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Frank E. Aldwell, Dunedin NZ
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20120135039 | Oral Vaccines for Producing Mucosal Immunity - Embodiments of this invention include lipid-based immunogenic compositions (adjuvants or carriers) useful for oral or gastrointestinal administration for improving mucosal immune responses in animals vaccinated for a variety of bacterial infections. In certain embodiments, lipid compositions of this invention include a mixture of fatty acids having different chain lengths, thereby providing desired physico-chemical properties. When a bacterial antigen is mixed with a lipid-based adjuvant or carrier, the resulting composition elicits improved mucosal immune responses and thereby decreases infections and sequellae of disease caused by | 05-31-2012 |
Frank E. Barrett, Warwick, RI US
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20130184659 | LUBRICIOUS EXTRUDED MEDICAL TUBING - A medical tube having improved lubricity is disclosed. The medical tube is produced by extruding a polymer material blended with a lubricity enhancing additive through a resilient die. The polymer material can be medical-grade high-density polyethylene, and the lubricity enhancing additive can be a silicone-based or alloy-based material. The medical tube can include one or more internal elongated protuberances so as to reduce the internal surface area of the medical tube available to generate friction on a guide wire inserted or withdrawn through the medical tube. | 07-18-2013 |
20150038923 | LUBRICIOUS EXTRUDED MEDICAL TUBING - A medical tube having improved lubricity is disclosed. The medical tube is produced by extruding a polymer material blended with a lubricity enhancing additive through a resilient die. The polymer material can be medical-grade high-density polyethylene, and the lubricity enhancing additive can be a silicone-based or alloy-based material. The medical tube can include one or more internal elongated protuberances so as to reduce the internal surface area of the medical tube available to generate friction on a guide wire inserted or withdrawn through the medical tube. | 02-05-2015 |
Frank E. Block, Iii, Nashville, TN US
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20150298123 | ORGAN ON CHIP INTEGRATION AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SAME - A platform for cultivation, maintenance, and/or analysis of one or more bio-objects includes one or more integrated bio-object microfluidics modules. Each integrated bio-object microfluidics module is configured to cultivate, maintain, analyze and/or mimic functionalities of a respective bio-object, and includes one or more on-chip pumps; a plurality of fluidic switches; and a microfluidic chip in fluid communication with the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches, having at least one chamber for accommodating the bio-object and a plurality of fluidic paths connecting the at least one chamber, the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches, and a power and control unit adapted for selectively and individually controlling the one or more on-chip pumps and the plurality of fluidic switches for performing bio-object microfluidics functions. | 10-22-2015 |
Frank E. Blondino, Henrico, VA US
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20130023822 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MEDICAMENTS FROM A MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER - An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container, and a movable assembly. The movable assembly includes a first movable member and a second movable member. The second movable member is configured to move relative to the first movable member to move the movable assembly from a first configuration to a second configuration. A distal end portion of the second movable member is configured to move a plunger disposed within the medicament container in a distal direction when the movable assembly is moved to the second configuration. The movable assembly is configured to move between a first position and a second position to move the medicament container within the housing between a first container position and a second container position. | 01-24-2013 |
20130317477 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MEDICAMENTS FROM A MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER - An apparatus includes a medicament container, a first elastomeric member, a second elastomeric member and a stopper. The first and second elastomeric members are disposed within the medicament container. The first elastomeric member, a first portion of the medicament container and the second elastomeric member collectively define a medicament volume. The stopper is coupled to a distal end portion of the medicament container. The second elastomeric member, a second portion of the medicament container and the stopper collectively define a vent volume. A first retainer of the stopper is configured to engage a first portion of a carrier to limit movement of the medicament container when in a first position. A second retainer of the stopper is configured to engage a second portion of the carrier to limit movement of the medicament container when in a second position. | 11-28-2013 |
Frank E. Blondino, Easton, PA US
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20080280947 | ANTI-INSOMNIA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions of zolpidem, and methods for their manufacture and use for treating insomnia. The compositions are formulated as oral sprays for transmucosal absorption of zolpidem. The methods of treatment in some cases involve night-time dosing administration to achieve therapeutic zolpidem blood levels within 20 minutes or less, tapering off to less than 20 ng/ml within less than five hours, in some cases less than four hours, post dosing. | 11-13-2008 |
