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Adam Hardin, Festus, MO US
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20130140799 | AIRBAG TRAJECTORY CONTROL ENVELOPE - An example trajectory control envelope includes a trajectory control envelope configured to receive an airbag and to control deployment of the airbag. | 06-06-2013 |
Adam D. Hardin, Festus, MO US
Adam P. Hardin, Festus, MO US
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20140062067 | AIRBAG COVER - An example airbag cover includes an airbag cover having a front portion spaced from separation lines. The separation lines are configured to separate during expansion of an airbag. Another example airbag cover includes a front portion having an outwardly facing surface and an inwardly facing surface. A plurality of separation ribs extending away from the inwardly facing surface, the separation ribs include separation lines spaced from the inwardly facing surface. At least one hinge extends away from the inwardly facing surface. | 03-06-2014 |
Andrew C. Hardin, Bentonville, AR US
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20140214566 | Retail Gift Card System with Integrated Account and Sales Receipt Tracking - A retail gift card system with integrated account and electronic receipt tracking is disclosed. The retail gift card system comprises an internet-accessible customer account and a customer account linked gift card. The gift card is used to purchase merchandize from a retailer-operated store, whereupon transaction data, monetary value data, and/or electronic receipt data is contemporaneously captured and stored on a retailer-operated computer network in association with the customer account. To promote customer convenience, the gift card is provided with a machine-readable link to the customer account, thereby enabling “on-the-spot” access using, for example, a smartphone. Particular embodiments of the system include a balance depositing function and/or electronic coupon and warranty coupling. | 07-31-2014 |
Benjamin C. Hardin, Vista, CA US
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20130054023 | Asynchronous Data Stream Framework - An architecture comprising a hardware layer, a data collection layer and an execution layer lays the foundation for a behavioral layer that can asynchronously access abstracted data. A plurality of data sensors asynchronously collect data which is thereafter abstracted so as to be usable by one or more behavioral modules simultaneously. Each of the behaviors can be asynchronously executed as well as dynamically modified based on the collected abstracted data. Moreover, the behavior modules themselves are structured in a hierarchical manner among one or more layers such that outputs of behavior module associated with a lower layer may be the input to a behavior module of a higher letter. Conflicts between outputs of behavior modules are arbitrated and analyzed so as to conform with an overall mission objective. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054024 | Universal Payload Abstraction - Robotic payloads are abstracted to provide a plug-and-play system in which mission specific capabilities are easily configured on a wide variety of robotic platforms. A robotic payload architecture is presented in which robotic functionalities are bifurcated into intrinsic capabilities, managed by a core module, and mission specific capabilities, addressed by mission payload module(s). By doing so the core modules manages a particular robotic platform's intrinsic functionalities while mission specific tasks are left to mission payloads. A mission specific robotic configuration can be compiled by adding multiple mission payload modules to the same platform managed by the same core module. In each case the mission payload module communicates with the core module for information about the platform on which it is being associated. | 02-28-2013 |
20140035725 | Distributed Positioning and Collaborative Behavior Determination - A system and its associated methodology for distributed positioning and collaborative behavioral determination among a group of objects, interactive tags associated with each of a plurality of objects provide to each object relative positional data and state information regarding the other nearby objects. Using this information, each object develops a spatial awareness of its environment, including the position and action of nearby objects so as to, when necessary, modify its behavior to more effectively achieve an objective. | 02-06-2014 |
20140049429 | Collaborative Spatial Positioning - Disparate positional data derived from one or more positional determinative resources are fused with peer-to-peer relational data to provide an object with a collaborative positional awareness. An object collects positional determinative information from one or more positional resources so to independently determine its spatial location. That determination is thereafter augmented by peer-to-peer relational information that can be used to enhance positional determination and modify behavioral outcomes. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052293 | Conflict Resolution Based on Object Behavioral Determination and Collaborative Relative Positioning - Using distributed positioning, collaborative behavioral determination, and probabilistic conflict resolution objects can independently identify and resolve potential conflicts before the occur. In one embodiment of the invention, interactive tags and other sensor resources associated with each of a plurality of objects provide among the objects relative positional data and state information. Using this information each object develops a spatial awareness of its environment, including the positional and action of nearby objects so as to, when necessary, modify its behavior to more effectively achieve an objective and resolve potential conflicts. | 02-20-2014 |
Bradley Spencer Hardin, Solana Beach, CA US
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20110260533 | Sustainable Modular Structure Powered by Green Energy - A sustainable structure is provided that is powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by alternating wind and solar energy generators. | 10-27-2011 |
Brett Hardin, American Canyon, CA US
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20140130172 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATING BLIND DETECTION OF COMPUTATIONAL VULNERABILITIES - Methods for blind detection of computational vulnerabilities include the submission by a detecting system of potentially interpretable information to a target system; measurement of the timing characteristics of the output from the target system by the detecting system; and diagnosis of the vulnerabilities of the target system by the detecting system as based on the timing characteristics, optionally in conjunction with auxiliary data. Invented systems provide reference implementations of these methods. | 05-08-2014 |
20140317749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATING BLIND DETECTION OF COMPUTATIONAL VULNERABILITIES - Methods for blind detection of computational vulnerabilities include the submission by a detecting system of potentially interpretable information to a target system; measurement of the timing characteristics of the output from the target system by the detecting system; and diagnosis of the vulnerabilities of the target system by the detecting system as based on the timing characteristics, optionally in conjunction with auxiliary data. Invented systems provide reference implementations of these methods. | 10-23-2014 |
Brian E. Hardin, Stanford, CA US
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20100307571 | Using energy relay dyes to increase light absorption in dye-sensitized solar cells - Improved efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells is provided using a combination of dyes that have distinct roles—a sensitizing dye and an energy relay dye. The sensitizing dye is disposed on the surface of a photo-electrode, and is capable of absorbing incident radiation and of transferring charge at the photo-electrode surface. The energy relay dye is disposed in the electrolyte of the solar cell. The energy relay dye is capable of absorbing incident radiation and is capable of non-radiative energy transfer to the sensitizing dye. The energy relay dye need not be capable of direct charge transfer at the photo-electrode surface. We have found that the presence of such an energy relay dye can significantly increase solar cell efficiency compared to conventional dye-sensitized solar cell approaches having the dye (or dyes) all adsorbed to the photo-electrode surface. In an experiment, a 26% increase in power conversion efficiency was obtained when using an energy relay dye (PTCDI) with an organic sensitizing dye (TT1). | 12-09-2010 |
