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Andrew Kerr, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150089749 | PERSON SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A person-support surface comprises a non powered mattress and a coverlet positionable on the non powered mattress. The coverlet includes an entry positioned at a first end of the coverlet, an exit positioned at a second end of the coverlet opposite the entry, an upper air impermeable layer, and a lower air impermeable layer coupled to the upper air impermeable layer to form an air flow path along the coverlet between the entry and the exit. The upper air impermeable layer is a vapor permeable and the lower air impermeable layer is a vapor permeable. | 04-02-2015 |
Andrew John Kerr, Bexley North AU
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20110296605 | Oral Hygiene Station for Children - An oral hygiene station ( | 12-08-2011 |
Andrew R. Kerr, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150157521 | Inflatable Patient Positioning Unit - A patient support surface includes a cushion and an inflatable patient positioning unit. The cushion is adapted to support a patient. The inflatable patient positioning unit is arranged over a portion of a top side of the cushion at a foot end of the cushion. The inflatable patient positioning unit includes a plurality of positioner bladders shaped so that when inflated a distal end of each positioner bladder is taller than a proximal end of the positioner bladder. | 06-11-2015 |
Andrew Robert Kerr, Atlanta, GA US
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20150339209 | DETERMINING OVERALL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF A CONCURRENT SOFTWARE APPLICATION - One embodiment of the present invention includes a dependency extractor and a dependency investigator that, together, facilitate performance analysis of computer systems. In operation, the dependency extractor instruments a software application to generate run-time execution data for each work task. This execution data includes per-task performance data and dependency data reflecting linkages between tasks. After the instrumented software application finishes executing, the dependency investigator evaluates the captured execution data and identifies the critical path of tasks that establishes the overall run-time of the software application. Advantageously, since the execution data includes both task-level performance data and dependencies between tasks, the dependency investigator enables the developer to effectively optimize software and hardware in computer systems that are capable of concurrently executing tasks. By contrast, conventional performance analysis may not correctly identify critical paths in software applications that execute tasks in parallel across multiple processing units and, consequently, may misdirect optimization efforts. | 11-26-2015 |
Andrue Kerr, Revesby Heights AU
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20150143621 | Watersport Hiking Support System - A device that provides support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel is disclosed. The device includes a garment that is shaped and/or configured to resist the backwards leaning moment of a sailor whilst hiking thereby reducing muscular strain and effort. | 05-28-2015 |
20150191232 | Waterproof Relief Outlet - A relief outlet in a wetsuit that is optionally substantially watertight consisting of a foldable funnel made of an elastic and optionally watertight material. Whereby said funnel is open at one and folded at least 1 time to close the opening when not in use. | 07-09-2015 |
Angela K. Kerr, Plano, TX US
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20140023264 | VISUAL INDICATOR STATUS RECOGNITION - A system and technique for visual indicator status recognition includes an imaging system configured to capture a first optical data of an indicator, the imaging system configured to verify indicator code indicia is derivable from the first optical data. Responsive to verifying that the indicator code indicia is derivable from the first optical data, the imaging system is configured to capture a second optical data of the indicator. The system and technique also includes a detection module executable by a processing unit to analyze the second optical data and derive status information of the indicator. | 01-23-2014 |
Bernard J. Kerr, Wellington NZ
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20090170484 | RADIO FREQUENCY-CONTROLLED TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE - Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications. | 07-02-2009 |
20090284353 | INTERACTIVE RADIO FREQUENCY TAGS - Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna. | 11-19-2009 |
20110095890 | INTERACTIVE RADIO FREQUENCY TAGS - Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna. | 04-28-2011 |
Brian W. Kerr, Monument, CO US
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20140086499 | DYNAMIC CREATION OF TREND GRAPH - A method of generating a trend graph comprises storing a stream of data elements in a buffer having a storage capacity corresponding to a first number of data elements, compressing the stored data elements to fit within a display having a size corresponding to a second number of data elements smaller than the first number of data elements, detecting an event, and as a consequence detecting the event, compressing the stored data elements to occupy a reduced portion of the buffer. | 03-27-2014 |
Carolyn Kerr, Marysville, WA US
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20150102661 | Modular Equipment Center Distributed Primary Power Architecture - A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) spatially distributed throughout a vehicle servicing equipment loads. Each MEC independently provides localized power and communication to service the equipment loads and each equipment load is serviced by the nearest MEC. In at least one embodiment, only primary power is distributed across section breaks of the vehicle to minimize the number of connections between section breaks, reduce overall vehicle weight, and to increase vehicle build rate. | 04-16-2015 |
20150102662 | Modular Equipment Center Zonal Standalone Power System Control Architecture - A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) spatially distributed throughout a vehicle servicing equipment loads. Each MEC independently provides localized power and communication to service the equipment loads. A zone of electrical loads is assigned to and serviced by the nearest MEC. Power and communication data are synchronized in that each equipment load receives power and data from the same MEC. In one embodiment, if a MEC experiences an operational inconsistency, one or more other MECs are assigned the equipment loads of the operationally inconsistent MEC. | 04-16-2015 |
