Doran, US
Aaron C. Doran, Marshalltown, IA US
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20140339454 | CONTROL VALVE TRIM CAGE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANTI-CAVITATION OR NOISE ABATEMENT BARS - A cage for a control valve trim assembly includes a cage wall, a first plate attached to the cage wall, a second plate spaced apart from the cage wall, and a first plurality of rods longitudinally disposed between the first plate and the second plate. Fluid flowing through the cage is characterized by the first plurality of rods. | 11-20-2014 |
Andrew Doran, Westfield, IN US
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20100250370 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING TARGETING OF ADVERTISING - A method and system for improving targeting of advertisements allows guides to provide opinion information regarding advertisements responsive to targeting information associated with the advertisements. An advertiser selects a category, keyword and/or profile associated with an advertisement which may be used to select a guide who may express an opinion. Rating of an advertisement based on guide opinions are used to adjust a ranking of advertisements which may be used to determine if an advertisement will be provided to a user. | 09-30-2010 |
Barbara Doran, West Chester, PA US
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20090313739 | Sleeve holder - A sleeve holder for maintaining a garment sleeve in a rolled or gathered condition on the wearer's forearm above the wrist, is disclosed. The sleeve holding device comprises an elongated body of a truncated cone shape having opposite ends. The narrower end includes an elastic core located within its interior defined by a cover. The elastic core has a relaxed length and a relatively longer stretched length in response to an applied tensile force. The opposite end of the sleeve holding device is wider in circumference than the elastic core, creating a pocket where the sleeve of the garment is held. | 12-24-2009 |
Burns Doran, Monticello, MN US
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20120245619 | Retrievable Filter with Retractable Wire Barbs and Method of Use - The disclosure relates to retrievable filter devices implantable within a lumen. The retrievable filters include retractable anchoring barbs. Associated apparatus and methods for delivering, retrieving, and/or repositioning the filter are also disclosed herein. | 09-27-2012 |
Burns P. Doran, Monticello, MN US
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20080319531 | FLEXIBLE AND EXPANDABLE STENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a stent may be provided comprising a first undulating band having alternating peaks and troughs, a second undulating band having alternating peaks and troughs, a first substantially longitudinal connector extending between the first and second undulating bands and a second very short connector extending between the first and second undulating bands, the first connector substantially longer than the second very short connector. | 12-25-2008 |
20100137974 | Stent with Graduated Stiffness - Disclosed herein is a stent having a generally tubular stent body with a first end region, a second end region, and a third region therebetween. The stent has a plurality of circumferential serpentine bands and a plurality of connector columns. Each connector column is located between two immediately adjacent serpentine bands, with each connector column having at least one connector. Connectors are connected at one end to one serpentine band and at the other end to an immediately adjacent serpentine band. The connectors of the first and second end regions have a first length which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the connectors of the third region have a length greater than the first length and form an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis. | 06-03-2010 |
20120185035 | FLEXIBLE AND EXPANDABLE STENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a stent may be provided comprising a first undulating band having alternating peaks and troughs, a second undulating band having alternating peaks and troughs, a first substantially longitudinal connector extending between the first and second undulating bands and a second very short connector extending between the first and second undulating bands, the first connector substantially longer than the second very short connector. | 07-19-2012 |
20130172983 | Stent with Anti-Migration Features - A stent has a first end region, a middle region, and a second end region, each region including a plurality of strut columns. The stent includes at least one barb. Each barb in an expanded state is at an angle relative to the outer surface of the stent. | 07-04-2013 |
20140243974 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES FOR REDUCED TISSUE INFLAMMATION - Implantable medical devices and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example implantable medical device may include a stent having a first configuration and a second expanded configuration. The stent may define a plurality of nodes. The stent may have a cover member disposed adjacent the nodes. The cover member may be configured to cover at least some of the nodes when the stent is in the expanded configuration. | 08-28-2014 |
20140277562 | Anti-Migration Tissue Anchoring System for a Fully Covered Stent - A prosthesis that includes a stent comprising a plurality of circumferential bands, a plurality of linking members, at least one anchor, or a prosthesis that includes a stent comprising at least one anchoring section comprising a first circumferential band, a second circumferential band, and at least one anchor. Optionally, the prosthesis further includes at least one cover. | 09-18-2014 |
20140379080 | Stent with Deflecting Connector - This disclosure is directed primarily to a stent for use in the trachea. The stent has a nominally deployed state, an axially extended state and an axially compressed state. The stent has a length. In the axially extended state, the length is at least 20% greater than in the nominally deployed state. | 12-25-2014 |
20150073529 | STENT WITH ANTI-MIGRATION CONNECTORS - An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having anti-migration features. The endoprosthesis includes an expandable tubular framework including a plurality of strut rows and a plurality of connectors extending across interstices between adjacent strut rows and interconnecting adjacent strut rows. The strut rows have an outer diameter in an expanded state and the connectors extend radially outward beyond the outer diameter of the strut rows in the expanded state. The connectors are configured to engage a wall of a body lumen in the expanded state to inhibit migration of the endoprosthesis in the body lumen. The endoprosthesis may include a polymeric cover covering the strut rows and spanning the interstices between adjacent strut rows, while a space between the connectors and the strut rows to which the connectors are interconnected with is devoid of the polymeric cover to permit tissue ingrowth around the connectors. | 03-12-2015 |
