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Brian Thomas Collins, Lititz, PA US
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20100164366 | Luminescent materials for a carbon nanotube (cnt) field emission device (fed) - A RGB phosphor system for a carbon nanotube (CNT)/field emission device (FED) display operated between about 4-10 kV. The RGB phosphor system is formed on an interior surface of a screen of the CNT/FED display. The RGB phosphor system includes ZnS:Cu, Al (green phosphor), ZnS:Ag,Cl (blue phosphor) and Y | 07-01-2010 |
Chad Collins, Warwick, PA US
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20120209667 | System and Method For Generating Permit Reports - A computer-implemented method for generating parking permits reports for a parking permit system. The method includes aggregating parking permit data for each zone within the parking permit system into a logical grouping in a database. Then processing data according to report generation instructions. The data is then parsed to obtain a requested report and the report is distributed to a specified party. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215595 | System and Method For Automatically Issuing Permits - A parking permit system that allows a permit applicant to electronically apply for a permit. Once the applicant submits application data, the system will automatically verify the applicant data by comparing the applicant data against a system database. Once verified, the system will automatically, qualify parking rights associated with the permit application by applying the parking rights to a set of rules governing a parking zone. Once the application data is verified and the parking rights are qualified, the system will issue the parking permit. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215596 | System And Method For Permit Enforcement - A permit enforcement system is a computer-implemented system that enforces parking rights within a parking zone. The system may include a processor(s) that allows the system to first capture parked vehicle images within the parking zone during a specified time period. The images are then transmitted to a computing system with a time and date stamp and geographic location. The images are processed to obtain vehicle identifiers. The processor then queries a permit database to compile a list of vehicles permitted to park in the parking zone during the specified time period. This list is compared the vehicle identifiers and the vehicles identifiers which were not authorized to park within the parking zone during the specified time period are identified. These vehicle are then associated with owner information using an outside entity database and vehicle owners are notified of the violations. | 08-23-2012 |
Chad Collins, Southampton, PA US
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20080238719 | Vehicle Violation Enforcement System And Method - A vehicle violation enforcement and noticing system that includes a first server and a second server. The first server contains a vehicle information database that is in communication with the second server. The second server is a mobile data terminal that allows for the identification of vehicles and retrieves the vehicle information pertaining to the identified vehicles from the first server via a communications link. Once the vehicle information has been received, appropriate enforcement tactics are prepared based upon the received vehicle information. The appropriate enforcement tactics may include printing a notice informing a vehicle user of the current and outstanding debt associated with the vehicle for placement directly on the vehicle, writing a notice as per instructions displayed by the second server, for placement directly on the vehicle, booting the vehicle, towing the vehicle and/or informing a second agency of the vehicle location so that the second agency may take appropriate action. | 10-02-2008 |
Christopher M. Collins, Elizabethtown, PA US
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20140310224 | PREDICTING TEMPERATURE RESPONSE - After the temperature response to a single period of heating (SAR segment) is determined, temperature increases for an arbitrary timecourse of heating is determined based upon a convolution of the temperature response curve for a sequence of different SAR segments. | 10-16-2014 |
Daniel J. Collins, Maple Glen, PA US
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20090082987 | USE OF STATISTICS TO DETERMINE CALIBRATION OF INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates generally to statistics and calibration of instruments. More particularly, the invention encompasses the use of statistics to determine calibration of instruments. The present invention is also directed to a remote system for determination of re-calibration of instruments. The present invention also teaches the use of multiple statistical tests to determine need for calibration. The invention also includes a novel use of tests, such as, the F-Test, the Z-Test, to determine need for calibration. Furthermore, this invention relates to an alternate instrument scheme consisting of the use of redundant sensors and statistical analysis to avoid unnecessary calibrations and to detect sensors that are starting to drift before they go out of calibration. With this invention reduced calibration cost, increased data integrity, and reduced off-spec uncertainty is achieved. | 03-26-2009 |
Heidi Collins, Hatboro, PA US
