Ireland, US
A. J. Ireland, Lynn Haven, FL US
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20120272069 | Sound definition language method with inline modifiers - A method and apparatus is shown to allow the creation of sound programmers and complementary sound decoders that may be securely downloaded with sound and IPL data and that will operate in power limited environments with resistance to power drop outs and are significant improvements beyond prior art devices. | 10-25-2012 |
Alexander Blair Ireland, East Norriton, PA US
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20080228925 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING MEDIA CONTENT BASED ON TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION - The present disclosure includes methods and systems for selecting media content based on technical environment information. A connection over a network between a server and a client is established. The e connection is associated with the technical environment information and the technical environment information is associated with an the ability of the client to playback media content locally. The method includes selecting, at the server, a version of media content appropriate for playback at the client locally based on the ability of the client. | 09-18-2008 |
20130227003 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING MEDIA CONTENT BASED ON TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION - The present disclosure includes methods and systems for selecting media content based on technical environment information. A connection over a network between a server and a client is established. The e connection is associated with the technical environment information and the technical environment information is associated with an the ability of the client to playback media content locally. The method includes selecting, at the server, a version of media content appropriate for playback at the client locally based on the ability of the client. | 08-29-2013 |
20150358365 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING MEDIA CONTENT BASED ON TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION - The present disclosure includes a method to provide rich media content over a computer network. The system determines a user's ability to playback said rich media content locally. Next, the system provides the user with a version of said rich media content appropriate for said user's ability to playback said rich media content locally. Next, the system loads said rich media content into a local cache of the user. Finally, the system displays said rich media content from the user's local cache after said rich media content has been completely loaded. | 12-10-2015 |
Anthony Ireland, Lynn Haven, FL US
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20160052621 | ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS FOR TURBOMACHINERY - A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow Conformal Vortex Generator art to improve energy efficiency and control capabilities at many points in a turbomachine or device processing aero/hydrodynamic Newtonian fluid-flows. | 02-25-2016 |
Anthony J. Ireland, Lynn Haven, FL US
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20130228656 | Control expansion for conventionally powered model railroads - A method and apparatus is shown to allow expanded control capability on model railroad layouts. Also included is the capability to introduce occupancy detection, transponding or data feedback detection and intelligent power management, and autoreversing methods in the same device. | 09-05-2013 |
Brian Ireland, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20130295346 | DECORATIVE MONOLITHIC, FUNCTIONALLY BONDED COMPOSITE SURFACE OVERLAYMENT SYSTEM AND APPLICATION PROCESS - The present invention describes a decorative surface covering comprising a plurality of component layers, structural and/or chemical, chemically bonded to the surface, together forming a unique single unit, monolithic decorative surface overlay, referred to generally herein as a functionally bonded system. The functionally bonded system is designed to be flexible, expandable, and functional, providing the same durability as pre-existing flooring or horizontal surfaces. While the individual components have various properties, the chemical bonding of one layer to an adjacent layer above and/or below provides for a unique surface covering that is decorative and functional. The functionally bonded system can be installed, retrofitted and bonded to a raw concrete floor foundation, countertops and other horizontal surfaces or to such surfaces having an existing ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, VCT (Vinyl), asbestos (VAT) composite tile, hardwood floor, laminate or engineered wood floor, other synthetic or natural materials, or glass or architectural glass. | 11-07-2013 |
Dan C. Ireland, Martinsville, IN US
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20090069831 | Surgical Cutting Instrument - A surgical cutting instrument for cutting tissue includes an outer cannula with a cutting opening and a cutting member within the cannula. The cutting member is connected to a source of reciprocation, and as the cutting member reciprocates the cutting member head is guided by a sloped member within the cannula to essentially a zero clearance position relative to a cutting edge of the cutting opening of the cannula. The instrument cleanly severs tissue extending through the cutting opening into the outer cannula. | 03-12-2009 |
20100305470 | FLEXIBLE BIOPSY NEEDLE - A flexible biopsy needle assembly includes a flexible coring stylet that is slidably disposed within a flexible outer cannula. The stylet includes an elongated body, a tip, a sampling notch adjacent to the tip, and at least one ferrule along the length of the body. The cannula includes an elongated tubular body defining a lumen sized for sliding passage of the stylet, a cutting edge at the opening of the lumen, and an array of slits along the length of its body. The slits are sized to allow the diameter of the ferrule(s) to extend partially therein. The slits and ferrule(s) interact to limit or control the flexibility of the cannula at the location of the slits. | 12-02-2010 |
20110208089 | FULL CORE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device includes coaxially disposed inner and outer needles in which the outer needle tip is configured for obtaining a tissue sample. The inner surface of the outer needle includes a tissue retention feature which may include a countersink and/or a feature formed in the inner surface. The device may be configured such that the inner needle does not extend past a certain point within the outer needle. | 08-25-2011 |
20120010527 | FULL CORE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device includes coaxially disposed inner and outer needles in which the outer needle tip is configured for obtaining a tissue sample. The inner surface of the outer needle includes a tissue retention feature which may include a countersink and/or a feature formed in the inner surface. The device may be configured such that the inner needle does not extend past a certain point within the outer needle. | 01-12-2012 |
