Dunlap, US
Ben Dunlap, Statesville, NC US
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20100326568 | SHARPENER WITH AUTOSTOP FEATURE - An electric pencil sharpener comprising a motor; a cutter assembly operatively connected to the motor, wherein the cutter assembly further includes: a conical housing defining a conical cavity therein for receiving a pencil; and at least one rotary blade mounted in close proximity to the conical cavity, wherein the at least one rotary blade further includes spiral cutting edges for sharpening the pencil; a switch assembly positioned at the narrow end of the conical housing, wherein the switch assembly further includes: a shutoff switch operative to deactivate the motor; mechanical means for actuating the shutoff switch when a desired degree of sharpening has been achieved by the cutter assembly; and an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the switch assembly and the motor, wherein the electronic control unit is operative to provide a delay of a predetermined period of time between when the shutoff switch is activated and when the motor is deactivated. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326569 | SHARPENER WITH NOISE REDUCING FEATURES - An electric pencil sharpener is provided. This pencil sharpener includes a motor, a cutter assembly, mechanical means for operatively connecting the motor to the cutter assembly, and a housing. The cutter assembly includes a rotating carrier with at least two helical cutters mounted on the carrier. The mechanical means for operatively connecting the motor to the cutter assembly further includes a first gear assembly mechanically coupled to the motor; a second gear assembly mechanically coupled to the first gear assembly and to the cutter assembly; a gearbox for supporting the first and second gear assemblies; and a cover for enclosing the first gear assembly. The housing further includes a canopy and a base positioned underneath the canopy. | 12-30-2010 |
Bret Dunlap, Villanova, PA US
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20090006396 | CONTEXTUAL SEARCH - A method of mobile communication advertising, having steps of entering one of a primary function keyword and a vanity keyword to a mobile communication device, entering a search term in a form of a message string into a data processing module, creating a list of category aliases, creating a list of category names, comparing the list of category aliases to the message string for a length, a category alias and a category name, identifying matches between the category aliases and the message string, wherein matches are placed into a search category list, removing matched category phrases from the search message to leave advertising search words, determining a search sub-module based upon the advertising search words, conducting a search using the sub-module; and sending a search result obtained from the sub-module to a mobile communication device, receiving the search result from the sub-module to a mobile communication device, and displaying the search result on the mobile communication device. | 01-01-2009 |
Bret J. Dunlap, Villanova, PA US
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20140122297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MESSAGE TETHERING AND TAGGING - A tethering and tagging system is especially advantageous for automobile sales. Tethering provides the seller with the portable means to text message a consumer from a mobile device while keeping an ongoing record within the main system. The tagging element provides the seller with detailed information about the product for which the end-user has an interest. This is done through a direct database query and does not require the end-user to enter or select the product on a web page (or mobile web page) form. | 05-01-2014 |
Brett Dunlap, San Jose, CA US
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20150187707 | Biometric Image Sensor Packaging and Mounting - A method for providing a biometric sensor arrangement includes: forming the biometric sensor comprising sensor elements and a controller IC disposed on a substrate; at least partially enclosing the biometric sensor within a molded body; depositing capping material on the biometric sensor to form a capping layer on the biometric sensor; embossing the capping material of the capping layer; and curing the capping layer. | 07-02-2015 |
Brett Dunlap, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20140103943 | FINGERPRINT SENSOR AND BUTTON COMBINATIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - It will be understood by those skilled in the art that there is disclosed in the present application a biometric sensor that may comprise a plurality of a first type of signal traces formed on a first surface of a first layer of a multi-layer laminate package; at least one trace of a second type, formed on a second surface of the first layer or on a first surface of a second layer of the multi-layer laminate package; and connection vias in at least the first layer electrically connecting the signal traces of the first type or the signal traces of the second type to respective circuitry of the respective first or second type contained in an integrated circuit physically and electrically connected to one of the first layer, the second layer or a third layer of the multilayer laminate package. | 04-17-2014 |
20140162407 | Method And System For Semiconductor Packaging - Methods and systems for semiconductor packaging are disclosed and may include bonding a semiconductor wafer to a support structure, separating the wafer into discrete die, removing the die from the support structure, and attaching at least a subset of the die to a second support structure. Mold material may be placed in voids between the die utilizing a compression molding process, thereby generating a molded wafer, which may be demounted before depositing redistribution lines on the die and the mold material. Conductive balls may be placed on the redistribution lines before separating into molded packages. The molded wafer may be planarized utilizing a post-mold cure on a heated vacuum chuck after removing it from the second support structure. The redistribution lines may be electrically isolated utilizing polymer layers. The conductive balls may be placed on copper redistribution lines with a surface oxide layer at least 20 angstroms thick. | 06-12-2014 |
Brock U. Dunlap, Shirley, AR US
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20130125646 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND TRACKING HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES - Monitoring and/or tracking systems and devices and methods for making and using the same are described. In some configurations, a system includes the following components: a stationary mounting surface defining an environment; a transmitter coupled to the stationary mounting surface; and a switch having a closed state and an open state. In various configurations, the switch is coupled to the stationary mounting surface and is in electrical communication with the transmitter. In various configurations, the switch occupies the closed state when the environment is in a first condition, the switch is toggled to the open state when the environment is in a second condition and the switch returns to the closed state when the environment returns to the first condition. In some configurations, the transmitter transmits discrete electrical signals corresponding with the closed state and the open state of the switch, respectively. Other embodiments are described. | 05-23-2013 |
Charles E. Dunlap, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20130180815 | Hydraulic Brake Mechanism - A hydraulic brake mechanism is described including a housing. A master cylinder assembly is disposed within the housing, and the master cylinder assembly includes a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber includes a first chamber portion having a first diameter and a second chamber portion having a second diameter, with the first diameter greater than the second diameter. The fluid chamber includes a transition region between the first and second chamber portions. The mechanism includes a piston assembly having a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. A first seal is configured to sealingly engage between the first chamber portion and the piston, and a second seal is configured to sealingly engage between the second chamber portion and the piston. The mechanism includes an outlet port extending from the fluid chamber from or adjacent the transition region. | 07-18-2013 |
20140202810 | Hydraulic Brake Mechanism - A hydraulic brake mechanism is described including a housing. A master cylinder assembly is disposed within the housing, and the master cylinder assembly includes a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber includes a first chamber portion having a first diameter and a second chamber portion having a second diameter, with the first diameter greater than the second diameter. The fluid chamber includes a transition region between the first and second chamber portions. The mechanism includes a piston assembly having a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. A first seal is configured to sealingly engage between the first chamber portion and the piston, and a second seal is configured to sealingly engage between the second chamber portion and the piston. The mechanism includes an outlet port extending from the fluid chamber from or adjacent the transition region. | 07-24-2014 |
