Brian James
Brian James Bates, Cranberry Township, PA US
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| 20140166567 | Filter System with Integral Media Retainer Seal - A filter system having a filter media retainer seal includes: at least one underdrain block having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall; a filter media retainer mounted onto the top wall of the at least one underdrain block; and at least one rib positioned between the underdrain block and the filter media retainer. The at least one rib forms a seal between the underdrain block and the filter media retainer, and prevents filter media from entering the underdrain block. The at least one rib can be monolithically formed to the at least one underdrain block. Alternatively, the at least one rib is monolithically formed to the filter media retainer. The rib is crushable and/or it bites into a surface on the adjoining part to reduce or eliminate the need for a separate sealant. | 06-19-2014 |
Brian James Bornemann, Appleton, WI US
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| 20090277881 | PLASMA CUTTER WITH DISCONNECTABLE TORCH AND WORK ASSEMBLIES - Systems and methods relating to securing a torch assembly and a work lead assembly to a plasma cutting power supply are provided. The present disclosure relates to a system and method that allows the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to be readily replaced by the user since the power supply unit need not be opened or disassembled for removal. The present disclosure provides methods and systems for removably securing both the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to the plasma cutting power supply. In one embodiment, the torch assembly and the work lead assembly may be communicatively coupled to the plasma cutting power supply unit via a single cable and a single connector. The connection between the first connector and the first port may be of the quick disconnectable type. The connection between the second connector and the second port may be of the twist lock type, such as a dinse style connector. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090277882 | INTEGRATED CONSUMABLE STORAGE SPACE WITHIN A PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for housing a consumable storage bin in addition to structural, thermal management, pneumatic, and/or electronic system components in a single multifunctional component within a plasma cutting power supply are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a consumable storage bin, which fits into a consumable storage area in the power supply unit and is accessible to a user. In one embodiment, the consumable storage bin may be eliminated, leaving only the consumable storage area in which racks, snaps, friction-fit retention features, and so forth, may be placed to hold the consumables and ensure easy user access. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20140069894 | PLASMA CUTTER WITH DISCONNECTABLE TORCH AND WORK ASSEMBLIES - Systems and methods relating to securing a torch assembly and a work lead assembly to a plasma cutting power supply are provided. The present disclosure relates to a system and method that allows the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to be readily replaced by the user since the power supply unit need not be opened or disassembled for removal. The present disclosure provides methods and systems for removably securing both the torch assembly and the work lead assembly to the plasma cutting power supply. In one embodiment, the torch assembly and the work lead assembly may be communicatively coupled to the plasma cutting power supply unit via a single cable and a single connector. The connection between the first connector and the first port may be of the quick disconnectable type. The connection between the second connector and the second port may be of the twist lock type, such as a dinse style connector. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140246409 | INTEGRATED CONSUMABLE STORAGE SPACE WITHIN A PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for housing a consumable storage bin in addition to structural, thermal management, pneumatic, and/or electronic system components in a single multifunctional component within a plasma cutting power supply are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a consumable storage bin, which fits into a consumable storage area in the power supply unit and is accessible to a user. In one embodiment, the consumable storage bin may be eliminated, leaving only the consumable storage area in which racks, snaps, friction-fit retention features, and so forth, may be placed to hold the consumables and ensure easy user access. | 09-04-2014 |
Brian James Brodzeller, Mayville, WI US
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| 20100096062 | Supported Article for Use in Decorating a Substrate - Disclosed are printed articles that may be used to decorate substrates. | 04-22-2010 |
Brian James Collins, New Malden GB
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| 20150339314 | COMPACTION MECHANISM FOR FILE SYSTEM - Increasing data storage efficiency includes receiving an amendment to a set of data objects. The amendment includes new or changed content relative to an earlier version of the set of data objects. The amendment includes one or more data lookup tables. The set of data objects includes data blocks associated with the data lookup tables. The set of data objects is examined to identify data ranges (e.g., byte ranges) that are not referenced in the set of data lookup tables of the amendment. In data ranges that are identified as not referenced in the data lookup tables, the data is replaced with data that is more compressible (for example, the range may be filled with zero values). The set of data objects may be compacted by compressing data including the identified unreferenced data ranges. | 11-26-2015 |
Brian James Daer, Riverview, MI US
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| 20110076459 | Sound Reducing Wedge Shaped Polymer Interlayers - The present invention is in the field of polymer interlayers and multiple layer glass panels comprising polymer interlayers, and, more specifically, the present invention is in the field of wedge shaped polymer interlayers. | 03-31-2011 |