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20130231461 | METHOD FOR THE ISOLATION OF HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN - The present invention relates to an improved method for the isolation of high density lipoprotein (HDL) or HDL-like particles. The method of the present invention provides for the isolation of a more highly purified HDL that requires substantially less time than standard methods. The present invention relates to an improved method for the isolation of high density lipoprotein or HDL-like particles comprising the steps of precipitation of apoprotein B-containing proteins and a single ultracentrifugation to recover high density lipoprotein or HDL-like particles. | 09-05-2013 |
20140322735 | Method to Measure Endogenous Enzymatic Serum/Plasma Cholesterol Esterification by LCAT (Lecithin:Cholesterol Acyltransferase) Assay - The present invention provides a method for the assessment of cholesterol esterification through physiologically relevant pathways and incorporates the function of individual subject's endogenous HDL particles. This ex vivo approach avoids the use of an artificial substrate and provides for determination of LCAT activity that includes both the contribution of a subject's endogenous HDL function and endogenous LCAT protein, and is therefore a significant improvement to the biologic relevance. | 10-30-2014 |
James M. Collins, Arlington, PA US
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20090294487 | Dispenser Having a Conical Valve Assembly - A dispenser includes a dispenser body which defines a flow passage, a valve assembly, and an actuator. The valve assembly is disposed in the flow passage and includes a first valve member and a second valve member. An actuator is coupled to the valve assembly. When the actuator is manipulated through a first range of motion, only the first of the two valve members is displaced, and when the actuator is manipulated through a second range of motion, both the first and second valve members are displaced in unison. | 12-03-2009 |
20100147874 | Dispensing Mechanism Using Long Tubes to Vary Pressure Drop - A fountain-style carbonated soft drink dispenser includes a housing adapted to attach to a beverage container, an actuator for selectively opening a fluid conduit, and one or more long tubes that vary a pressure drop across the dispensing assembly and convey fluid. The resistance through the tube(s) is decreased as the pressure within the container decreases so as to maintain a substantially constant flow rate throughout dispensing. | 06-17-2010 |
20110168736 | Dispensing Mechanism Using Long Tubes to Vary Pressure Drop - A fountain-style carbonated soft drink dispenser includes a housing adapted to attach to a beverage container, an actuator for selectively opening a fluid conduit, and one or more long tubes that vary a pressure drop across the dispensing assembly and convey fluid. The resistance through the tube(s) is decreased as the pressure within the container decreases so as to maintain a substantially constant flow rate throughout dispensing. | 07-14-2011 |
20120132670 | DISPENSING MECHANISM USING LONG TUBES TO VARY PRESSURE DROP - A fountain-style carbonated soft drink dispenser includes a housing adapted to attach to a beverage container, an actuator for selectively opening a fluid conduit, and one or more long tubes that vary a pressure drop across the dispensing assembly and convey fluid. The resistance through the tube(s) is decreased as the pressure within the container decreases so as to maintain a substantially constant flow rate throughout dispensing. | 05-31-2012 |
Joshua E. Collins, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130087622 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 04-11-2013 |
20130302358 | MORPHOLOGICALLY AND SIZE UNIFORM MONODISPERSE PARTICLES AND THEIR SHAPE-DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY - Monodisperse particles having: a single pure crystalline phase of a rare earth-containing lattice, a uniform three-dimensional size, and a uniform polyhedral morphology are disclosed. Due to their uniform size and shape, the monodisperse particles self assemble into superlattices. The particles may be luminescent particles such as down-converting phosphor particles and up-converting phosphors. The monodisperse particles of the invention have a rare earth-containing lattice which in one embodiment may be an yttrium-containing lattice or in another may be a lanthanide-containing lattice. The monodisperse particles may have different optical properties based on their composition, their size, and/or their morphology (or shape). Also disclosed is a combination of at least two types of monodisperse particles, where each type is a plurality of monodisperse particles having a single pure crystalline phase of a rare earth-containing lattice, a uniform three-dimensional size, and a uniform polyhedral morphology; and where the types of monodisperse particles differ from one another by composition, by size, or by morphology. In a preferred embodiment, the types of monodisperse particles have the same composition but different morphologies. Methods of making and methods of using the monodisperse particles are disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20150076234 | TRANSACTION CARD - This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark A. Collins, Norristown, PA US
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20090281096 | CYCLOTHIOCARBAMATE DERIVATIVES AS PROGESTERONE RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: | 11-12-2009 |
20110039839 | Cyanopyrroles - This invention provides a progesterone receptor antagonist of formula 1 having the structure | 02-17-2011 |
Mark A. Collins, Collegeville, PA US
