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Brian D. Hirt, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20160063411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OPTIMAL ALLOCATIONS OF PRODUCTION RESOURCES TO MAXIMIZE OVERALL EXPECTED PROFIT - Manufacturing companies deliver large quantities of products every day to multiple customers through different modes of transportation. The variety of products and the spread of manufacturing possibilities creates a complex cost management problem. The system used the mathematical framework of a directed graph to create a mathematical structure that captures dimensions within which the manufacturing facilities operate to deliver thousands of products to customers spread across various parts of the country. By assigning the most cost effective manufacturing facility to the most profitable and most probable demands, it ensures that the overall manufacturing network is optimized for maximum profit not just cost minimization. The solution design for the capacity optimization platform combines capacity and price to maximize profitability. | 03-03-2016 |
Daniel Hirt US
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20100108338 | ADAPTER FOR A HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - The invention describes an adapter for a handheld machine tool, comprising a locking unit ( | 05-06-2010 |
Douglas Hirt, Seneca, SC US
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20140018747 | Enteral Feed Cup - A large enteral feed cup large enough to contain an amount of fluid suitable for a single dose (nutrition and/or medicines) is described. The enteral feed cup can be free-standing on the proximal end so as to facilitate filling via an opening on the distal end. The distal end includes a resealable closure for an opening that can be quite large and thus can be easily filled with less chance of spillage. The free- standing design of the enteral feed cup can also allow for the cup to be used in any convenient location. | 01-16-2014 |
20150182422 | Enteral Feed Cup - A large enteral feed cup large enough to contain an amount of fluid suitable for a single dose (nutrition and/or medicines) is described. The enteral feed cup can be free-standing on the proximal end so as to facilitate filling via an opening on the distal end. The distal end includes a resealable closure for an opening that can be quite large and thus can be easily filled with less chance of spillage. The free-standing design of the enteral feed cup can also allow for the cup to be used in any convenient location. | 07-02-2015 |
Douglas E. Hirt, Seneca, SC US
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20110245420 | COPOLYMER INCLUDING POLYLACTIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to polymer compositions having a polylactic acid backbone with improved toughness, modulus and/or strength. The present invention further relates to films and articles including the polymer compositions and methods of making the polymer compositions. | 10-06-2011 |
Francis Hirt, Dale, IN US
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20140131991 | COVER FOR PIPE CONNECTION - A shroud for a pipe connection includes first and second clamshell halves, a flexible hinge between the first and second halves, a snap connection connecting the first and second halves and a drip tube extending from one of the first and second halves. A pipe connection including the shroud is also disclosed. | 05-15-2014 |
Fred S. Hirt, Brookfield, IL US
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20090195461 | Antennas Integrated with Dielectric Construction Materials - Antenna radiating elements are combined with dielectric construction materials, with the radiating elements designed to produce a certain radiation pattern taking into account the construction materials. | 08-06-2009 |
20100183294 | SPARING FOR MULTI-WAVELENGTH OPTICAL TRANSMITTER - A multi-wavelength optical transmission system includes a plurality of primary optical transmitters, each being configured to provide directly modulated analog optical signals at non-uniformly spaced apart wavelengths. An optical multiplexer having a plurality of optical input ports receives the analog optical signals from each of the plurality of primary optical transmitters and provides a wavelength division multiplexed signal over an optical fiber coupled at an output thereof. A spare optical transmitter is coupled to an input port of the optical multiplexer and, in response to detecting failure of a failed one of the plurality of primary optical transmitters, is tuned to provide a directly modulated analog optical signal at a spare wavelength that is selected as to be non-uniformly spaced relative to at least some of the non-uniformly spaced apart wavelengths according to tuning data. | 07-22-2010 |
20120300753 | Dynamic Real-Time Tiered Client Access - Wireless client devices within a wireless network exchange data with other wireless devices during particular time slots determined by the network. More particularly, the system generates and wirelessly broadcasts synchronization information to the client devices, where the synchronization information contains individual masks to be applied to bit fields of individual client devices, where said time slots are determined in accordance with the masked bit fields. In such a manner, client devices can be coordinated to communicate with the system in a dynamic real-time tiered manner. | 11-29-2012 |
