Douglas E.
Douglas E. Adams, West Lafayette, IN US
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20090165535 | LEAK LOCALIZATION IN A CAVITATED BODY - The present invention includes a method and system using dynamic pressure measurements for determining a presence, location, and size of a leak in a chamber of a body. The method includes sealing a plurality of ports of the chamber, pressurizing the chamber with a fluid, measuring a dynamic pressure at each of the plurality of ports, and analyzing the dynamic pressure measured at each of the plurality of ports to determine a presence, location, and/or size of the leak. The location of the leak can be determined by analyzing magnitude and/or phase values from a generated frequency response function matrix, interpolating between two of the plurality of ports, triangulating between three of the plurality of ports, and/or analyzing a rate and profile at which the pressure decays at each of the plurality of ports to determine the location of the leak. | 07-02-2009 |
20110150649 | MONITORING OF WIND TURBINES - Method and apparatus for determining the deflection or curvature of a rotating blade, such as a wind turbine blade or a helicopter blade. Also, methods and apparatus for establishing an inertial reference system on a rotating blade. | 06-23-2011 |
20110257900 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING FAULTS OF A VEHICLE - A rubber cleat is instrumented with two triaxial accelerometers to measure the multi-directional response of the cleat due to the forces within the tire footprint of a ground vehicle. The cleat data is used to detect faults in the front and rear suspension in addition to the wheel tire despite variability in the data. This offboard diagnostic technique is proposed to enable condition-based maintenance. | 10-20-2011 |
20110314915 | DAMAGE DETECTION USING LASER VIBROMETRY - Methods and apparatus for exciting a structure and determining its structural integrity. In particular, methods of nonlinear analysis are used to compare first and second response datasets, each dataset resulting from a different excitation amplitude that the other dataset. | 12-29-2011 |
20120031193 | IDENTIFICATION OF LOADS ACTING ON AN OBJECT - Structural health monitoring systems can be limited to a minimum number of sensors due to cost, complexity, and weight restrictions. Some embodiments described herein pertain to a load and damage identification techniques that utilize one sensor. Several passive force estimation techniques are presented. Some techniques use either the shape or the amplitude of the magnitude of the applied force in the frequency domain. Several techniques iteratively reduce an underdetermined set of equations of motion into many overdetermined systems of equations to solve for the force estimates. The techniques are shown to locate and quantify impulsive impacts with over 97% accuracy and non-impulsive impacts with at least 87% accuracy. Impacts not acting at a specific input degree of freedom are also accurately located depending on the distance away from the modeled input degrees of freedom, and damaging impact forces are quantified by making assumptions about the impulsive nature of the applied force. | 02-09-2012 |
20130298690 | ENTROPY-BASED IMPACT LOAD IDENTIFICATION - Methods and apparatus for identifying the location of the load on a structure. Various embodiments include calculating a plurality of potential loading sites, assessing the statistical order of each of those predictions, and selecting regions of the structure where the load most likely occurred based on the orderliness (or randomness) of the assessments. | 11-14-2013 |
20130335094 | VIBRATORY ANALYSIS OF BATTERIES - Methods and apparatuses for determining the charge of a battery are disclosed. Embodiments include determining the charge in batteries that exhibit mass diffusion during charging or discharging, such as by evaluating the response of the battery to vibration. Alternate embodiments include evaluating the amplitude response of the battery and the phase shift response of the battery. Still other embodiment include evaluating the H | 12-19-2013 |
20140003939 | LOAD SHAPE CONTROL OF WIND TURBINES | 01-02-2014 |
20140018999 | EXTENDED SMART DIAGNOSTIC CLEAT - Methods and apparatus for diagnosing the condition of a vehicle. Some embodiments include providing an input to a vehicle suspension similar to an impact, and then measuring the response of the vehicle as it drives over an instrumented member. The motion of the instrumented member is recorded and corrected, and in some embodiments a fault index is calculated. The fault index can be displayed to a user to indicate a maintenance condition of the vehicles, such as a worn or broken component. | 01-16-2014 |
20140047922 | WEAK BOND DETECTION - Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for determining whether a structure of bonded layers includes locations where the layers are weakly bonded. Embodiments include evaluating the frequency response of the structure in response to vibrational inputs. Alternate embodiments include evaluating the non-linear response of the structure using a modal analysis. Further embodiments include obtaining the vibrational information with an accelerometer contacting the structure, while additional embodiments include exciting the structure with an impact force, which may be applied at multiple locations on the structure's surface. Still further embodiments include performing a MAC, COMAC, and/or FRF analysis. Still other embodiments include varying the amplitude of the input vibration. Additional embodiments locate the areas of weakened bonding. Still other embodiments include methods and apparatuses for simulating a laminated structure with defective bonding, such as kiss bonding. | 02-20-2014 |
20140255738 | BATTERY AND BATTERY-SENSING APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Apparatuses and methods for determining one or more performance related characteristics (such as state of charge and/or health) of one or more electrochemical cells that store and release electrical energy are disclosed. Embodiments include pressure and/or temperature sensors that sense a change in pressure resulting from the tendency of the electrochemical cell to change volume and/or the temperature of the one or more electrochemical cells as the electrochemical cell(s) are charged or discharged. Alternate embodiments include one or more calculating members that receive pressure and/or temperature information from the pressure and/or temperature sensing members and calculate a performance related characteristic of the electrochemical cell. Still further embodiments include determining one or more performance related characteristics of an electrochemical cell by sensing the tendency of an electrochemical cell to change volume (such as by sensing pressure) and/or by sensing the temperature as the electrochemical cell is charged or discharged. | 09-11-2014 |
Douglas E. Adams, Brentwood, TN US
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20140294036 | THERMOGRAPHY FOR BATTERY COMPONENT QUALITY ASSURANCE - Methods and apparatus for the detection of irregularities in a thin film by measurement of transient thermal response. | 10-02-2014 |
Douglas E. Azwell, Maryland Heights, MO US
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20080314009 | FIBER COLLECTING MEDIA STRIP FOR A MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber bed mist eliminator has a fiber bed which is formed of a composite fiber bed collecting media strip including a collection layer which is not subjected to needle punching. The fiber bed can be made very thin while retaining high efficiency in removing small particles of aerosol from a gas stream passing through the fiber bed. The fiber bed collecting media strip lends itself to be applied to the mist eliminator by spirally wrapping the element onto the mist eliminator. The fiber bed collecting media strip can overlap itself to seal at the locations where the fiber element overlaps itself. The fiber bed collecting media strip can be provided to the field in different formats for use in making a mist eliminator fiber bed. | 12-25-2008 |
20110056378 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056381 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber assembly for a forward-flow fiber bed mist eliminator used to remove aerosols from a moving gas stream. The assembly incorporates an improved drainage system for draining aerosols from the fiber bed without the need for a conventional seal-leg. | 03-10-2011 |
