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Adam Hicks, Claremont, NH US
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20140301732 | ACCESSORY FOR PORTABLE IMAGING DEVICE - An apparatus for attachment to a portable image capture and storage device. The apparatus includes an auxiliary lens and an elastic band coupled thereto. The auxiliary lens is shaped for image alteration of an image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. The auxiliary lens characterized by an optical axis extending from a base of the lens to a crown of the lens. The elastic band extends, at least in part, in a lateral direction, substantially orthogonal to the optical axis, from the auxiliary lens. The elastic band in combination with the auxiliary lens forms a closed loop whereby the apparatus is removably attachable to a peripheral portion of the image capture and storage device to alter the appearance of the image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. | 10-09-2014 |
Adam Hicks, Somerville, MA US
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20130028591 | ACCESSORY FOR PORTABLE IMAGING DEVICE - An apparatus for attachment to a portable image capture and storage device. The apparatus includes an auxiliary lens and an elastic band coupled thereto. The auxiliary lens is shaped for image alteration of an image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. The auxiliary lens characterized by an optical axis extending from a base of the lens to a crown of the lens. The elastic band extends, at least in part, in a lateral direction, substantially orthogonal to the optical axis, from the auxiliary lens. The elastic band in combination with the auxiliary lens forms a closed loop whereby the apparatus is removably attachable to a peripheral portion of the image capture and storage device to alter the appearance of the image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130170824 | ACCESSORY FOR PORTABLE IMAGING DEVICE - An apparatus for attachment to a portable image capture and storage device. The apparatus includes an auxiliary lens and an elastic band coupled thereto. The auxiliary lens is shaped for image alteration of an image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. The auxiliary lens characterized by an optical axis extending from a base of the lens to a crown of the lens. The elastic band extends, at least in part, in a lateral direction, substantially orthogonal to the optical axis, from the auxiliary lens. The elastic band in combination with the auxiliary lens forms a closed loop whereby the apparatus is removably attachable to a peripheral portion of the image capture and storage device to alter the appearance of the image obtained by the portable image capture and storage device. | 07-04-2013 |
Adam J. Hicks, Melrose, MA US
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20130205751 | Fast Ignition and Sustained Combustion of Ionic Liquids - A catalyst free method of igniting an ionic liquid is provided. The method can include mixing a liquid hypergol with a HAN-based ionic liquid to ignite the HAN-based ionic liquid in the absence of a catalyst. The HAN-based ionic liquid and the liquid hypergol can be injected into a combustion chamber. The HAN-based ionic liquid and the liquid hypergol can impinge upon a stagnation plate positioned at top portion of the combustion chamber. | 08-15-2013 |
Aldous Montagu Hicks, New South Wales AU
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20100116299 | APPARATUS TO PROCESS USED MATERIALS - An apparatus ( | 05-13-2010 |
Andrew Hicks, Canmore CA
Andrew Richard Hicks, Canmore CA
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20140338348 | ROTARY PULSE DETONATION ENGINE - This invention relates to devices for discharging high pressure exhaust, and in particular to pulse detonation engines. More specifically, the invention describes a rotary pulse detonation engine having a rotary valve system. The rotary valve includes a generally-triangular rotor having rotor tips within a rotor chamber having trochoid inner end surfaces and side surfaces. The rotor defines three working chambers defined by the rotor tips contacting the rotor surfaces. In operation, the rotor tips move in a circumferential direction around the rotor chamber as the rotor spins. During operation, each of the working chambers will sequentially pass through an intake interval, compression interval, expansion interval, and an exhaust interval to create and detonate compressed fuel air mixtures for effective release to an exhaust chamber and nozzle thereby creating a pulsed detonation sequence. | 11-20-2014 |
Brad Geoffrey Hicks, St. Brieux CA
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20130101384 | Side Mounted Air Seeder Product Container - An air seeder cart apparatus has a primary container assembly with a plurality of primary product containers, with primary fill hatches at tops thereof. An air distribution network comprises product conduits and primary metering devices that dispense agricultural products from each primary product container into one of the product conduits. A secondary product container is mounted on a side of the primary container assembly and has a secondary fill hatch much lower than the primary fill hatches, and a secondary metering mechanism dispenses product from the secondary product container into one of the product conduits. The secondary product container is convenient for receiving bagged agricultural products from a low truck bed. Unopened product bags may be stored on a grate inside the secondary product container so they will be available if required. Weighing of product in the container can be provided. | 04-25-2013 |
Brady Hicks, Boise, ID US
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20130006047 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A MAMMAL RECEPTIVE TO EMBRYO TRANSFER - The present invention is drawn to novel methods of selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers in order to improve reproductive efficiency and milk production of the mammals. The present invention encompasses three methods: (1) selecting from any group of mammals; (2) selecting from estrus-negative mammals; and (3) selecting from estrus-negative mammals and pooling the selected mammals with estrus-positive mammals. Also encompassed is a kit for selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers. | 01-03-2013 |
Brandon Christopher Randall Hicks, Toronto CA
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20140274383 | Method For Playing a Game Using Generic On-Line Chat Conversation, From An Opponent, As Game Data - A method and system are provided for playing a game on-line using ordinary chat messages. A list of words is presented by an automated process running the game and presented to a player, and the player selects one of the words. The automated process also displays forbidden words to the player, which are words that the player may not use in outgoing chat messages. Chat messages are exchanged with another person who is using a standard chat messaging service and the automated process parses the content of the chat messages. If the word selected by the player is present in an incoming chat message, the player wins. If the selected word or if any forbidden words associated with the selected word is present in an outgoing chat message, the player loses. | 09-18-2014 |
Brandon R. Hicks, Ferrisburgh, VT US
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20140373622 | WIRELESS FUEL SENSOR - Embodiments of the disclosure include wireless fuel systems for an aircraft. The system include wireless fuel sensors having a sensor configured to measure an indication of an amount of fuel in a fuel tank, a transmitter coupled to the sensor, an antenna coupled to the transmitter and a generator configured to provide power to the sensor and the transmitter. The system also includes a controller configured to receive data from each of the plurality of wireless fuel sensors and to responsively calculate the amount of fuel in a fuel tank. | 12-25-2014 |
Brandon Robert Hicks, Lexington, MA US
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20150063633 | SENSOR LOCATION AND LOGICAL MAPPING SYSTEM - A system to locate and map a data collection device includes at least one image. The image may be included with a subsystem or a component monitored by the system. A data collection device, such as a smart sensor, is configured to detect a stimulus and to capture the at least one image. The smart sensor is further configured to output an image signal indicating the at least one image. A main control module is in electrical communication with the at least one smart sensor. The main control module is configured to determine the image based on the image signal, and compare the at least one image to a stored image. The main control module is further configured to authenticate the at least one image in response to the at least one image matching the stored image. | 03-05-2015 |
Brendan John Hicks, Hamilton NZ
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20090139129 | SAMPLING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sampling device for capturing samples from a fluid environment. The invention has particular application to the capture of phytoplankton samples from bodies of water. | 06-04-2009 |
Bruce J. Hicks, Windermere, FL US
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20140249942 | MOBILE BARCODE SCANNER GUN SYSTEM WITH MOBILE TABLET DEVICE HAVING A MOBILE POS AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR CUSTOMER CHECKOUT / ORDER FULFILLMENT AND REAL TIME IN STORE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - A mobile scanner gun system efficiently and reliably processes a retail store purchase and/or performs daily store inventory management functions. The system has a main body portion extending toward a handle portion, the main body portion having a base, side walls, a front wall and a back wall constructed to form an interior cavity, wherein the front wall includes an aperture with a lens recessed therein. The front wall has a trigger member located near the base of the main body. A USB MSR input device integrated on the short edge of the mobile tablet device (upper receiver) is used for processing payment card sales transactions through a secured PCI compliant, end to end encrypted bank card processor. The mobile tablet device has a system integrated therein that enables real-time store level inventory management and fully functioning POS capability for selling merchandise in a retail sales environment. