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Joshua D. Braun, Mounds View, MN US
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20140140164 | Homogeneity Sensor For Product Blender/Mixer - A method and apparatus for monitoring the degree of blending of the constituents of a mixture being churned in a blender involves placement of a dielectric properties sensor in a wall of the blender. In that such sensors respond to moisture content, density and temperature of the ingredients, when the sensor output reaches a steady-state, it is indicative of arrival of a homogenous mix. | 05-22-2014 |
Joshua D. Brown, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150198440 | PATHWAY MEASUREMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A pathway measurement system hereof includes a rigid frame and a mobility system attached to the frame. The mobility system includes at least one movable element which is adapted to contact a surface of a pathway via which the frame may be moved relative to the pathway. The pathway measurement system further includes at least one sensor adapted to measure at least one characteristic of a pathway. The pathway measurement system has a first mode of operation in which the mobility system moves the frame along the pathway to move the at least one sensor relative to the pathway. The at least one sensor is connected to the pathway system such that a distance between the at least one sensor and an axis of rotation of one of the moveable elements remains constant in the first mode of operation. In general, the at least one sensor is isolated from any compliance or suspension system. | 07-16-2015 |
Joshua D. Bruzgul, East Aurora, NY US
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20100221977 | ALL-SEASON INDOOR OUTDOOR COUPLEABLE CONSTRUCTION TOYS - A multiple use, light weight, cost-effective, indoor and all-weather outdoor construction toy for stimulating children's imaginations and encouraging physical activity comprises a basic modular unit with open ended cup-like coupling-means on its perimeter for male to female coupling and decoupling to other couple-able units, is described. The coupling-means may be molded as an integral part forming one seamless basic unit. The open bottom end of the coupling means provides for coupling, the open top end prevents the buildup of snow inside the coupling unit. Coupling can be achieved via coupling-means on basic units to each other or through the use of accessory independent coupler-units. The basic unit of the modular toy may be in the form of a saucer, disc, an oval, or in a rectilinear-shape for use as a sled, skiing device, a flotation device, or as fort building modules. Additional accessory parts include skis and inner-tubes, for example. | 09-02-2010 |
Joshua D. Cole, San Diego, CA US
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20150173460 | PEST/ODOR REPELLANT DEVICE FOR A FOOTWEAR - A device for repelling pests from a footwear mitigates an infiltration of pests in a footwear, resists penetration of liquids/solids in the footwear and mitigates unpleasant odors emanating from the footwear. The pest repellant device includes a covering to cover a peripheral opening of the footwear and to repel the pests and/or repel against the weather related and/or man-made conditions. The covering includes a first portion defining an opening for engaging a portion of the footwear that defines the peripheral opening. The covering also includes a second portion attached to the first portion. The second portion is dimensioned and configured to cover the peripheral opening of the footwear. | 06-25-2015 |
Joshua D. Fagans, Redwood City, CA US
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20080229232 | Full screen editing of visual media - Visual media can be edited by displaying a maximum amount of content on screen. To do so, a user can select a full-screen mode, which expands the visual media to fill the entire screen space. In full-screen mode, more of the screen is used to display the visual media as it is edited. In addition, the user can define bump areas in the visual media editing application, where the user can hide user interface controls while in full screen mode. From a user perspective these controls are sitting off screen and then brought into view as needed. The user accesses the user interface controls by bumping his mouse against the bump area, which causes the controls assigned to that region to come into view. In addition to defining bump areas, a user can decide which user interface controls to place at each different bump area. | 09-18-2008 |
20100074560 | IMAGE MANAGEMENT TOOL WITH CALENDAR INTERFACE - Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates. | 03-25-2010 |
Joshua D. Ghiloni, Durham, NC US
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20080235633 | EVALUATING SOFTWARE TEST COVERAGE - A computer-implementable method, system and computer media are presented for calculating software test coverage of a Graphical User Interface (GUI). In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: detecting an activation of a monitored active area in a GUI; recording the activation and a name of a user who activated the monitored active area; recording an order of any prior and subsequent activations of active areas in the GUI, wherein the prior and subsequent activations are performed prior to and subsequent to the activation of the monitored active area; recording any errors associated with the activation of the monitored active area; recording a total number of times that the monitored active area was activated during a pre-determined test period; and creating a report that describes test results for the monitored active area. | 09-25-2008 |