20150103457 | Modular Equipment Center Solid State Primary Power Switching Network - A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power. | 04-16-2015 |
David Kerr, Carmel, IN US
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20140249920 | System And Method For Activity Summary And Product Promotion - A method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for facilitating communication between a merchant and a client are provided. An example method may include creating a beautician identification record for a beautician, receiving an information related to an interaction between the beautician and a client, determining at least one product or service for the client from the information, and creating, using a processor, a communication to the client. The communication may include an indication of the at least one product or service. The method may also include sending the prescription to the client. Example systems, apparatuses, and computer readable media are also provided. | 09-04-2014 |
David Sorensen Kerr, Warson Woods, MO US
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20150237985 | Dermabraize Permanent Hair Removal Method - A method for permanently removing hair via the employment of repetitive dermal abrasion with any textile or fabric is disclosed. The textile or fabric is made from any synthetic or natural material, or from a blend of any synthetic or natural material. The action of the abrasion is supplied to the treatment area of the skin by any reciprocating motion, whether powered by a motor or by manual action. | 08-27-2015 |
Deborah Kerr, Bentley AU
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20130113933 | Dietary Assessment System and Method - The present system and method provides a more precise way to record food and beverage intake than traditional methods. The present disclosure provides custom software for use in mobile computing devices that include a digital camera. Photos captured by mobile digital devices are analyzed with image processing and comparisons to certain databases to allow a user to discretely record foods eaten. Specifically, the user captures images of the meal or snack before and after eating. The foods pictured are identified. Image processing software may identify the food or provide choices for the user. Once a food is identified and volume of the food is estimated, nutrient databases are used for calculating final portion sizes and nutrient totals. | 05-09-2013 |
Douglas Steven Kerr, Dunedin NZ
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20110223651 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY FROM A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE SAMPLE - An apparatus ( | 09-15-2011 |
Emma Rose Kerr, Dublin IE
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20110228007 | INK PRINTHEAD HAVING CERAMIC NOZZLE PLATE DEFINING MOVABLE PORTIONS - An inkjet printhead includes a ceramic nozzle plate having a plurality of movable portions defined therein and a polymeric material covering the nozzle plate and the plurality of movable portions. | 09-22-2011 |
20110297643 | METHOD OF HYDROPHOBIZING AND PATTERNING FRONTSIDE SURFACE OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method of hydrophobizing a frontside surface of an integrated circuit. The method includes the steps of: (a) depositing a hydrophobic polymeric layer onto the frontside surface; (b) depositing a protective metal film onto the hydrophobic polymeric layer; (c) depositing a sacrificial material onto the metal film; (d) patterning the sacrificial material; (e) etching through the metal film, the hydrophobic polymeric layer and the frontside surface; (f) performing MEMS processing steps on a backside of the integrated circuit; (g) subjecting the integrated circuit to an oxidizing plasma, wherein the metal film protects the hydrophobic polymeric layer from the oxidizing plasma; and (h) removing the protective metal film to provide an integrated circuit having a relatively hydrophobic patterned frontside surface. | 12-08-2011 |
20110298869 | METHOD OF PROVIDING PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING COMPLEMENTARY HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - A method of providing a printhead assembly having a hydrophilic ink pathway and a hydrophobic ink ejection face. The method includes the steps of: providing a printhead assembly comprising a printhead attached to an ink supply manifold, the printhead comprising a nozzle plate having a hydrophobic coating and a protective metal film disposed on the hydrophobic coating; treating surfaces of an ink pathway in the printhead assembly with a solution comprising an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine; drying the surfaces; and removing the protective metal film so as to reveal the hydrophobic coating. | 12-08-2011 |
20120081429 | METHOD OF PRINTING AT DOT DENSITY EXCEEDING NOZZLE DENSITY IN STATIONARY PAGEWIDTH PRINTHEAD - A method of printing at a dot density exceeding a nozzle density in a stationary pagewidth printhead. The method includes the steps of: (i) advancing a print medium transversely past the stationary printhead at a rate of one line per one line-time; and (ii) firing droplets of ink from predetermined nozzles in a nozzle row to create successive lines of print. Some or all of the predetermined nozzles fire droplets of ink at a plurality of predetermined different dot positions along a longitudinal axis of the printhead during one line-time, such that the printed dot density in each line of print exceeds the nozzle density. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081432 | STATIONARY INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH DEAD NOZZLE COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY NOZZLES IN SAME NOZZLES ROW - A stationary pagewidth inkjet printhead has one or more nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis of the printhead. Each nozzle is configurable to fire a droplet of ink at a plurality of predetermined different dot positions along the longitudinal axis, and each nozzle has an associated primary dot position. The printhead is configured to compensate for a dead nozzle by printing from a selected functioning nozzle positioned in a same nozzle row as the dead nozzle. The selected functioning nozzle is configured to fire some ink droplets at the primary dot position associated with the dead nozzle and to fire some ink droplets at its own primary dot position. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081435 | METHOD OF COMPENSATING FOR DEAD NOZZLES IN STATIONARY PAGEWIDTH PRINTHEAD - A method of compensating for a dead nozzle in a stationary pagewidth printhead. The method includes the steps of: (i) identifying the dead nozzle; (ii) selecting a functioning nozzle in a same nozzle row as the dead nozzle; and firing ink droplets from the selected functioning nozzle at a primary dot position associated with the dead nozzle. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081463 | INKJET NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH DROP DIRECTIONALITY CONTROL VIA INDEPENDENTLY ACTUABLE ROOF PADDLES - An inkjet nozzle assembly having: a nozzle chamber for containing ink, the nozzle chamber including a floor and a roof having a nozzle opening defined therein; and a plurality of moveable paddles defining part of the roof. The plurality of paddles are actuable to cause ejection of an ink droplet from the nozzle opening. Each paddle includes a thermal bend actuator, and each actuator is independently controllable via respective drive circuitry such that a direction of droplet ejection from the nozzle opening is controllable by independent movement of each paddle. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081464 | PAGEWIDTH INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH DROP DIRECTIONALITY CONTROL - A stationary pagewidth inkjet printhead is comprised of a plurality of printhead integrated circuits butted end-on-end across the pagewidth. The printhead includes one or more nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis of the printhead, each nozzle row comprising a plurality of nozzles. One or more of the nozzles are configured to fire a droplet of ink at a plurality of predetermined different dot positions along the longitudinal axis. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081465 | INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH JOIN REGIONS SEAMLESSLY COMPENSATED BY DIRECTIONAL NOZZLES - A stationary pagewidth inkjet printhead has one or more nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis of the printhead. The printhead is comprised of a plurality of printhead modules having first and second opposite ends butted across a width of a page. Each butting pair of printhead modules defines a common join region, wherein a nozzle pitch across the join region exceeds one nozzle pitch, one nozzle pitch being defined as a minimum longitudinal distance between a pair of nozzles in a same nozzle row. A first nozzle positioned at the first end of a first printhead module in a butting pair is configured to fire ink droplets into a respective join region. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081467 | INKJET PRINTHEAD HAVING COMMON CONDUCTIVE TRACK ON NOZZLE PLATE - An inkjet printhead includes: a substrate having a drive circuitry layer; a plurality of nozzle assemblies disposed on an upper surface of the substrate and arranged in one or more nozzle rows extending longitudinally along the printhead; a nozzle plate extending across the printhead; and a conductive track disposed on the nozzle plate which extends longitudinally along the printhead and parallel with the nozzle rows. The conductive track is connected to a common reference plane in the drive circuitry layer via a plurality of conductor posts extending between the drive circuitry layer and the conductive track. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081469 | PAGEWIDTH INKJET PRINTHEAD CONFIGURED SUCH THAT PRINTED DOT DENSITY EXCEEDS NOZZLE DENSITY - A stationary pagewidth inkjet printhead has one or more nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis of the printhead. Each nozzle is configured to fire a droplet of ink at a plurality of predetermined different dot positions along the longitudinal axis, such that a printed dot density exceeds a nozzle density of the printhead. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081470 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DROP DIRECTIONALITY FROM INKJET NOZZLE USING MULTIPLE INDEPENDENTLY-ACTUABLE ROOF PADDLES - A method of controlling a direction of droplet ejection from an inkjet nozzle having a plurality of moveable paddles, the method includes the steps of: (i) actuating a first thermal bend actuator via respective first drive circuitry such that a respective first paddle bends towards a floor of the nozzle chamber; (ii) actuating a second thermal bend actuator via respective second drive circuitry such that a respective second paddle bends towards a floor of the nozzle chamber; and (iii) thereby ejecting a droplet of ink. Actuation of the first and second thermal bend actuators is independently controlled via the first and second drive circuitry so as to control the direction of droplet ejection. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081472 | PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH END NOZZLES FIRING AT MULTIPLE DOT POSITIONS - A printhead integrated circuit includes one or more nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. The printhead IC has first and second ends for butting engagement with other printhead ICs so as to define a pagewidth printhead. Each nozzle has an associated primary dot position, wherein a first nozzle positioned at the first end is configured to fire some ink droplets skewed towards the first end in addition to firing some ink droplets at its own primary dot position. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081473 | PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH PRINTABLE ZONE LONGER THAN NOZZLE ROW - A printhead integrated circuit (IC) for a stationary pagewidth printhead, includes nozzle rows extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. A length of a printable zone corresponding to the nozzle row is longer than a length of the nozzle row. | 04-05-2012 |
20120081474 | PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING COMMON CONDUCTIVE TRACK FUSED TO NOZZLE PLATE - An inkjet printhead integrated circuit (IC) includes: a substrate having a drive circuitry layer; a plurality of nozzle assemblies disposed on an upper surface of the substrate and arranged in one or more nozzle rows extending longitudinally along the printhead IC; a nozzle plate extending across the printhead IC; and a conductive track fused to the nozzle plate which extends longitudinally along the printhead IC and parallel with the nozzle rows. The conductive track is connected to a common reference plane in the drive circuitry layer via a plurality of conductor posts extending between the drive circuitry layer and the conductive track. | 04-05-2012 |