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20130072480 | Cyclothiocarbamate Derivatives as Progesterone Receptor Modulators - Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: | 03-21-2013 |
20130261112 | Cyclothiocarbamate Derivatives as Progesterone Receptor Modulators - Methods of using compounds which are progesterone receptor agonists for contraception and the treatment of progesterone-related maladies alone or in combination with an estrogen receptor agonist or progesterone receptor antagonist are provided. These compounds have the structure: | 10-03-2013 |
Maurice Collins, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120292414 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND REMOVAL OF GLASS - A sealed collection container may be used for collecting glass, imploding glass into sharp free particles, and storing the imploded sharp free glass particles. A vacuum collection truck may be used for emptying the sealed collection container. The vacuum collection truck may include a tube or suction hose that engages the sealed collection container for emptying the sealed collection container via vacuum collection of the imploded sharp free glass particles. | 11-22-2012 |
Richard O. Collins, Chadds Ford, PA US
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20150059277 | VIP Roofing Insulation - An insulating composite panel (ICP) | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Collins, Schwenksville, PA US
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20120183415 | Steam powered pump - Embodiments of the present invention provide a non-electric pump. Gas pressure, typically steam or compressed air, is used to move a liquid, typically steam condensate, from a low pressure source to a high pressure destination. A tank fills with liquid from the source. Once full, the motive pressure is admitted to the tank and the pressure forces the liquid to the destination. When the tank is empty, the motive valve shuts and a vent valve opens to vent off the motive gas. A balanced trap plunger with an unattached float linkage provides for improved pump efficiency. | 07-19-2012 |
Robert T. Collins, State College, PA US
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20150294158 | Method and System for Tracking Objects - There is provided a system for tracking objects. The system includes a processor and a memory for storing a plurality of sensory data frames. The processor determines a first hypothesized location for each of the objects in each of the plurality of sensory data frames. For each of the plurality of sensory data frames, the processor determines probabilities that the first hypothesized location of each of the objects in a sensory data frame of the plurality of sensory data frames is the same as the first hypothesized location of another object in an adjacent sensory data frame. The processor computes a first optimal trajectory for each of the objects using an algorithm based on the probabilities, checks the first optimal trajectory for each of the objects, and accepts or rejects the first optimal trajectory for each of the objects. | 10-15-2015 |
Scott Collins, Nazareth, PA US
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20110081191 | ILLUMINATED MARKING DEVICE AND APPARATUS - An illuminated marking device is described for use with colorless marking materials. The marking materials remain colorless until being transferred to a marking surface having a developer material disposed thereon that causes the marking material to develop a colored appearance. The marking material is contained within a marking device having a clear or translucent barrel and a lens integrated into a first end. The lens is tinted in a color similar to that of the developed color of the marking material. The first end of the marker is inserted into a light housing having a light source therein. Light from the light source is filtered by the lens and thereby illuminates the barrel of the marker in a color similar to that of the developed color of the marker. The glowing marker indicates the marking color of the marker and provides an enjoyable glowing experience. | 04-07-2011 |
Steven H. Collins, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130046218 | APPARATUS AND CLUTCH FOR USING CONTROLLED STORAGE AND RELEASE OF MECHANICAL ENERGY TO AID LOCOMOTION - The subject matter described herein includes an apparatus and a clutch for using controlled storage and release of mechanical energy to aid in locomotion. One exemplary apparatus includes a frame including an upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a leg of the subject on a calf side of an ankle joint of the subject and a lower portion pivotally attached to the upper portion configured to mechanically couple to a foot of the subject on a foot side of the ankle joint of the subject. The apparatus include a rotary clutch and an elastic element coupled between the upper and lower portions of the frame to control periods of energy storage and release by the elastic element. | 02-21-2013 |
Terrence J. Collins, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130126443 | CARBON SUPPORTED TETRAAMIDO MACROCYCLIC LIGAND CATALYTIC ACTIVATORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Embodiments of the invention provide a tetraamido macrocyclic ligand catalytic activator bound to a carbon containing support. When combined with an oxidant, such as a peroxy compound, the carbon supported catalytic activator is a long-lived, robust oxidizing agent useful for oxidizing oxidizable compounds, such as aromatic groups, conjugated pi systems, natural and synthetic hormones, pesticides, pathogens, and dyes. | 05-23-2013 |
Thomas Collins, Nazareth, PA US
