James Robert

James Robert Bawks, Harrison Twp., MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100144484	TORQUE PROPORTIONING DIFFERENTIAL - A differential gear mechanism including a gear case having a body defining a gear chamber having a pair of opposed openings with a pair of output gears rotatably supported in the gear chamber adjacent to the openings. At least one of the output gears has a hub with a tapered portion facing an adjacent opening. At least one of the openings includes an inner chamfer portion that corresponds to an adjacent tapered portion. The gear case and gear set cooperate to move the output gear such that the tapered portion is disposed in frictional, torque translating engagement with a chamfered portion to bias torque translated through the differential to the output shafts under predetermined conditions.	06-10-2010
20100227728	LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL - A locking differential mechanism for supplying torque from a driveshaft to a pair of aligned output shafts including a pair of side gears, a central driver, and a pair of clutch members operatively coupled for rotation with the corresponding one of the pair of side gears. A cam assembly includes a pair of cam members. Each of the pair of cam members includes a plurality of camming teeth extending toward the corresponding teeth on the opposed cam member. Each of the cam members is movable from a first position where the cam teeth are disposed in meshing relationship with respect to each other when the pair of side gears are rotating at substantially the same speed and a second position spaced axially from the first position along the associated side gear so as to move an associated clutch member from its first position to its second position out of driven relationship with the central driver in response to a difference in rotational speed of the associated pair of side gears.	09-09-2010

James Robert Beckerich, Springville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150083680	Portable Team Pool Cue Rack - A Portable Team Pool Cue Rack for supporting multiple billiard cues in a generally upright position. The Portable Team Pool Cue Rack includes a strap for removable attachment to a stool, chair, post or the like. A ridged resilient member is capable of surrounding the circumference of each player's pool cue shaft, so that the base end of the pool cue may be placed on the floor and the shaft of each player's pool cue may be inserted into the member for retention.	03-26-2015

James Robert Bennawit, Lancaster, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264017	COMPOSITE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A composite electrical connector assembly includes a housing, a shield, and an electrical contact. The housing is formed from a first material and has an interior chamber. The interior chamber includes a stepped cylindrical surface with first and second openings at mating and mounting ends of the housing, respectively. The interior chamber is staged in diameter to form front, intermediate and rear stages. The shield is formed from a second material and is shaped to fit within the interior chamber. The shield engages the rear stage of the interior chamber and is prevented from being removed from the second opening by the rear stage. The electrical contact is disposed within the interior chamber, is aligned along a longitudinal axis of the connector assembly and is configured to receive a center conductor of a cable and to connect with a conductor of a communication device.	10-22-2009

James Robert Black, Malibu, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150151114	INSERTION TOOL FOR IMPLANTING A PADDLE LEAD AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE TOOL - An insertion tool for a paddle lead includes an insertion tool body having a receiving end portion; a stylet channel extending along the insertion tool body; a stylet disposed in the stylet channel; and an actuator assembly disposed along the handling end portion of the insertion tool body and coupled to the stylet. The actuator assembly controls transitioning of the stylet between a first position and a second position. In some instances, the stylet can be a wire stylet that is inserted into a lumen in the paddle body of the paddle lead. In some instances, the stylet of the insertion tool pushes lead bodies of the paddle lead out of the insertion tool to release the paddle lead. In some instances, the insertion tool includes a paddle envelope to hold the paddle lead.	06-04-2015
20150209575	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEMS - A lead extension for an electrical stimulation system includes a lead-extension body, terminals, and a connector. The connector includes a contact housing and a gasket housing. Multiple connector contacts are disposed in the contact housing and are coupled to the terminals. A retention member is disposed along one end of the contact housing and is receivable by a retention socket defined in the gasket housing. A deformable gasket is disposed in the retention socket. A lumen extends through the connector and is suitable for receiving an electrical stimulation lead. The received lead is retained in the lumen by using the retention member to compress the gasket along a longitudinal length of the connector. The longitudinal compression of the gasket causes a corresponding radial expansion of the gasket, which retains the electrical stimulation lead within the lumen.	07-30-2015

James Robert Bleyer, Maumee, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130344554	PROCESS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE WATER REUSE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FERMENTATION, AND PRODUCTS OF AN ETHANOL FERMENTATION PLANT - A method of processing stillage by hydrothermally fractionating stillage to create unique product fractions, by heating the stillage to a temperature of 250 degrees F. to 350 degrees F., and recovering a stickwater fraction from the stillage. Stickwater, oil, biomass, bio-products, extracts, metabolites, and treated water obtained from the method above. A method of performing ethanol fermentation by hydrothermally fractionating stillage to create unique product fractions by heating the stillage to a temperature of 250 degrees F. to 350 degrees F., separating the stillage into a ProFat fraction and a stickwater fraction, and recovering oil from the ProFat fraction.	12-26-2013
20140017728	PROCESS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE WATER REUSE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTS OF AN ETHANOL FERMENTATION PLANT - A method of hydrothermally treating stillage by heating stillage to 200 degrees F. to 350 degrees F., altering physicochemical properties of the stillage, enabling facile separation of the stillage, and creating unique product fractions. A method of performing ethanol fermentation by treating stillage to enable facile separation by heating the stillage to a temperature of 200 degrees F. to 350 degrees F., and separating the treated stillage to recover a high protein solids fraction, a stickwater fraction, and an oil fraction. A method of improving fermentation by heating stillage to a temperature of 200° F. to 350° F. resulting in hydrothermally treated stillage, using all or a portion of the hydrothermally treated stillage as a component of a media, and using the media for a process including fermentation and biomass production. Oil, stickwater, high protein solids fraction, high protein meal, metabolites, biomass, and media obtained from the methods above.	01-16-2014
20140273108	PROCESS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS BY ADDITION OF HYDROTHERMALLY TREATED STILLAGE - A method of producing hydrolysate from cellulosic material by adding hydrothermally treated stillage or a fraction thereof to cellulosic material, treating the mixture of hydrothermally treated stillage and cellulosic material with at least one hydrolyzing enzyme, and hydrolyzing and converting complex carbohydrates in the cellulosic material. The hydrolysate produced by the method. Ethanol, organic acids, and organism metabolites produced by the method. Biomass produced by the method. A method of increasing sugar production rate and yield of sugars from cellulosic material by adding hydrothermally treated stillage or a fraction thereof to cellulosic material, treating the mixture of hydrothermally treated stillage and cellulosic material with at least one hydrolyzing enzyme, and hydrolyzing complex carbohydrates in the cellulosic material and forming sugars.	09-18-2014
20150196482	COMPOSITIONS OF COSMETIC, PERSONAL CARE AND SKIN CARE PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM LIPID FEEDSTOCKS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE THE SAME - Lipid compositions and lipid compositions included in cosmetic products, personal care products, skin care products, nutraceuticals, bio fuels, bio-lubricants, oleo chemicals, nutritional products, other bio-products, and animal feed compositions. Concentrations of lipid components. A method of removing and recovering a lipid composition by mixing a lipid feedstock with a solvent, separating the mixture into a raffinate phase and an extract phase containing beneficial non-glyceride compounds, removing solvent from the extract phase and obtaining a concentrate phase, and recovering a lipid composition from the concentrate phase. A method of producing a fatty acid alkyl ester. A method of producing a distiller's product. A method of performing secondary extractions and recovering a lipid composition by performing a first extraction on a lipid feedstock, performing a second extraction on a lipid feedstock, and exploiting differences in solubility limits to create unique product fractions derived from naturally occurring lipids.	07-16-2015
20150238881	PROCESS AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE WATER REUSE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FERMENTATION AND PRODUCTS OF AN ETHANOL FERMENTATION PLANT - A method of hydrothermally treating stillage by heating stillage to 200 degrees F.-350 degrees F., altering the physicochemical properties of the stillage by making solids in the stillage less hydrophilic, enabling facile separation of the stillage into a high protein solids fraction, a stickwater fraction, and an oil fraction due to the altering step, and, creating unique product fractions including the high protein solids fraction, the stickwater fraction, and the oil fraction. Oil, stickwater, high protein solids fraction, high protein meal, metabolites, biomass, and media obtained from the methods above.	08-27-2015
20150305370	METHODS FOR MANAGING THE COMPOSITION OF DISTILLERS GRAIN CO-PRODUCTS - The present invention provides for methods of managing the protein content of multiple distiller's grain co-products of a fermentation process. A valuable protein rich distiller's grain co-product having greater than 40 wt % protein on a dry basis can be removed from whole stillage or spent grains; however the protein content in the residual wet cake is reduced. The present invention provides for methods to mitigate protein depletion in wet cake by removing non-protein components from the wet cake stream, from the low protein thin stillage stream added to wet cake, or both streams. The present invention provides for blending protein depleted and protein enriched streams to meet the protein specifications of multiple distiller's grain co-products.	10-29-2015

James Robert Brown, Hampshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110037541	Switchable Radiation Enhancement and Decoupling - A device capable of enhancing an electric field to drive an electromagnetic tag into operation is switchable between states to control operation of the tag. Enhancement is provided by a dielectric cavity structure defined between first and second conducting layers. Different states of the device may have different resonant frequencies and read ranges according to the characteristics of the enhancement. As such a container can be provided which includes a tag which switches states on opening, allowing improved tracking characteristics.	02-17-2011
20110121079	Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler - An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ	05-26-2011
20140117093	Electromagnetic Radiation Decoupler - An electromagnetic radiation decoupler for decoupling radiation in the wavelength range λ	05-01-2014

