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Alan Granger, Anderson, SC US
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20140076545 | Downhole Heater Assembly and Power Line Communications System - A hydrocarbon heating system comprises a surface control panel and a subsurface heating system, connected by an external power cable which also serves as the data communication link between the two parts. The subsurface heating system includes a heating element and two separate, thermally isolated temperature sensors. One thermal sensor, mounted near the heating element, monitors the temperature of the heating element. Another thermal sensor monitors the ambient temperature of fluid in the borehole. The temperature of the heating element may be varied to maintain an optimal well temperature for the production of hydrocarbons. Downhole electronics convert the thermal sensor outputs to digital data, and modulate the digital data onto a power cable that carries power from the surface to the heating element. A control system at the surface controls the heating element via nested control loops monitoring the temperatures of the borehole fluid and the heating element. | 03-20-2014 |
Brian Granger, Sheridan, WY US
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20080282573 | Tilting microwave dryer and heater - Embodiments of a microwave dryer are disclosed which may be used to dry or heat materials such a sewage sludge. The microwave dryer uses a reciprocating ram to push the material through a loading section and into a treatment section where the material is subjected to microwaves to drive of liquid content. The material is then pushed into an unloading section where it is removed from the microwave dryer. The dryer may be tilted to adjust the rate of flow of material through the dryer. Air nozzles on the bottom of the dryer direct air such that air flow through the nozzles may also be used to adjust the flow rate of material. | 11-20-2008 |
Bruce A. Granger, Prior Lake, MN US
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20120292402 | SPRAYER HAVING SPRAY SOLUTION AGITATION SYSTEM, ONBOARD CHEMICAL EDUCTOR, AND DEDICATED ONBOARD CLEAN WATER RINSE SYSTEM - A sprayer has a tank for holding a spray solution that is applied to a ground or turf surface. The sprayer includes an agitation system having a plurality of agitation nozzles that extend into the tank that are accessible from outside the tank and can be removed and replaced without using tools. The sprayer may include a rinse system carried onboard the sprayer which is segregated from the spray and agitation systems to avoid contaminating the rinse liquid prior to the time the rinse liquid is sprayed into the tank through rinse nozzles. The rinse nozzles include upwardly and downwardly directed nozzle ports and a bottom spinner for thoroughly cleaning all interior surfaces of the tank. The sprayer may also include a chemical eductor mounted on the side of the tank, whose weight is counterbalanced by springs, and which easily pivots between lower and upper positions on the tank. | 11-22-2012 |
20140217200 | SPRAYER HAVING SPRAY SOLUTION AGITATION SYSTEM, ONBOARD CHEMICAL EDUCTOR, AND DEDICATED ONBOARD CLEAN WATER RINSE SYSTEM - A sprayer has a tank for holding a spray solution that is applied to a ground or turf surface. The sprayer includes an agitation system having a plurality of agitation nozzles that extend into the tank that are accessible from outside the tank and can be removed and replaced without using tools. The sprayer may include a rinse system carried onboard the sprayer which is segregated from the spray and agitation systems to avoid contaminating the rinse liquid prior to the time the rinse liquid is sprayed into the tank through rinse nozzles. The rinse nozzles include upwardly and downwardly directed nozzle ports and a bottom spinner for thoroughly cleaning all interior surfaces of the tank. The sprayer may also include a chemical eductor mounted on the side of the tank, whose weight is counterbalanced by springs, and which easily pivots between lower and upper positions on the tank. | 08-07-2014 |
Christopher Granger, Durham, NC US
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20090004177 | Combination Treatment with t-PA Variant and Low Molecular Weight Heparin - The invention concerns an improved therapeutic regimen for the treatment of thrombolytic disorders, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In particular, the present invention concerns the treatment of thrombolytic disorders, e.g., AMI, with a combination of a tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) variant having improved fibrin specificity and extended plasma half-life when compared with wild-type human t-PA and a low molecular weight heparin. | 01-01-2009 |
20100196348 | COMBINATION TREATMENT WITH t-PA VARIANT AND LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN - The invention concerns an improved therapeutic regimen for the treatment of thrombolytic disorders, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In particular, the present invention concerns the treatment of thrombolytic disorders, e.g., AMI, with a combination of a tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) variant having improved fibrin specificity and extended plasma half-life when compared with wild-type human t-PA and a low molecular weight heparin. | 08-05-2010 |
Daren Granger, Warsaw, IN US
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20150265323 | INTRAMEDULLARY DEVICE WITH COMPOUND FASTENER TRAJECTORIES - An intramedullary device, having a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, is provided. The intramedullary device may include a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may include a second longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between a first opening and a second opening. The second longitudinal axis may define a first angle (θ | 09-24-2015 |
20150351821 | ORTHOPAEDIC AIMING DEVICE FOR COMPOUND SCREW TRAJECTORIES - An orthopaedic aiming device system is provided that includes a targeting device. The targeting device has a curved portion with an end and at least one guide opening formed therethrough. The curved portion also defines an arced axis. Connected to the end of the curved portion is a mounting portion that has at least one mounting opening formed therethrough. The mounting opening defines a mounting axis that is approximately orthogonal to at least one point on the arced axis of the curved portion. The orthopaedic aiming device system can also include mounting pins, a positioning device, and an orthopaedic implant. The mounting pins can include distancing features that interact with distance locking features of the mounting opening(s) to properly distance the targeting device from the orthopaedic implant. Also included is a method to target implant openings that have compound angled screw trajectories using an orthopaedic aiming device system. | 12-10-2015 |
David Granger, Syracuse, IN US
