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Adam A. Cloud, Noblesville, IN US
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20150196445 | MEDICAL PRODUCTS STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING ACCESS CONTROL - An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes climate control systems in communication with inventory access and tracking systems. | 07-16-2015 |
Adam P. Cloud, Olathe, KS US
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20100174480 | GOLF SYSTEM USER INTERFACE - Techniques are described to furnish location-based functionality to golf-related electronic devices. In one or more embodiments, the distances associated with features of a hole of a golf course such as sand traps, water hazards and other hazards, trees, tree lines, waste areas, out of bounds areas, man-made hazards, and so on may be selectively labeled based on the relative positions of the device, the features, and a point within the hole of the golf course such as the pin or other point within the green. | 07-08-2010 |
Chad Cloud, Springfield, VA US
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20150058243 | Compliance Gap Assessment and Improvement Tool - A method of assisting a person, entity, or user in achieving a target, which includes a new position, status, certification, or identifiable goal. The method includes three independent functions, wherein an initial common operations, attribute and training presentation function, and alternative target presentation function are performed. The invention includes processes that generate a single value assessment score of a user, inform the user of attributes associated with the target, provide training programs related to important attributes of the target, and provide the user with suggestions of similar targets based on the attributes and response levels of the user. | 02-26-2015 |
David F. Cloud, Simsbury, CT US
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20130045089 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE SEAL ASSEMBLY HAVING FLOW-THROUGH TUBE - A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an annular body and a flow-through tube that extends through the annular body. The flow-through tube includes an upstream orifice, a downstream orifice and a tube body that extends between the upstream orifice and the downstream orifice. The tube body establishes a gradually increasing cross-sectional area between the downstream orifice and the upstream orifice. | 02-21-2013 |
20130199205 | CUSTOMER BLEED AIR PRESSURE LOSS REDUCTION - A bleed air supply system for a gas turbine engine comprising a duct having an inlet end and extending to an outlet end. The inlet end of the duct is provided with a central insert. In another feature, there may be a plurality of ducts, and inlet ends of the plurality of ducts being spaced by at least 90°. In another feature, a compressor may have a diffuser with a shroud ending upstream of the downstream end of an inner shroud, having an outer shroud ending at a location upstream of a downstream end of an inner shroud at locations circumferentially aligned with an inlet end of the duct. | 08-08-2013 |
20140186163 | BLADE OUTER AIR SEAL HAVING SHIPLAP STRUCTURE - A blade outer air seal (BOAS) for a gas turbine engine, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things a seal body having a radially inner face and a radially outer face that axially extend between a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion and a shiplap structure that at least partially overlaps at least a portion of at least one of the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. | 07-03-2014 |
20160032775 | ENGINE MID-TURBINE FRAME TRANSFER TUBE FOR LOW PRESSURE TURBINE CASE COOLING - A turbine engine includes a turbine section with a low pressure turbine and a turbine case disposed about an axis. A frame assembly defines an outer cavity and an inner cavity with the outer cavity including at least one opening configured and adapted to communicate cooling air to the turbine case. A transfer tube is disposed within the outer cavity and is configured and adapted to receive cooling air. The transfer tube includes a bend configured to impart circumferential velocity to the cooling air within the outer cavity. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040547 | BLADE OUTER AIR SEAL WITH SECONDARY AIR SEALING - A blade outer air seal (BOAS) for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seal body having a radially inner face and a radially outer face that axially extend between a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion. A retention flange extends from one of the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion and a seal contacts the retention flange. | 02-11-2016 |
Douglas R. Cloud, Tacoma, WA US
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20130103495 | INFORMATION-MARKET SYSTEM - The current application is directed to methods and systems that provide an information market in which information producers sell information, advertisers purchase consumption of advertisements, and information consumers purchase information from information producers and receive compensation from advertisers through automated and semi-automated information-market transactions. The information market provides a transaction-based marketplace for the provision and consumption of information in much the same way as various types of financial markets provide a marketplace for cost-effective exchange of goods and services. The transaction-based information market provides flexibility and control to both information providers and information consumers as well as the cost efficiency of a transaction-based information marketplace. | 04-25-2013 |
Douglas Richard Cloud, Gig Harbor, WA US
