gas flow (N | 10-22-2009 |
20090324967 | Coated article with low-E coating including zirconium oxide and/or zirconium silicon oxynitride and methods of making same - This application relates to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating. In certain embodiments, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO | 12-31-2009 |
20100104840 | Low-E coated articles and methods of making same - In certain example embodiments, low-E coated articles may be designed so as to realize a combination of good visible transmission (T | 04-29-2010 |
20120315469 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING ZIRCONIUM OXIDE AND/OR ZIRCONIUM SILICON OXYNITRIDE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - This application relates to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating. In certain embodiments, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO | 12-13-2012 |
20130149473 | INSULATING GLASS UNITS WITH LOW-E AND ANTIREFLECTIVE COATINGS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to insulating glass (IG) units including three substantially parallel spaced apart glass substrates, wherein at least two of the surfaces include low-emissivity (low-E) coatings and at least some of the non-low E coated surfaces have antireflective (AR) coatings disposed thereon. In certain example embodiments, low-E coatings are provided on the second and fifth surfaces of the IG unit, and each internal surface of the IG unit that does not support a low-E coating does support an AR coating. Additional AR coatings may be provided on one or both of the outermost surfaces in certain example embodiments. In some cases, the center substrate need not be heat treated because of the reduced absorption enabled by providing the low-E coatings on the two outermost substrates, as well as the reduced heat accumulation in the center lite itself and in the two adjacent spacers. | 06-13-2013 |
20130216860 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216861 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer may be of or include a material such as silver (Ag), and is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having a substantially metallic layer (e.g., NbZr or Zr) which has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. | 08-22-2013 |
20130251923 | COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An IG window unit includes a coating supported by a glass substrate. The coating includes at least the following on the glass substrate moving from the glass substrate outwardly: at least one dielectric layer; a layer comprising zinc oxide; an infrared (IR) reflecting layer comprising silver; a layer comprising an oxide of Ni and/or Cr; an overcoat comprising a layer comprising tin oxide located over the oxide of Ni and/or Cr and a layer comprising silicon nitride. | 09-26-2013 |
20140098415 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%). | 04-10-2014 |
20140141259 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S) - A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141261 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING ZINC OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S) - A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. | 05-22-2014 |
20140166472 | Method and apparatus for temperature control to improve low emissivity coatings - A method for making low emissivity panels, comprising cooling the article before or during sputter depositing a coating layer, such as a seed layer or an infrared reflective layer. The cooling process can improve the quality of the infrared reflective layer, which can lead to better transmittance in visible regime, block more heat transfer from the low emissivity panels, and potentially can reduce the requirements for other layers, so that the overall performance, such as durability, could be improved. | 06-19-2014 |
20140168759 | Methods and apparatuses for patterned low emissivity panels - A method for making low emissivity panels, comprising forming a patterned layer on a transparent substrate. The patterned layers can offer different color schemes or different decorative appearance styles for the coated panels, or can offer gradable thermal efficiency through the patterned layers. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170338 | pvd chamber and process for over-coating layer to improve emissivity for low emissivity coating - A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the ion characteristics, such as ion energy, ion density and ion to neutral ratio, in a sputter deposition process of a layer deposited on a thin conductive silver layer. The ion control can prevent or minimize degrading the quality of the conductive silver layer, which can lead to better transmittance in visible regime, block more heat transfer from the low emissivity panels, and potentially can reduce the requirements for other layers, so that the overall performance, such as durability, could be improved. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170421 | Low-E Panel with Improved Barrier Layer and Method for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels and methods for forming low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A reflective layer is formed above the transparent substrate. A titanium-yttrium oxide layer is deposited above the transparent substrate, or above the transparent substrate and the reflective layer, which may enhance optical performance. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170422 | Low emissivity coating with optimal base layer material and layer stack - A method for making low emissivity panels, including forming a base layer to promote a seed layer for a conductive silver layer. The base layer can be an amorphous layer or a nanocrystalline layer, which can facilitate zinc oxide seed layer growth, together with smoother surface and improved thermal stability. The base layer can include doped tin oxide, for example, tin oxide doped with Al, Ga, In, Mg, Ca, Sr, Sb, Bi, Ti, V, Y, Zr, Nb, Hf, Ta, or any combination thereof. The doped tin oxide base layer can influence the growth of (002) crystallographic orientation in zinc oxide, which in turn serves as a seed layer template for silver (111). | 06-19-2014 |
20140170434 | Two Layer Ag Process For Low Emissivity Coatings - Two layer silver process comprising a silver layer deposited on a doped silver layer can improve the adhesion of the silver layer on a substrate, minimizing agglomeration to provide a high quality silver layer. The doped silver layer can comprise silver and a doping element that has lower enthalpy of formation with oxide than that of silver, leading to better bonding with oxygen in the substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140177042 | Novel silver barrier materials for low-emissivity applications - A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include an alloy of a first element having high oxygen affinity with a second element having low oxygen affinity. The first element can include Ta, Nb, Zr, Hf, Mn, Y, Si, and Ti, and the second element can include Ru, Ni, Co, Mo, and W, which can have low oxygen affinity property. The alloy barrier layer can reduce optical absorption in the visible range, can provide color-neutral product, and can improve adhesion to the silver layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140185034 | Method to Extend Single Wavelength Ellipsometer to Obtain Spectra of Refractive Index - Methods are provided to use data obtained from a single wavelength ellipsometer to determine the refractive index of materials as a function of wavelength for thin conductive films. The methods may be used to calculate the refractive index spectrum as a function of wavelength for thin films of metals, and conductive materials such as conductive metal nitrides or conductive metal oxides. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186598 | Base-layer consisting of two materials layer with extreme high/low index in low-e coating to improve the neutral color and transmittance performance - Low emissivity coated panels can be fabricated using a base layer having a low refractive index layer on a high refractive index layer. The low refractive index layer can have refractive index less than 1.5, and can include Mg F | 07-03-2014 |
20140268316 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS INCLUDING A TERNARY ALLOY - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272335 | Low-E Glazing Performance by Seed Structure Optimization - A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111). | 09-18-2014 |
20140272390 | Low-E Panel with Improved Barrier Layer Process Window and Method for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels and methods for forming low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A reflective layer is formed above the transparent substrate. A barrier layer is formed above the reflective layer. A nitride-containing layer is formed above the barrier layer. The nitride-containing layer has a thickness that is 1 nm or less. A over-coating layer is formed above the nitride-containing layer. The over-coating layer includes a different material than that of the nitride-containing layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272455 | Titanium nickel niobium alloy barrier for low-emissivity coatings - A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include a ternary alloy of titanium, nickel and niobium, which showed improvements in overall performance than those from binary barrier results. The percentage of titanium can be between 5 and 15 wt %. The percentage of nickel can be between 30 and 50 wt %. The percentage of niobium can be between 40 and 60 wt %. | 09-18-2014 |
