Finney, US
Adam M. Finney, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20100314877 | GAS TURBINE BLEED ENERGY RECOVERY VIA COUNTER ROTATING GENERATOR - A gas turbine engine includes a main compressor section for compressing air, a main combustor section positioned downstream of the main compressor section, a main turbine section positioned downstream of the main combustor section, and a spool extending from the main compressor section to the main turbine section. A second turbine is fluidically connected to the main compressor section by a bleed passage. An electrical generator is mechanically driven by both the spool and the second turbine. | 12-16-2010 |
20110005244 | TRANSCRITICAL FLUID COOLING FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS - A cooling system includes a compressor for compressing a refrigerant from a subcritical state to a supercritical state, a cooler for transferring heat from the refrigerant, an expander for expanding the refrigerant in the supercritical state, an expansion valve for expanding the refrigerant from the supercritical state to the subcritical state and an evaporator for transferring heat from a cooling fluid to the refrigerant in the subcritical state. Work extracted by the expander provides power to the compressor. A method for cooling a vehicle includes compressing a refrigerant from a subcritical state to a supercritical state, cooling the refrigerant, expanding the refrigerant in the supercritical state where work produced by expanding the refrigerant is used to compress the refrigerant, expanding the refrigerant from the supercritical state to the subcritical state, cooling a cooling fluid with the refrigerant in the subcritical state and cooling vehicle components with the cooling fluid. | 01-13-2011 |
Adam M. Finney, Rockford, IL US
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20110315815 | MULTI-SOURCE EMERGENCY POWER OPTIMIZATION - A disclosed emergency power system includes multiple emergency power devices that are each sized to provide partial power during emergency operation and/or full power for a portion of emergency operation. | 12-29-2011 |
20120013177 | METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY POWER MANAGEMENT - A method for controlling an aircraft power system having a plurality of generators includes determining a load set for controlling aircraft power as a function of a number of generators providing power and as a function of a health status of a load to be included in said load set. | 01-19-2012 |
20120036866 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WITH MULTIPLE FUEL SOURCES - A system and method are disclosed for supplying fuel to an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The system includes a primary fuel source, a secondary fuel source, and a secondary valve. The primary fuel source is in fluid communication with the auxiliary power unit to provide a primary fuel thereto. Similarly, the secondary fuel source is in fluid communication with the auxiliary power unit to provide a secondary fuel thereto. The secondary valve regulates flow of the secondary fuel from the secondary fuel source to the auxiliary power unit. The method provides a secondary fuel from a secondary fuel source to the auxiliary power unit if an emergency operating condition experienced by the aircraft results from either exhaustion or contamination of a primary fuel. | 02-16-2012 |
20120138737 | AIRCRAFT POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE - An aircraft power distribution architecture including an Auxiliary Power Unit, a power distributor, and an electric generator distributes power to multiple aircraft systems. | 06-07-2012 |
20120192578 | GAS TURBINE BLEED ECS COOLING - A method for managing heat in an airplane includes extracting hot bleed air from a gas turbine engine, and cooling the hot bleed air in a first heat exchanger thereby forming warm bleed air. The method further includes expanding the warm bleed air with a turbine thereby forming cool bleed air, and using the cool bleed air as a heat sink in a second heat exchanger associated with an environmental control system and thereby forming used bleed air. | 08-02-2012 |
20120297780 | ACTIVE FUEL TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A system for managing fuel temperature in an engine includes a source of hot pressurized air and a turbine for converting hot pressurized air into cool expanded air. The system further includes a fuel tank for storing fuel, a fuel conduit fluidly connected to the fuel tank, and a first heat exchanger located on the fuel conduit. The first heat exchanger places the cool expanded air from the turbine in a heat exchange relationship with the fuel, thereby cooling the fuel. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312037 | VAPOR CYCLE SYSTEM WITH DE-SUPERHEATER - A vapor cycle system comprises a compressor for compressing a coolant to form a superheated vapor, a de-superheater for cooling the superheated vapor to form a reduced temperature vapor by exchanging heat with a cooling fluid flow, a condenser for condensing the reduced temperature vapor to form a condensed liquid by exchanging heat with the cooling fluid flow, and an evaporator for evaporating the condensed liquid. The de-superheater is located downstream of the condenser in the cooling fluid flow, and a temperature of the cooling fluid flow is higher at the de-superheater than at the condenser. | 12-13-2012 |
20130031912 | GAS TURBINE START ARCHITECTURE - A gas turbine starting architecture is used to start a gas turbine engine having at least a first spool. The architecture includes an electric power distribution bus, a motor, a compressor, a pneumatic distribution circuit, an air turbine starter, and a first tower shaft. The motor converts electric power provided by the electric power distribution bus to mechanical power. In turn, the mechanical power provided by the motor is converted to pneumatic power by the compressor for provision to a pneumatic distribution circuit. The air turbine starter converts pneumatic power from the pneumatic distribution circuit to mechanical power is provided via the first tower shaft to the at least one spool on the gas turbine engine. | 02-07-2013 |