20140096683 | FIBER BED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RE-ENTRAINMENT CONTROL DEVICE FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR - A fiber bed assembly used to remove aerosols and/or wetted soluble solids from a moving gas stream includes a fiber bed support and a fiber bed supported by the fiber bed support so that the gas stream passes through the fiber bed moving from an upstream space to a downstream space with respect to the fiber bed. A re-entrainment control device is located within a downstream space defined by the fiber bed so that at least a portion of the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device. The re-entrainment control device is shaped to change the direction of the average flow path of the gas stream as the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device so as to cause aerosols and/or wettable solids contained therein to be separated from the gas stream by inertial force. A re-entrainment control device and method of use are also disclosed. | 04-10-2014 |
Douglas E. Bassett, Jr., Kirkland, WA US
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20140359422 | Methods and Systems for Identification of Causal Genomic Variants - Methods and systems for filtering variants in data sets comprising genomic information are provided herein. | 12-04-2014 |
20150379193 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING OF SEQUENCE-BASED GENETIC TESTS - Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for aiding in the interpretation of variants observed in clinical sequencing data. An embodiment operates by receiving clinical trial enrollment criteria from a user, including but not limited to genetic targeting criteria; searching a knowledge base of patient test information received from a plurality of independent entities for patients that match the clinical trial enrollment criteria; and providing to the user search results for consented patients that match the clinical trial enrollment criteria. | 12-31-2015 |
20160048564 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING OF SEQUENCE-BASED GENETIC TESTS USING POOLED ALLELE STATISTICS - Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for building a community database of allele counts. An embodiment operates by receiving human variant datasets derived from samples generated by distinct users, wherein the users consented to share pooled variant observations with other users; determining that a plurality of variant observations meet the inclusion criteria for a pool; and calculating one or more anonymized allele statistics from the pool. | 02-18-2016 |
Douglas E. Blasimen, Bowling Green, MI US
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20130179247 | Frequency Reward Method and System for Matching a Debit Card Buyer with an Advertiser Willing to Pay for a Sale - A method is provided for rewarding purchasers of prepaid debit cards and card reload packs by providing incentives based on the purchasers' buying history and user profile. | 07-11-2013 |
Douglas E. Brackley, Horseheads, NY US
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20100196135 | FLAT SURFACE AIR BEARING ASSEMBLY - An air bearing assembly includes: an upper portion having a plurality of air supply and vacuum holes therethrough; a lower portion; and a plurality of spacers disposed between and maintaining the upper and lower portions in spaced relation, wherein a density of the air supply and vacuum holes is high enough to provide an air bearing for a substrate, but low enough such that at least one of: (i) a sufficient number of the spacers are employed, and (ii) the spacers are located in close enough proximity, to maintain a substantially uniform flatness of the upper portion relative to the lower portion. | 08-05-2010 |
Douglas E. Brown, Sleepy Hollow, NY US
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20120055600 | WHEEL COVER - A skateboard wheel cover includes a circumferential lip, an inner surface connected to an inner portion of the circumferential lip, and an outer surface connected to an outer portion of the circumferential lip. The outer surface is a material with a durometer different than a durometer of the wheel. The cover further includes at least a first attachment device configured to selectively attach to a skateboard wheel. | 03-08-2012 |
Douglas E. Brown, Peekskill, IL US
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20120234446 | WHEEL COVER - A skateboard wheel cover includes a circumferential lip, an inner surface connected to an inner portion of the circumferential lip, and an outer surface connected to an outer portion of the circumferential lip. The outer surface is a material with a durometer different than a durometer of the wheel. The cover further includes at least a first attachment device configured to selectively attach to a skateboard wheel. | 09-20-2012 |
Douglas E. Cather, Monument, CO US
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20150149001 | MANEUVER PROCESSING - A computing device may detect that a space object has undergone a maneuver and may attempt to calculate a solution to that maneuver based in part on start and stop times and thrust uncertainties associated with the detected maneuver. However, the computing device may sometimes be unable to calculate an acceptable solution for a detected maneuver given these initial start and stop times and thrust uncertainties. Thus, the various embodiments provide for a computing device and methods implemented by a processor executing on the device for identifying and calculating a recovery maneuver of a space object when an acceptable solution for a detected maneuver cannot be determined. In the various embodiments, a computing device processor may generate a recovery maneuver based on the detected maneuver, and the processor may adjust the start and stop times and the uncertainty values of the recovery maneuver until an acceptable solution is found. | 05-28-2015 |
Douglas E. Crang, North Point HK
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20090271740 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING USER RESPONSE - A system and method for measuring user response to a stimulus, such as an advertisement, includes displaying the stimulus to the user, displaying a color bar to the user, and receiving a selection of a color from the color bar made by the user in response to the stimulus. The color bar may include a plurality of colors of various intensities and tones. Based on the color selected by the user, an emotional response metric to the stimulus may be determined. The emotional response metric may include, for example, the percentage of users selecting intense colors in response to the stimulus, the percentage of users selecting a particular tone of colors in response to the stimulus, and/or the percentage of users selecting a particular color in response to the stimulus. | 10-29-2009 |
Douglas E. Ekeroth, Delmont, PA US
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20120224663 | NUCLEAR STEAM GENERATOR SUPPORT AND ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE - A nuclear steam generator support and alignment system that supports the entire weight of a nuclear steam generator on the walls of the shielding compartment in which the steam generator is designed to operate within. The support includes hydraulic positioners that can raise, lower, rotate and tilt the steam generator to align the steam generator with reactor coolant piping to which it is to be connected. | 09-06-2012 |
Douglas E. Fjare, Bartlesville, OK US
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20110124751 | SULFIDED FISCHER-TROPSCH CATALYST - Methods and compositions relate to a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst utilized to convert syngas into paraffins. The catalyst includes a given amount of sulfur content from contact of a catalytic supported metal with sulfur. Subsequent activation of the catalyst prepares the catalyst to be used for conversion of the syngas. The sulfur content maintained in the catalyst after being activated influences selectivity to paraffins over olefins and oxygenates. | 05-26-2011 |
Douglas E. Freeman, Lorain, OH US
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20080308674 | LIGHT WEIGHT THERMOPLASTIC FLEX FOAM AND HYBRID DUCT SYSTEM - An aerospace vessel including a fuselage, a means for causing the fuselage to fly coupled to the fuselage, and an environmental control system within the fuselage. The environmental control system includes a duct made of closed cell thermoplastic foam, such as polyvinylidene fluoride foam. | 12-18-2008 |