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20130306753 | EMANATOR ELEMENT FOR VOLATILE LIQUIDS AND DEVICES INCORPORATING SAME - An assembly for evaporation and dispensing of a volatile liquid. The assembly includes an emanator element and a body member. The emanator element has an open structure with a high surface area and is made of a material that is able to absorb and evaporate volatile liquids. The body member includes a tubular portion which has an interior wall for receiving the emanator element, the latter possibly being therein spaced from the interior wall to allow air flow therethrough. A reservoir of volatile liquid and a wicking member are also provided with the wicking element extending from the emanator element into the volatile liquid. The assembly is further associated with an air moving component for directing air flow though the tubular portion and around and through the open structure of the emanator element, thus carrying evaporated liquid volatiles out of the body member. | 11-21-2013 |
David A. Granger, Syracuse, IN US
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20100044468 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING VOLATILE FLUIDS IN AIR - A device for distributing a volatile fluid into a surrounding environment. In one exemplary embodiment, the distribution device includes a dual centrifugal blower having a first blower and a second blower, both of which are driven by a common motor. Additionally, in one exemplary embodiment, substantially identical components may be used to form both the first and second blowers of the dual centrifugal blower, which reduces manufacturing costs. The dual centrifugal blower may be incorporated into air freshener devices having replaceable canisters or cartridges. | 02-25-2010 |
20140076989 | AIR FRESHENER SYSTEM - An air freshener system includes a roll paper assembly and an air freshener assembly coupled with the roll paper assembly. The air freshener assembly includes an integrated air freshener element in the form of a single, continuous gel component. | 03-20-2014 |
David B. Granger, Lorena, TX US
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20110219642 | Arthritis & Diabetes Insole - An insole especially advantageous for arthritic or diabetic patients comprises three layers and is shaped in a form which provides and arch support and an integral heel receiving area. It is made from a generally foot-shaped bottom layer having a length extending from a heel area to a toe area, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the bottom layer preferably further comprises one to three indentations formed integrally therein. Insert layers are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the bottom layer is made from an EVA foam. A middle layer having a first and second side is secured to the top surface of the bottom layer adjacent the middle layer's second side. The middle layer is preferably made of a synthetic rubber layer. The middle layer takes the shape of the bottom layer. A top layer is coextensive with and secured to the first side of the synthetic rubber layer. The top layer composition is selected according to the intended use. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top layer in the foot-receiving compartment of the shoe. | 09-15-2011 |
20130025156 | Contoured Support Insole - A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the base is made from a polyurethane foam. The pads are made from rubber or synthetic rubber. A top sheet is coextensive with and secured to the top surface of the base. The top sheet is generally a fabric which preferably has antimicrobial characteristics. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top sheet in the foot-receiving compartment of a user's shoe. | 01-31-2013 |
20140259759 | Arthritis & Diabetes Insole - An insole advantageous for arthritic or diabetic patients comprises three layers and provides an arch support and an integral heel receiving area. The insole has a generally foot-shaped bottom layer having a length extending from a heel area to a toe area, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom layer's bottom surface preferably comprises one to three indentations formed integrally therein and is preferably made of an EVA foam. Insert layers are secured to each of said indentations. A middle layer having a first and second side is secured to the bottom layer's top surface adjacent the middle layer's second side and is preferably made of a synthetic rubber layer. The middle layer takes the shape of the bottom layer. A top layer is coextensive with and secured to the middle layer's first side. The top layer composition is selected according to the intended use. | 09-18-2014 |
20150201702 | Insole for Relief of Over-Pronation and Knee Joint Stress - An insole for placement inside a shoe for use in reducing over-pronation, associated misalignment of the patella (knee cap), and knee joint stress of a user. The insole has a top sheet and a support base cushion. The support base cushion has a forefoot mid-cushion area that extends from a toe end to a metatarsal area of the insole and an arch to heel area that extends from a metatarsal area to a heel end of the insole. The insole has a forefoot cushion secured to the forefoot mid-cushion area. The insole also has a medial support cradle, which reduces over-pronation and knee stresses, a lateral support cradle, which provides a side support to help reduce stress on the knee, and a heel cushion, which acts in cooperation with the medial support cradle to resist excessive pronation, all secured to the bottom of the support base cushion in the arch to heel area. | 07-23-2015 |
20150237959 | Basketball Insole - An insole which provides cushioning and support to a user's foot subjected to a high magnitude of ground reaction forces (GRF) encountered in playing court sports, such as basketball, is herein disclosed. The insole comprises a base having a bottom side which defines recesses adapted to receive pads having particular properties. The location and materials of the various pads and pods work together to provide ground reaction force modulation to the user's foot which is highly desirable for users engaged in basketball and similar activities. | 08-27-2015 |
David Bradley Granger, Lorena, TX US