20150196300 | RETRIEVAL WIRE CENTERING DEVICE - An occlusive implant system may include a catheter having a lumen extending therethrough, a core wire slidably and rotatably disposed within the lumen, the core wire having a threaded member disposed at a distal end, and a medical implant having an expandable frame, an occlusive element disposed on the frame, and a threaded insert coupled to a proximal portion of the frame, wherein the threaded member is removably coupled to the threaded insert. | 07-16-2015 |
Burns P. Doran, Albertville, MN US
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20100121430 | Helical Stent Design - An expandable tubular reinforcing member used for body lumens such as blood vessels, the reinforcing member being formed of a continuous elongated helical element comprised of spaced undulating portions forming end loop portions and including a plurality of curvilinear connector elements extending between and interconnecting at least some of the adjacent undulating portions of the helical element over its length. | 05-13-2010 |
20100131047 | Stent Cell Configurations - A generally cylindrical, radially expandable stent may be composed of a plurality of interconnected multibonate cell structures. The cells have three or more enlarged end portions radiating from a common center within the cell. The cells may be of tribonate or higher order multibonate configuration. Stents composed up of a series of generally multibonate cell elements are also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
20120136428 | Helical Stent Design - An expandable tubular reinforcing member used for body lumens such as blood vessels, the reinforcing member being formed of a continuous elongated helical element comprised of spaced undulating portions forming end loop portions and including a plurality of curvilinear connector elements extending between and interconnecting at least some of the adjacent undulating portions of the helical element over its length. | 05-31-2012 |
Daniel J. Doran, Appleton, WI US
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20100022325 | Golf club velocity enhancement - A golf club includes a club head that has one or more air passages extending from its front face to its rear face, so that when the club is swung in a ball-striking action air in the path of the club head is transferred from a pressurized zone on the head front face through the air passages into a low pressure wake area behind the club head. The air transfer action minimizes resistance to club movement, so as to contribute to a faster club head speed and a longer ball travel. | 01-28-2010 |
David Doran, Lebanon, IN US
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20130324400 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Provided are methods for reducing the occurrence of sudden death syndrome in plants, such as soybeans, using compounds of the general formula (I). | 12-05-2013 |
David Doran, Westerville, OH US
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20150013450 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTING MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods are described for performing, verifying, and managing testing of backflow preventers. A method can include aspects directed toward confirming proper performance of tests on a backflow preventer by interrogating an inspector's location and credentials before producing test results. Systems are described to perform aspects of such methods. Further, a mobile device is provided for use by an inspector, the mobile device being directed toward confirming proper performance of tests on a backflow preventer. Aspects can also relate to the management of data related to the tests and backflow preventers. | 01-15-2015 |
Derek Doran, Stratford, CT US
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20130066933 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING COMPOSITE TIE METRIC FOR EDGE BETWEEN NODES OF A TELECOMMUNICATION CALL GRAPH - A method for deriving a composite tie metric for an edge between nodes of a telecommunication call graph includes receiving descriptive data with original values for descriptive attributes associated with a telecommunication call graph formed by edges between nodes. Each edge relates to two nodes. Each original value relates to an edge and a descriptive attribute forming an edge-attribute pair for the corresponding original value. The descriptive data is stored in a local storage device. Scaling factors for each descriptive attribute are determined taking into account a distribution of the original values for the corresponding descriptive attribute and a common base for the descriptive attributes. Weighting factors are determined for each descriptive attribute. The composite tie metric is computed for an edge based on the original value, scaling factor, and weighting factor for the descriptive attributes. | 03-14-2013 |
20140119522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING SUBSCRIBER CHURN PREDICTIONS - A system and method for generating a subscriber churn prediction includes receiving call detail records from a network operator detailing communication between subscribers of the network operator and determining tie-strengths between subscribers based on the call detail records. The system and method further includes generating a net churn influence accumulated at each subscriber from the tie-strengths by propagating churner influence between subscribers due to churn events. | 05-01-2014 |
Edward Doran, Chicago, IL US
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20080213737 | Enclosed Vapor Pressure Oscillation Device - A mechanical toy having two enclosed chambers, one positioned above the other, connected by a tube; a vaporizing medium contained within the enclosed chambers and tube; means for rotationally supporting the tube and chambers; means for exciting the vaporizing medium within the lower chamber to create an increase in vapor pressure within the lower chamber relative to the upper chamber that exerts force upon the vaporizing medium within the lower chamber to communicate the vaporizing medium through the tube into the upper chamber allowing gravity to act upon the upper chamber when a sufficient amount of the vaporizing medium has collected within the upper chamber pulling the upper chamber downward around the means of rotational support. | 09-04-2008 |
Eric M. Doran, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140331959 | Method of Estimating Duration of Auto-Ignition Phase in a Spark-Assisted Compression Ignition Operation - A combustion engine system in one embodiment includes a combustion engine, at least one controllable component operably connected to the combustion engine, at least one sensor configured to sense a parameter associated with the combustion engine, and an electronic control unit (ECU) operably connected to the at least one controllable component and the at least one sensor, wherein the ECU is configured to determine a temperature of an unburned mixture based upon the sensed parameter, and control the at least one controllable component based upon the determined temperature. | 11-13-2014 |