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249943 | WEARABLE MOBILE SCANNER SYSTEM WITH MOBILE TABLET HAVING A MOBILE POS AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR POS CUSTOMER ORDER FULFILLMENT AND METHOD IN STORE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - A retail store purchasing system has a plurality of wearable mobile scanner systems with mobile tablet devices integration capability therein adapted to be carried by employees. Each wearable mobile scanner system comprises a mobile tablet device attached to a wearable base housing directly below it, and connected by a base mount universal receiver with rotational coupling. The Main PCB has an EEPROM controlling operations of a USB scanner and MSR. The mobile tablet device has an application which allows wireless communication with a POS store systems server and also commands the EEPROM. A product to be purchased is scanned by activating a button associated with said wearable mobile scanner system. This scanned data is received through the Main PCB to the mobile tablet device USB port and is sent wirelessly to the POS store systems server to obtain product data concerning description, price, inventory and promotions. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249944 | WEARABLE MOBILE SCANNER SYSTEM WITH MOBILE TABLET HAVING A MOBILE POS AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR POS CUSTOMER ORDER FULFILLMENT AND IN STORE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - A wearable mobile scanner system processes a retail store purchase in a convenient, time efficient and reliable manner. The wearable mobile scanner system includes a forearm portion and a hand portion. The forearm portion comprises a main body member and at least one strap member and is adapted to secure the forearm portion upon a user's forearm. The hand portion comprises a central forehand member, a palm member, and a forefinger aperture, wherein the hand portion is aligned with the forearm portion and wherein the hand portion is adapted to receive a hand of the user. A trigger member is located on the forefinger aperture in communication with a USB scanner input device mounted on the central forehand member of the hand portion. A system integrated therein enables store level real-time inventory management and a fully functioning mobile POS for selling merchandise throughout the store and beyond its walls. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249947 | STORE MOBILE CLOUD APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER ORDER FULFILLMENT AND METHOD FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - A store mobile cloud application system executes a retail store purchasing system having plurality of barcode scanners and scan guns integrated with a mobile tablet device carried by employees. The mobile tablet device is rotatably attached to a base housing directly below it connected by a base mount universal receiver with rotatable coupling. The Main PCB has an EEPROM controlling operations of the USB devices including the scanner and an MSR. The mobile tablet device has mobile applications which allow wireless communication with a POS store systems server and the corporate ERP system, and also commands the EEPROM. Scanned data involving a product to be purchased is received by the mobile tablet device and sent wirelessly to the POS store systems server to obtain product data. The allocation of inventory sold, but not available in the store, are processed real-time through the corporate ERP system and available for review chain-wide. | 09-04-2014 |
Bruce J. Hicks, Wildermere, FL US
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20140249941 | MOBILE SCANNER GUN SYSTEM WITH MOBILE TABLET HAVING A MOBILE POS AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR POS CUSTOMER ORDER FULFILLMENT AND IN STORE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT - A mobile scanner gun system is designed for a retail store with integrated mobile tablet device carried by employees. The mobile tablet device is connected to the pistol gun base housing through a base mount universal receiver with rotational coupling, and communicates to a USB barcode scanner/reader and MSR through a specialized universal serial bus wiring harness. The Main PCB has an EEPROM controlling operations of a scanner and an MSR. The mobile tablet device has mobile applications which allow wireless communication in the form of Wi-Fi or wireless cellular with a POS store systems server and corporate ERP system, and also commands the EEPROM. Merchandise to be purchased is scanned and received by the mobile tablet device and then sent wirelessly to the POS store systems server and corporate ERP system to obtain product data concerning description, price, inventory, electronic and physical coupon, promotions, customer loyalty data and rewards. | 09-04-2014 |
Carolyn Hicks, Melbourne AU
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20120248185 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMAKING BALLOTS - Voter-generated ballots created using consumer-grade printers are remade to ballots scannable by specialized ballot scanners. The voter-generated ballots include a machine-readable indicia, such as a two-dimensional barcode, that encodes ballot information. The ballot information includes choices made by the voter and information for use in remaking the ballot. Voters wish to submit their votes using printouts from non-specialized printers such as those found at their homes or offices; yet election officials wish to tabulate votes using scanners that require specialized, high-quality ballots. The disclosed systems and methods bridge this gap. | 10-04-2012 |
20150076228 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMAKING BALLOTS - Voter-generated ballots created using consumer-grade printers are remade to ballots scannable by specialized ballot scanners. The voter-generated ballots include a machine-readable indicia, such as a two-dimensional barcode, that encodes ballot information. The ballot information includes choices made by the voter and information for use in remaking the ballot. Voters wish to submit their votes using printouts from non-specialized printers such as those found at their homes or offices; yet election officials wish to tabulate votes using scanners that require specialized, high-quality ballots. The disclosed systems and methods bridge this gap. | 03-19-2015 |
Charles E. Hicks, Big Bend, WV US
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20140099802 | GROUNDING DEVICE FOR WELDERS - A magnetic grounding clamp for portable yet secure connection of a welder grounding lead to any grounding body including irregular-shaped objects such as pipes and metal cylinders. The grounding electrode generally comprises conductive body having a protruding elongate neck, opposing-protruding legs, and a pivoting foot assembly having a disk-like magnet attached distally at the end of each leg. A length-adjustable tungsten grounding electrode protrudes downward from the end of the elongate neck. The body has a tail section with an adjustable spacer protruding therefrom. The spacer see-saws the body about the foot assemblies to maintain the grounding electrode in direct contact with whatever earth structure the cupped magnets are affixed to, thereby ensuring a firm ground contact and reliable ground path for the welder grounding lead. | 04-10-2014 |
Charles Scott Hicks, Fisher, IN US
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20140076752 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING GOLF CLUB CHATTER - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for securing golf clubs stored in a golf bag so that their tendency to bounce and collide with one another, and thereby produce an undesirable chattering noise, is greatly reduced or eliminated while the golf bag is being carried. The system includes one or more lines or other extended items that make a serpentine path over the top of the golf bag, winding through the golf club shafts. One end of each of the one or more lines is attached to the carrying strap of the golf bag. When the golf bag carrying strap is raised to lift the golf bag off the ground for carrying, tension is placed on the lines and they are caused to retract, securing the clubs against the dividers so that they do not move around and collide with one another as the golf bag is being carried. | 03-20-2014 |
Colton Bryant Hicks, Provo, UT US
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20140075335 | IMAGE EDITING AND SHARING - In an embodiment, a method of editing and sharing images is described. The method may include pulling an image from a source location into a browser executing on a client device. The method may additionally include editing the image within the browser. The method may additionally include sharing the edited image from the browser to a social network accessible to the client device. | 03-13-2014 |
Craig Frederick Hicks, Queensland AU
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20100043987 | Screen Assembly for a Window or Door Opening - A flexible screen material can be cut out of square, or part of the screen frame can be formed out of square such that when the screen is fitted to the screen frame, there is less sagging. | 02-25-2010 |
20130213589 | Screen Assembly for a Window or Door Opening - A flexible screen material can be cut out of square, or part of the screen frame can be formed out of square such that when the screen is fitted to the screen frame, there is less sagging. | 08-22-2013 |
Curtis Hicks, Columbus, IN US
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20130334328 | DUAL-VALVE THERMOSTAT - A dual-valve reverse poppet thermostat for use in a vehicle cooling system. The thermostat includes a cup having a temperature sensitive element that actuates a piston causing the piston to move axially upwards. Movement of the piston initiates the gradual opening of a preliminary valve to initiate coolant flow and equalize pressure to open a main valve. The preliminary valve and main valve are biased towards a closed position by biasing spring members. | 12-19-2013 |
Daniel Mceachern Hicks, Greenville, SC US
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20130327459 | TIRE WITH CROWN REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A tire having a reinforcement structure with improved resistance to a hinge effect is provided. More particularly, a tire is provided with a reinforcement structure that is positioned in the crown portion of the tire. The reinforcement structure has a circumferential extension modulus of about 5 GPa or greater and an axial plane shear modulus of about 10 MPa or greater. Exemplary embodiments of a tire with the reinforcement structure are provided. | 12-12-2013 |
20150013867 | TIRE CONSTRUCTION WITH FLATTENED SUMMIT AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT - A tire constructed with a plurality of reinforcement belts is provided. At least one of the reinforcement belts extends along the axial width of the tire summit and is constructed according to an equilibrium curve that is flat throughout the summit. The reinforcement belts include cable reinforcements that are substantially parallel to the equatorial plane. Substantial reductions in the tension experienced by the cables can be achieved to provide, as a result, improvements in e.g., tread wear. | 01-15-2015 |
