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Brandon C. Hood, New York, NY US
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20110106702 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR WEB SITE ACCOUNT AND E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT FROM A CENTRAL LOCATION - A method, system and computer readable medium for managing a user online financial transaction at a destination ecommerce web site using a credit or debit card account of the user, including a) transmitting an activation command to a financial institution processing financial transactions for activating the credit or debit card account of the user; b) submitting a charge request for the credit or debit card account to the financial institution via a destination e-commerce web site to which the user is logged in while the credit or debit card account is in the activated status; and c) transmitting a de-activation command to said financial institution for de-activating the credit or debit card account, wherein the financial institution only accepts and processes charge requests received from e-commerce web sites while the credit or debit card account is in the activated status and wherein the financial institution declines charge requests while said credit or debit card account is in the de-activated status, and wherein steps a) to c) are repeated at least once. | 05-05-2011 |
Brian Hood, Zionsville, IN US
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20100231024 | RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE - A restraint system for a transportation vehicle may comprise a restraint member movably mounted to the vehicle. The restraint member may have a first leg and a second leg that travel together along opposite sides of a seat carried by the vehicle as the restraint member moves relative to the vehicle. A restraint harness may include a retractor that may be mounted to one of the first and second legs, and a lap web having one end mounted within the first retractor and an opposite end mounted to the other of the first and second legs. The lap web may be configured to restrain an occupant of the seat when the restraint member is moved to an occupant restraint position. At least one lock may be mounted to the vehicle and configured to secure the restraint member to the vehicle when the restraint member is in the occupant restraint position. | 09-16-2010 |
Brian H. Hood, Zionsville, IN US
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20130300136 | DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES REDUCING WOBBLE - A door handle assembly includes a door operator having an operator portion and a shank extending from the operator portion. The door handle assembly also includes a housing with a base portion for mounting to the door and a bearing portion extending from the base portion. The housing houses a portion of a spindle that extends outwardly from the bearing portion to accept the shank of the door operator. The connections of the door operator with the spindle and the spindle to the housing are configured to reduce wobble in the door handle assembly. | 11-14-2013 |
Brian L. Hood, Reston, VA US
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20120009194 | ANTIBODIES TO ENDOPLASMIN AND THEIR USE - Isolated monoclonal antibodies are disclosed herein that specifically bind endoplasmin. In some embodiments these antibodies are fully human. Recombinant nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acids, and host cells transformed with these expression vectors are also disclosed herein. In several embodiments the disclosed antibodies are of use for detecting and/or treating tumors that express endoplasmin, such as melanoma, breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, renal cancer, lung cancer, glioma, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer or pancreatic cancer. In one example, the tumor is a melanoma. | 01-12-2012 |
20140010811 | ANTIBODIES TO ENDOPLASMIN AND THEIR USE - Isolated monoclonal antibodies are disclosed herein that specifically bind endoplasmin. In some embodiments these antibodies are fully human. Recombinant nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors including these nucleic acids, and host cells transformed with these expression vectors are also disclosed herein. In several embodiments the disclosed antibodies are of use for detecting and/or treating tumors that express endoplasmin, such as melanoma, breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, renal cancer, lung cancer, glioma, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer or pancreatic cancer. In one example, the tumor is a melanoma. | 01-09-2014 |
Brian Lewis Hood, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100055113 | CELLULAR RECEPTOR FOR ANTIPROLIFERATIVE FACTOR - The present invention concerns the receptor for antiproliferative factor (APF) from bladder epithelial cells. In particular, there are compositions and methods for modulating APF, APF receptor, and/or the binding of APF to APF receptor. Agents that interfere with the binding of APF to its receptor or agents that enhance the binding of APF to its receptor are contemplated. In specific aspects, certain compositions are employed for a therapeutic purpose, such as interstitial cystitis or cancer, for example. | 03-04-2010 |
Brian M. Hood, Clinton Township, MI US
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20140196925 | POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HAVING INTERLOCKING SUPPORT MODULES - A power distribution box may include a first support module having interconnectable elements provided on a plurality of sides thereof, and a second support module having interconnectable elements provided on a plurality of sides thereof. An interconnectable element on the first support module may be interconnected with an interconnectable element on the second support module to connect the first and second support modules together to form a body of the power distribution box having one of a plurality of possible configurations which define different footprints. | 07-17-2014 |
Bryan Hood, Lago Vista, TX US
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20130295900 | Detecing a mobile communication device in relationship to a vehicle oerator and implimenting administrative control thereof - Arrangements for controlling operation of a mobile communication device (MCD) are disclosed. The method can determine an identifier associated with the MCD, detect that the MCD is associated with an operational vehicle and that the MCD is associated with an operator of the vehicle. The MCD can query a data base and can determine if the MCD is associated with a MCD feature control profile. One or more MCD features can be deactivated in response to the control profile when it is determined that the operator of an operable vehicle is associated with the MCD having a control profile. Additional embodiments are also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
Carra Leah Hood, Absecon, NJ US
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20110186062 | Smoking risk reduction/reduction to quit/cessation aid - This invention provides an aid for smokers to reduce the risk from and/or reduce to quit smoking cigarettes. It comprises a reduced-sized (by length and/or width) cigarette pack that contains reduced-size (by length and/or width) cigarettes. Unlike other smoking risk reduction/reduction to quit/cessation aids, smokers can use this invention as a means to cut down their per-cigarette consumption of the harmful ingredients in cigarettes. It can be used in addition to or independent of another risk reduction, reduction to quit, or smoking cessation method; it can also be used in studies of smoking reduction, reduction to quit, and cessation methods and be included in smoking reduction, reduction to quit, and cessation programs. | 08-04-2011 |
Charles Hood, Reno, NV US
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20130206131 | FIRE ENCLOSURE - A fire enclosure includes a roof supported by a frame. The frame includes openings through which the interior of the fire enclosure is visible. The openings can be covered by at least two overlapping screens. The screens can be oriented to slope downward and inward from the roof. | 08-15-2013 |
Dale Turner Hood, Wimberley, TX US
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20140373696 | MAGNETIZED FENCE WITH INTEGRAL STOCK FEEDER FOR DECKED SAWS - The invention herein named “Magnetized Fence with Stock Feeder for Decked Saws” is in total manifestation a table saw fence or other saw fence magnetized for resistance to lifting, in combination with a stock feeder or powerful spring-loaded workpiece guide mounted directly on said fence. Thus the stock feeder, which advances workpieces over the cutting element of a saw, can be used without its mounting apparatus interfering with lateral travel of the fence. | 12-25-2014 |
Darden Gwaltney Hood, Miami, FL US
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20090293650 | Cathode handler system - A pre-assembled, disposable cathode handler assembly facilitates automated or manual loading of a cathode with analyte for spectrometric analysis and is intended for a single use application. This cathode handler assembly is comprised of several parts which work cooperatively together to stabilize a separate cathode and direct an analyte into the cathode. A stopper and channeling unit are disposed in supporting interconnection with the cathode so as to maintain it in a stable orientation for loading. The channeling unit may be used in combination with a liner which also interacts with the cathode to guide the analyte into an interior chamber therein, and further contains an analyte cap holder. A stopper prevents the introduced analyte from escaping the cathode and a housing is connected exteriorly of the cathode and supporting components to further stabilize the cathode during the loading procedure. A loading base may be integrated to assist in manual loading of a cathode. | 12-03-2009 |
20130240630 | COUNTERFEIT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An anti-counterfeit system comprises an item with at least one marker affixed thereto. The marker comprises a chemical signature having at least one chemical, and indicates the source of the item. The marker is detectable in the item to reveal whether the item is authentic or counterfeit. In at least one embodiment, the marker comprises a chemical signature that is unique to a particular entity and is affixed to items authentic to that entity. Further, a method of determining the authenticity of an item comprises isolating an item for testing, determining the presence of a marker, analyzing the marker for a chemical signature, comparing the results of the analysis to a chemical signature unique to a particular entity, and determining from the comparison whether the item is authentic or counterfeit. In some embodiments, the method further comprises quantifying the results of the analysis, such as the chemical(s) discovered therein. | 09-19-2013 |