James Robert Brown, Farnborough GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110284642	Electromagnetic Enhancement and Decoupling - Apparatus and methods for providing a substantially surface independent tagging system are disclosed. A resonant dielectric cavity is defined between upper and lower conducting layers, and closed at one end by a conducting base portion. Incident radiation couples into the cavity and is resonantly enhanced. An electronic device or tag paced at the edge of the cavity experiences a high electric field strength on account of this enhancement and is driven into operation.	11-24-2011
20120305656	Electromagnetic Enhancement and Decoupling - Apparatus and methods for providing a substantially surface independent tagging system are disclosed. A resonant dielectric cavity is defined between upper and lower conducting layers, and closed at one end by a conducting base portion. Incident radiation couples into the cavity and is resonantly enhanced. An electronic device or tag paced at the edge of the cavity experiences a high electric field strength on account of this enhancement and is driven into operation.	12-06-2012
20140191042	Electromagnetic Enhancement and Decoupling - Apparatus and methods for providing a substantially surface independent tagging system are disclosed. A resonant dielectric cavity is defined between upper and lower conducting layers, and closed at one end by a conducting base portion. Incident radiation couples into the cavity and is resonantly enhanced. An electronic device or tag paced at the edge of the cavity experiences a high electric field strength on account of this enhancement and is driven into operation.	07-10-2014

James Robert Brown, Surrey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100230497	Radiation Enhancement and Decoupling - Apparatus capable of enhancing an incident electric field to drive an electromagnetic tag (	09-16-2010

James Robert Bukacek, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160064173	FUSE FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS - A current-limiting fuse for use at voltages between 23 kilovolts (kV) and 38 kV includes a body including a sidewall that at least partially defines an interior space; a fuse element in the interior space of the body, the fuse element wrapped around a non-conductive core and connected to first and second electrically conductive plates; and a non-bound particulate material in the interior space of the body, the non-bound particulate material including a plurality of pieces of the material with voids between at least some of the pieces. A fuse holder for use at voltages between 23 kV and 38 kV includes a housing for insertion in a sidewall of a transformer. The housing includes an exterior surface that defines an interior region. A fuse assembly is received in the interior region of the housing, the fuse assembly being configured to be replaced without opening the tank of the transformer.	03-03-2016

James Robert Butler, Ii, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030996	System and Method for Forensic Identification of Elements Within a Computer System - A system and method for employing memory forensic techniques to determine operating system type, memory management configuration, and virtual machine status on a running computer system. The techniques apply advanced techniques in a fashion to make them usable and accessible by Information Technology professionals that may not necessarily be versed in the specifics of memory forensic methodologies and theory.	02-04-2010

James Robert Campbell, Helena, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140216270	Food Skewer Device - The invention is directed to an improved combination barbecue grilling means and warming rack, comprising a food skewer device having at least one metal skewer, said warming rack having a plurality of parallel horizontal rods, said parallel rods having a forward-most rod and being modified to provide an additional horizontal rod extending parallel to said horizontal rods and disposed slightly below the forward-most rod, for receiving said metal skewer. Said metal skewer is laterally and fixedly inserted between the forward-most rod and the additional horizontal rod. In another embodiment, a metal skewer is bent to form a right angle offset to hold foods above a barbecue grilling means. The offset metal skewer fits at right angles between said rods of a barbeque warming rack. Another embodiment uses a continuous wire or multiple wire construction formed into a table top to hold said skewers	08-07-2014

James Robert Chascsa, Ii, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160075365	STEERING WHEEL HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system for a vehicle steering wheel may include a conductive element surrounding at least a portion of the steering wheel, a power supply for the conductive element configured to provide an input voltage, and a transformer between the power supply and the conductive element and configured to receive the input voltage and provide an output voltage higher than the input voltage to the conductive element for heating the steering wheel.	03-17-2016

James Robert Cozman, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223430	EXTENDED DATABASE ENGINE PROVIDING VERSIONING AND EMBEDDED ANALYTICS - A system for calculating analytics uses a relational database to store inputs, calculates results, and stores them in cache. The system also includes an access layer that provides a unified view of the data in server. A dynamic access layer is generated at runtime to run an analytic to provide a flexible framework for creating business logic.	09-02-2010

James Robert Crawford, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150233516	Local Vacuum Method of Pipeline Hydrate Remediation - A method producing a relative vacuum in a subsea pipeline to assist in the disassociation of a hydrate comprising providing a tool assembly comprising a sealing cup to engage the bore of the pipeline, a vacuum pump, and slips to engage the bore of the pipeline, attaching the tool assembly to a coiled tubing string and inserting the tool assembly into an access point in the pipeline, pumping into the annular area between the bore of the pipeline and the outer diameter of the coiled tubing string to move the tool assembly to a distal location within the pipeline at a lower elevation than the access point, pumping into the coiled tubing string to set the slips and to power the vacuum pump to pull the relative vacuum within the pipeline, pumping into the annular area to vent the relative vacuum into the coiled tubing string, and pumping through the coiled tubing string into the area in front of the tool assembly to assist in the recovery of the tool assembly from the pipeline.	08-20-2015

James Robert Crossgrove, Owego, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198743	DATA REPAIR METHOD AND SYSTEM - A data repair method and system. The method includes enabling by a computing system for a user, access to the computing system. The computing system comprises a database. The computing system retrieves from the database, first data associated with the user. The computing system generates a first data object from the first data. The computing system analyzes the first data object. The computing system determines that the first data object comprises an invalid data value. The computing system determines a first data value comprising a valid data value. The computing system retrieves the first data value from the database. The computing system replaces the invalid data value with said first data value. The computing system generates from the first data object, a first updated data object comprising the first data value. The computing system stores the first updated data object.	08-06-2009

James Robert Crozman, Ottawa CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171742	SCHEDULING SYSTEM - A scheduler combines characteristics of a forward and backward schedulers to determine a schedule for activities that require the use of resources. The system handles conflicting requirements for resources by considering target dates and the relative priority of the activities. As a result, higher priority activities are more likely to be scheduled to complete on or before their target date than are lower priority activities.	07-02-2009

James Robert Deluze, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090221528	Therapeutic micro nutrient composition for lipolysis and sclerosis - An improved formulation and method for the removal of subcutaneous fat deposits in a human in need of such treatment. It also induces an inflammatory reaction which treats disorders of tissue adhesion which often accompany subcutaneous fat deposits or are created in the process of removal of subcutaneous fat deposits. This inflammatory reaction also limits the extent of the effect of the injected medication to a localized area. A lecithin and aqueous sodium chloride based biphasic injection dosage formulation is disclosed which is applicable to subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous administration. Additionally, a program based approach to the treatment of subcutaneous fat deposits which includes injections of this formulation, application of compression garments, diet modification, and exercise is described. The formulation is characterized in that it comprises an adjustable acidifying agent to set pH, an antioxidant, a sclerosing agent, and a stabilizer. It is further characterized in that it includes liposomes, and that the components of these liposomes are therapeutic in the treatment of several human ailments. It is also efficacious in the treatment of striae albicantes, striae atrophicae, cellulite, and decreased skin turgor.	09-03-2009
20110268236	APPARATUS FOR HOT FUSION OF FUSION-REACTIVE GASES	11-03-2011
20120031343	Multi-factorial electronic shark repellant - In abstract this invention is a pressure and water sealed unit small enough to be worn by a swimmer. It contains a rechargeable battery, control interface logic, digital signal generation, and amplification circuitry. It uses a ground balanced electrode system to produce electric fields in the very low impedance environment of water. These fields are organized into patterns called words. These words are presented in a hierarchal pseudo random manner to prevent target organisms from learning and adapting to them. The presentation of these words is controlled by upgradable programing stored within memory. The words evoke central nervous system (CNS) responses which result in sharks leaving the area of operation. These words represent stimuli of predators, navigation signals, noxious events, CNS interference patterns, and other sequences found to repel sharks from the protected area. Reprogrammability allows upgrades to newer sequences. The amplifier uses switching stages to multiply the battery voltage up to about one thousand times. An inversion unit provides for positive and negative signals. The switching circuit is logic level and pulse width modulation controlled. The switching typology permits micro miniaturization and efficient power consumption prolonging battery life. The unit has no user adjustable parameters except for go no-go control and shark alarm. Unit and battery status is indicated by flashing light signals. Electrode typology generates a spherical electric wave propagation pattern in water. A recharging cradle projects magnetic energy into the unit providing for automatic battery recharging and conditioning without electrical connections exposed to an aqueous environment.	02-09-2012
20120097532	Apparatus for hot fusion of fusion-reactive gases - A generally concentric sealed reactor vessel defining a volume. A concentric target electrode	04-26-2012
20140113883	Therapeutic micro nutrient composition for lipolysis and sclerosis - An improved formulation and method for the removal of subcutaneous fat deposits in a human in need of such treatment. It also induces an inflammatory reaction which treats disorders of tissue adhesion which often accompany subcutaneous fat deposits or are created in the process of removal of subcutaneous fat deposits. This inflammatory reaction also limits the extent of the effect of the injected medication to a localized area. A lecithin and aqueous glucose and sodium chloride based biphasic injection dosage formulation is disclosed which is applicable to subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous administration. Additionally, a program based approach to the treatment of subcutaneous fat deposits which includes injections of this formulation, application of compression garments, diet modification, and exercise is described. The formulation is characterized in that it comprises an adjustable acidifying agent to set pH, an antioxidant, a sclerosing agent, and a stabilizer. It is further characterized in that it includes liposomes, and that the components of these liposomes are therapeutic in the treatment of several human ailments. It is also efficacious in the treatment of striae albicantes, striae atrophicae, cellulite, and decreased skin turgor.	04-24-2014

