Havens, US
Aaron Havens, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140112891 | AUTOLOGOUS HUMAN ADULT PLURIPOTENT VERY SMALL EMBRYONIC-LIKE (hVSEL) STEM CELL REGENERATION OF BONE AND CARTILAGE - The invention provides methods and compositions for the repair or regeneration of osteochondral tissue. The methods and compositions provide an effective amount of isolated differentiable human Very Small Embryonic Like Stem Cells (hVSELs) sufficient for regeneration or repair of an osteochondral tissue. The compositions can be administered directly to the tissue or administered systemically. | 04-24-2014 |
Andrew Martin Havens, Rome, GA US
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20120234630 | Retractable Step Stool - A retractable step stool includes an enclosure, a lower step and an upper step. The steps are slidably attached to opposing side interior walls of the enclosure; each step has a front surface and a tread surface adjacent to a top edge thereof. A mechanism at the rear of the lower step includes an extension spring secured the enclosure and levers connected to the extension spring. The spring is under tension while the step stool is closed, and when released causes both the lower and upper steps to move outward from the enclosure. In the closed position, the upper and lower steps are housed inside the enclosure while the upper step front surface and lower step front surface are flush with each other; in the open position, the steps extend outward from the enclosure, the lower step extending further from the upper step so that the tread surfaces are exposed. | 09-20-2012 |
Barry Dean Havens, Bland, VA US
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20140034286 | SELF-ALIGNING PLUG FOR POSITIONING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITHIN A TRANSFORMER WINDING - A plug for ease of alignment of a temperature probe or sensor inside a duct of a transformer winding is provided. The plug is shaped for secure placement into a duct or passage of a transformer winding without requiring any adhering material. The insertion of the plug into the duct or passage brings the temperature probe into contact with the desired point along the transformer winding being thermally monitored. | 02-06-2014 |
Barry R. Havens, Ontario, NY US
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20130004215 | CLEANING APPARATUSES FOR FUSING SYSTEMS - An embodiment generally relates to a xerographic fusing apparatus including a fuser member; and a cleaning mechanism for the fuser member. The cleaning mechanism can include an abrasive cleaning web in contact with the fuser member, the abrasive cleaning web including a non-woven fabric and at least one abrasive; a supply roll configured to advance the abrasive cleaning web; and a take-up roll configured to collect the abrasive cleaning web. | 01-03-2013 |
20130094886 | CHEMICALLY TREATED CLEANING WEB - The present teachings provide a fuser cleaning apparatus that includes a rotatable fuser member and a cleaning web. The cleaning web is impregnated with a chelating agent comprising citric acid. The cleaning web is translatable and arranged to directly or indirectly contact the rotatable fuser member whereby the citric acid is transferred to the rotatable fuser member to inhibit Zn contamination on the rotatable fuser member. | 04-18-2013 |
Charles T. Havens, Churchville, NY US
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20090155704 | TONER COMPOSITION - The present invention is a toner that includes a polymeric binder and a polyethylene wax or ester wax. A dispersing agent of poly(ethylene vinyl acetate) is included in the toner that dispersed the wax and reduces the amount of free wax particles. | 06-18-2009 |
Dalia M. Havens, Austin, TX US
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20140122657 | SELECTING A VIDEO DATA STREAM OF A VIDEO CONFERENCE - Computer program code receives input information for setup a video conference, and attributes of participants associated with one or more video endpoints in the video conference. The program code parses the input information to determine whether there are video data streams available for broadcast, and parameters in an access control file granting one or more of the participants a right to control which of the video data streams available for broadcast they view. The program code extracts parameters from the input information. The program code stores the parameters that are extracted as metadata. The program code compares the metadata with the attributes of the participants associated with the one or more video endpoints to determine matches. The program code requests a multipoint control unit to send one or more of the video data streams based on the access control file, criteria specified by the participants, and the matches determined. | 05-01-2014 |
Dalia M. Havens, Cedar Park, TX US
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20100061276 | Dedicated Call User Interface (UI) for Organizing Collaborative Exchange During A Telephony or Softphone Call - A method is provided for executing and organizing collaborative exchange during a telephone call utilizing a user interface (UI). A telephone call is placed, such that participants are connected. Audible content transmitted and received over a network for the telephone call. A user interface, representing the telephone call itself, is provided and is configured to allow collaborative exchange among participants of the telephone call. The telephone call is placed without having to set up a meeting session to facilitate collaborative exchange or without having to set up a web conference to facilitate collaborative exchange. The telephone call is placed without having to schedule in advance to allow for collaborative exchange. The user interface provides real time collaboration tools for collaboration exchange, and the collaboration tools do not have to be set up in advance. | 03-11-2010 |
Daniel W. Havens, San Diego, CA US
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20130109417 | TWO WAY SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS)-ENABLED BLOOD GLUCOSE METER AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 05-02-2013 |
Darryl E. Havens, Kirkland, WA US