Gordon Doran, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20120136845 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAFEGUARDING DIGITAL OBJECTS CONSISTING OF DIGITAL ASSETS - Provided is a system and method for safeguarding digital objects consisting of digital assets. The system includes a unique identifier and an impairer in each digital asset, the impairer distinct from the unique identifier. A database is provided with a record of each unique identifier. A client is in communication with the database. The client is adapted to receive a subset of the digital assets and analyze each digital asset to determine the unique identifier embedded therein. The client is further adapted to query the database with the determined unique identifier to validate each received digital asset. In response to proper validation, the impairer is removed from the received digital asset. An associated method is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137377 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAFEGUARDING DIGITAL OBJECTS CONSISTING OF DIGITAL ASSETS - Provided is a system and method for safeguarding digital objects consisting of digital assets. The system includes a unique identifier in each digital asset and a database with a record of each unique identifier, the database further structured and arranged to correlate at least two digital assets as distinctly related. A client is in communication with the database. The client is adapted to receive a subset of the digital assets and analyze each digital asset to determine the unique identifier embedded therein. The client is further adapted to query the database with the determined unique identifier to validate each digital asset, the validation further including confirmation of distinctly related digital asset received. An associated method is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
Ian T. Doran, Charlotte, NC US
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20120281084 | INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR A COMBUSTOR OF A TURBINE ENGINE - An inspection system formed at least from an inspection system housing including at least one internal chamber that supports an extendible camera support shaft extending distally through a pilot nozzle port into a combustor of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The inspection system may include a camera capable of capturing high quality images together with position coordinates. Thus, the inspection system enables images in a combustor of a gas turbine engine to be captured and recaptured at a subsequent outage so that the images may be analyzed and compared for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and the like. The inspection system may include three degrees of freedom for the camera mounted on the extendible camera support shaft. | 11-08-2012 |
James Doran, Ontario, NY US
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20120082938 | STITCHING METHODS USING MULTIPLE MICROLITHOGRAPHIC EXPOSE TOOLS - A method for producing a measurement structure for measuring alignment of patterns formed in one or more layers of patternable material uses multiple exposure tools having different resolution limits and maximum expose field sizes. The measurement structure includes multiple complementary and coincident parts. An abutting field pattern is exposed and stitched in a layer of patternable material using a first exposure tool and a first mask. The abutting field pattern includes a first portion of the multiple complementary parts. A periphery pattern is exposed in the same layer or in a different layer of patternable material using a second exposure tool and a second mask. The periphery pattern includes a second portion of the multiple complementary parts. A maximum expose field of the first exposure tool is smaller than the maximum expose field of the second exposure tool. | 04-05-2012 |
James E. Doran, Ontario, NY US
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20120082937 | STITCHING METHODS USING MULTIPLE MICROLITHOGRAPHIC EXPOSE TOOLS - A method for producing a device in one or more layers of patternable material disposed over a substrate uses multiple exposure tools having different resolution limits and maximum expose field sizes. An abutting field pattern is exposed and stitched in one layer of patternable material using one exposure tool and a first mask. A periphery pattern is then exposed in the same layer or in a different layer of patternable material using a second exposure tool and a second mask. The maximum expose field of the first exposure tool is smaller than a size of the device while the maximum expose field of the second exposure tool is at least as large as, or larger, the size of the device so that the combination of the stitched abutting field pattern and the periphery pattern forms a complete pattern in the patternable material. | 04-05-2012 |
20120319307 | IDENTIFICATION OF DIES ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A semiconductor wafer includes multiple dies and a die identification region adjacent to or on each die. The die identification region can include a wafer indicator and a pattern of die locations representing die locations on the wafer. A die identification marker is provided in each pattern of die locations in the die identification region specifying a location of a respective die on the wafer. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322271 | IDENTIFICATION OF DIES ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A semiconductor wafer includes multiple dies and a die identification region adjacent to or on each die. The die identification region can include a wafer indicator and a pattern of die locations representing die locations on the wafer. A die identification marker is provided in each pattern of die locations in the die identification region specifying a location of a respective die on the wafer. | 12-20-2012 |
James R. Doran, New Millford, CT US
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20100063642 | FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY - This invention discloses an intelligent framework for the overall management of energy allocated to components of a system. When conservation is desired or a shortage occurs, it is desirable to modulate energy to components, or to notify components and allow them to modulate themselves. It also discusses the establishment of a standard communications API between entities and components within the system. Among other things, this framework: manages device and entity enrollment into the system; provides an interface to heterogeneous devices; establishes standard communication methods between entities and components; dictates throttling to entities and components when conservation is required; and monitors energy throttling and compliance with modulate requests. | 03-11-2010 |
Joe B. Doran, Round Rock, TX US
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20110184581 | Energy Distribution Management System - An energy management system ( | 07-28-2011 |
Joe Brian Doran, Round Rock, TX US
