Garner, US
Aaron Garner, Rye, CO US
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20100136511 | System and Method for Teaching a Musical Instrument - A system for teaching a musical instrument includes an electronic keyboard. A computer is in communication with the electronic keyboard. A lessons and tracking server communicates over a network to the computer. The lessons and tracking server has a lessons module that serves up a lesson to the computer. The computer scores a student's performance and transmits a score to the lessons and tracking server. | 06-03-2010 |
Amanda L. Garner, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080274492 | Detection of platinum group metals with fluorophores via allylic oxidative insertion - A method of detecting platinum group metals in a sample is provided. The method comprises the step of contacting the sample with a fluorophore capable of undergoing allylic ether or allylic ester cleavage. The fluorophore has an oxygen-protected moiety, the protecting group having an allylic functionality. A reducing agent and optionally a solubilizer are also added to the sample. Very low levels of platinum group metals such as palladium and platinum can be detected in a sample. | 11-06-2008 |
20080275257 | Hydroxymethyl fluorescein derivatives for use as biological markers and dyes - Hydroxymethyl fluorescein derivatives are provided. The derivatives can be easily conjugated to other molecules, and are more permeable than other fluorescein derivatives. Methods of making the derivatives are also provided. | 11-06-2008 |
Andrew Paul Garner, Arlington, MA US
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20120107306 | ANTIBODIES FOR EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 3 (HER3) - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that target a conformational epitope of a HER receptor. In particular, the invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that target a conformational epitope of HER3 receptor and compositions and methods of use thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
20130251703 | ANTIBODIES FOR EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 3 (HER3) DIRECTED TO DOMAIN III AND DOMAIN IV OF HER3 - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that bind to a non-linear epitope within domain 3 of the HER3 receptor and inhibit both ligand-dependent and ligand-independent signal transduction. The invention also relates antibodies or fragments thereof that bind to amino acid residues within domains 3-4 of HER3 and inhibit both ligand-dependent and ligand-independent signal transduction; and compositions and methods of use of such antibodies or fragments thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
20130273029 | ANTIBODIES FOR EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 3 (HER3) DIRECTED TO DOMAIN II OF HER3 - The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that target an epitope of a HER3 receptor residing in domain 2 of the HER3 receptor to block both ligand-dependent and ligand-independent signal transduction and tumor growth; and compositions and methods of use thereof. | 10-17-2013 |
20130330324 | ANTIBODIES FOR EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR 3 (HER3) - This invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof which interact with HER family of receptors, e.g., HER3 receptor. In particular, it relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that recognize a conformational epitope of HER3 receptor comprising residues from both domains 2 and 4 resulting in inhibition of both ligand-dependent and ligand-independent signal transduction; and allow ligand binding (e.g., neuregulin), whilst preventing ligand-induced activation of signal transduction. These antibodies or fragments can be used to treat a number of diseases or disorders characterized by increased levels of HER3 expression (e.g., esophageal cancer). These antibodies or fragments can be used to treat a number of diseases or disorders characterized by the antibodys or fragments ability to decrease tissue weight (e.g., prostate or uterine weights) or to induce atrophy of tissue (e.g., atrophy of male breast). | 12-12-2013 |
Archie W. Garner, Ham Lake, MN US
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20090156701 | Method for Preparing Polymer Particles - A polymer particle ( | 06-18-2009 |
20120004359 | VINYL POLYMER WETTING AND DISPERSING AGENT - A vinyl polymer pigment dispersing agent having a vinyl addition polymer backbone, one or more polymer side chains with pendant cyclic urea functional group(s) separated from the polymer backbone by at least 10 intervening atoms, and in some embodiments one or more polymer side chains comprising pendant urea functional groups separated from the polymer back-bone by less than 10 intervening atoms. The dispersing agent may be made by addition polymerizing a mixture of one or more vinyl monomers and one or more monomers having cyclic urea functional groups and vinyl functional groups. The dispersing agent may be combined with pigment particles, a carrier and an optional surfactant to make a pigment grind dispersion with excellent pigment wetting and dispersing properties. | 01-05-2012 |
Arroyal Garner, Wantage, NJ US
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20130248383 | Ammunition Can With Safety Valve - A safety valve is provided for metallic ammunition cans having lids which form an environmental seals when closed, the safety valve automatically vents cook-off gases generated when ammunition or other energetic in the ammunition can reach elevated temperatures. The safety valve is deployed in a hole formed in a wall of the ammunition can. The safety valve employs a vent cover which is soldered by means of a eutectic material either directly to an outer surface of the ammunition can or to an insert extending through the hole in the wall of the ammunition can. The vent cover seals gases in the ammunition can until elevated temperatures cause eutectic solder to melt thus freeing a vent cover and releasing cook-off gases from inside of the ammunition can. | 09-26-2013 |
Beau Robert Allen Garner, Spokane Valley, WA US
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20130086478 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIMEDIA EDITING - Systems and methods for storing, editing and producing multimedia productions on a server. A system includes one or more servers containing a storage device and a plurality of tools allowing users to store and edit multimedia productions using a browser on a client. Additional system tools render the edited multimedia data into a multimedia production that is distributed using a real time streaming tool. Multimedia productions are created through the method of uploading and storing multi-media data onto a content library, editing the stored multimedia data, rendering the edited multimedia data into a viewable multi-media production and providing an audience with real time streaming of the multimedia production over a network. | 04-04-2013 |
20130091301 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME AND ON-DEMAND MULTIMEDIA STREAMING - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for improving real-time on-demand multimedia streaming for display on computers with different hardware and software constraints. The methods and systems improve multimedia streaming by using a media player with a custom-sized frame, a predefined pixel aspect ratio, a predefined frame-rate, a progressive order, a predefined number of reference frames, a predefined average variable bit rate, and a predefined maximum variable bit rate. The methods and systems also utilize one or more servers with flash media and buffer the media content from the servers to load and start streaming with substantially no load time delay. | 04-11-2013 |
Benjamin Garner, White Salmon, WA US
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20160104121 | Digital Flyer Service - The instant application discloses, among other things, a Digital Flyer Service. In one embodiment, it may comprise a software application for a mobile device which may allow a user to search for and view digital images of flyers around the world. The search may be based on various filters such as location, hashtags or event categories, for example. Digital Flyer Service may also allow users to take a photo of a flyer and have the photo and details, such as event information, for example, uploaded to a searchable database. The database may be accessible through an application on a mobile device, for example. Users may also integrate the flyers and details with their personal calendars and online social networks, for example. | 04-14-2016 |
Bob Garner, Sturtevant, WI US
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20140065002 | Positive Displacement Pump With Improved Sealing Arrangement and Related Method of Making - A rotary positive displacement pump has a front-loading seal arrangement to better accommodate servicing and cleaning of the pump body. The pump includes a sliding seal subassembly disposed in a volume between a central portion of a rotor that is received on a shaft of a gear case and the hub of the pump body. A related method of modifying a rotary positive displacement pump enables the transformation conventional pumps with a rear-side seal arrangement to be transformed into a pump having a front-loading seal arrangement. In addition to the reduction of a dead zone in which turbulent flow does not occur by inclusion of the sliding seal subassembly, other modifications to the pump body to improve the ability of the pump to be cleaned in place. | 03-06-2014 |
20150064041 | Positive Displacement Pump with Improved Sealing Arrangement and Related Method of Making - A rotary positive displacement pump comprising a pair of forwardly-positioned sealing arrangements and a pair of rearwardly-positioned selective sealing arrangements. The forwardly-positioned sealing arrangements each form a dynamic seal between a central portion of the one of the rotors and a corresponding hub proximate the forward ends of the shafts on which the rotors are received. The rearwardly-positioned selective sealing arrangements are located between the gear case and the pump body proximate the rearward ends of the shafts. When the rotors are secured to the shafts, the rearwardly-positioned selective sealing arrangements do not establish seals between the gear case and the pump body. However, when the rotors are removed from the shafts, the rearwardly-positioned selective sealing arrangements establish seals between the gear case and the pump body. | 03-05-2015 |
Brad Garner, Pueblo, CO US
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20090327709 | MEMORY ADDRESS OBFUSCATION - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to provide, to a memory device, an obfuscated clear-page address derived from a clear-page address that is not the same as a key-page address and/or providing, to the memory device, an obfuscated key-page address derived from the key-page address when the obfuscated clear-page address is the same as the key-page address. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 12-31-2009 |
Brad Garner, Washington, DC US
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20160135381 | VEGETATED ROOF SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS - The disclosed subject matter broadly involves vegetated systems, apparatuses, and methods or portions thereof having structures and configurations to intentionally hold captured water gravitationally within and above a portion of a vegetated surface thereof. The vegetated system can be configured to periodically desiccate, dry or dry out, substantially completely or partially. Further, the vegetated system can be configured to allow the water to escape via evaporation, evapotranspiration, and transpiration. | 05-19-2016 |
Brad Collier Garner, Washington, DC US
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20140230323 | VEGETATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS - Vegetative systems are described. In one embodiment, a vegetative system has substantially distinct or separate zones or layers in which each zone or layer performs primarily one of the functions of water retention, a growth medium for vegetation, and weed suppression. An upper may comprise coarse aggregate and serve the primary function of weed suppression; a middle layer may comprise a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and fine organic material and serve primarily as a growth medium for vegetation; and a lower layer may comprise high-density hygroscopic material and serve the primary function of water retention. | 08-21-2014 |
20140259915 | VEGETATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS - Vegetative systems are described. In one embodiment, a vegetative system has substantially distinct or separate zones or layers in which each zone or layer performs primarily one of the functions of water retention, a growth medium for vegetation, and weed suppression. An upper may comprise coarse aggregate and serve the primary function of weed suppression; a middle layer may comprise a mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and fine organic material and serve primarily as a growth medium for vegetation; and a lower layer may comprise high-density hygroscopic material and serve the primary function of water retention. | 09-18-2014 |