James Robert De Luze, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137663	Therapeutic micro nutrient composition for drug delivery - A lecithin based biphasic injection dosage formulation is disclosed which is applicable to subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous administration. The formulation is characterized in that it comprises an adjustable buffer, an antoxidant, and a stabilizer. It is further characterized in that it includes liposomes, and that the components of these liposomes are therapeutic in the treatment of several human ailments. The formulation is characterized in that it comprises a carrier of biologically active substances.	05-28-2009

James Robert Friend, Victoria AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090206171	CONCENTRATION AND DISPERSION OF SMALL PARTICLES IN SMALL FLUID VOLUMES USING ACOUSTIC ENERGY - A method of manipulating particles suspended within a fluid droplet using a microfluidic system including a piezo-electric substrate (	08-20-2009

James Robert Gaertner, Ii, Hastings, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090095842	Power distribution architecture for an ice protection system - An ice protection system for a vehicle is disclosed which includes a plurality of de-ice power distribution units positioned proximate to a leading edge surface of the vehicle that is susceptible to ice accretion, at least two anti-ice power distribution units located within the vehicle, spaced from the de-ice power distribution units, and a point of power regulation located within the vehicle, spaced from the power distribution units, from which power is fed to the power distribution units through independent feeder wire bundles so as to distribute line current across the system in a manner that optimizes wire weight.	04-16-2009

James Robert Herberger, Sr., Canal Fulton, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090159165	TIRE TREAD COMPOSITE AND RETREADED RUBBER TIRE - This invention relates to a cured tire tread composite and to the retreading of a tire. The cured tire tread composite is comprised of a cured tire tread having a removable protective film molded onto one of its surfaces. The invention further relates to the retreading of a tire carcass and a retreaded tire.	06-25-2009

James Robert Herdeman, Goshen, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110006887	Programmable Communicating Thermostat And System - A programmable thermostat has two way communication with a utility using a power carrier line signal across distributed low voltage power lines in a building downstream of an HVAC system transformer. The two way PLC communication includes transmission to the utility of response information regarding the response taken by the thermostat to a power “shed” command, and preferably also includes sensed temperature and/or temperature set point information. The HVAC system transformer includes an integral capacitive bypass path for PLC data transmission across the windings of the transformer. The thermostat positions its temperature sensor to avoid heat given off by the PLC receiver/transmitter and its electrical circuits as well as the thermostat microprocessor and the electrical power circuits therefore.	01-13-2011

James Robert Humphreys, Jr., Nashville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140280315	Athlete Recruiting Network - An athlete recruiting network in which athletes create athlete profiles that are stored within an athlete module of a recruiting database. One or more coaches use coach interfaces to create coaching rosters that are stored within a coach module within the recruiting database. The athlete interfaces and the coach interfaces include computers, laptops, telephones and other forms of remote terminals that are wired or wirelessly connected to the database. The athlete recruiting network allows coaches to search for one or more athletes based on desired characteristics such as athletic statistics, the athlete's position or particular skills, the athlete's academic achievements, and other criteria designated by the coach. Further, the athlete-recruiting network allows the athletes to promote their particular skills or abilities to coaches searching for athletes to complete the coach's roster.	09-18-2014

James Robert Janesick, Huntington Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024808	SUBSTRATE BIAS FOR CMOS IMAGERS - A CMOS image sensor is disclosed. The CMOS imager includes a lightly doped semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type. At least one CMOS pixel of a second conductivity type is formed in the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is configured to receive a bias voltage applied for substantially depleting the semiconductor substrate and for forming a depletion edge within the semiconductor substrate. A well of the second conductivity type substantially surrounds the at least one CMOS pixel to form a depletion region about the at least one CMOS pixel operable to form a minimum predetermined barrier to the depletion edge within the semiconductor substrate to pinch off substrate bias in proximity to the return contact.	02-03-2011
20110024809	RING PIXEL FOR CMOS IMAGERS - A CMOS pixel is disclosed. The CMOS pixel includes a semiconductor substrate; a sense node formed in the semiconductor substrate and positioned substantially in the center of the CMOS pixel; a transfer gate formed about the sense node; and at least one photodiode formed about the transfer gate. A reset transistor, a source follower transistor, and a row select transistor are located substantially to one side of the CMOS pixel substantially adjacent to the photodiode. The sense node is operable to be floating. An implant may be formed about the photodiode configured to step potential in a direction toward the sense node.	02-03-2011
20110024810	SOI-BASED CMOS IMAGERS EMPLOYING FLASH GATE/CHEMISORPTION PROCESSING - A method of manufacturing a CMOS image sensor is disclosed. A silicon-on-insulator substrate is provided, which includes providing a silicon-on-insulator substrate including a mechanical substrate, an insulator layer substantially overlying the mechanical substrate, and a seed layer substantially overlying the insulator layer. A semiconductor substrate is epitaxially grown substantially overlying the seed layer. The mechanical substrate and at least a portion of the insulator layer are removed. An ultrathin oxide layer is formed substantially underlying the semiconductor substrate. A mono layer of metal is formed substantially underlying the ultrathin oxide layer.	02-03-2011
20110315854	READOUT TRANSISTOR CIRCUITS FOR CMOS IMAGERS - A readout transistor circuit for a pixel is disclosed. The readout transistor circuit includes a sense node. A reset transistor is in signal communication with the sense node. A source follower transistor is in signal communication with the sense node. A row select transistor is in signal communication with the source follower transistor. A switching transistor is in signal communication with the sense node. A capacitor is in signal communication with the switching transistor. The switching transistor is configured to place the capacitor in signal communication with the sense node to switch between a low voltage-per-charge (V/e−) ratio and a high voltage-per-charge (V/e−) to enable low noise performance of the sense node. The capacitor may be a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor. At least one of the reset transistor, the source follower transistor, the row select transistor, and the switching transistor may be a MOSFET. One or more of the MOSFETs may be a buried channel MOSFET.	12-29-2011
20120104464	P-PIXEL CMOS IMAGERS USING ULTRA-THIN SILICON ON INSULATOR SUBSTRATES (UTSOI) - A CMOS image sensor is disclosed. The CMOS image sensor includes a semiconductor substrate having a surface. An epitaxial layer is grown on the surface. A p-type CMOS pixel formed substantially in the epitaxial layer. In one version of the CMOS image sensor, there exists a net n-type dopant concentration profile in the semiconductor substrate and the epitaxial layer which has a maximum value at a predetermined distance from the surface and which decreases monotonically on both sides of the profile from the maximum value within the semiconductor substrate and the epitaxial layer. In another version of the CMOS image sensor, there exists a net n-type dopant concentration profile in the semiconductor substrate and the epitaxial layer which has a maximum value at the surface and which decreases monotonically with increasing distance from the surface within the semiconductor substrate and the epitaxial layer.	05-03-2012
20130040417	SUBSTRATE BIAS FOR CMOS IMAGERS - A CMOS image sensor is disclosed. The CMOS imager includes a lightly doped semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type. At least one CMOS pixel of a second conductivity type is formed in the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is configured to receive a bias voltage applied for substantially depleting the semiconductor substrate and for forming a depletion edge within the semiconductor substrate. A well of the second conductivity type substantially surrounds the at least one CMOS pixel to form a depletion region about the at least one CMOS pixel operable to form a minimum predetermined barrier to the depletion edge within the semiconductor substrate to pinch off substrate bias in proximity to the return contact.	02-14-2013
20130140613	SOI-BASED CMOS IMAGERS EMPLOYING FLASH GATE/CHEMISORPTION PROCESSING - A method of manufacturing a CMOS image sensor is disclosed. A silicon-on-insulator substrate is provided, which includes providing a silicon-on-insulator substrate including a mechanical substrate, an insulator layer substantially overlying the mechanical substrate, and a seed layer substantially overlying the insulator layer. A semiconductor substrate is epitaxially grown substantially overlying the seed layer. The mechanical substrate and at least a portion of the insulator layer are removed. An ultrathin oxide later is formed substantially underlying the semiconductor substrate. A mono layer of metal is formed substantially underlying the ultrathin oxide layer.	06-06-2013
20140138748	CMOS MULTI-PINNED (MP) PIXEL - A CMOS multi-pinned pixel having very low dark current and very high charge transfer performance over that of conventional CMOS pixels is disclosed. The CMOS pixel includes epitaxial silicon and at least one transfer gate formed upon the epitaxial silicon. A pinned-photodiode is formed in the epitaxial silicon. A multi-pinned (MP) implant layer is implanted in the epitaxial silicon at least partially extending across the pinned-photodiode and substantially underlying the at least one transfer gate of the CMOS pixel to promote dark current passivation during an accumulation state and promote charge transfer during a transfer state.	05-22-2014

