Dickie, CA
Bill Dickie, Ottawa CA
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20120244046 | Fluid-Containing Pouches with Reduced Gas Exchange and Methods for Making Same - The invention is directed to fluid-containing pouches and to methods for forming fluid-containing pouches. In one embodiment, the invention is to a fluid-containing pouch, comprising first and second opposing sheets, and a fluid (e.g., a calibrant fluid, a reactant fluid or a wash fluid) disposed between the first and second opposing sheets. The first sheet and the second sheet have a substantially liquid and gas impermeable perimeter seal. The sheets may be sealed, for example, by one or more of heat crimping, pressure crimping, heat and pressure crimping, ultrasonic welding, metal-to-metal welding or laser welding. Fluid-containing pouches sealed according to the disclosed methods and apparatuses show substantially improvement in terms of reduced gas exchange, notably CO | 09-27-2012 |
Connor Dickie, London CA
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20100289665 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING A MESSAGE IN A WIDE-SPECTRUM DISPLAY - A method and system for displaying messages in a wide-spectrum display includes a visible element comprising a first portion of a message and an invisible element comprising a second portion of the message. In one aspect, the method includes the step of displaying, in the visible element, e.g. an image from a film, a captured photograph or a first part of an advertisement. The step of displaying, in the invisible element, includes the displaying e.g. of subtitles, metadata or a second part of an advertisement. An individual may choose to view the invisible element by viewing the wide spectrum display through a wavelength conversion device. Also disclosed are the use of the display in games, and of its integration in wearable material. | 11-18-2010 |
20110144801 | Vending Machine - In an exemplary embodiment of this invention, a vending machine may include sensors for capturing audio and visual data. A processing unit in the vending machine may analyze this data to calculate an attention score that is indicative of whether attention is being paid to the vending machine. Alternatively, or in addition, the processing unit may analyze this data to calculate the gender or emotional state of a person. Based on these calculations, a vending machine may alter its behavior, such as by changing its audiovisual output. | 06-16-2011 |
Kenneth Dickie, Edmonton CA
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20140056427 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SECURE COMMUNICATIONS IN A NETWORK - A secure communication channel is established between the communication network and a first automation controller. The first automation controller is located remotely from the communication network. First data is transmitted between the communication network and the first automation controller or second data is transmitted between the first automation controller and the communication network utilizing the secure communication channel. At the communication network, automatically performing a function relating to the first automation controller using and in response to receiving the second data. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058535 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND INTEGRATING CONTROL LOGIC - An automation controller is selected on which to deploy control logic. At the communication network, the control logic is built for deployment to the automation controller selected. At the communication network, the control logic is mapped to the hardware configuration of the automation controller selected. The control logic is loaded on to the automation controller that is selected and the control logic is integrated to the selected automation controller. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058544 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE DEPLOYMENT AND MONITORING OF CONTROL LOGIC - An automation controller is selected using a graphical user interface. The graphical user interface presents an interactive map of a geographical area to a single user and the interactive map has one or more selectable and navigable display levels. Control logic is stored exclusively at the communication network and at least some a portion of the control logic is stored in a data storage device at the communication network. The portion is available to a plurality of secure users. After selecting the automation controller, the graphical user interface is used to select at least one function involving the automation controller. The at least one function or action is one or more of configuring operating characteristics of the automation controller and initially deploying the control logic to the automation controller. In other aspects, the at least one function may include re-deploying updated versions of the control logic to the automation controller or monitoring an operation of the control logic that has been deployed at the automation controller. | 02-27-2014 |
Kenneth Pierson Dickie, Edmonton CA
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20150112458 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THIRD PARTY CREATION OF CONTROL LOGIC - Third party developed control logic for automation controllers is provided to customers using a communication network. At least one tool is provided for a third party to develop control logic for an automation controller. The automation controller is remotely located from the communication network. A hardware platform on which to operate the control logic is selected. Once built, the control logic is linked to at least one operational characteristic of the hardware platform such that the control logic is operable to perform at least one predetermined function of the automation controller using the hardware platform. | 04-23-2015 |