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20090265180 | MACHINE-READABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AUTOMATED ACCEPTANCE - A method of representing a first end-user license agreement (EULA) offered to a user and automatically responding to a subsequent EULA offered to the user is disclosed. The representation may be in a logical language having parameters corresponding to legal terms of the EULA, logical operators, and the capability to form and nest logical expressions. A logical library may store parameters corresponding to legal terms. A logical expression may be created that corresponds to a user's term preferences, and may be evaluated using the terms of a subsequent EULA to automatically determine the user's acceptance or rejection of the subsequent EULA. A user's application preferences of the logical expressions and terms may be received and used by the method. EULA responses may be signified in a log and/or by sending a record or message to the offering party. A similar method is disclosed for other types of electronic agreements. | 10-22-2009 |
20100318968 | CATALOG-BASED SOFTWARE COMPONENT MANAGEMENT - Multiple software component identifiers are maintained in a catalog of an operating system running on a device. Each of these software component identifiers corresponds to one of multiple software components installed on the device. The catalog is accessed in response to a request regarding one of the multiple software components, and the request is responded to based at least in part on information included in the catalog. Additionally, two or more versions of a software component that are installed on the computing device can be identified. Which one of the two or more versions of the software component is an active version of the software component to be run is determined. In response to requests for information regarding the software component, information regarding the active version of the software component is returned. | 12-16-2010 |
20130305239 | Catalog-Based Software Component Management - Multiple software component identifiers are maintained in a catalog of an operating system running on a device. Each of these software component identifiers corresponds to one of multiple software components installed on the device. The catalog is accessed in response to a request regarding one of the multiple software components, and the request is responded to based at least in part on information included in the catalog. Additionally, two or more versions of a software component that are installed on the computing device can be identified. Which one of the two or more versions of the software component is an active version of the software component to be run is determined. In response to requests for information regarding the software component, information regarding the active version of the software component is returned. | 11-14-2013 |
David J. Havens, Houston, TX US
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20090255683 | LANDING STRING COMPENSATOR - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided. | 10-15-2009 |
20100212915 | PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to a pipe handling system for use with a tubular joining system (such as a welding or forging assembly) located on a drilling rig at a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of forming a string of pipe using a joining assembly at a wellbore is provided. The joining assembly includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool. The method includes the step of picking up the pipe joint using an elevator. The method further includes the step of positioning a lower end of the pipe joint adjacent an end of a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool. The method also includes the step of moving the internal joining tool from a first position to a second position relative to the elevator, wherein the second position is between the pipe joint and the string of pipe. The method further includes the step of forming a connection between the pipe joint and the string of pipe. The method further includes the step of gripping the pipe joint with a gripping tool and releasing the elevator from the pipe joint. Additionally, the method includes the step of lowering the pipe joint and the string of pipe into the wellbore. In another aspect, a method of forming a string of pipe using a joining assembly on a rig is provided. In a further aspect, a pipe handling system for locating a pipe joint in a joining assembly that includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool is provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20130264838 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHMENT OF A SECONDARY TOOL HANDLING DEVICE TO A PRIMARY TOOL HANDLING DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatus for a handling system and attachment of a secondary elevator, and/or other complementary equipment, to a primary elevator. In one embodiment, a casing elevator is provided. The casing elevator includes a body, two first load-rated lift members coupled to a perimeter of the body at a first location on the body, and two second load-rated lift members coupled to the perimeter of the body at a second location on the body, the second location being different than the first location. | 10-10-2013 |
20140338917 | LANDING STRING COMPENSATOR - Apparatus and methods for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig platform are provided. In one aspect, a compensation system for use with a landing string is provided. The compensation system includes a slip joint member attachable to the landing string, the slip joint member having an upper portion and a lower portion. The compensation system further includes a first lock assembly configured to connect the upper portion of the slip joint member to a floating rig. Additionally, the compensation system includes a second lock assembly configured to connect the lower portion of the slip joint member to a riser disposed below the floating rig. In another aspect, a method for compensating a landing string due to movement of a floating rig is provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20150060045 | PIPE HANDLING SYSTEM - A pipe handling system for locating a pipe joint in a joining assembly that includes an internal joining tool and an external joining tool is provided. The system includes a gripper configured to grip a surface of the pipe joint; an elevator configured to pick up the pipe joint and position the pipe joint adjacent a string of pipe disposed in the external joining tool; and a deployment assembly coupled to the gripper, wherein the deployment assembly includes a cable that is used to position the internal joining tool inside the pipe joint. | 03-05-2015 |
