Bridges, US
Aaron H. Bridges, Portland, OR US
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20110306027 | OPEN AND INTERACTIVE E-LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are described that provide nearly universal and simple access by learners everywhere to content developed by authors everywhere to produce an e-learning marketplace. Content is stored and updated centrally and current content is distributed to local content servers via a content delivery network (CDN). A proprietary server enables interfaces and a loadable seed to a user server connected with one or more learning management systems (LMSs). Training managers subscribe to content, the author obtains payment, and the learners ‘attend’ one or more courses, the completion status and grade of which are reportable to the one or more LMSs. Security is provided as is interaction among various users of the invented e-learning system and method. | 12-15-2011 |
20140237027 | OPEN AND INTERACTIVE E-LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are described that provide nearly universal and simple access by learners everywhere to content developed by authors everywhere to produce an e-learning marketplace. Content is stored and updated centrally and current content is distributed to local content servers via a content delivery network (CDN). A proprietary server enables interfaces and a loadable seed to a user server connected with one or more learning management systems (LMSs). Training managers subscribe to content, the author obtains payment, and the learners ‘attend’ one or more courses, the completion status and grade of which are reportable to the one or more LMSs. Security is provided as is interaction among various users of the invented e-learning system and method. | 08-21-2014 |
Alexander Bridges, Saline, MI US
Alexander James Bridges, Saline, MI US
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20130211082 | Synthesis of Cyclopentaquinazolines - A method of producing 6-amino-cyclopenta[g]quinazolines, in enantiomerically enriched form, is provided. In particular, the method may be applicable to the synthesis of N-{N-{4-[N-((6S)-2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-6H-cyclo-penta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2-ynyl)amino]benzoyl}-L-γ-glutamyl}-D-glutamic acid (ONX-0801). | 08-15-2013 |
20130345423 | EFFICIENT PEPTIDE COUPLINGS AND THEIR USE IN THE SYNTHESIS AND ISOLATION OF A CYCLOPENTA (G) QUINAZOLINE TRISODIUM SALT - A new method for the synthesis of L-Glutamyl-γ-D-Glutamic acid and its use in the synthesis of (2R)-((4S)-carboxy-4-(4,N-(((6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-3H-cyclopenta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2-ynyl)amino)benzamido)butanamido)pentanedioic acid, 1 are provided. Also provided is an efficient method for the isolation and purification of the trisodium salt of the abovementioned acid, 2, in a form suitable for long term storage and use in a parenteral dosing form. | 12-26-2013 |
Bruce D. Bridges, Louisville, KY US
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20090037958 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED CHANNEL - A method and apparatus for automatically delivering data files (e.g. television and movies) via a personalized channel to a user, that are based on a user's profile and viewing habits, are provided. A client receives meta-data broadcasts from a server system that includes descriptions of a plurality of data files currently being broadcasted or to be broadcast by the server system. In response to a content rating table that is based on a user's profile and viewing habits, a data file is automatically selected. The selected data file is displayed on a personalized channel on a display device to the user. The selected data file can be, for example, a currently broadcasting data file or a data file stored in a cache memory of the client. Thus, the user only needs to tune to his or her personalized channel to view personalized content. | 02-05-2009 |
Bruce K. Bridges, Cardiff, CA US
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20080304980 | Compressor Vibration Isolation Mount and Method of Use - A compressor vibration isolation mount for isolating the vibrations of a compressor from the rest of a structure includes at least one frame; and at least one gimbal coupling the compressor to the at least one frame for partial rotation about at least one primary axis of rotation. | 12-11-2008 |
Bruce K. Bridges, Cardiff By The Sea, CA US
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20080202992 | PURIFIER INSERT WITH A TABLET DISPENSER AND INDICATOR - A water purifier that can be placed between an upper canister and a lower canister. The upper canister may include filters. Unfiltered water placed in the upper canister drains by gravity through the filters and water purifier into the lower canister. The water purifier includes a dispenser, a purifying media, and an indicator. Filtered, but unpurified, water passes from the upper canister into the water purifier, which houses the dispenser in which a material containing a chlorine and/or bromine compound is located. As water contacts the material, halogen is eluted to the filtered water. The purifying media contacts the unpurified water with halogen. The purifying media binds with the halogen, thereby maintaining the activity of the purifying media to purify the unpurified water. The water purifier may include an indicator to indicate when the material needs replacing. | 08-28-2008 |
20090301495 | NASAL CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An nCPAP device including a generator body defining first and second fluid flow circuits each including a tube and first and second nozzles. The tube defines a passageway forming an axial centerline. The first and second nozzles are associated with the tube and each defines an inlet and an outlet. The inlets are open to a fluid supply, whereas the outlets are open to the passageway. Each nozzle is adapted to emit a fluid jetstream from the outlet along a flow direction axis. The nozzles are arranged such that the flow direction axes are non-parallel relative to each other and relative to the axial centerline. This configuration readily induces vortex shedding during an expiratory phase, thus facilitating jet fluid flow disruption and reducing a patient's work of breathing. | 12-10-2009 |
20100307011 | COMBINATION BLOWER, TRIMMER AND EDGER FOR TENDING VEGETATION - An engine is connected to the upper end of a drive shaft housing and a work head with a string trimmer or blower or both is operatively connected to the lower end of the drive shaft housing and is rotatably driven by an engine rotating a drive shaft inside the drive shaft housing and connected to the working head. The drive shaft housing is rigidly connected to the working head and may be rotated about its longitudinal axis relative to the engine in any desired amount of rotation, but the preferred degree of rotation is 135° to move the working head from a trimming position with the rotating trimmer string in a horizontal position to an edging position with the rotating trimmer string in a vertical position and with the working head being displaced to the operator's right side for better viewing and control and operator comfort. In one embodiment, a gear driven crank handle is rigidly connected to the drive shaft housing and is itself rotated 135° as the drive shaft housing is rotated 135° to place the handle in a position that is comfortable to use. Further, the amount of air flowing through the blower is regulated by an air outlet regulating valve and a separate air intake regulating valve. | 12-09-2010 |
20130327334 | NASAL CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE DEVICE - A nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) device having a hollow body with a proximal wall, a distal wall, and an exhaust port extending through the distal wall. A proximal tubular member extends through the proximal wall of the body and is arranged such that a stream of gas entering the body through the proximal tubular member will exit the proximal tubular member in a first direction and then enter the exhaust port. A nozzle extends through the body and is arranged such that a stream of gas entering the body through the nozzle will exit the nozzle and then enter the proximal tubular member in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. | 12-12-2013 |
Charles R. Bridges, Villanova, PA US
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20090054823 | Perfusion circuit and use therein in targeted delivery of macromolecules - A perfusion circuit and a use thereof for delivering a substance to a subject's heart in situ during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery are provided. The perfusion circuit defines a path for re-circulating a solution containing a macromolecular complex through a coronary circulation circuit ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090287185 | Cardiac Targeted Delivery of Cells - A method of delivering cardiac stem cell and treating damaged cardiac tissue is provided. The method involves isolation of subject's cardiac circulation from the subject's systemic circulation and perfusing a solution comprising stem cells into the cardiac circuit. | 11-19-2009 |
20110112510 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING HETEROLOGOUS MOLECULES TO CELLS - A method for transferring a macromolecular complex to muscle cells by exsanguinating a region of the subject's microvasculature and delivering the complex to this region under high hydrostatic pressure. A balloon catheter having a balloon that extends substantially the full length of the cannula that is inserted into the subject is provided for use in the systemic delivery of macromolecular complex. | 05-12-2011 |