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20110166710 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO SIMULATE AND OPTIMIZE WHOLE BUILDING COMFORT AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE - A method and system for balancing user comfort with energy conservation in an energy management system having a plurality of electrical devices includes a dial system in communication with the energy management system. Movement of a movable member of the dial system between the first extreme and the second extreme commands the energy management system to change the operating settings of the plurality of electrical devices. A method for optimizing energy conservation in a building having an energy management system with a plurality of electrical devices includes inputting and defining fixed and variable building parameters, as well as building usage conditions predicting building usage. The variable building parameters are varied to minimizing energy consumption by the energy management system in accordance with the fixed building parameters and the predicted building usage. | 07-07-2011 |
John Doran, Cypress, CA US
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20120187061 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORY HOLDING DEVICE - A sports equipment accessory holding device featuring a generally pentagonal-shaped base; an extension platform extending outwardly from the front surface of the base; hooks extending forwardly from each the first and second side edges of the base; a two-prong bracket extending outwardly from the bottom edge of the base, wherein the extension platform, the hooks, and the two-prong bracket each function to hold an object; a first mounting component extending outwardly from the back surface of the base; and a second mounting component disposed on the back surface of the base below the first mounting component, wherein the first mounting component and second mounting component together function to engage a fence for mounting the holding device. | 07-26-2012 |
John Doran, Medford, MA US
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20090036654 | Crystal structure of Rho-kinase I kinase domain complexes and binding pockets thereof - The present invention relates to human Rho-kinase I (ROCK I), ROCK I binding pockets, ROCK I-like binding pockets. More particularly, the present invention provides a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. This invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. In addition, this invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds, including inhibitory compounds, that bind to ROCK I protein or ROCK I protein homologues, or complexes thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising ROCK I kinase domain and ROCK I kinase domain complexed with an inhibitor of that domain. The invention also relates to methods of identifying inhibitors of the ROCK I kinase domain. | 02-05-2009 |
Joseph P. Doran, Darien, CT US
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20110314007 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR CONTENT RANKING USING REAL-TIME DATA - Methods, systems, and media for content ranking using real-time data are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a method, implemented on a processor, for ranking content is provided. The method can include, among other things: receiving real-time information from a plurality of sources; supplementing the received real-time information with historical information and user influence information; analyzing the supplemented real-time information from the plurality of sources to determine real-time trend information; receiving a plurality of content snippets from a content provider; detecting similarities between each of the plurality of content snippets and the determined real-time trend information; ranking the plurality of content snippets based on the detected similarities; and displaying the ranked plurality of content snippets. | 12-22-2011 |
20150106362 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR CONTENT RANKING USING REAL-TIME DATA - Methods, systems, and media for content ranking using real-time data are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a method, implemented on a processor, for ranking content is provided. The method can include, among other things: receiving real-time information from a plurality of sources; supplementing the received real-time information with historical information and user influence information; analyzing the supplemented real-time information from the plurality of sources to determine real-time trend information; receiving a plurality of content snippets from a content provider; detecting similarities between each of the plurality of content snippets and the determined real-time trend information; ranking the plurality of content snippets based on the detected similarities; and displaying the ranked plurality of content snippets. | 04-16-2015 |
Katelyn Elizabeth Doran, Seattle, WA US
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20150268821 | SELECTION USING EYE GAZE EVALUATION OVER TIME - Various embodiments relating to selection of a user interface object displayed on a graphical user interface based on eye gaze are disclosed. In one embodiment, a selection input may be received. A plurality of eye gaze samples at different times within a time window may be evaluated. The time window may be selected based on a time at which the selection input is detected. A user interface object may be selected based on the plurality of eye gaze samples. | 09-24-2015 |
20160025971 | EYELID MOVEMENT AS USER INPUT - Embodiments related to eyelid tracking on a computing device are disclosed. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a head-mounted computing device comprising an image sensor positioned to acquire an image of an eyelid when worn on a head, a logic system, and a storage system. The storage system comprises instructions stored thereon that are executable by the logic system to capture image data of an eyelid via the image sensor, track a movement of the eyelid via the image data, track an eyelid state based upon the captured image data of the eyelid, and take an action on the computing device based upon the eyelid state. | 01-28-2016 |
Kevin J. Doran, North Plains, OR US
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20140003169 | CONFIGURATION OF DATA STROBES | 01-02-2014 |
20140203417 | MITIGATION OF FAR-END CROSSTALK INDUCED BY ROUTING AND OUT-OF-PLANE INTERCONNECTS - In accordance with one aspect of the present description, a transmission line such as a microstrip or stripline transmission line, has stub-shaped projections adapted to compensate simultaneously for both far-end crosstalk (FEXT) induced by inductive coupling between the transmission line and an adjacent transmission line, and also far-end crosstalk induced by inductive coupling between the vertical electrical interconnect at the far end of the transmission line and an adjacent vertical electrical interconnect electrically connected to the adjacent transmission line. In another aspect of the present description, a microstrip transmission line may have multiple stubby line sections having different resistances and impedances to more gradually transition from to the typically low impedance characteristics of vertical interconnects such as the PTH vias and socket connectors. Other aspects are described. | 07-24-2014 |
20140317343 | CONFIGURATION OF DATA STROBES - Disclosed embodiments may include a circuit having a plurality of data terminals, no more than two pairs of differential data strobe terminals associated with the plurality of data terminals, and digital logic circuitry. The digital logic circuitry may be coupled to the data terminals and configured to use the no more than two pairs of differential data strobe terminals concurrently with the plurality of data terminals to transfer data. Other embodiments may be disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
