David Scott
David Scott Ackerson, Easton, MD US
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20110134220 | 3D VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a real-time 3D visualization system. The system includes means for conveying electromagnetic energy emanating from one or more 3D surfaces including a scene and means for sensing spatial phase characteristics of the electromagnetic energy as the configuration of the 3D surfaces relative to the system changes. The system includes means for creating a 3D scene model utilizing the spatial phase characteristics sensed in a plurality of configurations and means for displaying the 3D scene model in real-time. The means for displaying includes means for synthesizing depth cues. | 06-09-2011 |
20110319791 | Systems and Methods for Measuring Mechanical Properties of Deformable Materials - Systems and methods deform the surface of the material with a probe, such as a mechanical device or a gas/liquid jet, while optically recording in detail the three-dimensional (3D) topography of the resulting surface deformation. The probe effectively applies a forcing function to the material, the attributes of which are known by performing calibrations prior to use or by direct measurement while it is applied. The topography is effectively the system output that is measured as indicative of the underlying mechanical properties of the material. In one application, systems and methods that apply a pressure in-vivo to human tissue and analyze a three-dimensional topography of the resulting surface deformation to identify localized inhomogeneities and anomalies in the human tissue. | 12-29-2011 |
20150373320 | VISUAL COGNITION SYSTEM - A visual cognition system immersed in a medium with object and the system is also an object. The system includes means for conveying energy, which include one or more dispersive elements. The system includes means for sensing energy. The means for sensing include a plurality of detectors. The system includes means for modeling sensed energy, thereby creating a sensed energy model. The sensed energy model represents the sensed energy at a plurality of frequency bands, a plurality of polarization states, a plurality of positions and a plurality of times, using the sensed data. The system includes means for modeling a scene, thereby creating a scene model. The scene model represents the scene in three-dimensional space. The means for modeling a scene uses the sensed energy model from a plurality of directions at a plurality of times. | 12-24-2015 |
David Scott Alburty, Drexel, MO US
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20100313685 | Surface Sampler for Biological Particles - Novel rapid, efficient sample collection systems, devices and methods are disclosed which remove and capture particles, and especially biological particles from surfaces into a liquid sample. The devices were developed primarily for obtaining samples of biological contamination from environmental surfaces. Biological particles, as described here, include bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, and other particles of biological origin including nucleic acids, proteins, and toxins. | 12-16-2010 |
20100313686 | Surface Sampler for Bioterrorism Particle Detection - Novel rapid, efficient sample collection systems, devices and methods are disclosed which remove and capture particles, and especially potential bioterrorism particles from surfaces into a liquid sample. The devices were developed primarily for obtaining samples of biological contamination from environmental surfaces. Biological particles, as described here, include bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, and other particles of biological origin including nucleic acids, proteins, and toxins. | 12-16-2010 |
20110061474 | Liquid to Liquid Biological Particle Concentrator with Disposable Fluid Path - Highly efficient and rapid filtration-based concentration devices, systems and methods are disclosed with sample fluidic lines and a filter packaged in a disposable tip which concentrate biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. The concentrate is then dispensed from the disposable tip in a set volume of elution fluid. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. All conduits by which the disposable tip attaches to the instrument are combined into a single connection point on the upper end of the tip. | 03-17-2011 |
20110067505 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Elution of Particles from Flat Filters - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to using a wet foam elution method for removal of particles from a flat filter. Particles are captured from the atmosphere onto the flat filter. The flat filter is then placed into an extractor which passes a stream of wet foam through the flat filter. Expansion of the foam works to efficiently remove captured particles. The foam flows from the filter along with the captured particles into a sample container. Once in the sample container, the foam quickly breaks down leaving an analysis ready liquid sample. | 03-24-2011 |
20110197685 | Portable Concentrator - The present disclosure provides devices, systems and methods for concentrating a fluid sample. A portable or hand-held concentrator is used to draw the fluid sample through a filter into an internal chamber, capturing target particles on the filter. An elution cartridge containing an elution fluid is used to recover the captured particles into a reduced fluid volume. The hand-held concentrator includes a tip, which, when opened, allows the hand-held concentrator to draw the fluid sample into the tip and through the filter wall into the internal chamber. The drawing occurs due to a vacuum or wicking source in the internal chamber of the hand-held concentrator. The target particles are captured on the filter. The elution fluid contains a foaming agent and is held under a head pressure of gas soluble in the elution fluid. The target particles are eluted from the filter into the reduced fluid volume using an elution foam that is formed when the elution fluid is released from the elution cartridge. Embodiments of the hand-held concentrator are entirely self-contained and can operate without electrical power. | 08-18-2011 |
20140073034 | Liquid to Liquid Biological Particle Concentrator with Disposable Fluid Path - Highly efficient and rapid filtration-based concentration devices, systems and methods are disclosed with sample fluidic lines and a filter packaged in a disposable tip which concentrate biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. The concentrate is then dispensed from the disposable tip in a set volume of elution fluid. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. All conduits by which the disposable tip attaches to the instrument are combined into a single connection point on the upper end of the tip. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076071 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Elution of Particles from Flat Filters - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to using a wet foam elution method for removal of particles from a flat filter. Particles are captured from the atmosphere onto the flat filter. The flat filter is then placed into an extractor which passes a stream of wet foam through the flat filter. Expansion of the foam works to efficiently remove captured particles. The foam flows from the filter along with the captured particles into a sample container. Once in the sample container, the foam quickly breaks down leaving an analysis ready liquid sample. | 03-20-2014 |