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20100205831 | Triple Density Gel Insole - A triple density replacement insole which has at least two coextensive layers of different densities which are adjacent one another and extending the length of the insole comprising a first top cloth layer and a second gel layer and a third density layer comprising a stability cradle adjacent said gel layer is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the stability cradle, which extends from the arch area to the heel area and secures to the gel layer, defines a first metatarsal region gap which exposes the gel layer and a second heel region gap which exposes the gel layer, In the preferred embodiment, a heel cushion is positioned in the second heel region gap adjacent to said gel layer and is secured to said gel layer exposed in that region and a metatarsal arch support is integrally formed in the first metatarsal region gap area from the first top cloth and second gel layer. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212188 | Triple Density Gel Heel Cups - A triple density heel cup is disclosed which comprises a generally heel-shaped substrate having a length extending from a heel portion of an integral wall to a front border, which front border in use is adapted to underlie a portion of the arch area of a human foot. The heel-shaped substrate comprises a structural gel layer having a foot receiving surface and a shoe side surface. A generally flat portion of the foot receiving surface will lie adjacent the bottom of a wearer's foot in use and the integral wall which is adapted to lie adjacent the back of wearer's heel and portion of the side of a wearer's heel in use, said integral wall having an apex of maximum height, said wall tapering down in height from said apex toward said front border; The shoe side surface defines a channel formed in said structural gel adapted to receive a reinforcing component which is secured to said structural gel in said channel and is made of a denser material than said structural gel. This provides support to the heel cup and the foot A heel cushion is secured to said structural gel in a heel cushion area defined by the structural gel on the bottom surface of the heel cup. In a preferred embodiment, the heel cushion utilizes honeycomb technology to provide increased cushioning and energy return. | 08-26-2010 |
20120192452 | FLOW INSOLE - An insole which generates an air flow during use, which assists in cooling or warming the foot of a user is disclosed. In a first embodiment, air flow facilitated by said insole provides for convective heat transfer away from the plantar surface of the foot. The insole is intended for insertion into a shoe which is ventilated, preferably an athletic shoe with a ventilated upper. The bottom layer defines a plurality of ridges and a channel lining portion which together define a plurality of air channels. The bottom layer also defines a heel recess in which a heel pad is situated. In a second embodiment, an insole which collects, retains, and provides heat from and to a user's foot is disclosed. Said insole further comprises a middle layer of thermal reflective material secured to and coextensive with a top layer and a bottom layer secured to said middle layer. | 08-02-2012 |
20140230274 | Triple Density Gel Insole - A triple density replacement insole which has at least two coextensive layers of different densities which are adjacent one another and extending the length of the insole comprising a first top cloth layer and a second gel layer and a third density layer comprising a stability cradle adjacent the gel layer. In a preferred embodiment, the stability cradle, which extends from the arch area to the heel area and secures to the gel layer, defines a first metatarsal region gap which exposes the gel layer and a second heel region gap which exposes the gel layer. A heel cushion is positioned in the second heel region gap adjacent to the gel layer and is secured to the gel layer exposed in that region. A metatarsal arch support is integrally formed in the first metatarsal region gap area. | 08-21-2014 |
20140283409 | Flow Insole - An insole which generates an air flow during use, which assists in cooling or warming the foot of a user is disclosed. In a first embodiment, air flow facilitated by said insole provides for convective heat transfer away from the plantar surface of the foot. The insole is intended for insertion into a shoe which is ventilated, preferably an athletic shoe with a ventilated upper. The bottom layer defines a plurality of ridges and channel lining portions which together define a plurality of air channels. The bottom layer defines a heel recess in which a heel pad is situated. In a second embodiment, an insole which collects, retains, and heats a user's foot is disclosed. Said insole further comprises a middle layer of thermal reflective material secured to and coextensive with a top layer and a bottom layer secured to said middle layer. | 09-25-2014 |
Douglas A. Granger, State College, PA US
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20150073305 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE IN THE COLLECTION OF WHOLE SALIVA IN RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTICS - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a device for collecting a specimen of oral fluids. The device includes an elongate tubular member with a first end being configured to come into contact with a mouth of a subject. The device also includes a coupler, wherein the first end of the coupler is configured to couple to a second end of the elongate tubular member and wherein the second end of the coupler is configured to couple the device to a collection vial. A chamber is defined by the outer wall of the elongate tubular member and positioned proximate to the second end of the elongate tubular member, and a filter is disposed within the chamber. An exhaust port is defined by the coupler to allow pressure to escape from the device to ease the collection of the specimen. | 03-12-2015 |
Ed Granger, Rochester, NY US
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20090051711 | Compact Flat Panel Color Calibration System - A compact flat panel color calibration system includes a lens prism optic able to pass a narrow, perpendicular, and uniform cone angle of incoming light to a spectrally non-selective photodetector. The calibration system also includes a microprocessor operable to determine the luminance of the display based upon the information gathered by the photodetector. A software module included in the calibration system is then operable to process the luminance information in order to adjust the flat panel display. | 02-26-2009 |
20120218320 | COMPACT FLAT PANEL COLOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM - A compact flat panel color calibration system includes a lens prism optic able to pass a narrow, perpendicular, and uniform cone angle of incoming light to a spectrally non-selective photodetector. The calibration system also includes a microprocessor operable to determine the luminance of the display based upon the information gathered by the photodetector. A software module included in the calibration system is then operable to process the luminance information in order to adjust the flat panel display. | 08-30-2012 |
Frances Champe Granger, Richmond, VA US
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20110029401 | Method Of Providing Online House Or Office Decor Related Service - A method for an on-line home decor service community includes: providing a database; entering pictures or data into the database that provides a definition for one or more interior or exterior spaces, and décor-related items; indicating one or more of the items to renew or replace or change; offering a selection of pre-packaged or pre-rendered designs and a price for the indicated item; offering, contests, discounts, advise, and product information as a part of the community and offering access to the database from a browser-based device. The décor-related items include custom room or space designs, furniture arrangement, flooring selection, lighting, art and accessories plans, draperies selection, paint color selection, fixtures, plantings, architectural embellishments, landscaping and finishes item in a residence or office space. | 02-03-2011 |