David A. Hood, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140125394 | PHASE INTERPOLATOR HAVING ADAPTIVELY BIASED PHASE MIXER - A phase interpolator includes an adaptively biased phase mixer, phase control circuitry and an adaptive bias generator. The adaptively biased phase mixer has mixing transistor circuitry configured to provide an output phase signal in response to a plurality of phase control signals, a bias current, and a number of phase input signals offset in phase from one another. The adaptively biased phase mixer further has adjustable bias transistor circuitry configured to adjust the bias current provided to the mixing transistor circuitry in response to an adaptive bias signal. | 05-08-2014 |
David K. Hood, Basking Ridge, NJ US
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20100041846 | Hydrophobic Crosslinkable Acetoacetylated Lactam/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymers - This invention relates to lactam/vinyl alcohol copolymers, and more specifically, to hydrophobic cross-linkable acetoacetylated lactam/vinyl alcohol copolymers suitable for use in a variety of applications including printing, inks, membranes, coatings, adhesives, oil treatment chemicals (such as gas and kinetic hydrate inhibitors), and fiber/textile treatments. | 02-18-2010 |
20100190947 | POLYVINYLAMIDE POLYMERS CONTAINING POLYMERIZABLE FUNCTIONALITIES - The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. | 07-29-2010 |
20110245409 | Polyvinylamide Polymers Containing Polymerizable Functionalities - The present invention relates to a polymer comprising an N-vinyl amide monomer and a dual functional monomer. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. | 10-06-2011 |
20120027964 | INKJET-RECEPTIVE ARTICLE - An inkjet-receptive article comprising a substrate having a coating thereon comprising a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer and a polymer resin diluent coated from a solvent. A preferred vinyl lactam copolymer is polyvinylcaprolactam (PVCap)—vinyl acetate (VA). Also disclosed are solvent-based compositions for forming an inkjet-receptive coating on a substrate comprising: (i) a vinyl lactam polymer or copolymer; (ii) a solvent; (iii) optionally, a pigment; and (iv) polymer resin diluent. | 02-02-2012 |
20120077893 | Premixes Suitable for the Production of Membrane Materials - Premixes suitable for the production of membrane materials are described. Products of this invention are suitable for the formation of membranes and membrane modules that may be in the form of flat sheets, tubes, or hollow fibers. | 03-29-2012 |
20120149578 | Manipulation of Cloud Point for Two-Phase, Aqueous Polymeric Systems - Two-phase, aqueous polymeric systems comprised of lactamic monomers containing additives suitable for adjusting the cloud point temperature of the polymeric compositions are described. Of particular utility is the use of these additives to adjust the cloud point in aqueous solutions comprised of salts. | 06-14-2012 |
20120219515 | SUN-CARE COMPOSITIONS - A sun-care composition having an SPF value of at least (15) containing (a) one or more sun-care actives; (b) a copolymer (or a terpolymer) containing (A) at least one vinyl pyrrolidone monomer and (i) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer or (ii) at least one vinyl acetate monomer or (B) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer and at least one vinyl acetate monomer; and (c) a pharmaceutically/cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220741 | POLYVINYLAMIDE POLYMERS CONTAINING POLYMERIZABLE FUNCTIONALITIES - The present invention relates to a polymerizable polymer formed from an N-vinyl amide monomer and containing a polymerizable functionality. In one approach, a dual functional monomer may be employed. In the case where the dual functional monomer incorporates glycidyl methacrylate, a third polymerizable monomer is also included. In a second approach, a monomer with polymerizable functionality can be grafted onto a pre-existing, suitable N-vinyl amide co-polymeric material, yielding a co-polymer comprising a polymerizable functionality. | 08-30-2012 |
20120276211 | POLYMERIZABLE LACTAMIC COPOLYMERS SUITABLE FOR THE FORMATION OF COATINGS ON MICROENCAPSULATED PARTICLES - This present application relates to microcapsules or compositions containing microcapsules wherein the microcapsules comprise a polymerizable lactamic copolymer. More particularly, certain aspects are directed to the use of polymerizable lactamic copolymers in the formation of coatings on microencapsulated particles. These polymerizable lactamic copolymers can result in surface modified microencapsulated particles that may be anionic, non-ionic, or cationic. | 11-01-2012 |
20120312191 | REACTIVE MONOMER FOR A COATING AND/OR REACTIVE COATING - Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers of functionalized 4- or 5-vinyl substituted regioisomers of 1,2,3-triazoles comprising a polymerizable functionality and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks. | 12-13-2012 |
20130004667 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A REACTIVE MONOMER AND WITH A UREA OR URETHANE FUNCTIONAL GROUP - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a reactive monomer, and, in particular, coating and/or reactive coating compositions. More particularly, compositions containing monomers comprising a lactam moiety, a urethane or urea functional group, and a polymerizable moiety are disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130025495 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A REACTIVE MONOMER AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compositions such as ink or coating compositions that include at least one reactive monomer that includes a maleimide of the general formula (I) A- is or includes an aryl, an alkylaryl, or an arylalkyl. The reactive monomer may be or include 4-butylphenyl maleimide. The composition may also include a reactive co-solvent that may include at least one of a (meth)acryl monomer or prepolymer, a (meth)acryl ester of an epoxy type monomer or prepolymer, and a urethane type monomer or prepolymer. | 01-31-2013 |
20130078879 | REACTIVE MONOMER FOR A COATING AND/OR REACTIVE COATING - Disclosed herein are coating solutions comprising a reactive monomer, process and compositions for preparing the same that are suitable for a coating and/or reactive coating. More particularly, the present invention relates to monomers comprising a multifunctional N-vinylformamide crosslinking moiety and their use in coatings. Also disclosed are applications and compositions comprising coating solutions of a reactive monomer and its application in printing processes and inks. | 03-28-2013 |
20130085230 | REACTIVE SOLUTION OF POLYMERIZABLE POLYMER COMPRISING POLYMERIZABLE REACTIVE FUNCTIONALITIES, PROCESS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Disclosed herein a process for the preparation of reactive solution of polymerizable polymers comprising polymerizable reactive functionality and wherein one approach discloses a polymerizable polymer comprising a (i) N-vinyl amide monomer; (ii) dual functional monomer; and (iii) polymerizable monomelic solvent. An additional approach reveals about polymerizable polymer comprising (i) a base polymer made from N-vinyl amide monomer and a co-monomer with the proviso for grafting; (ii) graft functional monomer; and (iii) a polymerizable monomelic solvent to enable a medium for polymerization. Also, discloses about the compositions comprising reactive solution of polymerizable polymer and its various possible applications. | 04-04-2013 |
20130150481 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A REACTIVE MONOMER AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compositions that include at least one reactive monomer that includes a lactam functional group and an ester functional group represented by formula (1): and a reactive co-solvent having a carbon-carbon double bond. The reactive monomer is one that is capable of reacting with the co-solvent to form a polymer. The compositions may be an ink composition including curable ink compositions. | 06-13-2013 |
20130198968 | FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES FOR CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS - Functional additives for cleansing compositions exhibiting enhanced anti soil-re-deposition and/or dye transfer inhibitory properties comprising polymers in the form of homopolymers, copolymers or terpolymers synthesized from at least one hydrophobic monomer. Examples of hydrophobic monomers include N-vinyl caprolactam, vinyl acetate, vinyl esters, acrylated glycols, methacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl- and C1 to C12 dialkylmethacrylamide, C1 to C12 alkyl aery late, C1 to C12 alkyl methacrylate, 4-butyl phenyl maleimide, octyl acrylamide. | 08-08-2013 |
20130261268 | LACTAMIC POLYMER CONTAINING AN ACETOACETATE MOIETY - The present invention provides lactamic polymers containing an acetoacetate moiety. The lactamic polymers may be readily functionalized and the functionalized lactamic polymers may be further derivatized to provide a wide variety of useful polymers having desirable chemical and physical properties. The lactamic polymers of the present invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. Formula (I) wherein R | 10-03-2013 |
20130303431 | VISUALLY PERCEIVABLE IMAGE-FORMING DYE SCAVENGING ARTICLE - The present application relates to a visually perceivable image-forming dye scavenging article capable of absorbing and/or inhibiting transfer of fugitive dyes released during laundering, the article comprising (i) a support substrate with an imprint of an image on at least one surface of the substrate; (ii) at least one dye scavenging compound fixably adhered to the imprinted image; (iii) optionally, a film forming agent; (iv) optionally, a cross-linking agent; (v) optionally, a rheology modifying agent; and (vi) optionally, a catalyst to accelerate the polymerization reaction. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the article and use of the same. | 11-14-2013 |
