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Alan Duncan James, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20100199885 | ADHESION AND COHESION MODIFIERS FOR ASPHALT - The present invention relates to a bitumen or asphalt formulation for the pavement of road surfaces, said formulation comprising a mixture of bitumen and aggregates, and an additive package evenly distributed therein, said additive package comprising from about i) 10 to 60% by weight of an amine or modified amine surfactant, ii) from about 20 to 90% of an asphalt rheology modifying component. | 08-12-2010 |
20100319577 | Asphalt modifiers for "warm mix" applications including adhesion promoter - The present invention generally relates to an additive package for warm-mix asphalt formulations for the pavement of road surfaces, said additive package comprising a) surfactant component, and b) an asphalt rheology modifying component, wherein said asphalt rheology modifying component comprises at least one of a i) a wax component and ii) a resin component. The invention also relates to a warm mix asphalt having improved compaction at lower temperatures, and to a pavement made from said warm mix asphalt. | 12-23-2010 |
20110306523 | Polyamide Emulsifier Based on Polyamines and Fatty Acid/Carboxylic Acid for Oil Based Drilling Fluid Applications - The present invention generally relates to emulsifiers for oil-based drilling fluids and muds comprising an emulsifier based on the polyamides derived from fatty acid/carboxylic acid and optionally alkoxylated polyamines. The invention also relates to oil or synthetic based drilling fluids comprising the emulsifiers of the invention and to drilling methods utilizing same. | 12-15-2011 |
Anthony James, Allegany, NY US
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20140315425 | Subsea High Voltage Terminal Assembly - A system and method are provided for a terminal assembly of a subsea motor-compressor. The terminal assembly may include a plurality of terminal ports extending through a hollow spherical body to a cavity defined therein. The terminal assembly may also include a penetrator detachably coupled with the spherical body about each of the plurality of terminal ports. The terminal assembly may further include a mounting port extending through the spherical body to the cavity defined therein. The mounting port may be configured to couple the terminal assembly with a housing of the motor-compressor. | 10-23-2014 |
Brent A. James, Orchard Park, NY US
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20100236298 | High-Security Enclosure - A high-security enclosure includes a base, a cover and a lock system. The lock system includes a base portion and a cover portion. The lock system base portion includes one or more fixed lock bars. The lock system cover portion includes one or more movable lock bars. Each movable lock bar is generally perpendicular to, and arranged to engage, one of the fixed lock bars. The lock system cover portion further includes a lock bar retraction assembly coupled to the one or more movable lock bars for retracting the movable lock bar(s) substantially simultaneously out of engagement with the fixed lock bar(s). A security drive mechanism is coupled to the lock bar retraction assembly to drive the lock system. | 09-23-2010 |
Chris James, New York, NY US
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20100009702 | Method and system for sharing and storing digital information in mobile devices - A method and system for sharing digital information, including biographical information is described. A method for sharing biographical information on mobile telecommunication device that includes providing an application for sharing bio-cards on a mobile telecommunication device, receiving inputs including biographical information, one or more selected bio-card layouts and one or more bio-card graphics, creating one or more bio-cards based on the received inputs, and retrieving potential bio-card recipients. The mobile telecommunication device includes a processor and a memory and bio-cards are digital representations of biographical information about a user that may be displayed on the mobile telecommunication device. The potential bio-card recipients include mobile telecommunication devices. The method further includes displaying the created one or more bio-cards, receiving a selection of one or more recipients to receive a bio-card; receiving a selection of a bio-card to send to the selected one or more recipients; and transmitting the selected bio-card to the one or more selected recipients. | 01-14-2010 |
David E. James, Clifton Park, NY US
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20160043580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CURRENT VARIABILITY BETWEEN MULTIPLE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for reducing current variability between a plurality of energy storage devices, e.g. battery modules. In one embodiment, the method includes determining a resistance of at least two of the plurality of energy storage devices. Another step includes modifying an operating temperature of one or more of the plurality of energy storage devices when the resistance of one or more of the energy storage devices is outside of a predetermined tolerance range for the energy storage devices. Thus, the step of modifying the operating temperature of one or more of the plurality of energy storage devices causes the plurality of energy storage devices to operate within the predetermined tolerance range. | 02-11-2016 |