20130040545 | LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BLEED EXIT FOR AN AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM - An aircraft pressurization system, includes an auxiliary compressor for further compressing compressed air received from a low pressure compressor section of a gas turbine engine while the compressed air is below a predetermined pressure level; a bleed passage for fluidically connecting the auxiliary compressor to the low pressure compressor section; and an environmental control system coupled to an output of the auxiliary compressor for conditioning the compressed air to a predetermined level. | 02-14-2013 |
20130055724 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AIR CYCLE SYSTEM - An air cycle system for a gas turbine engine includes a compressor, a turbine and a heat exchanger fluidly connected between the compressor and the turbine. A fluid source communicates a fluid through the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the fluid and an airflow communicated through the heat exchanger from the compressor to provide a conditioned airflow. | 03-07-2013 |
20130076035 | MOTOR-GENERATOR TURBOMACHINE STARTER - An exemplary turbomachine starter assembly includes a motor-generator that selectively operates in a motor mode or a generator mode. The motor-generator provides a rotational input to a turbomachine when operating in the motor mode. The motor-generator generates a supply of electrical power when operating in the generator mode. The supply of electrical power is used to power accessories of the turbomachine. | 03-28-2013 |
20130278369 | SEALED INDUCTOR CONNECTION USING LITZ WIRE - An inductor comprises a ferromagnetic core, a litz wire conductor encircling the ferromagnetic core, a housing, a bobbin, a conductive pin, and a seal assembly. The housing encloses the ferromagnetic core and the litz wire conductor. The conductive pin is conductively attached to the litz wire conductor, and extends therefrom to form an external electrical contact. The bobbin supports the litz wire conductor and positions the conductive pin in alignment with an aperture in the housing which is sealed against fluid egress by the seal assembly. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278370 | SPRING-SUPPORTED INDUCTOR CORE - An inductor comprises a ferromagnetic core, a plurality of conductor turns encircling the ferromagnetic core, a bobbin, and a wave spring. The bobbin encloses the ferromagnetic core and supports the plurality of conductor turns and the wave spring is situated between the bobbin and the ferromagnetic core. | 10-24-2013 |
20130313067 | INTEGRATED TORQUE LIMITER/NO-BACK DEVICE - An integrated torque limiter/no-back device for use in an actuator with an input shaft, an output and gear reduction. The device includes an input ramp to receive torque from the input shaft; a combined ramp to transfer torque; an output ramp to transfer torque to the gear reduction; one or more balls between the input ramp and the combined ramp and between the combined ramp and the output ramp to transfer torque; and a brake for causing torque to be grounded and for preventing backdriving of the input shaft by preventing movement of one or more of the input ramp, the combined ramp and the output ramp when a torque threshold has been met. The input ramp and the output ramp are a no-back ramp and a torque limiter ramp, respectively, and the device also includes a pin between the combined ramp and one or more of the no-back ramp and the gear reduction for transferring torque. | 11-28-2013 |
20140001901 | ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH A REDUNDANT SEAL ARRANGEMENT | 01-02-2014 |
20140196469 | LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR BLEED EXIT FOR AN AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM - An aircraft pressurization system, includes an auxiliary compressor for further compressing compressed air received from a low pressure compressor section of a gas turbine engine while the compressed air is below a predetermined pressure level; a bleed passage for fluidically connecting the auxiliary compressor to the low pressure compressor section; and an environmental control system coupled to an output of the auxiliary compressor for conditioning the compressed air to a predetermined level. | 07-17-2014 |
Adam M. Finney US
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20120221157 | LOW PRESSURE SPOOL EMERGENCY GENERATOR - An emergency power system is useable on an aircraft having a gas turbine engine with a low pressure spool and a high pressure spool. The emergency power system includes an emergency electrical generator coupled to the low pressure spool during an emergency for generating emergency electrical power and one or more additional electrical power sources. A plurality of electrical loads are electrically connected to the emergency electrical generator and the one or more additional electrical power sources. Aircraft sensors provide data regarding emergency electrical power availability and emergency electrical power demand. A controller for controlling the emergency electrical generator determines emergency electrical power demand and emergency electrical power availability based upon data from the aircraft sensors. The controller controls the emergency electrical generator based upon the emergency electrical power demand and the emergency electrical power availability. | 08-30-2012 |
Benjamin Finney, Cary, NC US
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20110253141 | METHODS OF OPERATING DRY POWDER INHALERS HAVING SPIRAL TRAVEL PATHS WITH MICROCARTRIDGES OF DRY POWDER - Dry powder inhalers include: (a) a first generally planar spiral travel path in an inhaler body, wherein the first spiral travel path has a plurality of adjacent curvilinear channels forming lanes with upstanding sidewalls, including an inner lane and an outer lane; and (b) a plurality of discrete sealed microcartridges with substantially rigid bodies disposed in the first travel path, each comprising a pre-metered (typically dose) amount of dry powder, the microcartridges being configured to slidably advance along the first travel path toward an inhalation chamber that merges into an inhalation output port. In operation, at least one microcartridge is held in the inhalation chamber to release the dry powder therein during inhalation. | 10-20-2011 |
Benjamin Michael Finney, Rolling Meadows, IL US
