Finley

Adam Finley, Winona Lake, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150297271	MEDICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR SECURING BONE FRAGMENTS - A medical implant system includes a bone plate including a groove, a dynamic connector positioned within said groove of said bone plate, and an elongate flexible member. The dynamic connector includes a tip end having a through-hole, a tension spring having an end coupled to the tip end, and a head coupled to an opposing end of the tension spring. The elongate flexible member extends through the through-hole of said tip end and is secured to the head.	10-22-2015
20160089130	Soft Tissue Attachment - A suture attachment device and method for securing a suture to an anatomic structure. The suture attachment device includes a cannulated member including a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of castellations extend axially outward from at least one of the first surface and the second surface, wherein each castellation includes a proximal end connected to the cannulated member, and a distal end located distal from the cannulated member, the distal end being flared radially outward relative to the proximal end.	03-31-2016
20160089138	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BONE FIXATION - An implant can include a bridge member having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposed sides extending between the upper and lower surfaces, where at least the sides can be formed of a porous metal construct having a porous metal outer surface. First and second fixation members can be integrally connected with the bridge member and can include a body having a width greater than a corresponding width of the bridge member and a length greater than a corresponding length of the bridge member, where at least the body can be formed of the porous metal construct with the porous metal outer surface. The implant can be positioned into the bone segments such that the bridge member can fix the bone segments in a first direction perpendicular to the bridge member and the fixation members can fix the bone segments in a second direction parallel to the bridge member.	03-31-2016
20160089245	IMPLANTS FOR FIXATION OF THE DISTAL TIBIA - An ankle implant for implantation at a distal tibia can include a first sleeve augment, a second sleeve augment, an intramedullary (IM) implant and a connecting peg. The first sleeve augment can have a first cannulated sleeve body comprising a first inner solid metal body portion and a first outer porous metal body portion. The IM implant can have an outer augment mounting structure. The second sleeve augment can have a second cannulated sleeve body comprising a second inner solid metal body portion and a second outer porous metal body portion. The second inner solid metal body portion can include a second sleeve first mating structure. The first and second sleeve augments can be assembled onto the IM implant in a stacked orientation with the connecting peg received by both the first sleeve first mating structure and the second sleeve first mating structure in a keyed relationship.	03-31-2016

A. Lee Finley, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150089849	COMPOSITE STREET SIGN WITH INTEGRAL ELECTRICAL WIRING - A street sign fabricated from a composite material having at least on panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical devices thereto. A battery may be installed in a hollow post supporting the panel to provide power to the electrical devices. The battery can be recharged using a solar panel mounted proximate the top of the sign.	04-02-2015

Alton Lloyd Finley, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130167865	Hair Colorant Container in the Form of a Flexible Sachet - A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises:	07-04-2013

Archer Forrest Finley, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140263981	Lighting Domes - A lighting dome that can be used to inspect semiconductor wafers can include a small aperture, backlighting, a reflectance gradient and/or a broad spectrum light source.	09-18-2014
20160025651	LIGHTING DOMES - A lighting dome that can be used to inspect semiconductor wafers can include a small aperture, backlighting, a reflectance gradient and/or a broad spectrum light source.	01-28-2016

Austin Parker Finley, Belton, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150144745	CONDUIT APPARATUS USABLE WITH ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE APPARATUS - An improved conduit apparatus in accordance with the disclosed and claimed concept includes one or more conduits that each enclose therein an electrical conductor that carries a phase of a multi-phase electrical supply. The conduits are connected to the walls of the electrical enclosures with an attachment apparatus that extends between the conduits and the walls of the electrical enclosures. A clamp apparatus retains the electrical conductors in a state of tension within an interior region of the conduits in a position spaced from the walls of the conduits.	05-28-2015

Brian Finley, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160088970	Inductively Heated Steam Cooking Apparatus - The invention relates to an apparatus for steam cooking and rethermalizing foods with increased efficiency, faster times, lesser water use, and lesser energy expenditure, comprising generally a cooking chamber comprising a housing substantially composed of a non-magnetic, non-ferrous material, a first reservoir portion within the cooking chamber for containing water to be steamed, a heating plate within said first reservoir portion, and an inductive heat source operable to create heat through induction within said heating plate located in proximity to the heating plate.	03-31-2016

