Jones, NC

Aaron W. Jones, Statesville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130175283	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STRIPPING A PROTECTIVE COVERING FROM A DRINKING STRAW - An apparatus for removing a portion of a protective covering from a drinking straw, including a support mounted on a container for receiving the portion of the protective covering removed from the drinking straw, and an orifice in the support having a shape and size adapted for receiving a drinking straw packaged in a protective covering through the orifice to the extent corresponding to the length of the portion of the covering to be removed from the drinking straw, the orifice positioned in the support to allow the protective covering to be received through the orifice but not withdrawn from the orifice. A related method is also disclosed.	07-11-2013

Allen Jones, Clayton, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256844	BIODIESEL CANDLE - A candle formed of a composition comprising biodiesel. In preferred implementations, the candle composition includes fatty alcohols, e.g., cetyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol, in mixture with the biodiesel, to constitute a candle composition that can burned in a wicked or wickless form. The composition of biodiesel and fatty alcohols may include dyes and/or fragrances, to provide a candle article that is environmentally benign and of low cost.	10-23-2008
20100227010	PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A pest-combating composition including sodium lauryl sulfate and one or more of C	09-09-2010
20120148653	PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A pest-combating composition including sodium lauryl sulfate and one or more of C	06-14-2012

Allen L. Jones, Four Oaks, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129734	Loose tube optical fiber cable design and method for making the same - A loose tube fiber optic cable having at least one optical fiber, a loose tube surrounding the fiber, with the tube having an irregular inner surface. A water swellable powder is provided around the fiber and inside the tube, where the particles of the water swellable powder rest in the irregular inner surface of the tube.	05-21-2009

Allen R. Jones, Weddington, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090101515	IRON-PHOSPHORUS ELECTROPLATING BATH AND METHOD - In one embodiment, this invention relates to an aqueous acid iron phosphorus bath which comprises	04-23-2009

Angela Richards Jones, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120323806	System and Method for Management of Material Content - Embodiments of the invention relate to product and associate product materials, and maintaining compliance with rules and regulations to support interstate and international commerce. As rules and regulations change associated with products and/or raw materials that comprise the product, those changes or messages are monitored and communicated in real-time in order to support continued compliance in the stream of commerce.	12-20-2012

Billy Keith Jones, Cashiers, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100272511	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING ROAD BASE - A road base made from an existing roadbed material and a coal-combustion by-product comprises: a tilled roadbed soil, a coal-combustion fly ash blended into the tilled roadbed soil at 5 to 50 percent by weight, and a site-specific quantity of an emulsion blended into the tilled roadbed soil after the coal-combustion fly ash. The emulsion includes a resin base, and the site-specific quantity ranges from 0.5 to 2.5 gallons per square yard, depending on a type of the tilled roadbed soil, and further depending on a type of the coal-combustion fly ash.	10-28-2010

B.k. Jones, Cashiers, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300346	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING ROAD BASE - A mixture, comprising of fly ash and an emulsion, where said emulsion is mixed with said fly ash in a range of 5% to 50% of fly ash per an area of a square yard and 0.5 gallons to 2.5 gallons per square yard of the emulsion to said area.	12-04-2008

Bradley Gene Jones, Swannanoa, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038181	PORTABLE LIFT - A portable lift is provided, the lift having a base, a lift arm, an elevator movably connecting the lift arm to the lift, and detachable wheels attached to the base. A hydraulic pump is in communication with the elevator, and a power drive is used to power the hydraulic pump. The portable lift may be towed or pulled behind a support vehicle, such as a truck or van. A method of operating the portable lift includes positioning the lift on a surface, detaching the wheels to expose an entry side of the lift to a surface, extending a stabilizer to the surface, conveying a vehicle onto the lift through the side entry, engaging the vehicle with the lift arm, and moving the lift arm with the elevator from a resting position on the base to a service position to provide standing room for a service technician beneath the vehicle.	02-18-2010

Brenda S. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213029	Promotional writing instrument having objects within fluid-filled chambers - A promotional writing instrument includes an elongated barrel having a writing end and first and second longitudinally adjacent transparent chambers. Translucent fluid substantially fills the first and second chambers, and a first object is disposed within the first chamber and a second object is disposed within the second chamber. Movement of the first and second objects is viewable through the transparent first and second chambers. A portion of the barrel between the first and second chambers is substantially non-transparent and blocks from view adjacent respective portions of the first and second chambers. When the first object moves downwardly through the fluid in the first chamber, the first object disappears behind the barrel non-transparent portion substantially at the same time as the second object appears from behind the barrel non-transparent portion as the second object moves downwardly through the fluid in the second chamber.	09-04-2008
20090009937	Electronic devices with storage compartments for memory devices - An electronic device includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of connecting surfaces that connect the top surface to the bottom surface. A display is mounted within the top surface and a keypad is mounted within the top surface adjacent the display. One or more storage compartments are located on one or more of the housing surfaces, and each storage compartment is configured to removably receive a memory device therein in non-operative relationship with the electronic device.	01-08-2009

Brian K. Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287804	ADVERTISING DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - An advertising display assembly is provided. The advertising display assembly includes a sleeve having a first panel and a spaced-apart second panel that defines a space therebetween for receiving a graphical display sheet. The advertising display assembly also includes an attachment device for attaching the sleeve to a proximal structure and a seal carried on the first panel for providing access into the space for receiving the graphical display sheet.	11-18-2010

Carol A. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044152	Using content aggregation to build administration consoles - Content aggregation is used to build administration consoles. Preferred embodiments enable providing a solution-based approach to information technology (“IT”) administration, whereby content can be flexibly arranged to provide a content view that is adapted for the IT solution deployed in a particular IT environment. In preferred embodiments, portal technology is used for the aggregation framework, and portlets are used for creating content. Alternatively, other approaches such as struts and tiles may be used. Preferred embodiments deploy an administration console as a Web-accessible application, and this console consolidates the administration interfaces for an arbitrary set of management operations, including administration of an arbitrary collection of hardware and/or software resources. Roles/permissions may be used when rendering content for the console, thereby customizing a view to individual end users (or user groups).	02-12-2009
20100306824	TRUST AND IDENTITY IN SECURE CALENDAR SHARING COLLABORATION - In some embodiments, a system includes a database of trust information that internalizes security and trust relationships between a first entity and a second entity in regards to scheduling, and a central trust manager operable to determine from the database of trust information whether a trust relationship exists between a first organization and a second organization, the central trust manager also being operable to provide availability information of a user of the first organization to a second user of the second organization, the central trust manager also being operable to determine whether the second user of the second organization is granted access to requested calendar data and the central trust manager also being operable to provide the requested calendar data.	12-02-2010

Charles H. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110187206	SAFETY INTERLOCKS FOR ELECTRICITY METER CONTROL RELAYS - Safety in an electricity metering environment is improved by providing an additional level of safety interlocking to disconnect switches and other control relays in electricity meters.	08-04-2011