20160061173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING HEALTH OF AN ENGINE-GENERATOR SET - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for determining health of an engine-generator set of a hybrid power system having at least one battery power source. For example, in one embodiment, a battery management system sends a start-up command to the engine-generator set. After sending the command, at least one start-up condition (e.g. a start-up time lapse, a start-up voltage parameter of a starter battery of the engine-generator set, or a voltage of the battery power source before sending the start-up command) is determined for the hybrid power system. Next, a start-up condition trend is generated based on a plurality of the start-up conditions over multiple start-ups. Thus, the engine-generator set health can be determined based on a comparison of the start-up condition trend and a threshold start-up condition for the engine-generator set. | 03-03-2016 |
David Eugene James, Clifton Park, NY US
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20140176147 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGNOSIS OF BATTERIES - In accordance with one aspect of the present technique, a method is disclosed. The method includes identifying a first change in an excitation direction of a group of cells and determining a first set of characteristics of the group of cells corresponding to the first change. The method also includes identifying a second change in the excitation direction of the group of cells and determining a second set of characteristics of the group of cells corresponding to the second change. The second change in the excitation direction is opposite to the first change in the excitation direction. The method further includes determining a number of functional cells from the group of cells based on the first and the second set of characteristics. | 06-26-2014 |
Daylon James, New York, NY US
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20120301443 | METHODS FOR DEVELOPING ENDOTHELIAL CELLS FROM PLURIPOTENT CELLS AND ENDOTHELIAL CELLS DERIVED - Disclosed herein is a method for developing human endothelial cells (ECs) from human embryonic stem cells (ESCs). The method is based on inhibition of TGF signaling following mesoderm induction and during vascular differentiation of hESC-derived cells. Also disclosed herein is a substantially pure and stable population of ECs that maintains a high degree of proliferation and phenotypic homogeneity for extended culture periods. Related pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods are also disclosed. A reporter hESC line useful for tracking the development of ECs is also provided. | 11-29-2012 |
Demetri James, Flushing, NY US
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20090177344 | Method for the Onboard Determination of Train Detection, Train Integrity and Positive Train Separation - A system and method for onboard train detection is disclosed. In some embodiments, the train detection function is segregated into a safety-critical head-of-train determination, a safety-critical end-of-train (or length-of-train) determination, and a safety-critical train integrity function. By supplementing the train detection and integrity functions with information on system latencies, guard zones, processing delays and a determination of safe braking distance, the method and system provides safety-critical onboard positive train separation information. This information is transmitted to a control center and used to determine safe separation distance between trains. | 07-09-2009 |
20090187294 | System and Method for Train Awakening - A method and system for vitally determining initial vehicle location on a guideway when the vehicle is awakened is disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090187296 | Automatic Creation, Maintenance and Monitoring of a Guideway Database - A method and system for creating, maintain, and monitoring a guideway database is disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
Doug L. James, Ithaca, NY US
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20150187134 | ARTICULATED CHARACTER FABRICATION - Fabrication of a posable physical embodiment from an articulated deformable model is made possible by first transforming a deformable surface volumetric model to a segmented, rigid volume model including identifying a plurality of rigid, linked segments. The rigid volume model approximates the deformable surface volumetric model. Linkage structures (i.e., hinges, ball joints) coupling pairs of the rigid, linked segments are then automatically determined. | 07-02-2015 |
Harry G. James, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20140082551 | INTEGRATED, CONTEXT PASSING USER DISPLAY - Systems and methods are provided to facilitate an integrated display of information to a user. According to some embodiments, a first service and a second service may be registered with a registry. The information stored in the registry might include, for example, indications that the first and/or second services are to receive data from disparate remote sources. According to some embodiments, placement information is received from a user to lay out the first and second services within a pane of an application. Moreover, information from the remote sources may be displayed to the user within the pane. | 03-20-2014 |
John James, Long Island City, NY US
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20130013685 | Social Networking Environment with Representation of a Composite Emotional Condition for a User and/or Group of Users - A social networking method, implemented over a computer network and using a computer process, generates a digital output that is representative of a composite emotional condition for a first user based on data representative of the first user's emotional condition and data representative of such another user's emotional condition. | 01-10-2013 |