Doug Havens US
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20120011015 | System for Managing Relationships with Constituents on Social Networks using CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) Systems - A Social Network Application enables institutions (such as colleges and universities or institutions in other business verticals) to communicate and engage with their constituents (prospects, applicants, students, faculty, alumni, etc) on Social Networks (e.g.: Facebook.com, MySpace.com. Orkut.com, etc) by providing a platform through which constituents may find and connect with each institutions and friends on these networks, and through which institutions may answer questions from constituents, push or allow constituents to pull personalized content within the Social Network, register constituents for online and in-person events and interviews, and otherwise communicate through various channels (e.g.: RSS, SMS/text messaging, phone, etc.). The invention provides an interface that enables the aforementioned to be managed from within a CRM system at the institution that is not otherwise related to the Social Network. | 01-12-2012 |
Gary Havens, Yuma, AZ US
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20100008724 | Surfacing Compositions and Methods - Asphalt surfacing compositions and methods involving asphalt millings, water, and an amount of a polyvinyl alcohol sufficient to bind the millings such that a load-bearing asphalt paving surface is formed upon application of the composition to a material are provided. | 01-14-2010 |
George Havens, Woodstock, NY US
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20100004970 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR IMPLEMENTING B2B TRADING PARTNER BOARDING - A computerized method (and structure) of implementing a business-to-business (B2B) boarding process includes providing a set of questions related to the B2B boarding process to a new business to be boarded into an existing B2B system. | 01-07-2010 |
James Havens, Mill Creek, WA US
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20110040579 | WEB-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES RELATED TO AUTOMOBILE SAFETY AND AN INSURANCE PRODUCT - Systems and methods provide services relating to driving safety and insurance in connection with insuring selected segments of a population, such as young drivers or elderly drivers. A web-based system provides a web site having a home web page configured to provide links to web pages accessible by a user over the Internet, configured to provide program elements such as an interface to a GPS vehicle monitoring system connected to provide vehicle information to the user via one or more of the web pages and to receive instructions from the user to select features of the GPS system, a display of or link to educational information relating to safe driving, stored by the web-based system or provided by interface to a third party web site; or a display of or link to a tool providing an estimate of an insurance premium discount based on use of the program. A system for providing an insurance price estimate, a computer-implemented method of promoting the sale of vehicle insurance to a population segment, a computer system for providing an insurance premium discount, and a computer program product are also provided. | 02-17-2011 |
Jeffrey Lee Havens, Issaquah, WA US
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20110225574 | Virtual Machine Image Update Service - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for updating a component utilized by an application within a distributed computing environment. An inventory of components relied on by applications within a distributed computing environment is created and maintained to facilitate identifying applications utilizing a particular component. A determination is made from the inventory of applications that utilize the particular component. An indication is received that an update is available for the particular component. An application image for an application utilizing the particular component is booted in an isolated computing environment to allow the component to be updated. A new image of the application is created to reflect the updated component. A user, such as a developer, of the application may be notified that the new image is available for future instantiations of the application. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey S. Havens, Childersburg, AL US
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20150283608 | SAND KNOCK-OUT HEAD CLAMPING ASSEMBLY - A sand knock-out head clamping assembly of a casting vibratory apparatus for engaging a casting to be vibrated is provided. The assembly includes a holder configured to be releasably mounted to a vibratory mechanism of the vibratory apparatus. The holder includes a holder body having a first face in contact with the vibratory mechanism and a second face opposite the first face. The holder body includes an engagement member extending outwardly from the second face. An insert is removably mounted only to the holder. The insert is configured to at least partially receive the engagement member. | 10-08-2015 |
Jerilee A. Havens, Wilmington, NC US
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20140316262 | PREOPERATIVE IDENTIFICATION OF PERFORATOR VESSELS IN FLAPS TO BE USED IN RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY - A method is disclosed for preoperative identification of a perforator vessel in a flap to be used in reconstructive surgery. The tissue area suitable for a flap is identified by injecting a bolus of ICG into the bloodstream, illuminating the tissue area with excitation light and observing ICG fluorescence through the skin. The location of the perforator vessel in the tissue area is marked on the patient's skin. An incision is made in the tissue area and the flap is harvested only after a suitable perforator vessel has been identified. | 10-23-2014 |
