Caputo, US
Anthony Carmine Caputo, Plainfield, IL US
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20090261530 | Draw for Battle - The present invention, referred to as DRAW FOR BATTLE, is a strategic dueling card game, combining an art instructional component as part of interactive card game play. Players must first draw the characters chosen from the PRIMARY DECK during game play before placing them onto the battlefield for combat through assigned numerical STRENGTH levels and SMARTS levels. The game includes a PRIMARY DECK, which itself includes ADD cards, DRAW cards, MORPH cards, and WILD cards, and the THINK DECK, which describes an intellectual way of defeating the brute through various THINK cards, and if it was successful or not. The BATTLE CARD TABLET is a set of preprinted oversized cards, with a grid pattern for guidance during drawing, in tablet form to create battle cards. The MASTER DECK is a series of oversized cards that provide the basic instructions for illustrating the characters and their back-story. | 10-22-2009 |
Anthony J. Caputo, Jackson, NJ US
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20130299362 | PAINT BRUSH STORAGE AND PROTECTION DEVICE - A paint brush storage and protection device includes an open well having an upstanding wall ending in an upper wall, the wall being continuous from one side of an opening to another; a top with an open channel extending around the perimeter of the top except at and end of an extension area; a hinge connecting the open well to the top; a seal located in the opening; a first latching mechanism associated with the open well and top opposite the hinge; and a second latching mechanism associated with the open well and top in the area of the opening. A paint brush may be placed within the well and the top closed over the well by deflection of the hinge so the upper wall forms a generally airtight connection with the open channel and the seal closes the opening to secure and protect a paint brush. | 11-14-2013 |
20140014542 | PAINT BRUSH STORAGE AND PROTECTION DEVICE - A paint brush storage and protection device includes an open well having an upstanding wall ending in an upper wall, the upper wall being continuous from one side of an opening to another; a top with an open channel extending around the perimeter of the top except at and end of an extension area; a hinge connecting the open well to the top; a seal located in the opening; first and second latching mechanisms associated with the open well and top; and a magnet. A paint brush may be placed within the well and the top closed by deflection of the hinge so the upper wall forms a generally airtight connection with the open channel and the seal closes the opening to secure and protect the paint brush while the magnet holds the paint brush in a fixed position relative to the device. | 01-16-2014 |
Bruno Caputo, Goleta, CA US
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20130032791 | CONJUGATED POLYMERS HAVING AN IMINE GROUP AT THE INTRACHAIN ELECTRON DONOR BRIDGEHEAD POSITION USEFUL IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Described herein are novel light absorbing conjugated polymeric electron donor materials for organic photovoltaic devices and other applications. In one embodiment, the polymer structure comprises a conjugated electron rich donor unit with an imine functionality at the bridgehead position and a conjugated electron deficient unit in the polymer backbone arranged in an alternating fashion. Monomers suitable for making the polymers, and devices utilizing the polymers, are also disclosed. | 02-07-2013 |
Caroline E. Caputo, Selkirk, NY US
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20130085530 | TEETHING AND GUM SOOTHING APPARATUS - The present invention contemplates a variety of apparatuses for a teething and gum soothing device. The teething and gum soothing device relieves gum and mouth soreness for infants, toddlers, elementary school children, orthodontic patients, etc. The teething/gum soothing device is filled with water and partially or completely frozen depending on preference. Some freezing and in-mouth melting allows for a pliable device, which molds to an individual's mouth and may be fitted around orthodontic devices such as braces. Several embodiments of the present invention are envisioned. In some embodiments, the internal mouth apparatus is a “lollipop” apparatus, while in others it is a “mouth chewy”. Also these mouth apparatuses are attached interchangeably with external holders, which in some embodiments are a soft squeezable holder, or a pacifier like holder. The teething/gum soothing device is sized to fit the mouths infants, toddlers, school age children, as well as adults. | 04-04-2013 |
Christopher J. Caputo, Dighton, MA US
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20130331252 | Apheresis Bowl with Improved Vibration Characteristics - A centrifuge bowl for separating whole blood into blood components includes a rotatable body, and inlet, and a plurality of vibration reduction members. The rotatable body has a body portion and a neck portion. The body portion defines an interior for receiving whole blood, and the body is rotatable to separate the whole blood into a plurality of blood components. The inlet is in fluid communication with the interior of the rotatable body, and is configured to introduce the whole blood into the rotatable body. The plurality of vibration reduction members are spaced about the neck portion, and are configured to reduce vibration of the centrifuge bowl as the bowl is rotated. | 12-12-2013 |
Dan Caputo, Cedar Park, TX US
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20140284342 | INSULATED BEVERAGE APPARATUS AND COOLING DEVICE - A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less. | 09-25-2014 |
20140352349 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING THE TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID - An apparatus includes a container having an interior configured to contain a beverage, and a base configured to support the container on a support surface. A first coupler is mounted to the container. A pod having a second coupler is configured to couple with the first coupler while the pod is located in the interior of the container. The pod physically contacts the beverage and can be configured to rotate within the container. | 12-04-2014 |
20150328600 | APPARATUS FOR REGULATING A TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID IN A CONTAINER, AND AERATING AND DISPENSING THE FLUID - An apparatus for regulating a temperature of a fluid inside a container, and aerating and dispensing the fluid from the container is disclosed. The apparatus has a body that contacts the fluid inside the container. The apparatus includes an axis, a cavity, a fluid inlet, and an air outlet. A second fluid is located and sealed inside the cavity. An aerator separates the fluid inlet from the air outlet. The aerator includes a channel to the fluid inlet through which fluid flows out of the aerator, an air inlet through which air flows to the air outlet and into the container, and a passage from the air inlet into the channel to aerate the fluid. | 11-19-2015 |
Daniel Francis Caputo, Lakeway, TX US
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20090065063 | HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY - A reel assembly comprises a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis. The drum is configured to receive a linear material wrapped around a spool surface thereof as the drum rotates about the drum axis. A housing substantially encloses the drum, wherein a portion of the housing defines an aperture configured to receive the linear material therethrough. A reciprocating mechanism connects to the drum and reciprocatingly rotates the drum relative to the shell about a generally vertical axis as the drum rotates about the drum axis. | 03-12-2009 |