Charlotte Jones, Morrisville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090212301	Double Guard Ring Edge Termination for Silicon Carbide Devices and Methods of Fabricating Silicon Carbide Devices Incorporating Same - Edge termination structures for semiconductor devices are provided including a plurality of spaced apart concentric floating guard rings in a semiconductor layer that at least partially surround a semiconductor junction. The spaced apart concentric floating guard rings have a highly doped portion and a lightly doped portion. Related methods of fabricating devices are also provided herein.	08-27-2009

Clifford T. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282891	CABLE SPOOL WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAPABILITY AND METHOD OF PERFORMING THE SAME - A spool and method of adjusting the same are disclosed. The spool is configured to provide a retainer for cable. The may include an upper flange, a lower flange, a plurality of access slots, a center portion, and a plurality of support legs. The support legs are configured to support the spool at a first distance above a securing surface, the support legs being adjustable to provide at least one additional distance that is different from the first distance.	11-11-2010

Clifford Thomas Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100129032	FIBER OPTIC CABLE INTERFACE COVER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A cable interface housing cover is disclosed. The cable interface housing cover is connected to a cable interface portion of a cable interface housing. The cable interface housing cover includes a U-shaped portion and a hinged portion connected to a rotating axis. The hinged portion is configured to rotate about the rotating axis upon being handled by the end user to expose the cable interface housing to allow a cable to be inserted into the cable interface housing once the housing cover is lifted via a lifting operation.	05-27-2010

Clifton Ray Jones, Kenly, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130146313	HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A ROTATING LEVER RELEASE MECHANISM - A high speed valve has a valve body having a flow passage therethrough, and a poppet disposed within the valve body. The poppet is movable between a first position in which the poppet blocks the flow passage and a second position, and the poppet has a piston connected to a stem at a proximal end of the stem. The valve also has a rotating lever release mechanism adjacent a distal end of the stem.	06-13-2013
20130146315	HIGH RATE DISCHARGE (HRD) VALVE INCORPORATING A COLLET SLEEVE RELEASE MECHANISM - A valve actuation mechanism for a high rate discharge valve has a collet with fingers adjacent a valve member that provides restraint against displacement of the valve member at angularly spaced locations symmetrical about the axis of the valve member. Each collet finger has at least one projection adjacent a first end. The valve actuation mechanism also has a collet sleeve release mechanism with a main body portion having a first end and a second end. The main body portion contains an aperture with at least one land portion that secures each projection of the collet fingers. The main body portion also has an actuation pad at the second end, as well as a hinge mechanism for allowing rotational movement of the main body portion connected to the first end of the main body portion, and an actuation device that contacts the actuation pad.	06-13-2013

Courtney Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090035787	ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SULFATED POLYSACCHARIDES WITHOUT IDURONIC ACID RESIDUES - Iduronic acid (IdoUA)-free heparan sulfate (HS)-like compounds are provided. Also provided are methods of synthesizing IdoUA-free HS-like compounds. The methods can include providing at least one O-sulfotransferase (OST) enzyme and a reaction mixture comprising 3′-phosphoadenosine 5′-phosphosulfate (PAPS); and incubating a polysaccharide substrate with the at least one OST and the reaction mixture, whereby the HS-like compounds are synthesized. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing a library of HS-like compounds and methods of determining the mechanism of activity of HS-like compounds.	02-05-2009

Daniel Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100163098	RECEIVERS FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The present subject matter relates to receivers for concentrating photovoltaic systems and methods for fabricating such receivers. A receiver for a concentrating photovoltaic system can comprise a substrate, a plurality of electrical contact pads located on a first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells each having plurality of electrically conductive traces that are each electrically coupled to one of the electrical contact pads. In some embodiments, all of the conductive traces can be located on the back surface of the photovoltaic cells for conduction of electric current generated by the photovoltaic cells when illuminated. Alternatively, conductive traces can further be located on a front surface of the photovoltaic cells and can be electrically coupled to corresponding contact pads by electrical connectors. Regardless of the specific arrangement, the receivers can be fabricated using industry standard soldering techniques often used in the electronics industry.	07-01-2010

David G. Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087502	Indazoles Used To Treat Estrogen Receptor Beta Mediated Disorders - The present invention relates to novel indazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and uses of these compounds in the treatment of estrogen receptor beta mediated diseases.	04-08-2010
20100324106	COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and the use of these compounds in the treatment of estrogen receptor beta mediated diseases.	12-23-2010

David R. Jones, Asheboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120088778	AZOLE DERIVATIVES AND FUSED BICYCLIC AZOLE DERIVATIVES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention provides certain compounds, methods of their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and their use in treating human or animal disorders. The compounds of the invention are useful as modulators of the interaction between the receptor for advanced glycated end products (RAGE) and its ligands, such as advanced glycated end products (AGEs), S100/calgranulin/EN-RAGE, β-amyloid and amphoterin, and for the management, treatment, control, or as an adjunct treatment for diseases in humans caused by RAGE. Such diseases or disease states include acute and chronic inflammation, the development of diabetic late complications such as increased vascular permeability, nephropathy, atherosclerosis, and retinopathy, the development of Alzheimer's disease, erectile dysfunction, and tumor invasion and metastasis.	04-12-2012

Donald N. Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162089	Method and System for Policy Driven Data Disclosure - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for controlling access to attribute information. A request is received from an application for attribute information. An attribute release policy associated with the requesting application is used to filter attributes stored in a datastore. The filtered attributes are then provided to the requesting application.	06-30-2011
20120173554	Method and System for Policy Driven Data Disclosure - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for controlling access to attribute information. A request is received from an application for attribute information. An attribute release policy associated with the requesting application is used to filter attributes stored in a datastore. The filtered attributes are then provided to the requesting application.	07-05-2012
20140095709	CENTRALIZED SESSION MANAGEMENT IN AN AGGREGATED APPLICATION ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and apparatus for centralized session management in an aggregated application environment. In one embodiment, a centralized session management method can include aggregating a set of applications in a host aggregation environment. Subsequently, each of the applications can be centrally kept alive so as to avoid a time out condition in any one of the applications so long as interactivity is detected within any one of the applications or within the host aggregation environment. In one aspect of the invention, the aggregating step can include aggregating a set of portlets in a portal environment.	04-03-2014

Elbert Curtis Jones, Sherrills Ford, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080295853	Filtered Smoking Article - A filter element suitable for use as a cigarette filter includes at least one section of fibrous tow comprising at least one plasticizer, the plasticizer including a citric acid ester, such as triethyl citrate, present in an amount of no more than about 15 weight percent based on the total weight of the filter material, and an adsorbent material, such as a granular carbonaceous material. One exemplary filter element has two or more sections of cellulose acetate tow comprising triethyl citrate in an amount of no more than about 12 weight percent based on the total weight of the filter material, and a granular carbonaceous material dispersed within at least one section of cellulose acetate tow. Cigarettes incorporating the filter element and methods of extending shelf-life of cigarettes including an adsorbent material are also provided.	12-04-2008