Chance W. Finley, Abilene, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150292302	SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARAFFIN REMOVAL - A paraffin removal system for producing oil wells may include a base and a heating tank mounted to the base. A tubular coil may be mounted inside the heating tank substantially along an axis thereof. The tubular coil may be configured to circulate fluids therethrough from a well. An electrical heating element can be mounted inside the heating tank adjacent the tubular coil. The electrical heating element can be configured to heat a liquid inside the heating tank. In addition, a chemical tank can be mounted to the base. A pump may be configured to dispense a selected amount of paraffin treatment chemical from the chemical tank to the tubular coil and circulated fluid.	10-15-2015

Charles C. Finley, Stevenson Ranch, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150051654	PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS FOR ELICITING EVOKED RESPONSES IN A COCHLEAR IMPLANT PATIENT AND PERFORMING PREDETERMINED ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EVOKED RESPONSES - An exemplary system includes 1) a programming device configured to be located external to a cochlear implant patient and communicatively coupled to a cochlear implant system associated with the patient, 2) a programming interface device communicatively coupled to the programming device and configured to be located external to the patient, and 3) a receiver communicatively coupled directly to the programming interface device. The programming device directs at least one of the cochlear implant system and the receiver to apply stimulation to the patient, records an evoked response that occurs in response to the stimulation, and performs a predetermined action in accordance with the evoked response. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.	02-19-2015
20150057714	ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC STIMULATION SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM PREDETERMINED ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EVOKED RESPONSES - An exemplary system includes 1) an electro-acoustic stimulation (“EAS”) sound processor configured to be located external to a patient, 2) a cochlear implant communicatively coupled to the EAS sound processor and configured to be implanted within the patient, 3) an electrode array communicatively coupled to the cochlear implant and configured to be located within a cochlea of the patient, and 4) a receiver communicatively coupled to the EAS sound processor and configured to be in communication with an ear of the patient. The EAS sound processor directs at least one of the cochlear implant and the receiver to apply stimulation to the patient, records an evoked response that occurs in response to the stimulation, and performs a predetermined action in accordance with the evoked response. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.	02-26-2015
20150297890	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING USE OF A MIDDLE EAR ANALYZER IN DETERMINING ONE OR MORE STAPEDIUS REFLEX THRESHOLDS ASSOCIATED WITH A COCHLEAR IMPLANT PATIENT - An exemplary system includes a detection facility configured to 1) receive an acoustic signal transmitted by a middle ear analyzer and 2) detect a sound level of the acoustic signal, and a processing facility configured to 1) use the sound level of the acoustic signal to control a current level of electrical stimulation applied by a cochlear implant system by way of a first set of one or more electrodes implanted within a patient, 2) synchronize the middle ear analyzer with the cochlear implant system in accordance with a first mapping data set during a first stapedius reflex measurement session, 3) identify a current level of the electrical stimulation at which the stapedius reflex occurs, and 4) automatically generate a second mapping data set based on the identified current level for use during a second stapedius reflex measurement session subsequent to the first stapedius reflex measurement session.	10-22-2015
20150374989	MAGNET INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS - Apparatus and methods for installing a magnet into a cochlear implant.	12-31-2015

Charles C. Finley US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150374989	MAGNET INSTALLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS - Apparatus and methods for installing a magnet into a cochlear implant.	12-31-2015

Christopher D. Finley, Sparks, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160090864	MULTI-FLUID CARGO PUMPS - A submerged electrical pump for liquefied hydrocarbon gasses that is adapted for use encompassing a range of different temperatures and viscosities is disclosed. Notable elements of some embodiments of multiple fluid pumps include bearings and bearing liners made from the same material, a motor larger enough to pump the most vicious and dense fluid, extra thick bearing liners, and a trial-and-error process for choosing other pump design specifications, such as impeller wear rings, bushings, and other critical radial clearances.	03-31-2016

Clifford A. Finley, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140298834	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HYBRID COOLING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided for a hybrid cooling system is provided that includes a load center with a load center inlet and a load center outlet. The system also includes a condenser that has a condenser inlet and a condenser outlet. The load center outlet is fluidically coupled to the condenser inlet. The system further includes a cooling tower that has a cooling tower inlet and a cooling tower outlet. The condenser outlet is fluidically coupled to the cooling tower inlet. The system includes an evaporator that has an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet. The cooling tower outlet is fluidically coupled to the evaporator inlet, and the evaporator outlet is fluidically coupled to the load center inlet.	10-09-2014