Brian James Dudra, Vancouver CA
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| 20120184160 | LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE TIE BAR FOR MARINE ENGINES - The present invention relates to a tie bar. The tie bar has a first subassembly and a second subassembly. The first subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a propulsion unit, a first tube that extends from the end portion and a threaded member operatively connected to the end portion and disposed within and at least partially extending along the first tube. The second subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a further propulsion unit and a second tube that extends from the end portion of the second subassembly. The second subassembly is configured to threadably engage with the threaded member. The distance of separation between the end portions is selectively adjustable thereby. | 07-19-2012 |
Brian James Dunn, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20160042066 | SEARCH RESULT PRECISION TOOL - Example methods are disclosed for a search engine to produce a list of links to websites and for a domain name registrar to produce a plurality of domain names for a user. The list of links to websites and the plurality of domain names are preferably based on a search string and a desired relevance. A high desired relevance leads to exact or very close matches while a low desired relevance leads to indirect or exploratory matches when comparing the search string with the list of links to websites or the plurality of domain names. A webpage having a search string entry field and a relevance slider interface may be displayed to the user permitting the search engine or the domain name registrar to receive the search string and the desired relevance from the user. The search engine or domain name registrar may then determine and display to the user the list of links to the websites or the plurality of available domain names based on the search string and the desired relevance. | 02-11-2016 |
Brian James Gianforcaro, Seattle, WA US
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| 20160125015 | DATABASE DATA DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT - The maintaining of a database that is distributed across a front database and one or more cloud databases. Rather than have the front and remote portions of the database be fixed, a data distribution manager evaluates databases segments following a data distribution policy to identify one or more database segments that are to be transferred to or from the one or more cloud databases from or to the front database. In response, the data distribution manager causes the identified database segment to be moved. Accordingly, the data that is in the front database (and the data that is stored in the cloud) may vary over time. | 05-05-2016 |
Brian James Grekowicz, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20140050418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE COMPRESSION IN X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEMS - An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20150092922 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE COMPRESSION IN X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEMS - An imaging system includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel value into a first digital pixel value. The imaging system also includes an index value source configured to receive the first digital pixel value from the analog-to-digital converter and to generate a digital index value based on a comparison of the first digital pixel value to a digital reference value. In addition, the imaging system includes a transmitter in communication with the index value source and configured to transmit the digital index value. Further, the imaging system includes an image processing component configured to receive the digital index value and to generate a second digital pixel value based at least in part on the received digital index value and a lookup table of the image processing component. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150103973 | X-RAY SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE DYNAMIC RANGE SELECTIONS - An x-ray system with multiple dynamic range selections. The system including an x-ray source and a detector, wherein the detector includes a scintillator and a pixel. The pixel includes a photodiode and first and second capacitors connectable to the photodiode. The pixel is configured to be switched between a first state where only the first capacitor is connected to the photodiode and a second state where both capacitors are connected to the photodiode. The x-ray source directs x-rays to the detector and a region of interest positioned between the source and detector, the scintillator converts the x-rays to light, and the pixel photodiode converts the light to an electrical charge. The charge is stored in the first capacitor when the pixel is in the first state and in the first and second capacitors when the pixel is in the second state. | 04-16-2015 |
Brian James Grimmond, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20090087381 | CHELATOR-FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - Provided herein are chelator-functionalized nanoparticles comprising a passive core; and an active coating that demonstrate T1 magnetic resonance pattern upon exposure to a magnetic field. Also provided are methods of making such chelator-functionalized nanoparticles as well as imaging methods using the nanoparticles. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110076237 | Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a contrast enhancement agent comprising an iron chelate having structure I | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077396 | INTERMEDIATES FOR HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XX | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077417 | Intermediates for Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XXI | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110243858 | HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS AND IMAGING METHOD - A method of diagnostic imaging is disclosed comprising administering a medical formulation to a subject, the formulation comprising a contrast enhancement agent having structure I and salts thereof | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245511 | Intermediates for Hydroxylated Contrast Enhancement Agents - In one aspect, the present invention provides a protected ligand precursor having structure XX | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245512 | HYDROXYLATED CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS - In one aspect, the present invention provides a contrast enhancement agent comprising an iron chelate having structure I and salts thereof | 10-06-2011 |
