Huber, US

Aaron D. Huber, Louisville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110237403	EXERCISE MACHINE WITH STATIONARY BICYCLE AND INFLATABLE SEAT - An exercise machine includes a frame with foot pedals mounted thereon and a seat having an inflatable bladder whereby the user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles. A sensor may be used to sense the degree of compression of the inflatable bladder when a person sits on the inflatable seat whereby the internal pressure of the bladder may be adjusted accordingly. The frame may have two sections which are detachable so that one of the sections and the inflatable seat serve as a seating assembly when detached.	09-29-2011
20140141946	EXERCISE DEVICE USING UNDULATION MEMBERS - An exercise device and a method of exercising includes one or more undulation members, such as ropes, which a user undulates, which may cause an elastic line to stretch and/or a travel line to travel around one or more pulleys. The exercise device is configured to allow exercise using undulation members in a relatively small space.	05-22-2014

Aaron Morgan Huber, Castle Rock, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080276652	Submerged combustion for melting high-temperature glass - Molten glass is formed from high-temperature glass batch by feeding the glass batch to a melt chamber and heating the glass batch in the melt chamber using one or more submerged combustion burners to melt the glass batch and form molten glass. The molten glass can be removed from the melt chamber and fiberized.	11-13-2008
20110308280	PANEL-COOLED SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER GEOMETRY AND METHODS OF MAKING MOLTEN GLASS - A melter apparatus includes a floor, a ceiling, and a substantially vertical wall connecting the floor and ceiling at a perimeter of the floor and ceiling, a melting zone being defined by the floor, ceiling and wall, the melting zone having a feed inlet and a molten glass outlet positioned at opposing ends of the melting zone. The melting zone includes an expanding zone beginning at the inlet and extending to an intermediate location relative to the opposing ends, and a narrowing zone extending from the intermediate location to the outlet. One or more burners, at least some of which are positioned to direct combustion products into the melting zone under a level of molten glass in the zone, are also provided.	12-22-2011
20130086944	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FOAMED GLASS USING SUBMERGED COMBUSTION - Submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce foamed glass. One system includes a submerged combustion melter having an outlet, the melter configured to produce an initial foamy molten glass having a density and comprising bubbles filled primarily with combustion product gases. The initial foamy molten glass is deposited directly onto or into a transport apparatus that transports the initial foamy molten glass to a downstream processing apparatus. An intermediate stage may be included between the melter and the transport apparatus. One intermediate stage is a channel that includes gas injectors. Another intermediate stage is a channel that produces an upper flow of a less dense glass and a relatively more dense glass lower flow. The upper flow may be processed into foamed glass products, while the more dense flow may be processed into dense glass products.	04-11-2013
20130086950	SUBMERGED COMBUSTION GLASS MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Submerged combustion glass manufacturing systems include a melter having a floor, a roof, a wall structure connecting the floor and roof, and an exhaust passage through the roof. One or more submerged combustion burners are mounted in the floor and/or wall structure discharging combustion products under a level of material being melted in the melter and create turbulent conditions in the material. The melter exhausts through an exhaust structure connecting the exhaust passage with an exhaust stack. The exhaust structure includes a barrier defining an exhaust chamber having an interior surface, the exhaust chamber having a cross-sectional area greater than that of the exhaust stack but less than the melter. The barrier maintains temperature and pressure in the exhaust structure at values sufficient to substantially prevent condensation of exhaust material on the interior surface.	04-11-2013
20130086951	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GLASS MANUFACTURING - Submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce glass. One system includes a submerged combustion melter having a roof, a floor, a wall structure connecting the roof and floor, and an outlet, the melter producing an initial foamy molten glass. One or more non-submerged auxiliary burners are positioned in the roof and/or wall structure and configured to deliver combustion products to impact at least a portion of the bubbles with sufficient force and/or heat to burst at least some of the bubbles and form a reduced foam molten glass.	04-11-2013
20130283861	SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER COMPRISING A MELT EXIT STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE IMPACT OF MECHANICAL ENERGY, AND METHODS OF MAKING MOLTEN GLASS - A melter apparatus includes a floor, a ceiling, and a wall connecting the floor and ceiling at a perimeter of the floor and ceiling, a melting zone being defined by the floor, ceiling and wall, the melting zone having a feed inlet and a molten glass outlet positioned at opposing ends of the melting zone. Melter apparatus include an exit end having a melter exit structure for discharging turbulent molten glass formed by one or more submerged combustion burners, the melter exit structure fluidly and mechanically connecting the melter vessel to a molten glass conditioning channel. The melter exit structure includes a fluid-cooled transition channel configured to form a frozen glass layer or highly viscous glass layer, or combination thereof, on inner surfaces of the fluid-cooled transition channel and thus protect the melter exit structure from mechanical energy imparted from the melter vessel to the melter exit structure.	10-31-2013
20130327096	APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDITIONING MOLTEN GLASS - Channel apparatus for use with submerged combustion systems and methods of use to produce glass. One channel apparatus includes a flow channel defined by a floor, a roof, and a wall structure connecting the floor and roof, the flow channel divided into sections by a series of skimmers. Channel apparatus include both high and low momentum combustion burners, with one or more high momentum combustion burners positioned immediately upstream of each skimmer in either the roof or sidewall structure, or both, and one or more low momentum combustion burners positioned immediately downstream of each skimmer in either the roof, the sidewall structure, or both, and positioned to transfer heat to the molten mass of glass without substantial interference from foamed material. Certain embodiments include increased height of glass-contact refractory, in particular immediately upstream of the skimmers.	12-12-2013
20140090422	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESTABILIZING FOAM IN EQUIPMENT DOWNSTREAM OF A SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER - Methods and systems for de-stabilizing foam produced in submerged combustion melters. A molten mass of glass and bubbles is flowed into an apparatus downstream of a submerged combustion melter. The downstream apparatus includes a floor, a roof and a wall connecting the floor and roof, but is devoid of submerged combustion burners and other components that would increase turbulence of the molten mass. The molten mass has foam on at least a portion of a top surface of the molten mass. One method includes directly impinging an impinging composition onto at least a portion of the foam in the downstream apparatus. Systems for carrying out the methods are described.	04-03-2014
20140090423	SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTERS HAVING AN EXTENDED TREATMENT ZONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASS - A submerged combustion melter includes a floor, a roof, and a sidewall structure connecting the floor and roof defining an internal space. A first portion of the internal space defines a melting zone, and a second portion defines a fining zone immediately downstream of the melting zone. One or more combustion burners in either the floor, roof, the sidewall structure, or any combination of these, are configured to emit the combustion gases from a position under a level of, and positioned to transfer heat to and produce, a turbulent molten mass of glass containing bubbles in the melting zone. The fining zone is devoid of combustion burners or other apparatus or components that would increase turbulence above that in the melting zone. The melter may include a treating zone that stabilizes or destabilizes bubbles and/or foam. Processes of using the melters are a feature of the disclosure.	04-03-2014
20140090424	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DESTABILIZING FOAM IN EQUIPMENT DOWNSTREAM OF A SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER - Methods and systems for de-stabilizing foam produced in submerged combustion melters. A molten mass of glass and bubbles is flowed into an apparatus downstream of a submerged combustion melter. The downstream apparatus includes a floor, a roof and a wall connecting the floor and roof, but is devoid of submerged combustion burners and other components that would increase turbulence of the molten mass. The molten mass has foam on at least a portion of a top surface of the molten mass. Certain methods include imposing a de-stabilizing force directly to the foam or to the molten mass and foam, where the de-stabilizing force may be a vibratory force, an acoustic wave force, a particulate-based force, or a non-particulate-based mechanical force. Systems for carrying out the methods are described.	04-03-2014
20140144185	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING WELL-FINED GLASS USING SUBMERGED COMBUSTION - Methods and systems produce a molten mass of foamed glass in a submerged combustion melter (SCM). Routing foamed glass to a fining chamber defined by a flow channel fluidly connected to and downstream of the SCM. The flow channel floor and sidewalls have sufficient glass-contact refractory to accommodate expansion of the foamed glass as fining occurs during transit through the fining chamber. The foamed glass is separated into an upper glass foam phase and a lower molten glass phase as the foamed glass flows toward an end of the flow channel distal from the SCM. The molten glass is then routed through a transition section fluidly connected to the distal end of the flow channel. The transition section inlet end construction has at least one molten glass inlet aperture, such that the inlet aperture(s) are positioned lower than the phase boundary between the upper and lower phases.	05-29-2014
20140190214	SUBMERGED COMBUSTION GLASS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Submerged combustion glass manufacturing systems include a melter having a floor, a roof, a wall structure connecting the floor and roof, and an exhaust passage through the roof. One or more submerged combustion burners are mounted in the floor and/or wall structure discharging combustion products under a level of material being melted in the melter and create turbulent conditions in the material. The melter exhausts through an exhaust structure connecting the exhaust passage with an exhaust stack. The exhaust structure includes a barrier defining an exhaust chamber having an interior surface, the exhaust chamber having a cross-sectional area greater than that of the exhaust stack but less than the melter. The barrier maintains temperature and pressure in the exhaust structure at values sufficient to substantially prevent condensation of exhaust material on the interior surface.	07-10-2014
20140260432	PANEL-COOLED SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTER GEOMETRY AND METHODS OF MAKING MOLTEN GLASS - A melter apparatus includes a floor, a ceiling, and a substantially vertical wall connecting the floor and ceiling at a perimeter of the floor and ceiling, a melting zone being defined by the floor, ceiling and wall, the melting zone having a feed inlet and a molten glass outlet positioned at opposing ends of the melting zone. The melting zone includes an expanding zone beginning at the inlet and extending to an intermediate location relative to the opposing ends, and a narrowing zone extending from the intermediate location to the outlet. One or more burners, at least some of which are positioned to direct combustion products into the melting zone under a level of molten glass in the zone, are also provided.	09-18-2014