20090037882 | Techniques for Determining a Web Browser State - A technique for determining a browser state during a web page test includes providing, from a test automation tool, a first input to a web page provided via a browser. The technique also includes detecting, with a network monitoring tool, outgoing traffic from the browser associated with the first input and detecting, with the network monitoring tool, incoming traffic to the browser associated with a response to the first input. An indication is provided from the network monitoring tool to the test automation tool when the incoming traffic is detected by the network monitoring tool. Finally, the test automation tool provides a second input to the web page following the indication. | 02-05-2009 |
Joshua D. Heidler, Frisco, TX US
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20140280648 | Methods and Systems for Email Address Verification - A method of verifying the validity of an email address includes establishing a communication session with a client device; receiving an email address from the client device during the communication session; and while the communication session with the client device remains active, performing an email verification procedure that includes (a) causing a first communication to be sent to the email address; (b) evaluating a second communication received in reply to the first communication; and (c) in response to receiving a second communication indicating that the email address is invalid, sending a request to the client device for a corrected email address. The method may include requesting further information from the client device after receiving the email address, and, while requesting further information from the client device, performing the email verification procedure. Steps (a) to (c) may be repeated using the corrected email address until a valid email address is received. | 09-18-2014 |
Joshua D. Kaggie, West Jordan, UT US
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20140300401 | Methods of Circuit Construction to Improve Diode Performance - The present invention is a method by which diodes are connecting in a circuit such that they are more robust. The method involves placing two diodes of opposite directions in parallel and applying a DC bias such that a forward diode may then handle higher than normal voltages and a reverse diode provides a failsafe in the event of a reverse bias. | 10-09-2014 |
Joshua D. Kesselmann, Vancouver CA
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20080308431 | STRUCTURES FOR CREATING SMOKING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF PACKAGING SAME - Aspects of the invention generally provide methods and structures for rolling paper structures for an end user to create a cigar or cigarette. In one aspect, a rolling paper structure is provided including a first paper section having a first height, a second paper section coupled to the first paper section and the second paper section having a second height longer than the first height, and an optional adhesive disposed on the second paper section. The rolling paper structure may be folded between the first paper section and the second paper section having a portion extending beyond the first paper section. A plurality of the rolling paper structures may be disposed in a storage structure. A method for disposing rolling paper structures in and retrieving rolling papers structures from the storage structure is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
Joshua D. Lambert, State College, PA US
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20140363529 | COMPOUNDS INFLUENCING FATTY ACID UPTAKE AND METABOLISM AND METHODS OF ISOLATING FROM COCOA PRODUCTS - The invention provides compounds and plant extract compositions that inhibit pancreatic enzymes, such as lipases and amylases, and most particularly pancreatic lipase and phospholipase A | 12-11-2014 |
Joshua D. Lasceski, Harrison Township, MI US
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20090235708 | HOT FORMING PROCESS FOR METAL ALLOY SHEETS - Magnesium and other metal alloy sheet materials are deformed at hot forming temperatures into vehicle body panels and other articles. Many such hot forming operations are improved in speed and product quality by predetermining a static recrystallization temperature of the sheet material. As the sheet material is being heated to its hot forming temperature, deformation is commenced below the static recrystallization temperature. As heating and deformation are continued, dynamic recrystallization of the workpiece occurs and deformation may proceed faster and to a greater extent. | 09-24-2009 |
20100024924 | RECOVERY HEAT TREATMENT TO IMPROVE FORMABILITY OF MAGNESIUM ALLOYS - The formability of coiled and annealed (O-temper) magnesium alloy sheet material in high temperature forming operations is sometimes adversely affected by small amounts of cold work introduced into the fine grained material during handling of the coil and unwinding it to obtain blank workpieces for hot stamping, hot blow forming, or the like. When necessary, the formability of the sheet material with regions of hard worked microstructure may be improved by predetermining a recovery heat treatment using small portions of the material in formability tests. The recovery heat treatment, determined for the specific coiled stock, may then be applied to the material of the coil as it is used in making vehicle body panels or the like. | 02-04-2010 |
Joshua D. Lasceski, Clinton Township, MI US