20150090382 | TREAD BLOCK WITH FEATURES FOR IMPROVED THERMAL WEAR - A tire tread having features that improve thermal wear performance is provided. A tread block is provided with an aperture. The aperture is positioned and sized in a manner that reduces stresses and/or strains in the tread block so as to reduce thermal wear. Certain variations in the depth and shape of the aperture are provided. Such tread feature can provide for a tire capable of operating at higher speeds for a given load. | 04-02-2015 |
David Hicks, Strasbourg FR
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20090062188 | Disease-Associated Protein - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of retinal dystrophy, age-related macular degeneration, Bardet-Biedel syndrome, Bassen-kornzweig syndrome, best disease, choroidema, gyrate atrophy, congenital amourosis, refsun syndrome, stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to a protein, termed “Rdcvf1,” that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with non-sufferers, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 03-05-2009 |
20090215679 | Disease-associated proteins - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of an ocular disorder. In particular, the invention relates to a novel protein, that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with healthy subjects, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 08-27-2009 |
20110105411 | Disease-Associated Proteins - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of an ocular disorder. In particular, the invention relates to a novel protein, that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with healthy subjects, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 05-05-2011 |
20120108523 | DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of retinal dystrophy, age-related macular degeneration, Bardet-Biedel syndrome, Bassen-kornzweig syndrome, best disease, choroidema, gyrate atrophy, congenital amourosis, refsun syndrome, stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to a protein, termed “Rdcvf1,” that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with nonsufferers, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 05-03-2012 |
20120108657 | DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of retinal dystrophy, age-related macular degeneration, Bardet-Biedel syndrome, Bassen-kornzweig syndrome, best disease, choroidema, gyrate atrophy, congenital amourosis, refsun syndrome, stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to a protein, termed “Rdcvf1,” that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with nonsufferers, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 05-03-2012 |
20130102544 | Disease-Associated Proteins - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of an ocular disorder. In particular, the invention relates to a novel protein, that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with healthy subjects, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 04-25-2013 |
20130287738 | DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN - Disclosed are methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of retinal dystrophy, age-related macular degeneration, Bardet-Biedel syndrome, Bassen-kornzweig syndrome, best disease, choroidema, gyrate atrophy, congenital amourosis, refsun syndrome, stargardt disease and Usher syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to a protein, termed “Rdcvf1,” that is differentially transcribed and expressed in subjects suffering from retinal dystrophies and the like, such as retinal dystrophy and age-related macular degeneration compared with nonsufferers, antibodies which recognize this protein, and methods for diagnosing such conditions. | 10-31-2013 |
David Wayne Hicks, Shelbyville, IN US
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20140297023 | CONTAINER UNLOADING SYSTEM WITH AUTO-UNLOAD CAPABILITY - A container unloading system that is adapted to automatically unload containers from carts while the containers and carts reside in an unloading station. The containers may be off-loaded onto a conveyor. The system includes a frame that is movable along the path of ingress/egress of the carts, and a vertically and horizontally movable lifting device that is supported on the frame and adapted to engage and lift the containers. A number of sensors may be present to gather information about the carts and/or containers and to send corresponding signals to a controller that is programmed to automatically operate the system. | 10-02-2014 |
Donald F. Hicks, Albuquerque, NM US
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20130317956 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FACILITATING DISTRIBUTED OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES - Methods and apparatuses can provide for easier access to renewable energy resources such as solar through distributed ownership and/or management. The invention can be implemented using computers, for example using one or more computers connected by a network such as the world wide web. Various computer and communication techniques can be used, including as examples desktop computers, servers, smart phones, tablet computers, wired computer networks such as Ethernet, wireless networks such as WiFi, and cellular and satellite communications networks. Embodiments of the present invention can use centrally sited systems, that can be built similarly to large commercial or utility scale systems with their attendant economies of scale. Individual owners can be true owners of specific individual assets, even if ownership is under tightly constrained conditions. | 11-28-2013 |
Dustin Hicks, Georgetown, TN US
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20150136262 | Electronically-Controlled Pressure Regulator System for Poultry Drinker Lines - An electrically-controlled water pressure regulator for use with a poultry watering system receives potable water at a first high pressure level and reduces the water pressure level of the water provided to watering valves that dispense water to the flock within a poultry house. A variable control valve uses a needle-shaped cone to engage a round port inside the housing of the regulator. A stepper motor controls the liner movement of the control valve in incremental microsteps to adjust the water pressure level provided to the flock. A feedback component enables the variable control valve to maintain the water pressure level at a desired set point for the flock. The desired set point for the flock is controlled or automated to match the growth of the flock over their growth cycle. An electrical controller and suitable cabling enable multiple regulators to be controlled efficiently and cost-effectively. | 05-21-2015 |
Emily Candice Hicks, Calgary CA
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20150083612 | System and Methods For The Detection of Multiple Chemical Compounds - Methods that may be used for the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds. Further provided are cells that may be used in the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds, as well as a kit for the electrochemical detection of multiple parameters, including chemical compounds. | 03-26-2015 |
Eric Hicks, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20130226995 | System and Method for Adaptive Electronic Distribution of Information - A system and method for generating, presenting, transferring, and tracking personal, product, organizational information or the like as a microsite that mimics the look and feel of a business card in a manner that is adaptive to the platform on which the microsite displays. A microsite may be associated with a product, person, organization or other entity, and may be grouped together with other microsites in various associations. Share activity of the microsites between users may be tracked to generated share analytics on the shared microsites. | 08-29-2013 |
Gareth Hicks, Caldwell, NJ US
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20130132112 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLINICAL PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT - Various aspects relate to the development of clinical study (a.k.a. trial) protocols in drug development. Is some settings, the trial development process can be optimized by integrating and receiving feedback from a large number of participants (physicians, researchers, technicians, drug developers, patients, etc.). Some embodiments invoke the combined wisdom of the user population by targeting relevant audiences for feedback and input into clinical study protocol development. User input can be solicited and developed in an open format, allowing the system capture the largest knowledge base regarding protocol development. In some settings, a set of “protocol challenges” are presented by a protocol builder system to a global community of drug developers, scientists, physicians, and patients to develop and identify issues with a clinical study protocol. Protocol challenges can be used to identify the best set of criteria for a given clinical study protocol. | 05-23-2013 |
Garrett Townsend Hicks, Cohutta, GA US
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20140290540 | CARPET FUEL PROCESSING BOILER - The present invention relates generally to the production of energy and the reclamation of carpet waste material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and system for storing and using post industrial and post consumer carpet as fuel in an energy generation process and for producing at least one recyclable carpet waste material. | 10-02-2014 |
George E. Hicks, Elizabeth, IN US
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20130310588 | Purification of Unrefined Edible Oils and Fats with Magnesium Silicate and Organic Acids - The method of purifying an unrefined edible oil or fat by contacting the unrefined edible oil or fat with at least one adsorbent material. The at least one adsorbent material comprises magnesium silicate. The magnesium silicate may be used alone or in combination with other purifying materials, such as citric acid. Such method provides for improved removal of impurities, such as phosphorus-containing compounds, soap, chlorophyll, metals, and sterol glucosides from the unrefined edible oil or fat. | 11-21-2013 |
Gina Marie Hicks, Big Bend, WV US
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20140099802 | GROUNDING DEVICE FOR WELDERS - A magnetic grounding clamp for portable yet secure connection of a welder grounding lead to any grounding body including irregular-shaped objects such as pipes and metal cylinders. The grounding electrode generally comprises conductive body having a protruding elongate neck, opposing-protruding legs, and a pivoting foot assembly having a disk-like magnet attached distally at the end of each leg. A length-adjustable tungsten grounding electrode protrudes downward from the end of the elongate neck. The body has a tail section with an adjustable spacer protruding therefrom. The spacer see-saws the body about the foot assemblies to maintain the grounding electrode in direct contact with whatever earth structure the cupped magnets are affixed to, thereby ensuring a firm ground contact and reliable ground path for the welder grounding lead. | 04-10-2014 |