20140231256 | Liquid to Liquid Biological Particle Fractionation and Concentration - The present disclosure provides for devices, systems and methods for fractionation and concentration of particles from a fluid sample. This includes a cartridge containing staged filters having porous surface in series of decreasing pore size for capture of particles from a fluid sample; and a permeate pressure source in fluid communication with the cartridge; wherein the particles are eluted from the porous surfaces and dispensed in a reduced fluid volume. | 08-21-2014 |
20140241956 | Liquid to Liquid Biological Particle Concentrator with Disposable Fluid Path - Highly efficient and rapid filtration-based concentration devices, systems and methods are disclosed with sample fluidic lines and a filter packaged in a disposable tip which concentrate biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. The concentrate is then dispensed from the disposable tip in a set volume of elution fluid. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. A single-use pipette tip includes fluid ports for aspirating the sample and connecting to a concentrating unit. | 08-28-2014 |
David Scott Barber, Wilson, WY US
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20160066721 | Cool Foods - Cool Foods is a multi-functional, refrigerated food display device/design which addresses the need to have controlled temperature and humidity food environments. | 03-10-2016 |
David Scott Bohle, Dorval CA
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20100111981 | SYNTHETIC MONODISPERSE HEMOZOIN CRYSTALS PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - A synthetic monodisperse hemozoin crystals preparation, compositions and methods of preparation thereof, are described. Also described are uses thereof, including use as an adjuvant, use in an immunogenic or vaccine composition, use for enhancing or inducing immunogenicity, and corresponding prevention or treatment of disease or infection. | 05-06-2010 |
David Scott Cable, Sigtuna SE
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20100144318 | AUTOMATIC USER PROFILE EXCHANGE DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method of exchanging user profile information by sending and receiving background communications with another device. The background communications include a command to send a background communication embedded with an updated user profile to the requesting device. The embedded user profile is received by the requesting device and synchronized with a profile list to automatically update the user profile on the requesting device. | 06-10-2010 |
David Scott Cox, Santa Ana, CA US
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20160135432 | WASTE DISPOSAL DEVICE - A waste disposal device includes a waste container having a first compartment and a second compartment and a leash connected to the waste container at each of a first location of the waste container and a second location of the waste container, such that a portion of the leash between the first location and the second location define a first handle. The waste container may include an opening in a surface of the waste container that exposes a portion of the second compartment. The first compartment may further include a liner. The leash may further have a second handle at a location apart from the first handle. | 05-19-2016 |
David Scott Densel, Waterville, OH US
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20130032234 | Quick Connect Coupling With Nested Ball Valves - A quick connect coupling includes female and male assemblies. The female and male assemblies include first and second valves, respectively, operable between open and closed positions. The male assembly connects to the female assembly by axial movement and relative rotation, wherein the male assembly disconnects from the female assembly by relative rotation and axial separation, wherein relative rotation of the assemblies moves the second valve between the open and closed positions. Moving the second valve from the closed to the open position allows the first valve to be movable from the closed position to the open position and moving the first valve from the closed to the open position limits relative rotation between the assemblies and prevents disconnection. Disconnection can only occur when the first valve has been moved to the closed position. Disconnection moves the second valve from the open to the closed position. | 02-07-2013 |
David Scott Diwinsky, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150310604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE BASED INSPECTION OF AN OBJECT - A method for image based inspection of an object includes receiving an image of an object from an image capture device, wherein the image includes a representation of the object with mil-level precision. The method further includes projecting a measurement feature of the object from the image onto a three-dimensional (3D) model of the object based on a final projection matrix; determining a difference between the projected measurement feature and an existing measurement feature on the 3D model; and sending a notification including the difference between the projected measurement feature and the existing measurement feature. | 10-29-2015 |
David Scott Ebsen, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120124273 | Estimating Wear of Non-Volatile, Solid State Memory - Completion times of data storage operations targeted to a non-volatile, solid-state memory device are measured. Wear of the memory device is estimated using the measured completion times, and life cycle management operations are performed to affect subsequent wear of the memory device in accordance with the estimated wear. The life cycle management may include operations such as wear leveling, predicting an end of service life of the memory device, and removing worn blocks of the memory device from service. | 05-17-2012 |
20120278530 | ENFORCING SYSTEM INTENTIONS DURING MEMORY SCHEDULING - A memory controller receives memory access requests from a host terminal, the memory access requests from the host terminal including one or both of host read requests and host write requests. The memory controller generates memory access requests. Priorities are assigned to the memory access requests. The memory access requests are segregated to memory unit queues of at least one set of memory unit queues, the set of memory unit queues associated with a memory unit. Each memory access request is sent to the memory unit according to a priority and an assigned memory unit queue of the memory access request. | 11-01-2012 |
20140219003 | Temperature Based Logic Profile for Variable Resistance Memory Cells - A data storage device may generally be constructed and operated with at least one variable resistance memory cell having a first logic state threshold that is replaced with a second logic state threshold by a controller. The first and second logic states respectively corresponding to a predicted resistance shift that is based upon an operating temperature profile. | 08-07-2014 |
20140219034 | Non-Volatile Write Buffer Data Retention Pending Scheduled Verification - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a non-volatile (NV) buffer is adapted to store input write data having a selected logical address. A write circuit is adapted to transfer a copy of the input write data to an NV main memory while retaining the stored input write data in the NV buffer. A verify circuit is adapted to perform a verify operation at the conclusion of a predetermined elapsed time interval to verify successful transfer of the copy of the input write data to the NV main memory. The input write data are retained in the NV buffer until successful transfer is verified. | 08-07-2014 |