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20110081790 | CONNECTOR AND SYSTEM FOR CONNECTORS - A connector and a system for connectors of a mobile device wherein the connector is angled, that is, wherein the connector includes an external interface for receiving an external connection and an internal interface configured for connection to a printed circuit board, wherein the internal interface is connected to the external interface and the internal interface is at a predetermined angle with respect to the external interface. In a mobile device, the external interface is at an angle to a main printed circuit board of the mobile device. | 04-07-2011 |
Benjamin Michael Finney, Itasca, IL US
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20120201413 | MODULE FOR CONTAINING AN EARPIECE FOR AN AUDIO DEVICE - A module for containing an earpiece for an audio device, the earpiece having at least one protruding electrical contact. The module comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being opposable and forming a cavity sized to accommodate an earpiece. The module further comprises at least one electrical contact within the cavity, on one of the first portion and the second portion. The electrical contact is positioned to engage a protruding electrical contact of the earpiece positioned within the cavity. | 08-09-2012 |
20120208590 | ELECTRONIC MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A KEYPAD ASSEMBLY WITH A FILM OVERLAY - An electronic mobile device includes a plurality of keys. Each of the plurality of keys is defined by a corresponding one of a plurality of deflectable portions of a film layer, a corresponding one of a plurality of actuators, and a corresponding one of a plurality of switches. Each of the plurality of keys is actuatable by deflecting the corresponding one of the plurality of deflectable portions and a flexible frame to displace the corresponding one of the actuators and thereby actuate the corresponding one of the plurality of switches. | 08-16-2012 |
20120225622 | SEPARABLE MOBILE DEVICE HAVING A CONTROL MODULE AND A DOCKING STATION MODULE - The technology provides a mobile communication device having separable components, including a control module configured for only short-range wireless communication and a docking station module configured for both long-range wireless communication and short-range wireless communication. The control module includes a touch-sensitive display, a short-range wireless transceiver and a processor that electrically couples the touch-sensitive display and the short-range wireless transceiver. The docking station module includes a docking area that receives the control module, a docking short-range wireless transceiver configured to communicate with the control module, a long-range wireless transceiver that is configured to communicate with a. long-range network and a docking processor that electrically couples the docking short-range wireless transceiver and the long-range wireless transceiver. The technology provides a sleek light-weight control module having full functionality of the docking station module. | 09-06-2012 |
20120314396 | KEY LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure describes key lighting assemblies, electronic devices and keycaps. In one aspect, a key lighting assembly comprises a keycap defining at least one key. The keycap has one or more decorations. The assembly comprises a keycap, defining a key. The keycap has a non-opaque portion to identify the key. The assembly further comprises a light guide which is mounted in spaced relation with the keycap and an optical radiation source optically coupled to the light guide. The assembly further comprises a first opaque layer disposed on a first surface of the light guide. The first opaque layer defines a first opaque layer opening for passing optical radiation from the light guide to the keycap. The first opaque layer opening is located to permit optical radiation to be transmitted from the light guide to the non-opaque portion. | 12-13-2012 |
20130034672 | COVER PLATE WITH INTEGRATED RETENTION FEATURES - A translucent or transparent cover plate has an inner side and an outer side. A decoration portion bearing a decoration or art work is attached to the inner side of the cover plate. The decoration or art work is visible through the outer side of cover plate. Retention features can be attached or joined to the cover plate to enable the cover plate to be attached to an electronic device. | 02-07-2013 |
20130039018 | Three-Dimensionally Molded Electronic Substrate - A device, system and process for fabricating a three-dimensional electronic substrate are disclosed. A substrate may be molded in three-dimensions to fit the form factor of an exterior device frame. Electronics and conductors may be placed onto the three-dimensional surface of the molded substrate, thereby creating a three-dimensional electronic substrate. The three dimensional substrate may then be connected to an exterior frame to allow for electronic functionalities across frame form factors. | 02-14-2013 |
20140044298 | MODULE FOR CONTAINING AN EARPIECE FOR AN AUDIO DEVICE - A module for containing an earpiece for an audio device, the earpiece having at least one protruding electrical contact. The module comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being opposable and forming a cavity sized to accommodate an earpiece. The module further comprises at least one electrical contact within the cavity, on one of the first portion and the second portion. The electrical contact is positioned to engage a protruding electrical contact of the earpiece positioned within the cavity. | 02-13-2014 |
Bernard Finney, Woodinville, WA US
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20140360742 | HAND-HELD HOES - A hoe includes a handle and a blade. In some embodiments, the handle and the blade are connected via a connection member. The connection member permits flexing, which reduces how much shock is transmitted to the user with digging motions. In some embodiments, the blade includes one or more sections at different angles. The different angles accomplish a gripping effect, which reduces how much the hoe is driven out of the ground, as it is being pulled. Accordingly, fewer interruptions and digging motions are needed to cover an area, which one permits to finish faster. In some embodiments, the blade has a mouth that permits some of the soil to flow through it, as the hoe is being pulled. The flow may reshuffle the soil. Optionally, a tooth protrudes such that it further cuts the flow of the soil. | 12-11-2014 |
