Brooks, US

Adam W. Brooks, Woolford, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120022666	Actuator for Prosthetic Finger and Method - A prosthetic glove worn over damaged fingers or over a prosthetic hand having flexible fingers. The glove articulates the fingers with multiple shape memory alloy wires and includes a cooling system for each shape memory alloy wire.	01-26-2012

Amanda Elaine Brooks, Highland, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324683	CONTROLLED RELEASE TISSUE GRAFT COMBINATION BIOMATERIALS - In one aspect, the invention relates to tissue graft combination biomaterials capable of controlled release of bioactive agents or pharmaceutically active agents through a rate-controlling polymer coating encapsulating the graft material, methods for preparing same, methods of controlled release using same, and methods for treating tissue defects. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.	12-31-2009

Andrew Brooks, Thiensville, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194376	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT - An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its release position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its release position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, much of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock can be transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway.	08-06-2009
20100170754	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT - An example wheel restraint includes a wheel chock that is manually movable between a retracted or release position clear of a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock and an operative position to block the path of the wheel. In the release position, the chock can be manually moved freely along a track that is mounted to a driveway of the dock. When the chock is manually moved from its release position to its operative position, a locking feature automatically restricts the movement of the chock relative to the track. When the chock is manually moved back to its release position, the locking feature automatically disengages. Although the wheel chock is connected to a track, much of the force exerted by the wheel against the chock can be transmitted directly from the chock to the driveway.	07-08-2010
20110240416	LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR REMOVABLE CHOCKS - Example wheel restraint systems include example wheel chocks for blocking a wheel of a vehicle at a loading dock. In some examples, the wheel chock is movable between a stored position and a wheel-blocking position. In the wheel-blocking position, the chock latches onto a track that is mounted to a driveway of the loading dock. In the stored position, the chock is spaced apart from the track. In some examples, a lifting mechanism, such as a hoist or a spring-loaded articulated arm, helps carry at least some of the chock's weight as the chock is manually moved between its stored and wheel-blocking positions. In some examples, the chock includes a rotatable lever for selectively latching and unlatching the chock to the track.	10-06-2011
20110243693	DOWNWARDLY INSERTABLE VEHICLE RESTRAINTS - Example vehicle restraints engage various features of a vehicle to restrain the vehicle at a loading dock. Some example restraints reach over and around a vehicle's rear impact guard. Some example restraints engage a hole or opening in a vehicle bed. Some example restraints are a combination bumper and blocking member. Some example restraints are a combination blocking member and a dock leveler lip.	10-06-2011
20130017044	VEHICLE RESTRAINTS WITH STOP MECHANISMSAANM Brooks; AndrewAACI ThiensvilleAAST WIAACO USAAGP Brooks; Andrew Thiensville WI USAANM Wieberdink; BenAACI Cedar GroveAAST WIAACO USAAGP Wieberdink; Ben Cedar Grove WI USAANM Stone; Bradley J.AACI Port WashingtonAAST WIAACO USAAGP Stone; Bradley J. Port Washington WI USAANM Cotton; TimothyAACI MilwaukeeAAST WIAACO USAAGP Cotton; Timothy Milwaukee WI US - Some example vehicle restraints that include a movable barrier for selectively blocking a vehicle's RIG (Rear Impact Guard) near the dock face of a loading dock also include a spring loaded brace that helps hold the barrier in its blocking position, even when the RIG separates from the barrier. To hold the brace in its activated position where it supports the barrier, some examples of the brace include a tooth that engages a detent in a catch. The catch, in some examples, includes a tooth-engaging surface that protrudes into a circular path along which the tooth can travel relative to the barrier.	01-17-2013
20130017045	VEHICLE RESTRAINTS WITH STOP MECHANISMS - Some example vehicle restraints that include a movable barrier for selectively blocking a vehicle's RIG (Rear Impact Guard) near the dock face of a loading dock also include a spring loaded brace that helps hold the barrier in its blocking position, even when the RIG separates from the barrier. To hold the brace in its activated position where it supports the barrier, some examples of the brace include a tooth that engages a detent in a catch. The catch, in some examples, includes a tooth-engaging surface that protrudes into a circular path along which the tooth can travel relative to the barrier.	01-17-2013
20130292214	MANUAL WHEEL CHOCKS WITH ENHANCED BRACING UPON DEPLOYMENT - An example wheel restraint includes a track to be positioned adjacent a vehicle approach path of a loading dock. A shuttle is pivotally coupled to the track via a track follower and pivots between a home position and a deployed position about a shuttle axis substantially parallel to and offset relative to a longitudinal axis of the track. A barrier is pivotally coupled to the shuttle and pivots between a non-blocking position and a blocking position about a pivot axis substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the longitudinal axis of the track such that the shuttle rotates in a first direction about the shuttle axis when the shuttle moves from the home position to the deployed position and bather rotates in a second direction about the pivot axis when the barrier moves from the non-blocking position to the blocking position, where the first direction being different than the second direction.	11-07-2013
20140064891	VEHICLE RESTRAINTS WITH ANTI-ROTATION FEATURES - Example vehicle restraints having example anti-rotation features are disclosed herein. In some examples, an actuator in the form of a hydraulic cylinder moves both a vehicle barrier and its brace between stored and activated positions. If the vehicle pushes the barrier from an upper blocking position to an intermediate blocking position, the brace helps support the barrier at the intermediate blocking position to prevent the vehicle from further pushing the barrier to its stored position. To avoid damaging a cover plate or other relatively weak areas of a vehicle's RIG (rear impact guard), some example barriers disclosed herein exert a holding force that is less at the upper blocking position than at the intermediate blocking position.	03-06-2014

Andrew Michael Brooks, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120084180	Personal Growth System, Methods, and Products - A personal growth system and method for personal growth are provided. The personal growth system may be web-enabled and may include a communication interface operable to communicate with an endpoint user interface. The user interface generally includes a display area. The personal growth program is operable to generate, for a user in the display area, a first information request for the user and to obtain first user input relating to the user's current state of being. The personal growth system also may include a recommendation database defining guided experiences, each of which may include at least one instruction that leads the user through the guided experience. The personal growth system may communicate applicable guided experiences to the endpoint based on the first user input. The instructions of the guided experiences may specify an act intended to generate a result. The personal growth program may be further operable to generate, for the user in the display area, a second information request and to obtain second user input relating to the result. An account database in the personal growth system stores a growth interaction history of the user, which may include the first user input, the selected guided experience, and the second user input relating to the result of the selected guided experience.	04-05-2012

Anthony J. Brooks, Dover, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083290	AVIATION CLEANING WIPES - The aviation cleaning wipes are hand wipes that are impregnated with castor oil. The cleaning wipes may be packaged in perforated rolls or stacks. The package may take the form of a box, packet, tub or the like. Castor oil is basically the sole fluid used to impregnate the wipes, although a fragrance, a preservative, or the like may be added, if desired. The wipes are particularly useful for cleaning hydraulic fluid or other phosphate ester-based materials from the skin.	04-14-2011

Ari Brooks, Cherry Hill, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110264117	TISSUE JOINING DEVICE AND INSTRUMENT FOR ENABLING USE OF A TISSUE JOINING DEVICE - A tissue joining device and a surgical instrument for employing the tissue joining device are provided. The tissue joining device may be designed such that a first member may be inserted into a second member in discrete increments so that two lumen structures can properly be combined.	10-27-2011

Ari D. Brooks, Cherry Hill, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100114129	TISSUE JOINING DEVICES CAPABLE OF DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The instant invention concerns a device for joining tissue comprising a ring and rivet, the ring comprises a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer and contains at least one bioactive agent. The rivet has a hollow lumen. The invention also relates to methods of making such devices and the use of such devices in joining tissue.	05-06-2010
20110172565	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - A sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for evaluating a tissue. The invention pertains to a method for determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths, using a piezoelectric finger sensor (PEFS) system. The PEFS system may be particularly useful for screening for tumors and various forms of cancer. Additionally, the PEFS system may be useful for various dermatological applications.	07-14-2011
20140058260	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - The present invention provides a sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for using the sensor system to evaluate a tissue by determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths. The method involves applying a set of forces of different magnitudes to one or more locations of tissue, detecting the corresponding displacements due to said applied forces, determining the forces acting on those locations of tissue which are a combination of forces from the applied voltages and the countering forces from tissue deformation, obtaining the elastic modulus and/or shear modulus for a plurality of locations, and determining abnormal growth invasiveness, malignancy or the presence of a tumor from said elastic and/or shear moduli.	02-27-2014
20140080141	CLEAR MARGIN DETERMINATION DURING CANCER SURGERY - One or more aqueous, near infrared emitting, high yield, highly photoluminescent, stable quantum dots conjugated to one or more biomarkers specific moieties. The conjugated quantum dots have an enhanced detection sensitivity and selectivity and may be formed using a novel and efficient method for conjugating one or more biomarker specific moieties to the quantum dots. The invention is further directed to a method for using the conjugated quantum dots for cancer detection in the margin of excised tissue.	03-20-2014
20150025418	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - A sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for evaluating a tissue. The invention pertains to a method for determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths, using a piezoelectric finger sensor (PEFS) system. The PEFS system may be particularly useful for screening for tumors and various forms of cancer. Additionally, the PEFS system may be useful for various dermatological applications.	01-22-2015
20150038584	MATERIALS FOR DISINFECTION PRODUCED BY NON-THERMAL PLASMA - Aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising contacting an fluid, optionally containing an added organic material, with a non-thermal plasma to form a disinfection composition, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid, and contacting a surface with the disinfection composition, wherein the surface is at least partially disinfected upon contact with the disinfection composition. Additional aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising forming a disinfection composition by contacting an organic material with a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid. A further aspect of the present subject matter is directed to a disinfection composition comprising an organic material contacted by a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid.	02-05-2015