Gary Granger, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20120174325 | MODULAR BICYCLE GUTTER - Embodiments herein provide a modular gutter for use by bicycles and other conveyances. When utilized, a conveyance may be guided along the gutter either by an individual on the conveyance or adjacent to it, whether up or down the gutter. The gutter may be manufactured in various lengths and arrangements, and additionally, the components of the gutter are designed to permit multiple subunits to be coupled to form longer gutters. Alternatively, the gutters may be cut to a desired length should the manufactured length be too long. Thus, the gutter may be sized for any of a variety of staircases. The gutter may be removably installed on existing staircases without the need to redesign or reconstruct the staircase. | 07-12-2012 |
G. Michael Granger, Redmond, WA US
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20140014902 | Photodiode and Method for Making the Same - A method for manufacturing a photodiode including the steps of providing a substrate, solution depositing a quantum nanomaterial layer onto the substrate, the quantum nanomaterial layer including a number of quantum nanomaterials having a ligand coating, and applying a thin-film oxide layer over the quantum nanomaterial layer. | 01-16-2014 |
20140079912 | IR ABSORBING COATINGS COMPRISIING FLUORINATED NANOPARTICLES - The present disclosure relates to solution processed nanomaterials, and methods for their manufacture, with activity in the infrared (IR) region for a variety of commercial and defense applications, including conformal large-area IR coatings, devices and pigments that necessitate an absorption band edge in the MWIR or LWIR. | 03-20-2014 |
20150122327 | Photodiode and Method for Making the Same - A method for manufacturing a photodiode including the steps of providing a substrate, solution depositing a quantum nanomaterial layer onto the substrate, the quantum nanomaterial layer including a number of quantum nanomaterials having a ligand coating, and applying a thin-film oxide layer over the quantum nanomaterial layer. | 05-07-2015 |
20150225575 | IR Absorbing Coatings Comprising Fluorinated Nanoparticles - The present disclosure relates to solution processed nanomaterials, and methods for their manufacture, with activity in the infrared (IR) region for a variety of commercial and defense applications, including conformal large-area IR coatings, devices and pigments that necessitate an absorption band edge in the MWIR or LWIR. | 08-13-2015 |
Jay A. Granger, Fishers, IN US
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20130080503 | COMMAND INTERFACE FOR COMMUNICATION TEST FRAMEWORK - A protocol-independent tool for debugging and testing communication interfaces of devices and systems is disclosed. The tool is configured to receive protocol plug-ins corresponding to different communication protocols. Given a plug-in, the tool instantiates the plug-in's implementation of a tool-defined stack interface. Through this interface and its implementation by the plug-in, the tool can communicate with a device being tested. The protocol plug-in receives commands from a command interface for the device being tested, generates data packets in accordance with the communication protocol implemented by the plug-in, and transmits the data packets to the device being tested. | 03-28-2013 |
Jennifer H. Granger, Changler, AZ US
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20100267939 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS SAMPLES FROM SOLUTION - Featured are devices, methods and kits for preparation of samples of peptides and proteins from a solution; more particularly to such devices and methods in which carbon nanotubes are utilized for sample preparation and/or purification of peptide and/or protein samples from a solution. A sample to be treated/processed can comprise proteins, peptides or any other molecule having an amine moiety that can be protonated under low pH, such as, but not limited to, pH 5. Such a sample also can contain contaminants such as salts, detergents, etc. that will be eliminated during the sample preparation/purification process of the present invention. The methods, devices and kits of the present invention advantageously provide for the concentration of the sample, removal of contaminants and ease of manipulation of small liquids without the concomitant loss of sample. | 10-21-2010 |
Jennifer H. Granger, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110042566 | CONDUCTIVE CONDUITS FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH CONDUITS - A method for making a fluid-processing apparatus involves mixing a colloidal suspension with a matrix material, applying the mixture to a surface of a conduit, and curing the applied mixture to provide a conductive coating. A fluid-processing apparatus includes a conduit and a conductive layer adjacent to a surface of the conduit. The conductive layer includes graphite particles embedded in a matrix. The fluid-processing apparatus supports, for example, electrospray-ionization for mass spectrometry, capillary electrophoresis, or capillary electro-chromatography. | 02-24-2011 |
Jeremy S. Granger, Crowley, LA US
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20130104367 | SAFETY LATCH LOCK | 05-02-2013 |
Krista E. Granger, Medford, MA US
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20120142732 | HETEROARYLS AND USES THEREOF - This invention provides compounds of formula IA or IB: | 06-07-2012 |
Mark Allan Granger, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20110198047 | METHOD OF APPLYING DE-DUSTING AGENTS TO FIBROUS PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS - A system and method for applying de-dusting agents to fibrous mats, webs, and/or blankets requiring a lower usage of the de-dusting agents, and producing fibrous products having improved dust suppression are disclosed. The dedusting agent or agents are first reduced to very fine particles or droplets and then, in an air suspension, are passed through the fibrous mat, web and/or blanket to deposit the very fine particles or droplets onto the surfaces of the fibers. | 08-18-2011 |
20120103551 | METHOD OF APPLYING DE-DUSTING AGENTS TO FIBROUS PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS - A system and method for applying de-dusting agents to fibrous mats, webs, and/or blankets requiring a lower usage of the de-dusting agents, and producing fibrous products having improved dust suppression are disclosed. The dedusting agent or agents are first reduced to very fine particles or droplets and then, in an air suspension, are passed through the fibrous mat, web and/or blanket to deposit the very fine particles or droplets onto the surfaces of the fibers. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark Allan Granger, Littleton, CO US
