Harney, US
Allison S. Harney, Bronx, NY US
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20140271490 | BACTERIA-TARGETED MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONTRAST AGENTS - The present invention relates to bacteria-targeted contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In particular, the present invention relates to bacteria targeted MRI contrast agents that can be used to detect bacteria in vivo or in vitro. In certain embodiments, the contrast agents comprise a metal chelate conjugated to at least two Zn-dipicolylamine groups. | 09-18-2014 |
Allison S. Harney, Chicago, IL US
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20100298415 | TARGETED SCHIFF BASE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides targeted Schiff base complexes. In particular the present invention provides biopolymer targeted transition metal complexes configured to inhibit the activity of targeted proteins, methods of synthesis thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. | 11-25-2010 |
20130303737 | TARGETED SCHIFF BASE COMPLEXES - The present invention provides targeted Schiff base complexes. In particular the present invention provides biopolymer targeted transition metal complexes configured to inhibit the activity of targeted proteins, methods of synthesis thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. | 11-14-2013 |
Bruce Alan Harney, Lexington, KY US
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20100162358 | Media Processing Device For Providing Access To Images In Remote Databases And Method Thereof - Disclosed are a media processing device for providing access to images in a remote database and a method thereof. The media processing device includes an input module, a transceiver module and a user interface module. The input module is configured to receive an input from a user. The transceiver module is communicably coupled to a remote database for transmitting the input to the remote database and receiving one or more images from the remote database based on the input. The user interface module is configured to display at least one image of the one or more images to the user. | 06-24-2010 |
James David Harney, San Diego, CA US
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20120016355 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING COOLANT FLOW THROUGH A CATHETER AND AN EXPANSION ELEMENT OF A CRYOABLATION SYSTEM - A cryoablation system includes a catheter for insertion into patient vasculature. The catheter includes a coolant transfer tube configured to receive and transfer coolant from a coolant source to an expansion element coupled to a distal portion of the catheter. The expansion element is in fluid communication with the coolant transfer tube and at least one coolant outtake region within the catheter. The coolant outtake region is configured and arranged to receive and transfer coolant from the expansion element to a reduced pressure region. A coolant-flow regulation system is at least partially disposed in the catheter. The coolant-flow regulation system is configured and arranged for regulating a rate of coolant flow within the cryoablation system by providing an adjustable pressure differential along the at least one coolant outtake region. A control module is coupled to the catheter. The control module includes a processor for controlling the coolant-flow regulation system. | 01-19-2012 |
Kieran Harney, Andover, MA US
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20090316916 | Wide Dynamic Range Microphone - A microphone system has an output and at least a first transducer with a first dynamic range, a second transducer with a second dynamic range different than the first dynamic range, and coupling system to selectively couple the output of one of the first transducer or the second transducer to the system output, depending on the magnitude of the input sound signal, to produce a system with a dynamic range greater than the dynamic range of either individual transducer. A method of operating a microphone system includes detecting whether a transducer output crosses a threshold, and if so then selectively coupling another transducer's output to the system output. The threshold may change as a function of which transducer is coupled to the system output. The system and methods may also combine the outputs of more than one transducer in a weighted sum during transition from one transducer output to another, as a function of time or as a function of the amplitude of the incident audio signal. Methods of operating the system may include equalizing the outputs of two or more transducers prior to coupling one or more outputs to the system output. | 12-24-2009 |
20120321100 | Wide Dynamic Range Microphone - A microphone system has an output and at least a first transducer with a first dynamic range, a second transducer with a second dynamic range different than the first dynamic range, and coupling system to selectively couple the output of one of the first transducer or the second transducer to the system output, depending on the magnitude of the input sound signal, to produce a system with a dynamic range greater than the dynamic range of either individual transducer. A method of operating a microphone system includes detecting whether a transducer output crosses a threshold, and if so then selectively coupling another transducer's output to the system output. Some embodiments combine the outputs of more than one transducer in a weighted sum during transition from one transducer output to another, as a function of time or as a function of the amplitude of the incident audio signal. | 12-20-2012 |