20110040266 | ANTI-INSOMNIA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions of zolpidem, and methods for their manufacture and use for treating insomnia. The compositions are formulated as oral sprays for transmucosal absorption of zolpidem. The methods of treatment in some cases involve night-time dosing administration to achieve therapeutic zolpidem blood levels within 20 minutes or less, tapering off to less than 20 ng/ml within less than five hours, in some cases less than four hours, post dosing. | 02-17-2011 |
20110171273 | STABLE ANTI-NAUSEA ORAL SPRAY FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Stable formulations of selective 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists for oral spray administration for absorption by the oral mucosa and related methods of preparation and administration are provided. A preferred embodiment includes ondansetron in a concentration of about 5.1 to about 5.2% w/w; propylene glycol in a concentration of about 60.1 to about 60.3% w/w; water in a concentration of about 5.3 to about 5.4% w/w; and ethanol in a concentration of about 27.1 to about 27.3% w/w. Additional preferred embodiments are preservative free and/or non-aqueous or primarily non-aqueous. | 07-14-2011 |
20110280916 | STABLE HYDROALCOHOLIC ORAL SPRAY FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - Stable formulations of an active pharmaceutical agent suitable for oral spray administration for absorption by the oral mucosa and related methods of preparation and administration of active pharmaceutical agent formulations are provided. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide formulations comprising an active pharmaceutical agent, a solvent, a buffer, and a viscosity modifying agent, wherein when a unit dose volume of about 25 to 400 mcL of the oral spray composition is sprayed, the spray has a median particle size diameter of about 40 to about 100 microns. | 11-17-2011 |
Frank E. Bradenburg, Wooster, OH US
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20140072751 | WATERPROOF MEMBRANES - Waterproof membranes have a single-ply polymer coated substrate and at least one adhesive layer for architectural and structural waterproofing. | 03-13-2014 |
20150048083 | FLEXIBLE TANKS - Flexible tanks for storage of fluids are constructed of interconnected panels of flexible material made of flexible woven and coated materials and with specific geometric panel configurations. | 02-19-2015 |
Frank E. Bumb, Jr., Phoenix, AZ US
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20090156028 | COMPLIANT INTERCONNECT APPARATUS WITH LAMINATE INTERPOSER STRUCTURE - Apparatus to electrically connect a first electrical contact to a second electrical contact includes opposed upper and lower elastomer layers formed on either side of an electrically insulating intermediate layer together forming a laminate interposer structure having a thickness. An electrically conducting elastic column to provide a localized conductive path is formed through the thickness of the laminate interposer structure. The upper and lower elastomer layers provide compliance between the upper and lower elastomer layers and the elastic column, and the intermediate layer provides reduced compliance between the intermediate layer and the elastic column relative to the compliance between the upper and lower elastomer layers and the elastic column. | 06-18-2009 |
Frank E. Celli, Montvale, NJ US
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20150196920 | NETWORK CONNECTED WEIGHT TRACKING SYSTEM FOR A WASTE DISPOSAL MACHINE - A food waste disposal system includes a waste disposal machine, a PLC, which controls the operation of the food waste disposal machine; at least one scale connected to a load cell indicator; door sensors; a minicomputer, a network connection, the minicomputer in data communication with an analytics cloud. The mincomputer includes SSL certificates; validates data communicated to the analytics cloud; stores the data in a centralized database and transmit a successful status code to the mini- computer after determining that the data is valid; and transmits an error code if the data validation fails, or another type of system error occurs; examines, aggregates and processes validated data; and determines the amount of waste dumped into the waste disposal machine based on door-open and door-closed states; and pre-aggregates a weight processed data by time or by digester to provide reporting to an end-user. | 07-16-2015 |
Frank E. Clark, Kalispell, MT US
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20100270343 | Apparatus for knife sheath lock - This is knife sheath combination lock assembly configured to minimize foreign elements from interfering with the operation of the lock assembly. The lock assembly can be used for both fixed blade knives and foldable knives. The locking mechanism for securing the knife to the sheath, the locking mechanism including; a lock assembly, and a spring attached to the lock assembly, wherein when the knife is inserted into the sheath, the lock assembly secures the knife; and wherein the spring has a first spring area distal a second spring area, the second spring area adjacent the lock assembly, and the first spring area adjacent the sheath. | 10-28-2010 |
Frank E. Davis, Monterey, CA US
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20130111870 | DECORING MECHANISM WITH MECHANIZED HARVESTER - A mechanical harvester for harvesting produce with a core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly. The positioning apparatus is connected to the chassis and configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring. The decoring device is connected to the positioning apparatus and configured to sever the core of the produce while the produce is in the ground. The transport assembly is connected to the chassis and configured to lift the cut produce from the ground and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container. | 05-09-2013 |
