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Kevin L. Alft, Pella, IA US
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20090024326 | Utility mapping and data distribution system and method - A system and method of mapping underground utilities and other subsurface objects involves one or more of acquiring utility location data using a number of different detectors and sensors, processing the multiple detector/sensor output data to produce mapping data, storing the mapping data in a database, and providing access to and use of the stored mapping data by subscribing users on a usage fee basis. | 01-22-2009 |
20110213585 | Utility Mapping and Data Distribution System and Method - A system and method of mapping underground utilities and other subsurface objects involves one or more of acquiring utility location data using a number of different detectors and sensors, processing the multiple detector/sensor output data to produce mapping data, storing the mapping data in a database, and providing access to and use of the stored mapping data by subscribing users on a usage fee basis. | 09-01-2011 |
20130030704 | Utility Mapping and Data Distribution System and Method - A system and method of mapping underground utilities and other subsurface objects involves one or more of acquiring utility location data using a number of different detectors and sensors, processing the multiple detector/sensor output data to produce mapping data, storing the mapping data in a database, and providing access to and use of the stored mapping data by subscribing users on a usage fee basis. | 01-31-2013 |
Kevin L. Askling, Madison, WI US
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20090056004 | TOILET BOWL TREATING ASSEMBLY - Toilet bowl treating/cleaning assemblies are provided. In one form the toilet seat lid has mounted on it a dispenser in a fashion so that pivoting of the lid assists in controlling dispensing of a solid pill containing a treating chemical. Also, structures are provided to avoid dispensing when a consumer determines that bowl treatment is not needed, and to facilitate dispensing in response to manual activation. | 03-05-2009 |
20090241247 | TOILET TABLET DISPENSER - Devices for dispensing toilet treatment tablets into toilet bowls when a button is actuated are disclosed. In one version, the device includes: (i) a toilet cover; (ii) a dispenser mounted to the cover; (iii) a plurality of solid tablets stored in the dispenser so as to be dispensable therefrom, wherein at least one of the tablets includes a toilet treatment chemical; and (iv) an actuator for moving a tablet from a ready position of the dispenser to a release position. In another version, the invention provides a handheld device including a body having a cover and a hollow wall connected to the cover. The cover and the wall define an interior space in the body, and the cover includes a dispensing slot. The device also includes a removable tablet holder suitable for holding a plurality of solid tablets. A tablet retainer of the tablet holder is located within the cover when the tablet holder is installed within the body. The tablet retainer retains a tablet in a ready position for dispensing. An actuator is disposed in the cover for moving a tablet from the ready position out through the dispensing slot. | 10-01-2009 |
20100251495 | Continuous Adhesive Roller | 10-07-2010 |
Kevin L. Baker, San Jose, CA US
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20140252240 | PHASE-SENSITIVE TWO-DIMENSIONAL NEUTRON SHEARING INTERFEROMETER AND HARTMANN SENSOR - A neutron imaging system detects both the phase shift and absorption of neutrons passing through an object. The neutron imaging system is based on either of two different neutron wavefront sensor techniques: | 09-11-2014 |
Kevin L. Beck, Portland, OR US
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20150066960 | AUTONOMICALLY DEFINING HOT STORAGE AND HEAVY WORKLOADS - In defining database objects for storage in a storage hierarchy, frequencies of accesses of a plurality of database objects over a predetermined time period are observed. A mean and standard deviation for the plurality of database objects are computed based on the observed frequencies of accesses of the plurality of database objects. A z-score for a given database object is determined based on a comparison of the frequency of access for the given database with the mean and standard deviation computed for the plurality of database objects by the computing processor; and a level in the storage hierarchy corresponding to the z-score of the given database object is determined. The given database object may then be stored at the level in the storage hierarchy corresponding to the z-score of the given database object. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066998 | AUTONOMICALLY DEFINING HOT STORAGE AND HEAVY WORKLOADS - In defining database objects for storage in a storage hierarchy, frequencies of accesses of a plurality of database objects over a predetermined time period are observed. A mean and standard deviation for the plurality of database objects are computed based on the observed frequencies of accesses of the plurality of database objects. A z-score for a given database object is determined based on a comparison of the frequency of access for the given database with the mean and standard deviation computed for the plurality of database objects by the computing processor; and a level in the storage hierarchy corresponding to the z-score of the given database object is determined. The given database object may then be stored at the level in the storage hierarchy corresponding to the z-score of the given database object. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067198 | INTERMITTENT SAMPLING OF STORAGE ACCESS FREQUENCY - The intermittent sampling of storage access frequency is performed by determining a duration of a collection window and a duration of an observation window within the collection window. A position of the observation window within the collection window is randomly selected, and frequencies of accesses of one or more storage objects during the observation window are observed. When a new access of a given storage object occurs, a delta time for the given storage object is calculated as the time of the observed access minus the timestamp of the most recent observed prior access of the given storage object. Optionally, the delta time of two sequential accesses of a given storage object in two different observation windows may be calculated as if the two different observation windows are immediately adjacent to each other. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067199 | INTERMITTENT SAMPLING OF STORAGE ACCESS FREQUENCY - The intermittent sampling of storage access frequency is performed by determining a duration of a collection window and a duration of an observation window within the collection window. A position of the observation window within the collection window is randomly selected, and frequencies of accesses of one or more storage objects during the observation window are observed. When a new access of a given storage object occurs, a delta time for the given storage object is calculated as the time of the observed access minus the timestamp of the most recent observed prior access of the given storage object. Optionally, the delta time of two sequential accesses of a given storage object in two different observation windows may be calculated as if the two different observation windows are immediately adjacent to each other. | 03-05-2015 |
Kevin L. Bokelman, San Diego, CA US
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20130066274 | STERILE FLUID PATHWAY CONNECTION TO DRUG CONTAINERS FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS - A user-initiated fluid pathway connection includes: a connection hub, a piercing member, a sterile sleeve, and a drug container having a cap, a pierceable seal, a barrel, and a plunger seal, wherein the piercing member is initially retained within the sterile sleeve between the connection hub and the pierceable seal of the drug container. The connection hub may include an internal aperture within the connection hub which functions as a flow restrictor and wherein a piercing member is connected to one end of the internal aperture and a fluid conduit is connected to another end of the internal aperture. A drug delivery pump with integrated sterility maintenance features includes a housing, upon which an activation mechanism, an insertion mechanism, a fluid pathway connection as described above, a power and control system, and a drive mechanism connected to a drug container are mounted. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 03-14-2013 |
20140276446 | RETRACTABLE NEEDLE ADAPTERS AND SAFETY SYRINGES - Barrel adapters for safety syringes include a barrel and a plunger assembly adapted to move within the barrel, a barrel tip adapted to be sealingly engaged with a distal end of the barrel and a needle retraction mechanism having a needle subassembly and an actuator subassembly. The needle subassembly includes a needle, and a needle-over-mold (NOM) through which the needle extends. The needle subassembly is disposed at least partially within the barrel tip, and adapted to move from an injection position in which the needle extends from a distal end of the barrel tip to a retracted position in which the needle is disposed within at least one of the barrel tip or the barrel. The actuator subassembly includes a needle seal, a push-bar, and an actuator surface. The needle retraction mechanism includes a biasing member and an actuable locking arrangement. A syringe includes such barrel adapters. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin L. Cariker, Rockwall, TX US
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20110219450 | System And Method For Malware Detection - According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for execution on one or more processors includes receiving a first file and determining a file type of the first file. The method also includes determining, according to a first policy, a plurality of malware detection schemes to apply to the first file based on the determined file type of the first file. In addition, the method includes scheduling the application of the determined plurality of malware detection schemes to the first file amongst a plurality of detection nodes according to a second policy. Further, the method includes determining, in response to determining the results of applying the plurality of malware detection schemes, that the first file is malware or determining that the first file is suspected malware according to a third policy. | 09-08-2011 |
Kevin L. Crouthamel, Richboro, PA US
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20080234156 | Lubricant compositions with improved properties - A lubricant composition for providing friction reducing properties and VI and solvency improving properties in a lubricant system is disclosed. The lubricant composition comprises a major amount of at least one base oil and an effective amount of a high viscosity polyester additive having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least about 2,500 mm | 09-25-2008 |
20110195878 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS FOR LARGE LOW AND MEDIUM SPEED ENGINES BY REDUCING THE TRACTION COEFFICIENT - The present invention is directed to a method for improving the fuel efficiency of low and medium speed engine oil compositions by reducing the traction coefficient of the oil by formulating the oil using at least two base stocks of different kinematic viscosity wherein the differences in kinematic viscosity between the base stocks is at least 30 mm | 08-11-2011 |
20110195882 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS FOR LARGE LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH SPEED ENGINES BY REDUCING THE TRACTION COEFFICIENT - The present invention is directed to a method for improving the fuel efficiency of engine oil compositions for large low, medium and high speed engines by reducing the traction coefficient of the oil by formulating the oil using at least two base stocks of different kinematic viscosity wherein the differences in kinematic viscosity between the base stocks is at least 30 mm | 08-11-2011 |
20110195884 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS FOR LARGE LOW AND MEDIUM SPEED ENGINES BY REDUCING THE TRACTION COEFFICIENT - The present invention is directed to a method for improving the fuel efficiency of engine oil compositions by reducing the traction coefficient of the oil by formulating the oil using a blend of one or more first base stock(s) selected from Group II base stock, Group III base stock and Group IV base stock and a second base stock selected from polyisobutylene (PIB) and, preferably, additized with a detergent. | 08-11-2011 |