Alisha Huber, Dayton, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090307203	METHOD OF LOCATING CONTENT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING - A method is disclosed to gather content for use in language learning, the method comprising combining a user entered search phrase with a user model of derived by a language learning program, which user model identifies subject matter that should be learned or practiced. The delivered content then represents topics of interest to a user, and also is optimized to work with the language learning program to teach the target language.	12-10-2009
20100248194	TEACHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A student using a teaching system, for example, to learn a language, selects a concept, for example a word or phrase, which he does not recall. On a display, he is immediately presented with an array of images or graphics related to the selected concept. For example, the graphics or images may be from previous lessons which involve the concept. If the student then selects one of the images or graphics he is presented with a list of all the concepts, for example, words and phrases, associated with that image or graphic. The student is thereby able to recollect the selected concept in the context of all of his previous experiences with it. If that does not restore the selected concept to his recollection, he is able to select additional images and graphics, in each case being presented with an additional list of related concepts, making it likely that the originally selected concept will be recalled.	09-30-2010
20100323332	Method and Apparatus for Improving Language Communication - In a communication between individuals having different levels of skill in a language, communication by the more skilled individual is controlled so as to keep it at a level understandable by the lesser skilled individual. For example, a native speaker's communication with a student learning his language (the target language) is monitored by an interface and compared with a stored model representing the student's knowledge and ability in the language. Should the native speaker communicate in a way that would not be understood by the student, for example, by using vocabulary or a sentence structure beyond the student's ability, the interface will notify the native speaker. The interface might then suggest an alternate word or sentence structure to the native speaker, inviting him to use the alternate communication. The native speaker can then substitute and send the alternate communication.	12-23-2010
20120070808	TEACHING SYSTEM COMBINING LIVE AND AUTOMATED INSTRUCTION - Just prior to a scheduled session with a live instructor, a student is presented with an automated lesson which prepares him for the live instruction. The automatic lesson presents and practices skills that will be needed for the live lesson. Thus, when the instructor appears, the student is entirely prepared for the live lesson and optimum use may be made if the instructor's time. After the live lesson is complete, the student may be returned to an automated debriefing, which helps imprint major aspects of the live lesson of the students of mine. Thus, the learning process is improved through the combination of live and automatic instruction.	03-22-2012
20120072912	PERFORMING A COMPUTERIZED TASK WITH DIVERSE DEVICES - A main computer runs a primary program performing an ongoing task, the primary program being optimized for performance on a desktop computer. A computerized device remote from the main computer runs an adjunct program which is a modified version of the primary program and is optimized for performance in a hands free mode. Communication means provides communication between the main computer and computerized device, and the main computer and computerized device interact through the communication means so that each influences the operation of the other.	03-22-2012
20140170629	PRODUCING CONTROLLED VARIATIONS IN AUTOMATED TEACHING SYSTEM INTERACTIONS - The content of an instructor-student interaction set in an automated teaching system is represented in a graph-based format. In a graph-based representation, not only can variations branch away from each other at a node (branching point), as in the tree-based representation, but they can also merge back together. Not only does this make the -structure more compact, but it increases the number of variations that can be represented in the content while simultaneously eliminating the need to individually author each variation.	06-19-2014

Angela Ann Huber, Aurora, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120262289	SECURITY SYSTEMS HAVING PORTABLE MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS USING SAME - A security system having a portable monitoring device in communication with detection devices and notification systems to provide messages. Methods for employing a portable monitoring device are also provided herein.	10-18-2012

Brian Huber, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131306	CHEMICALLY MODIFIED CYCLIC PEPTIDES CONTAINING CELL ADHESION RECOGNITION (CAR) SEQUENCES AND USES THEREFOR - Chemically modified cyclic peptides comprising cell adhesion recognition (CAR) sequences are provided having improved properties, such as improved stability. Also provided are methods of making and using same.	05-21-2009
20090291967	SMALL MOLECULE MODULATORS OF CELL ADHESION - Compounds, particularly compounds having activity as modulators of cadherin-mediated cell adhesion having the following structure:	11-26-2009
20120022083	SMALL MOLECULE MODULATORS OF CELL ADHESION - Compounds, particularly compounds having activity as modulators of cadherin-mediated cell adhesion having the following structure:	01-26-2012
20130184232	METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING DPD INHIBITORS IN COMBINATION WITH 5-FU AND 5-FU PRODRUGS - Methods for improved administration and dosing of DPD inhibitors in combination with 5-FU and/or 5-FU prodrugs are provided, comprising first administering to a patient in need thereof a DPD inhibitor that substantially eliminates activity of the enzyme and thereafter administering 5-FU or a 5-FU prodrug, wherein the level of 5-FU or 5-FU prodrug is in substantial excess of DPD inhibitor in the patient.	07-18-2013

Bryan Huber, Stowe, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120004594	METHODS OF TREATING DEGENERATIVE BONE CONDITIONS - Methods and articles of manufacture for treating patients with degenerative bone are provided. The methods are useful to improve bone quality in a localized area of a degenerative bone (e.g., osteopenic or osteoporotic bone), such as by improving BMD to be substantially similar to BMD in an average, healthy individual at the age of peak BMD. The methods can comprise forming a void in a localized area of the degenerative bone and filling the void with a bone regenerative material that causes generation of new, healthy, natural bone material. The articles of manufacture can comprise kits formed of various materials useful in the inventive methods for improving bone quality.	01-05-2012

Carol Huber, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110106558	INFECTION CONTROL SOLUTION - Described herein are embodiments directed to electronically managing infections in healthcare facilities. A treating infection preventionist (“IP”) uses a remote computer to access patients assigned to the IP. A server analyzes healthcare data associated with patients and groups the patients into different infection control categories (“IC categories”) for treatment or further monitoring. The IP can view assigned patients by their IC categories, receive alerts for potentially dangerous conditions in patients, and access real-time patient records from a remote computer.	05-05-2011

Charles F. Huber, Lake Forest, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090313911	Recessed lighting finish trim - Housings, for recessed light fixtures of the same nominal size, may come in a range of actual diameters sizes. A trim unit is designed to fit into such range of housing diameters for a nominal size. The trim unit has a divided flange area providing a small appearance and structural rigidity.	12-24-2009

Christoph Huber, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090282398	ON-THE-FLY ADDITION OF PRODUCTS TO AN EXISTING INSTALLATION - A user interface to a software installer is arranged to enable users to select additional software products that are downloaded, queued, and then installed dynamically (i.e., “on-the-fly”) on a PC while an existing software installation is performed. The user interface may be configured to provide an indication of the progress of software products that are currently being installed, as well as a list of other software products that are available for installation. When a user selects a new software product from the list, the installer will immediately fetch the software and queue it for installation. The user interface will be updated to display the installation progress for the new software product along with the installation progress for the existing products. The user can repeat the process and continue to add new products that will also be installed on-the-fly until all the desired software products are installed on the user's PC.	11-12-2009

Christopher Huber US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249872	Systems and Methods for Enabling Users to Sample and Acquire Content - A system for sampling content and presenting targeted marketing and advertising content, comprising: a sample/advertising server; a retail server receiving sample content from the sample server; media sample tablets for receiving sample content and targeted advertising content for display to a user; and means for collecting data from users.	10-09-2008