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20090144108 | System for commoditization of information through centralized communication between advertisers, internet service providers or similar entities, consumers, and financial institutions - A method for commodisizing information that utilizes market based or auction pricing to establish the value of both advertising and non-advertising content consumed by specific individuals. The integration of these two market values through centralized information providers, together with the use of a transactions instrument which contains biographical and financial information pertaining to a specific consumer, allows for specific market derived individual prices to be set for every piece of information consumed by an individual of whatever type. | 06-04-2009 |
Eugene H. Cloud, Boise, ID US
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20090207641 | NOVEL TRANSMISSION LINES FOR CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - Improved methods and structures are provided for impedance-controlled low-loss lines in CMOS integrated circuits. The present invention offers a reduction in signal delay. Moreover, the present invention further provides a reduction in skew and crosstalk. Embodiments of the present invention also provide the fabrication of improved transmission lines for silicon-based integrated circuits using conventional CMOS fabrication techniques. One method of the present invention provides transmission lines in an integrated circuit. Another method includes forming transmission lines in a memory device. The present invention includes a transmission line circuit, a differential line circuit, a twisted pair circuit as well as systems incorporating these different circuits all formed according to the methods provided in this application. | 08-20-2009 |
20090273360 | SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING A SHORT-CIRCUITED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (IC) FROM OTHER ICs ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A circuit for isolating a short-circuited integrated circuit (IC) formed on the surface of a semiconductor wafer from other ICs formed on the wafer that are interconnected with the short-circuited IC includes control circuitry within the short-circuited IC for sensing the short circuit. The control circuitry may sense the short circuit in a variety of ways, including sensing excessive current drawn by the short-circuited IC, and sensing an abnormally low or high voltage within the short-circuited IC. Switching circuitry also within the short-circuited IC selectively isolates the short-circuited IC from the other ICs on the wafer in response to the control circuitry sensing the short circuit. As a result, if the wafer is under probe test, for example, testing can continue uninterrupted on the other ICs while the short-circuited IC is isolated. | 11-05-2009 |
Eugene L. Cloud, Orlando, FL US
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20090257683 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SHORT WAVE INFRARED IMAGES USING SUPER RESOLUTION (SR) AND LOCAL AREA PROCESSING (LAP) TECHNIQUES - A high resolution image of a scene or object is generated by collecting a plurality of images, enhancing the plurality of images to produce a sequence of enhanced images, registering the sequence of enhanced images, accumulating the intensities of the registered sequence of enhanced images to produce a composite image, and enhancing the composite image. | 10-15-2009 |
20120211665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING NON-COOPERATIVE PULSED RADIATION SOURCES IN A FIELD-OF-VIEW OF AN IMAGING SENSOR - A system and method for identifying a pulsed radiation source may include an imaging sensor having a frame rate that is less than a pulse repetition frequency (PRF) of the pulsed radiation source. A processing unit may be in communication with the imaging sensor, and be configured to (i) process a sequence of image data of a scene captured by the imaging sensor to determine whether radiation of the pulsed radiation source is detected, (ii) determine a PRF code of the pulsed radiation source from possible multiple different PRF codes based on the processed sequence of image data, and (iii) notify a user of the PRF code or information associated with the PRF code. | 08-23-2012 |
Gary L. Cloud, East Lansing, MI US
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20130330145 | HYBRID FASTENER - A hybrid fastener is provided in combination with a structural insert. The insert is disposed about a shank of the fastener at an unthreaded section. In another aspect, a sleeve surrounds the shank of the fastener and has apertures for receiving the insert therethrough. Methods of using the above-described hybrid fastener for securing workpieces are also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
20160054116 | Scanning interferometry technique for through-thickness evaluation in multi-layered transparent structures - A multi-layer transparent composite detection technique includes producing two beams from a single, low-coherence source, a test beam and a reference beam, and scanning the reference beam to determine, with high precision, the depths of flaws (e.g., delaminations, bubbles, inclusions or other reflective or scattering objects) within a specimen or test object. The techniques combine light back-reflected or back-scattered from an internal flaw or interface with light in a reference path to identify such features and locations. | 02-25-2016 |
George Benjamin Cloud, Chandler, AZ US
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20080311649 | Pressurized flexible tubing system for producing Algae - An apparatus for producing algae circulates algae fluid through flexible reactor tubing that is at least partially translucent to sunlight. The reactor tubing lies flat when not pressurized. Preferably, the reactor tubing is made of clear polyethylene with UV inhibitors, the polyethylene being between 6 and 15 mil thick. The reactor tubing preferably has a substantially circular cross-section with a 6 inch diameter and is preferably 1250 feet long. Gas relief valves allow gases generated during algae production to escape from the reactor tubing. CO | 12-18-2008 |