Bill R. Finney, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20150224231 | COHERENT SINGLE LAYER HIGH STRENGTH SYNTHETIC POLYMER COMPOSITES FOR PROSTHETIC VALVES - Thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for use in a prosthetic valve for regulating blood flow direction. In one aspect, the leaflet material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The leaflet material includes a coherent single layer and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer is present in the pores of the porous coherent single layer. | 08-13-2015 |
Bradley J. Finney, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20140332024 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER FOR SUN SCREEN APPLICATION - A multi-chamber container includes at least two separate chambers containing different sun screen products for different use. The product made for use on the lips has a dispenser appropriate for application to the lips, while the product made for use on the body has a dispenser appropriate for that use. | 11-13-2014 |
Carl Finney, Ashburn, VA US
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20100182200 | MAGNITUDE-SQUARED COHERENCE FILTERING IN A TIME DIFFERENCE OF ARRIVAL (TDOA) OR GROUP DELAY INTERFEROMETRIC GEOLOCATION SYSTEM - In a geolocation system for determining a geolocation of a target emitter, a method for determining the geolocation. The method comprising: (a) receiving a signal transmitted from the target emitter at each one of a plurality of sensors, a frequency spectrum associated with each signal; (b) determining a pairwise correlation between a first signal and a second signal from among the plurality of signals, the pairwise correlation determined at frequencies or within frequency bands within the frequency spectrum of at least one of the first and second signals; (c) identifying pairwise correlations below a predetermined threshold; (d) filtering the first and second signals by reducing a magnitude of energy at one or more frequencies or within one or more frequency bands to produce first and second filtered signals, the one or more frequencies or the one or more frequency bands selected responsive to pairwise correlations below the threshold; (e) determining a time difference estimate responsive to the first and second filtered signals; (f) repeating steps (b) through (e) for signals received at other of the plurality of sensors to determine additional pairwise time difference estimates; and (g) determining the geolocation of the target emitter from the piecewise time difference estimates. | 07-22-2010 |
Carolyn Finney, Goleta, CA US
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20130255453 | VACUUM BLOCKING FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DEVICES - A method of optical lens blank holding on a chuck using vacuum pressure to easily load and unload, and accurately and repeatedly position blanks concentrically with the axis of rotation of the chuck. | 10-03-2013 |
Claudia Finney, West Chester, OH US
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20140296915 | Disposable Liquid-Containing Pacifier and a Multi-Pack of Same - A multi-pack of disposable, liquid-containing pacifiers includes a plurality of pacifiers and an outer packaging containing the plurality of pacifiers therein. Each pacifier includes a bulb containing liquid, a nipple operatively coupled to a proximal end of the bulb, the nipple having an aperture located at a proximal end thereof, and a valve coupled to a proximal end of the bulb, the valve defining open and closed positions. The valve is configured to move to the open position when a pressure is applied to at least one of the nipple and bulb, so as to allow at least a portion of the liquid to flow from the bulb to the nipple. | 10-02-2014 |
Cory Finney, Beltsville, MD US
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20150356801 | MOBILE KIOSK FOR INTELLIGENT SECURABLE DEVICES SYSTEM - A system and method of controlling a securable device in a set of securable devices may include establishing a centralized data repository with data representative of status of each securable device. Communications with a mobile kiosk application executing on a mobile device of a user may be established. Responsive to receiving a request from the mobile kiosk to identify an available securable device local and accessible to the user, the centralized data repository may be accessed, at least one securable device that is available may be identified, and data associated with the identified available securable device(s) may be communicated to the mobile kiosk to cause the mobile kiosk to communicate at least a portion of the data to one of the securable device(s). Responsive to receiving a status update of the securable device, the centralized data repository may be updated with the status update of the associated securable device. | 12-10-2015 |
Damon Finney, San Jose, CA US
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20140177643 | PARALLEL PROCESSING USING MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Disclosed are methods, systems, paradigms and structures for processing data packets in a communication network by a multi-core network processor. The network processor includes a plurality of multi-threaded core processors and special purpose processors for processing the data packets atomically, and in parallel. An ingress module of the network processor stores the incoming data packets in the memory and adds them to an input queue. The network processor processes a data packet by performing a set of network operations on the data packet in a single thread of a core processor. The special purpose processors perform a subset of the set of network operations on the data packet atomically. An egress module retrieves the processed data packets from a plurality of output queues based on a quality of service (QoS) associated with the output queues, and forwards the data packets towards their destination addresses. | 06-26-2014 |