20110083754 | HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY - A reel assembly comprises a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis. The drum is configured to receive a linear material wrapped around a spool surface thereof as the drum rotates about the drum axis. A housing substantially encloses the drum, wherein a portion of the housing defines an aperture configured to receive the linear material therethrough. A reciprocating mechanism connects to the drum and reciprocatingly rotates the drum relative to the shell about a generally vertical axis as the drum rotates about the drum axis. | 04-14-2011 |
20110259444 | REEL ASSEMBLY - A reel assembly comprises a spool member configured to rotate about a spooling axis to wind or unwind a linear material. The spool member is also configured to rotate about a reciprocation axis that is substantially perpendicular to the spooling axis. A housing substantially encloses the spool member and comprises first and second housing portions that are rotatable with respect to one another about the reciprocation axis. The first housing portion defines an aperture configured to receive the linear material therethrough. A rotating member is configured to rotate when the spool member rotates about the spooling axis. The rotating member is mechanically linked with respect to the first housing portion via one or more intervening components, such that each revolution of the rotating member produces one cycle of relative reciprocating rotation between the spool member and the first housing portion about the reciprocation axis. | 10-27-2011 |
20120292420 | REEL ASSEMBLY - A reel assembly comprises a spool member configured to rotate about a spooling axis to wind or unwind a linear material. The spool member is also configured to rotate about a reciprocation axis that is substantially perpendicular to the spooling axis. A housing substantially encloses the spool member and comprises first and second housing portions that are rotatable with respect to one another about the reciprocation axis. The first housing portion defines an aperture configured to receive the linear material therethrough. A rotating member is configured to rotate when the spool member rotates about the spooling axis. The rotating member is mechanically linked with respect to the first housing portion via one or more intervening components, such that each revolution of the rotating member produces one cycle of relative reciprocating rotation between the spool member and the first housing portion about the reciprocation axis. | 11-22-2012 |
Daniel Francis Caputo, Cedar Park, TX US
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20150034663 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER - A beverage container holder may include a base having an interior compartment configured to support a beverage, and a flexible tab having a lock button extending therefrom. It may further include a housing configured to be mounted to the base such that the beverage is located between the base and the housing. The housing can have a lock hole configured to receive the lock button and secure the housing to the base. The housing also can have a release button separate and spaced apart from the lock hole. The release button may be configured to selectively engage the flexible tab without contacting the lock button to indirectly release the lock button from the lock hole. | 02-05-2015 |
20150176239 | EQUIPMENT HOUSING - A housing for covering equipment located underground may include a body having a top, a bottom and a pipe aperture. The body may include at least two knockouts formed in the pipe aperture. The knockouts may be configured to be individually and selectively removed from the pipe aperture to adjust a height of the pipe aperture relative to the bottom of the body. In addition, a lid may be configured to be mounted to the body, and the lid is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. | 06-25-2015 |
Edward C. Caputo, Canton, CT US
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20100030699 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates at least one thousand simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 02-04-2010 |
20110191262 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates a plurality of simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 08-04-2011 |
20120036086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT FUNDS - A computer system for determining investment fund holdings of a fund of funds accesses data relating to holdings of investment funds over time and investment rules of the funds of funds. The computer system analyzes the holdings of the investment funds over time to obtain investment performance data of the investment funds by asset class and volatility data. Using the investment performance data of the investment funds by asset class, the volatility data, and investment rules of the fund of funds, the computer system determines a selection of investment funds for holdings of the fund of funds. | 02-09-2012 |
20120166357 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL ASSET ALLOCATION - A computer system is provided for selecting an asset allocation for an investment portfolio intended to produce a target payout starting at a target date. The computer system is programmed to receive inputs that may relate to the target payout, the target date and a nominal rate of contributions to the investment portfolio. The computer system calculates a plurality of simulated investment outcomes based on assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates. The assumed investment return rates and assumed inflation rates are randomly selected in multi-year clusters from historical data. The computer system selects the asset allocation based on relative performance of the assumed asset allocations in the simulated investment outcomes. | 06-28-2012 |
Edward G. Caputo, Naples, FL US
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20100201238 | RECESSED WALL DRAWER - A recessed wall drawer ( | 08-12-2010 |
Edward J. Caputo, Fairfax, VA US
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20100119045 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING VOICEMAIL SERVICES INCLUDING CALLER IDENTIFICATION - A method for providing voicemail services includes receiving a voicemail message from a calling party and intended for a called party. The method further includes identifying a name associated with the calling party and storing the name associated with the calling party with the voicemail message. | 05-13-2010 |
Ernest P. Caputo, West Chester, OH US
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20100084158 | Flexible, High Temperature Rated LLDPE Jacket Composition - Polymer compositions composed of a polyethylene resin (e.g., LLDPE), carbon black and an olefin block interpolymer are provided, which are useful for, among other things, the production of wire and cable jacketing that possess an increased high temperature rating, flexibility and comparable ease of removal of the jacket from the cable core. | 04-08-2010 |
Frank Caputo, Cheshire, CT US
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20110211968 | ROTOR BLADE FOR A ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT - A rotor blade for a rotary-wing aircraft includes a core member having a first end that extends to a second end, and a spar member positioned about the core member. The spar member includes a first end section that extends to a second end section. A tip core assembly is mounted at the second end section of the spar member. The tip core assembly is formed from a honeycombed material. The rotor blade also includes a rotor blade skin mounted about the spar member and the tip core assembly. | 09-01-2011 |