20110207639 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF ENGINE OIL COMPOSITIONS FOR LARGE LOW AND MEDIUM SPEED ENGINES BY REDUCING THE TRACTION COEFFICIENT - The present invention is directed to a method for improving the fuel efficiency of large low and medium speed engine oil compositions by reducing the traction coefficient of the oil by formulating the oil using a blend consisting of one or more Group I base oils having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 2 to less than 12 mm | 08-25-2011 |
Kevin L. Currence, Olathe, KS US
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20120000245 | Methods and Systems for Recovering Liquified Petroleum Gas from Natural Gas - A process and system is provided for separating a feed gas stream containing methane, at least one C | 01-05-2012 |
20120137726 | NGL Recovery from Natural Gas Using a Mixed Refrigerant - An NGL recovery facility utilizing a single, closed-loop mixed refrigerant cycle for recovering a substantial portion of the C | 06-07-2012 |
20130213087 | NGL RECOVERY FROM NATURAL GAS USING A MIXED REFRIGERANT - An NGL recovery facility for separating ethane and heavier (C | 08-22-2013 |
Kevin L. Daywalt, Hubertus, WI US
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20100161106 | Method and apparatus for rifling a firearm barrel - A computer numerically controlled apparatus is provided for rifling a gun barrel. The apparatus automates the known method of rifling a gun barrel. The apparatus includes a frame, a rod, a cutting tool, a rod holder, and a system of servos to move the rod holder and to rotate the rod. The apparatus includes a CPU runs a program which controls the servos based on operating parameters entered by the operator. The operating parameters are entered through a graphical user interface which also allows the operator to monitor the status of the rifling process. The operator can calibrate the system and enter the twist rate, number of grooves, cut degree, cutting speed, return speed, and number of passes to complete. The apparatus includes a puck which engages the end of the rod and is adapted to index the rod and change the cutting depth of the cutting tool. | 06-24-2010 |
Kevin L. Dietzel, El Cerrito, CA US
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20100143536 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING H2S LEVELS IN FERMENTED BEVERAGES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing H | 06-10-2010 |
Kevin L. Dietzel, Davis, CA US
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20130071542 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING H2S LEVELS IN FERMENTED BEVERAGES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for reducing H | 03-21-2013 |
Kevin L. Feldenzer, Palmyra, PA US
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20100127872 | RFID Product Identification and Tracking System - Apparatus for RFID tagging of packages is provided, including a conveyor, along which tags having microchips and antennae are applied to packages, with the tags being encoded via radio waves, to contain information about package identification and other information, with the encoding being done upstream of a palletizer system, and with the palletizer system being provided for receiving encoded packages from the conveyor. | 05-27-2010 |
Kevin L. Friesth, Fort Dodge, IA US
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20140159375 | MULTI-TURBINE AIRFLOW AMPLIFYING GENERATOR - A wind generating device employs modules each having two turbines. Each turbine employs two rotors coaxially aligned by a shaft associated with an in-line generator. Alternatively, the turbine employs only one rotor for low-wind areas. The arrangement includes a proximal channel with a leading portion having decreasing radius toward the first rotor which acts as a collector and a following portion connecting fluidly the first and second rotor and a distal channel which is separate from the proximal channel and opens into the following portion, adding to the airflow to the second rotor. Downstream from the second rotor is a diffuser with a radius increasing with distance from the rotor. Surrounding the second rotor is a boundary layer control collar creating channels associated with one or more channels between diffuser segments. The modules may be stacked vertically allowing for yaw responsive to wind and may be mounted on a tower. | 06-12-2014 |
Kevin L. Furr, Bellevue, WA US
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20130143662 | CONTROLLER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A method of associating a controller to a console comprises, at the controller, establishing a connection with the console such that the controller is assigned to one of a plurality of different ports of the console over which different controllers may separately communicate with the console. A visual indication is then provided on the controller to indicate to the user of the controller which one of the plurality of different ports of the console has been assigned to the controller and over which the controller communicates with the console. | 06-06-2013 |
Kevin L. Gabrey, Port St. Lucie, FL US
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20090302990 | THERMALLY ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL INTERRUPT SWITCH - A thermally activated electrical interrupt device incorporates a thermally activated portion engaging with an electrical interrupt portion. The thermally activated material expands when heated, causing an interrupt control rod to open an electrical contact. When the interrupt device is placed into an interrupt state, a reset mechanism maintains the interrupt control rod in the interrupt state until specifically reset. An actuating shaft is in operational communication with at least one electrical contact. The actuating shaft is maintained in a thermal monitoring position until an interrupt control rod is moved via a thermally expanding material and engages with the actuating shaft, releasing it from the thermal monitoring position. The actuating shaft is projected via a biasing member to cause a change in state of the electrical contact. The actuating shaft remains in the interrupt state until the user resets the switch. | 12-10-2009 |