Deborah Ruth Finley, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130336906	METHOD OF IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING SKIN - A method of improving the appearance of aging skin that includes applying an effective amount of artichoke leaf extract and carob fruit extract in combination to a target area of skin that exhibits a sign of aging skin. The composition is applied for a period of time sufficient to improve the appearance of the aging skin.	12-19-2013

Dennis John Finley, Langley CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160059107	ICE SKATE BLADE - A skate blade for an ice hockey skate comprising a blade having an upper portion having a thickness corresponding to a standard skate blade and a lower portion having a pair of substantially parallel side walls defining a lower portion thickness of between 4.06 to 6.35 mm, the lower portion thickness extending from the bottom of the blade a height of 3.175 to 4.45 mm.	03-03-2016

Jahahreeh Finley, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130273175	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES OR CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OXIDATIVE STRESS, INFLAMMATION, AND METABOLIC DYSREGULATION - The present invention relates to methods and formulations for the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic dysregulation. Specifically, the present invention comprises compositions and methods that increase mitochondrial biogenesis, alleviate inflammation, and increase the level of endogenous enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants in a subject.	10-17-2013

James Finley, Horsforth GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140369811	INTEGRATED TURBOCHARGER CASTING - A bearing housing, or integrated turbocharger housing, with the oil, and optionally air and water galleries, included as as-cast features, thereby avoiding the problems, design limitations and expense associated with conventional post-casting machining. The method of casting preferably uses lost foam casting, or a technique similar to lost foam casting but in which a ceramic shell is formed on the foam form prior to metal casting, but can use any of a variety of casting techniques or a combination of two or more techniques.	12-18-2014

James Finley, St. Anthony, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140068936	LEAD WITH BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT - A therapy delivery element configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. A braided structure surrounds the conductor assembly. A distal end of the braided structure is attached to an electrode assembly and a free floating proximal end is located near a connector assembly. An outer tubing surrounds the braided structure. The outer tubing includes a proximal end attached to the connector assembly and a distal end attached to the braided structure near the electrode assembly. A proximal tension force applied to the connector assembly acts substantially on the outer tubing and the conductor assembly and a proximal tension force applied to the free floating proximal end acts substantially on the braided structure.	03-13-2014
20140148851	MULTI-DUROMETER REINFORCED SUTURE SLEEVE - A suture anchor for securing a therapy delivery element in a desired location within a living body using a suture material. The suture anchor includes an inner sleeve with a primary lumen sized to receive the therapy delivery element. The inner sleeve includes a compliant material having a first durometer. An anchor body extends around at least a portion of the inner sleeve and includes a portion of the primary lumen. The anchor body includes a compliant material having a second durometer less than the first durometer. At least one exterior suture groove is located on the anchor body to receive the suture material. The exterior suture groove extends substantially to the inner sleeve so the suture material engages directly with the inner sleeve.	05-29-2014
20150202430	BRAIDED LEAD WITH IMBEDDED FIXATION STRUCTURES - In some examples, a method of making a therapy delivery element configured for at least partial insertion in a living body includes braiding a plurality of fibers to form an elongated braided structure with a lumen. At least one reinforcing structure is weaved into the fibers of the braided structure. A portion of the reinforcing structure is extended from the braided structure to form at least one fixation structure. At least one of the braided structure or the reinforcing structure can be attached to at least one of an electrode assembly or a connector assembly.	07-23-2015
20150238752	LEAD POSITIONING AND FINNED FIXATION SYSTEM - A therapy assembly configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. At least one fixation structure is attached to the therapy delivery element proximate the electrodes. The fixation structure is configured to collapse radially inward and wrap circumferentially around the therapy delivery element to a collapsed configuration when inserted into a lumen of an introducer. The fixation structures deploy to a deployed configuration when the introducer is retracted. The fixation structure includes major surfaces generally parallel with, and extending radially outward from, a central axis of the therapy delivery element, proximal edge surface oriented toward the proximal end, and a distal edge surface oriented toward the distal end. The proximal and distal edge surfaces provide generally symmetrical resistance to displacement of the therapy delivery element within the living body in either a proximal direction or a distal direction along the central axis.	08-27-2015
20160030731	APPARATUS WITH UNENCAPSULATED REINFORCEMENT - In various examples, a therapy delivery element for at least partial implantation in a patient includes an elongate body. The elongate body includes a substantially tubular braided structure that extends from proximate a proximal end to proximate a distal end of the elongate body. A substantially tubular structure is coaxially disposed with respect to the braided structure. The tubular structure is attached to the braided structure proximate a distal braid end. At least a majority of the braided structure proximal from the distal braid end is unattached to the tubular structure.	02-04-2016