20150082634 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTOR BLADE BALANCE - A method of assembling a rotor blade assembly includes determining a first spanwise moment of a first component of the rotor blade assembly and comparing the first spanwise moment to a target first spanwise moment. The first spanwise moment of the first component is adjusted based on a result of the comparison. A second spanwise moment of a second component of the rotor blade assembly is determined and compared to a target second spanwise moment. The second spanwise moment of the second component is adjusted based on a result of the comparison. The first component is assembled to the second component, resulting in a rotor blade assembly meeting a target spanwise moment of the rotor blade assembly. | 03-26-2015 |
Franklin Eugene Caputo, Houston, TX US
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20150176093 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING A REACTION PRODUCT MIXTURE OF CELLULOSIC BIOMASS MATERIAL - Processing of a reaction product mixture of cellulosic biomass material containing at least one volatile organic compound at least one of lignin, a lignin-derived compound, unextracted cellulose, unextracted hemicellulose, a caramelan, and any combination thereof by vaporizing the at least one volatile organic compound using at least thermal energy generated by combusting at least a portion of the reaction product mixture. In a particular embodiment, the reaction product mixture comes from reactions involving deconstruction (or digestion) of cellulosic biomass which contains various polysaccharides (e.g., carbohydrates) and lignin. | 06-25-2015 |
Gregory A. Caputo, Glassboro, NJ US
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20130084312 | NANOPARTICLES FOR DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS - Biocompatible polymeric nanoparticles for delivery of bioactive agents, and methods for preparing the particles, are described. Polyoxalate nanoparticles of the subject technology show desired particle sizes suitable for use in drug delivery and a substantially uniform or narrow particle size distribution. The polyoxalate nanoparticles can contain water-soluble, poorly water-soluble, or water-insoluble drugs. The nanoparticles are nontoxic and are generally safe for use in humans. After being administered into the body, the nanoparticles with a high content of a bioactive agent entrapped therein can safely deliver the agent to target sites and stably release the drug at a controlled rate. | 04-04-2013 |
20130344123 | Use of Silver-Containing Layers at Implant Surfaces - The disclosure relates to coatings that contain silver, either in the form of metallic silver, silver oxides, salts of silver, or combinations of these. The silver is present in a microparticulate or nanoparticulate form, which exerts antimicrobial activity when bacteria (e.g., in a body fluid) contact the coated surface. The coatings are applied through accumulation of silver-containing particles on the surface, such as by sputtering or electron beam vapor deposition. As a result, their thickness, particle size, and density can be controlled. Furthermore, the surface can also be coated with other substances, such as diamond-like carbon or alumina, either as a discrete layer or intermixed with the silver-containing particles. | 12-26-2013 |
James J. Caputo, San Francisco, CA US
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20110119113 | Best Practices for Emission and Energy Management - A centralized emission and energy management system is implemented via a server that is accessible to a client organization. In response to a request to recommend best practices for an organizational unit to reduce environmental impact or energy usage, the system selects relevant best practices based on reduction goals and the organizational unit's particular industry. Based on attribute values for the relevant best practices and the organizational unit, the system filters/ranks the relevant best practices to form recommended best practices. The system may transmit a forecast of energy savings, cost impacts, and environmental impacts over an implementation time period for a draft procedure created from a recommended best practice. The system may generate a request for proposal (RFP) including an approved procedure to a vendor. The system may maintain ratings and feedbacks on the approved procedure and the vendor. The system generally enforces authentication, authorization, and auditing for access to the system. | 05-19-2011 |
Jeffery J. Caputo, Winchester, MA US
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20140275891 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SENSOR AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Optical sensors, systems, and methods are described, which may be used to provide or analyze information about a subject. The optical sensor may be placed in proximity to the subject and may include optical sources and optical detectors. The optical sources may irradiate the subject with optical signals and the optical detectors can detect signals from the subject. Analysis of the detected signals can yield information about the subject. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276013 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SENSOR AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Optical sensors, systems, and methods are described, which may be used to provide or analyze information about a subject. The optical sensor may be placed in proximity to the subject and may include optical sources and optical detectors. The optical sources may irradiate the subject with optical signals and the optical detectors can detect signals from the subject. Analysis of the detected signals can yield information about the subject. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276014 | SUPPORTS FOR OPTICAL SENSORS AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Supports for optical sensors are described. The supports may allow for placement of the optical sensors in close proximity or contact with a subject, such as supporting the optical sensors against a subject's head. The supports may include multiple pieces that can be connected or disconnected. Mechanisms for adjusting the pressure of the optical sensors against the subject may be included with the supports. | 09-18-2014 |
Jimmy Caputo, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120118098 | INSTRUMENT POSITIONING/HOLDING DEVICES - Systems are provided that control the positioning of various instruments (e.g., endoscopes or tissue retractors) used during surgical procedures. A positioning mechanism holding the instrument is coupled to a control mechanism such that mechanical manipulation of the control mechanism results in movement of the positioning mechanism relative to a patient's body, thereby eliminating the need to manually hold and position the instruments. | 05-17-2012 |
20120137706 | RFID ENABLED DRAWER REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - An automated system and associated method for storing medical items comprises a medication cabinet having at least one refrigerated drawer having a thermo-electric cooling (TEC) device and a non-refrigerated drawer. The refrigerated drawer design is such that cooling gradients throughout the drawer are minimized. Faraday cages are provided about each drawer to support separate RFID readers to monitor the medical items in each drawer. An automatic RFID data detection system determines the temperature requirements of medical items in the refrigerated drawer and controls the TEC device to maintain the required temperature. A temperature logging system for the refrigerated drawer is provided. A separate RFID reader determines if a temperature-controlled item has been placed in a non-refrigerated drawer and if so, an alert is provided. | 06-07-2012 |