Christopher Keith Bridges, Atlanta, GA US
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20130307393 | WHEELED COASTER - A mobile device for storing, moving, and insulating a beverage includes a base wall, one or more side was attached to the base wall, and a top wall attached to the top of the side all. The top wall has an opening for receiving a beverage container and may include insulating material to assist in maintaining a beverage at a desired temperature. The base wall is provided with retractable wheels to allow the device to be readily moved from one location to another on a floor of other surface. The walls of the device may include advertisements, decorative material, or other printed matter. A remote control is provided to wirelessly operate the device. A drawer for storing items is formed in the side walk. | 11-21-2013 |
Clifford M. Bridges, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080242757 | UV CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a composition curable by radiation having a wavelength of 300 nm or more, a method of producing a coated substrate using such composition and the coated product so-produced. More particularly, the composition of the present invention comprises A) from about 1 to about 99% by weight of a specific aqueous polyurethane dispersion having a solids content of from about 20 to about 50% by weight, B) from about 1 to about 99% by weight of an aqueous polyester acrylate/urethane dispersion having a solids content of from about 20 to about 60% by weight, C) one or more photoinitiators, and D) water or a mixture of water and solvent | 10-02-2008 |
20110059262 | AQUEOUS FLOOR COATINGS BASED ON UV-CURABLE POLYURETHANE DISPERSONS - The present invention is directed to a process for coating a wood substrate, the coating composition curable by radiation having a wavelength of 320 nm to 450 nm and the coated product so-produced. | 03-10-2011 |
Daniel Bridges, Goleta, CA US
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20130122466 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REFERENCE POINT INDENTATION WITHOUT A REFERENCE PROBE - The device performs reference point indentation without a reference probe. The indentation distance is measured relative to the instrument which remains substantially stationary during the impact process, which occurs on the order of one millisecond. In one embodiment, an impact motion with a peak force of order 28N creates an indentation in bone with a depth of approximately 150 μm during which the instrument case moves less than 1 μm. Thus the error in measuring indentation depth due to the motion of the case is less than 1%, making a reference probe unnecessary. Further, this “error” is consistent and can be corrected. In one embodiment, the device measures the fracture resistance of hard tissues by actually creating microscopic fractures in the hard tissues in a measured way. It creates these microscopic fractures by impacting the sample with a sharpened probe. The indentation distance in the sample is correlated with fracture resistance. | 05-16-2013 |
Darwin E. Bridges, Oak Creek, WI US
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20100192743 | COOKED BACON SLICER - A system and method for slicing a food product in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include two or more sets of conveyor belts for receiving a product to be cut or separated in half, a motor for driving the conveyor belts and moving the product through a pneumatically adjustable cutting mechanism thereby separating the product into two pieces. The product may rest on a product carrier, which may be placed across both conveyor belts. The pneumatically controlled cutting mechanism may be aligned with a space between the belts and above a cutting roller or other cutting surface having a top height approximately equal to the belts. The cutting roller or other cutting surface may provide an opposing surface enabling the cutting mechanism to use pressure to separate the product. The pneumatically controlled cutting mechanism may apply sufficient pressure to separate the product without separating the product carrier. One or more markings may be used to indicate where the product should be placed on the conveyor belts to assist in ensuring that the product is cut into two horizontally even pieces. One or more air jets may facilitate the cleaning and performance of a cutting mechanism. A control panel may be used to start and stop the conveyor belts as well as adjusting the speed of the motor for driving the conveyor belts. | 08-05-2010 |
Dennis Bridges, Denver, CO US
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20110169384 | FOOD SHIELD - A food shield includes a panel mounting mechanism that enables extensive adjustability of the food shield. When the mounting mechanism is clamped to a post, a panel coupled to the mounting mechanism can be adjusted angularly about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the post, and the panel can also be translated in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation. The mounting mechanism may include a clamp that includes a main portion and a swing portion that can swing away from the main portion to enable the clamp to be coupled to a post from a side of the post. Detent mechanisms may be provided for the angular adjustment and the translational adjustment. The mounting mechanism may also include a locking mechanism that when engaged fixes the panel in a certain angular position. | 07-14-2011 |
Edward Bridges, Lewisburg, WV US
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20080213217 | Enantiomerically pure phosphoindoles as HIV inhibitors - 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds. | 09-04-2008 |
20110257129 | ENANTIOMERICALLY PURE PHOSPHOINDOLES AS HIV INHIBITORS - 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds. | 10-20-2011 |
Eric Bridges, Tempe, AZ US
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20130186105 | ANISOTROPIC VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An anisotropic vibration isolation mounting assembly includes at least two three-parameter vibration isolators each having a first end configured for attachment to a rotating member assembly or a rotating member assembly housing and each having a second, opposing end configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly housing where the first end is configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly or to a system interface member where the first member is configured for attachment to the rotating member assembly housing. The at least two three-parameter vibration isolators are tuned anisotropically to minimize the transmission of vibrations during operation of the rotating machine. | 07-25-2013 |
20140020467 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION METHODS FOR MACHINE-RIVETED BEARINGS - The disclosed embodiments generally relate to non-destructive evaluation methods. In an embodiment, a method for non-destructive evaluation of a machine-riveted bearing includes positioning a first plurality of sensors in the region of interest, the first plurality of acoustic sensors being provided in a phased array, positioning a second plurality of sensors in the region of interest, the second plurality of sensors being provided in a phased array, inducing a vibration in the region of interest using the first plurality of sensors and receiving a resonance frequency spectra using the second plurality of sensors, and comparing the received resonance frequency spectra against a reference spectra to determine the presence of an anomaly in the region of interest. | 01-23-2014 |
Eric B. Bridges, Tempe, AZ US
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20090003749 | ROLLING ELEMENT BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED RIVETED SEPARATOR - The present invention provides a separator for use in a roller element bearing assembly including two identical separator rings, each having a plurality of cooperating cut-out portions formed at predetermined intervals and circumferentially about an outer planar surface. A decrease in the thickness of the two separator rings is realized at the cut-out portions. A plurality of rivets are positioned within the plurality of cooperating cut-out portions to clamp the two separator rings together. The decrease in the thickness of the separator rings where the rivets are positioned enables shorter rivets to be used, thus minimizing buckling of the rivets and fracture of the rings, as well as a continuous un-interrupted piloting surface. | 01-01-2009 |
Frank Lynn Bridges, Lake Charles, LA US
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20090057221 | Pleated Woven Wire Filter - A pleated woven wire filter for use in a process vessel of a given process includes: a) a perforated core; b) a pleated woven wire filter media wrapped around the perforated core, the filter media having spaced apart pleats and an external filter media surface comprising the external peaks of the pleats; c) horizontal bands adjacent to and encircling the external peaks, the horizontal bands spaced apart and welded to vertical supports; and d) top and bottom end caps connected to the vertical supports, and sealed against top and bottom ends of the filter media with Vermiculite-coated fiberglass felt gaskets. | 03-05-2009 |
