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Adam Cramer, Seattle, WA US
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20140344035 | MANAGING CONTENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CUSTOMERS - Embodiments are directed towards recommending coupon templates to a customer, from which the customer can select and have published to consumers. A ranked order may be determined for the coupon templates for each of a plurality of categories. A subset of the coupon templates may be recommended and provided to a customer. The subset of coupon templates may be determined based on a category of the customer, the ranked order of the plurality of coupon templates for the category, external variables, or the like, or any combination thereof. One or more of the subset of coupon templates may be selected by the customer and published to the consumers. The ranked order of the plurality of coupon templates may be determined and/or modified based on monitored actions associated with previously published coupons, such as by employing a success of similar attributes associated with previously published coupons. | 11-20-2014 |
Alison L. Cramer, Seattle, WA US
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20130103592 | Interactive Licensing Of Media With Negotiation And Dynamic Pricing Guidance - Embodiments are directed towards providing method for negotiating a license to a media item by a customer for a commercial use, including maintaining by a digital media licensing server a catalog of media items that are available to be licensed, and a database of records. Receiving a designation of a media item from the catalog, providing a customer interface that enables a customer to specify an offer to license the selected media item; receiving an offer, electronically providing to a plurality of rights holders in the media item information about the offer, receiving from rights holders at least one counteroffer price, determining a collaborative counteroffer price, and providing the collaborative counteroffer price to the customer. Additional embodiments are directed toward a method for making recommendations for alternative media items to license. | 04-25-2013 |
Ashley Danielle Cramer, East Stroudsburg, PA US
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20130302791 | DEVICE FOR ISOLATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE, AND METHODS OF USE - A device for extraction or isolation of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, a protein, or a cell, from a sample, and in particular from a biological sample is described. Methods of using the device are also described. | 11-14-2013 |
Avilash Cramer, Lynnfield, MA US
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20150253433 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING COHERENT BUNDLE OF SCINTALLTING FIBERS - A method and apparatus to manufacture a coherent bundle of scintillating fibers is disclosed. In the method and apparatus, a polymer matrix of a transparent polymer and nanoparticle scintillators is placed on top of a collimated bundle having a plurality of capillaries and pressed in a pressure vessel until the polymer matrix is forced into the capillaries. Pressure is applied via an anvil on top of the polymer matrix. To prevent fracturing of the collimated bundle during pressing, back pressure is supplied to the pressure vessel via a valve, which controls a supply of high pressure gas. Alternatively, the back pressure may also be supplied by a press (and or pressure) and support to the collimated bundle is provided by a high melting point thermoplastic. Heat may be applied to the polymer matrix via the anvil to speed the pressing operation due to the viscosity of the polymer. | 09-10-2015 |
Brian David Cramer, Middletown, DE US
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20140156474 | METHOD OF FORECASTING A RESIDUAL VALUE OF A VEHICLE - A method for forecasting a residual value of a first vehicle having existent and nonexistent model years is disclosed. Part of the method includes creating a proxy vehicle form a selected one of a plurality of second vehicles for each nonexistent model year within a predetermined time frame with the proxy vehicle having a proxy vehicle identifier, populating an initial database with the proxy vehicle identifier for each nonexistent model year to create a comprehensive database, and converting the proxy vehicle identifier for each first existent model year into a monetary value, and utilizing a processor to calculate the residual value of the first vehicle utilizing the monetary value of the proxy vehicle. | 06-05-2014 |
Carsten Cramer, Grosshochstetten CH
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20150237878 | MULTI-PACKET SYSTEM FOR THICKENED BEVERAGES - Thickened milk and fruit containing beverages and components thereof are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a shelf-stable beverage component product including a dry components packet and a wet components packet. The dry components packet includes milk powder. The wet components packet includes a fruit component and a carrageenan component. The wet components packet is at least in a partially liquid state. The dry components packet and the wet components packet are combined together in a liquid carrier to provide a thickened beverage. | 08-27-2015 |
Carsten Cramer, Berne CH
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20110105433 | LECITHIN AND LC-PUFA - The present invention relates generally to the prevention/and or stopping of the generation of off-flavours in food products. In particular is the present invention directed to the formulation of lipid raw material mixes and food products containing long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, and to compositions and processes for stabilizing such products against the formation of off-flavours, such as fishy off-odours. One embodiment of the present invention is a composition comprising an LC-PUFA containing oil and lecithin, wherein weight ratio of lecithin to LC-PUFA is at least about 25:75. | 05-05-2011 |
Chene L. Cramer, Longmont, CO US
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20150276111 | Releasable Valved Coupler - A releasable valved coupler and a method of producing and using such a coupler including a coupler body having a first valve element and a coupler insert having a second valve element, wherein a first valve tip of the first valve element can engage a second valve tip of the second valve element upon insertion of the coupler insert inside of a tubular chamber of the coupler body, whereby the first valve element disengages a first valve seat and the second valve element disengages a second valve seat to open a flow path through the coupler. By moving the coupler body and the coupler insert in outward opposed axial directions, the first and second valve tips can disengage, correspondingly engaging the first valve element with the first valve seat and engaging the second valve element with the second valve seat to close the flow path through the coupler. | 10-01-2015 |
20150345674 | Connector Having A Tubular Inner Surface Barb - A connector including a tubular inner surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a barb inwardly extending from the tubular inner surface into the connector passageway proximate the connector first open end, the barb terminating in a barb tip which disposes away from the connector first open end. The barb tip is configured to engage with a conduit external surface of a conduit inserted into the connector first open end for receipt within the connector passageway. As to particular embodiments, the tubular inner surface and the barb can be formed as a one-piece construct. | 12-03-2015 |
Christopher Cramer, Troy, NY US
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20150113072 | MESSAGING AUTO-CORRECTION USING RECIPIENT FEEDBACK - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to providing auto-correction feedback in a messaging application. Embodiments include receiving a message from a sender and selecting a portion of the message for clarification. Embodiments also include creating a proposed modification to the message and transmitting the proposed modification to the message to the sender. Embodiments further include receiving a response from the sender regarding the proposed modification. | 04-23-2015 |
20150113073 | CORRECTION OF INCOMING MESSAGING - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to performing correction on incoming messages. Embodiments include receiving a message from a sender and determining if a portion of the message has been auto-corrected by the sender. Embodiments also include performing a correction on the portion of the message that was auto-corrected by the sender and storing the correction made by the receiver for each individual sender. | 04-23-2015 |