20140030394 | SYSTEM FOR TOPPING AND TAILING LETTUCE HEADS USING A CAMERA-GUIDED SERVO-CONTROLLED WATER KNIFE - A system for trimming a lettuce head using a digital imaging system and cutting mechanism. The lettuce head is conveyed between a lower feed conveyor and an upper feed conveyor that is disposed a fixed distance over and substantially aligned with a lower feed conveyor. The digital imaging system is configured to capture an image of the lettuce head and determine a cutting profile using the image. The cutting mechanism is disposed over the lower feed conveyor and includes: a servo motor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft; an armature with a pivot end mounted to the drive shaft and a sweep end disposed a radial distance from the pivot end; a cutting nozzle, mounted to the sweep end of the armature, configured to trim the lettuce head; and servo-control circuitry configured to articulate the cutting nozzle through a cutting arc based on the cutting profile. | 01-30-2014 |
20150282519 | LEAF REMOVAL APPARATUS - A leaf removal apparatus for removing one or more wrapper leaves of a harvested produce is provided. The leaf removal apparatus includes a framework, a conveyor, a stripping roller, and a plurality of flexible members. The conveyor is configured to transport the harvested produce in a forward direction to the stripping roller. The stripping roller is connected to the framework and rotates in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the conveyor. The stripping roller applies a friction force on the harvested produce. The plurality of flexible members are connected to the framework and are configured to loosen or remove one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce and prolong the duration of contact between the harvested produce and the stripping roller. The flexible members may also cause the harvested produce to rotate, helping to remove one or more wrapper leaves. | 10-08-2015 |
Frank E. Evans, Bartlesville, OK US
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20130085085 | Fluid Loss Additives and Methods of Making and Using Same - A non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprising a fluid loss additive wherein the fluid loss additive comprises the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. A method of conducting an oil-field operation comprising placing a non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid downhole wherein the non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprises a fluid loss additive comprising the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085086 | Fluid Loss Additives and Methods of Making and Using Same - A non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprising a fluid loss additive wherein the fluid loss additive comprises the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. A method of conducting an oil-field operation comprising placing a non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid downhole wherein the non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprises a fluid loss additive comprising the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. | 04-04-2013 |
20140336085 | Additives for Oil-Based Drilling Fluids - An additive for a wellbore treatment fluid comprising a sulfonated asphalt compound comprising particles having a D90 particle size of less than about 215 μm. A wellbore treatment fluid comprising (i) an oleaginous component and (ii) a sulfonated asphalt wherein the sulfonated asphalt comprises particles having a D90 of less than about 215 μm. | 11-13-2014 |
20150225638 | Fluid Loss Additives and Methods of Making and Using Same - A non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprising a fluid loss additive wherein the fluid loss additive comprises the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. A method of conducting an oil-field operation comprising placing a non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid downhole wherein the non-aqueous wellbore servicing fluid comprises a fluid loss additive comprising the reaction product of (i) a functional polymer and (ii) an oligomerized fatty acid. | 08-13-2015 |
Frank E. Grzelak, Jr., Darien, IL US
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20140159552 | Equipment Segregation Unit For An Industrial Control Panel - An industrial control panel is provided that comprises a zone enclosure unit and an equipment segregation unit. The zone enclosure unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the zone enclosure unit. The zone enclosure unit is adapted to contain a first set of electrical equipment. The equipment segregation unit may be mounted to the zone enclosure unit. The equipment segregation unit has a back panel, a plurality of side panels, a bottom panel, and a door to access the interior of the equipment segregation unit. The equipment segregation unit is adapted to contain a second set of electrical equipment. The first set of electrical equipment is capable of being electrically connected to the second set of electrical equipment. | 06-12-2014 |
Frank E. Hagie, Sacramento, CA US
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20080318277 | Expression of human milk proteins in transgenic plants - The invention is directed to seed and seed extract compositions containing levels of a human milk protein between 3-40% or higher of the total protein weight of the soluble protein extractable from the seed. Also disclosed is a method of producing the seed with high levels of extractable human milk protein. The method includes transforming a monocotyledonous plant with a chimeric gene having a protein-coding sequence encoding a protein normally present in human milk under the control of a seed maturation-specific promoter. The method may further includes a leader DNA sequence encoding a monocot seed-specific transit sequence capable to target a linked milk protein to a storage body. | 12-25-2008 |
20090258004 | HUMAN BLOOD PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN MONOCOT SEEDS - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them. | 10-15-2009 |
20100031394 | Human Blood Proteins Expressed in Monocot Seeds - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them. | 02-04-2010 |
