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Adam J. Dixon, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20130150718 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGING AN ENDOMETRIUM - An ultrasound imaging system and method for ultrasound imaging. The ultrasound imaging system includes a probe, a display device and a processing unit in electronic communication with the probe and the display device. The processing unit is configured to identify and display an image of an endometrium. The method includes acquiring ultrasound data, selecting a range of depths, acquiring 3D ultrasound data from within the range of depths, calculating an average image, identifying an image that is the closest fit to the average image, and displaying the image. | 06-13-2013 |
Alan Benjamin Christopher Dixon, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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| 20130055547 | SELF RETAINING ANTI-ROTATION KEY - Anti-rotation keys are typically used in applications where an end of a threaded stud is received in a housing, and where the opposite end of the stud projects from the housing to allow attachment of another component to the housing. Once partially received in the housing, further rotation of the stud is prevented by an anti-rotation key. The disclosed anti-rotation key is self-retaining, in that it prevents itself from “backing out” of the channel due to vibration or thermal expansion of the housing, etc., while also being removable from the channel if desired. | 03-07-2013 |
Alex Dixon, Kawasaki-Shi JP
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| 20140095957 | DATA SHARING METHOD, TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER AND DATA SHARING SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a transmitter includes a signal dividing unit, a syndrome sending unit, a syndrome receiving unit and a decoding unit. The signal dividing unit divides an original signal into a first signal and a second signal based on a common dividing policy. The syndrome sending unit sends the first syndrome message calculated based on the first signal through a clear channel. The syndrome receiving unit receives a second syndrome message through the clear channel. The decoding unit decodes the second signal by using the second syndrome message to restore a fourth signal, the fourth signal being corresponding to the second signal received by a receiver through a noisy channel. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20150036824 | TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION (QKD) SYSTEM AND QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION METHOD - According to an embodiment, a transmitter transmits first transmission key data and second transmission key data as quantum information. The transmitter includes a first privacy amplifier and a second privacy amplifier. The first privacy amplifier generates first secure key data by performing privacy amplification to remove information that has possibly been acquired by an eavesdropper of the first transmission key data on the first transmission key data. The second privacy amplifier generates second secure key data by performing the privacy amplification to remove information that has possibly been acquired by the eavesdropper of the second reception key data on the decoded key data. | 02-05-2015 |
Allen E. Dixon, Erie, CO US
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| 20130179224 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND CONVERTING SALES OPPORTUNITIES - Implementations of the present disclosure involve a system and/or method of displaying and reviewing prospective customers. The system and/or method may display a prospect map showing geographic areas, corresponding technical infrastructure, and prospects present in the areas. The prospect displayed may be adjusted based on user defined prospect attributes. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130179225 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND CONVERTING SALES OPPORTUNITIES - Implementations of the present disclosure involve a system and/or method of sales prospect and customer service optimization. The system and/or method may include a computing device which operates a plurality of computing modules. These modules include a prospect module for displaying a geographic map along with technical infrastructure information and prospect information, a present module displaying a plurality of content associated with rich content, by providing an interface allowing a user to drag and drop content into a presentation flow; and a quote module for quickly creating a quote for presentation to a customer. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130179790 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND CONVERTING SALES OPPORTUNITIES - Implementations of the present disclosure involve a system and/or method of creating a presentation. The system and/or method is configured to take basic user input about a customer and a subject and automatically generate a title slide and select appropriate assets for inclusion in a presentation in order to provide the user with an easy to use system for adding content to the presentation. The system automatically populates an asset board with presentation assets associated with the customer and the subject selected. A user may then select from the assets board, which presentation assets to include in the presentation and in which order. | 07-11-2013 |
Benjaman M. Dixon, Uniontown, KS US
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| 20140000202 | SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Benjamin Dixon US
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| 20120255500 | FORCE MEASUREMENT - A rodent enclosure dimensioned in length, width and height so as to allow a rodent to run freely along the length of the enclosure, but not turn around without standing on its hind legs. The enclosure has a floor with bars extending transversely to allow access for a force sensor's probe from below. A force measurement device for use with the rodent enclosure to measure the tactile response of a rodent comprising a measurement probe connected to a device body. The probe has a tip which can be engaged with a rodent's paw through the floor of the enclosure. The device body has a fixed body part and a rotatable body part arranged to allow relative rotation between them. A rotation sensor detects the relative rotation and outputs a measurement parameter having values that are calibrated against force values associated with forces applied to the probe's tip. | 10-11-2012 |
Brandon Dixon, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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| 20130290043 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HANDLING TRANSPORTATION RESERVATION REQUESTS IN A DECENTRALIZED ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems for handling transportation reservation requests in a decentralized environment are discussed herein. An example decentralized system for handling transportation reservation requests may include a road-side device, a hailing device and/or a vehicle device. In the example decentralized system, the road-side device and/or the hailing device can be configured to communicate with the vehicle device using a vehicular communication channel. In some implementations, the vehicular communication channel can be reserved exclusively for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. | 10-31-2013 |
Brian Dixon, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20140045159 | Using Conditional Logic to Provide an Online Health Assessment - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for providing an online health assessment. The online health assessment collects information from an individual and applies conditional logic to the collected information to identify information to be included in a lifestyle, nutrition, and/or product plan for the individual. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140046679 | Online Health Assessment for Identifying Risk Areas - The present invention is directed to providing an online health assessment. The online health assessment collects information from an individual and uses the information to identify areas of a person's lifestyle, nutrition, and/or products that pose the greatest risk to future health. The online health assessment can also make recommendations for addressing the areas of greatest risk, as well as make lifestyle, nutrition, and/or product recommendations for assisting the person in improving his lifestyle to improve the areas of risk. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140046680 | Online Health Assessment Providing Lifestyle Recommendations - The present invention provides an online health assessment that collects information from an individual and uses the information to recommend changes to the individual's lifestyle, nutrition, and/or products that will assist the individual to maintain or improve a current level of health. | 02-13-2014 |
