Bradley, IL
A.w. (tony) Bradley, Golden Eagle, IL US
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20140207629 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND AUTHENTICATING THE PRESENCE OF HIGH VALUE ASSETS AT REMOTE LOCATIONS - A method includes providing an electronic module configured to retrieve vehicle specific data associated with a vehicle, obtaining the vehicle specific data from the vehicle using the electronic module, and wirelessly bi-directionally communicating the vehicle specific data with a mobile device(s) near the vehicle. A system includes providing an electronic module configured to retrieve vehicle specific data associated with a vehicle, wherein the electronic module bi-directionally communicates the vehicle specific data while the electronic module is interfaced with the vehicle and only while the electronic module is interfaced with the vehicle. | 07-24-2014 |
A. W. (tony) Bradley, Golden Eagle, IL US
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20100228585 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND AUTHENTICATING THE PRESENCE OF HIGH VALUE ASSETS AT REMOTE LOCATIONS - A system, method, and apparatus for identifying and authenticating the presence of high value assets at remote location includes associating an identification tag with the asset. The identification tag includes identification information that can be electronically read and sent to a remote location for verifying the authenticity of the asset. | 09-09-2010 |
Corrine Bradley, Chicago, IL US
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20150206426 | Precision Traffic Indication - Precision traffic flow indication may involve receiving device data over a period of time representing a plurality traffic flow readings associated with a road involving a plurality of subsections. Calculating traffic flows and determining road subsections having similar traffic flows may also be involved. Also, indicating a different traffic flow level for a first subsection and a second subsection of road may be involved. | 07-23-2015 |
Kenneth Bradley, Chicago, IL US
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20090002790 | System and method for manipulating and processing materials using holographic optical trapping - An apparatus for manipulating particles (micro, nano, and pico) having one or more characteristics with an optical trap formed by modulating a laser beam with a Diffractive Optical Element (DOE). At least one characteristic of the material is selected; and a laser beam having a selected wavelength corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic of the material is generated. Values of the DOE are calculated corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic of the material. The beam and the DOE are modulated to produce a holographic optical trap having properties corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic; the trap is focused to a beam focus or selected spot size; and the beam focus is located near a particle location for trapping the particle therein. | 01-01-2009 |
20090108190 | System and method for manipulating and processing materials using holographic optical trapping - A method for manipulating particles (micro, nano, and pico) having one or more characteristics with an optical trap formed by modulating a laser beam with a Diffractive Optical Element (DOE). At least one characteristic of the material is selected; and a laser beam having a selected wavelength corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic of the material is generated. Values of the DOE are calculated corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic of the material. The beam and the DOE are modulated to produce a holographic optical trap having properties corresponding to the at least one selected characteristic; the trap is focused to a beam focus or selected spot size; and the beam focus is located near a particle location for trapping the particle therein. | 04-30-2009 |
Kenneth Bradley, Hinsdale, IL US
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20110026009 | Surface Mapping by Optical Manipulation of Particles in Relation to a Functionalized Surface - Methods and apparatus for analyzing surface properties of particles are provided. A method for analyzing the surface properties of the particle includes a associating a first particle with a first capture zone having a specific binding affinity for a first chemical species, applying an optical force to the first particle, sensing a response of the first particle to the optical force, and using the sensed response to determine the presence, absence or quantity of the first chemical species on the first particle surface. This process may be repeated in parallel to test multiple particles. In addition to directly testing the surface properties of the particles, the method can be used in direct, indirect and competitive assays to determine the presence, absence or quantity of free or immobilized analytes. A fluidic cartridge with capture zones having avidities that are tuned for the use of optical forces is provided. A software routine for performing the method is also provided. | 02-03-2011 |
Kevin Bradley, Dundee, IL US
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20100018409 | Handled baking dish - The present invention is directed to a baking dish formed from a unitary non-metallic material. The baking dish comprises a flat tray portion of various shapes with handles extending from the sides of the flat tray portion. The handles are formed from the same non-metallic material that forms the other portions of the baking dish. | 01-28-2010 |
Martin Fitzgerald Bradley, Chicago, IL US
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20110145138 | Browser extension that processes text to facilitate commerce on social media - A system (FIG. | 06-16-2011 |