20120255614 | Increased Near-Infrared Light Harvesting in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells using Co-sensitized Energy Relay Dyes on Titania - A solar cell having increased near-infrared (NIR) light harvesting is provided that includes a container comprising an optically transparent top surface and a bottom surface, where a cavity is disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface, a first electrode connected to the top surface, a second electrode connected to the bottom surface, and an NIR dye cosensitized with a metal complex sensitizing dye (SD) disposed in the cavity that absorbs NIR light, where the NIR light undergoes energy transfer to the metal complex dyes that separates the charges and produces photocurrent. | 10-11-2012 |
Brian E. Hardin, Berkeley, CA US
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20130192656 | MULTI-CRYSTALLINE II-VI BASED MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES - Multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cells and methods for fabrication of same are disclosed herein. A multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cell includes a first photovoltaic sub-cell comprising silicon, a tunnel junction, and a multi-crystalline second photovoltaic sub-cell. A plurality of the multi-crystalline group II-VI solar cells can be interconnected to form low cost, high throughput flat panel, low light concentration, and/or medium light concentration photovoltaic modules or devices. | 08-01-2013 |
20140374669 | CORE-SHELL NICKEL ALLOY COMPOSITE PARTICLE METALLIZATION LAYERS FOR SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Materials and methods for fabrication of rear tabbing, front busbar, and fine grid line layers for silicon based photovoltaic cells are disclosed. Materials include conductive metallization pastes that contain core-shell nickel based particles. | 12-25-2014 |
20150053259 | P-TYPE DOPING OF II-VI MATERIALS WITH RAPID VAPOR DEPOSITION USING RADICAL NITROGEN - Apparatus and methods to incorporate p-type dopants in II-VI semiconducting layers are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, radical nitrogen is introduced in a physical vapor deposition apparatus operating at moderate pressures (e.g. 10 | 02-26-2015 |
20150083213 | CORE-SHELL NICKEL ALLOY COMPOSITE PARTICLE METALLIZATION LAYERS FOR SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Materials and Methods for fabrication of rear tabbing, front busbar, and fine grid line layers for silicon based photovoltaic cells are disclosed. Materials include conductive metallization pastes that contain core-shell nickel based particles. | 03-26-2015 |
Brian M. Hardin, Bermuda Dunes, CA US
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20120076941 | Compositions and Methods for Coloration and/or Staining of Galvanized metal Surfaces - An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric iron along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to galvanized metal surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade structures like fences and guardrails is quickly and easily reduced and readily blended into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on galvanized surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop two-three weeks. | 03-29-2012 |
Carl Thomas Hardin, Encinitas, CA US
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20120315961 | DEVICE FOR DERIVING A DYNAMIC VOLTAGE SCALING DATA PROFILE - A wireless communication device for deriving a dynamic voltage scaling data profile is described. The wireless communication device includes memory that includes a dynamic voltage scaling voice profile. The wireless communication device also includes a data profile determination module coupled to the memory. The data profile determination module obtains an offset and derives a dynamic voltage scaling data profile by offsetting the dynamic voltage scaling voice profile based on the offset. | 12-13-2012 |
Chad Hardin, Lakewood, WA US
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20100325643 | INTEGRATION OF DISPARATE APPLICATIONS ON A NETWORK - A system is implementable in a network including a plurality of electronic devices coupled to each other via a communication medium. The system includes a first mobile agent object executable on an electronic device of the plurality and operable to perform a first operation on a data set. A second mobile agent object is executable on an electronic device of the plurality and operable to perform a second operation on a data set. A composition object is operable to enable the first mobile agent object to provide the data set to the second mobile agent object if the first mobile agent object and second mobile agent object are executing on the same electronic device of the plurality. At least one bridging object is operable to enable the first mobile agent object to provide the data set to the second mobile agent object if the first mobile agent object and second mobile agent object are executing on different electronic devices of the plurality. | 12-23-2010 |
20130097617 | INTEGRATION OF DISPARATE APPLICATIONS ON A NETWORK - A system implementable in a network including a plurality of electronic devices coupled to each other via a communication medium includes a consumer configured to advertise at least one characteristic of the consumer. The system further includes a producer configured to initiate the creation of an event-channel by a core services element and provide a service to the consumer based on the at least one characteristic. | 04-18-2013 |
Charles Hardin, Campbell, CA US
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20130268644 | CONSISTENT RING NAMESPACES FACILITATING DATA STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION IN NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES - Computer-implemented methods and systems for managing data objects within a computer network infrastructure that facilitate more efficient and reliable data storage and access are provided. An exemplary method may comprise establishing a physical identifier for each storage resource. A plurality of unique virtual identifiers for each storage resource is generated based on the physical identifier. The plurality of unique virtual identifiers is stored in a consistent ring namespace accessible to every node. An object identifier associated with a location of a data object to be stored in a storage resource is generated. The object identifier is mapped to the consistent ring namespace. The method may also include enabling traversing the consistent ring namespace from any node in the computer network to locate and access the data object. | 10-10-2013 |
Christine Hardin, Blacklick, OH US
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20140279197 | ENHANCING REVENUE OF A RETAILER BY MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO A CUSTOMER - A retailer's revenue may be enhanced by recommending items in context of a specific collection built for a customer's specific preferences. Customer input that pertains to their previously purchased items and future preferences is received. The input that pertains to the customer is analyzed. A recommendation for the customer is dynamically generated that includes a collection of coordinated items that provides a personalized ensemble based on the input. | 09-18-2014 |
20140330670 | ENHANCING REVENUE OF A RETAILER BY MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO A CUSTOMER - A retailer's revenue may be enhanced by recommending items in context of a specific collection built for a customer's specific preferences. Customer input that pertains to their previously purchased items and future preferences is received. The input that pertains to the customer is analyzed. A recommendation for the customer is dynamically generated that includes a collection of coordinated items that provides a personalized ensemble based on the input. | 11-06-2014 |
Colette M. Hardin, San Diego, CA US
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20130333634 | Pet Collar Breakaway Buckle Device - The present disclosure relates to a pet collar breakaway buckle device configured to be worn around the neck of a pet. Certain pets may have a natural instinct to wander, climb, and/or squeeze in to small places. Pets that squeeze into small places may catch their collars such that the pet becomes stuck. The pet collar breakaway buckle device described herein may be configured to break away under the bodyweight of the pet, reducing the risk of strangling and/or other unintended injury to the pet. A pet owner and/or other person may apply a compressive load to the buckle device to attach the collar around the neck of a pet and a tensile load to remove the device from the neck of a pet. In some implementations, the pet collar breakaway buckle device may comprise a strap, a first interlocking clasp, a second interlocking clasp, and/or other components. | 12-19-2013 |
Craig Hardin, Apex, NC US