Greg Hicks, Berlin DE
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20140063058 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSITIONING FROM A PARTIAL MAP VIEW TO AN AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW - An approach is provided for providing a map view that compliments an augmented reality view while a user navigates and interacts within a scene. A mapping platform determines a virtual floor surface of at least one presentation of a perspective-based display of location information. A mapping platform causes, at least in part, a rendering of a partial map view on the virtual floor surface, wherein the partial map view provides an alternate view of the location information. | 03-06-2014 |
Heather Loftus Hicks, Richmond, VA US
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20130151433 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARITABLE GIVING - The present invention provides a computerized processing method and system for managing charitable donations and providing a giving lifecycle for the donor. The method and system includes granting a donor electronic access to a giving account, wherein the giving account includes a plurality of donation funds. The method and system includes electronically receiving a donation request from the donor to generate a donation to a selected charity from a plurality of charities, the donation providing a donation value of at least a portion of the donation funds within the giving account. The method and system includes processing the donation including transferring the donation value to the selected charity, updating the donation account of the donor to reflect the allocation of donation funds, and providing a graphical user interface to the user including types of charitable donation causes by the user within a defined time period. | 06-13-2013 |
20150154667 | System and Method for Charitable Giving - A computerized processing method and system for managing charitable donations and providing a giving lifecycle for the donor. The method and system includes granting a donor electronic access to a giving account, wherein the giving account includes a plurality of donation funds. The method and system include electronically receiving a donation request from the donor to generate a donation to a user-selected charity from a plurality of charities, the donation providing a donation value of at least a portion of the donation funds within the giving account. The method and system include processing the donation including transferring the donation value to the selected charity, updating the donation account of the donor to reflect the allocation of donation funds, and providing a graphical user interface to the user including types of charitable donation causes by the user within a defined time period. | 06-04-2015 |
Henry H. Hicks, Atlanta, GA US
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20130003329 | RUGGEDIZED HANDSET HOUSING - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a ruggedized handset device. A ruggedized handset device has a housing and includes a PCB, a plurality circuit components on the PCB and a conformal coatings on the plurality of circuit components to prevent a spark when the ruggedized handset device is in a volatile location. The present invention can also be viewed as providing methods for a ruggedized handset device. The method includes attaching a plurality circuit components to a PCB, providing a conformal coatings to the plurality of circuit components to prevent a spark when the ruggedized handset device is in a volatile location and attaching the PCB to the housing. | 01-03-2013 |
Jacqueline D. Hicks, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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20130123237 | NOVEL CYCLIC AZABENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS ANTI-DIABETIC AGENTS - Novel compounds of structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. | 05-16-2013 |
20130203786 | SUBSTITUTED SEVEN-MEMBERED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-IV INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES - The present invention is directed to novel amino-substituted seven-membered heterocyclic compounds of structural formula (I) which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly Type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved. | 08-08-2013 |
James A. Hicks, Foley, MO US
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20130295403 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INGOT GRINDING - A method of grinding an ingot for use in manufacturing a semiconductor or solar wafer is disclosed. The method includes providing an ingot including four flat sides and four rounded corner portions, each corner portion extending between an adjacent pair of the flat sides, and grinding a plurality of planar facets on each corner portion, each planar facet of the corner portion joined to an adjacent facet at a juncture and oriented such that each corner portion has a substantially arcuate shape. A wafer and ingot are also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
James Allen Hicks, Eindhoven NL
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20130139821 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE STORAGE SYSTEM - A patient interface storage system ( | 06-06-2013 |
James R. Hicks, Valparaiso, IN US
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20150176097 | MOLTEN METAL TREATMENT LANCE - A molten metal treatment lance includes a refractory having at least one channel extending through the refractory. A first tubular member having two open ends is located in the channel of the refractory. The first tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second tubular member having an open end and a closed end is positioned in the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface, an outer surface and at least one opening extending from the inner surface of the side wall of the second tubular member to the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. The second tubular member is positioned in the first tubular member so as to form a space between the inner surface of the side wall of the first tubular member and the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. | 06-25-2015 |
Jason Hicks, Edwardsville, IL US
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20140180821 | MEDIA SERVICES WITH ACCESS CONTROL - Systems and methods are describe wherein a service provider provides media services that can include, but are not limited to, telephone, radio, interactive and television services. A user residence and/or a user receiving device are designated as a primary location or device for receiving the services of the service provider. An authorization center authenticates a request to provide the service(s) at one or more secondary location/device. The verification process can include, but is not limited to, password(s), Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) and biometric identifiers such as voice, retina, finger print and DNA. | 06-26-2014 |
Jason B. Hicks, Leawood, KS US
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20150154614 | PROVIDING TRACKING AND MARKETING ANALYTICS - Systems, methods, computer storage media, and user interfaces are provided for vacation tracking and providing marketing analytics. Check-in information for a group of people is received. A tracking device is associated with each of one or more persons associated with the group of people. Each tracking device associated with the one or more persons is activated. One or more boundaries are received from the user or location. The one or more boundaries may define safe areas associated with the location. Tracking information associated with locations of each of the one or more persons is provided. Alerts initiated by the tracking device may be provided to the user. Incentives are provided to the user and may be based on tracking information received by the location to encourage the user or the one or more persons to move to another area within the location. | 06-04-2015 |
Jason Christopher Hicks, Granger, IN US
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20140256967 | CERIUM-CONTAINING ZEOLITES AND COKE REDUCTION METHODS - The invention provides a catalyst system for catalytic fast pyrolysis comprising a cerium-incorporated HZSM-5 zeolite (Catalyst 1), and methods of making and using the same. The invention also provides a process for reducing coke formation during catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass using HZSM-5, wherein the process can include incorporating cerium into the HZSM-5 zeolite to produce Catalyst 1 prior to the catalytic fast pyrolysis. | 09-11-2014 |
Jason Christopher Hicks, Notre Dame, IN US
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20140371496 | SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction. | 12-18-2014 |
John Alson Hicks, Rosewell, GA US
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20140203929 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Security Services - Methods, systems, and products notify of alarms in security systems. Sensor data is received from an alarm sensor, and an alarm condition is determined by an alarm controller. Video data associated with the alarm sensor is retrieved. An alarm message may be sent over a wireless network connection, while the video data may be sent over a wireline broadband connection. | 07-24-2014 |
Julie Marie Hicks, Erie, CO US
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20140045817 | TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS PIM KINASE INHIBITORS - Provided herein is a method of treating a PIM-1 and/or PIM-2 and/or PIM-3 kinase-mediated condition in a mammal, which comprises administering to said mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I: | 02-13-2014 |
20140045835 | TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS PIM KINASE INHIBITORS - Provided herein are methods of treating diseases mediated by PIM-1 and/or PIM-2 and/or PIM-3 kinases by administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I: | 02-13-2014 |
Justin Lee Hicks, Boulder, CO US
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20140297700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO STORE THIRD-PARTY METADATA IN A CLOUD STORAGE SYSTEM - A cloud storage system identifies and creates metadata associated with a stored file. On receiving a request to access the file with an application, the cloud storage system generates a metadata category associated only with the application, and creates metadata associated with the generated metadata category and corresponding to the file. On receiving a request to access file metadata, the cloud storage system identifies an application associated with the metadata access request, identifies a set of metadata categories associated with the identified application, filters metadata associated with the file based on the identified set of metadata categories, and provides the filtered metadata to the application. | 10-02-2014 |