20150113162 | Transaction Distribution with an Independent Workload Advisor - In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes providing a mapping between a set of two or more IP addresses and a set of two more servers. A weight recommendation for the servers is received, based at least in part on server data related to current states of the servers, where the weight recommendation represents a goal for distributing a plurality of transactions among the servers. The mapping is modified based at least in part on the weight recommendation. A transaction is received, directed toward a first IP address of the two or more IP addresses. The transaction is routed to a first server, of the two or more servers, associated with the first IP address according to the modified mapping. | 04-23-2015 |
20150120413 | MARKETING BASED ON PRODUCTS IDENTIFIED IN DIGITAL MEDIA - In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes identifying at least a portion of an image as a taggable product appearing in the image. A tag is generated, by a computer processor, for the taggable product. The tag is associated with the identified portion of the image and includes information about the taggable product, where generating the tag converts the taggable product into a tagged product. A first ad is prioritized over a plurality of other ads for display on a web page in conjunction with the image, where the prioritization is based at least in part on the first ad being related to the tagged product. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120415 | MARKETING BASED ON PRODUCTS IDENTIFIED IN DIGITAL MEDIA - In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes identifying at least a portion of an image as a taggable product appearing in the image. A tag is generated, by a computer processor, for the taggable product. The tag is associated with the identified portion of the image and includes information about the taggable product, where generating the tag converts the taggable product into a tagged product. A first ad is prioritized over a plurality of other ads for display on a web page in conjunction with the image, where the prioritization is based at least in part on the first ad being related to the tagged product. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120443 | IDENTIFYING OBJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHS - In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a photo showing a taggable object, wherein the taggable object is a purchasable object that has not yet been identified. First purchase data is collected related to past purchases of a first user associated with the photo. The first purchase data is compared to the taggable object to determine whether one or more purchased items potentially match the taggable object. A set of potential matches is generated, by a computer processor, based at least in part on comparing the first purchase data to the taggable object. The taggable object is tagged in the photo with an identifier representing at least one of the potential matches. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120507 | IDENTIFYING OBJECTS IN PHOTOGRAPHS - In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a photo showing a taggable object, wherein the taggable object is a purchasable object that has not yet been identified. First purchase data is collected related to past purchases of a first user associated with the photo. The first purchase data is compared to the taggable object to determine whether one or more purchased items potentially match the taggable object. A set of potential matches is generated, by a computer processor, based at least in part on comparing the first purchase data to the taggable object. The taggable object is tagged in the photo with an identifier representing at least one of the potential matches. | 04-30-2015 |
20150301869 | LOAD BALANCING WITH GRANULARLY REDISTRIBUTABLE WORKLOADS - In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a plurality of tasks to be assigned to a plurality of subgroups of virtual servers. A first plurality of the tasks is assigned to a first subgroup, where the first subgroup includes two or more virtual servers. For each of the first plurality of tasks assigned to the first subgroup, a virtual server is selected within the first subgroup, and the task is assigned to the selected virtual server. A first virtual server is migrated, by a computer processor, from the first subgroup of virtual servers to a second subgroup of virtual servers, if at least one predetermined condition is met, where the migration maintains in the first subgroup at least one of the first plurality of tasks assigned to the first subgroup. | 10-22-2015 |
20160092921 | TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM INTENDED RECIPIENT PREDICTIONS DERIVED FROM USER INFORMATION - A method of generating a targeted advertisement by identifying a target criteria from an entry of a search history associated with a user, identifying an intended recipient based on social information associated with the user and the target criteria, and associating at least one item with the intended recipient by analyzing the social information and the target criteria. Further, the method includes outputting as advertisement information the at least one item and at least one of a plurality of advertisement recipients. The advertisement information enables the generation of the targeted advertisement and the at least one item is utilized in the targeted advertisement. | 03-31-2016 |
20160092922 | TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM INTENDED RECIPIENT PREDICTIONS DERIVED FROM USER INFORMATION - A method of generating a targeted advertisement by identifying a target criteria from an entry of a search history associated with a user, identifying an intended recipient based on social information associated with the user and the target criteria, and associating at least one item with the intended recipient by analyzing the social information and the target criteria. Further, the method includes outputting as advertisement information the at least one item and at least one of a plurality of advertisement recipients. The advertisement information enables the generation of the targeted advertisement and the at least one item is utilized in the targeted advertisement. | 03-31-2016 |
Clay Cramer, Dexter, MI US
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20130137628 | Dimeric Oxidation-Resistant Apolipoprotein A1 Variants - An isolated oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant dimer includes a first oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant polypeptide monomer and a second oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant polypeptide monomer, wherein at least one of the first and the second monomers comprises at least one amino acid substitution of a tryptophan residue for an oxidation resistant amino acid, or a functional fragment or variant thereof. Methods for treating a disease or disorder comprises administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of an isolated oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant dimer, an oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant monomer, an oxidation-resistant ApoA1 monomer-lipid complex, a lipid complexed oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant monomer, a lipid complexed oxidation-resistant ApoA1 variant dimer, or combinations thereof to the subject to enhance cholesterol efflux activity in the presence of an oxidant. | 05-30-2013 |
Craig Allen Cramer, Bothell, WA US
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20160102966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIBER PLACEMENT INSPECTION DURING FABRICATION OF FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - The disclosed systems and methods relate to inspecting uncured fiber-reinforced composite components by non-contact 3D measurements of the component using 3D digital image correlation with patterned illumination. Systems comprise a light projector configured to project a light pattern onto a form, a digital camera configured to image the light pattern, and may comprise and/or be associated with an AFP machine that is configured to lay uncured composite on the form. Methods comprise projecting a light pattern onto a form, acquiring a baseline 3D profile of the form by imaging the light pattern on the form, laying an uncured fiber piece onto the form, projecting the light pattern onto the uncured fiber piece, acquiring a test 3D profile of the fiber piece by imaging the light pattern on the uncured fiber piece, and computing a thickness difference between the test 3D profile and the baseline 3D profile. | 04-14-2016 |
David Cramer, San Antonio, TX US