20120065543 | FLEXIBLE BIOPSY NEEDLE - A flexible biopsy needle assembly includes a flexible coring stylet that is slidably disposed within a flexible outer cannula. The stylet includes an elongated body, a tip, a sampling notch adjacent to the tip, and at least one ferrule along the length of the body. The cannula includes an elongated tubular body defining a lumen sized for sliding passage of the stylet, a cutting edge at the opening of the lumen, and an array of slits along the length of its body. The slits are sized to allow the diameter of the ferrule(s) to extend partially therein. The slits and ferrule(s) interact to limit or control the flexibility of the cannula at the location of the slits. | 03-15-2012 |
20130053725 | Full Core Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes coaxially disposed inner and outer needles in which the outer needle tip is configured for obtaining a tissue sample. The inner surface of the outer needle includes a tissue retention feature which may include a countersink and/or a feature formed in the inner surface. The device may be introduced to a biopsy site through an introducer in which the introducer is vented and/or a certain ratio of introducer inner diameter and biopsy device outer diameter is maintained. | 02-28-2013 |
20140213932 | Full Core Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes coaxially disposed inner and outer needles in which the outer needle tip is configured for obtaining a tissue sample. The inner surface of the outer needle includes a tissue retention feature which may include a countersink and/or a feature formed in the inner surface. The device may be introduced to a biopsy site through an introducer in which the introducer is vented and/or a certain ratio of introducer inner diameter and biopsy device outer diameter is maintained. The full core devices also permit a tighter tolerance between the I.D. and O.D. of the outer cannula and stylet, respectively, which further permits the use of a smaller gage introducer. Full devices also include a sample trap assembly operable to enlarge the sample cavity after the full core sample has been obtained. | 07-31-2014 |
Daniel C. Ireland, Martinsville, IN US
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20100160829 | Biopsy Needle with Integrated Guide Pin - A biopsy needle assembly for use in a biopsy gun includes coaxially slidably engaged outer needle and inner needles. The inner needle defines a cavity adjacent its distal end for receiving a tissue sample. A first hub is attached to the proximal end of the inner needle, and a second hub is attached to the proximal end of the outer needle. An elongated pin having a first end and a second end is fixedly attached to the first hub at the first end of the pin. The second end is in sliding contact with the second hub so that the second hub and the pin are slidable relative to each other. A stop engagement is provided between the second end of the pin and the second hub and is configured to prevent disengagement of the outer and inner needles and to maintain a specific physical relationship between the hubs. | 06-24-2010 |
Daniel J. Ireland, Kernersville, NC US
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20090281227 | Polymer Composition Suitable for Electrostatic Discharge Applications - Polymer composition (C) comprising: | 11-12-2009 |
20100268192 | Medical tubings made of a polymer material - Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions. | 10-21-2010 |
20130030390 | Improved needles made of a particular plastic material - Needle comprising a polyarylene material comprising a polyarylene. The needle can meet all the advantages of metal, while avoiding its drawbacks. It has a high rigidity and ductility, and is excellent in penetrability and ability to hold a sharp edge. It is easily disposable and recyclable. It is non toxic and non irritant. | 01-31-2013 |
20130112409 | Proppant particulates and methods of using such particulates in subterranean applications - The invention pertains to improved proppant particles comprising an aromatic polycondensation polymer having a glass transition temperature (T | 05-09-2013 |
20140236101 | Medical tubings made of a polymer material - Medical tubing (T), such as a guidewire, a stent, a catheter or a hollow needle, made of a kinked rigid-rod polyarylene exhibiting a outstanding characteristics including high torqueability, high pushability and high flexibility and which can be easily thin-wall extruded under especially harsh conditions. | 08-21-2014 |
Donald T. Ireland, Delano, MN US
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20090008598 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ON-SITE MIXING OF LIQUID DEICER - An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways. | 01-08-2009 |
Donald T. Ireland, Las Vegas, NV US
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20120005866 | PIPE JOINT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - Disclosed is a pipe joint restraint system for restraining two coupled pipe ends or a pipe end and at least one fitting. The device is used in conjunction with a hubless coupling or a No-Hub® coupling designed for drainage and sewer pipes of no pressure or low pressure. At least two adjustable circumferential bands with an abrasive grit material adhesively attached to the interior contact portion of the bands are situated one on each side of the hubless coupling, and are fixedly joined by a plurality of spread restrictor braces. The spread restrictor braces contain 45 degree upward bends to create a space between the adjustable circumferential bands and the pipe for the coupling which serve to prevent separation of the pipe connection under pressure conditions. The pipe joint restraint assembly may be tightened by a fastener assembly containing fully threaded bolts, a barrel nut, and a trunnion. | 01-12-2012 |
Eric Lee Ireland, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140298902 | System and Method for Environmental Measurements - A system for conducting measurements in an environment of a fluid containment and for displaying said measurements in real time is disclosed. The system contains a plurality of sensors including a distance sensor, a gyroscope and optionally a rainfall gauge and a methane sensor. The signals are processed by a communication converter and a central processing unit, then transmitted through an antenna to a receiver containing a modem. | 10-09-2014 |
Hugh W. Ireland, Flint, MI US