Bradford O. Brooks, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273472	APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SAFELY AND SECURELY STORING MATERIALS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for safely and securely storing materials. A plurality of smart tiles sense traffic and generate traffic data. A network transmits the traffic data from the smart tiles. A computer determines a plurality of normal traffic patterns from the traffic data. In addition, the computer detects an abnormal traffic pattern from the traffic data. The computer activates a security response in response to the abnormal traffic pattern.	11-05-2009
20090322808	Method and apparatus for determining real time ink volume in a printer - A method is disclosed. The method includes measuring a first mass of an ink container supported by a printer support device, converting the first mass to a first volume, printing a first print job, measuring a second mass of the ink container after printing the first print job and converting the second mass to a second volume.	12-31-2009
20100035536	Apparatus and method protecting against attack by particulate chemical or biological agents - Potentially harmful particulate materials introduced into an airflow drawn into a structure's HVAC system are sensed by sensors provided on an intake fan and protective measures are taken in response to such sensed presence.	02-11-2010
20130006877	NANOSTRUCTURE TRACKING OF PRODUCTS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to incorporating a plurality of nanoparticles with a physical structure of an object. The object is transportable via locations associated with a chain of supply. Some embodiments are further directed to writing charges to modifiable portions of the plurality of nanoparticles incorporated with the physical structure of the object. Some embodiments are further directed to configuring the charges on the modifiable portions of the plurality of nanoparticles as data. The data describes one or more characteristics of the object and components of the object. The data is accessible via the locations associated with the chain of supply.	01-03-2013
20130006878	NANOSTRUCTURE TRACKING OF PRODUCT DATA SIGNATURES - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to incorporating one or more nanoprocessors to one or more physical structures of one or more components of a product. The product is transportable via a chain of supply. Some embodiments are further directed to configuring the one or more nanoprocessors to store data that describes characteristics of the one or more components, the product, and/or the chain of supply. Some embodiments are further directed configuring the one or more nanoprocessors to transmit one or more signals that contain the data.	01-03-2013
20130173483	NANOSTRUCTURE TRACKING OF PRODUCTS - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to incorporating a plurality of nanoparticles with a physical structure of an object. The object is transportable via locations associated with a chain of supply. Some embodiments are further directed to writing charges to modifiable portions of the plurality of nanoparticles incorporated with the physical structure of the object. Some embodiments are further directed to configuring the charges on the modifiable portions of the plurality of nanoparticles as data. The data describes one or more characteristics of the object and components of the object. The data is accessible via the locations associated with the chain of supply.	07-04-2013
20140354398	Authenticating and Tracking a Valuable Asset Within the Confines of a Safe - An approach is provided to track a hard asset in a smart safe. In the approach, the hard asset is registered with a computing system that is associated with the smart safe. The registration of the hard asset include storing at least one physical attribute of the hard asset in a computer memory. The approach then monitors the presence of the hard asset in the smart safe. If removal of the hard asset is detected, a predefined security action is performed, such as contacting the owner or security personnel.	12-04-2014

Brett Allen Brooks, Lexington, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110260500	ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE CONTAINER - A roof assembly for a storage container, such as a truck trailer, includes a sheet having a plurality of laterally-extending corrugations formed therein. Illustratively, each corrugation is configured to progressively flatten outwardly from a longitudinal centerline of the roof assembly towards an outer end of the sheet. The longitudinal centerline of the roof assembly extends perpendicular to each corrugation. The outer end of the sheet is configured to be coupled to a sidewall of the truck trailer.	10-27-2011

Brian Brooks, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110215930	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERPRETING MEDICAL IMAGE DATA - According to one aspect, methods and systems for identifying a pattern of injury from thermal data are disclosed. Some embodiments provide for medical image collection and analysis for a region of interest on a patient and determine whether a pattern of injury, such as a pattern of injury indicative of a pressure ulcer, is present or is likely. Example systems and methods obtain thermal and visual light images of regions of interest and analyze the image data to detect whether a pattern of injury is present. Statistically significant deviations in the image data can be identified and a determination of whether the pattern of injury is exists can be performed automatically, and can be forwarded to an appropriate person for confirmation where desirable or necessary. Other aspects include remote and/or automated routing and billing that preserves the anonymity of the patient, and automated correlation of thermal and visual image data.	09-08-2011

Charles E. Brooks, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100180988	High strength aluminum alloys and process for making the same - High strength aluminum alloys based on the Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy system preferably include high levels of zinc and copper, but modest levels of magnesium, to provide increased tensile strength without sacrificing toughness. Preferred ranges of the elements include by weight, 8.5-10.5% Zn, 1.4-1.85% Mg, 2.25-3.0% Cu and at least one element from the group Zr, V, or Hf not exceeding about 0.5%, the balance substantially aluminum and incidental impurities. In addition, small amounts of scandium (0.05-0.30%) are also preferably employed to prevent recrystallization. During formation of the alloys, homogenization, solution heat treating and artificial aging processes are preferably employed.	07-22-2010

Charles E. Brooks, Casa Grande, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110150696	High Strength Aluminum Alloys and Process for Making the Same - High strength aluminum alloys based on the Al—Zn—Mg—Cu alloy system preferably include high levels of zinc and copper, but modest levels of magnesium, to provide increased tensile strength without sacrificing toughness. Preferred ranges of the elements include by weight, 8.5-10.5% Zn, 1.4-1.85% Mg, 2.25-3.0% Cu and at least one element from the group Zr, V, or Hf not exceeding about 0.5%, the balance substantially aluminum and incidental impurities. In addition, small amounts of scandium (0.05-0.30%) are also preferably employed to prevent recrystallization. During formation of the alloys, homogenization, solution heat treating and artificial aging processes are preferably employed.	06-23-2011

Charles J. Brooks, Pasco, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283362	SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR WORK ON JOISTS - The support apparatus is principally directed to a planar structure which will support a workman when working above a ceiling with steps provided only by joists. The support apparatus is planar having handles at each side and each end. The apparatus folds about a hinge which is intermediate the ends. Notches at the bottom side are spaced to standard residential construction for joists to give the support apparatus greater stability when in use.	11-19-2009

Christopher Brooks US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090048651	Medical electrode systems and methods - Systems, methods, and devices are provided for creating and applying electrodes and electrode systems to a wound or skin. An electrode may be applied as a single electrode strip using a dispenser. An electrode may also be cut to size from a single sheet of electrode. Additionally, an electrode may be formed from a plurality of electrode segments which may be connected together. Electrodes can also be incorporated as part of drainage tubes. A medical electrode kit may be provided that includes multiple electrode segments and connectors, multiple electrodes, and multiple control modules. In addition, electrodes or electrode systems may be provided with a color scoring chart. An electrode system may be configured to interface with a selected body part. Electrode systems may include sensors and electrodes configured for application to areas outside of a wound or the skin intended to be treated.	02-19-2009

Daniel Brooks, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090150301	FINANCIAL PRODUCT RISK MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products is disclosed. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options.	06-11-2009

David A. Brooks, Harrisburg, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110017753	Hot-fillable and Retortable Plastic Container - A container made of plastic material, such as PET, that is adapted to be hot-fillable, retortable and/or pasteurizable. The container is shaped and formed to appear aesthetically like a metallic can used typically for storing the types of food found within the container. The container may have hoops located in the body portion of the container and have a top portion adapted for receiving a double-seam can end.	01-27-2011

