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Alan Hodges, Pinellas Park, FL US
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| 20140080386 | Tool operating assembly for a lens shaping machine - A tool operating assembly for a lens shaping machine to finish the peripheral edge of a corrective lens wherein the tool operating assembly is disposed in operative relationship relative to a lens operating assembly comprising a lens support assembly to support the corrective lens to be finished and a multi-axis lens positioning assembly to move the corrective lens relative to the tool operating assembly during the finishing operation to finish the peripheral edge of the corrective lens, the tool operating assembly comprising a multi-station tool support assembly to selectively position one of a plurality of tools in operative position to engage the peripheral edge of the corrective lens to be finished and a tool drive assembly to rotate the selected tool during the finishing operation to finish the peripheral edge of the corrective lens. | 03-20-2014 |
Austin Bradley Hodges, Seattle, WA US
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| 20160078649 | SMOOTHING AND GPU-ENABLED RENDERING OF DIGITAL INK - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for efficient real-time ink stroke smoothing, trajectory prediction, and GPU-leveraged rendering of ink stroke input. First and second ink points are received and an active Bézier approximation is computed based thereupon. Sequentially later in time that the first and second ink points, a third ink point is received. It is determined whether the third ink point adequately fits the active Bézier approximation. Where it is determined that the third ink point adequately fits, an updated active Bézier approximation is computed that includes the first, second and third ink points. Where it is determined that the third ink point fails to adequately fit, a different new Bézier approximation is computed that includes the third ink point but not the first and second ink points. Leveraging a GPU, a smoothed ink stroke based upon the Bézier approximation(s) is rendered. | 03-17-2016 |
Bill Hodges, Goose Creek, SC US
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| 20150129563 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PLASMA CUTTING HOLES AND CONTOURS IN WORKPIECES - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods of using a plasma arc torch to cut holes and contours in workpieces having varying thickness and material properties. The systems and methods of the present invention allow for the cutting of holes and contours without the need for using secondary processing by using particular overburn, tail out and/or cutting parameters. | 05-14-2015 |
Bradley W. Hodges, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20160033466 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF RESPIRABLE AEROSOLS - An apparatus for the characterization of respirable aerosols, including: a burn chamber configured to selectively contain a sample that is selectively heated to generate an aerosol; a heating assembly disposed within the burn chamber adjacent to the sample; and a sampling segment coupled to the burn chamber and configured to collect the aerosol such that it may be analyzed. The apparatus also includes an optional sight window disposed in a wall of the burn chamber such that the sample may be viewed during heating. Optionally, the sample includes one of a Lanthanide, an Actinide, and a Transition metal. | 02-04-2016 |
Camille Hodges, Youngsville, LA US
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| 20140378778 | DYNAMIC MEDICAL ECOSYSTEMS MODELING - Systems and methods of embodiments comprise receiving physiological data that includes data of multiple physiological parameters collected in real-time via sensors coupled to an individual entity. Micro plots are generated, and each micro plot comprises a cyclical plot of the physiological data for a corresponding time period of a multitude of time periods. A medical model plot is generated to include the micro plots. Formation of the medical model plot involves plotting of the micro plots chronologically according to the time periods. A location of an endpoint of each micro plot determines a change in slope of the medical model plot, and the slope represents a state of health of the individual entity. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150286795 | DYNAMIC MEDICAL ECOSYSTEMS AND INTELLIGENCE MODELING - Systems and methods of embodiments comprise receiving in real-time data of parameters representing an entity. Micro plots are generated, and each micro plot comprises a plot of the data for a corresponding time period of a multitude of time periods. Each time period is cyclical. A model plot is generated to include the micro plots plotted chronologically according to the time periods. The model plot comprises a continuous helix. A prediction of a state of the entity is generated using characteristics of the model plot. | 10-08-2015 |
Charles D. Hodges, Conroe, TX US
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| 20150148305 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR COMPOUNDED THERAPY - The present embodiments relate to topically delivered compounded medications. A transdermal cream may provide the effective topical administration of multiple medications simultaneously. The transdermal cream may include low concentrations of local anesthetics, a NSAID, an anticonvulsant, and/or other active ingredients. The transdermal cream may include lidocaine, prilocaine, meloxicam, and lamotrigine and/or topiramate. Alternatively, the transdermal cream may include a lidocaine/prilocaine base cream to which is added a fine powder of one or more ground up medications to form a compounded medication. The compounded medication in powder form may be generated from grinding up tablets of NSAIDs, anticonvulsants, nerve depressants, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, NMDA receptor antagonists, opiate or opioid agonists, and/or other agents. The compounded medication in powder form may include meloxicam, lamotrigine, topiramate, other active ingredients, and DMSO or Sterile Water for Irrigation. In another aspect, the present embodiments relate to methods of compounding medications and transdermal creams or gels. | 05-28-2015 |
