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Alan Keith Harder, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100241722METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING TELEMETRY DATA ACROSS A NETWORK - A method for transporting telemetry data involves receiving a request from a client in a first network. The client is registered with a data transport service executing in a second network. The request includes an authentication credential for the client, a message including telemetry data, and a message priority. The method further involves authenticating the request using the authentication credential. The method further involves parsing the request to obtain and subsequently execute a command for storing the message in a physical queue of the second network. The physical queue is associated with a back-end service executing in the second network. A virtual queue maintains entries for messages stored in the physical queue that were sent from the first network to the second network. Another virtual queue maintains entries for messages stored in the physical queue that were sent from the second network to the first network.09-23-2010

Benjamin T. Harder, Dekalb, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150308878STARTER OIL QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM - A starter can be configured for use with a turbomachine and includes a housing defining a cavity, wherein the cavity is configured to hold a quantity of starter oil, and a temperature sensor disposed within the cavity and configured to sense a temperature within the housing. A system includes a starter for a turbomachine as described herein and a computing apparatus configured to receive signals from the temperature sensor and to determine if the temperature within the housing indicates a sufficient quantity of starter oil. A method for determining oil quantity in a starter includes receiving a temperature signal from a temperature sensor disposed within the starter, determining an oil temperature within the starter based on comparing the temperature signal, and determining if a sufficient amount of oil is present in the starter based on comparing predetermined temperature operational values to the oil temperature.10-29-2015

Bradley N. Harder, Appleton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120152178BIRDHOUSE - A birdhouse with a plurality of members configurable in a shipping configuration and an operative configuration. In the shipping configuration, the members are stacked in a configuration suitable for shipping. The members are configured to be reconfigured from the shipping configuration to the operative configuration easily and without the use of tools.06-21-2012

Brandon J. Harder, Renton, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130330339LEVELS OF BLYS/APRIL HETEROTRIMERS IN SERUM AND USE IN DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - The present invention provides a method of measuring the levels of BLyS/APRIL heterotrimers (HT) in a biological sample, in a preferred embodiment, in serum. The diagnostic assays are useful in predicting an individual's likelihood of developing or currently suffering from an autoimmune disease, such as SLE and for methods for treating an individual clinically diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. This diagnostic test serves to predict a patient's likelihood to respond to a specific drug treatment, in particular treatment with HT antagonists, either singly or in combination with other immune suppressive drugs.12-12-2013

Brandon J. Harder, Kent, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090274711LEVELS OF BLyS/APRIL HETEROTRIMERS IN SERUM AND USE IN DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - The present invention provides a method of measuring the levels of BLyS/APRIL heterotrimers (HT) in a biological sample, in a preferred embodiment, in serum. The diagnostic assays are useful in predicting an individual's likelihood of developing or currently suffering from an autoimmune disease, such as SLE and for methods for treating an individual clinically diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. This diagnostic test serves to predict a patient's likelihood to respond to a specific drug treatment, in particular treatment with HT antagonists, either singly or in combination with other immune suppressive drugs.11-05-2009

Cameron Harder, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150251204Pressurized Viscous Condiment Dispenser - User-selectable volumes of a viscous condiment such as ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise are consistently dispensed from a pressurized vessel. The vessel is pressurized using a small air pump, a cylinder of compressed gas or an external gas source. Pressure in the vessel is kept constant by sensing the pressure using a MEMS pressure transducer. Condiment flows from the pressurized vessel into a flexible tube, which passes through an electrically-actuated pinch valve. For a given pressure in the vessel, the amount of condiment to be dispensed is determined by the time that the pinch valve is open. A processor monitors the pressure, actuation of a user interface and controls operation of the air pump.09-10-2015