20150125007 | PACKAGED MICROPHONE WITH FRAME HAVING DIE MOUNTING CONCAVITY - A packaged microphone has a lid structure with an inner surface having a concavity, and a microphone die secured within the concavity. The packaged microphone also has a substrate coupled with the lid structure to form a package having an interior volume containing the microphone die. The substrate is electrically connected with the microphone die. In addition, the packaged microphone also has aperture formed through the package, and a seal proximate to the microphone die. The seal acoustically seals the microphone and the aperture to form a front volume and a back volume within the interior volume. The aperture is in acoustic communication with the front volume. | 05-07-2015 |
20150189445 | Wide Dynamic Range Microphone - A microphone system has an output and at least a first transducer with a first dynamic range, a second transducer with a second dynamic range different than the first dynamic range, and coupling system to selectively couple the output of one of the first transducer or the second transducer to the system output, depending on the magnitude of the input sound signal, to produce a system with a dynamic range greater than the dynamic range of either individual transducer. A method of operating a microphone system includes detecting whether a transducer output crosses a threshold, and if so then selectively coupling another transducer's output to the system output. The threshold may change as a function of which transducer is coupled to the system output. The system and methods may also combine the outputs of more than one transducer in a weighted sum during transition from one transducer output to another, as a function of time or as a function of the amplitude of the incident audio signal. Methods of operating the system may include equalizing the outputs of two or more transducers prior to coupling one or more outputs to the system output. | 07-02-2015 |
Kieran P. Harney, Andover, MA US
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20080304681 | Microphone with Aligned Apertures - A MEMS microphone has a backplate with a given backplate aperture, and a diaphragm having a diaphragm aperture. The given backplate aperture is substantially aligned with the diaphragm aperture. | 12-11-2008 |
20100032268 | Stacked MEMS Device - A MEMS apparatus has a MEMS device sandwiched between a base and a circuit chip. The movable member of the MEMS device is attached at the side up against the circuit chip. The movable member may be mounted on a substrate of the MEMS device or formed directly on a passivation layer on the circuit chip. The circuit chip provides control signals to the MEMS device through wire bonds, vias through the MEMS device or a conductive path such as solder balls external to the MEMS device. | 02-11-2010 |
20100054495 | Noise Mitigating Microphone System and Method - A microphone system has a base coupled with first and second microphone apparatuses. The first microphone apparatus is capable of producing a first output signal having a noise component, while the second microphone apparatus is capable of producing a second output signal. The first microphone apparatus may have a first back-side cavity and the second microphone may have a second back-side cavity. The first and second back-side cavities may be fluidly unconnected. The system also has combining logic operatively coupled with the first microphone apparatus and the second microphone apparatus. The combining logic uses the second output signal to remove at least a portion of the noise component from the first output signal. | 03-04-2010 |
20120207324 | Multiple Microphone System - A microphone system has a primary microphone for producing a primary signal, a secondary microphone for producing a secondary signal, and a selector operatively coupled with both the primary microphone and the secondary microphone. The system also has an output for delivering an output audible signal principally produced by one of the to microphones. The selector selectively permits either 1) at least a portion of the primary signal and/or 2) at least a portion of the secondary signal to be forwarded to the output as a function of the noise in the primary signal. | 08-16-2012 |
20130101151 | Noise Mitigating Microphone System and Method - A microphone system has a base coupled with first and second microphone apparatuses. The first microphone apparatus is capable of producing a first output signal having a noise component, while the second microphone apparatus is capable of producing a second output signal. The first microphone apparatus may have a first back-side cavity and the second microphone may have a second back-side cavity. The first and second back-side cavities may be fluidly unconnected. The system also has combining logic operatively coupled with the first microphone apparatus and the second microphone apparatus. The combining logic uses the second output signal to remove at least a portion of the noise component from the first output signal. | 04-25-2013 |
20130129136 | Microphone Module with Sound Pipe - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 05-23-2013 |
20130236037 | Multi-Microphone System - A microphone system implements multiple microphones on a single base. To that end, the microphone system has a base, and a plurality of substantially independently movable diaphragms secured to the base. Each of the plurality of diaphragms forms a variable capacitance with the base and thus, each diaphragm effectively forms a generally independent, separate microphone with the base. | 09-12-2013 |
20140001580 | Transducer with Enlarged Back Volume | 01-02-2014 |