Jesse M. Havens, Asheboro, NC US
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20140374010 | Fuselage Mandrel Insert and Method - An apparatus for use in formation of a composite structure about a mandrel. A generally flexible pneumatic tool and a generally rigid insert are inserted end to end in a cavity of the mandrel. A first end of the insert is positioned in the cavity, adjacent the pneumatic tool, and defines an interface therebetween. The retainer is connected to the insert proximate the first end of the insert. The retainer has an end that extends outwardly from the first end of the insert across the interface and over a portion of the end of the pneumatic tool. The uppermost surfaces of the insert, retainer, and pneumatic tool are generally flush with one another and facilitate a smooth surface being formed over such uppermost surfaces as the composite material is wound about the mandrel in the formation of the composite structure. | 12-25-2014 |
John R. Havens, San Diego, CA US
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20090069198 | Biomolecular Attachment Sites on Microelectronic Arrays and Methods Thereof - Methods of addressing a biomolecule to a selectively addressable electrode are described. A permeation layer overlying a plurality of selectively addressable electrodes is provided. The permeation layer includes a reactive group that is adapted to bond to a biomolecule and that requires activation through a chemical transformation before bonding to the biomolecule. At least one selectively addressable electrode is biased such that a pH change occurs in an overlying solution of the at least one selectively addressable electrode. The reactive group in a portion of the permeation layer above the at least one selectively addressable electrode is then chemically transformed to an activated reactive group as a result of the pH change. A biomolecule is then bound to the permeation layer overlying the at least one selectively addressable electrode through the activated reactive group. | 03-12-2009 |
John R. Havens, Arlington, MA US
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20100286377 | BIOMOLECULES HAVING MULTIPLE ATTACHMENT MOIETIES FOR BINDING TO A SUBSTRATE SURFACE - Methods of binding biomolecules to a substrate are provided that include contacting the biomolecule with a branched linking moiety to form a branched linking structure. The branched linking structure is then contacted with a binding moiety on the substrate to form a coupled substrate binding structure, thereby binding the biomolecule to the substrate. The biomolecule may contain a Lewis base or a nucleophile to react with a Lewis acid or electrophile in the branched linking moiety. Alternatively, the biomolecule may contain a Lewis acid or electrophile that can react with a Lewis base or nucleophile in the branched linking moiety. Additionally, the biomolecule can be bound to the substrate through a covalent or non-covalent bond. | 11-11-2010 |
20110201080 | BIOMOLECULES HAVING MULTIPLE ATTACHMENT MOIETIES FOR BINDING TO A SUBSTRATE SURFACE - Compounds relating to attachment chemistries for binding biomolecules to a substrate surface are described. These include compounds of the following structure: | 08-18-2011 |
John Robert Havens, Evergreen, CO US
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20140031240 | TM-ENHANCED BLOCKING OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND BAITS FOR IMPROVED TARGET ENRICHMENT AND REDUCED OFF-TARGET SELECTION - The invention is directed to modified oligonucleotide compositions and methods for selectively reducing unwanted nucleic acid contaminants and enriching for desired nucleic acid targets from complex genomic nucleic acid mixtures for sequencing applications. The modified oligonucleotide compositions include one or more modified groups that increase the T | 01-30-2014 |
Joseph H. Havens, Pinckney, MI US
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20130222026 | DIGITAL PHASE LOCKED LOOP - An apparatus comprises digitally controlled oscillator circuitry, feedback circuitry operatively coupled to the digitally controlled oscillator circuitry, and comparison circuitry operatively coupled to the digitally controlled oscillator circuitry and the feedback circuitry. The feedback circuitry, in response to a clock signal generated by the digitally controlled oscillator circuitry, generates a first digital value representing a detected phase of the clock signal for a given clock signal cycle. The comparison circuitry, in response to the first digital value and to a second digital value representing a reference phase, generates a phase error value. The phase error value is useable to generate a first digital control word provided to the digitally controlled oscillator circuitry for controlling a frequency associated with the clock signal. The digitally controlled oscillator circuitry further comprises adjustment circuitry capable of applying a phase adjustment to the clock signal in response to a second digital control word. | 08-29-2013 |
Joseph Harold Havens, Pinckney, MI US
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20120147493 | Phase Calibration System for Disk Drives - A method and disk drive for calibrating a phase of a clock in the disk drive. The phase of the clock in the disk drive is changed such that a rate of change for the phase is substantially constant. A pattern of data is written to a magnetic material in the disk drive after the rate of change for the phase becomes substantially constant and while changing the phase of the clock. A selected phase of the clock at which the pattern of data that is written on the magnetic material has a desired quality is identified using the rate of change for the phase, a first point in time at which a timing mark on the magnetic material is read, a second point in time at which the timing mark is read, and a third point in time at which the pattern of data has the desired quality. | 06-14-2012 |
Kenneth W. Havens, Crowley, TX US