Kent O. Hicks, Calgary CA
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20130192970 | PLASMA GASIFICATION REACTORS WITH MODIFIED CARBON BEDS AND REDUCED COKE REQUIREMENTS - A process for forming and maintaining a carbonaceous bed with coke replacement units suitable for use in pyrolytic processes includes the steps of: forming a plurality of non-coke units that are either or both irregularly shaped natural wood blocks and bricks including carbon-containing fines and one or more binders; forming an initial carbonaceous bed by a quantity of particles of coke in which at least about 25% of the carbon content of the initial bed is provided by said quantity of non-coke units and up to about 75% of the carbon content of the initial bed is provided by said quantity of particles of coke; and performing a pyrolytic process with the carbonaceous bed including reacting carbon in the bed with other added process material at an elevated temperature in the bed and supplementing carbon material during the pyrolytic process by adding additional carbon material of which at least 25% of the additional carbon material is not coke. | 08-01-2013 |
20150112114 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INCINERATOR BOTTOM ASH AND FLY ASH - A method for treatment of ash from incineration plants includes: collecting ash from an incinerator; feeding the collected ash to a vitrification reactor; vitrifying the ash in the vitrification reactor, to form a slag of molten material; allowing the slag to flow from the vitrification reactor and solidify outside the vitrification reactor; gasifying volatile components in the ash and the additional feed material; and routing flue gas generated in the vitrification reactor to a heat exchanger, wherein the heat exchanger is connected to a heat recovery steam generator that receives exhaust from the incinerator. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112115 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INCINERATOR BOTTOM ASH AND FLY ASH - A method for treatment of ash from incineration plants includes: collecting ash from an incinerator; feeding the collected ash and additional feed material to a gasification/vitrification reactor; vitrifying the ash and additional feed material in the gasification/vitrification reactor, to form a slag of molten material; allowing the slag to flow from the gasification/vitrification reactor and solidify outside the gasification/vitrification reactor; gasifying volatile components in the ash and the additional feed material; combusting syngas generated in the gasification/vitrification reactor in a secondary combustion zone in the gasification/vitrification reactor; and supplying products of the syngas combustion to the incinerator to augment the thermal environments of the incinerator. An apparatus used to practice the method is also provided. | 04-23-2015 |
Kent Olis Hicks, Calgary CA
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20120061618 | Plasma gasification reactors with modified carbon beds and reduced coke requirements - A carbonaceous bed in a reactor includes carbon bearing material that is not coke and rather includes natural wood blocks or bricks formed of non-coke carbonaceous material in a binder along with, as options, other constituents such as catalysts and fluxing agents. The bed reduces the amount of coke required in processes such as for syngas production. Such non-coke units are applicable to an original carbonaceous bed in a reactor and also to replenishment of reacted carbon in the original bed. The bed may include ungasified carbon particulate matter separated from gaseous reaction products of a gasification reactor, either in non-coke bricks or otherwise applied, as may other carbonaceous material often regarded as waste such as spent potliner material from aluminum making and soot residue from a gasification reactor. Certain reactor structural modifications can also result in reduced consumption of carbon in a bed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120264995 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF INCINERATOR BOTTOM ASH AND FLY ASH - A method for treatment of ash from incineration plants includes: collecting ash from an incinerator; feeding the collected ash and additional feed material to a gasification/vitrification reactor; vitrifying the ash and additional feed material in the gasification/vitrification reactor, to form a slag of molten material; allowing the slag to flow from the gasification/vitrification reactor and solidify outside the gasification/vitrification reactor; gasifying volatile components in the ash and the additional feed material; and using syngas generated in the gasification/vitrification reactor to augment the thermal environments of the incinerator. | 10-18-2012 |
Kerry Raymond Hicks, Evergreen, CO US
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20140074520 | Rich Service Systems with Customized Content - Systems and methods for providing experiential information to a client in a computer networked environment. Compiling experiential information relating to a plurality of “rentable” objects associated with a service provider, e.g., hotel rooms, restaurant tables, cruise ship vacations, event invitations, or the like is contemplated. Following compilation, clients request the information based on specific reservations and the rich content is provided. Establishing a two-way communication between the service provider and the client, which includes a previous step wherein the client provides contact information to the service provider, is also contemplated. In such a case, the service provider may receive updates from the client regarding the reservation and, in response, send different experiential information to the client. | 03-13-2014 |
Kevin Hicks, Denver, CO US
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20150100516 | METHOD OF ANALYZING AND SCORING COSMETIC PRODUCTS - A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium to implement a cosmetic product data warehouse and rating system. Cosmetic products can be analyzed by a laboratory for their chemical contents and such data can be stored on a secure computer database. A certification authority can retrieve the contents and perform computations on them to determine a numerical score indicating a desirability of the cosmetic product in view of a particular condition. The scores can then be distributed publicly by placing them on labels on bottles of cosmetic products and/or distributed to shoppers on an electronic database. | 04-09-2015 |
Kevin B. Hicks, Malvern, PA US
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20140017376 | Bio-based Fiber Gums (BFGs) and Processes for Producing BFGs - Processes for the preparation of bio-based fiber gums and products produced by these processes and some of their uses. | 01-16-2014 |
20140134684 | Methods For Obtaining Oil From Maize Using Acid Protease and Cell-wall Polysaccharide-degrading Enzymes - Disclosed are methods for obtaining oil from maize, involving grinding maize kernels to form flour, adding water to the flour to form a slurry, and incubating the slurry with α-amylase for about 10 minutes to about 180 minutes at a temperature of about 75° to about 120° C. and at a pH of about 3 to about 7 to form a mash, cooling the mash to about 15° C. to about 40° C. and adding a nitrogen source, glucoamylase, yeast, acid protease, and cell-wall polysaccharide-degrading enzymes to form a beer containing ethanol and oil, wherein the beer has a pH of about 3 to about 7, and recovering oil from the beer. | 05-15-2014 |
20140273134 | Barley-Based Biorefinery Process - The barley-based biorefinery process comprises a method of optimizing the production of ethanol and value-added products from barley feedstock. Specifically, the biorefinery process is an integrated barley treatment process that utilizes essentially all components of barley (including the barley hulls) to efficiently produce ethanol and other value-added liquids and solids. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin Owen Hicks, Auckland NZ
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20090186886 | Tricyclic 1,2,4-Triazine Oxides and Compositions for Therapeutic Use in Cancer Treatments - The invention relates to novel tricyclic 1,2,4-triazine-1-oxides and novel tricyclic 1,2,4-triazine-1,4-dioxides of formula I | 07-23-2009 |
Lawrence Maxwell Hicks, Fall River CA
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20090207978 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES NUMBER ALERTING IN AN INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for identification of emergency conditions present at a given geographic location of an Internet Protocol (IP) based device and the subsequent appropriate alerting of an Emergency Services Notification (ESN) telephone number. The method and apparatus serve to monitor an IP packet flow from an IP telephony device and sense a datagram within the packet flow corresponding to an ESN dialing sequence. Upon sensing the ESN dialing sequence, the normal call packet flow is interrupted while IP-based call set-up information is returned as though a normal IP-based call were placed. An ESN call server is then alerted of the ESN dialing sequence and functions to forward the IP packet flow to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) appropriate to the IP telephony device along with location information corresponding to a civic address at which the IP telephony device is located. | 08-20-2009 |
Mark Edward Hicks, Chelmsford UK
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20140096359 | Expanded Beam Optical Fibre Connector - A method of fabricating an optical connector. The connector may include a housing, a channel within the housing for receiving an end of an optical fibre, a ferrule, and an optical fibre stub. The connector also has a lens for projecting and/or receiving an expanded beam. A sleeve may surround the ferrule and presents an open end for receiving a termination ferrule of an optical fibre inserted into the channel. The ferrule may be secured by a ring within the channel. | 04-10-2014 |
Mark S. Hicks, Carmel, IN US
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20140076752 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING GOLF CLUB CHATTER - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for securing golf clubs stored in a golf bag so that their tendency to bounce and collide with one another, and thereby produce an undesirable chattering noise, is greatly reduced or eliminated while the golf bag is being carried. The system includes one or more lines or other extended items that make a serpentine path over the top of the golf bag, winding through the golf club shafts. One end of each of the one or more lines is attached to the carrying strap of the golf bag. When the golf bag carrying strap is raised to lift the golf bag off the ground for carrying, tension is placed on the lines and they are caused to retract, securing the clubs against the dividers so that they do not move around and collide with one another as the golf bag is being carried. | 03-20-2014 |
