Dennis, US

Andrea M. Dennis, Tuttle, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090234698	INTEGRATED SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An integrated safety management system includes a self inspection module, an incident management module, and a hazard reporting module. A corrective action module integrates the other modules. Each module accepts data corresponding to events or actions, accepts and displays completion indicators, and accepts and displays corrective action indicators.	09-17-2009

Andrew Dennis, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120029539	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICALLY CLOSING AN OPEN ABDOMEN - An open abdomen wound as a result of injury or surgery is closed using fastener sheets, such as hook and loop fastener sheets, that are attached at opposing edges of the wound using bolsters through which surgical suture thread is passed to secure the abdominal wall between the fastener sheets and the bolsters. Tension forces are exerted on the fastener sheets and the sheets secured to one another in one or more steps drawing the wound edges toward one another. The tension forces are distributed by the bolsters to avoid loss of tissue at the wound edges. Successful closure of the wound is possible.	02-02-2012
20140155935	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURGICALLY CLOSING AN OPEN ABDOMEN - An open abdomen wound as a result of injury or surgery is closed using hook and loop fastener sheets that are attached at opposing edges of the wound using bolsters through which surgical suture threat is passed to secure the abdominal wall between the fastener sheets and the bolsters. Tension forces are exerted on the fastener sheets and the sheets secured to one another in one or more steps drawing the wound edges toward one another. The tension forces are distributed by the bolsters to avoid loss of tissue at the wound edges. Successful closure of the wound is possible.	06-05-2014

Ansleye Dennis, Augusta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061152	Methods for fabricating isolated micro- and nano- structures using soft or imprint lithography - The presently disclosed subject matter describes the use of fluorinated elastomer-based materials, in particular perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based materials, in high-resolution soft or imprint lithographic applications, such as micro- and nanoscale replica molding, and the first nano-contact molding of organic materials to generate high fidelity features using an elastomeric mold. Accordingly, the presently disclosed subject matter describes a method for producing free-standing, isolated nanostructures of any shape using soft or imprint lithography technique.	03-05-2009

Ansley E. Dennis, Augusta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090028910	Methods for Fabrication Isolated Micro-and Nano-Structures Using Soft or Imprint Lithography - The presently disclosed subject matter describes the use of fluorinated elastomer-based materials, in particular perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based materials, in high-resolution soft or imprint lithographic applications, such as micro- and nanoscale replica molding, and the first nano-contact molding of organic materials to generate high fidelity features using an elastomeric mold. Accordingly, the presently disclosed subject matter describes a method for producing free-standing, isolated nanostructures of any shape using soft or imprint lithography techniques.	01-29-2009
20140072632	METHODS FOR FABRICATING ISOLATED MICRO- OR NANO-STRUCTURES USING SOFT OR IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - The presently disclosed subject matter describes the use of fluorinated elastomer-based materials, in particular perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-based materials, in high-resolution soft or imprint lithographic applications, such as micro- and nanoscale replica molding, and the first nano-contact molding of organic materials to generate high fidelity features using an elastomeric mold. Accordingly, the presently disclosed subject matter describes a method for producing free-standing, isolated nanostructures of any shape using soft or imprint lithography technique.	03-13-2014

Ansley Exner Dennis, Augusta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110182805	Nanoparticle fabrication methods, systems, and materials - Nano-particles are molded in nano-scale molds fabricated from non-wetting, low surface energy polymeric materials. The nano-particles can include pharmaceutical compositions, taggants, contrast agents, biologic drugs, drug compositions, organic materials, and the like. The molds can be virtually any shape and less than 10 micron in cross-sectional diameter.	07-28-2011

Bret Carlton Dennis, Ashburn, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070573	INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT AND STANDARDS ALIGNMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - An instructional content and standards alignment processing system is disclosed. The system includes a computer-readable memory configured to store information indicative of instructional content, a first educational standard, and a second educational standard, and configured to store at least one alignment between the instructional content and the first educational standard and at least one mapping between the first educational standard and the second educational standard. The system also includes a processor configured to automatically generate at least one alignment between the instructional content and the second educational standard based on the mapping between the first educational standard and the second educational standard. The computer-readable memory is configured to store the alignment between the instructional content and the second educational standard after the alignment is confirmed by a user. Methods and machine-readable mediums are also disclosed.	03-24-2011

Brian H. Dennis, Arlington, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110060152	Methods and Systems for Improved Biodiesel Production - In a method and system to produce biodiesel using an improved catalytic transesterification process, a first reactant and a second reactant are dispersed to form a laminar slug flow pattern within a microchannel of a microreactor, the first reactant and the second reactant being immiscible. The first reactant and the second reactant are mixed, thereby triggering a reaction between them to produce the biodiesel and glycerol, the mixing being convection-enhanced by shear stress induced circulation occurring within each slug of the reactants. The reaction takes place under a pressure that is less than 5 psi and under a temperature that is less than 70 degrees Celsius. Separation of the glycerol from the biodiesel occurs simultaneously with the mixing. Several microreactors are coupled in parallel to improve throughput of the biodiesel.	03-10-2011

Cameron Dennis, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080228301	SYSTEM TO OPTIMIZE A SEMICONDUCTOR PROBE CARD - A novel information system for optimizing a phase in the lifespan of a probe card for semiconductor wafer testing, by receiving, storing, and disseminating probe card data over a network between the probe card customer and supplier. The system optimizes the ordering of a probe card by a customer, the manufacture of the probe card by a supplier, and the performance and repair of the probe card during its lifespan. The information system includes at least one server that is coupled to a network, where the server receives, stores, and disseminates historical information gathered during the order, manufacture, performance, and repair phases of many probe cards. An application on the server receives current information from a probe card customer or supplier, calculates a variety of metrics based on this information, compares the metric to historical data already stored in the system, and communicates the results of the comparison and the historical data to a system user.	09-18-2008

Charles A. Dennis, Warrenton, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109360	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED TIMING SYNCHRONIZATION - Embodiments of a method and system for both open-loop and closed-loop timing synchronization are provided in which a master clock signal, and a plurality of signals that define greater periods of time, are distributed to a plurality of host devices. A frame-sync signal is used to define a “frame” consisting of a predetermined number of clock periods, and a reset signal is used to define a larger period consisting of a predetermined number of frames. Due to a variety of system parameters, the innate delay time associated with each respective timing distribution path may differ. The system is operable to adjust the timing signals propagated to the plurality of host devices along each respective timing distribution path to compensate for these differences so that each host device remains synchronized with all other host devices.	05-12-2011

Charles L. Dennis, Lake Elmo, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198295	Intravascular Medical Device - An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.	08-06-2009
20100137936	INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.	06-03-2010

Christopher Dennis, Martinsburg, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120222005	OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORES, METHODS OF CREATING AND/OR MANAGING OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORES, AND/OR SYSTEMS INCLUDING OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORE - Certain example embodiments relate to a highly-concurrent, predictable, fast, self-managed, in-process space for storing data that is hidden away from the garbage collector and its related pauses. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to improved memory management techniques for computer systems that leverage an off-heap direct-memory data store that is massively scalable and highly efficient. The off-heap store may be provided in connection with a Java-based environment, and garbage collection may be completely or nearly completely avoided for the off-heap store. The off-heap store may be integrated into a tiered storage solution in certain example embodiments.	08-30-2012
20140351549	OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORES, METHODS OF CREATING AND/OR MANAGING OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORES, AND/OR SYSTEMS INCLUDING OFF-HEAP DIRECT-MEMORY DATA STORE - Certain example embodiments relate to a highly-concurrent, predictable, fast, self-managed, in-process space for storing data that is hidden away from the garbage collector and its related pauses. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to improved memory management techniques for computer systems that leverage an off-heap direct-memory data store that is massively scalable and highly efficient. The off-heap store may be provided in connection with a Java-based environment, and garbage collection may be completely or nearly completely avoided for the off-heap store. The off-heap store may be integrated into a tiered storage solution in certain example embodiments.	11-27-2014

Craig Dennis, Waukesha, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120177183	WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN A MEDICAL IMAGING OR MONITORING SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed towards a method of changing wireless communication channels in a connected host and client system. For example, in one embodiment, the link quality of a connection is monitored by the host or the client. If the connection has a link quality below a predetermined threshold but remains intact, a channel switch request is sent, synchronization packages are exchanged between the host and client on the current channel, the channel of the system is changed to a new channel, and the system resumes communications on the new channel.	07-12-2012