20140296441 | LACTAMIC POLYMER CONTAINING AN ACETOACETATE MOIETY - The invention provides lactamic polymers comprising an acetoacetate moiety. The lactamic polymers may be readily functionalized and the functionalized lactamic polymers may be further derivatized to provide a wide variety of useful polymers having desirable chemical and physical properties. The lactamic polymers of the invention may be employed in a wide variety of compositions. (A); (B) wherein R | 10-02-2014 |
Delaware Hood, Wakefield, RI US
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20130344264 | STRETCHABLE AND FORMABLE LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOONS MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM - Described are stretchable and formable lighter than air balloons including a high barrier lamination. The stretchable and formable balloons stretch when overinflated instead of failing. The balloons are formed from a lamination including a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 μm to 12 μm including a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The polyester film has an Elongation % in the transverse direction (TD) or machine direction (MD) of greater than 125%. | 12-26-2013 |
Denis A. Hood, Marlton, NJ US
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20110094151 | Soil moisture retention method - A method of soil retention uses a soil additive that increases water retention of basic potting soil. The soil additive, either premixed with or added to soil, is biodegradable, ultra-absorbent, and generally safe for the environment. When water is added to the soil additive mixture, moisture is retained within the additive to be disbursed throughout the soil and thereby to the plant within the soil, over a prolonged period of time, e.g. fourteen days to twenty eight days, depending on ambient conditions and the plant. | 04-28-2011 |
20120291348 | SOIL MOISTURE RETENTION METHOD - A method of soil retention uses a soil additive that increases water retention of basic potting soil. The soil additive, either premixed with or added to soil, is biodegradable, ultra-absorbent, and generally safe for the environment. When water is added to the soil additive mixture, moisture is retained within the additive to be disbursed throughout the soil and thereby to the plant within the soil, over a prolonged period of time, e.g. fourteen days to twenty eight days, depending on ambient conditions and the plant. | 11-22-2012 |
Elizabeth Hood, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100260780 | Uniform field magnetization and targeting of therapeutic formulations - Systems and methods for magnetic targeting of therapeutic particles are provided. Therapeutic particles comprise one or more magnetic or magnetizable materials and at least one therapeutic agent. Therapeutic particles are specifically targeted using uniform magnetic fields capable of magnetizing magnetizable materials, and can be targeted to particular locations in the body, or can be targeted for capture, containment, and removal. Therapeutic particles can comprise antioxidant enzymes, and can be targeted to cells to protect the cells from oxidative damage. | 10-14-2010 |
20130156792 | Uniform field magnetization and targeting of therapeutic formulations - Systems and methods for magnetic targeting of therapeutic particles are provided. Therapeutic particles comprise one or more magnetic or magnetizable materials and at least one therapeutic agent. Therapeutic particles are specifically targeted using uniform magnetic fields capable of magnetizing magnetizable materials, and can be targeted to particular locations in the body, or can be targeted for capture, containment, and removal. Therapeutic particles can comprise antioxidant enzymes, and can be targeted to cells to protect the cells from oxidative damage. | 06-20-2013 |
Elizabeth E. Hood, Jonesboro, AR US
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20090205086 | Commercial production of polysaccharide degrading enzymes in plants and methods of using same - Expression of recombinant polysaccharide degrading enzymes in plants is described. In one embodiment, expression of the enzyme is preferentially directed to the seed of the plant. Expression may also be preferentially targeted to specific locations within the plant cell. Expression of cellulases in corn is shown. The result is the capacity to produce polysaccharide degrading enzymes in plants at commercially acceptable levels in a reliable manner. Methods of using same in production of ethanol is also described, including use of the plant-produced enzymes in the ethanol production process. | 08-13-2009 |
20110224933 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS TO ASSIST IN FACILITATING REGULATORY APPROVAL OF A PRODUCT - A method for providing a service to assist in obtaining regulatory approval of a product includes using a computing device programmed to search at least one database of literature and programmed to identify data relative to determining substantial equivalence for the product to provide a first data set. The method further includes determining experimental data to collect for the product based in part on the first data set, collecting the experimental data for the product to provide a second data set, and documenting comparative data comprising comparisons between the first data set and the second data set data indicative of substantial equivalence for the product. | 09-15-2011 |
20140325698 | Methods Of Expressing And Detecting Activity of Expansin In Plant Cells - A method of expressing heterologous expansin in a plant cell is provided where a nucleic acid molecule encoding expansin is introduced into the plant cell and in an embodiment is operably linked to a promoter preferentially expressing in the seed tissue of the plant, and in another embodiment is linked to a promoter preferentially expressing in the embryo tissue of the seed. An embodiment provides the nucleic acid molecule is operably linked to a second nucleic acid molecule that directs expression to the endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole or cell wall. Plants and plant parts expressing expansin are provided. An assay for detection of expansin activity is also provided. | 10-30-2014 |
Fred P. Hood, Eugene, OR US
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20120005935 | Controlled access article for housing shotguns - The article includes a body portion which is large enough to accommodate and cover a receiver portion of a shotgun, leaving the stock and most of the barrel of the shotgun exposed outside of the body portion when the shotgun is positioned within the body portion. The body portion includes a base portion, a rotatable lid portion with two extending latch members and a lock assembly, wherein the receiver portion of the shotgun fits between the base portion and the cover portion when the cover portion is locked to the lock assembly by the two latch members. | 01-12-2012 |
Hugh Henley Hood, Crestview, FL US
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20090084253 | Common Services Pod for Dispensing Countermeasure Devices - The invention generally relates to a pod based countermeasure dispensing system for external mounting on wide variety of manned aircraft. The pod based system is readily configurable for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary use of the rapidly dispensed IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the pod based countermeasure dispensing system is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084254 | Method for Rapid Countermeasure Deployment Using a Pod - The invention generally relates to a method of using a pod to rapidly deploy defensive countermeasures from a wide variety of manned aircraft. The method includes using a configurable pod for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary purpose of this method is to rapidly dispense IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the method is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 04-02-2009 |
James Hood, St. Charles, MO US
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20090150995 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WEBSITE HOSTING SECURITY - A method for registering user identification data in an application service provider data repository is provided, where the application service provider provides web services for a plurality of customers, each customer having a plurality of users with respective user identification data. The method includes receiving user identification data from one of the users through a website associated with one of the plurality of customers, retrieving customer identification data based on a uniform resource locator assigned to the website, concatenating the user identification data and customer identification data to create a user key, and registering a user account within the data repository based on the created user key. | 06-11-2009 |
20110265171 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WEBSITE HOSTING SECURITY - A method for registering user identification data in an application service provider data repository is provided, where the application service provider provides web services for a plurality of customers, each customer having a plurality of users with respective user identification data. The method includes receiving user identification data from one of the users through a website associated with one of the plurality of customers, retrieving customer identification data based on a uniform resource locator assigned to the website, concatenating the user identification data and customer identification data to create a user key, and registering a user account within the data repository based on the created user key. | 10-27-2011 |
James Albert Hood, Houston, TX US
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20130041586 | REALTIME DOGLEG SEVERITY PREDICTION - A method for estimating an inclination and azimuth at a bottom of a borehole includes forming a last survey point including a last inclination and a last azimuth; receiving at a computing device bending moment and at least one of a bending toolface measurement and a near bit inclination measurement from one or more sensors in the borehole; and forming the estimate by comparing possible dogleg severity (DLS) values with the bending moment value. | 02-14-2013 |
James J. Hood, Victor, NY US
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20130223417 | COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR DETECTING UNCOOPERATIVE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A communication network may be uncooperative with an uncooperative communications device. The communication network includes mobile wireless communications devices including a collection device and forward devices. Each forward device is configured to detect a received signal characteristic associated with the uncooperative communications device, and transmit the received signal characteristic to the collection device. The collection device is configured to selectively schedule reception of the received signal characteristic based upon a timing of communications among the forward devices, and determine a parameter associated with the uncooperative communications device based upon the received signal characteristic. | 08-29-2013 |