Christopher Huber, Stillwater, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301054	Station For Sale of Digital Media - A system for selling digital media, comprising: a content server for providing a master source of digital content to the system; a retail server for maintaining a local cache of popular content, and for packaging content; a license server for maintaining licenses for each piece of digital content wherein the license server issues new licenses to the retail server at the time of sale and issues subsequent licenses to a consumer for extending content usage; a plug-in for accessing digital content in a single click; and a media tablet for providing a consumer interface for exploring the digital content of the system, the media tablet comprising an interface for connection by a portable device for content transfer; means for accepting payment; and means for interacting with the retail server.	12-04-2008

Craig Huber, Haddon Heights, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037221	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZABLE PILL BOTTLE SLEEVES - Systems and methods for providing customizable sleeves for pill bottles, customizable adhesive attachments, customizable Post-it notes and methods for the manufacture thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of surveying pharmacists regarding the effect of customizable adhesive attachments to a pill bottle. The method may include using a digital computer to receive information relating to issues in implementation of a system for providing customizable adhesive attachments. The customizable adhesive attachments may be attached to the bottle. The adhesive attachments may be customizable with respect to at least two of 1) color; 2) content; and 3) texture. The method may further include using a digital computer to receive information relating to benefits obtained from the adhesive attachment.	02-05-2009

Daniel A. Huber, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110067211	Universal Lace / Cord Lock System - A cord locking system is provided that allows a user to easily, rapidly, and effectively lock/unlock a lace in one single-handed, swift motion. The locking device includes a pair of arms that can freely rotate around a swivel point within a base that lock teeth against the lace by using compression forces controlled by a spring. The arrangement of the arms protrude outside the base for easy engagement/disengagement, with a mechanical advantage using leverage to reduce the required forces to act against the spring force at the teeth. The arms are configured in a curved scissors-like handle for an easy swift grasp contoured to the shape of your fingers with a single-handed motion. The most basic application is in outdoor sports, such as snowboarding. A snowboard rider can easily lock the boot laces with a swift motion and just as easily disengage the locking device under harsh, frozen, winter conditions while wearing gloves. Each boot would include a pull tool on the end of the boot lace with each side of the lace running through the assembled locking device. To disengage the locking mechanism, lift two fingers upward so that the teeth open and allow the device to slide up and down the laces toward the preferred location. To lock, press the arms toward the base to tighten further into position and then let go of the locking device allowing the spring to maintain the locked position.	03-24-2011

Dennis Huber, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110173029	RECURRING TIME ZERO - Computerized methods and systems in a clinical computing environment are provided for methods and systems in a clinical computing environment for collectively ordering recurring orders. Each treatment period (that is, each instance of a recurring order or group of orders) is permitted to be activated independently even though the ordering activity for the treatment schedule takes place only once. Relationships between orders within a recurring group or phase, as well as relationships between different instances of the group or phase (e.g., between treatment periods included in a treatment schedule wherein the same group of orders is to be executed on two different days) are established utilizing time offsets. Each time that a treatment period is activated, a new time zero is established and future administration times are calculated utilizing the time offsets with respect to the new time zero. Additionally, each time that a treatment period is activated and a new time zero is established, future treatment periods included in the treatment schedule are scheduled for future initiation based upon the time offsets.	07-14-2011

Dennis J. Huber, Great Falls, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154887	PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A photovoltaic system that includes a base; a photovoltaic material having an active area mounted to the base; and a protective covering mounted in the base and covering the photovoltaic material, the protective covering having a surface area larger than that of the active area and including an enhancement is presented. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a lens area. In some embodiments, the enhancement can include a display area. Some embodiments further include a reflective layer between the protective covering and the photovoltaic material.	06-24-2010

Don L. Huber, Alexandria, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120248736	Trailer - A trailer for transporting large equipment, buses, recreational vehicles, wherein the trailer includes a main deck at its forward end which is supported upon first and second elongated frame members. First and second running gear beams extend rearwardly from the rearward ends of the first and second frame members with each of the running gear beams including an upwardly and rearwardly extending first beam portion, a rearwardly and horizontally extending second beam portion and a downwardly and rearwardly extending third beam portion. First and second ramps are positioned laterally outwardly of the third beam portions of the first and second running gear beams and are movable between upper and lower positions. Vertically movable bolsters are positioned between the wheels of the axles which support the trailer at the rearward end thereof. The bolsters may be moved from a lower transport position to an upper loading/unloading position.	10-04-2012

Don M. Huber, Melba, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110142958	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIA AND ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS USING COPPER PHOSPHITE AND NUTRIENT-HALO-PHOSPHITE COMPOUNDS - The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions.	06-16-2011
20140315714	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIA AND ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS USING SILVER PHOSPHITE - The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions.	10-23-2014

Donn R. Huber, New Paris, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090301376	PLANING PONTOON TUBE - An improved water tight, chambered planing pontoon assembly incorporates a hollow shell with a cross sectional shape in the form of an upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion of the shape is generally semi-cylindrical extending downward and terminates with opposing chines extending the full length of the tube. The lower portion of the shape is formed by equal and opposing planing surfaces which extend upward at acute angles from a vertical center line, then turn outward, perpendicular to the vertical center line, meeting at the chines. The tube terminates on the bow end with an elongate semi-cone and on the opposite end with a water tight bulkhead. The upper and lower portions of the tube are formed of one homogeneous sheet of metal. The semi-cone with opposing chine portions is formed of one homogeneous sheet of metal.	12-10-2009

Doug Huber, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069079	ENTERTAINMENT MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An entertainment monitoring system for the gaming industry is disclosed to provide real-time multi-site, slot accounting, player tracking, cage credit and vault, sports book data collection, and table game accounting. The system is operable on a computer network and is capable of displaying data in a plurality of different display languages selectable by a user of the system.	03-12-2009
20090163271	GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENTRY TO A CONTEST - A gaming system and method of providing a contest entry to a player using a gaming device are disclosed. A player of a gaming device is awarded points based on his or her game play and/or other criteria. These points are compared to predetermined entry criteria of a plurality of contests. The player is presented with a list of eligible contests that are available for entry. The player may then select one of the eligible contests to enter, or wait to accumulate more points to enter a different contest.	06-25-2009

George W. Huber, Amherst, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100051874	PROCESSING OF BIOMASS-DERIVED OXYGENATES WITH PARTICLES COMPRISING A COKE DEPOSIT - A method is disclosed for producing a mixture of CO and H	03-04-2010
20100222620	FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING OF OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS - A process is disclosed for fluid catalytic cracking of oxygenated hydrocarbon compounds such as glycerol and bio-oil.	09-02-2010
20120198756	FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING OF OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS - A process is disclosed for fluid catalytic cracking of oxygenated hydrocarbon compounds such as glycerol and bio-oil.	08-09-2012
20130023706	CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF SOLID BIOMASS AND RELATED BIOFUELS, AROMATIC, AND OLEFIN COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to compositions comprising fluid hydrocarbon products, and to methods for making fluid hydrocarbon products via catalytic pyrolysis. Some embodiments relate to methods for the production of specific aromatic products (e.g., benzene, toluene, naphthalene, xylene, etc.) via catalytic pyrolysis. Some such methods involve the use of a composition comprising a mixture of a solid hydrocarbonaceous material and a heterogeneous pyrolytic catalyst component. The methods described herein may also involve the use of specialized catalysts. For example, in some cases, zeolite catalysts may be used.	01-24-2013
20130048915	PROCESSING OF BIOMASS-DERIVED OXYGENATES WITH PARTICLES COMPRISING A COKE DEPOSIT - A method is disclosed for producing a mixture of CO and H	02-28-2013

George W. Huber, Belchertown, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110245554	Production of Hydrogen, Liquid Fuels, and Chemicals from Catalytic Processing of Bio-Oils - Disclosed herein is a method of generating hydrogen from a bio-oil, comprising hydrogenating a water-soluble fraction of the bio-oil with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, and reforming the water-soluble fraction by aqueous-phase reforming in the presence of a reforming catalyst, wherein hydrogen is generated by the reforming, and the amount of hydrogen generated is greater than that consumed by the hydrogenating. The method can further comprise hydrocracking or hydrotreating a lignin fraction of the bio-oil with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrocracking catalyst wherein the lignin fraction of bio-oil is obtained as a water-insoluble fraction from aqueous extraction of bio-oil. The hydrogen used in the hydrogenating and in the hydrocracking or hydrotreating can be generated by reforming the water-soluble fraction of bio-oil.	10-06-2011
20120203042	SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS AND HYDROCARBONACEOUS MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION OF AROMATICS WITH OPTIONAL OLEFIN RECYCLE, AND CATALYSTS HAVING SELECTED PARTICLE SIZE FOR CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS - This invention relates to compositions and methods for fluid hydrocarbon product, and more specifically, to compositions and methods for fluid hydrocarbon product via catalytic pyrolysis. Some embodiments relate to methods for the production of specific aromatic products (e.g., benzene, toluene, naphthalene, xylene, etc.) via catalytic pyrolysis. Some such methods may involve the use of a composition comprising a mixture of a solid hydrocarbonaceous material and a heterogeneous pyrolytic catalyst component. In some embodiments, an olefin compound may be co-fed to the reactor and/or separated from a product stream and recycled to the reactor to improve yield and/or selectivity of certain products. The methods described herein may also involve the use of specialized catalysts. For example, in some cases, zeolite catalysts may be used. In some instances, the catalysts are characterized by particle sizes in certain identified ranges that can lead to improve yield and/or selectivity of certain products.	08-09-2012