Joshua James, New York, NY US
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20120055054 | DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE - A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. | 03-08-2012 |
20130185968 | DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE - A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. | 07-25-2013 |
20140215871 | DEVICE FOR CREATING AND DISPLAYING LIQUID-MEDIUM MOVEMENT WITHIN A VESSEL CONTAINING A DIORAMIC SCENE - A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position. | 08-07-2014 |
Laura A. James, New York, NY US
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20140256763 | PAIN MEDICINE COMBINATION AND USES THEREOF - This application describes compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions that can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders. | 09-11-2014 |
20160030417 | Pain Medicine Combination and Uses Thereof - Embodiments disclosed herein describe, amongst other things, dosage forms, compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions that can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders or to produce analgesia. | 02-04-2016 |
Lawrence R. James, New York, NY US
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20140256763 | PAIN MEDICINE COMBINATION AND USES THEREOF - This application describes compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions that can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders. | 09-11-2014 |
20160030417 | Pain Medicine Combination and Uses Thereof - Embodiments disclosed herein describe, amongst other things, dosage forms, compounds, compositions, pharmaceutical compositions that can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders or to produce analgesia. | 02-04-2016 |
Lewis G. James, Clarence, NY US
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20130087320 | Equipment Enclosure With Air Diverter Temperature Control System - An equipment enclosure includes an air exhaust opening and an air intake opening at respective upper and lower regions of the enclosure, and an interior equipment chamber configured to house controlled temperature equipment at a controlled temperature equipment area. A temperature diverter system includes a warm air exhaust subsystem and a warm air circulation subsystem. The warm air exhaust subsystem is operable to vent warm air in the enclosure through the air exhaust opening in order to cool the controlled temperature equipment area. The warm air circulation subsystem is operable to circulate warm air in the enclosure to the controlled temperature equipment area in order to warm that area. The equipment enclosure further includes one or more temperature sensors and a temperature controller for controlling operations of the warm air exhaust subsystem and the warm air circulation system based on input from the temperature sensor(s). | 04-11-2013 |
Martin C. James, Rochester, NY US
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20110203471 | PRINTER COMPONENT MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A printing system includes a frame. A first printer component is mounted to the frame. A second printer component is compliantly mounted to the frame such that the second printer component is free to move in a plane. A first alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component. A second alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael Bruce James, New York, NY US
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20100095571 | GARMENT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE INDICIA USED TO COUNT - One embodiment of a garment item which allows wearers to count down or up to any occasion. The embodiment consists of a patch ( | 04-22-2010 |
Philip James, Ponce De Leon, NY US
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20160107178 | ELECTROSPRAYING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Electrospraying systems and associated methods are generally described. | 04-21-2016 |
Philip James, New York, NY US
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20120253910 | GROUP BUYING INCENTIVIZED BY RISK AND IMPACT ADJUSTED REWARDS - Disclosed is a system and method for incentivizing online consumers to engage in an online purchase transaction by maximizing the rewards, such as advantageous pricing, coupons, etc., that an online consumer may enjoy if they accept a higher level of risk, such as by making an offer to purchase a product or service early in its online promotional offering, and/or if they undertake certain promotional efforts that are designated by the seller of such product or service to promote the retailer's offering to their social media community. | 10-04-2012 |
20130268567 | System And Method For Updating Slowly Changing Dimensions - A dimension table is populated with data records extracted from at least one source system with each data record being associated with identifying hash values and attribute hash values. Once the dimension table is established, a set of hash values is computed for an incoming set of data records. The incoming set of hash values may include at least one identifying hash value and at least one attribute hash value for each data record contained in the incoming set of data records. The method then searches the established dimension table for records having an identifying hash value identical with the identifying hash value of the incoming set of data records. Once a match is found, the method compares the attribute hash values of the records having the identical identifying hash values. If the attribute hash values are different, the method updates the dimension table with the incoming data record. | 10-10-2013 |