Damon Dennis, Pawnee, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110299839	No-freeze water hose - A heatable hose assembly for keeping a liquid above freezing in below freezing ambient temperatures is provided. The heatable hose assembly comprises a flexible liquid transport hose, a thimble apparatus, and an electrical heating apparatus. The electrical heating apparatus is located partially within the flexible liquid transport hose. The heatable hose assembly provides a means for slideably adjusting the electrical heating apparatus within the flexible liquid transport hose.	12-08-2011
20130098889	Freeze prevention mobile equipment system - A transportable heating assembly for converting a fluid bearing structure on a vehicle into a heatable fluid bearing structure is provided with a relay system for receiving power and distributing electrical currents, a power system for supplying power to the relay system, and at least one heating cable for receiving electrical currents distributed from the relay system.	04-25-2013

Danny J Dennis, Huffman, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120118426	COILED TUBING WITH IMPROVED FATIGUE RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - New methods of manufacturing coiled tubing result in increased useful life of the coiled tubing string by creating an enhanced strip-to-strip weld zone having load bearing and/or fatigue resistance properties substantially equal to or greater than the load bearing and/or fatigue resistance properties of the strip base material. The enhanced weld zone is transition into the nominal tubing to reduce stress concentration.	05-17-2012
20130092279	COILED TUBING WITH IMPROVED FATIGUE RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - New methods of manufacturing coiled tubing result in increased useful life of the coiled tubing string by creating an enhanced strip-to-strip weld zone having load bearing and/or fatigue resistance properties substantially equal to or greater than the load bearing and/or fatigue resistance properties of the strip base material. The enhanced weld zone is transition into the nominal tubing to reduce stress concentration.	04-18-2013

David Dennis, St. Helens, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113520	ARMOR VEST WITH MECHANICAL QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM - Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.	05-19-2011
20120192337	BLUNT FORCE PROTECTION HEADGEAR TECHNOLOGY - Helmets and pad kits for use in helmet shells are provided. The pad kits, when inserted or attached to the inner surface of a helmet shell, provide a user or wearer with enhance blunt force protection relative to padding in prior helmet systems. Pad kits include pads having one or more layers of differing material, typically two or more layers of material; one layer including a rate sensitive, impact absorbing material, and another layer including a comfort or form-fitting material. The impact absorbing material provides enhanced protection to the user's head from impact to the helmet shell.	08-02-2012
20120304355	ARMOR VEST WITH MECHANICAL QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM - Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.	12-06-2012

Denis Carl Dennis US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170640	BALL DROP METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of practicing athletic skills is disclosed along with systems associated therewith. The method may include providing a ball drop system and an athlete in a first position. The ball drop system may drop a ball and may prompt the athlete to leave the first position and move their entire body at least one step length to a second position. The second position may be in contact with or proximate to the ball drop system or dropped ball.	07-02-2009

D. Michael Dennis, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008217	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ON-SITE NITRATE PRODUCTION FOR A WATER PROCESSING SYSTEM - An electric plasma arc apparatus and method produces nitrogen compounds, solely using ambient air extracted in proximity to the apparatus. The nitrogen compounds are brought into contact with a water processing system, forming nitrate on-site. Hydrogen sulfide present in the water processing system is removed, and the production of hydrogen sulfide by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) is eliminated by introducing nitrate into the system, whereby denitrifying microorganisms, using the nitrate, outcompete the sulfate-reducing bacteria for the available carbon nutrients, thus preventing the SRB from producing hydrogen sulfide. Nitrate ions generated in the water processing system which contains the denitrifying microorganisms can enhance oil recovery by means of microbial enhanced oil recovery mechanisms. Further, the electric plasma arc apparatus and methodology eliminate major costs of conventional treatment techniques, including the transportation and storage of nitrate and the need for a continuous supply of natural gas and water.	01-13-2011
20110014091	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ON-SITE NITRATE PRODUCTION FOR A WATER PROCESSING SYSTEM - An electric plasma arc apparatus and method produces nitrogen compounds, solely using ambient air extracted in proximity to the apparatus. The nitrogen compounds are brought into contact with a water processing system, forming nitrate on-site. Hydrogen sulfide present in the water processing system is removed, and the production of hydrogen sulfide by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) is eliminated by introducing nitrate into the system, whereby denitrifying microorganisms, using the nitrate, outcompete the sulfate-reducing bacteria for the available carbon nutrients, thus preventing the SRB from producing hydrogen sulfide. Nitrate ions generated in the water processing system which contains the denitrifying microorganisms can enhance oil recovery by means of microbial enhanced oil recovery mechanisms. Further, the electric plasma arc apparatus and methodology eliminate major costs of conventional treatment techniques, including the transportation and storage of nitrate and the need for a continuous supply of natural gas and water.	01-20-2011

Donald Jason Dennis, Frederick, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100212436	Single use sterile slit impact sampling cassette with rotatable capture tray - A single use sterile slit impact sampling cassette with rotatable capture tray for recovering particulate matter from ambient air, having a lid with a slit shaped air inlet, dish with an air outlet, and capture tray. The dish and lid assemble to form a sealed sample chamber, which houses the capture tray. The assembled cassette is sterile packaged with its inlet and outlet covered before use. The cassette is placed on a base for operation, which supplies the required vacuum for sampling, and rotational means for the capture tray. Air drawn into the air inlet is accelerated to a velocity that ensures impingement, or entrainment of particulate matter from the sampled air volume onto, or within the capture media. The sampled air volume is evacuated from the sample chamber through an air outlet. The cassette is then removed from the operative base, and then may be analyzed for the target contaminants.	08-26-2010
20110252897	Versatile remote slit impact air sampler controller system - A versatile remote slit impact air sampler controller system for the enhanced operative control of known slit impact air samplers, as well as other remote sampling devices that would benefit from an enhanced air-sampling platform. The described device will substantially enhance the functionality, versatility, and capabilities for the operation of the inventors remote slit sampling devices, adding substantial advances in data capture, maintenance, and output capabilities, user interface functionality, sampling period programmability and versatility, sample flow rate selectivity, air sampler selectivity, capture media turntable motor functionality, controller remote start capabilities, control system communication capabilities, and controller enclosure suitability.	10-20-2011

Douglas S. Dennis, Loveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120131000	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING TALENT BY MATCHING WITH THE GIVEN TECHNICAL NEEDS AND BUILDING TALENT PROFILE FROM MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES - A system includes a server processor coupled to the Internet. The server processor is configured to receive a problem statement from a user and automatically generate a search query based on the problem statement. The server processor is configured to use the search query to perform a database search of a plurality of databases that are stored in a machine readable storage media accessible via the Internet and/or in house data sources available within the internal computer network. The server processor is configured to generate and output an identification of a ranked set of documents and/or information to the user in response to the search query. The server processor is configured to receive from the user an identification of a subset of the ranked set, and automatically extract a set of names of experts from the subset.	05-24-2012
20120264577	Exercise Apparatus, Methods of Using, and Method of Manufacture - A resistance-type exerciser has pivotally interconnected arms with a more closely spaced pair of handle forming ends and a less closely spaced pair of handle forming ends. An elastomeric band is replaceably fitted to the arms through an integral slot to urge the less closely spaced pair of ends apart. The elastomeric band can easily be replaced or additional bands added to increase the device resistance so as to vary the weight bearing equivalent load of the exercise device. A pin means pivotally interconnects the two limbs of the device forming a device that pivots about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the device and in such a fashion as to allow for either a push or pull motion. The exerciser is used by pushing the less closely spaced ends toward one another against the resistive pressure of the resistance band or by pulling the more closely spaced ends apart. A plurality of exercises results from applying the above described motions of the invention to various muscle groups within the body.	10-18-2012