Linda Marie Doran, St. Paul, MN US
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20130303923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VASCULAR TESTING - A vascular testing system includes a first pressure cuff assembly positionable about a limb of a patient and a controller. The first pressure cuff assembly includes a pressure bladder and a first array of acoustic sensors, the first array including a plurality of acoustic sensor elements arranged circumferentially relative to the pressure bladder. The controller is configured to concurrently sense vascular data at two or more discrete testing locations utilizing at least two different sets of the acoustic sensors of the first array each positioned at or near one of the discrete testing locations. Each set of the acoustic sensors includes one or more of the plurality of acoustic sensor elements. | 11-14-2013 |
Mark Doran, Port Saint Luce, FL US
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20100093465 | HYBRID GOLF CLUB - Disclosed is a hybrid golf club for producing accurate and long distance shots. The hybrid golf club comprises a club head and a shaft member. The club head comprises a body member having a hitting surface, a top surface, a toe end, a heel end, and a sole surface extending between the toe end and the heel end. The club head further comprises a shaft attachment portion extending from the heel end upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The shaft member comprises a handle portion, a body portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion of the shaft member is adapted to be received in the shaft attachment portion of the club head. Further, the hitting surface is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a shaft axis to produce the accurate and the long distance shots. | 04-15-2010 |
Mark Doran, Port Saint Lucie, FL US
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20110118053 | HYBRID GOLF CLUB HEAD - A hybrid golf club head for producing accurate and long distance shots, where the head includes: a body member having a hitting surface, a top surface, a toe end, a heel end, and a sole surface extending between the toe end and the heel end, and a shaft attachment portion extending from the heel end upwardly and rearwardly therefrom, wherein width of the top surface near the shaft attachment portion ranges from about ¾ inches to about 1 inch, and width of the top surface near the toe end ranges from about 1 inch to 1 & ⅝ inches; and wherein the hitting surface is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a shaft axis to produce the accurate and the long distance shots, further wherein the length (L) of the hitting surface | 05-19-2011 |
Mark Doran, Port St. Lucie, FL US
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20080256828 | Footwear and systems and methods for merchandising footwear - In one embodiment, a slipper product line is provided comprising at least nine models of slippers, with at least three different sizes and at least three levels of firmness. Each of the slippers comprises a sole portion, an upper portion attached to the sole portion and configured for retaining the slipper on a wearer's foot, and a support portion located within the sole portion, wherein said models of slippers within the product line differ only in size and the cushioning properties of the support portion. In one embodiment, a slipper product line is provided comprising at least two different models of slippers, with at least two levels of firmness. | 10-23-2008 |
Mark Doran, Olympia, WA US
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20090172690 | System and Method for supporting metered clients with manycore - In some embodiments, the invention involves partitioning resources of a manycore platform for simultaneous use by multiple clients, or adding/reducing capacity to a single client. Cores and resources are activated and assigned to a client environment by reprogramming the cores' route tables and source address decoders. Memory and I/O devices are partitioned and securely assigned to a core and/or a client environment. Instructions regarding allocation or reallocation of resources is received by an out-of-band processor having privileges to reprogram the chipsets and cores. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-02-2009 |
20110246715 | METHOD TO QUALIFY ACCESS TO A BLOCK STORAGE DEVICE VIA AUGMENTATION OF THE DEVICE'S CONTROLLER AND FIRMWARE FLOW - A method to qualify access to a block storage device via augmentation of the device's controller and firmware flow. The method employs one or more block exclusion vectors (BEVs) that include attributes specifying allowed access operations for corresponding block address ranges. Logic in accordance with the BEVs is programmed into the controller for the block storage device, such as a disk drive controller for a disk drive. In response to an access request, a block address range corresponding to the storage block(s) requested to be accessed is determined. Based on the BEV entries, a determination is made to whether the determined logical block address range is covered by a corresponding BEV entry. If so, the attributes of the BEV are used to determine whether the access operation is allowed. The method may be used to secure access to firmware stored on a disk drive, thus enabling a system configuration that does not require a conventional firmware storage device. | 10-06-2011 |
20120198193 | METHOD TO QUALIFY ACCESS TO A BLOCK STORAGE DEVICE VIA AUGMENTATION OF THE DEVICE'S CONTROLLER AND FIRMWARE FLOW - A method to qualify access to a block storage device via augmentation of the device's controller and firmware flow. The method employs one or more block exclusion vectors (BEVs) that include attributes specifying allowed access operations for corresponding block address ranges. Logic in accordance with the BEVs is programmed into the controller for the block storage device, such as a disk drive controller for a disk drive. In response to an access request, a block address range corresponding to the storage block(s) requested to be accessed is determined. Based on the BEV entries, a determination is made to whether the determined logical block address range is covered by a corresponding BEV entry. If so, the attributes of the BEV are used to determine whether the access operation is allowed. | 08-02-2012 |
20130151569 | COMPUTING PLATFORM INTERFACE WITH MEMORY MANAGEMENT - In some embodiments, a PPM interface may be provided with functionality to facilitate to an OS memory power state management for one or more memory nodes, regardless of a particular platform hardware configuration, as long as the platform hardware is in conformance with the PPM interface. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151876 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUICK RESUMPTION - When transitioning from sleep mode to active mode, a processing system loads first stage resume content and second stage resume content into a volatile memory of the processing system. The first stage resume content may contain contextual data for a first program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The second stage resume content may contain contextual data for another program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The processing system may provide a user interface for the first program before all of the second stage resume content has been loaded into the volatile memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-13-2013 |