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20100081218 | Forming Light Emitting Devices Including Custom Wavelength Conversion Structures - Methods of forming a light emitting device include selectively forming a wavelength conversion structure on a light emitting element using stereolithography. Selectively forming the wavelength conversion structure may include covering the light emitting element with a photo-curable liquid polymer containing a luminescent material, and exposing the liquid polymer to light for a time sufficient to at least partially cure the liquid polymer. Multiple layers of polymer can be selectively built up to form a wavelength conversion structure having a custom shape on the light emitting element. | 04-01-2010 |
Craige William Hardin US
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20130264970 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (LED) COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED LIGHT EXTRACTION - Light emitter components with improved light extraction and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the light emitter component can include a submount, at least one light emitting chip disposed over the submount, and a lens disposed over a portion of the light emitting chip. The lens can include an optical element. The optical element can be configured to affect light output from the at least one light emitting chip. | 10-10-2013 |
Craig William Hardin, Apex, NC US
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20120019137 | LIGHTING UNIT USING A RETRO-FORMED COMPONENT - An LED lighting system using a retro-formed component is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention make use of a component that has an external form factor of a structural element of a pre-existing light fixture. The component, for example, can be a power supply, or a heat sink with a connector. The component allows an LED lighting unit to be used without having the power supply and/or a heat sink take up space within what a consumer would normally see as the light bulb. In some embodiments the form factor is that of a screw-in socket such as an Edison E-26 socket. A connector or connectors can allow removal of the power supply portion of the lighting unit, or of the LED and possibly an optical element from the power supply. | 01-26-2012 |
20120140465 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - The present disclosure relates to a lighting fixture that is configured to transfer heat that is generated by a light source and any associated electronics toward the front of the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture includes a heat spreading cup that is formed from a material that efficiently conducts heat and a light source that is coupled inside the heat spreading cup. The heat spreading cup has a bottom panel, a rim, and at least one sidewall extending between the bottom panel and the rim. The light source is coupled inside the heat spreading cup to the bottom panel and configured to emit light in a forward direction through an opening formed by the rim. Heat generated by the light source during operation is transferred radially outward along the bottom panel and in a forward direction along the at least one sidewall toward the rim of the heat spreading cup. | 06-07-2012 |
Danny Hardin, Paragon, IN US
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20090116584 | System and Method for Receiving User-Specific Information Over Digital Radio - A system and method for permitting users to receive desired/user-specific data or information, e.g., electronic mail or other user-subscribed services, e.g., for textual information, over the airwaves via a receiver, e.g., a digital receiver In one embodiment, an authorization process is provided wherein the receiver includes a hard-coded user ID stored thereon for comparison with an input user ID encoded with user-specific data signals. A splitter permits simultaneous processing of e.g., radio frequency signals including user-specific information via an authorization path, as well as radio frequency signals having standard audio and/or audio/video information. The authorization path includes an out-of-band tuner and an authorizing means for authorizing user-specific data transmissions for retrieval by an authorized receiver | 05-07-2009 |
David M. Hardin, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20110184345 | ERCP Catheter with a Removable Handle for Lithotriptor Compatible Basket - An ERCP catheter having a removable handle for a lithotriptor compatible basket is disclosed. The removable handle allows the catheter and handle assembly to be removed, leaving the basket in place within the duct and facilitates the use of a lithotriptor for mechanically crushing stone captured in the basket. | 07-28-2011 |
Derek A. Hardin, Orlando, FL US
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20090043601 | Repair Procedure Development System - A repair procedure development system is disclosed that may allow for an organized, automated decision making approach to repairs. Some embodiments use four categories and sub-categories of component, subcomponent, discrepancy, and repair, although other categories and numbers of categories may be used. The repair procedure development system may use a decision analysis tree to cycle through all possible permutations in the categories, and may therefore generate all possible discrepancies and repairs for particular hardware elements. In addition, the repair procedure development system may use a repair matrix to define the steps and sequences that are needed to perform any repair defined in the decision tree, with the option to select specific steps from multivariable steps. The repair procedure development system may capture knowledge data from one or more technical groups and may help merge specification requirements with repair procedures. The repair procedure development system may be transferable to other engineering groups. The repair procedure development system may allow an engineer to spend more time on the floor working issues, to interact more among technical disciplines, and to play a more proactive role in processing, while increasing technical accuracy and safety by reducing errors and communication disconnects. | 02-12-2009 |
George Hardin, Hattiesburg, MS US
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20140150830 | Method for Washing and Sanitizing Articles for an Infant - Disclosed is a portable and self-contained washing and sanitizing apparatus. The apparatus finds particular application in washing small baby items such as bottles, nipples, teething rings or toys. The apparatus includes a container with a lid, the container housing the items to be washed; an accessory holder connected to the lid for holding infant accessories during washing operations; a water reservoir for storing and collecting wash water; and a housing for interconnecting the container and reservoir. | 06-05-2014 |
Glen Hardin, Charlotte, NC US
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20080235746 | Methods and apparatus for content delivery and replacement in a network - Methods and apparatus for providing an alternate content delivery mechanism available to content-based network users. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and subscribers are able to retrieve requested content from one or more other subscriber's storage medium and without going outside the cable network (or accessing the network core in any significant capacity) using a peer-to-peer (P2P) network protocol. Using this approach, bandwidth consumption is advantageously pushed out to the edge of the network from the core, also obviating content requests outside the network (e.g., to third-party servers on the Internet). Methods of operating the aforementioned P2P network, and various business paradigms relating thereto, are also disclosed. | 09-25-2008 |
20110035772 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCAL CHANNEL INSERTION IN AN ALL-DIGITAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for inserting local content of interest in an all digital content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network comprises a cable television or satellite network, and an RF channel thereof is separated or isolated from an incoming multiplex of all-digital content transmission. The separated RF channel is demodulated to provide a multiplexed transport stream, and packets corresponding to one or more programs from the transport stream are replaced with packets obtained from local compression and encoding of analog programming such as e.g., personal, educational and government (PEG) programming. The inserted programming may also contain closed captioning and emergency data alerts. The resulting encoded transport stream is then re-inserted into the multiplex, modulated, and put back onto the RF channel. In an alternate embodiment, space is reserved within the downstream multiplex so as to avoid having to remove an existing program stream. | 02-10-2011 |