Edward P. Dennis, Conifer, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229587	Grooming Scissors - Combination grooming scissors that are particularly adapted for the grooming of an animal. The grooming scissors include a hair cutting portion and a hair thinning portion in one device. The thinning portion of the grooming scissors can be disposed nearest the pivot point of the scissors and the cutting portion can be disposed nearest the end tip of the scissors. This enables the scissors to be used to thin the hair of the animal without cutting the hair. The tip of the scissors is advantageously blunt to prevent inadvertent stabbing of the animal during use.	09-25-2008
20080251033	ROPE TOY WITH EMBEDDED ATTRACTANT - A rope chew toy particularly adapted for domestic animals such as dogs. The rope chew toy includes rope strands that are braided around an attractant to form a braided rope segment having the attractant partially disposed within the braided rope segment. The attractant can be an animal by-product or similar treat that attracts and encourages the dog to chew upon the braided rope segment.	10-16-2008
20110297100	UNDERCOAT RAKE FOR GROOMING A FURRED ANIMAL - An undercoat rake adapted for use in grooming a furred animal. The undercoat rake includes grooming teeth comprising at least two different types of grooming teeth, each having a base portion, a tip portion, and a shoulder between the base portion and the tip portion. First teeth of the two different types of grooming teeth may have a tip portion that is greater in length than the corresponding tip portion of second teeth to create a variable depth grooming profile. The disclosed structure advantageously removes undercoat fur of a furred animal that has been shed or is soon to be shed. The variable depth grooming profile has been found to be highly effective to rapidly and efficiently thin the undercoat of a furred animal.	12-08-2011
20120111282	HYBRID GROOMING TOOL - A hybrid grooming tool adapted for use in grooming a furred animal. The hybrid grooming tool includes a plurality of de-shedding blades deposed with respect to a plurality of grooming teeth. The blades include blade edges that, when the hybrid grooming tool is moved with respect to a furred animal, may pass through the fur along with the grooming teeth such that the de-shedding blades pass through matted portions of the fur. As such, the de-shedding blades may cut the matted portions to assist in the removal or untangling of the matted portions of fur. As such, the hybrid grooming tool may be utilized even on matted fur without the need to use another tool to first remove matted portions of fur from the coat of the furred animal.	05-10-2012
20130104806	HYBRID COVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PILLOW BED FOR PETS	05-02-2013

Gary Dennis, Duluth, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100125474	SERVICE EVALUATION ASSESSMENT TOOL AND METHODOLOGY - Embodiments of the invention are concerned with providing an integrated data collection platform and for providing an integrated view of relative performance of respective service areas making up an overall service delivery. One embodiment involves a software tool arranged to perform a process for presenting one or more sets of service assessment evaluation data, wherein each set of service assessment evaluation data corresponds to services provided by one or by different service providers; the process comprises the steps of:	05-20-2010
20140209676	KINEMATIC ASSET MANAGEMENT - A system for managing kinematic assets is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises an electronic identification device associated with an asset. The system further comprises a container comprising a reader disposed within the container for receiving a unique identification of the identification device. The container further comprises a reader node for maintaining an inventory record comprising the asset and for generating a report when the asset is not detected by said reader. The report further comprises a location of the container when said report is generated. The system further comprises a kinematic asset management platform comprising an asset registry for storing data conveyed by the report and a reports engine for generating a second report conveying the location of said container when the report is generated.	07-31-2014

Gary J. Dennis, Duluth, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006573	Method And System For Publishing An Electronic File Attached To An Electronic Mail Message - Publishing content associated with an electronic file attached to an electronic mail message by executing instructions contained in the electronic mail attachment and accessing the content at a remote computer server identified by the attached file. The attached file includes computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program or script, which include an identifier for a remote server connected to a distributed computer network. This identified remote server typically hosts a web site containing content intended for viewing by the recipient of the electronic mail message. In response to launching the attached file of the electronic mail message with a viewer program, a browser program can be opened to enable the recipient to view the content of the identified remote server, typically a web site on an intranet or the global Internet. This supports the communication of electronic content by using an electronic mail message to transport an electronic file attachment having instructions that, when executed by the recipient's computer, enable the recipient to view the electronic content by accessing a server computer connected to distributed computer network.	01-01-2009
20100265061	Asset Management Systems and Methods - Novel tools and techniques for tracking assets, such as high-value tools, customer equipment, testing equipment, technicians, and/or the like. Some of these tools and techniques can be used to track assets in a mobile environment (such as in a delivery truck, installation van, and/or the like).	10-21-2010
20110131489	Method And System For Publishing An Electronic File Attached To An Electronic Mail Message - Publishing content associated with an electronic file attached to an electronic mail message by executing instructions contained in the electronic mail attachment and accessing the content at a remote computer server identified by the attached file. The attached file includes computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program or script, which include an identifier for a remote server connected to a distributed computer network. This identified remote server typically hosts a web site containing content intended for viewing by the recipient of the electronic mail message. In response to launching the attached file of the electronic mail message with a viewer program, a browser program can be opened to enable the recipient to view the content of the identified remote server, typically a web site on an intranet or the global Internet. This supports the communication of electronic content by using an electronic mail message to transport an electronic file attachment having instructions that, when executed by the recipient's computer, enable the recipient to view the electronic content by accessing a server computer connected to distributed computer network.	06-02-2011
20120096099	Method And System For Publishing An Electronic File Attached To An Electronic Mail Message - Publishing content associated with an electronic file attached to an electronic mail message by executing instructions contained in the electronic mail attachment and accessing the content at a remote computer server identified by the attached file. The attached file includes computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program or script, which include an identifier for a remote server connected to a distributed computer network. This identified remote server typically hosts a web site containing content for viewing by the recipient of the electronic mail message. In response to launching the attached file of the electronic mail message with a viewer program, a browser program can be opened to enable the recipient to view the content of the identified remote server, typically a web site on an intranet or the global Internet.	04-19-2012
20130021175	Asset Management Systems and Methods - Novel tools and techniques for tracking assets, such as high-value tools, customer equipment, testing equipment, technicians, and/or the like. Some of these tools and techniques can be used to track assets in a mobile environment (such as in a delivery truck, installation van, and/or the like).	01-24-2013
20130066998	Method And System For Publishing An Electronic File Attached To An Electronic Mail Message - Publishing content associated with an electronic file attached to an electronic mail message by executing instructions contained in the electronic mail attachment and accessing the content at a remote computer server identified by the attached file. The attached file includes computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program or script, which include an identifier for a remote server connected to a distributed computer network. In response to launching the attached file of the electronic mail message with a viewer program, a browser program can be opened to enable the recipient to view the content of the identified remote server. This supports the communication of electronic content by using an electronic mail message to transport an electronic file attachment having instructions that, when executed by the recipient's computer, enable the recipient to view the electronic content by accessing a server computer connected to distributed computer network.	03-14-2013
20140026069	Method And System For Publishing An Electronic File Attached To An Electronic Message - Publishing content associated with an electronic file attached to an electronic message by executing instructions contained in the electronic attachment and accessing the content at a remote computer server identified by the attached file. The attached file includes computer-executable instructions, such as a computer program or script, which include an identifier for a remote server connected to a distributed computer network. This identified remote server typically hosts a web site containing content for viewing by the recipient of the electronic message. In response to launching the attached file of the electronic message with a viewer program, a browser program can be opened to enable the recipient to view the content of the identified remote server, typically a web site on an intranet or the global Internet. This supports the communication of electronic content by using an electronic message to transport an electronic file attachment having instructions that, when executed by the recipient's computer, enable the recipient to view the electronic content by accessing a server computer connected to distributed computer network.	01-23-2014

Gary M. Dennis, Indian Springs, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110041172	System and method for enhanced protection and control over the use of identity - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	02-17-2011
20130104216	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF IDENTITY - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	04-25-2013
20140207681	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF IDENTITY - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first slate, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	07-24-2014

Gerry Dennis, Liberty Township, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266857	REAL ESTATE SIGN CARRIER - A carrier for real estate signs is mounted on the back of a motor vehicle to allow signs to be carried outside the vehicle rather than inside the vehicle. This keeps the dirty or wet signs from soiling the vehicle. The carrier may be mounted to a trailer hitch. The carrier has two ends to capture the two ends of the sign. The ends are adjustable relative to one another, preferably by sliding them apart or together. One end, such as a retaining end, has holes to allow the sign legs to pass through, and thereby retain the signs from sliding off the other end, such as the channel or tray end.	10-29-2009