20140059337 | COMPUTING PERFORMANCE AND POWER MANAGEMENT WITH FIRMWARE PERFORMANCE DATA STRUCTURE - In some embodiments, a PPM interface for a computing platform may he provided with functionality to facilitate, to an OS through the PPM interface, firmware performance data. | 02-27-2014 |
20140149992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING METERED CLIENTS WITH MANYCORE - In some embodiments, the invention involves partitioning resources of a manycore platform for simultaneous use by multiple clients, or adding/reducing capacity to a single client. Cores and resources are activated and assigned to a client environment by reprogramming the cores' route tables and source address decoders. Memory and I/O devices are partitioned and securely assigned to a core and/or a client environment. Instructions regarding allocation or reallocation of resources is received by an out-of-band processor having privileges to reprogram the chipsets and cores. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-29-2014 |
Mark Doran, Pawley'S Island, SC US
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20130025161 | Footwear and Systems and Methods For Merchandising Footware - In one embodiment, a footwear product line is provided comprising at least nine models of footwear, with at least three different sizes and at least three levels of firmness. Each of the footwear comprises a sole portion, an upper portion attached to the sole portion and configured for retaining the footwear on a wearer's foot, and a support portion located within the sole portion, wherein said models of footwear within the product line differ only in size and the cushioning properties of the support portion. In one embodiment, a footwear product line is provided comprising at least two different models of footwear, with at least two levels of firmness. | 01-31-2013 |
20130172101 | HYBRID GOLF CLUB HEADS AND HYBRID GOLF CLUBS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Hybrid golf club heads and hybrid golf clubs are described herein. The hybrid golf club head includes a body member having a hitting surface, a top surface, a toe end, a heel end, and a sole surface extending between the toe end and the heel end. The hybrid golf club head also includes a shaft attachment portion extending from the heel end upwardly and rearwardly therefrom away from the toe end, where the shaft attachment portion defines a shaft axis. The hitting surface is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the shaft axis. The hybrid golf club head includes a first Length B of the top surface near the shaft attachment portion and a second Length A of the top surface near the toe end, where the ratio of B to A is in a range from about 0.428 to about 0.75. | 07-04-2013 |
Mark S. Doran, Olympia, WA US
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20090271641 | Method and apparatus for quick resumption - When transitioning from sleep mode to active mode, a processing system loads first stage resume content and second stage resume content into a volatile memory of the processing system. The first stage resume content may contain contextual data for a first program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The second stage resume content may contain contextual data for another program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The processing system may provide a user interface for the first program before all of the second stage resume content has been loaded into the volatile memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-29-2009 |
20090319763 | NON-BLOCKING UEFI I/O CHANNEL ENHANCEMENTS - A method and apparatus for providing platform initialization enhancements is discussed herein. In one embodiment, buses, activities, devices, and/or nodes to be processed during boot, are processed in a non-blocking fashion, which potentially results in faster boot times. Moreover, some devices/nodes, such as root nodes, may be boot in an early phase of initialization to enhance both available resources and initialization times. Furthermore, early connects in an early phase of initialization may be performed to construct partial or entire device paths, which also potentially results in faster boot times. | 12-24-2009 |
20110271090 | Providing a secure execution mode in a pre-boot environment - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to establish a secure pre-boot environment in a computer system; and perform at least one secure operation in the secure environment. In one embodiment, the secure operation may be storage of a secret in the secure pre-boot environment. | 11-03-2011 |
20130275661 | PLATFORM STORAGE HIERARCHY WITH NON-VOLATILE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY WITH CONFIGURABLE PARTITIONS - A non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) is used in a computer system to perform multiple roles in a platform storage hierarchy. The NVRAM is byte-addressable by the processor and can be configured into one or more partitions, with each partition implementing a different tier of the platform storage hierarchy. The NVRAM can be used as mass storage that can be accessed without a storage driver. | 10-17-2013 |
20150213269 | Providing a Secure Execution Mode in a Pre-Boot Environment - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to establish a secure pre-boot environment in a computer system and performs at least one secure operation in the secure environment. In one embodiment, the secure operation may be storage of a secret in the secure pre-boot environment. | 07-30-2015 |
20150220737 | MEDIA PROTECTION POLICY ENFORCEMENT FOR MULTIPLE-OPERATING-SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTS - Technologies for media protection policy enforcement include a computing device having multiple operating systems and a data storage device partitioned into a number of regions. During execution of each of the operating systems, a policy enforcement module may intercept media access requests and determine whether to allow the media access requests based on platform media access policies. The media access policies may allow requests based on the identity of the executing operating system, the region of the data storage device, or the requested storage operation. Prior to loading a selected operating system, a firmware policy enforcement module may determine a region of the disk storage device to protect from the selected operating system. The firmware policy enforcement module may configure the data storage device to prevent access to that region. The media access policies may be stored in one or more firmware variables. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-06-2015 |
Mark S. Doran, Oympia, WA US