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20140068047 | System and Method for Validating Documentation of Representational State Transfer (Rest) Services - A validation tool is provided for a representational state transfer (REST) service. In one embodiment, a method for validating documentation of a REST service includes including detecting one or more messages for a REST service by a validator, wherein the one or more messages are intercepted for the REST service, translating documentation of the REST service, by the validator, into a representation of an automaton, and validating the one or more messages by the validator based on the automaton, wherein validation of the messages determines conformance of the REST service to the documentation of the REST service. | 03-06-2014 |
David Cramer, Orangeville CA
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20100322168 | Dot-Tag Visibility Network Architecture - The system employs full transceivers, each having peer-to-peer, client/server, and IP networking capabilities, and covering open-area ranges of up to 100 feet. The system uses Low Frequency for data communications so it can achieve both low cost (less costly than many RF-ID tags) and long battery life (10-15 years). Additionally, since these tags have batteries, static RAM maybe be added at very low cost, as well as sensors, LED's displays etc. The system also employs a sidewinder that communicates to said tag regularly, said sidewinder keeps the IP address of said tag. The system also employs an embedded VPN. The VPN includes a suite of diagnostic tools that run on a laptop. The diagnostic tools talk direct to the sidewinder, the tools read and program said tag providing the tools have correct IP address of the tag. The system also includes a visibility data server that communicates to the sidewinder by the VPN. The data server includes a virtual tag data base, said virtual tag data base updated by the sidewinder. The web enabled reports and control are managed by two “plugs”. The SQL plug supports data requests, and the Air Traffic Control (ATC) plug provides control (LED's, read rates). The system also employs a user web based ERP to create a real-time visibility reports and a user event export tools to create reports that fit a specific event. | 12-23-2010 |
David Cramer, Okotoks CA
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20150247401 | Drilling System and Electromagnetic Telemetry Tool With an Electrical Connector Assembly and Associated Methods - A drilling system including a drill string, an EM telemetry assembly, and an electric contact assembly that defines an electrical connection with the drill string. The electric contact assembly permits a portion of the EM tool to slide along a portion of the drill string during drill string assembly. | 09-03-2015 |
David Cramer, La Crosse, WI US
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20150152358 | BIODIESEL EMULSION FOR CLEANING BITUMINOUS COATED EQUIPMENT - Methods of cleaning equipment such as hand tools dirtied by bituminous mixture. A biodiesel emulsion comprising biodiesel, water and emulsifier(s), is applied to the surface of the equipment for a period of time (e.g., at least about 15 minutes) and optionally agitated. The biodiesel emulsion produces cleaning properties comparable to straight biodiesel, at a cost reduction, due to the replacement of biodiesel with water. | 06-04-2015 |
David R. Cramer, Glenwood Springs, CO US
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20130186557 | System And Method For Making Advanced Composite Laminates - A system and method for making advanced composite laminates includes a tape dispensing system, a tape placement head, and a tooling surface. Tape sections are formed and moved through a tape section guide using a gripping assembly. The tape section guide system is suspended over the tooling surface. Once the tape section is positioned over a desired location on the tooling surface, a tape tacking device tacks or otherwise attaches the tape section to the tooling surface or another underlying tape section. | 07-25-2013 |
David S. Cramer, Okotoks CA
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20120247832 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING DOWNHOLE COMPONENTS FROM SHOCK AND VIBRATION - A downhole tool assembly has a component that is sensitive to shock and vibration. A reciprocating element is coupled to the component. The reciprocating element has an axial internal passage and an outer surface. A housing has an internal axial bore for receiving the reciprocating element for axial reciprocal motion therein. A retainer is mounted to the housing and seals the housing between the component and the reciprocating element. A first spring is located between the housing and the reciprocating element. A second spring is located between the reciprocating element and the retainer. A first reciprocating seal is located between the reciprocating element and the housing. A second reciprocating seal is located between the connector and the retainer. A fluid is contained by the reciprocating seals inside the housing. The reciprocating element permits a limited amount of fluid to flow between sides thereof. | 10-04-2012 |
20140020955 | System, Method And Apparatus For Controlling Fluid Flow Through Drill String - A device for limiting the flow of drilling fluid through a section of drill string includes a body with a hole in the periphery. Flow enters the device through one axial end, at least a portion of the flow exits through the other axial end. Some of the fluid flow can be diverted through the peripheral hole. A spring-biased axial piston has an approximately constant force throughout its range of travel. The piston moves axially in response to the changing fluid flow rate to ensure that a constant amount of flow exiting the axial end of the tool is achieved while diverting away excess flow through the side. | 01-23-2014 |
20140345949 | SEAL SYSTEM FOR DOWNHOLE TOOL - A downhole tool may include a tubular member having an axis, a wall with a bore, and an orifice extending radially from the bore through the wall. A piston may be configured to be co-axially mounted in the bore of the tubular member and be axially reciprocated therein, the piston having a piston bore. An aperture may extend radially from the piston bore to the bore of the tubular member. First and second glands formed in an outer surface adjacent the aperture. The first gland may be axially spaced apart from the second gland. In addition, a seal system can be configured to be mounted to the piston. The seal system can include a primary seal for the first gland, a secondary seal for the second gland, and the secondary seal is harder than the primary seal. | 11-27-2014 |
David Stuart Cramer, Okotoks CA
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20130206395 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SHOCK AND VIBRATION IN DOWN HOLE TOOLS - A snubber for reducing shock and vibration in down hole tools includes a housing having an axis and a chamber. A piston is mounted in the chamber for axial movement therein. The piston includes a shaft extending therefrom to an exterior of the housing. An axial spring element is mounted between the piston and the housing. Both the piston and the chamber include non-cylindrical portions. | 08-15-2013 |
Eelco Cramer, Amsterdam NL
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20130275540 | Method, Device, System and Network Architecture for Handling a Service Request - The present invention relates to a method for handling a service request within a local area network. First a service request is received from a user device. The service request comprising information regarding one or more requirements needed to perform the service. Then a download location is localized by means of a localization service within a public network to obtain computer executable information on the basis of the information in the service request. The computer executable information is then retrieved for performing the service from the download location and installed on a networked device within the local area network. Finally, a message is sent to the user device regarding the availability of the service within the local area network. | 10-17-2013 |
Elisabeth Cramer, Paris FR
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20080242633 | Methods of modulating apoptosis and platelet production using variants of cytochrome c - The invention relates to a method for using the gene or protein containing CYCS(Gly42-Ser) to enhance cellular apoptosis. The method can be used to modulate apoptosis to treat conditions associated with an abnormal rate of apoptosis, in particular to treat conditions associated with increased cell growth, for example hyperplasia, hypertrophy, cancer, neoplasia or the like. The invention also relates to the use of the gene or protein containing CYCS(Gly42-Ser) for stimulating platelet release from megakaryocytes, and also to the treatment of thrombocytopenia using the platelets. | 10-02-2008 |