Forrest V. Jones, Monroe, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110120385	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING A LIQUID - A method and apparatus for dispensing a liquid onto an object using the weight of the object, such as an animal, to compress the sides of an inflatable mat together to create a source of pressurized air that operates a pump to dispense liquid on to the object from a dispensing conduit.	05-26-2011

Franklin Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090067416	ALLOWING TCP ACK TO PASS A GATEWAY WHILE QUEUING DATA FOR PARSING - In one embodiment, a method for providing an ACK packet while queuing data is provided. One or more packets in a series of packets may be received from a client at a gateway. The gateway determines that a packet in the series of packets has not been received. The one or more packets are then queued. The queued packets may have included an ACK for one or more previously sent packets. Thus, if the gateway had forwarded the one or more packets that are queued, then the ACK would have been received by the server. However, the one or more packets are queued and thus the ACK included in the packets is not sent with the queued packets. Even though the plurality of packets are queued, an acknowledgement packet is generated and then sent for the previously sent packets. The acknowledgement packet acknowledges to the server that the one or more previously sent packets were received by the client. The server may then continue transmitting packets to the client and knows it does not need to retransmit the one or more previously sent packets.	03-12-2009

Garry Wayne Jones, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162139	PROTECTIVE PAD FOR DISPLAY MATTRESSES - A removable protective pad for the foot portion of mattresses that includes a polymeric sheet of the approximate size and shape of the foot portion of the mattress to be protected. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the mattress foot portion. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information.	07-07-2011
20110162781	REMOVABLE DISPLAY PAD FOR MATTRESS FOOT PROTECTORS - A removable display pad for a foot protector of the mattress that includes a polymeric sheet. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the foot protector for use on the mattress. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information.	07-07-2011

Gilbert Guy Jones, Clayton, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110222433	Automatic address configuration of vehicle network devices during installation - A method for automatic network address configuration of network devices during installation is described. According to the method, a network address is configured on the devices and a check is performed as to whether the address is already in use. If not, a device is configured on the network. The method allows configuration of multiple identical devices with different network addresses.	09-15-2011

Glenn B. Jones, Harrisburg, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090063361	Risk and Reward Assessment Mechanism - A data driven and forward looking risk and reward appetite methodology for consumer and small business is described. The methodology includes customer segmentation to create pools of homogeneous assets in terms of revenue and loss characteristics, forward looking simulation to forecast expected values and volatilities of revenue and loss, and risk and reward optimization of the portfolio. One methodology used for modeling revenue and loss is a generalized additive effect decomposition model to fit historical data. Based on the model, a segmentation procedure is performed, which allows for creation of groups of customers with similar revenue and loss characteristics. An estimation procedure for the model is developed and a simulation strategy to forecast and simulate revenue and loss volatility is developed. Efficient frontier curves of risk (e.g., return volatility) and reward (e.g., expected return) are created for the current portfolio under various economic scenarios.	03-05-2009

Jason Jones, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110276467	SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR FACILITATING PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating financing of a product transaction. A method may include determining a maximum available back-end product for the product transaction as a function of one or more of a target payment limit or a total advance limit. The method may also include determining a maximum available back-end spread for the product transaction as a function of the target payment limit. The method may further include presenting the maximum available back-end product and the maximum available back-end spread. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.	11-10-2011

John E. Jones, Fuquay Varina, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202259	Method For Determining Pesticide Residues in Soil or Plant Material - The present invention relates to a method for determining pesticide residues in the soil or plant material, which comprises processing a soil or plant material sample to a fine powder, converting the powder or a portion thereof into a form accessible for determining the analyte, and determining the analyte. The invention is thus concerned with environmental analysis and in particular environmental trace analysis. The method advantageously allows the use of microextraction techniques and thus a high sample throughput.	08-28-2008

Joseph Bachir Jones, Newport, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120076963	PHOTOLUMINESCENT (PL) APPLICATIONS ON MOVEABLE EQUIPMENT - An equipment article and method of illuminating equipment articles in low light conditions. The equipment article includes a rotatable element and a photoluminescent application to a surface of the rotatable element. The photoluminescent application includes a plurality of strontium aluminate phosphor crystals. The photoluminescent application exhibits a luminance of greater than or equal to 0.05 millicandela per square meter (mcd/m	03-29-2012

Keith M. Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090084952	Apparatus and method for scanning capacitance microscopy and spectroscopy - An apparatus and technique for measuring the electrical capacitance between a conducting tip of a scanning probe microscope and a sample surface is described. A high frequency digital vector network analyzer is connected to the probe tip of the cantilever of an atomic force microscope, and data collection is coordinated by a digital computer using digital trigger signals between the AFM controller and the vector network analyzer. Methods for imaging tip-sample capacitance and spectroscopic measurements at a single point on the sample are described. A method for system calibration is described.	04-02-2009

Lindsay Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110262970	Enzymatic Hydrolysis Of Pretreated Lignocellulose-Containing Material With Cationic Polysaccharides - A method for producing a fermentation product from a lignocellulose-containing material comprises pre-treating the lignocellulose-containing material; introducing a cationic polysaccharide to the pre-treated lignocellulose-containing material; exposing the pre-treated lignocellulose-containing material to an effective amount of a first hydrolyzing enzyme; and fermenting with a fermenting organism to produce a fermentation product. The cationic polysaccharide may be a cationic starch.	10-27-2011

Lois A. Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070125	HIGH EFFICIENCY POLYMERIC STERILANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing an article inside a sealed container by placing a polyoxymethylene melt formable co-polymer that has been irradiated between about 1 and 200 kGy and then heated at from about 20° C. to about 90° C. for a selected period of time.	03-24-2011
20120141324	HIGH EFFICIENCY POLYMERIC STERILANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing an article inside a sealed container by placing a polyoxymethylene melt formable co-polymer that has been irradiated between about 1 and 200 kGy and then heated at from about 20° C. to about 90° C. for a selected period of time.	06-07-2012
20140056761	HIGH EFFICIENCY POLYMERIC STERILANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing an article inside a sealed container by placing a polyoxymethylene melt formable co-polymer fiber that has been irradiated between about 1 and 200 kGy and then heated at from about 20° C. to about 90° C. for a selected period of time.	02-27-2014

Mack D. Jones, Jamestown, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100255281	POLYMERIC ARTICLES HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES CONTAINING NANO SILVER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to the use of nano silver particles in a polymeric article which provides antimicrobial properties to the article. Since it has been discovered that nano silver is much more effective than colloidal silver ions, much less silver and thus, decreased cost can be achieved using the nano silver particles of the present invention.	10-07-2010

Marcus A. Jones, Mooresville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080309110	TAILGATE TOPPER - A tailgate topper for a pickup truck tailgate has a transverse horizontally extending cross-bar supported by a pair of vertically movable support members which allow positioning of the cross-bar at a desired height above the tailgate. A plurality of upwardly biased popup blocks are disposed below said cross-bar within the tailgate so exert pressure upwardly against cargo extending between the cross-bar and the popup block.	12-18-2008