Philip J. K. James, New York, NY US
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20140278784 | RATING SYSTEM FOR WINE EXPLORATION - Some embodiments described herein generally relate to a rating system for wine exploration. A rating system including questions designed to determine a preference of the user regarding one or more specific characteristics of wine, such as, a taste characteristic. The rating system may be provided to a user, for example, by a web-based interface. Samples of wine may be provided to the user each of which is samples ranked for the at least one characteristic of wine. The user may respond to the questions about the wine, and those responses may be analyzed to determine the user's preference for the specific characteristics. A user profile may be created based on the analyzed responses and the profile may be used to select wines for the user. Such wines may be selected and shipped periodically, for example, as part of a wine club. | 09-18-2014 |
Ralph James, Ridge, NY US
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20110286576 | Compact Endocavity Diagnostic Probes for Nuclear Radiation Detection - This invention relates to the field of radiation imaging. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus and a method for imaging tissue or an inanimate object using a novel probe that has an integrated solid-state semiconductor detector and complete readout electronics circuitry. | 11-24-2011 |
Ralph B. James, Ridge, NY US
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20090026371 | High-Energy Detector - The preferred embodiments are directed to a high-energy detector that is electrically shielded using an anode, a cathode, and a conducting shield to substantially reduce or eliminate electrically unshielded area. The anode and the cathode are disposed at opposite ends of the detector and the conducting shield substantially surrounds at least a portion of the longitudinal surface of the detector. The conducting shield extends longitudinally to the anode end of the detector and substantially surrounds at least a portion of the detector. Signals read from one or more of the anode, cathode, and conducting shield can be used to determine the number of electrons that are liberated as a result of high-energy particles impinge on the detector. A correction technique can be implemented to correct for liberated electron that become trapped to improve the energy resolution of the high-energy detectors disclosed herein. | 01-29-2009 |
20110272589 | Hybrid Anode for Semiconductor Radiation Detectors - The present invention relates to a novel hybrid anode configuration for a radiation detector that effectively reduces the edge effect of surface defects on the internal electric field in compound semiconductor detectors by focusing the internal electric field of the detector and redirecting drifting carriers away from the side surfaces of the semiconductor toward the collection electrode(s). | 11-10-2011 |
20120039446 | INTERWOVEN MULTI-APERTURE COLLIMATOR FOR 3-DIMENSIONAL RADIATION IMAGING APPLICATIONS - An interwoven multi-aperture collimator for three-dimension radiation imaging applications is disclosed. The collimator comprises a collimator body including a plurality of apertures disposed in a two-dimensional grid. The collimator body is configured to absorb and collimate radiation beams emitted from a radiation source within a field of view of said collimator. The collimator body has a surface plane disposed closest to the radiation source. The two-dimensional grid is selectively divided into at least a first and a second group of apertures, respectively defining at least a first view and a second view of an object to be imaged. The first group of apertures is formed by interleaving or alternating rows of the grid, and the second group of apertures is formed by the rows of apertures adjacent to the rows of the first group. Each aperture in the first group is arranged in a first orientation angle with respect to the surface plane of said collimator body, and each aperture in the second group is arranged in a second orientation angle with respect to the surface plane of said collimator body such that the apertures of the first group are interwoven with the apertures of the second group. | 02-16-2012 |
20130126746 | ARRAY OF VIRTUAL FRISCH-GRID DETECTORS WITH COMMON CATHODE AND REDUCED LENGTH OF SHIELDING ELECTRODES - A novel radiation detector system is disclosed that solves the electron trapping problem by optimizing shielding of the individual virtual Frisch-grid detectors in an array configuration. | 05-23-2013 |
20140117513 | Production and Distribution of Dilute Species in Semiconducting Materials - Technologies are described effective to implement systems and methods of producing a material. The methods comprise receiving a tertiary semiconductor sample with a dilute species. The sample has two ends. The first end of the sample includes a first concentration of the dilute species lower than a second concentration of the dilute species in the second end of the sample. The method further comprises heating the sample in a chamber. The chamber has a first zone and a second zone. The first zone having a first temperature higher than a second temperature in the second zone. The sample is orientated such that the first end is in the first zone and the second end is in the second zone. | 05-01-2014 |