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20110201243 | METHOD OF MAKING FIBROUS PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS - A method of making fibrous mats, webs, and/or blankets containing one or more low volatile de-dusting agents, and the fibrous products so produced, the method eliminating or substantially reducing condensation of volatiles in the drying oven, oven recirculating ducts and oven exhaust ducts and eliminating or substantially reducing oven and duct fires while producing fibrous products having effective dust suppression properties. | 08-18-2011 |
Michael C. Granger, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20150338408 | SINGLE STEP CALIBRATION CURVE THROUGH SAMPLE CONVECTION - This disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for simultaneous measurement of multiple analytes in samples. This disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for determining the concentration of one or more analytes in a fluid sample without use of a calibrant. | 11-26-2015 |
Mitchel B. Granger, Wichita, KS US
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20090172936 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A MANDREL FOR FABRICATION OF A MONOLITHIC NACELLE COMPOSITE PANEL - A method of constructing, assembling and disassembling a mandrel for fabricating a monolithic composite nacelle panel for use on an airplane comprises attaching a first fairing bar including an exposed ball roller assembly to a tilting plate; attaching a first outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a second outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a center section to said first outer section and said second outer section; attaching a nozzle section to said first fairing bar and positioned adjacent an inner wall of said first outer section, an inner wall of said center section, and an inner wall of said second outer section; attaching a second fairing bar to said first outer section, said center section, and said second outer section; and attaching a cavity section to said second fairing bar. | 07-09-2009 |
Mitchell Preston Granger, Vale, NC US
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20150378119 | EXTREME ENVIRONMENT OPTICAL FIBER CABLE WITH CRACK-RESISTANT LAYER - A high-temperature and crack resistant optical communication cable is provided. The cable includes an extruded cable body formed from a polymer material defining a channel within the cable body. The cable includes a plurality of optical transmission elements located within the channel. The cable includes a reinforcement sheet wrapped around the plurality of optical transmission elements. The cable includes an adhesion barrier wrapped around the wrapped reinforcement sheet. The adhesion barrier layer is a substantially uninterrupted adhesion barrier layer such that the adhesion barrier layer acts to prevent substantial adhesion between the polymer material of the cable body and an outer surface of the wrapped reinforcement sheet. | 12-31-2015 |
Richard H. Granger, Hanover, NH US
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20120311353 | PARALLEL PROCESSING COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A computing system is provided that includes a web page search node including a web page collection, a web server, and a search page returner. | 12-06-2012 |
20130311806 | PARALLEL PROCESSING COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A parallel processing computing system includes an ordered set of m memory banks and a processor core. The ordered set of m memory banks includes a first and a last memory bank, wherein m is an integer greater than 1. The processor core implements n virtual processors, a pipeline having p ordered stages, including a memory operation stage, and a virtual processor selector function. | 11-21-2013 |
20140237175 | PARALLEL PROCESSING COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A parallel processing computing system includes an ordered set of m memory banks and a processor core. The ordered set of m memory banks includes a first and a last memory bank, wherein m is an integer greater than 1. The processor core implements n virtual processors, a pipeline having p ordered stages, including a memory operation stage, and a virtual processor selector function. | 08-21-2014 |
Richard H. Granger, Lebanon, NH US
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20090083263 | PARALLEL PROCESSING COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - This invention provides a computer system architecture and method for providing the same which can include a web page search node including a web page collection. The system and method can also include a web server configured to receive, from a given user via a web browser, a search query including keywords. The node is caused to search pages in its own collection that best match the search query. A search page returner may be provided which is configured to return, to the user, high ranked pages. The node may include a power-efficiency-enhanced processing subsystem, which includes M processors. The M processors are configured to emulate N virtual processors, and they are configured to limit a virtual processor memory access rate at which each of the N virtual processors accesses memory. The memory accessed by each of the N virtual processors may be RAM. In select embodiments, the memory accessed by each of the N virtual processors includes DRAM having a high capacity yet lower power consumption then SRAM. | 03-26-2009 |
20100241938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACHIEVING IMPROVED ACCURACY FROM EFFICIENT COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES - This invention provides a system and method that can employ a low-instruction-per-second (lower-power), highly parallel processor architecture to perform the low-precision computations. These are aggregated at high-precision by an aggregator. Either a high-precision processor arrangement, or a low-precision processor arrangement, employing soft-ware-based high-precision program instructions performs the less-frequent, generally slower high-precision computations of the aggregated, more-frequent low-precision computations. One final aggregator totals all low-precision computations and another high-precision aggregator totals all high-precision computations. An equal number of low precision computations are used to generate the error value that is subtracted from the low-precision average. A plurality of lower-power processors can be arrayed to provide the low-precision computation function. Alternatively a plurality of SIMD can be used to alternately conduct low-precision computations for a predetermined number of operations and high-precision operations on a fewer number of operations. In an embodiment, aggregation can include summing values within predetermined ranges of orders of magnitude, via an adding tree arrangement, so that significant digits therebetween are preserved. | 09-23-2010 |