James Finley, Yorkshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150330405	TURBOCHARGER BEARING HOUSING WITH CAST- IN PIPES - Conventionally, turbocharger bearing housings are cast, and then oil passageways are drilled or bored into the casting. As a result, bores are limited to straight lines extending from drill access points. Greater design flexibility is provided by pre-staging in a mold a collection of metal pipes which will define one or more of oil, air and water galleries, and then casting a bearing housing around the pipes. This provides almost unlimited freedom in shaping and locating the oil bores and other features.	11-19-2015

Jeffery A. Finley, Cedar Rapids, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130328715	MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF WEATHER DETECTION - A system and method relates to a weather detection system using millimeter wave radar data. Processing electronics receives millimeter wave radar (MMWR) data and senses a presence of weather spatial extent using return strength data associated with the MMWR data. The processing electronics uses spectral width data associated with the MMWR data to assign a level to the weather in the spatial extent.	12-12-2013

Jeffery M. Finley, Atwood, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150120158	PITCH-BASED SHIFTING - A computer-implemented method and a control system are described for controlling the shifting of a vehicle, at least in part, according to its pitch. The method includes using a pitch-detection mechanism to determine one or more indicators of the pitch of the vehicle. The method includes receiving, at one or more computing devices, a signal associated with the pitch indicators and determining a pitch value for shifting. The method further includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a shift procedure based upon, at least in part, the determined pitch value and implementing the shift procedure to effect a shift operation for the vehicle.	04-30-2015

John Finley, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140287114	CRYSTALLIZATION RESISTANT FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to method for reformulating a frozen, food product to minimize growth of ice crystals.	09-25-2014

John Finley, Welland CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160088136	Smartphone Based Meter and Injector - One embodiment of the present invention incorporates a comprehensive blood glucose monitoring system into the case of a smartphone or other device that a patient normally carries with them. This system may include a glucose meter, lancets, test strips, logic to report the result of the blood test in the glucose meter, and a communication module to report the results to the smartphone. In addition, the system may also include small syringes of insulin concealed within the case or attached to the case. This would allow the user to inject if he or she needed to, after obtaining the results of the test.	03-24-2016

John Russell Finley, St. Jacob, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140305111	Reciprocal Hydraulic Cylinder and Power Generation System - A hydraulic cylinder is provided. The hydraulic cylinder includes a casing with a longitudinal axis defined therethrough, a first fluid inlet defined in the casing, a second fluid inlet defined in the casing, a first fluid outlet defined in the casing, a second fluid outlet defined in the casing, a shaft extending along the longitudinal axis, a first switching valve mounted to the shaft, a second switching valve mounted to the shaft, and a piston mounted to the shaft between the first switching valve and the second switching valve, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is configured such that when a fluid is supplied to the first and second fluid inlets, the shaft, the first and second switching valves, and the piston oscillate back and forth along the longitudinal axis.	10-16-2014

John Weldon Finley, Takoma Park, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140186322	Volatile Distillate By-Product of Mint Oil That Promotes Absorption and/or Bioavailability of Compounds of Bio-Medical and Nutritional Interest - Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g., β-carotene), curcuminoids, lycopene, resveratrol, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds, organosulfur compounds, saponins, sterols, stanols, and mixtures of at least two of these, to the interior cellular environment, including organelles, such as the mitochondria.	07-03-2014

Jonathan Finley, Ismaning DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120168506	Method For Security Purposes - A method for security purposes is disclosed, in which a challenge signal is applied to a physical object and a response signal is received from the physical object. The response signal comprises a plurality of characteristic resonant optical mode or a characteristic of the response signal is determined based on a spatial resolution of at least two frequency components of the response signal that is affected by luminescence effect.	07-05-2012

Kenneth R. Finley, St. Bonifacius, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130302866	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SUCCINATE PRODUCTION - The present application provides genetically modified yeast cell comprising an active succinate fermentation pathway, as well as methods of using these cells to produce succinate.	11-14-2013
20130309736	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MALATE AND FUMARATE PRODUCTION - The present application provides genetically modified yeast cell comprising an active malate fermentation pathway and/or an active fumarate fermentation pathway, as well as methods of using these cells to produce malate and/or fumarate.	11-21-2013
20160068872	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MALATE AND FUMARATE PRODUCTION - The present application provides genetically modified yeast cell comprising an active malate fermentation pathway and/or an active fumarate fermentation pathway, as well as methods of using these cells to produce malate and/or fumarate.	03-10-2016

