Bridgeman, US
Andrew M. Bridgeman, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20120004946 | Integrated Operational Risk Management - Systems, methods, and software are described that may be used to integrate assessments of certain types of operational risks, including forecasted emerging (future) risks, current risks, and/or historical realized risks. | 01-05-2012 |
Andrew Melton Bridgeman, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20090306933 | Sampling Sufficiency Testing - Sampling sufficiency determinations are performed using probability calculations and statistical analysis during a testing process of a population of items. For example, an auditing or reviewing process may involve testing a predetermined sample set of items from the population in order to draw statistical conclusions about the passing or failing rate of the population as a whole. During an ongoing testing process, probability calculations and statistical analyses may be performed regarding the likelihood of the population to pass or fail according to an acceptable failure rate, based on the test results of a subset of the sample set. The sampling sufficiency analyses may potentially allow determinations that the testing process may be stopped before the complete testing of the sample set, and that the population may be declared a passing or failing population within a desired level of confidence. | 12-10-2009 |
Andrew R. Bridgeman, Longmont, CO US
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| 20080222949 | Devices and methods for growing plants - A gardening system includes a modular seed cartridge including a rigid, cup-shaped receptacle including an upper portion having an outer rim, a soilless growth medium located in the rigid, cup-shaped receptacle, and at least one seed in contact with the soilless growth medium. The gardening system also includes an aeroponic or hydroponic garden including a chamber including a lower portion for storing a liquid nutrient solution, a cover located above the chamber, the cover including a plant opening adapted to removably support the modular seed cartridge by the outer rim, and a pump located in the chamber and adapted to circulate the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber to the modular seed cartridge supported by the plant opening. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080282610 | Devices and methods for growing plants - A soilless garden includes a chamber including a sealed lower portion for storing liquid nutrient solution, and an upper portion including a support structure; soilless growth medium supported by the support structure and adapted to support at least one plant having roots; a removable germination cap located above the soilless growth medium; a conduit having a first end located substantially adjacent to the soilless growth medium, and a second end opposite to the first end; and a pump in the chamber, including an input for receiving the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber, and an output to deliver liquid nutrient solution through the conduit into the soilless growth medium. The support structure includes an opening directed toward the lower portion of the chamber for the liquid nutrient solution to drip from the roots of the at least one plant into the lower portion of the chamber. | 11-20-2008 |
Brent Bridgeman, Pennington, NJ US
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| 20130078605 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods For Carrying Out Non-Centralized Assessments - Systems and methods are provided for carrying out an examination with a client computer. A client computer is booted using a secondary operating system other than a primary operating system of the client computer that is accessed from a computer readable medium provided by an administrator of an examination only on the day of the examination. A broadcast message is sent from the client computer to check for the existence of a local server and to establish communication with the local server. A client application is received from the local server for presenting the examination at the client computer. Assessment content is received for the examination from the local server. The examination including the assessment content is presented to a user of the client computer with the client application, and user responses are received at the client computer and transmitted to the local server. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140370485 | Systems and Methods for Generating Automated Evaluation Models - A computer-implemented method of calibrating an assessment model for assessing responses includes accessing a plurality of training responses with a processing system for training an assessment model. The processing system analyzes the plurality of training responses to derive values of multiple features of the training responses. The processing system trains the assessment model based on the values of the multiple features of the training responses and a portfolio score for each individual associated with the plurality of training responses utilized in the training. The portfolio score for each individual corresponds to a measure of proficiency based on multiple writing samples constructed by the individual. The processing system determines, based on said training, a weight for each of the multiple features. The processing system calibrates the assessment model to include the weights for at least some of the features such that the assessment model is configured to generate scores for responses. | 12-18-2014 |
Elliot Bridgeman, Big Lake, MN US