20160075134 | INKJET PRINTHEAD comprising silicon-on-insulator substrate - An inkjet printhead integrated circuit includes: a silicon-on-insulator substrate having a first layer of silicon, an insulator layer disposed on the first layer of silicon and a second layer of silicon disposed on the insulator layer; a nozzle plate disposed on the second layer of silicon; and embedded inkjet nozzle devices. Each inkjet nozzle device includes a nozzle chamber defined in the second layer of silicon, each nozzle chamber having a roof which is part of the nozzle plate; an actuator for ejecting ink through the nozzle opening; and drive circuitry connected to the actuator. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075135 | INKJET nozzle device with roof actuator connected to lateral drive circuitry - An inkjet printhead integrated circuit includes: a substrate having a silicon layer; a nozzle plate disposed on the silicon layer; and embedded inkjet nozzle devices. Each inkjet nozzle device includes a nozzle chamber having a roof actuator; drive circuitry laterally disposed relative to the nozzle chamber; a connection arm extending parallel with the nozzle plate from the actuator towards the drive circuitry; and a metal via interconnecting each connection arm and the drive circuitry, the metal via extending perpendicularly to the nozzle plate. The drive circuitry is positioned proximal the nozzle plate relative to a plane of the floor. | 03-17-2016 |
Eric Kerr, Chicago, IL US
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20160044203 | Electronic Ticket Transfer - A method to electronically capture, digitize, mobilize and transfer a paper ticket for use as an entry to a venue over a computer network. | 02-11-2016 |
Gilbert A. Kerr, Ponte Vedra, FL US
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20140114451 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR MANAGING AND PROCESSING GOLF DATA - A system, method and non-transitory storage medium to manage and process golf game data, golf player data, handicap data, golf team data, and golf course data so as to organize and manage team-based groups or golf leagues of extended duration where asynchronous golf game play during some periods and synchronous game play during other periods on real golf courses and potentially different golf courses is possible. Extensive grouping, scoring, and ranking of golf teams as well as qualification-based tournaments are provided so as to create previously unseen effects of creating a strong community of interest in golfing and increasing the enjoyment and frequency of golf play. | 04-24-2014 |
Greg Kerr, Indialantic, FL US
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20150016697 | FINGER BIOMETRIC SENSOR DATA SYNCHRONIZATION VIA A CLOUD COMPUTING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic system may include a first electronic device comprising a first finger biometric sensor and a first processor. The first processor may be capable of collecting enrollment finger biometric data from the first finger biometric sensor. The system may further include a cloud computing device capable of uploading and storing the enrollment finger biometric data, and a second electronic device. The second electronic device may include a second finger biometric sensor, and a second processor capable of collecting to-be matched finger biometric data from the second finger biometric sensor, and downloading the enrollment finger biometric data from the cloud computing device based upon matching between the enrollment and to-be matched finger biometric data. | 01-15-2015 |
Gregory L Kerr, Indialantic, FL US
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20150016694 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING DOWNLOADING OF ENROLLMENT FINGER BIOMETRIC DATA VIA SHORT-RANGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - An electronic system may include a first electronic device comprising a first finger biometric sensor, a first processor capable of collecting enrollment finger biometric data from the first finger biometric sensor, and a first short-range wireless transceiver coupled to the first processor. The system may further include a second electronic device comprising a second finger biometric sensor, a second short-range wireless transceiver, and a second processor capable of collecting to-be matched finger biometric data from the second finger biometric sensor, and downloading the enrollment finger biometric data from the first processor via a short-range wireless link between the first and second short-range wireless transceivers based upon the collected to-be matched biometric data. | 01-15-2015 |
20150016698 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION BASED UPON MULTIPLE BIOMETRIC TEMPLATE TYPES AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic system may include an authentication device capable of performing authentication based upon a first type of finger biometric template, and an electronic device. The electronic device may include a wireless transceiver, a finger biometric sensor, and a processor cooperating with the finger biometric sensor and capable of performing authentication based upon a second type of finger biometric template different from the first type of finger biometric template, and generating finger biometric data according to the first type of finger biometric template. The processor may also be capable of cooperating with the authentication device to authenticate the finger biometric data according to the first type of finger biometric template. | 01-15-2015 |
20150363398 | FINGER BIOMETRIC SENSOR DATA SYNCHRONIZATION VIA A CLOUD COMPUTING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic system may include a first electronic device comprising a first finger biometric sensor and a first processor. The first processor may be capable of collecting enrollment finger biometric data from the first finger biometric sensor. The system may further include a cloud computing device capable of uploading and storing the enrollment finger biometric data, and a second electronic device. The second electronic device may include a second finger biometric sensor, and a second processor capable of collecting to-be matched finger biometric data from the second finger biometric sensor, and downloading the enrollment finger biometric data from the cloud computing device based upon matching between the enrollment and to-be matched finger biometric data. | 12-17-2015 |