20090215155 | Algae Producing Trough System - A trough lining assembly is placed in a series of troughs at a biomass processing facility. The trough lining assembly includes a waterproof liner that lies against the sides of a trough, an aerator, and a retention mechanism that retains the aerator at the bottom of the trough. The aerator provides continuous aeration of biomass present in the trough by releasing aerating gas into the biomass along the length of the trough. The continuous aeration also churns the biomass, exposing more of it to the aerating gas and to sunlight. The trough lining assembly improves the efficiency of algae production by stimulating photosynthesis and consumption of carbon dioxide. The trough lining assembly has low production, transportation, installation, and maintenance costs. | 08-27-2009 |
20100170149 | ALGAE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Algae production systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an algae production system can include a plurality of elongated growth receptacles arranged in a desired configuration at a work site. The growth receptacles have a generally non-circular cross-sectional profile and are configured to hold an algae culture, and wherein the individual growth receptacles have a generally non-circular cross-sectional profile. The system can also include a carbon dioxide (CO | 07-08-2010 |
20110076747 | Algae Producing Trough System - A trough lining assembly is placed in a series of troughs at a biomass processing facility. The trough lining assembly includes a waterproof liner that lies against the sides of a trough, an aerator, a nutrient line, and a retention mechanism that retains the aerator and nutrient line at the bottom of the trough. The aerator provides continuous aeration of biomass present in the trough by releasing aerating gas into the biomass along the length of the trough. The continuous aeration also churns the biomass, exposing more of it to the aerating gas and to sunlight. The nutrient line provides fertilizing nutrients to the biomass along the length of the trough. The trough lining assembly improves the efficiency of algae production by stimulating photosynthesis and consumption of carbon dioxide. The trough lining assembly has low production, transportation, installation, and maintenance costs. | 03-31-2011 |
20120129243 | Algae Producing Trough System - A trough lining assembly is placed in a series of troughs at a biomass processing facility. The trough lining assembly includes a waterproof liner that lies against the sides of a trough, an aerator, and a retention mechanism that retains the aerator at the bottom of the trough. The aerator provides continuous aeration of biomass present in the trough by releasing aerating gas into the biomass along the length of the trough. The continuous aeration also churns the biomass, exposing more of it to the aerating gas and to sunlight. The trough lining assembly improves the efficiency of algae production by stimulating photosynthesis and consumption of carbon dioxide. The trough lining assembly has low production, transportation, installation, and maintenance costs. | 05-24-2012 |
Gretchen Cloud, Birmingham, AL US
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20090104227 | VACCINE COMPOSITION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CMV INFECTION - The invention relates to a method for preventing HCMV infection in HCMV seronegative human subjects and for preventing HCMV congenital infection in newborns, which method comprises administering an effective amount of a vaccine composition containing the gB antigen of HCMV in an O/W emulsion to the seronegative human subjects. | 04-23-2009 |
Jason M. Cloud, Cambridge, MA US
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20130195106 | Multi-Path Data Transfer Using Network Coding - Techniques, devices, systems, and protocols are disclosed herein that relate to data transfer between communication nodes via multiple heterogeneous paths. In various embodiments, network coding may he used to improve data flow and reliability in a multiple path scenario. Transmission control protocol (TCP) may also be used within different paths to further enhance data transfer reliability. In some embodiments, multiple levels of network coding may be provided within a transmitter in a multiple path scenario, with one level being applied across ail paths and another being applied within individual paths. | 08-01-2013 |
20150358973 | Joint Use Of Multi-Packet Reception And Network Coding For Performance Improvement - Network coding and multiple packet reception (MPR) are used together in a wireless network. In at least one implementation, a novel medium access control (MAC) protocol is provided that enhances throughput in a wireless mesh network that uses network coding and MPR by providing fairness to information flows, rather than fairness to individual nodes. | 12-10-2015 |
J. Brian Cloud, Greenwood, IN US
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20080231002 | Tight Package Sensor Seal - A tight package sensor seal includes a first seal portion engaging an outer surface of a sensor body and including a stop surface floatingly engaging a peripheral face surrounding a bore in a cover member. The first seal portion includes a reinforcing insert disposed therein. A second seal portion is axially spaced from the first seal portion and a flexible membrane extends axially between the first and second seal portions. The second seal portion engages an inner diameter of a bore in a cover member and includes a reinforcing insert therein. The sensor seal takes up a small radial space yet allows for radial offset of the sensor body relative to the bore of the cover member. | 09-25-2008 |
20100090141 | Solenoid Plunger Core Seal - A solenoid valve may include a housing, a solenoid coil, and a plunger. The solenoid coil may be disposed about an external portion of the housing and the plunger may be slidably disposed within the housing. The plunger may include a recess in a first end thereof having a seal assembly located therein and including a pin member inserted into the recess and an elastomeric sealing element molded around the pin member while inserted into the recess of the plunger. | 04-15-2010 |