20090302991 | Thermally Activated Electrical Interrupt Switch - A thermally activated electrical interrupt device incorporates a thermally activated portion ( | 12-10-2009 |
20120068811 | METHOD OF THERMALLY OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL INTERRUPT SWITCH - A thermally activated electrical interrupt device incorporates a thermally activated portion engaging with an electrical interrupt portion. The thermally activated material expands when heated, causing an interrupt control rod to open an electrical contact. When the interrupt device is placed into an interrupt state, a reset mechanism maintains the interrupt control rod in the interrupt state until specifically reset. An actuating shaft is in operational communication with at least one electrical contact. The actuating shaft is maintained in a thermal monitoring position until an interrupt control rod is moved via a thermally expanding material and engages with the actuating shaft, releasing it from the thermal monitoring position. The actuating shaft is projected via a biasing member to cause a change in state of the electrical contact. The actuating shaft remains in the interrupt state until the user resets the switch. | 03-22-2012 |
Kevin L. Giant, Litchfield, NH US
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20140153356 | CASSETTE SYSTEM INTEGRATED APPARATUS - A cassette integrated system. The cassette integrated system includes a mixing cassette, a balancing cassette, a middle cassette fluidly connected to the mixing cassette and the balancing cassette and at least one pod. The mixing cassette is fluidly connected to the middle cassette by at least one fluid line and the middle cassette is fluidly connected to the balancing cassette by at least one fluid line. The at least one pod is connected to at least two of the cassettes wherein the pod is located in an area between the cassettes. | 06-05-2014 |
Kevin L. Glasglow, Lomira, WI US
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20110114350 | LITHIUM-BASED BATTERY PACK FOR A HAND HELD POWER TOOL - A method for conducting an operation including a power tool battery pack. The battery pack can include a housing, a first cell supported by the housing and having a voltage, and a second cell supported by the housing and having a voltage. The battery pack also can be connectable to a power tool and be operable to supply power to operate the power tool. The method can include discharging one of the first cell and the second cell until the voltage of the one of the first cell and the second cell is substantially equal to the voltage of the other of the first cell and the second cell. | 05-19-2011 |
Kevin L. Higgins, Sr., Mason, OH US
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20150088673 | DISTRIBUTED PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a payment system that allows a mobile communications device (MCD) to interact with a merchant processing device (MPD) and a payment engine. A communications component associated with the payment engine can send requested barcodes to the MPD, receive barcodes or alphanumeric Universal Product Codes from customer MCDs, and handle payment authorizations and settlements. A barcode management component can generate and interpret barcodes based upon merchant offerings and client requests. A security algorithms component can employ an offset pair algorithm to convert each digit from a payment card information into an offset pair of digits to facilitate security in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. | 03-26-2015 |
Kevin L. Kauers, Duluth, GA US
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20090233340 | Use of erythromycin as a selective antimicrobial agent in the production of alcohols - A process for the use of low concentration levels of Erythromycin to eliminate or control the growth of unwanted or undesirable bacteria (contaminating bacteria) in the fermentation production of alcohols without inhibition of the growth or replication of the yeast. | 09-17-2009 |
20120070872 | USE OF ERYTHROMYCIN AS A SELECTIVE ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT IN THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOLS - A process for the use of low concentration levels of Erythromycin to eliminate or control the growth of unwanted or undesirable bacteria (contaminating bacteria) in the fermentation production of alcohols without inhibition of the growth or replication of the yeast. | 03-22-2012 |
Kevin L. Kauers, Norcross, GA US
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20100143307 | Use of Penicillin G Procaine as a selective antimicrobial agent in the production of alcohol by fermentation - A process for the use of low concentration levels of Penicillin G Procaine to eliminate or control the growth of unwanted or undesirable bacteria (contaminating bacteria) in the fermentation production of alcohol without inhibition of the growth or replication of the yeast. | 06-10-2010 |
Kevin L. Kilzer, Chandler, AZ US
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20080270645 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING TIMING SIGNAL BETWEEN MEDIA CONTROLLER AND STORAGE MEDIA - A storage system controller ( | 10-30-2008 |
20090259800 | FLASH MANAGEMENT USING SEQUENTIAL TECHNIQUES - Disclosed are techniques for flash memory management, including receiving data from a host, writing the data to a flash memory device in the order it was received from the host, and providing at least one data structure configured to locate the data written to the flash memory device. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259801 | CIRCULAR WEAR LEVELING - A method for flash memory management comprises providing a head pointer configured to define a first location in a flash memory, and a tail pointer configured to define a second location in a flash memory. The head pointer and tail pointer define a payload data area. Payload data is received from a host, and written to the flash memory in the order it was received. The head pointer and tail pointer are updated such that the payload data area moves in a circular manner within the flash memory. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259805 | FLASH MANAGEMENT USING LOGICAL PAGE SIZE - Disclosed are techniques for flash memory management, including tracking payload data via one or more data structures configured to define the size of logical pages in a flash memory. In various embodiments, the logical page size may be larger than, equal to, or smaller than a physical page size of a flash memory chip. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259806 | FLASH MANAGEMENT USING BAD PAGE TRACKING AND HIGH DEFECT FLASH MEMORY - Disclosed are techniques for flash memory management, including utilizing defect information corresponding to a granularity smaller than a physical erase block size of a flash memory chip. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259919 | FLASH MANAGEMENT USING SEPARATE MEDTADATA STORAGE - Disclosed are techniques for flash memory management, including storing metadata and/or error correcting information separately from payload data. In various embodiments, metadata and/or error correcting information are stored in a random access memory within a solid state drive. | 10-15-2009 |