20130219186 | Personal Digital Key Initialization and Registration for Secure Transactions - A system and method provide efficient, secure, and highly reliable authentication for transaction processing and/or access control applications. A personal digital key (PDK) is programmed using a trusted programming device to initialize and/or register the PDK for use. In one embodiment, the initialization and registration processes are administered by a specialized trusted Notary to ensure the processes follow defined security procedures. In a biometric initialization, the programming device acquires a biometric input from a user and writes the biometric data to a tamperproof memory in the PDK. In registration, the Programmer communicates to one or more remote registries to create or update entries associated with the user PDK. Once initialized and registered, the PDK can be used for various levels of secure authentication processes. | 08-22-2013 |
20130315210 | Dynamic Real-Time Tiered Client Access - Wireless client devices within a wireless network exchange data with other wireless devices during particular time slots determined by the network. More particularly, the system generates and wirelessly broadcasts synchronization information to the client devices, where the synchronization information contains individual masks to be applied to bit fields of individual client devices, where said time slots are determined in accordance with the masked bit fields. In such a manner, client devices can be coordinated to communicate with the system in a dynamic real-time tiered manner. | 11-28-2013 |
20150026480 | Personal Digital Key Initialization And Registration For Secure Transactions - A system and method provide efficient, secure, and highly reliable authentication for transaction processing and/or access control applications. A personal digital key (PDK) is programmed using a trusted programming device to initialize and/or register the PDK for use. In one embodiment, the initialization and registration processes are administered by a specialized trusted Notary to ensure the processes follow defined security procedures. In a biometric initialization, the programming device acquires a biometric input from a user and writes the biometric data to a tamperproof memory in the PDK. In registration, the Programmer communicates to one or more remote registries to create or update entries associated with the user PDK. Once initialized and registered, the PDK can be used for various levels of secure authentication processes. | 01-22-2015 |
Fred S. Hirt, La Porte, IN US
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20120263472 | System and Method for Mitigating Four-Wave-Mixing Effects - In one embodiment, a system includes at least one tone generator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. The at least one tone generator is operable to generate a plurality of modulation tones comprising at least a first modulation tone having a first tone frequency and a second modulation tone having a second tone frequency that is different from the first tone frequency. The first transmitter is operable to apply the first modulation tone to a first optical signal such that at least a portion of the first optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. The second transmitter is operable to apply the second modulation tone to a second optical signal such that at least a portion of the second optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. | 10-18-2012 |
20140050480 | System and Method for Mitigating Four-Wave-Mixing Effects - In one embodiment, a system includes at least one tone generator, a first transmitter, and a second transmitter. The at least one tone generator is operable to generate a plurality of modulation tones comprising at least a first modulation tone having a first tone frequency and a second modulation tone having a second tone frequency that is different from the first tone frequency. The first transmitter is operable to apply the first modulation tone to a first optical signal such that at least a portion of the first optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. The second transmitter is operable to apply the second modulation tone to a second optical signal such that at least a portion of the second optical signal is divided into one or more sidebands. | 02-20-2014 |
Isaac Hirt, Broadview, OH US
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20160076873 | Stationary Dimensioning Apparatus and Method Employing Fluorescent Fiducial Marker - A stationary dimensioning apparatus dimensions a load on a movable conveyance by detecting a barcode fiducial that is situated on the conveyance and by detecting a large number of points in space that represent points on the surface of the load. The barcode fiducial fluoresces as a predetermined wavelength, and the points in space are detected in the form of electromagnetic energy at the same predetermined wavelength. The electromagnetic energy is subjected to a band pass filter that rejects all but the predetermined wavelength before the remaining electromagnetic energy is impinged on a camera sensor. The location of the barcode fiducial on the conveyance is compared with a reference location of a reference barcode fiducial, and a translation vector and a rotation vector between them are calculated. The translation and rotation vectors are then employed in a transformation matrix that is used to transform each of the detected points in space into transformed points in space to generate a characterization of the dimensions of the load. | 03-17-2016 |
Joseph Hirt, Cypress, TX US
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20140286371 | LIQUID COOLED GLASS MELT ELECTRODE - An electrode comprises a shaft extending from an electrode head. A cooling passage extends from an open end disposed at an attachment end of the shaft to a closed end, which is disposed within the electrode head. The electrode head is formed to have approximately a teardrop shape, which may be formed according to a radial profile rotated about a centerline of the shaft, where the radial profile has a center disposed within the electrode head and on the centerline. The radial profile may exhibit a single maximum within a middle portion of the radial profile. Alternatively, or in addition, the middle portion of the radial profile may be negatively curved. | 09-25-2014 |