Brad Phillip Garner, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120121060 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY COUNTER - A counter is efficiently implemented in non-volatile memory by using two binary counters and selectively using one or the other as a current counter. Writes to the binary counters are minimized by using two linear counters and using the state of the binary counters to determine which binary counter contains the current count. Write operations can be performed to the “not current” binary counter with the final write operation being to the linear counters. The linear counter write operations can be in program-only mode so that a power failure will not result in a loss of counts. | 05-17-2012 |
20140281554 | GENERATING KEYS USING SECURE HARDWARE - A client device that is coupled to a host device sends a parent public key and an associated certificate to the host device. The parent public key, the certificate and a corresponding parent private key are stored in secure persistent storage included in a secure device associated with the client device. The client device receives instructions from the host device for generating a child private and public key pair. In response to receiving the instructions, the client device generates a child private key based on a first random number produced within the secure device, and a child public key associated with the child private key. The client device computes a first signature on the child public key using the parent private key. The client device sends the child public key and the first signature to the host device. | 09-18-2014 |
Brett Garner, South Weber, UT US
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20080238045 | Ejection mitigation device - An airbag system for protecting a passenger in a motor vehicle including one or more ejection mitigation devices configured to substantially cover the inside of the front and/or rear window of the motor vehicle. Moreover, the one or more ejection mitigation devices may be attached to a driver's side inflatable airbag and a passenger's side inflatable airbag, wherein the ejection mitigation device is configured to be deployed by the inflation of the driver's and passenger's side inflatable airbags. | 10-02-2008 |
20090218798 | DUAL MODE INFLATABLE CURTAIN CUSHION - An inflatable curtain cushion assembly for side deployment in a vehicle. The assembly has an inflator and an inflatable curtain cushion with two chambers, wherein the first chamber vents inflation gas more quickly than the second chamber. | 09-03-2009 |
Brett Richard Garner, South Weber, UT US
Bridget Colleen Garner, Athens, GA US
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20110218116 | BIOMARKERS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - Biomarkers, biomarker panels and methods for diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) are disclosed, using measurement of the expression level of certain polypeptides in a test sample from a subject, including MCP1, IL8, KC, MMP2, MMP3, IL6, MMP1, RANTES, MMP9, IL1B, Apolipoprotein A1, Apolipoprotein E, DCN, CILP and COMP. Related methods for monitoring OA treatment efficacy, diagnostic reagents, and kits are also described. | 09-08-2011 |
20140155499 | BIOMARKERS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS - Biomarkers, biomarker panels and methods for diagnosing osteoarthritis (OA) and determining treatment are disclosed, using measurement of the expression level of certain polypeptides in a test sample from a subject, including MCP1, IL8, KC, MMP2, MMP3, Apolipoprotein A1, and Apolipoprotein E. Related methods for monitoring OA treatment efficacy, diagnostic reagents, and kits are also described. | 06-05-2014 |
Chad Garner, Orlando, FL US
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20120043724 | INTER STAGE SEAL HOUSING HAVING A REPLACEABLE WEAR STRIP - An inter stage seal housing for a turbine engine having upper and lower half inter stage seal housings in which a contact sealing surface of the seal housing is restored after an interval of engine operation. The contact sealing surface is restored by fitting a replaceable wear strip on the downstream sealing surface of the seal housing. In order to fit the replaceable wear strip, a circumferential groove is machined along an outer peripheral edge of the seal housing. The groove is machined to include axial location and radial retention such that the wear strips can be slid into the upper half and lower half inter stage seal housing circumferentially from the horizontal joint. The groove includes through holes and the wear strips include corresponding threaded holes such that the wear strips can be fastened in the groove by fasteners and fastener retention hardware. | 02-23-2012 |
20140015200 | INTER STAGE SEAL HOUSING HAVING A REPLACEABLE WEAR STRIP - An inter stage seal housing for a turbine engine having upper and lower half inter stage seal housings in which a contact sealing surface of the seal housing is restored after an interval of engine operation. The contact sealing surface is restored by fitting a replaceable wear strip on the downstream sealing surface of the seal housing. In order to fit the replaceable wear strip, a circumferential groove is machined along an outer peripheral edge of the seal housing. The groove is machined to include axial location and radial retention such that the wear strips can be slid into the upper half and lower half inter stage seal housing circumferentially from the horizontal joint. The groove includes through holes and the wear strips include corresponding threaded holes such that the wear strips can be fastened in the groove by fasteners and fastener retention hardware. | 01-16-2014 |
Chad M. Garner, Orlando, FL US
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20090022594 | Wear prevention spring for turbine blade - A turbine airfoil support system for supporting a turbine blade to prevent wear during turning gear operation when a rotor assembly supporting the turbine blade rotates at about two revolutions per minute (RPM) to keep the turbine ready for quick startup requirements. The turbine airfoil support system may be formed from a radial biasing spring positioned between a radially outermost point of a disk steeple extending from a rotor assembly and a radially inner surface of the platform. The radial biasing spring may be formed from a first flat member with a disk steeple engaging surface, a second flat member with a blade platform engaging surface, a bent biasing section extending from the first flat member to the second flat member and biasing the first and second flat members away from each other, and a stress reducing member extending from the second flat member toward the first flat member. | 01-22-2009 |
Charles Garner, Punta Gorda, FL US
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20150190766 | POLYMER STATIC MIXER - A static mixing apparatus may include a first portion having a height; a plurality of projections extending from proximate an outside edge of the first portion towards the centerline of the first portion at about a right angle, each projection having a first side at about a right angle to a second side, the first and second sides converging at an apex, the plurality of projections arranged to form an opening between the sides of the projections, and the opening having an inlet side and an outlet side. The static mixing apparatus may be substantially cylindrical. | 07-09-2015 |
Christopher John Garner, Annapolis, MD US
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20100047116 | Method Of Sterilizing - A bio-air sterilization system and method of use thereof is provided that can remove and render benign harmful contaminants and particulates, such as bacteria, viruses, and molds, from air within an enclosed area, as well as, in principle, from the exposed surfaces located within the enclosed area. In one aspect, the sterilization system includes a self contained, mobile sterilization unit that includes at least an ultraviolet array, an air flow control mechanism for diverting the air flow within the system through either a filter or through an ozone removal zone, an ozone generator, and a blower apparatus to pull the air through the system and out through ports, such as a nozzle system, to the surrounding environment. | 02-25-2010 |
20100178196 | Sterilizer - A bio air sterilization system and method of use thereof is provided that can remove and render benign harmful contaminants and particulates, such as bacteria, viruses, and molds, from air within an enclosed area, as well as, in principle, from the exposed surfaces located within the enclosed area. In one aspect, the sterilization system includes a self contained, mobile sterilization unit that includes at least an ultraviolet array, an air flow control mechanism for diverting the air flow within the system through either a filter or through an ozone removal zone, an ozone generator, and a blower apparatus to pull the air through the system and out through ports, such as a nozzle system, to the surrounding environment. | 07-15-2010 |
David Garner, Canton, GA US
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20120012142 | Hunting Blind - A hunting blind having adjustable height is described herein. The height of the hunting blind may be adjusted to fully or partially hide a hunter from their prey. In one embodiment, the height is adjusted through the use of adjustable length stabilization rods. To provide support for the blind's top edge while in use, in one example, a support rod is inserted through a channel disposed in or near the top edge of the hunting blind. The support rod may also be used to secure the hunting blind to a tree through the use of a strap wrapped around the tree, whereas the support rod is secured to the strap. | 01-19-2012 |
David Garner, Roslindale, MA US
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20100160784 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe With Audible Indicator - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver and a battery. The probe also includes a loudspeaker which produces audible sounds during use of the probe. The loudspeaker, which may be a piezoelectric loudspeaker, issues an alert when battery power is low or signal strength of the wireless transmission is poor or nonexistent. The loudspeaker can provide user feedback to the actuation of a button or control on the probe. The loudspeaker can provide haptic feedback during use of the probe, and can be used to produce audio Doppler tones or heart sounds during probe use. | 06-24-2010 |
20100160785 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe Cable - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver, a power circuit, and a rechargeable battery. The wireless probe also has a cable connector accessible from the exterior of the probe, for connection of a cable providing battery charging potential and/or imaging signal conductors for wire communication with a host system. An example is given of a magnetically attachable cable which requires no openings or indentations that could trap gel and other contaminants. Preferably the remote end of the cable uses a standardized connector, enabling the wireless probe to be recharged from standard devices like computers. | 06-24-2010 |
20100277305 | Wireless Ultrasound Probe Asset Tracking - A wireless ultrasound probe has a probe case enclosing a transducer array, an acquisition circuit, a transceiver and a battery. The probe also includes a loudspeaker which produces audible sounds as a function of the range between the wireless probe and a host system. When the probe is within a near field range of the host system, the loudspeaker is silent. But if the probe is moved to an intermediate or a far field range from the host system, the loudspeaker sounds an alert. This audible alert can be used to locate the probe by transmitting a paging signal which, upon reception by the probe, causes the probe to sound its alert. If the probe is moved to an unauthorized location where it is within range of a transmitter or receiver, the reception of a signal by the probe, the transmitter, or receiver will sound an alert signaling the unauthorized presence of the wireless probe. | 11-04-2010 |
David P. Garner, Lexington, SC US
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20100193999 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 08-05-2010 |
20110031656 | MULTILAYERED COMPOSITE - In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for forming a multilayered electrospun composite is provided. The process includes forming a dispersion of polymeric nanofibers, a fiberizing polymer, and a solvent, the dispersion having a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cPs. Nanofibers from the dispersion are electrospun onto a first ePTFE layer. A second ePTFE layer is applied onto the nanofibers to form a composite structure. The composite structure is heated. | 02-10-2011 |
20130023175 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 01-24-2013 |
20130197664 | Electrospun Porous Media - Espun material may function as a filtration medium or be put to other uses. The espun material may comprise espun poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (espun PTFE). One or more layers of the espun material may be included. The properties of the espun material can be tailored. For example, a gradient fabric may include espun PTFE. The gradient fabric may include two or more layers of espun PTFE. | 08-01-2013 |
20130238086 | Electrospun PTFE Encapsulated Stent & Method of Manufature - A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by encapsulating a scaffold or frame with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylne (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis. The stent may be applicable to stents designed for the central venous system, peripheral vascular stents, abdominal aortic aneurism stents, bronchial stents, esophageal stents, biliary stents, or any other stent. | 09-12-2013 |