Mark B. Jones, Cleveland, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011079	Hard Coated Confectionary Having A Consumable Soft Chewing Core With An Active And Method For Making Same - A hard coated confectionary product having a consumable, soft, fortified, high solids and chewy core encapsulated in a hard consumable coating and a method for making the fortified confectionary is described.	01-08-2009
20110008524	Soft Chew Confectionary With High Fiber And Sugar Content And Method For Making Same - The confectionary product described herein has an enhanced solids and fiber content and the method described herein permits higher loading of fiber, sweetener and other solids in a soft chewy confectionary product. In another aspect, the product and method contemplate high loading fiber, solids and sweetener where the sweetener masks poor tasting active ingredients, such a vitamins and minerals.	01-13-2011

Mark Overby Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120312127	Device For Resetting Locks - A simple, handheld instrument	12-13-2012

Marty Jones, Graham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100096292	BLISTER PACK SECONDARY PACKAGE	04-22-2010
20110042375	DUAL PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH CHILD RESISTANCE AND SENIOR FRIENDLY FEATURES - A two-piece package for housing and dispensing a unit dose product. The product to be dispensed is contained on an internal slide card that is removably and lockably engaged within an outer sleeve. The package provides a child resistant and user-friendly dosing means that can be opened and closed numerous times while in use, then disposed of when all the unit doses are exhausted.	02-24-2011
20110163156	PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH LOCKABLE EASY LOAD INNER SLEEVE - An inner sleeve having an interior chamber comprised of a bottom panel (	07-07-2011

Matthew W. Jones, Apex, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120327837	METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY ALERTS TO MOBILE DEVICES - A method of providing emergency alerts to a plurality of user devices is provided. A gateway device determines, for each of the plurality of user devices, a network address that uniquely corresponds to the user device. An emergency alert associated with a predetermined region is determined. A subset of the plurality of user devices located substantially in the predetermined region is determined. The emergency alert is then provided to the subset of the plurality of user devices located substantially in the predetermined region via the network addresses of the subset of the plurality of user devices.	12-27-2012

Mavis W. Jones, Harrisburg, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197789	STRONTIUM BASED SOLUTIONS AND PROCESSES FOR SURFACE HARDENING OF CONCRETE AND OTHER CEMENTEOUS MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES MADE THEREBY - The invention relates to a composition and method for effectively increasing the hardness of a concrete surface and other cementeous materials. More specifically, increasing hardness of concrete by applying a strontium based solution to its surface, and the structure made by the method. The invention also relates to application of surfactants and/or other additives in order to improve the penetration of the hardening agent into the concrete surface and other cementeous materials, improve the water and/or oil repellant properties of the concrete, and/or improve its stain resistance.	08-18-2011

Melanie Pearce Jones, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120246832	Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.	10-04-2012
20120266384	Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.	10-25-2012
20120266385	Flame Resistant Filler Cloth and Mattresses Incorporating Same - A filler cloth includes cellulosic fibers treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a char length of less than about nine inches when tested in accordance with NFPA 701, such that thermal shrinkage of the filler cloth at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, and such that the filler cloth maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. The filler cloth cellulosic fibers are treated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the filler cloth has a Frazier air permeability of less than about 400 cfm and a thermal resistance rating of at least about 3 when tested according to NFPA 2112.	10-25-2012

Melinda Jones, Harrisburg, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100010846	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING BUSINESS-CRITICAL CRITERIA RELATING TO EXPLORING ENTITY MOBILITY/PRODUCTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES - Systems, methods and computer-readable media for evaluating business-critical criteria relating to exploring entity mobility/productivity opportunities are provided. A method according to the invention may include calculating a hierarchy of a plurality of decision elements regarding the opportunities. The calculating can include forming a matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. The method can also include calculating a weighted composite score for each sub-process specified in each of the plurality of decision elements. The method may include compiling a favorability rating for each sub-process. The favorability rating for each sub-process may be based, at least in part, on the weighted composite score for each sub-process and the matrix of values corresponding to the relative importance of each of the decision elements with respect to one another. Finally, the method may include ranking each favorability rating to form a favorability index.	01-14-2010

Merrick Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110258878	Traction device - An overshoe traction device includes a flexible strap for attaching to a shoe, and front and rear cleat members attached to the strap. The rear cleat member includes a metallic rear plate. The front cleat member includes metallic fore and aft plates, and an elastically flexible material molded to, and interconnecting, the fore and aft plates. The fore and aft plates are spaced from one another to form a gap therebetween. Cleats extend downwardly from the rear plate and each of the fore and aft plates. The cleats of the fore and aft plates extend in a pattern around a central region of the front cleat member. The elastically flexible material forms a topside of the front cleat member, and a central region of the underside of the front cleat member and defines a horizontal pivot zone between the fore and aft plates, enabling the fore and aft plates to pivot up and down relative to one another.	10-27-2011
20110258882	REMOVABLE WALKING ATTACHMENT FOR SKI BOOTS - A removable walking attachment for a ski boot includes an elastomeric body defining a toe pad and a heel pad interconnected by a flexible connector. The toe pad includes a toe base and an upright wall, the latter forming a rearwardly open cavity for receiving a toe portion of a ski boot. The toe base includes a toe underside and an upwardly facing toe support surface. The heel pad includes a heel base and an upright wall, the latter forming a forwardly open cavity for receiving a heel portion of a ski boot. The heel base includes an underside and an upwardly facing heel support surface. The undersides of the toe pad and the heel pad define a common plane when the attachment is not being worn. When attaching the attachment to a ski boot, the undersides of the toe and heel pads will be flexed upwardly to enable a more natural walking motion to be achieved.	10-27-2011
20130305565	TRACTION DEVICE FOR FOOTWEAR - A removable traction device for wearing over an article of footwear includes an outer peripheral band; a traction area defined within the outer peripheral band and including a removable traction member; and a plurality of resilient connecting strands extending between the traction area and the outer peripheral band. The traction area includes an exterior ground engaging surface and an interior surface opposite thereto and the interior surface includes a peripheral flange defining a traction member receiving pocket, such that the removable traction member is insertable into and removable from the traction member receiving pocket.	11-21-2013

Michael Lee Jones, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214540	Substituted indolealkanoic acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.	09-04-2008
20100137301	Substituted Indolealkanoic Acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.	06-03-2010
20120270912	Substituted Indolealkanoic Acids - Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.	10-25-2012

Michael S. Jones, Whiteville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100123306	Method And Devices For Connecting Jacketed Pipeline - The present invention relates to a connecting flange for use in connecting jacketed pipeline and devices which connect to the jacketed pipeline. The flange allows both the flow through of media and jacket liquids without the need for a jumpover connector for the jacket fluid. The flange has a media pipe connecting area and a jacket pipe connecting area which are in tern connect via one or more connecting arms.	05-20-2010