20130276959 | Light Weight Thermoplastic Flex Foam and Hybrid Duct System - An aerospace vessel including a fuselage, a means for causing the fuselage to fly coupled to the fuselage, and an environmental control system within the fuselage. The environmental control system includes a duct made of closed cell thermoplastic foam, such as polyvinylidene fluoride foam. | 10-24-2013 |
Douglas E. Gaasterland, Colonial Beach, VA US
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20150315645 | METHODS OF IDENTIFYING BIOMARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH OR CAUSATIVE OF THE PROGRESSION OF DISEASE - Provided are methods of identifying biomarkers that cause or promote progression of disease. The successful application of the methods is demonstrated by the identification of biomarkers associated with and/or causative of the onset and/or progression and/or severity and/or recurrence of glaucoma and POAG. Many of these biomarkers were not previously associated with glaucoma or POAG. Predictive methods are also described, as well as applications in prognosis, diagnosis, and therapy. Testing for onset, progression, severity, and/or recurrence can be carried out. A key advantage in at least some embodiments is that a patient can receive earlier treatment for the disease such as POAG by use of the methods, screenings, and predictions described herein. Another key advantage in at least some embodiments is that a patient can receive more personalized or particular treatment for the disease such as POAG by use of the methods, screenings, and predictions described herein. | 11-05-2015 |
Douglas E. Gaeth, Newton, MA US
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20090144201 | TARGETING MESSAGES - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for directing information to people and/or households likely to be receptive to the information. Systems and methods according to the invention can be used to target one or more marketing messages, such as various types of offers, to one or more consumers determined likely to be receptive to the message(s). | 06-04-2009 |
20110161165 | TARGETING MESSAGES - The invention generally relates to systems and methods for directing information to people and/or households likely to be receptive to the information. Systems and methods according to the invention can be used to target one or more marketing messages, such as various types of offers, to one or more consumers determined likely to be receptive to the message(s). | 06-30-2011 |
Douglas E. Godown, Inverness, FL US
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20090198275 | Pacifier and pacifier system - The invention relates generally to a pacifier, and more particularly, but without limitation, to a pacifier that is configured to activate one or more output devices based on whether a nipple of the pacifier is located in a baby's mouth. An embodiment of the invention provides a pacifier that includes: a hollow nipple; a sensor located within an interior space of the nipple; and a Light Emitting Diode (LED) located within the interior space of the nipple, the sensor configured to detect whether the nipple is located in a user's mouth, the pacifier configured to illuminate the LED based on the detected location of the nipple with respect to the user's mouth. Embodiments of the invention provide pacifiers that are configured to reward use, entice the baby to reinsert the pacifier when it has been dislodged, and/or alert a caretaker when the pacifier has been dislodged. | 08-06-2009 |
Douglas E. Godshall, Medfield, MA US
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20120059212 | CONDUIT DEVICE FOR USE WITH A VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE - The present invention is a conduit device designed to be placed within a wall of a heart, such as through a prepared opening or hole in the heart wall. The conduit is hollow and extends to form a sleeve over a portion of the heart pump, such as a VAD, which traverses the heart wall and enters a chamber of the heart. The conduit provides for a simplified and noninvasive approach to removal and/or replacement of the heart pump. | 03-08-2012 |
Douglas E. Godshall, Franklin, MA US
Douglas E. Gottschlich, Redwood City, CA US
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20120141367 | GAS SEPARATION PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN BY AUTOTHERMAL REFORMING OF NATURAL GAS, WITH CARBON DIOXIDE RECOVERY - Disclosed herein is a process for the production of hydrogen by autothermal reforming of natural gas, with simultaneous recovery of carbon dioxide using carbon dioxide-selective membrane separation. Residual gas from the hydrogen and carbon dioxide recovery is recycled back to the autothermal reformer. | 06-07-2012 |
Douglas E. Hanthorn, Raleigh, NC US
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20130285840 | CONTROL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL DUE TO OBSTRUCTED VIEW - Traffic signal timing may be altered as a function of determining occluded signal viewing. More particularly, processing units may determine that a view of a traffic signal by a person is obstructed by a large vehicle located on a first ingress path to a roadway intersection with a second ingress path. The traffic signal controls the right of way of the first ingress path, and the person with the obstructed view is travelling along the first ingress path toward the intersection and is located behind the large vehicle relative to a view sightline of the person to the traffic signal. In response to the occluded view determination, a transition of the traffic signal may be delayed from a current visual display of a proceed signal to a subsequent visual display of a stop signal, until an end of a delay period. | 10-31-2013 |
20140055286 | CONTROL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL DUE TO OBSTRUCTED VIEW - Traffic signal timing may be altered as a function of determining occluded signal viewing. More particularly, processing units may determine that a view of a traffic signal by a person is obstructed by a vehicle located on a first ingress path to a roadway intersection with a second ingress path. The traffic signal controls the right of way of the first ingress path, and the person with the obstructed view is travelling along the first ingress path toward the intersection and is located behind the vehicle relative to a view sightline of the person to the traffic signal. In response to the occluded view determination, a transition of the traffic signal may be delayed from a current visual display of a proceed signal to a subsequent visual display of a stop signal, until an end of a delay period. | 02-27-2014 |
Douglas E. Haunhorst, Powell, OH US
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20100096840 | SRS SERVICEABLE MODULE AND METHODS OF INSTALLING AND REMOVING - A supplementary restraint system for a vehicle occupant is provided which includes a supplemental restraint system module assembly connected to an airbag deployment chute incorporated into a vehicle instrument panel. A module assembly support bracket is provided that attaches the module assembly onto a frame portion on the vehicle. The support bracket includes a hook for insertion into an aperture on the frame portion. The support bracket also includes one or more bracket holes for alignment with respective frame portion holes upon proper positioning of the hook. Methods of factory installation of an SRS and removal of a deployed SRS are also disclosed herewith. | 04-22-2010 |
20130249231 | VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle storage compartment assembly including a housing defining a storage compartment with an upward facing opening, a first closure pivotally mounted to the housing for movement between a pivot closed position and a pivot open position, and a second closure slidably and pivotally mounted to the housing for movement among a slide closed position, a slide open position and a pivot open position. The first closure covers a first portion of the upward facing opening when in the pivot closed position and the second closure covers a second portion of the upward facing opening when in the slide closed position. | 09-26-2013 |
Douglas E. Henline, Fallbrook, CA US