20140091406 | MEMS Microphone System for Harsh Environments - A MEMS microphone system suited for harsh environments. The system uses an integrated circuit package. A first, solid metal lid covers one face of a ceramic package base that includes a cavity, forming an acoustic chamber. The base includes an aperture through the opposing face of the base for receiving audio signals into the chamber. A MEMS microphone is attached within the chamber about the aperture. A filter covers the aperture opening in the opposing face of the base to prevent contaminants from entering the acoustic chamber. A second metal lid encloses the opposing face of the base and may attach the filter to this face of the base. The lids are electrically connected with vias forming a radio frequency interference shield. The ceramic base material is thermally matched to the silicon microphone material to allow operation over an extended temperature range. | 04-03-2014 |
20140233782 | Packaged Microphone with Frame Having Die Mounting Concavity - A packaged microphone has a lid structure with an inner surface having a concavity, and a microphone die secured within the concavity. The packaged microphone also has a substrate coupled with the lid structure to form a package having an interior volume containing the microphone die. The substrate is electrically connected with the microphone die. In addition, the packaged microphone also has aperture formed through the package, and a seal proximate to the microphone die. The seal acoustically seals the microphone and the aperture to form a front volume and a back volume within the interior volume. The aperture is in acoustic communication with the front volume. | 08-21-2014 |
20140294221 | MICROPHONE MODULE WITH SOUND PIPE - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 10-02-2014 |
20150271617 | MICROPHONE WITH ALIGNED APERTURES - A MEMS microphone has a backplate with a given backplate aperture, and a diaphragm having a diaphragm aperture. The given backplate aperture is substantially aligned with the diaphragm aperture. | 09-24-2015 |
20150304787 | MEMS MICROPHONE SYSTEM FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - A MEMS microphone system suited for harsh environments. The system uses an integrated circuit package. A first, solid metal lid covers one face of a ceramic package base that includes a cavity, forming an acoustic chamber. The base includes an aperture through the opposing face of the base for receiving audio signals into the chamber. A MEMS microphone is attached within the chamber about the aperture. A filter covers the aperture opening in the opposing face of the base to prevent contaminants from entering the acoustic chamber. A second metal lid encloses the opposing face of the base and may attach the filter to this face of the base. The lids are electrically connected with vias forming a radio frequency interference shield. The ceramic base material is thermally matched to the silicon microphone material to allow operation over an extended temperature range. | 10-22-2015 |
20160044409 | MICROPHONE MODULE WITH SOUND PIPE - A microphone module has a substrate with an aperture to allow sound waves to pass through the substrate, a lid mounted to the substrate to define a first interior volume, a microphone mounted to the substrate within the first interior volume, and a housing coupled to the substrate and covering the aperture. The housing forms a second interior volume and includes an acoustic port configured to allow sound to enter the second interior volume. The module further includes a pipe extending from the acoustic port in the housing, and at least one exterior interface pad outside of the second interior volume. The pipe has an open end to receive sound waves and direct them toward the acoustic port in the housing. Moreover, the at least one exterior interface pad electrically couples to the microphone. | 02-11-2016 |
20160050475 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS DEVICE OPTIMIZED FOR FLIP-CHIP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ATTACHING THE SAME - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device optimized for flip-chip assembly and method of attaching the same are presented herein. A device can include a substrate, an acoustic seal, and a MEMS device mechanically attached to the substrate utilizing bond pad(s) that electrically couple the MEMS device to the substrate and/or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). A portion of the MEMS device includes an acoustic area, an acoustic seal area that surrounds the acoustic area and includes the acoustic seal, and electrical interconnect area(s) that are located outside of the acoustic seal area and include the bond pad(s). The acoustic seal can be compressed between the acoustic seal area and the substrate and/or the ASIC, and include a thixotropic adhesive material. Mechanical support(s) that define a gap between the MEMS device and the substrate and/or the ASIC can be attached to the acoustic seal area and/or the substrate. | 02-18-2016 |
Matthew B. Harney, Fairfax, VA US