20140308528 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION COATINGS OF LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming a low emissivity panel. In various embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided. The partially fabricated panel may include a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the top dielectric layer. The top dielectric layer may include tin having an oxidation state of +4. An interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer. A top diffusion layer may be formed over the interface layer. The top diffusion layer may be formed in a nitrogen plasma environment. The interface layer may substantially prevent nitrogen from the nitrogen plasma environment from reaching the top dielectric layer and changing the oxidation state of tin included in the top dielectric layer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140356634 | COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, for use in an insulating glass (IG) window unit for example. In certain example embodiments, the coating is a single-silver type coating, and includes an overcoat including an uppermost layer of or including silicon nitride and a layer of or including tin oxide immediately under and contacting the silicon nitride based overcoat. In certain example embodiments, the thicknesses of the silicon nitride based overcoat and the tin oxide based layer are balanced (e.g., substantially equal, or equal plus/minus about 10%). It has surprisingly been found that such balancing results in an improvement in thermal cycling performance and improved mechanical durability. In certain example embodiments, the coating may realize surprisingly good substantially neutral film side reflective coloration, and may achieve an improved visible transmission, SHGC ratio and low U-values. Moreover, in certain example embodiments, stress in the overcoat of the coating may be reduced by reducing nitrogen gas flow (N | 12-04-2014 |
20150064480 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S) - A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. | 03-05-2015 |
20150079409 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING ZINC OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S) - A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including zinc oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. | 03-19-2015 |
20150118421 | COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, for use in an insulating glass (IG) window unit for example. In certain example embodiments, the coating is a single-silver type coating, and includes an overcoat including an uppermost layer of or including silicon nitride and a layer of or including tin oxide immediately under and contacting the silicon nitride based overcoat. In certain example embodiments, the thicknesses of the silicon nitride based overcoat and the tin oxide based layer are balanced (e.g., substantially equal, or equal plus/minus about 10%). It has surprisingly been found that such balancing results in an improvement in thermal cycling performance and improved mechanical durability. In certain example embodiments, the coating may realize surprisingly good substantially neutral film side reflective coloration, and may achieve an improved visible transmission, SHGC ratio and low U-values. Moreover, in certain example embodiments, stress in the overcoat of the coating may be reduced by reducing nitrogen gas flow (N | 04-30-2015 |
20150118465 | IG WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING DOUBLE SILVER COATING HAVING INCREASED SHGC TO U-VALUE RATIO, AND CORRESPONDING COATED ARTICLE FOR USE IN IG WINDOW UNIT OR OTHER WINDOW - An insulating glass (IG) window unit includes first and second substrates, and a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by one of the substrates. The low-E coating has two silver based infrared (IR) reflecting layers and allows the IG window unit to realize an increased SHGC to U-value ratio, and an increased thickness ratio of an upper silver based layer of the coating to a bottom silver based layer of the coating. The low-E coating is designed to have a low film-side reflectance, so that for example when the low-E coating is used on surface number three of an IG window unit the IG window unit can realize reduced visible reflectance as viewed from the outside of the building on which the IG window unit is mounted or is to be mounted. | 04-30-2015 |
20150132555 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%). | 05-14-2015 |
20150191815 | Titanium nickel niobium alloy barrier for low-emissivity coatings - A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include a ternary alloy of nickel, titanium, and niobium, which showed improvements in overall performance than those from binary barrier results. The percentage of nickel can be between 5 and 15 wt %. The percentage of titanium can be between 30 and 50 wt %. The percentage of niobium can be between 40 and 60 wt %. | 07-09-2015 |
20150191965 | Low-E Panels and Methods for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels and methods for forming low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A low-e stack is formed above the transparent substrate. Each of the layers of the low-e stack are formed to have a specific thickness to tune the performance characteristics of the low-e panel. | 07-09-2015 |
20150225286 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING MULTILAYER OVERCOAT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A coated article is provided so as to include a low-E (low emissivity) coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including a material such as silver (Ag), which is provided between a pair of contact layers. The low-E coating includes an overcoat having at least one layer of or including zirconium oxide and/or a substantially metallic layer. The overcoat has been found to improve the durability of the coating without significantly sacrificing desired optical characteristics. Such coated articles may be used in the context of windows. | 08-13-2015 |
20150232376 | Low-E Glazing Performance by Seed Structure Optimization - A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111). | 08-20-2015 |
20150232379 | COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING INCLUDING TIN OXIDE INCLUSIVE LAYER(S) WITH ADDITIONAL METAL(S) - A coated article includes a coating, such as a low emissivity (low-E) coating, supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate). The coating includes at least one dielectric layer including tin oxide that is doped with another metal(s). The coating may also include one or more infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of or including material such as silver or the like, for reflecting at least some IR radiation. In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered, heat bent and/or heat strengthened). Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of windows, including monolithic windows for buildings, IG windows for buildings, etc. | 08-20-2015 |
20160001525 | COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article including an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like, for use in an insulating glass (IG) window unit for example. In certain example embodiments, the coating is a single-silver type coating, and includes an overcoat including an uppermost layer of or including silicon nitride and a layer of or including tin oxide immediately under and contacting the silicon nitride based overcoat. In certain example embodiments, the thicknesses of the silicon nitride based overcoat and the tin oxide based layer are balanced (e.g., substantially equal, or equal plus/minus about 10%). It has surprisingly been found that such balancing results in an improvement in thermal cycling performance and improved mechanical durability. In certain example embodiments, the coating may realize surprisingly good substantially neutral film side reflective coloration, and may achieve an improved visible transmission, SHGC ratio and low U-values. Moreover, in certain example embodiments, stress in the overcoat of the coating may be reduced by reducing nitrogen gas flow (N | 01-07-2016 |
C. Bradford Boyce, Houston, TX US
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20090018377 | Catalytic process for the preparation of fluorinated halocarbons - A process is described for the preparation of a reaction stream comprising 2-chloro-1,1,1-difluoroethane substantially free of oligomeric tars. The process proceeds in a first step by reacting trichloroethylene with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a hydrofluorination catalyst at a temperature from about −5° to about 30° C. for a time sufficient to form a reaction mixture comprising 1,1,2-trichloro-1-fluoroethane substantially free of trichloroethylene. In the second step of the process, the reaction mixture is then reacted with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of a hydrofluorination catalyst at a temperature of from about 100° to about 175° C. for a time sufficient to form a reaction stream of 2-chloro-1,1,1-difluoroethane substantially free of oligomeric tars. | 01-15-2009 |