Gilbert Dennis, Mansfield, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120204733	Cooking System - A cooking system for cooking food may include a cooking housing to house the cooking system, a conveyor cavity being defined by the cooking housing, a first endless conveyor belt being within the conveyor cavity and a second endless conveyor belt being within the conveyor cavity to cooperate with the first endless conveyor belt. The second endless conveyor belt may include a cooking plate which may cooperate with the first endless conveyor belt to transfer the food between the first endless conveyor belt and the cooking plate of the second endless conveyor belt, and the cooking system may include a first burner.	08-16-2012
20120251698	CAMP TAILGATE COOKING SYSTEMS - A portable cooking system comprises a grilling assembly including: a grill-housing with a rotatable lid and doors; a generator for generating electricity, the generator being removably couplable within confines of the grill-housing; a water container with water dispensed from the water container; a grill rack; a side burner; at least one convection fan located in the rotatable lid; a control panel useful to set temperature(s) and cooking times; a first removable sliding drawer, the first removable sliding drawer for catching and containing grease drippings; a second removable sliding drawer, the second removable sliding drawer for containing wood chips for flavoring food as it cooks; a pull-out table top useful for setting at least one cooking-related item; a spice rack shelf; an inner storage and utensil storage shelf; electrical outlets located on a back of the grill-housing; and wheels such that the grilling assembly is movable about a planar surface.	10-04-2012

Gregory M. Dennis, Willaimsville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090205347	Variable Displacement Compressor With A Compensated Suction Shufoff Valve - A variable displacement compressor with a compensated suction shutoff valve (SSV). The SSV prevents noise generated by a suction reed valve at low refrigerant flow rates in an internal suction region from propagating to an air conditioner evaporator by moving a piston to obstruct an opening and restrict fluid communication. The degree of restriction is decreased by an opening force generated by refrigerant at an external suction pressure acting over a first area, and increased by refrigerant at a crankcase pressure acting over a second area. The second area is smaller than the first area so that at high refrigerant flow rates, the effect of crankcase pressure is reduced so that the restriction is reduced and the compressor operates at greater efficiency. The piston position is also influenced by refrigerant at a pressure intermediate the external suction pressure and the internal suction pressure acting over a third area.	08-20-2009

Jack B. Dennis, Belmont, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090232154	Prioritizing Resource Utilization In Multi-thread Computing System - One embodiment of the present invention prioritizes resource utilization in a multi-thread processor. A priority register stores thread information for P threads. The thread information includes P priority codes corresponding to the P threads, at least one of the P threads requesting use of at least one resource unit. A priority selector generates assignment signal to assign the at least one resource unit to the at least one of the P threads according to the P priority codes.	09-17-2009
20090235258	Multi-Thread Peripheral Processing Using Dedicated Peripheral Bus - One embodiment of the present invention performs peripheral operations in a multi-thread processor. A peripheral bus is coupled to a peripheral unit to transfer peripheral information including a command message specifying a peripheral operation. A processing slice is coupled to the peripheral bus to execute a plurality of threads. The plurality of threads includes a first thread sending the command message to the peripheral unit.	09-17-2009

James E. Dennis, Cleveland Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090274712	COMPOSITIONS FOR COATING CELL MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In certain aspects, the invention relates to cell delivery compositions comprising a progenitor cell and a targeting moiety, and methods related thereto. Such compositions and methods may be used, for example, in administering a targeted cell therapy cell therapy to a subject.	11-05-2009
20100041149	BIOREACTOR AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CARTILAGE TISSUE CONSTRUCTS - A bioreactor includes a housing and a support mechanism for suspending the housing above the bottom surface of a culture vessel. The housing includes a member having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces and an inner surface defining an opening. The opening extends between the first and second surfaces of the member. The bioreactor includes a gas and liquid permeable membrane having first and second surfaces attached to the second surface of the member. The first surface of the gas and liquid permeable membrane and the member define a culture space for growing or culturing cells.	02-18-2010
20110313541	METHODS FOR GENERATING CARTILAGE TISSUE - A hyaline-like, single layer cartilage tissue construct includes chondrogenic cells dispersed within an endogenously produced extracellular matrix. The single layer cartilage tissue construct has a glycosaminoglycan content substantially equal to the glycosaminoglycan content of native cartilage tissue. A method for generating a single layer cartilage tissue construct includes isolating a population of chondrogenic cells and then expanding the population of chondrogenic cells. Next, the population of chondrogenic cells is seeded into a bioreactor having a volume defined by oppositely disposed gas permeable membranes. The population of chondrogenic cells is then cultured in a serum-free culture medium for a time sufficient to permit the population of chondrogenic cells to differentiate and form the single layer cartilage tissue construct.	12-22-2011
20120028350	BONE MARROW TARGETING PEPTIDES - A peptide for targeting bone marrow consists of about 5 to about 25 amino acids and includes an amino acid sequence that targets the peptide to bone marrow.	02-02-2012
20130202612	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BONE CONDITIONS - A method of treating a degenerative bone condition of a subject includes administering to hematopoietic progenitor cells or osteoclast progenitor cells of the subject at least one agent that substantially reduces the interaction of at least one of C3a or C5a with the C3a receptor (C3aR) and/or C5a receptor (C5aR), a STAT3/IL-6 signaling pathway antagonist, and a combination thereof, the agent being administered to the hematopoietic progenitor cells or osteoclast progenitor cells at an amount effective to inhibit osteoclast differentiation of hematopoietic progenitor cells or osteoclast progenitor cells.	08-08-2013

John Dennis US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208725	System and method facilitating private currency - Computer-based systems and methods for facilitating private currency. Merchants who desire to use private currency participate in a merchant network wherein network members agree to accept private currency. Consumers are provided with a consumer account that may include both a private currency account and a commodities account. Consumers are provided with the ability to pre-set options allowing them to automatically refill a private currency account or commodities account while continuing to use goods and/or services purchased using currency or units stored in the consumer account.	08-28-2008

John R. Dennis, Westford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113436	Event Logging Application Programming Interface (API) - An event logging interface on a computer system is used to record an event when an application hosted by the computer system encounters the event. The event logging interface receives data pertaining to an event from the application. Using the event logging interface, the computer system determines a logical target of the event, and determines one or more physical destinations referenced by the logical target. The data is then dispatched to one of the physical destinations.	05-12-2011

Joseph D. Dennis, Granview Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008825	System for Conducting the Identification of Bacteria in Urine - A system for conducting the identification and quantification of micro-organisms, e.g., bacteria in urine samples which includes: 1) several disposable cartridges for holding four disposable components including a centrifuge tube, a pipette tip having a 1 ml volume, a second pipette tip having a 0.5 ml volume, and an optical cup or cuvette; 2) a sample processor for receiving the disposable cartridges and processing the urine samples including transferring the processed urine sample to the optical cups; and 3) an optical analyzer for receiving the disposable cartridges and configured to analyze the type and quantity of micro-organisms in the urine sample. The disposable cartridges with their components including the optical cups or cuvettes are used in the sample processor, and the optical cups or cuvettes containing the processed urine samples are used in the optical analyzer for identifying and quantifying the type of micro-organism existing in the processed urine samples.	01-13-2011

Kevin Dennis, Stroudsburg, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120216329	DISPOSABLE HAND COVER - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for a disposable fabric hand cover. The disposable fabric hand cover includes a first layer, a second layer, an opening and a sealed perimeter. The opening is adapted to accommodate insertion of a user's hand into the opening and into a cavity between, and formed by, the first layer and the second layer. The first layer, the second layer, or both may comprise a disposable fabric moistened with a cleaning solution and/or skin moisturizer. The disposable fabric may include a flushable fabric that is safe for disposal in a toilet emptying into conventional septic systems and/or sewage treatment facilities. Embodiments of the disposable fabric hand cover may resemble a rectangle, a thumbed-mitten, and/or a five-fingered glove. Numerous other aspects are provided.	08-30-2012