20150120012 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF CONTROL LOGIC - Approaches are provided whereby synchronization is achieved between control logic at an automation controller and a representation of this logic at a communication network. Control logic is initially deployed to an automatic controller and a representation of this control logic is stored at the communication network. The automation controller is located remotely from the network. When a change is made to the representation of the control logic at the network, the control logic is re-deployed to the automation controller so that the operator of the control logic is synchronized to the representation. The synchronization is effective to allow a service center to remotely service the control logic without the need for traveling to the automation controller. | 04-30-2015 |
Kenneth Pierson Dickie, Edmonton Ab CA
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20150160642 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND PRESENTING CONTROL LOGIC - A platform at a communication network is provided for the procurement of control logic. Customer order parameters are obtained via the communication network. The customer order parameters include at least one of: interface connections for the automation controller, interface configurations for the automation controller, and operating characteristics of the automation controller. Control logic is built that conforms to the custom order parameters. The control logic is stored on the communication network. Changes to the control logic are received and the control logic is changed without the involvement of a third party monitor. | 06-11-2015 |
Paige E. Dickie, King City CA
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20140380206 | METHOD FOR EXECUTING PROGRAMS - The invention is directed to a method of operating an electronic device having a touchscreen. The device and touchscreen are configured to sense one or more physical gestures made by a user impacting the touchscreen. The gestures are sensed without regard to the location of the gesture input or orientation of the touchscreen. A signal converter converts the impacting physical gesture or combination of gestures into an input signal. If the device recognizes the input signal, the device initiates a function or executes and operation. The user may define a particular gesture combination as well as link gesture combinations with specific functions or operations to execute when the gesture combination is recognized by the device. | 12-25-2014 |
Robert Dickie, King City CA
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20150223544 | HELMET WITH STAGE BLOOD INDICATOR TO SIMULATE HEAD INJURY - A helmet that both protects the user against injury during a fight and indicates through the release of stage blood that a blow to the head has been struck sufficient to cause a concussion or bloody head injury if the helmet were not present. The helmet includes an inner helmet and outer helmet. The inner helmet is similar in construction to helmets presently used in sports such as football, hockey and bicycling preferably with an absorbent layer next to the user's head, an intermediate soft protective layer and a hard plastic outer layer. On top of the inner helmet, an outer helmet is provided with a reservoir or multiple packets of stage blood. For added protection, a visor and neck protector are preferably attached to the helmet. | 08-13-2015 |
Robert G. Dickie, Newmarket CA
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20080202833 | Ratchet drive system - A drive system for a lightweight electric vehicle comprises a drive train for mounting between an electric motor drive shaft and the vehicle's transaxle to provide a forward driving mode and coasting mode. Preferably, the system is shiftable to provide dynamic braking via the motor and differential and to provide a reverse mode. A motor drive shaft coupler couples with the motor drive shaft and a transaxle coupler couples with the transaxle. In the driving mode, the transaxle coupler rotates with the drive shaft coupler and in the coasting mode rotates relative to the drive shaft coupler in the same direction. A ratchet mechanism provides for the driving and coasting modes. A shifter is movable between an uncoupled position which allows the ratchet mechanism to operate in the coasting mode and a coupled position which overrides the coasting mode operation. The shifter provides for the dynamic braking and reverse mode. | 08-28-2008 |
20080280734 | Folding treadmill - An electrically driven, continuous track treadmill having a frame comprising a first section with a second section pivotably connected to a rear end thereof. The treadmill is adjustable between an operational position where the first and second sections are substantially horizontally aligned, and a folded position where the second section is pivoted onto said first section, such that an upper surface of the second section abuts an upper surface of the first section. A handle is pivotally connected to the first section of the frame and extends upwardly away therefrom when the treadmill is in the operational position. The handle pivots into abutting contact with a lower surface of the second section when the treadmill is in the folded position. The treadmill preferably is also provided with an inclination adjustment assembly that is selectively activatable to move the frame between a neutral position, a positively inclined position and a negatively inclined position relative to the floor surface. The treadmill is further provided with a shell configured to resemble a coffee table which is positioned over or around the treadmill when in the folded position. The treadmill therefore can be stored in plain sight. | 11-13-2008 |
20080280735 | Folding elliptical exercise machine - An elliptical exercise machine having a frame that is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. The frame includes a base that remains in constant contact with a floor surface when the frame is in both the operational and folded positions. A first mast section extends upwardly and outwardly away from the base. A second mast section is pivotally connected to an upper end of the first mast section. The second mast section is pivoted into vertical alignment with the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position and is pivoted downwardly toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position. First and second swing arm assemblies are pivotally mounted between the second mast section and a flywheel that is mounted on the base. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the first and second swing arms. The handlebars are adjustable in orientation so as to reduce the overall dimensions of the elliptical exercise machine when it is to be folded. A decorative cover, which preferably resembles a wooden coffee table, is positioned over the exercise machine when in the folded position. The exercise machine therefore can be stored in plain sight. The cover is removed when the exercise machine is to be adjusted into the operational position. | 11-13-2008 |