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20100038957 | VEHICLE WHEEL WITH ROCK GUARD - A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a wheel having a first rim half and a second rim half secured together to form an annular outer rim for receiving a tire. The rim halves have aligned central openings and aligned apertures for receiving fasteners for mounting a wheel hub on the wheel. In one embodiment, at least the central opening of one of the rim halves includes a plurality of spaced recesses around its periphery. A rock guard built into the wheel includes a plurality of rock guard formations each forming a shield which fills at least a major portion of any space between a respective recess and the wheel hub to block at least some debris from passing through the wheel while allowing airflow through the wheel. | 02-18-2010 |
20100270851 | VEHICLE WHEEL WITH ROCK GUARD - A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a wheel having a first rim half and a second rim half with a reinforcement plate sandwiched between the rim halves. The rim halves and reinforcement plates are secured together to form an annular outer rim for receiving a tire. The rim halves have aligned central openings and aligned apertures for receiving fasteners for mounting a wheel hub on the wheel. A rock guard built into the reinforcement plate includes a plurality of rock guard formations each forming a shield which fills at least a major portion of any space between a respective recess and the wheel hub to block at least some debris from passing through the wheel while allowing airflow through the wheel. | 10-28-2010 |
Douglas E. Jones, Acushnet, MA US
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20130130836 | MULTI-PIECE GOLF BALL COMPRISING LOW HARDNESS GRADIENT CORE - A golf ball includes a single core formed from a substantially homogenous rubber composition, an inner cover disposed about the core, and an outer cover. The inner cover includes an ionomeric material and has a hardness of about 60 Shore D or greater. The outer cover layer is disposed about the inner cover layer, is formed from a castable polyurea or polyurethane, and has a material hardness of about 60 Shore D or less. The outer surface of the core has a trans content of about 12% or less and a hardness of about 71 to 88 Shore C, the geometric center of the core has a trans content of about 10% or less and a hardness of about 70 to 80 Shore C, and the core surface hardness is greater than the geometric center hardness by about 1 to 10 Shore C to define a shallow positive hardness gradient. | 05-23-2013 |
Douglas E. Keiter, Athens, OH US
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20080309095 | Electronic Controller Matching Engine Power To Alternator Power And Maintaining Engine Frequency For A Free-Piston Stirling Engine Driving A Linear Alternator - A feedback control method and circuit for inclusion in a control system of an electrical power generating source that comprises a free piston Stirling engine driving a linear alternator. An instantaneous value of a variable, V | 12-18-2008 |
Douglas E. Kinkenon, Cary, NC US
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20140339593 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) COMPONENT COMPRISING A PHOSPHOR WITH IMPROVED EXCITATION PROPERTIES - A light emitting diode (LED) component comprises an LED having a dominant wavelength in a range of from about 425 nm to less than 460 nm and a phosphor in optical communication with the LED. The phosphor includes a host lattice comprising yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG), and may include an activator comprising Ce and a substitutional dopant comprising Ga incorporated in the host lattice. An emission spectrum of the phosphor has a maximum intensity in a wavelength range of from about 540 nm to about 570 nm, and an excitation spectrum of the phosphor comprises an intensity at 440 nm equivalent to at least about 85% of a maximum intensity of the excitation spectrum. | 11-20-2014 |
Douglas E. Koshland, Berkeley, CA US
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20160138045 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGET DNA MODIFICATION - The disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing efficiency of Cas9-mediated target DNA modification. Specifically, the disclosure provides compositions and methods for carrying out site-directed modification of a target DNA, the methods comprising contacting the target DNA with: a) a complex comprising a Cas9 polypeptide and a guide RNA, and b) a Rad51 polypeptide. The site-directed modification of a target DNA can be carried out in a living cell in vitro, in a living cell in vivo, or in a cell-free system in vitro. | 05-19-2016 |
Douglas E. Kucmerowski, Brockport, NY US
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20090147058 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FILLING INK TANK - An apparatus and method of filling a tank with a fluid are provided. The method includes providing the tank including a porous media positioned therein, the tank having a length dimension and a width dimension; providing a plurality of needles, each needle having a first end connectable in fluid communication with a fluid source and a second end including a fluid outlet port, the fluid outlet port having an axis; orienting each needle such that the axis of the fluid outlet port is substantially parallel with a preferred direction, the preferred direction being along one of the length dimension and the width dimension of the tank; inserting each needle into the porous media positioned within the tank; and filling the tank with fluid from the fluid source. | 06-11-2009 |
20110148996 | METHOD FOR FILLING AN INKJET INK TANK - A method of filling an ink tank with ink for use with a printer, the method includes the steps of providing or obtaining an ink tank which ink tank includes both an ink supply port and an ink fill port that are enclosed within a rim that extends outwardly from the ink tank; providing an ink fill tube connected to a source of ink; connecting the ink fill tube to the ink fill port; flowing ink from the source of ink through the ink fill tube to the ink tank; removing excess air from the ink tank; and withdrawing the ink fill tube from the ink fill port. | 06-23-2011 |
Douglas E. Leconey, Clayton, OH US
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20090090244 | Desiccant Bag and Filter Assembly - Desiccant bag and filter assembly adapted for insertion into an integrated condenser dryer chamber of a vehicle or mobile air conditioning system or the like. A support member ( | 04-09-2009 |
Douglas E. Lecrone, Hopkinton, MA US
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20120036333 | TRIANGULAR ASYNCHRONOUS REPLICATION - Storing recovery data includes providing chunks of data to a remote destination, where each chunk of data represents data written before a first time and after a second time and where the second time for one of the particular chunks corresponds to a first time for a subsequent one of the particular chunks, providing synchronous data to a local destination, and providing an indicator to the local destination in connection with creation of a new chunk of data for storage at the remote destination. The local destination may maintain a plurality of maps, where each of the maps associates synchronous data being provided thereto with a specific chunk of data. In response to receiving an indicator in connection with creation of a new chunk of data, the local destination may point to a new map. There may be two maps or more than two maps. | 02-09-2012 |
20150033068 | FAILOVER TO BACKUP SITE IN CONNECTION WITH TRIANGULAR ASYNCHRONOUS REPLICATION - Handling failure of a primary group at a first data center that is part of plurality of data centers providing triangular asynchronous replication, includes creating a data mirroring relationship between at least one storage volume at a second data center having a synchronous backup group that is part of the plurality of data centers and at least one storage volume at a third data center having an asynchronous backup group that is part of the plurality of data centers and resuming work at the second data center. Handling failure of a primary group at a first data center may also include synchronizing the at least one storage volume at the second data center with the at least one storage volume at the third data center prior to resuming work at the second data center. | 01-29-2015 |
Douglas E. Leeper, Jr., Molalla, OR US