Charles Boyce, New York, NY US
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20100182776 | Battery-powered light system - Hand-carried, battery-powered light replacing conventional bank lights are described. In one embodiment, the light includes a generally rectangular body with opposed faces, a peripheral edge having a width substantially less than the width of the faces, and a handle adjacent one end of the body; and a plurality of spaced LED emitter heads mounted on one face of the body, each of the emitter heads including a housing and at least one LED emitter. In another embodiment, the light includes a non-conductive enclosure having rectangular top and bottom walls, and side and end walls connecting the top and bottom walls, the top wall including receiving recesses; and a plurality of rotatable light sources mounted on the top wall, each of the light sources including a telescopic support post having a base end pivotally attached to the top wall and an outer end, and an LED emitter head attached to the outer end of the post. | 07-22-2010 |
20120213351 | Public communications intercom system - An improved public intercom system is described which has a sealed enclosure including an extruded chassis having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall has an interface panel and a viewing panel mounted within cutouts. A plurality of axially aligned module cover plates supporting system components are mounted over cutouts in the rear wall. The interface includes a speaker, a microphone, a call initiation means, and a camera positioned to acquire images of the area in front of the interface panel. One of the cover plates including an outer surface with heat dissipation protrusions, with a blower located on said rear wall being oriented to direct air across the protrusions to extract heat from the chassis interior. A two-way communication means is mounted on a module plate and programmed to initiate a call to a pre-programmed receiver responsive to a command from the call initiation means. | 08-23-2012 |
Charles Brent Boyce, New Ulm, TX US
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20110088911 | EMBEDDED MULTI-STRING WELL HEAD SHEAR - The present disclosure generally provides apparatus and methods for removing a subsea well head. The apparatus may include an embedded shear comprising a pile and a shear cutter integrated into the pile. The shear cutter may be mounted within the pile near a lower end thereof. The pile may include a well head conductor receptacle adapted to receive a subsea well head, and the shear cutter may include a shear blade that extends across the well head conductor receptacle when activated. | 04-21-2011 |
Christopher Boyce US
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20150258074 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS THAT ARE ERK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are the ERK inhibitors of formula (1.0), having a pyrazolopyridine base structure, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula (1.0). | 09-17-2015 |
Christopher Michael Boyce, New York, NY US
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20150201694 | STRETCHABLE, FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC PATCH FOR MONITORING IMPACTS AND OTHER EVENTS - This invention comprises a stretchable electronic patch for monitoring impacts and other events. The stretchable, flexible electronic impact monitor patch includes geometric patterning of the substrate which enables stretching and flexing of the patch while leaving substrate regions at low strain for placement of electronic components, sensors and interconnects, maintaining electrical function during stretching and flexing. The stretchable, flexible, conformable patch enables wearability of the patch. In addition to monitoring impact events, other sensors may be incorporated for monitoring temperature, pressure, moisture, motion, location and other parameters. The patch may further possess an adhesive backing for adhering the patch to the head, the body or the object. The patch may take the form factor of a bandaid or bandage for comfortable wearing directly on the human body. The patch may also be coated to enhance comfort and also protect against moisture, water, and other environmental factors. | 07-23-2015 |
Craig Boyce, Versailles, KY US
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20120248966 | REDUCED WATTAGE GAS DISCHARGE LAMP - A reduced wattage gas discharge lamp and method of making same. The gas discharge lamp includes a light transmissive envelope with an inner surface, having a light scattering reflective layer disposed thereon. A phosphor layer is coated on an inner surface of the light scattering reflective layer. A discharge-sustaining gaseous mixture is retained inside the light-transmissive envelope. The discharge-sustaining gaseous mixture includes at least 88% argon, by volume, at a low pressure. An electrode is located within the light-transmissive envelope. The electrode is capable of providing an electric discharge to trigger a reaction within the light-transmissive envelope to cause the lamp to emit light. The remainder of the discharge-sustaining gaseous mixture is substantially neon, at a low pressure. The low pressure is about 3.6 Torr. | 10-04-2012 |
Cynthia Boyce, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
Cynthia Marie Boyce, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130075416 | Toilet Paper Styled Wet Wipe Dispenser And Wet And Dry Wipes - A toilet paper styled wet wipe dispenser promotes sanitary cleanliness in private and public restrooms while providing a new packaging format to the industry concept. The wet and dry toilet paper wipe offers the consumer the cleaning agent of the wet wipe, while also supplying the consumer with the comforting feeling of a dry wipe consumers have grown accustomed to, all within a single product. The wet wipe dispenser preferably fits on a standard toilet paper roll hanger. A cover on the wet wipe dispenser preferably seals the compartment containing the wet wipes to prevent the wet wipes from drying out. A toilet paper styled wet wipe dispenser, a dispenser with dual openings for a wet wipe and a dry toilet paper product and a wet and dry wipe, utilizing a single opening, are all disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20140076916 | Toilet Paper Styled Wet Wipe Cartridge and Dispenser - A two-roll toilet paper dispenser promotes sanitary cleanliness in private and public restrooms by dispensing both dry toilet paper and wet toilet paper-style wipes. A wet wipe cartridge fits in one of the two chambers of a conventional commercial two-roll toilet paper dispenser to convert the two-roll toilet paper dispenser into a wet and dry toilet paper dispenser. The wet and dry toilet paper dispenser offers both the cleaning agent of the wet wipe and the comforting feeling of a dry wipe. The wet wipe cartridge is preferably retrofit for a two-roll toilet paper dispenser that is already in place. The wet wipe cartridge is sealed when not in use to prevent the wet wipes from drying out. A sealable opening on the cartridge allows access to wet wipes while keeping the cartridge sealed when not in use. | 03-20-2014 |
Dale E. Boyce, Richland, WA US
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20120142993 | Method for large scale production of cesium-131 with low cesium-132 content - The present invention provides a method for large scale production of cesium-131 (Cs-131) with low cesium-132 (Cs-132) content, where the Cs-131 is produced via barium-131 (Ba-131) decay. Uses of the Cs-131 produced by the method include cancer research and treatment, such as for use in brachytherapy. Cesium-131 is particularly useful in the treatment of faster growing tumors. | 06-07-2012 |
Daniel E. Boyce, Lake Forest, IL US
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20110215062 | Potted Plant Lock - A tray has a plurality of receptacles. A receptacle is enabled to receive a container with a locking device. The container contains a potted plant. The locking device contains a protrusion, the protrusion being a protrusion on a wall of the container when the locking device is in a neutral position. The protrusion can move inwards and outwards from the neutral position relative to the wall when an inward or outward force is applied. The container is in a secured position in the receptacle when the protrusion mates with an opening in the receptacle. The protrusion has a slanted side allowing the protrusion to be lifted from the opening by rotating the container around a vertical axis. | 09-08-2011 |
David Boyce, Damascus, PA US
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20100182776 | Battery-powered light system - Hand-carried, battery-powered light replacing conventional bank lights are described. In one embodiment, the light includes a generally rectangular body with opposed faces, a peripheral edge having a width substantially less than the width of the faces, and a handle adjacent one end of the body; and a plurality of spaced LED emitter heads mounted on one face of the body, each of the emitter heads including a housing and at least one LED emitter. In another embodiment, the light includes a non-conductive enclosure having rectangular top and bottom walls, and side and end walls connecting the top and bottom walls, the top wall including receiving recesses; and a plurality of rotatable light sources mounted on the top wall, each of the light sources including a telescopic support post having a base end pivotally attached to the top wall and an outer end, and an LED emitter head attached to the outer end of the post. | 07-22-2010 |