Brian M. Dixon, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20130034632 | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING LIPOIC ACIDS AND SULFUR CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - Nutritional supplements and methods for making and using such supplements are described. In particular, this application describes nutritional supplements with a first part containing an effective amount of a lipoic acid (such as ALA) and a second part containing an effective amount of a sulfur containing compound that increases the level of cellular glutathione (such as NAC). The first and second parts are kept partially or completely separated from each other, thereby minimizing their reaction and maximizing their effectiveness. Such nutritional supplements can be administered to mammals to increase the levels of glutathione while maintaining or increasing the stability of these two components while they are contained in the supplement. Other embodiments are described. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130045273 | METHODS FOR USING NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING LIPOIC ACIDS AND SULFUR CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - Methods for using nutritional supplements containing lipoic acids and sulfur containing compounds to maintain or increase the levels of cellular GSH in the body are described. In some instances, the nutritional supplements can increase both the levels of GSH, vitamin C, GST activity, and antioxidant protection in the blood. The nutritional supplement contain a first part containing an effective amount of a lipoic acid and a second part containing an effective amount of a sulfur containing compound that increases the level of GSH vitamin C, GST activity, and antioxidant protection in the blood The first part and second part of the nutritional supplement can be partially or completely separated. The increased GSH and vitamin C levels increases the detoxification ability of the body as measured by the GST (Glutathione S-Transferases) activity and the antioxidant protection as measured by SAR (Serum Antioxidant Reserve). Other embodiments are described. | 02-21-2013 |
Caryn L. Dixon, Mount Juliet, TN US
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| 20120226588 | eGift Social Platform - Systems and methods for electronic commerce using a dynamic checkout and/or group gifting are provided. The dynamic checkout process can be integrated with a social platform electronic commerce experience allowing a user to select a single gift, multiple gifts, and/or to create a basket of goods to send to one or multiple recipients. The dynamic checkout allows the user to select the desired recipient(s) before, after, or intermixed with selecting the offers and/or creating the basket of goods. These offers or products can be purchased by the user with a single payment which will be appropriately apportioned to the merchants based on the products purchased. Once the payment has been successfully processed, an electronic delivery or a physical delivery of the goods or products will occur. | 09-06-2012 |
Charles R. Dixon, Memphis, TN US
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| 20140209505 | Parts Packaging - A packaging product and method of packaging items by using a flat stiff board having the general shape of each part to be bundled cut into the board. Preferably the board is joined with another backing board, the parts are placed within the cutouts, transparent tape may be optionally applied over one or more of the parts and a transparent wrap is placed over the board. | 07-31-2014 |
Chris Dixon, Merion Station, PA US
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| 20120315008 | Remotely Configuring Content - A system is presented that comprises a third-party ad provider that serves advertisements to different websites being viewed at a plurality of display devices. The advertisements may be from different advertisers, and may include advertisements from a content service provider. The advertisements from the service provider may include a promotion for a video program presented by the service provider and may provide a selectable option for a viewer of the website to have that viewer's DVR service automatically programmed to record the promoted video program. The selectable option may be selected with a single action by the viewer, and all communications, associations between the display device and the DVR service, and programming of the DVR service may occur automatically without intervention by the viewer. | 12-13-2012 |
Christopher Dixon, Merion Station, PA US
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| 20120011233 | Device Communication, Monitoring and Control Architecture and Method - A communication interface and a device control, management and monitoring system are provided to enable the networking of and communication between a multiple devices operating under different protocols. The communication interface may act as a translator or protocol converter that reformats transmissions from one protocol to another based on protocol compatibility between the recipient and transmitting devices. The device control and monitoring system may store predefined rules that are triggered when specified conditions associated with the networked devices are detected. The rules may specify an action to take such as transmitting a discount offer to a user or turning off a light. According to one or more arrangements, the communication interface may act as an intermediary between the networked devices and the device control system so that the device control system is not required to understand or be compatible with the various other protocols used by the networked devices. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120162538 | Communication, Monitoring and Control Architecture and Method - A communication network device facilitates communication between devices and/or applications in a network without requiring each device to register with every other device or application. The communication network device may generate and assign a unique identifier to each device or application upon registration and store a role of the device or application (e.g., sender or receiver or both) in addition to capability and compatibility information. The communication network device may then dynamically broker and manage communications from each of the devices or applications to other devices and applications in real-time. Using a communication network device, communications may be directed to devices or applications without requiring a sending device to know of the recipient's network address. Additionally, the communication network device allows for the direct targeting of communications to specific applications. Accordingly, in some arrangements, two applications running on the same device may receive different communications from another device or application. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20140189080 | Device Communication, Monitoring and Control Architecture and Method - A communication interface and a device control, management and monitoring system are provided to enable the networking of and communication between a multiple devices operating under different protocols. The communication interface may act as a translator or protocol converter that reformats transmissions from one protocol to another based on protocol compatibility between the recipient and transmitting devices. The device control and monitoring system may store predefined rules that are triggered when specified conditions associated with the networked devices are detected. The rules may specify an action to take such as transmitting a discount offer to a user or turning off a light. According to one or more arrangements, the communication interface may act as an intermediary between the networked devices and the device control system so that the device control system is not required to understand or be compatible with the various other protocols used by the networked devices. | 07-03-2014 |
Colin Kimm Dixon, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120079507 | MANAGEMENT AND MARKETPLACE FOR DISTRIBUTED HOME DEVICES - A home device management technique is described that allows a user to manage a network of distributed home devices. Special application modules, driver modules, and service exchange ports are employed. Each application modules implements some functionality in the home, preferably using one or more devices in the home distributed system. Each driver module provides the logic for operating one or multiple distributed home devices and is capable of receiving commands from application modules and sending them to devices, detecting events for an associated type of home device, translating the detected event into a format usable by the application modules and notifying the application modules of the events. Events are communicated between the application modules and the driver modules by using one or more service exchange ports. Access control policies are employed to control access to the home devices. The application and driver modules can be obtained over a network from a home marketplace that can also determine their compatibility and interoperability with the home devices. | 03-29-2012 |
Dale Dawayne Dixon, Pleasant Shade, TN US
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| 20130228711 | 3-Way Solenoid Valve - A solenoid operated pilot valve comprising a valve assembly including a valve seat and an impact absorbing floating plunger assembly. The solenoid operated pilot valve includes an upper valve body for receiving the valve assembly and a lower valve body coupled to the upper valve body. The lower valve body defines a cavity in fluid communication with an inlet source, a primary outlet, and a secondary outlet. The upper valve body and the lower valve body are sealingly engaged to one another by primary, secondary, and tertiary sealing members. A piston assembly is disposed in the cavity and allowing selective fluid communication between the inlet source and either the primary outlet or the secondary outlet. | 09-05-2013 |
Dan K. Dixon, St.louis, MO US