Jimmy C. Caputo, San Diego, CA US
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20140197954 | MOBILE DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL ARTICLES - A mobile dispensing cart having a plurality of locked drawers has medical articles stored therein for particular patients. The storage drawers have sizes wherein the resonant frequency of the sizes does not match the frequency of operation of the RFID system of the cart. Faraday cages and enclosures are used in the storage areas that provide robust RFID fields for exciting and reading RFID tags. An HCP for a particular patient obtains access to the drawers and opens a drawer. An RFID scanning system takes an inventory of the cart after the drawer is closed to determine if any medical article was taken, and if so which one. The identified taken article is compared to the data base of medical articles stored in the cart for the patient and if the taken article does not match the patient data base, an alarm is provided. | 07-17-2014 |
20140210596 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING MEDICAL ITEMS AND IDENTIFYING ITEM CHARACTERISTICS - A system and method tracks medical articles and containers by providing a robust electromagnetic (EM) field within an enclosure in which the articles and containers are stored. Respective data carriers, such as RFID tags, attached to each article or container respond to the electromagnetic field by transmitting unique identification data. A data base associates the data carrier identification data with data about the medical articles or containers including type of medicine, size of the dose, and expiration date. A processor notifies a pharmacy when a medical article is received and when removed. The processor also notifies the finance department regarding patient medical articles and administration to update the patient's Medication Administration Record. The processor also provides inventory level counts and expiration dates. | 07-31-2014 |
20140291397 | REAL-TIME INVENTORY RE-SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method for managing the contents of a medical storage container that has a required inventory of medical articles. A Faraday cage enclosure is used to isolate, scan, and inventory a tray or other container of medical articles each of which has an RFID tag. The enclosure having a size smaller than the size needed for a resonant frequency at the RFID frequency of operation. A robust electromagnetic field is nevertheless developed in the enclosure and a program compares the scanned present inventory of the tray to the required inventory database and indicates any differences. Expired and recalled articles are identified. | 10-02-2014 |
20140367080 | RFID ENABLED CABINET HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED DRAWER - An automated system and associated method for storing items comprises a cabinet having at least one refrigerated drawer using a temperature control device and a non-temperature controlled drawer. The drawer design is such that temperature gradients throughout the drawer are minimized. Faraday cages are provided about each drawer to support separate RFID readers to monitor the items in each drawer. The temperature-controlled drawer is insulated so that adjacent non-temperature controlled drawers are not significantly affected by the temperature of the temperature-controlled drawer and they may exist at room temperature. An automatic RFID data detection system determines the temperature requirements of medical items in the temperature-controlled drawer and controls the temperature control device to maintain the required temperature. A temperature logging system for the temperature controlled drawer is provided. A separate RFID reader determines if a temperature-controlled item has been placed in a non-temperature controlled drawer and if so, an alert is provided. | 12-18-2014 |
Jimmy C. Caputo, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090105727 | HAND-ACTUATED ARTICULATING SURGICAL TOOL - A double cylinder system is disclosed, comprising at least one controller being adapted to transmit hydraulic control signals; at least one slave being in fluid communication with the controller and being configured to respond to the hydraulic control signals transmitted by the controller; and at least one control line providing hydraulic communication between the controller and the slave. Also disclosed is a surgical device, comprising at least one controller located at a proximal end of the device, the controller being adapted to transmit hydraulic control signals; at least one manipulator, the manipulator being configured to be controlled by a human hand and to actuate the controller; at least one slave located at a distal end of the device, the slave being in fluid communication with the controller and being configured to respond to the hydraulic control signals transmitted by the controller; and at least one control line providing hydraulic communication between the controller and the slave. | 04-23-2009 |
20100241136 | INSTRUMENT POSITIONING/HOLDING DEVICES - Systems are provided that control the positioning of various instruments (e.g., endoscopes or tissue retractors) used during surgical procedures. A positioning mechanism holding the instrument is coupled to a control mechanism such that mechanical manipulation of the control mechanism results in movement of the positioning mechanism relative to a patient's body, thereby eliminating the need to manually hold and position the instruments. | 09-23-2010 |
20100241137 | HAND-ACTUATED ARTICULATING SURGICAL TOOL - A double cylinder system is disclosed, comprising at least one controller being adapted to transmit hydraulic control signals; at least one slave being in fluid communication with the controller and being configured to respond to the hydraulic control signals transmitted by the controller; and at least one control line providing hydraulic communication between the controller and the slave. Also disclosed is a surgical device, comprising at least one controller located at a proximal end of the device, the controller being adapted to transmit hydraulic control signals; at least one manipulator, the manipulator being configured to be controlled by a human hand and to actuate the controller; at least one slave located at a distal end of the device, the slave being in fluid communication with the controller and being configured to respond to the hydraulic control signals transmitted by the controller; and at least one control line providing hydraulic communication between the controller and the slave. | 09-23-2010 |
20100286670 | SURGICAL TOOL KIT - A tool kit for interchanging tools within an at least partially closed area is provided. The tool kit includes at least one tool, each tool being preferably provided within a tubular housing, and adapted to pivot out from the tool kit so that they can be attached to a receiving tool. The tool is designed to be returned to the tool kit after use, and if desired, switched with a different tool. In one embodiment, a surgical system permitting surgical tools to be interchanged within a patient's body is provided. A method of interchanging surgical tools within a patient's body is also provided. | 11-11-2010 |