20120187039 | Pleated Woven Wire Filter - A removable, reusable, pleated woven wire filter for removing particulate material from a heavy coker gas oil process stream. The filter comprises: (a) a perforated core; (b) a pleated woven wire filter media wrapped around the perforated core, the filter media having spaced apart pleats and an external filter media surface comprising the external peaks of the pleats; (c) a stainless steel flattened expanded metal shroud adjacent to and encircling the external peaks; and (d) top and bottom end caps connected to the stainless steel flattened expanded metal shroud, and sealed against top and bottom ends of the filter media with a stainless steel adhesive sealant rated at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The process stream operates between 300 and 800 degrees Fahrenheit, and between 150 psig and 500 psig. The filter can withstand a backwash purge pressure from 100 psig to 200 psig. | 07-26-2012 |
George A. Bridges, Laurel, MS US
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20120186691 | SECURED SYSTEM FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION REFILL AND RECOVERY - A secured system for fire suppression refill and recovery and a method for using such system. Operation of the system involves the refilling of an extinguisher tank with matter from a storage tank, the recovery of matter from an extinguisher tank to a storage tank, the cleansing of matter within a tank, and the purging of matter from a tank. The system includes a secure recovery unit, secure tank units, and equipment for connecting the recovery unit to the tank units. The system is configured such that, during its operation, safety and security risks commonly associated with the transfer of matter to and from extinguisher tanks are greatly reduced. | 07-26-2012 |
Jack Bridges, Kirkland, WA US
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20120157208 | PERSISTENT HANDLES FOR INTERFACE GUIDES - A computing system translates a world space position of a hand of a human target to a screen space position of a user interface and locks the hand to a handle of the user interface if world space parameters of the hand overcome a grab threshold of the handle. When the hand is locked to the handle, the computing system translates a world space position of the hand to a screen space handle position that is constrained along one or more interface guides. The hand is unlocked from the handle at a release position of the handle if world space parameters of the hand overcome a release threshold of the handle. The handle is retained at the release position after the hand is unlocked from the handle. | 06-21-2012 |
Jack E. Bridges, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20120325459 | RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY HEATER FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES - A system for heating at least a part of a subsurface hydro carbonaceous earth formation forms a borehole into or adjacent to the formation, places elongated coaxial inner and outer conductors into the borehole with the inner and outer conductors electrically connected to each other at a depth below the top of the formation, and connects an AC power source to at least the outer conductor to produce heat in at least one of the conductors. The AC output has a controlled frequency, and the outer conductor comprises a standard oil well component made of a ferromagnetic material that conducts current from the AC power source in only a surface region of the conductor due to the skin effect phenomenon. More heat is dissipated from portions of the conductor that is within the depth range of the formation than from other portions of the conductor. | 12-27-2012 |
20140152312 | STIMULATING PRODUCTION FROM OIL WELLS USING AN RF DIPOLE ANTENNA - A system emplaced in a subsurface formation configured to produce radio frequency (RF) fields for recovery of thermally responsive constituents includes coaxially disposed inner and outer conductors connected at an earth surface to an RF power source. The inner and outer conductors form a coaxial transmission line proximate said earth surface and a dipole antenna proximate said formation. The inner conductor protrudes from the outer conductor from a junction exposing a gap between the conductors to a deeper position within the formation. The RF power source is configured to deliver, via the conductors, RF fields to the formation. The system also includes at least one choke structure attached to said outer conductor at a distance at least ¼ wavelength above said junction. The choke structure is configured to confine a majority of said RF fields in a volume of said formation situated adjacent to said antenna. | 06-05-2014 |
Jason D. Bridges, Lenexa, KS US
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20090085488 | BACKLIGHT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Techniques are described to enhance a backlight design for electronic devices. A circuit is described to provide backlight for a display of an electronic device. In an implementation, the circuit includes a collection of light elements arranged electrically in a series and includes one said light element of the series which is operable both with the collection and independently of the collection. In another implementation, the one said light element is arranged to be in a last position of the series electrically and physically is arranged to correspond to a center portion of the display of the electronic device. | 04-02-2009 |
20090101766 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE UTILIZING A BATTERY COVER - A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101767 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount. | 04-23-2009 |
20120231312 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A battery cover for an electronic device including a battery receptacle. The battery cover generally comprises a base and a cover mating element. The base is operable to couple with a portion of the electronic device and at least partially cover the battery receptacle. The cover mating element is operable to couple with the base and interchangeably mate with a reciprocal mating element associated with a mount to couple the electronic device to the mount. | 09-13-2012 |
Jeffrey T. Bridges, San Diego, CA US
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20120005491 | CIRCUITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING A POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION IN RESPONSE TO LOAD REQUIREMENTS FROM A DIGITAL CIRCUIT - Circuits, systems, and methods for dynamically controlling a power supply configuration in response to load requirements from a digital circuit are disclosed. To increase efficiency, the power supply is configurable to be switched into a lower capacity mode. To prevent the digital circuit from demanding capacity beyond the lower capacity mode of the power supply before the power supply can be switched into a higher capacity mode, at least one hardware interlock is employed. The hardware interlock(s) governs the power demand of the digital circuit from extending beyond the lower capacity mode of the power supply. If it is detected that the hardware interlock(s) limits power demand in the digital circuit beyond a power demand threshold, the power supply can be switched to the higher capacity mode. The hardware interlock(s) can then be disabled. In this manner, the power supply can dynamically provide increased capacity as demanded by the dynamic performance of the digital circuit. | 01-05-2012 |
Jennifer Bridges, Midland, MI US
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20100055650 | Teaching model, method of use, and a kit therefor - Teaching models that use luminescent paint to paint inscriptions on the surface of the model which can be read by using black light. By use of the model so modified, the model can be used as a teaching tool in an educational instruction method in which the kinesthetic multiple intelligence of the student is enhanced since the student is in control of the timing of the feedback from the model. | 03-04-2010 |
John R. Bridges, Decatur, IL US
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20120264831 | REBAUDIOSIDE-MOGROSIDE V BLENDS - A composition includes Mogroside V and a Rebaudioside component in a weight ratio ≧1:1 and ≦6:1, wherein the Rebaudioside component consists of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of Rebaudioside A, Rebaudioside B and Rebaudioside D. A method of purifying a Luo Han Guo extract includes contacting the Luo Han Guo extract with activated carbon and a macroporous polymeric adsorbent resin, an ion exchange resin, or both. A composition includes a Luo Han Guo extract, wherein Mogroside V constitutes from 50 wt % to 75 wt % of the Luo Han Guo extract and the composition includes from 0 to 13 wt % in total relative to the Mogroside V of aromatic glycosides, and from 0 to 15 ppm of semi-volatile organic compounds relative to the Mogroside V. | 10-18-2012 |
20120269954 | Stevia Blends Containing Rebaudioside B - The present invention relates to the use of sweet steviol glycoside compounds, particularly rebaudioside B, in sweetening compositions. Sweetening compositions comprising selected amounts of rebaudioside B have been shown to possess favorable flavor profiles when compared to other high intensity sweetener compounds and are useful in the preparation of consumables. | 10-25-2012 |
Jonathan D. Bridges, Bartiesville, OK US
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20120192664 | Powertrain Comprising A Three Speed Transmission - Disclosed is a powertrain comprising a three speed transmission and an electric motor. | 08-02-2012 |