James Lamar Hood, Tucson, AZ US
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20090183026 | Thresholding Hardware Errors - A system is provided to protect against ill-behaved microcode by balancing between an actual occurrence of a hardware problem and a microcode bug setting a flag appearing as a hardware problem. In this method, the error recovery is performed only on a single piece of hardware and no further error recovery action is taken on other pieces of similar hardware. The approach addresses the problem by treating a hit on one card as a hardware problem, but as a bug on subsequent cards. The invention keeps track of whether or not the same event has occurred on the same type of hardware so not to take action on more than one instance of the hardware. Subsequent hits on another instance of the hardware will not trigger the hardware related recovery on additional hardware. | 07-16-2009 |
20090300436 | SYNCHRONIZING DEVICE ERROR INFORMATION AMONG NODES - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for synchronizing device error information among nodes. A first node performs an action with respect to a first node error counter for a device in communication with the first node and a second node. The first node transmits a message to the second node indicating the device and the action performed with respect to the first node error counter for the device. The second node performs the action indicated in the message with respect to a second node error counter for the device indicated in the message, wherein the second node error counter corresponds to the first node error counter for the device. | 12-03-2009 |
Jamie R. Hood, Cambridge, MA US
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20140326840 | Adjustable and Portable Mounting System for a Tablet Computing Device and Solar Based Charging System - An adjustable and portable mounting system for a tablet computing device and solar based charging system is described. An example mounting system for a tablet computing device includes a tablet enclosure with a plurality of gripping portions adjustable to hold tablets with different sizes and shapes, and each gripping portion is configured to grip a corner of the tablet computing device. The mounting system further includes an adjustable solar panel support, which is pivotally attached to the tablet enclosure and where a solar panel placed within the support can be configured to provide trickle charging to the tablet and to orient 360 degrees about three axes of rotation. The mounting system also includes a table stand, which is mounted to the tablet enclosure and provides support of the tablet computing device on a flat surface with a wide range of viewing angles. The mounting system also includes a connector configured to couple to a tripod stand mount, or a similar device. | 11-06-2014 |
Jay Hood, Commerce, OK US
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20100327496 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOLDING COMPOSITE ARTICLES - A method of molding a composite article includes providing a first floating mold that has a fluid backing, wherein the fluid defining the fluid backing is stored in a fluid chamber positioned beneath the first floating mold, providing a second non-floating mold that does not include a fluid backing, and sealing the first floating mold to the second non-floating mold to define a molding chamber thereinbetween. | 12-30-2010 |
Jay J. Hood, Commerce, OK US
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20090004477 | Method for Manufacturing a Glass Fiber Reinforced Article, and a Glass Fiber Reinforced Article - A glass fiber reinforced article can be manufactured by: applying a mixture of glass fiber and binder over a mold surface of a first mold section to form a glass fiber matrix, wherein the binder comprises an organic solvent based binder capable of holding the glass fiber in place at room temperature; closing a second mold section over the first mold section to form a plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section, wherein the glass fiber matrix is provided in the plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section; injecting a reactive polymer forming composition into the plenum; and allowing the reactive polymer forming composition to react and form a thermoset resin. A glass fiber reinforced article is provided according to the invention. | 01-01-2009 |
20100154698 | Method and manufacturing a glass fiber reinforced article, and a glass fiber feinforced article - A glass fiber reinforced article can be manufactured by: applying a mixture of glass fiber and binder over a mold surface of a first mold section to form a glass fiber matrix, wherein the binder comprises an organic solvent based binder capable of holding the glass fiber in place at room temperature; closing a second mold section over the first mold section to form a plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section, wherein the glass fiber matrix is provided in the plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section; injecting a reactive polymer forming composition into the plenum; and allowing the reactive polymer forming composition to react and form a thermoset resin. A glass fiber reinforced article is provided according to the invention. | 06-24-2010 |
20100300368 | PELLETS AND BRIQUETS FROM COMPACTED BIOMASS - Certain disclosed pellets, briquettes, and other compacted products contain multiple components and have a composition tailored to meet specific requirements for a given application. Frequently, at least one of the components is a biomass component. The compacted biomass products can be used in various applications including power generation, animal bedding, and waste absorbent. One particular embodiment involves using compacted body or mass as a fuel supplement or fuel replacement for coal or other fossil fuel(s) in co-firing power plants. Other specific applications include bedding for various animals including fowl, horses, and rabbits. Another application comprises pelletized absorbents such as cat litter for absorbing liquid and/or solid waste products. | 12-02-2010 |
20110115113 | METHOD AND MANUFACTURING A GLASS FIBER REINFORCED ARTICLE, AND A GLASS FIBER FEINFORCED ARTICLE - A glass fiber reinforced article can be manufactured by: applying a mixture of glass fiber and binder over a mold surface of a first mold section to form a glass fiber matrix, wherein the binder comprises an organic solvent based binder capable of holding the glass fiber in place at room temperature; closing a second mold section over the first mold section to form a plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section, wherein the glass fiber matrix is provided in the plenum between the first mold section and the second mold section; injecting a reactive polymer forming composition into the plenum; and allowing the reactive polymer forming composition to react and form a thermoset resin. A glass fiber reinforced article is provided according to the invention. | 05-19-2011 |
20140173976 | PELLETS AND BRIQUETS FROM COMPACTED BIOMASS - Certain disclosed pellets, briquettes, and other compacted products contain multiple components and have a composition tailored to meet specific requirements for a given application. Frequently, at least one of the components is a biomass component. The compacted biomass products can be used in various applications including power generation, animal bedding, and waste absorbent. One particular embodiment involves using compacted body or mass as a fuel supplement or fuel replacement for coal or other fossil fuel(s) in co-firing power plants. Other specific applications include bedding for various animals including fowl, horses, and rabbits. Another application comprises pelletized absorbents such as cat litter for absorbing liquid and/or solid waste products. | 06-26-2014 |
Jeffrey Hood, Lancaster, PA US
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20140047376 | Display System - A content control system is provided for displaying mixed media content. The content control system includes a display module, a content module and a control module. The display module includes a display device and a information appliance device connected to the display device. The information appliance devices includes a display processor to processes a signal into displayable content for the display device. The content module is connected to the information appliance device and includes a storage device storing data for the signal and a content processor that sends the signal to the information appliance device. The control module connects to the content module and includes a user interface to view and select the data to be displayed on the display device. | 02-13-2014 |
Jeremy D. Hood, Canton, GA US
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20100245125 | Systems and Methods For Surveillance and Traffic Monitoring (Claim Set I) - System, methods, and computer program products are provided for surveillance, traffic monitoring, and red light enforcement. In one embodiment, the system may monitor zones of interest; capture, time stamp, and store images of the zones of interest; determine that an event has occurred within one of the zones of interest; and request the stored images of the zone of interest during the time the event occurred. | 09-30-2010 |
20100245568 | Systems and Methods for Surveillance and Traffic Monitoring (Claim Set II) - System, methods, and computer program products are provided for surveillance, traffic monitoring, and red light enforcement. In one embodiment, the system may monitor zones of interest; capture, time stamp, and store images of the zones of interest; determine that an event has occurred within one of the zones of interest; and request the stored images of the zone of interest during the time the event occurred. | 09-30-2010 |
Jonathan Hood, Charlotte, NC US