Evin J. Cramer, Mercer Island, WA US
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20150120271 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS - A system for visualizing and optimizing the operation of a system of systems. A Design of Experiments is conducted for a particular system of systems architecture using a simulation engine based upon a predefined set of inputs. The results are stored in a database as real data. Surface Response Models are built based upon the results and simulation data is generated and stored based on the Surface Response Models for data not present in the results. The results of the Design of Experiments are filtered to identify key variables. Values and rankings are selected for the key variables. An interim output is generated and displayed based on the selected values and rankings. The interim output is determined based on the real and simulation data. The results are verified by performing a simulation based on the selected values and comparing the simulation output with the interim output. | 04-30-2015 |
George Geoffrey Cramer, Raleigh, NC US
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20140289143 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MATCHING A JOB OPENING AND/OR JOB CANDIDATE WITH A JOB TYPE - Methods for matching a job opening and/or a job candidate with a job type are provided. A method of matching a job opening with a job type may include receiving job opening information via an electronic device and/or a server, and matching a plurality of job openings described in the job opening information with a plurality of respective job types, using an electronic database. A method of matching a job candidate with a job type may include identifying one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate, and matching the job candidate with one or more predetermined job types by matching the one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate with one or more skills and/or credentials corresponding to the one or more predetermined job types, using an electronic database. | 09-25-2014 |
20140289144 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MATCHING A JOB OPENING AND/OR JOB CANDIDATE WITH A JOB TYPE - Methods for matching a job opening and/or a job candidate with a job type are provided. A method of matching a job opening with a job type may include receiving job opening information via an electronic device and/or a server, and matching a plurality of job openings described in the job opening information with a plurality of respective job types, using an electronic database. A method of matching a job candidate with a job type may include identifying one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate, and matching the job candidate with one or more predetermined job types by matching the one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate with one or more skills and/or credentials corresponding to the one or more predetermined job types, using an electronic database. | 09-25-2014 |
20140289145 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR MATCHING A JOB OPENING AND/OR JOB CANDIDATE WITH A JOB TYPE - Methods for matching a job opening and/or a job candidate with a job type are provided. A method of matching a job opening with a job type may include receiving job opening information via an electronic device and/or a server, and matching a plurality of job openings described in the job opening information with a plurality of respective job types, using an electronic database. A method of matching a job candidate with a job type may include identifying one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate, and matching the job candidate with one or more predetermined job types by matching the one or more job skills and/or job credentials of the job candidate with one or more skills and/or credentials corresponding to the one or more predetermined job types, using an electronic database. | 09-25-2014 |
Henriette Cramer, San Francisco, CA US
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20160034564 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF GENERATING AND USING A GEOGRAPHICAL HIERARCHY MODEL - Geographical regions are each characterized using a distribution of terms, tags, etc. A model may be generated that identifies characteristics of each geographic region. The geographic regions may be organized using a geographical hierarchical model. | 02-04-2016 |
Ian William Cramer, Lisle, IL US
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20140319794 | VEHICLE STEP ASSEMBLY - An impact resistant collapsible step assembly for use with a high profile vehicle is described. The step assembly includes an elongate support member or first step having a first and a second opposing ends, a step platform or second step positioned adjacent to the support member, the step platform having first and second opposing ends, first and second upper retention members secured to the first and second ends of the support member, first lower and second lower retention members secured to the opposing ends of the step platform, and, least one flexible connection member attached to the upper and lower retention members for releasably securing the step platform relative to the support member, wherein the connection member collapses the step platform upon impact with an external object. | 10-30-2014 |
Jacob Cramer, Flyvholm DK
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20150223481 | POLYPEPTIDES HAVING TRANSGALACTOSYLATING ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to polypeptides, specifically polypeptides having transgalactosylating activity and nucleic acids encoding these, and their uses in e.g. dairy product. | 08-13-2015 |
Jacob Flyvholm Cramer, Hojbjerg DK
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20150315558 | VARIANTS HAVING GLUCOAMYLASE ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to variants having glucoamylase activity with improved properties and to compositions comprising these variants suitable for use for example in the production of a food, beverage (e.g. beer), feed, biochemical, or biofuel. Also disclosed are DNA constructs encoding the variants and methods of producing the glucoamylase variants in host cells. Furthermore, different methods and uses related to glucoamylases according to the invention are disclosed, such as in a brewing process. | 11-05-2015 |
James M. Cramer, Centennial, CO US
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20140367899 | VERTICAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR HEAP LEACH PILES - A vertical drainage system for a heap leaching operation comprising vertical drainage conduits for draining fluid pockets down through the strata of a heap pile. The drainage conduits are spaced in a parallel array throughout the ore heap, and are preferably in fluid communication from a top of said ore heap to said one or more collection pipes for draining trapped and avoiding slope or geotechnical failure. | 12-18-2014 |
Jeff Cramer, Chula Vista, CA US
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20140165322 | MOBILE WORK TRAILER - A mobile work site having a deployed position and a stowed position for travel is disclosed. Importantly, a first ever vacuum system is configured with permanent piping to the trailer. A vacuum boom is further provided for added versatility. The invention has further been designed with optimal size in mind so that a bulky configuration is made unnecessary. Further the design provides a large amount of horizontal surface area for measuring and planner tables, feeder tables and cutting tables. Additionally, multiple electrical outlets are made available to eliminate any need for long cords. Also, dual, separate and redundant electrical circuits are provided to power the entire trailer. Racks are included herein for transporting lumber and trim materials. | 06-19-2014 |
20150175048 | Mobile Work Trailer - A mobile work site having a deployed position and a stowed position for travel is disclosed. Importantly, a first ever vacuum system is configured with permanent piping to the trailer. A vacuum boom is further provided for added versatility. The invention has further been designed with optimal size in mind so that a bulky configuration is made unnecessary. Further the design provides a large amount of horizontal surface area for measuring and planner tables, feeder tables and cutting tables. Additionally, multiple electrical outlets are made available to eliminate any need for long cords. Also, dual, separate and redundant electrical circuits are provided to power the entire trailer. Racks are included herein for transporting lumber and trim materials. | 06-25-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Cramer, Alexandria, VA US