20140177644 | PARALLEL PROCESSING USING MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Disclosed are methods, systems, paradigms and structures for processing data packets in a communication network by a multi-core network processor. The network processor includes a plurality of multi-threaded core processors and special purpose processors for processing the data packets atomically, and in parallel. An ingress module of the network processor stores the incoming data packets in the memory and adds them to an input queue. The network processor processes a data packet by performing a set of network operations on the data packet in a single thread of a core processor. The special purpose processors perform a subset of the set of network operations on the data packet atomically. An egress module retrieves the processed data packets from a plurality of output queues based on a quality of service (QoS) associated with the output queues, and forwards the data packets towards their destination addresses. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181470 | PARALLEL PROCESSING USING MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Disclosed are methods, systems, paradigms and structures for processing data packets in a communication network by a multi-core network processor. The network processor includes a plurality of multi-threaded core processors and special purpose processors for processing the data packets atomically, and in parallel. An ingress module of the network processor stores the incoming data packets in the memory and adds them to an input queue. The network processor processes a data packet by performing a set of network operations on the data packet in a single thread of a core processor. The special purpose processors perform a subset of the set of network operations on the data packet atomically. An egress module retrieves the processed data packets from a plurality of output queues based on a quality of service (QoS) associated with the output queues, and forwards the data packets towards their destination addresses. | 06-26-2014 |
Daniel Finney, Woodinville, WA US
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20150265845 | WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM EMITTING CPR PROMPTS - A wearable cardiac defibrillator (“WCD”) system may include a support structure that a patient can wear, an energy storage module that can store an electrical charge, and a discharge circuit that can discharge the electrical charge through the patient so as to shock him or her, while the patient is wearing the support structure. Embodiments may actively take into account bystanders, both to protect them from an inadvertent shock, and also to enlist their help. In some embodiments the WCD system includes a speaker system that transmits a sound designed to assist a bystander to perform CPR. Optionally CPR chest compressions received by the patient can be further detected, and feedback can be given. In embodiments, a WCD system may include a user interface that can be controlled to output CPR prompts tailored to a skill level of the bystander. | 09-24-2015 |
20150290469 | WEARABLE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM SOUNDING TO BYSTANDERS IN PATIENT'S OWN VOICE - A wearable cardiac defibrillator (“WCD”) system may include a support structure that a patient can wear, an energy storage module that can store an electrical charge, and a discharge circuit that can discharge the electrical charge through the patient so as to shock him or her, while the patient is wearing the support structure. Embodiments may actively take into account bystanders, both to protect them from an inadvertent shock, and also to enlist their help. In some embodiments, the WCD system includes a speaker system and a memory. Prompts have been saved in advance in the patient's own voice, and stored in the memory. In case of an emergency, the prompts may be played by the speaker system in the patient's own voice, and heard by a bystander. | 10-15-2015 |
Daniel James Finney, Woodinville, WA US
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20150320994 | WEARABLE MEDICAL SYSTEM WITH STRETCH-CABLE ASSEMBLY - A Wearable Medical System includes a support structure that is configured to be worn by a person. The WMS also includes an electronics module, a cable assembly, and at least one electrode that can be configured to be coupled to the support structure. The cable assembly includes a base member and a cable coupled to the base member. The support structure can be dimensioned relative to the person's body to be worn with tension, and be resiliently stretched under the tension. The stretching of the support structure can stretch the base member of the cable assembly, thus increasing the effective length of the cable, while reducing or even eliminating slack in the cable. | 11-12-2015 |
Donald J. Finney, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20160082926 | VEHICLE OCCUPANT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - A method is disclosed that is implemented by a computing device in a vehicle. Identifying information is obtained from an occupant of the vehicle via an input device operatively connected to the computing device. If the computing device has connectivity to a remote authentication server, the computing device transmits a request to the authentication server, and controls whether full operation of the vehicle is enabled or disabled based on a response from the remote authentication server. The request includes the identifying information and a vehicle identifier of the vehicle, and requests that the authentication server determine, based on the identifying information and the vehicle identifier, whether the occupant is authorized to operate the vehicle. If the computing device lacks connectivity to the remote authentication server, full operation of the vehicle is temporarily enabled until the computing device has connectivity to the remote authentication server. | 03-24-2016 |
Garrett Stevens Finney, Houston, TX US