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20100021596 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING CONFECTIONERY HAVING AN INCLUSION THEREIN USING FORMING ROLLS AND A FORMING PIN - The present invention is directed to a forming apparatus comprising (a) first and second forming rolls with forming pockets in corresponding alignment, wherein at least one roll has one or more continuous grooves extending around the circumference of the roll in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the roll and which intersects the forming pockets in the plane, wherein the first and second forming rolls rotate in directions counter to one another, and (b) one or more forming pins positioned between the counter rotating rolls and within the continuous groove of the roll. | 01-28-2010 |
20120114804 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING CONFECTIONERY HAVING AN INCLUSION THEREIN USING FORMING ROLLS AND A FORMING PIN - The present invention is directed to a forming apparatus comprising (a) first and second forming rolls with forming pockets in corresponding alignment, wherein at least one roll has one or more continuous grooves extending around the circumference of the roll in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the roll and which intersects the forming pockets in the plane, wherein the first and second forming rolls rotate in directions counter to one another, and (b) one or more forming pins positioned between the counter rotating rolls and within the continuous groove of the roll. | 05-10-2012 |
20150272159 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING CONFECTIONERY HAVING AN INCLUSION THEREIN USING FORMING ROLLS AND A FORMING PIN - The present invention is directed to a forming apparatus comprising (a) first and second forming rolls with forming pockets in corresponding alignment, wherein at least one roll has one or more continuous grooves extending around the circumference of the roll in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the roll and which intersects the forming pockets in the plane, wherein the first and second forming rolls rotate in directions counter to one another, and (b) one or more forming pins positioned between the counter rotating rolls and within the continuous groove of the roll. | 10-01-2015 |
Thomas M. Collins, Nazareth, PA US
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20090246308 | APPARATUS FOR MOLDING CHOCOLATE - Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away. | 10-01-2009 |
20110014312 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CONTOURED EDIBLE PIECES - A method for forming thin edible pieces uses two continuous belts that cooperate to form a fill cavity. An edible mass, such as chocolate, is flowed into the fill cavity where it forms an edible blank which is transported on a belt path with the two belts moving in tandem. After the edible blank is released from the first or second continuous belt, a three-dimensional shape may be imparted to the edible blank at a forming station using one or more stamping dies or a forming drum. Using the techniques and apparatus described herein, novel edible products, and particularly novel chocolate products, can be made having shape characteristics that cannot be obtained using known molding or forming techniques. | 01-20-2011 |
20110027440 | METHODS FOR MOLDING CHOCOLATE AND REMOVING FLASH FROM CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS - Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away. | 02-03-2011 |
20110097451 | HIGH RESOLUTION INK-JET PRINTING ON EDIBLES AND PRODUCTS MADE - Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround. | 04-28-2011 |
20110244089 | METHOD OF COLORING PANNED CONFECTIONERIES WITH INK-JET PRINTING - A color coat is formed on a hard-panned, sugar shelled, pellet-shaped confectionery by placing at least one hard-panned, sugar shelled, pellet-shaped confectionery, preferably having an uncolored sugar surface, in functional association with an ink-jet head, applying at least a portion of a color coat to the hard-panned, sugar shelled, pellet-shaped confectionery by ink-jet printing at least one edible ink onto the surface of the hard-panned, sugar shelled, pellet-shaped confectionery, and drying the color coat. The hard-panned, sugar shelled, pellet-shaped confectionery may be transported and/or stored prior to the application of the color coat. | 10-06-2011 |
20110318475 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CONTOURED EDIBLE PIECES - A method for forming thin edible pieces uses two continuous belts that cooperate to form a fill cavity. An edible mass, such as chocolate, is flowed into the fill cavity where it forms an edible blank which is transported on a belt path with the two belts moving in tandem. After the edible blank is released from the first or second continuous belt, a three-dimensional shape may be imparted to the edible blank at a forming station using one or more stamping dies or a forming drum. Using the techniques and apparatus described herein, novel edible products, and particularly novel chocolate products, can be made having shape characteristics that cannot be obtained using known molding or forming techniques. | 12-29-2011 |
20130216670 | HIGH RESOLUTION INK-JET PRINTING ON EDIBLES AND PRODUCTS MADE - Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround. | 08-22-2013 |
William Steven Collins, Macungie, PA US
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20110260343 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PER(PHENYLETHYNYL) ARENE DERIVATIVES - A polymeric composition comprising a first polymer chosen from a poly(arylene ether) polymer including polymer repeat units of the following structure: —(O—Ar | 10-27-2011 |