20150136584 | METHODS OF DEPOSITING THIN FILMS USING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, tubular sputtering targets comprising molybdenum are provided and sputtered to produce thin films comprising molybdenum. The sputtering targets may be formed by forming a tubular billet having an inner diameter ID | 05-21-2015 |
Joseph Hirt, Coldwater, MI US
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20120039352 | LIQUID COOLED GLASS METAL ELECTRODE - An electrode comprises a shaft extending from an electrode head. A cooling passage extends from an open end disposed at an attachment end of the shaft to a closed end, which is disposed within the electrode head. The electrode head is formed to have approximately a teardrop shape, which may be formed according to a radial profile rotated about a centerline of the shaft, where the radial profile has a center disposed within the electrode head and on the centerline. The radial profile may exhibit a single maximum within a middle portion of the radial profile. Alternatively, or in addition, the middle portion of the radial profile may be negatively curved. | 02-16-2012 |
20120189483 | Methods of forming molybdenum sputtering targets - In various embodiments, tubular sputtering targets are produced by forming a tubular billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed molybdenum powder, working the tubular billet to form a worked billet, and heat treating the worked billet. | 07-26-2012 |
20130224059 | METHODS OF FORMING MOLYBDENUM SPUTTERING TARGETS - In various embodiments, planar sputtering targets are produced by forming a billet at least by pressing molybdenum powder in a mold and sintering the pressed powder, working the billet to form a worked billet, heat treating the worked billet, working the worked billet to form a final billet, and heat treating the final billet. | 08-29-2013 |
Robert Hirt, Exeter, NH US
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20130118343 | FIREARM ACTUATION SYSTEM - An actuation system includes a bolt carrier assembly configured for use within a firearm, the bolt carrier assembly including a firing pin configured for striking a chambered round. A hammer assembly is configured for striking the firing pin of the bolt carrier assembly. An auto sear assembly is configured to actuate the hammer assembly during operation of the firearm. A linkage assembly is configured to couple the bolt carrier assembly and the auto sear assembly and effectuate the auto sear assembly actuating the hammer assembly. | 05-16-2013 |
20150267985 | SEAR TRIP BAR FOR A FIREARM - A sear trip bar for use in an automatic firearm is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the sear trip bar can be operatively interfaced with the bolt carrier and the automatic sear of the host firearm. The disclosed sear trip bar can be configured such that, upon sufficient displacement thereof (e.g., exhaustion of its stroke length) by the bolt carrier, the automatic sear may be caused to trip. Thus, the disclosed sear trip bar can be utilized, for example, to transfer the force of the moving bolt carrier during a given firing cycle to automatically trip the sear so as to initiate one or more subsequent firing cycles without having to release and again operate the trigger of the host firearm. The disclosed sear trip bar can be utilized, for example, in pistol-caliber and/or rifle-caliber automatic firearms. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert L. Hirt, Cary, NC US
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20110031220 | VACUUM BASED DIVERTER SWITCH FOR TAP CHANGER - A retrofit diverter switch which has a mechanical and electrical interface that is compatible with the existing designs is provided. The diverter switch may include a vacuum switch. The feature where the mechanical and electrical interface is compatible enables a retrofit from traditional On Load Tap Changers to a vacuum based on Load Tap Changers. The diverter switch may be retrofitted into existing tap changer housings. Retrofitting from traditional to vacuum based, traditional to vacuum based and up rating, and vacuum up rating may be possible. Also, the diverter switch may include modular components that allow for easy customization of the diverter switch for different applications. | 02-10-2011 |
Robert W. Hirt, Madrid ES
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20090242646 | Personal identification card comprising a two-dimensional image of the user - The invention relates to a personal identification card of the type that is used to identify the holder in order for same to gain access to digital signature services, banking services, mobile telephone services, buildings, public transport, shops or similar or in the future Spanish electronic ID card (DNI Electrónico). More specifically, the invention relates to a personal identification card, preferably a smart card or simply a card comprising a magnetic strip or a built-in chip, which is equipped with at least two different visible images of the person associated with the card, said images being disposed essentially in the same area of at least one of the faces of the card. The invention can be visually inspected in order to verify whether or not the card belongs to the holder. | 10-01-2009 |
Ulrich Hirt, Vienna AT
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20120244141 | Stratification of cancer patients for susceptibility to therapy with PTK2 inhibitors - A method for determining whether a cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor, comprising detecting the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of said cancer patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. The invention further encompasses treatment of a patient with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor if it has been so determined that said patient is susceptible to such treatment. | 09-27-2012 |