James Robert Jarvo, Saint-Bruno CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140297155	AIRCRAFT POWER OUTTAKE MANAGEMENT - A system and method for controlling the operation of a gas turbine engine supplying power to an aircraft. The engine is controlled according to a reading of an amount of power drawn from the supplied power. The reading is fed directly to a control system, which issues commands for controlling engine parameters comprising an acceleration reference signal, load shedding, variable geometry positioning, and fuel flow. The control system may further issue commands for controlling the amount of power drawn. The control system may further use the reading to monitor the engine's condition.	10-02-2014

James Robert Jarvo, St-Bruno CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150139798	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC PROPELLER BLADE ANGLE POSITION FEEDBACK - A system and method for blade angle position feedback. The system comprises an annular member operatively connected to rotate with a propeller, a sensor fixedly mounted adjacent the annular member and configured for detecting a passage of each singularity as the annular member is rotated and axially displaced and for generating a sensor signal accordingly, the annular member and sensor configured for relative axial displacement between a first relative axial position and a second relative axial position respectively corresponding to the first and the second mode of operation, and a detection unit connected to the sensor for receiving the sensor signal therefrom, determining on the basis of the sensor signal a time interval elapsed between the passage of successive singularities, and computing from the time interval blade angle position.	05-21-2015

James Robert Karamath, Morelos MX

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130307789	TOUCH-SCREEN DEVICE INCLUDING TACTILE FEEDBACK ACTUATOR - A tactile feedback actuator includes a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a gap, and a surface layer above the first and second electrodes. The first electrode receives a first stimulus voltage at a first frequency and the second electrode receives a second stimulus voltage at a second frequency, and the first and second electrodes superimpose the first and second stimulus voltages to generate a total voltage that has a beat frequency less than a perception threshold frequency. An object in contact with a portion of the surface layer is caused to vibrate at the beat frequency. The first electrode and the second electrode may constitute an electrode array including a plurality of column electrode segments, and a plurality of row electrode segments. An object in contact with a portion of the surface layer above one or more electrode segments is caused to vibrate at the beat frequency.	11-21-2013

James Robert Karamath, Abingdon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120268386	TOUCH-SCREEN DEVICE INCLUDING TACTILE FEEDBACK ACTUATOR - A touch-screen device includes a display; a tactile feedback actuator arranged on the display, including a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate being parallel to each other in a lateral direction, and movable relative to each other in the lateral direction; and an electrode arrangement on the first substrate and the second substrate, whereby a potential difference applied across two or more electrodes in the electrode arrangement produces an electrostatic force in the lateral direction between the first substrate and the second substrate; and a controller configured to apply a time-varying potential difference across the two or more electrodes such that the resultant electrostatic force varies in the lateral direction and induces oscillatory lateral movement of the first substrate relative to the second substrate.	10-25-2012

James Robert Koehler, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150363502	Optimizing personalized recommendations with longitudinal data and a future objective - Systems and techniques are provided for optimizing personalized recommendations with longitudinal data and a future objective. An identifier may be received for content items. A user content item history including a list identifying a previously acquired content item may be received. Content item metadata may be received including a correlation between the previously acquired content item and a content item for which an identifier was received, and a correlation between a content item for which an identifier was received and fulfillment of a future objective. A joint probability may be determined for each content item based on the user content item history and the content item metadata, including the probability that the content item will be acquired by the user after being recommended to the user and that a future objective will be fulfilled after the content item is acquired by the user.	12-17-2015

James Robert Kramer, The Colony, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130007684	AUTOMATED INLINE DEFECT CHARACTERIZATION - Defect characterization is a useful tool for analyzing and improving fabrication for semiconductor chips. By using layout and netlist in combination with images of semiconductors, defects can be identified and analyzed. Electrical simulation can be performed on the netlist, based on the presence of the defect that was detected. Layout geometries where the defect was detected can be binned and a search can be performed of the remainder of the layout for similar groupings of layout geometries. Various representations of the semiconductor can be cross mapped, including layout, schematic, and netlist. The presence of certain defects can be correlated to yield, performance, and other characteristics.	01-03-2013

James Robert Kruest, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100097223	PRODUCT SECURITY SYSTEM - The present system provides a tag having one or more components comprising a physically rugged structure which can be attached to a product in a manner that renders the product inoperable, defaced, or that otherwise denies access to the intended use or value of the product until it is “unlocked” by means of a wireless communication, such as by a radio frequency transmission. The tag comprises a latching mechanism comprising in part an “actuator” and a “gripper”.	04-22-2010
20110006898	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTION OF THEFT OF LED LIGHT BULBS - A merchandise control device is described that can be attached to a light emitting diode (“LED”) light bulb. A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) circuit located within the LED light bulb is configured to respond to an interrogating radio frequency (RF) signal at a point of sale. An antenna provided on an external surface of the LED light bulb, or on a sheet attached to the LED light bulb, has an electrical connection that communicates the RF signal to the RFID device. The RFID device is configured to enable function of the LED light bulb upon receiving a security code from the RF signal that matches a security code stored in the RFID device.	01-13-2011
20110050389	LOW POWER WIRELESS CONTROLLER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A wireless control device is described that single chip passive wireless control integrated circuit device. The device is coupled to an antenna configured to receive a radio signal and comprises a radio frequency transceiver circuit fabricated on a semiconductor substrate of an integrated circuit device and configured to extract information from the radio signal and a processor fabricated on the semiconductor substrate and configured to receive the information extracted from the radio signal and to respond to a command encoded in the information. A FET fabricated on the substrate operates as a switch and has a gate controlled by the processor. The FET can be configured to transmit an activation current provided to the integrated circuit device to an output of the integrated circuit device. The output may drive an actuator.	03-03-2011
20110163849	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIRRING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND INTERROGATING STATIONARY RFID TAGS - RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, RFID interrogators and RFID tags remain stationary during interrogation. Regions of low energy due to interference from either additional antenna or reflections from RFID tags and objects can impede or prohibit the reading of RFID tags residing in such regions. Stirring of the generated electromagnetic field is a method of moving around the regions of low energy, where tags can not be read, during the interrogation process. Mechanical stirring is accomplished by introducing a conductor into the electromagnetic field and moving it about in the field. Solid state stirring is accomplished by introducing a variable conductor into the field and varying the conductivity of the variable conductor. Mathematical stirring is accomplished by use of a plurality of antenna and controlling the phase difference between the antenna in a configuration known as phased antenna arrays.	07-07-2011
20110163879	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIRRING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND INTERROGATING STATIONARY RFID TAGS - RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, RFID interrogators and RFID tags remain stationary during interrogation. Regions of low energy due to interference from either additional antenna or reflections from RFID tags and objects can impede or prohibit the reading of RFID tags residing in such regions. Stirring of the generated electromagnetic field is a method of moving around the regions of low energy, where tags can not be read, during the interrogation process. Mechanical stirring is accomplished by introducing a conductor into the electromagnetic field and moving it about in the field. Solid state stirring is accomplished by introducing a variable conductor into the field and varying the conductivity of the variable conductor. Mathematical stirring is accomplished by use of a plurality of antenna and controlling the phase difference between the antenna in a configuration known as phased antenna arrays.	07-07-2011
20130233035	TAMPER EVIDENT CARGO CONTAINER SEAL BOLT LOCK - Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a bolt member having a conductive medium running the axial length of the bolt, and a receiving member for locking the bolt into place. A battery-driven sensory circuit including a memory means, a processor, and a timing circuit can be disposed within the receiving member such that a continuous circuit is formed from one circuit pin over the conductive medium through the length of the bolt and back to a second pin. The sensory circuit is configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the time and/or date in memory. This information can then be transmitted to an RFID reader/interrogator if a dispute arises as to when the lock had been broken.	09-12-2013
20130255337	TAMPER EVIDENT CARGO CONTAINER SEAL BOLT LOCK - Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.	10-03-2013
20150022323	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING A PLURALITY OF RFID INTERROGATORS IN A THEATRE OF OPERATION - RFID tags are used for many purpose including tracking. RFID interrogators are used to retrieve information from tags. In many applications, a plurality of RFID interrogators are required. Synchronization between interrogators in the same theatre of operation is critical to ensure that their broadcasts do not interfere with each other. In fixed RFID interrogator applications, RFID interrogators can be wired together allowing a channel to synchronize the transmissions of the RFID interrogators. Methods described herein can ensure that synchronization is maintained in the event of the failure of a synchronizing master. Furthermore, additional methods for synchronizing RFID interrogators in wireless applications are described allowing synchronization in the absence of wired connections between interrogators.	01-22-2015
20150368930	TAMPER EVIDENT CARGO CONTAINER SEAL BOLT LOCK - Systems and methods for a tamper-evident cargo container seal bolt lock are disclosed herein. The device can include a receiving member, a conductive bolt member adapted to be snap-locked into the receiving member, and a plastic encapsulant which tethers the bolt member to the receiving member. The encapsulant can contain an electrically conductive medium, such as a wire, which runs from the receiving member to the second end the bolt. A sensory circuit disposed within the receiving member can be configured to sense whether the circuit has been interrupted (e.g., if the bolt has been cut). In the event of an interruption, the circuit can record the present time and/or date in memory. An RFID transponder disposed within the encapsulant or the receiving member can then transmit the recorded date/time to an RFID interrogator if a dispute subsequently arises as to when the lock had been broken.	12-24-2015