20120213351 | Public communications intercom system - An improved public intercom system is described which has a sealed enclosure including an extruded chassis having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall has an interface panel and a viewing panel mounted within cutouts. A plurality of axially aligned module cover plates supporting system components are mounted over cutouts in the rear wall. The interface includes a speaker, a microphone, a call initiation means, and a camera positioned to acquire images of the area in front of the interface panel. One of the cover plates including an outer surface with heat dissipation protrusions, with a blower located on said rear wall being oriented to direct air across the protrusions to extract heat from the chassis interior. A two-way communication means is mounted on a module plate and programmed to initiate a call to a pre-programmed receiver responsive to a command from the call initiation means. | 08-23-2012 |
Dean A. Boyce, Waterloo, IA US
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20150027803 | SEALED SPEAKER ENCLOSURE - A speaker enclosure includes a seal and a speaker grille with a tuned port. Mounting tabs are molded in the grille. The seal is engaged by a series of ribs which surround the grille mounting tabs and by a rib which surrounds the tuned port tube of the grille. The tabs have shoulders or stops which locate the grille relative to a front plate of the sound box. The sealing ribs around each tab have a height which provides the correct compression of the rubber foam seal material. As the speaker grille is installed using spring clips, the seal is compressed by the ribs to provide the seal required so that the space behind the speaker only vents through the tuned port. | 01-29-2015 |
Dean Arden Boyce, Waterloo, IA US
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20080238121 | ACOUSTIC PANEL ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an acoustic panel assembly. There is a need for a simple and inexpensive acoustic panel assembly. An acoustic panel assembly includes a parent panel and an insert panel. The parent panel has a higher density body and a sound reflecting skin. The insert panel is mounted to the parent panel, and includes a sound absorbing body, a lower density rim and a sound transmitting skin. The parent panel includes a border portion which surrounds an opening which engages an outer edge of the insert panel. The border portion and the edge engage each other and form an interlocking joint. The border portion defines an annular groove which receives the outer edge of the insert panel. The body of the parent panel comprises a higher density expanded polypropelyene material, and rim body of the insert panel comprises a lower density expanded polypropelyene material. | 10-02-2008 |
20090200436 | CONTROL CONSOLE HAND REST ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a control console assembly with a hand rest. There is a need for a control console hand rest which reduces the possibility of unintentional throttle control lever movement. A throttle control lever projects above a console deck. A dome projects from the deck. The lever projects through a slot in a center portion of the dome. The center portion and a first side portion of the dome are connected together by a side wall which faces towards the center portion and lies in a vertical plane. A thumb-receiving recess is formed in a second side portion adjacent to the slot. The deck includes an upper deck and a lower deck. A depression formed by a finger of the lower deck extends around an end of the first portion and is bordered by a side wall. The depression can receive and support part of an operator's hand. | 08-13-2009 |
20090321182 | VEHICLE INTERIOR PANEL ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an acoustic panel assembly. There is a need for a simple and inexpensive acoustic panel assembly. An acoustic panel assembly includes a rigid panel with an opening. The panel has an edge rib surrounding the opening, and a wall spaced apart from and surrounding the edge rib. The panel assembly also includes a frame member and a sound control sheet. The frame member has an outer border and a plurality of cross-pieces extending between different parts of the border. A compression rib projects forwardly from an inner edge of the border. The sound control sheet is mounted in and fills the opening. The sheet has an outer edge portion held between the rib of the rigid panel, the wall of the rigid panel, the border of the frame and the compression rib of the frame. The compression rib projects into a rear side of the sheet. The sheet forms a shoulder. The shoulder and the edge rib form a coach joint. The frame cross-pieces engaging a rear surface of the sheet. A plurality of retention points project from a rear surface of the edge rib. Each retention point projects into a fabric covered front surface of the sheet. | 12-31-2009 |
20100024588 | LEVER LOCKOUT ASSEMBLY - A lever lockout assembly includes a pair of lever supports and a pair of slide supports mounted on a housing. A lever member is rotatably supported by the lever supports. The lever member has a pair of arms separated by a notch. A lockout slide is slidably supported by the slide supports. The lockout slide has a ridge portion and a recess portion. The lockout slide is slidable to a lockout position wherein the ridge portion is received by the notch and the ridge is engagable with the arms to prevent rotation of the lever member. The lockout slide is also slidable to an unlocked position wherein the recess portion is aligned with the notch and the arms are rotatable through the recess portion. A handle projects from an end of the lockout slide. The lockout slide is a rigid bar with a polygonal cross-sectional shape. An edge of the bar forming the ridge portion. The lockout slide includes a pair of detent recess formed in a surface thereof. A detent roller engages the lockout slide, and is releasably received by the detent recess to releasably hold the lockout slide in a selected positions. | 02-04-2010 |
20110072933 | LEVER LOCKOUT ASSEMBLY - A lever lockout assembly includes a housing, a lever support mounted on the housing, a lockout support mounted on the housing, a lever member, and lockout member pivotally supported by the lockout support. The lever member has a pivot plate and a lip projecting from the pivot plate. The pivot plate is rotatably supported by the lever support, and the pivot plate has notch formed in an outer surface thereof. The lockout member is pivotal to a lockout position wherein the lip is received by the notch, and to an unlocked position wherein the lip is outside of the notch and the pivot plate is rotatable. A lockout spring member projects from the lockout member and extends through a U-shaped slot in a cover of the housing. | 03-31-2011 |
E. Gillet Boyce, Baltimore, MD US
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20140268851 | LED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of the invention include head and tail lights with and without heat sinks and kits made therefrom for golf carts. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory A. Boyce, Wentzville, MO US
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20120137391 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR COMBINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEEDS - A process and system are provided for preparing seed mixes having a target quantity and a target ratio of different types of seeds. The process generally includes portioning quantities of different types of seeds from bulk supplies of the seeds, and combining the portioned quantities of seeds to prepare the seed mixes. The system generally includes first and second dispensing assemblies for portioning the quantities of the different types of seeds from the bulk supplies, and a mixing assembly for receiving the portioned quantities of seeds as the seed mixes. The combined quantities of the different types of seeds in the seed mixes are substantially equal to the target quantity, and a ratio of the quantities of the different types of seeds is substantially equal to the target ratio. | 05-31-2012 |
Ian W. Boyce, Olivet, MI US
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20140238967 | HEATED MOVEABLE GLASS FOR VEHICLES - A device comprises a vehicle frame portion; a vehicle window that is selectively movable relative to the vehicle frame portion between a open position and a closed position, the vehicle window comprising at least one conductive heating element; and at least one flexible electrical supply cord. A first portion of the at least one flexible electrical supply cord is attached to the vehicle window. A second portion of the at least one flexible electrical supply cord is attached to the vehicle frame portion. The at least one flexible electrical supply cord is configured to conductively connect the at least one conductive heating element to a vehicle electrical bus when the vehicle window is in the open position and when the vehicle window is in the closed position. | 08-28-2014 |