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20140338555 | Explosive Device and Mini Depth Charge Grenade - An explosive device contains a water-reactive material that ignites upon exposure to water. The water-reactive material ignites a water-activated fuse that has a predetermined burn rate and length. The predetermined burn rate and length allows the device to sink to a desired depth before exploding. Hence, the device explodes after a desired period of time and/or at a desired depth. Defense against underwater swimmers is an advantageous feature of embodiments of the disclosure. The device can use a forty millimeter (40 mm) form factor, which permits launch of the device from convention grenade launchers. | 11-20-2014 |
Kenneth W. Havens, Arlington, TX US
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20120132064 | Armor Having Prismatic, Tesselated Core - An armor includes a core that, in turn, includes a first layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion and a second layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion. The first layer of prismatic elements is nested into the second layer of prismatic elements. An armor includes a strike face sheet, a rear face sheet, and a core disposed between the strike face sheet and the rear face sheet. The core includes a first layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion, a second layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion, and a strain isolation layer. The first layer of prismatic elements is nested into the second layer of prismatic elements with the strain isolation layer disposed between the first layer of prismatic elements and the second layer of prismatic elements. The armor is at least one of curved in at least one direction, configured to include a corner, and configured to include a prismatic element of the first layer of prismatic elements or the second layer of prismatic element having a metallic layer disposed thereon. | 05-31-2012 |
20150285597 | ARMOR HAVING PRISMATIC, TESSELATED CORE - An armor includes a core that, in turn, includes a first layer of prismatic dements arranged in a tessellated fashion and a second layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion. The first layer of prismatic elements is nested into the second layer of prismatic elements. An armor includes a strike face sheet, a rear face sheet, and a core disposed between the strike face sheet and the rear face sheet. The core includes a first layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion, a second layer of prismatic elements arranged in a tessellated fashion, and a strain isolation layer. The first layer of prismatic elements is nested into the second layer of prismatic elements with the strain isolation layer disposed between the first layer of prismatic elements and the second layer of prismatic elements. The armor is at least one of curved in at least one direction, configured to include a corner, and configured to include a prismatic element of the first layer of prismatic elements or the second layer of prismatic element having a metallic layer disposed thereon. | 10-08-2015 |
Kimberly M. Havens, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150121423 | VIEWER-AUTHORED CONTENT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR IN-THE-MOMENT BROADCAST IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEDIA PROGRAMS - A method, apparatus, and system for providing viewer-derived content for broadcast presentation in conjunction with a broadcast of a media program by a provider of the media program is disclosed. The disclosed system and method (1) simplifies the process for viewers to provide viewer-authored media to broadcasters, while minimizing the data transmission requirements between portable viewer devices and the broadcaster, (2) allows advance approval for the broadcasters to use that viewer-generated content to generate and disseminate viewer-authored-content and (3) provides for management of viewer-generated content (4) integrates with social networks that can be used to at least preliminarily assess the popularity and suitability of the viewer-generated content for broadcast to other viewers. | 04-30-2015 |
Kirk J. Havens, Plainview, VA US
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20090249681 | Crab Trap with Degradable Cull Ring Panel - Herein we describe crab traps having degradable cull ring panels, as well as methods for ensuring that crab traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use degradable crab traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull ring panels into crab traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull ring panels are described herein. | 10-08-2009 |
20100186283 | Fishing Trap with Degradable Cull Ring Panel - Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull ring panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use degradable traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull ring panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull ring panels are described herein. | 07-29-2010 |
20120144722 | CRUSTACEAN TRAP WITH DEGRADABLE CULL RING PANEL - Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use crustacean fishing traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull panels are described herein. | 06-14-2012 |
20130160351 | FISHING GEAR WITH DEGRADABLE COMPONENT - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose the ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein. | 06-27-2013 |
20140026916 | Method for Reducing Marine Pollution Using Polyhydroxyalkanoate Microbeads - Herein we describe a method for the reduction of pollution in aquatic systems by incorporating polyhydroxyalkanoate microbeads into personal care formulations such as exfoliants, cosmetics, and toothpaste. Suitable polyhydroxyalkanoate microbeads are biodegradable, have an average size of less than 400 microns, and sink rapidly in aquatic environments. | 01-30-2014 |
20140157649 | Degradable Identification Component - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable identification component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such identification component degrades quickly after detachment. Aquatic debris has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use implements that will degrade into environmentally benign compounds. Incorporating a degradable identification component into fishing gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable identification components are described herein. | 06-12-2014 |