Jade Kerr, Denver, CO US
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20130188525 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING BANDWIDTH BASED ON A TIME OF DAY - A method for managing bandwidth to a customer in response to a time of day. A current time of day is determined. A time of day profile selected by the customer from multiple time of day profiles is determined. The bandwidth allocated to the customer is adjusted in response to the current time of day and the time of day profile. The customer is charged in response to charges associated with the selected time of day profile. | 07-25-2013 |
Jade Kerr, Honolulu, HI US
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20140155103 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS MOBILE SERVICE GEOCHRONOUS VALIDATION - In one embodiment of the present invention, a system and method may be provided for validating communications permissions for an in progress communication. The system and method may include receiving location information, at a service provider, from a wireless communications device. The location information may be communicated to a database that is able to determine communications permissions based upon some predetermined criteria, such as time, date, and location. Based upon the received location information and a related database record, permissions for the wireless communications device may be determined. The determined permissions may be communicated to the service provider. The wireless communications device may be notified about restrictions on its communications, in response to receiving the permissions. The permissions determination may be repeated, as necessary, in response to receiving updated location information. | 06-05-2014 |
Jason Kerr, Tuebingen DE
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20150077543 | Ocular Videography System - The present invention relates to an Ocular Videography System for tracking eye movements of an animal, in particular rats, comprising a camera system suitable of being positioned on the head of an animal to track eye movements of at least one eye of the animal, a head mount on which the camera system is fixed or fixable, wherein, at least one image sensor as well as at least one decoder, for decoding a signal detected by the image sensor, each being comprised by the camera system, and wherein the camera system, and in particular a camera of the camera system, is designed in such a way that it detects a movement of the eye and/or a movement of the head of the animal in a vertical and/or horizontal and/or a torsional direction to an optical axis of the camera system and/or of the optical axis of the animal's eye without interfering with the animal's natural motion dynamics. | 03-19-2015 |
Jason David Kerr, Auckland NZ
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20110238591 | AUTOMATED PROFILE STANDARDIZATION AND COMPETENCY PROFILE GENERATION - A system and method are described for standardizing disparate personal profile information from different sources into a standardized competency based profile. The standardized competency profile enables equalized and fast candidate evaluation and selection across multiple sources for recruiting, education, training and career management purposes. | 09-29-2011 |
20110313940 | Process To Optimize A Person's Profile Into A Standardized Competency Profile - A process to optimize a person's profile information into a standardized competency profile that can then be found for and measured against any specific job position or work need is disclosed herein. The process generates an optimized competency profile for a person comprising a location attribute, an education attribute, a work experience attribute, a plurality of competency matrix attributes and a plurality of job transition attributes. The process obtains the information from various sources including social networking websites, with or without the knowledge of the person. The process is preferably performed at a competency server. | 12-22-2011 |
Jeremy Hamish Kerr, Auckland NZ
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20100115826 | PEST CONTROL DEVICE - A pest control device is provided which includes a container having at least one open end and a closed end, a sealing means adapted to substantially close an open end of the container, a closing means associated with the sealing means and adapted to substantially close the open end when activated to retain a vacuum and trap a pest within the container, and an evacuation means to evacuate the container of sufficient oxygen to cause death to the trapped pest. Also provided is a novel sensor device for sensing the presence of a pest and activating the pest control device. | 05-13-2010 |
John Kerr, Savage, MD US
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20150248211 | METHOD FOR INSTANTANEOUS VIEW-BASED DISPLAY AND SELECTION OF OBSCURED ELEMENTS OF OBJECT MODELS - A new hybrid method for displaying, detecting, and selecting objects in a CAD system is disclosed. A CAD model is loaded and displayed using one of several render techniques to approximate natural visual perception (e.g. hidden-line rendering, solid rendering or 3D textured rendering). These render techniques necessarily hide parts of the model to approximate natural vision; additionally, only objects visible to the rendered presentation may be detected (as geometry “snapped to” for additional constructions) or selected for editing. | 09-03-2015 |
John Kerr, St Nom La Breteche FR
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20110120722 | SUBSEA CONTROL SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MANDREL - A technique enables protection of subsea wells. The technique employs a subsea test tree designed to ensure control over the well in a variety of situations. The subsea test tree is formed with at least one shut-off valve to protect against unwanted release of fluids from the subsea test tree. The subsea test tree also is coupled with and controlled by a control system having a subsea control module mounted to an interior mandrel. | 05-26-2011 |