20110103374 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110107364 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110107379 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110292785 | DIGITAL DOMAIN CONTENT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for distributing content using a spectrum generation device. In one embodiment, digital content is received via a time-multiplexed network transport (such as Gigabit Ethernet), and converted to frequency channels suitable for transmission over a content distribution (e.g., Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC)) network. In one variant, the conversion is performed using digital domain processing performed by a full spectrum generation device. Additionally, methods and apparatus for selectively adding, removing, and/or changing digital content from the full spectrum device are also disclosed. Various aspects of the present invention enable physical (infrastructure) consolidation, and software-implemented remote management of content distribution. | 12-01-2011 |
20120060182 | DIGITAL DOMAIN CONTENT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for distributing content using a spectrum generation device. In one embodiment, digital content is received via a time-multiplexed network transport (such as Gigabit Ethernet), and converted to frequency channels suitable for transmission over a content distribution (e.g., Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC)) network. In one variant, the conversion is performed using digital domain processing performed by a full spectrum generation device. Additionally, methods and apparatus for selectively adding, removing, and/or changing digital content from the full spectrum device are also disclosed. Various aspects of the present invention enable physical (infrastructure) consolidation, and software-implemented remote management of content distribution. | 03-08-2012 |
20130247094 | EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM METHODS AND APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for delivering emergency alert system message content to customer premise devices without requiring them to tune to an emergency message channel and having to encode information into frames of regular program content being delivered to customer premise devices, e.g., set top boxes, are described. An emergency management server receives emergency alert messages from a federal government system and generates emergency alert control messages which are sent to one or more switching devices located at one or more regional hubsites/headends to which the emergency alert message applies. The emergency alert control message instructs the switching device to output an emergency alert content stream in place of a standard program. The switching device outputs the emergency content message stream in place of the standard program content to, e.g., a QAM modulator, which modulates the content stream on the frequency being used to deliver the standard program content being replaced. | 09-19-2013 |
20140267934 | IR PAIRING FOR RF4CE REMOTE CONTROLS - Systems, apparatus, and methods for pairing information appliance devices, such as set-top boxes and/or set-back boxes (the “set-top/back boxes”), to wireless remote control devices. The systems, apparatus, and methods allow the pairing between a set-top/back box and a remote control device to be made to be stateless, thereby facilitating the arbitration of subsequent pairings of the remote control device with one or more set-top/back boxes on a communications network, by a server computer communicably coupled to the respective set-top/back boxes over the communications network. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280878 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING SERVICE DELIVERY TELEMETRY - Apparatus and methods for managing service delivery quality levels and telemetry. In one embodiment, an entity (such as a Session Resource Manager or SRM) receives network layout data from the network. The SRM uses the layout data to generate a mapping of the network. The SRM also receives performance data related to the interconnections of the network. The performance data is then applied to the mapping such that, in one variant, an visual overlay showing network flow and/or performance analytics is created. Based on this mapping showing layout and corresponding performance, the SRM generates rules for delivery of services. The rules may detail preferred routes and service level information. The rules are the distributed to nodes along the delivery route and delivery is executed in compliance with the rules. | 09-18-2014 |
20150046960 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION - Methods and apparatus for assigning bandwidth to a network based on two or more different service levels. In an exemplary embodiment, video on-demand (VOD) session requests within a service group of an HFC cable network are assigned bandwidth such that maximum opportunity is given to grant HD VOD request among SD VOD requests, while meeting the goal of minimizing service disruption by spreading the sessions over multiple QAM channels, and limiting the maximum number of active VOD sessions of any kind. | 02-12-2015 |
Glenn David Hardin, Huntsville, AL US
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20130189478 | Narrow Flake Composite Fiber Material Compression Molding - Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component. | 07-25-2013 |
Holly Jeannine Hardin, O'Fallon, MO US
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20110022616 | METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS USING OCEAN WATER - The present invention provides a method of treating respiratory disorders, such as cystic fibroses, through misting ocean water in a closed room where a patient resides. | 01-27-2011 |
H. Wesley Hardin, Gladstone, MO US
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20090210277 | System and method for managing a geographically-expansive construction project - In an exemplary embodiment, a system for managing a geographically-expansive construction project includes a database of construction project data, the data including geographic location information, terrain data having geographic location information, and a geographic information system (GIS) operable to display the construction project data and terrain data in proper geographic correlation so that a project manager or other user can visually monitor view the status of the construction project. The project manager and other users can update construction project data so that the status display maintains a current view of the construction project. Input from owners of properties affected by the construction project is entered by customer relations representatives, that input is viewable by the project manager as well as field crews working on the construction project. Associated exemplary methods are also presented. | 08-20-2009 |
James Hardin, Greenwood, IN US
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20080289795 | GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A pipe for use in a geothermal heat exchange system is disclosed that is insertable into a bore hole having a proximal end and a distal end. The pipe has a proximal end, a distal end and an outer wall member. The outer wall member includes an external surface, and an interior surface defining an interior passageway through which a heat exchange fluid can flow. The pipe also includes a divider extending between opposed points of the interior surface for dividing the interior passageway into an inflow passageway for conducting water from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe, and an outflow passageway for conducting water from the distal end to the proximal end of the pipe. The divider segregates the water in the outflow passageway from the water in the inflow passageway. | 11-27-2008 |
20110232795 | GEOTHERMAL PIPE SYSTEM - A pipe is provided for use in a geothermal heat exchange system. The pipe is insertable in a bore hole having a proximal end disposed relatively closer to a surface of the earth, and a distal end disposed relatively further from the surface of the earth. The pipe comprises an inflow pipe portion having a first end and a second end, an outer wall portion and an inner wall portion extending between the first and second ends for defining an inflow chamber that extends generally between the first end and the second end of the inflow pipe portion. Water can flow through the inflow chamber between the first and second ends of the inflow pipe portion in a direction toward the distal end of the bore hole. | 09-29-2011 |
James Craig Hardin, Charlotte, NC US
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20150018760 | NASAL IRRIGATION SOLUTION PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A nasal irrigation system for rinsing nasal and sinus passages or cavities includes a solution preparation unit and a dispensing container. The solution preparation unit includes a first water reservoir, a filter that is in fluid communication with an outlet of the first water reservoir and filters water passing therethrough, a second water reservoir that is in fluid communication with the filter, and a heating element that brings filtered water in the second water reservoir to a boil to clean the filtered water, and a filler port. The dispensing container receives a nasal rinse solution from the solution preparation unit, via the filler port, and administers the nasal rinse solution to a user via a direct nostril interface. The solution preparation unit can also include a cooling element, additive reservoirs for materials to calibrate salinity or to provide a pH buffer, and a control circuit to control operation thereof. | 01-15-2015 |