Matthew Hicks, Westford, MA US
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20130297668 | APPLICATION IDLING IN A MULTI-TENANT CLOUD-BASED APPLICATION HOSTING ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for idling an application in a multi-tenant cloud hosting environment is disclosed. A method of the invention includes detecting, by a reverse proxy of a node of a cloud computing architecture, a lack of minimum usage of an application hosted on the node, the application being one of a plurality of applications being hosted on the node and instructing the node to shut down the application in response. The reverse proxy is then; and reconfigured to point to a restarter instead of the application, wherein the restarter restarts the application in response to detecting an access to the application. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297672 | MECHANISM FOR TRACKING AND UTILIZING FACTS ABOUT A NODE OF A MULTI-TENANT CLOUD HOSTING ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for tracking applications on a node of a multi-tenant PaaS environment is disclosed. A method of the invention includes providing an agent of a server orchestration system on a multi-tenant node of a network-based application hosting system, wherein the node comprises a virtual machine (VM) of a cloud computing environment configured to host a plurality of Web application components of different owners, and maintaining, by the agent, a plurality of facts about the node. One of the facts is a number of source code management (SCM) software repositories on the node; each software repository containing at least one of the plurality of Web application components, which is determined by and updated by the agent to reflect the number of determined software repositories. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297673 | MECHANISM FOR NODE SELECTION FOR A NEW APPLICATION IN A MULTI-TENANT CLOUD HOSTING ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for node selection for a new application in a multi-tenant cloud hosting environment is disclosed. A method of the invention includes receiving a request to host a software application on one of a plurality of nodes of a cloud computing infrastructure, each node configured to host multiple software applications. A set of available nodes from the plurality of nodes can be identified on which the software application can be hosted and the capacity of each identified node to host additional software applications can be determined. Then, a node is selected to host the software application using the determined capacities. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297685 | MECHANISM FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A SERVER ORCHESTRATION SYSTEM AND A MESSAGING SYSTEM - A mechanism for an interface between a server orchestration system and a messaging system is disclosed. In one embodiment a message being broadcast from a server orchestration system to a plurality of nodes that comprise a node layer of a platform as a service (PaaS) application hosting infrastructure is intercepted and introspected to extract an identifier of the first node of a plurality of nodes. Then, a targeted message compatible with a messaging system is generated, the targeted message including the identifier of the first node. The targeted message is then sent to the messaging system to be routed to the first node. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297795 | OWNER COMMAND EXECUTION IN A MULTI-TENANT CLOUD HOSTING ENVIRONMENT - A owner command to an application hosted by a platform as a service (PaaS) system can be performed, in one embodiment, by receiving the command from the authenticated owner at a first resource pool containing a first application component of the application, wherein the first node hosts a plurality of resource pools each containing application components belonging to different application owners. A second resource pool associated with the application is then identified, the second resource pool being hosted on a second node and containing a second application component of the application. The, a command implementation sequence defining the implementation of the received command over multiple application components is executed by performing a first action on the first application component on the first node and performing a second action on the second application component on the second node. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298183 | CARTRIDGES IN A MULTI-TENANT PLATFORM-AS-A-SERVICE (PaaS) SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED IN A CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A mechanism for providing cartridges in a multi-tenant PaaS system implemented in a cloud computing environment is disclosed. A method of embodiments includes maintaining, by a virtual machine (VM) executing on a computing device, a cartridge library comprising cartridge packages that provide functionality for multi-tenant applications executed by the VM, receiving a request to configure a cartridge on the VM, wherein the cartridge to provide functionality for a multi-tenant application executed by the VM, establishing a container to provide process space for the functionality of the cartridge, calling a configure hook for a type of the cartridge, and in response to calling the configure hook, embedding an instance of the cartridge in the container, the instance of the cartridge obtained from a cartridge package of the cartridge library. | 11-07-2013 |
20130326506 | Mechanism for Controlling Capacity in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) Environment in a Cloud Computing System - A mechanism for controlling capacity in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment in a cloud computing system is disclosed. A method includes detecting, by a resource control module, an occurrence of a trigger event for capacity analysis of virtual machines (VMs) in a multi-tenant PaaS system, obtaining an active capacity metric of each of the VMs, the active capacity metric comprising a result of dividing a number of containers that are currently executing in the VM by a maximum number of active containers allowed to execute in the VM, comparing the active capacity metric of each VM to an active capacity threshold of each VM, when the active capacity metric exceeds the active capacity threshold in all of the VMs in a district of the multi-tenant PaaS system and when a maximum actual capacity of containers in the district is not exceeded, adding a new VM to the district. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326507 | Mechanism for Controlling Utilization in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Environment in a Cloud Computing System - A mechanism for controlling utilization in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment in a cloud computing system is disclosed. A method includes obtaining, by a resource control module executing on a computing device, an active capacity metric of each virtual machine (VM) of a plurality of VMs in a district of a multi-tenant PaaS system, the active capacity metric comprising a result of dividing a number of containers that are currently executing in the VM by a maximum number of active containers allowed to execute in the VM, determining that the active capacity metric of a source VM in the district exceeds an active capacity threshold associated with the source VM, and migrating at least one of the containers of the source VM to a target VM in the district, wherein the target VM is operating with an active capacity metric below the active capacity threshold associated with the target VM. | 12-05-2013 |
20140068611 | Mechanism for Automatic Scaling of Application Resources in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Environment in a Cloud Computing System - A mechanism for automatic scaling of application resources in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment in a cloud computing system is disclosed. A method includes monitoring, by a load balancer executing on a computing device, an overall load measurement of containers associated with an application executed on virtual machines (VMs) in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system, wherein the overall load measurement is a summation of individual current loads at the containers, comparing, by the load balancer, the overall load measurement to an overall load threshold for the containers, and when the overall load measurement exceeds the overall load threshold, causing resources to be added to execute functionality of the application in the VMs of the multi-tenant PaaS system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140075432 | Mechanism for Application Partitioning in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Environment in a Cloud Computing System - A mechanism for application partitioning in a multi-tenant PaaS environment in a cloud computing system is disclosed. A method of embodiments includes receiving, by a virtual machine (VM), a request to initialize a container on the VM, the container comprising a resource-constrained space of the VM to execute functionality of an application of a multi-tenant PaaS system. The method also includes assigning a user identification (UID) and non-volatile resources to the container, wherein the UID and non-volatile resources are part of a subset of UIDs and a subset of non-volatile resources allotted to the VM from a range of UIDs and a range of non-volatile resources associated with a district of the VM, and wherein other VMs in the district are not allotted the same subset of UIDs from the range of UIDs or the same subset of non-volatile resources from the range of non-volatile resources. | 03-13-2014 |
20140157262 | MULTI-TIER PLATFORM-AS-A-SERVICE (PAAS) DEPLOYMENT REDUCED TO SINGLE-TIER ARCHITECTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT - A multi-tier platform-as-a-service (PaaS) deployment reduced to a single-tier architecture for development is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes mapping multiple tiers of a PaaS system to a consolidated environment executable on a virtual machine (VM), wherein networking stacks of the VM maintain a separation between the multiple tiers in the consolidated environment, and providing the consolidated environment as a development instance of the PaaS system for execution on the VM, the consolidated environment facilitating testing of code changes to the PaaS system. | 06-05-2014 |