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20160091467 | Prediction of Fuel Properties - A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user. | 03-31-2016 |
Jesper Cramer, Vanlosc DK
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20090235851 | Method, Device and System for Enhancing Combustion of Solid Objects - A system, device and method for enhancing burning of a solid object in a combustion process is provided where one or more incineration devices ( | 09-24-2009 |
John Cramer, Long Beach, CA US
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20130069380 | Multi-configuration grappling hook system - A retractable and fast-deploying grappling hook has a plurality of tines foldable around a central shaft that can quickly be individually set into a deployed position or a retracted position with no more than two turns of a capping head. The speed and ease of operation of the deploying and locking mechanism are due in part to the concavely machined undersurface of the head which mirrors the path end of the tines hinged to the side of the shaft. The same locking maneuver and adjustment of the head apply coincidentally to the deployed and retracted tines. A belt-attachable caddy houses a slotted receptacle for a removable plate mounting a take-up reel around which a cable secured to an eyelet at the proximal end of the shaft can be wound. | 03-21-2013 |
20140027554 | Caddy for grappling hook and deployment spool assembly - A belt-attachable caddy for carrying a retractable and fast-deploying grappling hook houses a slotted receptacle for a removable plate mounting a take-up reel around which a cable secured to an eyelet on the hook is wound. The hook has a plurality of tines foldable around a central shaft that can quickly be individually set into a deployed position or a retracted position with no more than two turns of a capping head. The speed and ease of operation of the deploying and locking mechanism are due in part to the concavely machined undersurface of the head which mirrors the path end of the tines hinged to the side of the shaft. The same locking maneuver and adjustment of the head apply coincidently to the deployed and retracted tines. | 01-30-2014 |
John M. Cramer, Fairfield, CT US
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20140049020 | INSERT FOR ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTIC OF A BICYCLE AND BICYCLE PORTION WITH INSERT - An insert for a bicycle has a central portion and a contiguous outer portion to form a unitary elongated body, the body being dimensionable by reference to major and minor datum lines, the outer portion forming a flange. The body includes a first outer surface defined by the central portion, and a second opposing outer surface defined by the central portion and the outer portion. The central portion includes a through-hole that extends perpendicularly through the body from the first outer surface to the second outer surface, wherein the hole defines a hole axis. The central portion has a non-circular outer profile that encloses the hole axis, and the flange has a non-circular outer profile that encloses the hole axis, the outer profile of the flange being larger than the outer profile of the central portion. The hole is disposed asymmetric with respect to the minor datum line. | 02-20-2014 |
Joseph F. Cramer, Woodstock, IL US
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20140242916 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND USING CONGESTION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and apparatus are for receiving a set of individual congestion reports, wherein each individual congestion report comprises a set of congestion values and an associated location. Each individual congestion report has been generated by one of a plurality of user devices operating in a wireless communication system and is based on at least one of a downlink congestion value, an uplink congestion value, and a core congestion value. The set of individual congestion reports is correlated to form one or more local congestion reports. One or more local congestion reports are transmitted to a user device. Additionally or alternatively, user device application interactions with a user device are altered based on the one or more local congestion reports. Additionally or alternatively, network performance parameters are altered to reduce congestion in at least on region based on one or more local congestion reports. | 08-28-2014 |
Karl Elliott Cramer, Yorktown, VA US
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20130145849 | Method and Apparatus to Detect Wire Pathologies Near Crimped Connector - A method and apparatus for evaluating and/or quantifying damage to wire strands of a wire caused during installation of a crimped wire connector, involves launching an ultrasonic wave having known characteristics into a wire at a location that is either the crimp or is adjacent the crimped wire connector, and detecting changes in the characteristics (e.g., amplitude and/or phase shift) of the wave as it is propagates along a length of the wire. | 06-13-2013 |
20160104994 | Method and Apparatus to Control Crimping Processes Using Ultrasonic Transmission Analysis - A method of crimping wires includes positioning a wire/terminal combination between first and second crimp forming tools. A force is applied to the crimp forming tools to deform the wire/terminal combination. The method further includes measuring ultrasonic energy that is transmitted across the wire/terminal combination as the terminal is being deformed. A rate of change of the magnitude of the ultrasonic energy is also determined as the terminal is being deformed. The crimping process is terminated if the rate of change of the magnitude of the ultrasonic energy falls below a predefined threshold level. Data gathered during the crimping process can also be utilized to determine if a faulty crimp has occurred. | 04-14-2016 |
Laurence E. Cramer, Mountain View, CA US
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20130294465 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT 3rd HARMONIC GENERATION IN Nd: YAG LASER - The specification and drawings present an apparatus and a method for intra-cavity harmonic generation in lasers such as solid-state lasers using a multi-resonance cavity with meniscus lenses for focusing corresponding wavelength radiation components on non-linear optical elements such as non-linear optical crystals using type I or type II phase-matching for significantly increasing efficiency of the harmonic conversion and output powers of generated harmonics. Using only type I or only type II phase-matching for all non-linear crystals may eliminate the requirement of linear-polarization on the fundamental laser wavelength generation. For example, a highly efficient UV Nd:YAG laser at 355 nm (a third harmonic of the fundamental wavelength of 1064 nm for the Nd:YAG laser) using intra-cavity triple resonance cavity and meniscus lenses has been developed using embodiments described herein. | 11-07-2013 |
Mark D. Cramer, San Francisco, CA US
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20140032311 | ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR REAL-TIME SEARCH RELEVANCE FEEDBACK - A method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the user interface of a search engine in order to effectively communicate the improved relevancy achieved through real-time implicit re-ranking of search results is described. Real-time implicit re-ranking occurs without delay after every user action as the search is being conducted, so finding methods of immediately altering the search page without disrupting the user experience is important. Graphical icons next to search results are employed to enable generating and removing re-ranked results, referred to as “recommended” search results. Clusters based on the real-time user model are also displayed to facilitate query reformulations. Sponsored links are selected using the real-time user model along with a combination of RPC and CTR information and are displayed in a manner similar to the organic results, or used to replace the initial sponsored links altogether. | 01-30-2014 |