Christopher Michael Hodges, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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| 20150339631 | GoGig: A Mobile Platform that Matches Job Seekers with Job Recruiters Based on Desired Job Characteristics and Geo-location of the Mobile Device - This invention connects job seekers and job recruiters, online and through mobile and tablet applications, based on mutually sought after characteristics and geographic location. Job seekers will create profiles and search for jobs posted that match theft profiles while simultaneously reveal to job recruiters each job seeker's identifying information, work and education history, skills, and personality. Job recruiter can also post available jobs to which job seekers can apply or search out job seekers based on the content of job seekers' profiles. Results are available to job recruiters either by ranking the job seekers in order of percentage match or by showing the job seekers on a map to determine geographic distance from the available job. Upon a mutual match of a job recruiter and a job seeker, the users will be able to communicate online and through the application and thereafter set up an interview | 11-26-2015 |
Daniel Hodges, Youngsville, LA US
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| 20140378778 | DYNAMIC MEDICAL ECOSYSTEMS MODELING - Systems and methods of embodiments comprise receiving physiological data that includes data of multiple physiological parameters collected in real-time via sensors coupled to an individual entity. Micro plots are generated, and each micro plot comprises a cyclical plot of the physiological data for a corresponding time period of a multitude of time periods. A medical model plot is generated to include the micro plots. Formation of the medical model plot involves plotting of the micro plots chronologically according to the time periods. A location of an endpoint of each micro plot determines a change in slope of the medical model plot, and the slope represents a state of health of the individual entity. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150286795 | DYNAMIC MEDICAL ECOSYSTEMS AND INTELLIGENCE MODELING - Systems and methods of embodiments comprise receiving in real-time data of parameters representing an entity. Micro plots are generated, and each micro plot comprises a plot of the data for a corresponding time period of a multitude of time periods. Each time period is cyclical. A model plot is generated to include the micro plots plotted chronologically according to the time periods. The model plot comprises a continuous helix. A prediction of a state of the entity is generated using characteristics of the model plot. | 10-08-2015 |
Daniel W. Hodges, Wichita, KS US
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| 20130312432 | Water-Evacuator For Air Conditioner - A system and method for removing condensate from an air conditioning unit is disclosed. The system comprises a conduit including an outlet portion that is connected to a chamber of a housing of the unit at a first location. The conduit includes an inlet portion that is connected to the chamber at a second location where condensate accumulates. A gravitational separator portion which extends below the second location is connected to the outlet portion and the inlet portion. A draining portion having an orifice for allowing condensate to exit the conduit is connected to the gravitational separator portion below the second location. The first location is chosen such that during operation of the unit the pressure at the first location is less than the pressure at the second location. | 11-28-2013 |
David Gregory Hodges, Mississauga CA
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| 20150234078 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM UTILIZING MULTIPLE PULSE TRANSMITTER WAVEFORMS - The present invention provides a transmitter for an electromagnetic survey system for transmitting signals having a waveform comprising at least a first pulse and a second pulse, wherein the first and second pulses are different in at least one of shape and power. Embodiments of the invention enable combining various distinct pulses that may have been optimized for respective applications to form a transmitter waveform for conducting a geological survey. In effect, the embodiments of the present invention provides an EM system that is substantially equivalent to multiple EM systems operating at the same time for collecting data in relation to different aspects of the geology of interest. Advantageously, the benefits of the present invention can be obtained without the undesirable complexity and cost associated with the simultaneous deployment of multiple EM systems. | 08-20-2015 |
Douglas S. Hodges, Anderson, SC US
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| 20150345772 | AREA LUMINAIRE WITH HEAT FINS - A luminaire includes a housing, a plurality of fins, and an LED module. The housing includes a first compartment having a top wall, a side wall extending from the top wall, and a first opening in the side wall. The plurality of fins is positioned in the first compartment so that at least one fin is in communication with the first opening. The LED module is connected to at least one of the heat fins and includes a PCB, a bezel, and at least one LED. | 12-03-2015 |
James W. Hodges, Palmersville, TN US
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| 20160131258 | Gasket with Dissimilar Materials - A gasket is provided with two dissimilar materials. The two different materials are used to provide different sealing characteristics. In one embodiment, the different sealing materials join to create the same or a similar profile to the profile of the individual materials. In another embodiment, the different sealing materials have the same profile but have joining portions that are complementary to one another where | 05-12-2016 |
John C. Hodges, Kalaheo, HI US