James Robert Lahood, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130086825	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tooth assembly for a cutting edge of a ground engaging implement may include an adapter and a ground engaging tip. The adapter may have a forward extending adapter nose having an inverted or reverse keystone-shaped contour, with the ground engaging tip having a nose cavity for receiving the adapter nose and exterior surfaces having complementary shapes to the adapter nose. The adapter nose and an adapter cavity of the tip may also be configured with complimentary surfaces that increase retention between the adapter nose and the tip when downward forces are applied to the tip. In other embodiments, the surfaces of the tip may include reliefs extending inwardly into the body of the tip to reduce weight and facilitate penetration of the tip into work material as wear material wears away from a front edge of the tip.	04-11-2013
20130086826	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. In various embodiments, the ground engaging tip is configured for digging into work material in diverse earth moving environments.	04-11-2013
20130086827	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The adapter nose and an adapter cavity of the tip may be configured with surfaces to increase retention when downward forces are applied to the tip.	04-11-2013
20130086828	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The ground engaging tip may have a substantially keystone-shaped contour providing additional wear material at the top surface for use in top-wearing earth moving applications.	04-11-2013
20130145659	EDGE PROTECTOR FOR GROUND ENGAGING TOOL ASSEMBLY - An edge protector for mounting to a lip of a ground engaging tool and shielding an edge of the lip is disclosed. The edge protector may include a tip configured to extend forward from the edge of the lip of the ground engaging tool. The edge protector may also include a first mounting leg extending rearward from the tip. Additionally, the edge protector may include a second mounting leg extending rearward from the tip and spaced from the first mounting leg by a recess configured to receive the lip of the ground engaging tool between the first mounting leg and the second mounting leg. The first mounting leg may include a lock cavity configured to house a lock in such a manner that the lock is sandwiched between the first mounting leg and the lip of the ground engaging tool.	06-13-2013
20140259807	RETAINER SYSTEMS FOR GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a retainer bushing for use with a lock in a ground engaging tool. The retainer bushing may include a skirt extending around a retainer axis, where the skirt may include an outer surface configured to mate with a lock cavity of the ground engaging tool and an inner surface configured to rotatably receive an outer surface of the lock. The retainer bushing may also include a detent projection extending radially inward from the inner surface with respect to the retainer axis and configured to engage a detent recess of the lock to releasably hold the lock. The detent projection may include a convex surface with a substantially constant radius, and a center of the radius of the convex surface may be positioned at a first distance from the retainer axis that is greater than a second distance between the retainer axis and the outer surface of the skirt.	09-18-2014
20140259808	RETAINER SYSTEMS FOR GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a lock for a ground engaging tool. The lock may include a head portion and a C-shaped skirt extending from the head portion. The skirt may define a lock slot for receiving a portion of a support member to be locked with the ground engaging tool. The skirt may also include an outer surface configured to be rotatably received in an inner surface of a retainer bushing. The outer surface may include a recessed portion that is configured to create a gap between a base surface of the recessed portion and the inner surface of the retainer bushing when the outer surface of the skirt is rotatably received in the inner surface of the retainer bushing.	09-18-2014
20140259810	RETAINER SYSTEMS FOR GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a retainer bushing for use with a lock of a ground engaging tool. The retainer bushing may include a skirt extending around a retainer axis, where the skirt may include an outer surface configured to mate with a lock cavity of the ground engaging tool and an inner surface configured to rotatably receive an outer surface of the lock. The retainer bushing may also include a detent projection extending radially inward from the inner surface and configured to engage a detent recess of the lock to resist rotation of the lock. The skirt and the detent projection may be integrally constructed of a thermoplastic material comprising polyoxymethylene.	09-18-2014
20150101219	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tooth assembly for a cutting edge of a ground engaging implement may include an adapter and a ground engaging tip. The adapter may have a forward extending adapter nose having an inverted or reverse keystone-shaped contour, with the ground engaging tip having a nose cavity for receiving the adapter nose and exterior surfaces having complementary shapes to the adapter nose. The adapter nose and an adapter cavity of the tip may also be configured with complimentary surfaces that increase retention between the adapter nose and the tip when downward forces are applied to the tip. In other embodiments, the surfaces of the tip may include reliefs extending inwardly into the body of the tip to reduce weight and facilitate penetration of the tip into work material as wear material wears away from a front edge of the tip.	04-16-2015
20150101220	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The ground engaging tip may have a substantially keystone-shaped contour providing additional wear material at the top surface for use in top-wearing earth moving applications.	04-16-2015
20150107138	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. The adapter nose and an adapter cavity of the tip may be configured with surfaces to increase retention when downward forces are applied to the tip.	04-23-2015
20150233095	IMPLEMENT TOOTH ASSEMBLY WITH TIP AND ADAPTER - A ground engaging tip of a tooth assembly for a base edge of a ground engaging implement, is provided, wherein the tooth assembly includes an adapter configured for attachment to a base edge of the ground engaging implement and having a forwardly extending adapter nose. In various embodiments, the ground engaging tip is configured for digging into work material in diverse earth moving environments.	08-20-2015

James Robert Leenhouts, Blandon, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090159454	DIVIDED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND LOW COST HIGH PURITY HYDRIDE GAS PRODUCTION PROCESS - This invention is an apparatus and a method for continuously generating a hydride gas of metal M	06-25-2009
20140008240	Divided Electrochemical Cell and Low Cost High Purity Hydride Gas Production Process - This invention is an apparatus and a method for continuously generating a hydride gas of M	01-09-2014
20150345037	Divided Electrochemical Cell and Low Cost High Purity Hydride Gas Production Process - This invention is an apparatus and a method for continuously generating a hydride gas of M	12-03-2015

James Robert Lickiss, Northumberland GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100132134	WHITENESS PERCEPTION COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising a dye conjugate, and processes of making and using such compositions. Such compositions can provide benefits such as an increase in the whiteness or blackness perception of a situs that is cleaned or treated with such compositions.	06-03-2010
20110146099	Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder having: (i) detersive surfactant; and (ii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer to a pipe leading through a first pump and then through a second pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting a detergent ingredient to the aqueous detergent slurry in the pipe after the first pump and before the second pump to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder, wherein the pressure drop between (i) the pressure in the pipe at the outlet of the first pump to (ii) the pressure in the pipe at the inlet to the second pump is less than 8×10	06-23-2011
20110147962	Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder having (i) detersive surfactant; and (ii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process comprises the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer through at least one pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting alkoxylated anionic detersive surfactant and/or acid precursor thereof to the aqueous detergent slurry after the mixer and before the spray nozzle to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder.	06-23-2011
20110147963	Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder including the steps of (i) mid-chain branched detersive surfactant; and (ii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process includes the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer through at least one pump to a spray pressure nozzle; (c) contacting mid-chain branched detersive surfactant and/or acid precursor thereof to the aqueous detergent slurry after the mixer and before the spray pressure nozzle to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray pressure nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder.	06-23-2011
20110147964	Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried powder having:	06-23-2011
20110147967	Spray-Drying Process - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder having: (i) detersive surfactant; (ii) polymer; and (iii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process comprises the steps of: (a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry in a mixer; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the mixer through at least one pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting a polymer to the aqueous detergent slurry after the mixer and before the spray nozzle to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder.	06-23-2011
20110257066	Detergent Composition - Preparation of solid free flowing detergent composition by spray drying a chemically simple slurry as well as compositions comprising chemically simple spray dried particles	10-20-2011
20120153521	SPRAY-DRYING PROCESS - A process for preparing a spray-dried detergent powder having: (i) detersive surfactant; and (ii) other detergent ingredients; wherein the process has the steps of: (a) dosing an aqueous detergent slurry into a drop tank; (b) transferring the aqueous detergent slurry from the drop tank to a pipe, and transferring the aqueous detergent slurry along the pipe through at least one pump to a spray nozzle; (c) contacting a detergent ingredient to the aqueous detergent slurry in the pipe to form a mixture; (d) spraying the mixture through the spray nozzle into a spray-drying tower; and (e) spray-drying the mixture to form a spray-dried powder, wherein the ratio of (i) the volume of the pipe of step (b) in litres to (ii) the volume of the drop tank of step (a) in litres is less than 1:1.	06-21-2012

James Robert Lorbiecki, Old Dustin GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130187003	Headrest Assembly - A headrest assembly (	07-25-2013

James Robert Magowan, Surrey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216801	Service Registry Document Loader - A method, system and computer program product comprising: locating an import target statement in a service document; locating a generic object associated with the service document; locating import target references; loading, when a unique import target reference is located, the located target object into an address in the repository; and resolving the source document target reference to point at this address.	08-27-2009

James Robert Mcbride, Saline, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150274027	REDUNDANT ELECTRICAL POWER FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A system includes a first battery configured to power at least one vehicle subsystem and a second battery configured to power an electric motor to propel a vehicle. A processing device is configured to detect an inadequate power level provided from the first battery to the at least one vehicle subsystem and selectively partition the second battery to power the at least one vehicle subsystem.	10-01-2015
20150274169	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGY OPTIMIZATION IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION - Vehicle operating systems are autonomously operated. A transient in an upcoming path of the vehicle is determined from a comparison of vehicle path data and vehicle status data to a threshold of mechanism first operating system. Operational parameters for one of first and second operating systems are selected according to the comparison. The selected operational parameters are applied to the operation of the one of the first and second operating systems.	10-01-2015