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20120152481 | METHOD OF SUPPORTING TUBING STRUCTURES DURING OVERCASTING - A method of supporting a metal tube during an overcasting process includes radially supporting the metal tube from within an interior opening of the metal tube with a compressed granular material. The compressed granular material is held in place by a first stop and a second stop positioned at opposite axial ends of the metal tube. A tensile connector, such as a rod or a cable, interconnects and attaches the first stop and the second stop. Compressive radial forces exerted onto the metal tube during the overcasting process are transferred through the granular material and resisted by a tensile force in the tensile connector. | 06-21-2012 |
Joshua D. Lovison, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140113651 | SAFETY REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION SERVICE WITH ENHANCED PRIVACY - A personal tracking and notification system includes a personal communication device for a first user being tracked for inputting and transmitting personal safety tracking information and check-in information to a network server. The server provides a check-in notification to a personal communication device of a second user indicating whether or not the check-in information was received from the first user, whether or not check-in information was received from the first user before expiration of a check-in time period, such as at a scheduled time. | 04-24-2014 |
Joshua D. Marantz, Brookline, MA US
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20080300845 | Monitoring software simulations of hardware systems - System and methods for monitoring software simulations of hardware devices optimize the monitoring of a hardware system by comparing a current software state to previously stored patterns of software states in order to disable portions of the simulation. | 12-04-2008 |
20080301651 | Simulation of software - Systems and methods facilitate accurate and rapid simulation of software by periodically saving simulation states and design stimuli for use as a replay model. Divergences from the stored information may be detected during subsequent re-executions, which can in turn be run using the saved stimuli and states. | 12-04-2008 |
Joshua D. Markwordt, Apex, NC US
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20140365602 | RECOMMENDING A MOBILE APPLICATION BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS - A method for displaying an application for use on a mobile computing device. The method includes determining one or more environmental factors for a current environment of a mobile computing device. The method includes determining, based, at least in part, on the one or more environmental factors and past usage information of the mobile computing device, an application for use with the mobile computing device and displaying the application on the mobile computing device. | 12-11-2014 |
Joshua D. Markwordt, Cary, NC US
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20140282870 | Alias-Based Social Media Identity Verification - An approach is provided to use social media content to verify the identity of a user using aliases established by the user in a social media environment. In the approach, a user authentication request pertaining to a user is received. Aliases corresponding to the user's social media contacts are retrieved from a social media data store. User questions and expected answers are prepared based on the user's social media contacts and the corresponding aliases. The user is prompted to provide one or more user answers responsive to the user questions. In response to receiving answers that match the expected answers, the user authentication request is confirmed. Conversely, in response to receiving user answers that fail to match the expected answers, the user authentication request is invalidated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282930 | Social Media Based Identity Verification - An approach is provided to use social media content to verify the identity of a user. In the approach, a user authentication request pertaining to a user is received. In response, user questions and expected answers are retrieved from social media content that is accessible by the user. The user is prompted to provide user answers responsive to the user questions. The user authentication request is confirmed in response to receiving user answers that match the expected answers. Conversely, user authentication request is invalidated in response to receiving user answers that fail to match the expected answers. | 09-18-2014 |
Joshua D. Massover, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20150261533 | DUAL/MULTI-MODE PROCESSOR PIPELINE SAMPLING - Embodiments are directed to methodologies for efficiently sampling data for analysis by a pipeline analysis algorithm. The amount of sampled data is maximized without increasing sampling overhead by sampling “non-pipeline activity” data if the subject pipeline is inactive during the sampling time. The non-pipeline activity data is selected to include overall system information that is relevant to the subject pipeline's performance but is not necessarily dependent on whether the subject pipeline is active. In some embodiments, the non-pipeline activity data allows for confirmation of a pipeline performance characteristic that must otherwise be inferred by the subsequent pipeline analysis algorithm from data sampled while the pipeline was active. In some embodiments, the non-pipeline activity data allows the pipeline analysis algorithm to analyze additional performance characteristics that cannot otherwise be inferred from the data sampled while the pipeline was active. | 09-17-2015 |