20110296094 | CIRCULAR WEAR LEVELING - A method for flash memory management comprises providing a head pointer configured to define a first location in a flash memory, and a tail pointer configured to define a second location in a flash memory. The head pointer and tail pointer define a payload data area. Payload data is received from a host, and written to the flash memory in the order it was received. The head pointer and tail pointer are updated such that the payload data area moves in a circular manner within the flash memory. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin L. Klein, Denison, IA US
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20150083517 | RATCHET ASSEMBLY AND ROTATIONAL SENSOR DRIVE MECHANISM - A ratchet assembly may include a steer ring, a steer ring side structure, a steer cylinder bracket arm, a steer cylinder, a ratchet lock gear, a steering collar, a ratchet cylinder, a ratchet lock bar, and at least one sensor. When in a particular locked position, operation of the steer cylinder rotates the steer ring, the ratchet lock gear, and the steering collar. When in an unlocked position, operation of the steer cylinder rotates the steer ring around the ratchet lock gear. | 03-26-2015 |
Kevin L. Klesenski, Los Altos, CA US
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20100167677 | RECEIVER LOCAL OSCILLATOR LEAKAGE COMPENSATION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN INTERFERER - A ZIF radio compensation method is disclosed. The ZIF radio compensation method employs high gain setting compensation values, which are reliably calculated for low gain settings, during entry of the radio into a communications network. Once the network entry is complete, these coarse calibration values are refined during times when no interfering signal is present. The ZIF radio compensation method allows a receiver to use no additional circuitry to achieve isolation, for potential cost savings. The ZIF radio compensation method further speeds up initial calibration, allowing the radio to join the communications network more rapidly. | 07-01-2010 |
Kevin L. Klueber, Hamilton, OH US
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20140156063 | ACCUMULATION CONTROL - Systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory processor readable media of the various embodiments enable control of a conveyor having a plurality of zones each having a control module configured to control a selectable speed of the zone. The various embodiments are disclosed in connection with, but not necessarily limited to, accumulation conveyors with control systems which selectively set the speeds of zones based on conditions of upstream and downstream zones. The various embodiments are directed to improving efficiency of accumulation systems by controlling zones based upon consideration of conditions of neighboring zones. The various embodiment also enable the generation and use of translation tables correlating zones with network addresses of their respective control modules. | 06-05-2014 |
Kevin L. Klueber, Indian Springs, OH US
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20140156061 | ACCUMULATION CONTROL - Zones of an accumulation conveyor are controlled using a look ahead approach. The speed and article presence conditions of downstream and upstream zones are used to assess the condition of article flow in the neighborhood of a particular zone. The respective speeds of individual zones are then selected and implemented based on the assessment. | 06-05-2014 |
Kevin L. Kolozsvari, Cowan Heights, CA US
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20090320390 | Insulation kit for pet enclosure - There is provided an insulation kit for a pet enclosure such as a doghouse. The insulation kit provides insulation to the doghouse to foster a comfortable and safe environment for dogs. The insulation kit is advantageously configured for easy transport and storage, and is a low cost alternative to current insulation kits on the market. The insulation kit includes a base panel that is positioned on the floor of the pet enclosure. In addition, the insulation kit includes a plurality of side panels that are positioned around the walls in the interior of the pet enclosure. Each side panel includes a plurality of connector members disposed about the outer periphery of the side panel for pivotally connecting onto the base panel to provide for a pivotal collapse of the side panel onto the base panel. The connector members further pivotally interconnect the side panel to adjacent side panels to provide for pivotal folding of the interconnected side panels. As a result, the interconnected side panels and base panel create a thermal shell that provides a layer of insulation to the interior of the pet enclosure. It is contemplated that the insulation kit is constructed of die cut foam panels that encourage a lightweight and low cost mass production. | 12-31-2009 |
20120145090 | ARTICULATING CONSUMABLE CHEW TOY - Provided is an edible chew toy including a first toy member and a second toy member configured to be moveably engaged with each other. The first and second toy members may be configured to pivot and/or translate relative to each other to captivate a pet. In this regard, the toy members may move relative to each other as the pet gnaws on the toy, swipes at the toy with his paws, or lifts the toy in a manner to cause gravitational movement. The chew toy may be formed from 100% consumable material to allow the pet to easily digest the chew toy as it is chewed. | 06-14-2012 |