20140241071 | Fast Power Loss Recovery By Swapping Boot and Recovery Data Sets in a Memory - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a recovery data set representing a current state of a storage device is stored in a rewritable non-volatile memory responsive to detection of a potentially imminent deactivation of the device. The recovery data set is swapped with a boot data set in said memory responsive to subsequent deactivation of the device. The boot data set is subsequently used to transition the device from a deactivated mode to an operationally ready mode during device reinitialization. The boot data set is thereafter swapped with the recovery data set to return the device to the current state. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244892 | ASSIGNING A WEIGHTING TO HOST QUALITY OF SERVICE INDICATORS - Quality of service indicators are provided from a host via a host interface. The quality of service indicators relate to data stored in a non-volatile data storage via the host. Workload indicators related to the quality of service indicators are measured, and a weighting is assigned to the host in response to a correlation between the quality of service indicators and the measured workload indicators. The weighting is applied to the quality of service indicators when responding to data access requests from the host. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244896 | Data Update Management in a Cloud Computing Environment - Method and apparatus for managing data in a cloud computing environment. In accordance with some embodiments, data updates are received to a multi-tier memory structure across a cloud network and stored as working data in an upper rewritable non-volatile memory tier of the memory structure. The working data are periodically logged to a lower non-volatile memory tier in the memory structure while a current version of the working data remain in the upper memory tier. The upper and lower memory tiers each are formed of rewritable memory cells having different constructions and storage attributes. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244897 | Metadata Update Management In a Multi-Tiered Memory - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory. In accordance with some embodiments, metadata updates are stored in a first tier of a a multi-tier non-volatile memory structure responsive to access operations associated with data objects in the memory structure. The stored metadata updates are logged in a second, lower tier of the memory structure. The stored metadata updates are further migrated to a different location within the first tier responsive to an accumulated count of said access operations. | 08-28-2014 |
20140258646 | FORMING A CHARACTERIZATION PARAMETER OF A RESISTIVE MEMORY ELEMENT - An incremental signal is defined that includes at least one of a duration and a peak voltage that is less than a respective minimum programming time or minimum programming voltage step of a resistive memory element. A characterization procedure is repeatedly performed that at least involves: applying a signal to the memory element, the signal being incremented by the incremental signal during each subsequent application; measuring a first resistance of the memory element in response to the signal; and c) measuring a second resistance of the memory element after a time period has elapsed from the measurement of the first resistance with no programming signal applied. In response to the first and second resistance measurements of the characterization procedure, a characterization parameter of the memory element is formed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140281280 | SELECTING BETWEEN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY UNITS HAVING DIFFERENT MINIMUM ADDRESSABLE DATA UNIT SIZES - An apparatus includes a controller capable of being coupled to a host interface and a memory device. The memory device includes two or more non-hierarchical, non-volatile memory units having different minimum addressable data unit sizes. The controller is configured to at least perform determining a workload indicator of a data object being stored in the memory device via the host interface. The controller selects one of the memory units in response to the workload indicator of the data object corresponding to the minimum addressable data unit size of the selected memory unit corresponding to the workload indicator. The data object is stored in the selected memory unit in response thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
20160077885 | MANAGING RESOURCE COLLISIONS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A storage compute device includes a data storage section that facilitates persistently storing host data as data objects. The storage compute device also includes two or more compute sections that perform computations on the data objects. A controller monitors resource collisions affecting a first of the compute sections. The controller creates a copy of at least one of the data objects to be processed in parallel at a second of the compute sections in response to the resource collisions | 03-17-2016 |
20160077978 | ASSOCIATING KEYS WITH DATA AND COMPUTE OBJECTS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A definition is received of at least one data object and a compute object from a host at a storage compute device. A first key is associated with the at least one data object and a second key is associated with the compute object. A command is received from the host to perform a computation that links the first and second keys. The computation is defined by the compute object and acts on the data object. The computation is performed via the storage compute device using the compute object and the data object in response to the command. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078045 | SELECTIVE COMPRESSION OF OBJECTS IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - Methods and apparatuses facilitate receiving a command via a host interface of a storage compute device to perform a computation on one or more data objects. The computations producing intermediate objects that are stored in data storage section of the storage compute device. A determination is made to compress and decompress the intermediate objects as they are moved between the data storage section and a compute section based on wear of a storage medium being reduced in response to the compression and decompression. The intermediate objects are compressed and decompressed as they are moved between the data storage section and the compute section in response to the determination. | 03-17-2016 |
20160085291 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - Computations are performed on data objects via two or more data storage sections. The data storage sections facilitate persistently storing the data objects in parallel read/write operations. The data objects are used in computations within a storage compute device. At least one of the storage sections is deactivated during the computations to reduce power usage of the storage compute device. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098431 | PERFORMING MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS ON CHANGED VERSIONS OF DATA OBJECTS VIA A STORAGE COMPUTE DEVICE - A data object is received from a host and stored on a storage compute device. A first mathematical operation is performed on the data object via the storage compute device. An update from the host is received and stored on the storage compute device. The update data is stored separately from the data object and includes a portion of the data object that has subsequently changed. A second mathematical operation is performed on a changed version of the data object using the update data. | 04-07-2016 |