Kevin Dennis, Waukesha, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100181837	Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Hybrid Power System - The present invention provides a simplified method of controlling power among the various sources and loads in a power system. Power generating sources are each connected to a common DC bus through a converter designed to optimize power flow to the DC bus. A DC storage device is connected to the common DC bus through a power regulator designed to maintain a constant voltage on the DC bus. Further, an inverter may be provided to convert the DC voltage to an AC voltage for a customer load or for connection to the utility grid. Each power conversion device is independently controlled to provide a modular and simplified power control system.	07-22-2010
20110273022	Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Hybrid Power System - The present invention provides a simplified method of controlling power among the various sources and loads in a power system. Power generating sources are each connected to a common DC bus through a converter. The converter selectively transfers energy to the DC bus at a maximum rate or at a reduced rate according to the level of the DC voltage present on the DC bus. At least one storage device is preferably connected to the common DC bus through a power regulator. The power regulator selectively transfers energy to or from the DC bus as a function of DC voltage level present on the DC bus. Further, an inverter may be provided to bidirectionally convert between the DC voltage and an AC voltage for connection to a customer load or the utility grid. Each power conversion device is independently controlled to provide a modular and simplified power control system.	11-10-2011
20120326672	Reversible polarity operation and switching method for ZnBr flow battery when connected to common DC bus - An improved electrolyte battery is provided that includes a tank assembly adapted to hold an amount of an anolyte and a catholyte, a number of cell stacks operably connected to the tank assembly, each stack formed of a number of flow frames disposed between end caps and a number of power converters operatively connected to the cell stacks. The cell stacks are formed with a number of flow frames each including individual inlets and outlets for anolyte and catholyte fluids and a separator disposed between flow frames defining anodic and cathodic half cells between each pair of flow frames. The power converter is configured to connect the battery with either forward or reverse polarity to a DC power source, such as a DC bus. The anodic and cathodic half cells switch as a function of the polarity by which the battery is connected to the Dc power source.	12-27-2012

Kevin W. Dennis, Ames, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120001711	Permanent magnet with low or no dysprosium for high temperature performance - A permanent magnet operable above about 125 C to about 200 C has a major phase represented by MRE	01-05-2012

Lowell Dennis, Pflugerville, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256349	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENABLING USE OF SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS USING STORED SOFTWARE LICENSING INFORMATION - A system and method of enabling use of software applications using stored software licensing information is disclosed. In one form, a method of enabling use of a software application is disclosed. The method can include accessing a first software licensing information of a first software application within a non-volatile memory of an information handling system. The first licensing information can be stored in association with an order fulfillment process. The method can also include executing an initialization routine in association with a BIOS of the information handling system. In one form, the initialization routine can be operable to initiate accessing the software licensing information from the non-volatile memory to enable use of the first software application.	10-16-2008

Lowell B. Dennis, Pflugerville, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113195	System and Method for Extension of the BIOS Boot Specification - A system and method is disclosed for extending the BIOS Boot Specification. The specification is extended to accommodate the identification of a greater number of bootable devices. The specification is also extended so that the identifier for each bootable device identifies the default boot order of the device. The specification is also extended to provide additional information about the type of each bootable device and whether each bootable device is an onboard or add-in device. The extension of the BIOS Boot Specification also allows for the designation of certain entries as placeholders for devices that that are supported by the computer system, but not present in the computer system.	04-30-2009

Mahlon D. Dennis, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110297449	TOOL WITH WELDED CEMENTED METAL CARBIDE INSERTS WELDED TO STEEL AND/OR CEMENTED METAL CARBIDE - A wear insert comprised of cemented metal carbide is welded to a workpiece made of steel or cemented metal carbide without causing fracturing of the carbide or creating residual stresses that reduce the impact resistance of the part. The part is fabricated using a microwave sintering process prior to welding.	12-08-2011

Mahlon D. Dennis, Kingwood, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012319	ENHANCED HYDROCARBON RECOVERY USING MICROWAVE HEATING - A downhole tool utilizing microwave energy for stimulating production of hydrocarbons from a drilled well. A microwave generator is disposed within the body of the tool and supplied with power from the surface. Microwaves generated by the tool are applied to a refractory dielectric material disposed at a lower end of the tool or to dielectric material in fluids circulated into the wellbore, or directly to the formation.	01-19-2012
20130182982	CARBIDE WEAR SURFACE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A radial bearing having a wear surface with improved wear characteristics comprises a steel support, to which is bonded a metal carbide composite wear surface made by first arranging, within a cavity defined between a steel mold and the steel support, tiles made of microwave sintered, cemented metal carbide, closely packing the voids between the tiles with metal carbide powder, and infiltrating the mold cavity with a metal brazing alloy by subjecting the filled mold to rapid heating. The brazing alloy fills voids between the metal carbide particles, the microwave sintered metal carbide tiles, and the metal support, thereby relatively rapidly consolidating the carbide into a wear layer bonded with the steel support without substantially damaging the properties of the microwave-sintered metal carbide tiles.	07-18-2013

Mark D. Dennis, Dell Rapids, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263924	Transportable electronic sign display system - A transportable electronic sign display system having modular cabinets which support electronic display modules and electronics having male and female latching assemblies connecting adjacent electronic display modules. Robust male and female latching assemblies at the top and bottom of electronic display modules provide for forcible positive action latching between vertically situated electronic display modules to provide a minimally visible horizontally oriented seam therebetween. Side latches between horizontally situated electronic display modules assemblies provide for latching to provide a minimally visible vertically oriented seam therebetween.	10-30-2008

Mark Kenneth Dennis, Missouri City, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132662	PHASE WELLBORE STEERING - A method of steering a drilling operation of a well using acoustic measurements. The method includes obtaining, using a central processing unit (CPU), a clean-wet matrix line for the well, where the clean-wet matrix line includes a number of normal compressional values, obtaining, using the CPU, the acoustic measurements from at least one logging while drilling tool at a current depth of the drilling operation, where the acoustic measurements include a compressional to shear velocity ratio and a delta-T compressional measurement, and determining, using the CPU, a current phase of the drilling operation by comparing the acoustic measurements to the clean-wet matrix line. The method further includes, in response to determining that the current phase is not a target phase, generating an updated well trajectory for steering the drilling operation toward the target phase and adjusting the drilling operation using the updated well trajectory.	06-09-2011
20120265468	VARIABLE TOOL CALIBRATION - The present disclosure relates to a method to calibrate logging measurements from a logging tool for which one or more attributes vary over the course of logging. A logging tool is provided and a pre-logging calibration function for the logging tool is obtained. Logging measurements are made using the logging tool, and a post-logging calibration function for the logging tool is obtained. A variable calibration function using the pre-logging calibration function and the post-logging calibration function is determined, and the logging measurements are calibrated using the variable calibration function. The variable calibration function may be discreet or continuous and linear or non-linear. A non-linear calibration function may be based on measurements of one or more of the varying attributes of the logging tool. A discreet calibration function may have three or more calibration factors.	10-18-2012

Martin Gray Dennis, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080212819	LOW NOISE MICROPHONE FOR USE IN WINDY ENVIRONMENTS AND/OR IN THE PRESENCE OF ENGINE NOISE - A microphone for use in windy environments. The microphone uses a transducer to flood the environment outside the microphone with a high frequency (such as an ultrasonic) acoustic field. The sounds desired to be detected are mixed with the high frequency carrier, and can then be received by the microphone with less wind noise. The microphone then demodulates the desired sound signals from the high frequency carrier. The microphone can be configured in a special emitter-receiver configuration that also reduces interference from engine noise.	09-04-2008

M. David Dennis, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110230912	CORTICAL, ANTI-MIGRATION, FACET DOWEL FOR FUSION OF FACET JOINTS IN THE SPINE AND DEVICES FOR SETTING THE SAME IN PLACE - A novel allograft is provided for insertion into a prepared site between adjacent spinal facets. The allograft or facet dowel is typically comprised of three portions, a partially spherical body defining a spherical segment, a nose portion, and a tail portion, all aligned along a longitudinal axis. In addition, a set of instruments is provided for the excavation of an allograft placement site between the two facets. The set of instruments includes a T-spade drill which will, in conjunction with a normal drill, excavate a site for the emplacement of the allograft. A novel method of using the instruments and the allograft is also provided.	09-22-2011
20150080897	CORTICAL, ANTI-MIGRATION, FACET DOWEL FOR FUSION OF FACET JOINTS IN THE SPINE AND DEVICES FOR SETTING THE SAME IN PLACE - A novel allograft is provided for insertion into a prepared site between adjacent spinal facets. The allograft or facet dowel is typically comprised of three portions, a partially spherical body defining a spherical segment, a nose portion, and a tail portion, all aligned along a longitudinal axis. In addition, a set of instruments is provided for the excavation of an allograft placement site between the two facets. The set of instruments includes a T-spade drill which will, in conjunction with a normal drill, excavate a site for the emplacement of the allograft. A novel method of using the instruments and the allograft is also provided.	03-19-2015