Charles Harder, Reno, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080304771VACUUM STORAGE BAG WITH ZIPPER - A plastic storage bag has a storage area that is resealably closed by a zipper. The zipper is provided in a passage way that extends from an opening of the bag to the storage area. The zipper extends between first and second edge seams of the storage bag. Wider edge seams are provided in the passage way, particularly at the interface between the passage way and the zipper. The wider edge seams protect the edges of the bag and the edges of the zipper when opening the zipper.12-11-2008
20130028541PEELABLE STORAGE BAG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A storage bag for holding objects and materials is disclosed. The storage bag includes a pair of outer sheets and an inner sheet. The outer sheets are coupled by three seams. The storage bag has a cavity between the outer sheets and an opening. The inner sheet is mounted between portions of the outer sheets near the opening. The third sheet extends across the outer sheets between a pair of seams. The inner sheet has three layers that are coupled to each other. A first layer is coupled to one of the outer sheets by another seam and a third layer is adapted to be heat bonded to the other outer sheet. A weak bond area is formed between the third layer and the outer sheet. The weak bond allows the storage bag to be easily opened. A method of manufacturing the storage bag is also disclosed.01-31-2013
20130340389STORAGE BAG HAVING AN IDENTIFICATION FEATURE - A storage bag includes an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer is bonded to the upper layer. A detectable element is coupled to or integrally formed with the upper layer. An internal cavity is formed by the layers. An edge is formed by the upper and lower layers. The edge has an opening to provide access to the internal cavity. A vacuum sealing system and a method of sealing a storage bag are also disclosed.12-26-2013

Chris Harder, Nepean, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140335520DIRECT NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS - The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and apparatuses for collecting and/or amplifying nucleic acids. In general, provided methods, systems, and apparatuses involve contacting a sample including a nucleic acid with a nucleic acid amplification reagent without purification of nucleic acids from the sample.11-13-2014

David B. Harder, Burnsville, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090008320Fluid Filter and Methods - A fluid filter arrangement includes a housing defining a slot arrangement. A filter cartridge is oriented within the housing. A projection arrangement engages the slot arrangement in the housing and spaces the filter cartridge from a wall of the housing to define a fluid flow path between the cartridge and the housing wall. A filter cartridge includes a tubular construction of filter media and a projection arrangement. A filter assembly includes the filter arrangement connected to a filter head. Preferably, the filter cartridge and filter head are made of plastic. Methods of assembling a filter includes inserting a filter cartridge and projection arrangement into an open end of a housing, engaging projections against through-slots defined by the housing to secure the filter cartridge in the housing. In some arrangements, a filter housing includes a plastic wall having an interior side with a support structure in the form of ribs extending from the interior side of the housing. In some arrangements, the plastic filter head is modular and may include male threads molded as part of the filter head.01-08-2009
20090127198Fluid filter system - An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.05-21-2009
20110073537Canister Filter System With Drain That Cooperates With Filter Element - A filter element disclosed herein includes a center tube defining a central reservoir and including an interior sidewall. The filter element further includes an end plate and a pocket defining a port extending from the end plate into the central reservoir. The pocket includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of projections extending from the outer wall of the pocket toward the interior sidewall of the center tube.03-31-2011
20110132828Fluid Filter System - An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.06-09-2011
20130033006FLUID FILTER SYSTEM - An endcap includes a first plate member having a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions, and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal member includes a first portion engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.02-07-2013
20130206678FLUID FILTER SYSTEM - An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.08-15-2013
20130248436LIQUID FILTER ASSEMBLY - A fluid filter element for use in fuel filtration systems is disclosed. The filter element comprises, in an example embodiment, top and bottom end caps; filter media extending between the end caps and forming a central volume between the end caps; and an inner liner disposed in the central volume of the filter media between the end caps. A fluid passage is positioned in the inner liner extending between the end caps, the fluid passage being separate and independent of the flow through the filter media. A first seal is affixed to the bottom end cap; and a second seal with a central opening is affixed to the lower end of the inner liner. The inner lining may provide partial axial support to the filter media. An outer lining may also be included and provide partial axial support to the filter media.09-26-2013
20130313183CANISTER FILTER SYSTEM WITH DRAIN THAT COOPERATES WITH FILTER ELEMENT - A filter element disclosed herein includes a center tube defining a central reservoir and including an interior sidewall. The filter element further includes an end plate and a pocket defining a port extending from the end plate into the central reservoir. The pocket includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of projections extending from the outer wall of the pocket toward the interior sidewall of the center tube.11-28-2013
20130334147FLUID FILTER SYSTEM - An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.12-19-2013

Patent applications by David B. Harder, Burnsville, MN US

Donald R. Harder, Fishers, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130346454Methods and Systems for Predictive Clinical Planning and Design and Integrated Execution Services - Systems and methods for predictive clinical planning, design, and integrated execution services are provided. The system may comprise a database, a web server, an application server, and a client.12-26-2013