Richard N. Granger, Niwot, CO US
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20140188147 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A medical device comprising an actuator, an extension portion, and a tissue interaction portion. The extension portion is coupled to the actuator and comprises at least first and second telescoping sections with each telescoping section having (i) at least one extended hook section having a head portion and a neck portion, and (ii) at least one body section being one of coupled and integrated to the at least one extended hook section. The at least one extended hook section of the first telescoping section is operatively coupled to the body section of the second telescoping section. The tissue interaction portion is operatively coupled to the extension portion and comprises at least one of a gripping mechanism, a stapling mechanism, and a cutting mechanism. The actuator is adapted to control at least one of the extension portion and tissue interaction portion. | 07-03-2014 |
20140249560 | DEVICE FOR USE IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY AND METHOD OF USE - A device for use in laparoscopic surgery is provided. The device has a sheath, a surgical action mechanism configured to deliver an action and to limit the device to a single use, at least one telescoping section configured to structurally support the surgical action mechanism, a first spacer, and a second spacer. The surgical action mechanism, the telescoping section, the first spacer, and the second spacer are configured to move within the sheath from a pre-action configuration, to an action configuration, and to a return configuration. | 09-04-2014 |
Richard P. Granger, New Albany, OH US
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20080237305 | High-Capacity Air Cargo Pallet Using Friction Stir Welding - This invention relates to methods for making high strength friction stir welded joints. Broadly the invention provides for a method for making a friction stir welded joint including the steps of applying an adhesive to one surface of a first material to be welded; applying a second material to be welded to the adhesive the first material; curing the adhesive; and forming a friction stir weld joint through the cured adhesive by friction stir welding. | 10-02-2008 |
Rodney C. Granger, Birmingham, AL US
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20100010848 | TROUBLE TICKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Management of trouble tickets for a circuit is provided. A method and system provides a plurality of management tools that enable a user to obtain, verify, and manage information related to a trouble ticket to ensure compliance with federal standards and proper resolution and billing for problems experienced for a customer. With the method and system, the user may open a trouble ticket, close the trouble ticket, and bill a customer for services associated with resolving the trouble ticket. | 01-14-2010 |
Russell Granger, Vale, NC US
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20110019962 | Removable Sleeve for Fiber Optic Connectors for High Density Applications - A sleeve has a handle and extensions to engage a fiber optic connector for insertion into and removal from high density adapters. The sleeve may have multiple connectors installed in a single sleeve and it may be removable. The sleeve has first and second extensions to engage the inner and outer housings, respectively, to insert and remove the fiber optic connector from an adapter. | 01-27-2011 |
20110229678 | Insert-Molded Transceiver Body with Heat Sink and Method Therefor - An insert-molded fiber optic transmission component has at least one insert and a main body portion. The main body portion has at least one adjoining surface, a portion of the at least one adjoining surface lying in a first plane. The insert has an engaging face disposed against the outer edge surface and a reference surface adjacent the engaging face, where the reference surface lies in a second plane, and the adjoining surface is adjacent the engaging face of the at least one insert and the first and second planes being parallel to and offset from one another. | 09-22-2011 |
20120251051 | Grouping Device for High Density Connector Arrangements - A tool-less grouping apparatus has a main body with a top portion and a bottom portion. Dividing members extending between the top and bottom portions make openings for fiber optic connectors. Forward facing surfaces may be on both the top and bottom portions to engage the fiber optic connectors. The portions also have cut-outs that can engage the fiber optic connectors to assist in removing the fiber optic connectors from adapters. | 10-04-2012 |
20140376923 | Insert-Molded Transceiver Body with Heat Sink and Method Therefor - An insert-molded fiber optic transmission component has at least one insert and a main body portion. The main body portion has at least one adjoining surface, a portion of the at least one adjoining surface lying in a first plane. The insert has an engaging face disposed against the outer edge surface and a reference surface adjacent the engaging face, where the reference surface lies in a second plane, and the adjoining surface is adjacent the engaging face of the at least one insert and the first and second planes being parallel to and offset from one another. | 12-25-2014 |
Russell J. Granger, Vale, NC US
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20100135618 | Unitary Fiber Optic Ferrule and Adapter Therefor - A unitary fiber optic ferrule reflects light off an interior lens and through the fiber optic ferrule. Optical fibers can be easily secured in the unitary fiber optic ferrule. An adapter to secure the unitary fiber optic ferrule to a optical component assembly is also presented. The adapter provides a sealing function for the lenses and to provide routing for optical fibers from other assemblies of unitary fiber optic ferrules and adapters. | 06-03-2010 |
20100215319 | Multi-Fiber Ferrule with Integrated, Molded Guide Pin - A multi-fiber ferrule has openings for optical fibers, an integral fiber optic guide pin and an opening to receive a fiber optic guide pin. A plate is provided to align the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule. A method for aligning the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20130089293 | Unitary Fiber Optic Ferrule and Adapter Therefor - A unitary fiber optic ferrule reflects light off an interior lens and through the fiber optic ferrule. Optical fibers can be easily secured in the unitary fiber optic ferrule. An adapter to secure the unitary fiber optic ferrule to a optical component assembly is also presented. The adapter provides a sealing function for the lenses and to provide routing for optical fibers from other assemblies of unitary fiber optic ferrules and adapters. | 04-11-2013 |