Kevin L. Krumwiede, Corte Madera, CA US
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20150090096 | Pedal Operated Configurable Guitar Chord Player - A pedal operated configurable guitar chord player is used in conjunction with a selection software and includes a chord actuator, an actuator assembly, and a pedal. The chord actuator provides a support structure, wherein the actuator assembly is positioned within a casing and connected to a base and a mounting frame. A first clamp and a second clamp attached to the base allow the chord actuator to be attached to the neck of a guitar, wherein a plurality of actuators of the actuator assembly is positioned overtop each of the guitar strings. The plurality of actuators is controlled by a microcontroller that is communicably coupled to an electronic device through an electronic device connection means. The pedal signals the microcontroller to progress the plurality of actuators to form the subsequent chords, wherein the order of chords is determined through the selection software. | 04-02-2015 |
Kevin L. Lid, Lake Orion, MI US
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20140120273 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING GALVANIC AND CHEMICAL CORROSION IN EMBLEMS CONTAINING SECOND SURFACE DECORATION AND METALLIZATION AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A display emblem may comprise a metallized layer, a decoration layer, and at least one moisture impermeable layer. | 05-01-2014 |
Kevin L. Maltzahn, Webster, NY US
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20110142498 | REPLENISHER TONER CONTAINER - A low cost, robust and efficient replenisher toner container is provided and includes (a) a one-piece blow-molded container body having a wall defining an exterior surface of the body and an interior cavity within the body; (b) a first end, of the one-piece blow-molded container body, having a handle member; (c) a second end, of the one-piece blow-molded container body opposite the first end, including a single fill/dispense opening for filling the interior cavity with replenisher toner and for dispensing replenisher toner from the interior cavity; and (d) at least a one molded scoop member formed at the second end for efficiently delivering the replenisher toner being dispensed from the interior cavity into receiving components in the xerographic machine. | 06-16-2011 |
20130249978 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CARRYING AND DISPENSING AN INK USEFUL IN PRINTING - An apparatus, method and system are provided for carrying and dispensing an ink into a printing system. A system configured to dispense an ink comprises an ink carrying apparatus having a container, a movable cover, a unit monitor, a film, and a locking tab. The system also comprises a docking station configured to accept the ink carrying apparatus and engage the locking tab when the movable cover is in an open position. The system further comprises a processor configured to communicate with the unit monitor to facilitate a movement of the movable cover from a closed position to the open position. Based on a detection of a type of ink in the container, the movable cover is allowed to be moved from the closed position to the open position so as to facilitate removal of the film and cause the ink to be dispensed. | 09-26-2013 |
Kevin L. Mcfarlin, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110190596 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface. Conductive ink electrodes are formed on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube. The conductive ink electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient. At least one conductor is coupled to the conductive ink electrodes and is configured to carry the EMG signals received by the conductive ink electrodes to a processing apparatus. | 08-04-2011 |
Kevin L. Moore, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20090042738 | TYROSYLPROTEIN SULFOTRANSFERASES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Tyrosylprotein sulfotransferases and nucleic acids encoding the tyrosylprotein sulfotransferases are described. Dual isotopes of the enzyme and of the nucleic acids encoding said enzymes have been identified in human, mouse and | 02-12-2009 |
Kevin L. Obrachta, Wichita, KS US
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20120304844 | MATERIAL CUTTING DIE - A die for forming an elongated strand of continuous material includes a front surface, an opposing back surface, a peripheral surface positioned therebetween, a groove, and a pair of peaks. The groove may be located on the front surface and may originate near the center of the front surface and terminate at the edge of the front surface. The groove may revolve around the center, getting progressively farther away from the center as it revolves. The peaks may be located at opposing edges of the groove, wherein the peaks of one portion of the groove contact the peaks of neighboring portions of the groove to form a blade. The die is pressed against an adhesive charge, such that the blade cuts the material to form an elongated, continuous noodle. | 12-06-2012 |
20130228653 | ELECTROTHERMAL AND ELECTRO EXPULSIVE HYBRID ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR ENGINE INLET - A hybrid ice protection system (HIPS) including both an electro-expulsive de-icing system (EEDS) and electrothermal heaters to first break ice away from an outer surface of an engine nacelle inlet lip and then melt remaining residual ice from the outer surface of the inlet lip. The EEDS may have a plurality of EEDS actuators positioned to provide striking force to inner surfaces of both outer and inner walls of the inlet lip. The electrothermal heaters may be positioned to heat the inlet lip at areas between locations where the EEDS actuators provide striking force. The HIPS may also include a control system for actuating the EEDS actuators to strike the inner surface of the inlet lip when the inlet lip is at or below a predetermined temperature and then activating the electrothermal heaters to remove residual ice left on the inlet lip after actuation of the EEDS actuators. | 09-05-2013 |