Jonathan M. Bridges, Reston, VA US
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20130179552 | Computer Implemented Method, Computer System And Nontransitory Computer Readable Storage Medium For Matching URL With Web Site - A computer implemented method, a computer system or a nontransitory computer readable storage medium for matching a URL with one of a plurality of web sites. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with a device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. The one or more programs may include instructions for: capturing an HTTP request and a Web application context, resolving a match context for the HTTP request and the Web application context, resolving a set of top-level rules for evaluating the HTTP request and the Web application context, evaluating the match context against a first rule among the top-level rules, and invoking an action for modifying one or more of the HTTP request, the Web application context, and the match context. | 07-11-2013 |
Joseph W. Bridges, Durham, CT US
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20110229305 | COVER PLATE FOR TURBINE VANE ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of a cover plate and material blank for forming the cover plate may include features and characteristics to accommodate tolerance issues in a turbine vane assembly. In one embodiment, the cover plate is formed from a material blank configured to provide the cover plate with a flexible flange area that can be secured to the turbine vane assembly. The flange area may have a range of motion that may be responsive to an installation force, which effectively modifies the configuration of the cover plate to such degree as to seal the cover plate to the turbine vane assembly. | 09-22-2011 |
20130045089 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE SEAL ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOW-THROUGH TUBE - A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an annular body and a flow-through tube that extends through the annular body. The flow-through tube includes an upstream orifice, a downstream orifice and a tube body that extends between the upstream orifice and the downstream orifice. The tube body establishes a gradually increasing cross-sectional area between the downstream orifice and the upstream orifice. | 02-21-2013 |
20130081406 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR STACK ASSEMBLY - A rotor stack assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first rotor assembly and a second rotor assembly axially downstream from the first rotor assembly. The first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly include a rim, a bore and a web that extends between the rim and the bore. A tie shaft is positioned radially inward of the bores. The tie shaft maintains a compressive load on the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly. The compressive load is communicated through a first load path of the first rotor assembly and a second load path of the second rotor assembly. At least one of the first load path and the second load path is radially inboard of the rims. | 04-04-2013 |
Kathie Amy Bridges, Dania, FL US
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20130098379 | Weavables crown or board - WEAVABLES are designed to hold hair weave, to be accessible for hair dresser in the design of a Crown or Board, there are two positions in which one use Weavables, Clamp or Floor Stand. The Weavables Clamp Crown or Board, clamps to desk, table or counter of a hair dresser. The base looks like an upside down F it has a hole in the center of the bottom that allows a screw with flat top to screw upward to lock on to the desk, table or counter. The stem of the F is straight up, the Crown or Board attaches to it. Weavables Floor Stand, stands free unattached, they are floor stands with wheels, attached is Weavables Crown or Board. Weavables may be produced in various colors and material however having the same function. | 04-25-2013 |
Kenneth H. Bridges, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130273843 | Method and Apparatus for Near Field Communication Commerce - A system, network and associated equipment are provided to facilitate the use of short range wireless communication (e.g., near field communication) to facilitate the use of short range wireless communication (e.g., near field communication) to facilitate the collection of money (e.g., donations, tips, change, etc.). | 10-17-2013 |
20130282360 | Method and Apparatus for Translating and Locating Services in Multiple Languages - A system providing a mobile foreign language database and associated equipment. The system enables real time or near real time searching for foreign language business and real time or near real time learning of foreign languages. | 10-24-2013 |
Kevin Bridges, Westminster, CO US
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20120259866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY EVALUATING CONTRIBUTOR PERFORMANCE - A computer system automatically evaluates the performance of a content generator using content created by the content generator and user and content generator interactions with the content. Specifically, the system analyzes data regarding the content, e.g., a peer-review quality score, and analyzes data regarding user and/or content generator interactions with the content, e.g., website comments regarding the content. In addition, the system considers user and content generator interactions with the content on third-party websites, e.g., the number of Facebook® “likes” or other social media actions. The system applies rules to assign values to various data points (e.g., a value of 0.3 may be assigned for each Facebook® “like” by a user). The rules may also define weighing components to incentivize particular actions. Weighed values are summed to evaluate each content generator. The scores for each content generator may be compared to create a content generator ranking. | 10-11-2012 |
Kevin John Bridges, Leawood, KS US
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20120297018 | PROMPTING SERVICE - Computer-readable media, computer systems, and computing methods are provided for establishing and updating a prompting scheme for soliciting feedback from a customer. Initially, the customer provides a type of occasion to monitor and temporal criteria for receiving communications from a service. The service generates a prompting scheme based on the type of occasion in order to properly compose solicitations for feedback from the customer. Also, the service uses the temporal criteria for establishing the prompting scheme, which influences the scheduling of communications bearing the solicitations, respectively. Upon delivering the communications, interaction between the customer and the service is monitored and evaluated in order to update the prompting scheme. Specifically, the scheduling of communications is updated based upon the most common time periods at which the customer responds to the communications, while the composition of the solicitations is updated based upon which communications the customer considers worthy of response. | 11-22-2012 |
Lori Ann Bridges, Eugene, OR US
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20090152860 | Protective label - A protective label including: a printable base panel; a transparent securing flap; a protective flap; wherein the base panel is affixed to and substantially sealed with the transparent securing flap; and wherein the protective flap maintains the legibility of the printed material on the base panel. | 06-18-2009 |
Mark E. Bridges, Spenceport, NY US
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20100022866 | TORSIONAL SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CRANIOCAUDAL ROTATION OF ANIMALS - A torsional support apparatus is disclosed for craniocaudal rotation of test animals to enable multiple-view imaging. The animal is supported in a U-shaped loop of optically transparent material and the loop is moved to apply torsion to the animal to rotate it about its craniocaudal axis. Methods of imaging also are disclosed that use the torsional support technique. | 01-28-2010 |
Mark E. Bridges, Spencerport, NY US
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20090086908 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-MODAL IMAGING USING NANOPARTICLE MULTI-MODAL IMAGING PROBES - An apparatus for multimodal imaging of an object includes a support stage for receiving an object to be imaged; an object supported on the stage, the object having been treated with a biocompatible imaging probe comprising nanoparticles carrying one or more targeting moieties and one or more diagnostic components for enabling capture of images of the object; a light source for producing a beam to illuminate the object; a filter positioned to receive and pass the beam toward the object; and a lens and camera system for capturing an image of the object. The apparatus may include a tiltable filter for filtering light from the source. The apparatus may include a mechanism for selectively directing light from the light source through a first filter assembly to produce a first beam of light of a first frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a first imaging mode or through a second filter assembly to produce a second beam of light of a second frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a second imaging mode, so that the lens and camera system captures light from the object illuminated by either the first or second beam of light to produce a first image in response to the first beam and a second image, different from the first image, in response to the second image. An x-ray source and phosphor plate may be included to provide an additional imaging mode. | 04-02-2009 |