David H. Brooks, Parkersburg, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110112217	PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ARTIFICIAL LATEX - Accordingly, the invention provides a process for the preparation of an artificial latex, comprising the steps: (a) emulsification of a cement comprising a rubber dissolved in a suitable organic solvent, together with an aqueous surfactant solution, thus forming an oil-in-water emulsion; (b) step-wise reduction of the solvent content of the oil-in-water emulsion in two or more stages resulting in an artificial latex. In addition, the invention provides a continuous stirred vessel for removing an organic solvent from an oil-in-water emulsion comprising rubber dissolved in an organic solvent.	05-12-2011

Del Brooks, Seneca, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120065664	COMPRESSION SLEEVE WITH IMPROVED POSITION RETENTION - A compression garment having first and second sections includes a stay up device for supporting the compression garment in position on the body. The stay up device is constructed to operatively engage a portion of the body to positively locate the stay up device, and thereby the garment relative to the body.	03-15-2012

Dennis L. Brooks, Aurora, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001812	Fused Power Intercept - A modified vehicular fuse is disclosed wherein an end of a bus electrode can extend through a fuse housing where it may be connected to a wire and thereby provide an additional circuit. A removable cover on the modified vehicle fuse enables the fuse to be adapted to a multitude of uses. A cover can be optional, wherein the terminal extension can be protected in another manner. A circuit incorporating the modified vehicular fuse with a double U connector is also disclosed. The circuit may comprise a fuse comprising a shell and a pair of electrodes extending beyond the terminus of the shell, thus providing an additional fused circuit.	01-01-2009
20110132939	Method and Apparatus for Enabling Smoother, Faster Discharge of Fluid from Containers - The device disclosed herein relates to an automatic demand valve that allows for the rapid discharge of liquid from a bottle or container and which overcomes a glugging action and/or container collapse. The valve opens when demand is placed thereon and closes when demand ceases.	06-09-2011
20110155771	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING SMOOTHER, FASTER DISCHARGE OF FLUID FROM CONTAINERS - The device disclosed herein relates to an automatic demand valve that allows for the rapid discharge of liquid from a bottle or container and which overcomes a glugging action and/or container collapse. The valve opens when pressure is placed thereon and closes when demand is alleviated.	06-30-2011

Douglas Brooks, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120277419	METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PEGYLATED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES - A method for preparing a therapeutic pegylated oligonucleotide is described. The method involves synthesis, cleavage and purification steps designed to improve the efficiency whereby the therapeutic oligonucleotide may be prepared. Also described are methods for large scale preparation at the improved efficiency.	11-01-2012
20140128454	NUCLEIC ACID MODULATORS OF GLYCOPROTEIN VI - The present invention relates, in general, to a pharmacologic system to modulate the biology of platelets based upon a nucleic acid ligand that can interact with and modulate the activity of platelet glycoprotein GPVI to regulate platelet function. These nucleic acid ligands are also actively reversible using a modulator that inhibits the activity of the nucleic acid ligand to neutralize this pharmacologic effect and thereby restore GPVI function, including collagen binding, platelet adhesion, collagen-induced platelet activation, and collagen-induced platelet aggregation. The invention further relates to compositions comprising the nucleic acid ligand, the ligand and a modulator, methods to generate the nucleic acid ligand and its modulator, as well as methods of using these agents and compositions in medical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.	05-08-2014
20140128587	NUCLEIC ACID MODULATORS OF GLYCOPROTEIN VI - The present invention relates, in general, to a pharmacologic system to modulate the biology of platelets based upon a nucleic acid ligand that can interact with and modulate the activity of platelet glycoprotein GPVI to regulate platelet function. These nucleic acid ligands are also actively reversible using a modulator that inhibits the activity of the nucleic acid ligand to neutralize this pharmacologic effect and thereby restore GPVI function, including collagen binding, platelet adhesion, collagen-induced platelet activation, and collagen-induced platelet aggregation. The invention further relates to compositions comprising the nucleic acid ligand, the ligand and a modulator, methods to generate the nucleic acid ligand and its modulator, as well as methods of using these agents and compositions in medical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.	05-08-2014
20140309287	OLIGONUCLEOTIDE FORMULATION - The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical formulations of conjugated oligonucleotides, such as pegylated aptamers, as well as to a method of preparing and using the same. The pharmaceutical formulations have desirable shelf life characteristics under varied storage conditions. Formulations of oligonucleotides or oligonucleotides conjugates and methods for their preparation and use are provided having a shelf life of at least about 24 months or, more preferably, at least about 36 months at about 2 to about 30° C. In particular embodiments, the formulations have a pH of about 7 or less and contain methionine. Optionally, dissolved oxygen content is reduced during the manufacturing process is used to improve desired shelf life characteristics.	10-16-2014

Douglas G. Brooks, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117660	PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDE CONJUGATES - The present invention relates generally to methods useful in characterizing oligonucleotide conjugates, comprising an oligonucleotide and a modifying high molecular weight compound, by providing means for separating the high molecular weight compound from the oligonucleotide while maintaining the oligonucleotide's structural integrity. The ability to break the oligonucleotide construct down into its constituent parts while maintaining the structural integrity of the oligonucleotide allows for more efficient and effective downstream analysis including, but not limited to, sequencing of the oligonucleotide, characterization of degradation products, and identification of areas of decreased stability in the oligonucleotide conjugate.	05-19-2011

Eric R. Brooks, Woodinville, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267104	METHOD FOR THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PHOTONIC ENERGY TO CULTURES IN A FLUID MEDIUM - A method of preventing bio-filming during the delivery of photonic energy to a culture or set of organisms in a fluid culture medium, the method including introducing a fluid energy-transfer medium into the fluid culture medium through an interface and distributing light into the fluid energy-transfer medium as it is introduced into the fluid culture medium.	10-21-2010
20130280799	METHOD FOR THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PHOTONIC ENERGY TO CULTURES IN A FLUID MEDIUM - A method of preventing bio-filming during the delivery of photonic energy to a culture or set of organisms in a fluid culture medium, the method including introducing a fluid energy-transfer medium into the fluid culture medium through an interface; and distributing light into the fluid energy-transfer medium as it is introduced into the fluid culture medium.	10-24-2013

Eric Tyler Minkles Brooks, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090214019	Communication server with paralell telopnone dialing capability - A System for communicating between Remote Sentry Devices (conveniently called Enabled Cell-Phones or Enabled Wireless Devices) and members of a community (End-Users) or with other Remote Sentry Devices through a Central Point Server in order to provide a multiplicity of communication paths and access to Applications Program content by means of said Central Point Server. Said Central Point Server may contain or have access-to a multiplicity of Applications Programs which may be engaged in order to execute pre-determined scenarios or to enhance pre-determined scenarios in response to input from Enabled Wireless Devices or other End-User Devices. Said Central Point Server could be the enabler for, as an illustrative example, the Stealth Mode capabilities of referenced Enabled Wireless Devices. Said Central Point Server could also dynamically manage various scenarios in response to unfolding events as communicated by said Enabled Wireless Devices or End-Users.	08-27-2009

Euclid S. Brooks, Laurel, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090161851	ORIGINATING SIMULTANEOUS RING SERVICES - A device receives information associated with a calling party, and validates the calling party for an originating simultaneous calls service based on the calling party information. The device also receives information associated with a called party, retrieves called party destination information based on the called party information, and sends an instruction to originate two or more simultaneous calls to the called party based on the called party destination information.	06-25-2009
20090220059	DEFINING THIRD-PARTY VOICE MAIL ACCESS NUMBERS IN VIEW OF LATA BOUNDARIES - A method may include selecting a voice mail out-dial access number corresponding to a local access transport area (LATA) boundary, storing the voice mail out-dial access number on a voice mail system, and providing, by the voice mail system, voice mail out-dial service based on the LATA boundary associated with the voice mail out-dial access number. A method for providing toll-free access to the voice mail system that may be used by customers from both on-network and off-network end points.	09-03-2009
20090257428	VoIP-BASED INVOCATION OF PSTN-BASED AIN/IN SERVICES - A method may include receiving an Advanced Intelligent Network/Intelligent Network (AIN/IN) service request from a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) subscriber, generating an IP-based message for invoking the AIN/IN service based on the AIN/IN service request, routing the IP-based message to an AIN/IN service control device via an IP signaling gateway, receiving an AIN/IN response from the AIN/IN service control device based on the IP-based message, and connecting the VoIP subscriber to the AIN/IN service based on the AIN/IN response.	10-15-2009
20100303220	ORIGINATING LOCATOR SERVICE - A device receives information associated with a calling party, validates the calling party for an originating locator service based on the calling party information, and sends an instruction to play an announcement requesting information associated with a called party. The device also receives the called party information from the calling party in response to the announcement, and retrieves called party destination information based on the called party information. The device then sends an instruction to originate a sequence of calls to the called party based on the called party destination information.	12-02-2010
20110149948	ON-NET DIRECT ACCESS TO VOICEMAIL - A device in a provider network receives a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) request message from an originating device, where the SIP request message includes a general number for a voicemail service and where the voicemail service includes multiple voicemail systems. The device determines whether the originating device is associated with a voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) account on the provider network and, when the originating device is associated with a VoIP account, selects a direct access number assigned to a voicemail system, from the multiple voicemail systems in the network, that services the VoIP account. The device also associates the direct access number and the SIP request message, and forwards, based on the direct access number, the SIP request message to an application server.	06-23-2011