20160124846 | ADAPTIVE SPANNING CONTROL - The disclosed technology provides for a solid state device that adaptively determines, responsive to receipt of a write command, whether or not to partition one or more individual logical blocks of data between multiple pages of a flash storage device. According to one implementation, the partitioning (e.g., spanning) determination is based on read frequency characteristics and the internal error correction code rate of the data. | 05-05-2016 |
David Scott Grassl, Mcfarland, WI US
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20120159378 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUGGESTING POTENTIAL INPUTS IN A TEXT-BASED REPORT GENERATION APPLICATION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable medium encoded with a plurality of processor-executable instructions for providing a list of potential inputs to a user in response to a prompt presented to the user. One system includes a processor, a database connected to the computer processor and storing information relating to at least one potential input associated with each of a plurality of potential prompts, and a first application stored in non-transitory computer readable medium accessible and executable by the processor. The first application is configured to automatically determine an active location on a text-based form presented to a user by a second application, determine a prompt presented to the user on the text-based form based on the determined active location, generate a list of potential inputs for the determined prompt based on the determined prompt and the information stored in the database, and present the list of potential inputs to the user. | 06-21-2012 |
David Scott Hazenbroek, Oud-Beijerland NL
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20110183591 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting Meat From an Animal Part - A method and device are disclosed for mechanically collecting meat from animal parts having an elongated bone extending through a sleeve of meat. The device includes a deboning unit adapted to be associated with a supporting tray for supporting one of the animal parts, a stripper diaphragm on one end of the supporting tray, when associated with the deboning unit, and a movable bone pusher rod and a movable tubular knife on an opposite end of the supporting tray, when associated with the deboning unit. The bone pusher rod and the tubular knife are arranged concentrically about one another. A mechanism is provided for advancing and retracting the bone pusher rod and the tubular knife between first positions, allowing loading of the animal part, and second positions, in which the meat is collected against the stripper diaphragm and the bone is pushed partly through the diaphragm. The mechanism for advancing and retracting is adapted to move the bone pusher rod over one distance and the tubular knife over another distance smaller than the one distance, so as not to extend through the diaphragm. A rotating mechanism can rotate the tubular knife upon engagement with the meat and a cutting anvil for severing the meat from a trailing one of opposite ends of the elongated bone. An engaging member for engaging the bone portion partly protruding through the diaphragm pulls the bone completely through the diaphragm. | 07-28-2011 |
20120190285 | Poultry Wing Cutter for Narrow Pitch Poultry Lines - A wing cutter for narrow pitch poultry processing lines includes a subframe supporting functional components of the wing cutter and a main frame to which the subframe is pivotally mounted. The subframe, and thus the functional components of the wing cutter, can be pivoted to a selected angle relative to the processing path depending at least in part on the pitch of the processing line. In one embodiment, the subframe and working components are rotated to an angle between about zero degrees and about fifteen degrees when the pitch of the processing line is about 8 inches. | 07-26-2012 |
David Scott Hazlitt, Boulder, CO US
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20150342583 | SURGICAL DEVICE AND LINKAGE SYSTEM FOR SAME - A laparoscopic surgical device is provided, including a removable tool-comprising shaft having an outer shaft and an inner actuation rod that may be removably or permanently connected together. A handle of the device includes a two-button mechanism for engaging and releasing the removable tool-comprising shaft. The two-button mechanism is configured to engage overlapping corresponding apertures of the outer shaft and the inner rod that extends through the outer shaft, and the handle may include a variety of configurations that can readily interchangeably be used with different tool bodies. | 12-03-2015 |
David Scott Heckmaster, Neosho, MO US
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20130323558 | CONTOURED BATTERY CASE BASED ON CELL SHAPES - A battery case houses a battery with a plurality of non-prismatic electrochemical cells and at least one electronic component. The battery case includes a plurality of cell housings and at least one electronic component housing that accommodates the at least one electronic component. The plurality of cell housings each (1) define an internal space sized to accommodate one of the electrochemical cells, and (2) include (a) an internal surface at least a portion of which is shaped to substantially correspond to a non-prismatic exterior surface of the one of the electrochemical cells to be housed by the cell housing, and (b) an external surface at least a portion of which follows contours of a corresponding portion of the inner surface. | 12-05-2013 |
David Scott Jensen, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20150367253 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATE AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a chromatography apparatus such as a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the oxidized elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase and at least one photoluminescent material for use in chromatography. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
David Scott Jones, Fife GB
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20120095945 | METHOD OF CREATING A COMPUTER MODEL OF THE PHYSICAL WORLD - A method of executing a computer application in the context of a computer model comprising the steps of retrieving computer model data from a model server, retrieving application information from an application server, and executing said application information in the context of the model in an execution environment. | 04-19-2012 |
David Scott Keselica, Reno, NV US
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20150129490 | Low Soluble Iron Diatomite Filter Aids - Processes for manufacturing low soluble iron diatomite filter aids and such filter aids are disclosed. Aluminum oxide and/or aluminum hydroxide are used as additives when preparing the flux-calcined diatomite filter aids. As compared to either straight-calcined or soda ash flux-calcined diatomite filter aids of similar permeabilities made from the same ore, the disclosed filter aids have lower soluble iron levels. For instance, disclosed filter aids of about 0.5 to about 2.0 Darcy were made using either an aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide additive with soda ash. The disclosed filter aids may have an EBC soluble iron content of less than 80 ppm versus 130 ppm for similar filter aids that were made from the same ore and flux-calcined with just soda ash. | 05-14-2015 |