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20150027067 | COMPACT COMBINED HABITATION MODULE AND UTILITY RACK WITH MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENT MODES - The present invention is an easily mobilized compact module that combines habitable quarters and integrated interior and/or exterior multipurpose storage structures. Mobilization may be via trailer, truck bed, helicopter, adjustable jacks or other conveyance means. The module may be easily and quickly removed and reattached to one of the aforementioned mobilization means via attachable height-adjustable legs, hoist, crane, or forklift with locking turnbuckles, bolts, or other hold-downs. The module is built of a rigid exoskeleton designed for enclosure habitat and for utility as a base for attaching items or equipment. It has various end cap options such as doors, windows, or solid panels, as a user dictates. The interior of a module has modular panels that form many configurations for functional use and/or storage. The interior also has a useful endoskeleton or useful interior storage structure for attaching useful items such as soft stowage and electrical wires thereto. The module may be used as a single unit or attached together to form a larger habitable structure. | 01-29-2015 |
Heather E. Finney, Park City, UT US
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20130204694 | Context-Based Study Generation and Administration - A method for delivering a context-based study to a panel in order to measure the effectiveness of advertisements is provided. One disclosed method may include receiving a study definition from a study generation device, the study definition including panel criteria and a target context, and selecting a panel of panelist candidates by matching the panel criteria with panelist candidate demographic information. The method may include monitoring browser events via a study client browser extension of a panelist computing device in order to determine when a target context has been met. The method may further include sending a report indicating that the target context has been met. | 08-08-2013 |
James K. Finney, New Castle, DE US
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20160114941 | COVER FOR OPEN TOP FOOD CONTAINERS - A cover for open top food containers includes a peripheral side wall which can telescope over one or more of the containers. An inner frame is mounted inwardly of the inner surface of the side wall for being disposed on the upper edge of the container. A fan/accordion type lid is mounted on side supports above the inner frame to selectively be moved to extended and retracted conditions. When the lid is in its extended condition access to the food container is closed. When the lid is in its retracted condition there is access to the food container. | 04-28-2016 |
Jennifer R. Finney, St. Louis, MO US
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20100305502 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ADVANCEMENT AND ROTATION - A system for moving an elongate medical device has at least one drive element for engaging and moving an elongate medical device. Various embodiments provide for moving the separate inner and outer elements of a telescoping medical device. Some systems also provide for the rotation of a rotatable distal element on a rotatable medical device or the rotation of extension element in a telescoping medical device. | 12-02-2010 |
Jerry Finney, Hickory, NC US
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20090304934 | METAL PLATING - A package plating machine may be used to metal-plate yarn directly on the package. Similar devices and methods can be used for metal-plating other materials, including staple fiber or tow fiber in a basket and woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric on a beam. | 12-10-2009 |
Jerry W. Finney, Hickory, NC US
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20100166832 | Silver coated nylon fibers and associated methods of manufacture and use - Silver coated nylon fibers are disclosed that can be used to make fabrics that are silver coated on one side of the fabric. Silver coated nylon fabrics provide an antimicrobial surface which remains on the surface and retains its antimicrobial characteristic until destroyed. The methods of adherence of the silver to the nylon fabric may be performed in a number of ways. The creation of a single fabric with one side silver coated and the other side being dyed or left natural is encompassed within this invention. In addition there can be more than two yarns creating the fabric such as the use of spandex to provide a more elastic garment. | 07-01-2010 |
John M. Finney, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100310719 | Manufacture of seed derivative compositions - A method is used to separate fractions from a seed. This can be done by: | 12-09-2010 |
20110020519 | ENCAPSULATION OF OXIDATIVELY UNSTABLE COMPOUNDS - An encapsulated material is formed by congealing droplets of a molten blend of oxidatively unstable material and phytosterol in a chilling gas stream to form prilled cores containing oxidatively unstable material and phytosterol, and encapsulating the prilled cores in one or more protective shell layers to form free-flowing microparticles. | 01-27-2011 |
20110052680 | ENCAPSULATION OF OXIDATIVELY UNSTABLE COMPOUNDS - An encapsulated material containing an oxidation-sensitive core is covered by at least a dried phospholipid layer, and contains at least one phytosterol in the core, the phospholipid layer or in a further layer or layers. By using microencapsulation, oxidatively unstable materials may be provided with a synthetic protective barrier and rendered less susceptible to oxidative degradation. | 03-03-2011 |
20110059164 | ENCAPSULATION OF OXIDATIVELY UNSTABLE COMPOUNDS - An encapsulated material containing an oxidation-sensitive core is covered by at least a dried synthetic organelle layer and optional additional ingredients in the organelle layer or additional layers. By using microencapsulation to mimic or otherwise adapt the storage concepts used by seeds to protect triacylglycerol cores, oxidatively unstable materials may be provided with a synthetic, seed-like oxygen-resistant protective barrier and rendered less susceptible to oxidative degradation. | 03-10-2011 |
20120015093 | Whole seed processing and controlled viscosity products - A method provides a milled whole seed product from a whole seed having at least 0.01% by total weight of oil therein. The whole seed is added to an aqueous carrier which is physically milled at a shear rate of at least 3,000 r.p.m. The shearing is continued until at least 50% by weight of seed solids will pass through a square mesh screen having 1.2 mm screen hole dimensions. The solids in aqueous carrier is collected as a suspension or dispersion in the aqueous carrier. The collected seed solids in aqueous carrier are dried to form a free-flowing powder. The free-flowing powder is rehydrated with a second aqueous medium to form a non-mucilaginous suspension or dispersion. | 01-19-2012 |