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20090279725 | RADIO WITH HEARING LOSS COMPENSATION - A radio receiving system to compensate for hearing loss comprises a receiver, a sound reproduction device, and a hearing loss compensator. The receiver is generally located in the cockpit of an aircraft. The receiver receives radio frequency transmissions and converts the transmissions into audio frequency electrical signals. The sound reproduction device converts audio frequency electrical signals into audible sounds and generally includes one or two speakers to be positioned in close proximity to a pilot's ears. The hearing loss compensator provides audio frequency electrical signal gain at a plurality of frequencies and may include programmable electrical circuitry and memory elements. The programmable electrical circuitry may adjust the electrical signal gain at each of the plurality of frequencies and the memory elements may store settings for the gain at each of the plurality of frequencies. Settings for various age groups, gender-specific settings, or individual pilot settings may be stored in the memory elements. | 11-12-2009 |
20140336921 | AVIONICS NAVIGATION POWER RANGE INDICATOR - An electronic device is described that includes a range indicator for conveying a range of travel until the electronic device ceases operation due to loss of power. In implementations, the electronic device includes a display device, a memory operable to store one or more modules, and at least one processor coupled to the display device and the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to cause display of navigation information at the display device. The navigation information includes a map graphic representing an area an aircraft is traversing. The navigation information also includes an end of use situation that represents a range of travel for the aircraft until the electronic device ceases operation due to a loss of power. | 11-13-2014 |
Douglas E. Lesan, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130024801 | Method and System for Providing a Compact Graphical User Interface for Flexible Filtering of Data - There is presented a method and system for providing a compact graphical user interface for flexible filtering of data. The method comprises showing a search interface on a display device for filtering a content set by a plurality of domains, including a first domain, displaying, within the search interface, a first graphical representation of a parameter set of the first domain in response to a selecting of the first domain, receiving a first parameter subset from the first graphical representation, filtering a content set using the first parameter subset to obtain a search result, and displaying the search result on a display device. The search interface includes a temporally visible menu for selecting parameter sets of the domains and a compact single line query box to display graphical representations of parameter sets or to provide a conventional text entry box. | 01-24-2013 |
Douglas E. Lhotka, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20150139570 | STORING PHOTOGRAPHIC METADATA FOR SCENE REPRODUCTION - In an approach for collecting and storing photographic metadata, a computer receives a file containing an image. The computer receives photographic metadata from one or more photographic devices. The one or more photographic devices include at least one or more illumination devices. The one or more photographic devices are utilized to create the image. The received photographic metadata includes at least specifications of the one or more photographic devices. The computer stores the received photographic metadata in association with the received file. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142409 | PHOTOGRAPHIC SETUP MODELING - In an approach for simulating a photographic setup, a computer receives information detailing a first type of device. The computer determines the received first type of device is not included in a device database. The computer inserts the first type of device into the device database. The computer receives a selection of one or more types of devices. The one or more selected types of devices are included in the device database and include the first type of device. The computer receives a configuration for each of the one or more selected types of devices. The computer creates a simulation of a photographic setup. The simulation is based on the one or more selected types of devices and the received configurations. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142857 | UTILIZING METADATA FOR AUTOMATED PHOTOGRAPHIC SETUP - In an approach for utilizing photographic metadata for automated photographic setup, a computer receives photographic metadata. The photographic metadata is contained within an image file. The computer transmits configuration information to one or more photographic devices in a photographic setup. The configuration information is based on the photographic metadata. The computer receives a configuration update from the one or more photographic devices in the photographic setup. The computer determines whether the one or more photographic devices in the photographic setup are configured correctly, based on at least comparing the configuration update to the photographic metadata. | 05-21-2015 |
20150146970 | SPHERICAL LIGHTING DEVICE WITH BACKLIGHTING CORONAL RING - A method for capturing three-dimensional photographic lighting of a spherical lighting device is described. Calculation of boundaries of the spherical lighting device based on lighting properties of at least one light source in a set location of the spherical lighting device is performed. A mapping of multitude points of the spherical lighting device to three-dimensional vectors of at least one camera device using a logical grid is performed. A measurement of brightness of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device is performed. The method further comprises determining brightest grid point of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device, wherein the brightest grid point of the logical grid is measured within a region brightness of the spherical lighting device. The method further comprises calculating the region of brightness of the spherical lighting device based on the determined brightest grid point of the logical grid. | 05-28-2015 |
20150228098 | SIMPLIFIED LIGHTING COMPOSITING - A method and system for processing light sources found in images. A base photographic image of a scene is combined with N additional photographic images of the scene to form a composite image including M discrete light sources (N≧2; M≧N). The scene in the base image is exposed to ambient light. The scene of the base image is exposed, in each of the N additional images, to the ambient light and to at least one discrete light source to which the base image is not exposed. The M discrete light sources in the composite image include the discrete light sources to which the scene is exposed in the N additional images. The composite image is displayed on a display device, depicting a region surrounding each discrete light source and having an area that correlates with an intensity of light from the discrete light source surrounded by the region. | 08-13-2015 |
20160034777 | SPHERICAL LIGHTING DEVICE WITH BACKLIGHTING CORONAL RING - A method for capturing three-dimensional photographic lighting of a spherical lighting device is described. Calculation of boundaries of the spherical lighting device based on lighting properties of at least one light source in a set location of the spherical lighting device is performed. A mapping of multitude points of the spherical lighting device to three-dimensional vectors of at least one camera device using a logical grid is performed. A measurement of brightness of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device is performed. The method further comprises determining brightest grid point of the logical grid of the spherical lighting device, wherein the brightest grid point of the logical grid is measured within a region brightness of the spherical lighting device. The method further comprises calculating the region of brightness of the spherical lighting device based on the determined brightest grid point of the logical grid. | 02-04-2016 |
Douglas E. Mckinley, Jr., Richland, WA US