20100119691 | EXPRESSION OF HUMAN MILK PROTEINS IN TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention is directed to food and food additive compositions comprising one or more human milk proteins produced in the seeds of a transgenic plant and methods of making the same. The invention is further directed to improved infant formula comprising such food supplement composition. | 05-13-2010 |
20100183589 | HUMAN BLOOD PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN MONOCOT SEEDS - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, and to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them. | 07-22-2010 |
20120195883 | MONOCOT SEED PRODUCT COMPRISING A HUMAN BLOOD PROTEIN - The invention is directed to blood proteins produced in monocot seeds and isolated therefrom for use in therapeutic compositions, as well as to methods of making these isolated blood proteins and to therapeutic compositions comprising them. | 08-02-2012 |
Frank E. Hagie, Elk Grove, CA US
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20100003235 | ORAL FORMULATIONS FOR ENTERIC DISORDERS AND/OR REHYDRATION - The present invention relates, generally, to oral formulations including one or more recombinantly-produced human milk proteins. The formulations of the present invention may be used to prevent the onset of diarrhea in patients who have been or will be exposed to one or more agents known to cause diarrhea, and to prevent the recurrence of diarrhea in a patient recovering therefrom. The formulations may also be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The formulations may also be beneficially administered in accordance with methods for promoting the development of healthy intestinal flora in a human patient. | 01-07-2010 |
Frank E. Hashberger, Snohomish, WA US
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20110253836 | AIRCRAFT BIN MODULE WITH INTEGRATED AIR DUCTS AND LIGHTING - An aircraft overhead luggage bin module includes a stowage bin assembly, an integral light assembly providing structural stiffness to an upper portion of the stowage bin assembly. The stowage bin assembly includes an air distribution plenum that also transmits loads to mounting structures, an upper air diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum, and an optional lower sidewall diffuser connected to the air distribution plenum. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254705 | ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED LATCH FOR AIRCRAFT STOWAGE BINS - An electrically activated latch for aircraft stowage bins includes an overhead stowage bin module having a stationary support structure and a movable stowage bin portion. An electrically operated stowage bin latch mechanism latches the movable stowage bin portion in a closed position and unlatches the movable stowage bin portion to an open position. An electrically operated stowage bin activation switch operates the stowage bin latch mechanism, allowing the aircraft stowage bins to be locked by independently controlling the overhead stowage bins through the aircraft cabin management system, or by control of the latch by the stowage bin activation switch. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255296 | AIRCRAFT CEILING MODULE WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING, VALENCES AND WIRING - An aircraft ceiling module includes a ceiling panel with integrated lighting, valences and wiring. LED lighting units are mounted directly to the ceiling panel, and one or more valence panels are connected to the ceiling panel to shield the LED lighting units. The valence panels are integral to the ceiling panel, and provide structural stiffness to overall construction of the ceiling module. Wiring connected to the LED lighting units is integrated into the ceiling panel. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256821 | USE OF AIRCRAFT CABIN SURFACES TO GUIDE AIRFLOW AND SOUND - An interior ceiling panel system includes a ceiling panel mounted in a ceiling area, a first airflow directing panel in a first side of the ceiling area defining an airflow passage, and a second airflow directing panel in a second side of the ceiling area, defining an eddy space. An airflow supply source introduces airflow into the ceiling area, and the second airflow directing panel provides an obstruction that creates an eddy in the eddy space that incoming airflow with air in the cabin. One or more speakers project sound energy upward toward the ceiling panel, which deflects sound energy to provide more uniform sound levels in the cabin. | 10-20-2011 |
20140091178 | LAVATORY WITH STOWAGE COMPARTMENT - An aircraft lavatory comprising an enclosure having a door, a first side wall, a rear wall, a ceiling, and a second side wall, wherein the second side wall includes a sink, the second side wall defining a plane and wherein the sink is inwardly disposed from said plane. To create space for a stowage compartment, an additional side wall parallel to, and adjacent to, said second side wall is formed. This space houses a stowage compartment accessible from outside said lavatory, the stowage compartment formed between said second side wall and said additional wall. | 04-03-2014 |
20140152162 | ELECTRICALLY ACTIVATED LATCH FOR AIRCRAFT STOWAGE BINS - An electrically activated latch for aircraft stowage bins includes an overhead stowage bin module having a stationary support structure and a movable stowage bin portion. An electrically operated stowage bin latch mechanism latches the movable stowage bin portion in a closed position and unlatches the movable stowage bin portion to an open position. An electrically operated stowage bin activation switch operates the stowage bin latch mechanism, allowing the aircraft stowage bins to be locked by independently controlling the overhead stowage bins through the aircraft cabin management system, or by control of the latch by the stowage bin activation switch. | 06-05-2014 |