Melissa Dennis, Appleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100057034	DYNAMIC FITTING BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable personal care article comprises a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region, where the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region. At least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer. In addition, the shell has an anterior half and a posterior half where the posterior half exhibits a higher extension relative to the anterior half when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied. In some aspects, the article further includes an absorbent structure.	03-04-2010

Melissa Jean Dennis, Appleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090182296	Body Adhering Article - A personal care article comprises an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer, and a shell for supporting the absorbent structure at the vulva region. The shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area. The first area surrounds and bounds at least a portion of the second area. In addition, at least a portion of the first area comprises a body adhesive. Furthermore, the absorbent structure is present in the second area of the shell. In addition, the first area of the shell contacts to the wearer's skin and/or hair surrounding the vulva region and the second area does not contact the vulva when in use.	07-16-2009
20090198203	BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell is provided for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer's body. The adhesive has a non-uniform adhesive pattern.	08-06-2009
20090204090	PACKAGED BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A packaged feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. At least a portion of the shell extends outward beyond the periphery of the absorbent structure. The absorbent article is configurable between a packaged configuration and a use configuration. At least part of the outward extending portion of the shell is arranged in direct overlapping relationship with a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration. The outward extending portion of the shell is free from overlapping relationship with the absorbent structure in the use configuration.	08-13-2009
20100198177	ABSORBENT ARTICLES CONTAINING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL GEL - Improved skin-adhesive compositions for bonding a substrate, such as an absorbent article, to skin are disclosed. More particularly, the skin-adhesive composition has an improved, yet gentle, adhesion to the skin of a user, while maintaining strong, effective bonding to various inanimate, non-skin substrates. In one embodiment, the skin-adhesive composition can provide one or more skin benefit agents to the user. The skin-adhesive composition may be applied to an absorbent article, such as a panty-liner, sanitary napkin, or an incontinence article, for directly adhering the article to the skin of a user.	08-05-2010
20120203192	Ashesive Transfer Layer for Use in a Body Adhering Absorbent Article - Generally, the present disclosure relates to an adhesive transfer layer that may be incorporated in a body adhering absorbent article. Various adhesive transfer layers and methods of constructing the same are described. For example, in one embodiment the adhesive transfer layer (ATL) may comprise a construction adhesive, a body attachment adhesive, a carrier and a peel strip.	08-09-2012
20130018344	Dynamic Fitting Body Adhering Absorbent Article - A disposable personal care article includes a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region; wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, the first area including body adhesive properties; wherein at least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer; and wherein the shell has an anterior portion and a posterior portion where the posterior portion exhibits a higher % Extension relative to the anterior portion when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied, as measured by the % Strain Differential Test; and an absorbent structure present in the second area of the shell, wherein the first area is longitudinally separated from the second area.	01-17-2013
20140142530	BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A feminine care absorbent article includes an absorbent structure configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell is provided for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer's body. The adhesive has a non-uniform adhesive pattern.	05-22-2014
20140221953	PACKAGED BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A packaged feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The absorbent structure is attached directly to the garment-facing surface. The absorbent article is configurable between a packaged configuration and a use configuration. The absorbent structure is folded longitudinally about at least one transverse fold line and transversely about at least one longitudinal fold line in the packaged configuration. A portion of the shell overlies a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration.	08-07-2014

Michael R. Dennis, Scappoose, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100005955	Body armor structure, method and performance - Body armor structure including a unitary material body having strike and opposite faces, and an internal structure disposed between these faces which progresses from shatter-prone to ductile. The methodology of the invention includes the steps of responding to a projectile impact first with a fragmentation energy-dissipating mechanism, and thereafter augmenting such responding with a ductile elastic yield mechanism. The methodology further includes the step of telegraphing the responding action through a brittle/ductile transition region in the structure of the invention to engage the ductile elastic yield mechanism.	01-14-2010
20120174744	BODY ARMOR STRAND-STRUCTURE METHODOLOGY - Structure, methodology and performance involving and utilizing body armor strand material which includes an elongate strand body possessing elongate brittle ceramic surface structure, elongate ductile core structure disposed within that surface structure, and elongate brittle/ductile transition structure operatively interposed and joining the surface and core structures. Methodology includes the steps of preparing a defined mass of elongate ceramic-surfaced, ductile-cored strand elements, each including, along the outside of its length, elongate, sharp-angular edges, and placing that mass in the impact path of such a projectile in a manner whereby edges in the strands face the projectile impact path. Response performance of the invented strand material includes using fragmentation of a surface-hardened ceramic therein to dissipate energy, cutting an impacting projectile into fragments and deflecting those fragments, and telegraphing fragmentation of the ceramic material through a brittle/ductile region in the strand material to a ductile core-region wherein resulting deformation of this core region further dissipates projectile energy.	07-12-2012

Pamela A. Dennis, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204440	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING, ORGANIZING, AND PRESENTING RESEARCH-ORIENTED MEDICAL INFORMATION - A method and computer program manages medical research study information and laboratory test result information. The program generates an interactive user interface with elements for setting up a study (	08-13-2009

Paul G. Dennis, Roscoe, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120070327	PRE-PRESSURIZATION PUMP LINER FOR VANE PUMP - A vane liner for use in a vane pump has a vane liner body defining an inner bore for providing a cam surface in a vane pump. The cam surface has a suction opening formed through the body at one circumferential extent, and a discharge opening through the body at a distinct circumferential extent. A pre-pressurization opening extends through the body at a location upstream of an upstream end of the discharge opening, but spaced by at least 90 degrees from a downstream end of the suction opening. A vane pump incorporating the above-discussed liner is also claimed. Further, a vane pump is also disclosed and claimed having the spacing from the downstream end of the suction opening at least X degrees wherein X equals 360 divided by N, N being the number of vanes in the vane pump.	03-22-2012
20140035409	BALL BEARING PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN HIGH SPEED GENERATOR - A ball bearing has an outer race and an inner race A plurality of ball members are supported radially between the inner and outer races. A pair of bearing cage halves are placed at axial ends of the balls. The bearing cage halves are formed of a first relatively hard material, and have a plating of a softer material on some surfaces The bearing cage halves have pockets facing the balls and with the soft plating The bearing cage halves are riveted together along a contact surface, not including the soft plating. The rivets extend through an aperture in each of the bearing cage halves, not provided with the soft plating. The rivets have heads extending into a ditch, not provided with the soft plating. A rotor sub-assembly, a generator, and a method of maintaining a generator are also disclosed.	02-06-2014

Richard Dennis, St. Anne, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237148	WATER TREATMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The control systems and technique can regulate or control operations of a water treatment system in a primary control mode and, when appropriate, in a secondary or an alternate control mode. The primary control can represent a normal control mode during which the water treatment system is intended to operate. The alternate control mode can represent a second control or mode of operation. The systems can be operated to control or facilitate regulation, monitoring, and performance of one or more operating parameters of one or more water systems between, or to and from, a first mode, a second or alternate mode, and, in some cases, a third or even a fourth control mode. The change in control mode can be triggered by identifying one or more predetermined, pre-selected, and/or programmed conditions.	10-02-2008

Richard P. Dennis, Fair Lawn, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090083728	System and method for application management - A system includes at least one developer device to create and/or modify at least one computer application to be deployed to an end device, the computer application defined by a manifest, the manifest including (a) at least one file fingerprint unique to a computer file associated with the computer application, and (b) metadata of the computer file, and at least one dispatch server to manage deployment/undeployment of the computer application.	03-26-2009

Rick L. Dennis, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090033398	Clock Distribution Network Wiring Structure - A wiring structure for clock signals has two or more parallel clock signal wires disposed in adjacent power wire bays that span the distance between the sinks to which the clock signal wires are to be coupled. The parallel clock signal wires are shorted one to another by stubs placed at locations in order to time the clock wiring structure. The delay tuning of the structure is obtained by the discrete movement of wiring stubs between the wiring bays of the pre-defined power grid.	02-05-2009