Harold S. Huber, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222619	DETECTION OF ERRORS CAUSED BY INTERACTIONS OF INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE VENDOR CODE WITH HOST CODE - A method is provided for isolating errors which occur when code supplied by independent software vendors (ISV code) interacts with code supplied by a primary vendor (host code). Code suspected of containing ISV code with host code is executed. If the results are in error, the code is scanned and then compared with a master host code. Any differences are stored in a delta file, including locations in the host code where ISV code hooks into the host code. The code is then modified to by-pass the hooks to ISV code to generate a side-executable code and both codes are executed and the results are compared. A lack of substantial difference in the results is indicative that the ISV code adversely affects the host code while a difference between the results is indicative of an error in the modified code.	09-11-2008
20120005657	OPTIMIZATION OF AUTOMATED SYSTEM-MANAGED STORAGE OPERATIONS - Various embodiments for optimizing automated system-managed storage (SMS) operations in a computing storage environment. An execution of at least one automatic class selection (ACS) routine is monitored to determine at least one frequently used instruction. The ACS routine is modified for at least one predetermined time interval. The at least one frequently used instruction is moved to a higher execution priority of the modified ACS routine.	01-05-2012

Harold Steven Huber, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259794	SERVICEABILITY LEVEL INDICATOR PROCESSING FOR STORAGE ALTERATION - A method, system, and computer program product for implementing Serviceability Level Indicator Processing (SLIPs) for storage alterations in a computer system is provided. A plurality of storage release requests is analyzed to identify an address monitored by a storage alteration slip. Upon identification of the address, the storage alteration slip is disabled and an initialization slip is re-enabled.	10-15-2009
20100023725	GENERATION AND UPDATE OF STORAGE GROUPS CONSTRUCTED FROM STORAGE DEVICES DISTRIBUTED IN STORAGE SUBSYSTEMS - A plurality of storage subsystems and a plurality of storage devices are maintained, and wherein each storage subsystem includes at least one storage device of the plurality of storage devices. A plurality of storage groups is generated, wherein each storage group includes one or more storage devices selected from the plurality of storage devices, and wherein the one or more storage devices selected in each storage group are included in at least two different storage subsystems. The plurality of storage groups is adjusted based on: (a) usage statistics of the data, wherein the usage statistics are stored in a log file; and (b) properties and organization of the data stored in a plurality of data structures.	01-28-2010
20100042663	APPARATUS AND METHOD TO OPTIMIZE THE AVAILABLE STORAGE CAPACITY OF A PLURALITY OF SEQUENTIAL DATA STORAGE MEDIA DISPOSED IN A DATA STORAGE SYSTEM - A method to optimize use of available storage capacity of a plurality of sequential data storage media, wherein the method provides (M) sequential data storage media each comprising a plurality of blockids, where the (i)th sequential data storage medium comprises an (i)th available storage capacity, and where (M) is greater than or equal to 2, and where (i) is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to (M). The method then receives source data comprising a plurality of segments, determines a quantum of data to store, determines if the quantum of data to store is substantially equal to an (i)th available storage capacity. If the quantum of data to store is substantially equal an (i)th available storage capacity, then the method writes the source data to an (i)th sequential data storage medium.	02-18-2010
20100083052	Apparatus, System, and Method for Multi-Address Space Tracing - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for multi-address space tracing. A trigger module establishes a trigger event with a trace level. The trigger event occurs in at least a first address space of a plurality of address spaces. The trace level defines trace data to be stored from the plurality of address spaces. A monitor monitors messages communicated within and between the plurality of address spaces. A detection module detects the trigger event. A log module logs the trace data from the plurality of address spaces defined by the trace level in response to detecting the trigger event.	04-01-2010
20100180093	RAPID DEFRAGMENTATION OF STORAGE VOLUMES - Various embodiments for rapid defragmentation of storage volumes in a computing environment are provided. A plurality of source data sets is copied from the fragmented storage volume to a plurality of target data sets on an additional storage volume. The plurality of source data sets is placed on the additional storage volume as the plurality of target data sets in an unfragmented order. A first volume serial number (VOLSER) of the fragmented storage volume is swapped with a second VOLSER of the additional storage volume. The fragmented storage volume is varied offline, and the additional storage volume is varied online. The computing environment recognizes the additional storage volume having the plurality of target data sets placed in the unfragmented order.	07-15-2010

Hayden Huber, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110247842	Wildfire protection system - A wildfire protection system has at least one rotating sprinkler having a base mounted atop a ridge of a structure or dwelling roof. The rotating sprinkler is coupled to one end of a typical garden hose having an opposite end coupled to a hose bib for providing water thereto. The base of the rotating sprinkler includes a metallic or fire proof material and includes mounting holes for fastening the sprinkler to the roof. When deployed, the sprinkler wets the rooftop and nearby flammable materials to prevent the structure or dwelling from being set on fire by flying embers and the like.	10-13-2011

Jason D. Huber, Morgantown, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120079612	Dry eye animal model - A first embodiment is a dry eyed animal model method by peri or post-menopausal estrogen-treated rats have decreased tear production wherein the menopausal rat may be produced by ovariectomy Chronic estrogen exposure can decrease tear production in rats receiving a nine month course of estrogen versus placebo treatment after ovariectomy. The aged, chronically estrogen-treated female rats can provide a suitable model for the study of KCS and its treatment.	03-29-2012

Jeff Huber, Orofino, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199452	Riflescope High Speed Adjusting Elevation Assembly - A riflescope high speed, coarse and fine adjustment assembly that includes a riflescope with an erector tube located inside a scope body. Formed on the scope body is a mounting surface with a lead screw slot located adjacent to the proximal end of the erector tube. Located over the mounting surface is an adjustment plate with a perpendicularly aligned post member located thereon. Located inside the post member is a threaded lead screw with threaded head that connects to the post member and a lower non-threaded neck that extends into a slot formed on the mounting surface. The adjustment plate is affixed along its front edge while the plate's opposite rear section is attached and free to move up or down. Disposed over the adjustment plate is a cover plate with a fine adjustment lever that selectively rises and lowers the rear edge of the cover plate. Attached to the cover plate is a detent plate. Attached over the detent plate is a coarse adjustment dial. During use, the coarse adjustment dial is rotated for the target distance and then the fine adjustment lever is rotated which causes the adjustment plate to finely adjust the length of the lead screw.	08-13-2009
20120144719	Locking Adjustment Dial Mechanism for Riflescope - Described is a locking stop mechanism for a riflescope that includes at least one rotatable reticle adjustment dial mounted on a scope body. It includes a stop member on the adjustment dial at a preselected position and a lock member on the scope body. The lock member is positioned to engage the stop member upon rotation of the adjustment dial to a preselected setting. The lock member is configured to prevent rotation of the adjustment dial in either direction when engaged with the stop member while allowing free rotation in at least one direction when the lock member is manually displaced and when the stop member is not engaged with the lock member at the preselected setting.	06-14-2012