James Albert Boyce, Morgantown, WV US
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20160109203 | TRIGGER GUARD PLUG - A trigger plug or device that will be deformable enough to be compressively interfit into or within the area of a weapon's trigger guard so as to be positioned on both sides of and enclose or encase the trigger yet be able to be pushed out of its position in a fluid manner by an index finger of a shooter pushing on a surface of a front projection thereby ejecting the device with the finger coming to rest against a now exposed trigger. | 04-21-2016 |
James Reid Boyce, Williamsburg, VA US
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20140117629 | Anti-Diffusion Metal Coated O-Rings - A method for inhibiting diffusion of gases and/or transmission of photons through elastomeric seals and a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal wherein at least a portion of the surface of a diffusion inhibiting elastomeric seal is coated with a compatibly-deformable, malleable metal coating. | 05-01-2014 |
Jay Boyce, Colmar, PA US
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20120029376 | Personal Spirometer - A portable hand-held spirometer is disclosed for use in taking respiratory tests and storing and displaying test results. The configuration of the spirometer includes handgrips that are positioned to ensure that the user is properly positioned to provide maximum breathing required for valid test results to be obtained. The spirometer also includes a progressively illuminated indicator that can be viewed by the user during a test to provide an indication in real-time to the user of the expected/desired duration of the exhalation or inhalation test. The indicator is completely illuminated only when the measured accumulated volume of air passing through the spirometer equals a predicted volume determined based on the age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity of the user stored in the spirometer. The structures and arrangement of a turbine assembly and sensors is also disclosed. Further, a method of receiving, storing and displaying information on the spirometer via a color touch screen display is also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20160058325 | PERSONAL SPIROMETER - A portable hand-held spirometer is disclosed for use in taking respiratory tests and storing and displaying test results. The configuration of the spirometer includes handgrips that are positioned to ensure that the user is properly positioned to provide maximum breathing required for valid test results to be obtained. The spirometer also includes a progressively illuminated indicator that can be viewed by the user during a test to provide an indication in real-time to the user of the expected/desired duration of the exhalation or inhalation test. The indicator is completely illuminated only when the measured accumulated volume of air passing through the spirometer equals a predicted volume determined based on the age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity of the user stored in the spirometer. The structures and arrangement of a turbine assembly and sensors is also disclosed. Further, a method of receiving, storing and displaying information on the spirometer via a color touch screen display is also disclosed. | 03-03-2016 |
Jeff J. Boyce, Grove City, OH US
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20110104495 | Filled Nanoparticles - A filled nanoparticle includes a nanosized polymer shell encapsulating a reactive chemical. In another aspect, a filled nanoparticle includes a nanosized polymer shell encapsulating a core which includes a reactive functional group attached to a polymer. A miniemulsion polymerization process of producing filled nanoparticles includes: providing a mixture comprising monomer, initiator or catalyst to aid polymerization, reactive chemical, surfactant and water; shearing the mixture to form a miniemulsion of nanosized particles dispersed in water, the nanosized particles comprising the monomer combined with the reactive chemical; and then heating the miniemulsion to polymerize the monomer and produce filled nanoparticles comprising a nanosized polymer shell encapsulating the reactive chemical. | 05-05-2011 |
Jeffrey Boyce, Grove City, OH US
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20090111027 | Ionically conductive polymer for use in electrochemical devices - An ionically conductive polymer has the chemical structure 1 as shown herein. Examples of the polymer include 4,4′-(4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)butane-2,2-diyl)diphenol, sulfonated poly(aryl ether sulfone) containing benzimidazole backbone, sulfonated poly(aryl ether sulfone) containing carboxylic acid backbone, and sulfonated poly(aryl ether sulfone) containing benzimidazole backbone from carboxylic acid containing sulfonated poly(aryl ether sulfone). The polymer has intrinsic ion conducting properties so that it is effectively conductive even under low water conditions. In one embodiment, the polymer has an ionic conductivity of at least 1×10 | 04-30-2009 |
Jeffrey James Boyce, Grove City, OH US
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20110210163 | Package Having An Adhesive-Based Reclosable Fastener And Methods Therefor - A reclosable package for a plurality of products is described herein. The reclosable package includes an adhesive-based fastener that utilizes a low tack adhesive and pivotably connected first and second compartments, each compartment configured to receive the plurality of products therein. The adhesive-based fastener includes opposing portions of resealable adhesive on interior surfaces of the first and second compartments respectively, so that the interior surfaces can be pivoted together to close the reclosable package. | 09-01-2011 |
20110211778 | Reclosable Fasteners, Packages Having Reclosable Fasteners, and Methods for Creating Reclosable Fasteners - A UV-curable pressure sensitive adhesive, a package having an adhesive-based reclosable fastener including the pressure sensitive adhesive, and a method of forming the package is described herein. The package includes a cavity and opposing panels configured to cover an opening to the cavity. The reclosable fastener is a UV-cured pressure sensitive adhesive comprised of one or more UV-curable acrylic oligomers, one or more tack control components, and, optionally, an elastomeric material. An adhesive component ratio defines an effective ratio made up of the weight percent of the UV-curable acrylic oligomer relative to the sum of the weight percents of the tack control component and elastomeric component, where the ratio provides a fastener with a first peel adhesion and subsequent peel adhesions effective to form the adhesive-based fastener into a reclosable fastener. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213092 | Low-Tack, UV-Cured Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Suitable for Reclosable Packages - UV-cured pressure sensitive adhesive including one or more UV-curable acrylic oligomers, one or more tack control components, and, optionally, an elastomeric material is described herein. The adhesive includes an adhesive component ratio of the various adhesive components effective to provide desired first peel adhesions and subsequent peel adhesions. | 09-01-2011 |
20130091667 | Mechanical And Adhesive Based Reclosable Fasteners - A hybrid reclosable fastener with both mechanical mating and adhesive reclosable mating elements and a method of forming the hybrid reclosable fastener is described herein. Mechanical mating elements include mating portions having cooperating coupling parts configured to provide mechanical mating along with adhesive mating elements including an adhesive material formed on the cooperating coupling parts configured to provide an adhesive mating. | 04-18-2013 |
20130178554 | Low-Tack, UV-Cured Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Suitable for Reclosable Packages - UV-cured pressure sensitive adhesive including one or more UV-curable acrylic oligomers, one or more tack control components, and, optionally, an elastomeric material is described herein. The adhesive includes an adhesive component ratio of the various adhesive components effective to provide desired first peel adhesions and subsequent peel adhesions. | 07-11-2013 |
20140250641 | MECHANICAL AND ADHESIVE BASED RECLOSABLE FASTENERS - A hybrid reclosable fastener with both mechanical mating and adhesive reclosable mating elements and a method of forming the hybrid reclosable fastener is described herein. Mechanical mating elements include mating portions having cooperating coupling parts configured to provide mechanical mating along with adhesive mating elements including an adhesive material formed on the cooperating coupling parts configured to provide an adhesive mating. | 09-11-2014 |
Jennifer Boyce, Renton, WA US
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20090193961 | Apparatus, System, and Method for Filamentary Composite Lattice Structure Manufacturing - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for the manufacture of composite lattice structures comprising a weaving mechanism | 08-06-2009 |