20130316103 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 11-28-2013 |
20150182668 | Electrospun PTFE Encapsulated Stent & Method of Manufacture - A stent or other prosthesis may be formed by encapsulating a scaffold or frame with a polymer coating. The polymer coating may consist of layers of electrospun polytetrafluoroethylne (PTFE). Electrospun PTFE of certain porosities may permit endothelial cell growth within the prosthesis. The stent may be applicable to stents designed for the central venous system, peripheral vascular stents, abdominal aortic aneurism stents, bronchial stents, esophageal stents, biliary stents, or any other stent. | 07-02-2015 |
20150183940 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 07-02-2015 |
20160002430 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 01-07-2016 |
20160032505 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 02-04-2016 |
20160060797 | ELECTROSPINNING OF PTFE WITH HIGH VISCOSITY MATERIALS - An improved process for forming a PTFE mat is described. The process includes providing a dispersion with PTFE, a fiberizing polymer and a solvent wherein said dispersion has a viscosity of at least 50,000 cP. An apparatus is provided which comprises a charge source and a target a distance from the charge source. A voltage source is provided which creates a first charge at the charge source and an opposing charge at the target. The dispersion is electrostatically charged by contact with the charge source. The electrostatically charged dispersion is collected on the target to form a mat precursor which is heated to remove the solvent and the fiberizing polymer thereby forming the PTFE mat. | 03-03-2016 |
Dean L. Garner, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110063176 | DETACHABLE ANTENNA FOR REMOTE BAND - An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct. The apparatus includes an elongated member having first end and second ends. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a ring around the organ or duct. A tension element is slidably disposed within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. An antenna/controller pod is releasably coupled to the elongated member for control of the drive element. | 03-17-2011 |
20110071341 | IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION SYSTEM WITH RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engaging the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A release mechanism is provided for the tension element. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071558 | IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION SYSTEM TENSION RELEASE MECHANISM - An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. A tension release mechanism is associated with the tension element. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071646 | TISSUE INTERFACE FOR IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION SYSTEM - An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
20140239043 | DISTAL TIP FEATURES FOR END EFFECTOR OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises a body, a shaft, and an end effector that is operable to compress, staple, and cut tissue. The end effector comprises and anvil and a cartridge. A longitudinal axis intersects the distal tip of the anvil when the anvil is in a closed position. The cartridge defines a sight line extending along a distal surface of the cartridge from a first side of the cartridge toward the anvil. The first side of the cartridge is opposite to the anvil. The distal surface of the cartridge is neither parallel to nor perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sight line intersects the longitudinal axis near the distal tip when the anvil is in the closed position. A segment of the sight line and a segment the longitudinal axis define an angle θ. The angle θ is larger than 90°. | 08-28-2014 |
Dena Petty Garner, Isle Of Palms, SC US
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20100252053 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCTION OF LACTATE - Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus. | 10-07-2010 |
20110017221 | Methods and Apparatus for Reduction of Cortisol - Oral apparatus | 01-27-2011 |
20120305008 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCTION OF LACTATE - Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus. | 12-06-2012 |
Elijah Garner, Bettendorf, IA US
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20100192818 | Differential Pressure Seed Meter With An Endless Belt Seed Transport Member - A seed meter is provided having an endless belt as a seed transport member together with a pressure differential to hold the seed onto the belt. The use of an endless belt as the seed transport member enables the spatial orientation of the seed transport member to vary from location to location along the path of the belt where different seed meter functions are performed. The belt allows greater freedom in determining the location of the seed pick-up region and the seed release or removal region beyond the constraints of a fixed diameter seed disk. The belt further allows for a narrow envelope seed meter which can cross-feed seed into a substantially vertically oriented delivery device. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192819 | Seeding Machine With Seed Delivery System - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 08-05-2010 |
20100192821 | SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH SENSOR AND MOVING MEMBER TO CAPTURE AND MOVE SEED TO A LOWER OUTLET OPENING - A seed delivery apparatus has a moving member that captures and entraps the seed from the seed meter and physically moves the seed from the meter to the lower outlet opening. In so doing, the seed engages and travels along an interior surface of the seed delivery apparatus. A seed sensor is mounted on the housing wall such that the seed passes directly in front of the sensor. The sensor has both the light emitting devices and the photo-sensitive elements on the same wall of the delivery apparatus, or on two opposed walls. The moving member prevents ambient light, dust and dirt from entering the housing and impacting the sensor output signal. | 08-05-2010 |
20110185956 | Endless belt seed transport member for a differential pressure seed meter - A seed meter is provided having an endless belt as a seed transport member together with a pressure differential to hold the seed onto the belt. The use of an endless belt as the seed transport member enables the spatial orientation of the seed transport member to vary from location to location along the path of the belt where different seed meter functions are performed. The belt allows greater freedom in determining the location of the seed pick-up region and the seed release or removal region beyond the constraints of a fixed diameter seed disk. The belt further allows for a narrow envelope seed meter which can cross-feed seed into a substantially vertically oriented delivery device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110232554 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 09-29-2011 |
20120067260 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING BLOCKING MEMBER TO CONTROL HAND-OFF OF SEED FROM A SEED METER TO A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine having a seed meter with a metering member that moves seed sequentially along a first path to a release position at which the seed is moving in a first direction and a delivery system adapted to take seed from the metering member at the release position and control movement of the seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. The delivery system, at the release position, moves seed in a second direction along a second path. A blocking member located adjacent the first path immediately preceding the release position prevents movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking member | 03-22-2012 |
20120067261 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING A SEED METER WITH A DOWNWARDLY FACING METERING MEMBER AND A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine having a seed meter with a metering member. The metering member has a sidewall with inner and outer surfaces and apertures extending through the sidewall. The metering member is adapted to adhere seed to the apertures to sequentially move seed to a release position at which the inner surface of the sidewall is facing downward such the seed is hanging beneath the sidewall. A mechanical seed delivery system takes seed from the metering member at the release portion and controls movement, of seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. | 03-22-2012 |
20120111247 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE - A seeding machine row unit having a seed meter with an endless belt as a seed transport member. A pressure differential holds the seed onto the belt. The belt allows greater freedom in determining the location of the seed pick-up region and the seed release or removal region beyond the constraints of a fixed diameter seed disk. The row unit further includes a delivery system using a brush belt to move metered seed from the meter to the ground. | 05-10-2012 |
20120240837 | METERING MEMBER FOR A SEED METER - A metering member for a seed meter having a with a sidewall formed with an radially outward and axially flared rim portion is provided. A plurality of apertures extend though the rim portion to which seed is adhered. The metering member is oriented at an angle to the vertical such that an upper portion of the metering member extends beyond a lower portion of the metering member. This orientation allows a seed delivery system to extend into the interior of the metering member and cooperate with the overhanging metering member to remove seed therefrom. | 09-27-2012 |
20120298023 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE - A seeding machine row unit having a seed meter with an endless belt as a seed transport member. A pressure differential holds the seed onto the belt. The belt allows greater freedom in determining the location of the seed pick-up region and the seed release or removal region beyond the constraints of a fixed diameter seed disk. The row unit further includes a delivery system using a brush belt to move metered seed from the meter to the ground. | 11-29-2012 |
20130036956 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding machine that removes seed from a seed meter by capturing seed therefrom. The delivery system moves seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, each seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 02-14-2013 |
Elijah B. Garner, Bettendorf, IA US
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20120042813 | IN-GROUND SEED SPACING MONITORING SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AGRICULTURAL SEEDER - A row crop unit for use in an agricultural seeder includes a furrow opener for opening a furrow in the soil, a seed metering system for metering seed to be placed in the furrow, and a seed placement system for placing seeds in the furrow. The seed placement system and the seed metering system are in communication with each other and at least in part define a seed travel path associated with the furrow. A furrow closer covers the seed in the furrow with soil. A seed temperature conditioner is associated with the seed travel path for varying a temperature of seed traveling through the seed travel path. A temperature sensitive sensor is positioned to sense seed which has been deposited in the furrow between the furrow opener and the furrow closer. An optional packaging tube holds a temperature sensor or sensor array. A lens is mounted with the same tube. A larger diameter tube may be positioned around the sensor packaging tube. A positive air pressure/air flow may be introduced between the two tubes. This positive air-flow forms a positive pressure and/or air flow barrier to push dust away from the sensor lens or sensor surface. | 02-23-2012 |
20120240838 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING A SEED METER AND SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine is disclosed having a frame member and a seed meter mounted thereto. The seed meter has a housing and a metering member rotatably mounted therein. The metering member has a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface and a rim portion adjacent an outer edge of the sidewall. The inner surface of the side wall and the housing form a trough at a bottom portion of the metering member to hold a seed pool. A mechanical seed delivery system takes seed from the metering member and moves seed to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. | 09-27-2012 |
20120255475 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING ACTIVE DOWNFORCE CONTROL FOR THE CLOSING WHEELS - A planter row unit is disclosed having an active downforce control system for the closing wheels. This separate control of the downforce pressure for the closing wheels is provided from the row unit downforce control. A single operator input is used to set a desired downforce for all row units. The control system then operates to produce the desired downforce. Alternatively, the control system may display a downforce load to the operator who then manually makes adjustments as desired. | 10-11-2012 |