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20140099840 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WITH PASSIVE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE MOUNTED ON VEHICLE WINDOW - A vehicle includes a vehicle body that supports an electrical line that is electrically connected to a power source and that terminates at a first terminal. The vehicle also includes a window member with an electrical device supported thereon. A second terminal of the electrical device is supported on the window assembly, and the window member is moveable relative to the vehicle body. The vehicle further includes a passive electrical connector with a plunger that moves between a retracted position and an extended position. The passive electrical connector also includes a biasing member that biases the plunger toward the extended position. The passive electrical connector electrically connects the first and second terminals when the window member is in a first position. The plunger is biased toward the extended position when the window member is in the second position to electrically disconnect the first and second terminals. | 04-10-2014 |
Hugh W. Ireland, Clio, MI US
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20090244361 | CAMERA MODULE FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM - A camera module ( | 10-01-2009 |
James Ireland, San Francisco, CA US
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20080206779 | Methods and Kits for Multiplex Hybridization Assays - The invention provides a method for genotyping interfering polymorphic loci in a target polynucleotide, such as a strand of genomic DNA, in a multiplex hybridization-based assay. The invention also provides nucleic acid standards for validating the performance of such hybridization-based assays. In one aspect, the method of the invention is carried out by providing for each interfering polymorphic locus one or more probes so that at least one probe is capable of forming a perfectly match duplex at the locus regardless of the characteristic sequence of an adjacent polymorphism. | 08-28-2008 |
James J. Ireland, East Lansing, MI US
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20090263406 | JY-1 Regulation Of Granulosa Cell Function And Early Embryonic Development In Cattle - The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating fertility in mammals. In general, the invention relates to a novel protein produced by oocytes named JY-1, and nucleic acids encoding the JY-1 protein, for controlling folliculogenesis and early embryonic development, particularly in monoovulatory species. In particular, the present invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences encoding JY-1, vectors for the expression of JY-1, host cells expressing JY-1, RNAi probes for reducing levels of JY-1 message, and antibodies to JY-1. Specifically, developing and mature oocytes express JY-1 in vivo, while granulosa cells treated in vitro with recombinant JY-1 (rJY-1) protein reduced cell proliferation while increasing progesterone synthesis and estradiol production. Further, reducing JY-1 protein in developing embryos in vitro using inhibitory siRNA constructs corresponded with arrested blastocyte maturation. | 10-22-2009 |
James V. Ireland, Irvine, CA US
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20130167485 | TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STORGE UNIT AND METHOD - A tire pressure sensor storage unit and method by which tire pressure sensors which have been removed from the original wheels installed on a motor vehicle are stored. The storage unit is pressurized from a source of gas (e.g., air) so that the tire pressure sensors can be maintained at a pressure corresponding to the normal operating pressure of the tires associated with the wheels from which the sensors have been removed. The tire pressure sensors are located within respective storage chambers of the storage unit. The storage chambers are covered by a flexible, optically-transparent chamber cover that is adapted to permit signals generated by the tire pressure sensors to be transmitted to an onboard computer of the motor vehicle so as to avoid low tire pressure warning messages being sent to the vehicle operator. | 07-04-2013 |
Jeffrey Ireland, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20110028818 | Methods and Apparatuses for Detecting Medical Device Acceleration, Temperature, and Humidity Conditions - An ambulatory medical device for detecting acceleration, temperature, and/or humidity conditions in or around the medical device is provided. The medical device includes one or more acceleration, thermal, and/or humidity sensors which detect acceleration, temperature, and/or humidity conditions in or around the medical device. In response to detected conditions, the medical device may, among other things, alter the operation of the device, provide an alarm or warning to the user, or transmit data about the detected conditions to another device. | 02-03-2011 |
20120116197 | Methods and Apparatuses for Detecting Medical Device Acceleration, Temperature, and Humidity Conditions - An ambulatory medical device for detecting acceleration, temperature, and/or humidity conditions in or around the medical device is provided. The medical device includes one or more acceleration, thermal, and/or humidity sensors which detect acceleration, temperature, and/or humidity conditions in or around the medical device. In response to detected conditions, the medical device may, among other things, alter the operation of the device, provide an alarm or warning to the user, or transmit data about the detected conditions to another device. | 05-10-2012 |
Jeffrey V. Ireland, Rosemount, MN US
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20150241189 | SOLID STATE IGNITION SAFETY DEVICE - A solid state ignition safety device for rocket assisted projectiles having a piezoelectric generator that charges a capacitor during the initial acceleration of the projectile by the launching propellant charge. The capacitor is then discharged after a delay to ignite an initiator, which ignites the rocket motor of the projectile. A time delay circuit can be integrated into the ignition safety device to further delay the ignition of the initiator until the projectile has reached the ideal point in its trajectory to ignite the rocket motor. | 08-27-2015 |
Jeri Ireland, Novato, CA US
John Ireland, Denver, CO US
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20130113495 | Fail-Safe Designs for Large Capacity Battery Systems - Fail-safe systems and design methodologies for large capacity battery systems are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methodologies serve to locate a faulty cell in a large capacity battery, such as a cell having an internal short circuit, determine whether the fault is evolving, and electrically isolate the faulty cell from the rest of the battery, preventing further electrical energy from feeding into the fault. | 05-09-2013 |
20140003460 | CALORIMETERS FOR TESTING ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND POWER ELECTRONICS METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHODS OF USE | 01-02-2014 |
Jonathan Ireland, Lancaster, PA US