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| 20120171336 | WET FOOD COMPOSITIONS HAVING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DRY FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides wet food compositions that have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions contain from about 90 to about 99% of one or more meat emulsion chunks and from about 1 to about 10% of one or more binders. The compositions are made using a method that produces compositions having a moisture content greater than 45% but, surprisingly, have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions have the relatively high palatability advantages of wet food compositions while having the desirable physical characteristics of dry food compositions. | 07-05-2012 |
Dan Kenneth Dixon, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110185977 | Extruded animal litters - The invention provides extruded animal litters and methods of making and using such litters. The animal litters comprise an extruded mixture of from about 10 to about 90% of one or more clays and from about 90 to about 10% of one or more starches. The use of starches to produce the extruded litters result in litters that are less dense than conventional clay-based animal litters and are therefore easier to transport and use. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110185978 | Extruded animal litters having an increased absorption rate - The invention provides animal litters that have an increased absorption rate and methods of making and using such litters. The animal litters comprise one or more animal litter particles that have been produced by fragmenting extruded animal litter particles that have a film on the surface of the particle that adversely affects the absorption rate. The fragmenting exposes the interior of the extruded animal litter particles, which does not have this film, to the external environment and increases the absorption rate. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20130206075 | LITTER BOX ASSEMBLY HAVING A LITTER FRAGMENTING DEVICE - The invention provides litter box assemblies useful for managing animal waste. In a general aspect, the litter box assembly includes an animal litter box, a litter fragmenting device attached to the litter box, and an optional hopper attached to the litter fragmenting device. The hopper can store an animal litter that has improved absorption capabilities after being fragmented by the litter fragmenting device. The invention also provides kits useful for making the litter box assemblies and using such litter box assemblies for managing animal waste. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140311419 | COMESTIBLE PLAY TREAT FOR COMPANION ANIMALS - The disclosure provides comestible play treats that are adapted for contact-responsive, play-inducing movement. The shape of the treats makes them wobbly and prone to rocking, partially rolling and/or spinning when contacted by an animal. Also provided herein are methods of using the comestible play treats to induce play, increase the health and well-being of an animal, maintain ideal body weight, or improve the quality of life of an animal. | 10-23-2014 |
Dante A. Dixon, West Bloomfield, MI US
David D. Dixon, Denver, CO US
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| 20120329420 | PERSONAL SAFETY APPLICATION FOR MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of notifying an intermediary located remote from a user of an emergency service requested by the user associated with a mobile communication device includes receiving, at the intermediary, an alarm signal generated by a user interaction with a safety application on the mobile communication device. Upon receipt, an audio communication link or a video communication link is activated between the mobile communication device and the intermediary based on the user's interaction with the safety application. Information, such as static personal user information and dynamic location information of the mobile communication device, is presented to the intermediary. The intermediary may then contact a third party based on a communication between the user and the intermediary and a location of the mobile communication device. | 12-27-2012 |
David J. Dixon, Rapid City, SD US
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| 20120145640 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION TO REDUCE THE AMOUNTS OF HEAVY METAL IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions by contacting heavy metal-contaminated water with a sorption media, or in particular with carbonate minerals. The present invention also relates to methods of using modified sorption media, such as aggregates of carbonate minerals and modified carbonate minerals, for the removal of heavy metals. | 06-14-2012 |
Deann G. Dixon, Riverton, UT US
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| 20120323890 | System and Method of Event Networking - A system and method for organizing things (including persons, creatures, objects, thoughts, affairs, circumstances, actions, events, objectives, tasks, statements, attitudes, emotions, symbols, ideas, and information) using various relationships. Such a system and method may be used for documenting, searching, networking, and connecting, either individually or collaboratively. Such an Event Networking system, which encompasses events, persons, objects, activities, emotions, interests, etc., can be organized in relation to time, location, etc. | 12-20-2012 |
Ditty Dixon, Bangalore IN
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| 20100297359 | PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF A FABRIC - The present invention provides a process for treatment of a fabric comprising the steps of contacting the fabric with polymers A and B in an aqueous medium, wherein; (a) polymer A is selected from the class of homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl alcohol, alkylene glycol, saccharides, and carboxylic acid, and; (b) polymer B is selected from the class of homopolymers or copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone, alkylene oxide, saccharides and carboxylic acid, and; where polymers A and B are not of the same class and the aqueous medium has pH less than 6. The invention also provides a composition and a kit for treatment of a fabric. | 11-25-2010 |
Doug Dixon, Longview, WA US
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| 20130152267 | SAFETY APPARATUS FOR A PERSON AT AN ELEVATED LOCATION - A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn b the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness. | 06-20-2013 |
Douglas B. Dixon, Deerfield, IL US
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| 20130090253 | ACCURATE QUANTITATION OF BIOMARKERS IN SAMPLES - Methods and apparatus for the accurate quantitation of biomarkers in dried blood spots (DBS), including providing a substrate comprising at least one DBS, wherein the DBS comprises at least one biomolecule distributed on the substrate in a gradient pattern; excising at least one sector-shaped sample from the DBS; and assaying the biomolecule in the sector-shaped sample. | 04-11-2013 |
Eleri Dixon, Needham, MA US
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| 20110225265 | A/B Testing - Performing A/B testing of content of a webpage includes selecting one of at least two different versions of the webpage to be displayed to a user through an interactive user interface (e.g., a web browser) based on an identification code, such as an Internet Protocol address or tracker identifier supplied by a cookie, associated with the user. | 09-15-2011 |
Eleri Dixon, Boston, MA US
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| 20140115039 | A/B Testing - Performing A/B testing of content of a webpage includes selecting one of at least two different versions of the webpage to be displayed to a user through an interactive user interface (e.g., a web browser) based on an identification code, such as an Internet Protocol address or tracker identifier supplied by a cookie, associated with the user. | 04-24-2014 |
Felicia Dixon, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110256084 | PROCESS FOR RELAXING OR STRAIGHTENING HAIR, USING WEAK DICARBOXYLIC ACIDS WITH HEAT - A process for straightening or relaxing hair comprising the following steps: (a) providing a hair straightening or relaxing composition having a pH ranging from 8 to 11.5, and containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one weak acid chosen from monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids, their salts, and mixtures thereof; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening or relaxing composition to form treated hair; and (c) straightening or relaxing the treated hair by applying heat, wherein hydroxide-containing compounds are not used. Disclosed herein is also a preferred hair straightening or relaxing composition. | 10-20-2011 |
Gregory M. Dixon, Foristel, MO US
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| 20140170344 | MULTI-LAYER SHEET STRUCTURE HAVING MOISTURE BARRIER PROPERTIES - A multi-layer sheet structure is provided. The multi-layer sheet structure comprises at least one structural layer comprising high impact polystyrene and at least one moisture barrier layer comprising greater than about 30 percent cyclic olefin copolymer by weight of the at least one moisture barrier layer. | 06-19-2014 |
Ian A. Dixon, Nashville, TN US