20140332629 | WALL MOUNTED STOWAGE COMPARTMENT - A wall mounted stowage compartment for a passenger cabin of an aircraft includes a housing having a rearwardly facing wall mounted to a forwardly facing interior monument wall. The stowage compartment is located under an aft most passenger seat adjacent to the forwardly facing interior monument wall. The stowage compartment includes a stowage compartment drawer, and a protective breathing equipment compartment is mounted to a side wall of the aircraft cabin monument, and includes a forwardly facing edge that follows a contour of the forwardly facing wall of the aircraft cabin monument extending from a forwardly facing recess to the floor of the cabin. | 11-13-2014 |
Frank E. Inscore, Bristol, CT US
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20130157254 | Method and apparatus for two-step surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy - A SERS method and apparatus employ a sample device having support structure including a first material containing a SER-active metal functionalized with a binding agent having specific capability for binding a designated target analyte. An analyte sample is introduced upon the functionalized SER-active metal; conditions to effect binding of the target analyte to the binding agent are maintained; unbound chemicals, biochemicals, or biologicals are removed; a second SER-active material is introduced to cause it to attach to the bound target analyte; the support structure is irradiated to generate a SER spectrum, with the first and second SER-active materials acting in concert; and the SER spectrum is detected and analyzed to determine the presence and quantity of the target analyte. Alternatively, the second SER-active material may be functionalized with a binding agent, with the procedure being modified accordingly. | 06-20-2013 |
Frank E. Jargiello, Iii, Scranton, PA US
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20150009417 | PERCUSSION-TRIGGERED LIGHTING SYSTEM - The percussion-triggered lighting system is adapted to provide steady and/or percussively triggered illumination within one or more drums. The drums have translucent heads to allow the internal lighting to be viewed. An electromechanical switch is installed within the drum(s), for economy and to allow the system to be installed in existing drums. The system may also operate small peripheral lights around the edge of one or more drums, the peripheral lighting being programmable to produce various moving patterns. The system may also include a video projector within one or more drums to project a visual image on the interior of the translucent drum head that is visible to the audience. A separate control panel may be provided to allow the drummer to actuate any of the percussive lights without striking the drum to avoid creating a sound when a drum beat is inappropriate during the performance. | 01-08-2015 |
Frank E. Jones,, Iii, Nashville, TN US
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20090088510 | Thermoplastic polyolefin material with high surface gloss - A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2) and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1) and/or copolymers (B2), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described. | 04-02-2009 |
20090096130 | Thermoplastic polyolefin material with high surface gloss - A compound is described including one or more polymer (A) selected from propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A1), propylene homopolymers (A2) and a combination of copolymers (A1) and/or homopolymers (A2), at 30% to 90% by weight; one or more copolymer (B) selected from ethylene-alpha-olefin random copolymers (B1), hydrogenated styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers (B2), ethylene-alpha-olefin block copolymers (B3), and a combination of two or more of copolymers (B1), copolymers (B2), and/or optional copolymers (B3), at 0% to 50% by weight; one or more mineral filler (C) at 0% to 30% by weight; one or more surface modifier (D) at 0% to 5% by weight; one or more additive (E) at 0% to 5% by weight; and one or more colorant (F) at 0% to 10% by weight. Associated articles and methods are also described. | 04-16-2009 |
Frank E. Joutras, Lincoln, NE US
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20120142416 | SIMULATED RECREATIONAL, TRAINING AND EXERCISE SYSTEM - Controlled resistance to movement of body parts of a person is provided based on the person's body position and related to an activity depicted in a visual image provided to the person. The resistance is controlled by a sensor input and a visual input provided to a microprocessor and a software program based on the sensing of the position of at least one part of the person's body. | 06-07-2012 |
20140240109 | Modular Exoskeletal Force Feedback Controller - Portable force feedback controllers (PFFCs) designed to be worn on a user's limb, track the movement of the user's limb, and provide force feedback capability. In some embodiments, the PFFCs may include interchangeable modules that can be quickly and easily connected and disconnected so that the PFFC may be easily modified for a particular application. In yet other embodiments, various PFFC modules are moveably coupled and have at least one degree of freedom so that the PFFC can accurately follow the natural movements of a user's limb. | 08-28-2014 |
Frank E. Karovic, Galloway, NJ US
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20100072794 | Towel securing apparatus - A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example. | 03-25-2010 |
20110084523 | Towel securing apparatus - A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example. | 04-14-2011 |
Frank E. La Fetra, Cupertlno, CA US
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20110126189 | Method And Device For Customizing Software - A method of configuring software on a computer is disclosed herein. The software comprises at least one module and the computer comprises a nonvolatile storage having at least one address. An embodiment of the method comprises loading a flag into the address; reading the flag using the software; and activating the module in the software depending on the state of the flag, wherein activating the module causes at least one program to be installed on the computer. | 05-26-2011 |