James E. Hardin, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20110142105 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPATH MITIGATION - Methods and apparatus for mitigating multipath signal interference comprising transmitting a first signal and second signal that is a copy of the first signal, transmitting the first signal centered at a first frequency, transmitting the second signal centered at a second frequency separated from the first frequency by a selected distance, receiving at a receiving node the first and second signals, estimating a signal quality of the received first and second signals, and decoding a first one of the received first and second signals based upon the estimated signal qualities of the received first and second signals. | 06-16-2011 |
20130040577 | DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ACCESS FOR NETWORKED RADIOS - A dynamic spectrum access method for cooperative wireless devices. In one example, a method of establishing a wireless network includes scanning and analyzing a selected frequency band to detect non-cooperative signals within the selected frequency band, determining whether a waveform including one or more radio frequency (RF) carriers and a plurality of intermodulation tones (for multi-carrier waveforms) can be placed within the selected frequency band without interfering with any detected non-cooperative signals, and selecting transmit frequencies for the plurality of RF carriers responsive to obtaining a non-interfering waveform placement solution. | 02-14-2013 |
James R. Hardin, North Huntingdon, PA US
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20090068006 | Tilted Cone Diffuser for Use with an Exhaust System of a Turbine - An exhaust system for a turbine includes an annular diffuser and a collector. The annular diffuser is positioned adjacent to a final stage of the turbine and includes a hub portion surrounding a turbine shaft and an outer cone having a substantially frusto-conical shape that is radially symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis thereof that is tilted relative to the turbine shaft. The collector has an inlet extending from the annular diffuser and an outlet. The collector is configured to include a turn that causes the collector to turn exhaust gases approximately 90° from the longitudinal axis of the turbine shaft. The outer cone of the annular diffuser is tilted in a direction of the turn of the collector. | 03-12-2009 |
James T. Hardin, Corona, NM US
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20130058680 | THERMAL AGGLOMERATION OF TONER IN LASER CARTRIDGES TO AID RECYCLING - A low cost batch or continuous toner agglomeration process for laser printer toner cartridges that virtually eliminates generation of airborne toner and that provides associated health and safety benefits. The residual powdered toner in cartridges is solidified in a clean, low cost thermal agglomeration process. | 03-07-2013 |
20130068105 | MODIFIED WET SCRUBBER FOR REMOVAL OF AIRBORNE TONER - A modified wet scrubber for removing airborne toner particles including, increased recirculation pumping capacity, and controlling the operating fluid level by relating the pressure differential between the inlet and outlet air streams to proper operating fluid level. | 03-21-2013 |
20140271102 | MODIFIED HEAT CHAMBER AND METHOD TO IMPROVE HEAT CYCLE EFFICIENCY USING AIRFLOW CONTROL - The present invention relates to improvements in the art of operating large heat chambers so as to reduce both the time and the cost required for heating materials. More specifically, the modified heat chamber of the present invention provides a programmable control mechanism capable of significantly reducing areas with temperature variations or hot and cold spots. A programmable heat chamber leads to significant reductions in the required processing time and in the cost of the required energy. | 09-18-2014 |
James Theodare Hardin, Santa Teresa, NM US
James Theodore Hardin, Santa Teresa, NM US
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20090103942 | FLUID BASED DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF PRINTER TONER CARTRIDGES - Disclosed is a system to mechanically destroy printer toner cartridges and reclaim their constituent materials under a water shielded environment provides a safer and more environmentally friendly recycling system. The present invention is an economical system that provides greater protection from possible fire or explosion and releases less irritating or possibly harmful airborne contamination than the currently available systems. | 04-23-2009 |
Jeff Hardin, Chaska, MN US
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20120170989 | HAND-HELD WATER DRILL - A hand-held water drill system including a drill coupled to a shank to transmit torque to a drill bit. A solution delivery device substantially surrounding the shank provides solution to the drill bit. The shank freely rotates within the solution delivery device. The solution delivery device includes a handle having a channel. A solution delivery control is provided to operate the valve to allow flow control of the solution to the drill bit distal end while allowing the user to maintain a grip on the handle. Additionally, the solution delivery device is positioned and constructed to provide improved control of the position of the drill bit during use. | 07-05-2012 |
Jerry Michael Hardin, Nampa, ID US
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20150041041 | MANUFACTURING MILLWORK COMPONENTS - A method of manufacturing moulding and like finishing strips or other types of millwork components. An embodiment of the present disclosure includes manufacturing an intermediate component strip having multiple profile faces. The intermediate component may be coated with a primer or paint coating. Following the coating application, the intermediate component may undergo a sanding operation. After the coating application, the intermediate component may undergo a sawing operation, thereby resulting in multiple strips, each strip comprising a profile face. In embodiments of the present disclosure, two or more lobes are joined by a thin web, each lobe comprising one or more profile faces. In a sawing operation, each lobe may be divided and the web may be removed, resulting in multiple strips, each strip comprising a profile face. | 02-12-2015 |
John Hardin, Milford, MI US
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20140079599 | Exhaust Gas Flow Distribution System - An exhaust after-treatment system for treating an exhaust produced by an engine, including an exhaust passage in communication with the engine; an injector for dosing an exhaust treatment fluid into the exhaust passage, a mixing device positioned downstream from the injector, the mixing device operable to intermingle the exhaust treatment fluid and the exhaust; an irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate positioned downstream from the mixing device; and a dispersion device positioned between the mixing device and the irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate. The dispersion device includes a plurality of dispersion members each being operable to direct an exhaust stream flowing through the dispersion device into a plurality of different directions to disperse the exhaust flow over substantially an entire surface of the irregularly-shaped exhaust treatment substrate. | 03-20-2014 |
John Hardin, Hopkinton, MA US
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20100087316 | Thermally-Insulating Layers and Direct Thermal Imaging Members Containing Same - Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
20120083565 | THERMALLY-INSULATING LAYERS AND DIRECT THERMAL IMAGING MEMBERS CONTAINING SAME - Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided. | 04-05-2012 |
20130303670 | COMPOSITIONS, THERMALLY-INSULATING LAYERS, AND DIRECT THERMALLY IMAGING MEMBERS CONTAINING THE SAME - Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided. | 11-14-2013 |
John Hardin, New York, NY US
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20110034797 | NON-INVASIVE MEASURING OF LOAD-INDUCED ELECTRIC POTENTIALS IN DIARTHROIDIAL JOINTS - There is described a method for non-invasively measuring electrical activity in a joint of a subject, the method comprising: removably attaching in a non-invasive manner at least two electrodes to a skin surface around an articulation comprising the joint; generating electroarthrographic potentials within the joint by loading the articulation; capturing the electroarthrographic potentials using the at least two electrodes; discriminating between electroarthrographic potentials originating from joint tissue activity and those from other sources; and generating measurement signals representing the electrical activity of joint tissue. | 02-10-2011 |