20150375729 | Hydraulic Brake Mechanism - A hydraulic brake mechanism is described including a housing. A master cylinder assembly is disposed within the housing, and the master cylinder assembly includes a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber includes a first chamber portion having a first diameter and a second chamber portion having a second diameter, with the first diameter greater than the second diameter. The fluid chamber includes a transition region between the first and second chamber portions. The mechanism includes a piston assembly having a piston disposed within the fluid chamber. A first seal is configured to sealingly engage between the first chamber portion and the piston, and a second seal is configured to sealingly engage between the second chamber portion and the piston. The mechanism includes an outlet port extending from the fluid chamber from or adjacent the transition region. | 12-31-2015 |
Charles Emmett Dunlap, Manitou Springs, CO US
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20080302101 | Master Cylinder Assembly for a Hydraulic Actuation System for a Handlebar-steered Vehicle - A master cylinder assembly for a hydraulic actuation system for a handlebar-steered vehicle. The assembly includes a housing mountable to a frame member of the handlebar-steered vehicle and having a chamber including a fluid cavity with first and second regions. The first region is in fluid communication with the hydraulic actuation system. A piston is slidably disposed in the fluid cavity. An actuator is operatively connected to the housing and operatively connected to the piston to slidably displace the piston between an open fluid circuit position and a closed fluid circuit position. A first seal is disposed on either the piston or a wall of the fluid cavity. The first seal is configured to be in sealing engagement between the fluid cavity and the piston with the piston in the closed fluid circuit position to block fluid flow between the first and second fluid cavity regions. The first seal is configured to be in non-sealing disengagement between the fluid cavity wall and the piston with the piston in the open fluid circuit position to permit fluid flow between the first and second fluid cavity regions. | 12-11-2008 |
Christopher A. Dunlap, Dunlap, IL US
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20090269308 | Compositions of Keratin Hydrolysate and Microbes for Pest Control Applications - The combination of keratin hydrolysate with viable cells or infectious propagules of a fungal biological control agent such as | 10-29-2009 |
20090280541 | Beta-xylosidase for conversion of plant cell wall carbohydrates to simple sugars - Xylose-containing plant material may be hydrolyzed to xylose using a β-D-xylosidase which exhibits unexpectedly high activity. The enzyme has a k | 11-12-2009 |
Clifford Dunlap, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20140360669 | METHOD OF HEAT SEALING WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE TYPE FABRICS - A method of joining highly oriented polypropylene woven fabrics by the steps of coating the fabrics with materials that have a melting point that is lower than the melting point of the polypropylene fabrics to be joined together; heating the coating to its lower melting point; and joining the heated materials with pressure light enough to allow the coating to stay in place and generally not allowing the woven fabrics to touch. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363106 | METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF FABRIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS USING HEAT FUSED SEAMS - A method of producing flexible polypropylene fabric bags with heat fused seams comprising providing fabric pieces, wherein each fabric piece has a coated side and an uncoated side; positioning fabric pieces so that a coated side of one fabric piece faces a coated side of another fabric piece; selecting an area of fabric to be joined for forming a seam or joint; applying heat to the area to be joined that is less than the melting point of the fabrics, for forming one or more seams or joints and wherein the heat fused seams or joints of a resulting polypropylene bag retains at least 85% of the fabric strength without using sewing machines. | 12-11-2014 |
Creig Dunlap, Amana, IA US
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20120065029 | Selectable Angle Eccentric Arms and Devices - Provided herein are selectable angle eccentric arms, devices comprising selectable angle angle eccentric arms, and methods for making such devices. Examplary devices are exercise devices. | 03-15-2012 |
Daniel Dunlap, Meredith, NH US
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20130329332 | POWER LINE INDICATOR ACCESSORY FOR FUSIBLE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE ARRAY - A power line indicator accessory configured to simultaneously determine an operating state of a plurality of conductors establishing a circuit connection to a plurality of circuit protection devices such as a fusible switch disconnect devices or modular fuse holders arranged side-by-side in an array. The accessory includes an onboard power supply and a thin, elongated body facilitating its use in tight spaces. | 12-12-2013 |
David Allen Dunlap, Portage, MI US
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20140373279 | PATIENT SUPPORT COVER - A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient. | 12-25-2014 |
David D. Dunlap, Leawood, KS US
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20140072185 | Biometric Identification Systems and Methods - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method of verifying an identity of a person-to-be-identified using biometric signature data. The method comprises creating a sample database based on biometric signature data from a plurality of individuals, calculating a feature database by extracting selected features from entries in the sample database, calculating positive samples and negative sampled based on entries in the feature database, calculating a key bin feature using an adaptive boosting learning algorithm, the key bin feature distinguishing each of the positive samples and negative samples, and calculating a classifier from the key bin feature for use in identifying and authenticating a person-to-be-identified. | 03-13-2014 |
David J. Dunlap, Rehoboth, MA US
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20110101563 | METHOD OF MAKING A PISTON FOR A DISPENSER - A dispenser for dispensing a liquid onto a substrate includes a dispenser body having an output and a reservoir in fluid communication with the output, the reservoir being defined by a wall and adapted to hold a supply of liquid to be dispensed. A piston is disposed in the reservoir and adapted to pressurize the liquid so that an amount of liquid is dispensed from the output of the dispenser. The piston includes a base portion having an outer periphery and having a first hardness, and a skirt portion integrally molded to the outer periphery of the base portion and having a second hardness lower than the first hardness. A two-shot molding operation may be used to form the piston with the base portion being, for example, formed in the first shot of the molding operation and the skirt portion being formed in the second shot of the molding operation. | 05-05-2011 |
20130105597 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING DISCRETE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID | 05-02-2013 |
20140197210 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING DISCRETE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - A dispenser for applying small amounts of liquid to a substrate. The dispenser includes a dispenser body, an actuator in the dispenser body, and a dispensing element including a dispensing element body removably coupled to the dispenser body. A valve stem is mounted for reciprocating movement within the dispensing element body. Additional aspects include a deformable valve seat, a deformable and resilient valve stem tip and a method of applying liquid in discrete amounts to a substrate. | 07-17-2014 |
20140209626 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING DISCRETE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - A dispenser for applying small amounts of liquid to a substrate. The dispenser includes a dispenser body, an actuator in the dispenser body, and a dispensing element including a dispensing element body removably coupled to the dispenser body. A valve stem is mounted for reciprocating movement within the dispensing element body. Additional aspects include a deformable valve seat, a deformable and resilient valve stem tip and a method of applying liquid in discrete amounts to a substrate. | 07-31-2014 |
Donald Craig Dunlap, Woodway, TX US
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20150146499 | Thermally Enhanced Lime Slurry Apparatus - A single entity lime slurry transport and delivery apparatus is shown having a slurry tank body mounted on a unitary frame. A suction pump on the apparatus delivers slurry to a job site. A power unit on the frame powers a hydraulic mixing motor and the hydraulic suction pump. Selectable thermal management devices are located on the unitary frame, including at least a fuel heater, an engine coolant water heater, a hydraulic fluid warmer and heat exchanger, and heating elements associated with other hydraulic components of the apparatus. | 05-28-2015 |
Gregory M. Dunlap, St. Charles, IL US