Paul E. Jones, Apex, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090110171	PROPERLY PLAYING IN-BAND TONES BEFORE CALL ESTABLISHMENT WHEN PERFORMING PROTOCOL INTERWORKING - In one embodiment, interworking procedures between H.323 and SIP ensure that in-band tones and announcements, along with local and remote ringback, are properly played or generated.	04-30-2009
20130077618	EXPEDITIOUS RESOURCE RESERVATION PROTOCOL - Techniques are provided for making reservations between a calling device and one or more called devices using the Expeditious Resource Reservation Protocol (E-RSVP). An example technique involves sending an invite message from the calling device to one or more called devices over a data network. In response to the invite message, each of the called devices transmits a resource reservation message to the calling device. The resource reservation messages may be, for example, a Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) message. Based on the information in the received resource reservation messages, the calling device establishes reservations with each of the called devices.	03-28-2013
20130114426	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POOLING BANDWIDTH ACROSS DISPARATE BANDWIDTH RESERVATIONS - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a message associated with a data flow that includes a first indicator that identifies an amount of requested pool bandwidth and a second indicator that identifies a pool with which the data flow is associated. The pool is associated with a plurality of data flows that includes the data flow. The method also includes determining whether the pool has an overall bandwidth allocation, and, if so, determining whether reserving the amount of requested bandwidth would cause the overall bandwidth allocation to exceed a maximum pool bandwidth allocation. Finally, the method includes reserving approximately the amount of requested bandwidth when it is determined that reserving the amount of requested bandwidth would not cause the overall bandwidth allocation to exceed the maximum pool bandwidth allocation. Reserving approximately the amount of requested bandwidth includes increasing the overall bandwidth allocation by the amount of requested bandwidth.	05-09-2013
20140023088	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRIGGERING BANDWIDTH UPSPEEDING WITHIN AN EXISTING RESERVATION - In one embodiment, a method includes reserving a first amount of bandwidth with respect to a path in response to a reservation request from a sender. The reservation request specifies a plurality of acceptable amounts of bandwidth including the first amount of bandwidth and a second amount of bandwidth. The first amount of bandwidth is less than the second amount of bandwidth. The method also includes determining, after reserving the first amount of bandwidth, that additional bandwidth sufficient to accommodate the second amount of bandwidth is available, and automatically providing a first indication that the additional bandwidth is available. Automatically providing the first indication that the additional bandwidth is available includes providing the first indication to at least the sender. Finally, the method includes obtaining a second indication, the second indication being arranged to indicate whether the second amount of bandwidth may be accommodated with respect to the path.	01-23-2014
20140025831	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIGNALING POST-RING RESERVATIONS - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a request from a first endpoint to establish a session, determining whether a resource reservation may be established post-ring, and identifying a second endpoint to establish the resource reservation post-ring when it is determined that the resource reservation may be established post-ring. The method also includes notifying the second endpoint of the request and ringing the second endpoint. Notifying the second endpoint of the request includes notifying the second endpoint that the resource reservation may be established post-ring.	01-23-2014
20140029629	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING VARIABLE BIT-RATE RESERVATIONS - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining a first message from an application associated with a variable bit-rate (VBR) media flow, the first message including information that has at least an approximately minimum bandwidth at which the VBR media flow may operate and an amount by which a bandwidth of the VBR media flow may be trimmed. The method also includes determining an amount of available bandwidth in a network, and identifying the approximately minimum bandwidth at which the VBR media flow may operate and the amount by which the bandwidth of the VBR media flow may be trimmed. Finally, the method includes identifying a bandwidth allocation identified based on the amount of available bandwidth in the network, the approximately minimum bandwidth at which the VBR media flow may operate, and the amount by which the bandwidth of the VBR media flow may be trimmed.	01-30-2014

Paul Edwin Jones, Apex, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080293384	COMMUNICATING A REAL-TIME TEXT RESPONSE - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a communication from a text telephone via a packet-switched network. The method also includes, automatically and without user intervention, generating a real-time text response to the communication from the text telephone and, automatically and without user intervention, communicating the real-time text response to the text telephone via the packet-switched network for presentation to a user at the text telephone.	11-27-2008