20150131946 | Unitary Fiber Optic Ferrule and Adapter Therefor - A unitary fiber optic ferrule reflects light off an interior lens and through the fiber optic ferrule. Optical fibers can be easily secured in the unitary fiber optic ferrule. An adapter to secure the unitary fiber optic ferrule to a optical component assembly is also presented. The adapter provides a sealing function for the lenses and to provide routing for optical fibers from other assemblies of unitary fiber optic ferrules and adapters. | 05-14-2015 |
Ryan Granger, Homer Glen, IL US
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20150210197 | VEHICLE FLOOR COVER RETENTION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - Closed sockets are formed in the lower surface of a vehicle floor cover, such as a mat or tray. Each socket is adapted to receive a vehicle floor cover retention device which stands up from the floor of the vehicle foot well in which the floor cover is being installed. The sidewall of the body of each device acts as a physical stop to the sidewall of a respective socket, preventing or mitigating movement of the floor cover within the foot well. The top surface of the device may have a first fastener which is adapted to engage a second fastener on the ceiling of the socket. The device may be an adapter which is fastened to preexisting OEM mat retention structure. Embodiments of the adapter include one assembled from two pieces around an OEM retention post with an enlarged head. | 07-30-2015 |
Scott Granger, Houston, TX US
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20140145432 | LANDING PIPE - A landing pipe is disclosed. The pipe includes a first tool joint, a second tool joint, and a main section extending from the first tool joint to the second tool joint, the main section having a first portion and a second portion. The first tool joint outer diameter is greater than both the main section first portion outer diameter and the main section second portion outer diameter. The main section first portion wall thickness is greater than the main section second portion wall thickness, and the main section second portion has a length range of 40% to 85% of an overall length of the landing pipe. | 05-29-2014 |
20140209394 | SHALE DRILL PIPE - A drill pipe for oil and gas drilling comprises two tool joints and a main portion between the tool joints, with two upsets adjacent to the tool joints, and a central section between the upsets. The outer diameter of the central section of the main portion is less than the outer diameter of the main portion upsets, and the outer diameter of the central section of the main portion is between 4″ and 4½″. | 07-31-2014 |
20140327242 | TUBULAR COMPONENT FOR BORING AND EXPLOITING HYDROCARBONS WELLS AND RESULTANT THREADED JOINT - An assembly for producing a threaded connection for drilling or working hydrocarbon wells, the connection including first and second tubular components with an axis of revolution, each including respective male and female ends, at least one of the male or female ends finishing in a terminal surface including a first abutment surface that can come into interfering contact when connection is made against a second abutment surface provided on a shoulder produced on the other end, at least one of the first and second abutment surfaces being hollowed out by a groove, thereby defining an exterior abutment zone and an interior abutment zone. In the connection made state, the exterior and interior abutment zones are not coplanar, such that contact pressure of the interior abutment zone exerted in vicinity of the groove is greater than or equal to a minimum value for contact pressure exerted in the exterior abutment zone. | 11-06-2014 |
Sean E. Granger, Detroit, MI US
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20100053958 | Non-contact dead front actuation system - A dead front actuating assembly actuates a device in standard ambient light conditions. The dead front actuating assembly includes a housing defining a periphery and an interior volume. A cover plate is fixedly secured to the housing at the periphery. The cover plate defines an inboard surface facing the interior volume and an outboard surface opposite the inboard surface. The outboard surface is opaque in standard ambient light conditions. The dead front actuating assembly also includes a switch that is operatively connected to the inboard surface of the cover plate at a defined location for toggling the device between on and off conditions. The dead front actuating assembly also includes a presence sensor identifying when an operator is disposed adjacent the cover plate. A back light inside the housing illuminates the cover plate such that light passes through the cover plate and out the outboard surface to illuminate the switch for the operator. | 03-04-2010 |
Shelly Sue Granger, Ashland, OR US
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20160042657 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING A SOUND INTO DYNAMIC PITCH-BASED GRAPHS - A system and method that quantifies a sound into dynamic pitch-based graphs that correlate to the pitch frequencies of the sound. The system records a sound, such as musical notes. A pitch detection algorithm identifies and quantifies the pitch frequencies of the notes. The algorithm analyzes the pitch frequencies, and graphically displays the pitch frequency and notes in real time as fluctuating circles, rectangular bars, and lines that represent variances in pitch. The algorithm comprises a modified Type 2 Normalized Square Difference Function that transforms the musical notes into the pitch frequencies. The Type 2 Normalized Square Difference Function analyzes the peaks of the pitch frequency to arrive at a precise pitch frequency, such as 440 Hertz. A Lagrangian interpolation enables comparative analysis and teaching of the pitches and notes. The algorithm also performs transformations and heuristic comparisons to generate the real time graphical representation of the pitch frequency. | 02-11-2016 |
Steven M. Granger, Apex, NC US
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20130033248 | Methods to Reduce Output Voltage Ripple in Constant On-Time DC-DC Converters - According to one aspect of the teachings herein, a DC-to-DC converter operates according to an advantageous constant on-time topology that reduces output voltage ripple during light load conditions. The converter produces an output voltage by driving high-side and low-side switches in an inductor-based switching circuit, and regulates the output voltage by varying the on-time of a low-side switch, while holding the on-time of the high-side switch constant. Advantageously, the converter shortens the on-time of the high-side switch during light load conditions, which reduces the output voltage ripple. Thus, the converter may be understood as using a first, constant on-time for the high-side switch during “normal” operations and a second, shorter on-time for the high-side switch during light load conditions. | 02-07-2013 |