20100165089 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100296188 | KINEMATIC MIRROR MOUNT ADJUSTABLE FROM TWO DIRECTIONS - A kinematic optical mount comprising a frame supporting an optical element; a base member having first and second surfaces and providing magnetic attraction to seat the frame against first, second, and third point contacts. The kinematic optical mount further includes threaded yaw and pitch adjustment cavities extending through the base member from the first surface to the second surface, together with threaded yaw and pitch adjustment inserts that can be inserted into the yaw and pitch adjustment cavities from either the first or second surfaces of the base member enabling adjustment of two of the point contacts from the direction of the either the first or second surfaces. | 11-25-2010 |
20120237890 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter in the path of the incident light from both sources directs light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor, wherein the second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor, and obtains image data from the portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. | 09-20-2012 |
20130302746 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter in the path of the incident light from both sources directs light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor, wherein the second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor, and obtains image data from the portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. | 11-14-2013 |
Mark Edward Bridges, Spencerport, NY US
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20090093700 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-MODAL IMAGING USING NANOPARTICLE MULTI-MODAL IMAGING PROBES - An apparatus for multimodal imaging of an object includes a support stage for receiving an object to be imaged; an object supported on the stage, a light source for producing a beam to illuminate the object; a filter positioned to receive and pass the beam toward the object; and a lens and camera system for capturing an image of the object. The apparatus may include a tiltable filter for filtering light from the source. The apparatus may include a mechanism for selectively directing light from the light source through a first filter assembly to produce a first beam of light of a first frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a first imaging mode or through a second filter assembly to produce a second beam of light of a second frequency range for illuminating an object on the stage in a second imaging mode, so that the lens and camera system captures light from the object illuminated by either the first or second beam of light to produce a first image in response to the first beam and a second image, different from the first image, in response to the second image. An x-ray source and phosphor plate may be included to provide an additional imaging mode. | 04-09-2009 |
Matthew Bridges, New Providence, NJ US
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20130188886 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING VISUAL OBJECTS - A system and method of identifying objects is provided. In one aspect, the system and method includes a hand-held device with a display, camera and processor. As the camera captures images and displays them on the display, the processor compares the information retrieved in connection with one image with information retrieved in connection with subsequent images. The processor uses the result of such comparison to determine the object that is likely to be of greatest interest to the user. The display simultaneously displays the images the images as they are captured, the location of the object in an image, and information retrieved for the object. | 07-25-2013 |
Michael Bridges, Iuka, MS US
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20120017861 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR AND PROCESS - A process for remanufacturing a cylinder head that includes a worn or damaged rocker arm stand adapted to receive a rocker shaft to which at least one rocker arm is mounted, the steps including machining a channel in a surface of the worn or damaged rocker arm stand, securing an insert into the channel, and machining the insert to form a remanufactured inner facing surface. The remanufactured cylinder head includes at least one rocker arm stand that has a machined channel with a remanufactured insert secured therein, the rocker shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface, not the rocker arm stand. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017862 | CYLINDER HEAD ROCKER ARM STAND REPAIR INSERT - An insert for use in a remanufactured cylinder head rocker arm stand, the insert comprising an inner facing surface having a radius within a range of 35 to 45 mm and a length within a range of 70 to 103 mm, and an outer facing surface adapted for disposal against a channel in the rocker arm stand, the rocker arm shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface in use, but not adjacent the rocker arm stand. | 01-26-2012 |
20130133196 | Cylinder Head Rocker Arm Stand Repair and Process - A process for remanufacturing a cylinder head that includes a worn or damaged rocker arm stand adapted to receive a rocker shaft to which at least one rocker arm is mounted, the steps including machining a channel in a surface of the worn or damaged rocker arm stand, securing an insert into the channel, and machining the insert to form a remanufactured inner facing surface. The remanufactured cylinder head includes at least one rocker arm stand that has a machined channel with a remanufactured insert secured therein, the rocker shaft being disposed adjacent the inner facing surface, not the rocker arm stand. | 05-30-2013 |
Michael A. Bridges, Seattle, WA US
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20080202992 | PURIFIER INSERT WITH A TABLET DISPENSER AND INDICATOR - A water purifier that can be placed between an upper canister and a lower canister. The upper canister may include filters. Unfiltered water placed in the upper canister drains by gravity through the filters and water purifier into the lower canister. The water purifier includes a dispenser, a purifying media, and an indicator. Filtered, but unpurified, water passes from the upper canister into the water purifier, which houses the dispenser in which a material containing a chlorine and/or bromine compound is located. As water contacts the material, halogen is eluted to the filtered water. The purifying media contacts the unpurified water with halogen. The purifying media binds with the halogen, thereby maintaining the activity of the purifying media to purify the unpurified water. The water purifier may include an indicator to indicate when the material needs replacing. | 08-28-2008 |
20090214610 | BENZOIC ACID CONTAINING COMPOSITION FOR MAINTAINING HYDANTOINYLATED POLYMERS IN A BIOCIDALLY ACTIVE STATE - A tablet includes benzoic acid and trichloroisocyanuric acid. The tablet provides free available chlorine in water to maintain an N-halamine-containing polymer biocidal, without rendering the water undrinkable from high chlorine content. The tablet may be used in a water purification device having a cartridge containing an N-halamine polymer to provide safe drinking water. | 08-27-2009 |
20090239907 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING FISH DISEASES - Therapeutic and prophylactic treatments of aquatic species and aquatic diseases through the controlled introduction of a heterocyclic N-halamine into an aquatic habitat. | 09-24-2009 |
20120217197 | END OF WATER PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE LIFE APPARATUS - End-of-life apparatus for use in water purification cartridges are disclosed. The apparatus includes a water-disintegrable tablet configured to disintegrate a predetermined amount after contacting a predetermined volume of water flow. The tablet prevents the stoppage of water until the tablet has been contacted by the predetermined amount of water. The various end-of-life apparatus use different means to stop the water flow when the tablet has disintegrated a predetermined amount. | 08-30-2012 |
Michael Don Bridges, Iuka, MS US
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20080237304 | Engine component having friction welded inserts - A method of repairing an integral engine component is disclosed. The method of repairing the integral engine component may include removing a damaged portion of a first member to create a void. The method of repairing the integral engine component may also include friction welding in place a second member to at least partially fill the void. | 10-02-2008 |
Mike Bridges, Luka, MS US
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20120073923 | COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating. | 03-29-2012 |
Mike D. Bridges, Iuka, MS US
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20100000090 | Method of manufacturing an engine block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 01-07-2010 |
20120210578 | Method Of Manufacturing An Engine Block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 08-23-2012 |
M. Kent Bridges, New Madison, OH US