John M. Hardin, Hopkinton, MA US
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20110045972 | THERMAL IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described thermal imaging members and thermal imaging methods utilizing unsymmetrical rhodamine compounds. The rhodamine color-forming compounds exhibit a first color when in a crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in an amorphous form. | 02-24-2011 |
20110080458 | NOVEL DYES AND USE THEREOF IN IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described novel rhodamine dye compounds and imaging members and imaging methods, including thermal imaging members and imaging methods, utilizing the compounds. The dye compounds exhibit a first color when in the crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in the liquid, amorphous form. | 04-07-2011 |
20130059726 | THERMAL IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described thermal imaging members and thermal imaging methods utilizing unsymmetrical rhodamine compounds. The rhodamine color-forming compounds exhibit a first color when in a crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in an amorphous form. | 03-07-2013 |
Josh P. Hardin, Lebanon, TN US
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20090178072 | Content blocking system and method for a consumer electronic product - An example program blocking system and method involve enabling and disabling program blocking on a group of channels responsive to stored blocking settings. When program blocking on the group of channels is enabled in response to the stored blocking settings, the blocking of programs on one or more channels in the group may be selectively disabled in response to a blocking disable command for disabling blocking on those channels. | 07-09-2009 |
Kathryn Morton Hardin, Charlotte, NC US
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20150018760 | NASAL IRRIGATION SOLUTION PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A nasal irrigation system for rinsing nasal and sinus passages or cavities includes a solution preparation unit and a dispensing container. The solution preparation unit includes a first water reservoir, a filter that is in fluid communication with an outlet of the first water reservoir and filters water passing therethrough, a second water reservoir that is in fluid communication with the filter, and a heating element that brings filtered water in the second water reservoir to a boil to clean the filtered water, and a filler port. The dispensing container receives a nasal rinse solution from the solution preparation unit, via the filler port, and administers the nasal rinse solution to a user via a direct nostril interface. The solution preparation unit can also include a cooling element, additive reservoirs for materials to calibrate salinity or to provide a pH buffer, and a control circuit to control operation thereof. | 01-15-2015 |
Ken Hardin, Flint, MI US
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20090160661 | ALARM SYSTEM EMPLOYING EXISTING CONDUCTIVE ASPECT OF COPPER LINES AS WELL AS OPTIONAL PRESSURE SWITCH SENSOR FOR TRIGGERING A COPPER THEFT EVENT - A theft preventative system, such as which is specifically associated with high resale value metals employed in heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) assemblies. A first embodiment utilizes a transformer and relay arrangement creating a closed circuit through the lines of conductive copper pipe, via interconnecting wires, and which is also hooked to an alarm for notifying when the metal conductive circuit to the copper line is opened, either by cutting the copper pipe or the wire connected to it. A second variant discloses incorporating a fluid pressure switch into each of the copper lines, for notifying when fluid pressure within the line decreases, this indicative of the normally fluid filled copper line being sectioned. | 06-25-2009 |
20130088356 | TAKAN ALARM INCLUDING ANY PLURALITY OF SERIES CONNECTED MODULES FOR USE WITH AN INTERCONNECTED ARCHITECTURE NETWORK OF FLUID CONDUIT LINES - A processor incorporated into an alarm system which includes a PC board supporting a first component for output characteristics including a strobe light and/or audible siren. A second component is integrated into the PC board for providing power and for communicating with first and second locations associated with a conduit line to be monitored, with a third component providing the visual or audio output. The second component connects to an identically constructed PC board located in a remote succeeding alarm. The alarm is capable of monitoring at least one of an electrical conductivity or a fluid pressure condition contained within the conduit lines. | 04-11-2013 |
Larry Hardin, East Hartford, CT US
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20130078541 | JET FUEL BASED HIGH PRESSURE SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A power system for an aircraft includes a solid oxide fuel cell system which generates electric power for the aircraft and an exhaust stream; and a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the exhaust stream of the solid oxide fuel cell to a heat requiring system or component of the aircraft. The heat can be transferred to fuel for the primary engine of the aircraft. Further, the same fuel can be used to power both the primary engine and the SOFC. A heat exchanger is positioned to cool reformate before feeding to the fuel cell. SOFC exhaust is treated and used as inerting gas. Finally, oxidant to the SOFC can be obtained from the aircraft cabin, or exterior, or both. | 03-28-2013 |
Larry C. Hardin, Bandon, OR US
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20090077824 | Vacuum-actuated spherometer - A spherometer for measuring at least one physical parameter of the workpiece includes at least on fluid-actuated linearly extensible probe member having an output indicative of an amount of linear travel and a chamber housing the linearly extensible probe member. The chamber has an aperture for supporting a workpiece and a vacuum line is coupled to the chamber for creating a vacuum. The probe member is activated as a result of the vacuum in the chamber, causing it to extend linearly toward the workpiece until touching it. The linear extension of the probe may be used as a measurement of distance. The distance measured to a workpiece may be compared to a standard to determine a physical parameter of the workpiece. | 03-26-2009 |
Leslie Malott Hardin, Yorktown, IN US
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20110133938 | Hippa privacy infectious control screen for gurneys and other mobile transportable beds for emergency and other inter and intra healthcare facility transfers - A movable privacy screen includes a plurality of privacy screen segments that are attachable to a bed or gurney. The plurality of screen segments include at least first and second screen segments. Each of the first and second screen segments include a first support pole, a second support pole and a coupler. The first support pole has a variable length to permit the first support pole to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The second support pole has a variable length to permit the second support pole to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The coupler movably couples the first and second support poles to the bed in a spaced relation to permit the first and second support poles to move between an upstanding use position and a lowered storage position. A fabric-like screen member is coupled to each of the first and second support poles. The fabric-like screen member is sized to extend between the first and second support poles, and is movable between a raised use position and a lowered storage position. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark Hardin, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20090176432 | ELECTRONIC BANKING TOY - An electronic banking toy is provided. The toy may include a housing defining a storage compartment with an adjoining slot for depositing coins. A controller may display graphical and auditory representations of activities on a display screen based on the sensed location of an icon moveably mounted in a track. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark T. Hardin, Corvallis, OR US
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20090033724 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - Various embodiments and methods relating to delivering fluid through a standpipe and one or more slots are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
Mark T. Hardin, Philomath, OR US