Frank E. Ludoph, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140143722 | Identity Based User Interface - A method, system, and computer accessible medium for an identity based user interface. An identity based user interface may display user interface elements including communication-related information for a plurality of identities. The communication related information may indicate multiple communication mechanisms for each identity. In response to selection of one of the communication mechanisms, an identity based user interface may initiate communication with the corresponding identity using the selected mechanism. An identity based user interface may also display information regarding the presence, reach-ability or future availability for one or more of the identities and may request and receive such information from an identity framework. An identity based user interface may utilize shared identity objects to store and maintain the communication related information. Additionally, an identity based user interface may fill in user interface elements of communication applications with communication related information for a selected identity or mechanism. | 05-22-2014 |
Frank E. Oetlinger, Grafton, WI US
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20110258812 | Hinge Assembly For A Frame Structure - A hinge assembly is provided for a frame structure. The hinge assembly includes a first generally flat plate having an inner face, an outer face and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. The bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A second generally flat plate has an inner face, an outer face and a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. The bolt-receiving bore in the second plate extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A pin pivotably connects the first plate to the second plate. A first lip extends from the inner face of the first plate and a second lip extends from the inner face of the second plate. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262214 | Slide For Interconnecting To A Frame - A slide is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The slide includes a bar extending along a main axis and having an inner face, an outer face, first and second sides and a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face along a bore axis at an acute angle to the outer face. The first and second sides includes recessed grooves therein. A sliding member includes first and second legs projecting therefrom and being slidably received in corresponding grooves in the first and second sides of the bar. The legs guiding slideable movement of the sliding member along the bar. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262220 | Connection Assembly For Interconnecting To A Frame - A connection assembly is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The connection assembly including a generally flat plate. The plate is defined by an inner face, an outer face and a first pair of bolt-receiving bores therethrough. The pair of bolt-receiving bores extend between the inner face and the outer face along bore axes at acute angles to the outer face. A first lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a first axis and a second lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a second axis generally perpendicular to the second axis. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262221 | Corner Piece For Mechanically Interlocking Frame Members - A corner piece is provided for interconnecting frame members. The corner piece includes a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The first plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. A second plate member defines an inner face contiguous with the inner face of the first plate member, an outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The second plate member includes a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis generally parallel to the inner face of the first plate member. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262222 | Frame Member For Structure - A frame member is provided for a structure. The frame member includes a generally flat, elongated first surface having an elongated slot therein extending along an axis. The slot is defined by first and second converging sidewalls lying in corresponding planes which are at acute angles to the first surface. A first diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall and a second diverging outer abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall. A first diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the second converging sidewall and a second diverging inner abutment wall is generally perpendicular to the first converging sidewall. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262223 | Connection Assembly For Frame Structure - A connection assembly is provided for a frame structure. The connection assembly including a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, and a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis at an acute angle to the outer face. A tubular collar operatively connected to the first plate member. The tubular collar has a first end and an open terminal end for receiving a first end of a support rod. | 10-27-2011 |
20130091691 | Mechanically Interlocking Frame Assemblies - A structural frame assembly is provided that includes mechanically interlocking components. The frame assembly has rails that interconnect with each other at joints that include brackets that engage the rails and nuts that are held in cavities of the rails that are connected to slots that extend through outer surfaces of the rails. Bolts may extend angularly through bores of the bracket and the slots of the rails to operatively engage a nut being held in the cavity. Tightening the bolts may draw the nut angularly through the cavity in a manner that automatically self-aligns the brackets and rails to establish precise joints. | 04-18-2013 |