Kenneth W. Finley, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140117861	DIFFERING BOOST VOLTAGES APPLIED TO TWO OR MORE ANODELESS ELECTRODES FOR PLASMA PROCESSING - This disclosure describes a non-dissipative snubber circuit configured to boost a voltage applied to a load after the load's impedance rises rapidly. The voltage boost can thereby cause more rapid current ramping after a decrease in power delivery to the load which results from the load impedance rise. In particular, the snubber can comprise a combination of a unidirectional switch, a voltage multiplier, and a current limiter. In some cases, these components can be a diode, voltage doubler, and an inductor, respectively.	05-01-2014
20140117872	ADJUSTABLE NON-DISSIPATIVE VOLTAGE BOOSTING SNUBBER NETWORK - This disclosure describes a non-dissipative snubber circuit configured to boost a voltage applied to a load after the load's impedance rises rapidly. The voltage boost can thereby cause more rapid current ramping after a decrease in power delivery to the load which results from the load impedance rise. In particular, the snubber can comprise a combination of a unidirectional switch, a voltage multiplier, and a current limiter. In some cases, these components can be a diode, voltage doubler, and an inductor, respectively.	05-01-2014
20140231243	CHARGE REMOVAL FROM ELECTRODES IN UNIPOLAR SPUTTERING SYSTEM - This disclosure describes a non-dissipative snubber circuit configured to boost a voltage applied to a load after the load's impedance rises rapidly. The voltage boost can thereby cause more rapid current ramping after a decrease in power delivery to the load which results from the load impedance rise. In particular, the snubber can comprise a combination of a unidirectional switch, a voltage multiplier, and a current limiter. In some cases, these components can be a diode, voltage doubler, and an inductor, respectively.	08-21-2014
20140232266	ADJUSTABLE NON-DISSIPATIVE VOLTAGE BOOSTING SNUBBER NETWORK FOR ACHIEVING LARGE BOOST VOLTAGES - This disclosure describes a non-dissipative snubber circuit configured to boost a voltage applied to a load after the load's impedance rises rapidly. The voltage boost can thereby cause more rapid current ramping after a decrease in power delivery to the load which results from the load impedance rise. In particular, the snubber can comprise a combination of a unidirectional switch, a voltage multiplier, and a current limiter. In some cases, these components can be a diode, voltage doubler, and an inductor, respectively.	08-21-2014
20160071697	ADJUSTABLE NON-DISSIPATIVE VOLTAGE BOOSTING SNUBBER NETWORK FOR ACHIEVING LARGE BOOST VOLTAGES - This disclosure describes a non-dissipative snubber circuit configured to boost a voltage applied to a load after the load's impedance rises rapidly. The voltage boost can thereby cause more rapid current ramping after a decrease in power delivery to the load which results from the load impedance rise. In particular, the snubber can comprise a combination of a unidirectional switch, a voltage multiplier, and a current limiter. In some cases, these components can be a diode, voltage doubler, and an inductor, respectively.	03-10-2016

Lee Finley, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140239028	UTILITY COMPARTMENT TRAY AND MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A tray for mounting between walls in which the bottom and sidewalls of the tray body are formed as an integral piece using a pultrusion process. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the tray body to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical apparatus thereto. Slots formed in ridges which are intergrally formed on the bottom of the tray are aligned with slots formed in ribs formed integrally along an inner surface of the tray sidewalls. A tray divider is selectively securable in aligned slots in the ridges and ribs and held in place with a clip.	08-28-2014

Lisa Finley, El Mirage, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130269095	Urine Collection Device - A urine collection device for redirecting urine away from a human body is disclosed. The urine collection device comprises a bed pan with a flushing element and an outlet. Urine flows out of the bed pan after each use through a flexible tubing and into a urine collection receptacle. The urine collection receptacle has the capacity to allow a user to void multiple times without the need to empty the bed pan after each use. Additionally, a urinal with a flushing element and an outlet may be employed with the flexible tubing and the urine collection receptacle.	10-17-2013

Matthew J. Finley, Abington, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150079142	DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING PLATELET ACTIVATION - Methods for inhibiting a biomaterial-associated thrombotic event comprise reducing the number of platelets that bind to the biomaterial, or inhibiting platelet activation, by attaching CD47 or the Ig domain thereof to the surface of the biomaterial. Methods of the present invention inhibit thrombi formation on or near a biomaterial that is on the surface of an implant, medical device, tube, or therapeutic delivery vehicle. Also provided are kits for practicing these methods and the modified biomaterials.	03-19-2015