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| 20140072713 | Combined application of full color patterns to square paper napkins, that once folded, create napkins in 3D color images resembling the entity the napkin or origami fold is named for. - A method for creating new educational, and theme party products in the form of full color 3D paper napkin entities that resemble the color image likeness the entity that the napkin fold or origami fold is named for. By combining color napkin or origami patterns applied to the art or industry medium of square paper napkins or serviettes with the intention of matching the pattern to the like named fold or origami fold, creates a fun challenge to the individual folder to achieve the correct folded outcome. The paper napkins are both functional for everyday use, and are folding fun for seasonal & theme parties, birthdays, and are educational as they stimulate conversation and the creative mind while folding. | 03-13-2014 |
John Kevin Hodges, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20140311962 | Water Filter System - A slow/intermittent sand filter that purifies polluted water by flowing through sand in a manner that achieves greater purity and permits simpler and more effective maintenance than existing filters. | 10-23-2014 |
Jonathan Hodges, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20140247094 | HIGH-PRECISION GHZ CLOCK GENERATION USING SPIN STATES IN DIAMOND - Techniques for obtaining a frequency standard using the crystal field splitting frequency of nitrogen vacancy center in diamond are disclosed. In certain exemplary embodiments, a microwave field is applied to the diamond and optically exciting the diamond under green light. The photoluminescent response of the diamond is measured by a photodetector. The intensity of the photoluminescent response can be used to determine the phase shift between the microwave and the crystal field splitting frequency. The microwave field frequency can be adjusted until the phase shift is below a predetermined threshold, and the microwave frequency can then be output for use as a standard. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20160052789 | TECHNIQUES FOR FABRICATING DIAMOND NANOSTRUCTURES - Techniques for fabricating diamond nanostructures including application of a self-assembled hard mask to a surface of a diamond substrate to define a pattern of masked regions having a predetermined diameter surrounded by an exposed portion. The exposed portion can be vertically etched to a predetermined depth using inductively coupled plasma to form a plurality of nanoposts corresponding to the masked regions. The nanoposts can be harvested to obtain a nanostructure with a diameter corresponding to the predetermined diameter and a length corresponding to the predetermined depth. | 02-25-2016 |
Jonathan Reed Hodges, Denver, CO US
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| 20140115605 | ADAPTABLE MASS DATA MESSAGE RECEIPT AND HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Compact event code messages are generated by sources, which may include human users, system components or any other sources. The event code messages include an event type, a source type, and a date. The messages are initially processed based on this information. The messages also include payload data that is not considered during initial processing, rendering initial processing fast and efficient. The messages may then be listed or queued and further processed by specialize event handlers, which may consider the payload data and may draw upon other resources. The system components, including the event handlers may be increased or decreased as needed and dynamically as messages are received and processed. New events, rules for event processing, event handlers and other system components may be added at any time to expend the number and types of events that can be handled, and the particular handling performed on them. | 04-24-2014 |
Jonathan S. Hodges, Mclean, VA US
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| 20130301094 | Method and Apparatus for Quantum Mechanical Entanglement Protection - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods to robustly inter-convert between polarization-entangled photon pairs and time-entangled photon pairs, such that produced polarization-entangled photons pairs can be converted into time-entangled photon pairs, stored as time-entangled photon pairs to preserve the entanglement for longer periods of time, and then converted back to polarization-entangled photon pairs when ready for manipulation, processing, and measurement by a quantum application. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130301333 | Photonic Quantum Memory - A photonic quantum memory is provided. The photonic quantum memory includes entanglement basis conversion module configured to receive a first polarization-entangled photon pair and to produce a second entangled photon pair. The second polarization-entangled photon pair can he a time-bin entangled or a propagation direction-entangled photon pair. The photonic quantum memory further includes a photonic storage configured to receive the second entangled photon pair from the basis conversion module and to store the second entangled photon pair. | 11-14-2013 |
Jordan Hodges, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20140305079 | CLOSURE/CONNECTORS FOR LINER-BASED SHIPPING AND DISPENSING CONTAINERS AND METHODS FOR FILLING LINER-BASED SHIPPING AND DISPENSING CONTAINERS - A method for removing headspace gas from a liner-based assembly. The liner-based assembly may generally include an overpack, a liner positioned within the overpack and containing a material and headspace gas, and a closure for sealing the liner. The method may include providing a one-way valve in fluid communication with the interior of the liner and permitting flow in a direction out of the interior of the liner, and applying a vacuum to the one-way valve to evacuate headspace gas from the interior of the liner. In some embodiments, The liner-based assembly may also include a port in fluid communication with an annular space between the overpack and liner, and the method may include capping the port, for example, during application of the vacuum to the one-way valve. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150013834 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fluid supply system adapted for vacuum and pressure cycling of fluid, including a transfer vessel adapted to supply a process canister with fluid drawn from a bulk canister under a vacuum, wherein delivery of fluid from the transfer vessel to the process canister is accomplished with positive pressure. A method is also disclosed of delivering fluid, including drawing fluid under vacuum from a bulk canister and pressurizing the transfer vessel to effect dispensing of the fluid into a process canister for delivery to a location of use. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150191819 | SOURCE REAGENT-BASED DELIVERY OF FLUID WITH HIGH MATERIAL FLUX FOR BATCH DEPOSITION - Systems, reagent support trays, particle suppression devices, and methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes a vaporizer vessel having one or more interior walls enclosing an interior volume and a plurality of reagent support trays configured to be vertically stackable within the interior volume. Each of the plurality of reagent support trays is configured to be vertically stackable within the interior volume to form a stack of reagent support trays. One or more of the plurality of reagent support trays is configured to redirect a flow of a gas passing between adjacent reagent support trays in the stack of reagent support trays to cause the flow of gas to interact with the source reagent material in a particular reagent support tray before passing into a next of the plurality of reagent support trays in the stack of reagent support trays. | 07-09-2015 |
Jordan Henery Hodges, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20140001205 | CONNECTORS FOR LINER-BASED DISPENSE CONTAINERS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140374416 | LINER-BASED SHIPPING AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a liner-based assembly having an overpack and a liner disposed within the overpack. The liner may be formed by blow molding a liner preform within the overpack to form a blow molded liner substantially conforming to the interior of the overpack and generally forming an interface with an interior of the overpack. The present disclosure, in another embodiment, relates to a liner-based assembly including a blow-molded overpack comprised of polyethylene terephthalate, a blow-molded liner disposed within the overpack, the liner comprised of a polymer material, wherein the overpack and liner have a combined wall thickness of about 0.3 mm or less, and a base cup configured to at least partially surround an exterior of the overpack. In some embodiments, the liner has a volume of up to about 4.7 liters and an empty weight of between about 260-265 grams. | 12-25-2014 |
Jordon H. Hodges, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20150328819 | LINER-BASED SHIPPING AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a liner-based assembly having an overpack and a liner disposed within the overpack. The liner may be formed by blow molding a liner preform within the overpack to form a blow molded liner substantially conforming to the interior of the overpack and generally forming an interface with an interior of the overpack. The present disclosure, in another embodiment, relates to a liner-based assembly including a blow-molded overpack comprised of polyethylene terephthalate, a blow-molded liner disposed within the overpack, the liner comprised of a polymer material, wherein the overpack and liner have a combined wall thickness of about 0.3 mm or less, and a base cup configured to at least partially surround an exterior of the overpack. In some embodiments, the liner has a volume of up to about 4.7 liters and an empty weight of between about 260-265 grams. | 11-19-2015 |
Lynn Hodges, Nampa, ID US
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| 20150076792 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR A LINKAGE GUARD - System and apparatus for a linkage protector comprising a linkage arm and a shield element. The linkage arm comprises a front mounting portion rotatably coupled to the frame mount and a pair of arms depending from opposite ends of the front mounting portion. Each arm comprises a rear mounting portion coupled to a linkage mount at an end opposite the front mounting portion. The shield element depends from a lower portion of the front mounting portion at a distance from the arm and is configured to protect a lower rear suspension linkage. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark F. Hodges, Saltillo, MS US
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| 20150102651 | SOFA STRETCHER RAIL - A symmetrical sofa stretcher rail for compact assembly of a furniture item is provided. Embodiments of the invention include a symmetrical sofa stretcher rail with two ends that are mirror images of each other, which can thus be coupled to a seat box frame and installed inside a sofa frame with either end of the sofa stretcher rail coupling to either the front or rear of the sofa frame. In embodiments, the sofa stretcher rail may be pre-assembled as part of a seat box frame, and pivoted between a position parallel to the seat box frame and a position perpendicular to the seat box frame. Embodiments of the sofa stretcher rail include a curved central body, interior pivot tabs, fastening plates, and exterior mounting plates, having a plurality of attachment points for fastening the sofa stretcher rail to a sofa frame coupled to the seat box frame. | 04-16-2015 |
Mark L. Hodges, Florence, NC US
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| 20130324709 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 2-DEOXY-2-FLUORO-2-METHYL-D-RIBOFURANOSYL NUCLEOSIDE COMPOUNDS - An improved process for the preparation of ( | 12-05-2013 |
Mark R. Hodges, Endicott, NY US