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20100148505 | CONTACT-LESS POWER AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR A HIGH POWER LEVEL TRANSFORMER - A transformer is provided comprising a first member upon which a first circuit is wound; a second member upon which a second circuit is wound such that power is transferred to the second circuit in a contact-less manner; and a signal transmitter on the first member in close proximity to an appropriate receiver on the second member together with a signal transmitter on the second member in close proximity to an appropriate receiver on the first member such that said transmitters and receivers exchange signals in a contact-less manner, whereby the circuits are embedded in a high thermal conductivity resin. An exemplary embodiment of the invented transformer is one where the second member rotates relative to the first member. | 06-17-2010 |
20100225433 | WIRE WINDING DEVICE FOR A HIGH POWER LEVEL TRANSFORMER - Wire-holders are provided that confine a single wire over a limited arc section and that are interspersed with ferrite ingots that provide wire-ways for several wires are utilized in the winding of the coils of a transformer. A method for consistently producing windings having accurate wire placement on rotors, stators, and other electrical componentry is also provided. | 09-09-2010 |
20110057758 | WIRE WINDING DEVICE FOR A HIGH POWER LEVEL TRANSFORMER - Wire-holders are provided that confine a single wire over a limited arc section and that are interspersed with ferrite ingots that provide wire-ways for several wires are utilized in the winding of the coils of a transformer. A method for consistently producing windings having accurate wire placement on rotors, stators, and other electrical componentry is also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
Gregory Martin Dunlap, St. Charles, IL US
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20090185658 | CONTACTLESS POWER AND DATA TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source provided on the rotating member. An x-ray detector may be disposed on the rotating member and configured to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. A rotary transformer having circumferentially disposed primary and secondary windings may form part of a contactless power transfer system that rotates the rotatable portion of the gantry at very high speeds, the primary winding being disposed on the stationary member and the secondary winding being disposed on the rotating member. | 07-23-2009 |
James William Dunlap, Hockessin, DE US
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20100011791 | R422D HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND R22 SYSTEMS RETROFITTED WITH R422D - A heat transfer system capable of being coupled to | 01-21-2010 |
Jason E. Dunlap, Walnut Shade, MO US
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20100127227 | Air conditioner compressor removal and installation apparatus - The air conditioner compressor removal and installation apparatus includes an upper plate having multiple sets of leg sockets depending therefrom. The distal ends of legs installed within any given set of sockets subtend a circle corresponding to the diameter of the inner rim of an air conditioner, heat pump, or HVAC coil housing. The distal end of each leg includes an inverted, L-shaped shoe that rests upon the inner rim of the coil housing when the apparatus is placed thereon. The upper plate includes a winch having a winch cable extending through a hole in the plate. The compressor within the coil housing is disconnected from its attachment and electrical and refrigerant lines. The apparatus is placed atop the coil housing. The winch cable is connected to the compressor, and the winch is operated to lift the compressor from within the coil housing. The process is reversed for reinstallation. | 05-27-2010 |
Jeanette Tower Dunlap, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080200507 | Crystalline Non-Solvated Methanesulfonic Acid Salt of 1-(4-(2-Piperidinylethoxy)Phenoxy)-2-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-Hydroxynaphthalene - The present invention relates to the mesylate salt of 1-(4-(2-piperidinylethoxy)phenoxy)-2-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxynaphthalene. | 08-21-2008 |
Jeanette Tower Dunlap, Louisville, KY US
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20090181981 | CRYSTALLINE (R)-2-(4-CYCLOPROPANESULPHONYL-PHENYL)-N-PYRAZIN-2-YL-3-(TETRAHYDROPYRAN-- 4-YL)-PROPIONAMIDE - Crystalline R-2-(4-cyclopropanesulfonyl-phenyl)-N-pyrazin-2-yl-3-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)-propionamide and methods of its preparation and use are disclosed. | 07-16-2009 |
Joel Dunlap, Bemidji, MN US
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20140274532 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH AN AXIAL SUN-IDLER CONTROLLER - A continuously variable transmission includes an input assembly. The input assembly coupled to receive input rotational motion. An output assembly is used to provide a rotational output and is coupled to a load. Moreover, an input/output planetary ratio assembly sets an input to output speed ratio between the input assembly and the output assembly. An input speed feedback control assembly is used to provide an axial speed force in response to a rotation from the input assembly on a shift rod. A torque feedback control assembly is used to provide an axial load force on the shift rod in an opposite direction from the axial speed force in response to a torque of a load coupled to the output assembly. In addition, a shifting member is coupled to the shift rod. The shifting member controls the input/output planetary ratio assembly based on a position of the shift rod. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274533 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH IVT TRACTION RING CONTROLLING ASSEMBLIES - An infinitely variable transmission includes an input assembly, an output assembly, an input/output planetary ratio assembly and a torque feedback control is provided. The input assembly is coupled to receive input rotational motion. The output assembly provides a rotational output. The output assembly is configured to be rotationally coupled to a load. The input/output planetary ratio assembly sets an input to output speed ratio. The input/output ratio assembly includes a first and a second stator. The torque feedback control assembly provides torque feedback to the input/output planetary ratio assembly to at least in part control the input to output speed ratio of the input/output planetary ratio assembly. The torque feedback control assembly includes a phase relation system operationally coupled to the first and second stator and a torque system operationally coupled to the output assembly. The phase relation system further is in operational communication with the torque system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274534 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH AN IVT STATOR CONTROLLING ASSEMBLY - An infinitely variable transmission is provided. The transmission includes an input assembly that is coupled to receive input rotational motion and an output assembly that is rotationally coupled to a load. An input/output planetary ratio assembly sets an input to output speed ratio. The input/output planetary ratio assembly has a first stator and a second stator. An input speed feedback control assembly is operationally attached to the input assembly. The input speed feedback control assembly includes a spider that is coupled to one of the first stator and the second stator. A movable member is operationally engaged with the spider with at least one shift weight. The moveable member is further operationally coupled to the other of the first stator and second stator. Moreover a torque feedback control assembly applies an axial load force in response to a torque of a load to the input speed control assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274535 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH DIFFERENTIAL CONTROLLING ASSEMBLIES - A continuously variable transmission that includes an input assembly, an output assembly, an input/output planetary ratio assembly and a torque feedback control is provided. The input assembly is coupled to receive input rotational motion. The output assembly is rotationally coupled to a load. The input/output planetary ratio assembly sets an input to output speed ratio. The input/output ratio assembly has a first portion that is in rotational communication with the input assembly and a second portion that is in rotational communication with the output assembly. The torque feedback control assembly provides an axial load force in response to a torque of a load coupled to the output assembly. A differential assembly sets the input to output speed ratio of the input/output planetary ratio assembly based at least in part on an axial load force of the torque feedback control assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274551 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH INPUT/OUTPUT PLANETARY RATIO ASSEMBLY - A continuously variable transmission is provided. The continuously variable transmission includes an input assembly, an output assembly, an input/output planetary ratio assembly and a torque feedback assembly. The input/output planetary ratio assembly is configured and arranged to set an input to output speed ratio. The input/output ratio assembly has a first portion that is in rotational communication with the input assembly and a second portion that is in rotational communication with the output assembly. The torque feedback control assembly provides an axial load force in response to a torque of a load coupled to the output assembly. Moreover, the torque feedback control assembly is coupled to provide torque feedback to the input/output planetary ratio assembly to at least in part control the input to output speed ratio of the input/output planetary ratio assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
Justin David Dunlap, Denair, CA US