Kevin L. Ohashi, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20100137887 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for repairing soft tissue. The surgical system allows for the creation of tissue repair by grasping, aligning and sewing or fixing tissue. For example, this system may be used for clipping together excessive capsular tissue and reducing the overall capsular volume. The deployment device includes a central grasping mechanism and an outer clip delivery system. The clip embodiments may be single or multi-component (penetration and locking base components) that penetrate tissue layers and deploy or lock to clip the tissue together. An example of the system is used to reduce the joint capsule tissue laxity and reduces the potential for subluxation or dislocation of the joint by either restricting inferior laxity (anterior or posterior) and resolving or eliminating pathologic anterior or posterior translation. | 06-03-2010 |
20100152850 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATERIAL FIXATION - Devices, systems and methods for fixation of tendon to bone are described. An exemplary surgical implant is a modified bone anchor that is able to grasp the tendon and hold it firmly in a bone tunnel. Once deployed, the anchor delivers lateral compression to the tendon, providing direct tendon to bone compression to facilitate healing. The anchor has different versions which allow it to be attached to the tendon prior to insertion into the bone tunnel, or be inserted between tendon arms when the surgical procedure dictates. The resulting tendon to bone compression allows for the firm fixation in a manner markedly simpler than traditional techniques. A modification of this anchor can also allow the anchor to grasp and hold suture. This variation facilitates the technique for knotless rotator cuff repair. | 06-17-2010 |
20120158020 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for repairing soft tissue. The surgical system allows for the creation of tissue repair by grasping, aligning and sewing or fixing tissue. For example, this system may be used for clipping together excessive capsular tissue and reducing the overall capsular volume. The deployment device includes a central grasping mechanism and an outer clip delivery system. The clip embodiments may be single or multi-component (penetration and locking base components) that penetrate tissue layers and deploy or lock to clip the tissue together. An example of the system is used to reduce the joint capsule tissue laxity and reduces the potential for subluxation or dislocation of the joint by either restricting inferior laxity (anterior or posterior) and resolving or eliminating pathologic anterior or posterior translation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120226296 | SURGICAL DEVICE FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR AND SURGICAL KIT INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE - The device ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120239085 | SUTURE IMPLANT COMPONENT AND SUTURE IMPLANT MECHANISM INCLUDING SUCH A COMPONENT - A system for suture implantation according to embodiments of the present invention includes a suture implant component including a body which extends along a longitudinal dimension, the body including an opening configured to receive a suture, the body configured for attachment to the suture, the body being deformable, upon application of a tension to the suture, between a resting configuration in which the body has a first longitudinal dimension and a first transverse dimension, and an active configuration in which the body has a second longitudinal dimension smaller than the first longitudinal dimension and a second transverse dimension larger than the first transverse dimension, and further including a wall arranged about the longitudinal dimension, wherein the wall is deformable in an accordion-like manner as the body deforms from the resting configuration to the active configuration. | 09-20-2012 |
20120282235 | IMPLANTABLE PATCH AND SURGICAL KIT FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention include a surgical kit for preparation of a patch for implantation into a human body, characterized in that it comprises a package containing, on one hand, a synthetic substrate ( | 11-08-2012 |
20130090685 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE FASTENING - Fastening devices are provided that are designed to effectively close tissue as well as instruments for applying the inventive fastening devices. The devices are useful for closing tissue such as mucosa in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, laryngeal surfaces, oronasopharynx, or other mucosal tissues. In particular, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), uvulopalatal flap (UPF) technique, and tonsillectomy can be assisted using the inventive system. Embodiments also provide methods of using the fastening devices and/or instruments, and kits including the fastening devices. | 04-11-2013 |
20140074247 | JOINT RECONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The implant ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140097554 | MATERIALS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR JOINING LINES - A hand-held device for joining fishing line segments of monofilament, fluorocarbon, and/or braid lines of similar or differing sizes or combinations or securing hooks or other components to at least one line. The device includes an encasement for orienting the fishing line segments in a closed chamber in close, non-contacting orientation. A material is injected into the closed chamber to encase the lines. This material can be adhesive material or a flowable polymer material having a melting temperature lower than the line segments to be bonded. A pre-formed, flexible polymer sheath is used to retain the line segments in the chamber. A heater heats the polymer sheath within the encasement to allow the polymer to flow and encase the line segments without melting the line segments. Bonding of the line segments can be achieved without melting, abrading, compressing, or impairing the integrity the line segment(s) to be encased. | 04-10-2014 |
20140202060 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING A FISHING LINE TO ANOTHER FISHING COMPONENT, FOR ADJUSTING THE BUOYANCY OF FISHING COMPONENTS, AND FOR CUTTING A FISHING LINE - Method and apparatus for joining a fishing line to another fishing component, for adjusting the buoyancy of fishing components, and for cutting a fishing line. | 07-24-2014 |