20150081691 | ADAPTIVE USER INTERFACE FOR REAL-TIME SEARCH RELEVANCE FEEDBACK - A method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the user interface of a search engine in order to effectively communicate the improved relevancy achieved through real-time implicit re-ranking of search results is described. Real-time implicit re-ranking occurs without delay after every user action as the search is being conducted, so finding methods of immediately altering the search page without disrupting the user experience is important. Graphical icons next to search results are employed to enable generating and removing re-ranked results, referred to as “recommended” search results. Clusters based on the real-time user model are also displayed to facilitate query reformulations. Sponsored links are selected using the real-time user model along with a combination of RPC and CTR information and are displayed in a manner similar to the organic results, or used to replace the initial sponsored links altogether. | 03-19-2015 |
Marty Cramer, Ontario, OR US
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20130104443 | DECOY APPARATUS | 05-02-2013 |
Michael Cramer, Rohnert Park, CA US
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20150321528 | Weight Distribution System Round Bar Storage Bracket System - A Storage Bracket System for storing Weight Distribution System Round Bar is provided. The Storage Bracket System comprises two Round Bar Storage Brackets installed in conveniently reachable locations on either side of a trailer frame and angled such that when Weight Distribution System Round Bars are slid into the Round Bar Storage Brackets, they are held in place for storage when not in use. | 11-12-2015 |
Michael J. Cramer, San Francisco, CA US
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20140358977 | Management of Intermediate Data Spills during the Shuffle Phase of a Map-Reduce Job - A system and a method for spill management during the shuffle phase of a map-reduce job performed in a distributed computer system on distributed files. A spilling protocol is provided for handling the spilling of intermediate data based on at least one popularity attribute of key-value pairs of the input data on which the map-reduce job is performed. The spilling protocol includes and assignment order to storage resources belonging to the computer system based on the at least one popularity attribute. The protocol can be deployed in computer systems with heterogeneous storage resources. Additionally, pointers or tags can be assigned to improve shuffle phase performance. The distributed file systems that are most suitable are ones usable by Hadoop, e.g., Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). | 12-04-2014 |
Neil Brian Cramer, Boulder, CO US
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20130078594 | DENTAL APPLIANCE, DENTAL APPLIANCE ADHESIVE AND RELATED METHODS AND USES - A dental appliance has an auxiliary feature bonded to a polymeric surface of a shell body with a compartment for receiving teeth. The auxiliary feature is bonded with a light-curable acrylic adhesive comprising acrylate base material and photoinitiator. Auxiliary features include colored layers and, decals, reinforcing features and auxiliary dental devices. A light-curable acrylic adhesive may include a thiol monomer and/or a pigment. A dental appliance may have a shell body with a bonding surface adapted for attachment of an auxiliary feature, such as prepared by a pretreatment to mar the surface of to impregnate the surface with a reactive adhesion promoter. | 03-28-2013 |
Norman Cramer, Flower Mound, TX US
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20150199520 | MEDIATED SECURE BOOT FOR SINGLE OR MULTICORE PROCESSORS - A system and methods are disclosed for securely booting a processing system using a three step secure booting process. Several embodiments are presented, wherein upon power-on-reset, the first boot step uses a secure boot device comprising of a programmable device or an FPGA which boots up first, validates its configuration file and then validates the processor(s) configuration data before presenting the configuration data to the processor(s). This enables validation of ‘pre-boot’ information, such as the Reset Control Word and pre-boot processor configuration data. The second and third boot steps validate the internal secure boot code and external boot code respectively using one or more of secure validation techniques, such as encryption/decryption, Key mechanisms, privilege checking, pointer hashing or signature correlation schemes. This results in an end-to-end secure boot process for a variety of architectures, such as single processor systems, synchronous and asynchronous multiprocessing systems, single core systems and multi-core processing systems. | 07-16-2015 |
Paul Stuart Cramer, Escondido, CA US
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20140331678 | SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING COMPRESSED AIR IN A COMBUSTOR - A system for distributing compressed air in a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The system may include a flow splitter, a center duct, an outer duct, and an inner duct configured to separate and receive compressed air from a prediffuser exit, and to route separate flows of the compressed air to separate downstream locations for the combustion reaction and for cooling. The system may include an axial mixer configured to axially receive a flow of the compressed air and to direct the flow to mix with fuel provided by an injector. | 11-13-2014 |
Peter G. Cramer, West Chester, PA US
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20140340750 | Cube Corner Retroreflector For Measuring Six Degrees of Freedom - A target and method of manufacturing the target is provided. The method of manufacturing includes providing the cube cornered retroreflector, the cube cornered retroreflector including a first, second and third planar reflectors. Each planar reflector capable of reflecting light, each planar reflector perpendicular to the other two planar reflectors, each planar reflector intersecting the other two planar reflectors in a common vertex, and each planar reflector having two intersection junctions. Each intersection junction shared with an adjacent planar reflector for a total of three intersection junctions within the cube corner retroreflector. The method further including the step of directing ions from a focused ion beam etching (FIBE) device onto the first intersection junction defined by the first planar reflector and second planar reflector. A first material is removed from at least a first portion of the first intersection junction to define a first non-reflecting portion. | 11-20-2014 |
20150379714 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THREE ORIENTATIONAL DEGREES OF FREEDOM OF A CUBE-CORNER RETROREFLECTOR - A method for determining three orientational degrees of freedom of a cube-corner retroreflector by obtaining with a photosensitive array an image of a three straight marks on the retroreflector and, with a programmable control device, taking a two-dimensional transform of the image and determining the three orientational degrees of freedom. | 12-31-2015 |
Rainer Karl Cramer, Reading, Berkshire GB
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20150325422 | Method for Ion Production - A method for producing multiply charged ions is provided. In the method, a laser is used to ablate a sample comprising a matrix and an analyte. The sample is in the liquid form when it is ablated and the ions produced are passed through a heated conduit. The multiply charged ions produced may be used in mass spectrometry to measure the mass of the analyte. | 11-12-2015 |
Ronald E. Cramer, Holtwood, PA US
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20160102467 | LINOLEUM BASED SURFACE COVERINGS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING SAME - Described herein are methods for unidirectional installation of a surface covering comprising: providing a plurality of floor tiles, each tile comprising: a linoleum core; a top major surface; a bottom major surface; a machine direction edge extending between the top major surface and the bottom major surface running parallel to the machine direction of the tile and; an across machine direction edge extending between the top major surface and the bottom major surface running parallel to the across machine direction of the tile; wherein the machine direction of the tile has a first dimensional stability; and the across machine direction of the tile has a second dimensional stability; placing a first tile on a support base; placing a second tile on the support base adjacent the first tile; and abutting the machine direction edge of the second tile with the machine direction edge of the first tile. | 04-14-2016 |
Scott Timothy Cramer, Lexington, KY US