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20140172961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MATCHED MULTIMEDIA VIDEO CONTENT - A system for providing content to client computing devices. The system is configured to receive an audio feed that includes audio segments. Each audio segment includes either regular audio content or preemptory audio content. The system may determine whether each audio segment includes regular or preemptory audio content. For each audio segment determined to include preemptory audio content, the system may direct the client computing devices to preempt, with the preemptory audio content, any current content being presented by the client computing devices. For each audio segment determined to include regular audio content, the system may identify the regular audio content, match multimedia video content with the identified regular audio content, and direct the matched multimedia video content to the client computing devices for presentation thereby to users. | 06-19-2014 |
Keith Dunlap, Corvallis, OR US
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20100306989 | PALLET ASSEMBLY PROCESS - A method of manufacturing a wooden pallet secured by glue and dowels is disclosed. The method comprises preparing and arranging the pallet components; drilling dowel holes in the pallet components; applying glue to the dowels and the pallet components; assembling the pallet components to form assembled components; securing the assembled components together with dowels and glue; and clamping the assembled components for a period of time sufficient to allow the glue to cure and form an assembled wooden pallet. | 12-09-2010 |
Lorene Dunlap, Decatur, GA US
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20160022094 | Food Warming Device - A food and beverage warming device. The warming device comprises a housing that preferably resembles a thermos or a pot. The housing includes an interior volume defining a heating chamber in which food can be placed for heating. The housing includes a heating element operated via a control switch for electrically heating the food within the heating chamber. The control switch allows the user to adjust the temperature of the heating element. The housing further includes a lid having a hollow interior volume so that the lid can be used as a bowl or cup. Further, the housing may removably enclose a serving tray on which food can be heated and served. The warming device may include its own power source or may be powered via an electrical connection to a wall outlet or other conventional power source. | 01-28-2016 |
Mark E. Dunlap, St. Francis, MN US
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20140276573 | Filling Methods and Apparatus for Implanted Medical Therapy Delivery Devices - Transdermal insertion of a transcutaneous filling apparatus, for the purpose of filling a fill chamber of an implanted therapy delivery device, is monitored by measuring each impedance between pairs of electrodes of a needle of the apparatus, and comparing each to a threshold impedance; the electrodes, preferably at least three in number, are isolated and spaced apart from one another along a length of the needle. A confirmation signal is generated when at least one of the measured impedances is greater than the threshold impedance, and another is less than the threshold, the condition indicating that one of the electrodes is located within a non-conductive septum, through which the apparatus must pass to access the fill chamber. A detection circuit, which may be located in a housing of the apparatus that is attached to a proximal end of the needle, measures and compares the impedances. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew C. Dunlap, Taylor, MI US
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20100065130 | TWO COMPONENT FOAM DISPENSING APPARATUS - A foam dispensing assembly comprises a dispensing head and a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly includes a purge portion for supplying a gas and a cleansing fluid to the dispensing head, a first supply portion for supplying a first fluid to the dispensing head and a second supply portion for supplying a second fluid to the dispensing head. Each of the purge portion, the first supply portion and the second supply portion include a plurality of check valves and flow control valves for controlling the flow of the first fluid, the second fluid, the gas and the cleansing fluid through the manifold assembly. Each of the first supply portion and the second supply portion include an integral flow control device for regulating a fluid flow rate to the dispensing head, and a thermometer for sensing the temperature of the first fluid and the second fluid respectively. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065768 | EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE COMPENSATED FLOW CONTROL VALVE - An in-line fluid flow control valve includes a housing defining an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber aligned along a outlet axis. The housing further defines a bore with a flow control device and an adjustment mechanism disposed therein for regulating a fluid flow rate. The flow control device defines a fluid passage interconnecting the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. The plane and the outlet axis define an acute angle therebetween. The angled position of the bore relative to the outlet axis permits access to and adjustment of the flow control device, as well as replacement of the flow control device, without disconnecting any fittings attached to the inlet and the outlet of the control valve. | 03-18-2010 |
20100069517 | METHOD OF FORMING A POLYURETHANE FOAM - A method of forming polyurethane foam from a resin component and an isocyanate component includes the use of at least one control valve controlling a flow rate of at least one of the resin component and the isocyanate component. The method includes connecting lines having at least a 1 inch diameter to a housing of the control valve. The method also includes coupling a source of gas pressure to the line. At least one of the resin component and the isocyanate component is pressurized with the source of gas pressure to move the resin and/or isocyanate component through the line and into the flow control device at a flow rate of between 5 and 70 gallons per minute. | 03-18-2010 |
20110121034 | FOAM DISPENSING APPARATUS - A foam dispensing apparatus is capable of dispensing a mixture of a resin component and an isocyanate component. The foam dispensing apparatus includes a resin line and an isocyanate line connected to a manifold. A nozzle is connected to the manifold and the mixture is dispensed through the nozzle. The manifold defines a resin duct in communication with the resin line and the nozzle and an isocyanate duct in communication with the isocyanate line and the nozzle. At least one valve is connected to the resin and isocyanate lines and is moveable between an open position allowing flow through the resin and isocyanate lines and a closed position preventing flow through the resin and isocyanate lines. The valve is disposed exterior to the manifold and the flow is unregulated in the manifold for reducing maintenance of the manifold. | 05-26-2011 |
Michael Dunlap, Merces, CA US
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20110122406 | PROCESSES FOR RAPID MICROFABRICATION USING THERMOPLASTICS AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method is provided to prepare one or more microfluidic channels on a receptive material by applying an image-forming material to a heat sensitive thermoplastic receptive material in a designed pattern and heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. In an alternative aspect, the microfluidic channels on receptive material are prepared by etching a designed pattern into a heat sensitive thermoplastic material support and then heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. | 05-26-2011 |
Nathan Dunlap, North Bend, WA US
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20080288894 | User interface for documents table of contents - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for providing a table of contents for a document viewer application. A document viewer application is provided that can display a document that has multiple pages of content. Upon receiving a selection from the user to access a table of contents for the document, a table of contents is displayed that contains a representation of at least some of the pages of content in a manner that is overlaid on top of a current position in the document. A navigation feature allows a user to navigate through the table of contents while retaining the current position in the document. A preview size adjustment feature allows the user to adjust a size of the representation of the pages of content for the document. | 11-20-2008 |
20140250394 | USER INTERFACE FOR DOCUMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for providing a table of contents for a document viewer application. A document viewer application is provided that can display a document that has multiple pages of content. Upon receiving a selection from the user to access a table of contents for the document, a table of contents is displayed that contains a representation of at least some of the pages of content in a manner that is overlaid on top of a current position in the document. A navigation feature allows a user to navigate through the table of contents while retaining the current position in the document. A preview size adjustment feature allows the user to adjust a size of the representation of the pages of content for the document. | 09-04-2014 |
Nathan Dunlap, Spokane, WA US