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20130088728 | SPOT COLOR EDITING ASSISTANT TOOL FOR SPOT COLOR REPRODUCTION - A computer-implemented method for imaging of spot colors within a document using a spot color editor is provided. The method includes determining a spot color formula, using a spot color editor, for providing a colorimetric match to a desired spot color in a print job, wherein the spot color is within a color space and the spot color formula includes colorant values for each color in the color space; printing a test image of the spot color with the determined spot color formula for analysis, wherein the color composition of the spot color test image is analyzed by a user to determine whether desired image quality is achieved; and determining an updated spot color formula for providing a colorimetric match to the desired spot color in the print job based on a received input, if the desired image quality is not achieved. | 04-11-2013 |
Jonathan Ross Ireland, Lancaster, PA US
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20120243009 | UV AND IR SPECIALTY IMAGING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Disclosed are methods and systems of processing work flow associated with a print job including Specialty Imaging such as UV and/or IR encoding. According to one exemplary embodiment, a printing system controller accesses a spatially structured ink composed of a plurality of non-overlapping primitive spot colors to render Specialty Imaging effects along with other images and text associated with the print job. | 09-27-2012 |
J. Patrick Ireland, Cordova, TN US
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20110054607 | Middle Ear Prosthesis - A middle ear prosthesis comprises a body of deformable material capable of retaining different shapes. The body comprises a slotted wall defining a cavity for receiving a bone of the middle ear. The wall is deformable proximate slots in the wall between an open position for receiving the bone and a closed position wherein the body is reshaped to grasp the bone. | 03-03-2011 |
20140364891 | Punctum Plug Insertion Device and Device Packaging - A punctum dilating and plug inserting system includes an inserter and a protective cover defining a dilator. The inserter includes a longitudinal body, and a handle. The handle has a rounded stationary member and a trigger rotatably connected to the handle by a living hinge. A mounting wire extends through the body and is connected to the trigger. When the trigger is activated, the wire is retracted and a plug mounted on a distal end of the wire is released. A packaging is provided for receiving, protecting, and handling at least a portion of the entire inserter until ready for use. An end of the packaging includes a dilator dip for dilating the punctum in advance of receiving the punctum plug. | 12-11-2014 |
Jud Ireland, Miami Beach, FL US
Julie A. Ireland, East Hampton, CT US
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20080234979 | Process and system for multi-objective global optimization of maintenance schedules - A process for optimizing maintenance work schedules for at least one engine includes the steps of retrieving at least one set of data for an engine from a computer readable storage medium; selecting at least one scheduling parameter for the engine; selecting a set of maintenance rules for the engine; selecting at least one maintenance work decision; selecting at least one objective for the engine; optimizing the at least one objective to generate at least one optimal maintenance work decision; and generating at least one optimal maintenance work schedule for the engine. | 09-25-2008 |
Kathleen L. Ireland, Mercer Island, WA US
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20140272018 | STRETCHABLE BEVERAGE CARTRIDGES AND METHODS - Present embodiments generally relate to a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge has a body portion, a first filter element, and a second filter element. The cartridge can include a single serving of coffee or another beverage component or precursor. The cartridge can be formed of a biodegradable and/or compostable material. In some embodiments, at least one of the filters is configured to stretch when pressed by a tamping head, thereby allowing the tamping head to be received in the cartridge to facilitate tamping of the beverage component or precursor. | 09-18-2014 |
Kelly D. Ireland, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130087386 | EXPANDABLE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole, wherein a laterally movable blade carried by a tubular body may be selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The laterally movable blade, held inwardly by blade-biasing elements, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith by way of an actuation sleeve disposed within the tubular body. Alternatively, a separation element may transmit force or pressure from the drilling fluid to the movable blade. Further, a chamber in communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a downhole turbine or pump. A ridged seal wiper, compensator, movable bearing pad, fixed bearing pad preceding the movable blade, or adjustable spacer element to alter expanded blade position may be included within the expandable reamer. In addition, a drilling fluid pressure response indicating an operational characteristic of the expandable reamer may be generated. | 04-11-2013 |
Kelly D. Ireland, Conroe, TX US
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20140374121 | Downhole Entry Guide Having Disappearing Profile and Methods of Using Same - Entry guides for use on a tubing string comprise one or more dissolvable materials. A profile disposed on the entry guide facilitates aligning the tubing string in a desired orientation within a wellbore. For example, the profile can align the tubing string with a bore of a component disposed within the wellbore so that the tubing string can be inserted into a bore of the downhole component. After proper alignment has been achieved, the one or more dissolvable materials can be activated to disappear leaving behind the tubing string and the downhole component in their desired arrangement. One or more portion of the entry guides, including the profile, can be formed out of the dissolvable material. | 12-25-2014 |
20150354317 | Wellbore Strings Containing Annular Flow Valves - In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment contains a flow control device for use in a wellbore that includes a bore that provides a first flow path, a second flow path via an annulus around the first flow path, a closing device that closes the second flow path when the closing device is mechanically moved in a first direction and an opening device that opens the second flow path when a fluid under pressure is supplied to the annulus when the valve is closed. | 12-10-2015 |