Gene Brooks, Montgomery, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090107838	ELECTROCHEMICAL CARBON MONOXIDE SENSOR SUPERVISION - A sensor supervision system for periodically providing a test to accesses the status of a gas detection sensor, such as a carbon monoxide (CO) sensor, is provided. To access the status of the CO sensor, a processor provides a voltage to the sensor supervision system, such that a voltage is applied to CO sensor, charging the CO sensor. The status of the CO sensor is accessed by determining the change in the voltage charge of the CO sensor between two sampling time points. If the first sample voltage is substantially equal to the second sample voltage, i.e., a substantially constant voltage, the carbon monoxide sensor fails the test. However, if there is an change is the voltage change between the first and second sampled time points, the CO sensor passes the test.	04-30-2009

Geoffrey Jamison Brooks, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100021532	Personal care composition containing yeast/polyphenol ferment extract - Disclosed is a yeast/polyphenol ferment extract, and a personal care composition including the yeast/polyphenol ferment extract. Also disclosed is a method for preparing and using the yeast/polyphenol extract and the personal care composition.	01-28-2010

Howard A. Brooks, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110100335	FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method and system for fuel delivery. The method and system may include one or more fuel storage tanks housing propane, one or more regulators through which fuel may flow and one or more fuel metering devices or systems. The flow of fuel from a fuel storage tank to an engine may be such that the engine runs in a clean and efficient manner.	05-05-2011

James D. Brooks US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110309920	TACTILE PROMPTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TACTUALLY PROMPTING AN OPERATOR OF A RAIL VEHICLE - A tactile prompting system includes a control module that forms an instruction to prompt an operator of a powered rail vehicle to take an action in response thereof, an input device of the powered rail vehicle that is configured to be actuated by the operator, and a haptic feedback device communicatively coupled with the control module and coupled with the input device. The haptic feedback device receives the instruction from the control module and provides a haptic signal to the operator based on the instruction. The haptic signal is tactually perceived by the operator.	12-22-2011

James D. Brooks, Erie, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201028	METHOD AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR UNCOUPLING POWER CONTROL OF A DISTRIBUTED POWERED SYSTEM FROM COUPLED POWER SETTINGS - A method for powering a powered system having a first power generating unit where power settings for the first power generating unit are decoupled from power settings for a second power generating unit, the method including developing a power operating plan which is independent of a coupled power setting, and determining a power setting responsive to the power operating plan. A computer software code operable within a processor and configured to reside on a computer readable media for powering a powered system having at least a first power generating unit where power settings for the at least first power generating unit are decoupled from power settings for at least a second power generating unit is further disclosed.	08-21-2008
20080269967	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TRACK FEATURES AND CONTROLLING A RAILROAD TRAIN RESPONSIVE THERETO - A method for determining a control parameter of a railway system vehicle or a portion thereof, the method including producing a terrain profile representing a parameter of the railway system or a portion thereof, producing a representation of the vehicle or a portion thereof, and using the terrain profile and representation to derive the control parameter for the vehicle or the portion thereof.	10-30-2008
20110118899	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a train including a plurality of locomotives along a route. In one example, the method comprises, generating a first plan profile, the first plan profile including synchronous settings for the locomotives over a route, and generating a second plan profile based on the first plan profile, the second plan profile including independent settings for the locomotives over at least one region within the route. The method may further comprise, operating the locomotives based in the first and/or second plan profiles. In another example, the method comprises, generating a plan profile with fully independent settings for the locomotives over the entire route, the fully independent settings based on cost function coefficients of each locomotive.	05-19-2011
20110118914	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF VEHICLE - Methods and systems are provided for controlling movement of a train including a plurality of locomotives along a route. In one example, the method comprises, generating a first plan profile, the first plan profile including synchronous settings for the locomotives over a route, and generating a second plan profile based on the first plan profile, the second plan profile including independent settings for the locomotives over at least one region within the route. The method may further comprise, operating the locomotives based in the first and/or second plan profiles. In another example, the method comprises, generating a plan profile with fully independent settings for the locomotives over the entire route, the fully independent settings based on cost function coefficients of each locomotive.	05-19-2011
20120259486	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MISMATCH BETWEEN A MODEL FOR A POWERED SYSTEM AND THE ACTUAL BEHAVIOR OF THE POWERED SYSTEM - A system is provided for determining a mismatch between a model for a powered system and the actual behavior of the powered system. The system includes a coupler positioned between adjacent cars of the powered system. The coupler is positioned in a stretched slack state or a bunched slack state based upon the separation of the adjacent cars. The system further includes a controller positioned within the powered system. The controller is configured to determine a mismatch of the model. A method is also provided for determining a mismatch between a model for a powered system and the actual behavior of the powered system.	10-11-2012
20120310453	METHOD AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR UNCOUPLING POWER CONTROL OF A DISTRIBUTED POWERED SYSTEM FROM COUPLED POWER SETTINGS - A method for powering a powered system having a first power generating unit where power settings for the first power generating unit are decoupled from power settings for a second power generating unit, the method including developing a power operating plan which is independent of a coupled power setting, and determining a power setting responsive to the power operating plan. A computer software code operable within a processor and configured to reside on a computer readable media for powering a powered system having at least a first power generating unit where power settings for the at least first power generating unit are decoupled from power settings for at least a second power generating unit is further disclosed.	12-06-2012

James J. Brooks, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100020529	Lighted Tubing - Lighted oxygen tubing and methods of method of reducing occurrence of accidents involving inadvertently dislodged medical tubing are disclosed herein. Lighted oxygen tubing of one embodiment includes an elongate wall defining a sterile interior channel for transporting oxygen. The elongate wall has ends and a central portion therebetween. A light source is attached to an outer surface of the wall to indicate location of the wall central portion when in a dark environment. One method of reducing occurrence of accidents involving inadvertently dislodged medical tubing includes: providing medical tubing having an elongate wall defining a sterile interior channel for transporting a medical substance and having a central portion; providing a light source; and attaching the light source to an outer surface of the wall central portion to indicate location of the wall central portion when transporting the medical substance in a dark environment to reduce inadvertent contact with the wall.	01-28-2010

Jeffrey A. Brooks, Greencastle, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016848	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING DIESEL EXHAUST GASES - A system for treating diesel exhaust gases includes an engine for producing a diesel exhaust stream, a diesel particulate filter downstream of the engine and adapted to remove particulates from the exhaust stream, a heater upstream of the filter adapted to deliver energy in sufficient amounts to the exhaust stream to cause active regeneration of the filter, and a diesel oxidation catalyst upstream of the heater adapted to cause passive regeneration of the filter when the exhaust stream is above a light-off temperature of the diesel oxidation catalyst. A NOx reduction catalyst can be provided downstream of the heater. Methods for treating diesel exhaust gases are also disclosed.	01-27-2011

Jeffrey S. Brooks, Jasper, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225984	FREEZER WITH LIQUID CRYOGEN REFRIGERANT AND METHOD - A freezer that uses liquid cryogen as a refrigerant includes an inner vessel defining a storage chamber and an outer jacket generally surrounding the inner vessel so that an insulation space is defined there between. A heat exchanger is positioned in a top portion of the storage chamber and has an inlet in communication with a supply of the liquid cryogen refrigerant so that the liquid cryogen refrigerant selectively flows through the heat exchanger to cool the storage chamber while being vaporized. A purge line is in communication with the outlet of the heat exchanger and includes a purge outlet positioned over the exterior of the heat exchanger. A purge valve is positioned within the purge line so that the vaporized liquid cryogen from the heat exchanger is selectively directed to the exterior of the heat exchanger to reduce ice formation on the heat exchanger.	09-22-2011

Jennifer A. Brooks, Germantown Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100209180	Pin Joint Assembly - A pin joint assembly including a pin defining a longitudinal axis and having an end portion, a bushing coaxial with the pin about the longitudinal axis and having an end portion, and a collar engaging the end portion of the pin and having an inner portion in proximal relation to the end portion of the bushing and an outer portion in distal relation to the end portion of the bushing. The end portion of the bushing, the inner portion of the collar, and the pin cooperate to define a channel. The pin joint assembly further includes a thrust ring coaxial with the pin about the longitudinal axis and residing in the channel in spaced-apart relation to the bushing.	08-19-2010