20140215312 | Responsive Layout Based on Behavioral Intent in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - A responsive layout based on behavioral intent in a multi-tenant PaaS system is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes determining a profile of a user of a PaaS system, an application context for each application associated with the user and hosted by the PaaS system, and a task context of an access to the PaaS system by the user, providing indicators of the determined profile, the determined application context, and the determined task context to a browser application of the user, and providing HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) files of the management console to the browser application, wherein the provided indicators are applied to the HTML and CSS files to generate a responsive layout, wherein the indicators are associated with one or more variants of the HTML and CSS files that provide the responsive layout. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215452 | Deployment Optimization for High Availability in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - A mechanism for deployment optimization in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, at a source code management (SCM) repository maintained by a node executing on a computing device, updated application code of an application executed on the node, wherein the node is provided by a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system, providing, by the node, the updated application code to one or more cartridge instances that implement framework of the application, determining, by each of the one or more cartridge instances, that a marker file is present in the updated application code, the marker file indicating that hot deployment functionality is to be implemented for the application, and implementing, by each of the one or more cartridge instances using hot deployment functionality that is specific to the cartridge instance, code changes in the updated application code without a restart of the application. | 07-31-2014 |
20140373109 | Cartridges in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System Implemented in a Cloud Computing Environment - Implementations for providing cartridges in a multi-tenant PaaS system of a cloud computing environment is disclosed. An example method includes maintaining a repository of a plurality of packages that provide functionality for multi-tenant applications executed by a node, each package of the plurality of packages comprising a software and a configuration information specifying a plurality of hooks, receiving a request to configure a first package from the plurality of packages, wherein the first package is to provide functionality for one of the multi-tenant applications, establishing a container to provide process space for the functionality of the first package, calling a configure hook from the plurality of hooks specified in the configuration information of the first package, and in response to calling the configure hook, embedding an instance of the software of the first package in the container, the instance of the software of the first package copied from the repository. | 12-18-2014 |
20150081916 | Controlling Capacity in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service Environment in a Cloud Computing System - Implementations of the disclosure provide for controlling capacity in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment in a cloud computing system. A method includes obtaining, by a resource control module executed by a processing device, an active capacity metric of each node in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) system, the active capacity metric determined in view of a number of containers that are currently executing in the node and a maximum number of active containers allowed to execute in the node, comparing, by the resource control module, the active capacity metric of the each node to an active capacity threshold associated with the each node, and when the active capacity metric exceeds the active capacity threshold in all of the nodes in a district of the multi-tenant PaaS system and when a maximum actual capacity of containers in the district is not exceeded, adding a new node to the district. | 03-19-2015 |
20150154057 | Scaling of Application Resources in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service Environment in a Cloud Computing System - Implementations provide for scaling of application resources in a multi-tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment in a cloud computing system. A method of the disclosure includes monitoring a load measurement of containers associated with an application executed on virtual machines (VMs) in a multi-tenant PaaS system, comparing the load measurement with a criteria, and when the load measurement exceeds the criteria, causing resources to be added to execute functionality of the application in the VMs of the multi-tenant PaaS system. | 06-04-2015 |
Matthew J. Hicks, Westford, MA US
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20130138699 | MANAGING ADAPTER ASSOCIATION FOR A DATA GRAPH OF DATA OBJECTS - The present invention provides a method, system, and program product for managing adapter association for a data graph of data objects. Specifically, under the present invention, a data graph of data objects is generated (e.g., on a server), and then serialized. In performing the serialization, the data graph is translated into bits. In one embodiment, the bits are communicated to a client over a network, and then translated back into the data graph (i.e., deserialized). An adapter is associated with each of the data objects after the data graph is deserialized. This avoids the “overhead” involved with associating and having active adapters during deserialization. | 05-30-2013 |
Michael T. Hicks, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20130004882 | PROCESSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSEMBLING FUEL CELL PERIMETER GASKETS - A method and apparatus for making fuel cell components via a roll to roll process are described. Spaced apart apertures are cut in first and second gasket webs that each include adhesives. The first and second gasket webs are transported to a bonding station on conveyers. A membrane web that includes at least an electrolyte membrane is also transported to the bonding station. At the bonding station, a gasketed membrane web is formed by attaching the first and second gasket webs to the membrane web. The first gasket web is attached to a first surface of the membrane web via the adhesive layer of the first gasket web. The second gasket web is attached to a second surface of the membrane web via the adhesive layer of the second gasket web. | 01-03-2013 |
Michelle Lee Hicks, Victoria, MN US
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20130336508 | USER ADJUSTMENTS TO A TINNITUS THERAPY GENERATOR WITHIN A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for user adjustments to a tinnitus therapy generator within a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of providing therapy for tinnitus to a patient. A user interface is provided for patient input to adjust settings of a tinnitus therapy generator. Sound is transmitted from the tinnitus therapy generator to the patient via a hearing assistance device receiver to provide therapy for tinnitus. In various embodiments, settings adjustable by the patient include output levels and frequency response. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 12-19-2013 |
Mike Hicks, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20140265941 | Solar Powered Energy Module - Embodiments of a solar powered energy module are provided wherein a solar powered module maybe added to a building or vehicle which is self-powered and need not be connected to the existing power system of the building or vehicle. The solar powered energy module may be utilized to power an awning or other desirable features. | 09-18-2014 |
Patrick Hicks, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130002675 | SUBSCRIBER DATA ANALYSIS AND GRAPHICAL RENDERING - Analysis and graphical rendering of subscriber data is provided. A data analysis component is provided that obtains a set of subscriber data, correlates various subsets of the subscriber data to determine a plurality of data relationships, and graphical renders the subscriber data as a heat map, a fractal map, a tree map, a three dimensional plot, a three dimensional map, a graph, a chart, etc. based on a scale associated with the data relationships. In addition, the data analysis component can obtain a set of line number portability data that can be correlated with the various subsets of the subscriber data to determine the data relationships. | 01-03-2013 |
Peter Hicks, Aurora, IL US
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20130161265 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CORROSION IN HOT WATER SYSTEMS - Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring and controlling a real-time oxidation-reduction potential in a hot water system to inhibit corrosion in the hot water system. The method includes defining one or more operational protective zones in the hot water system. One or more of the operational protective zones includes an oxidation-reduction potential probe that is operable to measure a real-time oxidation-reduction potential in the hot water system at operating temperature and pressure. The probe transmits the measured real-time potential to the controller, which assesses and interprets the transmitted potential to determine whether it conforms to an oxidation-reduction potential setting. If the measured potential does not conform the oxidation-reduction potential setting, the controller is operable to feed or remove one or more active chemical species into or from the hot water system and further operable to change at least one system parameter. | 06-27-2013 |
Robert C. Hicks, Fortitude Valley AU
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20150159104 | DISPERSING FINES IN HYDROCARBON APPLICATIONS USING ARTIFICIAL LIFT - The lifetime of artificial lift systems, such as progressing cavity pumps (PCPs), used to transport aqueous slurries which contain fine particles, e.g. coal fines, may be prolonged by incorporation of at least one dispersant in the slurries. The dispersants act to inhibit or prevent the fine particles from agglomerating to plug the artificial lift intake and/or inhibit or prevent the agglomerated coal fines settling above the artificial lift system. The dispersant may also improve the lubricity of the slurry. | 06-11-2015 |
Robin Gary Hicks, Victoria CA
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20100267978 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE METAL-ORGANIC ACCEPTOR MAGNETS - A stable magnet having a high Tc is provided. The stable magnet is synthesized from an at least one ion of a metal from a metal-containing precursor and molecules of an organic compound in a metal to organic ratio of at least about 1 ion to 1 organic molecule and as much as 10 or more ions to 1 organic molecule. The metal-containing precursor provides at least one ion having a valency lower than its maximum valency state. The organic molecules are selected from a group of organic compounds having a reduction potential suitable to accept at least one electron from the metal ion and an at least one functional group that is able to coordinate with the metal ion. | 10-21-2010 |