Frank Harder, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160128158LED ENVIRONMENT ENGINE - An environment engine with LED lighting is disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a lighting system is disclosed having a sensor that detects a physical condition of a user. The physical condition includes one or more of a heart rate, a body temperature, and a rate of motion. The lighting system further includes a processor that receives an identification of the user via a radio module that communicates with a mobile device. The processor controls a lighting module based on the physical conditions detected by the sensor and the identification of the user.05-05-2016

Gary Harder, Lake Mary, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120006249Portable Boat - A portable boat and related method of manufacture. In one embodiment the boat includes first and second hulls and a deck member, each configured to be securely interlocked to another to assemble the boat. The deck member includes: at least one tenon extending outward from the starboard side for connection with the first hull and at least one tenon extending outward from the port side for connection with the second hull. Each of the hulls includes at least one slotted opening for receiving one of the tenons to connect the hull to the deck member, so that when at least one tenon is inserted into one of the hulls, the hull is securely fastened to the deck member with the aid of a fastener extending from the hull into the deck tenon.01-12-2012
20140101840Spa Jet Face - A spa/tub jet is disclosed including a jet base portion and a face portion and having a channel extending through the jet base portion and through the face portion at a fluid exit. A plurality of side-directed fluid orifices is included. Each of the side-directed fluid orifices is in fluid communications with the channel. To reduce pain to a user who moves their body too close to the spa/tub jet, as the user's body impedes a flow of water out of the fluid exit orifice, water pressure is directed out of the side-directed fluid orifices.04-17-2014
20140101914Spa Jet Interface - An accessory for installation in an orifice of a wall of a molded product has a base portion that has an interface area. The orifice of the molded product has side(s) protruding into the molded product inwardly away from the wall of the molded product. A cross-sectional shape of the interface area is substantially the same as a cross sectional shape of the orifice. The cross-sectional dimensions of the interface area is substantially the same as the cross-sectional dimension of the orifice, thereby the interface area of the base portion fits into the orifice (either loosely or tightly fitting). There is at least one seat circumscribing the interface area and each seat contains a closed-loop elastomer seal. A feature portion (e.g. a spa-jet face) interfaces to the base portion and the feature portion holds the interface area within the orifice.04-17-2014
20140102545Spa/Pool Device Interface - A system for removably connecting plumbing to a device includes a flange, one end of which is configured to bond to the plumbing. An insertion area at a distal end of the flange is sized and shaped to fit within a port of the device. An o-ring seat is cut/formed across a perimeter (e.g. outer circumference) of the insertion area of the flange. An o-ring is positioned around/in the o-ring seat such that, after insertion of the insertion area of the flange into the port, the o-ring provides a seal between the insertion area and an inner surface of the port. A retention device such as a retention nut holds the insertion area within the port.04-17-2014
20140102634Method of Manufacturing Spa/tub Shell with Improved Spa/tub Jet Interface - A method and apparatus for forming a tubular orifice formed/added to a wall of a molded product such as a tub, spa, hot tub, boat hull, tank, vat, trough, etc. The resulting tubular orifice has a smooth, regular, tubular inner wall that seals well with accessories that have tubular interface sections that fit within the tubular orifice and seal using one or more o-rings. The orifice is formed around an insert that is removably held to an inside wall of a mold by, for example, magnets during rotational molding, thereby enabling extraction of the molded product from the mold as the inserts separate from the inside wall as the molded product is extracted.04-17-2014
20140102966Spa Filter Bypass - A filter system includes a conduit for fluidly interfacing to a pump and a shroud adapted to be in fluid communication with a body of water in a spa/tub. A stand pipe has a first end structurally affixed to a bottom surface of the shroud. The first end of the stand pipe is fluidly interfaced to the conduit for transference of water to a pump. A distal second end of the stand pipe has a bypass valve and the stand pipe is sized and positioned within the shroud for holding and supporting a filter media.04-17-2014
20150074895Laminar Flow Swim Spa - A method and apparatus for providing a substantially laminar flow of water in a swim spa is includes providing a basin holding a fluid. The method includes circulating water from the basin through at least one laminar flow swim spa jet, creating a substantially laminar flow of the fluid directed from one end of the swim spa. Each of the at least one laminar flow swim spa jet comprises a plurality of parallel, cylindrical tubes that reduce turbulence from the fluid as the fluid passes through the plurality of parallel, cylindrical tubes.03-19-2015