20130243524 | Connection Assembly For Interconnecting To A Frame - A connection assembly is provided for interconnecting to a frame. The connection assembly including a generally flat plate. The plate is defined by an inner face, an outer face and a first pair of bolt-receiving bores therethrough. The pair of bolt-receiving bores extend between the inner face and the outer face along bore axes at acute angles to the outer face. A first lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a first axis and a second lip extends from the inner face of the plate along a second axis generally perpendicular to the second axis. | 09-19-2013 |
20140250822 | Corner Assembly - A corner piece is provided for interconnecting frame members. The corner piece includes a first plate member defining an inner face, an opposite outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The first plate member including a bolt-receiving bore therethrough. A second plate member defines an inner face contiguous with the inner face of the first plate member, an outer face, a first side face, an opposite second side face, and an end face. The second plate member includes a bolt-receiving bore extending between the inner face and the outer face thereof along a first axis generally parallel to the inner face of the first plate member. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259624 | Fastening Arrangement And Method - A fastening arrangement and method are provided for coupling a pair of frame members together. The fastening arrangement includes an insert receivable in a slot of one of the frame members. A fastener couples the insert with a receiver, such as a nut or a second insert, receivable in the other of the frame members. The insert includes a notch or similar indicator for indicating the appropriate depth to which the insert is to be driven relative to one of the frame members. The insert includes a threaded portion. The threads of the threaded portion are configured to be embedded into one of the frame members as the insert is driven relative to one of the frame members to secure the insert thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
Frank E. Paschoalini, Huron, OH US
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20130133637 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING OVEN COOKING ZONES - A cooking system having adjustable oven cooking zones generally includes a spiral stack disposed within a cooking oven chamber, the spiral stack including a plurality of tiers, and a circulation system for delivering gaseous cooking medium to the spiral stack in the cooking oven chamber. The system further includes a mezzanine assembly including an inner mezzanine and an outer mezzanine, wherein the position of the inner mezzanine is movable relative to the position of the outer mezzanine. Methods for adjusting cooking zones in an oven, and systems and methods for bidirectional flow systems for cooking ovens, are also provided. | 05-30-2013 |
Frank E. Pecjak, Fairfax, VA US
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20110004682 | DETERMINING PROJECTION WEIGHTS BASED ON A CENSUS DATA - Projection weights may be configured to project usage of a first set of resources by users of a first group of clients systems to usage of the first set of resources by users in a larger group of users. Users of the first group of client systems may be a sample of a larger group of users that access resources on the network using client systems. The projection weights may be determined based on a first set of usage data and a second set of usage data. The first set of usage data may be determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a first group of client systems. The second set of usage data may be determined based on information received from a second group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with a second set of resources accessed by the second group of client systems. | 01-06-2011 |
20110246641 | MEASUREMENTS BASED ON PANEL AND CENSUS DATA - A first set of usage data for a first set of resources on a network and a second set of usage data for a second set of resources on a network are accessed. The first set of resources were accessed by a first group of client systems and the first set of usage data is determined based on information received from the first group of client systems sent as a result of beacon instructions included with the first set of resources. The second set of usage data is determined based on information received from monitoring applications installed on a second group of client systems that accessed the second set of resources. Users of the second group of client systems are a sample of a larger group of users that use resources on the network. Initial usage measurement data for a third set of resources on the network is determined based on the first set of usage data. The third set includes one or more common resources that are included in the first set of resources and the second set of resources. One or more adjustment factors are determined based on the second set of usage data and applied to the initial usage measurement data to generate adjusted usage measurement data. One or more reports are generated based on the adjusted usage measurement data. | 10-06-2011 |
Frank E. Ruch, Jr., Falmouth, ME US
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20090074909 | Phytase-containing animal food and method - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described. | 03-19-2009 |
20110086127 | PHYTASE-CONTAINING ANIMAL FOOD AND METHOD - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described. | 04-14-2011 |