20100314840 | Tight Package Sensor Seal - A tight package sensor seal includes a first seal portion engaging an outer surface of a sensor body and including a stop surface floatingly engaging a peripheral face surrounding a bore in a cover member. The first seal portion includes a reinforcing insert disposed therein. A second seal portion is axially spaced from the first seal portion and a flexible membrane extends axially between the first and second seal portions. The second seal portion engages an inner diameter of a bore in a cover member and includes a reinforcing insert therein. The sensor seal takes up a small radial space yet allows for radial offset of the sensor body relative to the bore of the cover member. | 12-16-2010 |
Joshua Cloud, Hillsboro, OH US
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20140076194 | ANTIFOULING BY ADHESION SUPPRESSION - The disclosure described herein includes antifouling compositions, methods of antifouling by adhesion suppression and methods of selecting an antifouling composition which suppresses marine animal adhesion or reduces the strength of marine animal adhesion by reducing or quenching the oxidative adhesion chemistry of the marine animal. | 03-20-2014 |
Kennard Cloud, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130013512 | SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT BASED FRAUD MITIGATION - A system and method for fraud prevention is provided. Specifically, an application program interface may be used in concert with an authorization request to process a transaction, to utilize fraud prevention tools. A system, method and/or computer program product for transmitting an authorization request and a request for fraud services to a transaction account issuer is disclosed. The transaction account issuer may combine the authorization request and request for fraud services in order to create an authorization response. | 01-10-2013 |
Mark Cloud, Seattle, WA US
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20130320140 | WALL INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for attaching a wall panel includes a wall panel and a lock strip. The wall panel has a back and a tab extending from the back. The lock strip is moveably attached to a wall frame member, and has a three-position locking slot, including a receiving portion configured to receive the tab, a locking portion configured to lock the tab with respect to the frame member, and a release portion configured to release the tab. The wall panel is removably attachable to the frame member by inserting the tab into the receiving portion and linearly moving the lock strip to lock the tab in the locking portion. The system can be used for attaching interior sidewall panels in an aircraft. | 12-05-2013 |
Mark L. Cloud, Seattle, WA US
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20110140462 | Lockable Cable-Actuated Latching Mechanism - Concepts and technologies described herein provide for a lockable cable-actuated mechanism for latching and releasing aircraft and other stowage bins. According to various aspects, a cable-actuated coupling mechanism includes a handle assembly and a latch assembly. The handle assembly includes an exterior handle connected to a pivoting arm. The latch assembly includes a release mechanism configured to release the latch upon rotation of the release mechanism. A cable connects the pivoting arm of the handle assembly to the release mechanism such that rotation of the exterior handle applies tension to the cable, pulling the release mechanism of the latch assembly. According to other aspects, a locking mechanism may selectively disengage the pivoting arm from the exterior handle to prevent rotation of the pivoting arm when the exterior handle is rotated. | 06-16-2011 |
Mark Lequesne Cloud, Seattle, WA US
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20140283336 | MOVEMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A STORAGE BIN - A method and apparatus for assisting movement of a bin into a closed position. An assistance system associated with the bin may be activated in response to a manipulation of a switch associated with the bin. The assistance system may comprise a biasing system and a switch. The biasing system may be configured to generate a force in a direction towards a closed position for the bin. A switch may be connected to the biasing system and configured to activate the biasing system when a selected amount of weight is present in the bin. The force in the direction towards the closed position for the bin may be generated in response to activating the assistance system. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael J. Cloud, Snohomish, WA US
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20080264533 | PROTECTIVE COVER AND TOOL SPLASH FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS - A method of manufacturing a protective cover ( | 10-30-2008 |
Mike L. Cloud, Canton, OK US
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20160107931 | COMPOSITIONS WITH SYNTHETIC GYPSUM AND METHODS - DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum is provided with alpha-like properties and obtained by spray-coating the synthetic caclined gypsum with DTPA. Cementitious compositions comprising DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum and low water demand are provided as well. Methods for controlling an open time of a cementitious slurry by increasing or decreasing the amount of DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum in the slurry are provided as well. | 04-21-2016 |
Mitzi G. Cloud, Atlanta, GA US
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20140014860 | AUTOMATIC RELEASING FUEL PUMP TRIGGER HOLDER - A fuel pump trigger holder for holding the trigger of a fuel pump in an open position, where the fuel pump includes a handle against which the trigger is squeezed to allow fuel flow. The holder comprises a pair of prongs extending from an elongated base and ending at a pair of endpoints, wherein a top prong of the pair of prongs comprises a curved portion extending from the base and curving towards a bottom prong of the pair of prongs which extends at an incline relative to the base. The pair of prongs is configured for being disposed around the trigger and the handle for maintaining the trigger in a position corresponding to a fuel pump open position and releasing the trigger such that it returns to a closed position upon detecting a kicking motion from the fuel pump indicating a full fuel condition. | 01-16-2014 |