Jodie R. Boyce, Rigby, ID US
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20100313146 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO AN AUGMENTED VIRTUALITY ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods relating to an augmented virtuality system are disclosed. A method of operating an augmented virtuality system may comprise displaying imagery of a real-world environment in an operating picture. The method may further include displaying a plurality of virtual icons in the operating picture representing at least some assets of a plurality of assets positioned in the real-world environment. Additionally, the method may include displaying at least one virtual item in the operating picture representing data sensed by one or more of the assets of the plurality of assets and remotely controlling at least one asset of the plurality of assets by interacting with a virtual icon associated with the at least one asset. | 12-09-2010 |
John Boyce, Willington, CT US
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20110104981 | TOY LAUNCHER AND DUAL POWERED TOY - A toy launcher and dual powered toy vehicle apparatus where the toy launcher includes a base part to be held stationary during operation and a slidable part mounted to the base part, the slidable part being movable between first and second positions. Captured between the base and slidable parts is a spring. The expanding spring causes the toy vehicle to be propelled away from the launcher. At the same time, the rapid movement of the rack energizes the flywheel motor so that after the spring discharges the toy vehicle and a flywheel of the flywheel motor engages a supporting surface, the toy vehicle is moving in response to both the spring and the flywheel motor, two different power sources. The single action of pulling the rack appears to the user to cause compression and release of the spring, and the flywheel motor to be energized, essentially simultaneously. | 05-05-2011 |
20140038488 | PIVOTING FRAME ADJUSTABLY SUPPORTING A FLEXIBLE RAMP AND METHODS THEREOF - A toy which simply yet uniquely varies the height and curvature of a flexible ramp uniquely supported on a pivoting ramp frame. The toy includes a frame for resting on a horizontal surface, spaced apart horizontally and extending upwardly from the frame defining an open area therebetween above the frame, and first and second pivoting assemblies at the frame engaging first and second arm members for adjustably pivoting the arm members between varying angles with respect to the frame. A bendable ramp is adjustably supported at the frame, secured to the arm members and sitting in the open area defined by the arm members. | 02-06-2014 |
Joshua R. Boyce, Kalispell, MT US
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20140299405 | FIREARM SUPPRESSOR DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improvements in firearm suppressor devices and methods of use therefor with small and large caliber rifles. | 10-09-2014 |
20150267979 | AUTOMATIC/SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE ASSEMBLY FOR LARGE CALIBER BELTED CARTRIDGES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide modifications to the AR platform operating system such that the platform now is competent to fire large caliber cartridges, including belted cartridges, providing longer range and greater barrier penetration without substantially altering the characteristic features and component inter-relationships of this platform. | 09-24-2015 |
Kathleen Boyce, Shelburne, VT US
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20110003405 | Surface Micromachining Process of MEMS Ink Jet Drop Ejectors On Glass Substrates - Method and device for forming a membrane includes providing a glass substrate, and depositing a thin layer of chromium on the glass substrate. The thin layer of chromium is patterned to form a deflection electrode and interconnect leads. A sacrificial layer of aluminum is deposited on top of the patterned chromium layer, then the sacrificial layer is patterned to define anchor regions. On top of the sacrificial layer, a thick layer of chromium is deposited, and the thick layer of chromium is patterned to form a membrane. The sacrificial layer is then etched to release the membrane. | 01-06-2011 |
Keith S. Boyce, Wexford, PA US
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20080301202 | METHOD FOR SPOOLING EXPERIMENTAL DATA - Methods and system for efficient collection and storage of experimental data allow experimental data from high-throughput, feature-rich data collection systems, such as high-throughput cell data collection systems to be efficiently collected, stored, managed and displayed. The methods and system can be used, for example, for storing, managing, and displaying cell image data and cell feature data collected from microplates including multiple wells and a variety of bio-chips in which an experimental compound has been applied to a population of cells. The methods and system provide a flexible and scalable repository of experimental data including multiple databases at multiple locations including pass-through databases that can be easily managed and allows cell data to be analyzed, manipulated and archived. The methods and system may improve the identification, selection, validation and screening of new drug compounds that have been applied to populations of cells. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306989 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENT COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA - Methods and system for efficient collection and storage of experimental data allow experimental data from high-throughput, feature-rich data collection systems, such as high-throughput cell data collection systems to be efficiently collected, stored, managed and displayed. The methods and system can be used, for example, for storing, managing, and displaying cell image data and cell feature data collected from microplates including multiple wells and a variety of bio-chips in which an experimental compound has been applied to a population of cells. The methods and system provide a flexible and scalable repository of experimental data including multiple databases at multiple locations including pass-through databases that can be easily managed and allows cell data to be analyzed, manipulated and archived. The methods and system may improve the identification, selection, validation and screening of new drug compounds that have been applied to populations of cells. | 12-11-2008 |
Kristin E. Boyce, Camden, DE US
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20120036202 | SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM INFLUENCE TRACKING - A social media engagement system is configured for aggregating a plurality of messages originating from a plurality of social media networks, routing each of the plurality of messages based on predetermined workflow rules into a plurality of queues wherein the queues are categorized based at least in part on types of messages, providing the queues for further processing, thereby resulting in one or more responses, and outputting the one or more responses to one or more of the plurality of social media networks. In some embodiments, the system is further configured for reviewing the data to determine whether any of the data indicates an engagement opportunity and associating some or all the data with a contact record and/or an existing case and/or a new case. In some embodiments, the system tracks influence, and in some embodiments, a console provides vision into various information provided by the system. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036454 | SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM CONSOLE - A social media engagement system is configured for aggregating a plurality of messages originating from a plurality of social media networks, routing each of the plurality of messages based on predetermined workflow rules into a plurality of queues wherein the queues are categorized based at least in part on types of messages, providing the queues for further processing, thereby resulting in one or more responses, and outputting the one or more responses to one or more of the plurality of social media networks. In some embodiments, the system is further configured for reviewing the data to determine whether any of the data indicates an engagement opportunity and associating some or all the data with a contact record and/or an existing case and/or a new case. In some embodiments, the system tracks influence, and in some embodiments, a console provides vision into various information provided by the system. | 02-09-2012 |
Kristin Erica Boyce, Camden, DE US