Maureen J. Finley, Churchville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150093513	NOVEL UREA-FORMALDEHYDE (UF) RESIN COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED STABILITY, TENSILE AND TEAR STRENGTH BEFORE AND AFTER CURE - The present invention provides aqueous urea formaldehyde resin (UF resin) compositions having a pH or 7.0 or more, preferably, 8.5 or more, and comprising the UF resin modified with from 2.5 to 15 wt. %, of at least one ammonia or volatile amine neutralized carboxylic acid group containing solution polymer or alkali soluble emulsion polymer modifier, based on total UF resin and polymer solids, wherein the polymer modifier is the reaction product of 30 to 100 wt. % of methacrylic acid, acrylic acid, maleic anhydride, a salt thereof, or mixtures thereof, wherein the solution polymer has a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 16,000 and the alkali soluble emulsion copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of from 1,500 to 20,000. The compositions enable the provision of untreated glass mats having improved wet web strength to prevent mat breakage in process.	04-02-2015

Melissa Finley, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150024414	AMPLIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL TARGETS VIA ON-CHIP CULTURE FOR BIOSENSING - The present invention, in part, relates to methods and apparatuses for on-chip amplification and/or detection of various targets, including biological targets and any amplifiable targets. In some examples, the microculture apparatus includes a single-use, normally-closed fluidic valve that is initially maintained in the closed position by a valve element bonded to an adhesive coating. The valve is opened using a magnetic force. The valve element includes a magnetic material or metal. Such apparatuses and methods are useful for in-field or real-time detection of targets, especially in limited resource settings.	01-22-2015