Patent applications by Gary Harder, Lake Mary, FL US

George Fred Harder, Lutz, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080249398Hybrid Source Containing Multi-Radionuclides for Use in Radiation Therapy - A hybrid multi-radionuclide sealed source for use in brachytherapy comprising a plurality of radionuclides is disclosed. The differing decay rates of the radionuclides in the hybrid multi-radionuclide sealed source combine a large initial dose of radiation followed by an extended dose of radiation contained within the single source. The sealed source may comprise a seed, a flexible strand, a rigid strand, a wire, a coil or a catheter.10-09-2008

Gerald T. Harder, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120101342PEDIATRIC TISSUE ILLUMINATOR - A pediatric tissue illuminator includes a semi-rigid lighting head removably connected to a powered base unit for illuminating an infant's tissues while stabilizing a limb for venipuncture. The lighting head includes a series of LEDs and is placed behind an infant's arm, thereby directing light therethrough for enhanced viewing. A printed circuit board in the lighting head routes electrical conductors to the LEDs. A translucent soft covering is disposed between the printed circuit board and the infant's body. The base unit includes a control circuit for varying the application of electrical power to the lighting head via an electrical cable. The arm board/light head is inexpensive enough to be disposable. Alternatively, a re-useable light head may be used with disposable semi-rigid housings.04-26-2012
20120101343MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE - A trans-illumination device includes at least first and second sets of LEDs of two or more different colors arranged in a light head placed against a patient's skin. The LEDs are mounted to a printed circuit board in the light head. An electronic control circuit is coupled to the light head by an electrical cable to selectively operate the LEDs in two or more user-selected modes, with the ability to adjust the relative intensities of the different colors to best suit the physiology of the patient. The light head may have a U-shape to surround an area of interest while providing ready access thereto. The light head may be used with a disposable, detachable cover having lenses for directing light from the LEDs into the patient's tissues.04-26-2012

James A. Harder, Bedford, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120293861System and Method for Correcting Astigmatism Caused by an Aircraft Canopy - In a method embodiment, a method for correcting astigmatism caused by an aircraft canopy comprises receiving at a compensator module a plurality of light rays that have been refracted by an aircraft canopy. At least two of the refracted light rays have respective foci different from one another and propagate in respective planes that are substantially perpendicular to one another, such that astigmatism occurs. The method further includes using the compensator module to substantially compensate for the astigmatism by providing astigmatic power to the received plurality of light rays. The method also includes providing the plurality of light rays having the astigmatic power compensation to an imaging module. The imaging module is configured to generate imagery using the plurality of light rays having the astigmatic power compensation.11-22-2012

James Anton Harder, Bedford, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080197274TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PHOTODETECTOR - This disclosure describes a temperature controlled photodetector. The disclosed detector can reach a temperature at which responsivity is maximized within a short time and with little wasted power. Furthermore, the photodetector prevents thermal gradients from developing across the detector so that the whole detector region has equivalent responsivity.08-21-2008

Jerry Harder, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120012405OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSING USING INTELLIGENT FASTENER AND VERTICAL LOAD TRANSMITTING BRACKETS - An occupant weight sensing apparatus configured to be coupled to a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a base configured to be connected to a vehicle, a lever pivotally connected to the base, a rocker configured to be connected to the vehicle seat, the rocker also pivotally connected to the lever, and a sensor coupled to the lever. A force applied to the seat causes pivotal movement of the lever relative to the base. The sensor detects the pivotal movement to sense the weight of the occupant.01-19-2012

Margaret U. Harder, Novi, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100010753METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEVELOPING MESH NETWORKS AND ESTIMATING AIR FLOW AROUND VEHICLE BODY SURFACES - A method for developing a mesh network for analyzing air flow around a surface of a vehicle body includes the steps of determining a plurality of estimates for a flow direction for the air flow for a plurality of locations around the surface and generating the mesh network based at least in part on the plurality of estimates. The mesh network comprises a plurality of mesh lines. Each mesh line is at least substantially aligned with the flow direction proximate a corresponding one of the plurality of locations.01-14-2010