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| 20140200593 | ADJUSTABLE WIRE LENGTH STYLET HANDLE - A stylet-lead assembly includes a therapy delivery element and a stylet. The therapy delivery element includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen having a lumen length extending from the proximal end to almost the distal end. The stylet includes a stylet handle including a locking insert having a first channel adapted to receive a proximal end of a stylet wire. A portion of the stylet wire extending beyond a proximal end of the locking insert includes at least one bend. The stylet handle has an opening at a distal end adapted to compressively engage the proximal end of the stylet wire to the locking insert, such that an exposed portion of the stylet wire measured from a distal end of the stylet wire to a distal end of the locking insert generally comprises the lumen length. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140350655 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150039028 | SUTURE ANCHOR APPARATUS - In various examples, a suture anchor includes a sheath including a lumen. A frame member is disposed at least partially within the sheath. The frame member includes at least two suture loops extending from the sheath. The suture loops are configured to receive a suture, wherein tightening of the suture causes compression of the frame member to constrict the lumen of the sheath. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150079836 | CONNECTOR APPARATUS - In various examples, a connector apparatus includes at least one connector including an integral conductor and an encapsulation housing. The at least one connector includes a contact portion and a tail portion, wherein the contact portion is configured to selectively accept and electrically couple to a therapy delivery element. The tail portion extends outwardly from the contact portion. The encapsulation housing at least partially surrounds at least some of the contact portion of the conductor. The encapsulation housing includes an inner surface, wherein at least some of the contact portion of the conductor extends from the inner surface of the encapsulation housing. With a contact of the therapy delivery element disposed within the encapsulation housing, the conductor is configured to contact and electrically couple with the contact of the therapy delivery element. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150196379 | RETENTION APPARATUS - In various examples, an apparatus includes a tray including a channel configured to hold a therapy delivery element at least partially within the channel. A retention clip is sized and shaped to fit within a portion of the channel. The retention clip is configured to releasably retain the therapy delivery element within the retention clip. | 07-16-2015 |
Elliot W. Bridgeman, Big Lake, MN US
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| 20130053865 | ADJUSTABLE WIRE LENGTH STYLET HANDLE - A stylet-lead assembly including a therapy delivery element and a stylet. The therapy delivery element includes a proximal end with a plurality of electrical contacts adapted to electrically couple with an implantable pulse generator, a distal end with a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled to the electrical contacts, and a lumen having a lumen length extending from the proximal end to almost the distal end. The stylet handle includes a locking insert has a first channel adapted to receive the proximal end of the stylet wire. The portion of the stylet wire extending beyond a proximal end of the locking insert includes at least one bend. A stylet handle has an opening at a distal end adapted to compressively engage the proximal end of the stylet wire to the locking insert, such that an exposed portion of the stylet wire measured from the distal end of the stylet wire to a distal end of the locking insert generally comprises the lumen length. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130053927 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20140046413 | LEAD POSITIONING AND FIXATION SYSTEM - A therapy assembly configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. A plurality of fixation structures are disposed radially around the therapy delivery element proximate the electrodes. The fixation structures include wires having a diameter in a range between about 0.004 inches and about 0.020 inches. The wires have a first end attached to the therapy delivery element and a second end attached to a sliding member configured to slide along the therapy delivery element. The fixation structures are configured to collapse inward to a collapsed configuration when inserted into a lumen of an introducer and to deploy to a deployed configuration when the introducer is retracted. A fitting is located at proximal end of the introducer that releasably locks the therapy delivery element to the introducer, such that torque applied to the fitting is substantially transmitted to the distal end of the therapy assembly. | 02-13-2014 |
Francis L. Bridgeman, Atascadero, CA US
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| 20150273715 | REUSABLE DEVICE WITH CUTTING SURFACE ENABLING STRAIGHT CUTS OF MATERIAL - A device according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior; at least one cutting channel having, and/or configured to receive, at least one cutting strip; an opening in the sidewall configured to allow a sheet of material to pass therethrough from the interior; a door coupled to the sidewall; and a handle coupled to the sidewall. A device according to another embodiment includes a peripheral sidewall; a lid coupled to an upper edge of the peripheral sidewall, the lid and the peripheral sidewall defining an interior; a bottom edge of the peripheral sidewall defining an opening to the interior, the interior being configured to receive a sheet of material; at least one cutting channel having, and/or configured to receive, at least one cutting strip; and an opening in the lid, the opening being configured to allow the sheet of material to pass therethrough from the interior. | 10-01-2015 |
James L. Bridgeman, Redding, CA US
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| 20090173763 | Drop and run backpack - A backpack system comprised of a main pack, belt and shoulder harness system to equally distribute weight with the ability to quickly detach the main pack by the removal of a rod that traverses interlocking loops attached to the main pack and belt. Attached to the main pack is a top strap that secures the top of the main pack, passes through an opening in a shoulder bracket on the shoulder harness and is accepted by a space in the center of the belt loops wherein a rod is passed through loops from main pack, belt, and the top strap loop in order to hold the main pack to the belt and shoulder harness. A further inventive feature is a relief built into the main pack to fit over a fire shelter that can be attached to the belt and is to remain on the belt after detachment of main pack. | 07-09-2009 |