20110203803 | APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA INTERVENTION - A subsea intervention system is disclosed comprising a floating vessel and a source of coiled tubing at the floating vessel. The system includes a seabed installation including a wellhead and compliant guide having one end operatively connected to the floating vessel and the second end operatively connected to the seabed installation. The compliant guide provides a conduit between the floating vessel and the wellhead for the coiled tubing. At least one injector is present at the floating vessel for inserting the coiled tubing into the compliant guide, and a carousel is proximate the wellhead which comprises a plurality of chambers with intervention tools in at least two of those chambers. The system may also include a plurality of sensing units that are disposed at spaced intervals along the compliant guide to monitor various aspects of the compliant guide and to transmit that information to a repositioning system. A riser may be used instead of the compliant guide. | 08-25-2011 |
John Kerr, Herzogenrath DE
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20100274905 | SIGNALING OF MGW IDENTITY IN SIP-I - The invention relates to signaling of MGW identity in SIP-I. A Call Control Unit of a network includes an Input/Output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a processing unit in communication with the input/output unit. The Call Control Unit includes a memory unit in communication with the processing unit, the processing unit producing a signal having information which identifies a seized Media Gateway (MGW) related to a call establishment or one or more offered Media Gateways, which is sent via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to a Mobile Switching Centre (MSC)-Server in the network which is in charge to seize a MGW. A computer readable medium storing a computer program, which, when executed by at least one processing unit, signals a media gateway (MGW) identity. A method in a telecommunications node for signaling a Media Gateway (MGW) Identity. | 10-28-2010 |
20130005325 | METHODS, MOBILE NETWORK NODE AND MOBILE TERMINAL FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE CHANGE REQUESTS PERFORMED BY THE MOBILE TERMINAL - A method for reducing the number of unsuccessful service change attempts of a first mobile terminal is presented. The mobile terminal ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130231095 | SPEECH/MULTIMEDIA MODE SWITCHING TECHNIQUE IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A technique is provided for use by a user terminal or mobile services switching centre (MSC) for responding to a request to switch an on-going call from speech mode to multimedia mode within a wireless communication network conFig.d to automatically disconnect a call if a requested mode switch is not confirmed within a predetermined period of time specified by a call drop timer. In one example, the terminal or MSC activates an automatic response timer upon receipt of a request from a user to switch an on-going call from speech to multimedia, with the timer set shorter than the call drop timer. The user receiving the request is then prompted to accept or decline the request. If no response is received before expiration of the automatic response timer, the terminal or MSC automatically declines the request on behalf of the user so that the call drop timer does not expire. | 09-05-2013 |
20140029546 | MOBILE NETWORK NODE AND MOBILE TERMINAL FOR PERFORMING A SIGNALLING METHOD IN A MOBILE NETWORK - Technology for method for reducing the number of unsuccessful service change attempts of a first mobile terminal is presented. The first mobile terminal is connectable via a mobile network to a further terminal by establishing a call connection for providing a first service or by establishing a call connection for providing a second service. The first mobile terminal receives a first indication signal indicating that a service change to the second service is temporarily unavailable from a mobile network node administrating an established call connection for providing the first service. In response to receiving the first indication signal, the first mobile terminal refrains from requesting a service change to the second service until reception of a further indication signal from the mobile network node indicating that a service change is available again. | 01-30-2014 |
John A. Kerr, St Nom La Breteche FR
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20090229830 | SUBSEA WELL PRODUCTION SYSTEM - A subsea completion testing tree (SCTT) for connection in a tubular string includes a lower tree portion having a control valve; an upper tree portion separably connected to the lower tree portion at a latch; a circulation valve connected with the upper tree portion; and a retainer valve connected with the upper tree portion between the circulation valve and the latch. | 09-17-2009 |
20120267115 | SUBSEA SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for collecting fluid samples from a fluid flowline located subsea. The system includes a multiphase sampling apparatus attachable to the flowline, and a vehicle sampling apparatus that is connectable to the multiphase sampling apparatus to allow the transfer of the collected fluid sample thereto. The vehicle sampling apparatus is preferably a subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) locatable proximate the fluid flowline and having a fluid sample collector and a fluid pump for transferring the collected fluid sample from the multiphase sampling apparatus to the fluid sample collector. The vehicle sampling apparatus includes a fluid analysis sensor capable of extracting information about the collected fluid sample at a subsea location. Optionally, the vehicle sampling apparatus can transport the collected fluid sample to a location remote from the fluid flowline for analysis. | 10-25-2012 |
20130213149 | ISOTHERMAL SUBSEA SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for collecting a selected phase of a representative sample from a multiphase fluid flowing through a flowline, preferably located subsea. The system includes a multiphase sampling apparatus attachable to the flowline for sampling the representative sample; a vehicle sampling apparatus (e.g., ROV) locatable proximate the flowline having a power supply and a fluid sample collector for storing at least one selected phase of the representative sample; an interface for connecting the multiphase sampling apparatus and the vehicle sampling apparatus; and a temperature control arrangement disposed between the multiphase sampling apparatus and the vehicle sampling apparatus configured to minimize the temperature difference between the representative sample and the multiphase fluid flowing through the flowline. | 08-22-2013 |
John R. Kerr, Eliot, ME US