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20130201495 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING COLOR DIFFERENTIATION BY DOT PLACEMENT MANIPULATION AND COLOR HUE ADJUSTMENT - A method that includes receiving an original image containing color pels; analyzing a placement of the color pels; and altering the placement of the color pels by applying at least one pattern on the color pels and creating a new image. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201496 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC COLOR DEFICIENT VISION CORRECTION OF AN IMAGE - A method that includes receiving an image, automatically determining at least one region of interest in the image based on at least one color deficiency type from a plurality of color deficiency types, modifying the image by correcting the at least one region of interest and producing an output of the modified image. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201498 | Methods for Improving Color Differentiation by Dot Placement Manipulation and Color Hue Adjustment - A method of improving color differentiation includes receiving an original image containing color pels of a plurality of colors, detecting at least one region of interest in the original image, and modifying the an original image to improve a contrast between a color pel of a first color and a color pel of a second color. The contrast may be improved by removing and/or adding a color pel of a first color. | 08-08-2013 |
Steven Cramer, Niskayuna, NY US
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20150258539 | MIXED MODE LIGANDS - Mixed mode ligands, as well their use for purifying proteins, are provided. | 09-17-2015 |
Steven Alan Cramer, Knoxville, TN US
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20130345431 | Alkene Aziridination - Disclosed are metal-bound tetracarbene catalysts, such as iron based aziridination catalyst, having the formula: | 12-26-2013 |
Steven M. Cramer, Redmond, WA US
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20140162729 | MOBILE DEVICE ACCESSORY HAVING A LOW POWER DRAIN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - An accessory for processor-based mobile devices is selectively securely attachable to the mobile device and at least partially wraps around at least one edge of the mobile device, so that a photo-reflective dipolar electronic display incorporated into the outer shell of the accessory can provide a visual platform for sustained image retention with negligible power consumption. Content (e.g., image data) is transmitted wirelessly from the mobile device to the accessory. Electronic and/or electrical components for receiving, directing, decrypting, and displaying images can be incorporated into a resilient sleeve, integrated into a hard shell case, or a combination of the two. Content can originate in the mobile device, or at a remote content server, to periodically update an image on the accessory. | 06-12-2014 |
Steven Mitchell Cramer, Redmond, WA US
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20140364231 | CONTROLLERS FOR USE WITH MOBILE DEVICES - A controller for use with a mobile device is provided. The controller includes a video game controller; and a mobile device holder including a frame, a lock member, and a spring. The frame is pivotably coupled to the video game controller to rotate between a range of setting angles with respect to the video game controller. The frame member is coupled to the lock member via a spring, such that the lock member is slidably moveable to a retracted and an extended configuration. The lock member is biased toward the retracted configuration by the spring to retain the mobile device in the mobile device holder during use. Other related controllers and systems for use with mobile devices are also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364232 | CONTROLLERS FOR USE WITH MOBILE DEVICES - A controller for use with a mobile device is provided. The controller includes a video game controller; and a mobile device holder including a frame, a lock member, and a spring. The frame is pivotably coupled to the video game controller to rotate between a range of setting angles with respect to the video game controller. The frame member is coupled to the lock member via a spring, such that the lock member is slidably moveable to a retracted and an extended configuration. The lock member is biased toward the retracted configuration by the spring to retain the mobile device in the mobile device holder during use. Other related controllers and systems for use with mobile devices are also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
Thomas Cramer, San Mateo, CA US
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20150100337 | HEALTHCARE SERVICE MARKETPLACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A healthcare service marketplace system and method are provided. The system may generate a healthstream for a user that provides a more complete view of health related events. The system may also provide a transparent health marketplace with clear service descriptions and posted prices. | 04-09-2015 |
Thomas Cramer, Gainesville, FL US
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20140163575 | ORTHOPEDIC COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION DEVICE - An orthopedic device for compressing or distracting bone parts includes an elongated body with two arms extending transversely away from the body. One arm is a stationary arm affixed to one end of the body and a second arm is a longitudinally movable. The two arms extend from the elongated body in the same direction and parallel to each other. The orthopedic device also includes a locking sleeve hingeably connected to the outer end of each of the first and second arms by a hinge joint, where each locking sleeve is configured for lockably receiving an elongated pin using a collet and a captured collet nut. | 06-12-2014 |
20140180348 | TRAJECTORY GUIDE - A trajectory guide is is provided for determining the trajectory of a compression screw relative to a previously implanted screw located within an orthopaedic plate. The guide is adapted to releasably position a drill guide in spaced-apart relation to an orthopaedic plate having previously implanted first screws such that the guide defines a trajectory for a compression screw that is nonintersecting with the first screws. | 06-26-2014 |
Thomas Joseph Cramer, Gainesville, FL US
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20150289904 | ORTHOPEDIC COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION DEVICE - An orthopedic device for compressing or distracting bone parts includes an elongated body with two arms extending transversely away from the body. One arm is a stationary arm affixed to one end of the body and a second arm is a longitudinally movable. The two arms extend from the elongated body in the same direction and parallel to each other. The orthopedic device also includes a locking sleeve hingeably connected to the outer end of each of the first and second arms by a hinge joint, where each locking sleeve is configured for lockably receiving an elongated pin using a collet and a captured collet nut. | 10-15-2015 |
Till Cramer, Gams CH
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20090242278 | Hard material insert - A segmental hard material insert for a working tool has a planar polycrystalline diamond layer ( | 10-01-2009 |
20110135414 | Method of increasing the fracture toughness of the outer layer of a carbide cutting bit of a drill - A method of increasing fracture toughness of an outer layer of a carbide cutting bit of a drill for impact drilling of hard materials, preferably of rock or concrete. The invention is characterized by combination of the following steps: | 06-09-2011 |
Till Cramer, Jenins CH
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20100126112 | Method of anchoring fastening element - A method of anchoring a fastening element includes drilling a borehole ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100155144 | DRILLING TOOL FOR ROCK - A drilling tool for rock is disclosed. The tool has a drill rod and a cup-shaped drill head, where the drill head and the drill rod can be connected detachably but rotationally secured with each other via a coupling mechanism which has at least one rotary lock-in slot of the drill head running along a tool axis and at least one rotary lock-in bar that can be inserted into the rotary lock-in slot and that is arranged on the end of the drill rod. The coupling mechanism in this case has an elastic lock for holding the rotary lock-in bar in the rotary lock-in slot. | 06-24-2010 |