Michael Harder, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150206079Modeling User Input and Interaction in Workflow Based Applications - Systems and methods that implement interactivity as part of a workflow itself. Data is passed in and out of the workflow to form an interactive workflow, via employing an interactive activity component. Such interactive activity component models suspension points within a workflow definition, wherein user input and associated interaction can be supplied to the workflow during various interactivity breaks that request user input. Such an arrangement enables a controlled/synchronous data exchange between the workflow and a host application associated therewith.07-23-2015

Michael J. Harder, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120323940SELECTION MAPPING BETWEEN FETCHED FILES AND SOURCE FILES - An element in a fetched file (a file received from the web server in response to an HTTP request) can be mapped to the source code that generated it and vice versa. When code is compiled at the web server, calls can be executed that emit HTML that includes metadata that maps a snippet of code back to a particular source file and to a particular location in the source file. The HTML can include injected symbols that specify that the information from a particular start position for a particular character length in the HTML comes from a particular start position to a particular end position in the source file.12-20-2012
20120324331MAPPING SELECTIONS BETWEEN A BROWSER AND THE ORIGINAL FILE FETCHED FROM A WEB SERVER - A selection in a browser in an integrated development environment can be mapped back to the original document that was fetched from a web server by uniquely identifying elements in the original document. A DOM can be created from the original document where the DOM retains the unique identifiers associated with the elements. Block lists for the original document and the DOM can be created. A differencing algorithm can be run on the two block lists. A selection in a browser can be mapped to a location in the DOM block list and the location in the DOM block list can be mapped to the original document.12-20-2012
20120324422LIVE BROWSER TOOLING IN AN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT - A selection in a browser can be mapped back to a corresponding location range in one or more source files that generated the selection. A selection in a source file can be mapped to the corresponding location range in the browser's DOM. The selection in the browser can be mapped to a location range in a block list generated from the DOM. The location range in the DOM's block list can be mapped to a corresponding location range in a block list generated from the fetched file received from a web server. The location range in the fetched file's block list can be mapped to a particular location in the particular source file responsible for generating the selection in the browser. The selection in the browser and the source file can be displayed concurrently, the source file scrolled to the location range corresponding to the selection in the browser.12-20-2012

Michael James Harder, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080235325IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE CLIENT-SIDE SCRIPT REFERENCES - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying appropriate client-side script references. Embodiments of the invention facilitate tailoring a list of script references to send to a Web browser based on a list of script references included in a server page. Referenced scripts sent to a Web browser can differ from referenced scripts included in the server page. Script references sent to a Web browser can refer to scripts optimized for the execution environment of the Web browser and to scripts stored at preferred script sources. Further, duplicate script references are removed prior to sending a list of script references to the Web browser. Since script lists sent to Web browsers are tailored for execution environment and duplicates are removed, scripts can be loaded and processed more effectively at Web browsers.09-25-2008
20080271046DYNAMICALLY LOADING SCRIPTS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically loading scripts. Web pages can include references to script loaders that control the loading of other scripts at a Web browser. A script loader can load scripts in accordance with script loading rules that override the default script loading behavior of the Web browser. Script loading rules can cause scripts to load in a different order than encountered in a Web pager, load in parallel, load in a manner that limits cross-domain requests, etc. Script loading rules are configurable such at that a developer can create customized script loading behavior.10-30-2008
20080301702AUTOMATED GENERATION OF DIFFERENT SCRIPT VERSIONS - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for automated generation of different script versions. Received scripts can include comments containing descriptive data from which instructions for implementing specified further functionality (e.g., debugging, testing, tracing, etc.) can be inferred. Received scripts can also include anonymous function names. Modules within a script pre-processor can access the descriptive data and infer instructions for implementing specified further functionality. Modules with the script preprocessor can also infer and assign global identifiers to anonymous functions such that the scripts are subsequently identifiable using the global identifiers. The modules within the script pre-processor can interoperate to generate versions of the script that implement the specified further (e.g., debugging) functionality without requiring a developer to write additional code.12-04-2008