Melissa Bradley, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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20130179783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GESTURE BASED NAVIGATION THROUGH RELATED CONTENT ON A MOBILE USER DEVICE - Systems and methods for efficiently navigating through related content based on a profile associated with a user are provided. A media asset being displayed on a second user equipment device is identified, with the first user equipment device. A visual indication of the media asset is generated for display on the first user equipment device. A search for a plurality of content that is related to the displayed media asset is performed. A first gesture is received with the first user equipment device while the media asset is being displayed. Navigation is performed between the plurality of content based on the received gesture. | 07-11-2013 |
20130179925 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATING THROUGH RELATED CONTENT BASED ON A PROFILE ASSOCIATED WITH A USER - Systems and methods for efficiently navigating through related content based on a profile associated with a user are provided. Content being displayed on the user equipment device from a first media asset received from a first content source of the plurality of content sources to a second media asset received from a second content source of the plurality of content sources is changed based on a first user selection of a first set of navigation keys. A second user selection of the second set of navigation keys is received. The second user selection is received while the second media asset is being displayed. A search for a plurality of content related to the second media asset is performed. A set of the plurality of content corresponding to a profile associated with the user is identified. The identified set is navigated based on the second user selection. | 07-11-2013 |
20150189375 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION TO GROUPS OF USERS USING USER OPTICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems are disclosed herein for presenting information to groups of users using user optical devices that enable each user to view and share media content in a collaborative manner. For example, users using linked user optical devices may perceive a media playlist on a particular wall. The media playlist may then be modified (e.g., media assets may be added and/or removed) based on any of the users contacting the particular wall. | 07-02-2015 |
Michael E. Bradley, Joliet, IL US
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20110207111 | METABOLIC RATE INDICATOR FOR CELLULAR POPULATIONS - Described and claimed is a novel system and method for monitoring the metabolic rate of a cellular population in an industrial process. The invention includes obtaining a sample of the cellular population and initiating a reaction between a metabolic component of the cellular population and a bioreporter. The reaction produces a detectable metabolic signal which is measured and analyzed to determine a metabolic rate of the cellular population. In preferred embodiments, a controller is operable to provide prompts to a user and/or automate various steps of the invention. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael E. Bradley, Shorewood, IL US
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20130186188 | FOULING REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for reducing and/or preventing fouling of a sensor is disclosed. The method comprises operating ultrasound technology that is submerged or partially submerged into a liquid medium that is responsible for the fouling. The device comprises the ultrasound technology itself. The ultrasound technology may be operated intermittently at high intensity to advantageously provide cavitation of the liquid medium, while avoiding the disadvantages typical of continuously operating ultrasound technology at high intensity. Additionally, the method may be carried out by taking advantage of the piezoelectric property of quartz. | 07-25-2013 |
Sam Bradley, Mundelein, IL US
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20150246399 | MITER SAW ASSEMBLY WITH DETACHABLE CIRCULAR SAW - Various embodiments provide a miter saw assembly including a circular saw detachably coupled to a miter base. The circular saw includes a circular blade, a motor, a power supply, and an attachment mechanism. The motor is operable to rotate the circular blade. The power supply is operable to provide power to the motor. The attachment mechanism detachably couples with a coupling arm of the miter base. The miter base includes a base and a support arm. The support arm includes the coupling arm, a vertical pivot, and a horizontal pivot. The vertical pivot is operable to pivot the coupling arm in a vertical plane. The horizontal pivot is rotatably coupled with the base. The horizontal pivot is operable to rotate the coupling arm in a horizontal plane. | 09-03-2015 |
Samuel J. Bradley, Mundelein, IL US
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20100147467 | HEATING ARRANGEMENT FOR A LAMINATOR - A laminating arrangement includes a laminating roller and a radiating element to radiate energy therefrom. A reflector has a main body and is configured so that energy radiated from the radiating element is reflected and concentrated to exit the reflector in a direction towards the laminating roller. A thermal connector has first and second ends, the first end being in thermal contact with the main body of the reflector. When the radiating element is switched on, and the temperature of the second end of the thermal connector and the temperature of the surface of the laminating roller are approximately equal and below an optimal laminating temperature, the temperature of the second end of the thermal connector rises at substantially the same rate as the surface of the laminating roller. A thermometer is positioned to measure the temperature of the thermal connector at or near the second end. | 06-17-2010 |
20100175835 | LAMINATING DEVICE - A laminating device includes first and second rollers, a motor, a first drive element associated with the motor and configured to be driven thereby, a second drive element associated with at least one of the rollers, and adapted to engage the first drive element so that the motor may drive the rollers to rotate in respective first directions, and a support arrangement which at least partially supports at least one of the rollers and the second drive element. The support arrangement is movable with respect to the first drive element between a first position, in which the first and second drive elements engage one another, and a second position, in which the first and second drive elements are disengaged from one another, allowing rotation of the rollers in respective second directions without this motion being transmitted to the motor. | 07-15-2010 |