Michael Cain Finley, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130006776	System and Method for Ordering Items - Systems and methods allowing for a customer to initiate a fuel purchase transaction utilizing a mobile device are described. The customer may further be presented with advertisements on his mobile device and/or be provided with the opportunity to purchase additional items for inclusion on his fuel transaction. In some embodiments, the customer may pay for his transaction using mobile wallet information or other information associated with the mobile device. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the customer may pay for his transaction using input means of the fuel pump.	01-03-2013
20140055737	Light Control System and Associated Methods - A light control system including a lens may also include a first portion carried by the lens to filter a first polarized light, and a first central region within the first portion. The light control system may further include a second portion carried by the lens to filter a second polarized light, and a second central region within the second portion. The first portion may not substantially be in series with the second portion, and the first central region may not be substantially in series with the second central region.	02-27-2014
20140114778	TECHNIQUES FOR DRIVE THRU MOBILE ORDERING - Techniques for drive-thru mobile ordering are provided. When a consumer's mobile device is detected within a drive-thru queue or within a configurable distance of a Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminal for drive-thru ordering, an interactive ordering interface is presented on the mobile device of the consumer. The consumer places his/her order via that interface and may optionally make payment for the order. The interface interacts with a POS agent of an establishment where the consumer is making the order to take the order and ensure fulfillment of that order.	04-24-2014
20140117086	TECHNIQUES FOR CHECKING INTO A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - Techniques for checking into a retail establishment are provided. A retailer provides a substrate having a magnetic-field encoded tag. A consumer waves the consumer's device over the tag to electronically capture the magnetic-field encoded tag. The consumer's device is used to communicate the tag to a retailer to validate that the consumer is physically present and now checked into the retail establishment of the retailer.	05-01-2014
20140122097	Transaction Connection Mediator Method and Apparatus - An approach is provided for logically connecting customer endpoint devices to transaction services. The customer endpoint devices perform a customer purchase transaction and require access to transaction services to process payments and benefits that may be available for certain items. The customer endpoint devices use a transaction connection mediator to isolate communications with the transaction services.	05-01-2014
20140122174	TECHNIQUES FOR FORECASTING RETAIL ACTIVITY - Techniques for forecasting retail activity are provided. External events to a retailer are evaluated in view of attributes and associations of the retailer and in view of operational metrics associated with the retailer. Based on the evaluation, recommendations for forecasting resources are dynamically presented to the retailer.	05-01-2014
20140122229	TECHNIQUES FOR RECOMMENDING A RETAILER, RETAIL PRODUCT, OR RETAIL SERVICES - Techniques for recommending a retailer, retail products, or retail services are provided. Retail preferences and preferences for specific products and services of a specific retail type are aggregated for a consumer. These preferences are analyzed and clustered with other consumers so that retailer, retail product, and retail service recommendations can be automatically and dynamically made to the consumer.	05-01-2014
20140156426	Customer Interaction Manager on a Mobile Smart Device - An approach is provided for indirectly connecting a customer's mobile smart device to computers located at a business when the customer is making a purchase at the business. The customer's mobile smart device and the business's computers communicate over the Internet with a customer interaction manager executing on an Internet server. This provides an easy to use interface for the customer and allows the customer to receive information and send requests to the business without having to wait for personnel working at the business to be available.	06-05-2014
20140358794	TECHNIQUES FOR CREDIT CARD PROCESSING - Techniques for credit card processing are provided. A credit card with a wireless interface wirelessly connects with a mobile device of a consumer that possesses the credit card. The mobile device is a relay between the credit card and a transaction processing device for a transaction to prove the credit card is present for the transaction and obtain Card Present rates for a retailer of the transaction.	12-04-2014
20150088652	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING LOCATION-RELEVANT COMMUNICATION - Various methods are described for tracking the location of a customer possessing a mobile device and facilitating location-relevant communication between the mobile device and an establishment device. One example method may comprise detecting the presence of the customer within a first distance of an establishment. The method may further comprise receiving establishment information from the establishment entity for displaying to the customer to entice a visit to the establishment. Additionally, the method may comprise detecting the presence of the customer within a second distance of a location point within the establishment. Another example method may further comprise determining location information relevant to the location point; and providing for display of the location information to the customer. Similar and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also provided.	03-26-2015
20150095120	OBJECTIVE METRICS MEASURING VALUE OF EMPLOYEES - Objective metrics measuring value of employees are provided. Enterprise metrics are gathered for when specific employees are present and an enterprise. Correlations between performance values of the enterprise based at least in part on the enterprise metrics are made.	04-02-2015
20150220947	POLLING STATEMENT FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHODS - Various systems, methods, and apparatuses are described for determining feedback to a polling statement. One example method may comprise generating a barcode associated with a response to a polling statement. The example method may further comprise enabling display of the barcode for receiving feedback on the polling statement via scanning of the barcode. Another example method may comprise generating a barcode associated with a response to a polling statement. The other example method may further comprise receiving feedback on the polling statement based at least in part on at least one individual scanning the barcode. Similar and related methods, apparatuses, systems, and computer program products are also provided.	08-06-2015
20150254060	AUDIO REQUEST INTERACTION SYSTEM - A person can use a portable electronic device to electronically purchase or otherwise request a product, service or other deliverable related to audio programming to which the person is listening at the time they initiate the request. The request is fulfilled by a service that analyzes the audio content to identify the deliverable the person desires.	09-10-2015
20150254757	AUDIO REQUEST INTERACTION SYSTEM - A person can use a portable electronic device to electronically purchase or otherwise request a product, service or other deliverable related to audio programming to which the person is listening at the time they initiate the request. The request is fulfilled by a service that analyzes the audio content to identify the deliverable the person desires.	09-10-2015
20150294300	Techniques for Checking into a Retail Establishment - Techniques for checking into a retail establishment are provided. A retailer provides a substrate having a magnetic-field encoded tag. A consumer waves the consumer's device over the tag to electronically capture the magnetic-field encoded tag. The consumer's device is used to communicate the tag to a retailer to validate that the consumer is physically present and now checked into the retail establishment of the retailer.	10-15-2015
20150302287	Techniques for Checking into a Retail Establishment - Techniques for checking into a retail establishment are provided. A retailer provides a substrate having a magnetic-field encoded tag. A consumer waves the consumer's device over the tag to electronically capture the magnetic-field encoded tag. The consumer's device is used to communicate the tag to a retailer to validate that the consumer is physically present and now checked into the retail establishment of the retailer.	10-22-2015