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20150381926 | Synchronous Capturing, Storing, and/or Providing Data From Multiple Sources - This disclosure describes, in part, techniques and systems for capturing, storing, editing, and distributing synchronized data captured from multiple sensing devices. The data may be captured from the multiple sensing devices located a multiple locations. The data may be synchronized by instructing a capture card from each sensing device to simultaneously record the data provided by the multiple sensing devices. The synchronized data may be provided to other electronic devices for replay and/or provided to a data hosting service for editing. | 12-31-2015 |
Paul N. Dunlap, Parker, CO US
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20150290918 | Bonded Part With Laminated Rubber Member and Method of Making - A method of forming a bonded part with a press-fit, vulcanized rubber member residing in compression between two rigid members and bonded thereto. The rubber member is a laminate with a core layer between two self-bonding rubber layers. The bonded part may be, for example, a vibration damper, isolator or absorber. The core layer and the self-bonding layers may have the same primary elastomer and cure system type, and the self-bonding layers have an adhesion promoter not present in the core layer. The adhesive layers may be from 0.05 to 1 mm thick or from 5% to 10% of the laminate thickness. | 10-15-2015 |
Paul N. Dunlap, Englewood, CO US
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20100330352 | Bonded Part with Laminated Rubber Member and Method of Making - A bonded part with a press-fit, vulcanized rubber member residing in compression between two rigid members and bonded thereto. The rubber member is a laminate with a core layer sandwiched between and bonded to two self-bonding rubber layers. The bonded part may be, for example, a vibration damper, isolator or absorber. The core layer and the self-bonding layers may have the same primary elastomer and cure system type, and the self-bonding layers have an adhesion promoter not present in the core layer. The adhesive layers may be from 0.05 to 1 mm thick or from 5% to 10% of the laminate thickness. | 12-30-2010 |
Philip Dunlap, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20090295585 | Registered 3-D optical thinfilm for remote identification - A system and method for determining encoded information borne by transportation modalities. The system includes substrates carried by the modalities and an optical interrogation device capable of remotely acquiring the information and comparing it with a database of acceptable information incorporated into or proximal to the system. The encoded information is provided on the substrate in a matrix of zones exhibiting different optical properties. The matrix of zones and the associated properties constitute a code which is interrogated and read by the system. | 12-03-2009 |
Philip S. Dunlap, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20130140916 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIGHT ENERGY AUGMENTED POWER - A method for transmitting power over long distances to a remote device is described. The method includes positioning a lens between a photon source and a photon receiver, the lens, photon source and photon receiver being physically separate systems, focusing a plurality of photons originating from the photon source using the lens, collecting the photons at a receiver, and utilizing the collected photons to generate electrical power. | 06-06-2013 |
Philip Stephen Dunlap, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20100329687 | Surface and Sub-Surface Wave Front Management - A method and apparatus are present for managing a transmission of photons. The number of parameters for transmitting the photons as a beam in a liquid are identified using a number of characteristics of the liquid to form a number of selected parameters. The photons are transmitted in the liquid as the beam to a target using the number of selected parameters to form the transmission of the photons. | 12-30-2010 |
Richard Dunlap, Euless, TX US
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20090254608 | SERVICE COMMUNICATION LIST - A system for aggregating communication events is provided. The communication system includes a communication device and a server. The server is operable to combine communication events from one or more services associated with the communication device into a communication events list. Each communication event is a past, present, or future communication event. The communication events list is transferred to and displayed on one or more communication devices. | 10-08-2009 |
20120069838 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A BLUETOOTH-ENABLED ETHERNET INTERFACE - In one embodiment, a method includes determining when a relay arrangement is available to pair with an endpoint. The relay arrangement is arranged to wirelessly communicate with the endpoint and to communicate over a wired network. The method also includes authenticating the endpoint with respect to the relay arrangement when the relay arrangement is available to pair with the endpoint, and pairing the endpoint with the relay arrangement if the endpoint is authenticated with respect to the relay arrangement. Pairing the endpoint with the relay arrangement includes the endpoint and the relay arrangement engaging in wireless communications, as well as the relay arrangement engaging in wired communications over the wired network. | 03-22-2012 |
Richard A. Dunlap, Euless, TX US
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20120120797 | Method and System for Managing Time-Sensitive Packetized Data Streams at a Receiver - According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for managing time-sensitive packetized data streams at a receiver includes receiving a time-sensitive packet of a data stream, analyzing an energy level of a payload signal of the packet, and determining whether to drop the packet based on the energy level of the payload signal. | 05-17-2012 |
Richard C. Dunlap, Holland, OH US
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20110088463 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR JOINTS - A measurement device includes a housing, a sensor disposed in the housing to measure a force exerted on the housing and generate a signal representing the force exerted on the housing, and a digital display for receiving the signal from the sensor and presenting a visual output to a user based upon the force exerted on the housing. | 04-21-2011 |
Richard L. Dunlap, Cairo, OH US
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20090237215 | APPLICATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION - A method for making a container including a radio frequency identification label is provide. In an embodiment the method includes placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) label into a mold; positioning the RFID label so that an outer portion of the label is substantially flush with the mold surface; and molding a container such that the outer portion of the RFID label is substantially flush with the outer surface of the side wall of the container. An article, which may be formed using the foregoing method, is also disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
R. Matthew Dunlap, North Canton, OH US
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20080277464 | Cash dispensing automated banking machine deposit accepting system and method - An automated banking machine includes a mechanism for accepting deposited items. Deposited items can be provided to the machine in envelopes passed out of the machine to a user. An empty envelope in an envelope holding container ( | 11-13-2008 |
Robert K. Dunlap, Greenwood, IN US
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20080305907 | INPUT BRAKE ASSEMBLY - An input brake assembly is provided for selectively grounding a transmission input member. The packaging location of the input brake assembly does not interfere with, and thus still allows the option of providing a bypass clutch for a flex plate-type flywheel connecting the engine with the transmission input member. The input brake assembly includes a flywheel, preferably a flex plate, for transferring rotary torque between the engine and the transmission input member and a ring gear secured to the outer periphery of the flex plate. A pinion gear is axially movable into and out of meshing engagement with the ring gear. A grounding device is operatively connected to the pinion gear and is operable to prevent rotation of the pinion gear, thereby braking the flex plate as well as the transmission input member operatively connected thereto when the pinion gear is in meshing engagement with the ring gear. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert Keith Dunlap, Greenwood, IN US
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20140147068 | SLOTTED BUSHING FOR TRANSFERRING LUBRICATION - The present disclosure provides a bushing for promoting fluid transfer between a first body and a second body. The bushing includes a cylindrical sleeve including an inner surface and an outer surface. A groove is formed in the inner surface and defined by a first wall and a second wall. A plurality of openings is defined in the groove, such that the plurality of openings is radially spaced from one another. | 05-29-2014 |
20140367216 | System And Method For Actuating A Mechanical Diode Clutch Assembly - The present disclosure provides an actuation assembly for applying a mechanical diode clutch. The clutch includes an outer member, an inner member, and a strut. The actuation assembly includes a plate having an apply portion and a plurality of legs, where each of the plurality of legs has a first end coupled to the apply portion and a second end adapted to couple to a shift sleeve. A mechanism is coupled to the apply portion of the plate. The mechanism includes at least one biasing member. The plate is moveable between an unapply position and an apply position such that a movement from the unapply position to the apply position induces contact between the mechanism and the strut. | 12-18-2014 |