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20160086045 | COMMISSIONING HVAC DEVICE WITH OPTICAL COMMUNICATION - A method of commissioning an electronic building system controller includes presenting a static visual code to a camera of the electronic building system controller. The electronic building system controller extracts information from the static visual code and reconfigures internal programming responsive to extracting the information. | 03-24-2016 |
Lila Kerr, New Haven, CT US
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20150025349 | PAD FOR MEASURING BLOOD LOSS - A pad is disclosed having a grid of absorbent structures (e.g., squares) formed on the pad. The pad may be used to quantify or otherwise assess blood loss by a patient. For example, blood lost by the patient and absorbed by the pad may be quantified by counting the number of saturated squares on the pad and taking into account the known absorbance of each square. | 01-22-2015 |
Mark Kerr, New South Wales AU
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20080277418 | Container and a Fitting for a Container - A spout assembly ( | 11-13-2008 |
Mark John Kerr, Prospect AU
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20090272421 | Separating and assembling semiconductor strips - A method and an apparatus for separating elongated semiconductor strips from a wafer of semiconductor material are disclosed. Vacuum is applied to the face of each elongated semiconductor strip forming an edge of the wafer or being adjacent to the edge. The wafer and a source of the vacuum are displaced to separate each elongated semiconductor strip from the wafer. Further, a method and an apparatus for assembling elongated semiconductor strips separated from a wafer of semiconductor material into an array of the strips are disclosed. Still further, methods, apparatuses, and systems for assembling an array of elongated semiconductor strips on a substrate are disclosed. | 11-05-2009 |
Mark John Kerr, South Australia AU
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20080264465 | Modular Sub-Assembly of Semiconductor Strips - A modular subassembly ( | 10-30-2008 |
Matthew D. Kerr, Bellevue, WA US
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20150086183 | LINEAGE OF USER GENERATED CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed where users are rewarded and acknowledged for generating content and for remixing (modifying) the user generated content of others. In examples, the content may be levels of a virtual world for a gaming system. | 03-26-2015 |
Melissa Kerr, Redmond, WA US
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20140152693 | CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF COMMAND SPACE USING MULTI-STATE ELEMENT - A multi-state viewing mode user interface (UI) element is used to switch between different viewing modes on a display of a computing device. A user may switch between hidden mode where commands are hidden, a collapsed mode where a portion of the commands are hidden, and an expanded mode where the commands are shown on the display. The viewing mode UI element may remain displayed such that a user may interact with the element to switch to another viewing mode. A trigger zone UI element may be displayed that when activated temporarily displays commands that are hidden according to the selected viewing mode. Other UI elements (e.g. closing the application) may also be shown. A selected viewing mode may persist across an application closing and re-opening. A status UI element may also be surfaced (e.g. temporarily) to indicate various events. | 06-05-2014 |
Natalie Jane Kerr, Dunedin NZ
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20100273148 | Urine markers for detection of bladder cancer - Early detection of tumors is a major determinant of survival of patients suffering from tumors, including bladder tumors. Members of the BTM or UBTM family can be highly and consistently accumulated in bladder tumor tissue and other tumor tissue, and/or can be accumulated in urine of patients, and thus are markers for bladder and other types of cancer. In certain embodiments, BTMs or UBTMs can accumulate in the urine, and detection of UBTM family members can be an effective diagnostic approach. In some embodiments, quantitative PCR methods have advantages over microarray methods. In other embodiments, detection and quantification of a plurality of BTMs or UBTMs can increase the sensitivity and specificity of detection of bladder cancer, and therefore provides methods for determining the stage and type of bladder cancer. Kits provide easy, convenient ways for carrying out the methods of this invention. | 10-28-2010 |
Nigel Kerr, Belfast IE
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20150370668 | FAILOVER IN RESPONSE TO FAILURE OF A PORT - A failure at a first port of the controller node is detected, where the first port is initially assigned a first port identifier and is associated with a logical path through a communications fabric between the first port and a port at a host device. In response to detecting the failure, the first port identifier is assigned to a second port to cause the logical path to be associated with the second port. In response to detecting resolution of the failure, a probe identifier is assigned to the first port. Using the probe identifier, a health of network infrastructure between the first port and the host device is checked. In response to the checking, the first port identifier is assigned to the first port to cause failback of the logical path to the first port. | 12-24-2015 |
Rex Kerr, Leesburg, VA US
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20140101785 | GENETICALLY ENCODED CALCIUM INDICATORS AND METHODS OF USE - Genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI) polypeptides and the nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides are provided. In addition, methods of using such nucleic acids and polypeptides in methods of screening for agonists or antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) or ion channels and methods of monitoring neural activity also are provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20150315258 | GENETICALLY ENCODED CALCIUM INDICATORS AND METHODS OF USE - Genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI) polypeptides and the nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides are provided. In addition, methods of using such nucleic acids and polypeptides in methods of screening for agonists or antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) or ion channels and methods of monitoring neural activity also are provided. | 11-05-2015 |
Richard Kerr, South Hobart AU