20160047190 | BARRIER DEVICE WITH FLUID BYPASS FOR MULTI-ZONE WELLBORES - In one aspect, a device for use in a wellbore includes a tubular body; a barrier member associated with an outer surface of the tubular body configured to retain a proppant; an actuating member associated with the barrier member configured to expand the barrier member in an annular direction; and a fluid channel associated with an upper extent and a lower extent of the barrier member, configured to allow a fluid flow therethrough. In another aspect, a method for completing a multi-zone wellbore, includes deploying a barrier device at a downhole location within the wellbore; expanding a barrier member in an annulus of the wellbore; providing proppant in the annulus of the wellbore; retaining the proppant in the annulus via the barrier member; and providing a fluid flow between an upper extent and a lower extent of the barrier member. | 02-18-2016 |
20160061011 | Apparatus and Methods for Oriented-Fracturing of Formations - In one aspect, an apparatus for treating a formation is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes a first string for placement in the wellbore that includes a first flow port that enables a treatment fluid to flow from inside the first string to the formation via an annulus between the first string and the formation, a second string for placement in the first string, wherein the second string includes a second flow port that supplies the treatment fluid to the first flow port along a selected radial orientation to direct the treatment fluid in the selected radial direction. | 03-03-2016 |
Kevin Ireland, Columbus, OH US
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20120313381 | STARTER CIRCUIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A starter circuit includes a battery, a starter electrically coupled with the battery, a relay disposed between the battery and the starter, and a starter switch mounted remotely from the starter. The starter includes a switch assembly and a starter motor. The switch assembly includes an actuator and a start signal switch. The relay is configured to operate to provide current to the switch assembly to close the start signal switch in response to a received signal. The starter switch closes in response to the start signal switch being closed, whereby the battery delivers current to the starter motor when the starter switch is closed. A starter unit is also disclosed. | 12-13-2012 |
Lance Ireland, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140190799 | MODULAR CONVEYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various modular conveyors, conveying systems, conveyor modules, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the conveyor comprises a module body and an upper member. The module body can be configured to receive one or more rolling elements. In some embodiments, the rolling elements protrude through openings in the module body and the upper member. In various embodiments, the rolling elements can be configured to engage a surface below the module body and/or an item on the conveyor, thereby facilitating multi-directional travel of the item. | 07-10-2014 |
Lesley Ireland, Morrisville, NC US
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20130236954 | Method for Isolation of Transcription Termination Sequences - The invention relates to efficient, high-throughput methods, systems, and DNA constructs for identification and isolation of transcription termination sequences. The invention relates further to specific terminator sequences identified by said methods isolated from rice. | 09-12-2013 |
20150368663 | METHOD FOR ISOLATION OF TRANSCRIPTION TERMINATION SEQUENCES - The invention relates to efficient, high-throughput methods, systems, and DNA constructs for identification and isolation of transcription termination sequences. The invention relates further to specific terminator sequences identified by said methods isolated from rice. | 12-24-2015 |
Patrick Ireland, Cordova, TN US
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20120283827 | Ossicular Prosthesis with Stabilizer and Method of Use with Intact Stapes - A system is provided for stabilized total ossicular replacement in a middle ear having an intact stapes with a capitulum and a footplate. The system includes an ossicular replacement prosthesis including with elongate shaft and a head coupled to the shaft, and a stabilizer that couples the prosthesis to the stapes. The stabilizer has a first portion with a first opening and a second portion with a second opening, said first opening sized to stably engage the shaft of the prosthesis, and said second opening sized to stably engage the capitulum. When the shaft and capitulum are engaged they are retained in an side-by side configuration. The stabilizer may be constructed of an elastic polymer, an elastic metal alloy, a plastic material or a shape memory material. | 11-08-2012 |
Philip J. Ireland, Nampa, ID US
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20100096672 | SELF-ALIGNED, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CONTACT - Embodiments concern contacts for use in integrated circuits, which have a reduced likelihood of shorting to unrelated portions of an overlying conductive layer due to contact misalignment. Embodiments for forming the integrated circuit include performing a first etching process to pattern the conductive layer, where the etching compound used in the first etching process is relatively selective to the conductive layer's materials. Embodiments also include performing a second, contact related etching process that removes a portion of any misaligned contacts that were exposed by the first etching process, where the etching compound used in the second etching process is selective to the contacts' materials. The embodiments can be used to form vias and other interconnect structures as well. The modified contacts and vias are adapted for use in conjunction with memory cells and apparatus incorporating such memory cells, as well as other integrated circuits. | 04-22-2010 |
20110212618 | TRENCH INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND FORMATION METHOD - Embodiments concern vertical interconnect structures having sub-micron widths for use in integrated circuits, and methods of their manufacture, which result in reduced interconnect resistance, I | 09-01-2011 |
20110254163 | SLEEVE INSULATORS AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A method and structure are disclosed that are advantageous for aligning a contact plug within a bit line contact corridor (BLCC) to an active area of a DRAM that utilizes an insulated sleeve structure. A sleeve insulator layer is deposited in an opening to protect one or more conductor layers from conductive contacts formed in the opening. The sleeve insulator layer electrically insulates a conductive plug from the conductor layer and self-aligns the BLCC so as to improve contact plug alignment tolerances between the BLCC and the capacitor or conductive components. | 10-20-2011 |
20110278738 | SELF-ALIGNED, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CONTACT - This document discusses, among other things, example systems including integrated circuit contacts configured to reduce the likelihood of shorting to unrelated portions of overlying conductive material due to contact misalignment. | 11-17-2011 |