David Scott Landoll, Austin, TX US
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20110148462 | Post-Programming Functional Verification for Programable Integrated Circuits - Techniques and technology are provided to enable the testing of a programmable integrated circuit from within the programmable integrated circuit itself. In various implementations of the invention, a hardware verification module is added to the programmable integrated circuit by the manufacturer. Once the programmable integrated circuit is programmed to have a desired functionality, the hardware verification module may be activated and used to apply tests and receive responses from the programmable integrated circuit to verify its functionality. | 06-23-2011 |
David Scott Magbee, Murrieta, CA US
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20160120713 | PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR A PATIENT - A protective sheet with a transparent region and a protective region formed from different materials. The protective sheet has an elasticated perimeter configured to secure the protective sheet onto a support platform for a human body. The protective sheet can be oriented so that the transparent region covers at least a head of the human body and the protective region covers at least portion of the human body below the head. | 05-05-2016 |
David Scott Miller, Katy, TX US
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20080217004 | Heating hydrocarbon containing formations in a checkerboard pattern staged process - Method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation are described herein. Methods may include providing heat to two or more first sections of the formation with one or more first heaters in two or more of the first sections. The provided heat may mobilize first hydrocarbons in two or more of the first sections. At least some of the mobilized first hydrocarbons are produced through production wells located in two or more second sections of the formation. The first sections and the second sections are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. A portion of at least one of the second sections proximate at least one production well is provided some heat from the mobilized first hydrocarbons, but is not conductively heated by heat from the first heaters. Heat may be provided to the second sections with one or more second heaters in the second sections to further heat the second sections. | 09-11-2008 |
20080217015 | Heating hydrocarbon containing formations in a spiral startup staged sequence - Methods for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation are described herein. Methods may include treating a first zone of the formation. Treatment of a plurality of zones of the formation may be begun at selected times after the treatment of the first zone begins. The treatment of at least two successively treated zones may begin at a selected time after treatment of the previous zone begins. At least two of the successively treated zones may be adjacent to the zone treated previously. The successive treatment of the zones proceeds in an outward, substantially spiral sequence from the first zone so that the treatment of the zones may move substantially spirally outwards towards a boundary of the treatment area. | 09-11-2008 |
20090200031 | IRREGULAR SPACING OF HEAT SOURCES FOR TREATING HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS - A method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation includes providing heat input to a first section of the formation from one or more heat sources located in the first section. Fluids are produced from the first section through a production well located at or near the center of the first section. The heat sources are configured such that the average heat input per volume of formation in the first section increases with distance from the production well. | 08-13-2009 |
David Scott Nansen, Renton, WA US
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20100102041 | INERT GAS COVER SYSTEM FOR LASER WELDING - An apparatus for comprises a base, a wall, and an opening in the wall. The base has a first end, a second end, and a channel system. The channel system is located closer to the first end than the second end of the base. The wall extends from a side of the base to partially enclose the channel system. The opening in the wall is located closer to the second end than the first end. The shape of the wall is capable of retaining a gas introduced through the channel system in a welding location and causing the gas to move away from the channel system and through the opening in the wall. | 04-29-2010 |
David Scott Parker, Mountain View, CA US
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20150095133 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONSUMER FACING POINT-OF-SALE INTERFACES - Systems, apparatus, methods, and non-transitory media for providing point-of-sale functionality are discussed herein. Some embodiments may include a system including a merchant device and a consumer facing device. The merchant device may include a merchant display device configured to present interactive displays of a merchant facing interface configured to be used by merchants. The consumer facing device may be configured to present interactive displays of a consumer facing interface configured to be used by consumers. The point-of-sale system may be configured to facilitate financial transactions and other forms of consumer service. For example, merchant inputs provided via the merchant facing interface (e.g., entered menu items) may be shown on the consumer facing interface. In another example, consumer inputs provided via the consumer facing interface be sent to the merchant device and/or otherwise used by the merchant device to facilitate a financial transaction, among other things. | 04-02-2015 |
20150095134 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONSUMER FACING POINT-OF-SALE INTERFACES - Systems, apparatus, methods, and non-transitory media for providing point-of-sale functionality are discussed herein. Some embodiments may include a system including a merchant device and a consumer facing device. The merchant device may include a merchant display device configured to present interactive displays of a merchant facing interface configured to be used by merchants. The consumer facing device may be configured to present interactive displays of a consumer facing interface configured to be used by consumers. The point-of-sale system may be configured to facilitate financial transactions and other forms of consumer service. For example, merchant inputs provided via the merchant facing interface (e.g., entered menu items) may be shown on the consumer facing interface. In another example, consumer inputs provided via the consumer facing interface be sent to the merchant device and/or otherwise used by the merchant device to facilitate a financial transaction, among other things. | 04-02-2015 |
David Scott Randol, Odessa, FL US
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20090240284 | STABILIZATION RODS - A rod, such as that used for spinal stabilization, made of both metal material and elastomeric material. The rod may have a metal infrastructure, which may be non-cylindrical, to provide a desired stiffness for bending in at least one direction and may also have metal exterior surfaces for engaging metal components of spinal fixation locking mechanisms. In addition, the elastomeric material may only partially circumferentially encapsulate the metal material so that the metal material forms part of the surface of the rod. | 09-24-2009 |