20150261569 | DUAL/MULTI-MODE PROCESSOR PIPELINE SAMPLING - Embodiments are directed to systems and methodologies for efficiently sampling data for analysis by a pipeline analysis algorithm. The amount of sampled data is maximized without increasing sampling overhead by sampling “non-pipeline activity” data if the subject pipeline is inactive during the sampling time. The non-pipeline activity data is selected to include overall system information that is relevant to the subject pipeline's performance but is not necessarily dependent on whether the subject pipeline is active. In some embodiments, the non-pipeline activity data allows for confirmation of a pipeline performance characteristic that must otherwise be inferred by the subsequent pipeline analysis algorithm from data sampled while the pipeline was active. In some embodiments, the non-pipeline activity data allows the pipeline analysis algorithm to analyze additional performance characteristics that cannot otherwise be inferred from the data sampled while the pipeline was active. | 09-17-2015 |
Joshua D. Nigbor, Two Rivers, WI US
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20130264927 | PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING CABINETS - A platform assembly for supporting one or more cabinets includes a first rail having a generally z-shape in cross-section, a second rail having a generally c-shape in cross-section and extending generally parallel to the first rail, and a plurality of connector rails coupled to and extending generally transverse to the first and second rails. End rails are also coupled to respective terminal ends of the first and second rails. The first and second rails are made of metal so that at least the first rail provides a metal toe-kick below the one or more cabinets. | 10-10-2013 |
Joshua D. Payne, Irvine, CA US
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20150274028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE BATTERY CHARGE AND DISCHARGE RATES AND LIMITS ON KNOWN ROUTES - A system and a method for adaptively adjusting a charge and/or discharge rate and a limit of a battery based on a known driving route are described. The method includes storing, in a memory, a known driving route having a plurality of segments, where each segment has a corresponding discharge rate of the battery which was obtained from a previous trip of the vehicle along the same segment. The method also includes calculating, using a processor, an optimal discharge rate for the known driving route, and applying, using the processor, the optimal discharge rate of the vehicle to each segment of the route. | 10-01-2015 |
20150274030 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A VEHICLE OVER A KNOWN ROUTE - A system/method for controlling a battery temperature of a vehicle over a known route. The method may include providing a route having a starting and ending location, iteratively sensing a battery temperature of the battery when the vehicle is travelling along the route, and dividing the route into a plurality of route segments. The method may also include storing a known route having a plurality of segments where each segment has a corresponding battery temperature of the vehicle when the vehicle previously travelled along the segment. The method may also include providing a cooling device associated with a battery of the vehicle, initiating the cooling device during a previous time segment when the battery temperature for a particular time segment of the known route exceeds a high temperature threshold, and reducing an amount of battery power draw from the battery during the previous time segment. | 10-01-2015 |
20150274177 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ADAPTIVE VEHICLE SETTINGS BASED ON A KNOWN ROUTE - Systems and methods for adaptively adjusting settings of a vehicle during a known route are described. A method may include storing a driving route, parsing the driving route into a plurality of segments based on at least one of a turn detection, an intersection detection, a change in road conditions, a change in speed of the vehicle, or a predetermined distance traveled. The method may also include assigning to each segment a unique identification code, storing a plurality of values correlating to settings, the settings having values determined during a segment of the driving route, and associating each of the plurality of values to the unique identification code of the segment in which the setting was determined. The method may also include automatically changing each of the plurality of values at the beginning of each segment in which the value was altered. | 10-01-2015 |
20150275787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF A VEHICLE BASED ON KNOWN ROUTE SEGMENTS - A method/system for maintaining the energy efficiency history of predicted route segments in a database, providing adaptive feedback to hybrid vehicle controls, and displaying the energy efficiency history to the driver. As the vehicle travels on a route, the system stores energy efficiency information for route segments. The system may include sensors, a memory, and a processor to learn energy efficiency information based on how fuel and battery power are used over a route segment and/or route. The method/system may utilize energy efficiency information to adjust a start/stop engine threshold of a hybrid vehicle. When the processor predicts that the vehicle will travels on the predicted route segment again, the vehicle may optimize powertrain parameters such as the start/stop engine threshold during traveling on the predicted route segment and/or before reaching the predicted route segment. | 10-01-2015 |