Jessica E. Huber, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120264091	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING VOICE PATTERNS - One example embodiment of the present disclosure includes method and system to improve communication comprising an assembly fixedly positioned during use in close proximity to a user's ear. The assembly includes an accelerometer to detect the initiation and duration of the user's speech and an output presentation system. The output presentation system comprises a non-occlusive ear fitting that presents unintelligible noise that is unrelated to the sound-frequency or intonation of the user's current speech. The unintelligible noise is presented to the patient at a level less than 85 dB. The system further comprises a control arrangement to maintain presentation of the noise substantially throughout the detected duration of the user's speech, but substantially not at other times.	10-18-2012
20130267766	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING VOICE PATTERNS - One example embodiment of the present disclosure includes method and system to improve communication comprising an assembly fixedly positioned during use in close proximity to a user's ear. The assembly includes an accelerometer to detect the initiation and duration of the user's speech and an output presentation system. The output presentation system comprises a non-occlusive ear fitting that presents unintelligible noise that is unrelated to the sound-frequency or intonation of the user's current speech. The unintelligible noise is presented to the patient at a level less than 85 dB. The system further comprises a control arrangement to maintain presentation of the noise substantially throughout the detected duration of the user's speech, but substantially not at other times.	10-10-2013
20140323797	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING VOICE PATTERNS - One example embodiment of the present disclosure includes method and system to improve communication comprising an assembly fixedly positioned during use in close proximity to a user's ear. The assembly includes an accelerometer to detect the initiation and duration of the user's speech and an output presentation system. The output presentation system comprises a non-occlusive ear fitting that presents unintelligible noise that is unrelated to the sound-frequency or intonation of the user's current speech. The unintelligible noise is presented to the patient at a level less than 85 dB. The system further comprises a control arrangement to maintain presentation of the noise substantially throughout the detected duration of the user's speech, but substantially not at other times.	10-30-2014
20140330557	DEVICES THAT TRAIN VOICE PATTERNS AND METHODS THEREOF - A voice enhancement device including an earpiece configured to be positioned in an ear canal of a user. A microcontroller is operatively coupled to the earpiece. The microcontroller is configured to selectively provide at least multitalker babble. An accelerometer is located within the earpiece and operatively coupled to the microcontroller. The accelerometer is configured to detect speech by the user and communicate with the microcontroller to provide the multitalker babble to the earpiece during the detected speech by the user. A method of making the voice enhancement device, and a method for increasing vocal loudness in a patient using the voice enhancement device are also disclosed.	11-06-2014

Jim Huber, Scotch Plains, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120027767	ANTIBODIES AGAINST PDGFR ALPHA TO INHIBIT TUMOR GROWTH - The invention provides antibodies that bind to human PDGFRα and neutralize activation of the receptor. The invention further provides methods for neutralizing activation of PDGFRα and a methods of treating a mammal with a neoplastic disease using the antibodies alone or in combination with other agents.	02-02-2012

John Barton Huber, Mainville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110174226	AUTOMATIC BIRDBATH MAINTENANCE - A method for automatically maintaining a birdbath, a kit for automating maintenance of a birdbath, and a birdbath with integrated automated maintenance are provided. Maintenance of a birdbath includes placing a barrier in a birdbath bowl. Further, maintenance comprises performing a cleaning phase that streams water from a nozzle located remotely from the barrier such that water is sprayed into the bowl with sufficient force to cause water to swirl around the barrier, which cleans the bowl and discharges debris and contaminated water in the bowl when such debris and contaminated water crosses in line with the water stream. Still further, the maintenance comprises performing a filling phase after the cleaning phase, which streams water through the nozzle such that water is sprayed from the nozzle to fill the birdbath bowl with water.	07-21-2011
20140116345	AUTOMATED WATER EXCHANGE FOR A BIRDBATH - A water exchange device for cleaning a birdbath with a basin comprises a turret, a stationary mount, a first channel, a second channel, and an inlet channel. The turret is coupled to a center point such that the turret may rotate around the center point, and the mount mounts the turret of the water exchange device to the birdbath basin to be cleaned. Both the first and second channels include an aperture, and the inlet channel is coupled to the first and second channels such that when water flows into the inlet channel, the water flows out the apertures of the first and second channels into the basin. When the water does flow at a certain pressure, the turret rotates around the center point.	05-01-2014

John J. Huber, Delafield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137201	Self-Aligning Telescoping Downdraft Ventilator Assembly - A telescoping downdraft ventilator with a system for self-aligning a vent within a housing is provided. The telescoping downdraft ventilator of the present invention comprises a housing with a track, a vent sized to fit within the housing, a drive assembly that moves the vent along the track, and a guide attached to the vent for engaging the track, wherein the guide is operably coupled with a biasing element. In one embodiment, a pair of guides is respectively coupled with pair of compression springs and is positioned on opposite sides of the vent along a line that is substantially perpendicular to a pair of tracks.	05-28-2009
20120204855	Cooking Device with Ventilation and Filtration System - A cooking device with a ventilation and filtration system is disclosed that may be a mobile cart. The ventilation and filtration system provides removal of heated and effluent-laden air from the vicinity of the cooking device utilizing a manually telescoping vent having a handle for positioning the vent. The telescoping vent piece may be easily manually removable and reattachable for cleaning. Further, the downdraft ventilator is in communication with a filtration and effluent removal system that may have one or more filters and may also have a drip tray.	08-16-2012
20130319400	Downdraft That is Telescoping - A telescoping downdraft ventilator with a movable fan and efficient way of removing gases and fumes is disclosed. The telescoping downdraft ventilator has the ability to fit behind a cook top unit beneath a countertop when the cook top unit is located against a wall. The telescoping downdraft ventilator has a fan that may be attached in front of the unit or behind the unit. The ventilator collects and draws in exhaust fumes and smoke, filters it, and re-circulates or expels it through a movable exhaust duct.	12-05-2013
20130327315	Cooktop with Downdraft Ventilator - A cooktop is provided that has a downdraft ventilator with a seal arrangement that may include a plenum seal and a vent grate seal. The plenum and vent grate seals may be arranged at interconnections of a plenum, a panel of the cooktop, and a vent grate to provide a layered and substantially airtight interconnection between such components.	12-12-2013

John L. Huber, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100301403	SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE GATES AND DOPED REGIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING - A semiconductor device includes a source region within a semiconductor substrate, a drain region within the semiconductor substrate, a control gate over the semiconductor substrate and between the source region and the drain region, a first gate between the control gate and the drain region, and a first doped region within the semiconductor region and between the control gate and the first gate. The method of forming the semiconductor device may include depositing an electrode material over the semiconductor substrate, patterning the electrode material to form a control gate and a first gate, implanting a first doped region within the semiconductor substrate between the control gate and the first gate while using the control gate and the first gate as a mask, and implanting a source region within the semiconductor substrate.	12-02-2010

Kent Gerhard Huber, Lebanon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090060720	SLIPRING BUSHING ASSEMBLY FOR MOVEABLE TURBINE VANE - A bushing assembly for a turbine vane includes a bushing and a housing. The bushing includes a bore for receiving a trunnion of the vane, a first electrical contact carried on an outer surface thereof, and a first conductor extending from the first electrical contact. The first electrical contact is adapted to be connected to a heater element disposed on the vane. The housing is positioned over the bushing and rotatable relative to the bushing. The housing includes a second electrical contact disposed in contact with the first electrical contact and a second conductor extending from the second electrical contact for connection to an electrical power source.	03-05-2009

Kerry C. Huber, Moscow, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081475	POTATO PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED RESISTANT STARCH CONTENT AND MODERATED GLYCEMIC RESPONSE AND METHODS THEREOF - This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.	04-07-2011
20120189744	POTATO PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED RESISTANT STARCH CONTENT AND MODERATED GLYCEMIC RESPONSE AND METHODS THEREOF - This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.	07-26-2012
20120201948	METHODS OF PREPARING POTATO FOOD PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED RESISTANT STARCH CONTENT - This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.	08-09-2012
20140023774	METHODS OF PREPARING POTATO FOOD PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED RESISTANT STARCH CONTENT - This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.	01-23-2014

Kevin Dean Huber, Tacoma, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120192950	FLOOR DRAIN VALVE WITH RESILIENTLY MOUNTED RIGID FLAPPERS - An improved floor drain valve for buildings, basements, exterior paved areas, and the like. The invention provides floor drain assemblies and check valves providing improved drainage performance, particularly where drainage is an irregular occurrence. and having unprecedented simplicity and reliability. Floor drains according to the invention comprise check valves having elastomeric hinge structures mounting relatively rigid flapper structures biased upwardly against sealing surfaces adapted for disposition within floor drains. Water entering the valve structure opens the flapper valves by gravitational forces downwardly against the relatively rigid flapper, and after passage of the water, the valve is elastomerically urged into the sealed position restricting back flow of gases from the downstream area of the drain conduit and permitting pressure testing of the downstream conduit.	08-02-2012
20130032746	GASKET STRUCTURE FOR FLOOR DRAIN VALVES - An improved gasket for floor drain valve for buildings, basements, exterior paved areas, and the like. The invention provides a gasket positioned around the outside of check valves providing sealing engagement and support for said drain valve within a conduit. The gasket provides outwardly directed vanes for some four and sealing of the valve to the interior of the conduit. In one embodiment the vanes are connected together form an inflatable chamber extending about the periphery of the gasket which cavity is accessed by an inflation needle from the upper surface of said gasket so that air or other gases under pressure may be forced into the inflatable cavity causing the wall of said cavity to engage the interior surface of the conduit thereby sealing and supporting the drain valve. Provision is made for locking the drain valves in operative position within said conduit.	02-07-2013