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| 20120298814 | Mounting Assembly for Vehicle Mud Flaps - A mounting assembly for mud flaps has an elongated mounting arm defining an interior elongated chamber with a slot opening at the bottom. The assembly includes a one or more biased clips that attach to the top edge of the mud flap, which is inserted into the chamber with the lower portion of the mud flap extending through the bottom slot and the clips seated within the chamber. The clips include a pair of protrusions that engage the interior of the chamber, and are configured such that sufficient downward force on the mud flap causes the clip to open and release the mud flap. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130256483 | FLEXIBLE MUD FLAP HANGER-BRACKET - Mud flap hanger is disclosed which includes a post member that is configured to allow attachment of the hanger to a vehicle and a hanger arm extending from the post member having a flexible core of a composite material, for example, a fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and that is clad with a substantially inelastic polymer. Preferably, the hanger arm is formed with a cross-section shape of a polygon so that clips for hanging the mud flap from the arm may be conformed to that polygonal shape. | 10-03-2013 |
James L. Dixon, Bridgewater, NJ US
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| 20120195351 | DIRECTIONAL FILTER FOR SEPARATING CLOSELY SPACED CHANNELS IN AN HF TRANSCEIVER - Apparatus and methods of simultaneous transmission and reception in a single-antenna radio transceiver. The transceiver may be used, for instance, for communication between at least two terminals, by use of multiple intermediate recruited transceiver nodes. The recruited transceiver nodes receive a signal from a master mode, and then retransmit the signal to a receiver. The recruited transceiver nodes are designed to have reduced interference between the transmit channel and the received channel. In accordance with one aspect of the present application, embodiments can achieve more robust wireless communication between a transmitter and an over-the-horizon receiver. The robust wireless communication will have improved resistance to interference, including self-interference, and improved communication range. | 08-02-2012 |
Jeffrey Todd Dixon, Falmouth, ME US
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| 20130014248 | Mobile application security system and method - A system for authenticating the user of a computing device comprises an authorized user directory. Each record is uniquely associated with an authorized user and includes at least a computing device ID value that is a globally unique value assigned to the authorized user's computing device, a group of unique depictions such as photographs, an identification of a key depiction. Portions of each image form fiducials recognizable by the user. The record further includes trace pattern verification data representing continuous trace strokes between pairs of the fiducials within the key depiction. To authenticate, the group of images are displayed to the user. The user must first select the key image and secondly trace continuous trace strokes between the pairs of fiducials to match the trace pattern verification data. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130145443 | APPLICATION SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to an aspect, a computing device includes a processor; a computer readable memory; a display screen; a touch sensitive panel overlying the display screen; and computing device application instructions coded in the computer readable memory and executed by the processor to: display a user-selectable photograph on the display screen, the user-selectable photograph including a group of fiducials, generate captured pattern data, the captured pattern data representing coordinate values on the touch sensitive panel where touched by a user, and provide for authentication of the user based on a comparison of the captured pattern data and respective locations of the group of fiducials included in the user-selectable photograph. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140298433 | APPLICATION SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - According to an aspect, a computing device includes a processor; a computer readable memory; a display screen; a touch sensitive panel overlying the display screen; and computing device application instructions coded in the computer readable memory and executed by the processor to: display a user-selectable photograph on the display screen, the user-selectable photograph including a group of fiducials, generate captured pattern data, the captured pattern data representing coordinate values on the touch sensitive panel where touched by a user, and provide for authentication of the user based on a comparison of the captured pattern data and respective locations of the group of fiducials included in the user-selectable photograph. | 10-02-2014 |
Jon Dixon, Nashua, NH US
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| 20110155750 | Fluid container & support bracket therefor - A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice. | 06-30-2011 |
Joseph Michael Dixon, Greer, SC US
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| 20140151162 | "Spring-Applied Parking Brake with Ball Screw Reset Mechanism" - A parking brake for a railway vehicle includes a pneumatic cylinder having a cylinder wall, a first wall opposite a second wall, and a piston movable within the pneumatic cylinder. At least one spring extends between the piston and the second wall for biasing the piston against the first wall. A gear box is fixed relative to the second wall and includes a hand wheel. A spindle is operatively connected to the gear box to affect movement of a manual reset mechanism having a threaded shaft and a ball screw nut rotatably engaged with the threaded shaft. A pushrod is connected to the manual reset mechanism and extends through the cylinder and the first wall. When the hand wheel is rotated, the manual reset mechanism is rotated to cause the pushrod to move relative to the piston corresponding to the direction of the rotation of the hand wheel. | 06-05-2014 |
Joshua M. Dixon, Memphis, TN US
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| 20130029522 | LOCKING AND SEALING CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector includes a forward outer housing having at least one slot and a rearward threaded portion, the at least one slot configured to receive a corresponding pin of a mating connector; a rear outer housing having a forward threaded portion configured to threadingly engage the rearward threaded portion of the forward outer housing such that the rear outer housing is moveable between a first position and a second position relative to the forward outer housing; and an inner body extending through at least a portion of the forward outer housing and the rear outer housing. The inner body is longitudinally displaceable relative to the forward outer housing when the rear outer housing is in the first position, and the inner body is longitudinally fixed relative to the forward outer housing when the rear outer housing is in the second position. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20140080359 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A coaxial cable connector, in one embodiment, includes a first housing, a second housing and an inner body. The inner body is fixed or stationary relative to the first housing based on the position of the second housing. | 03-20-2014 |
Katherine Dixon, Wilbraham, MA US
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| 20140109545 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FUEL AND POWER GENERATION BY CLEAN COMBUSTION OF ORGANIC WASTE MATERIAL - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for the conversion of solid organic waste material, such as waste plastics, into fuel for the generation of heat and power. In addition, embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein relate to converting solid organic waste material into a gasified material for mixing with an oxidizing gas to allow for clean combustion of the fuel, thereby minimizing emissions of pollutants. | 04-24-2014 |
Keith Dixon, Hackettstown, NJ US
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| 20140193545 | CARAMEL, CONFECTION COMPRISING THE CARAMEL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE CONFECTION - A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
Kirk Dixon, Claremore, OK US
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| 20120192806 | PET AMUSEMENT DEVICE WITH BALL TRACK AND CATNIP RECEPTACLE - A pet amusement device comprising: a receptacle for catnip; a continuous track surrounding the catnip receptacle; a toy, such as a ball, contained within the continuous track such that the toy may travel along the continuous track; and at least one opening along the continuous track such that the continuous track and the toy are accessible through the at least one opening. The catnip receptacle may have a cap allowing a user to easily add catnip to the receptacle and allowing the scent of the catnip to exit the receptacle. In use, a pet, such as a cat, may smell the catnip and bat the ball around the continuous track. The pet amusement device may be combined with another device with a larger continuous track to produce a device with two concentric tiered tracks in addition to the catnip receptacle. | 08-02-2012 |
Kristian Robert Dixon, Boulder, CO US