20130068144 | AIR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SEED METER - A seed meter for a seeding machine has a housing and a seed metering member rotationally mounted to the housing. The metering member has a sidewall with a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface with the inner surface of the sidewall having an outwardly flared rim portion extending both radially outward and axially to an outer edge. The rim portion has a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall. The metering member is oriented at an angle to the vertical such that an upper portion of the metering member extends beyond a lower portion of the metering member. This orientation allows a seed delivery system to extend into the interior of the metering member and cooperate with the overhanging inside thereof to remove seed therefrom. | 03-21-2013 |
20130298810 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another. | 11-14-2013 |
20140014013 | Twin-row Multiple Variety Planter and Method of Use - A twin-row planter is shown configured to plant different varieties of seed. Each planting unit of the twin-row is separately controlled to turn on or off the seed meter of the planting unit. This enables operation of only one seed meter of the two planting units in each twin-row. With the planting units supplied with different varieties of seed, the variety being planted can be controlled by controlling the seed meters of the two planting units within the twin-row. | 01-16-2014 |
20140144357 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR A BLOCKING MEMBER OF A PLANTING UNIT - A alignment system is described for a blocking member for the transfer of seed from a seed meter with a seed meter housing to a delivery system with a delivery system housing. The blocking member may have a blocking face adjacent a seed path of the seed meter, the blocking face opening to a seed passage, and the seed passage extending through the blocking member to an interface with the delivery system housing. A first recess may be included on the blocking member, and a second recess may be included on the delivery system housing. When the seed passage of the blocking member is correctly aligned with the delivery system, a protrusion on the delivery system housing may be configured to seat firmly in the first recess and a protrusion on the seed meter housing may be configured to seat firmly in the second recess. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144358 | TRANSITIONAL BLOCKING MEMBER OF PLANTING UNIT TO CONTROL HAND-OFF OF SEED FROM A SEED METER TO A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seed machine is described. The planting unit includes a seed meter with a metering member that moves seed along a first path to a release position, at which the seed is moving in a first direction. A delivery system receives seed from the metering member at the release position and moves the seed in a second direction by way of a brush belt with flexible bristles that sweep seed off the metering member. A blocking member has a blocking face adjacent the first path to prevent movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking face, and to deflect a first portion of the flexible bristles. The blocking member includes a transition surface to allow the deflected bristles to return gradually to an un-deflected configuration as the bristles travel downstream of the blocking face. | 05-29-2014 |
20140165889 | SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES AND PERCRIPTION FOR MULTIPLE VARIETIES SEEDING MACHINE - A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165891 | SEEDING MACHINE FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARIETIES - A seeding machine, such as a row crop planter, is described which is adapted to switch between two or more seed varieties as the machine traverses a field. The control system uses a programmed quantity of seed representing a number of seeds in the seed meter that need to be substantially consumed once the flow of a first seed variety is stopped before introducing a second seed variety to minimize seed mixing. The seed quantity can be determined by a calibration process or published from the manufacturer or third parties. The seed quantity can also be part of a seeding prescription that includes assignment of where each seed variety is to be planted in a field. The seed quantity and the distance traveled to empty the meter can be used to optimize the planting operation including the machine direction which can also be part of the prescription. | 06-19-2014 |
20140174330 | PLANTER AND SEED METER FOR PLANTING MULTIPLE SEED VARITIES - A seed planter and seed meter for planting different seed varieties based on the location of the machine in a field. A movable gate switches between seed varieties. The gate in one embodiment has three positions; one position opening a first seed passage to the meter and closing a second seed passage, a second position opening the second seed passage and closing the first seed passage and a third position closing both the first and second seed passages. Two other gate embodiments have only two positions, each position opening one seed passage and closing the other. | 06-26-2014 |
20140196642 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING BLOCKING MEMBER TO CONTROL HAND-OFF OF SEED FROM A SEED METER TO A SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine having a seed meter with a metering member that moves seed sequentially along a first path to a release position at which the seed is moving in a first direction and a delivery system adapted to take seed from the metering member at the release position and control movement of the seed from the seed meter to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. The delivery system, at the release position, moves seed in a second direction along a second path. A blocking member located adjacent the first path immediately preceding the release position prevents movement of the seed in the second direction until the seed has passed the blocking member | 07-17-2014 |
20140290546 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a blocking loading surface guides seed from the metering member of the seed meter and into the delivery system. | 10-02-2014 |
20150013581 | PLANTING UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE HAVING A SEED METER AND SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A planting unit for a seeding machine is disclosed having a frame member and a seed meter mounted thereto. The seed meter has a housing and a metering member rotatably mounted therein. The metering member has a sidewall with an inner surface and an outer surface and a rim portion adjacent an outer edge of the sidewall. The inner surface of the side wall and the housing form a trough at a bottom portion of the metering member to hold a seed pool. A mechanical seed delivery system takes seed from the metering member and moves seed to a discharge location adjacent a seed furrow formed in soil beneath the seeding machine. | 01-15-2015 |
20150122163 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator and planting unit for a seeding machine re described. An aperture is included in a seed-carrying surface of a metering member of the seeding machine. A paddle is included on the metering member, the paddle extending away from the seed-carrying surface toward a seed path. At least one seed-double projection is included on the metering member between the aperture and the paddle, the at least one seed-double projection preventing retention on the metering member of at least one seed of a seed double pair. | 05-07-2015 |
20150201550 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another. | 07-23-2015 |
20150216110 | SENSOR AND SENSOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A sensor and sensor mount assembly are described. The sensor may include a sensor body, window, and frame. When the sensor is mounted to a seed delivery system, an alignment tab or recess on the sensor or the delivery system may mate with an alignment recess or tab included on the other of the sensor and the delivery system. The sensor frame may include a side flange proximate the sensor window, which may seat in a recess on the delivery system when the sensor is mounted to the delivery system. A mounting tab or groove on one of the sensor or the delivery system may be oriented at an oblique angle with respect to a seed path, and may seat in an obliquely angled mounting groove or tab included on the other of the sensor or the delivery system, in order to mount the sensor to the delivery system. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216111 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216113 | BRUSH CONDITIONER FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A brush conditioner is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path with a brush belt having free brush ends and attached brush ends. The brush conditioner may include a conditioning member with a mounting portion and a conditioning portion. The mounting portion may be attached to the brush belt housing and the conditioning portion may angle away from the mounting portion to extend across the seed path. The conditioning portion may thereby contact a portion of the free brush ends to deflect the free brush ends toward the attached brush ends. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216115 | SEED-DOUBLE ELIMINATOR FOR A PLANTING UNIT - A seed-double eliminator is described for a seeding machine that moves seed along a seed path. The seed-double eliminator may include a pocket with a pocket opening exposed to the seed path and a pocket cavity extending away from the seed path. A flexible extension may extend from within the pocket cavity toward the seed path. The flexible extension may be disposed to contact at least one seed of a seed-double pair being moved along the seed path by the seeding machine in order to remove the at least one seed from the seed path. | 08-06-2015 |
20150230396 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230397 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230398 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seeding machine with a seed meter and a seed delivery system for moving seed from a seed meter to a furrow formed in the soil. The delivery system has an endless member moving in a housing about pulleys to move seed from an upper opening in the housing to a lower discharge opening. In one embodiment, a loading wheel at the upper opening to the housing engages seed on a metering disk to move seed into the housing. The metering disk and housing can be arranged in planes parallel to one another. | 08-20-2015 |
20150296704 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305231 | SEEDING MACHINE WITH SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM - A seed delivery system for use in a seeding or planting machine that removes the seed from a seed meter by capturing the seed therefrom. The delivery system then moves the seed down to a lower discharge point and accelerates the seed horizontally rearward to a speed approximately equal to the forward travel speed of the seeding machine such that the seed, when discharged has a low or zero horizontal velocity relative to the ground. Rolling of the seed in the trench is thus reduced. Furthermore, as the seed only has a short drop from the outlet to the bottom of the seed trench, the seed has little vertical speed to induce bounce. The delivery system uses a brush belt to capture, move and accelerate the seed. By capturing the seed and moving it from the meter to the discharge, the seed is held in place relative to other seeds and the planter row unit. As a result, the seeds are isolated from row unit dynamics thereby maintaining seed spacing. | 10-29-2015 |
20150319916 | SEED VALVE AND PLANTING METHOD FOR MULTIPLE SEED TYPES - Various planting machines and planting methods are described. A planting method may include filling a seed pool with first-type seed, metering the first-type seed from the seed pool with a metering member, and then evacuating the first-type seed from the seed pool. The method may further include filling the seed pool with second-type seed, metering the second-type seed with the metering member, evacuating the second-type seed from the seed pool, and then refilling the seed pool with the first-type seed. First-type and second-type seed may be evacuated to separate temporary storage chambers, and the seed pool may be filled from the temporary storage chambers, as well as from bulk storage containers. A seed valve of a planting machine may include temporary seed storage chambers for different seed types. The seed valve may fill and evacuate a seed pool through rotation of various valve members and selective application of a vacuum. | 11-12-2015 |