20110178531 | Control portion of and device for remotely controlling an articulating surgical instrument - A control portion of a remotely controlled surgical device comprises a first set of controls, a second set of controls, and a function control mechanism. The first set of controls is configured for receiving motion from a human shoulder, arm, and hand and translating one or more of its received motion inputs into one or more macro motion control signals for controlling one or more macro motions associated with an articulating surgical instrument. The second set of controls is configured for receiving motion from the human shoulder, arm, and hand and translating one or more of its received motion inputs into one or more micro motion control signals for controlling one or more micro motions of the articulating surgical instrument. The function control mechanism is configured for receiving a function control input from a user of the control portion. The function control input is for controlling a function associated with the remotely controlled surgical device. | 07-21-2011 |
20120035415 | CLAMPING SYSTEM - A collet comprising a cylindrical body comprising a first end and a second end and an aperture coaxial within the cylindrical body. The aperture is configured for receiving a medical device and for securing the medical device by decreasing in diameter when pressure is applied to at least one of the first end and the second end of the cylindrical body. | 02-09-2012 |
John V. Caputo, Canfield, OH US
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20080197807 | Method of determining the energy capacity of a battery - A method of determining the available energy of a battery provides for measuring first and second open circuit voltage of the battery with a change of energy level occurring therebetween. The two open circuit voltages are correlated to a state of charge level and the measured amount of change of energy is divided by the change of the state of charge. | 08-21-2008 |
20100182157 | WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR - A sensor includes a detector circuit configured to measure current, voltage, and temperature of a battery. A processor is in communication with the detector circuit and is configured to convert the current, voltage, and temperature into battery information. A transmitter is in communication with the processor and is configured to wirelessly transmit the battery information. A receiver is in wireless communication with the transmitter and is configured to receive the battery information and control an external component in response to the battery information. A method includes measuring the current, voltage, and temperature of the battery, converting the current, voltage, and temperature into battery information, wirelessly transmitting the battery information to the receiver, and controlling the external component in response to the battery information. | 07-22-2010 |
20120013297 | POWER CHARGING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THAT INCLUDES A LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DEVICE OPERABLE WITH PULSE WIDTH MODULATION (PWM) CONTROL - A power charging assembly and methods are provided to provide a pre-charge low-current state, a steady-state, high-current charging state, and an unconnect state for an electrical load of an electrical propulsion system in a hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV). The power charging assembly includes a positive contactor device, a negative contactor device, and a non-contactor device means. The rate at which that electrical load is pre-charged may be effectively controlled by using a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal received by the non-contactor device means. A current-only carrying positive or negative contactor may be configured with the non-contactor device means to further prevent electrical arcing of the contacts of the positive and the negative contactor during power charging assembly operation. | 01-19-2012 |
20140050944 | FUSED COVER ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY SYSTEM - A fused cover assembly for a battery system. The fused cover assembly includes an attachment means configured to attach the assembly to a battery formed of a plurality interconnected cells, and a plurality of fused connections configured to make electrical contact with the interconnected cells and thereby provide a sense connection to the cells of the battery that is fused. If the sense connection to the battery cells is short-circuited, a fuse device open-circuits to protect the cell from being damaged. | 02-20-2014 |
20140141287 | BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY CONTROL MODULE - A battery pack containing a plurality of battery cells having a housing and defining an opening within the housing and a battery control module configured to be disposed within the opening of the battery pack. The battery control module may contain circuitry for controlling a connection between the battery pack and an electric load or electric source and for controlling the charging of the battery cells. The circuitry within the battery control module is connected by rigid conductors, such as conductive traces on a circuit board or bus bars rather than flexible wire cables. The battery control module may be configured to be removed for serving the battery pack without removing the battery pack housing. The battery pack may further include a battery voltage monitor configured to monitor a terminal voltage of each battery cell and send a digital signal representing the voltage to the battery control module. | 05-22-2014 |
Kelly Caputo, Langhorne, PA US
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20150366802 | Rapidly Dispersible Dosage Form of Oxcarbazepine - A high dose orodispersible dosage form of oxcarbazepine is provided. Drug-containing particles of oxcarbazepine are included within a porous bound matrix. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 15 sec and it has sufficient hardness to withstand handling and storage. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to oxcarbazepine or a derivative thereof. | 12-24-2015 |
Lisa Caputo, Jamica, NY US
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20110017150 | Wearable sound system for animals - A wearable sound system for an animal such as a dog, a cat, or a horse includes a manually or wirelessly controlled programmable source of audible signals and at least two speakers that are coupled to an article (e.g., a collar, a harness, or a hood) wearable by the animal. Each speaker is adapted to project a sound content of the audible signals towards an immediate vicinity of an ear of the animal. The audible signals may include commands, training signals, stress-relieving signals, or a combination thereof. | 01-27-2011 |
Lisa Caputo, Jamaica, NY US
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20090071414 | Wearable sound system for an animal - A wearable sound system for an animal such as a dog, a cat, or a horse includes a manually or wirelessly controlled programmable source of audible signals and at least two speakers that are coupled to an article (e.g., a collar, a harness, or a hood) wearable by the animal. Each speaker is adapted to project a sound content of the audible signals towards an immediate vicinity of an ear of the animal. The audible signals may include commands, training signals, stress-relieving signals, or a combination thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
Lisa A. Caputo, Dade City, FL US