Phillip D. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085562	Prismatic Lock And Key Security - Methods and apparatus for lock and key security, the lock including a light receptacle, a scatter pattern detecting module, and a locking mechanism, the key including a light source and a prism, the lock and key security including receiving, in the light receptacle of the lock, light transmitted by the light source in the key through the prism; identifying, by the scatter pattern detecting module, a scatter pattern of the received light; comparing, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the scatter pattern to a unique preauthorized pattern for operating the lock; if the scatter pattern matches the unique preauthorized pattern, switching, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the current locking state of the locking mechanism; and if the scatter pattern does not match the unique preauthorized pattern, maintaining the current locking state of the locking mechanism.	04-08-2010
20120182437	GENERATING STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO BY CAPTURE OF IMAGES PROJECTED BY LIGHT PASSING THROUGH A DISPLAY SCREEN - Methods and systems for generating still images and video by capture of images projected by light passing through a display screen are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes controlling light emitting components of a display screen to activate in a sequence for displaying a sequence of images. For example, in an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display screen, the method may include controlling a subset of the display screen OLEDs to activate in sequence to display a sequence of images. The displayed sequence of images may appear to a viewer of the display screen to be a still image or a video. The method may control light emitting components different subsets of the LEDs to be activated in the sequence, such that different areas of the display screen display images in each part of the sequence.	07-19-2012
20120205433	COMMUNICATION OF TRANSACTION DATA WITHIN A SELF-CHECKOUT ENVIRONMENT - Systems and method for communication of transaction data within a self-checkout environment are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes controlling a display device to display a machine-readable representation of transaction data. The method may include receiving a signal that indicates acknowledgement of reading of the machine-readable representation of the transaction data. Further, the method may include controlling the display device to display a machine-readable representation of other transaction data in response to receipt of the signal.	08-16-2012
20120284383	CLOUD WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATED WORKLOAD BIDDING - A computer program product is provided for managing workload in a computer system. Computer usable program code cause a first compute node to broadcast a workload bid request to a plurality of compute nodes, wherein the workload bid request includes workload parameters. The compute nodes each receive the request from the first compute node, and each compute node uses the workload parameters to calculate a cost of running the workload. One or more individual compute nodes within the plurality of compute nodes send a workload bid to the first compute node, wherein each workload bid includes the cost of running the workload on the individual compute node sending the workload bid. The first compute node receives and uses each workload bid to select a target compute node to run the workload, wherein the target compute node is selected from the individual compute nodes and the first compute node.	11-08-2012
20120284410	CLOUD WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT WITH AUTOMATED WORKLOAD BIDDING - A computer-implemented method for workload management in a computer system is provided. According to the method, a first compute node broadcasts a workload bid request to a plurality of compute nodes, wherein the workload bid request includes workload parameters characterizing the workload. The plurality of compute nodes each receive the workload bid request from the first compute node, and each of the plurality of compute nodes uses the workload parameters included in the workload bid request to calculate a cost of running the workload. One or more individual compute nodes within the plurality of compute nodes each send a workload bid to the first compute node, wherein each workload bid includes the cost of running the workload on the individual compute node sending the workload bid. The first compute node receives each workload bid and selects a target compute node to run the workload.	11-08-2012
20130009758	Tactile Visual Indicator - A tactile visual indicator and methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for controlling a tactile visual indicator are provided. Embodiments include a light source; an electromagnetically inductive wound coil; and a light pipe coupled to a ferromagnetic-metal jacket surrounding the outside of the light pipe. The ferromagnetic-metal jacket is within the wound coil and one end of the light pipe is provided to the light source. The light pipe and the ferromagnetic-metal jacket are configured to move within the wound coil in response to the coil receiving power. Light shining through the light pipe from the light source provides a visual indication of a status and the movement of the light pipe and jacket within the wound coil provides a tactile indication of the status via contact with a user.	01-10-2013
20130080669	Dynamically Determining A Primary Or Slave Assignment Based On An Order Of Cable Connection Between Two Devices - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for dynamically determining a primary or slave assignment based on an order of cable connection between two devices are provided. Embodiments include detecting, by a first device, insertion of one end of a cable into a port of the first device; determining, by the first device, whether a power signal is received from the cable at the port of the first device; if the power signal is received, performing, by the first device, a data transfer operation over the cable as a slave device to a second device that is coupled to the other end of the cable; and if the power signal is not received, performing, by the first device, a data transfer operation over the cable as a primary device to the second device that is coupled to the other end of the cable.	03-28-2013
20130111495	Load Balancing Servers	05-02-2013
20130162241	DETECTING MALICIOUS HARDWARE BY MEASURING RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS - A method of testing an electronic device comprises measuring radio frequency emissions at a plurality of positions relative to a trusted unit of a particular electronic device during operation of the trusted unit, and measuring radio frequency emissions at the same plurality of positions relative to a second unit of the particular electronic device. For each of the plurality of positions, the radio frequency emissions measured from the second unit are compared to the radio frequency emissions measured from the trusted unit. The method then determines whether there is any frequency at which the measured amplitude of the radio frequency emissions from the second unit and the measured amplitude of the radio frequency emissions from the trusted unit exhibit a statistically significant difference.	06-27-2013
20130214897	Prismatic Lock And Key Security - Methods and apparatus for lock and key security, the lock including a light receptacle, a scatter pattern detecting module, and a locking mechanism, the key including a light source and a prism, the lock and key security including receiving, in the light receptacle of the lock, light transmitted by the light source in the key through the prism; identifying, by the scatter pattern detecting module, a scatter pattern of the received light; comparing, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the scatter pattern to a unique preauthorized pattern for operating the lock; if the scatter pattern matches the unique preauthorized pattern, switching, by the scatter pattern detecting module, the current locking state of the locking mechanism; and if the scatter pattern does not match the unique preauthorized pattern, maintaining the current locking state of the locking mechanism.	08-22-2013
20140086430	REMOVING NETWORK DELAY IN A LIVE BROADCAST - A first stream of audio data is received a into a data store. Excess pauses are identified in the audio data. A second stream of audio data is transmitted from the data store comprising the first stream of audio data with the excess pause removed, the second stream of audio data transmitted after a delay that is approximately equal to but no less than the duration of the removed excess pause.	03-27-2014
20140088745	REMOVING NETWORK DELAY IN A LIVE BROADCAST - A first stream of audio data is received a into a data store. Excess pauses are identified in the audio data. A second stream of audio data is transmitted from the data store comprising the first stream of audio data with the excess pause removed, the second stream of audio data transmitted after a delay that is approximately equal to but no less than the duration of the removed excess pause.	03-27-2014

Richard Ralph Jones, Jamestown, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100221954	CASSETTE WITH LOCKING FEATURE - A cassette includes a shell having a housing and a cover mated together to define an inner chamber. The housing has a plurality of plug cavities configure to receive plugs therein. A contact subassembly is received in the inner chamber. The contact subassembly has a circuit board and a plurality of contacts coupled to the circuit board. The contacts are arranged in contact sets that are received in corresponding plug cavities to mate with different corresponding plugs. A latch member couples the housing to the cover. The latch member has a latch element configured to secure the shell to a panel.	09-02-2010

Ricky Jones, Dallas, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120318720	SAND CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - In general terms, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for cleaning, grooming, and otherwise maintaining sand and sandy surfaces. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for cleaning a sandy surface, where the sandy surface includes unsifted sand, and where the unsifted sand includes sand and unwanted material. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: (a) one or more frames; (b) a conveyor carried by the one or more frames and including a first portion and a second portion, where the conveyor is configured to transport the unsifted sand from the first portion towards the second portion; (c) at least one paddle carried by the one or more frames and configured to direct the unsifted sand from the sandy surface towards the conveyor; and (d) a sifter carried by the one or more frames and configured to: (i) receive the unsifted sand from the conveyor; (ii) prevent the unwanted material from passing through the sifter; and (iii) allow the sand to pass through the sifter.	12-20-2012

Robert A. Jones, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213029	Promotional writing instrument having objects within fluid-filled chambers - A promotional writing instrument includes an elongated barrel having a writing end and first and second longitudinally adjacent transparent chambers. Translucent fluid substantially fills the first and second chambers, and a first object is disposed within the first chamber and a second object is disposed within the second chamber. Movement of the first and second objects is viewable through the transparent first and second chambers. A portion of the barrel between the first and second chambers is substantially non-transparent and blocks from view adjacent respective portions of the first and second chambers. When the first object moves downwardly through the fluid in the first chamber, the first object disappears behind the barrel non-transparent portion substantially at the same time as the second object appears from behind the barrel non-transparent portion as the second object moves downwardly through the fluid in the second chamber.	09-04-2008

Robert Andrew Jones, Concord, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090138386	INTERACTIVE STATEMENT - Systems and methodologies for generating and utilizing an interactive financial statement are provided herein. An interactive statement can initially be generated for a user based on properties relating to a device on which the user will access the statement, such as display size, available memory, and other factors relating to the device. The interactive statement can contain personal and account information relating to the user as well as interactive elements such as targeted advertising based on identified trends of a user or other factors, query functionality, security controls for individual statement features, dynamic information formatting, and other such elements. Upon generation of the interactive statement, the interactive statement can be delivered to the user.	05-28-2009

Ronnie A. Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080198748	System and Method for Burst Traffic Smoothing for SIP Processing Elements - A system and method for burst traffic smoothing for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) processing elements are provided. A dispatch queue management engine determines whether a received packet is a TCP or UDP packet. If the packet is a TCP packet, the packet is automatically added to the dispatch queue. If the packet is a UDP packet, a value for a drop function f is generated and a random or pseudo-random number r is generated. If r has a predetermined relationship to f, then the UDP packet is added to the dispatch queue, otherwise the UDP packet is discarded. The value for f is based on the current dispatch queue load, the network quality, the retransmission rate, and the allowable drop rate. Thus, the determination as to whether to drop UDP packets or not is configurable by an administrator and also adaptable to the current network and dispatch queue conditions.	08-21-2008