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20090209703 | Methods for Modulated Degenerative Transfer Living Polymerization and Isotactic-Atactic Stereoblock and Stereogradient Poly(Olefins) Thereby - Methods for modulated degenerative transfer living polymerization and isotactic-atactic stereoblock and stereogradient poly(olefins) thereby Abstract A method of producing a multiblock, stereoblock polyolefin having substantially uniform microstructure is disclosed. The method includes contacting a Ziegler-Natta pre-catalyst with a co-catalyst and an olefin to polymerize the olefin and form a first stereoblock, adding a methyl donator that changes the stereoregularity of the polymerization, and polymerizing the olefin to form a second stereoblock. The methods of the present invention allow for the production of poly(olefin)s having predictable degrees of incorporation of stereoerrors of a known type. The methods allows for the production of a variety of poly(olefin) microstructures, ranging from stereoblock to stereogradient poly(olefin)s and poly(olefin)s having fully isotactic to fully atactic microstructures. | 08-20-2009 |
20090220786 | Methods for Modulated Degenerative Transfer Living Polymerization and Isotactic-Atactic Stereoblock and Stereogradient Poly(Olefins) Thereby - Methods for modulated degenerative transfer living polymerization and isotactic-atactic stereoblock and stereogradient poly(olefins) thereby Abstract A method of producing a multiblock, stereoblock polyolefin having substantially uniform microstructure is disclosed. The method includes contacting a Ziegler-Natta pre-catalyst with a co-catalyst and an olefin to polymerize the olefin and form a first stereoblock, adding a methyl donator that changes the stereoregularity of the polymerization, and polymerizing the olefin to form a second stereoblock. The methods of the present invention allow for the production of poly(olefin)s having predictable degrees of incorporation of stereoerrors of a known type. The methods allows for the production of a variety of poly(olefin) microstructures, ranging from stereoblock to stereogradient poly(olefin)s and poly(olefin)s having fully isotactic to fully atactic microstructures. | 09-03-2009 |
Megan Colleen Harney, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20160071424 | Learning Network System - Apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for facilitating learning and managing an educational environment are provided. In an example, the system includes at least one processing device and at least one computer-readable storage device storing data instructions. The data instructions cause the at least one processing device to generate an online educational portal, the online educational portal including a student information system, a class scheduler engine and at least one of a presentation module, a searchable directory of curricular resources, and an analytics engine. The class scheduler engine is configured to generate class schedules. The presentation module operates to display information about various school entities. The analytics engine operates to evaluate relationships between activities users have engaged in and assessed skills of those users in various other activities. | 03-10-2016 |
Michael Harney, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090003406 | Thermal switch calibration apparatus and methods - An apparatus and method for testing thermal switches is disclosed including modulating the temperature of a receiver in thermal contact with a thermal switch at a first rate within a range containing the nominal switch temperature of the thermal switch. A first temperature at which the switch changes state is recorded. The temperature is then modulated at a second rate and a second temperature at which the switch again changes state is recorded. The temperature may be modulated at a third rate slower than the second rate to determine a third temperature. The first, second, and third switch temperatures are then processed and output to an operator. The first, second, and third rates may be determined according to an exponentially decreasing function. | 01-01-2009 |
Patrick Harney, Liberty Hil, TX US
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20100017484 | E-Mail Response Time Estimation on Compose or Send - An e-mail application calculates a dynamic estimate of an e-mail response time. A recipient address module, a status module, a processing module, and a presentation module interact to generate a first and a second estimated response time. The first estimated response time is determined from sender side data. The second estimated response time is generated using recipient mailbox status data after the e-mail is received by the recipient. The second estimated response time is used to dynamically update the estimated response time displayed to the sender. | 01-21-2010 |
Raymond K. Harney, Rochester, MN US
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20100006641 | REAL-TIME SECURITY VERIFICATION FOR BANKING CARDS - Embodiments of the invention provide a means for verifying that a person using a bank card at a point-of-sale merchant location is in fact a person authorized to use the bank card. In one embodiment of the invention, verification may involve communicating with the mobile device 103 associated with the person authorized to use the bank card. The person authorized to use the bank card may be required to send verification data to the bank card verification system via the mobile device to confirm a purchase. The bank card verification system may not authorize the purchase if the proper verification data is not received from the mobile device. In another embodiment, the bank card verification system may be configured to determine a proximity of the mobile device to the merchant point-of-sale location to verify the purchase. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006642 | REAL-TIME SECURITY VERIFICATION FOR BANKING CARDS - Embodiments of the invention provide a means for verifying that a person using a bank card at a point-of-sale merchant location is in fact a person authorized to use the bank card. In one embodiment of the invention, verification may involve communicating with the mobile device | 01-14-2010 |