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20120150642 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED RECOMMENDER AND SELF-PROVISIONER - A method including providing at least one of a phone service, an Internet access service, or a television service to customers; identifying a customer when the customer uses the at least one of the phone service, the Internet access service, or the television service; selecting products or services for which the customer qualifies based on the identifying; gathering customer-specific data for the customer; generating recommendations that pertain to the at least one of the phone service, the Internet access service, or the television service for the customer based on the products or the services for which the customer qualifies, the customer-specific data, and other factors, wherein the other factors include at least one of a location of the customer or a time in which the recommendations is to be provided to the customer; and providing the recommendations to the customer via the at least service. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151514 | INTELLIGENT OFFER GENERATION - A method may include receiving a user request to view a channel to which the user does not currently subscribe. Customer information regarding the user and marketing rules regarding a plurality of combination offers that include the channel may be obtained. A number of combination offers from the plurality of combination offers may be determined based on the customer information and the marketing rules. One or more of the determined combination offers may be provided to the user. A user request to purchase a selected one of the provided combination offers may be received. The channels included within the selected combination offer may be provisioned based on the user request. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151533 | MULTI-SERVICE STORE - A method may include obtaining customer information regarding the user and marketing rules regarding a plurality of store offerings. A number of store offerings from the plurality of store offerings may be identified based on the customer information and the marketing rules. One or more of the identified store offerings may be provided to the user. A user request to purchase a selected one of the provided store offerings may be received. The content or services associated with the selected store offering may be provisioned based on the user request. | 06-14-2012 |
20130036443 | INTERACTIVE AND PROGRAM HALF-SCREEN - A method and system that provides a television service via a customer device; receives a customer input to invoke an interactive mode pertaining to the television service; retrieves a graphical user interface that includes an interactive and program half-screen comprising an interactive half-screen and a program half-screen, wherein the interactive half-screen is substantially a same size as a program half-screen, and the interactive half-screen and the program half-screen occupy an entire size of the graphical user interface; and displays the graphical user interface via the customer device, wherein the interactive half-screen includes one or more interactive graphical elements and the program half-screen includes a program window to display a program. | 02-07-2013 |
20130042269 | INTERACTIVE MASTHEAD - A method and system that provides a television service; receives a customer input to access a graphical user interface that includes a main menu pertaining to the television service; retrieves the graphical user interface; and displays the graphical user interface via the customer device, wherein the graphical user interface includes a main menu body and an interactive masthead having an interactive element that permits a customer to access content via the interactive element. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042284 | PAY-PER-VIEW PORTAL - A method and system that provides customers a pay-per-view portal, accessible via a television service, a mobile service, or an Internet service. The pay-per-view portal permits customers to search for pay-per-view programs and provide search results that include related content to pay-per-view programs including related videos, articles, biographical summaries, stats on players or fighters, and images. The pay-per-view portal provides personalized pay-per-view program recommendations, pay-per-view calendars, and sub-portals directed to categories or sub-categories of pay-per-view programs. The pay-per-view portal also provides the ordering and purchasing of pay-per-view programs days, weeks, or months in advance of the airing of the pay-per-view programs. | 02-14-2013 |
20130246155 | DIGITAL CONTENT PURCHASE OFFERS VIA SET-TOP BOX - A network device receives details of a purchase offer for digital content, where the purchase offer includes a price for the digital content at a required customer purchasing participation threshold, and where the required customer purchasing participation threshold includes a number of customers that must agree to purchase the digital content at the price for the purchase offer to be fulfilled. The network device targets multiple customers based on customer profile data, and presents the purchase offer to the multiple customers, via multiple different devices associated with respective ones of the multiple customers, during the offer period. The network device charges participating customers the purchase offer price, if the purchasing participation threshold is reached by expiration of the offer period; and notifies the participating customers of expiration of the purchase offer, if the purchasing participation threshold is not reached by the expiration of the offer period. | 09-19-2013 |
20140047473 | BEHAVIORAL KEYWORD IDENTIFICATION BASED ON THEMATIC CHANNEL VIEWING - A method, performed by a computer device, may include obtaining a viewing history, associated with a customer, from a set-top box associated with the customer, wherein the viewing history relates a particular television channel to a duration time associated with the particular television channel. The method may further include determining a keyword, associated with the customer, based on the obtained viewing history; calculating a keyword score for the keyword based on the obtained viewing history; selecting an advertisement, associated with the keyword, based on the calculated keyword score; and providing the selected advertisement to the set-top box associated with the customer, based on selecting the advertisement. | 02-13-2014 |
20140188900 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PATTERN-BASED COMPRESSION - An approach for generating a pattern-based database includes accessing a log specifying one or more strings representing data having a dynamic portion and a static portion, and generating a pattern-based database, including one or more records representing compression of the data, by determining the dynamic portions and the static portions of the strings, and assigning pattern values to the strings based on the determined dynamic portions and the static portions, wherein the pattern values are used to provide compression of the static portions within the records of the pattern-based database. | 07-03-2014 |
Mary L. Caputo, Anaheim, CA US
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20110226109 | BAKERY CUTTING GUIDE - A bakery cutting guide includes a rim for surrounding baked goods with a plurality of spaced apart pins extending upwardly from the rim. A bar is provided and postionable for engaging pairs of opposing pins for guiding a knife or scorer across the baked goods in order to cut or mark the baked goods in a selected geometric pattern and a plurality of legs extend downwardly from the rim for supporting the rim in an elevated position above a top of the baked goods. | 09-22-2011 |
Melissa D. Caputo, San Jose, CA US