20100181027 | LAMINATING DEVICE - A laminating arrangement includes a laminating roller, a heat source for heating the laminating roller, the heat source being powered by an AC power supply, and a heat source intensity control system for controlling the intensity of the heat source. The intensity control system includes a processor and a triode for alternating current communicating with the processor. The triode for alternating current is turned on and off by the processor to control the AC power supply to the heat source to vary the intensity of the heat source. | 07-22-2010 |
Samuel James Bradley, Mundelein, IL US
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20110226423 | LAMINATING DEVICE - A laminating arrangement comprising: a laminating roller; a radiating element adapted to radiate energy therefrom towards the laminating roller; a temperature detecting arrangement, adapted to detect the temperature at the surface of the laminating roller; and a processor adapted to receive a signal from the temperature detecting arrangement device and to control the intensity of radiation emitted by the radiating element, wherein: a maximum warm-up rate is defined; and during a warm-up phase of the laminating arrangement, the rate of increase in temperature at the surface of the laminating roller is determined by the processor, and the intensity of radiation emitted by the radiating element is increased if the rate of increase of temperature is less than the maximum warm-up rate, and is decreased if the rate of increase of temperature is greater than the maximum warm-up rate. | 09-22-2011 |
Steven Bradley, Des Plaines, IL US
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20090166259 | METAL-BASED COATINGS FOR INHIBITING METAL CATALYZED COKE FORMATION IN HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESSES - A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures at about 350° C. (662° F.) or greater and in reducing environments. These coatings may comprise Nickel coatings or complexes thereof, such as Ni—Al, Ni—Cr/Cr carbide, as well as aluminum painted coatings that are applied in a reduction cure process (e.g., application temperatures of about 600° C. (1112° F.)). Additionally, where H | 07-02-2009 |
Steven A. Bradley, Des Plaines, IL US
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20140148628 | Process for Treating Hydrocarbon Streams - A process is disclosed for treating a hydrocarbon stream including flowing the hydrocarbon stream through a hydrocarbon treating vessel, heating a portion of the hydrocarbon treating vessel to a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined amount of time and controlling sensitization of the portion of the interior surface of the hydrocarbon treating vessel. | 05-29-2014 |
Steven A. Bradley, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20090320876 | PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING A SCALE DEPOSIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more scale deposits formed on a surface. The process can include contacting the surface with a composition for a period of time sufficient to remove the scale deposits that comprise coke or metal sulfides or mixtures thereof. Generally, the composition includes an effective amount of an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of an oxidizing agent. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320877 | PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING A SCALE DEPOSIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for removing one or more scale deposits formed on a surface. The process can include contacting the surface with a composition for a period of time sufficient to remove the one or more scale deposits. Generally, the composition includes an effective amount of an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of an oxidizing agent. | 12-31-2009 |
20100061902 | Metal-Based Coatings for Inhibiting Metal Catalyed Coke Formation in Hydrocarbon Conversion Processes - A coating applied to at least a portion of the surfaces of reactors, reactor internals, other reactor components, and/or heater tubes is provided in order to minimize the formation of metal catalyzed coke in hydrocarbon conversion processes operating at temperatures at about 350° C. (662° F.) or greater and in reducing environments. These coatings may comprise Nickel coatings or complexes thereof, such as Ni—Al, Ni—Cr/Cr carbide, as well as aluminum painted coatings that are applied in a reduction cure process (e.g., application temperatures of about 600° C. (1112° F.)). Additionally, where H | 03-11-2010 |
20140251868 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON STREAMS - A process and apparatus are disclosed for treating a hydrocarbon stream, the process including flowing the hydrocarbon stream through a hydrocarbon treating vessel, heating a portion of the hydrocarbon treating vessel to a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined amount of time and controlling sensitization and chloride stress corrosion cracking of the portion of the interior surface of the hydrocarbon treating vessel. | 09-11-2014 |
20140296601 | ISOMERIZATION PROCESS WITH MTW CATALYST - An extruded C | 10-02-2014 |
20140296602 | ISOMERIZATION PROCESS WITH MTW CATALYST - An extruded C | 10-02-2014 |
20140338869 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF USING - A process for heating a cold stream with a hot stream is described. At least one of the cold inlet or outlet, the hot inlet or outlet, the cold inlet or outlet header, the hot inlet or outlet header, and the plurality of plates is made of one of two stainless steel alloys. One alloy has higher molybdenum content with copper for improved corrosion resistance and is resistant to chloride pitting, chloride SCC, and PTA SCC. The other alloy has significantly higher tensile and yield strength, which will reduce the susceptibility of the plate bundle to thermal stress damage. | 11-20-2014 |