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| 20140281042 | FIRST-IN-FIRST-OUT QUEUE-BASED COMMAND SPREADING - Embodiments relate to first-in-first-out (FIFO) queue based command spreading. An aspect includes receiving a plurality of commands by a first level priority stage of a memory control unit (MCU), wherein each of the plurality of commands is associated with one of a plurality of ports located on a buffer chip. Another aspect includes storing each of the plurality of commands in a FIFO queue of a plurality of FIFO queues in the MCU, wherein each of the plurality of commands is assigned to a FIFO queue based on the command's associated port, and each of the plurality of FIFO queues is associated with a respective one of the plurality of ports located on the buffer chip. Another aspect includes selecting a FIFO queue of the plurality of FIFO queues and forwarding a command from the selected FIFO queue to the buffer chip by the second level priority stage. Another aspect includes a third level priority on the buffer chip associated with each respective FIFO queue to help optimize the bandwidth on the returning upstream fetch bus. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140281191 | ADDRESS MAPPING INCLUDING GENERIC BITS - Embodiments relate to address mapping including generic bits. An aspect includes receiving an address including generic bits from a memory control unit (MCU) by a buffer module in a main memory. Another aspect includes mapping the generic bits to an address format corresponding to a type of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) in a memory subsystem associated with the buffer module by the buffer module. Yet another aspect includes accessing a physical location in the DRAM in the memory subsystem by the buffer module based on the mapped generic bits. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140281192 | TAGGING IN MEMORY CONTROL UNIT (MCU) - Embodiments relate to tagging in a MCU. An aspect includes assigning a command tag to a command by a tag allocation logic of the MCU. Another aspect includes sending the command and the command tag on a plurality of channels that are in communication with the MCU. Another aspect includes receiving a response tag comprising one of a data tag and a done tag corresponding to the command tag from each of the plurality of channels. Another aspect includes, based on receiving a data tag from each of the plurality of channels, determining that read data corresponding to the command is available. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140281751 | EARLY DATA DELIVERY PRIOR TO ERROR DETECTION COMPLETION - Embodiments relate to early data delivery prior to error detection completion in a memory system. One aspect is a system that includes a cache subsystem interface with a correction pipeline in a system domain. The system includes a memory control unit interface in a memory controller nest domain and a buffer control block providing an asynchronous boundary layer between the system domain and the memory controller nest domain. A controller is configured to receive a frame of a multi-frame data block and write the frame to the buffer control block. The frame is read by the cache subsystem interface prior to completion of error detection of the multi-frame data block. Error detection is performed on the frame in the memory controller nest domain. Based on detecting an error in the frame, an intercept signal is sent from the memory controller nest domain to the correction pipeline in the system domain. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140281783 | REPLAY SUSPENSION IN A MEMORY SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to replay suspension in a memory system. One aspect is a system that includes a replay buffer coupled to a memory controller interface, and a replay control coupled to the replay buffer and a memory controller. The replay control is configured to receive an error indication associated with sending data from the memory controller interface to a memory subsystem as part of an operation. A replay pending signal is provided to the memory controller based on the error indication. Based on waiting for a period of time sufficient for the memory controller to provide remaining data associated with the operation to the replay buffer, a replay signal is asserted. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150019935 | EARLY DATA DELIVERY PRIOR TO ERROR DETECTION COMPLETION - A computer implemented method for early data delivery prior to error detection completion in a memory system includes receiving a frame of a multi-frame data block at a memory control unit interface. A controller writes the frame to a buffer control block in a memory controller nest domain. The frame is read from the buffer control block by a cache subsystem interface in a system domain prior to completion of error detection of the multi-frame data block. Error detection is performed on the frame by an error detector in the memory controller nest domain. Based on detecting an error in the frame, an intercept signal is sent from the memory controller nest domain to a correction pipeline in the system domain. The intercept signal indicates that error correction is needed prior to writing data in the frame to a cache subsystem. | 01-15-2015 |
Matthew Hodges, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20140092241 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SCANNING OF BOOKS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR ORDER AND INVENTORY CONTROL - A method and device for creating digital optical images of bindings of books or other items in order to determine whether the books are in the correct order, such as on a bookshelf. The digital images are analyzed by a computer to determine whether the unique identifier of the book indicates the books is out of order relative to one or more next adjacent books bearing unique identifiers. If a book is out of order, an augmented reality image is produced with the digital image on the display of the device to indicate which books is out of order, and which books are in order. The user of the system can correct the disorder and re-scan to confirm order. The system also retains information about which books were scanned, which books were adjacent each scanned book, and whether the books were in or out of order. | 04-03-2014 |
Michael Hodges, Monumet, CO US
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| 20160074780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEWATERING FLOCCULATED SLURRIES - The embodiments relate to systems and methods for dewatering a flocculated slurry. A flow of slurry is received, the slurry comprising a liquid and solid particulate that is suspended in the liquid. At least a portion of the solid particulate is flocculated to form the flocculated slurry comprising flocculated material in the liquid. The flow of the flocculated slurry is delivered to a tracking screen that is configured to separate the flocculated material from the liquid. While the flow of flocculated slurry is disposed relative to the tracking screen, a pulse of energy is delivered to the tracking screen. | 03-17-2016 |