20140245655 | FISHING GEAR WITH DEGRADABLE COMPONENT - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose theability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein. | 09-04-2014 |
20140366765 | DEGRADABLE SHOTGUN WAD - Herein we describe shotgun shells each having a degradable wad comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such wad degrades quickly after landing in an aquatic environment. Plastic, aquatic debris has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use implements that will degrade into environmentally benign compounds. Incorporating a degradable wad into shotgun shells provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable shotgun wads and methods are described herein. | 12-18-2014 |
20150135580 | FISHING GEAR WITH DEGRADABLE COMPONENT - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose the ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein. | 05-21-2015 |
Marvin Russell Havens, Greer, SC US
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20140314981 | Multilayer Film for Medical Solution Pouches Having Reduced Proficiency for Forming Bubbles - The present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that help prevent or reduce the presence of bubbles or foam in the solution after heat sterilization. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that are capable of passing the bubble test as set forth in the Chinese State Drug Package Container Material Standard No. YBB00112005. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film in which polyamide 612 or calcium stearate component has been incorporated as an anti-foaming agent. The presence of polyamide 612 or calcium stearate in one or more layers of the film helps prevent the formation of foam in the solution after heat sterilization. | 10-23-2014 |
Nicholas J. Havens, Austin, TX US
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20100013306 | Intelligent Management of Current Sharing Group - A distributed power management system may include a communication bus and a plurality of POL (point-of-load) regulators coupled to the communication bus and configured in a current sharing arrangement in which each POL regulator of the plurality of POL regulators has a respective output stage coupled to a common load and configured to generate a respective output current. Each POL regulator may have a respective phase in the current sharing configuration, and may transmit and receive information over the bus according to a bus communication protocol corresponding to the bus. The plurality of POL regulators may autonomously arbitrate a new master assignment, when a POL regulator operating as a master device drops out of regulation when a fault occurs, the respective phase of the master device is dropped, and/or the communication interface of the master device to the communication bus fails. The plurality of POL regulators may autonomously add and drop phases while automatically redistributing phase alignments of the POL regulators relative to one another. | 01-21-2010 |
Paul Havens, Greer, SC US
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20110073517 | CONTAINERS WITH REDUCED MATERIAL CONTENT - A plastic injection molded container is provided with reduced material content. The plastic container may be a dental floss container but may be any type of container for storing any type of product. The plastic container is comprised of an open framework comprising at least one opening and at least one solid portion and defining an open container body, a flexible sheet overlying said at least one opening, and a bond bonding said flexible sheet exclusively to said at least one solid portion. In an embodiment, the flexible sheet is a label and the bond is an adhesive. The label may be provided with a clear opening for viewing the contents of the container. | 03-31-2011 |
Randel L. Havens, Elizabethtown, KY US
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20130213281 | Refuse incineration plant and incineration exhaust filtration system and method for use therewith - A filter vessel for removing metal particles from exhaust, comprising a casing defining an internal chamber adapted to receive a flow of gas travelling along a flow direction; an electrostatic grid disposed in the internal chamber in intersecting relation to the flow direction, the electrostatic grid adapted to electrostatically charge metal particles in the flow of gas; a first electromagnet disposed on the casing in a downstream location along the flow direction relative to the electrostatic grid, the first electromagnet adapted to attract the electrostatically charged metal particles; a second electromagnet disposed on the casing in a downstream location along the flow direction relative to the first electromagnet, the second electromagnet adapted to attract the electrostatically charged metal particles; a controller configured to control the energization of the first and second electromagnets; and a metal particle collector for collecting electrostatically charged metal particles attracted by the first and second electromagnets. | 08-22-2013 |
Steven W. Havens, Stockbridge, MI US
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20100235132 | Method and apparatus for acquiring and processing transducer data - A method and apparatus for correlating raw transducer data in a system of transducers communicates transducer data in a common format. Transducer data and relationships between transducers are characterized in a common format, and interdependencies of transducers are defined for modeling a system. The data is time correlated from the various transducers. Data is archived, updated and exchanged without being corrupted. | 09-16-2010 |
Thomas George Havens, Painted Post, NY US