20130183432 | Manufacture of Seed Derivative Compositions - A method is used to separate fractions from a seed. This can be done by: | 07-18-2013 |
John Michael Finney, Mayer, MN US
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20080272332 | MICROENCAPSULATED HEAT DELIVERY VEHICLES - Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle. | 11-06-2008 |
Kevin R. Finney, Knoxville, TN US
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20110254208 | HEAT TREATMENT FURNACE - A furnace heats through both infrared radiation and convective air utilizing an infrared/purge gas design that enables improved temperature control to enable more uniform treatment of workpieces. The furnace utilizes lamps, the electrical end connections of which are located in an enclosure outside the furnace chamber, with the lamps extending into the furnace chamber through openings in the wall of the chamber. The enclosure is purged with gas, which gas flows from the enclosure into the furnace chamber via the openings in the wall of the chamber so that the gas flows above and around the lamps and is heated to form a convective mechanism in heating parts. | 10-20-2011 |
Mark Finney, Chicago, IL US
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20090085851 | NAVIGATION FOR A NON-TRADITIONALLY SHAPED LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR MOBILE HANDSET DEVICES - A method, apparatus, and electronic device for displaying data are disclosed. A non-rectangular addressable liquid crystal display | 04-02-2009 |
Mark L. Finney, Loganville, GA US
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20090100780 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM - A structural insulated panel system includes a frame including a first vertical frame member and a second vertical frame member and a top frame member and a bottom frame member. A first siding member is attached to one side of the frame and a second siding member is attached to an opposite side of the frame to form a cavity and an insulation material is provided within the cavity. A tongue portion includes a projection formed from the first vertical frame member disposed laterally outward from one vertical edge of the first and second siding members. A groove portion includes a recess formed from the second vertical frame member disposed laterally inward from an opposite vertical edge of the first and second siding members, so that the tongue portion from one panel is configured to mate with the groove portion of another panel to provide an assembly of multiple panels. | 04-23-2009 |
Michael Finney, Endicott, NY US
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20110046775 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 02-24-2011 |
20140148944 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 05-29-2014 |
20150224545 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 08-13-2015 |
Michael Finney, Danvers, MA US
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20100049306 | Infundibular Reducer Devices - Described is a prosthetic valve assembly comprising: a radially self-expandable stent configured to expand to bear against a wall of a native body lumen; and an implantable prosthetic valve, having a diameter, the valve being mounted inside the stent; wherein the diameter of the stent is greater than the diameter of the prosthetic valve. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael J. Finney, San Francisco, CA US
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20110160073 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE DETECTION WITH A MOVABLE DETECTION MODULE - A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement. | 06-30-2011 |
20130143308 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE DETECTION WITH A MOVABLE DETECTION MODULE - A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement. | 06-06-2013 |
20150152475 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE DETECTION WITH A MOVABLE DETECTION MODULE - A fluorescence detection apparatus for analyzing samples located in a plurality of wells in a thermal cycler and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support structure attachable to the thermal cycler and a detection module movably mountable on the support structure. The detection module includes one or more channels, each having an excitation light generator and an emission light detector both disposed within the detection module. When the support structure is attached to the thermal cycler and the detection module is mounted on the support structure, the detection module is movable so as to be positioned in optical communication with different ones of the plurality of wells. The detection module is removable from the support structure to allow easy replacement. | 06-04-2015 |
Michael S. Finney, Hilliard, OH US
M. Parker Finney, Lockport, NY US
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20110005739 | Copper Alloy for Heat Exchanger Tube - An alloy comprising copper, nickel, tin and, optionally, phosphorus which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide. | 01-13-2011 |
20110180244 | Copper Alloys and Heat Exchanger Tubes - Alloys comprising copper, iron, tin and, optionally, phosphorus or copper, zinc, tin and, optionally, phosphorus, which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide. | 07-28-2011 |
20130264040 | Copper Alloys and Heat Exchanger Tubes - Alloys comprising copper, iron, tin and, optionally, phosphorus or copper, zinc, tin and, optionally, phosphorus, which can be used in, for example, a copper alloy tube for heat exchangers that provides excellent fracture strength and processability for reducing the weight of the tube and for use in high pressure applications with cooling media such as carbon dioxide. | 10-10-2013 |
Patrick L. Finney, Federal Way, WA US
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20120263824 | BAKING MIXES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is related to processes for producing baking mixes in which a whole grain is sprouted and at least a portion of the sprouted whole grain's starch content is enzymatically converted into glucose to provide a sprouted whole grain mix. | 10-18-2012 |
Randolph L. Finney, Seattle, WA US