Nathan Harder, Magnolia, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120300200OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - Optical measurement devices including one or more sealing assemblies are described. The sealing assemblies are configured for use at relatively high temperatures and pressures, such as temperatures over 200 degrees F. and pressures over 10,000 psi. The sealing assemblies can include a deformable seal element surrounded on each side by a backup seal element. In some examples, the deformable seal element is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of a fluoroelastomer or polytetrafluoroethylene, and the backup seal elements are formed of a material selected from a group consisting of flexible graphite or metal foil. Optionally, at least one additional seal element functioning as an extrusion barrier can be placed on the opposite side of one or both backup seal elements from the deformable seal element. The additional seal element can be formed of polyether ether ketone or flexible graphite, for example. Additional devices and assemblies are described.11-29-2012
20130168088DOWNHOLE PISTON ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM - A downhole piston accumulator system is disclosed, such as for a formation tester. The soft piston of the system is designed to withstand high pressure downhole fluids in small volume cylinders, the fluid being collected for optical fluid identification or other analyses. The temperature range of the fluid may vary widely, which can be accommodated by the soft piston. Sealing components on the soft piston include additional materials for sealing the soft piston and otherwise helping to accommodate the wide ranging pressures and temperatures. The piston container or cylinder is designed to properly capture the piston and accommodate piston movement. The piston accumulator system allows an outer or exterior position sensor to detect piston movement, such as by a magnetic sensor.07-04-2013

Nathan J. Harder, Magnolia, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080230275Impact Excavation System And Method With Injection System - A system and method according to which at least one vessel injects a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors into a formation to remove at least a portion of the formation.09-25-2008
20090200080Impact excavation system and method with particle separation - A system and method for excavating a subterranean formation, according to which a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors are introduced into at least one cavity formed in a body member and are discharging from the cavity so that the impactors remove a portion of the formation. The impactors are separated from at least a portion of the fluid, and are passed to a conduit so that the impactors accumulate in the conduit before being removed from the conduit.08-13-2009
20090200084Injection System and Method - An injection system and method is described. In several exemplary embodiments, the injection system and method may be a part of, and/or used with, a system and method for excavating a subterranean formation.08-13-2009
20100243330Impact Excavation System and Method With Injection System - A system and method according to which at least one vessel injects a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors into a formation to remove at least a portion of the formation.09-30-2010

Patent applications by Nathan J. Harder, Magnolia, TX US

Nathan James Harder, Spring, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140210633METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH LOGGING TOOLS - A method of communication from the surface to the downhole LT is disclosed. The method includes movement of the DS string up or down at the surface to create coded signals by the downhole TS and send those signature signals to a processor in the TS string that has been preprogramed to recognize the signature signals.07-31-2014
20140216731Method and Assembly for Conveying Well Logging Tools - A method for conveying logging tools (LT) and obtaining well log data from a wellbore is disclosed. The method includes running a drill string (DS) including a landing sub (LS) disposed near the lower end into a wellbore. A logging tool string (LTS) is inserted into the upper end of the DS bore. A fluid is pumped into the upper end of the DS bore to assist movement of the LTS. As the fluid is pumped behind the LTS, the cable at the surface is spooled out and the fluid pressure is monitored. The landing assembly of the LTS is landed in the LS. A diagnostic test is activated and run to determine proper functioning of the LT. A release mechanism releases the running tool portion of the LTS. The cable is spooled in. The drill pipe string is pulled upward in the wellbore as the LT are recording data.08-07-2014
20150042487Latching Assembly for Wellbore Logging Tools and Method of Use - A latching assembly for wellbore logging tools includes a bottom hole assembly to be disposed on a distal end of a drill string. The bottom hole assembly includes a landing sub (02-12-2015

Patrick J. Harder, Saginaw, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150217252TAPER FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR AND PROCESS FOR ITS USE - A fluidized bed reactor includes a gas distributor, a tapered section above the gas distributor, and an expanded head above the tapered section. The gas distributor defines a plurality of inlets surrounding a product withdrawal tube, which extends away from the fluidized bed reactor. The fluidized bed reactor is useful in a process for fluidizing relatively large particles, such as Geldart Group B particles and/or Geldart Group D particles, where said particles are in a bubbling fluidized bed residing, in whole or in part, in the tapered section. The fluidized bed reactor and process may be used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon.08-06-2015

Patrick James Harder, Midland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110250116Process for Producing Trichlorosilane and Tetrachlorosilane - A process for reducing waste and increasing yield of chlorosilane monomers is performed by cracking polychlorosiloxane and polychlorosilane by-products generated during production of trichlorosilane useful for the manufacture of polycrystalline silicon.10-13-2011