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20100084282 | Method and apparatus for dissociating water - A method and apparatus for dissociating water. A reaction chamber contains an anode and a cathode submerged in an aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. The temperature of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is elevated to least 280° C. The pressure of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is likewise elevated to least 2 atmospheres. An electrical voltage is applied across the anode and cathode using an electrical power supply and oxygen and hydrogen are formed from the water contained in the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. | 04-08-2010 |
Douglas E. Mcleester, Bridgewater, NJ US
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20140166737 | Product Carton and Method for Forming Same - Described is a first panel for a carton comprising a first guide sheet having a first width (W | 06-19-2014 |
Douglas E. Meyer, Folsom, CA US
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20140066790 | Pressure Sensing Intravascular Devices With Reduced Drift and Associated Systems and Methods - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component positioned within a distal portion of the device. In some instances, a plurality of conductors are electrically coupled to the pressure sensing component and a potting material covers the electrical connections between the plurality of conductors and the pressure sensing component. In some instances, the potting material has a durometer hardness between about 20 Shore A and about 50 Shore A, a moisture absorption rate of about 0% per twenty-four hours, a linear shrinkage of 0%, a coefficient of thermal expansion (m/m/-° C.) of between about 1.0×10 | 03-06-2014 |
20140171803 | Rotational Catheter With Extended Catheter Body Drive Shaft Support - In a rotational intravascular catheter, a proximal section of the catheter sheath, within which an elongated flexible drive member portion of the catheter is movably disposed, is extended into a telescoping portion of the catheter. The proximal sheath section functions to support the section of the drive member positioned within the telescoping section whether the telescoping section is in an extended position, qa retracted position, or any position therebetween. | 06-19-2014 |
20140187985 | Pressure Sensor Calibration Systems and Methods - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one pressure sensing component within a distal portion of the device. In that regard, one or more electrical, electronic, optical, and/or electro-optical pressure-sensing components is secured to an elongated member and the system includes components to process the output signals according to various calibration parameters. | 07-03-2014 |
20140266577 | Pressure Wire Detection and Communication Protocol for Use With Medical Measurement Systems - One aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes retrieving, from a diagnostic medical device, identification information that identifies a feature of the diagnostic medical device. A proprietary signal is generated in response to the identification information. The proprietary signal is sent to a medical measurement system to facilitate an unlocking of one or more programs to be executed on the medical measurement system. Another aspect of the present disclosure involves a method. The method includes detecting, through an electronic interface device, a coupling of a remote diagnostic medical device. Thereafter, a proprietary signal is received from the electronic interface device. An identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device is ascertained based on the proprietary signal. One or more programs are unlocked for execution if the identity feature of the remote diagnostic medical device matches a predetermined identity feature. | 09-18-2014 |
20150272449 | Hybrid Intravascular Pressure Measurement Devices and Associated Systems and Methods - Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, an intravascular pressure measurement device is provided. The intravascular device includes a flexible elongate member with a proximal portion and a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The lumen is configured to allow the passage of a guidewire. The distal portion of the member includes first and second distal sections. The second distal section having an outer diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the first distal section. The intravascular device further includes a first pressure sensor disposed within the wall of the first distal section of the flexible elongate member to measure the pressure within the lumen. | 10-01-2015 |
20160066886 | INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM WITH SLIP RING INTERFACE AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system is provided. The IVUS imaging system includes an intravascular device including a transducer shaft with an ultrasound transducer at a distal end. The IVUS imaging system also includes an interface module removably coupled to the intravascular device. The interface module includes a connector rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the transducer shaft; a motor coupled to the connector; a spinning element coupled to the motor, wherein the spinning element comprises four conductive rings; a stationary element comprising a plurality of brushes, wherein the stationary element is disposed proximate the spinning element such that a different one of the plurality of brushes is in mechanical contact with each of the four conductive rings; and four conductors coupled to the connector and the spinning element such that the stationary element and the intravascular device are in electrical communication. | 03-10-2016 |
Douglas E. Murphy, San Diego, CA US
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20080275032 | Pyridazinone compounds - The invention is directed to pyridazinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 11-06-2008 |
20090105473 | PYRRO[1,2-b]PYRIDAZINONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to pyrro[1,2-b]pyridazinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 04-23-2009 |
20090306057 | [1,2,4]THIADIAZINE 1,1-DIOXIDE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to [1,2,4]thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 12-10-2009 |
20090312570 | PYRRO[1,2-b]PYRIDAZINONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to pyrro[1,2-b]pyridazinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 12-17-2009 |
20100034773 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 02-11-2010 |
20100119481 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 05-13-2010 |
20110166344 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds of Formula I | 07-07-2011 |
20120116077 | [1,2,4]THIADIAZIN-3-YL ACETIC ACID COMPOUND[[S]] AND METHODS OF MAKING THE ACETIC ACID COMPOUND - The invention is directed to [1,2,4]thiadiazine 1,1-dioxide compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 05-10-2012 |
20120302744 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds of Formula I | 11-29-2012 |
20140031346 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds of Formula I | 01-30-2014 |
20150065492 | 5,6-DIHYDRO-1H-PYRIDIN-2-ONE COMPOUNDS - The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus. | 03-05-2015 |
Douglas E. Neufel, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20130066685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BUSINESS PROCESSES IN AN ENTERPRISE - A method for managing a business process in an enterprise includes executing a business process model, wherein executing the business process model comprises generating a plurality of business level messages associated with business level tasks, generating one or more system level messages associated with system level tasks to be performed by one or more enterprise subsystems, wherein the one or more system level messages are in a common format that is accessible by the one or more enterprise subsystems, and broadcasting the one or more system level messages over a communication channel communicably coupling the plurality of enterprise subsystems. A system includes a communication channel carrying system level messages in a generic format, a plurality of business subsystems communicably coupled to the communication channel, adapters operable to translate messages from the generic format into associated business subsystem specific formats and vice versa. | 03-14-2013 |