Neal Cloud, Tolono, IL US
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20130142246 | Radio Frequency Transmitter Adaptors, Methods and Articles of Manufacture - Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter adaptors, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed. A method of adapting an RF transmitter for using in controlling a radio controlled (R/C) device having an RF receiver includes receiving a pulse-position modulation (PPM) signal from the RF transmitter, automatically selecting a channel assignment map based on the PPM signal, and generating, from the PPM signal, an RF communication signal compatible with the RF receiver for use in controlling the R/C device based on the selected channel assignment map. | 06-06-2013 |
Norman Cloud, Ames, IA US
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20140336421 | Oregano Clonal Line Having High Levels of Carvacrol - A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1750 and characterized by elevated levels of carvacrol and vigorous growth. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338009 | Oregano Clonal Line Having High Levels of Thymol - A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1850 and characterized by elevated levels of thymol and vigorous growth. | 11-13-2014 |
Norman Peter Cloud, Ames, IA US
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20140221209 | Compositions for the Control of Algae in Commercial Hoticulture - New, highly effective and long-lasting algaecidal compositions of aqueous solutions of one or more organic acids and a source of metal ions. | 08-07-2014 |
Randy Cloud, Mentor, OH US
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20120132762 | WEDGE RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly. | 05-31-2012 |
20120257862 | ADAPTABLE CONNECTION ENCLOSURE - An adaptable connection enclosure (ACE) is disclosed. The ACE can employ a number of different connector blocks thereby enhancing versatility to address a myriad of different connection scenarios. In aspects, the ACE can support coax, coax/fiber, coax/CAT5, fiber/CAT5, fiber or CAT5 connector blocks without altering the ACE housing. In accordance therewith, adapter plates can be employed to effect the interchangeability. | 10-11-2012 |
20140261053 | LINE BYPASS SYSTEM - A line bypass system is provided having a guide wire. The line bypass system has a support structure defining a first channel, into which a first wire portion of the guide wire is received. The support structure has a second channel, extending parallel to the first channel, into which a second wire portion of the guide wire is received. The first channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the first wire portion and the second channel is dimensioned to facilitate engagement of a robot with the second wire portion as the robot traverses the support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262435 | DIMENSIONALLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a leg section that covers a portion of the electrical conductor. A cover section covers a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section can include a body portion that is coupled to the leg section at a first coupling location. The cover section includes an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a second coupling location located on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the first coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. A method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262485 | MOVABLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion comprises a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion comprises a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
Randy G. Cloud, Mentor, OH US
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20110198450 | CABLE HOIST DEAD-END SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as mule tape to pass through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level. Upon termination, the dead-end device enables removal of the pulling device from ground level. | 08-18-2011 |
20110198451 | CABLE HOIST AND BRACKET SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - Systems and methods that enable a cable to be easily terminated at an elevated level are provided. The cable can be a strength member having a number of fiber optic storage loops disposed about its length. These loops can be strategically positioned upon a sidewall of a multi-dwelling building such that fiber optic service can be efficiently connected as desired. The systems can include a housing apparatus having a locking cavity where the cable is terminated. The housing includes entry and exit apertures that permit a pulling device such as tape to pass there through. A locking mechanism can be positioned within the housing which engages a dead-end device connected to the cable thereby facilitating termination of the dead-end device at the elevated level after frictional release of a retaining knot. Various mounting bracket assemblies are provided which facilitate mounting on most any surface. | 08-18-2011 |
Steven M. Cloud, Stow, OH US
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20080279166 | WIRELESS-AWARE NETWORK SWITCH - An application-specific integrated circuit and related network switch are disclosed. The integrated circuit includes switch circuitry for receiving a 802.11 wireless data frame and forwarding it to a predetermined port. Inspection circuitry is provided for inspecting attributes of the data frame. Decision circuitry is provided for instructing the switch circuitry to forward the data frame based on the attributes, both 802.3 wired and 802.11 wireless. | 11-13-2008 |