20150275788 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF A VEHICLE BASED ON DETERMINED RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF ROUTES - A method/system for optimizing vehicle operations for a predicted route and/or a route set. The method/system may record location data and time data for a route. Two or more routes can be linked to form a route set by analyzing the location data and time data of the routes using a linking threshold. The linking threshold may be based on a relationship between locations and/or times of different routes. The vehicle may predict that a particular route segment or route will likely be driven. An operation of a unit or a device of the vehicle over the predicted route and/or route set may be adjusted based on information stored regarding the predicted route and/or route set in order to enhance the energy efficiency of the vehicle. The links may be categorized as having different types in order to apply a different control strategy to different types of links. | 10-01-2015 |
Joshua D. Posamentier, Oakland, CA US
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20080238680 | Temporary non-responsive state for RFID tags - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag may have a non-responsive mode, triggered by a command from an RFID reader, that temporarily prevents the RFID tag from responding to a query from any RFID reader for a period of time. In some embodiments this non-responsive mode may automatically end after a certain period of time without further action by the RFID reader. In other embodiments this non-responsive mode may end when directed to by another command addressed specifically to the RFID tag. | 10-02-2008 |
20120161939 | Temporary Non-Responsive State for RFID Tags - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag may have a non-responsive mode, triggered by a command from an RFID reader, that temporarily prevents the RFID tag from responding to a query from any RFID reader for a period of time. In some embodiments this non-responsive mode may automatically end after a certain period of time without further action by the RFID reader. In other embodiments this non-responsive mode may end when directed to by another command addressed specifically to the RFID tag. | 06-28-2012 |
20120212677 | CHANNEL CONTROL TECHNIQUES - Techniques involving the reception of content are disclosed. For example, an apparatus may include a tuning detection module, a channel selection module, and a remote tuning module. The tuning detection module determines a local tuning of a user device. This determination may be made from a leakage signal (e.g., local oscillator (LO) leakage) generated by the user device. Based on the determined local tuning, the channel selection module selects an output channel from a remote digital tuner. The output channel may then be tuned by the remote tuning module for reception by the user device at its local tuning. | 08-23-2012 |
Joshua D. Silvertown, Toronto, Ontario CA
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20150346095 | APPARATUS FOR IN-VITRO IMAGING AND ANALYSIS OF DENTAL SAMPLES - A detection system is provided for the measurement of in-vitro dental samples. The detection system includes an optical detection module that is configured for the detection of optical signals that are emitted in response to the absorption of an incident optical beam, and a control and processing unit that is configured for processing the detected optical signals and generating an image. The system also includes a sample holder may be removed and subsequently replaced without requiring recalibration of the system. In some embodiments, the optical detection module is configured for combined measurement of photothermal radiation and luminescence in response to the absorption of the incident optical beam. | 12-03-2015 |
Joshua D. Staller, Littleton, CO US
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20120204214 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIDEO PROGRAM INFORMATION OR VIDEO PROGRAM CONTENT TO A USER - In a system for broadcasting video programs to a user including a display, a system and method for providing program information or a copy of at least a portion of a program to the user. In one embodiment, a controller receives an input signal representing a request for summary information concerning a program, the program having a beginning and the input signal generated at a time during the broadcast. The controller provides via the display a summary of the program from the program beginning to the input signal time in response to the input signal. A controller may alternatively monitor a period of time during which the display is tuned to a broadcast of a program, the period starting during the broadcast. The controller is used to provide via the display a copy of at least a portion of the program when the period exceeds a predetermined threshold time. | 08-09-2012 |
Joshua D. Tigue, Peoria, IL US
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20100137117 | QUICK CHANGE SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE - A quick change system for quench press tooling is disclosed. The system including an upper adapter subassembly, an inner bottom adapter, and an outer bottom adapter, the upper adapter subassembly configured for attachment to a machine and the bottom adapters configured for mechanical attachment to the tooling of the machine. The upper adapter assembly further including an inner top adapter having a plurality of notches radially along the outer diameter of the inner top adapter, an inner collar having a plurality of radially inwardly extending tabs at top and bottom ends of the inner collar, a ring shaped holding plate having a series of bolt holes, an outer top adapter in communication with the holding plate, having a notched outwardly extending flange lip, and an outer collar having an outwardly extending lip at a top end and a sidewall extending perpendicularly downward. The inner bottom adapter having a plurality of radially outwardly extending notches at a top end and the outer bottom adapter in engagement communication with the inner bottom adapter. | 06-03-2010 |