20130137079 | REFERENCE BASED POSITIONING OF HANDHELD TOOLS - A method for positioning a handheld tool is disclosed. In one embodiment, information is received at a handheld tool for positioning a working end of the handheld tool at a desired position. Information is also received at the handheld tool for aligning the handheld tools at the desired position. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137468 | INTEGRATING POSITION INFORMATION INTO A HANDHELD TOOL - A method for integrating position information is disclosed. In one embodiment, the position data of an object embedded in a material at a worksite is recorded. The position data is used to update a record showing the position of the object as an embedded object. The position of the embedded object is displayed at a handheld tool. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138464 | INTEGRATION OF AS BUILT DATA OF A PROJECT - A method for reporting as-built data of a project is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one attribute of a task perform by a handheld tool is recorded at the handheld tool. The attribute of the at least one task is reported via a wireless communication link to an information management system. The at least one attribute of the task is used to update a record of a project stored at the information management system. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138465 | APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR POWER TOOLS - A method for conveying application information for power tools is disclosed. In one embodiment, information describing a task which is to be performed by a handheld tool is accessed. In one embodiment, the handheld tool is a power tool. Based upon the information describing the task, at least one operating parameter for performing the task is conveyed to the handheld tool. The handheld tool is then configured with the at least one operating parameter prior to initiating the task. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138466 | AUTOMATED HANDTOOL TASK VERIFICATION - A method of automated handheld tool task verification is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one operating parameter for performing a task is received at a handheld tool. It is then verified at the handheld tool that it is configured with the at least one operating parameter. The handheld tool then generates data verifying that the task was performed in accordance with the at least one operating parameter. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138606 | MANAGING INFORMATION AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE - A method for managing information at a construction site is disclosed. In one embodiment, task data is received from a handheld tool at a construction site. A database is populated with the task data such that the task data can be retrieved from the database. The task data is then used to generate at least one report. | 05-30-2013 |
20140365259 | IN-FIELD INSTALLATION RECORD OF A PROJECT - A method for reporting as-built data of a project is disclosed. In one embodiment, an object for installation is automatically identified by a handheld device associated with an installer and at least one attribute of a task performed by the installer is recorded at the handheld device. The attribute of the at least one task is reported via a wireless communication link to an information management system. The at least one attribute of the task is used to update a record of a project stored at the information management system. | 12-11-2014 |
20150098079 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA BASED POSITION AND ORIENTATION MEASUREMENT - A system and a method for determining a position and an orientation of an object relative to a defined reference frame is disclosed. A plurality of targets are disposed at known locations relative to the defined reference frame. A head assembly is disposed on the object, where the head assembly includes a plurality of cameras. The head assembly determines the position and the orientation of the object from location data associated with the plurality of targets and image data from the plurality of cameras. | 04-09-2015 |
20150223026 | INTEGRATING POSITION INFORMATION INTO A HANDHELD TOOL - In a method of integrating position information including: position data of an object that will be embedded in a material at a worksite is determined. The position data of the object is recorded, in an information management system. The position data is used to update a record at the information management system, where the record indicates that the object is an embedded object and the position data of the object includes a position of the embedded object. The position of the embedded object is conveyed from information management system to the to a handheld tool at the worksite. The position of the embedded object is displayed on a display device integrated with the handheld tool. | 08-06-2015 |
20150346319 | Method and Device for Determining the Position Coordinates of a Target Object - A method for determining the position coordinates of a target object in a measurement field in at least two dimensions is disclosed. In a first step, a target device is positioned with a reflector element on the target object and a first basic distance between a first and a second laser distance measuring device is determined. In a second step, a first distance from the first laser distance measuring device to the target object and a second distance from the second laser distance measuring device to the target object are determined by laser distance measurement by the laser distance measuring devices. In a third step, the position coordinates of the target object are calculated from the distances by a control device. | 12-03-2015 |
William Cramer, Cambridge GB
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20130075391 | Systems and Methods for Heating Liquid, Semi-Solid or Liquid/Solid Combination Comestibles in Combination Microwave and Convection Ovens - A system is provided for heating a comestible. The system includes a container and a flexible vented package containing a liquid, semi-solid or liquid/solid combination comestible. The package is positioned within the container in a manner that hinders the comestible from escaping through the package's vent(s). The container is penetrable to microwaves and is adapted to not experience heat-induced damage when subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. The container is adapted to protect the package from heat-induced damage when the container is subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. | 03-28-2013 |
20140348990 | Systems and Methods for Heating Liquid, Semi-Solid or Liquid/Solid Combination Comestibles in Combination Microwave and Convection Ovens - A system is provided for heating a comestible. The system includes a container and a flexible vented package containing a liquid, semi-solid or liquid/solid combination comestible. The package is positioned within the container in a manner that hinders the comestible from escaping through the package's vent(s). The container is penetrable to microwaves and is adapted to not experience heat-induced damage when subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. The container is adapted to protect the package from heat-induced damage when the container is subjected to a heating cycle in a combination microwave and convection oven. | 11-27-2014 |
William Cramer, Melbourn Hertfordshire GB
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20110041842 | MEDICAMENT-CONTAINING DISPENSER PROVIDED WITH A DISPLAY FOR PRESENTING INDICIA TO A USER - The invention relates to a medicament-containing dispenser, such as an inhaler. The dispenser comprises an outlet for dispensing medicament, e.g. a mouthpiece or a nasal adaptor. The dispenser also comprises a display for presenting indicia to a user. The dispenser further comprises an outlet cover movable between a first position in which it covers the outlet and a second position in which the outlet is uncovered, wherein, when said outlet cover is in said first position, indicia is visible said display, and wherein, when said outlet cover is in said second position, indicia is out of sight to the user. | 02-24-2011 |
William John Cramer, Comberton GB
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20140113048 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTANT FOOD PREPARATION - Embodiments of the invention include instant food systems and methods regarding the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for preparing a hot instant food product. The method can include adding a heated liquid to a container, adding a substantially dry food product mixture to the container, wherein the volume of the dry food product mixture is equal to at least 20% of the volume of heated liquid, placing a mixing head into the container, and rotating the mixing head for a period of less than sixty seconds in order to form a fully hydrated frothed food product. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation machine is included. In an embodiment, a mixing head is included. In an embodiment, an instant food preparation kit is included. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 04-24-2014 |