Rodney Dunlap, Mchenry, IL US
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20120085668 | Small hand carried barrel shaped case used for the storage and dispensing of spools of electrical wire - The Invention is a hand carried barrel shaped plastic molded case with two mating sides connected with a hinge, which when the case is closed around a spool of wire, protect the wire from damage during storage, transport and use. The case has an integral handle to make transport of the wire easier and helps protect the spool from damage if the case is dropped. The case incorporates locking tabs on the two sides of the case. The case also comes with a locking hole in the handle through which a padlock can be placed to prevent theft of the wire. The case has a dispensing hole or slot for the wire. The case can be translucent or molded of different colors to correspond to specific types or gauges of wire. | 04-12-2012 |
Scott Dunlap, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150278829 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-STORE TRACKING - A method for acquiring analytical information may be provided. The method may include providing a database configured to store user specific data and providing a user interface for displaying, inputting, or analyzing the data. A customer interface may be provided to allow for customer interaction with a business, retailer, or service provider. Customer data may be measured through online interactions, signals from mobile devices, and in-store interactions. User specific data and general customer data may be compiled in the database and feedback may be generated based on the data and presented through the user interface. | 10-01-2015 |
20150278888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING INFORMATION - A method for acquiring analytical information may be provided. The method may include providing a database configured to store user specific data and providing a user interface for displaying, inputting, or analyzing the data. A customer interface may be provided to allow for customer interaction with a business, retailer, or service provider. Customer data may be measured through online interactions, signals from mobile devices, and in-store interactions. User specific data and general customer data may be compiled in the database and feedback may be generated based on the data and presented through the user interface. | 10-01-2015 |
Scott Dunlap, Woodside, CA US
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20130085861 | PERSISTENT LOCATION TRACKING ON MOBILE DEVICES AND LOCATION PROFILING - A mobile device may include a geopositioning receiver and an accelerometer, which may be engaged in an alternating manner depending on whether the mobile device is at rest or in motion. If the mobile device is in motion, the geopositioning receiver may remain engaged to provide a real-time location of the mobile device, which may be used to generate various location-triggered notifications and to control location-triggered applications. If the mobile device is at rest, the geopositioning receiver may be disengaged to reduce power usage and instead the accelerometer may be engaged to monitor whether the mobile device is put back in motion. If so, the geopositioning receiver may be reengaged. A sequence of locations where the mobile device came to rest may be stored to construct a location profile, which may allow closely targeted offers and advertisements to be generated based on the daily activity patterns of users. | 04-04-2013 |
Scott Howard Dunlap, Woodside, CA US
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20090265251 | Systems and Methods for Searching a Defined Area - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for searching a defined area. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method comprising receiving a plurality of product data, wherein the product data describes a plurality of products offered for sale by a plurality of businesses. Product data may be associated with a defined area, where the businesses each have a point-of-sale store located in the defined area. A user may enter a search request, and the system searches product data for a plurality of products in a plurality of point-of-sale stores in the defined area. The system outputs product data for point-of-sale stores located in said defined area matching said search request. | 10-22-2009 |
Sharon Pitts Dunlap, Walnut Cove, NC US
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20090151739 | Smokable Rod for a Cigarette - A smokable rod for a smoking article, such as a cigarette, possesses a co-axial or concentric construction. The outer material that circumscribes the inner core in an annular fashion is composed of a tobacco material treated with a burn suppressing agent, and the outer material acts as a substrate for an aerosol forming material. A preferred aerosol forming material is glycerin. An outer paper wrapper circumscribes the length of the smokable rod, and another paper wrapping material also can circumscribe the inner core material. In use, one end of the smokable rod is lit, and the tobacco cut filler of the inner core burns to yield tobacco smoke. The outer material smolders, and hence thermal decomposition products of the outer tobacco material and volatilized aerosol forming material are produced. Alternatively, a smokable rod can be provided by positioning the tobacco cut filler in the outer annular region, and by constructing the inner core portion using the tobacco material treated with aerosol forming material and a burn suppressing agent. | 06-18-2009 |
20110271968 | Filtered Cigarette With Modifiable Sensory Characteristics - A filter element for a smoking article is provided, the filter element including a first segment of fibrous tow filter material; a second segment of fibrous tow filter material in spaced relation to the first segment; and a cavity positioned between the two segments of fibrous tow filter material, the cavity containing a plurality of breakable capsules having an outer shell and an internal payload comprising a flavorant, wherein one segment of fibrous tow filter material includes an adsorbent material dispersed therein and the other segment is substantially free of adsorbent material. A cigarette that includes such a filter element is also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
20120037173 | FILTERED CIGARETTE INCORPORATING AN ADSORBENT MATERIAL - A filter element incorporating an adsorbent material is provided. The filter element may comprise a first section of filter material and a second section of filter material spaced apart to form a compartment therebetween. The compartment may be filled with one or more adsorbents or the compartment may be divided into two regions, wherein one compartment region is filled with an adsorbent and the other compartment region is either filled with an ion-exchange resin or remains empty. The section of filter material adjacent to the tobacco rod may include one or more channels therethrough for passaging smoke directly from the tobacco rod into the adsorbent-filled compartment. The mouth end section of filter material may contain a breakable capsule, wherein the breakable capsule is filled with a flavoring agent capable of altering the taste characteristics of mainstream smoke. | 02-16-2012 |
Stephen Dunlap, Tomball, TX US
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20090097954 | Sheet Separator and Method - The present invention provides a sheet separator and method for use in separating sheets of material, such as sheets of material that are provided in stacks. The sheet separator is inserted at a desired position within the stack of material. The sheet separator has dimensions selected to avoid damage to the sheets of material at the separation point or gap created by the sheet separator. The sheet separator clearly marks the gap into which a forklift blade is to be inserted, whereby damage to the sheets of material can be avoided, and injuries to forklift operators when attempting to slide heavy sheets of material can be reduced or eliminated. | 04-16-2009 |
Stephen David Dunlap, Richardson, TX US
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20090177595 | Bidirectional metering and control of electric energy between the power grid and vehicle power systems - A metering device that allows the two-way exchange of electrical energy between the power grid and electric vehicles by giving customers the option to upload electrical energy from their vehicle's electrical power system to the power grid or to another vehicle, or the option to download electrical energy from the power grid or another vehicle, to charge their vehicle's electric storage system, depending on the current market price of electricity. This allows users to both buy and sell electricity as a commodity to offset their fuel costs and to generate income. The metering device and the associated server may maintain a database of the user's preferences and identification. The metering device may allow customers to upload and sell electricity from their vehicles during peak, high cost, energy consumption periods, download and buy electricity to their vehicles during low energy, low cost, consumption periods, or algorithmically engage in bi-directional transfer depending on the user's preferences and other variables (see [0043]) in order to maximize the customer's monetary returns and minimize the customer's monetary expenses. | 07-09-2009 |