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20130198502 | Method For Reducing Platform Boot Times By Providing Lazy Input/Output Abstractions - Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for enhanced system boot processing that is faster to launch an operating system, as certain devices such as user input hardware devices may not be initialized unless it is determined that a user-interruption to the boot process is likely. That is, although an interface for the devices is exposed, no initialization occurs unless a call to the interface occurs. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-01-2013 |
Michael Doran, Bothel, WA US
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20100198726 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING/TRANSFERRING GIFT CARDS - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 08-05-2010 |
Michael Doran, Bothell, WA US
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20090018959 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 01-15-2009 |
20100100481 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 04-22-2010 |
20110307378 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING/TRANSFERRING GIFT CARDS - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 12-15-2011 |
20130091055 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 04-11-2013 |
20140201012 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 07-17-2014 |
20140289111 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXCHANGING AND/OR TRANSFERRING VARIOUS FORMS OF VALUE - Methods and systems for exchanging various forms of value, including coins, currency, credit, debit, and/or bank account funds, for prepaid cash cards, credit cards, phone cards, and the like. In one embodiment, a value exchange machine includes a coin input region, a coin sorting/counting apparatus, a card reader, and a communications facility configured to communicate with a remote computer network. In another embodiment, a value exchange system includes one or more of the value exchange machines connected to one or more remote computers via a communications link. A user wishing to purchase, for example, a prepaid cash card can visit one of the value exchange machines, select the desired transaction, and pay for the card with coins, currency, a credit card, a debit card, and/or bank account funds. After confirming payment, the value exchange machine dispenses the card to the user. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael Doran, Emmaus, PA US
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20130110247 | Implants with a Connectable Insert and Related Systems and Methods | 05-02-2013 |
20150026958 | METHODS FOR FORMING A CONNECTABLE INSERT - Methods for forming an insert, such as a threaded or threadable insert, within a cavity in an implant, such as a spinal spacer. In some implementations, an implant body comprising a first, non-threadable, may be provided. A cavity may be formed in the implant body, after which an insert may be positioned within the cavity. Preferably, the insert comprises a second material distinct from the first material, wherein the second material has physical properties distinct from the first material. A female thread may then be formed within the insert, which may allow for threading an otherwise unthreadable, or relatively unthreadable, material. | 01-29-2015 |
Michael C. Doran, Dubois, PA US
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20110143158 | POWDER METAL COMPONENT TOLERANCE IMPROVEMENTS - A powder metal component ( | 06-16-2011 |
Nicholas Doran, Lindenhurst, NY US
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20140090741 | SPORTS MEMORABILLIA ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An article is formed of one or more Lacrosse netting materials. In the case of two nettings, one is placed behind the other in a staggered arrangement. A Lacrosse shooting string is interwoven between the openings of the netting material to from an article as a sports memorabilia item to be worn. The shooting string can be pulled together and tied at its end in order to adjustably fit the wearer's neck, waist, and wrist, depending on whether the article is, for example, a necklace, belt or bracelet. It is understood the invention is not limited to any one item and can be formed as and worn as a head band, wrist watch band, etc. A metal or plastic or other suitable material plate with a name, design, logo on it to promote and advertise a product or for any other purposes or to enhance decorative appearance of the article. This plate can be affixed at preferably the center of the front surface of the article by adhesive means or by any other known means. | 04-03-2014 |
Patrick Doran, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20100073159 | Arrangement for the Propagation of Alarm Information in a Building Automation System that Includes One or More Applications that Access Building System Data via a Monitoring and Control System - A method includes accessing building automation data comprising a plurality of data objects, each data object corresponding to a device in a building automation system, the data objects interrelated in a first hierarchy. The method also includes receiving an event condition indication from a first device in the building automation system, and storing an indication of the event condition in a first data object corresponding to the first device. The method also includes propagating an indication of the event condition to upstream objects in the first hierarchy | 03-25-2010 |
Patrick R. Doran, Lynwwod, WA US
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20160138703 | Tool for the Application and Dispensing of Lubricants, Cleaners and Dressings to Chains, Cables, Ropes and Lines Having an External Brush - A system for applying lubricants, dressings, and the like to long objects such as drive chains, cables, ropes and the like. The system includes the material to be applied and a multipurpose tool including an external brush assembly to aid in the dispersal of lubricants, or the like, and to aid in cleaning. The multipurpose tool is a chambered device designed for the primary function of directing and applying lubrication, and other dressings, onto chains, cables, belts, ropes and lines. The tool includes an enclosure that can be opened by hand and closed like a ‘clamshell’ using an integral hinge and a locking closure mechanism, to encompass the work pieces, creating a chamber for application of liquid and aerosol lubricants, cleaning agents and other dressing materials onto the entire length of the long objects as they pass through the tool. | 05-19-2016 |
Paul J. Doran, Yardley, PA US
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20100288587 | ELEVATOR ROPE BRAKING SYSTEM - An elevator rope braking system including a base portion and a top portion affixed by at least one mounting structure; an outer housing and a magnetic core arranged on and affixed to the base portion; an armature plate intermediate the top portion and the base portion having an armature extending toward the base portion; and an electromagnetic coil positioned between the outer housing and the magnetic core and operative to provide an electromagnetic force sufficient to move the armature from a first braking position to a second non-braking position. | 11-18-2010 |
Paul S. Doran, Columbia Falls, MT US