20120068348 | Interconnect Regions - Some embodiments include interconnect regions. The regions may contain, along a cross section, a closed-shape interior region having an electrically conductive material therein, a first dielectric material configured as a liner extending entirely around a lateral periphery of the interior region, and at least two dielectric projections joining to the dielectric material liner and being laterally outward of the interior region. The dielectric projections may have an outer dielectric ring surrounding an inner dielectric region. The outer ring may consist of the first dielectric material and the inner dielectric region may be a composition different from a composition of the first dielectric material, and in some embodiments the composition within the inner dielectric region may be gaseous. | 03-22-2012 |
20120267786 | MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH THROUGH-SILICON VIAS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Microelectronic devices with through-silicon vias and associated methods of manufacturing such devices. One embodiment of a method for forming tungsten through-silicon vias comprising forming an opening having a sidewall such that the opening extends through at least a portion of a substrate on which microelectronic structures have been formed. The method can further include lining the sidewall with a dielectric material, depositing tungsten on the dielectric material such that a cavity extends through at least a portion of the tungsten, and filling the cavity with a polysilicon material. | 10-25-2012 |
20120306084 | Semiconductor Constructions Having Through-Substrate Interconnects, and Methods of Forming Through-Substrate Interconnects - Some embodiments include methods of forming interconnects through semiconductor substrates. An opening may be formed to extend partway through a semiconductor substrate, and part of an interconnect may be formed within the opening. Another opening may be formed to extend from a second side of the substrate to the first part of the interconnect, and another part of the interconnect may be formed within such opening. Some embodiments include semiconductor constructions having a first part of a through-substrate interconnect extending partially through a semiconductor substrate from a first side of the substrate; and having a second part of the through-substrate interconnect extending from a second side of the substrate and having multiple separate electrically conductive fingers that all extend to the first part of the interconnect. | 12-06-2012 |
20120326283 | Interconnect Regions - Some embodiments include interconnect regions. The regions may contain, along a cross section, a closed-shape interior region having an electrically conductive material therein, a first dielectric material configured as a liner extending entirely around a lateral periphery of the interior region, and at least two dielectric projections joining to the dielectric material liner and being laterally outward of the interior region. The dielectric projections may have an outer dielectric ring surrounding an inner dielectric region. The outer ring may consist of the first dielectric material and the inner dielectric region may be a composition different from a composition of the first dielectric material, and in some embodiments the composition within the inner dielectric region may be gaseous. | 12-27-2012 |
20130026647 | VIA STRUCTURE - A via structure includes at least a first via set and a second via set electrically connected to the first via set. There is at least one via in the first via set and at least one via in the second via set. The via in the first via set has a cross-sectional area which is larger than that of the via in the second via set. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034119 | VIA CHAIN TESTING STRUCTURE AND METHOD - A via chain testing structure includes: a substrate; a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate; a first via chain disposed on dielectric layer; a second via chain, being disposed on the dielectric on both sides of the first via chain and in thermal proximity with the first via chain; a first heating source disposed under the substrate, for providing thermal heat to the first via chain; and an electrical current source for heating the second via chain so the second via chain acts as a second heating source for the first via chain. | 02-07-2013 |
20140287584 | MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH THROUGH-SILICON VIAS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Microelectronic devices with through-silicon vias and associated methods of manufacturing such devices. One embodiment of a method for forming tungsten through-silicon vias comprising forming an opening having a sidewall such that the opening extends through at least a portion of a substrate on which microelectronic structures have been formed. The method can further include lining the sidewall with a dielectric material, depositing tungsten on the dielectric material such that a cavity extends through at least a portion of the tungsten, and filling the cavity with a polysilicon material. | 09-25-2014 |
20150130029 | Semiconductor Constructions Having Through-Substrate Interconnects - Some embodiments include methods of forming interconnects through semiconductor substrates. An opening may be formed to extend partway through a semiconductor substrate, and part of an interconnect may be formed within the opening. Another opening may be formed to extend from a second side of the substrate to the first part of the interconnect, and another part of the interconnect may be formed within such opening. Some embodiments include semiconductor constructions having a first part of a through-substrate interconnect extending partially through a semiconductor substrate from a first side of the substrate; and having a second part of the through-substrate interconnect extending from a second side of the substrate and having multiple separate electrically conductive fingers that all extend to the first part of the interconnect. | 05-14-2015 |
Ralph J. Ireland, Mankato, MN US
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20100059966 | BOAT LAUNCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a system for loading and unloading a watercraft from a trailer that enables the process to be accomplished without the need to stand on the submerged ground surface. In some embodiments the trailer includes an adjustable platform that provides an area upon which the operator can stand while loading and unloading the watercraft from the trailer. The present disclosure also provides a method of loading and unloading a boat that includes the step of pushing or pulling the boat while standing on a platform that extends from the trailer. | 03-11-2010 |
Ronald Ireland, Vacaville, CA US