Kurt Huber, Kennesaw, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090191884	CHANNEL ELEMENT PACKING AND REPACKING - Providing for efficient utilization of channel element device ladder (CEDL) resources is described herein. By way of example, a received data request can be packed in a first portion of the CEDL and a received voice request can be packed in a second portion of the CEDL. Subsequent requests can be assigned to contiguous channel elements (CEs) of the CEDL within the first or second portion, as suitable. In addition, non-assigned CEs can be maintained in a third portion of the CEDL, by packing requests initially from opposite ends of the first and second portion, and be re-packing dropped traffic within the CEDL. Accordingly, the subject disclosure provides for efficient utilization of CEDL resources both for incoming voice traffic requests and incoming data traffic requests, by packing and maintaining data, voice and un-assigned CEs in contiguous portions of the CEDL.	07-30-2009
20090196251	MANAGEMENT OF A MULTI-APPLICATION MOBILE CARRIER TREE - Efficient utilization and management of integrated mobile base station carrier trees is provided herein. Such trees provide an organizational structure for allocating calls in a code division, tone division, time division and/or like mobile infrastructure. Calls can be allocated to portions of the carrier tree as a function of characteristic(s) associated with the call. Accordingly, like calls are grouped within the carrier tree with like calls. In addition, portions of the carrier tree can be re-allocated to different types of traffic to meet fluctuations in traffic demand. Further, calls can be re-packed from existing segments of the carrier tree to other segments to maintain calls having common characteristics in contiguous groups, and to maintain idle segments another contiguous group(s). Accordingly, the wireless carrier tree can be packed and managed more efficiently, providing greater throughput and reduced contention for resources.	08-06-2009
20110286437	Wi-Fi Intelligent Selection Engine - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed to offload the usage of a cellular network by intelligent selection of broadband network connections such as Wi-Fi access points. A Wi-Fi transceiver on a mobile device is activated when certain conditions are met, such as a time, location, recognition of a radiofrequency (RF) environment, etc. The conditions are correlated with a database of known locations in which a one or more Wi-Fi access points are determined to exist. The Wi-Fi transceiver on the mobile device is activated and commanded to connect to a particular Wi-Fi access point. Dynamic intelligence ensures that the appropriate connection method is used, and minimizes handovers to networks or access points that are unreliable or that are predicted to become inaccessible to the mobile device.	11-24-2011
20130273925	MANAGEMENT OF A MULTI-APPLICATION MOBILE CARRIER TREE - Efficient utilization and management of integrated mobile base station carrier trees is provided herein. Such trees provide an organizational structure for allocating calls in a code division, tone division, time division and/or like mobile infrastructure. Calls can be allocated to portions of the carrier tree as a function of characteristic(s) associated with the call. Accordingly, like calls are grouped within the carrier tree with like calls. In addition, portions of the carrier tree can be re-allocated to different types of traffic to meet fluctuations in traffic demand. Further, calls can be re-packed from existing segments of the carrier tree to other segments to maintain calls having common characteristics in contiguous groups, and to maintain idle segments another contiguous group(s). Accordingly, the wireless carrier tree can be packed and managed more efficiently, providing greater throughput and reduced contention for resources.	10-17-2013
20140105003	WI-FI INTELLIGENT SELECTION ENGINE - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed to offload the usage of a cellular network by intelligent selection of broadband network connections such as Wi-Fi access points. A Wi-Fi transceiver on a mobile device is activated when certain conditions are met, such as a time, location, recognition of a radiofrequency (RF) environment, etc. The conditions are correlated with a database of known locations in which a one or more Wi-Fi access points are determined to exist. The Wi-Fi transceiver on the mobile device is activated and commanded to connect to a particular Wi-Fi access point. Dynamic intelligence ensures that the appropriate connection method is used, and minimizes handovers to networks or access points that are unreliable or that are predicted to become inaccessible to the mobile device.	04-17-2014
20140155080	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Detection of an unbalanced network load and redistribution of network traffic to balance the network load is provided herein. Load balancing across different radios in the same sector of a cell site can be facilitated through detection of the unbalance network load and changes to one or more parameters can be made to rebalance the network load. After radios within a sector are more evenly balanced, network load balancing across sectors can be facilitated. The balancing can be performed to improve system performance, reduce a dropped call rate, as well as to achieve other benefits that can provide an improved user experience as compared to systems that do not attempt to balance the network load.	06-05-2014
20140342698	FEMTOCELL LOCAL BREAKOUT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Management services are provided during local breakout at a femto access point (FAP). In an aspect, the FAP facilitates policy management and employs a policy component to perform an analysis and enforce a set of policies for dynamically selecting an optimal route for traffic received at the FAP based on a decision-making process. Typically, the set of policies can specify different routes based on various factors, such as, but not limited to, type of traffic, current and/or future network resource availability, current time, day and/or date, location of the FAP, location of a UE sending/receiving the traffic, a lowest cost route, and/or route based on cost-benefit, etc. Further, a monitoring component is employed to observe the route employed by that traffic, which can be utilized by various services, such as, billing, Quality of Service, security management, address management, failure management and/or provisioning.	11-20-2014

Kurt D. Huber, Kennesaw, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100228854	NETWORK OPERATION MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods are provided to monitor and control peripheral devices at a remote operational site. A management platform configures a site controller deployed at the operational site, wherein configuration specifies collection of data from the peripheral devices connected to the site controller. Conditions that monitor device status and specify device alarms triggers also can be configured. Commands, which can be part of a script, remotely control peripheral devices functionally coupled to the site controller. Collected data is conveyed through a wired or wireless link to management component, which stores the data for analysis and report generation, and can supply the data to an authorized terminal. Data and reports can be conveyed to one or more systems and mass storage functionally connected to the management component. Analysis includes data trend generation. Reports include features of observed and predicted data, and alarm summaries.	09-09-2010

Laszlo Huber, Carry, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110248812	CURRENT-CONTROLLED VARIABLE INDUCTOR - A variable inductor comprises one or more magnetic cores providing magnetic flux paths. An inductor coil is wound around one or more inductor sections of the one or more magnetic cores. An inductor magnetic flux flows through one or more closed flux paths along the inductor sections of the magnetic core. A control coil is wound around one or more control sections of the one or more magnetic cores. A control magnetic flux flows through one or more closed flux paths along the control sections of the magnetic core. Under this arrangement, the inductor magnetic flux substantially does not flow through the control sections of the magnetic core and the control magnetic flux substantially does not flow through the inductor sections of the magnetic core. The closed flux paths associated with the inductor magnetic flux and the closed flux paths associated with the control magnetic flux share one or more common sections of the magnetic core not including the control sections and inductor sections. The inductance of said variable inductor is varied by varying said control magnetic flux.	10-13-2011

Laszlo Huber, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090257257	CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERLEAVED CONVERTERS, A SYSTEM OF INTERLEAVED CONVERTERS AND RELATED CONTROL METHOD - Control device for a switching converter structure comprising at least a first and a second interleaved converter, wherein the control device is configured to designate one converter as master and at least the other converter as slave, to set a time delay of the operating cycle of the slave converter and to synchronize the master and the at the least one slave converter.	10-15-2009
20110175584	SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLY HAVING REDUCED AUDIBLE NOISE - A power supply having an input and an output, includes a power converter coupled between the input and output of the power supply including at least one switch that is controlled by comparing a sensed voltage, the sensed voltage corresponding to a current flowing through the switch, to a reference voltage. A controller, in response to a change detected in a switching frequency of the switch, reduces audible noise generated by the power supply by at least one of: adjusting the reference voltage; adjusting the current sense voltage; or adjusting a resistance used to generate the sensed voltage.	07-21-2011
20130293206	SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLY HAVING REDUCED AUDIBLE NOISE - A power supply having an input and an output, includes a power converter coupled between the input and output of the power supply including at least one switch that is controlled by comparing a sensed voltage, the sensed voltage corresponding to a current flowing through the switch, to a reference voltage. A controller, in response to a change detected in a switching frequency of the switch, reduces audible noise generated by the power supply by at least one of: adjusting the reference voltage; adjusting the current sense voltage; or adjusting a resistance used to generate the sensed voltage.	11-07-2013

Lisa Huber, Chanhassen, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090214803	Artificial Stone - Artificial stones and rocks are disclosed including methods of making same.	08-27-2009

L. Julie Huber, Newton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090306168	SirT Inhibitors That Bind to NAD - Compound of formula (I)	12-10-2009
20100015043	CYTOCHROME C ACETYLATION - Modulation of cytochrome c acetylation, e.g., with a SIR polypeptide, enables interventions that modulate lifespan regulation and cell proliferation, e.g., by modulating apoptosis and/or mitochondrial function such as respiration.	01-21-2010
20100168084	Therapeutic compounds and related methods of use - Methods of using compounds that are HAT inhibitors are described herein.	07-01-2010
20140163029	SirT INHIBITORS THAT BIND TO NAD - Compound of formula (I)	06-12-2014