Jennifer Ann Brooks, Germantown Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146925	Master link for a track chain - A master link for a chain assembly is provided. The master link includes a body member with a first side, a second side positioned opposite the first side, a shoe surface configured to receive a track shoe, and a rail surface positioned opposite the shoe surface. The master link also includes first and second apertures extending through the body member from the first side to the second side and third and fourth apertures located between the first and second apertures. The master link also includes a strut member dividing the third and fourth apertures. The master link also includes a first gap located in the body member and extending from the first aperture to the third aperture and a second gap located in the body member and extending from the fourth aperture to the second aperture. The master link further includes a third gap located in the strut member and extending from the third aperture to the fourth aperture.	06-17-2010

Jennifer Katherine Brooks, Canton, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107328	Full Bathtub Overflow Stopper and Bubble Bath Diffuser - Described is a device and method for blocking or impeding the flow of fluid through the overflow drain of a bathtub. A device may include a stopper configured to wrap around the lower/underside of a variety of shaped overflow drain cover plate(s) and be removably held in place by a suction cups attached to the bathtub wall on either side of the overflow cover plate. The device takes the form of a stopper comprised of a flexible, elongated body of cloth material configured to cover the overflow opening. The same device may also be used as a method for diffusing bubble bath as a bathtub fills with water by pouring bubble bath onto the center of the body of the device, attaching the suction cups to a variety of designed faucets and placing the flexible, elongated body into the flow of the water thereby creating a churning of the water as the bubble bath mixes with the water flowing into the bathtub.	05-06-2010

Jessica Brooks, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217681	Shopping Cart Planogram Ordering System - A method for providing remote ordering of products and configuring of individualized shelf configurations on a computer network, where the method comprises the steps of presenting an adjustable shelving plan having a shelving space; presenting a list of products or groups of products wherein each product or group of products has a cost; allowing a customer to adjust the shelving plan to reflect the customer's shelf space; allowing the customer to place products or groups of products on empty space in the shelving plan; showing the shelving plan with the products or groups of products placed on the shelving plan and showing the remaining empty space on the shelving plan; calculating the cost of the products or groups of products on the shelving plan; allowing the customer to order a set of products on the shelving plan; and receiving an order for the set of products on the shelving plan.	08-26-2010

Joel M. Brooks, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100234087	Hidden Image Game Piece - A hidden image game piece and a method by which a hidden image game piece is produced. A first pattern of colored ink is deposited on a transparent or highly translucent substrate at 110-180 density, forming the image which is to be hidden. Then a second pattern of colored ink, of a different color than first pattern's ink, is deposited upon the substrate on top of the first pattern, at 90-170 density. When the game piece is flooded with additive light of the same color as the second pattern's ink, the previously concealed image, composed of the first pattern's ink, becomes perceptible. Because a transparent or highly translucent substrate is used for the game piece, and because the density of the ink application is controlled within specific ranges, this game piece may be used with a computer monitor, or with other low-intensity sources of additive light.	09-16-2010

John Brooks, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100058566	TURBINE PIN REMOVAL - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, apparatus, and methods to remove a pin from a hole including a rotor blade pin from a rotor turbine.	03-11-2010

John Graham Brooks, Norwich, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000463	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MUSICAL SONIFICATION OF DATA - A musical sonification system and method sonifies data, such as real-time financial market data, to produce an audio signal output including a musical rendering of the data. A sonification engine converts the data into sound parameters based on configuration data and a sonification and mapping scheme. A sound generator generates the audio output signal from the sound parameters.	01-01-2009

John M. Brooks, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110038539	Systems and Methods for Raster-to-Block Converter - A raster to block converter and equivalently a block to raster converter can be implemented using enough memory to contain a single image band, that is a band of pixels of height equal to a single block but spanning the entire width of an image. The raster to block converter can operate at full rate so that as soon as a pixel is read out from the memory a new pixel can be stored in its place. The location of a pixel can be tracked using a mapping involving basic modular arithmetic. This raster to block converter is scalable so that it can work with any size image and block size.	02-17-2011

Joseph R. Brooks, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110226761	MULTI-PURPOSE FOOD PREPARATION KIT - Multi-purpose food preparation kits for foods which include dough, at least a portion of which is exposed for cooking, browning, and crisping, and optionally rising. The kits include a support base of susceptor material elevated above a support surface by an elevator member either incorporated with a base or separate therefrom. Kits further include a ring component of susceptor material which surrounds the food product, and which is dimensioned larger than the initial dimensions of the food product, so as to be spaced therefrom, at least initially, prior to cooking The space inside the ring component allows the dough to rise during cooking without obstruction by the susceptor ring and without imparting thermal energy from the susceptor ring to the dough surface. In one embodiment the susceptor base it provided in the form of a shipping carton.	09-22-2011

Juliana H. J. Brooks, North East, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253002	Optimizing Reactions in Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Reactions - This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a fuel cell reaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a fuel cell reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel.	10-08-2009
20120167818	Methods for Controlling Crystal Growth, Crystallization, Structures and Phases in Materials and Systems - This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various crystal formation, structure formation or phase formation/phase change reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a crystallization reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other (or all) crystallization reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel.	07-05-2012
20130122383	Optimizing Reactions in Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Reactions - This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a fuel cell reaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a fuel cell reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel.	05-16-2013
20130199922	Controlling Chemical Reactions by Spectral Chemistry and Spectral Conditioning - This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel.	08-08-2013

Julian H.j. Brooks, North East, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110262556	SILVER/WATER, SILVER GELS AND SILVER-BASED COMPOSITIONS; AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - We disclose a colorless composition comprising metal particles (e.g., silver nanoparticles) and water, wherein said particles comprise an interior of elemental metal (e.g., silver) and an exterior of metal oxide (e.g., one or more silver oxide(s)), wherein the metal nanoparticles are present in the water at a level of about 5-40 ppm, and wherein the composition manifests significant antimicrobial properties. Methods of use of the composition are described. The composition can be incorporated into a hydrogel with essentially no loss of antimicrobial properties. Various metal-containing compositions with unexpected biological efficacy are also disclosed.	10-27-2011

Kelli Brooks, Bend, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098316	Decorative upholstery tack - The decorative upholstery tack provides a decorative or ornamental element installed upon or within the recessed head of the upholstery tack. The various decorative or ornamental elements serve to complement the finished appearance of an upholstered structure (e.g., chair, sofa, etc.) while simultaneously concealing the otherwise bare and unadorned head of the upholstery tack used to secure the upholstery to the underlying structure. The decorative or ornamental element may be permanently attached to the tack or removably and interchangeably attached to the tack, depending upon the specific mechanism and embodiment used.	04-16-2009

Kenneth Brooks, Conley, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080307984	DEBRIS COMPACTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A debris compaction device for use with compressing leaves within a leaf disposal bag is disclosed. One or more handles are provided on the top side of the debris compaction device to facilitate the compaction process. Air vents facilitate the channeling of air during the compaction process.	12-18-2008

Kenny M. Brooks, Wilkesboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045668	MOWER PAYLOAD BIN AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention is directed to a payload bin assembly that is stably coupled to zero-turn and non-zero-turn mowers alike. In various embodiments, the payload bin assembly is comprised of a durable payload support frame having a first end and a second end. A payload bin is pivotally coupled proximate the first end of the payload support frame. The payload support frame is supported at its first and second ends by a wheel-based support assembly and a mower-based support assembly, respectively.	02-19-2009

Lance S. P. Brooks, Oregon City, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011237	Controlling real time during embedded system development - Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus that can used to control real-time events (e.g., the real-time clock) during the design, simulation, or verification of an embedded system. In one exemplary embodiment disclosed herein, for example, a real-time clock signal is generated and tasks defined by an embedded software application are triggered with the real-time clock signal. In this embodiment, the embedded software application is executed by an embedded processor with a real-time operating system (“RTOS”), and the real-time clock signal is controllable independent of a processor clock signal driving the embedded processor in a manner that allows the real-time clock to have a different time base than the processor clock.	01-14-2010

Lane Brooks, Highland, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080224743	SEQUENCE INDEPENDENT NON-OVERLAPPING DIGITAL SIGNAL GENERATOR WITH PROGRAMMABLE DELAY - A circuit for generating non-overlapping clock signals includes a programmable delayed reference clock signals circuit to produce a plurality of delayed reference clock signals and a plurality of delay clock signal generators, operatively connected to the programmable delayed reference clock signals circuit, to generate non-overlapping clock signals. Each delay clock signal generator includes a latch or flip-flop to control a delay in a rising edge of a clock signal and to output a first signal, another latch or flip-flop to control a delay in a falling edge of a delayed clock signal and to output a first signal, and a logic circuit to generate the clock signal from the first and second signals. The latches or flip-flops independently control a delay in the rising edge of the clock signal in response to one of the plurality of delayed reference clock signals.	09-18-2008