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20130096888 | Model and Methods for Identifying Points of Action in Electrically Active Cells - The invention provides a model for generating predicted action potentials of an electrically active cell. The disclosed model includes three operatively coupled submodels. A first submodel contains Hodgkin-Huxley elements generating action potentials based on electrical equivalent circuits. A second submodel is based on reaction kinetics of cell metabolism and is operatively coupled with the first submodel. A third submodel is based on Boolean dynamics representing signaling and associated cellular processes and is operatively coupled with the first and second submodels. The invention includes storing a library of calculated action potentials and associated cellular parameters generated by the model, applying a stimulus to the electrically active cell in vitro so that the cell generates an action potential; and comparing the cell-generated action potential with those stored in the library, wherein a match is predictive of the cellular point of action of the applied stimulus according to the parameters stored. | 04-18-2013 |
Joshua Hood, Valley Park, MO US
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20120100186 | NANOPARTICULATE-BASED CONTRACEPTIVE/ANTI-HIV COMPOSITION AND METHODS - Nanoparticulate compositions which employ membrane-integrating peptides to effect contraception and/or protection against infection by sexually transmitted virus are described. | 04-26-2012 |
Juli Patricia Hood, Osceola, IN US
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20130005048 | INDICATOR DEVICE - The present invention provides a test device for indicating the presence, concentration and effectiveness of chemical and biological agents. The test device interacts with the target agent producing a detectable signal indicating the presence, concentration and effectiveness of the agent. | 01-03-2013 |
Juli Patricia Hood, South Bend, IN US
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20140127732 | INDICATOR DEVICE - The present invention provides a test device for indicating the presence, concentration and effectiveness of chemical and biological agents. The test device interacts with the target agent producing a detectable signal indicating the presence, concentration and effectiveness of the agent. The test device includes a first carrier which changes color consequent to interaction with the target agent in proportion to the concentration of the target agent. The test device includes a second carrier which remains unreacted and unchanged in color in the presence of the target agent. The second carrier serves as an integrated reference to which the color change of the first carrier is compared. | 05-08-2014 |
Kenneth Brown Hood, Gunnison, MS US
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20120109520 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL DATA - An improved process for collecting, storing, and sending crop data is disclosed. The process allows data to be collected by PDA and uploaded to a server for remote analysis. | 05-03-2012 |
Kenneth Gregory Hood, Clarksdale, MS US
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20090050708 | Wickable wearing apparel system containing bait and/or cover scent and method of use - A system for dispersing scent for hunting comprises a material formed into an article of wearing apparel. The material has an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner layer having a looped structure and the outer layer having a tight structure with perforations. The inner layer is adapted to receive perspiration from a user donning the wearing apparel and wick the perspiration through the perforations in the outer layer using body heat from the user. The material also includes an activator containing the scent, the activator contained in the outer layer, the scent being dispersed from the outer layer as a result of body heat emanating from the user for either covering the hunter's odors or attracting animals to the hunter. | 02-26-2009 |
Kerri Michelle Hood, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090269951 | FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing. | 10-29-2009 |
20110084549 | FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing. | 04-14-2011 |
Kevin Hood, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20080302635 | Air Cushion Conveyor Stacker Reclaimer Device and Method Thereof - An air cushion conveyor stacker reclaimer device and a method thereof, wherein burial of enclosed air cushion outfeed conveyors eliminates the need for costly, reinforced underground tunnels and walkways, wherein overhead suspension of air cushion infeed conveyors eliminates the need for construction of raised walkways and costly ground support structures, wherein lightweight air cushion conveyor stacker devices eliminate the need for massive counterweights, and wherein the fully exploited method for stacking and reclaiming bulk materials via enclosed tubular components, stacking boom curtains, and/or domed enclosures essentially eliminates adverse environmental impact. | 12-11-2008 |
Lawrence S. Hood, Midland, MI US
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20100099783 | ALKENYL AROMATIC FOAM WITH LOW SOLUBILITY HYDROFLUOROCARBON - Prepare a closed-cell alkenyl aromatic polymer foam by an extrusion process using a blowing agent composition that contains at least 30 weight-percent of the chlorine-free hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent such that the foam has a density of 48 kilograms per cubic meter or less, contains more than 50 weight-percent styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer based on total polymer weight and at least eight weight-percent of a chlorine-free hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent that has a lower solubility in polystyrene than 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134). | 04-22-2010 |
20110028577 | POSITIVE SKEW STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER FOAM - Prepare a polymeric foam from a foamable polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polymer composition and a blowing agent wherein 75 percent or more by weight of all non-halogenated polymers in the foamable polymer composition is a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer composition having a polymerized acrylonitrile content distribution with a positive skew in a copolymerized AN content distribution and a positive percent difference between the mean and the median copolymerized AN content distribution. | 02-03-2011 |
20110082223 | EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM WITH BROAD COMONOMER CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - Prepare an extruded polymeric foam using a thermoplastic polymer composition of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer having a copolymerized acrylonitrile comonomer content of 20 weight-percent or less, a mean acrylonitrile comonomer content that exceeds its median acrylonitrile comonomer content and an average copolymerized acrylonitrile comonomer distribution having a breadth at half-height that is greater than 2.5 weight-percent as measured at half peak height of a copolymerized acrylonitrile comonomer distribution curve for the styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer. | 04-07-2011 |
20130053466 | STYRENE-ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER FOAM WITH MINIMAL YELLOWING - Prepare polymeric foam articles having low yellowing using a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer that contains less than 145 weight-parts acrylonitrile dimer and less than 8,500 weight-parts acrylonitrile trimer per million weight parts acrylonitrile copolymer. | 02-28-2013 |
Luke Hood, Portland, OR US
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20100106875 | Technique for communicating interrupts in a computer system - A technique to enable efficient interrupt communication within a computer system. In one embodiment, an advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC) is interfaced via a set of of bits within an APIC interface register using various interface instructions or operations, without using memory-mapped input/output (MMIO). | 04-29-2010 |
20120124264 | TECHNIQUE FOR COMMUNICATING INTERRUPTS IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A technique to enable efficient interrupt communication within a computer system. In one embodiment, an advanced programmable interrupt controller (APlC) is interfaced via a set of bits within an APIC interface register using various interface instructions or operations, without using memory-mapped input/output (MMIO). | 05-17-2012 |
20140136746 | TECHNIQUE FOR COMMUNICATING INTERRUPTS IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A technique to enable efficient interrupt communication within a computer system. In one embodiment, an advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC) is interfaced via a set of bits within an APIC interface register using various interface instructions or operations, without using memory-mapped input/output (MMIO). | 05-15-2014 |
Luke P. Hood, Portland, OR US
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20090070511 | PROCESSOR SELECTION FOR AN INTERRUPT IDENTIFYING A PROCESSOR CLUSTER - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes processor selection logic to receive logical destination identification numbers that are associated with interrupts each having a processor cluster identification number to identify a cluster of processors to which the interrupts are directed. The logical destination identification numbers are each to identify which processors within the identified cluster of processors are available to receive the corresponding one of interrupts. The processor selection logic is to select one of the available processors to receive the interrupt, and the selected one of the available processors is identified through a relative position of a corresponding bit in the logical destination identification numbers. Other embodiments are described. | 03-12-2009 |
20090070551 | CREATION OF LOGICAL APIC ID WITH CLUSTER ID AND INTRA-CLUSTER ID - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes logical interrupt identification number creation logic to receive physical processor identification numbers and create logical processor identification numbers through using the physical processor identification numbers. Each of the logical processor identification numbers corresponds to one of the physical processor identification numbers, and the logical processor identification numbers each include a processor cluster identification number and an intra-cluster identification number. The processor cluster identification numbers are each formed to include a group of bits from the corresponding physical processor identification number shifted in position, and the intra-cluster identification numbers are each formed in response to values of others of the bits of the corresponding physical processor identification number. Other embodiments are described. | 03-12-2009 |