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| 20130022464 | Control of a wind turbine, rotor blade and wind turbine - A wind turbine rotor blade is equipped with an air chamber and equipped via the air chamber to route a modulation beam out of the rotor blade such that the air current along the rotor blade is changed. Thereby the laminar current is changed into a turbulent current on the one hand and its detachment and on the other hand its recreation is achieved in order to produce the laminar current. The control may occur via electrostatic actuators via a learnable control strategy based on neural forecasts, which take the complexity of the non-linear system into account and allow for the plurality of influencing factors. The stress on the rotor blades may be reduced, resulting in longer service life and reduced maintenance costs, a higher level of efficiency or quieter operation. | 01-24-2013 |
Kyle M. Dixon, Germantown, TN US
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| 20130206849 | Method and System for Providing a Barcode Image Over a Network - Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide a barcode image. A client is operable to create a request for a barcode image and send the request to a server. The request comprises data to be converted to a barcode. The server is operable to receive the request from the client via a network, generate a barcode image from the data, and encode the barcode image. Thereafter, the server provides the encoded image to the client. | 08-15-2013 |
Laura Kellie Dixon, Bradenton, FL US
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| 20110186753 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS IN WATER SAMPLES - An apparatus and method for making quantitative measurements of the amounts of optical brighteners in water samples using fluorescence measurements at multiple wavelengths. First and second emission wavelength raw measurements are corrected for sample absorption to provide absorption-corrected first emission wavelength and second emission wavelength fluorescence emission values. The absorption-corrected first emission wavelength value is compared to the absorption-corrected second emission wavelength value and to similarly-determined and similarly absorption-corrected emission wavelength values or a ratio thereof obtained from a comparison water sample in which optical brighteners are not present or are only minimally present, to provide a quantitative optical brightener measurement. The apparatus and method may be field-based or laboratory-based, and may operate on a flow-through basis or on discrete samples. | 08-04-2011 |
Lauren Dixon, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20120059003 | INHIBITORS OF INV(16) LEUKEMIA - This invention describes the development of targeted small molecule inhibitors of the inv(16) fusion, the causative agent in ˜12% of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The inv(16) fusion results in expression of the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion protein in the blood cells of afflicted patients. The present invention provides compounds which inhibit the function of both CBFβ and the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion. These compounds block the growth of an inv(16) leukemia cell line as well as increase its apoptosis, while showing minimal effects against non inv(16) cell lines. As a mechanism to develop inhibitors with selectivity for the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion protein, the present invention further provides dimeric derivatives of these compounds which show both increased potency as well selectivity for CBFβ-SMMHC. These compounds show potent inhibition of an inv(16) leukemia cell line with minimal effects on non inv(16) cell lines. Analysis of the pharmacokinetics of the developed compounds has made it possible to improve the lifetime of the compound in the plasma of mice to a level commensurate with long-term treatment. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20140243331 | INHIBITORS OF INV(16) LEUKEMIA - This invention describes the development of targeted small molecule inhibitors of the inv(16) fusion, the causative agent in ˜12% of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The inv(16) fusion results in expression of the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion protein in the blood cells of afflicted patients. The present invention provides compounds which inhibit the function of both CBFβ and the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion. These compounds block the growth of an inv(16) leukemia cell line as well as increase its apoptosis, while showing minimal effects against non inv(16) cell lines. As a mechanism to develop inhibitors with selectivity for the CBFβ-SMMHC fusion protein, the present invention further provides dimeric derivatives of these compounds which show both increased potency as well as selectivity for CBFβ-SMMHC. These compounds show potent inhibition of an inv(16) leukemia cell line with minimal effects on non inv(16) cell lines. Analysis of the pharmacokinetics of the developed compounds has made it possible to improve the lifetime of the compound in the plasma of mice to a level commensurate with long-term treatment. | 08-28-2014 |
Lota Deanne Dixon, Highland City, UT US
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| 20140175101 | Vertical Box System for Organizing and Storing Spice Jars and Other Small Items - Vertical Box System for Organizing and Storing Spice Jars and Other Small Items is a unique spice rack that can also serve as a multi-unit and multi-purpose storage system. The System saves available storage space and enables instant and constant organization with windows, personalized label areas and specialized organizational dividers. When decorated, the boxes appeal to the esthetic tastes of the consumer. The Vertical Storage System may include coordinated companion Trays and is expected to save time, reduce clutter and attractively grace storage areas. | 06-26-2014 |
Matthew Dixon, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20130179236 | COMPUTERIZED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING THE SALES PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED SALES FORCE PROFESSIONALS - Disclosed are computerized methods and systems for enhancing the sales performance of selected sales force professionals comprising assessing a plurality of sales reps along various objective and subjective dimensions (including sales performance information) and generating, for each such sales rep, an associated sales rep record; and comparing each such sales rep record to a computer database of high-performing sales rep records to identify, for each selected sales rep, those dimensions which by improving will, based on the organization's sales culture (determined by the aggregate of sales rep records), better align such sales rep record with high-performing sales rep records. Moreover, other important features are disclosed, and examples given. | 07-11-2013 |
Michael J. Dixon, Richmond, KY US
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| 20110316930 | MODULAR MICRO-FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A modular micro-fluid ejection device includes a carrier frame supporting pluralities of micro-fluid ejection modules. Each of the modules has a plate of nozzles defining a plane. Adjacent nozzle plates are substantially coplanar and registered with one another across the entirety of the carrier frame. Methods to mount the modules to the frame include, first, temporarily mounting one module and then another, and then permanently mounting both with a durable adhesive. Manufacturing systems include suction devices to hold a first module in place on a fixture while later modules are suctioned and registered to each other. Once set in place, a carrier frame is commonly contacted to the modules and the suction to released. Adhesives between the frame and modules cause the modules to separate from the fixture and transfer to the frame. All remain properly registered upon transfer. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120236076 | PRINTHEADS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PRINTHEADS - Disclosed is a printhead for a printer that includes a plurality of ejection chip units. Each ejection chip unit of the plurality of ejection chip units is configured to eject at least one fluid. The printhead further includes a plurality of supporting units. Each supporting unit of the plurality of supporting units is fluidly coupled with a corresponding ejection chip unit. The each supporting unit includes a plurality of trenches adapted to receive an adhesive to facilitate attachment of the each supporting unit with the corresponding ejection chip unit. Furthermore, the printhead includes a base unit fluidly coupled with the each supporting unit of the plurality of supporting units. The base unit is adapted to provide the at least one fluid to the each ejection chip unit through a corresponding to supporting unit. Further disclosed is a method for assembling the printhead. | 09-20-2012 |
Michael John Dixon US
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| 20120255500 | FORCE MEASUREMENT - A rodent enclosure dimensioned in length, width and height so as to allow a rodent to run freely along the length of the enclosure, but not turn around without standing on its hind legs. The enclosure has a floor with bars extending transversely to allow access for a force sensor's probe from below. A force measurement device for use with the rodent enclosure to measure the tactile response of a rodent comprising a measurement probe connected to a device body. The probe has a tip which can be engaged with a rodent's paw through the floor of the enclosure. The device body has a fixed body part and a rotatable body part arranged to allow relative rotation between them. A rotation sensor detects the relative rotation and outputs a measurement parameter having values that are calibrated against force values associated with forces applied to the probe's tip. | 10-11-2012 |
Michael L. Dixon, Uniontown, KS US
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| 20140000202 | SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Michael S. Dixon, Brentwood, MO US
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| 20110235894 | METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENCIES - A method of detecting optical defects in a transparency may comprise the steps of providing a digital image of the transparency having a plurality of image pixels and detecting at least one candidate defect. The candidate defect may be detected by determining a grayscale intensity of each one of the image pixels and calculating an intensity gradient across adjacent pairs of the image pixels. Each image pixel may be assigned a gradient value comprising a maximum of the absolute value of the intensity gradients associated with the image pixel. A gradient image may be constructed comprising the gradient values assigned to corresponding ones of the image pixels. Image pixels may be identified as candidate pixels if such image pixels have a gradient value exceeding a gradient threshold. The candidate pixels may comprise the optical defect. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20130129185 | METHOD FOR DETECTING OPTICAL DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENCIES - A method of detecting optical defects in a transparency may comprise the steps of providing a digital image of the transparency having a plurality of image pixels and detecting at least one candidate defect. The candidate defect may be detected by determining a grayscale intensity of each one of the image pixels and calculating an intensity gradient across adjacent pairs of the image pixels. Each image pixel may be assigned a gradient value comprising a maximum of the absolute value of the intensity gradients associated with the image pixel. A gradient image may be constructed comprising the gradient values assigned to corresponding ones of the image pixels. Image pixels may be identified as candidate pixels if such image pixels have a gradient value exceeding a gradient threshold. The candidate pixels may comprise the optical defect. | 05-23-2013 |
Mike Dixon, Richmond, KY US
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| 20120154486 | Micro-Fluid Ejection Head - A micro-fluid ejection head for a printer is disclosed. The micro-fluid ejection head comprises a plurality of printhead modules. Each of the plurality of printhead modules comprises an ejection chip for ejecting fluid. The micro-fluid ejection head further comprises a support frame to mount the plurality of printhead modules for creating a lengthy array of the plurality of printhead modules. The support frame is electrically coupled with the plurality of printhead modules for allowing the plurality of printhead modules to receive data and electrical power. | 06-21-2012 |
Myron Levon Dixon, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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| 20130306730 | Laser Scanning Code Symbol Reading System Providing Improved Control Over the Length and Intensity Characteristics of a Laser Scan Line Projected Therefrom Using Laser Source Blanking Control - Method of and system for reading bar code symbols using a hand-supportable laser scanning bar code symbol reading system supporting an improved level control over the length and intensity characteristics of laser scan lines projected onto scanned objects, at any instant in time, in a manner dependent the detected location, distance or range of the scanned object in the scanning field of the system during system operation. The system includes a laser scanning module that projects the laser scanning beam through a light transmission window, and across a laser scanning field in which an object is located, while the laser scanning beam is blanked out during the laser scanning cycle according to a laser source blanking function that is determined by the estimated distance, or data representative thereof. | 11-21-2013 |
Patrick L. Dixon, Gold Canyon, AZ US
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| 20110272315 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PROVIDING A DECORATIVE COVER WITH IMPROVED COLORS AND TEXTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A kit is provided for use by an end user to apply a protective cover sheet material to an electronic device. The protective sheet includes visual enhancements for giving a unique look to the electronic device without altering the design and shape or form of the electronic device. | 11-10-2011 |
Patrick M. Dixon, Chicago, IL US
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| 20130084946 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PLAYING WAGERING GAMES WITH SYMBOL-DRIVEN EXPECTED VALUE ENHANCEMENTS AND ELIMINATIONS - Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting wagering games, and computer programs for executing wagering games are disclosed. A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes an input device, a display device, a processor, and a memory device. The memory device stores instructions which cause the processor to operate with the display device to: randomly determine an outcome of the wagering game; display symbols indicative of the wagering-game outcome; determine if the displayed symbols include to an expected-value (EV) enhancement symbol combination or an EV-elimination symbol combination, the EV-enhancement and EV-elimination symbol combinations both including a common symbol arranged in a common manner; activate, responsive to the displayed symbols including the EV-enhancement symbol combination, an EV-increasing opportunity that modifies a wagering-game parameter thereby increasing the EV of the wagering game; and deactivate, responsive to the displayed symbol-combination corresponding to the EV-elimination symbol combination, one or more EV-increasing opportunities. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130252699 | WAGERING GAME HAVING MOVING EVALUATION WINDOW WITHIN SYMBOL ARRAY - A method for conducting a wagering game includes receiving a wager and displaying a plurality of symbol-bearing reels. A first set of reels to be evaluated is highlight, spun, and stopped such that a first randomly selected outcome is indicated. The first outcome is evaluated to determine if it is a winning outcome. In response to a winning outcome, a second set of reels to be evaluated is highlighted. The second set of reels includes at least one of the reels of the first set of reels and one of the reels that is adjacent to the first set of reels. The one of the reels that is adjacent to the first set of reels is stopped such that a second randomly selected outcome is indicated by the second set of reels. The second outcome is evaluated to determine if the second outcome is a winning outcome. | 09-26-2013 |
Paul David Dixon US
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| 20130081618 | HUMIDIFYING GAS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY - A system for providing humidification to gas to be provided to a patient to support breathing including: a humidification component configured for adding water vapor to the gas; and a humidification component controller coupled with the humidification component and configured for receiving humidification target value information, the humidification component controller including: a humidification target value determiner configured for determining, based on received humidification target value information, a humidification target value of at least two possible humidification target values, the humidification target value identifying a humidification level setting corresponding to the patient. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130081622 | REMOVING CONDENSATION FROM A BREATHING CIRCUIT - A device for humidifying respiratory gases is provided. The device includes: an all-polymer humidification chamber; a heating element positioned independently and proximate to the humidification chamber; a base unit supporting the humidification chamber; a computer that sends adjustment instructions to a water filling valve coupled with the humidification chamber; a plurality of sensors determining light within the humidification chamber and coupled with the base unit; an airflow conduit coupled with the humidification chamber; a heater wire within the airflow conduit; and an insulation material with grooves thereon surrounding the heater wire. The adjustment instructions instruct the water filling valve to self-adjust to meet a predetermined water level objective. The airflow conduit delivers gas to the patient. The heater wire heats the gas being delivered. The grooves on the insulation wire wick water within the humidification chamber away to re-evaporation regions. | 04-04-2013 |
Paul Francis Dixon, Sharon, MA US
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| 20140209373 | Shielding Structures Including Frequency Selective Surfaces - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding structures including one or more frequency selective surfaces, which may be used for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals through open structures. Also disclosed are methods of using one or more frequency selective surfaces for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals through open structures. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140209374 | CAVITY RESONANCE REDUCTION AND/OR SHIELDING STRUCTURES INCLUDING FREQUENCY SELECTIVE SURFACES - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments include one or more frequency selective surfaces, which may be used for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals. Also disclosed are methods of using one or more frequency selective surfaces for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals. | 07-31-2014 |
Peter G.c. Dixon, Yorktown, VA US
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| 20130209601 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SPARS AND OTHER HOLLOW STRUCTURES - Processes for manufacturing hollow structures such as spars for helicopter rotor blades, fixed wings for aircraft, and other aerostructures can include the provision of a path for gases to exit the material from which the spar is formed as the material is heated and cured, to help eliminate voids within the material caused by the presence of such gases. | 08-15-2013 |
Peter G. C. Dixon, Yorktown, VA US
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| 20120056358 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SPARS AND OTHER HOLLOW STRUCTURES - Processes for manufacturing hollow structures such as spars for helicopter rotor blades, fixed wings for aircraft, and other aerostructures can include the provision of a path for gases to exit the material from which the spar is formed as the material is heated and cured, to help eliminate voids within the material caused by the presence of such gases. | 03-08-2012 |
Ralph Edward Dixon, Sunny Isles Beach, FL US
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| 20140116899 | Organizing Device for Gaming Tickets - The present invention is an organizing device for gaming tickets and a method of organizing gaming tickets using the organizing device. The organizing device includes a pouch configured to hold and store gaming tickets. The pouch further includes at least one divider within the pouch, which creates at least two pockets. The dividers may be customized to accommodate gaming tickets of varying dimensions and the dividers may be removable from the pouch. Each pocket may be labeled temporarily or permanently as a certain category of gaming ticket, sub-categories of single game's tickets, or custom labels defined by the user. | 05-01-2014 |
Randy Dixon, Billings, MT US
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| 20130153682 | ROTATING NOZZLE WITH SPEED REDUCTION FEATURES - A rotational nozzle for distributing fluid is provided. The rotational nozzle is provided to fit within confined volumes, such as storage tanks and provide a broad spray pattern or area of coverage. Braking means for selectively adjusting rotational characteristics of a nozzle head are provided. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130216417 | ROTARY LOBE PUMP WITH WIPER BLADES - A positive displacement rotary pump with an improved impeller design integrating replaceable wiper inserts. The impeller generally has or more lobes and an equal number of conjugate surfaces. Each lobe has an arcuate peripheral end comprising a plurality of wiper blades. The wiper blades improve efficiency by making a seal with a pump chamber or the conjugate surface on the other impeller as it rotates. The wiper blades are arranged such that constant and successive contact between wiper blades and impellers is achieved. | 08-22-2013 |
Rebecca M. Dixon, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20130344291 | Composite Hat Stiffener, Composite Hat-Stiffened Pressure Webs, and Methods of Making the Same - There is provided a composite hat stiffener, a composite hat-stiffened pressure web, and a method of making the same. The composite hat stiffener has a composite hat section having a first side and a second side. The composite hat stiffener further has a plurality of composite stiffening plies coupled to the composite hat section. The plurality of composite stiffening plies include a body ply coupled to the first side of the composite hat section, a wrap ply coupled the body ply, and a base ply coupled to the body ply and the wrap ply. The composite hat stiffener further has a pair of radius filler noodles coupled to the composite hat section and disposed between the plurality of composite stiffening plies. The composite hat stiffener further has an outer ply coupled to the second side of the composite hat section. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140299257 | COMPOSITE HAT STIFFENER, COMPOSITE HAT-STIFFENED PRESSURE WEBS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - There is provided a method of making a composite hat stiffener. The method has the steps of curing a composite hat stiffener in a hat tool to form a pre-cured composite hat stiffener. The pre-cured composite hat stiffener has a composite hat section, a plurality of composite stiffening plies with a body ply, a wrap ply, and a base ply, all coupled to the composite hat section, wherein the body ply is coupled to a first side of the composite hat section, the wrap ply is coupled to the body ply, and the base ply is coupled to the body ply and the wrap ply, a pair of radius filler noodles coupled to the composite hat section and disposed between the plurality of composite stiffening plies, and an outer ply coupled to the composite hat section. The method further includes bonding the pre-cured composite hat stiffener to a structure surface. | 10-09-2014 |
Richard A. Dixon, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20140012305 | COLPOTOMY CUP-LIKE STRUCTURE AND INTRAUTERINE MANIPULATOR INCLUDING SAME - A cup-like structure for engaging a cervix of a patient includes a rim, and includes a base defining an aperture through which one or more tubular members of a uterine manipulator may extend into the uterus. The cup-like structure is made from one or more of a polyphthalamide (PPA) material and a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material. A uterine manipulator including a cup-like structure is also disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
Richard A. Dixon, Sulphur, OK US
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| 20120047600 | CAFFEOYL COA REDUCTASE - The invention provides methods for increasing lignin content in plants by expression of a cinnamoyl CoA reductase 2 (CCR2) coding sequence in the plant. Also provided are methods for reducing lignin content in a plant by down-regulation of CCR2 expression in the plant. Nucleic acid molecules for modulation of CCR2 expression and transgenic plants the same are also provided. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved biofuel feedstock and as highly digestible forage crops. Methods for processing plant tissue and for producing biofuels by utilizing such plants are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120278914 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATING PRODUCTION OF PROANTHOCYANIDINS - The invention provides methods and compositions for the modulation of proanthocynidin (“PA;” condensed tannin) production in plants. The methods of the invention allow creation of plants having novel phenotypes, such as alterations in levels of PA or in the types of tissues in which PAs are produced. Altered expression of PA in plants may be achieved, for instance without significantly affecting anthocyanin content or overall secondary metabolite profiles. Alternatively, expression of PA in plants may be achieved while also affecting anthocyanin content. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120322122 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED PLANT FEEDSTOCK - The invention provides methods for modifying lignin content and composition in plants and achieving associated benefits therefrom involving altered expression of newly discovered MYB4 transcription factors. Nucleic acid constructs for modifying MYB4 transcription factor expression are described. By over-expressing the identified MYB4 transcription factors, for example, an accompanying decrease in lignin content may be achieved. Plants are provided by the invention comprising such modifications, as are methods for their preparation and use. | 12-20-2012 |
Richard L. Dixon, Frontenac, KS US
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| 20140000202 | SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140305060 | SURFACE UNDERLAYMENT - A flooring system is constructed on a base. The flooring system includes a permeable barrier layer, a porous underlayment, an impermeable sealing layer, and a flooring. The barrier layer is configured to cover the base. The underlayment overlies the barrier layer, with the barrier layer preventing binding of the underlayment to the base while permitting fluid to pass between the base and underlayment. The underlayment presents a top face, and the sealing layer coats the top face of the underlayment. The flooring is fixed relative to the top face of the underlayment. | 10-16-2014 |
Ronald Wayne Dixon, Riverton, UT US
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| 20120323890 | System and Method of Event Networking - A system and method for organizing things (including persons, creatures, objects, thoughts, affairs, circumstances, actions, events, objectives, tasks, statements, attitudes, emotions, symbols, ideas, and information) using various relationships. Such a system and method may be used for documenting, searching, networking, and connecting, either individually or collaboratively. Such an Event Networking system, which encompasses events, persons, objects, activities, emotions, interests, etc., can be organized in relation to time, location, etc. | 12-20-2012 |
Sadie Dixon, Bolingbrook, IL US
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| 20120311778 | COMBINATION BED AND BATHTUB - The present invention is a combination bed and bathtub that includes a mattress with a left portion and a right portion and a bathtub with a bottom disposed below the mattress, where the left portion and the right portion are separated to utilize the bathtub. There is also a sponge pad disposed on the bottom of the bathtub and an electrically powered device to separate and retract the left portion and the right portion. The combination bed and bathtub can also be manually separated and retracted and the sponge pad is made of light and removable sponge padding. The combination bed and bathtub can be utilized in a hospital, a nursing home or by a caregiver. | 12-13-2012 |
Steven A. Dixon, Riverview, FL US
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| 20140102567 | Control for Pressurized Bladder in a Patient Support Apparatus - An apparatus for supporting a patient, such as a hospital bed, is provided. The apparatus includes a patient support surface and at least one fluid containing bladder. A pressure control assembly is operably coupled with the bladder. When the fluid pressure within the bladder falls outside of an acceptable range of pressure values, the active adjustment of the pressure within the bladder is initiated by the pressure control assembly if the pressure does not return to the acceptable range of pressure values within a time period, e.g., a time delay, that has a variable length. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140236611 | PROXIMITY TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Systems and methods to track proximity of articles, locations and people are disclosed herein. Radio frequency tags are configured to communicate proximity of articles, locations and people over time. | 08-21-2014 |
Steven H. Dixon, South Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20130255403 | SAMPLING DEVICES, KITS FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH SAMPLING DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SAMPLING BUILDING MATERIALS - Sampling devices for procuring building material samples may include a first shaft, a second shaft, a core sampler, and at least one dust inhibitor. Sampling device kits may include a second shaft, at least one core sampler for procuring building material samples and configured to connect to the second shaft, at least one of an optional handle and an optional drill chuck configured to connect to the second shaft, an optional first shaft through which the second shaft and core sampler are configured to extend, and at least one optional dust inhibitor configured to connect to the first shaft. Methods of procuring a sample of building material may include sampling devices. | 10-03-2013 |
Terese A. Dixon, Miami, FL US
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| 20110160245 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER AND ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER WITH METHYLPHENIDATE - The invention relates to a method of treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and compositions for topical application of methylphenidate comprising methylphenidate in a flexible, finite system wherein said composition comprises about 10 to 30 wt % methylphenidate, about 30 to 50 wt % acrylic adhesive, and about 30 to 50 wt % silicone adhesive and wherein said methylphenidate is delivered to a subject in need thereof such that the plasma concentration of methylphenidate increases over a period of about 6-16 hours, and more preferably over a period of about 6-12 hours followed by a steady decrease in plasma concentration of methylphenidate. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110288124 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER AND ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER WITH METHYLPHENIDATE - The invention relates to a method of treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and compositions for topical application of methylphenidate comprising methylphenidate in a flexible, finite system wherein said composition comprises about 10 to 30 wt % methylphenidate, about 30 to 50 wt % acrylic adhesive, and about 30 to 50 wt % silicone adhesive and wherein said methylphenidate is delivered to a subject in need thereof such that the plasma concentration of methylphenidate increases over a period of about 6-16 hours, and more preferably over a period of about 6-12 hours followed by a steady decrease in plasma concentration of methylphenidate. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20130324575 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER AND ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER WITH METHYLPHENIDATE - The invention relates to a method of treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and compositions for topical application of methylphenidate comprising methylphenidate in a flexible, finite system wherein the methylphenidate is present in an amount sufficient to achieve substantially zero order kinetics for delivery to the skin or mucosa of a patient in need thereof over a period of time at least 10 hours. | 12-05-2013 |
Terese A. Dixon, Largo, FL US
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| 20140179739 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER AND ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER WITH METHYLPHENIDATE - The invention relates to a method of treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and compositions for topical application of methylphenidate comprising methylphenidate in a flexible, finite system wherein the methylphenidate is present in an amount sufficient to achieve substantially zero order kinetics for delivery to the skin or mucosa of a patient in need thereof over a period of time at least 10 hours. | 06-26-2014 |
Timothy James Dixon, Trafford, PA US
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| 20110308518 | PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICE USER INTERFACE - A pressure support device ( | 12-22-2011 |
Todd Dixon, Guilford, ME US
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| 20110262951 | COLLECTION DEVICE AND MATERIAL - Swabs, and materials of the present disclosure, and methods of making same, include randomly arranged sea-island bicomponent fibers. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262952 | COLLECTION DEVICE AND MATERIAL - Swabs, and materials of the present disclosure, and methods of making same, include randomly arranged sea-island bicomponent fibers which have randomly splayed terminal ends. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20130096463 | COLLECTION DEVICE AND MATERIAL - Swabs, and materials of the present disclosure, and methods of making same, include randomly arranged sea-island bicomponent fibers which have randomly splayed terminal ends. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130196363 | COLLECTION DEVICE AND MATERIAL - Swabs, and materials of the present disclosure, and methods of making same, include randomly arranged sea-island bicomponent fibers. | 08-01-2013 |
Wayne E. Dixon, Chuckey, TN US
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| 20140034890 | BLOW MOLDED FENCING SYSTEM - A fence system including fence sections including singular blow-molded pickets that engage with fence rails using no additional parts and wherein the pickets show no external signs of functional engagement between the pickets and fence rails (e.g., pickets having substantially planar surfaces common to traditional wooden picket fence designs). | 02-06-2014 |
William E. Dixon, Greenville, SC US
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| 20110268554 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TURBINE GUIDE VANE POSITIONS - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling turbine guide vane positions. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for controlling at least one turbine guide vane. The method includes receiving a reference signal associated with the at least one turbine guide vane, measuring an actuator position and an angular position associated with the at least one turbine guide vane, generating a deadband signal based at least in part on the angular position, and manipulating the at least one turbine guide vane based at least in part on the deadband signal and the reference signal. | 11-03-2011 |
William Earl Dixon, Greer, SC US
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| 20140023502 | VARIABLE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEM - Variable vane assemblies and methods for removing and assembling variable vane assemblies in turbine systems are provided. In one embodiment, a variable vane assembly includes a variable stator vane and an outer casing. A generally annular ring channel is defined in the outer casing. The variable vane assembly further includes a ring segment disposed in the ring channel, and a stem extending from a radially outer end of the variable stator vane at least partially through the ring segment. In another embodiment, a variable vane assembly includes a variable stator vane and a ring segment. The variable vane assembly further includes a stem extending from a radially outer end of the variable stator vane and configured to extend at least partially through the ring segment, and a stem extension configured to couple with the stem and protrude from the ring segment. | 01-23-2014 |