20140217297 | Array of Virtual Frisch-Grid Detectors with Common Cathode and Reduced Length of Shielding Electrodes - A radiation detector system is disclosed that effectively solves the electron trapping problem by optimizing shielding of the individual virtual Frisch-grid detectors in an array configuration. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231657 | RADIATION DETECTOR DEVICE FOR REJECTING AND EXCLUDING INCOMPLETE CHARGE COLLECTION EVENTS - A radiation detector device is provided that is capable of distinguishing between full charge collection (FCC) events and incomplete charge collection (ICC) events based upon a correlation value comparison algorithm that compares correlation values calculated for individually sensed radiation detection events with a calibrated FCC event correlation function. The calibrated FCC event correlation function serves as a reference curve utilized by a correlation value comparison algorithm to determine whether a sensed radiation detection event fits the profile of the FCC event correlation function within the noise tolerances of the radiation detector device. If the radiation detection event is determined to be an ICC event, then the spectrum for the ICC event is rejected and excluded from inclusion in the radiation detector device spectral analyses. The radiation detector device also can calculate a performance factor to determine the efficacy of distinguishing between FCC and ICC events. | 08-21-2014 |
Ramesh James, Jamaica, NY US
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20140042198 | Universal, adjustable, stowable electronic tablet housing kit and arm mounting kit for forklifts - This device is used to integrate the electronic tablet technology (ex: iPad) on a forklift by way of a universal, adjustable, retractable and stow-able mounting kit complete with electronic charging system prewired ready to install and constructed of heavy duty grade steel to meet the rugged and harsh operating environments of cargo, storage and supply warehouses and facilities. Currently there are no versions of an electronic tablet mount for forklifts. This device has a universal mounting clamp that attaches to the forklift frame. The arm consists of the clamp, extension arm and tablet mounting case equipped with built-in charging wiring to be connected to the forklifts battery source. | 02-13-2014 |
Ronald L. James, North Chill, NY US
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20090181275 | MEMBRANE WITH OPTIMIZED DIMENSIONS FOR A FUEL CELL - A UEA for a fuel cell having an active region and a feed region is provided. The UEA includes an electrolyte membrane disposed between a pair of electrodes. The electrolyte membrane and the pair of electrodes is further disposed between a pair of DM. The electrolyte membrane, the pair of electrodes, and the DM are configured to be disposed at the active region of the fuel cell. A barrier film coupled to the electrolyte membrane is configured to be disposed at the feed region of the fuel cell. The dimensions of the electrolyte membrane are thereby optimized. A fuel cell having the UEA, and a fuel cell stack formed from a plurality of the fuel cells, is also provided. | 07-16-2009 |
Ronald L. James, North Chili, NY US
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20100062320 | SUBGASKET WINDOW EDGE DESIGN RELIEF - A unitized electrode assembly for a fuel cell comprising an electrolyte membrane and a subgasket. The subgasket maximizing an operating life of the electrolyte membrane, militating against adverse effects of membrane expansion during use of the fuel cell and membrane shearing under unitized electrode assembly compression. | 03-11-2010 |
20110123891 | MEMBRANE WITH OPTIMIZED DIMENSIONS FOR A FUEL CELL - A UEA for a fuel cell having an active region and a feed region is provided. The UEA includes an electrolyte membrane disposed between a pair of electrodes. The electrolyte membrane and the pair of electrodes is further disposed between a pair of DM. The electrolyte membrane, the pair of electrodes, and the DM are configured to be disposed at the active region of the fuel cell. A barrier film coupled to the electrolyte membrane is configured to be disposed at the feed region of the fuel cell. The dimensions of the electrolyte membrane are thereby optimized. A fuel cell having the UEA, and a fuel cell stack formed from a plurality of the fuel cells, is also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20120100454 | METHOD TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL INSULATION BETWEEN CONDUCTIVE PLATES OF A HYDROGEN FUEL CELL - A subassembly for a fuel cell includes a fuel cell plate having a first side and a second side. Each of the first side and the second side has a flow field disposed between a pair of headers. An insulating spacer abuts the first side of the fuel cell plate and is disposed adjacent a perimeter of the fuel cell plate. A unitized electrode assembly includes a subgasket, a membrane electrode assembly, and a pair of diffusion medium layers. The membrane electrode assembly has an electrolyte membrane sandwiched between a pair of electrodes. The membrane electrode assembly is sandwiched between the pair of diffusion medium layers. The subgasket surrounds, and is coupled to, the membrane electrode assembly. The subgasket abuts the insulating spacer. An elastomeric seal abuts the second side of the fuel cell plate. | 04-26-2012 |
Sarita James, New York, NY US