20160128267 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS - A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame and first and second seed meters. The first seed meter has a first metering member for singulating seeds, and the second seed meter has a second metering member for singulating seeds. A conveyor having a conduit defining a path for receiving seeds from the first and second seed meters is configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. A wall is movably mounted with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position the wall intersects the path of the conduit for guiding a seed into the conduit, and in the second position the wall is spaced from the path of the conduit. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128268 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS - A row unit for a seeding machine includes a first seed meter having a first metering member for singulating seeds and a second seed meter having a second metering member for singulating seeds. A motor is operably coupled to the first and second seed meters to selectively drive the first seed meter or the second seed meter. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128269 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS - A row unit for a seeding machine has a seed meter assembly having first and second reservoirs for holding a first pool of seeds and a second pool of seeds, respectively. The seed meter assembly is operable to selectively transport seeds from the first pool and seeds from the second pool. The row unit also has a conveyor with a conduit for receiving seeds and configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine, and a seed loader disposed between the seed meter assembly and the conveyor for directing the seeds from the seed meter assembly to the conveyor. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128271 | SEED METER ASSEMBLY FOR A SEEDING MACHINE - A seed meter assembly for a seeding machine. The seed meter assembly has a metering member mounted for rotation about a meter axis and driven to rotate in a direction of travel, the metering member having an inner surface configured to receive seeds and an outer surface and apertures passing through the metering member between the inner surface and the outer surface at a radial distance from the meter axis. The seed meter assembly also has a loader including at least one loader surface movable into and out of a position in which the loader surface is disposed at the radial distance adjacent one of the apertures. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128273 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH DUAL SEED METERS - A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame and a seed meter coupled to the frame. The seed meter has a metering member for singulating seeds. The metering member has a groove recessed from a surface of the metering member. The row unit also includes a ramp surface for guiding the singulated seeds from the metering member, the ramp surface being at least partially disposed in the groove. | 05-12-2016 |
Elijah Beckham Garner, Bettendorf, IA US
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20120067259 | QUICK CLOSING TRENCH OPENER/CLOSER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SEEDING MACHINE - A trench opener/closer is provided for an agricultural seeding machine movable in a planting direction. The trench opener/closer includes a disc opener assembly, a gauge wheel assembly, a closing assembly, a boot member, and a seed delivery member. The disc opener assembly has a first axis of rotation. The gauge wheel assembly has a second axis of rotation disposed rearward of the first axis of rotation in the planting direction. The closing assembly has a third axis of rotation disposed rearward of the second axis of rotation in the planting direction. The boot member extends between the disc opener assembly and the closing assembly. The seed delivery member is disposed rearward of the disc opener assembly in the planting direction. The seed delivery member is disposed adjacent to both a trailing edge of the boot member and the closing assembly. | 03-22-2012 |
20120291214 | FLEXIBLE STRIP BRUSH, FLEXIBLE BELT BRUSH, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible strip brush element is constructed from multiple monofilaments arranged in a parallel fashion and attached at one end to a flexible base. The monofilaments are attached to the base by intermingling material from the base with material from the monofilaments. The free ends of the monofilaments collectively form a bristle end zone. A plurality of flexible strip brush elements may be bonded side-by-side so the free ends of the monofilaments form a common bristle end zone. to The bonded flexible strip brush elements may take the form of a linear section or may be fashioned into an endless loop or jointless spiral. | 11-22-2012 |
20120291215 | FLEXIBLE STRIP BRUSH, FLEXIBLE BELT BRUSH, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible strip brush element is constructed from multiple monofilaments arranged in a parallel fashion and attached at one end to a flexible base. The monofilaments are attached to the base by intermingling material from the base with material from the monofilaments. The free ends of the monofilaments collectively form a bristle end zone. A plurality of flexible strip brush elements may be bonded side-by-side so the free ends of the monofilaments form a common bristle end zone. The bonded flexible strip brush elements may take the form of a linear section or may be fashioned into an endless loop or jointless spiral. The base may comprise a polymer and a reinforcing material. | 11-22-2012 |
Elijan Garner, Bettendorf, IA US
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20100294612 | ADJUSTABLE SEED METER DRIVE COUPLING - A seed meter for a planting machine is provided with an adjustable drive coupling between the seed meter and the planting machine main drive. The drive coupling includes a drive member connected to the planter drive and a driven member coupled to the seed meter shaft. The drive member and driven member are drivingly engagable with one another and held into the engaged position by a biasing member. The drive member and driven member are selectively movable relative to one another to a disengaged position, enabling adjustment of the seed meter relative to the drive by rotation of the meter shaft. Once released, the coupling self-engages. | 11-25-2010 |
Garth Garner, Tigard, OR US
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20080294217 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MONITORING BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - A medical device having a sensor for sampling a biological signal, the biological signal representing a signal waveform and forming a waveform vector composed of the biological signal samples, and a memory for storing a least two threshold vectors composed of boundary samples representing at least two boundaries related to the biological signal defining subspaces for the biological signal samples. One threshold vector is an upper threshold vector composed of upper boundary samples and the other threshold vector is a lower threshold vector composed of lower boundary samples. An evaluation unit connected to the sensor determines a similarity index (ASCI) by comparing each of the biological signal samples of the waveform vector to corresponding boundary samples of the threshold vectors, thus determining to which subspace each biological signal sample belongs to and creating a trichotomized signal vector, and calculating the signed correlation product of two trichotomized signal vectors. | 11-27-2008 |
20080300504 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES EVALUATING THORAX IMPEDANCE - Implantable medical device with an impedance determination unit with constant current/voltage source having current feed terminals connected to electrodes for intracorporal placement which generates measuring current pulses having constant current/voltage, for causing a current through a body via intracorporally placed electrodes, a measuring unit for measuring voltage/current strength of voltage/current fed through body, an impedance value determination unit connected to the current/voltage source and adapted to determine an impedance value for each measuring current pulse, and an impedance measuring control and evaluation unit connected to the impedance determination unit which controls the unit and evaluates a sequence of consecutive impedance values, the impedance determination unit further adapted to determine at least intrathoracic and intracardiac impedance values for same period of time, the intrathoracic values sampled with a lower sampling rate than the intracardiac values. | 12-04-2008 |
20090240157 | DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ENHANCED SENSE EVENT CLASSIFICATION IN IMPLANTABLE DEVICES BY MEANS OF MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS - An implantable cardiac device, e.g., a pacemaker, defibrillator, cardioverter or biventricular pacing device, that can sense cardiac electrical signals and accurately classify the sensed events. The device provides a template signal and a test signal originated from an electrogram. The device further transforms at least the test signal into a representation of the test signal for example in numerical format where the sample values of the test signal take the form of integers. The device further determines a correlation between the template and test signals, and classifies the sense events based on the correlation. The electrogram may be an intracardiac electrogram (IEGM), atrial electrogram (AEGM), ventricular electrogram (VEGM), surface electrocardiogram (ECG) or subcutaneous electrogram. | 09-24-2009 |
20090240298 | SWITCH POLARITY PACING TO IMPROVE CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY - The invention is directed to a heart stimulator for left-ventricular pacing comprising a left ventricular stimulation pulse generator connected or connectable to a single electrode lead for left ventricular stimulation having one or more electrodes for delivery of stimulation pulses to left ventricular myocardial heart tissue, said stimulation pulse generator being adapted to generate and deliver stimulation pulses of switchable polarity. The heart stimulator further comprises a control unit connected to the stimulation pulse generator for controlling the stimulation pulse generator and to trigger generation and delivery of stimulation pulses having a polarity controlled by said control unit, wherein the control unit is adapted to control said left ventricular stimulation pulse generator so as to deliver at least a pair of suprathreshold stimulation pulses of opposite polarity. | 09-24-2009 |
20090240300 | DEVICE, METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR SVT AND VT CLASSIFICATION - A device for classifying of supraventricular tachyarrhythmia (SVT) from ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VT) comprising means for providing a template signal and a test signal originated from an electrogram, the template signal and the test signal comprising samples, means for transforming at least the test signal resulting in a representation of the test signal where the sample values of the signal take integers, means for determining a correlation between the template signal and the test signal and means for classifying of SVT from ventricular VT based on the correlation. | 09-24-2009 |
20110130669 | Method and apparatus for improving signal to noise ratio of ECG signals to facilitate cardiac beat detection - Improving the signal-to-noise ratio of electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements facilitates cardiac beat detection in a human or animal patient. ECG signals measured either on the surface of the skin or subcutaneously from pairs of leads may be combined to calculate a differential signal. The measured signal may also be averaged to produce a second estimate. A point-by-point product of the differential signal and the averaged signal is generated if the sample pair has the same polarity. The product signals feature enhanced signal components and reduced noise components, thus improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the to respective input channels. Product signals are then subjected to peak detection through a conventional auto-sensing approach. Preliminary event detection results from the conditional product signals may then be aggregated, and final sense markers for ECG beat detection may be generated by means of a voting algorithm. | 06-02-2011 |
20140088399 | METHOD OF ENHANCING THE SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (SNR) OF MEASURED ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG) SIGNALS AND A CARDIAC DEVICE FOR USE IN DETECTING HEARTBEATS - A method of enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of measured electrocardiogram (ECG) signals is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least three cardiac input signals derived from the measured ECG signals S | 03-27-2014 |
20140236032 | IMPLANTABLE HEART MONITORING DEVICE - An implantable heart monitoring device including a sensing unit, a signal quality analysis unit, and an evaluation unit. The sensing unit is connected to at least one electrode that picks up electric potentials. The sensing unit processes electrical signals corresponding to the electric potentials, and generates sense signals including events corresponding to myocardial contractions. The signal quality analysis unit determines whether a noise condition (NC) and/or a low signal indication is present for an event and generates an indication signal. The evaluation unit evaluates the sense signals and the indication signals, treats a detected event as non-valid if a NC and/or low signal indication signal is present for that event, and uses only intervals defined by two consecutive events which do not have a NC and/or a low signal indication to determine a rate of events of the sense signal. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236034 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF SUBCUTANOUS CARDIAC SIGNALS AND A CARDIAC DEVICE FOR USE IN DETECTING SUBCUTANEOUS CARDIAC SIGNALS - A cardiac device and method for detecting QRS signals within a composite heart signal of a body including providing at least two input heart signals via at least two separate input channels, wherein each of the at least two input heart signals is recorded by pairs of sensing electrodes that have one electrode in common and provided coincidental in time. The cardiac device and method include generating estimated signals from the input heart signals, combining the input heart signals and the estimated signals to a combined input stream (SECG), and detecting the QRS signal by comparing the combined input stream (SECG) to an adaptive detection threshold (ATHR) which adapts throughout time. | 08-21-2014 |