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20090238669 | VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING CARGO CONTAINERS - A system for handling cargo containers includes at least one intermodal railroad car having a pair of longitudinal ramps and a pair of tapered ends, at least one vehicle connectable to a cargo container and having ground engaging wheels mounted in a spaced apart relationship for travel on the pair of longitudinal ramps and further having linear actuators for moving the cargo container in a vertical direction, and at least one cargo handling terminal enabling movement of the at least one vehicle onto and from each of the pair of longitudinal ramps and the pair of ends for loading the cargo container onto and unloading the cargo container from the at least one intermodal railroad car. A vehicle adapted for travel on both ground surface and rail track and a method for transporting cargo using such vehicle are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
20090293756 | SYSTEM, NETWORK AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO - A system for transporting cargo includes a cargo terminal having a pair of longitudinal sides, at least one of the pair of longitudinal sides disposed adjacent to and spaced a predetermined distance from a railway track and at least one railcar positioned at a predetermined acute angle relative to the at least one of the pair of longitudinal sides of the cargo terminal and having one end thereof disposed in close proximity thereto so as to enable loading or unloading such cargo through such one end of such at least one railcar. A network of at least two cargo terminals and a method of intermodal cargo transporting are also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
20110299970 | ENCLOSED RAILWAY FREIGHT CAR OR OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER VAN HAVING WALLS AND ROOF MOVABLE IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION - A vehicle includes a base, a pair of wheel sets mounted underneath the base in a spaced apart relationship to each other, at least one coupling members mounted on at least one end of the base along longitudinal axis of the vehicle, an enclosure upstanding on the base and having a pair of side wall structures, a pair of end wall members and a roof member joining upper edges of each of the pair of side wall members and the pair of end wall structures, the enclosure defining an interior compartment of the railway freight car and an apparatus configured to move the enclosure in a vertical direction relative to the base. | 12-08-2011 |
20120067884 | UNIT LOAD DEVICE AND CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO - A unit load device includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface spaced apart from the top surface to define a thickness of the base, a plurality of openings disposed within the thickness of the base in a plane generally parallel to the each of the top and bottom surfaces, plurality of corner posts and plurality of cross braces, and arrangement on the top surface of the base for positioning the at least one of plurality of corner posts and plurality of cross braces on the top surface in a plane being generally parallel to a plane of the top surface. | 03-22-2012 |
20140212258 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUND LINE HAUL - A device for transporting freight articles in a ground or rail haul operations comprises a hollow housing including four corner sections, side walls, two center sections defining four openings each disposed between one edge of a center section and an edge of a respective corner section, a bottom portion and a top portion, wherein the two center portions are manufactured from see through or clear material. A door is mounted to selectively open and close a respective opening and swinging outwardly and towards a respective corner portion to selectively open the respective opening. Two channels are provided in the bottom portion, each in open communication with opposite sides of the bottom portion. Four feet or wheels are mounted on the bottom portion. Four receptacles are provided in the top portion, each sized and shaped to receive a foot therewithin. | 07-31-2014 |
Nicholas J. Bridges, Aiken, SC US
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20130068994 | NANOPARTICLE ENHANCED IONIC LIQUID HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS - A heat transfer fluid created from nanoparticles that are dispersed into an ionic liquid is provided. Small volumes of nanoparticles are created from e.g., metals or metal oxides and/or alloys of such materials are dispersed into ionic liquids to create a heat transfer fluid. The nanoparticles can be dispersed directly into the ionic liquid during nanoparticle formation or the nanoparticles can be formed and then, in a subsequent step, dispersed into the ionic liquid using e.g., agitation. | 03-21-2013 |
20140070434 | IONIC LIQUIDS AS TEMPLATING AGENTS IN FORMATION OF URANIUM-CONTAINING NANOMATERIALS - A method for forming nanoparticles containing uranium oxide is described. The method includes combining a uranium-containing feedstock with an ionic liquid to form a mixture and holding the mixture at an elevated temperature for a period of time to form the product nanoparticles. The method can be carried out at low temperatures, for instance less than about 300° C. | 03-13-2014 |
Pamela Sue Bridges, Laurel, MS US
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20120186691 | SECURED SYSTEM FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION REFILL AND RECOVERY - A secured system for fire suppression refill and recovery and a method for using such system. Operation of the system involves the refilling of an extinguisher tank with matter from a storage tank, the recovery of matter from an extinguisher tank to a storage tank, the cleansing of matter within a tank, and the purging of matter from a tank. The system includes a secure recovery unit, secure tank units, and equipment for connecting the recovery unit to the tank units. The system is configured such that, during its operation, safety and security risks commonly associated with the transfer of matter to and from extinguisher tanks are greatly reduced. | 07-26-2012 |
20140110471 | SENSORS AND METHOD FOR VERIFICATION OF AGENTS - POWDER, LIQUID, GASEOUS OR OTHER AGENTS - IN A VESSEL - Agent verification can be performed by initially embedding definitive identification and parametric information regarding the vessel into a sensor set. The integrated sensor set, with a communication means, is incorporated into the vessel and/or its integral components to detect the current state of the vessel and its content. The information and sensor set can be normally passive or normally dormant, and can be activated by means of an external stimulus. Positive determination of the integrity of the vessel and its content is accomplished by interrogating the sensor set for detecting the current parameters and comparing the status of the vessel and its content against the initially embedded information using an external instrument. A match signifies a validation and the absent of a match signifies a non-valid condition. The method of providing indication of a valid or a non-valid condition can be accomplished by any means available, electronically or otherwise. | 04-24-2014 |
Patricia L. Bridges, Hiram, GA US
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20090300909 | LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS OF FLAME RETARDANT POWER CABLE - Jacketed power cables may have a core conductor and an outermost layer of cable jacketing material that may be PVC-based or polyolefin-based, and that may contain a flame retardant additive. These jacketed power cables may have sufficient flame retardancy and cold impact strength to be installed and/or used at temperatures below 0° C. | 12-10-2009 |
Paul Stuart Bridges, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100274183 | DEVICE FOR READYING A NEEDLE FREE INJECTOR FOR DELIVERY - A needle-free injector device comprising a latch having a safe position which disables the triggering of the device, and a ready position which restrains movement of a dispensing member but enables triggering and a triggered position which permits movement of the dispensing member is disclosed. An additional safety mechanism blocks the triggering of the device until removed. A cap is provided to maintain the sterility and stability of the drug formulation and is configured such that the cap removal is required prior to placing the device in a ready to trigger state. | 10-28-2010 |
20120323171 | DEVICE FOR READYING A NEEDLE FREE INJECTOR FOR DELIVERY - A needle-free injector device comprising a latch having a safe position which disables the triggering of the device, and a ready position which restrains movement of a dispensing member but enables triggering and a triggered position which permits movement of the dispensing member is disclosed. An additional safety mechanism blocks the triggering of the device until removed. A cap is provided to maintain the sterility and stability of the drug formulation and is configured such that the cap removal is required prior to placing the device in a ready to trigger state. | 12-20-2012 |
Rodney Bridges, Lilburn, GA US