James Robert Mckaskill, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150275482	Enhanced Control of Road Construction Equipment - Novel tools and techniques for controlling road-forming machines, such as paving machines, graders, and the like. Some techniques allow a control system of a road-forming machine to transition from receiving position data from one positioning device to receiving data from another without ceasing operation and/or while limiting any resulting discontinuity in the formed road surface to within acceptable tolerances.	10-01-2015

James Robert Molenda, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100208724	Power Savings For Network Telephones - In an example embodiment, an IP phone is connected to a network switch that has an established communications channel to a call control server. The network switch acts as a proxy for the phone exchanging registration information that in effect keeps the phone registered while the phone itself can go to sleep as defined by periods of the day, periods where the phone is unused, or presence, which can then wake-up quickly with assistance from the switch. If the switch is not able to act as proxy, the phone can switch from sleep mode to “wake” up mode at predetermined intervals, such as every 30 seconds, in order to respond to keep alive packets from the call control server.	08-19-2010

James Robert Morefield, Fuquay Varina, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160110120	EFFICIENT MODIFICATION OF STORAGE SYSTEM METADATA - A first plurality of block identifiers is sorted based, at least in part, on a measure of spatial locality. A second plurality of block identifiers is sorted based, at least in part, on the measure of spatial locality. At least the first plurality of block identifiers and the second plurality of block identifiers are incrementally merged into a third plurality of block identifiers based, at least in part, on the measure of spatial locality. A block of data corresponding to metadata associated with a plurality of block identifiers of the third plurality of block identifiers is updated.	04-21-2016

James Robert Moyne, Canton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150105895	MATCHING PROCESS CONTROLLERS FOR IMPROVED MATCHING OF PROCESS - Described herein are methods and systems for chamber matching in a manufacturing facility. A method may include receiving a first chamber recipe advice for a first chamber and a second chamber recipe advice for a second chamber. The chamber recipe advices describe a set of tunable inputs and a set of outputs for a process. The method may further include adjusting at least one of the set of first chamber input parameters or the set of second chamber input parameters and at least one of the set of first chamber output parameters or the set of second chamber output parameters to substantially match the first and second chamber recipe advices.	04-16-2015

James Robert Olson, Afton, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110047340	Proxy Backup of Virtual Disk Image Files on NAS Devices - A system and method for backing up a virtual machine executing on a virtualization server computer are described. A snapshot of a virtual disk image file of the virtual machine may be created on a network-attached storage (NAS) device coupled to the virtualization server computer. The snapshot may be used to backup the virtual disk image file from the NAS device to a backup storage device without transferring the virtual disk image file through the virtualization server computer. Mapping information useable to access the plurality of files stored in the virtual disk image file on an individual basis may be created and stored together with the backup copy of the virtual disk image file on the backup storage device.	02-24-2011
20130173771	AUTOMATED POLICY MANAGEMENT IN A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT - A method for providing object policy management. The method includes accessing a distributed computer system having a plurality of nodes, and initiating a new object policy object backup protection for a new object. The method further includes processing a list of object attributes available for the new object policy, and processing the list to generate an object management policy. The new object is then processed in accordance with the object management policy.	07-04-2013
20130173780	RESOURCE THROTTLING AND AUTOMATED POLICY MANAGEMENT IN A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIROMNENT - A method for providing resource throttling management. The method includes accessing a distributed computer system having a plurality of nodes, initiating a new object policy object backup protection for a new object, and implementing a discovery process to determine computer environment components subject to stress. The method further includes generating a physical resource throttling protocol in accordance with the components subject to stress, and processing the new object in accordance with the object management policy and in accordance with the throttling protocol.	07-04-2013

James Robert Oltmans, Evergreen, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130031372	SECURE DATA STORAGE - Methods and systems for obscuring the location of critical system files are provided. In particular, the locations of files stored within a file system are selected by applying various inputs to a hash algorithm. For system files, the inputs applied to the hash algorithm can include a user name and password. For data files, the information provided to the hash algorithm can include the file name. In addition to providing random file locations, a file system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can homogenize other information, including file names, sizes and creation dates.	01-31-2013
20140095869	SECURE DATA STORAGE - Methods and systems for obscuring the location of critical system files are provided. In particular, the locations of files stored within a file system are selected by applying various inputs to a hash algorithm. For system files, the inputs applied to the hash algorithm can include a user name and password. For data files, the information provided to the hash algorithm can include the file name. In addition to providing random file locations, a file system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can homogenize other information, including file names, sizes and creation dates.	04-03-2014
20160026817	SECURE DATA STORAGE - Methods and systems for obscuring the location of critical system files are provided. In particular, the locations of files stored within a file system are selected by applying various inputs to a hash algorithm. For system files, the inputs applied to the hash algorithm can include a user name and password. For data files, the information provided to the hash algorithm can include the file name. In addition to providing random file locations, a file system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can homogenize other information, including file names, sizes and creation dates.	01-28-2016

James Robert Orlosky, Jamul, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090058676	Automated meter reading, billing and payment processing system - The present invention includes an automatic commodity or services billing and metering system that when installed does not damage any existing meters or gauges, will fit virtually all known meters and gauges, and has incorporated into the system programmable reading ability to allow reading and accumulation of data by unit, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or any other form of counting required by the customer. The meters are read by various means, one method is by counting and or sensing radiation increases and decreases of radiation emitting from a meter hand or gauge passing a sensor to generate a count. The read data is then sent via the Internet through the telephone line, by satellite, or by cellular phone connection to an offsite central billing and payment processing center where the rate payer and the utility or customer will have various forms of programmable access to its consumption data.	03-05-2009

James Robert Reid, Billerica, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140210572	MULTI-LAYER DIGITAL ELLIPTIC FILTER AND METHOD - The present invention relates generally to digital elliptic filters, and more particularly, but not exclusively to multi-layer digital elliptic filters and methods for their fabrication.	07-31-2014

James Robert Risk, Jr., Milan, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100106117	VACUUM THERAPY AND CLEANSING DRESSING FOR WOUNDS - Wound treatment apparatuses comprising a vacuum source and a bandage (e.g., a wound-care bandage) configured to be coupled (and/or coupled) to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the bandage including a wound dressing member configured to be placed in contact with a wound surface, and a suction port associated with the wound dressing member and/or configured to be connected to the vacuum source. Some embodiments of the member including a plurality of spacers configured to contact the wound surface to define suction space between the member and the wound surface. Some embodiments of the member including holes configured to communicate with the suction space, and/or a plurality of passageways between the suction port and the holes.	04-29-2010

James Robert Rivenbark, Jr., Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177316	AUTOMATED PILL DISPENSING SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR DETECTING BOTTLES IN OUTPUT CHUTES AND RELATED METHODS OF OPERATION - An automated pill dispensing system includes an output chute configured to hold pill-containing vials and an optical sensor located at a predetermined location in the output chute. The optical sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector configured to be operated cooperatively to output a detection signal indicating a presence or absence of a vial at the predetermined location of the output chute. A controller is coupled to the optical sensor and is configured to receive the detection signal therefrom, detect the presence or absence of the vial at the predetermined location of the output chute in response to the detection signal, and control a next depositing event whereby a next vial is deposited in the output chute responsive to the detection. Related methods of operation are also discussed.	07-09-2009
20090178370	Devices and Methods for Verifying Capping of Vials in System for Dispensing Prescriptions - A method of verifying the seating and securing of a closure on a container includes the steps of: (a) positioning a container on a stage of an automated capping station; (b) bringing a closure into contact with the container; (c) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the container and the closure; (d) responsive to step(c), relatively moving the closure and the container if step (c) indicates seating of the closure on the container is proper; and (e) detecting the nature of a physical relationship between the closure and the container to determine whether the closure is properly secured.	07-16-2009
20090272757	DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY PRESENTING OBJECTS - An assembly for selectively presenting objects includes: a frame; a carousel rotatably mounted to the frame for rotation about a generally vertical axis of rotation, the carousel including a plurality of object compartments arranged about the axis of rotation; a servomotor operably connected with the carousel, the servomotor being configured to rotate the carousel about the axis of rotation; and a controller. The controller is configured to actuate the servomotor to rotate the carousel when torque applied to the servomotor exceeds a predetermined magnitude. Such an assembly can serve as a presentation device that enables an operator to remove objects therefrom at his/her convenience.	11-05-2009
20100307108	Devices for Capping Vials Useful in System and Method for Dispensing Prescriptions - An apparatus for facilitating the securing of a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a base and a plurality of blades, each of the blades including a sharp edge and being mounted to the base such that the sharp edge is exposed. The blades are mounted in a generally circular arrangement, with the sharp edges generally radiating from a central portion of the base, such that the sharp edges are positioned to engage a circumferential edge of a cap as it is being secured to the cylindrical container. In this configuration, the apparatus can firmly hold the cap as the cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) is rotated to secure the cap onto the container.	12-09-2010
20100332021	Apparatus For Dispensing And Detecting Solid Pharmaceutical Articles And Related Methods of Operation - A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.	12-30-2010
20110132065	System and Method for Calibrating an Automated Materials Handling System - A method of calibrating positions within a materials handling system, wherein the materials handling system includes multiple stations for carrying out tasks and a carrier that is movable between the multiple stations, includes the steps of: providing calibration points at a plurality of the multiple stations; moving the carrier to at least some of the calibration points; contacting the calibration points; recording the locations of the calibration points; and determining locations of key components of the stations based on the locations of the calibration points. In some embodiments, the method includes contacting the calibration points with a calibration tool, which may include: a cylindrical body; a groove in the cylindrical body sized and configured to receive jaws from the carrier; and a cylindrical upper flange positioned on an upper end of the cylindrical body. In this configuration, the tool can be gripped by the carrier and employed to perform a variety of calibration functions.	06-09-2011
20110132066	System and Method for Calibrating an Automated Materials Handling System - A method of calibrating positions within a materials handling system, wherein the materials handling system includes multiple stations for carrying out tasks and a carrier that is movable between the multiple stations, includes the steps of: providing calibration points at a plurality of the multiple stations; moving the carrier to at least some of the calibration points; contacting the calibration points; recording the locations of the calibration points; and determining locations of key components of the stations based on the locations of the calibration points. In some embodiments, the method includes contacting the calibration points with a calibration tool, which may include: a cylindrical body; a groove in the cylindrical body sized and configured to receive jaws from the carrier; and a cylindrical upper flange positioned on an upper end of the cylindrical body. In this configuration, the tool can be gripped by the carrier and employed to perform a variety of calibration functions.	06-09-2011
20120016519	Apparatus for Dispensing and Detecting Solid Pharmaceutical Articles and Related Methods of Operation - A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.	01-19-2012
20120265335	DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY PRESENTING OBJECTS - An assembly for selectively presenting objects includes: a frame; a carousel rotatably mounted to the frame for rotation about a generally vertical axis of rotation, the carousel including a plurality of object compartments arranged about the axis of rotation; a servomotor operably connected with the carousel, the servomotor being configured to rotate the carousel about the axis of rotation; and a controller. The controller is configured to actuate the servomotor to rotate the carousel when torque applied to the servomotor exceeds a predetermined magnitude. Such an assembly can serve as a presentation device that enables an operator to remove objects therefrom at his/her convenience.	10-18-2012
20120271452	AUTOMATED PILL DISPENSING SYSTEMS CONFIGURED FOR DETECTING BOTTLES IN OUTPUT CHUTES AND RELATED METHODS OF OPERATION - An automated pill dispensing system includes an output chute configured to hold pill-containing vials and an optical sensor located at a predetermined location in the output chute. The optical sensor includes an optical emitter and an optical detector configured to be operated cooperatively to output a detection signal indicating a presence or absence of a vial at the predetermined location of the output chute. A controller is coupled to the optical sensor and is configured to receive the detection signal therefrom, detect the presence or absence of the vial at the predetermined location of the output chute in response to the detection signal, and control a next depositing event whereby a next vial is deposited in the output chute responsive to the detection. Related methods of operation are also discussed.	10-25-2012