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20090140471 | Method Of Manufacturing A Ceramic Honeycomb Structure - A method of manufacturing a honeycomb structure is disclosed wherein a green honeycomb body having a first contour is differentially altered such that the green honeycomb body has a second contour which is wider at a first end than at a second end. In one aspect, the altering is accomplished by removing a part of the green honeycomb body, such as with a removal tool. In another aspect, the altering is accomplished by exposing different regions of the honeycomb body to different drying environments. | 06-04-2009 |
Timothy Havens, Huntersville, NC US
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20140039693 | INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTOR CONTACT CLEANING - In some examples, a portable data terminal (PDT) is configured to vibrate when it is installed in a base (e.g., of a docking station), which may help improve the electrical contact between the PDT and the base. For example, when the PDT is installed in a base and subsequently vibrated, the electrical contacts of the PDT may vibrate against opposing electrical contacts in the base, which may help remove contaminants, such as dirt and other debris, from between the electrical contacts of the PDT and the base. | 02-06-2014 |
Timothy J. Havens, Florence, SC US
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20120306495 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INTERCONNECTIONS IN A GRADIENT COIL ASSEMBLY - A gradient coil apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an inner gradient coil assembly comprising at least one inner gradient coil and an outer gradient coil assembly comprising at least one outer gradient coil. At least one gradient coil interconnect is coupled to the inner gradient coil and the outer gradient coil. The gradient coil interconnect includes a wire assembly comprising a plurality of conductors. The wire assembly has a first end electrically coupled to the outer gradient coil assembly and a second end electrically coupled to the inner gradient coil. The gradient coil interconnect also includes a reinforcement material disposed around a portion of the wire assembly. | 12-06-2012 |
20130002252 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR BALANCING RADIAL FORCES IN A GRADIENT COIL - A gradient coil apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an inner gradient coil assembly and an outer gradient coil assembly disposed around the inner gradient coil assembly. The outer gradient coil assembly has an outer surface, a first end and a second end. The gradient coil apparatus also includes a force balancing apparatus disposed around the outer surface of the outer gradient coil assembly. In one embodiment, the force balancing apparatus includes an active force balancing coil disposed around the outer surface of the outer gradient coil assembly. In another embodiment, the force balancing apparatus includes a first passive conducting strip disposed around the first end of the outer gradient coil assembly and a second passive conducting strip disposed around the second end of the outer gradient coil assembly. | 01-03-2013 |
20130154648 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION IN AN MRI SYSTEM - A magnet apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging system, the magnet apparatus includes a vacuum vessel, a helium vessel disposed within the vacuum vessel and a thermal shield disposed between the vacuum vessel and the helium vessel. A set of passive compensation coils are disposed within the vacuum vessel or the helium vessel and used to compensate for magnetic field distortion caused by mechanical vibrations within the magnet apparatus. | 06-20-2013 |
20140155268 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION IN AN MRI SYSTEM - A magnet apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging system, the magnet apparatus includes a cylindrical vacuum vessel, a closed loop cooling system disposed within the vacuum vessel and a cylindrical thermal shield disposed between the vacuum vessel and the closed loop cooling system. A set of passive compensation coils are disposed within the vacuum vessel and used to compensate for magnetic field distortion caused by mechanical vibrations within the magnet apparatus. | 06-05-2014 |
Timothy John Havens, Florence, SC US
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20090033450 | LOW EDDY CURRENT CRYOGEN CIRCUIT FOR SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS - A low eddy current cryogen circuit for superconducting magnets including at least a first cooling coil made of an electrically conducting material and having at least one electrical isolator incorporated in the first cooling coil. The electrical isolator is located to inhibit induced eddy current loops due to inductive coupling of the first cooling coil with eddy current inducing field sources. | 02-05-2009 |
20120062231 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) COIL FOR MRI HAVING HIGH THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - An MRI apparatus and method is disclosed comprising a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having a plurality of gradient coils positioned about a bore of a magnet, and an RF transceiver system and an RF switch controlled by a pulse module to transmit RF signals to an RF coil assembly to acquire MR images. The RF coil assembly comprises an RF tube, a plurality of electrically conductive members disposed around the RF tube and configured to transmit RF excitation pulses, a plurality of electrical components coupled to the electrically conductive members, and at least one thermally conductive substrate mounted upon the RF tube, wherein one of the plurality of electrically conductive members and the plurality of electrical components is mounted to the at least one thermally conductive substrate and is in thermal contact therewith. | 03-15-2012 |
20120082357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING GRADIENT COIL OPERATION INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD DRIFT - A system and method for modeling gradient coil operation induced magnetic field drift include a computer programmed to acquire a pulse sequence to be applied during an MR scan and determine a power spectrum of a plurality of gradient pulses of the pulse sequence. The computer is also programmed to calculate a drift of the magnetic field attributable to application of the plurality of gradient pulses by the plurality of gradient coils during application of the pulse sequence and apply the pulse sequence during the MR scan. The computer is further programmed to acquire MR data based on application of the pulse sequence, correct the acquired MR data based on the calculated drift of the magnetic field, and reconstruct an image based on the corrected MR data. | 04-05-2012 |