Paul Harder, Delafield, WI US

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20100225090AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE STRUCTURE - A bicycle structure having a truncated airfoil cross-sectional shape oriented in a direction generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of the bicycle structure. The truncated shape has a generally rounded head, a pair of opposing sidewalls that extend from edges of the rounded head, and a blunt rear facing end wall. The blunt rear facing wall is maintained in a spaced relation so that a tail portion of overall airfoil shape is formed by air associated with the flow of air over the truncated airfoil cross-sectional shape.09-09-2010

Rene Harder, Nashville, TN US

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20150313608COMPRESSION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DECREASING ABDOMINAL VENOUS POOLING - A compression device can include an adjustable belt, an inflation bladder, and a control module. The adjustable belt can be sized to fit circumferentially around a subject's abdomen. The inflatable bladder and the control module can be secured to the belt. The control module can include a housing that encloses at least one of a pump, a pressure relief valve, and a controller. The pump and the pressure relief valve can be in fluid communication with the bladder. The pump can be configured to inflate the bladder to a pre-determined pressure and apply a compressive pressure to the subject's abdomen. The pressure relief valve can be configured to decrease the pressure within the bladder. The controller can be configured to automatically adjust the compressive pressure in response to a change in the subject's posture. The controller can be in electrical communication with the pump and the pressure relief valve.11-05-2015
20150359489SMART MOBILE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - One aspect of the present disclosure is a smart patient monitoring system. A sensor is coupled to a patient and configured to detect biometric data associated with the patient. A mobile computing device includes a memory that stores computer-executable instructions and a processor executes the computer-executable instructions. The mobile computing device receives the biometric data from the sensor; processes the biometric data to monitor a health status of the patient; and provides therapeutic feedback related to the health status.12-17-2015

Richard Harder, Sumner, WA US

Robert F. Harder, Yamhill, OR US

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20130087131CHANGEUP CONTROLLER FOR BALL THROWING MACHINE - Embodiments provide a ball throwing machine including a motor coupled to a rotary wheel and configured to rotate the rotary wheel at a rotational speed to throw a ball forward toward an athlete. A speed control module may be coupled to the motor and configured to rotate the rotary wheel, via the motor, at a first rotational speed during a fastball setting and a second rotational speed during a changeup setting. The speed control module may determine the second rotational speed based on the first rotational speed so that a ball thrown by the ball throwing machine will arrive in a target zone when the ball throwing machine is in the fastball setting and the changeup setting. In some embodiments, the speed control module may utilize resistive braking to transition the rotary wheel from the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed.04-11-2013
20130319387CHANGEUP CONTROLLER FOR BALL THROWING MACHINE - Embodiments provide a ball throwing machine including a motor coupled to a rotary wheel and configured to rotate the rotary wheel at a rotational speed to throw a ball forward toward an athlete. A speed control module may be coupled to the motor and configured to rotate the rotary wheel, via the motor, at a first rotational speed during a fastball setting and a second rotational speed during a changeup setting. The speed control module may determine the second rotational speed based on the first rotational speed so that a ball thrown by the ball throwing machine will arrive in a target zone when the ball throwing machine is in the fastball setting and the changeup setting.12-05-2013

Robert H. Harder, Bena, VA US

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20080234726Low profile chest seal - A chest seal for treating an open pneumothorax that is low profile and thus unobtrusive so that the chest seal can be effectively maintained in position to seal a chest wound while allowing the pleural cavity to vent.09-25-2008
20110066140Low profile chest seal - A chest seal for treating an open pneumothorax that is low profile and thus unobtrusive so that the chest seal can be effectively maintained in position to seal a chest wound while allowing the pleural cavity to vent.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Robert H. Harder, Bena, VA US

Scott Harder, Overland Park, KS US

Scott Harder, Olathe, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120124905METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS - A plant growing assembly is configured to grow a plurality of plants in multiple directions above a ground surface. The assembly includes a growing container and a support structure for elevating the container above the ground surface. The container presents a generally hollow body to retain a plant-growing medium and the plurality of plants. The body extends along an axis to present opposite axial end margins and a radial peripheral wall. The wall defines a plurality of discrete plant-receiving ports extending therethrough, and disposed generally radially about the wall. A method of growing plants above ground in substantially opposite directions from one another is also disclosed.05-24-2012
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