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20150072715 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE IDENTITIES - Electronic communications are managed across multiple identities. A user is able to create an account as well as any desired, required, or appropriate number of profiles under the account. Text messages are exchanged between users using specific profiles. For example, some text messages can be exchanged using a personal profile while other text messages need to be exchanged using a professional profile. In some instances, exchanged text messages are saved to a centralized archive. As such, one or both of the users involved in an exchange can request to retrieve some or all of the exchanged messages at a later time. | 03-12-2015 |
20150382162 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE IDENTITIES - Electronic communications are managed across multiple identities. A user is able to create an account as well as any desired, required, or appropriate number of profiles under the account. Text messages are exchanged between users using specific profiles. For example, some text messages can be exchanged using a personal profile while other text messages need to be exchanged using a professional profile. In some instances, exchanged text messages are saved to a centralized archive. As such, one or both of the users involved in an exchange can request to retrieve some or all of the exchanged messages at a later time. | 12-31-2015 |
Scott G. Ireland, Washburn, IL US
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20100059238 | ROW UNIT SOIL FINISHING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a novel configuration for agricultural row units that feature soil finishing assemblies. This configuration of the finishing assembly provides a simple adjustment of the height of the finishing assembly to enhance usability and flexibility of the row unit. The improved adjustment mechanism enhances user control over the vertical distance between the finishing wheels/discs and the ground opening assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, soil finishing assembly is pivotally coupled to the row unit frame via a height adjustment assembly. The height adjustment assembly may feature a biasing member and other components to allow adjustment of one end of the pivotal coupling of the adjustment assembly within the row unit assembly. | 03-11-2010 |
Steven Ireland, Long Beach, CA US
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20120267371 | MANWAY COVER WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED VENT - A venting solution to large storage tanks is disclosed wherein a manway cover is formed with a vent, eliminating the need to affix a vent to the wall of the tank and allowing standardized manway covers with different vent sizes to be applied either in a retrofit or in new tanks. The covers can be formed two at a time to increase production, and can be fitted with a larger vent than would otherwise be practical with some tank diameters. | 10-25-2012 |
20130051916 | SEAMLESS, DOUBLE WALLED SUMP - A seamless, double-walled sump is disclosed for collecting run-off materials and waste products. The sump includes a primary containment vessel and a secondary vessel, integrally molded into a single seamless unit. The sump includes a plurality of ribs that cooperate with surrounding concrete or other enclosing material to anchor the sump and prevent floating. The sump may also include a fabric outer layer that serves as an interface between the concrete and the sump to prevent corrosion. | 02-28-2013 |
20130092287 | UNDERGROUND BRINE GENERATING SYSTEM - A brine generating system is disclosed for use with an underground storage tank, the system including a main salt delivery channel that branches into two horizontal feed lines through a reducer to deliver salt under pressure to the bottom of the storage tank in a generally equal distribution along the tank floor. The salt distribution system can be combined with a water distribution system to ensure delivery of water at the location of the salt deposits along the tank floor. | 04-18-2013 |
20140117662 | LARGE DIAMETER FIBERGLASS TANK ADAPTER - An adapter for a cylindrical polyethylene tank is disclosed comprising a tubular body section, a saddle-shaped flange connected at a first end to the tubular body section, and adapted to mate with an outer surface of the cylindrical tank, the saddle-shaped flange including a bolt hole pattern having a first spacing. A circular flange connected to a second end of the tubular body section, the circular flange having a bolt hole pattern having a second spacing, wherein the first bolt hole spacing is one half the second bolt hole spacing. | 05-01-2014 |
Talon E. Ireland, Kirkland, WA US
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20150286698 | REACTIVE DIGITAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT - Techniques are described herein that are capable of providing a reactive digital personal assistant. A reactive digital assistant is a digital assistant that is capable of having a reaction. For instance, the reaction may be provided visually and/or audibly. The reaction may be specified by personal assistant logic on a device that provides the digital personal assistant, by an application on the device that communicates with the personal assistant logic, or by a Web service with which the application communicates. The personal assistant logic may retrieve media representation(s) that correspond to the reaction from a store on the device, or the application may retrieve the media representation(s) from the Web service. The personal assistant logic may notify the application of a status of the digital personal assistant once the media representation(s) are retrieved. | 10-08-2015 |
Todd Ireland, Spring Lake, MI US
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20130232731 | MATERIAL COLLECTION AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE - A collection and identification device includes a ball stop, a slide lock and a pull tab with identification member thereon, each arranged on an elastic binder line to facilitate flexible, quick, and secure collection of items, including identification and potential attachment to a secondary support. Notably, the ball stop, slide lock and pull tab are each unitary molded components, with no internal moving parts. The present device is easily assembled and is low cost to manufacture and assembly. Also, the device can be used in several different ways to collect and secure items, thus providing a flexible system capable of securing and identifying various items based on a user's preferences and desires. | 09-12-2013 |
Todd Ireland, Coopersville, MI US
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20080309141 | ADJUSTABLE ARM FOR CHAIR - A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion. | 12-18-2008 |