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20140200909 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONICALLY MANAGING HEALTHCARE EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS - Methods and systems for electronically managing healthcare expenses and payments involve, for example, receiving information from a health plan processor consisting at least in part of an adjudicated balance owed by a user to a healthcare provider, optionally receiving an adjustment of the adjudicated balance from the healthcare provider, and presenting the adjudicated balance and the optional adjustment, if any, to the user. Thereafter, a payment of the user for the adjudicated balance, as optionally adjusted, may be received, and the user's payment, or information therefor, for the adjudicated balance, as optionally adjusted, may be sent to the healthcare provider. | 07-17-2014 |
Stephen James, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20150359678 | Detachable Welding Face Mask - A welder's protective helmet is provided with a detachable face mask with a handle which allows the welder to detach the same, as desired, and hold the face mask in front of his/her eyes during welding but to easily and quickly move the same to the side for direct viewing. The handle can be provided with a forwardly directed V-shaped trough for holding the extension of the welding torch so that welding proceeds while the user's eyes are protected since the user's hand is holding both the welding torch in the trough of the handle which is also holding the face mask. | 12-17-2015 |
Thomas L. James, Newy York, NY US
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20110247690 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES COMPRISING ANTIREFLECTIVE CONDUCTIVE LAYERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and an antireflective conductive layer. The antireflective conductive layer includes a metal layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate and defining at least one array of apertures through the metal layer. Each of the apertures has a width of no more than 5 μm and a distance between each aperture and its nearest neighboring aperture is no more than 10 μm. The antireflective conductive layer also includes a solid material filling each of the apertures, wherein the solid material has an index of refraction of at least 1.1. | 10-13-2011 |
Thomas Lee James, New York, NY US
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20090053505 | METHOD OF ELIMINATING AND MONITORING THE ELIMINATION OF ALUMINUM OXIDE AND OTHER MATERIALS AT THE BASE OF PORES IN POROUS ANODIZED ALUMINUM - The present invention is directed to the development of a nanoporous alumina template comprising a multilayer metal film structure that allows for the in situ removal of an electrically insulating barrier layer, thus exposing an electrode at the pore bases. An exemplary multilayer thin film precursor is developed herein which contains an aluminum anodization layer, a diffusion barrier and an electrode. Aluminum anodization in an acidic electrolyte solution with a subsequent voltage pulse sequence produces a nanoporous alumina template with a barrier free conductive electrode surface. The nanoporous template of the present invention provides an efficient means for electrodeposition of nanomaterials. | 02-26-2009 |
Thomas Mark James, Penfield, NY US
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20110191212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONSUMABLE RETURN REFUND PROCESSING - Account manager systems and methods are disclosed for managing consumable return refund programs for repaid document processing devices, in which automated or semiautomatic refunds are provided by adding account credits to prepaid customer accounts and/or by directly applying print units to specific document processing devices for customers who return spent consumable products. | 08-04-2011 |
Timothy James, Brooklyn, NY US
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20140231289 | Dispenser for Flexible Sheets - The present disclosure provides a dispenser for dispensing flexible sheets. The dispenser includes (A) a pouch composed of at least one flexible multilayer film. The pouch includes (i) a front wall joined to a rear wall along a top seal and a bottom seal and (ii) a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall. Each sidewall is joined to the front wall and the rear wall with a respective first side seal and a second side seal. The pouch also includes (iii) a flap above the pouch that is joined to the pouch along the top seal. The dispenser also includes (B) a roll of continuous flexible sheets in an interior of the pouch. The dispenser further includes (C) a slot along the front wall through which the flexible sheets are removed from the pouch. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231452 | Dispensing Container and Method - The present disclosure provides a container for dispensing a liquid from the container. The container includes a flexible body having a closed top and an open bottom and a base attached to the open bottom of the body. The body and base define a chamber for holding a liquid. The base includes a floor and a peripheral rim extending below the floor. A nozzle extends from the floor. A closure slidingly engages with the nozzle. The closure includes a panel-cap having an aperture through which the liquid is dispensed. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231453 | Flexible Pouch and Dock System - The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock. | 08-21-2014 |
20160090220 | Flexible Pouch and Dock System - The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock. | 03-31-2016 |