Joshua D. Treisner, Wilmington, DE US
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20090056408 | PORTABLE METERED FLOW APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATION/BUMP TESTING - A portable metered flow apparatus for accurately providing calibration gas from a calibration gas source to a gas monitoring instrument in order to permit calibration/bump testing of the instrument comprising a regulator and a gas delivery device that includes a solenoid valve, an electronic timing circuit, means for providing power to the solenoid valve and the electronic timing circuit, a power switch for activating the electronic timing circuit, means for activating the release of calibration gas; and optionally one or more LED lights. A method for calibration/bump testing of a gas monitoring device utilizing the portable metered flow apparatus is also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
20120125076 | PORTABLE METERED FLOW APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATION/BUMP TESTING - A portable metered flow apparatus for accurately providing calibration gas from a calibration gas source to a gas monitoring instrument in order to permit calibration/bump testing of the instrument comprising a regulator and a gas delivery device that includes a solenoid valve, an electronic timing circuit, means for providing power to the solenoid valve and the electronic timing circuit, a power switch for activating the electronic timing circuit, means for activating the release of calibration gas; and optionally one or more LED lights. A method for calibration/bump testing of a gas monitoring device utilizing the portable metered flow apparatus is also provided. | 05-24-2012 |
Joshua D. Trevorrow, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140277315 | Kits and Methods for Implanting an Implantable Lead Extension - Kits provide management of implantable lead extensions being implanted by providing a kit body with features that retain the extension in a configuration, with amounts being removed as needed during the implantation procedure. The kit can be present within a sterile field, and the kit body features may be arranged so that a length of a path that the extension forms is approximately equal to a length of the extension needed for the tunnel. The kit body may include features that allow the connectors of the extension as well as implantation tools to be retained within the kit body while being easily accessed when needed during the procedure. The kit may be coupled to the patient during the trial period, as the extension may have an implanted distal connector while having a proximal connector coupled to an external stimulator and while being retained on the kit body. | 09-18-2014 |
Joshua D. Trzasko, Rochester, MN US
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20100207629 | Method For Image Reconstruction From Undersampled Medical Imaging Data - A method for image reconstruction that utilizes a generalization of compressed sensing is provided. More particularly, a method for homotopic l | 08-19-2010 |
20110058719 | METHOD FOR COMPRESSED SENSING IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION USING A PRIORI KNOWLEDGE OF SPATIAL SUPPORT - A method for image reconstruction that utilizes the benefits of compressed sensing (“CS”) while incorporating a priori knowledge of object spatial support into the image reconstruction is provided. Image data is acquired from a subject, for example, with a medical imaging system, such as a magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system or a computed tomography (“CT”) system. An estimate of the spatial support of the subject is produced, for example, using a low resolution image of the subject, or an image reconstructed from undersampled image data in a traditional sense. An estimate image of the subject is also produced by using traditional image reconstruction methods on the acquired image data. An image of the subject is then reconstructed using the produced estimate image and produced spatial support estimate. This method allows for the reconstruction of quality images from undersampled image data in a computationally efficient manner. | 03-10-2011 |
20130182930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION AND IMAGE SERIES DENOISING USING LOCAL LOW RANK PROMOTION - A method for reconstructing a time series of images from data acquired with a medical imaging system is provided. Data is acquired with the medical imaging system, and a set of image blocks that defines the location and size of each of a plurality of image blocks in the image domain is then selected. The acquired data and selected image block set are then used to jointly estimate a plurality of images that form a time series of images while promoting locally-low rank structure in the images. | 07-18-2013 |
20140286560 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATION-FREE LOCALLY LOW-RANK ENCOURAGING RECONSTRUCTION OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES - A method for reconstructing an image of a subject from multi-coil data acquired with an array of radio frequency (“RF”) receiver coils that form a part of a magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system without the need for coil sensitivity calibration is provided. A coil data set is acquired for each of the RF receiver coils, for example, by undersampling k-space. A set of image blocks that defines the location and size of each of a plurality of image blocks in the image domain is then selected. The acquired coil data sets and selected image block set are then used to jointly estimate a coil image for each of the plurality of RF receiver coils while promoting locally-low rank structure in the coil images. These coil images are then combined to produce the target image of the subject. | 09-25-2014 |