20150245779 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - A cardiac device and method thereof for detecting atrial fibrillation within a mean heart signal of a body, wherein the cardiac device includes at least two sensing electrodes. The method includes providing an input heart signal, detecting sense events (VS) and noise events (VN), and generating further noise events (VN) each at a predetermined time interval after a noise event (VN) has been detected and when the noise event (VN) continues. The method includes incrementing a noise counter for each noise event (VN) and each further noise event (VN), and terminating the detection of atrial fibrillation when the noise counter reaches a predetermined limit. | 09-03-2015 |
Geoffrey M. Garner, Red Bank, NJ US
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20090109876 | NETWORK SYSTEM SUPPORTING SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL, RELAY APPARATUS THEREOF, AND METHOD OF CREATING SPANNING TREE TOPOLOGY THEREOF - Provided are a network system supporting a spanning tree protocol (STP), a relay apparatus thereof, and a method of creating a spanning tree. Proposed is a method of creating a tree topology, between AVB bridges, using a STP message including a group MAC address which is different from that used in a non-AVB (Audio Video Bridging) bridge (that is, a bridge without the function of AVB), in order to form a minimum number of AVB clouds. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently ensure transmission quality of a multimedia stream such as an AVB stream. | 04-30-2009 |
20100020909 | SYNCHRONIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD IN PACKET NETWORK - Provided are a synchronizing apparatus and method for performing synchronization in a packet network. The synchronizing apparatus includes a sampling unit to measure a time difference using a plurality of time stamps included in a plurality of two-way message packets, an estimating unit to estimate a frequency offset by applying a baseline algorithm to the time difference, a verifying unit to verify the frequency offset to remove an error caused by network delay variation, and a synchronizing unit to remove the frequency offset from a local slave clock signal and generate a slave clock signal synchronized to a clock signal of a master device. | 01-28-2010 |
20100290572 | NETWORK SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING TIME SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN NODES - Provided is a network synchronization method and apparatus for performing a time synchronization between nodes. When a system starts up and the time synchronization between the nodes is initiated, the network synchronization method and apparatus may enhance jitter, wander, and a time synchronization performance by gradually increasing a window size for a propagation time measurement. When a full window of propagation time measurements is collected, the network synchronization method and apparatus may enhance jitter, wander, and the time synchronization performance by applying an exponential to a computation of an average propagation time value. | 11-18-2010 |
20110149970 | METHOD OF TRANSMITTING ETHERNET FRAME IN NETWORK BRIDGE AND THE BRIDGE - Provided is a method of transmitting an Ethernet frame via a network bridge, the method includes receiving a frame header from a previous node connected to the network bridge; receiving a header cyclic redundancy check (CRC) flag and header CRC with respect to the frame header from the previous node; determining whether to forward the Ethernet frame including the frame header by referring to the header CRC flag and the header CRC; and forwarding the Ethernet frame from the previous node to a next node connected to the network bridge according to the determination. | 06-23-2011 |
20110243145 | METHOD TO ACCURATELY AND SECURELY DETERMINE PROPAGATION DELAY AND DISTANCE BETWEEN SENDING AND RECEIVING NODE IN PACKET NETWORK USING CUT-THROUGH APPROACH AND PACKET NETWORK NODE FOR EXECUTING THE METHOD - A method and system for measuring a distance between nodes in a packet network are provided. The system and method include measuring and storing a departure time of a ping packet sent from a source node to a destination node, sending a response packet with respect to the ping packet from the destination node to the source node, cutting through the ping packet or response packet to a successive node or the destination node without an intermediate node delay, computing a round-trip time by measuring an arrival time of the response packet at the source node and measuring the distance between the nodes, based on the round-trip time and speed of the ping packet. | 10-06-2011 |
Glenn A. Garner, Pine Mountain, GA US
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20120199403 | Game Carcass Hanger and Weighing Apparatus - Carcass support frame | 08-09-2012 |
20120199404 | Game Carcass Gambrel and Weighing Scale - A lost motion connector | 08-09-2012 |
Graham Garner, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20160039979 | Method and Apparatus for Surface Chemical Functionalization of Powders and Nanoparticles - A method and apparatus is provided for the modification of the surface chemistry of solid nano- and micro-particles in order to tailor the properties and functions of these particles. The method generally involves the generation of an atmospheric plasma glow discharge and energetic species that undergo chemical reaction with the surface of the primary particles. The process includes the generation of energetic species to initiate reaction, optional delivery of a precursor fluid, optional delivery of chemical species for grafting, and delivery of separated and de-agglomerated particles into the plasma discharge exiting the plasma generation chamber. | 02-11-2016 |
Grant K. Garner, Albany, OR US
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20130147866 | DIGITAL IMAGE PRINTING - Printing of spatially-compressed digital image data using a single line of nozzles of a printhead having plural spaced-apart lines of nozzles to form a printed image without the spatial compression. | 06-13-2013 |
Greg Garner, Springdale, AR US
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20120131624 | Apparatus and Method for Multi-User Construction of Tagged Video Data - A video content source includes a processor and a download module executed by the processor to download or stream selected videos from a video library. A tag collection module executed by the processor receives tag data from users viewing the selected videos from different set-top boxes. The tag data provides content descriptors from the users for the selected videos. A tag search module executed by the processor searches the tag data from the users in response to a search command from a user. | 05-24-2012 |
20130111521 | Streaming Media System | 05-02-2013 |
20130111533 | Multi-Interface Streaming Media System | 05-02-2013 |
20130111537 | Internet Access Card For Deployment Within A Television | 05-02-2013 |
20130263189 | Method and Apparatus for Sharing Content - A method includes supplying a video stream to a primary display device, detecting an information request associated with the video stream, identifying a portion of the video stream corresponding to the time of detecting, supplying to a secondary display device choices corresponding to the information request, receiving selected choices and supplying to the secondary display device information corresponding to the selected choices. | 10-03-2013 |
20140240597 | Method and Apparatus for Automatic Second Screen Engagement - A method includes displaying content on a television, detecting a personal display device in proximity of the television, detecting a selection of content displayed on the television, detecting an instruction associated with the selection, displaying, based on the instruction, information associated with the selection on the personal display device and displaying on the television an alert indicating that the information associated with the selection is on the personal display device. | 08-28-2014 |
20150373417 | Streaming Media System - A streaming media device includes a printed circuit board hosting components configured for streaming media from the internet. A connector is linked to the printed circuit board and adapted for a direct physical engagement with externally accessible matching leads of a television such that the streaming media device is directly coupled onto the television. A housing encloses the printed circuit board and a portion of the connector. | 12-24-2015 |
20160044360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC SECOND SCREEN ENGAGEMENT - A method includes displaying content on a television, detecting a personal display device in proximity of the television, detecting a selection of content displayed on the television, detecting an instruction associated with the selection, displaying, based on the instruction, information associated with the selection on the personal display device and displaying on the television an alert indicating that the information associated with the selection is on the personal display device. | 02-11-2016 |
Gregory Mack Garner, Springdale, AR US
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20090125609 | Method, apparatus, system and computer readable medium for providing a universal media interface to control a universal media apparatus - Various embodiments of the invention provide a method, apparatus, system and computer readable medium for implementing a universal media interface and control protocol to control a universal media apparatus. The universal media interface and its control protocol facilitate communication, including issuance of generalized commands between a target device, such as an audio/video (“A/V”) device and a universal music player, thereby enabling the target device to play music from different types of music servers and specialized server processes. | 05-14-2009 |
20130262431 | Method and Apparatus for Identifying and Recommending Content - A method for matching a search request from a client device includes detecting the search request from the client device, storing content listings within a content database where each of the content listings represents content, and searching for a match result between the search request and the content listings. A subscription to a subscribed content provider is detected and associated with the client device. The match result is displayed to indicate the content listings associated with the subscribed content provider. | 10-03-2013 |
Harold Garner, Blacksburg, VA US
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20160040254 | PROGNOSTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS BASED ON QUANTIFICATION OF SOMATIC MICROSATELLITE VARIABILITY - Prognostic and diagnostic methods based on somatic microsatellite variability measurements are described. Somatic microsatellite variability measurements can be used to identify defects in DNA repair pathways in a biological sample and to predict or identify one or more pathologies. The methods may statistically compare somatic microsatellite variability between a sample from a cell line or subject with that of a reference sample with defined pathological characteristics and/or defined lesions in DNA repair pathways. The methods are useful for determining the probability that an individual may develop a pathology, such as a cancer, within a specific time frame, and/or are useful as a diagnostic test. The methods have clinical utility in that somatic variability can be evaluated and/or measured as an indication of the amount of genomic instability (e.g., microsatellite and non-microsatellite/SNP), which can then be used as a clinical diagnostic to make clinical decisions, especially in the area of cancer. | 02-11-2016 |
Harold R. Garner, Blacksburg, VA US
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20100317534 | GLOBAL GERM LINE AND TUMOR MICROSATELLITE PATTERNS ARE CANCER BIOMARKERS - The present invention includes a method of identifying an increase in microsatellite DNA from a genomic nucleic acid sample comprising: obtaining a microsatellite profile from a sample suspected of comprising cancer cells; comparing the microsatellite profile to a reference microsatellite profile from a reference genome; and determining in increase in the number of microsatellite DNAs from the sample as compared to the reference genome, wherein an increase in microsatellite DNA indicates a pre-disposition to cancer and the microsatellites are upstream from the estrogen receptor-related gamma gene (ESRRG). | 12-16-2010 |
Harry Garner, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20110150404 | OPTICAL FIBER COATING WITH A COLOR CONCENTRATE HAVING SLICKNESS ADDITIVE - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for coating an optical fiber. The method includes coating an optical fiber with a primary coating, preparing a secondary coating by selectively mixing a concentrate with an ultraviolet (UV) curable diluent coating, wherein the concentrate comprises predetermined amounts of a color agent and a release agent, and applying the secondary coating to the optical fiber and primary coating. | 06-23-2011 |