David Scott Robinson, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140087881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SOCIAL GAMES FOR COMPUTING DEVICES - Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for providing social games. In accordance with one implementation, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a selection from a user to activate the social game. The method also includes receiving, with at least one processor, the previously recorded content for the social game. In accordance with the present disclosure, the method also includes playing back, in response to the selection, the previously recorded content to the user and recording the user's interaction with the previously recorded content while playing back the previously recorded content. | 03-27-2014 |
David Scott Rohweder, Troy, MI US
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20130289162 | Silica Filler Pretreated With Bio-Based Polyol And Elastomer Composition Containing The Same - A method includes mixing a filler including silica and a bio-based oil including a soy polyol to form a filler mixture, and mixing the filler mixture with an elastomer to form an elastomeric composition. The weight ratio of silica to the soy polyol is 1.5 to 2.5. The elastomer is present in an amount less than 25 weight percent of the elastomeric composition. | 10-31-2013 |
20160059624 | RESONATOR DEVICE AND VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - In one or more embodiments, a resonator device includes a first chamber including a first leg portion extending in a longitudinal direction and a first shoulder extending in a transverse direction, and a second chamber positioned next to the first chamber at least partially along the longitudinal direction. The second chamber may include a second shoulder portion positioned next to the first leg portion and a second leg portion positioned next to the first shoulder portion. | 03-03-2016 |
David Scott Rohweder, Dearborn, MI US
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20150222204 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING POWER FOR AN ELECTRIC SUB-ASSEMBLY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A system for generating power for an electric sub-assembly of a motor vehicle may include at least one reverse electrowetting energy harvesting element coupled to a tire of the motor vehicle. The system may further include at least one controller configured to accumulate electric energy generated by the at least one reverse electrowetting energy harvesting element and supply the accumulated electric energy to at least one sub-assembly mounted on the tire. | 08-06-2015 |
David Scott Sappenfield, Charlotte, NC US
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20090030756 | Managing Risk Associated with Various Transactions - Systems, methods and consumer-readable media for managing risk associated with various transactions are provided. Such methods may include identifying a consumer-based software application for analysis and classifying the consumer-based software application into a plurality of consumer-facing transactions. Each consumer-facing transaction may be rated according to at least one category or criteria. Further, each rating may be converted into a numeric value. Another aspect of the invention may relate to receiving an identification of a list of threats to each of the consumer-facing transactions. These threats may be categorized into threat categories. The impact of each of the threats may be forecasted. The overall impact of the threats as forecasted may be calculated. Yet another aspect of the invention may relate to receiving an identification of a plurality of threat controls that control at least a portion of the plurality of threats. | 01-29-2009 |
20130104237 | Managing Risk Associated With Various Transactions - Systems, methods and consumer-readable media for managing risk associated with various transactions are provided. Such methods may include identifying a consumer-based software application for analysis and classifying the consumer-based software application into a plurality of consumer-facing transactions. Each consumer-facing transaction may be rated according to at least one category or criteria. Further, each rating may be converted into a numeric value. Another aspect of the invention may relate to receiving an identification of a list of threats to each of the consumer-facing transactions. These threats may be categorized into threat categories. The impact of each of the threats may be forecasted. The overall impact of the threats as forecasted may be calculated. Yet another aspect of the invention may relate to receiving an identification of a plurality of threat controls that control at least a portion of the plurality of threats. | 04-25-2013 |
David Scott Seekins, Allison Park, PA US
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20100091403 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE WITH MAXIMUM CAPACITY INCREASABLE THROUGH CONSUMPTION OF ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL - A data storage device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the data storage device has a maximum storage capacity and is initially limited to providing access to a limited amount of data storage capacity that is less than the maximum data storage capacity. The size of the limited amount of data storage capacity is variable based on an indication of how much of a collection of advertising material has been viewed. In one embodiment, a host system manages a transfer of all or a portion of the collection of advertising material to a storage location on the data storage device. In one embodiment, the same host system manages adjustments to the size of the limited amount of data storage capacity based on how much of the collection of advertising materials has been consumed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100125741 | OPTICAL DISC EMULATOR - A system and method that maps an emulated optical disc file structure to a secure region of a data storage device, and translates cryptographic challenges received from a media player licensed under a digital rights management specification into firmware command sets of the data storage device. | 05-20-2010 |
David Scott Seekins, Shakopee, MN US
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20120124273 | Estimating Wear of Non-Volatile, Solid State Memory - Completion times of data storage operations targeted to a non-volatile, solid-state memory device are measured. Wear of the memory device is estimated using the measured completion times, and life cycle management operations are performed to affect subsequent wear of the memory device in accordance with the estimated wear. The life cycle management may include operations such as wear leveling, predicting an end of service life of the memory device, and removing worn blocks of the memory device from service. | 05-17-2012 |
20120198312 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO INCREASE MEMORY DEVICE DATA RELIABILITY - A first data set is written to first memory units identified as having a higher data reliability and a second data set is written to second memory units identified as having a lower data reliability than the first memory units. In some cases, the second data set may include metadata or redundancy information that is useful to aid in reading and/or decoding the first data set. The act of writing the second data set increases the data reliability of the first data set. The second data set may be a null pattern, such as all erased bits. | 08-02-2012 |