20150309136 | Systems and Methods for Efficiently Generating Magnetic Resonance Images from Incomplete Data - Systems and methods for efficiently generating MR images are provided. The method comprises acquiring k-space MR data, reconstructing an MR image from the k-space MR data, and generating the MR image. The MR image is reconstructed using an alternative-direction-method-of-multiplier (ADMM) strategy that decomposes an optimization problem into subproblems, and at least one of the subproblems is further decomposed into small problems. The further decomposition is based on Woodbury matrix identity and uses a diagonal preconditioner based on non-Toeplitz models. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309140 | System and Method for Generating Spatial Maps of Mechanical Parameters Using Graph-Cut Based Optimization - A system and method for generating a spatial map of parameters that describe the mechanically-induced harmonic motion information present within a magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) data set is provided. A first temporal harmonic signal is estimated using a graph-cut based optimization strategy, and can subsequently be used to generate a the spatial map of mechanical parameters. The MRE data set is used to estimate the harmonic. The spatial map is of a mechanical parameter derived from the estimated harmonic. | 10-29-2015 |
Joshua D. Vanhooser, Waterford, MI US
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20100117345 | INITIATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - An initiator housing assembly includes a preformed initiator receiving portion defining a first cavity and a body portion affixed to the receiving portion and defining a second cavity. An opening leading into the first cavity is positioned within the second cavity. An initiator assembly, as gas generating system, and a vehicle occupant protection system incorporating the initiator housing assembly are also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100194085 | GAS GENERATING SYSTEM - A gas generating system includes a housing, a gas generant combustion chamber within the housing, and a liquid coolant chamber within the housing. A mixing chamber is positioned within the housing so as to enable fluid communication with the combustion chamber and the coolant chamber after activation of the gas generating system. | 08-05-2010 |
20120125219 | GAS GENERATING SYSTEM - A gas generating system includes a housing, a quantity of gas generant material positioned within the housing, and a quantity of booster material positioned in the housing spaced apart from the gas generant. A movable first screen is positioned in the housing such that the booster material is on a first side of the screen and the gas generant material is on a second side of the screen opposite the first side of the screen. The screen is structured to enable fluid communication between the first and second sides of the screen. | 05-24-2012 |
20150226239 | Pressurized Gas-Powered Actuator And Sealed Piston Rod Therefor - A piston rod assembly for a pressurized fluid-powered actuator is provided. The assembly includes a piston rod having a fluid flow passage extending along an interior thereof, and a cap secured to the piston rod at a position along the fluid flow passage. Sealing means is positioned between the piston rod and the cap so as to provide a fluid-tight seal between the piston rod and the cap. | 08-13-2015 |
Joshua D. Verbano, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130336727 | YIELDABLE MINE ROOF SUPPORT - A mine roof support includes a rigid body having a first end and a second end and defining an interior space, a cementitious material positioned within the interior space of the body and a plurality of support members extending circumferentially around the body and engaging an outer surface of the body. A method includes providing a mine roof support comprising a rigid body having a first end and a second end, a cementitious material positioned within an interior space defined by the body, and a support member extending circumferentially around the body and engaging an outer surface of the body. The method also includes selecting a load capacity and elongation value of the support member to provide controlled yieldable confinement of the mine roof support during loading of the mine roof support. | 12-19-2013 |
Joshua D. Werning, Mount Wolf, PA US
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20140053524 | CORNHEAD ROW UNIT - A cornhead row unit including first and second longitudinally extending stripper plates mounted on a frame and having opposed stripping edges which define a gap between them. The frame further includes an adjusting arrangement operatively connecting the frame and at least one of the first and second stripper plates to selectably and transversely move at least one of the first stripper plate and second stripper plate with respect to the other stripper plate to vary the width of the gap. A loss detection device is operatively connected to the frame for permitting measurement of corn kernels lost as a result of drawing corn stalks through the gap to separate corn ears from the stalks. | 02-27-2014 |