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20090200278 | LASER WELDING SYSTEM - A laser welding system includes a free-spacing beam delivery laser head having a linear array of at least two laser diodes. Each of the diodes generates a laser beam of a predetermined wavelength and spectral width, the laser beams adapted to weld a workpiece having a first component and at least one other component to be welded to the first component, the first component being substantially transmissive to the wavelength, the other component being substantially absorptive of the wavelength. A lens is spaced a predetermined distance from each of the laser diodes, each of the lenses adapted to focus the respective laser beam into a focused laser beam segment, thereby forming a continuous line of laser energy from a substantially serial combination of each focused laser beam segment. The continuous line of laser energy is in a plane containing the workpiece, and is substantially orthogonal to the workpiece translation direction. | 08-13-2009 |
Michael D. Hardin, Elgin, SC US
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20100253118 | Portable hunting chair and blind - A hunting chair with a hunting blind attachment that encircles the chair is disclosed, as well as an attachable camouflage roof covering, all of which may be folded and disassembled in such a way that it fits into a self-contained pack that may be carried on a hunter's back. The chair includes an adjustable, pivoting backrest, a pivoting gun rest with telescoping legs for height adjustment, folding legs, a pouch to contain the disassembled elements, and shoulder straps for carrying the apparatus. In its disassembled state, the roof poles, roof fabric, and blind fabric are packed into a pouch on the back side of the backrest, and the chair is folded into a carrying position. Detachable shoulder straps may be attached to the underside of the seat section, so that the entire chair and blind combination may be carried on a hunter's back into the field. | 10-07-2010 |
Michael J. Hardin, Draper, UT US
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20120318578 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR DRILLING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PLANNING - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a drilling-information-management system. The drilling-information management system includes a probe assembly disposed on a drill rod, a first computer interoperably coupled to the probe assembly via a conductor disposed in a drill rod, and a second computer in communication with the first computer. The second computer includes a barcode scanner. The drilling-information management system includes a database in communication with the second computer. Drilling-project data is transferred from the database to the second computer and calibration data is transferred from the second computer to the first computer. The first computer executes a drilling plan according to the drilling-project data. | 12-20-2012 |
20130299237 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA-TRANSFER VIA A DRILL PIPE - The present invention relates to a drill-pipe communication assembly. The drill-pipe communication assembly includes a first drill pipe and an insulated tube disposed within, and generally concentric with, the first drill pipe. A male insert is disposed within a first end of the first drill pipe and a female insert is disposed within a second end of the first drill pipe. A conductor is electrically coupled to the male insert and the female insert. The conductor extends along a length of the first drill pipe. The conductor facilitates transmission of electrical signals from the first end of the first drill pipe to the second end of the first drill pipe. | 11-14-2013 |
Patrick Hardin, St. Augustine, FL US
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20100121191 | ULTRASONIC PERIODONTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - System and methods of detecting and measuring periodontal disease comprising filling a periodontal pocket with a fluid capable of propagating sound waves, transmitting a sound wave into the periodontal pocket, sensing the return sound wave from the periodontal pocket, and determining the depth of the pocket by measuring the time it takes the at least one transmitted sound wave to traverse the periodontal pocket and return. A peak discrimination analysis algorithm is also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100124732 | ULTRASONIC PERIODONTAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - System and methods of detecting and measuring periodontal disease comprising filling a periodontal pocket with a fluid capable of propagating sound waves, transmitting a sound wave into the periodontal pocket, sensing the return sound wave from the periodontal pocket, and determining the depth of the pocket by measuring the time it takes the at least one transmitted sound wave to traverse the periodontal pocket and return. A peak discrimination analysis algorithm is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
Philip Hardin, Brentwood, TN US
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20140149135 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY OF A PATIENT FOR A MEDICAL SERVICE - A computer implemented method involving a medical service for a patient includes estimating an expected payment associated with the medical service for the patient based on a set of data including payments for similar medical services provided to a population of individuals. The method also includes estimating a cost expected to be borne by the patient for incurring the medical service based on the estimated expected payment and based on a set of parameters associated with a healthcare coverage plan of the patient. The method further includes presenting financial information that communicates the cost expected to be borne by the patient for incurring the medical service. | 05-29-2014 |
Randall Hardin, Miamisburg, OH US
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20100038033 | ANCHORING INSERTS, ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES, AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS - A silicon-based showerhead electrode is provided where backside inserts are positioned in backside recesses formed along the backside of the electrode. The backside inserts comprise a threaded outside diameter, a threaded inside diameter, and a tool engaging portion formed in the threaded inside diameter. The tool engaging portion is formed such that the backside insert further comprises one or more lateral shielding portions between the tool engaging portion and the threaded outside diameter to prevent a tool engaged with the tool engaging portion of the backside insert from extending beyond the threaded outside diameter of the insert. Further, the tool engaging portion of the backside insert comprises a plurality of torque-receiving slots arranged about the axis of rotation of the backside insert. The torque-receiving slots are arranged to avoid on-axis rotation of the backside insert via opposing pairs of torque receiving slots. | 02-18-2010 |
20120193449 | Anchoring Inserts, Electrode Assemblies, and Plasma Processing Chambers - A showerhead electrode is provided where backside inserts are positioned in backside recesses formed along the backside of the electrode. The backside inserts comprise a threaded outside diameter, a threaded inside diameter, and a tool engaging portion formed in the threaded inside diameter. The tool engaging portion is formed such that the backside insert further comprises one or more lateral shielding portions between the tool engaging portion and the threaded outside diameter to prevent a tool engaged with the tool engaging portion of the backside insert from extending beyond the threaded outside diameter of the insert. Further, the tool engaging portion of the backside insert comprises a plurality of torque-receiving slots arranged about the axis of rotation of the backside insert. The torque-receiving slots are arranged to avoid on-axis rotation of the backside insert via opposing pairs of torque-receiving slots. | 08-02-2012 |
Randall A. Hardin, Miamisburg, OH US
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20090095424 | SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to plasma processing and, more particularly, to plasma processing chambers and electrode assemblies used therein. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrode assembly is provided comprising a thermal control plate, a silicon-based showerhead electrode, and securing hardware, wherein the silicon-based showerhead electrode comprises a plurality of partial recesses formed in the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode and backside inserts positioned in the partial recesses. The thermal control plate comprises securing hardware passages configured to permit securing hardware to access the backside inserts. The securing hardware and the backside inserts are configured to maintain engagement of the thermal control plate and the silicon-based showerhead electrode and to permit disengagement of the thermal control plate and the silicon-based showerhead electrode while isolating the silicon-based electrode material of the silicon-based showerhead electrode from frictional contact with the securing hardware during disengagement. | 04-16-2009 |