Mark Hood, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090296948 | MPD custom ear communication device - A unique communication management device allows the user to control his/her sound environment both in and outside the ear. The device overcomes previous shortcomings encountered by emergency first responders, military, SWAT, firefighters, police, sports enthusiasts, musicians, as well as other users, with respect to single application headsets by utilizing a combination of an ambient noise microphone, volume control, compression circuit, and audio transducer. In an embodiment of the invention, the device also includes independent left and right on/off switches and one or more bone conduction microphones. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark J. Hood, Memphis, TN US
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20130047301 | MOLECULAR MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH SOYBEAN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE TOLERANCE AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - This invention relates to molecular markers useful for identifying and, optionally, selecting soybean plants displaying tolerance, improved tolerance, or susceptibility to root-knot nematode, methods of their use, and compositions having one or more marker loci. In certain examples, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus. In other examples, the method comprises detecting a haplotype comprising two or more marker loci. In further examples, the method further comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. This invention further relates to primers, probes, kits, systems, etc., useful for carrying out the methods described herein. | 02-21-2013 |
20140162250 | MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION OF TOLERANCE TO CHLORIDE SALT STRESS - Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance to chloride salt stress. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with tolerance to chloride salt stress. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with chloride salt stress tolerance. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance to chloride salt stress. | 06-12-2014 |
Matthew C. Hood, Wayne, PA US
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20080203172 | CLEAR CONTACTLESS CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line. | 08-28-2008 |
20150073997 | SECURING A TRANSACTION BETWEEN A TRANSPONDER AND A READER - A transponder-reader payment system includes a fob including a transponder, and a RFID reader for interrogating the transponder. The system may further include a personalization system for populating onto the fob and RFID reader identifying information and security and authentication keys which may be used during mutual authentication of the fob and the reader and for completing a transaction. In exemplary operation, the fob and RFID reader may be personalized, the fob may be presented to the RFID reader for interrogation, the fob and reader may engage in mutual authentication, and fob identifying information may be provided to the reader for transaction completion. In another exemplary embodiment, operation of the transponder-reader payment system may be controlled by an activation circuit. Further, the fob may be responsive to multiple interrogation signals. | 03-12-2015 |
Megan A. Hood, Warsaw, IN US
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20120259338 | DISTAL REAMER FOR USE DURING AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS - A modular femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip revision procedure includes a proximal body component, a distal stem component, and a locking bolt. Surgical instruments and methods for use in implanting such a modular femoral prosthesis are disclosed. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259339 | INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTING A REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SAME - A modular femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip revision procedure includes a proximal body component, a distal stem component, and a locking bolt. Surgical instruments and methods for use in implanting such a modular femoral prosthesis are disclosed. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259424 | REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS HAVING AN IMPLANTABLE DISTAL STEM COMPONENT - A modular femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip revision procedure includes a proximal body component, a distal stem component, and a locking bolt. Surgical instruments and methods for use in implanting such a modular femoral prosthesis are disclosed. | 10-11-2012 |
20130218290 | REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS HAVING AN IMPLANTABLE DISTAL STEM COMPONENT - A modular femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip revision procedure includes a proximal body component, a distal stem component, and a locking bolt. Surgical instruments and methods for use in implanting such a modular femoral prosthesis are disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
20140214172 | REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS HAVING AN IMPLANTABLE DISTAL STEM COMPONENT - A modular femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip revision procedure includes a proximal body component, a distal stem component, and a locking bolt. Surgical instruments and methods for use in implanting such a modular femoral prosthesis are disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
Michael S. Hood, Batesville, IN US
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20140022081 | OCCUPANT EGRESS PREDICTION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES - A method comprises determining a person's level of risk for developing an adverse condition; selecting a care protocol based on the level of risk; displaying a proposed configuration of a person support structure corresponding to the care protocol for a caregiver to approve; and upon approval by the caregiver, implementing the configuration. | 01-23-2014 |
20140255890 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY SYSTEM - A patient support apparatus configured to enable an occupant of the patient support apparatus to perform a physical therapy routine while being supported by the patient support apparatus. | 09-11-2014 |
20140297327 | Universal Caregiver Interface - A care system includes a mobile communication device, a remote server, and a patient support system in communication with either or both of the mobile communication device and the remote server. The mobile communication device operates as a user interface for the patient support system. The remote server provides computing power for the patient support system for resource intensive computing tasks. A system for use in a healthcare facility includes patient care devices located in a patient room. The system also includes an application server located remotely from the patient room. The application server stores application software associated with each patient care device. The system further includes a universal caregiver interface situated in the patient room and in communication with the application server. The universal caregiver interface receives application software from the application server. The universal caregiver interface is then usable to control the operation of each of the plurality of patient care devices in accordance with the application software. | 10-02-2014 |
20150081335 | BED/ROOM/PATIENT ASSOCIATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods of associating beds and/or rooms and/or patients are provided. One system and method involves using a signature of emitted light to determine a location of a patient bed in a healthcare facility. Another system and method involves reading a bar code from an array of redundant bar codes. Still another system and method involves manually entering location information on a graphical user interface of a patient bed for subsequent transmission. A further system and method involves sending bed ID and location ID along parallel paths from two independent circuits on a patient bed for receipt by two different transceivers and ultimately by two different remote computers that cooperate to associate the bed ID with the location ID. Still a further system and method involves using circuitry on a bed to mutate a received location ID and a bed ID into a single unique mutated ID such as by adding the location ID and bed ID and then performing a hashing operation. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael Scott Hood, Batesville, IN US
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20140345060 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS - A sleep apparatus, such as a mattress for example, is provided in one embodiment. The apparatus comprises a head support surface sized to support a person's head, and a torso support surface sized to support a person's torso. The head support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from the first side toward the second side, and the torso support surface is generally laterally sloped moving from the first side toward the second side. In some embodiments, the lateral slope of the head support surface is at least about 15°, the lateral slope of the head support surface is greater than the lateral slope of the torso support surface, and/or, the sleep apparatus slopes in the longitudinal direction as well. | 11-27-2014 |
Pauline Hood, Sandy, UT US
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20090181352 | MULTIPLE STUDENT BEHAVIOR COUNTER - A multiple student behavior counter device configured to display and store student data, wherein the device includes a housing. The housing includes a display module coupled to the housing. The device also includes an instructional module coupled to the display module and configured to store student data. The instructional module includes a communication module configured to send or receive student data. In addition, the instructional module includes a storage module configured to store student data. The storage module is selectably removable from the device. Furthermore, the instructional module includes a teaching module configured to store teaching lesson plans for an instructor. The device further includes a data entry module in communication with the instructional module, wherein the data entry module may be configured to enter student data to the instructional module. The device also includes an audio module in communication with the instructional module and configured to display audio. | 07-16-2009 |