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20130318770 | INJECTION MECHANISM FOR MODULES, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The invention is directed to a module injection mechanism and a method of using the same for mounting a module to a chassis, the module injection mechanism comprising an injection assembly secured to the module, comprising a lever, a screw affixed to the chassis, a sliding bushing, disposed between the module and the screw, wherein the screw is fixed to the chassis via the sliding bushing, the lever comprising a lever grabbing portion and a lower lever portion capable of connecting to the sliding bushing, wherein the injection assembly is secured to the module so that the injection assembly is capable to transfer a mechanical force applied to the lever grabbing portion to the sliding bushing so that the module is mounted to the chassis. | 12-05-2013 |
20150086170 | Fiber Optic Component Holding Device - A holding device for holding cylindrical fiber optical components comprising at least one stackable body each having at least one recess adapted to receive cylindrical fiber optical components. | 03-26-2015 |
Scott James Bridges, Odessa, FL US
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20130074279 | System for an Extendable Handheld Trowel - The system for an extendable handheld trowel is a tool with interchangeable blades and an extendable handle. The system comprises a plurality of trowels, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a telescopic lock mechanism. Each trowel comprises a trowel blade and an extension arm. The extension arm properly connects and positions the trowel blade to the first shaft. The extension arm attaches and detaches from the first shaft so that a user can switch to a different kind of trowel. The first shaft is sleeved by the second shaft, which allows the user to extend the reach of a trowel. The second shaft comprises a receiving end and a handle. The telescopic lock mechanism secures the first shaft to the second shaft so that the distance between the trowel blade and the handle is at a specific length. The handle allows the user to adequately grasp the second shaft. | 03-28-2013 |
Scott Michael Bridges, Bozeman, MT US
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20090076884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CROSS-SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACROSS AN ENTERPRISE - A system for cross-selling products and/or services across an enterprise comprising an enterprise-level decision engine and a plurality of line-of-business decision engines; wherein characteristics derived by the enterprise-level decision engine are used by the line-of business-level decision engines to generate cross-sell offer decisions; enterprise-level business rules and line-of-business-level business rules are managed independently of one another; a publish-subscribe message framework allows data to be published at an enterprise level and subscribed to by the line-of-business decision engines according to business rules established at the line-of-business level; the line-of-business decision engines generate cross-sell offer decisions; and the enterprise-level decision engine stores data to and retrieves data from an operational and an analytics data repository. A method of using the system described above to generate cross-sell offer decisions. | 03-19-2009 |
Shawnfatee Bridges, Graterford, PA US
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20090109016 | WIRELESS SMOKE AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A smoke detector system employs smoke detectors that enter a “lockout period” following receipt of an alarm signal, during which time a detector will not receive a RF alarm signal and will not transmit a RF alarm signal after a certain period of time if that detector does not detect, or no longer detects, a dangerous condition. The lockout period is of sufficient duration to prevent re-transmission of a RF alarm signal by a detector even though it may have received a RF alarm signal from another detector(s). Hence, after a short period of time, no RF alarm signals will be received or transmitted and each detector resets, unless a dangerous condition is detected. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven Bridges, Roswell, GA US
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20110195685 | Detecting and Responding to Incidents - Disclosed are various embodiments for detecting and responding to incidents. In at least one computing device, it is determined that an incident associated with a personal communication device has occurred. A conference including a plurality of conference participants is initiated. An escalation decision is obtained from at least one of the conference participants. | 08-11-2011 |
Steven D. Bridges, Bartlesville, OK US
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20100286340 | MONOVINYLARENE CONJUGATED DIENE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR ACRYLATE BLENDS - The present invention relates to monovinylarene-conjugated diene copolymer compositions adapted for blendability with acrylate polymers. In some embodiments, such compositions are provided that are particularly resistant to blocking when stored in pellet form. | 11-11-2010 |
20110021343 | Methods of Preparation of an Olefin Oligomerization Catalyst - A method of making a catalyst for use in oligomerizing an olefin comprising a chromium-containing compound, a pyrrole-containing compound, a metal alkyl, a halide-containing compound, and optionally a solvent, the method comprising contacting a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound and a composition comprising the metal alkyl, wherein the composition comprising the chromium-containing compound is added to the composition comprising the metal alkyl. | 01-27-2011 |
Terry Bridges, Simi Valley, CA US
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20130058106 | LIGHT FIXTURE HOUSING AND MOUNTING THEREFOR - An architectural light fixture with a mounting includes a rigid yoke with opposed mounts aligned with external cavities located on a housing. The cavities have conical inner surfaces and bottoms with fastener engagements. Yoke pins include conical outer surfaces to operate as yoke locks. Fastener associated with the yoke pins engage to draw the yoke locks into interfering fit with the truncated conical inner surface of the mounting cavity. The light fixture housing has a port with a plug of porous water repellant material. A cover is employed to protect the plug. The light fixture housing also has a flat mounting surface with a wire access hole. The fixture includes a cover to enclose a photocell biased toward the mounting surface and retains an O-ring against the fixture housing. | 03-07-2013 |
Thomas L. Bridges, Melbourne Beach, FL US
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20080281711 | System and method for displaying advertisements according to business and consumer relevance - A system and method for the selection and delivery of at least one targeted advertisement over a network, wherein the targeted advertisement conforms to the preferences and criteria specified by each respective user and each respective advertiser. The targeted advertisement selections may be prioritized via correlation of a wide variety of user information and advertiser information. Such a system and method provide for delivery of highly targeted advertisements that ensures a retailer that advertisement marketing is reaching their desired demographic audience and, likewise, exposes each respective end user to highly relevant product and service advertisements. The present invention further increases network efficiency by performing advertisement selection and formatting only once at user login to eliminate continual fetching and formatting of new advertisements during the session. The system or method may employ a map of advertisements that is generated for the user a single time at login. | 11-13-2008 |
20090030777 | System and Method for Message-Based Bookmarking - A method and system for collecting information on advertisers, products, and/or services of interest to a consumer. The present invention provides a bridge between the physical world and the virtual world that is beneficial to both consumers and advertisers. When a consumer participating in a consumer loyalty system is exposed to an advertisement of interest containing an alphanumeric identifier of the present invention, the consumer may send an initiation message to the alphanumeric identifier and thereafter the consumer's profile within the consumer loyalty system is mapped or linked to the profile of the participating advertiser. Such alphanumeric identifiers may be incorporated into all forms of known advertising media. The present invention provides a method and system for a consumer to easily bookmark a specific advertiser, product, and/or service for later review without having to write down or memorize a URL address or any other contact information. | 01-29-2009 |
20100063388 | Fiducial Marker Devices, Tools, and Methods - This document discusses, among other things, fiducial marker devices, tools, and methods. One example illustrates a combined computed tomography (CT) imageable fiducial locator head, an integral bone screw, and an integral divot for receiving a positioning wand of an image-guided surgical (IGS) workstation. A further example includes a fluid/gel-absorbing coating or cover into which a magnetic resonance (MR) imageable fluid is introduced, thereby permitting both CT and MR imaging. Protective caps and collars may be used to protect the fiducial marker from mechanical impact and/or to guide the fiducial marker during affixation. A bull's-eye or other template is used to select a center of a substantially spherical fiducial marker head on an image, such as for use during patient registration. | 03-11-2010 |