Sarah Jean Jones, Kernersville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090314541	EXPANDABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT - A power distribution unit includes a first power box including a first chamber having a first termination zone, wherein a first wire set from a supply conduit is configured to be terminated at the first termination zone. The power distribution unit also includes a second power box ganged together with the first power box. The second power box has a second chamber open to the first chamber, and the second chamber has a second termination zone. A second wire set from at least one of the supply conduit and the first termination zone is configured to be terminated at the second termination zone.	12-24-2009

Sean M. Jones, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268629	CONCRETE BUDGETING - Apparatus and methods for supporting a budgeting process are provided. A method according to the invention may include operating an electronic information processing platform to receive an electronic confirmation of one of a purchase, a savings transaction, and an investment transaction. The method may further include performing a reevaluation of a future savings goal in response to the confirmation. The method may also include performing one of the following in response to the reevaluation: 1) presenting an alternative to the future savings goal and 2) auto-executing a process. The auto-executing may be based on pre-determined rules.	10-21-2010
20140129948	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE PORTABLE DEVICES ON A SINGLE SCREEN - A method is disclosed comprising storing on a first computing device having a user interface and a memory pieces of information for displaying, and providing a user interface on the first computing device an option for displaying the pieces of information stored on the first computing device onto a common display area while sharing the common display area with a second computing device. The second computing device is allowed to also display pieces information from the second computing device simultaneously with the first computing device on the common display area. The first computing device comprises a camera, and the first computing device is configured to capture images for display onto the common display area. The pieces of information can relate to properties. The common display area can be projected onto a display unit or multiple display units.	05-08-2014
20140137139	Automatic Deal Or Promotion Offering Based on Audio Cues - Aspects herein describe at least a new method, system, and computer readable storage media for recognizing the content of the audio. A computing device determines whether the content comprises a product and/or service, correlates the product and/or service with one or more promotional deals provided by an organization such as a financial institution, generates a subset of the one or more promotional deals based on the correlation, and transmits the subset to a multimedia viewing device such as a television. The subset of the one or more promotional deals may be viewed by a viewer. The one or more promotional deals are displayed on a portion of the screen of the television for viewing by the viewer. The viewer may make a purchase decision based on the one or more promotional deals displayed.	05-15-2014

Shannon M. Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062581	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING WASTE MATERIALS INTO FUELS AND OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS - Conversion of waste and other organic feedstock into sustainable energy, feed, fertilizer, and other useful products of reliable purities is accomplished using water, heat, and pressure. More specifically, the invention provides methods and apparatus that handle mixed streams of various feedstocks, e.g. agricultural waste, biological waste, municipal solid waste, municipal sewage sludge, and shredder residue, to yield gas, oil, specialty chemicals, and carbon solids that can be used as is or are further processed. Useful products can be diverted at various points of the process or internalized to enhance the efficiency of the system.	03-05-2009

Stacey A. Jones, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059478	Orphan Nuclear Receptor - The present invention relates to a novel human orphan nuclear receptor that binds to a cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase (CYP) promoter and that is activated by compounds that induce CYP gene expression. The invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding such a receptor, to methods of making the receptor and to methods of using the receptor and nucleic acid sequences encoding same. The invention also relates to non-human animals transformed to express the human receptor and to methods of using such animals to screen compounds for drug interactions and toxicities.	03-10-2011
20120283412	ORPHAN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR - The present invention relates to a novel human orphan nuclear receptor that binds to a cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase (CYP) promoter and that is activated by compounds that induce CYP gene expression. The invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding such a receptor, to methods of making the receptor and to methods of using the receptor and nucleic acid sequences encoding same. The invention also relates to non-human animals transformed to express the human receptor and to methods of using such animals to screen compounds for drug interactions and toxicities.	11-08-2012

Stacey Ann Jones, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110021475	Compositions And Methods for Treatment Of Fibrosis - Methods for the treatment of fibrosis, including liver fibrosis, via administration of FXR agonists are provided.	01-27-2011

Steve Jones, Elon, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100102062	CHILD RESISTANT BLISTER PACKAGE HOUSING WITH TOOLED ACCESS - A packaging blank includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel defines at least one blister aperture and at least one tool portion. The second panel defines at least one tab strip and at least one tool access portion. The at least one tab strip is at least partially severable from the packaging blank. The at least one tool access portion is substantially completely severable from the packaging blank. The first panel and the second panel are configured to be positioned relative to one another in a face contacting arrangement such that a first portion of a given tool portion is to be operably aligned with a corresponding tool access portion. As such, the first portion of the given tool portion thereby is capable of being accessed by a tool via the corresponding tool access portion.	04-29-2010
20110163156	PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH LOCKABLE EASY LOAD INNER SLEEVE - An inner sleeve having an interior chamber comprised of a bottom panel (	07-07-2011

Steve P. Jones, Elon, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110042375	DUAL PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH CHILD RESISTANCE AND SENIOR FRIENDLY FEATURES - A two-piece package for housing and dispensing a unit dose product. The product to be dispensed is contained on an internal slide card that is removably and lockably engaged within an outer sleeve. The package provides a child resistant and user-friendly dosing means that can be opened and closed numerous times while in use, then disposed of when all the unit doses are exhausted.	02-24-2011
20110210036	CHILD RESISTANT BLISTER PACKAGE HOUSING WITH TOOLED ACCESS - A packaging blank includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel defines at least one blister aperture and at least one tool portion. The second panel defines at least one tab strip and at least one tool access portion. The at least one tab strip is at least partially severable from the packaging blank. The at least one tool access portion is substantially completely severable from the packaging blank. The first panel and the second panel are configured to be positioned relative to one another in a face contacting arrangement such that a first portion of a given tool portion is to be operably aligned with a corresponding tool access portion. As such, the first portion of the given tool portion thereby is capable of being accessed by a tool via the corresponding tool access portion.	09-01-2011
20120199581	PACKAGING - A package includes an outer container and an inner receptacle. The outer container forming a cavity for the inner receptacle having an open or openable end through which the inner receptacle can be inserted. The package includes a two-part locking mechanism for locking the inner receptacle within the cavity of the outer container. The outer container includes a first part of the two-part locking mechanism and the inner receptacle includes a second part of the two-part locking mechanism. The outer container includes at least one demarcated pressing zone, wherein the at least one demarcated pressing zone is configured and/or stylised and/or shaped and/or arranged to encourage a user to apply a force directed inwardly of the outer container toward the cavity for deactivating the locking mechanism to thereby release the inner receptacle for its withdrawal at least partially from the outer container.	08-09-2012
20120205427	TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE - A tamper evident package includes an inner component having at least one product receiving pocket and at least one locking point and an outer component in which the inner component is slidingly received at least in part so that the inner component is removable from the outer component. The outer component has at least one tamper resistant tab in engagement with the at least one locking point such that the inner component is locked in the outer component. The at least one tamper resistant tab is removably connected to the outer component such that removal of the at least one tamper resistant tab allows the inner component to be removed from the outer component.	08-16-2012