Douglas E. Olsori, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20100025309 | DELIVERY POINT SEQUENCING MAIL SORTING SYSTEM WITH FLAT MAIL CAPABILITY - A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one article sorter adapted to sort articles and a conveying system operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the article sorter for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The system or method automatically sorts and conveys trays containing sorted articles from a discharge of at least one sorting assembly to an induct of the at least one sorting assembly. The conveying assembly may have a generally continuous conveying track and is operable to automatically provide the trays to the induct of the at least one sorting assembly in a sequenced manner. | 02-04-2010 |
Douglas E. Peash, Cheboygan, MI US
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20130055504 | PNEUMATIC LIFTING CUSHION - A pneumatic lifting cushion is configured for easy carrying by a person and deployment upon substantially any seat. When seated thereon, a person may selectively inflate the lifting cushion using one or more of gas from a compressed gas cartridge, a gas pump, or from an auxiliary inflation gas source, and be urged into a standing position. | 03-07-2013 |
Douglas E. Piper, Sr., Greenville, SC US
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20140139337 | ENTRANCE SECURITY SYSTEM - An entrance denial security system comprises an entrance barrier closing an entrance into a secured area having a plurality of structural tubular elements with hollow cores forming a rigid integral barrier. At least one optical fiber sensor line is laced through the hollow cores of the structural elements for detecting a fault condition signifying an unauthorized intrusion attempt. A processor in communication with the fiber sensor line generates a fault signal in response to a fault signal level. A communication device operatively associated with the processor communicates the fault signal and an alarm. The system also includes a plurality of tubular elements lying a common plane and the sensor line is routed through the tubular elements. In one instance, the tubular elements are PVC pipe. | 05-22-2014 |
Douglas E. Prah, Muskego, WI US
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20100296714 | MULTIPARAMETER PERFUSION IMAGING WITH LEAKAGE CORRECTION - A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methodology is provided for simultaneous measurement of dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI and dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI perfusion and permeability parameters using a combination of dual echo and spiral acquisition techniques with no contrast agent preload. T1 and T2/T2* leakage effects are eliminated, thereby permitting accurate measurement of blood volume, blood flow and vascular permeability which are used in evaluating tumor angiogenesis. | 11-25-2010 |
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Douglas E. Pratt, Clarkston, MI US
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20150360546 | ROCKER SEAL ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A rocker seal attachment structure for a side door includes an attachment base that projects inward from the lower end of a cutline seal. A receiving surface is formed along the lower surface of the attachment base. The rocker seal includes a first clip and a second clip attached to an elongated rocker seal body, which is hollow and has an open end. An upper surface of the end of the rocker seal body in the vicinity of a door hinge configures an attachment surface. The end is fastened to the attachment base from below by the first clip with the attachment surface held in contact with the receiving surface. The rocker seal body is fastened to the side door from below by the second clip at a position spaced from the first clip in the longitudinal direction of the rocker seal body. | 12-17-2015 |
Douglas E. Smith, Lagrange, OH US
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20120031885 | POWER BOOSTER FOR METAL DISINTEGRATOR - A high power disintegrator system comprising a master disintegrator unit and a power booster disintegrator unit, the units being connectable in parallel to a common electrode, each unit including a cutting transformer and an adjustable auto transformer arranged to supply an adjustable voltage to its cutting transformer, an electrical control circuit responsive to voltage detected in the power booster unit that prevents operation of the booster unit when the auto transformers are set to produce different voltages at their respective cutting transformer. | 02-09-2012 |
Douglas E. Smith, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140081074 | Percutaneous Right Ventricular Assist Apparatus and Method - A system for assisting the right heart of a patient includes a PA cannula adapted for insertion into a PA of a patient through the right internal jugular vein of the patient. The system includes a percutaneous RA cannula adapted for insertion into an RA of the patient. The system includes a blood pump disposed outside of the patient to which the RA cannula and the PA cannula are connected to provide right ventricular circulatory support to the patient without any left ventricular assist. A method for assisting the right heart of a patient includes the steps of inserting a PA cannula into a PA of a patient. There is the step of inserting an RA cannula into an RA of the patient. There is the step of connecting the RA cannula and the PA cannula to a blood pump disposed outside of the patient. There is the step of activating the blood pump to provide right ventricular circulatory support to assist the heart of the patient. | 03-20-2014 |
20150099923 | Percutaneous Right Ventricular Assist Apparatus and Method - A system for assisting the right heart of a patient includes a PA cannula adapted for insertion into a PA of a patient through the right internal jugular vein of the patient. The system includes a percutaneous RA cannula adapted for insertion into an RA of the patient. The system includes a blood pump disposed outside of the patient to which the RA cannula and the PA cannula are connected to provide right ventricular circulatory support to the patient without any left ventricular assist. A method for assisting the right heart of a patient includes the steps of inserting a PA cannula into a PA of a patient. There is the step of inserting an RA cannula into an RA of the patient. There is the step of connecting the RA cannula and the PA cannula to a blood pump disposed outside of the patient. There is the step of activating the blood pump to provide right ventricular circulatory support to assist the heart of the patient. | 04-09-2015 |
Douglas E. Sparks, Jr., New Port Richey, FL US
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20110264162 | Passive electrical connector - An electrical connector is disclosed that includes an annular housing having a central aperture for receiving a connector pin and an annular contact spring disposed concentrically within the annular housing and including a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart spring arms, each spring arm having a radially inwardly extending contact pad for resiliently contacting a connector pin inserted into the central aperture of the housing. | 10-27-2011 |
Douglas E. Starasinich, Crest Hill, IL US
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20100011251 | Medical Equipment Monitoring Method and System - A system and method to facilitate device monitoring and servicing is provided. In one embodiment, a system may include a medical device having at least one component, and monitoring circuitry configured to measure operational data of the component. The system can also include a data processing system configured to analyze the operational data and to output a report based on such analysis. The analysis, in turn, may include applying a transform to the operational data and comparing one or more actual coefficient and threshold coefficient characteristics. | 01-14-2010 |
Douglas E. Stoyer, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090102748 | Electronic display system - The invention relates to an electronic display system. The display system has a number of signs all linked together and to a controller by a mesh radio network. Each sign is made up of modular display units. Each display unit has a frame with at least two display sections (front and back) and clear frosted cover over the display sections. A pair of aperture stops is adjacent to the frosted covers. A circuit board has LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on both sides of the board is placed between the pair of aperture stops. Each sign is powered by a low voltage power source. | 04-23-2009 |