Robert H. Dennis, Haverhill, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110296680	VENT BLOCKING ON VENTED BALL GRID ARRAYS TO PROVIDE A CLEANER SOLUTION BARRIER - A vented BGA package is reconfigured by first applying a continuous bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the package to seal the gap between the lid and substrate. The continuous bead defines a channel through the pressure relief vents to a polarity through-hole in the lid. The BGA package is reflow soldered to a PWB at an elevated temperature using solder flux, clean or no-clean. The IC die achieves elevated temperature pressure relief through the pressure relief vents along the channel and out the polarity through-hole. After reflow a seal is applied to plug the polarity through-hole. The PWB is washed in an aqueous cleaner solution to remove flux residue. The continuous bead of adhesive and the seal form a cleaner solution barrier that prevents the solution from contacting conductors inside the package. The seal may be removed or left intact depending on the operating environment.	12-08-2011

Russell Dennis, Paris, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090218555	POLYMER FENCING SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A system for securing polymer fencing to at least two fence posts or similar support structures spaced apart at defined intervals. The system includes an elongated polymer fencing member having first and second opposed ends. The polymer fencing member extends across the at least two fence posts. The system also includes a retainer for securing the first end of the polymer fencing member to one of the at least two fence posts. In use, the system prevents the application of a twisting force to the at least two fence posts when tension is applied to the polymer fencing member. A related method for securing polymer fencing to a fence post to prevent the fence post from twisting when tension is applied to the polymer fencing is also disclosed.	09-03-2009

Scott M. Dennis, Urbandale, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090028991	Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1284 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising	01-29-2009
20090028992	Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1286 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising	01-29-2009
20090028993	Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN1326 and its use to improve aerobic stability of silage - A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising	01-29-2009

Sgroi Dennis, Winchester, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120196761	DIAGNOSIS OF IN SITU AND INVASIVE BREAST CANCER - The disclosure includes the use of gene expression profiles, or patterns, with clinical relevance to breast cancer. In particular, the disclosure provides the identities of genes that are expressed in correlation with the presence of breast cancer, the grade of breast cancer, and the type of breast cancer. The disclosed methods assist in the detection and identification of breast cancer in a patient and so helps determine treatment and clinical outcome, and so prognosis, for the patient. The gene expression levels, whether embodied in nucleic acid expression, protein expression, or other expression formats, may be used detect the presence of in situ or invasive breast cancer.	08-02-2012

Sharon D. Dennis, Indian Springs, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110041172	System and method for enhanced protection and control over the use of identity - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	02-17-2011
20130104216	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF IDENTITY - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first state, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	04-25-2013
20140207681	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION AND CONTROL OVER THE USE OF IDENTITY - A method of protecting use of an entity's identity is provided. The method comprises setting a status of the identity to a first slate, the first state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity, changing, in advance of an intended use of the identity, the status to a second state defining a scope of permitted use of the identity that is different from the first state, requesting use of the identity after the changing; and returning, after the requesting, the state back to the first state.	07-24-2014

Steven James Dennis, Kaukauna, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110888	Barrier Packaging Webs Having Metallized Non-Oriented Film - The present invention provides flexible packaging webs comprising a non-oriented metallized sealant film characterized by a secant modulus of less than 120,000 psi and an elongation at break of greater than 150%, wherein the non-oriented metallized sealant film comprises (1) a thermoplastic base layer of a material selected from the group consisting of ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, ethylene/norbornene copolymer, polyamide and blends thereof; (2) a metal coating deposited on the base layer and having an optical density of 1.0 to 3.0; and (3) a heat sealing layer. The packaging webs of the present invention each exhibit an oxygen gas transmission rate of between 0 to 10.0 cm	04-30-2009

Terrance Dennis, Ringoes, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011936	MUSICAL INSTRUMENT VIBRATO MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE - An adapter for mounting a vibrato device, such as a Bigsby Vibrato, to an electric guitar without making changes to the guitar body is provided herein. The vibrato device replaces the stop tailpiece leaving available mounting holes for the adapter. The vibrato device is then mounted to the adapter without the need to alter the guitar by drilling holes. The adapter locates the vibrato device on the guitar in a manner to maintain the critical bend angle of the guitar strings over the bridge. The adapter, with a minimalist profile, is barely visible when mounted. Alternative embodiments provide an adapter kit and a method for mounting the adapter.	01-21-2010
20100282042	MUSICAL INSTRUMENT VIBRATO MOUNTING ADAPTER APPARATUS - A vibrato mounting apparatus for mounting a vibrato device, such as a Bigsby Vibrato, to an electric guitar without making changes to the guitar body is herein disclosed. The vibrato device replaces the stop tailpiece of the guitar leaving available mounting holes for the mounting apparatus. The vibrato device is then mounted to the apparatus without the need to alter the guitar by drilling holes. The mounting apparatus locates the vibrato device on the guitar in a manner to maintain the critical bend angle of the guitar strings over the bridge. With a minimalist profile, the mounting apparatus is essentially concealed from view and presents a small burden in weight to the guitar. An alternative embodiment provides a method for mounting the apparatus so as to preserve the design string dynamics.	11-11-2010

Tim Dennis, Bowie, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090139008	Golf Glove - A golf glove comprises a palm portion and a plurality of digits comprised of a first material. A plurality of grip pads of a second material such as silicone is provided on the digits and/or the palm portion. The grip pads comprise a plurality of bumps having geometric shapes. In at least one embodiment, the bumps are hexagonal in shape. The bumps may be provided directly on the first material of the glove or may be provided on a thin base layer. The bumps are arranged on the glove such that they contact the grip of a golf club when the golf club is gripped by a golfer. Accordingly, the bumps may be positioned on tip portions of the fingers and thumb and also along a line extending between a hypothenar region of the palm and a portion of the palm located between the finger and thumb.	06-04-2009

Tim Dennis, Canton, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120000528	METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLAR CELL WITH A TUNNEL DIELECTRIC LAYER - Methods of fabricating solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are described. Solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are also described.	01-05-2012
20120073650	METHOD OF FABRICATING AN EMITTER REGION OF A SOLAR CELL - Methods of fabricating emitter regions of solar cells are described. Methods of forming layers on substrates of solar cells, and the resulting solar cells, are also described.	03-29-2012
20120204926	PROCESS AND STRUCTURES FOR FABRICATION OF SOLAR CELLS - Contact holes of solar cells are formed by laser ablation to accommodate various solar cell designs. Use of a laser to form the contact holes is facilitated by replacing films formed on the diffusion regions with a film that has substantially uniform thickness. Contact holes may be formed to deep diffusion regions to increase the laser ablation process margins. The laser configuration may be tailored to form contact holes through dielectric films of varying thicknesses.	08-16-2012
20130078758	METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLAR CELL WITH A TUNNEL DIELECTRIC LAYER - Methods of fabricating solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are described. Solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are also described.	03-28-2013
20130247965	SOLAR CELL HAVING AN EMITTER REGION WITH WIDE BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - Solar cells having emitter regions composed of wide bandgap semiconductor material are described. In an example, a method includes forming, in a process tool having a controlled atmosphere, a thin dielectric layer on a surface of a semiconductor substrate of the solar cell. The semiconductor substrate has a bandgap. Without removing the semiconductor substrate from the controlled atmosphere of the process tool, a semiconductor layer is formed on the thin dielectric layer. The semiconductor layer has a bandgap at least approximately 0.2 electron Volts (eV) above the bandgap of the semiconductor substrate.	09-26-2013
20140096824	PROCESS AND STRUCTURES FOR FABRICATION OF SOLAR CELLS - Contact holes of solar cells are formed by laser ablation to accommodate various solar cell designs. Use of a laser to form the contact holes is facilitated by replacing films formed on the diffusion regions with a film that has substantially uniform thickness. Contact holes may be formed to deep diffusion regions to increase the laser ablation process margins. The laser configuration may be tailored to form contact holes through dielectric films of varying thicknesses.	04-10-2014
20140134788	METHOD OF FABRICATING A SOLAR CELL WITH A TUNNEL DIELECTRIC LAYER - Method of fabricating solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are described. Solar cells with tunnel dielectric layers are also described.	05-15-2014