Mark S. Huber, Sykesville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120267091	METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEAT EXCHANGER UNIT - A method operates a heat exchanger unit and determines a current physical characteristic of a process fluid at or adjacent a process fluid outlet of the heat exchanger unit and predetermining a desired physical characteristic of the process fluid at which the process fluid is desired to exit the heat exchanger unit. If the current physical characteristic of the process fluid is greater than the desired physical characteristic of the process fluid, then either a current fan speed is incrementally increased or the current fan speed is set at a predetermined low set point fan speed. Alternatively, if the current physical characteristic of the process fluid is less than the desired physical characteristic of the process fluid, then either the current fan speed is incrementally decreased or the current fan speed is set at a predetermined high set point fan speed or an OFF operating mode is activated.	10-25-2012

Michael D. Huber, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146898	ROOFING SYSTEM - A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.	06-17-2010
20110203209	ROOFING SYSTEM - A roofing system formed of a plurality of support members secured to a load bearing roof deck. A plurality of roofing panels are positioned on the support members and are oriented to form overlapping joints between the panels. Sealant is positioned within the overlapping joints of the panels. A compression bar is positioned over the overlapping joints and is secured to the overlapping joints and support member by a fastener arrangement.	08-25-2011

Michelle E. Huber, River Vale, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090180972	COMPOSITIONS OF OXO-TERPENE DERIVATIVES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Described is to a process for augmenting, enhancing, modifying, or imparting a berry or citrus aroma or taste to a foodstuff or a beverage comprising the step of adding to a foodstuff or a beverage an aroma or taste augmenting, enhancing, modifying, or imparting quantity of at least an oxo-terpene carbinol, a carbinyl C	07-16-2009

Monica Huber, Mill Creek, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090004199	ANTIBODIES THAT BIND BOTH IL-17A AND IL-17F AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17A and IL-17F. IL-17A and IL-17F are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes antibodies that bind both IL-17A and IL-17F, hybridomas that produce the antibodies, an methods of using the same in inflammation.	01-01-2009
20100092465	TREATMENT OF GRAFT-VERSUS-HOST DISEASE - Methods for treating graft-versus-host disease, methods for reducing symptoms of graft-versus-host disease, and methods of reducing the severity of graft-versus-host disease in a patient are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an IL-27 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. IL-27 antagonists include soluble IL-27RA proteins and antagonists that comprise an antigen-binding site of an antibody.	04-15-2010
20100310565	ANTIBODIES THAT BIND BOTH IL-17A AND IL-17F AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reduceing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17A and IL-17F. IL-17A and IL-17F are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. The present invention includes antibodies that bind both IL-17A and IL-17F, hybridomas that produce the antibodies, and methods of using the same in inflammation.	12-09-2010

Monica J. Huber, Mill Creek, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299129	ANTAGONISTS TO IL-17A, IL-17F, AND IL-23P19 AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-23. Antagonists include antibodies and antibody fragments that bind IL-23 and that bind IL-17A or IL-17F, such as antibodies that are cross-reactive for IL-17A and Il-17F. Antagonists that include an antibody or antibody fragment that binds IL-23 and an antibody or antibody fragment that binds IL-17A or IL-17F on one molecule are also disclosed. Antibodies and antibody fragments that bind IL-23 and IL-17F but that do not bind IL-17A are also disclosed. IL-17 and IL-23 are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease.	12-04-2008
20100008917	TREATMENT OF APLASTIC ANEMIA - Methods of treating aplastic anemia in a patient and of increasing blood cell production in a patient having aplastic anemia are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an IL-27 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. IL-27 antagonists include soluble IL-27RA proteins and antagonists that comprise an antigen-binding site of an antibody.	01-14-2010
20110159589	METHODS OF INHIBITING INFLAMMATION WITH ANTAGONISTS TO IL-17A, IL-17F, AND IL-23P19 - The present invention relates to blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17A, IL-17F, and IL-23. Antagonists include antibodies and antibody fragments that bind IL-23 and that bind IL-17A or IL-17F, such as antibodies that are cross-reactive for IL-17A and Il-17F. Antagonists that include an antibody or antibody fragment that binds IL-23 and an antibody or antibody fragment that binds IL-17A or IL-17F on one molecule are also disclosed. Antibodies and antibody fragments that bind IL-23 and IL-17F but that do not bind IL-17A are also disclosed. IL-17 and IL-23 are cytokines that are involved in inflammatory processes and human disease.	06-30-2011

Nathan L. Huber, Fort Wright, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053279	TISSUE REGENERATIVE COMPOSITION - A matrix, including epithelial basement membrane, for inducing repair of mammalian tissue defects and in vitro cell propagation derived from epithelial tissues of a warm-blooded vertebrate.	02-26-2009

Rainer Huber US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120169232	MOTOR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT ELEMENT - A motor vehicle headlight element is specified which has at least one light-emitting diode and at least one control apparatus. The control apparatus is suitable for processing a signal which is dependent on a measurement variable and for applying a current, corresponding to the signal, to the light-emitting diode. The control apparatus and the light-emitting diode are arranged on a common mount.	07-05-2012

Reid Huber, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120263676	COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND KITS RELATING TO HER-2 CLEAVAGE - The present invention relates to compositions, methods and kits based on the ADAM-mediated cleavage of Her-2. The present invention also relates to treatments for cancer, and in particular, breast cancer, by modulating the ADAM-mediated cleavage of Her-2. Further, the invention relates to compositions, methods and kits based on the surprising synergistic effect between inhibition of Her-2 cleavage by an ADAM and certain cytostatic (e.g., Herceptin) and cytotoxic (e.g., Taxol) compounds in, among other things, inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and inducing cell death. Additionally, the invention relates to novel variants of ADAM15, designated ADAM15 variant 1 and ADAM15 variant 2, now identified and isolated.	10-18-2012

Richard A. Huber, Washingtonville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110237403	EXERCISE MACHINE WITH STATIONARY BICYCLE AND INFLATABLE SEAT - An exercise machine includes a frame with foot pedals mounted thereon and a seat having an inflatable bladder whereby the user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles. A sensor may be used to sense the degree of compression of the inflatable bladder when a person sits on the inflatable seat whereby the internal pressure of the bladder may be adjusted accordingly. The frame may have two sections which are detachable so that one of the sections and the inflatable seat serve as a seating assembly when detached.	09-29-2011

Roy J. Huber, Goshen, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090235841	RAILCAR COVER - A railcar having a longitudinal axis and a movable cover. The movable cover includes a plurality of linear bearing devices and at least one slideable hatch connected to the plurality of linear bearing devices. The slideable hatch is movable substantially normal to the longitudinal axis.	09-24-2009
20100326318	RAILCAR COVER OPENING/CLOSING SYSTEM - A cover opening and closing system for use with a railcar. The railcar has a longitudinal axis, a top opening and at least one movable cover configured to cover the opening. The cover opening and closing system includes at least one structural support coupled generally to the ground and at least one of an opening device and a closing device. The opening device and closing device are coupled to said at least one structural support. The at least one of an opening device and a closing device are configured to contact a portion of the at least one movable cover and to cause the movable cover to move as the railcar moves in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis.	12-30-2010
20110297037	RAILCAR COVER - A railcar system including a railcar having a longitudinal axis and a movable cover. The movable cover including a plurality of linear bearing devices and at least one slidable hatch connected to the plurality of linear bearing devices. The slidable hatch being movable substantially normal to the longitudinal axis. The linear bearing devices each including a shaped bar and a low friction bearing having a hole therethrough. The slidable hatch has two opposite sides that define a width of the slidable hatch, the shaped bar extending substantially the full width of the slidable hatch. The shaped bar being attached to the two opposite sides of the slidable hatch. The hole through the low friction bearing being shaped to accommodate the shaped bar.	12-08-2011
20120024190	HATCH COVER LATCHING SYSTEM METHOD AND APPARATUS - A railcar hatch cover latching system including a sliding mechanism attached to a movable portion of the hatch cover and a latching apparatus associated with the hatch cover. The latching apparatus has a biased assembly, a bar and at least one profiled stop. The bar extends through the biased assembly. The biased assembly is configured to allow the bar to pass through the biased assembly with a first force requirement. The at least one profiled stop is positioned on the bar to encounter the biased assembly and having a second force requirement to move the bar past the at least one profiled stop, the second force being greater than the first force.	02-02-2012