Ulrich Hirt, Ummendorf AT
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20140205592 | Stratification of cancer patients for susceptibility to therapy with PTK2 inhibitors - The present invention relates to a method for determining whether a cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a protein tyrosine kinase 2 (PTK2) inhibitor, comprising detecting the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of said cancer patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. Said detection of the expression of the E-cadherin protein in a cancer sample of a cancer patient is preferably conducted by way of an immunohistochemistry (IHC) method. Said IHC method preferably employs a primary antibody which is specific for E-cadherin and a secondary antibody which specifically reacts with the primary antibody. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a cancer patient whose cancer is characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a PTK2 inhibitor. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a PTK2 inhibitor for use in the treatment of a cancer patient whose cancer is characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2. The present invention also provides a method of screening for a therapeutically effective PTK2 inhibitor comprising the steps of (a) providing cancer cells or a cancer cell line which are characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score of 2, 1, or 0 (1 being preferred and 0 being even more preferred); (b) contacting the cancer cell or the cancer cell line of (a) with a PTK2 inhibitor; and (c) evaluating whether the PTK2 inhibitor negatively affects the cancer cell/cancer cell lines. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a method for stratifying cancer patients that are susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor, comprising determining the E-cadherin IRS score in a cancer sample of said patient, wherein an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score (IRS) of 0-2 (i.e. 2, 1, or 0) indicates that the cancer patient is susceptible to treatment with a PTK2 inhibitor. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical package comprising a PTK2 inhibitor, and (a) instructions and/or an imprint indicating that said PTK2 inhibitor is to be used for the treatment of patients which suffer from a cancer which is characterized by an E-cadherin protein immunoreactivity score of 2, 1, or 0 (1 being preferred and 0 being more preferred); and/or (b) instructions and/or an imprint indicating that said patient is to be stratified by a method of the present invention; and/or (c) means to carry out a method as defined herein. | 07-24-2014 |
William Hirt, New York, NY US
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20140205715 | MULTI-REGION CHEWING GUM COMPOSITION INCLUDING ISOMALT GUM REGION - The present invention relates to chewing or bubble gum compositions that include a first region composition and a second, or gum, region adjacent to or surrounding the first region. The first region composition may be a center-fill composition, such as a liquid-fill composition. The second region includes a polyol composition including isomalt alone or in combination with other polyols. The addition of isomalt to the second region provides stability to the chewing gum composition and reduces the problem of leaking and migration of the first region composition into the second region. The multi-region chewing gum composition also may include a coating region which surrounds or covers the second region. | 07-24-2014 |
William J. Hirt, Oakland Township, MI US
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20090212245 | CONICAL SPRING BUSHING - A bushing for positioning between a first component and a second component is disclosed. The bushing comprises a conical body that includes a first edge, a second edge, and at least one slot extending from the first edge toward the second edge. The slot or slots facilitate the flexing of the conical body. Methods for making a conical bushing are also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
William John Hirt, New York, NY US
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20080299249 | CENTER-FILL GUM COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING TRIACETIN - The present invention relates to compositions for a center-filled chewing gum product. The individual gum pieces include a center-fill composition surrounded by a gum region and optionally further surrounded by a coating. The chewing gum compositions include triacetin in the gum region and/or lecithin in the center-fill region, which reduces the amount of shrinkage and/or leakage of the product. | 12-04-2008 |
20110159142 | SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONERY; METHODS OF MAKING SAME; AND USE IN PREPARING MULTILAYERED CONFECTIONERY - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159143 | MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 06-30-2011 |
20110189376 | SUGAR FREE ISOMALT CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 08-04-2011 |
20110262588 | MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE ISOMALT CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 10-27-2011 |
20110262620 | SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 10-27-2011 |
20160066596 | MULTILAYERED SUGAR FREE MANNITOL CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073657 | SUGAR FREE CONFECTIONERY; METHODS OF MAKING SAME; AND USE IN PREPARING MULTILAYERED CONFECTIONERY - Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum. | 03-17-2016 |