20120278564 | SECURE ERASURE OF DATA FROM A NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - Method and apparatus for securely erasing data from a non-volatile memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, an extended data set to be sanitized from the memory is identified. The extended data set includes multiple copies of data having a common logical address and different physical addresses within the memory. The extended data set is sanitized in relation to a characterization of the data set. The data sanitizing operation results in the extended data set being purged from the memory and other previously stored data in the memory being retained. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278579 | Self-Initiated Secure Erasure Responsive to an Unauthorized Power Down Event - Method and apparatus for self-initiated secure erasure of data from a non-volatile memory, such as a solid state drive (SSD). In accordance with various embodiments, the memory is operated in communication with a host device. A self-initiated, non-destructive secure erasure of the data stored in the memory is carried out responsive to a detection of an unauthorized power down event associated with the memory. | 11-01-2012 |
20120300554 | Sanitizing a Non-Volatile Memory Through Charge Accumulation - Method and apparatus for sanitizing a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, a memory cell is sanitized by using a write circuit to accumulate charge on a floating gate of the cell to a level such that application of a maximum available read sensing voltage to a control gate of the cell is insufficient to place the cell in a conductive state. | 11-29-2012 |
20130007380 | LIMITING ACTIVITY RATES THAT IMPACT LIFE OF A DATA STORAGE MEDIA - A first cumulative data transfer over a first time window from an intermediary module to a data storage media is determined. The intermediary module is coupled between a host interface and the data storage media. An activity rate from the intermediary module to the data storage media is limited for one or more subsequent time windows if the first cumulative activity rate exceeds a threshold value that impacts life of the data storage media. The limitation of the activity rate is removed after the one or more subsequent time windows expire | 01-03-2013 |
20130007543 | ESTIMATING TEMPORAL DEGRADATION OF NON-VOLATILE SOLID-STATE MEMORY - Representative locations of a non-volatile, solid-state memory of an apparatus store characterization data. An event during which elapsed time is not measured by the apparatus is determined. In response to the event, temporal degradation of the non-volatile, solid-state memory during the event is estimated based on electrical characteristics of the representative locations. | 01-03-2013 |
20130258770 | Parametric Tracking to Manage Read Disturbed Data - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, data are stored in a first location in a memory, and read from the first location a selected number of times. At least one parameter associated with the first location is measured after the data are read the selected number of times. The data are thereafter migrated to a second location in the memory responsive to the measured parameter indicating a presence of read disturbance in the data in the first location. | 10-03-2013 |
20130322169 | MULTI-LEVEL CELL (MLC) UPDATE WITH PROTECTED MODE CAPABILITY - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a first block of data is written to a group of memory cells at a first memory location in single-level cell (SLC) mode. The first block of data is copied from the first memory location to a group of memory cells at a second memory location to provide a backup copy of the first block of data during a protected mode of operation. A second block of data is subsequently overwritten to the group of memory cells at the first memory location so that the first memory location stores both the first and second blocks of data in multi-level cell (MLC) mode. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326114 | WRITE MITIGATION THROUGH FAST REJECT PROCESSING - Apparatus and method for data management in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a first hash value associated with a first set of data stored in a memory is compared to a second hash value associated with a second set of data pending storage to the memory. The second set of data is stored in the memory responsive to a mismatch between the first and second hash values. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326115 | BACKGROUND DEDUPLICATION OF DATA SETS IN A MEMORY - Apparatus and method for data management in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of data sets in a memory are identified as having a common data content and different physical addresses in the memory. A selected one of the data sets is marked as valid data and the remaining data sets are marked as stale data responsive to evaluation of at least one variable parameter associated with the physical addresses at which the data sets are respectively stored. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326116 | ALLOCATING MEMORY USAGE BASED ON QUALITY METRICS - A tiered memory system includes a memory controller for a primary memory and a secondary memory, where the secondary memory is used as a cache for the primary memory. The memory controller is configured to cause redundant data that is stored in the primary memory of the memory system to be stored in first memory locations of the secondary memory. The controller causes data that is not stored in the primary memory to be stored in second memory locations of the secondary memory. The second memory locations have at least one of lower bit error rate and higher access speed than the first memory locations. | 12-05-2013 |
20140052897 | DYNAMIC FORMATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION UNITS IN A MEMORY - Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a memory is provided with a plurality of addressable data storage blocks which are arranged into a first set of garbage collection units (GCUs). The blocks are rearranged into a different, second set of GCUs responsive to parametric performance of the blocks. | 02-20-2014 |
20140115232 | Metadata Journaling with Error Correction Redundancy - Method and apparatus for managing a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, user data and associated metadata are stored in a memory. The metadata are arranged as a first sequence of snapshots of the metadata at different points in time during the operation of the memory, and a second sequence of intervening journals which reflect updates to the metadata from one snapshot to the next. Requested portions of the metadata are recovered from the memory using a selected snapshot in the first sequence and first and second journals in the second sequence. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115233 | Restoring Virtualized GCU State Information - Method and apparatus for managing a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, initial state information is stored which identifies an actual state of a garbage collection unit (GCU) of a memory during a normal operational mode. During a restoration mode after a memory power cycle event, a virtualized state of the GCU is determined responsive to the initial state information and to data read from the GCU. The memory is transitioned from the restoration mode to the normal operational mode once the virtualized state for the GCU is determined. | 04-24-2014 |