20110159178 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PURGING UV CURING TUBES - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods curing a coated optical fiber. The method includes drawing the coated optical fiber through a gas chamber filled with a predetermined gas, drawing the fiber through a cure tube coupled to the gas chamber, and purging at least a portion of an inner surface of the cure tube with a purge gas as the coated optical fiber is drawn through the cure tube. | 06-30-2011 |
Harry Garner, Decatur, GA US
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20110188822 | OPTICAL FIBER COATINGS FOR REDUCING MICROBEND LOSSES - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing optical fiber coatings to reduce microbend losses. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for coating an optical fiber to reduce microbend losses and polarization mode dispersion (PMD). The method includes applying a primary layer to the optical fiber, wherein the optical fiber comprises a core region surrounded by a cladding region. The method includes applying a secondary layer to the primary layer, and curing the primary and secondary layers, wherein the cured primary layer adheres to the cladding region with a minimum pullout adhesion of 6 N/cm, and the cured secondary layer has an in situ modulus of about 700 MPa to about 1200 MPa at room temperature. | 08-04-2011 |
James Michael Garner, Wilmington, DE US
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20090182164 | HYDROCYANATION OF PENTENENITRILES - The invention provides a hydrocyanation process to produce adiponitrile and other dinitriles having six carbon atoms, in the presence of catalyst composition comprising a zero-valent nickel and at least one bidentate phosphorus-containing ligand wherein the bidentate phosphorus-containing ligand gives acceptable results according to at least one protocol of the 2-Pentenenitrile Hydrocyanation Test Method. | 07-16-2009 |
20100099922 | PROCESS FOR MAKING 2-SECONDARY-ALKYL-4,5-DI-(NORMAL-ALKYL)PHENOLS - The invention relates to the preparation of alkylated phenols. More specifically, the invention relates to an improved process for the manufacture of 2-secondary-alkyl-4,5-di-normal-alkylphenols. | 04-22-2010 |
20120035387 | HYDROCYANATION OF 2-PENTENENITRILE - The invention provides a process for hydrocyanation, comprising: contacting 2-pentenenitrile with hydrogen cyanide at a temperature in the range of about 0° C. to about 150° C. in the presence of at least one Lewis acid promoter and a catalyst precursor composition, wherein the catalyst precursor composition comprises a zero-valent nickel and at least one bidentate phosphite ligand selected from a member of the group represented by Formula I and Formula II, in which all like reference characters have the same meaning, except as further explicitly limited: | 02-09-2012 |
20150299867 | ALIPHATIC DICARBOXLIC ACID MIXTURE FORMULATION - A novel mixture composition comprising various aliphatic dicarboxylic acids is provided. Further, a composition comprising the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid mixture composition, water and at least one water-soluble organic amine is provided. Further, a method for inhibiting corrosion of metal surfaces comprising contacting the metal with the composition comprising the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid mixture composition as above, water and at least one water-soluble organic amine is provided. | 10-22-2015 |
Luke Garner, Chandler, AZ US
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20090085187 | LOADING MECHANISM FOR BARE DIE PACKAGES AND LGA SOCKET - Methods and associated apparatus of reducing stress in a package Those methods may comprise providing a package comprising a die coupled to a substrate, wherein the substrate is disposed on an LGA socket, and wherein a TIM is disposed on a top surface of the die, and then attaching a thermal solution to the TIM, wherein at least one standoff is attached between the thermal solution and the substrate. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael C. Garner, Collierville, TN US
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20080319970 | Address matching - A method and system for providing address matching consistent with the invention includes comparing the address against a plurality of address records in a database, wherein the database comprises at least one or the following: a delivery point database ( | 12-25-2008 |
Michael Scott Garner, North Barrington, IL US
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20130243647 | Hard Surface Disinfection System And Method - A system and method for disinfecting hard surfaces in an area such as a hospital room including a light source emitting UV light and a reflector mounted behind the light source for concentrating and directing the light toward a target. The light source and reflector rotate to direct the concentrated beam around a room, thereby making more efficient use of the energy being emitted. | 09-19-2013 |
20150217012 | Hard Surface Disinfection System And Method - A system and method for disinfecting hard surfaces in an area such as a hospital room including a light source emitting UV light and a reflector mounted behind the light source for concentrating and directing the light toward a target. The light source and reflector rotate to direct the concentrated beam around a room, thereby making more efficient use of the energy being emitted. | 08-06-2015 |
Robert Garner, Miami Beach, FL US
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20110051908 | TARGET CONTENT DISTRIBUTION FOR TELEPHONE CALLS - Embodiments of the invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to content delivery over a telephone call and provide a method, system and computer program product for delivering targeted content to a caller during call processing of an inbound telephone call. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for delivering targeted content to a caller during call processing of an inbound telephone call can include receiving a telephone call from a caller in a call handling system and identifying a telephone number for the telephone call from information contained in the telephone call. The method also can include determining a location corresponding to the telephone number and matching the determined location to content stored in a data store of content. Finally, the method can include retrieving the matched content from the data store of content, and delivering the matched content to the caller. | 03-03-2011 |
20120151343 | DEEP TAGS CLASSIFICATION FOR DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYBACK - In an embodiment of the invention, a method for deep tag media playback is provided. The method includes activating a user interface control for a media player executing in memory of a computer and correlating the user interface control to a classification of content type for digital media. A starting frame of digital media loaded for playback in the media player is determined for the correlated classification and the digital media is indexed to the starting frame in the media player. Finally, playback of the digital media is directed in the media player beginning with the starting frame. Optionally, a proximity event can be detected for the user interface control. In response, a thumbnail image is generated based on the starting frame and the thumbnail image is displayed in proximity to the user interface control. | 06-14-2012 |
Robert Garner, Miami, FL US
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20130014331 | TEETHBRUSHAANM Garner; RobertAACI MiamiAAST FLAACO USAAGP Garner; Robert Miami FL USAANM Brundage; HeatherAACI CambridgeAAST MAAACO USAAGP Brundage; Heather Cambridge MA USAANM Sharpe; NathanielAACI AllstonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Sharpe; Nathaniel Allston MA USAANM Hornstein; AlexisAACI RaleighAAST NCAACO USAAGP Hornstein; Alexis Raleigh NC USAANM Brewster; JamesAACI MiamiAAST FLAACO USAAGP Brewster; James Miami FL US - A full mouth toothbrush for simultaneously brushing the facial, lingual, occlusal and incisal surfaces of all the maxillary and mandibular teeth is provided. The full mouth toothbrush can include a handle, a power source, a motor assembly, and a drive assembly. The full mouth toothbrush can further include a mouthpiece configured to collectively contact multiple surfaces of multiple teeth simultaneously that brushes and, thus, cleans the teeth and gums. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014332 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BRUSHING TEETH - A device and method for brushing all surfaces of all of a user's teeth simultaneously. The device comprises bristle strip surfaces that envelope all of a user's teeth, the bristle strips comprising bristle bundles that scrub all surfaces of a user's teeth due to a reciprocating motion of the bristle strips. To use the device, a user inserts the toothbrush bristle strips into their mouth so to engage the user's teeth. A power source, motor, and drive assembly are utilized to cause the bristles to reciprocate, cleaning all a user's teeth surfaces simultaneously. | 01-17-2013 |
Robert Allen Garner, Cary, NC US
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20100101495 | Restricted Radiated Heating Assembly for High Temperature Processing - A vapor deposition reactor and associated method are disclosed that increase the lifetime and productivity of a filament-based resistive-heated vapor deposition system. The reactor and method provide for heating the filament while permitting the filament to move as it expands under the effect of increasing temperature while limiting the expanding movement of the filament to an amount that prevents the expanding movement of the filament from creating undesired contact with any portions of the reactor. | 04-29-2010 |
Robert E. Garner, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20080201362 | DATA TRANSFER AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - A data transmission system is disclosed which optimizes transfer and updates of information between systems by providing difference information between the systems. The system transmits data packages having instructions for manipulating user data. The data packages include a header identifying the respective packages, as well as transaction objects for effecting a change to user data on a device having object instructions. | 08-21-2008 |
20080208617 | Wireless telephone data backup system - A system for backing up data on a wireless telephone having a data store containing a user's personal information. A method and application are provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20080214163 | System for and method of backing up content for use on a mobile device - In accordance with the invention, mobile phones and other electronic devices access content through links, rather than storing the content on the mobile phone or at a location under the control of a mobile phone operator. A user retrieves the content by accessing a link on the mobile phone, which results in transferring the content from a content-provider location directly to the mobile phone. In this way, the mobile phone operator does not have to reserve storage for the content, and the content provider, alerted that the user is restoring or otherwise requesting content, is able to offer the user upgrades, replacement content, and related content. To better offer a user relevant content, a history of purchases for the mobile phone, the user, or both is maintained. | 09-04-2008 |
20090055464 | Data transfer and synchronization system - A system and method for synchronizing devices which can couple to the Internet, or any network. In one aspect a system for synchronizing data between a first system and a second system is provided. The system includes a first sync engine on the first system interfacing with data on the first system to provide difference information. A data store is coupled to the network and in communication with the first and second systems. A second sync engine is provided on the second system coupled to receive the difference information from the data store via the network, and interface with data on the second system to update said data on the second system with said difference information. Difference information is transmitted to the data store by the first sync engine and received from the data store from the second sync engine. | 02-26-2009 |
20110269424 | DATA TRANSFER AND SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to the transference of data between two systems independent of the form in which the data is kept on the respective systems, and in particular to providing an efficient means of communicating data between systems and devices. It further relates to a system for allowing users to provide other individuals with a personalized representation of the user in a network environment, such as a cellular telephone network and the backup and restoration of data stored in a wireless telephone, and in particular a mobile telephone having data storage capabilities. | 11-03-2011 |
Ronald Garner, Hull, MA US
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20110320002 | SPINAL FUSION IMPLANT - The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant. | 12-29-2011 |
20140052259 | Spinal Fusion Implant - The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant. | 02-20-2014 |
20150105860 | SPINAL FUSION IMPLANT - The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant. | 04-16-2015 |
20150265419 | SPINAL FUSION IMPLANT - The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant. | 09-24-2015 |
Ross T. Garner, Denham Springs, LA US