Levee Brooks, East Orange, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090313324	INTERACTIVE VIEWING OF MEDIA CONTENT - This disclosure describes a network system that provides media content to a user. The user may become stimulated by the media content and desire to receive information about the media content that stimulated the user's interest. This disclosure describes techniques providing information regarding events within the media content that stimulated the user's interest, i.e., stimuli information.	12-17-2009

Mark F. Brooks, Cushing, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202019	Edge Protector For Wire Mesh Enclosure - Edge protector for protecting the edge of a lobster trap or other type of wire-mesh enclosure. The edge protector is a split tube with transverse openings cut into it at intervals that correspond to intersecting bars of a mesh material. The tube snaps over one bar and the intersecting bars extend outward through the transverse openings. The edge protector serves as a shock-absorbing bumper, prevents deformation of the wire-mesh enclosure, and also prevents damage to the plastic coating that protects the wire mesh.	08-28-2008

Martin Brooks, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110233861	AIR HOCKEY TABLE - Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises an air hockey table comprising a playing surface that is at least partially curved; and a plurality of air paths extending through the playing surface, wherein air is emittable by the plurality of air paths, and wherein the puck is at least partially floatable on air that is emittable by the plurality of air paths.	09-29-2011
20120244996	WAVE TRAMPOLINE - A trampoline is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the trampoline has a first end and a second end. A first side and a second side extend between the first end and the second end. A trampoline mat at least partially covers the area between the first end, the second end, the first side, and the second side. The first side is at least partially wave-shaped.	09-27-2012

Martin L. Brooks, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110233860	AIR HOCKEY TABLE - Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface bounded by at least three sides; a plurality of air paths extending through the playing surface, wherein air is emittable by the plurality of air paths, and wherein a puck is at least partially floatable on air that is emittable by the plurality of air paths; and at least one opening proximate each of three of the sides, the openings being sized to receive the puck.	09-29-2011
20120013070	AIR HOCKEY TABLE - Air hockey tables are disclosed herein. An embodiment of an air hockey table comprises a playing surface and an opening wherein a puck is movable on the playing surface and is receivable in said opening. At least one barricade is movable proximate the opening, wherein the barricade has a first fixed position wherein the puck is prevented from entering the opening when the puck is shot from anywhere on the playing surface, and a second fixed position wherein the puck is able to enter the opening.	01-19-2012
20140038783	TRAMPOLINE COURT - Trampoline courts are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a trampoline court includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is inclined relative to the second portion. A first trampoline and a second trampoline are located in the second portion. A third trampoline is located in the first portion, wherein the third trampoline is adjacent the first trampoline and the second trampoline.	02-06-2014
20140084125	GUARD FOR SURFACE MOUNTED TETHER DEVICE - Tether guards are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a tether guard includes a plate configured to contact a surface. The plate has a hole extending therethrough, wherein the hole is adapted to receive a securing mechanism that secures a tether to the surface. The tether guard also includes a cover that is attachable to the plate, the cover has an opening wherein the tether is passable through the opening.	03-27-2014

Matthew E. Brooks, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110279064	ILLUMINATED ATTACHMENT FOR ROUTING CABLES - An apparatus for routing data and power cables under raised floors and through other structures is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes an illuminated attachment comprising a connection mechanism to removably connect the illuminated attachment to an end of a cable. The illuminated attachment adds weight to the end of the cable to aid in tossing the end from one location to another. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.	11-17-2011

Matthew Everett Brooks, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110191450	BLOCKING A SELECTED PORT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF AN APPLICATION - An installer application implemented in a computational device receives a command to install a test application in the computational device. The installer application determines whether a selected port of a plurality of ports of the computational device is to be blocked prior to installing the test application in the computational device. In response to determining that the selected port is to be blocked prior to installing the test application in the computational device, the installer application blocks the selected port, installs the test application by binding a socket to the selected port of the plurality of ports, and tests functions of the test application by executing one or more code paths of the test application, in response to installing the test application.	08-04-2011
20130254594	BLOCKING A SELECTED PORT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF AN APPLICATION - An installer application implemented in a computational device receives a command to install a test application in the computational device. The installer application determines whether a selected port of a plurality of ports of the computational device is to be blocked prior to installing the test application in the computational device. In response to determining that the selected port is to be blocked prior to installing the test application in the computational device, the installer application blocks the selected port, installs the test application by binding a socket to the selected port of the plurality of ports, and tests functions of the test application by executing one or more code paths of the test application, in response to installing the test application.	09-26-2013

Nancy Brooks, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100020529	Lighted Tubing - Lighted oxygen tubing and methods of method of reducing occurrence of accidents involving inadvertently dislodged medical tubing are disclosed herein. Lighted oxygen tubing of one embodiment includes an elongate wall defining a sterile interior channel for transporting oxygen. The elongate wall has ends and a central portion therebetween. A light source is attached to an outer surface of the wall to indicate location of the wall central portion when in a dark environment. One method of reducing occurrence of accidents involving inadvertently dislodged medical tubing includes: providing medical tubing having an elongate wall defining a sterile interior channel for transporting a medical substance and having a central portion; providing a light source; and attaching the light source to an outer surface of the wall central portion to indicate location of the wall central portion when transporting the medical substance in a dark environment to reduce inadvertent contact with the wall.	01-28-2010

Paul Rober Brooks, Corry, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110502	Multi function attachment for a drill - A multi function attachment for a drill for use in building, construction, gardening, yard work, camping, and cooking activities that involve mixing, digging, churning, and stirring includes an elongated shaft securable to the receiving end of the drill, a safety handle slidably disposed upon the shaft and whose slidable movement is delimited by the receiving end of the drill and a handle stop fixedly mounted adjacent the distal end of the shaft, and a digger/mixer member mounted to the distal end of the shaft with the digger/mixer member including a plurality of fingers that project transverse to the axis of the shaft that engage the material, such as dirt or food items, to be dug up, churned, stirred, or mixed upon actuation of the drill.	04-30-2009

Peter C. Brooks, Scarborough, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100226852	CLK-PEPTIDE AND SLK-PEPTIDE - The invention describes methods for inhibiting angiogenesis in a tissue by administering an antagonist that specifically binds to a proteolyzed or denatured collagen type-IV with substantially greater affinity than to the native triple helical form of collagen type-IV. Methods utilizing such antagonists for therapeutic treatment of tumor growth, tumor metastasis or of restenosis also are described, as are methods to use such antagonists as diagnostic markers of angiogenesis in normal or diseased tissues both in vivo and ex vivo. The invention further describes methods for treating tumors using said antagonists in combination with radiation therapy and therapies comprising the antagonists and radiation treatment.	09-09-2010
20120237504	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION AND FIBROSIS - The present invention features compositions featuring agents that bind to denatured collagen and methods of using such agents to treat or prevent fibrosis or inflammation in a subject.	09-20-2012

Philip Brooks, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100306720	Programmable Electrical Rule Checking - Electrical rule checking techniques for analyzing integrated circuit design data to identify specified circuit element configurations. Both tools and methods implementing these techniques may be employed to identify circuit element configurations using both logical and physical layout information for the design data. A set of commands are provided that will allow a user to program a programmable electrical rule check tool to identify a wide variety of circuit element configurations, using both logical and physical layout data, as desired by the user.	12-02-2010

Phillip A. Brooks, Tualatin, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110145770	Device Annotation - An electronic design automation process, such as a layout-verses-schematic analysis process, may recognize a representation of a device from physical layout design data. Information, such as geometric information separately obtained from the physical layout design data, is then associated with the recognized device representation. The associated information can subsequently be used in a later electronic design automation operation involving the recognized device representation.	06-16-2011
20120192134	User Guided Short Correction And Schematic Fix Visualization - Techniques for assisting a designer in correcting discrepancies identified in layout design data. A user interface may be provided listing identified shorts and relevant information related to those shorts. Still further, the user interface may allow a designer to selectively choose a subset of the identified shorts, and to designate or otherwise provide correction data for use to correct the shorts before performing a short isolation process on the selected shorts. Alternately or additionally a user interface may provide a designer with graphical images showing the correction that should be made by a designer to address an identified discrepancy in layout design data.	07-26-2012
20130198703	Virtual Flat Traversal Of A Hierarchical Circuit Design - Configuration templates reflect configuration information described in hierarchical circuit design data. The object configure information will include both template generic configuration information and instance specific configuration information. The template generic configuration information is configuration information that is common to all instantiations of a corresponding cell in the hierarchical circuit design data. The instance specific configuration information is then configuration information that is particular to one or more specific instantiations of the corresponding cell in the hierarchical circuit design data. After the object configuration templates have been generated, a configuration information analysis unit uses the object configuration information contained in the object configuration templates to identify objects having configuration data that match defined configuration criteria.	08-01-2013