James Robert Scanapico, West Islip, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120105218	SEATBELT ALERT LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing seatbelt alert warnings to observers outside of a vehicle, such as law enforcement personnel. A signal responsive to the disengagement of the seatbelt is generated. Responsive to the signal, a source of illumination is switched from a deactivated mode to an activated mode in which the source of illumination generates an indicator readily visible to the outside observer. Based on the readily visible indicator, the observer can determine whether one or more occupants of the vehicle have properly worn the seatbelt(s).	05-03-2012

James Robert Schnelz, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130240666	Engine Mounting System for an Aircraft - A method and apparatus comprising a frame, a first linking system connected to the frame, and a second linking system connected to the frame. The frame may be configured to be connected to a support structure for an engine of an aircraft. The first linking system may be configured to be connected to a fan case in the engine. The second linking system is configured to be connected to an engine core case in the engine.	09-19-2013

James Robert Schultz, Jr., Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120080876	Spine Label Pocket for a Binder Cover - A binding cover having a transparent overlay cover disposed over and around the spine of the binding is configured to provide a label pocket on the spine portion of the binding cover wherein a label may be inserted easily without tools or rigid label material. In several embodiments the label pocket provides a fixed label space. In another embodiment the label pocket opens along the spine when the binding cover is opened, and returns to a closed position when closed, thereby retaining a label inserted therein. In another embodiment a method for forming the label pocket is provided.	04-05-2012
20130061447	Method of Providing a Spine Label Pocket on a Binding Cover - A binding cover having a transparent overlay cover disposed over and around the spine of the binding is configured to provide a label pocket on the spine portion of the binding cover wherein a label may be inserted easily without tools or rigid label material. In several embodiments the label pocket provides a fixed label space. In another embodiment the label pocket opens along the spine when the binding cover is opened, and returns to a closed position when closed, thereby retaining a label inserted therein. In other embodiments, methods for forming the label pocket are provided.	03-14-2013

James Robert Stewart, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150365714	PERSONAL MEASUREMENT DEVICES FOR MEDIA CONSUMPTION STUDIES - A method for conducting a media consumption study, includes at a processor of a position marker placed in a study site in a vicinity of a fixed media device; receiving a signal broadcast from a personal measurement device; determining signal information of the received broadcast signal, the signal information including identification information of the personal measurement device, and one or more signal characteristics; comparing the one or more signal characteristics to threshold values; and based on the comparison, determining the personal measurement device is in proximity to the fixed media device.	12-17-2015

James Robert Streater, Humble, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110232427	Safety Pipe Wrench - A safety pipe wrench includes a Y-shaped handle having a stem extending from a first end of the handle towards a second end of the handle. The stem bifurcates into a first arm and a second arm at a location between the first end and the second end of the handle. The first arm and the second arm extend to the second end of the handle. A slot is defined between the first arm and the second arm. A first gripping insert is mounted on the first arm. A nut is rotatably retained in the slot. A jaw has a shank terminating in a jaw head. The shank is movably engaged with the nut. A second gripping insert is mounted on the jaw head.	09-29-2011

James Robert Sutton, Ii, Union, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120006570	FOAM NOZZLE EXPANSION TUBE - A foam expansion tube for a fire fighting nozzle includes a tubular body with a longitudinal axis and a passageway extending there through along the longitudinal axis for directing a foam and water mixture from a fire fighting nozzle. The passageway has a larger diameter than the outlet of the nozzle to provide an expansion tube for the foam/water mixture. The tubular body further includes an inlet end and an outlet end, with the inlet end having an inlet adapted for mounting to the outlet of the fire fighting nozzle for receiving the foam/water mixture into the passageway and having at least one opening to allow air to be drawn into the passageway for mixing with the foam/water mixture flowing through the passageway. The tube further includes a structure that extends into the passageway wherein the structure separates the foam/water mixture to further enhance the expansion of the foam and water mixture.	01-12-2012

James Robert Thagard, Belmont, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140272267	TRAUMA REDUCTION WITHOUT BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE REDUCTION - Ballistic resistant composite articles that are resistant to both backface deformation and ballistic penetration. Multiple composites are attached to each other such that fibers in each adjacent composite are oriented at different angles. Each composite has an areal density of at least about 100 g/m	09-18-2014

James Robert Tinlin, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241276	Portable bio-chemical decontaminant system and method of using the same - The present invention relates to a portable bio-chemical decontaminant system and methods of using the same. Specifically, the present invention provides a portable bio-chemical decontaminant system that is rapidly effective across a broad range of chemical and biological weapons agents. The disclosed portable bio-chemical decontaminant system electrochemically generates a decontaminant solution at the point of use obviating the need to transport corrosive or reactive chemicals, and dramatically simplifies the logistics of delivering an effective bio-chemical decontaminant system to wherever it may be needed. The portable bio-chemical decontaminant system electrochemically generates chlorine dioxide and hypobromite.	10-02-2008
20100001090	Liquid Particle Emitting Device - A liquid particle emitting device comprising a first reservoir formed of a perforated top plate comprising at least one aperture; and a base plate opposite said perforated top plate, wherein said perforated top plate and said base plate form the first reservoir comprising an inner volume. Within the inner volume of the first reservoir is at least one deflecting member.	01-07-2010
20110290911	Device for Emitting Volatile Compositions While Reducing Surface Deposition and Improving Scent Noticeability - A device for emitting volatile compositions comprising a capillary element, a channel in fluid communication with the capillary element, an emitting orifice having a forward tilt from about +5 degrees to less than about +90 degrees, and a decoupled piezoelectric actuator for emitting the volatile composition through the emitting orifice. In some embodiments, the device is a plug-in air freshener and reduces surface deposition and improves scent noticeability through improved containment of perfumes during the rest period.	12-01-2011
20150375025	METHOD OF DECONTAMINATING CHEMICAL AGENT VX USING A PORTABLE CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method of using a portable chemical decontamination system for decontamination of chemical warfare agents, including agent VX. Specifically, the present invention provides a portable chemical decontaminant system that is rapidly effective against chemical warfare agent VX. The disclosed method decontaminates agent VX using both electrochemically generated chlorine dioxide and chlorine dioxide generated by the reaction between a chemical warfare agent VX degradation product and excess sodium chlorite. The method using the portable system eliminates the need to transport corrosive or highly reactive chemicals, and dramatically simplifies the logistics of delivering an effective chemical decontaminant system to wherever it may be needed. The portable chemical decontamination system electrochemically generates chlorine dioxide and hypobromite.	12-31-2015