20110318449 | Phytase-Containing Animal Food and Method - A method is described for improving the nutritional value of a foodstuff comprising a source of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate by feeding the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast. The method comprises the step of feeding the animal the foodstuff in combination with a phytase expressed in yeast wherein the phytase can be selected from the group consisting of AppA1, AppA2 and a site-directed mutant of AppA. The invention also enables reduction of the feed to weight gain ratio and an increase bone mass and mineral content of an animal. A foodstuff and a feed additive comprising AppA2 or a site-directed mutant of AppA are also described. | 12-29-2011 |
Frank E. Snedecor, Iii, Vista, CA US
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20130246950 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING OVERLAYS ACCORDING TO TRENDING INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus for providing a trending tool for presenting trending information measured or collected with regard to a content page within the context of a display of the content page. In some cases, a trending tool may be used to present trending information based on analytics data for a given selectable item of the content page, such as a clickable link or image, where the trending information may be displayed proximate to the given selectable item within the user interface. The trending information may be determined from the analytics data over a given period or periods of time. Further, the visual presentation of the trending information within, for example, an overlay may be modified based on the trending information, or based on other selected elements of the analytics data or based on other calculations of the analytics data. | 09-19-2013 |
20150286625 | Analytics Report Segments and Controls - Analytics report segments and controls techniques are described in which an analytics module enables retrieval and manipulation of analytics data for a marketing service within a host application, such as a spreadsheet application. The analytics module provides an interactive dialog for insertion of form controls into documents designed as filters for analytics data embedded in the documents. In response to changes in values for the form controls, the analytics module is configured to query a marketing service and update the analytics data accordingly Additionally, the analytics module is be configured to facilitate creation of new segments from directly within the host application based upon a selection of analytics data contained in a corresponding document. | 10-08-2015 |
Frank E. Staigl, Iii, Greenville, OH US
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20100001598 | EXTERNAL VOLTAGE CHANGE DEVICE - A motor including a stator, a first connector portion, a selector, and a second connector portion. The stator has a first winding arrangement configured for a first voltage and a second winding arrangement configured for a second voltage different from the first voltage. The first connector portion is selectively connectable to each of the first winding arrangement and the second winding arrangement. The selector is movable between a first position in which the first connector portion is connected to the first winding arrangement, and a second position in which the first connector portion is connected to the second winding arrangement. The second connector portion is electrically connected to a power supply and selectively engageable with the first connector portion to provide power to one of the first winding arrangement and the second winding arrangement. | 01-07-2010 |
20110074254 | ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A RAIN GUARD - A motor includes a shaft that extends along a rotational axis and an end frame that includes a first surface that is substantially normal to the axis. A first plurality of annular features are arranged concentrically about the rotational axis and coupled to the first surface. A fan is mounted to the rotating shaft and including a slinger portion and a second surface. A second plurality of annular features are arranged concentrically about the rotational axis and coupled to the second surface. The first plurality of annular features cooperate with the second plurality of annular features to form a non-contact seal between the fan and the end frame. | 03-31-2011 |
Frank E. Underhill, Jr., Barberville, FL US
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20110073025 | Method And System For Transplanting Large Trees - A method for moving large trees by cutting trenches around the tree so as to define a generally rectangular root ball for the tree and positioning a box structure in an excavated area along one side of the defined root ball so that the box structure can be pulled beneath the tree to as to sever the root ball. One side of the box structure is open and has a cutting plate that can be pulled under the tree. A pulling mechanism is positioned in a second excavated area on an opposite side of the root ball and cables are attached to the box structure so that it can be pulled beneath the root ball to sever and capture the ball. The open side of the box structure is then closed and lifting devices attached to the structure to allow the tree to be lifted from the ground. | 03-31-2011 |
Frank E. Waulters, Sun City, CA US
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20130303066 | Portable saw enclosure featuring moisture and debris laden air extraction plus electrical control panel - A saw enclosure having a waterproof metal base pan, with integral receiver brackets for supporting enclosure frame work, and a built in shop-vac attachment port for using a vacuum to produce negative air pressure within enclosure; removing dust, moisture and particulate laden air. The saw enclosure framework assembly includes an electric control panel comprising of a switch controlled, duplex, GFCI outlet, for simultaneously energizing the saw and vacuum, and a continuously powered duplex outlet for powering a jig saw, grinder, drill, light, or any other electrical item. The enclosure, a seamed and fitted cover of flexible fabric or plastic, includes weights or magnets to ensure a tight fit at the base pan. All components disassemble quickly, and fit within base pan, which has a detachable cover for ease of transport. | 11-14-2013 |