20090032412 | Organizing apparatus for string-like objects - An organizing apparatus comprising a body, a wrap member and a wrap coupling member. The body defines a cavity with a plurality of object receiving openings. The body is positionable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In a closed configuration, transverse access to the cavity is substantially precluded. In an open configuration, transverse access to the cavity is permitted. The wrap member is coupled to the body. The wrap coupling member is associated with the body and spaced apart from the wrap member. | 02-05-2009 |
20090250979 | Health care chair - A health care chair includes a base and a seating portion attached to the base. A lift assist mechanism connects the base and seating portion and assists in moving the seating portion from a first reclined position to a second inclined position without electrical power. The chair also includes moveable arms attached to the seating portion that rotate between a first substantially horizontal position and a second substantially vertical position. | 10-08-2009 |
20120000952 | BIKE RACK - Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member. | 01-05-2012 |
20120059277 | CORE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy apparatus comprises an outer cannula with a resilient excising finger and an inner cannula received within the outer cannula. The excising finger is flexible to extend toward the longitudinal axis of the outer cannula. The outer cannula can be rotated relative to the inner cannula so that the excising finger can excise a biopsy sample from a surrounding tissue mass. The inner cannula can be provided with a spoon portion for supporting the biopsy sample. | 03-08-2012 |
20120112511 | ADJUSTABLE ARM FOR CHAIR - A chair arm adjustment device according to embodiments of the present invention includes an arm pad base slidably coupled to the arm support, the arm pad base sliding substantially horizontally in two degrees of freedom with respect to the arm support within a range of motion of the arm pad base with respect to the arm support, and an arm brake assembly coupled with the arm pad base, the arm brake assembly moveable between a locked position in which the arm brake assembly substantially inhibits movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support and an unlocked position in which the arm brake assembly does not substantially inhibit movement of the arm pad base relative to the arm support, wherein the arm brake assembly moves from the unlocked position to the locked position at any position of the arm pad base within the range of motion. | 05-10-2012 |
Vince A. Ireland, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20140174489 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING ANTENNAS - A household appliance for treating an item according to at least one automatic cycle of operation includes multiple antennas for transmitting and receiving data with an external network. The multiple antennas can be coupled with a radio also located within the appliance. | 06-26-2014 |
Vincent A. Ireland, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20110209729 | USER INTERFACE FOR DISHWASHING CYCLE OPTIMIZATION - A method of operating a dishwashing machine including determining user satisfaction with a dishwashing cycle, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the dishwashing cycle based on the user satisfaction, and incorporating the adjusted operational parameter into a subsequent dishwashing cycle. | 09-01-2011 |
20110271984 | ADAPTING DISHWASHER OPERATION TO EXTERNAL FACTORS - A method of operating a dishwasher includes receiving a user-input signal indicative of a hidden operating mode, selecting the hidden operating mode of a dishwasher based on the user-input signal, accessing a plurality of pre-programmed dishwashing cycles associated with the selected hidden operating mode, and operating the dishwasher in accordance with one of the plurality of pre-programmed dishwashing cycles. | 11-10-2011 |
20120031432 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ZONAL WASHING IN A DISHWASHER - A method for controlling the operation of an automatic dishwasher including receiving input for a zonal wash cycle from a user interface to a controller indicating a selection of a first cleaning cycle corresponding to a first wash zone and a second cleaning cycle, different from the first cleaning cycle, corresponding to a second wash zone, and implementing a zonal wash cycle by implementing each of the first and second cleaning cycles during a single cycle of operation of the dishwasher to define the zonal wash cycle. | 02-09-2012 |
20150073612 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN OPTIMAL SCHEDULE OF AN APPLIANCE - A method of defining a message to be sent to at least one appliance regarding a schedule for performing a cycle of operation includes a step of acquiring pricing data from a source of information about a resource consumed by the appliance. A projected rate for the use of the resource by the appliance for a future series of time periods is calculated based upon a user preference. A projected schedule for performing the cycle of operation for a future series of time periods is created and then incorporated into the message that is transmitted to the appliance. | 03-12-2015 |
Walt Ireland, Ellet, OH US
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20120102877 | PACKAGING MACHINE - A packaging machine of the type that is used to hand-wrap a package with a stretchable film that is heat-fused/sealed. The machine includes a supply of film for wrapping a package and a hot plate mechanism for heat fusing the film after the package is wrapped. The hot plate mechanism includes a fever arm that moves a sealing platform from a raised position to a lowered, heat sealing position when the package is placed on the platform. A control circuit energizes a heating element forming part of the sealing platform and causes it to reach a desired heating temperature in 2 to 4 seconds, whereby fusing of the sealing film is achieved. An interval timer is used to control a signaling device such as a light to Indicate the machine is in a heating cycle. A separate timer, in conjunction with a temperature sensing thermistor, controls a length of time the heating element is energized and terminates power to the heating element prior to the end of a sealing Interval if a predetermined temperature is exceeded. The sealing intervals are selectable by the operator using a multi-positioned switch which connects selected timing resistors to the interval timers. Power to the heating element is only delivered to the heating element during a heating cycle, thus conserving electrical power, | 05-03-2012 |
Zack Ireland, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20110020484 | Barrier Guard for Dough Sheeter - A guard member for use with a dough sheeter having a shut-off mechanism includes a first portion structured to be coupled at or near a dough feed opening of the dough sheeter and a second portion coupled to the first portion. The second portion having a front face and an opposite rear face, the rear face being structured to engage and activate the shut-off mechanism when contact is made with the front face by an outside force. | 01-27-2011 |