Tanor G. Hodges, Centerville, UT US
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| 20150157263 | WIRELESS INFANT HEALTH MONITOR - A system for wirelessly monitoring the health of an infant comprising a sensing module removably disposed within a wearable article. At least a portion of the sensing module can be in contact with an infant's foot. The sensing module can include a processing unit configured to receive and process health readings received by the sensing module. A wireless transmitter can also be in communication with the processing unit. The wireless transmitter can be configured to transmit the processed health readings to a receiving station. The receiving station can indicate an alarm if the processed health readings indicate a health trend that falls outside of a particular threshold. | 06-11-2015 |
Thomas Hodges, North Haven, CT US
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| 20150158067 | METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON THERMOPLASTIC FORMING TO FABRICATE HIGH SURFACE QUALITY METALLIC GLASS ARTICLES - A method of processing BMGs in a non-ideal environment (such as air) to create a uniform and smooth surface is provided. By utilizing the contact-line movement and an engineered flow pattern during TPF the method is able to create complex BMG parts that exhibit uniform smooth appearance or even can be atomically smooth. In addition, to mending surface imperfections, this method also eliminates void formation inside the material, allows for the creation of precise patterns of homogeneous appearance, and forms improved mechanical locks between different materials and a BMG. | 06-11-2015 |
Thomas M. Hodges, North Haven, CT US
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| 20150068648 | MULTI STEP PROCESSING METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF COMPLEX ARTICLES MADE OF METALLIC GLASSES - In one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass. For example, in one embodiment, the invention provides a process for thermoplastic forming of a metallic glass ribbons having a thickness of between about 50 to about 200 microns. Related articles of manufacture and processes for customizing articles in accordance with the process as described herein are also provided. | 03-12-2015 |
Wes Hodges US
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| 20150351860 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATION AND SIMULATION OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY - Disclosed herein is navigation and simulation systems and methods for minimally invasive therapy in which the navigation system imports a planning method using patient specific pre-operative images. The navigation system uses intraoperative imaging during the medical procedure to update the preoperative images and provides images of tracked surgical tools along the surgical path prepared from the preoperative images. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160005169 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TISSUE AND FIBER TRACT DEFORMATION - Disclosed herein is a method for producing an evolvable tissue model of a patient and, using this model, modelling physical transformations of the tissue (e.g. deformation) of the tissue model by interacting the tissue model with influence models which model interactions with the tissue such as surgical instruments, pressure, swelling, temperature changes etc. The model is produced from a set of input data of the tissue which includes directional information of the tissue. The directional information is used to produce an oriented tissue map. A tissue model is then produced from the oriented tissue map such that the tissue model reflects the directionality of the tissue component. When the tissue model is subjected to an influence that causes tissue deformation over a period of time, the tissue model directionally deforms over the period of time in a manner which reflects a trajectory of the influence interacting with the directionality of the tissue component. | 01-07-2016 |
Wes Hodges, London CA
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| 20150351860 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATION AND SIMULATION OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY - Disclosed herein is navigation and simulation systems and methods for minimally invasive therapy in which the navigation system imports a planning method using patient specific pre-operative images. The navigation system uses intraoperative imaging during the medical procedure to update the preoperative images and provides images of tracked surgical tools along the surgical path prepared from the preoperative images. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160000515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC VALIDATION, CORRECTION OF REGISTRATION FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION - Disclosed herein is a system and method for dynamic validation, correction of registration for surgical navigation during medical procedures on a patient which involves confirmation of registration between one or more previously registered virtual objects, such as surgical tools etc. in a common coordinate frame of a surgical navigation system and an operating room, and intra-operatively acquired imaging during the medical procedure in the common coordinate frame. The method includes displaying intra-operatively acquired imaging of the surgical field containing the one or more real objects corresponding to the one or more previously registered virtual objects, with the real objects being tracked by a tracking system. The method overlaying a virtual image containing the previously registered virtual objects onto the intra-operatively acquired imaging, from the point of view of the intra-operatively acquired imaging, and detecting for any misalignment between any one of the one or more previously registered virtual objects contained in the virtual image and its corresponding real object contained in the intra-operatively acquired imaging. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160005169 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TISSUE AND FIBER TRACT DEFORMATION - Disclosed herein is a method for producing an evolvable tissue model of a patient and, using this model, modelling physical transformations of the tissue (e.g. deformation) of the tissue model by interacting the tissue model with influence models which model interactions with the tissue such as surgical instruments, pressure, swelling, temperature changes etc. The model is produced from a set of input data of the tissue which includes directional information of the tissue. The directional information is used to produce an oriented tissue map. A tissue model is then produced from the oriented tissue map such that the tissue model reflects the directionality of the tissue component. When the tissue model is subjected to an influence that causes tissue deformation over a period of time, the tissue model directionally deforms over the period of time in a manner which reflects a trajectory of the influence interacting with the directionality of the tissue component. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160015471 | CONTEXT AWARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided in which devices that are employed during a medical procedure are adaptively configured during the medical procedure, based on input or feedback that is associated with the current state, phase or context of the medical procedure. In some example embodiments, the input is obtained via the identification of one or more medical instruments present within a region of interest, and this input may be employed to determine configuration parameters for configuring the device. In other example embodiments, the input may be based on the image-based detection of a measure associated with the phase or context of the medical procedure, and this input may be employed to adaptively control the device based on the inferred context or phase of the medical procedure. In other embodiments, images from one imaging modality may be employed to adaptively switch to another imaging modality. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160022146 | Insert Imaging Device for Surgical Procedures - Insertable imaging devices, and methods of use thereof in minimally invasive medical procedures, are described. In some embodiments, insertable imaging devices are described that can be introduced and removed from an access port without disturbing or risking damage to internal tissue. In some embodiments, imaging devices are integrated into an access port, thereby allowing imaging of internal tissues within the vicinity of the access port, while, for example, enabling manipulation of surgical tools in the surgical field of interest. In other embodiments, imaging devices are integrated into an imaging sleeve that is insertable into an access port. Several example embodiments described herein provide imaging devices for performing imaging within an access port, where the imaging may be based one or more imaging modalities that may include, but are not limited to, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, optical imaging such as hyperspectral imaging and optical coherence tomography, and electrical conductive measurements. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160067007 | INTERAMODAL SYNCHRONIZATION OF SURGICAL DATA - Systems and methods are provided in which local tissue diagnostic measurements are correlated with archival local tissue diagnostic data from prior tissue analyses to supplement diagnostic measurements with tissue analysis data from prior tissue analyses having similar local tissue diagnostic data. The tissue analysis data may include information such as pathology data, outcome data, and diagnosis data. The archived local tissue diagnostic data and the tissue analysis data may be stored in a database, and employed for a wide variety of methods, involving preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative phases of a medical procedure. Methods and systems are also provided for displaying, on a medical image shown in a user interface, hyperlinked reference markers associated with tissue analyses, where the reference markers are shown at locations corresponding to local tissue analyses, and where associated diagnostic data and/or tissue analysis may be viewed by selecting a given reference marker. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160113728 | INTELLIGENT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREFORE - System and methods are provided for adaptively and interoperatively configuring an automated arm used during a medical procedure. The automated arm is configured to position and orient an end effector on the automated arm a desired distance and orientation from a target. The end effector may be an external video scope and the target may be a surgical port. The positions and orientations of the end effector and the target may be continuously updated. The position of the arm may be moved to new locations responsive to user commands. The automated arm may include a multi-joint arm attached to a weighted frame. The weighted frame may include a tower and a supporting beam. | 04-28-2016 |
Wes Hodges, Toronto CA
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| 20160038253 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A method, system and apparatus for controlling a surgical navigation system are provided. The method | 02-11-2016 |
Wes Hodges, London, On CA
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| 20160070436 | PLANNING, NAVIGATION AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY - Disclosed herein are planning, navigation and simulation systems and methods for minimally invasive therapy in which the planning method and system uses patient specific pre-operative images. The planning system allows for multiple paths to be developed from the pre-operative images, and scores the paths depending on desired surgical outcome of the surgery and the navigation systems allow for minimally invasive port based surgical procedures, as well as craniotomies in the particular case of brain surgery. | 03-10-2016 |
William A. Hodges, Mechanicsville, VA US