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20120157985 | GLOBAL ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION DEVICE - An endometrial ablation apparatus is provided which includes an end member with a plurality of electrodes. The probe is attached to a controller that includes a multiplexer capable of activating each electrode individually or multiple electrodes simultaneously, such that each individual electrode may be energized separately in series to complete the ablation process. A method of performing ablation using such an apparatus is also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael P. Caputo, Chicago, IL US
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20140236350 | INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE SHOWING SCHEDULING AND KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for dispensing a key from a key kiosk disposed at a realtor's office near a real property based on a showing appointment scheduled with a showing scheduling system. The appointment, including a date and time, as well as an authorized user is communicated from the showing scheduling system to the key kiosk. The user then authenticates herself or himself to the kiosk at the appropriate time, and the key is dispensed. The kiosk authenticates the user by scanning a QR code or using the physical location of the user. The kiosk will not dispense the key if the user has a different key that is checked out, but not returned yet. The key can be returned to the kiosk where it is dispensed, or a different key kiosk. The kiosk also dispenses a single common key when the user shows multiple properties. | 08-21-2014 |
Nicholas Caputo, Portland, OR US
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20150291680 | FORMULATIONS COMPRISING GLUCAGON - Glucagon formulations that resist fibril formation are disclosed. The formulations comprise curcumin derivatives such as ferulic acid and/or tetrahydrocurcumin and can further comprise human serum albumin, polysorbate-80, and L-methionine. | 10-15-2015 |
Nicholas D. Caputo, Hastings, NY US
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20150163527 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROVIDING PROGRAMMING CONTENT THROUGH A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK HAVING LIMITED BANDWIDTH - In a cable television system, a specific carrier is assigned to deliver programming content of a program channel to a service area for a period, defined as a function of viewership of the program channel during that period. For example, the program channel is assigned the specific carrier during the time when it has a generally strong viewership. Otherwise, the program channel is assigned a carrier on an as needed basis, i.e., only when one or more subscribers in the service area request such a program channel. Viewing statistics are generated to identify viewership patterns or viewing habits of the subscribers in the service area with respect to a given program channel. In another embodiment, based on the viewing statistics, popular and unpopular programs, program elements, program lineups, program channels are identified on a temporal and/or regional basis. | 06-11-2015 |
Nick Caputo, Stuart, FL US
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20110284339 | Electronically Activated Clutch - The present invention employs an electronic control device which controls the extent of engagement of a friction clutch on a motor vehicle. The control device includes a variable controller which enables the operator of the motor vehicle to pre-select the extent or degree of engagement of the friction clutch. A switch, preferably located on the handle bars of the motor vehicle, enables the operator to activate the present invention and bypass the clutch lever which would normally be used to operate the friction clutch. A gauge indicates the degree of engagement of the friction clutch and a second switch enables the operator to disconnect the electronic control from operation of the clutch. | 11-24-2011 |
Pete Joseph Caputo, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20150095497 | Provisioning Dedicated Network Resources with API Services - Embodiments are disclosed that provision a cloud-based service together with a dedicated network connection to provision a cloud-based service element. In response to the request both the cloud-based service element and a dedicated network connection are provisioned. Provisioning the cloud-based service element together with the dedicated network connection enables the cloud-based service element to utilize the dedicated | 04-02-2015 |
Peter Caputo, Lyndhurst, NJ US
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20120004400 | Rinsable dyes and methods for their preparation - Rinsable dyes with improved fugitivity are formulated by attaching dyestuff compounds with amine-capped sulfonic solubilizing groups to commercially available ethoxylated aniline, so that the surfactant effect of the ethoxylated aniline counteracts the substantivity of the dyestuff compound, while the neutralization of the sulfonic solubilizing groups reduces substantivity. | 01-05-2012 |
20120101264 | Rinsable dyes and methods for their preparation - Rinsable dyes with improved fugitivity are formulated by attaching dyestuff compounds with amine-capped sulfonic solubilizing groups to commercially available ethoxylated aniline, so that the surfactant effect of the ethoxylated aniline counteracts the substantivity of the dyestuff compound, while the neutralization of the sulfonic solubilizing groups reduces substantivity. | 04-26-2012 |
20120226030 | Rinsable Dyes and Methods for their Preparation - Rinsable dyes with improved fugitivity are formulated by attaching dyestuff compounds with amine-capped sulfonic solubilizing groups to commercially available ethoxylated aniline, so that the surfactant effect of the ethoxylated aniline counteracts the substantivity of the dyestuff compound, while the neutralization of the sulfonic solubilizing groups reduces substantivity. | 09-06-2012 |
Rachel Ann Donata Caputo, Fredrick, MD US
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20100005075 | INVENTIONS - The present invention relates to: an automatically adjusting seat, methods of playing video games by inputting a code that controls at least one aspect of the game, method of packaging cooking ingredients, methods and devices for providing gate and other travel information to passengers, a lid for a container and methods of reducing condensation, an email system for reducing size of user accounts, a toy figure or seat with a magnet, a receptacle with air inlets to prevent vacuum. | 01-07-2010 |
Robert Charles Caputo, Evanston, IL US
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20080294681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATCHING BUYERS AND SELLERS IN AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE MARKETPLACE - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for matching buyers and sellers in an anonymous online marketplace. One embodiment of a method for defining a community of network users includes collecting data relating to the network users, where the data is of at least one of the following types: demographic information relating to the network users, Internet Protocol address information relating to the network users, and Internet Protocol traffic information relating to the network users. The collected data is then anonymized, where the anonymizing is performed individually for each type of data. The anonymized data is aggregated to generate an activity-to-demographic mapping representative of network activity associated with particular demographics of the community of network users. | 11-27-2008 |