Phillip E. Brooks, Peachtree City, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090284712	EYEGLASS SUPPORT DEVICE - An eyeglass support device for retrofit of consumer-selected articles, wherein a user can essentially select any bodyworn article for conversion, wherein a user can quickly, easily, and securely attach the eyeglass support device to the article in a desired position, wherein the device functions to effectively support eyeglasses in a secure manner on the user, and wherein the device is designed to be adaptably configured for accommodation of essentially any desirable logo or symbol, therefore allowing not only utilization as an advertising tool, but as a means for enabling the user to convey a personal message through the wear and display thereof.	11-19-2009

Rebecca Kerin Brooks, Afton, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176286	Process for Fractionating Lignocellulosic Biomass into Liquid and Solid Products - The invention herein is an efficient, flexible biomass fractionation process comprising digesting a lignocellulosic-biomass material at about 120-220° C. and a pH of less than about 4, in an aqueous mixture containing an effective concentration of at least one solvent for lignin, and separating to recover a solid phase that contains a large fraction of the cellulose originally in the starting lignocellulosic material and a liquid phase that contains most of the lignin and hemicellulose originally in the starting lignocellulosic biomass. The process can produce a solid phase that contains at least 75% cellulose and less than 10% lignin. The cellulose-rich solid product can be converted very efficiently to glucose. The solid product can also be used in commercial pulp applications, such as papermaking or fluff pulp. Hemicellulose sugars and lignin can be used directly or converted to other products.	07-09-2009

Robert J. Brooks, Clinton, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106069	LASER FOCUSING TIP PROTECTION - A laser tip has at least a portion of its surface as a more easily cleaned surface. In some embodiments, the more easily cleaned surface may be formed integrally with the laser tip. In some embodiments, the more easily cleaned surface may be a coating or sheath that covers the exposed exterior surface and can be removed after surgery for cleaning or disposal. The more easily cleaned surface may include a lubricious coating which may prevent or minimize the adherence of charred matter on the tip.	05-05-2011

Robert Lester Brooks, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000267	SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATORS HOT PURGING - A method for operating an energy system includes calculating an auto-ignition temperature of a fuel in use with the energy system, storing the auto-ignition temperature in a system memory, unloading a gas turbine associated with the energy system to a pre-determined range of operations, controlling a temperature of the exhaust flow discharged from the gas turbine, opening an exhaust bypass damper to a pre-determined position to enable a pre-determined volume of air to enter an exhaust flow path defined within the energy system, and releasing the energy system for normal operation after a pre-determined amount of time has elapsed.	01-01-2009
20120240591	METHOD FOR SHUTTING DOWN A GENERATOR TO PREPARE THE GENERATOR FOR RESTART - A method and apparatus for shutting down a generator to prepare the generator for restart is disclosed. A power down sequence of a gas turbine of the generator is initiated from an operating state. A purge gas is forced into the gas turbine to extinguish a combustion flame in the gas turbine. The purge gas is swept through the gas turbine to displace the fuel from the gas turbine using a coast down airflow through the gas turbine during the power down sequence to prepare the generator for restart.	09-27-2012
20130318993	UTILIZATION OF FUEL GAS FOR PURGING A DORMANT FUEL GAS CIRCUIT - An approach for utilizing fuel gas to purge a dormant fuel gas circuit is disclosed. In one aspect, there is a fuel gas supply that supplies fuel to fuel gas circuits. Gas control valves, each coupled to one of the fuel gas circuits control the flow of fuel gas thereto from the fuel gas supply. A fuel purge system selectively purges fuel gas circuits from the fuel gas circuits that are dormant with fuel gas from the fuel gas supply.	12-05-2013

Robert T. Brooks, Killingworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090097965	SINGLE ACTUATOR CONTROLLED ROTATIONAL FLOW BALANCE SYSTEM - A rotational flow balance system includes an actuator system which controls operation of both a fan duct blocker ring and a modulated exhaust cooling ring through a kinematic system. The kinematic system is controlled by the single actuator system such that the modulated exhaust cooling ring will remain in a fixed position while the fan duct blocker ring can be moved to satisfy operational requirements.	04-16-2009
20090299687	Reverse engineering disk inspection - A method of inspecting gas turbine engine rotor disks for reverse engineering includes establishing a plurality of datums for providing a local coordinate system, establishing rim face and primary rim slot data, manually verifying coordinate measuring machine probe indexing relative to probe locations on a rotor disk programming coordinate measuring machine probing of the primary rim slot as a function of the manually verified coordinate measuring machine probe indexing along a plurality of scan lines that are substantially parallel to each other, obtaining coordinate measuring machine probing data from coordinate measuring machine probing of a plurality of sample rotor disks, outputting dimension data as a function of average values of coordinate measuring machine probing data for the plurality of sample rotor disks, and outputting tolerance data as a function of dimension data value ranges for the plurality of sample rotor disks.	12-03-2009

Scott Brooks, Metuchen, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120072277	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING A COMPETITIVE COMPARISON OF A RECOMMENDED OR CUSTOM CARD - A system, computer product and method for presenting a competitive comparison of a recommended financial transaction instrument. A set of questions is presented to a consumer in order to determine psychographic characteristics of the consumer. At least one subset of questions is presented based on answers to the set of questions, the at least one subset of questions relating more specifically to available benefits. A tailored financial transaction instrument is recommended having benefits which are based on answers to the at least one subset of questions. At least one similar competitive financial transaction instrument is presented to the consumer.	03-22-2012
20120221431	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING A COMPETITIVE COMPARISON OF A RECOMMENDED OR CUSTOM CARD - A system, computer product and method for presenting a competitive comparison of a recommended financial transaction instrument. A set of questions is presented to a consumer in order to determine psychographic characteristics of the consumer. At least one subset of questions is presented based on answers to the set of questions, the at least one subset of questions relating more specifically to available benefits. A tailored financial transaction instrument is recommended having benefits which are based on answers to the at least one subset of questions. At least one similar competitive financial transaction instrument is presented to the consumer.	08-30-2012

Scott D. Brooks, Menasha, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299283	COFFEE FLAVOUR MODIFICATION PROCESS - The invention relates to a process for improving the flavour of roasted Robusta and Arabica quality coffee and is characterised by modifying roasted coffee flavour precursors in aqueous extracts of green coffee beans.	12-04-2008

Stephen John Brooks, Plainsboro, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090119454	Method and Apparatus for Video Motion Process Optimization Using a Hierarchical Cache - There are provided method and apparatus for video motion process optimization using a hierarchical cache. A storage method for a video motion process includes configuring a hierarchical cache to have one or more levels, each of the levels of the hierarchical cache corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of levels of a calculation hierarchy associated with calculating sample values for the video motion process. The method also includes storing a particular value for a sample relating to the video motion process in a corresponding level of the hierarchical cache based on which of the plurality of levels of the calculation hierarchy the particular value corresponds to, when the particular value is non-existent in the hierarchical cache.	05-07-2009

Steven Brooks, Stuttgart, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100132062	Rice Mutant Allele - A rice mutant allele designated Rc-g is disclosed. The invention relates to the Rc-g nucleotide sequence, the amino acid sequence, rice seeds containing the mutant allele Rc-g, to rice plants containing the mutant allele Rc-g and to methods for producing a rice plant containing the mutant allele Rc-g produced by crossing a rice plant containing allele Rc-g with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and hybrid rice plants containing mutant allele Rc-g.	05-27-2010

Thomas Brooks, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110137702	WORKFLOW APPLICATIONS - A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope.	06-09-2011
20120078679	SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING WORKFLOW - A facility is described for enabling workflow applications. The facility receives a request to identify an optimized resource list that identifies resources capable of performing a workflow process task. The workflow process task can be associated with a document type relating to a document associated with a workflow envelope. The workflow envelope can store multiple documents of at different document types. The facility includes a workflow engine and a simulation engine. The workflow engine performs workflow process tasks based on the tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can employ modeling and historical data from a workflow metrics data source to generate the optimized resource list and identify identifying resources matching the workflow process tasks identified in the workflow envelope. The simulation engine can be used to model the workflow process to adapt, modify or otherwise control the workflow.	03-29-2012

Thomas J. Brooks, Edmons, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090140669	Highly Directed, Adjustable Intensity Reading/Keyboard Light with Optimized Spectral Output - A highly-directed light, with color in the blue area of the spectrum, has been developed that meets the particular requirements of two types of users. One application enables a user to see a keyboard clearly enough, predominately from his peripheral vision, to use it while engaged in other principal tasks. The other application allows readers with aging eyesight to more clearly focus on written text without the aid of magnifying or reading glasses. The user's ocular physiology, the physics of the light source and the juxtaposition of the working components for the typical operational scenario were considered while designing an apparatus and method to deliver an optimal working solution.	06-04-2009