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20110195414 | Method and Markers for Determining the Genotype of Horned/Polled Cattle - Provided herein are methods to discover and use single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) for determining the genotype of a horned/polled ruminant subject. The present invention further provides specific nucleic acid sequences, SNPs, and SNP patterns that can be used for determining the genotype of a horned/polled ruminant subject. | 08-11-2011 |
Robert Kerr, Shirley, MA US
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20130253335 | OPTICAL PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF MELANOMA - A non-invasive, optical method and device for the detection of melanoma in skin lesions. The detection of the presence of melanoma is accomplished optically by looking for specific changes (signatures) in the spectrum of optical light elastically scattered off melanoma molecules. Elastic scattering spectroscopy (ESS) converts subcellular morphological changes into scattering spectrum signatures. A melanoma discrimination analysis is performed by illuminating the lesion with a handheld device that also collects a portion of the scattered light, converts it into digital signals, analyzes the requisite spectral signatures, and provides a logical output showing the user the presence (or absence) of melanoma in the subject lesion. | 09-26-2013 |
Robert Gregory Kerr, Maddington AU
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20120267565 | ROAD AND SOIL TREATMENT APPLICATIONS - A composition and method for stabilising an unsealed surface, the composition comprising hygroscopic material and one or more cationic or non-ionic emulsions. | 10-25-2012 |
Shane Kerr, Leopardstown IE
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20100105069 | METHOD FOR DETECTING HUMAN PARVOVIRUS ANTIGEN - A method for detecting human parvovirus/erythrovirus antigen in a sample comprises contacting a buffer having a pH in the range 3.0 to 4.0, suitably a citrate/trisodium citrate buffer, with the sample followed by the measurement of the antigen. The measurement of the antigen can be by virus capture enzyme immunoassay. The method is a good indicator of recent infection and can be used in the screening of individual plasma units or pools from which blood products are extracted. | 04-29-2010 |
Shawn Kerr, Millbury, MA US
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20150238301 | HEMOSTASIS AND CLOSURE METHODS UTILIZING MESH - A device for causing hemostasis includes a sheet of mesh stretchable between an expanded and a retracted configuration, a size of the sheet in the retracted configuration being selected to cover a target tissue site; a spring mechanism coupled to the mesh, the spring mechanism moving between an expanded configuration and a retracted configuration when the mesh is moved between the expanded and retracted configurations; and a plurality of hooks coupled to the mesh and oriented to extend into tissue to lock the mesh in position when the mesh is placed in a desired position over the target tissue site in the expanded configuration. The hooks are lockingly engaging the target tissue so that, after the hooks have lockingly engaged the tissue, the spring mechanism reverts to the retracted configuration drawing the engaged portions of tissue radially inward. | 08-27-2015 |
Shawn Kerr, Lancaster, MA US
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20150327863 | ZIP CLIP - A tissue closure device includes a first clip including a first longitudinal element extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and a first pair of arms extending laterally from the first longitudinal element, the first pair of arms movable between an open configuration in which free ends of the first pair of arms are separated from one another and a closed configuration in which the free ends of the first pair of arms extend toward one another, the first pair of arms being biased toward the closed configuration, and a sliding element extending from a proximal end to a distal end and longitudinally movable relative to the first clip so that when a portion of the sliding element is received between the first pair of arms, the first pair of arms is moved from the biased closed configuration to the open configuration. | 11-19-2015 |
20160022253 | ENDOSCOPIC CLOSURE DEVICE USING SEALANTS - A system for treating a tissue defect includes a delivery catheter extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough and a tissue closure device movably received with the channel of the delivery catheter to be delivered to target tissue to be treated in combination with a lumen extending within the channel to pass a sealant to target tissue. | 01-28-2016 |
Stephen T. Kerr, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150325355 | High Voltage Bushing Cover - Bushing covers adapted to surround a bushing to protect the bushing and bushing connections from damage, which can be installed at distance using an insulated pole. | 11-12-2015 |
Walter B. Kerr, Blairsville, GA US
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20150265060 | TIERED INLINE LOVESEAT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A tiered inline loveseat includes a first chair and a second chair where the second chair is positioned inline and below the first chair. The first chair includes a first seat, and a first seat back. The first seat has a front end, a back end, a first side and a second side. The first seat back is coupled to the back end of the first seat. The second chair has a second seat and a second seat back with a bottom edge and a top edge. Wherein, the top edge of the second seat back is coupled to the front end of the first seat. | 09-24-2015 |
Wilson Law Learned Kerr, Brookline, MA US
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20140129307 | System and Method for Facilitating Commercial Interactions via a Physical Insignia - According to aspects of the present invention, a system, method, and device utilizes insignia such as electronic near field communication (e.g., NFC or RFID) tags or preprogrammed visual insignia (e.g., QR code or bar code) attached to or associated with physical products or service offerings and linked to an Internet-based user interface with a supporting database. In different embodiments, the present invention includes: a registration management component; an offer management component; a loyalty program management component, a referral management component; a purchase and service management component; a customer feedback component; and an interaction tracking component. | 05-08-2014 |