20120084107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATCHING BUYERS AND SELLERS IN AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE MARKETPLACE - In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for matching buyers and sellers in an anonymous online marketplace. One embodiment of a method for defining a community of network users includes collecting data relating to the network users, where the data is of at least one of the following types: demographic information relating to the network users, Internet Protocol address information relating to the network users, and Internet Protocol traffic information relating to the network users. The collected data is then anonymized, where the anonymizing is performed individually for each type of data. The anonymized data is aggregated to generate an activity-to-demographic mapping representative of network activity associated with particular demographics of the community of network users. | 04-05-2012 |
Robert G. Caputo, Jupiter, FL US
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20110108089 | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The present application provides a solar panel system. The solar panel system may include an aluminum outer frame, one or more photovoltaic panels positioned within the aluminum outer frame, and an adjustable support system connected to the aluminum outer frame such that the aluminum outer frame with the one or more photovoltaic panels includes a number of tilt angles. | 05-12-2011 |
Rocco Caputo, Davie, FL US
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20120310933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING A BOOKMARK AND TAG DATABASE FOR RELEVANT BOOKMARKS - A method comprises receiving a search request to search a bookmark package database storing bookmarks and tag information, e.g., user-generated keywords; using the search request to search the tag information in the bookmark package database to locate relevant bookmarks and to generate search results; and presenting the search results to a user. The search results may identify user-specific relevant bookmarks, and/or relevant bookmarks regardless of the creator. The method may include determining related terms and enabling selection of the related terms to initiate additional searching. The method may include generating a relevance value based on keyword order, meta-information type, number of bookmarks to a given content item, number of hits on a given bookmark, time of last bookmarking to a given content item, and/or content analysis. Search result organization may be based on the relevance values. The bookmark package database may further store automatically generated and user-generated meta-information. | 12-06-2012 |
Scott A. Caputo, Fremont, CA US
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20160035181 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A SLOT GAME INCLUDING A SYMBOL GENERATOR MODIFICATION EVENT - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing a slot game including a symbol generator modification event. In various embodiments, the gaming system is configured to provide a slot game, each play of which employs a subset of a plurality of symbol generators. If a symbol generator modification event occurs in association with a first play that employs a first subset of the symbol generators, the gaming system removes one of the symbol generators from the first subset and adds another one of the plurality of symbol generators to the first subset to form a second subset, and employs the second subset for a second play. The gaming system removes and adds the symbol generators to form the second subset such that the average expected payback percentage of the second play is greater than the average expected payback percentage of the first play. | 02-04-2016 |
Thomas Caputo, Greensboro, NC US
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20090301039 | BLIND PACKAGING AND METHOD OF CUTTING BLINDS - The hardware for mounting the blinds is located in the head rail such that it does not interfere with the cutting operation but remains with the blind after the blind is cut-to-size. The hardware overlaps with a blind component and the hardware may include a mounting bracket that includes a notch for receiving the blind component. The ends of the blinds are aligned in a package by the manufacturer during the packaging process. The blinds are secured in the package such that the blind elements are properly aligned. The aligned blinds and the package are inserted into a cutting machine as a unit and the cutting machine cuts the blinds and the package simultaneously. | 12-10-2009 |
Vito Caputo, Wheaton, IL US
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20120130956 | Systems and Methods for Restoring a File - Systems and methods for restoring files and metadata records associated with files are provided herein. Some of the methods include identifying a version of the file, evaluating one or more reverse incremental delta increments, and restoring an arbitrary version of the file based on an arbitrary time reference by assembling the arbitrary version of the file based on the one or more reverse incremental delta increments. | 05-24-2012 |
20140032498 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR SYNTHESIZING VIEWS OF FILE SYSTEM BACKUPS - Systems, methods, and media for synthesizing a view of a file system are provided herein. Methods may include receiving a request to obtain a view of at least a portion of a file system backup for a device, responsive to the request, mounting one or more backup files for the device on a backup node, generating a view of the at least a portion of a file system created from the one or more mounted backup files, the view being accessible via the intermediary node that is communicatively coupled with the backup node. | 01-30-2014 |
20150046404 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTORING A FILE - Systems and methods for restoring files and metadata records associated with files are provided herein. Some of the methods include identifying a version of the file, evaluating one or more reverse incremental delta increments, and restoring an arbitrary version of the file based on an arbitrary time reference by assembling the arbitrary version of the file based on the one or more reverse incremental delta increments. | 02-12-2015 |
William E. Caputo, Naperville, IL US
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20090089187 | Article Vending Machine And Method for Auditing Inventory While Article Vending Machine Remains Operational - An article vending machine capable of performing an inventory audit and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article vending machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article vending machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 04-02-2009 |
20110004536 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUDITING INVENTORY WHILE ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE REMAINS OPERATIONAL - An article vending machine capable of performing an inventory audit and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article vending machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article vending machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 01-06-2011 |
20130131863 | ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUDITING INVENTORY WHILE ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE REMAINS OPERATIONAL - An article dispensing machine capable of performing an inventory audit of a portion of the inventory and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article dispensing machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article dispensing machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 05-23-2013 |