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20090134074 | Water Purification, Enhancement, and Dispensing Appliance - A water purifying and enhancement system of a modular construction designed as a built-in appliance located under the countertop or as a free-standing (stand alone) unit. The water appliance has a water inlet for obtaining water from a supply source, scale reduction device, booster or re-pressurization pump, pre-filtration, U.V. sterilization, R.O. filtration, de-ionization (CDI or mechanical), mineral injection system (for adding desired minerals into the purified water), water diagnostic and monitoring cells, post filtration, proprietary water enhancement reactor consisting of specially engineered and blended ores of ceramic components, and/or an electrolytic ionization chamber, and/or a magnetic chamber, a water outlet for delivery of the highly purified enhanced water product, and a outlet to grey water drain for reject water. Control and monitoring instrumentation implemented into the front panel of the water appliance will continuously provide monitoring of water quality, filter life, filter maintenance, system failure indicators, and other pertinent diagnostic data. | 05-28-2009 |
Shamus William Doran, Mosinee, WI US
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20140237819 | METHODS FOR FAN ASSEMBLIES AND FAN WHEEL ASSEMBLIES - Fan assemblies, and in particular fan wheels and stator assemblies for fan assemblies, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fan wheel includes a wheel back having an outer surface forming one of a curved dome-shape and a truncated cone-shape. The fan wheel may also include a plurality of fan blades radially spaced about and mounted to the outer surface of the wheel back. In one embodiment, each of the fan blades is formed from a segment of an airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion defining at least one internal cavity. The fan blade first ends can be provided with a compound cut profile with at least one curved cut such that the first end of the blade is mounted flush to the wheel back outer surface. The stator assembly can also be provided with a plurality of stator blades formed from airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion segments and provided with compound cut profiles. | 08-28-2014 |
20140241868 | FAN ASSEMBLIES AND STATOR ASSEMBLIES - Fan assemblies, and in particular fan wheels and stator assemblies for fan assemblies, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fan wheel includes a wheel back having an outer surface forming one of a curved dome-shape and a truncated cone-shape. The fan wheel may also include a plurality of fan blades radially spaced about and mounted to the outer surface of the wheel back. In one embodiment, each of the fan blades is formed from a segment of an airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion defining at least one internal cavity. The fan blade first ends can be provided with a compound cut profile with at least one curved cut such that the first end of the blade is mounted flush to the wheel back outer surface. The stator assembly can also be provided with a plurality of stator blades formed from airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion segments and provided with compound cut profiles. | 08-28-2014 |
20140241894 | FAN ASSEMBLY AND FAN WHEEL ASSEMBLIES - Fan assemblies, and in particular fan wheels and stator assemblies for fan assemblies, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fan wheel includes a wheel back having an outer surface forming one of a curved dome-shape and a truncated cone-shape. The fan wheel may also include a plurality of fan blades radially spaced about and mounted to the outer surface of the wheel back. In one embodiment, each of the fan blades is formed from a segment of an airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion defining at least one internal cavity. The fan blade first ends can be provided with a compound cut profile with at least one curved cut such that the first end of the blade is mounted flush to the wheel back outer surface. The stator assembly can also be provided with a plurality of stator blades formed from airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusion segments and provided with compound cut profiles. | 08-28-2014 |
Thomas Doran, San Jose, CA US
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20130262213 | Systems, Methods, And Computer Program Products Providing Payment With Non-Traditional Sources Of Value - A system including a memory storing user account information, wherein the information comprises funding sources including multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options; and one or more processors for communicating the multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options on a merchant site; receiving a selection of a first option of the multiple non-cash, non-credit based funding options made by a user from the merchant site; and processing a payment using the selected first option. | 10-03-2013 |
Thomas A. Doran, St. Paul, MN US
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20080306823 | ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION ADVERTISING SYSTEM - An electronic publication advertising system including establishing sponsorship standards for reviewing advertisements for inclusion in an electronic publication. At least one advertisement is reviewed to determine whether the at least one advertisement complies with the sponsorship standards. The electronic publication is reviewed to determine a placement location of the at least one advertisement. The electronic publication is distributed with the at least one advertisement in the placement location. The electronic publication is reviewed by a person affiliated with the use of the distributed electronic publication to determine if the at least one advertisement meets the sponsorship standards. | 12-11-2008 |
Thomas Anthony Doran, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120143761 | SOCIAL NETWORK PAYMENT SYSTEM - A method for providing social network payments includes receiving a request to make a payment. The request is associated with a social network payer and a social network payee. It is determined that the social network payer is associated with a first payment provider identifier and an authorization token, and a second payment provider identifier for the social network payee is then retrieved using the authorization token. An instruction to make a payment from the social network payer to the social network payee is then transmitted to a payment service provider. The instruction includes a payment amount, the first payment provider identifier, and the second payment provider identifier. A payment alert is also adapted for a payee social network associated with the social network payee, and the payment alert is send to a social network provider device associated with the payee social network. | 06-07-2012 |
Valerie L. Doran, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20100161462 | TIME AND ACTIVITY TRACKING SYSTEM - A time and activity tracking system includes a hand-held device storing unique codes for a plurality of activities. A user can select an activity from the plurality of activities stored in the memory, and transmit the unique code to an electronic time clock, which associates a time stamp with the codes. The activities can include clocking in, clocking out, or various work activities or projects of the user. | 06-24-2010 |