Douglas E. Toppin, Ashburn, VA US
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20140279809 | Data Broker Reasoner - A data broker-reasoner (DBR) system for automating mission planning and execution includes a context originating entity, a reasoner/decision entity, and a plurality of enforcement entities. The context originating entity extracts mission policy information from a variety of source materials, including checklists, manuals, and other documentation. The reasoner/decision entity interprets the mission policy in the context of situational awareness (SA) events to determine which policies should be enforced. Each of the enforcement entities is configured to enforce various policies within the context of a given mission lifecycle phase by providing commands, data, and requests to a plurality of user applications and/or other mission systems. The DBR can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously. | 09-18-2014 |
20150025927 | MISSION COMPONENT EVALUATION AND RESPONSE ARCHITECTURE - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for context-aware mission management. In an example, a system can include a processing center and a plurality of mobile devices. The processing center can be configured to receive one or more mission objectives for one or more mission stages, and to receive information from a plurality of sources, the processing center including a data broker reasoner (DBR) configured to compare the information to the one or more mission objectives and to provide role-based task information for accomplishing the one or more mission objectives. The plurality of mobile devices can be configured to wirelessly communicate with the processing center, to receive login information, to register with the processing center using the login information and to display a portion of the role-based task information associated with the login information. | 01-22-2015 |
Douglas E. Weiss, Overland Park, KS US
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20130118975 | HYDROPHILIC POROUS SUBSTRATES - Hydrophilic porous substrates, methods of making hydrophilic porous substrates from hydrophobic polymers are disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130316393 | MICROBIAL DETECTION ARTICLE HAVING A WATER-ABSORBENT FILTER ASSEMBLY - A microbial detection article and methods of using the same, the article comprising: a base member comprising a self-supporting water impervious substrate with first and second generally opposed major surfaces; a filter assembly defining a filter assembly aperture therein, and having a composite filter body mounted across the filter assembly aperture; wherein the composite filter body comprises: a microporous membrane, and a water-absorbent layer in fluid communication with the microporous membrane; and a cover sheet. | 11-28-2013 |
20140004595 | LIGAND GRAFT FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES | 01-02-2014 |
20140087445 | METHOD OF MAKING LIGAND FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES - Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
20140093727 | SCANNED, PULSED ELECTRON-BEAM POLYMERIZATION - A method including: a. coating at least a portion of at least one major surface of a substrate with a polymerizable composition to obtain a coated surface; b. initiating polymerization of the polymerizable composition by scanning a first electron-beam focused on the coated surface across at least a portion of the coated surface, thereby irradiating the coated surface at a frequency selected to achieve an exposure duration of greater than 0 and no greater than 10 microseconds, and a dark time between each exposure duration of at least one millisecond, thereby producing an at least partially polymerized composition. A pressure sensitive adhesive article and a cross-linked silicone release liner made according to the method are also disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
20140296765 | MONOMER-GRAFTED FIBERS AND USES THEREOF - Wound dressing articles comprising a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of fibers having grafted pendant hydrophilic groups, methods that use high energy irradiation for making a plurality of fibers having grafted pendant hydrophilic groups, useful for making wound dressing articles. | 10-02-2014 |
20140364519 | METHOD OF MAKING LIGAND FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES - Ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed. | 12-11-2014 |
20150099413 | NONWOVEN ARTICLE GRAFTED WITH COPOLYMER - A functionalized nonwoven substrate and methods for preparing the same are described. The functionalized substrates are useful in selectively filtering and removing biological materials, such as biocontaminates, from biological samples. | 04-09-2015 |
20150104582 | METHOD FOR MAKING A FUNCTIONALIZED MEMBRANE - The present disclosure describes functional membranes and a method for making a functional membrane. The method includes providing a porous substrate, applying the at least one graftable species to the porous substrate, and treating the coated porous substrate with electron beam radiation to provide a functionalized membrane. The method includes forming a functionalized membrane comprising a gradient of grafted species attached to the porous substrate. | 04-16-2015 |
Douglas E. Weiss, St. Paul, MN US
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20130092620 | FUNCTIONALIZED NONWOVEN ARTICLE - A grafted nonwoven substrate is disclosed having average fiber sizes of 0.7 to 15 microns, and a void volume of 50 to 95%, and a polymer comprising cationic aminoalkyl(meth)acryloyl monomer units grafted to the surface of the nonwoven substrate. The article may be used as a filter element to purify or separate target materials, such as oligonucleotides or monoclonal antibodies (MAb), from a fluid mixture. | 04-18-2013 |
Douglas E. Wente, Murphy, TX US
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20130294459 | FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION DECODER - A method for determining an initial alignment for a frame of input data is provided. A frame for the input data is set, and the frame is synchronized. Specifically, a syndrome check of the frame is performed using a first predetermined number of bits, and a slip of a second predetermined number of bits is requested following the syndrome check. Evaluation of the syndrome check to determine whether the frame is aligned can then be performed in parallel with the slipping. The evaluation and slipping can then be repeated if the frame is misaligned. When the frame is aligned, a lock condition can be indicated, and the slip performed in parallel with the evaluation indicating that the frame is aligned can be deasserted. In addition, when the frame is aligned, error correction on the frame can be performed, and the error corrected frame can be formatted. | 11-07-2013 |
20130305127 | FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION ENCODER - A method for encoding data words into a frame is provided. Input data words are received on a first bus having a first width. The input data words are buffered so as to output intermediate data words onto a second bus having a second width. A transcode bit is generated from the intermediate data words, and a set of parity bits is generated from the intermediate words using a syndrome generator, where the syndrome generator uses a number of bits that are equal to the second width. A frame is then generated from the intermediate data words and the set of parity bits and is output to a third bus having the first width. | 11-14-2013 |
20140362678 | NETWORK PHYSICAL LINK (PHY) SWITCH SYSTEM - One example includes network physical link (PHY) switch system. The system includes a multiplexer to output a first of a plurality of data streams that are input to a PHY device in response to a first state of a selection signal. The system also includes a data detector that monitors the first data stream and provides a trigger signal in response to a predetermined condition associated with the first data stream. The system further includes a switching controller that provides the selection signal, and in response to a switching command signal indicating a command to switch from the first data stream to the second data stream, monitors the data detector for the trigger signal and changes the selection signal from the first state to a second state in response to receiving the trigger signal to switch to the second data stream of the plurality of data streams. | 12-11-2014 |