20130104143 | RUN-TIME ALLOCATION OF FUNCTIONS TO A HARDWARE ACCELERATOR - An accelerator work allocation mechanism determines at run-time which functions to allocate to a hardware accelerator based on a defined accelerator policy, and based on an analysis performed at run-time. The analysis includes reading the accelerator policy, and determining whether a particular function satisfies the accelerator policy. If so, the function is allocated to the hardware accelerator. If not, the function is allocated to the processor. | 04-25-2013 |
Raymond Keith Harney, Rochester, MN US
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20120154412 | RUN-TIME ALLOCATION OF FUNCTIONS TO A HARDWARE ACCELERATOR - An accelerator work allocation mechanism determines at run-time which functions to allocate to a hardware accelerator based on a defined accelerator policy, and based on an analysis performed at run-time. The analysis includes reading the accelerator policy, and determining whether a particular function satisfies the accelerator policy. If so, the function is allocated to the hardware accelerator. If not, the function is allocated to the processor. | 06-21-2012 |
Robert Harney, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090257218 | BACKLIT MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR USE - A backlit mirror assembly comprises a mirror, a lamp chamber, and a prop. The mirror is pivotally coupled to the lamp chamber so that it may be tilted outwardly, thereby allowing access to electrical components housed within the lamp chamber. A prop maintains the mirror in an open position. In one embodiment, the prop incorporates a gas spring to facilitate lifting of the mirror by a sole user. The mirror may be coupled to a rigid frame in order to strengthen the mirror, thereby reducing flexing of the mirror and hazards associated with such flexing. | 10-15-2009 |
William Harney, Millersburg, KY US
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20140263787 | TAPERED PICK HOLDER - A pick system includes a holder and a pick assembly. The holder includes a first end, a second end, and a bore extending between the first end and the second end and defining a longitudinal axis. The surface of the bore may be tapered so that the diameter of the bore proximate the first end is greater than the diameter of the bore proximate the second end. The pick assembly includes a shaft. The shaft is received within the bore of the holder along the longitudinal axis, and the shaft may be tapered to mate with the bore. | 09-18-2014 |
William L. Harney, Millersburg, KY US
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20130008992 | PICK RETAINER - A breaker pick retainer system for a breaker includes a holder that defines a pick aperture and a pin aperture, and a breaker pick received in the pick aperture of the holder and including a pin receiving feature aligned with the pin aperture. The breaker pick retainer system including a pin received within the pin aperture of the holder and seated in the pin receiving feature of the breaker pick for maintaining the breaker pick within the holder. The breaker pick retainer system further including a resilient plug received within the pin aperture for sealing the pin aperture. The plug inhibits removal of the pin from the pin aperture. | 01-10-2013 |
William M. Harney, Rush, NY US
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20100213666 | MEDIA TRANSPORT DEVICE WITH VACUUM-CONTROLLED POSITIONING - Disclosed are embodiments of a machine which transports and processes print media. The machine incorporates a vacuum chamber within a print media transport device in order to maintain a print medium at a uniform predetermined distance from a print media processing device, such as an image printing device (e.g., an inkjet printer), an image scanning device, or a spectrophotometer). In one embodiment the vacuum chamber is located within a roller that transports print media past the processing device. In another embodiment the vacuum chamber is located on an opposite side of a belt that transports print media past the processing device. In each of the embodiments the size of the vacuum chamber opening, which defines the vacuum area on the transport device, and also the amount of vacuum pressure may be selectively adjusted depending upon the size and weight, respectively, of the print medium being processed. | 08-26-2010 |
William Matthew Harney, Rush, NY US
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20120109371 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATIC GLUE LEVEL CONTROL - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for automatically controlling hot glue level in a book-binding apparatus. The embodiments include monitoring glue level in a reservoir and measuring glue temperature in the reservoir. If the glue level is below a level threshold value and the glue temperature value is above a temperature threshold, the system dispenses a predetermined amount of meltable glue pellets into the reservoir. | 05-03-2012 |
20140091515 | DUAL FLIP OVER ROLL INVERTER - Provided herein is sheet inverter apparatus which includes a diverter gate which diverts the sheet to one of at least two paths, a first paper path, and a second paper path. The first and second path each include a rotatable nip assembly, the rotatable nip assembly including a nip drive roll and a nip idler roll positioned so as to define a nip therebetween, the nip serving as a rotatable axis around which the nip drive roll and the nip idler roll rotate to invert the sheet. | 04-03-2014 |