Tim Brooks, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090083080	Method, apparatus and program product for facilitating transfer of group meeting contracts - A method for facilitating transfer of meeting contracts between parties includes providing a database of records of contracted meetings at hotels that are available for transfer. A search engine is provided for searching the contracted meeting records database according to entered criteria, the search engine operable to identify available contracted meeting records which meet the entered criteria. Access to the search engine is provided via a computer network. Upon execution of a given search including criteria entered by a searching user, the searching user is provided, via the computer network, with contracted meeting records information concerning at least one matching contracted meeting record which meets the entered criteria of the given search, if such a matching contracted meeting record exists.	03-26-2009

Timothy Eric Brooks, Kirkland, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120011721	METHOD OF LIFTING A CAB ONTO A CHASSIS - A method of mounting a vehicle cab onto a vehicle chassis is provided. The method includes providing at least one structural anchor point on an upright wall of the vehicle cab, connecting a lifting device to the structural anchor point, and using the lifting device to lift the vehicle cab and mount it on the vehicle chassis.	01-19-2012

Timothy P. Brooks, Portland, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120034591	STUDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for student performance assessment. In some examples, a method includes automatically generating an assessment for a plurality of students based on a selection of assessment information; receiving a plurality of assessment responses from the plurality of students in response to the generated assessment; transmitting requests for at least two preliminary assessment scores for each of the plurality of assessment responses; receiving at least two preliminary assessment scores for each of the plurality of assessment responses; determining if each of the at least two preliminary assessment scores for each of the assessment responses match a criteria; transmitting a request for an additional preliminary assessment score for the assessment response if the at least two preliminary assessment scores match the criteria; and generating a final assessment score for each of the assessment responses.	02-09-2012

Tom N. Brooks, Oakley, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100025167	Braking system for an off-highway machine involving electric retarding integrated with service brakes - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method of braking a machine having an electric drive configuration. The electric drive configuration includes at least one electric retarding system connected to a first set of wheels. Additionally, a first friction brake system connects to the first set of wheels to provide a braking output torque. A second friction brake system connects to a second set of wheels and provides a second braking output torque. The system calculates and applies a braking ratio between the electric and friction braking systems based upon both user controls and conditions encountered.	02-04-2010
20100057270	Brake cooling fluid diverter for an off-highway machine - The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.	03-04-2010
20120247887	Brake Cooling Fluid Diverter for an Off-Highway Machine - The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.	10-04-2012
20130057053	Braking System for an Off-Highway Machine Involving Electric Retarding Integrated with Service Brakes - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method of braking a machine having an electric drive configuration. The electric drive configuration includes at least one electric retarding system connected to a first set of wheels. Additionally, a first friction brake system connects to the first set of wheels to provide a braking output torque. A second friction brake system connects to a second set of wheels and provides a second braking output torque. The system calculates and applies a braking ratio between the electric and friction braking systems based upon both user controls and conditions encountered.	03-07-2013

Tyler Brooks, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100320268	PROGRAMMABLE TICKETING SYSTEM - A smart-card based system and methods to control access to a plurality of attractions within a geographical area. The system may include one or more reward terminals that are located at attractions and are configured to read smart cards presented to them and, assuming the card is valid for that location, allow the card holder to access the attraction. Each smart card may be programmed with a product code that defines the attractions at which the card may be used. Product codes may be stored in a central database along with a list of the attractions associated with the each product code. The list of attractions may be updated as desired, thereby updating and changing the attractions at which any given card may be used.	12-23-2010
20120265671	Systems and Methods for Validating an Order Purchased With an Unspecified Term - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for validating an order purchased with an unspecified term. The order may comprise an order for an access ticket or admission ticket or access token, an order for goods or services, or any combination of access, goods, and services. Validation may comprise determining the ticket or token is valid and/or allowing access based on a determined data value for an access term unspecified at the time of purchase; or determining that the order is valid and fulfilling the order based on an identified data value for a term unspecified at the time of purchase. A data value may be set for the unspecified term and a hierarchical tree searched for a leaf corresponding to the set value for the unspecified term and one or more terms specified at time of purchase, the existence of the leaf indicating the order is valid.	10-18-2012
20140257886	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALIDATING AN ORDER PURCHASED WITH A UNSPECIFIED TERM - The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for validating an order purchased with an unspecified term. The order may comprise an order for an access ticket or admission ticket or access token, an order for goods or services, or any combination of access, goods, and services. Validation may comprise determining the ticket or token is valid and/or allowing access based on a determined data value for an access term unspecified at the time of purchase; or determining that the order is valid and fulfilling the order based on an identified data value for a term unspecified at the time of purchase. A data value may be set for the unspecified term and a hierarchical tree searched for a leaf corresponding to the set value for the unspecified term and one or more terms specified at time of purchase, the existence of the leaf indicating the order is valid.	09-11-2014

Wesley Brooks, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257925	Ski rack with horizontal storage - A ski rack with horizontal storage is disclosed which may be removably affixed to a conventional trailer hitch on a vehicle. The ski rack includes a base which is parallel to the rear bumper of the vehicle. The base includes a pair of hinges. A rear carrier is rotatably affixed to the hinges and rotates downward and rearward. A front carrier is complimentary to the rear carrier, but remains substantially vertical Skis or snow boards may be secured between the rear carrier and the front carrier.	10-23-2008

William C. Brooks, Saint Albans, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292501	PROCESS FOR RECOVERING SULFONIC ACID CATALYST AND NOBLE PRODUCTS FROM ACRYLATE HEAVY ENDS - Sulfonic acid catalyst, e.g., methanesulfonic acid (MSA), and noble products, e.g., acrylic acid, butanol and butyl acrylatε, are recovered from acrylate reactor blowdown. The blowndown comprises, among oilier things, the Michael ad ducts of the sulfonic acid and acrylate esters. The blowdown is mixed with water, subjected to conditions sufficient to crack or hydrolyze the Michael addνcts into their constituent parts. These cracking conditions are also sufficient to allow the recovery of the sulfonic acid and constituent parts, as well as other light components of the heavy ends, e.g., unreacted acrylic acid and butanol,	11-18-2010
20110160484	Method of Inhibiting Polymerization and Fouling in Acrylic Acid and Acrylate Processes - The method of inhibiting the polymerization of a mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or neutralized or partially neutralized sail, e.g., an acrylic acid or ester, in an aqueous solution and in the presence of oxygen, the method comprising the step of mixing with the aqueous solution an inhibitor comprising (i) at least 50 ppm of an N-oxyl compound, e.g., 4-hydroxy-TEMPO, and (ii) a manganese ion, the N-oxyl compound and manganese ion present in a N-oxyl compound to manganese ion weight ratio of 50:1 to less than 100:1 based on the mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or salt,	06-30-2011
20130178652	METHOD OF INHIBITING POLYMERIZATION AND FOULING IN ACRYLIC ACID AND ACRYLATE PROCESSES - The method of inhibiting the polymerization of a mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or neutralized or partially neutralized salt, e.g., an acrylic acid or ester, in an aqueous solution and in the presence of oxygen, the method comprising the step of mixing with the aqueous solution an inhibitor comprising (i) at least 50 ppm of an N-oxyl compound, e.g., 4-hydroxy-TEMPO, and (ii) a manganese ion, the N-oxyl compound and manganese ion present in a N-oxyl compound to manganese ion weight ratio of 50:1 to less than 100:1. based on the mono-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or salt.	07-11-2013

William C. Brooks, St. Albans, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220967	ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE-SUPPORTED GROUP 6 METAL AMIDE CATALYSTS FOR OLIGOMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE - A catalyst composition for the preparation of oligomeric and/or polymer derivatives of olefin monomers, said composition comprising a Group 6 metal amide complex, a Group 1, 2, 12, 13, or 14 metal hydrocarbyl composition or compound, and a solid support comprising aluminum phosphate.	09-11-2008

Yang Sui Brooks, Augusta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241140	GENE AMPLIFICATION OF COACTIVATOR COAA AND USES THEREOF - It has been discovered that amplifications in the gene coactivator activator (CoAA) blocks stem cell differentiation and induces cancer stem cells. One embodiment provides compositions and methods for treating or alleviating one or more symptoms associated with cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Another embodiment provides methods and compositions for detecting cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Still another embodiment provides methods for identifying compounds, antibodies and nucleic acid molecules that are useful for treating cancer due to gene amplifications in CoAA. Preferably the disclosed compositions antagonize or interfere with the CoAA amplicons and the biological activity of CoAA and or splice variants thereof.	10-02-2008