| 20140003997 | HEAT STABLE NANOPARTICLE PREPARATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS THEREOF | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140086846 | CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT AGENTS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A contrast agent composition and a method of diagnostic imaging are provided. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a metal-complex comprising a ligand having structure (XXX): | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088314 | BIFUNCTIONAL CHELATING AGENTS - A chelating agent, a metal-chelate, and a contrast agent are provided, wherein the chelating agent comprises a compound of structure (I) | 03-27-2014 |
| 20150198580 | COVERSLIP AND METHODS FOR REMOVING - The invention provides a coverslip for automated decoverslipping of a tissue bearing slide comprising a horizontal base portion having a length, width, and height, at least two side wall portions extending downward from opposite sides of the base portion each having a length and width and h; and wherein the total wall volume to base volume ratio is greater than or equal to approximately 0.025. | 07-16-2015 |
| 20150285720 | METHOD OF FORMALIN BASED TISSUE FIXATION - Disclosed are novel cold fixation methods and reagents comprising contacting a biological sample with a reagent for fixation at a temperature of less than 20° C. where the reagent comprises an aqueous buffer, a water soluble alkylnitrile, C2 to C6 alkyl ester, or combination thereof, and formaldehyde to the aqueous buffer solution and removing the biological sample from contact with the reagent. | 10-08-2015 |
Brian James Kelleghan, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090025113 | Visor - A visor molded as a single piece that has stretch so it fits more than one size. The visor is made from a stretchable polymer. Also grooves can be provided in the headband to allow for further flexibility. The visor also has molded grooves and stitching lines, to allow the visual concealment of actual stitching lines to attach sweatbands and other features. Also provides are holes for attaching decorative studs. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20130031935 | Braided Para cord Devices with Tools Contained Therein - A paracord bracelet is disclosed which includes a blade with a loop as a handle that can be encased in the braiding to form the loop part of a closure mechanism. In a further embodiment the bracelet includes a pieces of flint formed into a solid piece to form the tab and/or toggle part of a closure mechanism. This combination of devices means that the user has a means of making a fire with them whenever they are wearing the bracelet, in addition to the paracord. In an additional embodiment a key fob is made of paracord enclosing a blade, a flint and tender. Another embodiment the bracelet includes fishing gear, including a steel cable leader set with a clasp hook, swivel, lure and other items. In the depicted embodiment the bracelet is design with the swivel and the clasp hook forming the bracelet closure mechanism. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20140109360 | Side squeeze buckle with integrated LED light - A side squeeze buckle with a cavity formed in a central section of the male section of the buckle is disclosed. The cavity can have an LED light enclosed therein or can be left as an open cavity to store items. The female section of the buckle has two arms extending around a central opening. The central section of the male section fits into the central opening of the female section. The external surface of the cavity forms a substantial portion of the top surface of the buckle when the buckle is closed. | 04-24-2014 |
Brian James Kierzek, Webster City, IA US
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| 20090133283 | Relay commutation sequence for multiple element heating system - To control a temperature of a dryer system, particularly a laundry dryer, an ON/OFF relay control is employed to switch heater loads. A plurality of heating elements is used in order to more precisely regulate the temperature inside the dryer system. Further, a heating control system that includes a plurality of symmetric heating elements and a control circuit is used to maintain equal distribution of relay switching loads, resulting in an extended lifetime of each individual relay. Asymmetric heating elements may also be used. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20120144694 | Laundry Dryer Providing Drum Rotation Reversals and Associated Altered Airflows - A laundry dryer includes a rotatable drum and an air delivery system. The air delivery system can include a reversible blower that provides air at a first flow rate when operated in a first direction and provides air at a second lower flow rate when operated in an opposite second direction. The drum can be a reversibly rotatable drum that is rotatable in a first and an opposite second direction, and the dryer can include a drive motor that both rotates the drum and operates the blower. Drum and blower reversal may be controlled to optimize drying efficiency and also reduce stress on the drive system. A moisture delivery system can provide moisture (e.g., water mist or steam) into the drum while air is being provided at the lower second flow rate, and during drum rotation (tumbling). | 06-14-2012 |
Brian James Kloostra, Wyoming, MI US