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20120036200 | SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM - A social media engagement system is configured for aggregating a plurality of messages originating from a plurality of social media networks, routing each of the plurality of messages based on predetermined workflow rules into a plurality of queues wherein the queues are categorized based at least in part on types of messages, providing the queues for further processing, thereby resulting in one or more responses, and outputting the one or more responses to one or more of the plurality of social media networks. In some embodiments, the system is further configured for reviewing the data to determine whether any of the data indicates an engagement opportunity and associating some or all the data with a contact record and/or an existing case and/or a new case. In some embodiments, the system tracks influence, and in some embodiments, a console provides vision into various information provided by the system. | 02-09-2012 |
Mark A. Boyce, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080313937 | AERIAL IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING SAME - An aerial image projection system ( | 12-25-2008 |
Mark D. Boyce, Lake Forest, IL US
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20090313045 | System and Method for Medical Research and Clinical Trial - A system and methods for a network for medical research and clinical trials are provided. Methods and systems for setting-up a clinical trial have been disclosed. Methods and system for identifying and qualifying participants in a trial have also been disclosed. Methods and systems for the automatic collection, extraction, distribution and review of data are also provided. Integration of a healthcare transcription platform with a clinical trial system is also disclosed. | 12-17-2009 |
Mark Edward Boyce, St. Charles, MO US
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20140260127 | INTERCHANGEABLE INLET PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR AIR INTAKES OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES AND RELATED METHOD - An inlet protection system for filtering air prior to entry into an air intake of an engine of an aircraft includes interchangeably a particle separator panel and a barrier filter panel. The barrier filter panel is adapted to be mounted conformal to the contour of the aircraft and to be interchangeable with the particle separator panel. The particle separator panel has an outer skin and a plurality of particle separators. The outer skin has an opening disposed along a portion of it to discharge filtered particles from within the removable panel directly outward therefrom. | 09-18-2014 |
Mary C. Boyce, New York, NY US
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20150284550 | Tunable Surface Topography Through Particle-Enhanced Soft Composites - Composite material. The material included a matrix of a deformable material having a first stiffness and particles having a second stiffness different from the first stiffness are embedded near a surface of the matrix wherein a deformation of the matrix induces a change in topography of the surface. The particles may be stiffer or softer than the matrix material. | 10-08-2015 |
Matt A. Boyce, Jonesnboro, GA US
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20110000092 | Cutter for laminate flooring and the like - A cutting tool for laminate flooring and the like for removing some or all of the retaining lip on a flooring plank to facilitate sliding the plank into place under an obstruction such as a door frame. The cutting tool comprises a main housing with a recess to allow it to be positioned against a flooring plank. An adjustment screw allows the cutting blade to adjust vertically to remove material from varying sizes of planks. An alternate embodiment of the cutting tool positions the cutting edge of the razor blade at the same vertical position as the retaining lip of the flooring plank to remove all of the retaining lip. | 01-06-2011 |
Meherwan P. Boyce, Houston, TX US
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20080245052 | Integrated Biomass Energy System - An indirect-fired biomass-fueled gas turbine system with a combustor for combustion of biomass particles to produce a combustion gas, a heat exchanger providing a heat exchange relationship between combustion gas from the combustor and compressed air, and a gas turbine. The combustor may be a cyclonic combustor with a combustion liner forming a combustion chamber, a biomass feed inlet at one end of the combustion chamber formed through the combustion liner for receiving the biomass particles from a fuel feed system, wherein the biomass feed inlet is formed so that the biomass particles are introduced into the combustion chamber with a tangential component, and a plurality of air tuyeres formed through the combustion liner for receiving air, wherein at least one of the air tuyeres is arranged to introduce the air into the combustion chamber with a tangential component. | 10-09-2008 |
Michael Boyce, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150122903 | TUBULAR RACETRACK - A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections. | 05-07-2015 |
Paul D. Boyce, Granby, CT US
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20140060076 | ANTIROTATED PISTON RACK - A valve skirt is connected to a shaft. The shaft extends in a rearward direction away from the skirt and has rack teeth at a location spaced away from the skirt. A tab is positioned between the skirt and the rack teeth, and has at least one flat surface. A rack support supports the rack for axial movement, and the rack support has a support ear that has a flat surface engaging the flat surface on the rack to prevent relative rotation of the rack when driven by a pinion gear. An air starter valve, a gas turbine engine and a method are also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
Phiroz M. Boyce, Spring, TX US
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20080245052 | Integrated Biomass Energy System - An indirect-fired biomass-fueled gas turbine system with a combustor for combustion of biomass particles to produce a combustion gas, a heat exchanger providing a heat exchange relationship between combustion gas from the combustor and compressed air, and a gas turbine. The combustor may be a cyclonic combustor with a combustion liner forming a combustion chamber, a biomass feed inlet at one end of the combustion chamber formed through the combustion liner for receiving the biomass particles from a fuel feed system, wherein the biomass feed inlet is formed so that the biomass particles are introduced into the combustion chamber with a tangential component, and a plurality of air tuyeres formed through the combustion liner for receiving air, wherein at least one of the air tuyeres is arranged to introduce the air into the combustion chamber with a tangential component. | 10-09-2008 |
Russell Irvin Boyce, Greenwood, SC US
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20150255965 | MOTORIZED RACKING ASSEMBLY - A racking assembly for an electrical apparatus is provided. The racking assembly includes a movable carriage assembly and a drive assembly. The movable carriage assembly is sized to fit within a housing assembly and is structured to be moved between a first position and a second position. The carriage assembly is further structured to support at least one electrical component. The drive assembly includes a motor assembly and a positioning assembly. The motor assembly is structured to impart movement to said positioning assembly. The motor assembly is coupled to said positioning assembly. The positioning assembly is structured to impart movement to said carriage assembly and to move said carriage assembly from said first position to said second position. The positioning assembly is coupled to said carriage assembly. In this configuration, the racking assembly is structured to move the carriage assembly, and therefore the electrical apparatus, between the first and second positions. | 09-10-2015 |
Rustum Boyce, New York, NY US
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20110003791 | Cyclized Derivatives as EG-5 Inhibitors - The present invention relates to new substituted imidazole compounds have the following Formula (I) and to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, to compositions of the compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and to uses of the compounds: | 01-06-2011 |
20120189623 | CYCLIZED DERIVATIVES AS EG-5 INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to new substituted imidazole compounds have the following Formula (I) and to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, to compositions of the compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and to uses of the compounds: | 07-26-2012 |
20130017196 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to new substituted imidazole compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof, compositions of the new compounds together with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and uses of the new compounds. The compounds of the invention have the following general formula: | 01-17-2013 |
Rustum S. Boyce, Scarsdale, NY US
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20110224129 | Lipopeptide Compounds and Their Use - The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain lipopeptide compounds comprising a cyclic peptide bearing a lipid side chain (for convenience, collectively referred to herein as “LP compounds”), which, inter alia, are antimicrobial, particularly antibacterial. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to provide an antimicrobial function, particularly an antibacterial function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by microbes, particularly bacteria, that are ameliorated by the antimicrobial function, particularly an antibacterial function, including bacterial diseases, optionally in combination with another agent, for example, another antibacterial agent. | 09-15-2011 |