20120229138 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO REDUCE NOISE IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEMS - An apparatus and method to reduce noise in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems are provided. One MRI system includes a gantry having a bore therethrough and at least one radio frequency (RF) coil supported by the gantry for imaging an object within the bore. The MRI system also includes a vacuum space between the at least one RF coil and the bore. | 09-13-2012 |
20120293173 | RF BODY COIL FOR REDUCED ACOUSTIC NOISE IN AN MR SYSTEM - An RF body coil having enhanced acoustic deadening properties for an MR scanning apparatus is disclosed. The RF body coil includes an RF support form and RF electronics affixed to the RF support form, with the RF electronics comprising a plurality of RF legs. The RF support form further includes an inner structural layer, an outer structural layer, and a middle layer sandwiched between the inner structural layer and the outer structural layer, the middle layer comprising a layer of viscoelastic material configured to increase the mechanical damping of the RF body coil so as to reduce RF body coil vibration. | 11-22-2012 |
20130043870 | THERMOACOUSTIC RF BODY COIL LINER FOR REDUCED ACOUSTIC NOISE IN AN MR SYSTEM - A composite RF body coil liner for reducing acoustic noise in an MR System is disclosed. The composite RF body coil liner includes an inner surface layer, an outer surface layer, a fire retardant layer positioned between the inner surface layer and the outer surface layer, and an acoustic barrier positioned between the inner surface layer and the outer surface layer, with the acoustic barrier configured to increase the mechanical damping of the RF body coil so as to reduce RF body coil vibration. | 02-21-2013 |
20130157865 | SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC FIELD DISTORTION COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A system and method for magnetic field distortion compensation includes a cryostat for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The cryostat includes a vacuum casing having a vacuum therein. A cryogen vessel is disposed within the casing, the vessel having a coolant therein. A thermal shield is disposed between the vacuum casing and the cryogen vessel. An eddy current compensation assembly is disposed within the casing. The eddy current compensation assembly includes a plurality of electrically conductive loops formed on one of the vacuum casing, the cryogen vessel, and the thermal shield and constructed to mitigate vibration-induced eddy currents in the MRI system. | 06-20-2013 |
William Havens, Syracuse, NY US
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20130256418 | LASER SCANNING SYSTEM USING LASER BEAM SOURCES FOR PRODUCING LONG AND SHORT WAVELENGTHS IN COMBINATION WITH BEAM-WAIST EXTENDING OPTICS TO EXTEND THE DEPTH OF FIELD THEREOF WHILE RESOLVING HIGH RESOLUTION BAR CODE SYMBOLS HAVING MINIMUM CODE ELEMENT WIDTHS - A laser scanning bar code symbol reading system having a scanning window, from which blue/red beam-waist-extended laser scanning planes are projected and intersect within an extended depth of field (DOF) defined adjacent the scanning window. In the illustrative embodiment, the laser scanning bar code symbol reading system includes a laser scanning subsystem having: a dual laser sources for producing a laser beams having blue and red spectral components; a collimating lens for collimating the laser beams; an aperture stop for shaping the cross-sectional dimensions of the collimated the laser beams; and beam-waist extending optics (e.g. axicon-lens) for extending the waist of the laser beam having a red characteristic wavelength. | 10-03-2013 |
William H. Havens, Marcellus, NY US
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20130214044 | PROXIMITY TRANSACTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A transaction terminal may be configured to perform a financial transaction intermediated by an RFID bearing payment token. The financial transaction may be of a general type. | 08-22-2013 |
Williams H. Havens, Syracuse, NY US
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20110038563 | INDICIA READING TERMINAL HAVING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PERIODS AND METHODS FOR SAME - There is described an image reading terminal having an image sensor array including a plurality of pixels, a first optical assembly for focusing imaging light rays onto a first set of pixels of an image sensor array and a second optical assembly for focusing imaging light rays onto a second set of pixels of the image sensor array. The first set of pixels and the second set of pixels of the image sensor array can have different exposure settings in a single exposure period for the image sensor array. In one embodiment, the indicia reading terminal can be adapted to process image data corresponding to pixels of the image sensor array for attempting to decode a decodable indicia. | 02-17-2011 |
Willliam H. Havens, Syracuse, NY US
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20150053766 | OPTICAL READERS AND METHODS EMPLOYING POLARIZATION SENSING OF LIGHT FROM DECODABLE INDICIA - A method for decoding decodable indicia includes sensing the polarization of light from a plurality of orientations in connection with the decodable indicia, and controlling at least one of energizing an illumination subsystem based on the sensed polarization indicating a generally randomly polarized light, and inhibiting energization of the illumination subsystem based on the sensed polarization indicating a generally linearly polarized light. One or more images are captured, and an attempt is made to decode the decodable indicia using at least one of the one or more images. | 02-26-2015 |