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| 20090125369 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND DISPOSITIONING MONEY LAUNDERING SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY ALERTS - A system and method for analyzing, dispositioning, recording, reviewing, and managing potentially suspicious financial transactions. In some cases, the system models the steps taken by a subject matter expert to reach a conclusion so that a novice can follow similar steps and have the system generate a narrative of the steps taken and the conclusion that was reached. | 05-14-2009 |
Brian James Krompack, Fishers, IN US
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| 20090181603 | Concrete polishing extension - A Concrete Polishing Extension device for treating hardened concrete surfaces and more specifically interior surfaces of countertop sinks made from decorative concrete. The extension device has features for use with grinding deep, contoured surfaces of concrete. The preferred embodiment is comprised of an extended shaft with connection features and other features; a containment cap; a means to connect cap to shaft; an external sleeve that encircles the shaft; a slip ring collar; a means to connect external sleeve to slip ring collar; a bearing such as a thrust bearing; means to connect slip ring collar to bearing; and a means of the extended shaft used to contain bearing, slip ring collar and sleeve assembly. The device has a distal end with means to removably attach to a standard driver and a proximal end with means to removably attach to engage a standard grinding head. | 07-16-2009 |
Brian James Lasley, Summerfield, NC US
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| 20130169009 | AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH FABRIC SEAT BACK TRAY - A seat back tray for being pivotally mounted an aircraft seat, and including a frame mounted on the aircraft seat and movable between a stowed position against a seat back of the aircraft seat and a deployed, generally horizontal position for use by an aft-seated occupant and a fabric sleeve formed of top and bottom panels for being removably positioned in a tensioned condition on and supported by the frame for providing a support surface for use items. | 07-04-2013 |
Brian James Ludka, Neenah, WI US
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| 20080250590 | Cleaning tool handle for use with a disposable toilet brush - A cleaning tool is disclosed for cleaning adjacent surfaces. In one embodiment, for instance, the cleaning tool may be used as a toilet bowl brush. The cleaning tool includes a handle comprised of a first handle member pivotally attached to a second handle member. Each handle member terminates in a clamping plate. The clamping plates move towards and away from each other as the handle members are likewise moved towards and away from each other. The handle can include a locking member that engages the first handle member with the second handle member in order to clamp or hold a cleaning pad in between the clamping plates. The clamping plates can include raised wave-like protrusions that further assist in gripping a cleaning pad. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100123776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBSERVING AN INDIVIDUAL'S REACTION TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems are provided for observing and recording images of an individual and the individual's reactions to their environment. A facial image capture device is mounted for movement with the individual and is oriented to capture images of the individual's facial region. An environment image capture device is mounted for movement with the individual and is oriented to capture images of the individual's environment. Images of the individual's face and environment are stored on an image storage medium. | 05-20-2010 |
Brian James Messerich, Sandy, UT US
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| 20140067630 | Real-Time Earned Revenue - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for realizing revenue in real-time, the revenue being earned from a travel conveyance. Methods include determining that a travel conveyance status has changed from a first status to a second status, in response to determining that the travel conveyance status has changed, automatically generating a status message, the status message comprising a travel conveyance manifest, and transmitting the status message, receiving, at a computer-implemented accounting service, the status message and in response to receiving the status message, automatically processing the travel conveyance manifest to realize revenue based on one or more bookings associated with the travel conveyance, and updating an accounting associated with the travel conveyance based on realized revenue, the accounting being stored in computer-readable memory. | 03-06-2014 |
Brian James Mosel, Dublin, CA US
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| 20090099590 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE HAVING A FILTER FRAME WITH INTEGRAL DISTAL STRAIN RELIEF - An embolic protection device provides a filter membrane for removing emboli from a fluid flowing in a vessel of a patient. The filter membrane is mounted on a filter frame having an integrated strain relief mechanism that provides strain relief and kink resistance in the transition between the relatively stiff filter and the flexible distal tip of the guidewire that is used to guide the filter into the treatment area. The strain relief mechanism is one or more cuts through the distal end of the filter frame. The cut pattern, pitch and variation of the pitch from one end to the other provides a way of fine-tuning the strain relief to a wide variety of filter frames, guidewires and flexible distal guidewire tips. | 04-16-2009 |
Brian James Motland, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20110014061 | FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM - A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20120244015 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING A FAN ARRAY WITH QUICK CONNECT AND MODULAR CONTROL - A fan array is provided having a frame including a plurality of frame members. The frame members are joined to define a plurality of chambers. Each of a plurality of fan units is configured to be positioned in one of the plurality of chambers. Each fan unit has a motor. A plurality of local motor controllers are joined to corresponding motors. The local motor controllers are configured to control an operation of the corresponding fan unit. A master controller is configured to communicate with the local motor controllers. The master controller is configured to provide the local motor controllers with target operating parameters for the corresponding fan units. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20150030469 | FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM - A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate. | 01-29-2015 |