20110237566 | Therapeutic Macrolide Compounds and Their Use - The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain macrolide compounds (for convenience, collectively referred to herein as “MC compounds”), which, inter alia, are useful in treatment of cancer. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to treat proliferative conditions such as cancer, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by the regulation (e.g. inhibition) of cell proliferation, optionally in combination with another agent. | 09-29-2011 |
Stephen Michael Boyce, Bath, PA US
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20140243456 | Anhydride Accelerators for Epoxy Resin Systems - Carboxylic acid salts of tertiary amines for use as an accelerator for an anhydride based epoxy curing agents are disclosed. The disclosed carboxylic acid salts of certain tertiary amines are latent anhydride accelerators and enable epoxy resin curing when heated to an elevated temperature (e.g., an onset temperature of greater than about 50° C.). | 08-28-2014 |
20140303342 | One Component Epoxy Curing Agents Comprising Hydroxyalkylamino Cycloalkanes - Liquid epoxy curing agents that have improved latency over conventional liquid curing agents while retaining the physical properties of the cured material are disclosed. These liquid curing agents can be used for curing epoxy resins, or in combination with dicyandiamide (DICY) based curing agents in order to accelerate DICY curing. | 10-09-2014 |
20150025201 | AMINES AND POLYMERIC PHENOLS AND USAGE THEREOF AS CURING AGENTS IN ONE COMPONENT EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure relates to solving problems associated with conventional latent epoxy curing agents by providing a new class of latent epoxy curing agents. In particular, the disclosure relates to epoxy curing agents with improved storage stability and low use level (e.g., less than about 10 wt % relative to the epoxy compound) by forming solid solutions of certain classes of amines in polyphenolic resins. | 01-22-2015 |
Steven T. Boyce, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090111181 | APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A BIOCOMPATIBLE MATRIX - An apparatus and method of using the apparatus to prepare a biocompatible biodegradable matrix capable of supporting cells to form an implantable or engraftable surgical device. A matrix-forming fluid is contained within a chamber defined by top and bottom surfaces of a thermally conductive material and spacers defining the thickness of the matrix. The chamber is then cooled to freeze the solution at a controlled rate, resulting in a matrix with a desired and uniform thickness having symmetric and uniform reticulations. The apparatus and method reproducibly forms such a matrix, which may be populated with cells for transplantation and engraftment into a wound. | 04-30-2009 |
20100254955 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR SKIN THERAPY OR TESTING - A device, and method of making the device, capable of therapeutic treatment and/or for in vitro testing of human skin. The device may be used on skin wounds for burned, injured, or diseased skin, and provides structures and functions as in normal uninjured skin, such as barrier function, which is a definitive property of normal skin. The device contains cultured dermal and epidermal cells on a biocompatible, biodegradable reticulated matrix. All or part of the cells may be autologous, from the recipient of the cultured skin device, which advantageously eliminates concerns of tissue compatibility. The cells may also be modified genetically to provide one or more factors to facilitate healing of the engrafted skin replacement, such as an angiogenic factor to stimulate growth of blood vessels. The inventive device is easy to handle and manipulate for surgical transplant, can be made into large sheets to minimize the number of grafts required to cover a large surface area to be treated, and can be produced within the time frame to treat a burned individual requiring a skin graft. | 10-07-2010 |
20130259919 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR SKIN THERAPY OR TESTING - A device, and method of making the device, capable of therapeutic treatment and/or for in vitro testing of human skin. The device may be used on skin wounds for burned, injured, or diseased skin, and provides structures and functions as in normal uninjured skin, such as barrier function, which is a definitive property of normal skin. The device contains cultured dermal and epidermal cells on a biocompatible, biodegradable reticulated matrix. All or part of the cells may be autologous, from the recipient of the cultured skin device, which advantageously eliminates concerns of tissue compatibility. The cells may also be modified genetically to provide one or more factors to facilitate healing of the engrafted skin replacement, such as an angiogenic factor to stimulate growth of blood vessels. The inventive device is easy to handle and manipulate for surgical transplant, can be made into large sheets to minimize the number of grafts required to cover a large surface area to be treated, and can be produced within the time frame to treat a burned individual requiring a skin graft. | 10-03-2013 |
20140287020 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR SKIN THERAPY OR TESTING - A device, and method of making the device, capable of therapeutic treatment and/or for in vitro testing of human skin. The device may be used on skin wounds for burned, injured, or diseased skin, and provides structures and functions as in normal uninjured skin, such as barrier function, which is a definitive property of normal skin. The device contains cultured dermal and epidermal cells on a biocompatible, biodegradable reticulated matrix. All or part of the cells may be autologous, from the recipient of the cultured skin device, which advantageously eliminates concerns of tissue compatibility. The cells may also be modified genetically to provide one or more factors to facilitate healing of the engrafted skin replacement, such as an angiogenic factor to stimulate growth of blood vessels. The inventive device is easy to handle and manipulate for surgical transplant, can be made into large sheets to minimize the number of grafts required to cover a large surface area to be treated, and can be produced within the time frame to treat a burned individual requiring a skin graft. | 09-25-2014 |
Timothy A. Boyce, Centreville, VA US
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20080254226 | METHOD TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF POLYMER DRAG REDUCTION FOR MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - A method for increasing the efficiency of additive drag reduction by establishing a drag-reducing viscoelastic coating on a surface. The method includes mixing a polymer into a concentrated solution that has approximately the same density as a fluid flowing over the surface, ejecting the mixture/solution into the flowing fluid in a manner such that a coating of polymer, which initially grows thicker with time, is adsorbed onto the surface, and reducing the ejection rate of the first fluid such that the coating of polymer then grows thinner with time. These steps may be repeated so that a desired minimum coating thickness is maintained over an extended period of time. The method reduces the polymer expenditure rate for a given drag reduction. Moreover, the produced viscoelastic coating impedes the attachment and growth of drag-producing natural organisms and may be applied without “down-time” (e.g., while underway). | 10-16-2008 |
Todd M. Boyce, Germantown, TN US
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20120143334 | SHAPED LOAD-BEARING OSTEOIMPLANT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A load-bearing osteoimplant which comprises a shaped, coherent aggregate of bone particles. | 06-07-2012 |
20130236547 | POLYURETHANES FOR OSTEOIMPLANTS - Biological-based polyurethanes and methods of making the same. The polyurethanes are formed by reacting a biodegradable polyisocyanate (such as lysine diisocyanate) with an optionally hydroxylated biomolecule to form polyurethane. The polymers formed may be combined with ceramic and/or bone particles to form a composite, which may be used as an osteoimplant. | 09-12-2013 |
William Boyce, Villa Park, IL US
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20110250365 | Continuously Manufactured Colored Metallic Products and Method of Manufacture of Such Products - Metallic tube, pipe and conduit are made in a continuous process that includes a zinc galvanization stage, a first passivation stage, a second passivation stage and a third passivation stage. A colorant is added to the tube, pipe or conduit during the continuous manufacturing process, and the colorant imparts the appearance of a color, such as red. The continuous movement of the tube, pipe or conduit is not halted during normal operation of the tube, pipe or conduit manufacturing and coloring process. | 10-13-2011 |