John Bridgeman, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20110054515 | Device and method for occluding the left atrial appendage - An implantable medical device for insertion in the left atrial appendage includes a cap coupled to a frame. The cap constrains movement of the legs of the frame during collapse and expansion of the device, such that the device can be deployed, recalled and redeployed without the device being damaged or the legs of the frame getting tangled. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20160101261 | CATHETER TIP - Catheters and related methods for supporting a guidewire or delivering an agent through a vessel stenosis or other tortuous anatomy are disclosed. A catheter can comprise an elongate shaft body and a polymer tip member disposed at a distal end of the shaft body. The shaft body and the tip member can include a liner, one or both of a braid member or a coil member surrounding the liner, and a polymer cover surrounding the braid member or the coil member. The tip member can further include one or more filaments extending from a position overlapping, underlapping, or abutting a distal end of the braid member or the coil member on their proximal ends to a position distal to the braid member or the coil member on their distal ends. The one or more filaments can include a plurality of filaments arranged in a series of contacting helical windings about the liner, the braid member, or the coil member. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160101262 | CATHETER - Catheters and methods for supporting a guidewire or delivering a radiopaque, diagnostic or therapeutic agent through a vessel stenosis or other tortuous anatomy are disclosed. A catheter can comprise an elongate shaft body and a tip member disposed at a distal end of the shaft body. The shaft body can extend from a proximal end to the distal end and can define an inner lumen. The shaft body can include a liner, a braid member surrounding the liner, a multi-layer coil surrounding the braid member, and a polymer cover surrounding the multi-layer coil. The multi-layer coil can include first and second coil layers wound in opposing directions. An outer surface portion of the polymer cover can include one or more helical threads. In an example, the one or more helical threads are positioned around a distal end portion of the shaft body. The tip member can be made from a metal or a polymer and can also include one or more helical threads around its outer surface. | 04-14-2016 |
John B. Bridgeman, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20160051358 | ATRIAL APPENDAGE BLOOD FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Instrumentation for percutaneous delivery of blood filtration devices to atrial appendages includes a curved access sheath and a delivery tube. The curved access sheath is coursed through the patient's vasculature to gain transseptal access to a left atrial appendage. A compressed filter device attached to a tether wire is loaded in the delivery tube. The loaded delivery tube is advanced through the pre-positioned access sheath to place the device in a deployment position. The access sheath and the delivery tube can be mechanically locked and moved together to place the device in a suitable deployment position. The device is deployed by expelling it from the delivery tube either by retracting the delivery tube over the tether wire, or by moving the tether wire forward through the delivery tube. The expelled device, which is not constrained by the delivery tube walls, self expands to its useful size in the subject atrial appendage. A filter membrane in the deployed extends across the appendage ostium to filter blood flow through the ostium. The filter membrane is configured to present a flat surface to atrial blood flow past the ostium. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066922 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OCCLUDING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - An implantable medical device for insertion in the left atrial appendage includes a cap coupled to a frame. The cap constrains movement of the legs of the frame during collapse and expansion of the device, such that the device can be deployed, recalled and redeployed without the device being damaged or the legs of the frame getting tangled. | 03-10-2016 |
Kenneth B. Bridgeman, Hidden Valley, PA US
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| 20110154748 | Modular Crypt and Modular Crypt System with Niche Side Wall - A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame. | 06-30-2011 |
Paul T. Bridgeman, Mill Creek, WA US
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| 20110062735 | PROTECTIVE KICK STRIP - In one embodiment, a kickstrip assembly comprises a base plate having a length extending along a longitudinal axis, and comprising an upper segment having an upper edge and an upper lip, a lower segment having a lower edge and a lower lip, the upper lip and the lower lip defining a middle section. The assembly further comprises an insert formed from a flexible polymeric material and comprising a faceplate, an upper edge depending from the faceplate, and a lower edge depending from the faceplate, wherein the faceplate is dimensioned to fit within middle section of the base plate. | 03-17-2011 |
Paul Thomas Bridgeman, Bothell, WA US
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| 20140202615 | Apparatus and Method for Associating the Edge of a Composite Object with Another Object - A method and apparatus for associating an edge of a first object with a second object. An insert comprising a structure holding a fastener element may be positioned within a hollow portion at the edge of the first object. The structure may be configured to span an entire thickness of the first object at the edge of the first object. The structure may be adhesively bonded to the first object. The second object may be attached to the edge of the first object using the fastener element. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150033634 | DOOR SNUBBER AND STRIKE PLATE - A structure comprises a door, a frame for the door, and a door snubber. One of the frame and the door has an overlapping edge trim, and the other carries the snubber such that the snubber engages the edge trim when the door is closed on the frame. | 02-05-2015 |