Randolph L. Finley, Fort Myers, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140053348	RING DYED POLYMER TREATED MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Products and methods for ring dyeing a yarn and/or surface dyeing a fabric are provided. The product and method discloses the application of a dye binding composition including a urethane based polymer to a textile yarn, fabric, or garment. The dye binding composition is engineered so that the composition is positioned on or near the surface of the yarn, producing a ring dyed material. The dye binding composition can be colored with selective dyes that bind to the composition but generally do not have affinity for textile substrate. Garments created using this fabric can be abraded to remove surface polymer and color in different locations of the garment, creating an antiqued appearing garment. Dyes of different classifications can be used to produce novel performance and coloration effects in textile materials and garments. This process has been demonstrated on yarn (for a denim-like appearance), knitted and woven fabrics, and garments.	02-27-2014
20150275423	RING DYED MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A ring dyed textile product resulting from the treatment of yarn, fabric, or garments with a combination of a dye, engineered polymer, and heat. The resulting material can be engineered into fabric, garments, or other textile product. Subsequent abrasion of the article can produce apparel in a broad color range that has an aesthetic appearance similar to that of garments produced from indigo dyed yarn. Colorfastness performance including crocking, washfastness, and lightfastness are good to excellent for a broad color range.	10-01-2015

Robert Finley, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140374067	REDUCTION OF SCALE BUILD-UP IN AN EVAPORATIVE COOLING APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a plate for an evaporative cooler is disclosed. The plate may comprise a wicking material with an exposed surface and a sealed surface opposite the exposed surface. An impermeable barrier may be coupled to the sealed surface. One or more masks may line a portion of the exposed surface, wherein the masks may comprise an impermeable material. In some embodiments, the mask may be a strip of impermeable material and may be coupled to a flat area of the top surface. In further embodiments, the one or more masks may align with a liquid wick path of the wicking material. In further embodiments, the one or more masks may line the edge of perforations that pass at least partially through the plate.	12-25-2014

Ryan Finley, Oak Brook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140260690	Capacitive Pressure Sensor With Reduced Parasitic Capacitance - System, apparatus and method for capacitive sensing, where a sensor includes an upper and lower housing, each respectively equipped with upper and lower pressure ports. The lower housing is electrically coupled to an active shield. An insulating material is provided on or near a conductive diaphragm for insulating the conductive diaphragm from the lower housing. The insulating material may be an insulator or a dielectric material, where a sensing electrode is positioned such that the sensing electrode extends laterally across at least a portion of the insulating material, and is separated from the insulating material by a predetermined distance to form an air gap.	09-18-2014

Scott Robert Finley, Verona, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150067086	Isolating Clients of Distributed Storage Systems - A distributed storage system that includes memory hosts. Each memory host includes non-transitory memory and a network interface controller in communication with the memory and servicing remote direct memory access requests from clients. The memory receives a data transfer rate from each client in communication with the memory host through remote direct memory access. Each memory host also includes a data processor in communication with the memory and the network interface controller. The data processor executes a host process that reads each received client data transfer rate, determines a throttle data transfer rate for each client, and writes each throttle data transfer rate to non-transitory memory accessible by the clients through remote direct memory access.	03-05-2015

Summer Lea Finley, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150312344	Intelligent Media Production Systems and Services - Embodiments of intelligent media production system and services are presented. In one embodiment, a described method includes receiving an electronic request for a media production service from a media production client. The method may also include searching, using a data processor, a pre-compiled set of service providers a sub-set of media production service providers that are suitable for providing the media production service. Additionally, the method may include electronically presenting the sub-set of media production service providers to the media production client. The method may also include receiving a selection of a media production service provider from the media production client.	10-29-2015

Taylor M. Finley, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150107075	WEAR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.	04-23-2015

Violet Finley, Medford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140197101	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING CONVECTIVE CLEARANCE OF UNDESIRED PARTICLES IN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A microfluidic device for increasing convective clearance of particles from a liquid is provided. A network of first channels can be separated from a network of second channels by a membrane. The network of second channels can include a pressurizing feature to create a high pressure at an upstream portion of the second channels and a low pressure at a downstream portion of the second channels. Liquid containing an analyte can be introduced in the network of first channels. Filtrate can be flowed through the pressurizing feature in the second channels, such that the pressure difference in between the first and second channels causes at least some of the analyte in the first liquid is transported into the second channels through the membrane.	07-17-2014
20150076067	MICROFLUIDIC ORGAN ASSIST DEVICE INCORPORATING BOUNDARY LAYER DISRUPTERS - The general disclosure discusses a system and method for improving the efficacy of blood filtration treatments such as hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration. More particularly, the disclosure discusses a microfluidic device that includes first and second channels separated by a permeable membrane. One of the channels is configured for blood flow and includes a protein gel disruption layer. The protein gel disruption layer includes a plurality of elements at least partially extending across the blood flow channel that reduce the formation of a boundary layer or gel layer at the blood-membrane interface.	03-19-2015