20140210441 | ADAPTIVE SWITCHING FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT FOR A POWER SUPPLY - Described herein are systems and methods for providing a variable switching frequency for a power supply. The system includes a controller and a filter. The controller generates a switching frequency for a power supply. The switching frequency is modified as a function of an input voltage and an output voltage. The filter provides the output voltage to a load based at least in part on the switching frequency generated by the controller. In one example, the controller adaptively modifies the switching frequency as a function of the input voltage and the output voltage in order to maintain a peak to peak current for an inductor. | 07-31-2014 |
Todd A. Granger, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090271947 | Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge - An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk. | 11-05-2009 |
Toriono Granger, Chicago, IL US
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20100244393 | SIT OR STAND STROLLERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame and a seat having a seat pan. The seat pan is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the lowered position, the seat pan is to support a child in a seated position. The example stroller also includes a foot platform coupled to the frame to support a child in a standing position. | 09-30-2010 |
20130313797 | SIT OR STAND STROLLERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame, a first set of mounts, a second set of mounts and a removable accessory. The removable accessory comprises a seat to be mounted to at least one of the first or second sets of mounts, a platform positioned beneath the seat, the platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant, and a handle cantilevered above the platform and in front of the seat to provide a grip for the occupant when standing on the standing surface. | 11-28-2013 |
20140327218 | SIT OR STAND STROLLERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame having a first set of mounts and a second set of mounts. The example stroller includes a first seat removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts. The stroller also includes an accessory removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts, the accessory including a platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant. | 11-06-2014 |
Toriono A. Granger, Chicago, IL US
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20120282997 | Gaming Terminal Chair Electrical Interface - Gaming terminals, gaming systems, and electrical and mechanical connector assemblies for coupling a gaming terminal to a chair positioned in front of the gaming terminal are presented herein. A gaming system is disclosed. The gaming system includes a gaming terminal for playing a wagering game and a chair positioned in front of the gaming terminal. The chair includes electronic components operated by a digital data signal and powered by a power supply signal. The gaming terminal includes an electrical connector assembly for coupling to a complementary electrical connector assembly on the chair. The electrical connector assembly also includes a switching device for automatically electrically coupling the electronic components with a power supply signal from a power supply once the respective electrical connector assemblies are securely coupled. | 11-08-2012 |
20120315971 | AUTOMATED GAMING CHAIRS AND WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS AND MACHINES WITH AN AUTOMATED GAMING CHAIR - Gaming chairs and wagering game systems and machines with a gaming chair are presented herein. A gaming chair is disclosed for a wagering game system with a controller operable to output signals associated with a wagering game. The gaming chair includes a backrest portion, a seat portion, and a base for supporting the seat and backrest portions. The base includes a height adjustment mechanism. The gaming chair also includes a motion-enabling mounting assembly that is attached to the seat portion and has at least one actuator configured to selectively move the seat portion in response to signals from the controller. The mounting assembly is movably mounted on the height adjustment mechanism of the base such that the mounting assembly, seat portion, backrest portion, and actuator(s) can be unitarily repositioned between a plurality of distinct heights. | 12-13-2012 |
20120315985 | CONVERTIBLE GAMING CHAIRS AND WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS AND MACHINES WITH A CONVERTIBLE GAMING CHAIR - Gaming chairs and wagering game systems and machines with a gaming chair are presented herein. A gaming chair is disclosed for a wagering game system with a controller and a display device for displaying aspects of the wagering game. The gaming chair includes a backrest portion, a seat portion, a base for supporting the seat and backrest portions, and a mounting plate attached to the seat portion. The mounting plate is configured to attach, one at a time, to each of first and second mounting assemblies for removably attaching the mounting plate to the base. The first mounting assembly includes at least one actuator for selectively repositioning the seat portion in response to signals from the controller. The second mounting assembly is selectively repositionable with respect to the base to thereby lock the seat portion at any one of a number of vertically stationary heights. | 12-13-2012 |
20120322564 | Gaming Machine Having Chair With Modular Back Panel - A gaming system includes a gaming machine and a gaming chair for playing a wagering game. The gaming machine includes at least one display configured to display outcomes of the wagering game. The gaming machine further includes at least one wager input device configured to receive wagers from players. The gaming chair includes a seat assembly attached to a base, a cable harness for providing electrical input, and a backrest assembly having an inner structure and a back housing. The back housing is mounted to the inner structure and has a modular mounting feature for receiving one of at least two modular back panels. The modular back panels are received one at a time and include a non-illuminated back panel and an illuminated back panel. The illuminated back panel has a connector for accepting the cable harness. | 12-20-2012 |
William A. Granger, Fort Gratiot, MI US
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20140124153 | METHOD OF DELIVERING A PIGMENT DISPERSION AND RETENTION AID TO A PAPERMAKING PROCESS - The disclosure is directed toward methods for delivering a pigment dispersion and an inverted retention aid emulsion to a papermaking process. The method comprises injecting the pigment dispersion and the inverted retention aid emulsion into a process line of the papermaking process. The pigment dispersion comprises titanium dioxide, and the retention aid may comprise an anionic flocculant. The process line is located downstream from a screen and upstream from a headbox. The methods may incorporate the use of one or several nozzle devices. | 05-08-2014 |