Terri L. Dunlap, Tomball, TX US
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20080259817 | Media access control (MAC) address management system and method - A media access control (MAC) address management system, comprises logic configured to generate a MAC address for at least one network device of a computing device based on a MAC address of another network device of the computing device. | 10-23-2008 |
Thomas Dunlap, Purcellville, VA US
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20150313757 | EYE DROPPER - An eye dropper bottle including a notch for resting on the bridge of a nose is provided. The eye dropper bottle may include a curved neck with a nozzle. The nozzle may be oriented at an angle relative to the bottle. A user may place the notch on the bridge of the nose so that the nozzle is disposed over the eye. The user may then squeeze the bottle to dispense the liquid into the eye. | 11-05-2015 |
Thomas F. Dunlap, West Linn, OR US
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20120090926 | Safety Braking System for a Hand-Pushed Rollator - The present invention is a safety braking system for a hand-pushed rollator, which allows the user to engage different operation modes: a park mode, a walk mode, and a brake mode. The present invention comprises a wheel mechanism, a cable assembly, and a handlebar mechanism. The wheel mechanism allows a wheel to rotate during walk mode, to engage the wheel with a parking brake during park mode, and to engage the wheel with a friction brake during brake mode. The wheel mechanism pivots the parking brake and the friction brake on a lever in order to switch between the different operation modes. The handlebar mechanism allows the user to shift between the different operation modes and is engaged to the wheel mechanism through the cable assembly. The handlebar mechanism uses two levers that are pushed and pulled by the user in order to shift between the different operation modes. | 04-19-2012 |
Thomas M. Dunlap, Round Hill, VA US
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20090087346 | Method for Harvesting Nanoparticles and Sequestering Biomarkers - Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture particles are changeable upon application of a stimulus to the particles, allowing the pore size of the particles to be changed so that analytes of interest remain sequestered inside the particles. The polymeric matrix of the capture particles are made of co-polymeric materials having a structural monomer and an affinity monomer, the affinity monomer having properties that attract the analyte to the capture particle. The capture particles may be used to isolate and identify analytes present in a mixture. They may also be used to protect analytes which are typically subject to degradation upon harvesting and to concentrate low an analyte in low abundance in a fluid. | 04-02-2009 |
20140045274 | Method for Harvesting Nanoparticles and Sequestering Biomarkers - Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture particles are changeable upon application of a stimulus to the particles, allowing the pore size of the particles to be changed so that analytes of interest remain sequestered inside the particles. The polymeric matrix of the capture particles are made of co-polymeric materials having a structural monomer and an affinity monomer, the affinity monomer having properties that attract the analyte to the capture particle. The capture particles may be used to isolate and identify analytes present in a mixture. They may also be used to protect analytes which are typically subject to degradation upon harvesting and to concentrate low an analyte in low abundance in a fluid. | 02-13-2014 |
Wade W. Dunlap, Afton, WY US
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20130125646 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND TRACKING HEALTH RELATED ACTIVITIES - Monitoring and/or tracking systems and devices and methods for making and using the same are described. In some configurations, a system includes the following components: a stationary mounting surface defining an environment; a transmitter coupled to the stationary mounting surface; and a switch having a closed state and an open state. In various configurations, the switch is coupled to the stationary mounting surface and is in electrical communication with the transmitter. In various configurations, the switch occupies the closed state when the environment is in a first condition, the switch is toggled to the open state when the environment is in a second condition and the switch returns to the closed state when the environment returns to the first condition. In some configurations, the transmitter transmits discrete electrical signals corresponding with the closed state and the open state of the switch, respectively. Other embodiments are described. | 05-23-2013 |
Wayne Dunlap, Austin, TX US
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20100332667 | TECHNIQUE FOR SETTING NETWORK COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS - Techniques are disclosed for setting network communication parameters at a network interface based on the types of applications being executed at one or more computer devices that interface with the network. Thus, for example, the network interface can set the communication bandwidth, priority, or combination thereof, for each executing application based on the application type. By setting the network communication parameters for each application based on the application type, the applications can communicate with the network more efficiently. | 12-30-2010 |
20110069830 | Detection and Suppression of Returned Audio at Near-End - Audio from a near-end that has been acoustically coupled at the far-end and returned to the near-end unit is detected and suppressed at the near-end of a conference. First and second energy outputs for separate bands are determined for the near-end audio being sent from the near-end unit and for the far-end audio being received at the near-end unit. The near-end unit compares the first and second energy outputs to one another for each of the bands over a time delay range and detects the return of the sent near-end audio in the received far-end audio based on the comparison. The comparison can use a cross-correlation to find an estimated time delay used for further analysis of the near and far-end energies. The near-end unit suppresses any detected return by muting or reducing what far-end audio is output at its loudspeaker. | 03-24-2011 |
20110285808 | Videoconferencing Endpoint Having Multiple Voice-Tracking Cameras - A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera and a fixed, room-view camera. When no one is speaking, the apparatus shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks and zooms-in the people-view camera so that both speakers are in view. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285809 | Automatic Camera Framing for Videoconferencing - A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera and a fixed, room-view camera. When no one is speaking, the apparatus shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks and zooms-in the people-view camera so that both speakers are in view. | 11-24-2011 |
20120144063 | TECHNIQUE FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC AT A ROUTER - A router of a network is configured to manage routing of packets based on executing applications. The network communicates packets of information between endpoints coupled to the network. Each packet is assigned to a traffic class based on the application associated with the packet. The router manages routing of received packets based on the traffic classes associated with the received packets. Accordingly, the router can determine routing priority, bandwidth, acknowledgment policy, and other routing management information based on the applications associated with received packets. | 06-07-2012 |
20120265852 | TECHNIQUE FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS AT A ROUTER - A router can process the data received from the local area network at a network protocol stack local to the router, while processing data received from the wide area network normally. The offloading of the stack processing from the source of the data to the router reduces the number of network hops that both packets based on the received data, and acknowledgements from the destination of the packets, must travel, thereby reducing communication latency. In addition, offloading the stack processing to the router can reduce the processing load at the data source. Further, the router can implement different quality of service or other processing protocols for the local area and wide area traffic. | 10-18-2012 |
20130271559 | Videoconferencing Endpoint Having Multiple Voice-Tracking Cameras - A videoconferencing apparatus automatically tracks speakers in a room and dynamically switches between a controlled, people-view camera and a fixed, room-view camera. When no one is speaking, the apparatus shows the room view to the far-end. When there is a dominant speaker in the room, the apparatus directs the people-view camera at the dominant speaker and switches from the room-view camera to the people-view camera. When there is a new speaker in the room, the apparatus switches to the room-view camera first, directs the people-view camera at the new speaker, and then switches to the people-view camera directed at the new speaker. When there are two near-end speakers engaged in a conversation, the apparatus tracks and zooms-in the people-view camera so that both speakers are in view. | 10-17-2013 |