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20080257711 | Process for debottlenecking a system for the separation of a conjugated diolefin - A process for debottlenecking a system for the separation of a conjugated diolefin the system including a first extraction section having an extractive distillation column and a stripping column and a second extraction section. The process includes the steps of withdrawing a first portion of an extract from the extractive distillation column, the extract having at least the first portion and a second portion, and transferring the first portion of the extract to a flash/separation vessel; separating the first portion of the extract into a vapor phase and a liquid phase by flashing in a flash/separation vessel; and combining the liquid phase of the separated first portion of the extract with the second portion of the extract to produce an extract feed for further processing. A system and process for the separation of a conjugated diolefin from a C | 10-23-2008 |
Scott Garner, Lititz, PA US
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20110176276 | CTE-MATCHED HEAT PIPE - Heat sinks having a mounting surface with a coefficient of thermal expansion matching that of silicon are disclosed. Heat pipes having layered composite or integral composite low coefficient of expansion heat sinks are disclosed that can be mounted directly to silicon semiconductor devices. | 07-21-2011 |
Scott D. Garner, Lititz, PA US
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20080308259 | MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE DEVICES USING TWO HEAT PIPES - A heat pipe assembly comprises a first heat pipe having a condenser and a working fluid. A reservoir communicates with the condenser of the first heat pipe and contains a non-condensable gas which variably permits access of the working fluid to the condenser of the first heat pipe, depending on a pressure of the working fluid. A second heat pipe has an evaporator. At least a portion of the evaporator of the second heat pipe is contained inside of the condenser of the first heat pipe. | 12-18-2008 |
Scott W. Garner, Ballwin, MO US
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20110218133 | Two-part liquid cleaner system - A liquid two-part HVAC coil cleaning system wherein the chemical ingredients of the system are separated into two groups of chemical components such that the first group of chemical components is placed in a first container and the second group of chemical components is placed within a second container, wherein the selection of the chemical components of the two groups of chemical components allows the packaging and shipping of both groups of chemical components as a non-hazardous material, wherein a minimum amount of water is included in the cleaning system, and wherein all the chemical components from both containers are combined with additional water at a job site to prepare a full strength liquid HVAC coil cleaner. | 09-08-2011 |
Steve Garner, O'Fallon, MO US
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20090266294 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FEEDING ARSENIC DOPANT INTO A SILICON CRYSTAL GROWING APPARATUS - A feed assembly and method of use thereof of the present invention is used for the addition of a high pressure dopant such as arsenic into a silicon melt for CZ growth of semiconductor silicon crystals. The feed assembly includes a vessel-and-valve assembly for holding dopant, and a feed tube assembly, attached to the vessel-and-valve assembly for delivering dopant to a silicon melt. An actuator is connected to the feed tube assembly and a receiving tube for advancing and retracting the feed tube assembly to and from the surface of the silicon melt. A brake assembly is attached to the actuator and the receiving tube for restricting movement of the feed tube assembly and locking the feed tube assembly at a selected position. | 10-29-2009 |
Steve Garner, St. Peters, MO US
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20100132829 | METHOD FOR FEEDING ARSENIC DOPANT INTO A SILICON CRYSTAL GROWING APPARATUS - A feed assembly and method of use thereof of the present invention is used for the addition of a high pressure dopant such as arsenic into a silicon melt for CZ growth of semiconductor silicon crystals. The feed assembly includes a vessel-and-valve assembly for holding dopant, and a feed tube assembly, attached to the vessel-and-valve assembly for delivering dopant to a silicon melt. An actuator is connected to the feed tube assembly and a receiving tube for advancing and retracting the feed tube assembly to and from the surface of the silicon melt. A brake assembly is attached to the actuator and the receiving tube for restricting movement of the feed tube assembly and locking the feed tube assembly at a selected position. | 06-03-2010 |
Terry L. Garner, Waukee, IA US
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20140027011 | System and Method for Combining, Packaging, and Separating Blended Seed Product - A system and method are provided for creating a precision blended seed product. A first seed group is received in a first seed hopper and transferred to a first automated metering device. A second seed group is received in a second seed hopper and transferred to a second automated metering device. A controlled portion of seed may then be metered from the first seed group with the first automated metering device and from the second seed group with the second automated metering device. The respective metered portions can then be combined together to create a precision blended seed product that includes a predetermined portion of the first seed group and a predetermined portion of the second seed group. In addition, a system and method are provided for separating two or more seed groups from a blended seed product, for example, to test one or both components and replace bad seed. | 01-30-2014 |
Timothy Garner, Devenport, FL US
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20120152772 | ADAPTABLE STORAGE DEVICE FOR RAIN ATTIRE - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an adaptable storage device for rain attire. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to an adaptable storage device that can be easily transported, may be affixed to a variety of everyday articles, provides a fashionable appearance, and conveniently stores rain attire and accessories thereof until needed. In one embodiment of the present invention, an adaptable storage device for rain attire comprises a substantially water-proof storage portion having an inner volume for storing rain attire; a closure means for sealing the inner volume of the storage portion; and an attachment means for attaching the adaptable storage device to an apparatus. | 06-21-2012 |
Tracy A. Garner, Sewell, NJ US
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20110207101 | BASKETBALL TRAINING AID - A basketball training aid comprising an axle component and a ball component mounted on the axle component so that the rectilinear axis of the axle component is substantially coincident with a diametric axis of the ball component and so as to be rotatable about the axis of the axle component. | 08-25-2011 |
Trent E. Garner, Champaign, IL US
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20090149275 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head. | 06-11-2009 |
20090239682 | MUSCLE-BACK, WITH INSERT, IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass, a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear surface. | 09-24-2009 |
20100087272 | Golf club head having a displaced crown portion - A hollow wood-type golf club head having an increased weight budget and improved mass characteristics at minimum structural mass is disclosed. The club head has a striking face portion, a sole portion, a skirt portion, and a crown portion having a total surface area. A hosel portion joins the club head for connecting a shaft to the club head. The crown portion has a major crown portion and a minor crown portion, the major portion having greater surface area than the minor portion, and the major portion being displaced vertically lower relative to the minor crown portion. The major crown portion may have a generally concave curvature and the minor crown portion may have a generally convex curvature such that the major crown portion is in effect inverted with respect to the minor crown portion. The major crown portion may be upwardly inclined from the heel to the toe of the head. The head may exhibit a parabolic top view silhouette. | 04-08-2010 |
20100285902 | Golf Club Head - An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head. | 11-11-2010 |
20100292029 | Golf club head having a displaced crown portion - A hollow wood-type golf club head having an increased weight budget and improved mass characteristics at minimum structural mass is disclosed. The club head has a striking face portion, a sole portion, a skirt portion, and a crown portion having a total surface area. A hosel portion joins the club head for connecting a shaft to the club head. The crown portion has a major crown portion and a minor crown portion, the major portion having greater surface area than the minor portion, and the major portion being displaced vertically lower relative to the minor crown portion. The major crown portion may have a generally concave curvature and the minor crown portion may have a generally convex curvature such that the major crown portion is in effect inverted with respect to the minor crown portion. The major crown portion may be upwardly inclined from the heel to the toe of the head. The head may exhibit a parabolic top view silhouette. | 11-18-2010 |
20120077618 | Muscle-Back, with Insert, Iron Type Golf Club Head - A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass, a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear surface. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077619 | Muscle-Back, with Insert, Iron Type Golf Club Head - A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass, a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear surface. | 03-29-2012 |
20130217515 | Muscle-Back, with Insert, Iron Type Golf Club Head - A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass, a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear surface. | 08-22-2013 |
20130324292 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head. | 12-05-2013 |
20140302946 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An exemplary golf club head having an increased amount of discretionary mass may be realized by utilizing improved drop angles, an improved average crown height, and/or articulation points. The discretionary mass may be placed low and deep in the club head to improve the location of the center of gravity as well as the inertial properties. A preferred break length may also be utilized to further improve the depth of the center of gravity. In one example, the center of gravity may be positioned to substantially align the sweet spot with the face center of the club head. | 10-09-2014 |
20140329615 | MUSCLE-BACK, WITH INSERT, IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - A muscle-back iron golf club head includes a blade-like upper mass, a muscle-like lower mass, a planar front surface, a top surface, a sole surface, a heel surface, a toe surface, and a rear surface having a first contour. A recess is in the rear surface, the recess having a first portion in the blade-like upper mass and a second portion in the muscle-like lower mass. An insert may be provided in the recess, and such insert may substantially fill the recess and may include a back surface having a second contour which is different from the first contour of the club head rear surface. | 11-06-2014 |
William J. Garner, Leawood, KS US
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20080255948 | VENTURE FUND INVESTING POINTS CARD - A process of controlling transaction cards to provide benefits of a rewards program contribution to a venture fund, which serves to identify potential investors through an application process for financial transaction card offerings, allowing recipients of the venture card to make purchases of products and services using the venture fund card, and taking a portion of the transaction value of a transaction to be used by one or more venture funds. Venture fund card activity statements to individual cardholders can include additional information regarding fund or funds in which the cardholder has invested or potential investment opportunities. Cardholders could be provided with an option to increase holdings in a particular venture fund associated with the venture fund card, or to liquidate investments in the associated venture funds. | 10-16-2008 |
20110087532 | VENTURE FUND INVESTING POINTS CARD - A process of controlling transaction cards to provide benefits of a rewards program contribution to a venture fund, which serves to identify potential investors through an application process for financial transaction card offerings, allowing recipients of the venture card to make purchases of products and services using the venture fund card, and taking a portion of the transaction value of a transaction to be used by one or more venture funds. Venture fund card activity statements to individual cardholders can include additional information regarding fund or funds in which the cardholder has invested or potential investment opportunities. Cardholders could be provided with an option to increase holdings in a particular venture fund associated with the venture fund card, or to liquidate investments in the associated venture funds. | 04-14-2011 |