James Robert Tinlin, Brussels BE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140352722	LIQUID CLEANING AND/OR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning foam particles, wherein said abrasive cleaning foam particles comprise a biodegradable thermoplastic material and have a packing density of from greater than 100 kg/m	12-04-2014
20140352723	LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITION WITH ABRASIVES - A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles; one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof; and a first acidic component wherein said acidic component consists of one or more chelating acids; wherein at least one nonionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of nonionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition and/or at least one anionic surfactant is comprised in said composition and the total level of anionic surfactant is less than 2% by weight of the total composition.	12-04-2014

James Robert Tonra, Skillman, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090297529	ANTI-FLT3 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides fully human antibodies that specifically bind to human FLT3 within extracellular domains 4 or 5 with high affinity. The invention further provides methods of treating leukemia by administering an effective amount of an antibody either alone or in combination with an anti-cancer agent or treatment including methotrexate.	12-03-2009
20110008355	ANTI-FLT3 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides fully human antibodies that specifically bind to human FLT3 within extracellular domains 4 or 5 with high affinity. The invention further provides methods of treating leukemia by administering an effective amount of an antibody either alone or in combination with an anti-cancer agent or treatment including methotrexate.	01-13-2011
20110091470	ANTI-FLT3 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides fully human antibodies that specifically bind to human FLT3 within extracellular domains 4 or 5 with high affinity. The invention further provides methods of treating leukemia by administering an effective amount of an antibody either alone or in combination with an anti-cancer agent or treatment including methotrexate.	04-21-2011

James Robert Vance, Jr., Alvaton, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079042	Modular cabinet - An improved modular cabinet has a metallic frame fabricated to a desired configuration and then various components are assembled to the frame to create the cabinet. The frame is created out of at least one pre-fabricated frame member to which a plurality of other components are detachably assembled. Among the components detachably assembled to the frame are those facilitating releasable attachment of components such as panels, shelves, and counters, and, additionally, various hinges or hinge halves are mounted to the frame to facilitate releasable assembly of components such as doors and access openings. Once the frame has been assembled and the brackets and hinges have been releasably assembled thereto, a variety of panels including end panels, shelving mounted within the frame, counters, doors, drawers, and other panels are assembled to the frame to create the modular cabinet. In any modular cabinet, choices are made as to these components when the frame is being assembled and numerous changes can be made in the locations of brackets, hinges, etc. to facilitate use of the same frame in assembling a variety of configurations of cabinet sub-components to create any one of a number of desired configurations, and changing the initially chosen configuration with ease.	04-01-2010

James Robert Vanderzon, Adelaide AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100254055	OVERCURRENT PROTECTION IN A DIMMER CIRCUIT - Disclosed is an overcurrent protection circuit for use in a dimmer circuit having a switching device for controlling power delivered to a load. The overcurrent protection circuit comprises means for sensing a load current passing through the load and means for comparing the sensed load current with a threshold, wherein the threshold is a dynamic current threshold. Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit comprising the overcurrent protection circuit.	10-07-2010
20100259855	DIMMER CIRCUIT WITH OVERCURRENT DETECTION - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for detecting an overcurrent condition in a dimmer circuit having two switches, each for controlling power delivered to a load, each switch having a respective anti-parallel diode. The method comprises sensing a voltage drop across one of the anti-parallel diodes, comparing the sensed voltage drop with a reference voltage, and determining that an overcurrent condition exists if the sensed voltage drop exceeds the reference voltage. Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit embodying the method.	10-14-2010
20100289469	START-UP DETECTION IN A DIMMER CIRCUIT - Disclosed is an inductive load detection circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load on a dimmer circuit. The detection circuit provides for enhanced detection of the inductive load by detecting voltage ringing resulting from a turn-off of a switching element in the circuit. The ringing can be enhanced by providing a faster turn-off rate in an initial period than a turn-off rate in a steady state period.	11-18-2010

James Robert Vanderzon, Bowden AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130208382	Dimmer Circuit with Improved Inductive Load Imbalance Protection - A protection circuit for protecting a dimmer circuit controlling an inductive load including an imbalance detector for detecting an asymmetrical operation in the load and circuit control means for causing the dimmer circuit to reduce a DC component in the load upon detection of the asymmetrical operation. A load imbalance detector is also disclosed having a load DC component detector, a comparator and a signal generating means for generating a circuit shut down signal if the DC component exceeds a pre-set DC threshold.	08-15-2013

James Robert Vanderzon, South Australia AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096384	UNIVERSAL DIMMER - Disclosed is a universal dimmer which detects the type of load it is connected to each time the universal dimmer is activated. Information relating to the type of load connected to the universal dimmer is therefore not required to be stored for future use. In one form, the universal dimmer begins each operation in the trailing edge mode and upon detection of an inductive load, switches to leading edge mode.	04-16-2009
20090096625	LOAD DETECTOR FOR A DIMMER - Disclosed is a circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load. The circuit uses a voltage ringing detector to detect a voltage ringing signal across the inductive load and a signal generator for generating a signal indicating the presence of the inductive load upon detection of the ringing signal. The circuit may be used in a dimmer circuit for controlling the load. The circuit may be used as a load detector for a universal dimmer or may be used in a protection circuit for circuits not designed to control inductive loads.	04-16-2009
20090167265	CURRENT ZERO CROSSING DETECTOR IN A DIMMER CIRCUIT - A method and circuit for controlling the delivery of power having a current component to a load having an inductive component, the method comprising selectively switching power to the load with a switch, wherein the switch is caused to operate at the threshold of saturation during a conduction state such that the switch self commutates to its off state when the magnitude of the current through the load is substantially zero. The method and circuit may be used in a number of applications for detecting a current zero crossing and may be applied to circuits such as dimmer circuits.	07-02-2009

James Robert Weinhart, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150273331	System, Method, and Apparatus for Critical Hits - A gaming system in which a player is presented with multiple targets and, upon firing a trigger, the gaming system determines an intended target from the multiple targets and acts upon the intended target. If a player invokes “critical hits,” the intended target is provided with dire consequences. If the player does not invoke “critical hits,” the intended target receives algorithmically determined consequences, for example, a probability of dire consequences, partial destruction, wounding, reduction in health, etc. Examples of dire consequences include, but are not limited to, annihilation of the intended target, killing (virtual) of the intended target, freezing (virtual) of the intended target, setting the intended target on fire (virtual), etc.	10-01-2015

James Robert White, San Bruno, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090230962	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU MEASUREMENT OF SOOT BY ELECTRONSPIN RESONANCE ( ESR) SPECTROMETRY - An instrument and method using electron spin resonance spectrometry for measuring the concentration of airborne soot particles, and the like, that includes continuously passing a sample of exhaust gas through a resonating RF microwave cavity resonator during the application therethrough of a uniform slowly varying uniform magnetic field that is rapidly modulated and measuring the resulting phase modulation or amplitude modulation thereof to derive an electron spin resonance signal that directly senses the concentration of carbon free radicals produced as a result of inefficient combustion of hydrocarbons during operation of the vehicle or boiler. A further invention is the use of this signal for feedback control of the engine or boiler operating parameters to minimize or substantially eliminate particulate matter emissions.	09-17-2009

James Robert White, Crestwood, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140130903	DRAIN LINE ADAPTER - The present subject matter provides a drain line adapter. The drain line adapter includes at least two conduits. The two conduits can be oriented or positioned relative to one another in order to facilitate drainage of the drain line adapter. The two conduits can also be oriented or positioned relative to one another in order to hinder clogging of the drain line assembly.	05-15-2014
20140150906	FLOW DIVERTER DEVICE - A flow diverter device includes a valve body component defining therein two inlet channels and an outlet channel; and a rotatable diverter component comprising an exterior side wall and defining therein a connecting channel in the form of an annular slot positioned around a portion of the exterior side wall. The rotatable diverter component is rotatably received by the valve body component and being movable between a first position where the connecting channel fluidly connects one of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only and a second position where the connecting channel fluidly connects the other of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only.	06-05-2014
20150182894	WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A water filter assembly is provided. The water filter assembly includes a manifold and a fitting rotatably mounted to the manifold such that the fitting is rotatable between a substantially vertical configuration and a substantially horizontal configuration. The water filter assembly also includes a diverting member and a handle mounted to the diverting member. The handle is positioned opposite the fitting on the manifold.	07-02-2015

James Robert Winbush, Anderson, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150306454	METHOD OF INCREASING LUNG CAPACITY FOR ENHANCED OXYGEN EXCHANGE USING UPPER APPENDAGE DURING POSITIONING - A method of increasing lung capacity by increasing lung surface area for enhanced oxygen exchange using upper appendage positioning during exercise, includes the steps of: (a) holding a gripping device with both hands above the shoulder planes while positioning upper appendages above the shoulder planes, and, (b) simultaneously performing leg exercise.	10-29-2015

James Robert Winbush, Fort Lee, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140315699	Apparatus for activating particular muscles - An apparatus for activating particular muscles: a) a belt with two ends , mountable on the torso region of an individual wearer, the belt having a rear portion for traversing a lower back of the individual wearer; b) a pair of shoulder straps connected to the belt wherein each of the shoulder straps includes two ends, one of the ends of each connected to the belt and another end of the shoulder straps is connected to a back support; c) the back support member positioned between and connecting to the pair of shoulder straps and the belt; d) and at least one stationary hand grip element connected and extending from the back support.	10-23-2014