Timothy A. Dennis, Bloomdate, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120213953	VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, BINDERS, AND/OR SOLVENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	08-23-2012

Timothy A. Dennis, Bloomdale, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120211146	Materials and/or method of making vacuum insulating glass units including the same - Certain example embodiments relate to frit materials that have an improved IR absorption property. Certain examples relate to frit materials that substantially melt in about 3 minutes at a temperature of about 525° C. Certain examples relate to a method of making an edge seal by using IR energy. Certain examples relate to adjusting the IR energy applied to a frit material to form an edge seal. Certain examples also relate to making a VIG unit by applying IR energy and adjusting the amount of IR energy over multiple periods of time, e.g., in an oscillating manner.	08-23-2012
20120213951	Vanadium-based frit materials, and/or methods of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	08-23-2012
20120213954	COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION FILLER FOR VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING AND/OR USING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a CTE filler is included with a frit material. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	08-23-2012
20120308747	COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION FILLER FOR VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING AND/OR USING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a CTE filler is included with a frit material. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	12-06-2012
20130292000	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING CLEANING CAVITY THEREOF - A method and apparatus for cleaning a cavity of a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is provided in which a cleaning gas mixture of or including ozone is introduced into the cavity of the vacuum insulated glass assembly and allowed to react with residual materials, such as, for example, hydrocarbons and/or polymers. Reacted hydrocarbons and/or polymers are then removed from the vacuum cavity along with any residual cleaning gas mixture. The cleaning method is preferably performed at substantially ambient temperatures or at least temperatures below about 250° C. The ozone cleaning cycle may be repeated multiple times and followed by additional purges with other gases, such as for example nitrogen. Additional energy may be provided by heating, RF plasma; corona discharge, UV lamp, and/or the like.	11-07-2013
20130305785	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING PUMP-OUT TUBE SEALING TECHNIQUE - A method for making a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is provided in which an exposed end of a pump-out tube of a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is sealed using a laser that is applied to the end of the pump out tube in controlled sequential manner as opposed to a short duration, high-powered application of a laser. In particular, a method is disclosed in which a multiphase sequential variable power application of laser energy to an exposed end of a pump-out tube for controlled exposure times and decreasing laser trace diameters produces a more controlled melting of the tube glass to reduce or eliminate undesirable outgassing that may occur during a high-power short duration exposure of laser energy to the end of the pump-out tube to seal the tube.	11-21-2013
20130306222	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING PUMP-OUT TUBE - A method for making a vacuum insulated glass window assembly is provided in which an amount of wet frit material is applied to a lower portion of a pump-out tube prior to insertion of the tube into a hole formed in a glass substrate of the VIG window assembly. The tube is then inserted into the hole, frit paste end first. An amount of frit may overflow the hole and form a bump/shoulder of frit material proximate the area of the hole on an outer surface of the glass substrate. Applying the fit to the tube prior to insertion and at a lower portion thereof reduces the amount of and/or avoids residual frit being deposited in an area of the tube that might significantly interfere with subsequent sealing processes, such as, for example, laser sealing of the pump-out tube.	11-21-2013
20130309425	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING PUMP-OUT TUBE - A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window assembly and method for making same is provided in which dimensions of a hole and/or pump-out tube inserted therein are selected to provide sufficient clearance for efficient insertion and accommodate sufficient adhesive material, while at the same time providing sufficient support to resist substantial tilting/tipping of the pump-out tube. A length of the pump-out tube may be selected so that a distance between a top of the pump-out tube (which is subjected to heat sealing) and an interface between the tube and frit material proximate the hole reduces the likelihood of tube cracking at the tube/frit interface.	11-21-2013
20130323441	VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) WINDOW UNIT WITH REDUCED SEAL HEIGHT VARIATION AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window assembly and method for making same is provided in which a variation in the final edge seal height is preferably 0.20 mm or less, more preferably about 0.15 mm or less. Controlling final edge seal height variations substantially reduces breakage of the glass substrates of the VIG window assembly during vacuum pump-down of the cavity between the glass substrates. Edge seal height variation may be controlled, for example, by controlling initial dispensing of green frit material, controlling temperature variations during firing, and/or controlling cycle times during firing.	12-05-2013
20140154436	NON-TOXIC WATER-BASED FRIT SLURRY PASTE, AND ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a frit slurry paste for use in assemblies (e.g., a vacuum insulated glass unit or a plasma display panel), and methods of making the same. Frit powder, binder material, and a water-based solvent are mixed together to form an intermediate mixture. The frit powder is substantially lead free, and the water-based solvent is provided at a first temperature. Additional water-based solvent is added to the intermediate mixture to form a frit slurry paste. The additional water-based solvent is provided at a second temperature, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature. The binder material is provided at a concentration of 0.001%-20% by weight with respect to the frit slurry paste or the frit slurry paste absent the frit powder. The frit slurry paste has a bulk viscosity of 2,000-200,000 cps.	06-05-2014
20140239596	FRIT MATERIALS AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING VACUUM INSULATING GLASS UNITS INCLUDING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to frit materials that have an improved IR absorption property. Certain examples relate to frit materials that substantially melt in about 3 minutes at a temperature of about 525° C. Certain examples relate to a method of making an edge seal by using IR energy. Certain examples relate to adjusting the IR energy applied to a frit material to form an edge seal. Certain examples also relate to making a VIG unit by applying IR energy and adjusting the amount of IR energy over multiple periods of time, e.g., in an oscillating manner.	08-28-2014
20140326393	VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	11-06-2014

Timothy Alan Dennis, Bloomdale, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100330308	Non-toxic water-based frit slurry paste, and assembly incorporating the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a frit slurry paste for use in assemblies (e.g., a vacuum insulated glass unit or a plasma display panel), and methods of making the same. Frit powder, binder material, and a water-based solvent are mixed together to form an intermediate mixture. The frit powder is substantially lead free, and the water-based solvent is provided at a first temperature. Additional water-based solvent is added to the intermediate mixture to form a frit slurry paste. The additional water-based solvent is provided at a second temperature, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature. The binder material is provided at a concentration of 0.001%-20% by weight with respect to the frit slurry paste or the frit slurry paste absent the frit powder. The frit slurry paste has a bulk viscosity of 2,000-200,000 cps.	12-30-2010
20120213952	VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.	08-23-2012

Timothy D. Dennis, Canton, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120000522	Fabrication Of Solar Cells With Counter Doping Prevention - A solar cell fabrication process includes printing of dopant sources over a polysilicon layer over backside of a solar cell substrate. The dopant sources are cured to diffuse dopants from the dopant sources into the polysilicon layer to form diffusion regions, and to crosslink the dopant sources to make them resistant to a subsequently performed texturing process. To prevent counter doping, dopants from one of the dopant sources are prevented from outgassing and diffusing into the other dopant source. For example, phosphorus from an N-type dopant source is prevented from diffusing to a P-type dopant source comprising boron.	01-05-2012
20140174515	ION IMPLANTATION OF DOPANTS FOR FORMING SPATIALLY LOCATED DIFFUSION REGIONS OF SOLAR CELLS - Diffusion regions of a solar cell are formed using a blanket layer of film that is doped with dopants of a first conductivity type. Dopants of a second conductivity type are implanted in select regions of the blanket layer of film to form dopant source regions of the second conductivity type. Diffusion regions of the solar cell are formed by diffusing dopants of the first conductivity type and dopants of the second conductivity type from the blanket layer of film into an underlying silicon material. The blanket layer of film may be a P-type dopant source layer doped with boron, with phosphorus being implanted in select regions of the P-type dopant source layer to form N-type dopant source regions in the P-type dopant source layer.	06-26-2014

Todd K. Dennis, Batesville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263840	MEMORIALIZATION CASKET - A casket comprises a casket shell, a casket lid closeable upon the shell, and a memorial shelf pivoted to the lid and movable to and between an extended position at which the shelf is adapted to support items of memorialization and a retracted position.	10-30-2008

Willen E. Dennis, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100163242	"Removing Air Wave Noise From Electromagnetic Survey Data" - Method for removing air wave noise from shallow water controlled source electromagnetic survey data, using only the measured data and conductivity values for sea water (	07-01-2010