20090126633 | ELECTRODE/PROBE ASSEMBLIES AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to plasma processing chambers and electrode assemblies used therein. According to one embodiment, an electrode assembly comprises a thermal control plate, a silicon-based showerhead electrode, and a probe assembly comprising an electrically conductive probe body and a silicon-based cap. The electrode assembly is configured such that the handedness of a threaded engagement of the silicon-based cap and a head section of the probe body and the handedness of the threaded engagement of the thermal control plate and a mid-section of the probe body have a common direction of rotation. Thereby, an application of torque to the silicon-based cap in a tightening direction of rotation tightens both threaded engagements. Further, the electrode assembly is configured such that the threaded engagement of the silicon-based cap and a head section of the probe body permits repetitive non-destructive engagement and disengagement of the silicon-based cap and the probe body. | 05-21-2009 |
20120160941 | SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODES - A silicon-based showerhead electrode is provided that can include a backside, a frontside, and a plurality of showerhead passages extending from the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode to the frontside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode. The silicon-based showerhead electrode can comprise single crystal silicon. The silicon-based showerhead electrode may further include a plurality of partial recesses formed within the single crystal silicon along the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode. The plurality of partial recesses can leave a thickness of single crystal silicon between each of the partial recesses and the frontside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode. | 06-28-2012 |
Russell Alan Hardin, Westport, CT US
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20080237433 | Picture perfect corners - Utilizing my invention enables one to hang a frame or mirror in a level position and for it to remain level. The rubber male and female square component corners, with adhesive backs, keep frames from shifting by holding them in place when a set of each (male and female) are affixed to the bottom back corners of a frame. Each of the components have an adhesive back. The female component (FIG. | 10-02-2008 |
Scott G. Hardin, Alabaster, AL US
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20090129983 | Device For the Growth of Macromolecular Crystals and Drug Screening - The invention is a device for counter-diffusion applications comprising a removable cartridge having a plurality of capillary tubes that may be disposed between first and second members. The first member may be moveable into at least a first and second position. The second member may be moveable into a sealing position wherein the distal ends of the capillary tubes contact a sealant material. In the first position, the proximal ends of the capillary tubes may contact a macromolecular solution, which may cause the macromolecular solution to diffuse into the interior space of the capillary tube. In the second position, the proximal ends of the capillary tubes may be inserted into a corresponding reservoir well having a precipitating solution. The macromolecular solution and the precipitating solution may then counter diffuse against each other in each capillary tube. The removable cartridge may then be removed and replaced with a new removable cartridge. | 05-21-2009 |
Tera Jill Hardin, Elizabethton, TN US
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20080221294 | RESOL BEADS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Resol beads are disclosed prepared by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, with a base as catalyst, in the presence of a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The resol beads have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads. | 09-11-2008 |
20090062501 | RESOL BEADS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Resol beads are disclosed that are prepared in high yield by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, in the presence of an effective-variable concentration of a nitrogen-containing base as catalyst, a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The mean particle size of the resol beads is controlled by varying the effective-variable concentration of the nitrogen-containing base in the reaction mixture, wherein increasing the effective-variable concentration of the nitrogen-containing base produces an increase in the mean particle size of the resol beads. The resol beads obtained have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads. | 03-05-2009 |
20120271028 | RESOL BEADS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Resol beads are disclosed that are prepared in high yield by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, with a base as catalyst, a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The resol beads have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads. | 10-25-2012 |
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100286627 | Biopsy Site Marker Deployment Device - A biopsy marker deployment device adapted to selectively deposit a marker in a target location, such as a biopsy site. In one embodiment, the device includes a deployment assembly comprising a cannula adapted to house at least one marker, an outlet aperture defined by a portion of the cannula, and an actuatable pushrod slidably disposed and movable within the cannula. The deployment assembly further comprises a selectively opening outlet door movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet door is biased in the closed position and at least partially obstructs the aperture in the closed position to prevent a marker from reentering the cannula upon deployment. | 11-11-2010 |
20130197394 | VACUUM ASSISTED BIOPSY NEEDLE SET - A biopsy device having a cutting element is disclosed. The cutting element includes an inner cannula having a tissue receiving aperture disposed proximate a distal end thereof and an inner lumen. The inner cannula is slidably disposed within the inner lumen of an outer cannula. A vacuum chamber is disposed about at least a portion of the cutting element and is configured to create a vacuum in the cutting element during a biopsy procedure. The inner cannula is advanced distally outwardly and to cause the vacuum to be generated in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum is delivered to the cutting element whereby tissue is drawn into the tissue receiving aperture. The outer cannula is advanced distally outwardly after the inner cannula such that tissue drawn into the tissue cutting aperture is severed. | 08-01-2013 |
William C. Hardin, Cary, NC US
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20100294603 | BRAKE WITH FIELD RESPONSIVE MATERIAL - A controllable brake with a shaft having an axis of rotation and a shaft end. The controllable brake including a controllable brake rotor connected with the shaft, the rotor having a rotation plane. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake magnetic field generator located proximate the controllable brake rotor, the controllable brake magnetic field generator for generating a controllable magnetic field strength. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake rotating magnetic target integral with the shaft proximate the shaft end, and a controllable brake electronics first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor having a first sensor plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor mounted with the first sensor plane parallel with the controllable brake rotor rotation plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor monitoring the rotation of the controllable brake rotating magnetic target and the controllable brake rotor and simultaneously outputting at least two rotational positions of the controllable brake rotor wherein the controllable magnetic field strength generated by the controllable brake magnetic field generator is determined by the rotational positions to control a relative motion of the controllable brake rotor. | 11-25-2010 |
William J. Hardin, Metamora, IL US
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20130076170 | Stator for electric machine - An electric machine having a stator, the stator including a stator core of substantially annular shape. The stator core includes a plurality of stator poles protruding in a radial direction. A stator winding is wound around each of the stator poles. The stator winding have multiple coils and an end turn positioned at each axial end. Further, the stator winding having a gap defined between adjacent coils at the end turns to allow a cooling fluid to pass through. | 03-28-2013 |
William R. Hardin, Carlsbad, CA US
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