20140174049 | Concave With Crop Guidance Features - A concave for a harvester combine and methods of use are provided, such as a concave for a combine harvester, the concave comprising a first longitudinal member comprising a plurality of first longitudinal member wire guide grooves substantially at the same height position relative to a bottom of the first longitudinal member; a second longitudinal member comprising a plurality of second longitudinal member wire guide grooves substantially at the same height position relative to a bottom of the second longitudinal member; a first transverse member and a second transverse member substantially parallel to one another affixed to the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member; and a plurality of module members affixed to the first and second transverse members. | 06-26-2014 |
Joshua D. Werning, Mt. Wolf, PA US
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20100290879 | UNLOADER SYSTEM WITH CAM OPERATED RAISE SYSTEM - The unloader system has a conveyor and a raise system having an elongate support element including a flexible first end portion and an opposite second end, the first end portion being connected to a support structure at a location higher than a first end of the conveyor, and the second end being connected to the conveyor at a location therealong adjacent to a free end thereof. A cam element is disposed on the support structure in a path of movement of the flexible first end portion of the support element such that as the conveyor is pivoted from the stored position toward the operating position the flexible first end portion will conformingly engage or bend about the cam element to raise the free end of the conveyor. The conveyor can include an elbow which is straightened by this action for raising the free end. | 11-18-2010 |
20110034222 | CORN COB CLEANING CONVEYOR SYSTEM - The cob cleaning conveyor system provides a capability for positively removing or cleaning lighter crop residue from a flow of cobs. The system can be incorporated with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer, and can be adjustable in several ways for accommodating varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The system includes a first conveyor which propels the flow into a gap or passage toward a second conveyor, while a flow of air is directed downwardly through the passage to remove or clean the lighter residue material from the cobs. The angle of attack of the air flow can be selectable, and optionally be directed downwardly along the second conveyor to the passage, and upwardly along the second conveyor to travel with or follow the residue flow, to suit present conditions. | 02-10-2011 |
20110143827 | HELICAL BAR CONCAVE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A helical bar concave comprising a grate having helical mounting framework and helical cutouts to form a percent open area having a helical geometry. Configurable and segmented rub bars are mounted in a helical fashion to a cylindrical helical surface of the grate. A method of manufacturing a helical bar concave from a flat, rolled laser cut arrangement that provides a net helical concave functionality. Laser cutting a flat metal sheet to form helical cutouts defining a percent open area having a helical geometry in combination with configurable rub bars mounted in a helical fashion results in a configurable helical bar concave in which the number or aggressiveness of the threshing surface on the inside radius of the grate may be changed and/or the rub bars may be moved to the outside of the grate to change the percent open area and hence the separation characteristics of the concave. | 06-16-2011 |
20140097160 | Helical Bar Concave - A method of manufacturing a helical bar concave from a flat, rolled laser cut arrangement that provides a net helical concave functionality. Laser cutting a flat metal sheet to form helical cutouts defining a percent open area having a helical geometry in combination with configurable rub bars mounted in a helical fashion results in a configurable helical bar concave in which the number or aggressiveness of the threshing surface on the inside radius of the grate may be changed and/or the rub bars may be moved to the outside of the grate to change the percent open area and hence the separation characteristics of the concave. | 04-10-2014 |
Joshua D. Wiensch, Pasadena, CA US
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20130066029 | MULTI-METALLIC ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES, AND RELATED POLYMERS, COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Multi-metallic organometallic complexes that allow performance of olefin based reaction and in particular polymerization of olefins to produce polyolefin polymers, and related methods and systems are described. | 03-14-2013 |
Joshua D. Wood, Reynolds, IL US
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20140166545 | ASYMMETRIC MAGNETIC FIELD NANOSTRUCTURE SEPARATION METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A preferred method of the invention separates metallic or charged nanostructures in solution. In preferred embodiments, metal and semiconducting nanostructures are separated in solution with use of a net Lorentz force applied to metallic or conductive nanostructures. In other embodiments, charged nanostructures are separated from other nanostructures in solution. The charge can be applied to semiconducting or insulating nanostructures of a predetermined size by application of appropriate radiation. The method is conducted on dispersed nanostructures suspended in solution in a vessel. The net Lorentz force to metallic, conductive or charged nanostructures within the solution moves the metallic, conductive or charged nanostructures toward a common volume in a portion of the vessel. Extraction of the common volume provides solution with a high ratio of the metallic, conductive or charged nanostructures. The solution left behind has a high ratio of semiconducting or insulating nanostructures. That solution can also be recovered. | 06-19-2014 |