Ryan Hicks, Brno CZ
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20100058474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF MALWARE - A method of automatically identifying malware may include receiving, by an expert system knowledge base, an assembly language sequence from a binary file, identifying an instruction sequence from the received assembly language sequence, and classifying, by the expert system knowledge base, the instruction sequence as threatening, non-threatening or non-classifiable by applying one or more rules of the expert system knowledge base to the instruction sequence. If the instruction sequence is classified as threatening, information may be transmitted to a code analysis component and a user may be notified that the binary file includes malware. The information may include one or more of the following: the instruction sequence, a label comprising an indication that the instruction sequence is threatening, and a request that one or more other assembly language sequences from the binary file be searched for at least a portion of the instruction sequence. | 03-04-2010 |
Scott Hicks, Sumter, SC US
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20140166376 | EQUALIZER BAR END JOINT - An equalizer bar end joint may include a pin defining a longitudinal axis; and a bearing configured to support the pin. The bearing may include an inner race including a bore configured to cooperate with the pin and a semispherical outer surface. The bearing may also include an outer race including a semispherical inner surface, wherein the semispherical inner surface of the outer race is configured to cooperate with the semispherical outer surface of the inner race. A solid lubricant may be disposed about a surface of the bore, and a first seal may be positioned within a first groove disposed about the bore at a first end and a second seal may be positioned within a second groove disposed about the bore at a second end. | 06-19-2014 |
Scott D. Hicks, Underhill, VT US
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20140337187 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE MIGRATION - Disclosed are a method, system and computer program for collecting inventory data about a group of machines at an office. This method comprises the steps of running an inventory tool on each of the machines, and the tool presenting dialogue displays on each of the machines, filling in or changing data in the dialogues presented by the tool, and submitting the collected information to a server. Also disclosed are a method, system and computer program for customizing an inventory data collection tool for a plurality of logical groups of users. Each of the logical groups of users is provided with a copy of the inventory data collection tool and with a first copy of a common control file. Each of the groups of users uses the first copy of the common control file to customize the tool for the group of users. | 11-13-2014 |
Scott Denison Hicks, Underhill Center, VT US
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20130006694 | DETERMINATION OF EARNED VALUES OF PROGRESS OF A PROJECT - A system and method for determining earned values (EVs) of progress of a project. At least one EV calculation rule is defined for calculating EVs in terms of components to be combined into the EVs, locations in which the components are located, and formulae required to combine the components. The defined at least one EV calculation rule is used to calculate the Evs. The at least one EV calculation rule, which includes the components, the locations, and the formulae, is stored. Defining the at least one EV calculation rule includes: | 01-03-2013 |
Shawn Hicks, Trenton CA
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20090000030 | Knock-down foundation for a bed - The foundation consists of an assembly of wooden components which interconnect to form an enclosed rectangular configuration for supporting a mattress. At each corner of the assembly are two posts which are interconnected by dowels or by a tongue and groove. The dowels and the mouths of the openings in which they are accommodated are bevelled for facilitating the insertion of the dowels into the openings should they be misaligned. The tongues and grooves are also bevelled for the same reason. The wooden components have a moisture content in the range of about 6% to about 14% by weight | 01-01-2009 |
20110155284 | Knock-down foundation for a bed - The foundation consists of an assembly of wooden components which interconnect to form an enclosed rectangular configuration for supporting a mattress. At each corner of the assembly are two posts which are interconnected by dowels or by a tongue and groove. The dowels and the mouths of the openings in which they are accommodated are bevelled for facilitating the insertion of the dowels into the openings should they be misaligned. The tongues and grooves are also bevelled for the same reason. The wooden components are subject to compressive forces and to a heat treatment before being assembled into the foundation. | 06-30-2011 |
Stephan Hicks, Mcdonough, GA US
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20140041926 | Transmission Line Autotensioner - Various systems and methods are provided for autotensioning conductors of transmission lines. In one embodiment, among others, an autotensioner system includes tensioning assemblies coupled between a structure and corresponding conductors and a tension controller that controls a tensioning assembly to adjust a tension of the corresponding conductor to within a predefined tolerance of a corresponding tension setpoint. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving a current conductor tension for each of multiple conductors and adjusting the conductor tension of one of the conductors by remotely controlling a corresponding tensioning assembly. The adjustment may be based at least in part upon the current conductor tensions and a tension setpoint. | 02-13-2014 |
Steven Hicks, Freehold, NJ US
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20140106124 | Colored Composite Pavement Structure - A process for making a colored composite pavement structure comprising silylated glass aggregate particles and a polymeric binder composition is disclosed. Systems and methods are also disclosed for providing a colored composite material that cures into a pavement structure. In one embodiment, a colorant concentrate is provided by combining an inorganic colorant with a portion of a first component of a polymeric binder composition. The colorant concentrate can then be combined with the first and second components of the polymeric binder composition to provide a colored polymeric binder composition. The colored polymeric binder composition may then be applied to silylated glass aggregate particles to provide a colored composite material that cures into a pavement structure. | 04-17-2014 |
20140235781 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING AGGREGATE AND AN ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITION - A composite material comprises aggregate and an elastomeric composition. The elastomeric composition comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate component comprises a polymeric isocyanate, and optionally, an isocyanate-prepolymer. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises a hydrophobic polyol and a chain extender having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from about 62 to about 220. The chain extender is present in the isocyanate-reactive component in an amount of from about 1 to about 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component. The aggregate may be rock, crumb rubber, and/or glass. The composite material has excellent physical properties and may be formed underwater, used in various locations, and used in various applications, such as for pavement, revetments, etc. Methods of forming and using the composite material and systems for forming the elastomeric composition are also disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
Steven M. Hicks, Westminster, MD US
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20130179244 | Core Gateway System And Method - A computer implemented method for a core gateway for an identity management system can comprise: on a computer device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: utilizing a content management system comprising a Framework and a Module; adding a Dimension at the Framework level of the content management system, wherein the Dimension is pervasive across all Modules of the content management system; and displaying content based on the Dimension of each Module. Also, a computer system and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for the same. | 07-11-2013 |
Stuart Hicks, North Andover, MA US
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20140127743 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - Methods for producing recombinant cell populations are disclosed. The disclosed methods may be used to produce therapeutic polyclonal proteins. | 05-08-2014 |
Thomas Hicks, Fergus CA
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20100049574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE - A method and system for optimizing the manufacturing workforce and reducing workforce boredom in an assembly plant is provided. A master database contains all the plant workers along with all of the assembly tasks required to be performed at the assembly plant for a predetermined period, a repetitive threshold value for each worker, and a burden value for each assembly task. Each worker is assigned to a particular assembly task based upon the attributes of the worker and the assembly task requirements. A first schedule is generated by matching assembly tasks to a worker. The first schedule is then used to generate a second schedule such that workers do not exceed a repetitive value threshold or a burden value threshold. Thus the method and system generates schedules such that workers are given a variety of assembly tasks and therefore are not bored by performing the same task repetitively. | 02-25-2010 |
Tony Hicks, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20140182221 | Thermal Barrier For Building Foundation Slab - A thermal barrier for reducing heat transfer through the slab foundation of a building, said thermal barrier comprising: a substrate; a first attachment means disposed at the top of said substrate for attaching said thermal barrier to a building; an insulating sheathing attached to said substrate; a reflective layer disposed between said sheathing and said substrate; and a second attachment means for attaching said apparatus to a building, said second attachment means disposed adjacent to one side of said sheathing and against said substrate. | 07-03-2014 |