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20090164507 | LEGAL DOCUMENT GENERATING SYSTEM - A system and method for generating divorce proceedings or other paperwork. The system includes a server computer system and a user computer system coupled to a network. The server computer system includes a memory that stores location-based divorce proceeding rules, and a processor with a graphical user interface component. The user computer system includes a user interface component coupled to a processing component. The user interface component presents the graphical user interfaces generated by the graphical user interface component and receives responses to the presented graphical user interfaces. The responses include a selection for the location for the divorce proceedings. The received responses are sent to the server computer system. The graphical user interface component generates graphical user interfaces based on at least one of the location selection or other received responses. The processor automatically generates completed divorce documents based on the received responses. | 06-25-2009 |
Richard Walter Finney, Morrison, CO US
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20140263785 | MOBILE WOOD CHIPPER - A mobile wood chipper that is mounted to a motor vehicle. The wood chipper has an input hopper that during operation is desirably located at a convenient height for a user. In the case of mounting in a station wagon or van, a slidable structure may be used to allow the wood chipper to be slid into an operational position with the wood chipper at least largely outside the vehicle, and a stowed position with the wood chipper at least largely inside the vehicle. In the case of mounting in a truck, a lift mechanism may be used to allow the wood chipper to be lowered into an operational position with the wood chipper at a convenient height for a user, and lifted up into a stowed position within the truck bed. A power generator is also included to supply power to the wood chipper. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert E. Finney, Shoreline, WA US
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20100189726 | LPAAT-BETA INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to triazines and the use thereof to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) activity. The invention further relates to methods of treating cancer using said triazines. The invention also relates to methods for screening for LPAAT-β activity. | 07-29-2010 |
Samuel Warner Finney, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140373439 | MANUALLY INSTALLED AGRICULTURAL MULCH, DRIP IRRIGATION AND ROW COVER ASSEMBLY - An agricultural system includes an irrigation system, a mulch system including mulch material, and indicia disposed on the mulch material for indicating locations on the mulch material. The indicia include burial indicia, conduit warning indicia and plant spacing indicia. The planting spacing indicia are disposed in a triangular grid on the mulch system. The mulch material includes a hole for planting, a hole for a stake to pass there through, and a hole for a row cover support to pass there through. The irrigation system includes a drip irrigation conduit and a further conduit for transporting water to a further irrigation system. The irrigation system includes a fitting and a manifold for transporting water to the further conduit. At least a portion of the irrigation system is bonded to the mulch system, and at least a portion is enclosed and maintained in the vicinity of the mulch system by a sleeve. | 12-25-2014 |
Steven D. Finney, Oxford, GA US
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20090100780 | STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM - A structural insulated panel system includes a frame including a first vertical frame member and a second vertical frame member and a top frame member and a bottom frame member. A first siding member is attached to one side of the frame and a second siding member is attached to an opposite side of the frame to form a cavity and an insulation material is provided within the cavity. A tongue portion includes a projection formed from the first vertical frame member disposed laterally outward from one vertical edge of the first and second siding members. A groove portion includes a recess formed from the second vertical frame member disposed laterally inward from an opposite vertical edge of the first and second siding members, so that the tongue portion from one panel is configured to mate with the groove portion of another panel to provide an assembly of multiple panels. | 04-23-2009 |
Thomas M. Finney, Midland, MI US
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20130064603 | INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - An intermediate steering shaft connection assembly for a steering column is provided. The intermediate steering shaft connection assembly comprises at least one shaft, a clamping yoke configured to be coupled to the shaft, and a connection assurance device interposed between the shaft and the clamping yoke. The connection assurance device is configured to ensure proper positioning of the clamping yoke on the shaft to allow for final assembly. | 03-14-2013 |
William F. Finney, Chicago, IL US
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20090219523 | Method and System for Measuring Sub-Surface Composition of a Sample - In a method for measuring a composition of a sample, an illumination surface area of the sample is illuminated using a light source, and light from a plurality of emitting surface areas of the sample is received, each emitting surface area at a different location, the received light scattered by the sample. A cumulative area of the illumination surface area is greater than a cumulative area of two emitting surface areas of the plurality of emitting surface areas. For each emitting surface area, spectral content information associated with received light corresponding to that emitting surface area is determined, and composition information corresponding to a sub-surface region of the sample is determined based on the determined spectral content information. Different shapes of illumination surface areas as well as the plurality of emitting surface areas may advantageously be utilized for various specimen or sample geometries or illumination sources. | 09-03-2009 |