20140129891 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO INCREASE MEMORY DEVICE DATA RELIABILITY - A first data set is written to first memory units identified as having a higher data reliability and a second data set is written to second memory units identified as having a lower data reliability than the first memory units. In some cases, the second data set may include metadata or redundancy information that is useful to aid in reading and/or decoding the first data set. The act of writing the second data set increases the data reliability of the first data set. The second data set may be a null pattern, such as all erased bits. | 05-08-2014 |
20150143039 | Restoring Virtualized GCU State Information - Method and apparatus for managing a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, initial state information is stored which identifies an actual state of a garbage collection unit (GCU) of a memory during a normal operational mode. During a restoration mode after a memory power cycle event, a virtualized state of the GCU is determined responsive to the initial state information and to data read from the GCU. The memory is transitioned from the restoration mode to the normal operational mode once the virtualized state for the GCU is determined. | 05-21-2015 |
David Scott Shefferman, San Francisco, CA US
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20130139229 | SYSTEM FOR SHARING PERSONAL AND QUALIFYING DATA WITH A THIRD PARTY - A method for users to share personal and qualifying information with a plurality of third parties. Authenticated users may share personal and qualifying information obtained from a plurality of data repositories comprising of credit data, motor vehicle data, insurance data, criminal data, sex offender data, occupancy data and employment data. The personal and qualifying information may be viewed by a plurality of third parties until the user revokes access at any time. Neither user nor third parties are allowed to alter data. However, users have the option to supply supplemental explanations for data. The method facilitates the development of trust necessary for transactions between two parties comprising of securing housing, obtaining loans, securing employment, etc. | 05-30-2013 |
David Scott Thomas, Royal Oak, MI US
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20160052362 | VEHICLE HEADREST THERMAL CONDITIONER - A seat thermal conditioning device includes a seat portion having a vent configured to provide conditioned air to a seat occupant neck area. A thermoelectric module is arranged in the seat portion. The thermoelectric module is configured to both heat and cool an air supply to provide the conditioned air. | 02-25-2016 |
David Scott Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
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20150330597 | FRONT-LIT REFLECTIVE DISPLAY DEVICE - This application describes a front-lit reflective display assembly including a reflective display and an illumination article for front-lighting the display when the article is optically coupled to a light source. The illumination article includes a variable index light extraction layer optically coupled to a lightguide. The variable index light extraction layer has first and second regions, the first region comprising nanovoided polymeric material, the second region comprising the nanovoided polymeric material and an additional material, the first and second regions being disposed such that for light being transported at a supercritical angle in the lightguide, the variable index light extraction layer selectively extracts the light in a predetermined way based on the geometric arrangement of the first and second regions. Front-lit reflective display devices including the front-lit reflective display assembly optically coupled to a light source are also described. | 11-19-2015 |
David Scott Uerz, Ontario, NY US
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20130222446 | DETECTING POTENTIAL COLLISION DAMAGE TO PRINTHEAD - A method of printing on a recording medium using a printhead having a printhead face that includes an array of marking elements, the method includes advancing the recording medium along a medium advance direction toward a printing region; detecting with a sensor whether a portion of the recording medium is positioned such that it would be in a collision path with the printhead face if the recording medium is advanced into the printing region; and advancing the recording medium into the printing region for printing if it is detected that the recording medium would not be in a collision path with the printhead face. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222448 | SENSOR FOR AVERTING POTENTIAL PRINTHEAD DAMAGE - A carriage printer includes a printhead having a printhead face that includes an array of marking elements; a carriage for moving the printhead back and forth across a printing region; a media advance system for advancing recording medium into the printing region; and a sensor for detecting whether a portion of the recording medium is positioned such that it will cause a collision with the printhead face if the portion of the recording medium is advanced into the printing region. | 08-29-2013 |
David Scott Wilson, San Jose, CA US
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20140106332 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE SOCIAL LEARNING - A method and apparatus of a device that measures and responds to the level engagement of a student with a mobile social learning system is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device monitors a stream of student events, where each student event characterizes an aspect of engagement the student has with the mobile social learning system. The device classifies the student event with a mobile social learning classification, where the classifying determines a student event class for the student event. The device further matches a student event-based trigger with the student event class, where the student event-based trigger includes an action to be performed if the student event-based trigger matches the student event. If the student event-based trigger matches the student event, the device performs the action. | 04-17-2014 |
David Scott Yantek, Bethel Park, PA US
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20150176343 | Drill Bit and Chuck Isolator - An isolator for a drill assembly that is mountable to a drill is presented. The isolator comprises an elongated outer member with an elongated inner member inserted within the outer member. An elastomer is interposed in the space between said inner member and said outer member. The isolator is connectable to a drill assembly at one end through the outer member and at the other end through the inner member. The isolator is capable of providing sound and vibration isolation when the drill assembly is mounted to a drill. | 06-25-2015 |
David Scott Yantex, Bethel Pak, PA US
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20140374168 | Drill Chuck Isolator - A chuck isolator for the chuck of a drill comprising a base plate mountable to the chuck, a drive plate connectable to a drill bit, and a first elastomeric member interposed between the base plate and the drive plate. The base plate and the drive plate are wider than the drill bit. The chuck isolator is connectable to the chuck of the drill and capable of providing sound and vibration isolation when the chuck isolator is connected to the drill. | 12-25-2014 |