Phillip C. Hood, Greensboro, NC US
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20100270844 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPACTLY SHIPPING AND FINALLY ASSEMBLING AN UPHOLSTERED SEAT - A method of compactly packaging an upholstered seat for shipment includes providing an upholstered seat bottom including a base with a top surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a first end, a second end, a first upwardly extending side arm attached to the first end, and a second upwardly extending side arm attached to the second end. The method further includes providing an upholstered seat back configured for secure attachment to the seat bottom after shipment, and compactly arranging the seat bottom and the seat back within a substantially rectilinear shipping carton. The upholstered seat can include at least one bracket assembly for irremovably attaching the seat back to the seat bottom after shipment. | 10-28-2010 |
Randall Curtis Hood, Thornton, CO US
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20090109571 | TAPE CARTRIDGE AUXILIARY MEMORY CONTAINING TAPE DRIVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS INFORMATION - A data storage library is described including a plurality of tape cartridges each possessing an auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The library also includes, at least one tape drive capable of determining at least one functional status when loaded with one of the tape cartridges wherein the at least one tape drive possesses an auxiliary reader and writer device capable of transferring information associated with the at least one function status to and from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The tape drive also includes a means for transmitting the information from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device to a display device that can be viewed by an end user. | 04-30-2009 |
20090284864 | TAPE CARTRIDGE AUXILIARY MEMORY CONTAINING TAPE DRIVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS INFORMATION - A data storage library is described including a plurality of tape cartridges each possessing an auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The library also includes, at least one tape drive capable of determining at least one functional status when loaded with one of the tape cartridges wherein the at least one tape drive possesses an auxiliary reader and writer device capable of transferring information associated with the at least one function status to and from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device. The tape drive also includes a means for transmitting the information from the auxiliary radio frequency memory device to a display device that can be viewed by an end user. | 11-19-2009 |
Renee Hood, Baltimore, MD US
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20140328898 | Nano-Liposomal Formulations and Methods of Use - A method for transdermal drug delivery provides for the topical administration of liposome encapsulated nanoparticles. The encapsulated nanoparticles define a nearly monodisperse population of liposomes having an average diameter within a selected size range. Liposomal nanoparticle formulations and methods of treatment therewith are also provided. | 11-06-2014 |
Renee R. Hood, College Park, MD US
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20130168885 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMATION OF VESICLES - A device and method for the formation of vesicles is disclosed herein. The device comprises a fluid introduction zone and a vesicle formation zone. The fluid introduction zone comprises a first inlet and a second inlet configured and disposed to provide parallel flow of an outer flow stream, flowing from the first inlet, sheathing an inner flow stream, flowing from the second inlet. The vesicle formation zone is configured and disposed to receive the parallel flow of the outer flow stream sheathing the inner flow stream and configured for a controlled and substantially uniform dispersion of an organic material, flowing in the inner flow stream, at a plane perpendicular to the vesicle formation zone. | 07-04-2013 |
Richard Thomas Hood, Fairfield, CT US
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20140241884 | ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT PITCH BEAM ATTACHMENT WITH ANTI-ROTATION PLATE DESIGN - A retaining assembly for a tail rotor system is provided including a washer having a plurality of splines. The washer is configured to couple to an adjacent pitch change shaft. A retaining nut includes a self-locking feature and a flange arranged at a first end. The retaining nut is configured to threadably couple to the pitch change shaft such that the flange is in contact with the washer. The flange includes a plurality of first holes configured to at least partially align between the splines of the washer. A lock plate includes a body and a plurality of tabs extending generally perpendicularly from the body. The lock plate is slidably positioned about the pitch change shaft adjacent the flange. The lock plate is operably coupled to the retaining nut and the washer to limit rotational movement thereof relative to the pitch change shaft. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert A. Hood, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090098939 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPENSATING PARTICIPANTS OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - Methods, systems, and computer program products for compensating participants of events or activities of virtual environments, such as on-line games, digital or virtual worlds, and virtual universes are disclosed. One or more embodiments may comprise conducting an event, measuring event participation by the participant, and compensating the participant based upon the measured participation. Various embodiments may compensate the participant based upon the amount of time the participant spends at the event, while other embodiments may compensate the participant based upon amounts or types of activity of the participant while attending the event. Some embodiments may compensate the participant based upon such activity as chat activity, keyboard activity, and mouse activity. Some embodiments may compensate the participant based upon one or more referrals that the participant makes other participants. | 04-16-2009 |
20100138455 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT IN VIRTUAL WORLDS - A system for detecting inappropriate content in a virtual world environment has and a corresponding method utilizes a rating unit for rating each of one or more virtual objects based upon its content. The system has and the method utilizes a tagging unit for tagging each of the one or more virtual objects with its respective rating, an object tagging database for storing ratings of the one or more virtual objects, and a policy database for storing policies associated with the ratings and the regions. Further the system has and the method utilizes an object monitor for monitoring the movement of each of the one or more virtual objects, a security scanner for scanning each of the one or more virtual objects to determine the rating of each of the one or more virtual objects, and an enforcement module to enforce the policies of the policy database based upon the rating and the respective region. | 06-03-2010 |
Robert L. Hood, Blackburg, VA US
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20130338627 | FIBER ARRAY FOR OPTICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTICS - The present invention relates to the field of optical imaging and therapeutics. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide minimally-invasive Fiberoptic Microneedle Devices (FMDs) for light-based therapeutics, which physically penetrate tissue and deliver light directly into the target area below the skin surface. Embodiments of the invention enable depth-selective and deep photothermal therapeutics and include methods of treating cancer, methods of re-shaping or removing adipose tissue, and methods of delivering drugs or co-delivering drugs and energy to selected tissue. | 12-19-2013 |
Ronald Hood, Taylorville, IL US
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20120322630 | Exercise and Training Apparatuses and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to apparatuses for increasing strength through exercise and training. Specifically, the present invention relates to apparatuses that increase the difficulty of well-known exercises and weight lifting techniques in order to increase the efficiency of work-outs. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatuses that promote whole-body stabilization. | 12-20-2012 |
Rush Winslow Hood, Tampa, FL US
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20080303346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply apparatus is disclosed herein. The power supply apparatus includes a power output, a first power source selectively connectable to the power output, and a second power source selectively connectable to the power output. A switch is configured to couple the first power source with the power output until the first power source becomes substantially depleted. The switch is also configured to couple the second power source with the power output after the first power source becomes substantially depleted. An indicator is configured to precisely convey the amount of power remaining in the power supply apparatus after the first power source becomes substantially depleted. | 12-11-2008 |
20090187359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE - A battery system is disclosed herein. The battery system includes a battery and a controller operatively connected to the battery. The controller is configured to estimate a battery state of charge based on a history of the battery current such that the battery state of charge estimate is obtainable during the battery's course of use. A corresponding method for estimating the state of charge of a battery is also disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
Steven C. Hood, Springfield, MO US