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| 20150066713 | ENTROPIC LINK FILTER FOR AUTOMATIC NETWORK GENERATION - Methods and systems are disclosed for enhancing the information value of data networks. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, in large datasets, automated linking between data entries is facilitated by configuration and application of one or more entropic filters to the data. A computer system separates the data into groups based on the uniqueness of information carried by the data, then determines an entropy value for each group. Based on a predetermined threshold value, the system filters out data entries that have low entropy values and thus low relevance. The system automatically generates prospective links among the filtered data entries, and provides the network of links to another system for further analysis. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150213427 | DETECTION OF UNAUTHORIZED DEVICES ON ATMS - The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for detecting ATM skimmers, other unauthorized devices, such as hidden video cameras or keypad overlays, and/or possible damage to the ATM based upon radio frequency (RF) signal emitted from the ATM and/or 3D image analysis. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150213428 | ATM SKIMMER DETECTION BASED UPON INCIDENTAL RF EMISSIONS - The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for detecting ATM skimmers based upon radio frequency (RF) signal. In one aspect, the disclosed embodiments include a system for detecting ATM skimmers including a memory storing instructions and one or more processors that execute the instructions to perform one or more operations for detecting ATM skimmers. The operations may include, for example, receiving radio frequency (RF) signal data corresponding to one or more RF signals detected by an antenna located within communication range of the ATM. The operations may also include determining one or more unidentified RF signals of the detected ATM RF signals that differ from one or more baseline RF signals. The operations may also include determining whether the one or more unidentified RF signals are present for a predetermined period of time, and determining whether a skimmer is present at the ATM based on a determination that the one or more unidentified RF signals are present for the predetermined period of time. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150287017 | Systems and Methods for Transacting at an ATM Using a Mobile Device - The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for transacting at a local financial service provider device using a mobile device. The system may include one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to receive transaction data associated with a transaction request received from a mobile device associated with a customer. The transaction data may include a customer identifier. Additionally, the instructions may cause the processor to receive authentication data associated with the customer. The authentication data may be provided by the customer operating the mobile device and without requiring the customer to input data directly at the local financial service provider device. The one or more processors may further determine whether the received authentication data authenticates the transaction, authorize the transaction, and provide an indication to the local financial service provider device to perform the transaction. | 10-08-2015 |
| 20150287018 | Systems and Methods for Transacting at an ATM Using a Mobile Device - The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for transacting at a local financial service provider device using a mobile device. The system may include one or more processors configured to execute instructions to receive transaction data associated with a transaction request including a customer identifier received from a mobile device associated with the customer. Additionally, the processors may receive authentication data associated with the customer that may be provided by the customer operating the mobile device and without requiring the customer to input data directly at the local financial service provider device. The processors may further determine whether the received authentication data authenticates the transaction, authorize the transaction, and provide an indication to the local financial service provider device to perform the transaction based on a determination that the customer operating the mobile device is physically located within a threshold distance away from the local financial service provider device. | 10-08-2015 |
| 20150287028 | Systems and Methods for Authenticating Electronic Transactions - The disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions. A system for authenticating electronic transactions may include one or more memory devices storing instructions and one or more processors configured to receive transaction data associated with a transaction and further associated with a customer. The transaction data includes a customer identifier. The one or more processors may be configured to identify a customer account associated with the customer based on the customer identifier, and determine an authentication tier level associated with the transaction. The authentication tier level may reflect one or more levels of authentication required to authorize the transaction. The one or more processors may be configured to receive authentication data associated with a customer, and determine whether the authentication data satisfies the authentication tier level associated with the transaction and authorize the transaction when the authentication data satisfies the authentication tier level. | 10-08-2015 |
Zachary Russell Hodges, Columbia, SC US
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| 20140156315 | Settlement Evaluation Tool for Subrogation Recovery Enhancement - A settlement evaluation tool includes a settlement evaluation module having a statistical model, and an inquiry portal module. The inquiry portal module is configured to perform operations that include electronically receiving data related to an insurance liability dispute between a first insurance carrier and a second insurance carrier, and transferring the data to the settlement evaluation module. The settlement evaluation module is configured to perform operations that include applying the statistical model to the data to obtain an outcome probability associated with a strategy for resolving the dispute, and outputting the outcome probability. | 06-05-2014 |