Brian James Poillucci, State College, PA US
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| 20100058839 | Viscometer with integral sample retention reservoir - A viscometer having a substantially horizontal reservoir including a trap for retaining a sample indefinitely in the reservoir. A substantially vertical measuring tube disposed perpendicularly to the substantially horizontal reservoir and depends substantially upwardly from the reservoir. A junction interconnects the trap, a generally downwardly projecting fill tube, and a generally upwardly projecting vent tube. | 03-11-2010 |
Brian James Short-Ohana, North Oaks, MN US
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| 20090276322 | RETAILER DEBIT CARD SYSTEM - Methods for soliciting and enrolling customers for a retailer payment instrument are disclosed. For example, a method is disclosed for enrolling a customer for a retailer debit card which includes receiving enrollment data from the customer, establishing a check writer rating for the customer based on a history of checks associated with the customer and stored by the retailer, adjusting a validation threshold score based on the check writer rating, and denying enrollment of the customer if the validation score is less than the adjusted validation threshold score. Other associated methods and systems are also disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20120143747 | RETAILER DEBIT CARD SYSTEM - Methods for soliciting and enrolling customers for a retailer payment instrument are disclosed. For example, a method is disclosed for enrolling a customer for a retailer debit card which includes receiving enrollment data from the customer, establishing a check writer rating for the customer based on a history of checks associated with the customer and stored by the retailer, adjusting a validation threshold score based on the check writer rating, and denying enrollment of the customer if the validation score is less than the adjusted validation threshold score. Other associated methods and systems are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130232004 | RETAILER DEBIT CARD SYSTEM - A method of processing a purchase transaction for one or more items includes receiving, at a central computing network, MICR information associated with a financial account of a customer. The central computing network includes a solicitation processor and a comprehensive negative check file. The method further includes using the solicitation processor to determine whether to solicit the customer to apply for a financial transaction card including determining if any of a plurality of predefined reasons exist not to solicit the customer, wherein one of the plurality of predefined reasons includes if the MICR information associated with the financial account of the customer matches MICR information of a check listed in the comprehensive negative check file, if any of the plurality of predefined reasons exist, deciding not to solicit the customer, and if none of the plurality of predefined reasons exist, deciding to solicit the customer. | 09-05-2013 |
Brian James Strempke, Circle Pines, MN US
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| 20080273953 | Modular wall transport device - A wall transport device comprises a base, a plurality of wheels positioned below the base, a steering assembly attached to the base, and a wall support pivotally connected to the base. The wall support includes a telescoping mast, a top hook, and a bottom flange. A first mechanism tilts the wall support between a proximal and a distal position. A second mechanism raises and lowers the top hook. | 11-06-2008 |
Brian James Whitright, Taylors, SC US
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| 20130174649 | FLUID LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A fluid leak detection system is provided, and includes a fluid conduit, a fluid-cooled device having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet flow meter, an outlet flow meter, and a controller. The inlet flow meter and inlet flow meters are fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The inlet flow meter monitors the inlet of the fluid-cooled device for an inlet temperature and an inlet flow rate. The inlet and outlet flow meters each have flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curves as well as drift versus ambient temperature curves, wherein the curves for the inlet flow meter differ from the outlet flow meter. The outlet flow meter monitors the outlet of the fluid-cooled device for an outlet temperature and an outlet flow rate. The controller is in communication with the inlet flow meter and the outlet flow meter. | 07-11-2013 |
Brian James Whitright, Greenville, SC US
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| 20120324985 | FLUID LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - A fluid leak detection system is provided, and includes a fluid conduit, a fluid-cooled device having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet flow meter, an outlet flow meter, and a controller. The inlet flow meter is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The inlet flow meter monitors the inlet of the fluid-cooled device for an inlet temperature and an inlet flow rate. The inlet flow meter has an inlet flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curve. The outlet flow meter is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit. The outlet flow meter monitors the outlet of the fluid-cooled device for an outlet temperature and an outlet flow rate. The outlet flow meter has an outlet flow meter drift versus process fluid temperature curve. The controller is in communication with the inlet flow meter and the outlet flow meter. | 12-27-2012 |