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20090263223 | Grain bag unloader - A grain bag unloader is described for unloading grain from a grain bag wherein the unloader is moved rearwardly and operated by a tractor having a hitch, a hydraulic system and a PTO. The grain bag unloader includes a wheeled frame having a grain hopper at the rearward end thereof with a transversely extending unloading auger which is adapted to be inserted into the lower end of a field grain bag and which conveys grain from the grain bag into the grain hopper. The grain bag unloader also includes a discharge auger which extends upwardly and laterally from the grain hopper. The grain bag unloader also includes a grain bag winder tube. The grain unloader of this invention includes a first clutch which is able to disengage the operation of the unloading auger while permitting the discharge auger to continue to operate. The grain bag unloader of this invention also includes a second clutch which is designed to disengage the bag winder tube so that the same will be free wheeling to enable the empty bag to be unwound from the bag winder tube. | 10-22-2009 |
Tony Hood, Libertyville, IL US
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20090260562 | Retractable Parking and Safety Cone and Method of Use - The present invention includes a retractable signaling apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to alert passers-by to the presence of a stationed vehicle that may be obscured from view. In situations that include the parking of a small vehicle or the stationing of such a vehicle along a road due to mechanical difficulties, it is often difficult for passers-by, including pedestrians and other motorists, to be aware of the presence of the vehicle. In such situations the present invention provides an easily carried signaling device that can be tethered to the vehicle. The signaling device provides an alert to passers-by of the presence of the vehicle in a timely manner such that collision with the vehicle can be avoided. The tethering means ensures that the alert is maintained in view of ambient conditions or mischief that could otherwise cause the loss of the alerting device. | 10-22-2009 |
20110000944 | GARMENT BACKPACK - A garment apparatus adapted and configured to have the functionality of a backpack that includes at least one pocket fixedly attached to each of an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The at least one pocket on the posterior portion covers a surface area of the posterior portion in an amount of about one percent up to fifty percent of the surface area. | 01-06-2011 |
20110010818 | GARMENT BACKPACK - A garment apparatus adapted and configured to have the functionality of a backpack that includes at least one pocket fixedly attached to each of an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The at least one pocket on the posterior portion covers a surface area of the posterior portion in an amount of about one percent up to fifty percent of the surface area. | 01-20-2011 |
William Hood, Northbrook, IL US
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20120275154 | Dual sided linear light emitting device - In one embodiment, a light emitting device comprises two linear arrays of light emitting diodes positioned on opposite sides of a linear heat conducting member. In one embodiment, a light emitting device comprises a heat conducting member linear in a first linear direction with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a first linear array of light emitting diodes thermally coupled to the first surface; a second linear array of light emitting diodes thermally coupled to the second surface; a first light transmitting cover positioned to receive and transmit light from the first linear array of light emitting diodes; and a second light transmitting cover positioned to receive and transmit light from the second linear array of light emitting diodes. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a light emitting device comprises snapping or sliding extensions of the light transmitting covers into the grooves. | 11-01-2012 |
20130235570 | Light emitting device with two linear light emitting sections - In one embodiment, a light emitting device comprises two tubes comprising linear arrays of light emitting diodes physically coupled by a third tube. In one embodiment, the third tube comprises a linear array of light emitting diodes. In another embodiment, the first tube, second tube, and third tube of the light emitting device are positioned to substantially form the shape of a character “U” in a plane perpendicular to the optical axis. In another embodiment, the first linear array of light emitting diodes has an average spacing between the light emitting diodes, and a ratio of the first, shorter dimension of the light emitting diodes to the average spacing is between 1 and 3. | 09-12-2013 |
William A. Hood, Reasnor, IA US
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20080282647 | Apparatus for Initiating Automatic Feed of Bale Wrapping Material - Large cylindrical bales of hay, straw, or other forage or fodder are usually wrapped with a filament-type product, typically twine, or a sheet-type product, typically netwrap material, after a bale has reached a predetermined size. A method and apparatus are disclosed that permits the bale to continue to form during part of the wrapping process. A delay occurs between the initiation of the wrapping step and the alarm for the operator to stop the forward movement of the baler. By inserting the wrap material to an entry throat of the baler, new crop material may be added to the bale while the leading edge of the wrap material travels around the bale. The operator is notified only when the feed of additional crop material needs to be stopped for the wrapping operation to conclude. The present invention is applicable to the use of sheet or filament wrapping materials for binding round bales. | 11-20-2008 |
20090324332 | Desegregation System - A desegregation system for use with hot mix asphalt, warm mix or with any material that will flow and which includes pieces of material of various sizes and for which uniform mixture is important. The system is substantially within a hopper having a material inlet and a material outlet and includes an auger section having a plurality of flights near a first end of an auger shaft and another, counter-handed section near the other end of the auger shaft. The system preferably has a parallel, interlaced pair of right handed auger sections mounted near corresponding ends of separate shafts and a second pair of parallel interlaced auger sections, left-handed, mounted near the opposite and corresponding ends of separate shafts. | 12-31-2009 |
William Gregory Hood, Charlotte, NC US
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20120014817 | Compressed Air Device For Allowing The Expeditious Adjustment Of Drive Belts - The present invention provides methods and systems for a device for producing compressed air that allows for the expeditious adjustment of a drive belt that includes a base having a substantially triangular shape with at least a first side having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second side having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a third side having a top portion and a bottom portion. The first side, second side, and third side collectively form a cavity therein. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the base and engaged to the first side of the base. A first compressor is slidingly engaged to the second side of the base and a second compressor is slidingly engaged to the third side of the base. | 01-19-2012 |
20140057747 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides methods and systems for an adjustment device for allowing the expeditious adjustment of drive belts that includes a frame having at least one channel, a tab extending substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis of the frame, and a boss rotationally disposed on the frame. A support member is disposed adjacent the frame and includes a bore for receiving an adjustment member having a first end and a second end, and the second end of the adjustment member is disposed in close proximity to the tab of the frame. | 02-27-2014 |
20150037176 | COMPRESSED AIR DEVICE FOR ALLOWING THE EXPEDITIOUS ADJUSTMENT OF DRIVE BELTS - The present invention provides methods and systems for a device for producing compressed air that allows for the expeditious adjustment of a drive belt that includes a base having a substantially triangular shape with at least a first side having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second side having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a third side having a top portion and a bottom portion. The first side, second side, and third side collectively form a cavity therein. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the base and engaged to the first side of the base. A first compressor is slidingly engaged to the second side of the base and a second compressor is slidingly engaged to the third side of the base. | 02-05-2015 |
William L. Hood, Houston, TX US
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20110222670 | ALERTING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF ALERTING DESIGNATED PARTIES - An alerting system is disclosed including in one embodiment: (1) a detection system configured to identify an initiated emergency call, identify a calling device initiating the emergency call and generate a detection message that identifies the calling device, the detection system implemented at central office equipment of a telephone company, (2) a determining system configured to receive the detection message, confirm if the calling device is registered with an alerting service and generate a confirmation message when the calling device is registered, the determining system configured to uniquely correspond with the telephone company and (3) a notification system configured to receive the confirmation message, determine parties associated with the calling device and contact the parties with a notification message, the notification message limited to information obtained concurrent with or before occurrence of the emergency call, the determining system and the notification system independent of the telephone company. | 09-15-2011 |
William Scott Hood, Knoxville, TN US
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20140156970 | Versatile PET Coincidence Processor - A common or single type of positron emission tomography (PET) coincidence processor is useable with different PET systems. The ports are configurable to operate with different coincidence algorithms, allowing different numbers of ports to be used in different systems. The ports are configurable to provide different outputs and/or connect with different types of detectors. A programming port allows programming of an appropriate coincidence algorithm so that different such algorithms are usable by the controller. Any one or more of these accessible and/or versatile features are provided on a controller. | 06-05-2014 |