Randall R. Bridgeman, Tualatin, OR US
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| 20110061565 | COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INKS AND INKS HAVING SUCH COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are ink compositions including an ink vehicle and a colorant, wherein the ink vehicle includes a compound having a formula of R | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061566 | COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INKS AND INKS HAVING SUCH COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are compounds having a formula of R | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110065850 | COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INKS AND INKS HAVING SUCH COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are ink compositions including an ink vehicle and a colorant, wherein the ink vehicle comprises a compound having a formula of: | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110100254 | COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INKS AND INKS HAVING SUCH COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are ink compositions including an ink vehicle and a colorant, wherein the ink vehicle includes a compound having a formula of R | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120154479 | SOLID INKS CONTAINING KETONE WAXES AND BRANCHED AMIDES - A solid ink includes an ink vehicle that is solid at room temperature, including a ketone wax and at least one resin selected from a branched amide resin, a branched urea resin, and a branched urethane resin, a colorant, and optional additives. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120227622 | PHASE CHANGE INKS - An ink composition that includes stearyl stearamide, N,N′-ethylene bisoleamide, at least one wax, at least one antioxidant, and at least one solvent dye colorant is useful as a phase change ink. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130184388 | Colorants - Disclosed are colorants comprising a colored laked complex of (a) a chromogen molecule having at least one (i) carboxylic acid group, (ii) carboxylate group, (iii) sulfonic acid group, (iv) sulfonate group, or (v) combination thereof, and (b) a polymer, said chromogen molecule and said polymer each being complexed to (c) a metal. Also disclosed are phase change inks containing the colorants. | 07-18-2013 |
Randall R. Bridgeman, Taulatin, OR US
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| 20110060081 | COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR USE IN INKS AND INKS HAVING SUCH COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are compounds having a formula of: | 03-10-2011 |
Richard Bridgeman, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20120278319 | COMPUTER-AIDED EXTRACTION OF SEMANTICS FROM KEYWORDS TO CONFIRM MATCH OF BUYER OFFERS TO SELLER BIDS - One embodiment involves a method and apparatus for mapping lexical keywords into entity description semantics in order to create unambiguous buyer-confirmed descriptions of entities. The method described herein relies on a computer program and some mechanism for computer data storage. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20140188867 | COMPUTER-AIDED EXTRACTION OF SEMANTICS FROM KEYWORDS TO CONFIRM MATCH OF BUYER OFFERS TO SELLER BIDS - One embodiment involves a method and apparatus for mapping lexical keywords into entity description semantics in order to create unambiguous buyer-confirmed descriptions of entities. The method described herein relies on a computer program and some mechanism for computer data storage. | 07-03-2014 |
Richard Bridgeman, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20140337307 | COMPUTER-AIDED EXTRACTION OF SEMANTICS FROM KEYWORDS TO CONFIRM MATCH OF BUYER OFFERS TO SELLER BIDS - One embodiment involves a method and apparatus for mapping lexical keywords into entity description semantics in order to create unambiguous buyer-confirmed descriptions of entities. The method described herein relies on a computer program and some mechanism for computer data storage. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150242499 | COMPUTER-AIDED EXTRACTION OF SEMANTICS FROM KEYWORDS TO CONFIRM MATCH OF BUYER OFFERS TO SELLER BIDS - One embodiment involves a method and apparatus for mapping lexical keywords into entity description semantics in order to create unambiguous buyer-confirmed descriptions of entities. The method described herein relies on a computer program and some mechanism for computer data storage. | 08-27-2015 |
Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Delaware, OH US
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| 20130022555 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR PROVIDING TEETH WITH A WHITE APPEARANCE - This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20140286881 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR PROVIDING TEETH WITH A WHITE APPEARANCE - This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Todd Cleabert Bridgeman, Owatonna, MN US
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| 20100322818 | GOLD ALLOYS - A gold alloy having, expressed by weight, about 24.5 to 25.5% Au, about 19.0 to 23.0% Ag, about 43.0 to 47.0% Cu, about 6.0 to 10.0% Zn, about 0.05 to 0.30% Si, and about 0.005 to 0.03% Ir. Alternatively, a alloy having, expressed by weight, about 16-17% Au, about 19-23% Ag, about 50-55% Cu, about 6-10% Zn, about 0.05-0.30% Si, and about 0.005-0.03% Ir. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20140065011 | SILVER ALLOY - A platinum-free silver alloy may include about 0.1% to 0.9% Au, about 83% to 90% Ag, about 2% to 3% Pd, about 3% to 5% Zn, about 2% to 8% Cu, about 0.01% to 0.4% B, about 0.1% to 0.3% Ge, and about 0.01% to 0.03% Ir. | 03-06-2014 |