Teresa E. Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100287804	ADVERTISING DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - An advertising display assembly is provided. The advertising display assembly includes a sleeve having a first panel and a spaced-apart second panel that defines a space therebetween for receiving a graphical display sheet. The advertising display assembly also includes an attachment device for attaching the sleeve to a proximal structure and a seal carried on the first panel for providing access into the space for receiving the graphical display sheet.	11-18-2010

Theresa M. Jones, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100250317	Resource Modeling Tool - A method and apparatus for allowing a user to model the level of resources required by resource type to support a specific funding level. The model is based on a plurality of factors such as resource rates per hour, amount of resources burned monthly, and the current level of resource staffing. The model allows a user to quickly view “what if” funding scenarios and may further be utilized to determine the level of funding that can be effectively utilized by anticipating the number of resources needed to support the funding level.	09-30-2010

Thomas L. Jones, Asheville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100112512	DENTAL TESTING DEVICE FOR HEAT SENSITIVITY - A device for testing a heat sensitivity in teeth, a heated cushion for a dental device for testing a heat sensitivity, and a method for testing a tooth for a heat sensitivity.	05-06-2010
20100215776	METHOD OF TREATING A SORE THROAT - A composition comprising an antacid, and a local, topical anesthetic. The composition is used to relieve pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat, and therefore, the invention is also directed to a method of alleviating the pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat comprising instructing a human to orally administer the composition.	08-26-2010
20100221342	COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING A SORE THROAT - A composition comprising an antacid, and a local, topical anesthetic. The composition is used to relieve pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat, and therefore, the invention is also directed to a method of alleviating the pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat comprising instructing a human to orally administer the composition.	09-02-2010
20100247453	COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING A SORE THROAT - A composition comprising an antacid, and a local, topical anesthetic. The composition is used to relieve pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat, and therefore, the invention is also directed to a method of alleviating the pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat comprising instructing a human to orally administer the composition.	09-30-2010
20120328367	OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - An oil containment system, an oil separator sock, and a method of containing oil, in which the oil separator sock includes a plurality of cable ties attached between a plurality of segments of the separator sock; in which the separator sock is anchored to a plurality of anchor pylons around a wellhead of an oil well at a height that allows escaping oil from the oil well to enter the separator sock and submersibles to work on a pipeline to affect a seal, in which the segments have flexibility on the cable ties to reduce stress, and in which the cable ties attached to the segments form a continuous attachment from anchor pylons at the wellhead to the inner ring of a compass leveler anchor or anchor attachments located in a pumping well on a pumping barge. The system that may be transported by air, land, or sea for a more rapid deployment.	12-27-2012

Todd Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038025	Selection system for maize transformation - The present invention relates to improved methods for the incorporation of DNA into the genome of a	02-05-2009

Walter G. Jones, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044341	FLAME RESISTANT TICKING THAT REDUCES FLAME PROPAGATION AND UPHOLSTERED ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME - A method of producing a flame resistant ticking includes laminating a flame resistant substrate to a decorative fabric, wherein the substrate is configured to release a chemical vapor that reduces the rate of propagation of a flame along the decorative fabric when the decorative fabric is exposed to flame. The substrate is laminated in direct contact with the inside surface of the decorative fabric. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the flame resistant ticking layer.	02-19-2009

Wendell Jones, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093209	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUS ALLELIC CONTRAST AND COPY NUMBER ASSOCIATION IN GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES - Methods and systems are provided for performing allelic copy number association in genome-wide association studies. Also provided are computer-readable media for storing instructions for performing the genomic marker association studies. The methods include performing genomic marker association studies wherein allelic contrast and copy number are analyzed simultaneously, comprising the steps of receiving measurements of intensity for each of two alleles (A and B) in a biological sample set; computing a sum value (S) and a difference value (D) of the intensities; and employing a statistical model to determine a potential association of the S and/or the D value with an outcome, wherein a statistically significant coefficient of the S intensity indicates an association of the copy number with the outcome and a statistically significant coefficient of the D intensity indicates an association of the allelic contrast with the outcome.	04-21-2011

Wesley Steven Jones, Lexington, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110190107	FIVE-SIDED CIGARETTE CARTON PACKAGING - Methods and machines are provided for forming a five-sided carton of packages of smoking articles. A piece of film material is applied to a plurality of packages of smoking articles such that five sides of the plurality of packages are at least partially covered by the film material, but the sixth side remains uncovered. The film material is applied such that the group of packages is sufficiently tightly bound so that none of the packages may slip free from the carton. The sixth side of the plurality of packages in the carton remains exposed so that tax stamps may be easily applied. The film of material may be applied so that a gap is formed relative to the sixth side.	08-04-2011
20140020340	Five-Sided Cigarette Carton Packaging - Methods and machines are provided for forming a five-sided carton of packages of smoking articles. A piece of film material is applied to a plurality of packages of smoking articles such that five sides of the plurality of packages are at least partially covered by the film material, but the sixth side remains uncovered. The film material is applied such that the group of packages is sufficiently tightly bound so that none of the packages may slip free from the carton. The sixth side of the plurality of packages in the carton remains exposed so that tax stamps may be easily applied. The film of material may be applied so that a gap is formed relative to the sixth side.	01-23-2014
20140263596	BLANK CONFIGURED TO FORM A PACKAGE AND RELATED PACKAGE AND METHOD - A blank configured to form a package is provided. The blank may include a cover panel, a back panel, a top panel, and an elevating panel. The elevating panel and the back panel may cooperate to form a compartment when formed into a package. The top panel may include apertures that align with aligning apertures in the elevating panel. The cover panel may be pivoted between a closed configuration in which the apertures are covered and an open configuration in which the apertures are uncovered. Accordingly, a user may view the contents of the compartment when the cover panel is in the open configuration. The compartment may be employed to store cartridges for an aerosol delivery device. A related method for forming the blank into the package is also provided.	09-18-2014

Wesley Steven Jones, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230410	Cigarette package - A hard pack cigarette package includes an inner frame with fold-over tabs at the top of the inner frame shoulders that overlap an opposing flap in the hinged lid of the package. When the lid is opened or closed, the tabs and opposing flap disengage with an audible click sound. The force required to disengage the tabs and flap help to retain the lid in a secured closed position.	09-25-2008
20090255835	Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller.	10-15-2009
20100248926	Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller.	09-30-2010

William C. Jones, Black Mountain, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120125807	PACKAGE HAVING A SUSPENSION PLATFORM FOR AN ARTICLE, PACKAGING KIT HAVING A SUSPENSION PLATFORM, AND METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ARTICLE - An article suspension package for receiving an article is provided and this article receiving package can be provided as a standalone component on which an article is displayed, stowed, or carried, as a component for use in conjunction with other components such as, for example, a storage box or a shipping box in which the article suspension package and the article are disposed, and as an integral component with a packaging kit that is configured such that a platform tier of the article suspension package and the other components of the package kit can be wholly or substantially formed from the same sheet material such as, for example, a cardboard sheet material.	05-24-2012