20140098950 | Detection and Suppression of Returned Audio at Near-End - Audio from a near-end that has been acoustically coupled at the far-end and returned to the near-end unit is detected and suppressed at the near-end of a conference. First and second energy outputs for separate bands are determined for the near-end audio being sent from the near-end unit and for the far-end audio being received at the near-end unit. The near-end unit compares the first and second energy outputs to one another for each of the bands over a time delay range and detects the return of the sent near-end audio in the received far-end audio based on the comparison. The comparison can use a cross-correlation to find an estimated time delay used for further analysis of the near and far-end energies. The near-end unit suppresses any detected return by muting or reducing what far-end audio is output at its loudspeaker. | 04-10-2014 |
Wayne G. Dunlap, Austin, TX US
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20130100803 | APPLICATION BASED BANDWIDTH CONTROL FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A network traffic managing node of a local area network, such as a router or gateway, can implement a packet stream detection and application based bandwidth control for the local area network. A plurality of packet streams are received and detected at a network traffic managing node of a local area network. One or more applications associated with the plurality of packet streams are determined. Stream characterization parameters associated with each of the one or more applications associated with the plurality of packet streams are also determined. Application based bandwidth control is performed on the plurality of packet streams based, at least in part, on the stream characterization parameters associated with each of the applications. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100955 | TECHNIQUE FOR PRIORITIZING TRAFFIC AT A ROUTER - A network traffic managing node of a communication network, such as a router or gateway, can implement a network traffic routing and bandwidth management mechanism. A first application associated with a first communication stream of a communication network is determined. A first maximum bandwidth is assigned to the first communication stream. The first maximum bandwidth is determined based on a first traffic class associated with the first application. A routing of the first communication stream is managed based, at least in part, on the first traffic class and the first maximum bandwidth. A second maximum bandwidth associated with a second traffic class is assigned to the first communication stream in response to determining a bandwidth associated with the first communication stream exceeds the first maximum bandwidth. A routing of the first communication stream is managed based on the second traffic class and the second maximum bandwidth. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103660 | NETWORK CONNECTED MEDIA GATEWAY FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A network traffic managing node of a local area network, such as a router or gateway, can implement a network discovery and remote access mechanism for the local area network. A catalog of a plurality of files stored in a plurality of network devices of the local area network is created at the network traffic managing node based, at least in part, on information associated with the plurality of files determined using a network discovery procedure. The catalog of the plurality of files is provide to a remote network node of a wide area network in response to receiving a message from the remote network node requesting access to the plurality of files. One or more files are provided to the remote network node in response to receiving a message from the remote network node requesting the one or more files from the catalog of the plurality of files. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103827 | CLOUD COMPUTING ENHANCED GATEWAY FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A network traffic managing node of a local area network, such as a router or gateway, can monitor network traffic of the local area network. A network event associated with the local area network is detected using the network traffic managing node. The network event is reported from the network traffic managing node to one or more servers of a cloud-based computing network. A network policy update for the network traffic managing node is received from the cloud-based computing network. The network policy update is based, at least in part, on a type of network event reported to the cloud-based computing network. The network policy update is implemented at the network traffic managing node to process and/or resolve the network event. | 04-25-2013 |
20130179593 | CLOUD COMPUTING CONTROLLED GATEWAY FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A router or gateway can implement a cloud connected proxy for monitoring and routing network traffic of the local area network (LAN). A secure communication link is established between the router and a web-based application running in a cloud computing network to proxy communications between one or more network devices of the LAN and the web-based application. If inbound network traffic is received at the router via the secure communication link from the web-based application, the inbound network traffic is forwarded from the router directly to the one or more network devices that process the inbound network traffic to implement a web-based service on the LAN. If outbound network traffic is received at the router from the one or more network devices of the LAN, the outbound network traffic is forwarded to the web-based application via the secure communication link. | 07-11-2013 |
Wayne Grosvenor Dunlap, Austin, TX US
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20150063132 | BANDWIDTH ESTIMATION MECHANISM FOR A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A mechanism for determining the available bandwidth of a network is disclosed. The baseline latency of each of a plurality of routers on a network path between a first network device and second network device of a network is determined. A subsequent latency of each of the plurality of routers is determined. A bandwidth limiting router on the network path is identified based, at least in part, on the baseline latency and the subsequent latency of each of the plurality of routers. An available bandwidth associated with the network path is determined based, at least in part, on taking latency measurements of the bandwidth limiting router from the first network device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150195336 | DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM FOR ROUTER APPLICATIONS - Systems, methods and computer program products download application packages to a mobile device from a traditional application store. The application package may include two applications, a first application executed on the mobile device (e.g., tablet computer, smartphone etc running an Android or iOS operating system) and a second application for execution on the router. When a user downloads and runs the first application on the mobile device, the first application determines if the router is present (e.g., determines if the mobile device is connected to the router) and if so, downloads the second application to the router. The second application may be the router application itself, or it may be an application that when executed on the router, downloads the router application to the router. Alternatively, the first application may issue a command that causes the router to download the router application. | 07-09-2015 |
Whitney A. Dunlap, Jacksonville, FL US
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20120128719 | STREPTOCOCCUS VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the present invention provides immunogenic nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses (e.g., innate and/or adaptive immune responses (e.g., for generation of host immunity against a bacterial species of the genus | 05-24-2012 |
Whitney A. Dunlap, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140193461 | STREPTOCOCCUS VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the present invention provides immunogenic nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses (e.g., innate and/or adaptive immune responses (e.g., for generation of host immunity against a bacterial species of the genus | 07-10-2014 |
William Dunlap, Elkhart, IN US
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20130147146 | Multi-axle Vehicle Suspension System - A multi-axle vehicle suspension system comprising a first torsion axle mounted to a first suspension pivot member, the first suspension pivot member pivotally coupled to a vehicle frame, a second torsion axle mounted to a second suspension pivot member, the second suspension pivot member pivotally coupled to the vehicle frame, a pivot member pivotally coupled to the vehicle frame, the first suspension pivot member pivotally coupled to the pivot member, and the second suspension pivot member pivotally coupled to the pivot member. | 06-13-2013 |
20150145229 | Removable spindle assembly for torsion axles - A torsion axle arrangement is provided wherein the spindle is mounted to the suspension link by a keyed connection facilitated with a selectively orientable disc then fixed to the suspension link according to a given application. That connection is maintained by a bolt passing through the suspension link and engaging a mating groove in the spindle. The bolt is anchored within the suspension link by a threaded connection internal to the suspension link. The shape of the key can be selected as desired for immediate source identification. | 05-28-2015 |