Scot Kevin Huber, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080312272	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	12-18-2008
20100125089	ENANTIOMERICALLY ENRICHED ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives substantially enriched in an enantiomer of formula (I):	05-20-2010
20120149750	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	06-14-2012
20140080862	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	03-20-2014

Scott A. Huber, Creve Couer, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274889	Cotton event MON 88913 and compositions and methods for detection thereof - The present invention provides a cotton plant MON 88913 compositions and seed. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the cotton plant event MON 88913 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method.	11-06-2008
20120149024	COTTON EVENT MON 88913 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides a cotton plant event MON 88913 compositions and seed. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the cotton plant event MON 88913 based on a DNA sequence and the use of this DNA sequence as a molecular marker in a DNA detection method.	06-14-2012

Scott A. Huber, Creve Coeur, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110143346	COTTON EVENT MON15985 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The present invention provides cotton plants, cotton tissues, and cotton seeds that include the MON15985 event, which confers resistance to Lepidopteran insect damage. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the MON15985 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the cotton genome that resulted in the MON15985 event and/or the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.	06-16-2011

Sharon C. Huber, Mchenry, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110188167	PORTABLE TRANSFORMER WITH SAFETY INTERLOCK - A portable apparatus for voltage transformation is capable of temporarily augmenting a power transformer. A transformer with a first medium voltage primary winding, a second medium voltage primary winding and a low voltage secondary winding is selectably coupled to a plurality of medium voltage electrical power input couplings capable of temporarily coupling with medium voltage power on a plant. An interlocked switch selectably couples the medium voltage electrical power input couplings to the medium voltage primary windings of the transformer such that only one medium voltage primary winding of the transformer is coupled at a time to the medium voltage electrical power input couplings. The interlocked switch can use a captive key system to prevent more than one secondary winding from being simultaneously connected. Medium voltage circuit protection devices such as fuses are included. A low voltage circuit protection device, operatively coupled to the low voltage secondary windings, provides low voltage power. An interlocked couplings door lockably covers the medium voltage electrical power input couplings and a fuse door lockably covers the fuses such that no door can be unlocked when a medium voltage primary winding of the transformer is coupled to the medium voltage electrical power input couplings. The portable apparatus can be carried on a vehicular trailer.	08-04-2011

Stephen W. Huber, Bettendorf, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044736	Portable Safe For Temporary Non-Marring Attachment - A lockable storage box and mounting system for attachment to an object has an adjustable clamp bar having a flat surface and preferably an angle of diagonal orientation, apparatus for adjustably securing the clamp bar to the box forming a space between a first and a second flat, parallel, surface for engagement around the object.	02-19-2009

Steven C. Huber, Savoy, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280358	Synthetic Peptides that Cause F-Actin Bundling and Block Actin Depolymerization - Synthetic peptides derived from sucrose synthase, and having homology to actin and actin-related proteins, sharing a common motif, useful for causing acting bundling and preventing actin depolymerization. Peptides exhibiting the common motif are described, as well as specific synthetic peptides which caused bundled actin and inhibit actin depolymerization. These peptides can be useful for treating a subject suffering from a disease characterized by cells having neoplastic growth, for anti-cancer therapeutics, delivered to subjects solely, or concomitantly or sequentially with other known cancer therapeutics. These peptides can also be used for stabilizing microfilaments in living cells and inhibiting growth of cells.	11-13-2008

Thomas J. Huber, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120281523	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COORDINATING FAULT RECOVERY TECHNIQUES AMONG DOMAINS - In a telecommunications/data network, it is common to have multiple recovery domains each employing its own technique for recovering a fault that may be different from a technique employed by another domain. Permitting multiple recovery domains to recover a fault without coordination among the domains can result in adverse interactions, such as rapid and repeated changes in the actions taken or “flapping,” and repeated hits to traffic. A method and corresponding apparatus for coordinating fault recovery in a network, according to an embodiment of the present invention, notifies a first recovery domain that a second recovery domain is or is not taking action to recover a fault in the network. Coordinating the recovery efforts of the first and second recovery domains reduces fault recovery time and allows concurrent actions to be taken.	11-08-2012
20130064073	ARCHITECTURE AND PROTECTION METHOD FOR MESH PROTECTION OF N SERVICES WITH M SHARED RESOURCES - The embodiments disclosed herein provide a mechanism for sharing protection resources in an arbitrary network topology involving pre-computing the protection resources so that data-plane-based protection can be used to activate the protection resources upon detection of a failure, thus, providing faster switching times than typical control-plane-based solutions. This is accomplished by configuring a mesh network to include, for a working path in the network, one or more protection paths with the same end nodes as the working path, where each protection path includes at least one intermediate node that is not part of the working path. The intermediate node accepts a protection request from one of the end nodes and determines whether a local resource for a protection path is available. If the local resource is available, the intermediate node forwards the protection request along the protection path, but, if the local resource is unavailable, the intermediate node notifies the end node from which the protection request originated that the protection path is unavailable.	03-14-2013
20130279856	SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING CONVERSION FROM A FIRST OPTICAL CONNECTOR TO MULTIPLE SECOND OPTICAL CONNECTORS - An optical connector system having a first optical connector, a plurality of second optical connectors, and a mounting system hosting the first optical connector and the second optical connectors. The mounting system can be formed integrally with at least one pluggable optical device. The system also has a mechanism arranged to connect the first optical connector to the second optical connectors. The system also includes at least one further pluggable optical device having at least one optical interface optically coupled to the first optical connector of the at least one pluggable optical device. In one example, the pluggable optical device is a CFP device, and the further pluggable optical device is a QSFP+. With this configuration, the QSFP+ can accommodate at least one of a 40 G and 10 G interface capability. Also provided is a connector system and an apparatus (e.g., pluggable optical device) that enable such a capability.	10-24-2013
20140337668	Method And Apparatus For Coordinating Fault Recovery Techniques Among Domains - In a telecommunications/data network, it is common to have multiple recovery domains each employing its own technique for recovering a fault that may be different from a technique employed by another domain. Permitting multiple recovery domains to recover a fault without coordination among the domains can result in adverse interactions, such as rapid and repeated changes in the actions taken or “flapping,” and repeated hits to traffic. A method and corresponding apparatus for coordinating fault recovery in a network, according to an embodiment of the present invention, notifies a first recovery domain that a second recovery domain is or is not taking action to recover a fault in the network. Coordinating the recovery efforts of the first and second recovery domains reduces fault recovery time and allows concurrent actions to be taken.	11-13-2014

Thomas M. Huber, St. Peter, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080302187	Vibroacoustic System for Vibration Testing - Forces are applied to a device under test and its mechanical response is measured by a laser vibrometer (	12-11-2008

Tito E. Huber, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120062317	Nanothermocouple Detector Based on Thermoelectric Nanowires - A nanothermocouple detector includes a nanowire coupled across two electrodes. The two electrodes are electrically connected to an amplifier. The two electrodes generally have a separation of about five micrometers to about thirty micrometers across which the nanowire is coupled. A focusing element is disposed to admit photons that fall on the focusing element onto the nanowire to heat it. A voltage change across the nanowire caused by the heating of the nanowire by the light is detected by the amplifier. The voltage change corresponds to the energy absorbed from the light by the nanowire. The color of a single photon can be detected using such device. An array of such devices can be used for sensing light on a two-dimensional scale, thereby providing an image showing small variances in the energies of the light impinging upon the detector array.	03-15-2012

Victor C. Huber, Dakota Dunes, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100098721	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREPARING A UNIVERSAL INFLUENZA VACCINE - Compositions and methods for preventing and treating influenza virus infections are provided. Compositions include novel immunogenic compositions having at least one vector capable of expressing an antigenic component from four or more influenza viruses representative of the antigenic diversity of a target population of influenza virus strains. Compositions further include novel immunogenic compositions having at least four vectors, each vector capable of expressing a single antigenic component representative of the antigenic diversity of a target population of influenza virus strains. In other aspects of the invention, the immunogenic compositions also include one or more viral proteins (or antigenic portions thereof), or one or more live attenuated viruses, derived from the target population of influenza virus strains. The invention further provides methods for making a multi-valent influenza vaccine and methods for inducing an immune response in a subject against influenza viruses.	04-22-2010

W. Rene Huber, Upper Saddle River, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090001706	SELF-ADHESIVE MESSAGE PANEL - A message panel assembly includes a flexible message sheet having a front surface that exhibits writable and erasable characteristics. The rear surface of the message sheet is at least partly coated with a removable adhesive. A strip or flap can be cut in the message sheet and can be secured around a cap of a writing implement. Thus, the writing implement can be separated from both the cap and the message sheet. The adhesive backed message sheet can be removably secured to a door, wall or other support surface so that the writing implement can be used to leave messages on the front surface of the message sheet.	01-01-2009