20090036239 | Lacrosse stick - A lacrosse stick having a shaft with an octagonal cross-sectional profile. Two of the shaft's side walls disposed opposite to each other are of a wider width than the remaining six side walls. The six narrower side walls are all flat. The two wider side walls are configured to aid the player in gripping the shaft and to provide the head feel to the player. The wider side walls may be provided with at least a pair of ribs of the same width that are separated by a groove. This embodiment aids the player in gripping the shaft and gives the player a one hundred and eighty degree head feel. The wider side walls may, alternatively, be concave with the degree of concavity differing from one edge of the side wall to the other. This concavity aids the player in gripping the shaft while the change in the degree of concavity gives the player a three hundred and sixty degree head feel. In a further embodiment, the wider side walls may flare outwardly away from each other and be connected to the adjacent side wall at the most tapered edge by a ridged region. This configuration again aids the player in gripping the shaft and provides the player with a three hundred and sixty degree head feel. | 02-05-2009 |
20090193599 | SELF-SUPPORTING MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush with a bristled head and a handle that includes a pivotable stand. The stand is movable between a collapsed position where an interior surface of the stand is proximate an outer wall of the handle, and an extended position where the stand extends outwardly away from the outer wall and at an angle thereto. This movement is effected by contacting a small flange or a lever on the stand that extends slightly outwardly from the handle. Preferably, the stand is U-shaped and is configured to be received in a complementary cavity in the front wall of the handle. When in the extended position, the legs of the stand together with the end of the handle may be placed in contact with a horizontal surface thereby causing the brush to be oriented in a head-down position with the bristles retained a distance above the surface so that they can drip-dry. | 08-06-2009 |
20090253366 | CEILING VENT DIFFUSER - A device for altering the airflow pattern from a ceiling vent diffuser. The device comprises a flexible member that is secured to a diffuser vane by a spring-biased hook and one or more tabs. A release button on the outer surface of the device is depressed to pivot the hook out of engagement with the vane. The device is complementary shaped to a region of the diffuser. When installed, the device blocks the openings in that region and substantially prevents air from flowing out of the openings. One or more devices may be installed in selected regions to block airflow from those selected regions. A plurality of devices may be utilized to completely prevent airflow from the diffuser. | 10-08-2009 |
20090255485 | LEASH ASSEMBLY FOR A PET COLLAR AND A COMBINED COLLAR AND LEASH - A leash assembly for a pet collar and a combined collar and leash. A base assembly is permanently or temporarily engaged with the collar. The leash assembly, which has an internal retractor mechanism, is detachably seated on the base assembly and is connected thereto by a short leash. When the leash and base assemblies are engaged, the leash is substantially retracted into the leash assembly. The leash assembly may be grasped and pulled out of engagement with the base assembly thus causing a length of the leash to be unwound from the retractor mechanism. The retractor mechanism includes a lock that is engaged unless a release button on the leash assembly is depressed. | 10-15-2009 |
Robert Gerald Dickie, King City CA
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20140062830 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYLOAD ENCLOSURE - A cylindrical-shaped enclosure having tapered ends. The enclosure includes a module having a radio disposed on a printed circuit board and an antenna connected to the PCB. The enclosure has a main piece coupled to a lower piece and to a top piece, an optionally a fourth piece coupled to the top piece. A mounting subsystem is mounted to the main piece and includes a hole configured to receive therethrough a wires that connect to the printed circuit board. The antenna is configured to rotate about an axis that extends along a longest dimension of the enclosure. The module includes a metal plate to which the antenna is directly mechanically and electrically coupled without any cable such that the wires lack any control signals for controlling the antenna. The top and/or lower pieces can house any combination of a a camera, an environmental sensor, security equipment, or a lighting system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140065996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYLOAD ENCLOSURE - A cylindrical-shaped enclosure having tapered ends. The enclosure includes a module having a radio disposed on a printed circuit board and an antenna connected to the PCB. The enclosure has a main piece coupled to a lower piece and to a top piece, an optionally a fourth piece coupled to the top piece. A mounting subsystem is mounted to the main piece and includes a hole configured to receive therethrough a wires that connect to the printed circuit board. The antenna is configured to rotate about an axis that extends along a longest dimension of the enclosure. The module includes a metal plate to which the antenna is directly mechanically and electrically coupled without any cable such that the wires lack any control signals for controlling the antenna. The top and/or lower pieces can house any combination of a a camera, an environmental sensor, security equipment, or a lighting system. | 03-06-2014 |