20100217120 | Fiducial Marker Devices, Tools, and Methods - This document discusses, among other things, fiducial marker devices, tools, and methods. One example illustrates a combined imagable fiducial locator and divot for receiving a positioning wand of an image-guided surgical (IGS) workstation. A further example is reflective such that it is locatable by a remote detector of an optical positioning system. A generally cylindrical (e.g., faceted cylindrical) columnar locator permits easy application of reflective tape. Other examples discusses a unitary fiducial marker with multiple divots and a swiveling and/or tilted fiducial marker divot, each of which allows manipulation of a positioning wand into a remote camera's field of view. Another example includes at least one reflector that can be aimed. A further example discusses an imagable fiducial marker carrier that is attachable to a single location on a patient's skull to reduce trauma. A keying arrangement fixedly defines the orientation of the carrier, allowing detachment and reattachment in the same orientation. | 08-26-2010 |
Thomas M. Bridges, Nashville, TN US
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20120088791 | AMIDOBIPIPERIDINECARBOXYLATE M1 ALLOSTERIC AGONISTS, ANALOGS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having a general structure: Formula (I) which are useful as allosteric agonists of the M | 04-12-2012 |
Thomas Phillip Bridges, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20080228872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS IN A MULTISYSTEM DATABASE ENVIRONMENT - A system for satisfying a request from a client for a send-then-commit transaction includes a front-end information management system (IMS) server. Shared message queues (SMQ) communicate with the front-end IMS server and plural back-end IMS. The front-end IMS server receives the request from the client and transmits the request to the SMQ. A back-end IMS server accesses the SMQ and generates a transaction output in response to the request. The back-end IMS server transmits the result to the front-end IMS server and the front-end IMS server interfaces with the client to communicate the response thereto. The back-end IMS server and front-end IMS server operate in separate system images, but work together in a resource recovery services (RRS) environment to commit or backout the transaction output. | 09-18-2008 |
Tim Bridges, Summit, NJ US
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20090043712 | DYNAMIC REALLOCATION HEDGE ACCOUNTING - A hedged exposure and an associated hedging instrument can be accounted for to reduce periodic earnings volatility associated with the hedged exposure. The accounting to reduce the earnings volatility includes designating a portion of the value of the financial exposure as being hedged by the hedging instrument. The designated portion is determined based on a price sensitivity of the hedging instrument with respect to changes in market value of an underlying instrument. In each of a number of sequential periods, the portion of the financial exposure is redesignated based on changed price sensitivity of the hedging instrument. Periodic earnings volatility associated with a hedged exposure also can be reduced by dividing (for accounting purposes) the hedging instrument into a first part (also referred to as a designated part) and a second part (also referred to as a residue part). This division is made in a way that ensures that changes in the value of the first part substantially offset changes in value of the financial exposure. The method also includes designating a portion of the first part as a hedge of the financial exposure such that the remainder of the first part offsets the delta of the second part. In each of a plurality of sequential periods, the portion of the first part is redesignated to maintain the relationship between the first part and the second part whereby the remainder of the first part offsets the delta of the second part. | 02-12-2009 |
Tobias Bridges, Jonesboro, AR US
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20090090718 | CONTAINER WITH LOCKING SYSTEM - A container includes a receptacle having walls, a floor, and an open side. The container includes first and second doors. Each of the first and second doors are pivotally attached to a respective the wall of the receptacle, and are being movable between an open position, in which a portion of the open side of the receptacle can be accessed, and a closed position, in which the first and second doors overlie the open side of the receptacle. At least one first latch unit is operatively associated with the first door and is movable between a latched position in which the first door is maintained in the closed position and an unlatched position in which the first door is movable between the open and the closed positions. At least one second latch unit is operatively associated with the second door and is movable between a latched position in which the second door is maintained in the closed position and an unlatched position in which the second door is movable between the open and the closed positions. A locking system for moving the first and second latch units between the latched and the unlatched positions includes a locking member movable between a first position in which the locking member moves the first latch unit of the first door from the latched to the unlatched position and a second position in which the locking member moves the second latch unit of the second door from the latched to the unlatched position. | 04-09-2009 |
Tobias Mckay Bridges, Shrewsbury, PA US
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20120104012 | Container with Locking Mechanism - A locking mechanism for a container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a latch rod comprising a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end, a recessed rod segment disposed between the proximal and distal ends, and a first intermediate rod segment disposed between the recessed rod segment and the distal end. The first intermediate rod segment comprises adjacent horizontal and vertical planar sections. At least one strike plate is provided comprising a slot comprising an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The slot of the strike plate is configured to slidably engage the first intermediate rod segment, and the open end of the slot is configured to receive the vertical planar section of the first intermediate rod segment. | 05-03-2012 |
20120292870 | TOOL KIT MOUNTING SYSTEM - A tool cart assembly including a tool cart having a horizontal surface defining a mounting aperture, a first rail including a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls, a front edge of each sidewall defining a catch, and at least one projection depending downwardly from the bottom wall, the projection being configured to be received in the mounting aperture such that the first rail is secured to the horizontal surface. A tool kit includes a sidewall and a first elongated rib, the elongated rib is configured to be slidably received by the first rail. The tool kit is removably secured to the tool cart by positioning the elongated first rib in the first rail and sliding the tool kit rearwardly such that the catches defined by the first rail engage a first portion of the tool kit. | 11-22-2012 |
Wade Bridges, Bloomfield, MI US
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20120235640 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A charger and rechargeable energy storage system for a vehicle includes an on-board charging module and a rechargeable energy storage system having a rechargeable energy storage device. The on-board charging module is physically integrated with the rechargeable energy storage system and thermally integrated with the rechargeable energy storage system by a cooling loop, such that waste heat generated by the on-board charging module is reused to warm the rechargeable energy storage device. An optional bypass valve, such as, an electronically controlled bypass valve, can also be connected to the cooling loop to reduce the overall coolant pressure drop when the vehicle is in a drive operational mode. | 09-20-2012 |
20120315528 | INTEGRATED COOLING, SEALING AND STRUCTURAL BATTERY TRAY FOR A VEHICLE - An integrated cooling, sealing and structural battery tray for a vehicle includes a generally planar base member having a support surface and a cooling system formed by the planar base member. A seal is formed between the battery tray and the support structure for the vehicle. The integrated cooling, sealing and structural battery tray may also include a plurality of fins are disposed on the support surface, wherein the fins are adjacent each other, and a plurality of routing apertures extending through the base member and having a plurality of cooling lines disposed therein. | 12-13-2012 |
Zoe Bridges, Bala Cynwyd, PA US
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20100294590 | Method, Apparatus, and Arrangement for a Lifeline System - A shuttle member for a horizontal lifeline system having at least one elongate line attached between at least two anchorage points. The shuttle member includes: a body having: (i) an upper portion configured for attachment to the line by at least partially surrounding the line; (i) an intermediate portion that, together with the upper portion, defines at least one passage slit that is sized such that the elongate line cannot pass therethrough; and (iii) an attachment portion configured for attachment of at least a portion of a lanyard. A shuttle member arrangement and a passing method are also disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |