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Angela Donohue, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100243260 | MODULAR BACKUP FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection. | 09-30-2010 |
20120186820 | Modular Backup Fluid Supply System - A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection. | 07-26-2012 |
Anne Donohue, North Shore, CA US
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20080202960 | Disposable toothbrush cover and method of using - An apparatus and method for sanitizing the bristles of a toothbrush before and between uses by wrapping the bristles or the entire toothbrush in a leak-proof and disposable cover that has been impregnated with a sanitizing agent. | 08-28-2008 |
Brenda Mae Donohue, Bruce, WI US
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20140145487 | Head restraint for a vehicle child seat - A head restraint for a vehicle child seat includes an elastic head band, at least two head support straps, a first attachment strap and a second attachment strap. The straps are elastic or non-elastic material. An inner perimeter of the elastic head band is sized to firmly fit around a child's head. One end of the first attachment strap is attached to one side of the elastic head band and one end of the second attachment strap is attached to an opposing side of the elastic head band. First and second releasable attachment devices are formed on the first and second attachment straps. First and second mating releasable attachment devices are attached to opposing sides of a vehicle child seat. There is a stretchable material covering the head attached to the elastic band and bias tape. | 05-29-2014 |
Brian Donohue, Glen Allen, VA US
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20120209721 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OFFERING FINANCIAL PRODUCTS BASED ON A CUSTOMER'S DETERMINED LIFE STATUS - A system and method to provide financial products throughout the life of a customer. The present invention determines the life status of a customer. The life status is determined by analyzing the customer information from a variety of sources. This information is filtered or inputted into an algorithmic model to identify appropriate financial products to offer to the customer. In addition, the customer's creditworthiness is used to determine or optimize the financial product offered to the customer. | 08-16-2012 |
Bryan B. Donohue, Rochester, MN US
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20140000037 | CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR CUSHIONING ELEMENTS | 01-02-2014 |
Debra L. Donohue, South Windsor, CT US
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20100114650 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED, AUTOMATED MEDIA PLANNING METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated computer system for media planning is provided. The automated computer system includes functionality for determining geographically-localized estimated sales data for use in generating media plans. The automated computer system also includes functionality for determining the relative value of a localized geography to a media plan. The automated computer system further includes functionality for a media buyable unit (MBU) score for use in generating a geographically-localized media plan. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114651 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED, AUTOMATED MEDIA PLANNING METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated computer system for scoring the effectiveness of a number of number of media options for purposes of media planning is provided. The system implements the following functions: receiving a client objective for a media plan for advertising a number of products and/or services and a consumer purchasing frequency for the number of products and/or services; receiving a number of media product options; and scoring the effectiveness of each of the number of media product options based on the client objective and the consumer purchasing frequency to obtain a value for each of the number of media product options. The client objective may be selected from a number of discrete objectives and the consumer purchasing frequency may be selected from a number of consumer purchasing frequency options. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114652 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED, AUTOMATED MEDIA PLANNING METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated computer system for generating a geographically-localized media plan including a number of selected media buyable units (MBUs) is provided. The system implements the following functions: receiving client-defined information and a number of business rules; receiving a number of MBUs each having a relative value and including a first and second MBU associated with a first media product option and a third and fourth MBU associated with a second media product option; applying an optimization algorithm to the client-defined information, the number of business rules and the number of MBU relative values to obtain a number of selected MBUs included in a geographically-localized media plan; and outputting the geographically-localized media plan for use by a client in media planning. The first MBU associated with a first geography. The second MBU is associated with a second geography and the first geography, with the first geography being larger than the second geography and the first geography substantially covering the second geography. | 05-06-2010 |
Elizabeth A. Donohue, Providence, RI US
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20090276388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LOAD BALANCING USING FUZZY LOGIC - A system and method of load balancing using fuzzy logic and, more particularly, to a system and method of load balancing tasks over a grid environment including, for example, CPU utilization, traffic over a network and other functions. The method comprises defining cause and effect relations associated with input variables and output variables. A current utilization is assessed. The method further includes determining which cause and effect relations are associated with the current utilization and calculating a weighted balancing factor for the cause and effect relations having membership with the utilization. A load is balanced using the weighted balancing factor. | 11-05-2009 |
James E. Donohue, Warsaw, NY US
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20110089098 | BUOYANT WASTEWATER AERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A buoyant wastewater aeration apparatus includes a buoyant float pod and at least one air conduit leg removably attached at a leg input end to a respective air supply outlet. The float pod further includes a leg-retainer structure that accommodates efficient engagement/dis-engagement of the air conduit leg at a known region of the leg. The leg-retainer structure may be in the form of a resilient clamp having an open end for removably engaging the known region of the leg. Alternatively, the leg may have attached thereto in the known region thereof a leg retainer-engaging structure that surrounds the leg, wherein the leg-retainer structure is a non-resilient split-ring having a given shape and dimension. The split space has a dimension sufficient for the leg diameter to pass through. The leg-retainer structure and the leg retainer-engaging structure have complimentary shapes and dimensions that provide a removable, engagement of the leg retainer-engaging structure concentrically within the leg-retainer structure. When the leg retainer-engaging structure is concentrically engaged within the leg-retainer structure, the leg's air input end is connectably aligned with the air supply outlet. An associated method for servicing the apparatus without removing the apparatus from the working environment is disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
James K. Donohue, Lakeway, TX US
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20120155950 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF AN EXTENSION POLE - An extension pole. At least some of the illustrative embodiments include a first tubular member telescoped within a second tubular member. A first locking system is disposed within the internal volume of the first tubular member, and a second locking system is disposed at least partially on an outside diameter of the second tubular member. | 06-21-2012 |
20120155958 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF A QUICK-CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - Quick connector assembly. At least some of the illustrative embodiments involve coupling an implement that has a stem member to the distal end of a pole that defines a long axis. The coupling comprising: inserting the stem member that defines a cross-sectional shape into an exposed aperture of a connector where the exposed aperture defines a cross-sectional shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the stem member; and then locking the implement into the connector such that the both rotational movement of the implement, and movement parallel to the long axis, is restrained, the locking by turning a cam member associated with the connector less than a full rotation. | 06-21-2012 |
20130223920 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF A QUICK-CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - Quick connector assembly. At least some of the illustrative embodiments involve coupling an implement that has a stem member to the distal end of a pole that defines a long axis. The coupling comprising: inserting the stem member that defines a cross-sectional shape into an exposed aperture of a connector where the exposed aperture defines a cross-sectional shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the stem member; and then locking the implement into the connector such that the both rotational movement of the implement, and movement parallel to the long axis, is restrained, the locking by turning a cam member associated with the connector less than a full rotation. | 08-29-2013 |
James P. Donohue, Fairborn, OH US
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20140093343 | Vehicular loading apparatus - A vehicle loading apparatus with stanchions mounted on the first forward corners of a truck bed by means of saddles straddling the front rail of the truck bed and force stops in the forward stake wells of the truck bed. The (adjustably positioned) force stops are each mounted on a respective torque arm which is attached to a respective saddle. Resilient padding protects painted truck bed surfaces in contact with the stanchions as well as reduces noise and vibration. The vehicle loading apparatus can be installed as is needed, and removed as desired, simply, without tools, and without alterations to most common pickup truck beds. | 04-03-2014 |
Jeremy Donohue, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140123743 | Fuel Usage Meter - A method and apparatus are provided for displaying an accumulated fuel usage to a driver of a rental vehicle, such as a rental truck. The rental vehicle has a fuel usage meter that incudes a digital display for displaying fuel consumption of a rental vehicle to a rental customer. The customer is instructed to reset the accumulated fuel consumption display to zero when the customer takes possession of the vehicle and is instructed to read the accumulated fuel consumption display before returning the vehicle to determine an amount of fuel consumed during the rental of the vehicle. The meter retains the accumulated fuel consumption when the engine is turned off, when the meter is uncoupled from the data bus of the vehicle, and when vehicle power is disconnected from meter. | 05-08-2014 |
20140144023 | Method and Apparatus for Drive Shaft Extension - A method and apparatus are provided for extending the length of a vehicle without the need to rebalance the original drive assembly. The method includes disconnecting the front drive shaft segment from the vehicle transmission, extending the length of the vehicle frame, and inserting a drive shaft extension segment which includes: a rigid tubular shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis; a universal joint mounted at the tubular shaft front end and having a front flange configured for mounting to the transmission; and a bearing assembly mounted to the tubular shaft. The extension segment rear end includes a rearward facing flange configured for mounting to a forward facing flange of the front drive shaft segment that was disconnected from the vehicle transmission. The extension segment is installed in the vehicle between the vehicle transmission and the front drive shaft segment without the need to rebalance the original drive assembly. | 05-29-2014 |
John Donohue, Southbury, CT US
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20130223217 | WINDOW REGULATOR FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN A COMMUNCATIONS NETWORK - A window regulator for improving the performance of communications networks is described. In a communications network, data is sent downstream from a sender to a receiver, and acknowledgements are sent back upstream. When data is received at the receiver, the data is placed in a buffer and an acknowledgement of receipt may be sent. If no acknowledgement is received by a sender after a certain period of time, the sender retransmits the data. The receiver communicates how much data the receiver is willing to receive at any given time by sending an advertised window to the sender. The window regulator sets the size of the advertised window based on measurements of capacity in the network to improve the amount and rate of data sent downstream while avoiding loss of data and subsequent retransmissions. | 08-29-2013 |
20150282002 | WINDOW REGULATOR FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A window regulator for improving the performance of communications networks is described. In a communications network, data is sent downstream from a sender to a receiver, and acknowledgements are sent back upstream. When data is received at the receiver, the data is placed in a buffer and an acknowledgement of receipt may be sent. If no acknowledgement is received by a sender after a certain period of time, the sender retransmits the data. The receiver communicates how much data the receiver is willing to receive at any given time by sending an advertised window to the sender. The window regulator sets the size of the advertised window based on measurements of capacity in the network to improve the amount and rate of data sent downstream while avoiding loss of data and subsequent retransmissions. | 10-01-2015 |
John Donohue, Shelton, CT US
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20120010854 | Quantum Efficiency Measurement System and Method of Use - A system for measuring a characteristic of a solar cell is disclosed and includes a light source irradiating an optical signal having a spectral range from about 100 nm to about 3000 nm, a wavelength selector configured to selectively narrow the spectral range of the optical signal, a beam splitter, a reference detector in optical communication with the beam splitter and configured to measure a characteristic of the optical signal, a specimen irradiated with the optical signal, a reflectance detector in optical communication with the specimen via the beam splitter and configured to measure an optical characteristic of the optical signal reflected by the specimen, a multiplexer in communication with at least one of the reference detector, specimen, and reflectance detector, and a processor in communication with at least one of the reference detector, specimen, and reflectance detector via the multiplexer and configured to calculate at least one characteristic of the specimen. | 01-12-2012 |
20140021335 | MICROPROCESSOR BASED MULTI-JUNCTION DETECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The disclosure relates to a photodetector system including a multi-junction detector having a first junction configured to generate a first current when irradiated with a first optical radiation component within a first spectral range, and at least a second junction configured to generate a second current when irradiated with a second optical radiation component within a second spectral range that is different than the first spectral range. The photodetector system also comprises a microprocessor adapted to generate a first indication related to a first characteristic of the first optical radiation component based on the first current, and generate a second indication related to a second characteristic of the second optical radiation component based on the second current. | 01-23-2014 |
20140252242 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTUM EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT EMPLOYING DIFFUSIVE DEVICE - A system for measuring a characteristic of a solar cell is disclosed and includes a light source irradiating an optical signal having a spectral range from about 100 nm to about 3000 nm, a wavelength selector configured to selectively narrow the spectral range of the optical signal, a beam splitter, a reference detector in optical communication with the beam splitter and configured to measure a characteristic of the optical signal, a specimen irradiated with the optical signal, a reflectance detector in optical communication with the specimen via the beam splitter and configured to measure an optical characteristic of the optical signal reflected by the specimen, a multiplexer in communication with at least one of the reference detector, specimen, and reflectance detector, and a processor in communication with at least one of the reference detector, specimen, and reflectance detector via the multiplexer and configured to calculate at least one characteristic of the specimen. | 09-11-2014 |
John G. Donohue, Orlando, FL US
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20120081511 | INTERLACED FOCAL PLANE ARRAY FOR WIDE-AREA SURVEILLANCE - Systems and methods of acquiring large field of view, high-resolution image data are discussed herein. Techniques and devices relate operation and composition of systems for acquiring large field of view, high-resolution image data. Such systems may include a first sensor chip assembly (SCA) in an interlaced focal plane array (FPA), the first SCA having a length, a width, and a resolution; a second SCA in the FPA, the second SCA having the same length, width, and resolution; and a field of view (FOV) adjustment device that moves the FOV of the FPA so that it can observe different scenes. In some such systems, the first and second SCAs are arranged relative to each-other in a first spaced array extending along a first dimension of the FPA such that there is an intentional gap between the first and second FPAs along the first dimension. | 04-05-2012 |
Joseph P. Donohue, Pleasant Prairie, WI US
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20140286124 | Automated Reagent Manager of a Diagnostic Analyzer System - A reagent manager for a diagnostic analyzer system includes a reagent manager housing, a high-speed reagent bottle spinning device, a processor, and a memory. The reagent manager housing is for housing reagent bottles. The high-speed reagent bottle spinning device is disposed within the reagent manager housing for spinning at least one of the reagent bottles. The processor is in electronic communication with the high-speed reagent bottle spinning device. The memory is in electronic communication with the processor. The memory includes programming code for execution by the processor. The programming code is configured to spin the high-speed reagent bottle spinning device to spin the at least one reagent bottle to remove microparticles from a bottom surface of a septum of the at least one reagent bottle. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287516 | Light-Blocking System for a Diagnostic Analyzer - A diagnostic analyzer includes a track, a light-blocking member, a motor, and an optical testing device. The track moves a reaction vessel held by the track. The light-blocking member is disposed adjacent to the track. The light-blocking member moves from a first position apart from the track to a second position closer to the track. When the light-blocking member is disposed in the first position a sample contained within the reaction vessel held by the track is exposed to light. When the light-blocking member is disposed in the second position the sample contained within the reaction vessel held by the track is blocked from exposure to the light. The motor moves the light-blocking member between the first and the second positions. The optical testing device is disposed adjacent to the track for optically testing the sample contained within the reaction vessel held by the track when the at least one light-blocking member is disposed in the second position. | 09-25-2014 |
20140287523 | Linear Track Diagnostic Analyzer - A diagnostic analyzer system includes a linear track, at least one pipetting device, and at least one diagnostic module. The linear track includes a pre-treatment lane disposed parallel to at least one processing lane. The linear track moves reaction vessels, containing samples, held by the pre-treatment lane and by the at least one processing lane. The pre-treatment lane pre-treats the samples in the reaction vessels of the pre-treatment lane. The pre-treatment lane is not connected to any diagnostic module for testing the samples in the reaction vessels of the pre-treatment lane. The at least one pipetting device transfers the pre-treated samples from the reaction vessels in the pre-treatment lane to the reaction vessels in the at least one processing lane. The at least one diagnostic module is connected to the at least one processing lane for testing the pre-treated samples transferred into the reaction vessels in the at least one processing lane. | 09-25-2014 |
Keith J. Donohue, Fairport, NY US
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20120319048 | CALCIUM FLUORIDE OPTICS WITH IMPROVED LASER DURABILITY - The invention is directed to calcium fluoride crystal optics with improved laser durability that can be used for the transmission of below 250 nanometer (nm) electromagnetic radiation. The optics consists of CaF | 12-20-2012 |
Keith J. Donohue, Walworth, NY US
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20100108958 | CALCIUM FLUORIDE OPTICS WITH IMPROVED LASER DURABILITY - The invention is directed to calcium fluoride crystal optics with improved laser durability that can be used for the transmission of below 250 nanometer (nm) electromagnetic radiation. The optics consist of CaF | 05-06-2010 |
Kevin Donohue, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20150337302 | BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF COLEOPTERAN PESTS - Disclosed are double stranded RNA molecules that are toxic to coleopteran insects. In particular, dsRNA molecules that capable of interfering with pest IAP genes and that are toxic to the target pest are provided. Further, methods of making and using the interfering RNA, for example in transgenic plants to confer protection from insect damage are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
Kevin D. Donohue, Lexington, KY US
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20100098274 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPATIAL AUDIO - A system and method for rendering a virtual sound source using a plurality of speakers in an arbitrary arrangement includes expanding a wave field of the virtual sound source and a composite wave field generated by the plurality of speakers into multi-pole expansions, and equating the multi-pole expansions to each other to form a continuous equation. A set of constraints is applied to the continuous equation that minimize an error in a sweet spot region resulting in a linear system of equations. The linear system of equations is solved using singular-value decomposition to arrive at a pseudo-inverse representing a multi-dimensional transfer function between the virtual sound source and the plurality of speakers. The multi-dimensional transfer function is then applied to a signal of the virtual sound source to render the virtual sound source in the sweet spot region using the plurality of speakers in the arbitrary arrangement. | 04-22-2010 |
20110082373 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF CARDIOPULMONARY DEFECTS - A diagnostic system for detecting a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt in a patient. The system includes at least one Doppler ultrasound transducer, a transducer housing, a transducer housing placement device to affix the Doppler ultrasound transducer housing over a peripheral blood vessel, and a control system configured to receive and process the echoes and transform the echoes into data indicative of the presence or absence of a bubbles within the peripheral blood vessel, thereby determining whether or not the patient has a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt. A method of detecting a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt in a patient is also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
Kieran Donohue, Fox Point, WI US
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20130233411 | Venturi Valve and Control System - Embodiments of the invention provide a venturi valve and control system for use in an indoor environment to regulate air flow. The venturi valve includes a substantially cylindrical pipe, a high pressure sensing assembly, a low pressure sensing assembly, a differential pressure transducer, and a damper assembly. The high pressure sensing assembly and the low pressure sensing assembly do not substantially impede air flow through the valve. A controller is connected to the differential pressure transducer and a damper actuator. The controller determines a current flow rate of air into the indoor environment and operates the damper actuator in order to provide a desired flow rate of air into the indoor environment. | 09-12-2013 |
Marc Donohue, Ellicott City, MD US
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20150252285 | METHODS FOR EXTRACTION OF LIPIDS FROM WET ALGAL BIOMASS - The present invention provides novel methods for extraction of lipids from intact or lysed microorganisms in aqueous culture using a partially water soluble cosolvent with, or without a second organic solvent, and/or pressurized CO | 09-10-2015 |
Marc D. Donohue, Ellicott City, MD US
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20140004605 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND PURIFICATION OF OILS FROM MICROALGAL BIOMASS USING HIGH-PRESSURE CO2 AS A SOLUTE | 01-02-2014 |
Michael B. Donohue, Mountain View, CA US
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20150038121 | VOICE COMMUNICATIONS WITH REAL-TIME STATUS NOTIFICATIONS - A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040029 | VOICE COMMUNICATIONS WITH REAL-TIME STATUS NOTIFICATIONS - A system, apparatus, graphical user interface and methods are provided for conducting electronic voice communications with status notifications. A user of a first portable device executing a communication application selects a multi-function control that automatically initiates an audio recording, which is automatically sent toward another participant of an active communication session when the control is released. The same multi-function control may be used to transmit a textual message. A representation of the recording is displayed on the user's device, with an indicator that changes appearance when the other participant plays the recording. In addition, when one user initiates an audio recording that will be automatically sent to another user, the other user's device is advised of the initiation of recording and displays that status for the other user. | 02-05-2015 |
Miriam B. Donohue, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20150051520 | MOBILITY AID AND REHABILITATION DEVICE AND RELATED COMPENETS - A mobility and exercise system includes a user support platform, a leg platform connected to the user support platform, a first linearly movable mount and a second linearly movably mount each coupled to the leg platform and movable relative to the leg platform in two directions parallel to a longitudinal axis of the leg platform. A first abducting arm and a second abducting arm are coupled to the leg platform, each by a respective hinge. The first and second abducting arms are movable relative to the leg platform by swinging motion away from the longitudinal axis and back toward the longitudinal axis. A first foot cradle is mounted on the first linearly movable mount or the first abducting arm, and second foot cradle is mounted on the second linearly movable mount or the second abducting arm. | 02-19-2015 |
Morgan Donohue, Mendota Heights, MN US
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20150197076 | SINGLE AXIS APPLICATOR - A single axis application unit for processing a glass workpiece includes a workpiece supporting table, an applicator movable on a traveler shiftable along a first linear axis and a central suction unit that is activateable to grip the glass workpiece that travels along a second linear axis oriented generally perpendicular to the first linear axis. A central suction unit brake selectively secures the central suction unit both rotationally and translationally. The central suction unit is freely moveable both translationally and rotationally when the central suction unit brake is released. A mid-peripheral suction unit is located at a fixed location remote from the central suction unit and selectively activateable to grip the glass workpiece to hold the glass workpiece in a fixed orientation. A corner suction gripper is movable with the applicator parallel to the first linear axis, and is selectively activateable to grip the glass workpiece. | 07-16-2015 |
Morgan Donohue, North Oaks, MN US
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20120118473 | FIXED HEAD INSULATED GLASS EDGE SEALING DEVICE - An insulated glass secondary edge sealing device that dispenses sealant to insulated glass units including at least two panes of glass separated by a spacer, including a fixed sealant dispensing head, a table that supports the insulated glass units, a fence, a depth sensor, a linear motion encoder, a metering device. The sealant dispensing head has a dispensing nozzle and a corner dam. The dispensing nozzle includes a floating insulated glass unit contact surface and the corner dam is shiftable between a retracted position and an extended position. A control unit receives signals from the depth sensor and the linear motion encoder and controls the metering device to dispense a measured flow of sealant based on the depth of the inset of the spacer and the movement of the insulated glass unit parallel to the fence and relative to the encoder. | 05-17-2012 |
20130061978 | APPARATUS FOR EDGE SEALING AND SIMULTANEOUS GAS FILLING OF INSULATED GLASS UNITS - A device for simultaneously edge sealing and gas filling an insulated glass unit, the insulated glass unit including a supporting structure that supports the insulated glass unit in a working position and a gas filling module including a gas fill injection structure and a displaced air extraction structure and a gas metering unit. The device also includes an edge sealing module having a sealant metering device, an edge sealing dispensing head, and an edge sealing dispensing nozzle. The device also includes a control device programmed with an algorithm to initiate gas filling substantially simultaneously with initiating edge sealing of the insulated glass unit and to complete the gas filling of the insulated glass unit prior to completion of the edge sealing. | 03-14-2013 |
20140041583 | SINGLE AXIS APPLICATOR - A single axis application unit for processing a glass workpiece includes a workpiece supporting table, an applicator movable on a traveler shiftable along a first linear axis and a central suction unit that is activateable to grip the glass workpiece that travels along a second linear axis oriented generally perpendicular to the first linear axis. A central suction unit brake selectively secures the central suction unit both rotationally and translationally. The central suction unit is freely moveable both translationally and rotationally when the central suction unit brake is released. A mid-peripheral suction unit is located at a fixed location remote from the central suction unit and selectively activateable to grip the glass workpiece to hold the glass workpiece in a fixed orientation. A corner suction gripper is movable with the applicator parallel to the first linear axis, and is selectively activateable to grip the glass workpiece. | 02-13-2014 |
20150354266 | HIGH SPEED PARALLEL PROCESS INSULATED GLASS MANUFACTURING LINE - A high speed parallel manufacturing line for manufacturing insulated glass units, the manufacturing line including a front conveyor system, a back conveyor system, a shuttle mechanism that distributes glass lites to the front conveyor system and the back conveyor system, an insulated glass unit spacer applicator having a spacer dispensing head configured to apply perimeter spacer material to one of the glass lites, the spacer head being proportionally movable relative to the glass lite as the glass lite is conveyed on the front conveyor mechanism to apply the perimeter spacer material to create a spacer applied lite and a gas press. A secondary edge sealing unit has a first secondary edge sealing head and a second secondary edge sealing head, each of the first secondary edge sealing head and the second secondary edge sealing head applying edge sealant to portion of a perimeter of an insulated glass unit. | 12-10-2015 |
Patrick Timothy Donohue, Portland, OR US
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20130167991 | Terrain Resilient Wheel Maintaining a Uniform Elevation - A wheel includes a central hub and a flexible rim. A drive band configuration including a plurality of flexible bands extends as spokes from the central hub to the rim. The hub and band configuration cause the rim to flex toward and away from the hub as the wheel moves. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul Donohue, North Wales, PA US
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20130118044 | SYSTEM TO DISPLAY A FLAG AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE SYSTEM - A system to display a flag and a method of manufacturing the flag display system are described. The system includes an attachment member configured to affix the system to a structure horizontally, vertically, or at an angle in between. The system also includes a flag housing configured to house a flag, the flag housing being coupled to the attachment member, a roller member disposed in the flag housing, the flag being disposed to roll onto and off of the roller member to be stored or displayed, respectively, and a guide member coupled to the roller member at a first end in the flag housing, the guide member being configured to maintain alignment between the flag and the roller member when the flag is rolled onto and off of the roller member. | 05-16-2013 |
Ryan Patrick Donohue, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100235663 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 09-16-2010 |
20120137157 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 05-31-2012 |
20130305070 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 11-14-2013 |
20140181319 | COMMUNICATION TRAFFIC PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND METHODS - Communication traffic processing architectures and methods are disclosed. Processing load on main Central Processing Units (CPUs) can be alleviated by offloading data processing tasks to separate hardware. | 06-26-2014 |
20150309558 | DATA INTERFACE POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL - Apparatus and techniques relating to data interface power consumption control are disclosed. Components of a data transfer module may be selectively moved between their normal operating states and reduced power states at times when the data transfer module is not to be used for transferring data. Decisions as to particular components that are to be moved to their reduced power states may be based on respective timing characteristics of the components and/or respective power consumption characteristics of the components, for example. In some embodiments, an action may be performed to reduce a powering up time of the data transfer module when normal operation of the data transfer module is to resume. In the case of a multiple-connection interface having respective data transfer modules for each connection, the interface may be partially shut down by moving a subset of the data transfer modules into reduced power states. | 10-29-2015 |
Seamus Donohue, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20120317129 | ROLE-BASED SECURITY POLICY FOR AN OBJECT-ORIENTED DATABASE SYSTEM - A system for adding security data to a search index comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to select an object in a search index, wherein an entry associated with the object is stored in the search index and add security entity data to an entry of the search index corresponding to the selected object. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions. | 12-13-2012 |
20150242649 | ROLE-BASED SECURITY POLICY FOR AN OBJECT-ORIENTED DATABASE SYSTEM - A system for adding security data to a search index comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to select an object in a search index, wherein an entry associated with the object is stored in the search index and add security entity data to an entry of the search index corresponding to the selected object. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions. | 08-27-2015 |
Sean Donohue, Happy Valley, OR US
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20150074889 | DRAIN CLEARING DEVICE - The disclosed drain clearing devices have a housing that has a gas reservoir and a pressurization mechanism, such as hand pump and/or gas cartridge that compresses and/or maintains compressed gas in a gas reservoir. A nozzle and a pressure release actuator also attached to the housing. The pressure release actuator, when activated, causes compressed gas to be released from the gas reservoir through the nozzle and into a drain to clear an obstruction. | 03-19-2015 |
Sean Michael Donohue, Happy Valley, OR US
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20150232317 | DRAIN CLEARING DEVICE - The disclosed drain clearing devices have a housing that has a gas reservoir and a pressurization mechanism, such as hand pump and/or gas cartridge that compresses and/or maintains compressed gas in a gas reservoir. A nozzle and a pressure release actuator also attached to the housing. The pressure release actuator, when activated, causes compressed gas to be released from the gas reservoir through the nozzle and into a drain to clear an obstruction. | 08-20-2015 |
Steve Donohue, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090101350 | MODULAR BACKUP FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection. | 04-23-2009 |
20100243260 | MODULAR BACKUP FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A system and method to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning components using removable, modular component sets. In one exemplary embodiment, an ROV establishes a backup hydraulic flow to a BOP function by attaching one end of a hose to a modular valve block and the other end to an intervention shuttle valve, thus circumventing and isolating malfunctioning components. A compound intervention shuttle valve is provided that comprises first and second primary inlets, first and second secondary inlets, and an outlet. A modular valve block is provided that comprises a directional control valve, a pilot valve, a manifold pressure regulator, a pilot pressure regulator, stab type hydraulic connections and an electrical wet-make connection. | 09-30-2010 |
Terry Donohue, Des Peres, MO US
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20100198637 | Systems and Methods for Integrated Claims Processing - Systems and methods, such as may be executed by a computer or computer network, for the management of claims related to vehicles owned by an owner of a fleet of vehicles. The systems and methods allow for a single claim record to be accessed by a vehicle repair (VR) division, which is responsible for getting the vehicle repaired and a loss control (LC) division which is responsible for allocating the costs associated with the repair. Each of the divisions works with the same record to provide for an enhanced integrative environment and improved intercommunication. | 08-05-2010 |
Thomas Donohue, Putnam Valley, NY US
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20150289000 | Programmatic Buying and Selling of Television Advertising - Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for the programmatic buying and selling television advertisement. An embodiment operates by receiving a request for an available advertising segment inventory meeting one or more criteria. The system transmits to a buyer system available advertising segment inventory meeting the criteria, and receives an offer for the advertising segment including an offer price and a desired date range. The system then performs a comparative analysis of the order with one or more additional received offers for the advertising segment and transmits an offer acceptance notification based on the analysis. | 10-08-2015 |
Thomas Patrick Donohue, Bruce, WI US
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20140145487 | Head restraint for a vehicle child seat - A head restraint for a vehicle child seat includes an elastic head band, at least two head support straps, a first attachment strap and a second attachment strap. The straps are elastic or non-elastic material. An inner perimeter of the elastic head band is sized to firmly fit around a child's head. One end of the first attachment strap is attached to one side of the elastic head band and one end of the second attachment strap is attached to an opposing side of the elastic head band. First and second releasable attachment devices are formed on the first and second attachment straps. First and second mating releasable attachment devices are attached to opposing sides of a vehicle child seat. There is a stretchable material covering the head attached to the elastic band and bias tape. | 05-29-2014 |
Timothy J. Donohue, Madison, WI US
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20080213632 | LIGHT-POWERED MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Devices and methods for generating electricity utilizing a light-powered microbial fuel cell that includes a light-admitting reaction chamber containing a biological catalyst, such as a photosynthetic bacteria, in a growth medium, an anode and cathode disposed upon or within the reaction chamber, and a conductive material in electrical communication between the anode and cathode. The anode includes an oxidation catalyst, while the cathode includes a reduction catalyst that is accessible to oxygen gas. Preferably, the devices and methods utilize a single light-admitting chamber within which both cathodic and anodic reactions take place. | 09-04-2008 |
20110171496 | LIGHT-POWERED MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - Devices and methods for generating electricity utilizing a light-powered microbial fuel cell that includes a light-admitting reaction chamber containing a biological catalyst, such as a photosynthetic bacteria, in a growth medium, an anode and cathode disposed upon or within the reaction chamber, and a conductive material in electrical communication between the anode and cathode. The anode includes an oxidation catalyst, while the cathode includes a reduction catalyst that is accessible to oxygen gas. Preferably, the devices and methods utilize a single light-admitting chamber within which both cathodic and anodic reactions take place. | 07-14-2011 |
Timothy J. Donohue, Middleton, WI US
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20100299781 | RESPONSES TO SINGLET OXYGEN - The physiological response of an organism to singlet oxygen is altered by modulating the interaction between an anti-sigma factor, ChrR, and a sigma factor, σ | 11-25-2010 |
Timothy James Donohue, Middleton, WI US
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20150376659 | ENZYMES FOR PRODUCING NON-STRAIGHT-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS - Enzymes for producing non-straight-chain fatty acids, microorganisms comprising the enzymes, and in vivo and in vitro uses of the enzymes. Provided are enzymes capable of producing various non-straight-chain fatty acids, including branched-chain fatty acids, cyclic fatty acids, and furan-containing fatty acids. The enzymes include RSP2144, RSP1091, and RSP1090 from | 12-31-2015 |
William Donohue, Milford, MI US
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20120317967 | ACCESSORY DRIVE FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine, a first hydraulic pump/motor coupled with the internal combustion engine, and a second hydraulic pump/motor is coupled with at least one driven wheel of the vehicle. A clutch establishes a driving connection between the first hydraulic pump/motor and the internal combustion engine, and selectively interrupts the driving connection when disengaged. At least one vehicle accessory device is coupled to the first hydraulic pump/motor. The at least one vehicle accessory device is operable under power of the internal combustion engine when the clutch is engaged and the internal combustion engine is running, and the at least one vehicle accessory device is operable directly by the first hydraulic pump/motor operating in a motor mode when the clutch is disengaged, regardless of whether or not the internal combustion engine is running. A corresponding method of operating the vehicle is also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
William J. Donohue, Cockeysville, MD US
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20080262399 | Medical device - A self-contained mechanical prophylaxis device and method is provided in which a non-rigid extremity compression sleeve, such as an elastic stocking is provided with an inflatable bladder system to apply pressure to the extremity, and inflation and control components are provided on or in stocking itself. The inflation and control components are preferably located within a common housing and held within a pouch or pocket on or near the compression sleeve. One or more bladders may be pneumatically inflated by the inflation components, which respond to inflation and/or venting commands issued by the control component. Preferably, the bladders are inflated in a sequential pattern to enhance the effectiveness of the VTED protection. The control program may include a single inflation control program, or may be one of several selectable control programs provided to the control component. | 10-23-2008 |
William J. Donohue, Dillon, CO US
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20120186032 | Adjustable bolt cleaner - A adjustable fitting thread cleaning apparatus. The apparatus is specifically used for cleaning the threads of bolts. Bolts of any type namely ones used in the field of autos, machinery and equipment. The apparatus consists of 2 parallel elements that form an inner adjustable diameter. Parallel elements adjust from 7.5 mm to 30 mm in diameter for cleaning bolts in this size range. The apparatus consists of a shaft member with the purpose of connecting to a power drill to be rotated at high velocity speed. This creates an expeditiously quick and thorough clean of the bolt threads when the bolt is inserted in between the parallel elements. | 07-26-2012 |
William P. Donohue, Milford, MI US
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20130247751 | STRAIN ENERGY ACCUMULATOR - An expandable accumulator and reservoir assembly includes a housing defining an interior chamber configured to contain a working fluid therein. An expandable accumulator is positioned at least partially within the housing. The expandable accumulator includes at least one flexible member configured to be at least partially immersed in the working fluid contained within the interior chamber. A rigid support member is positioned in the interior chamber and outside of the expandable accumulator. The rigid support member has at least one aperture to allow passage of the working fluid. An additional flexible member is positioned outside the rigid support member and has perimeter portions sealed to the outside of the rigid support member. The additional flexible member defines a flexible boundary between a primary reservoir inside the additional flexible member and a separate secondary reservoir outside the additional flexible member. | 09-26-2013 |