Kevin L. Pocos, Avon, OH US
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20100147623 | LADDER STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A ladder anchor and method for applying a stabilizing force on a ladder propped up against a structure in a climbing orientation is disclosed. The ladder anchor includes a base member to be coupled to a mounting surface and one or more adjustable braces extending between the ladder anchor and the ladder. The base member also includes at least one receiver for receiving an instantaneously-actuated fastener to instantaneously secure the base member to the mounting surface. An adjustment apparatus is provided to allow rapid, fine, or both rapid and fine adjustment of the length of at least one of the braces to thereby apply the stabilizing force on to the ladder and minimize slippage of the bottom portion of the ladder away from the structure that the ladder is propped up against while in the climbing orientation. | 06-17-2010 |
Kevin L. Pottmeyer, Belpre, OH US
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20100116442 | REFLECTIVE HUNTING BLIND - An improved hunting blind having a mirrored outwardly facing surface and a camouflaged inwardly facing surface. The blind includes four panels that are hingedly connected together with invisible hinges for allowing the blind to be foldably compacted in the manner of an accordion for conveniently storing and transporting the blind. The top edge of the blind is formed with an irregular, zig-zag shaped contour for allowing the blind to blend in with a natural surrounding environment. When the blind is expanded and erected for use, the mirrored front surface of the blind is tilted forward. A game animal looking onto the front of the blind from a distance therefore sees only a reflection of the terrain surrounding the blind, thereby making the blind substantially indiscernible from the surrounding terrain and effectively obscuring a hunter positioned behind the blind. | 05-13-2010 |
20140034252 | REFLECTIVE HUNTING BLIND - An improved hunting blind having a mirrored outwardly facing surface and a camouflaged inwardly facing surface. The blind includes four panels that are hingedly connected together with invisible hinges for allowing the blind to be foldably compacted in the manner of an accordion for conveniently storing and transporting the blind. The top edge of the blind is formed with an irregular, zig-zag shaped contour for allowing the blind to blend in with a natural surrounding environment. When the blind is expanded and erected for use, the mirrored front surface of the blind is tilted forward. A game animal looking onto the front of the blind from a distance therefore sees only a reflection of the terrain surrounding the blind, thereby making the blind substantially indiscernible from the surrounding terrain and effectively obscuring a hunter positioned behind the blind. | 02-06-2014 |
Kevin L. Redick, Homewood, IL US
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20110083613 | PET WASHING APPARATUS - A pet washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a top member, side supports, and a flexible side wall. In various embodiments, a water line brings water in from a water source such as a sink faucet. The water line is attached to a nozzle. A drain tray is placed over the base so that water used within the apparatus drains through the drain tray into the base. A pump is provided in the base to pump water out of the base through a water exit line, for example, into a sink drain. The device is collapsible such that the drain tray, side support, and top member all collapse and fit within the base. Optionally, the base has a handle and wheels. | 04-14-2011 |
Kevin L. Rollick, Munroe Falls, OH US
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20100068379 | Method of Making Vapor Deposited Oxygen-Scavenging Particles - This invention discloses a method of making an oxygen scavenging particle comprised of an activating component and an oxidizable component wherein one component is deposited upon the other component from a vapour phase and is particularly useful when the activating component is a protic solvent hydrolysable halogen compound and the oxygen scavenging particle is a reduced metal. | 03-18-2010 |
Kevin L. Rozwadowski, Saskatoon CA
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20090075379 | MODULATION OF HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION WITH SINGLE STRANDED DNA BINDING PROTEINS - In one aspect of the invention, single stranded DNA binding proteins (SSB) may be used to modulate homologous recombination in mitosis or meiosis. method are provided for modulating homologous recombination comprising transforming a cell with a nucleic acid encoding a single stranded DNA binding protein; and, allowing the cell to undergo mitosis or meiosis. Similarly, methods are provided for modulating homologous recombination comprising transforming a cell with an inhibitor of expression of a dingle stranded DNA binding protein, such as an antisense or co-suppressive nucleic acid; and, allowing the cell to undergo mitosis or meiosis. | 03-19-2009 |
20090123991 | RETRONS FOR GENE TARGETING - The invention provides methods and nucleic acid constructs that may be used to modify a nucleic acid of interest at a target locus within the genome of a host. In some aspects, the invention contemplates producing in vivo a gene targeting substrate (GTS), which may be comprised of both DNA and RNA components. The gene targeting substrate may comprise a gene targeting nucleotide sequence (GTNS), which is homologous to the target locus, but comprises a sequence modification compared to the target locus. The gene targeting substrate may be produced by reverse transcription of a gene targeting message RNA (gtmRNA). The gene targeting message RNA may be folded for self-priming for reverse transcription by a reverse transcriptase. The gene targeting message RNA may in turn be the product of transcription of a gene targeting construct (GTC) encoding the gene targeting message RNA. The gene targeting construct may for example be a DNA sequence integrated into the genome of the host, or integrated into an extrachromosomal element. Following expression of the gene targeting systems of the invention, hosts may for example be selected having genomic modifications at a target locus that correspond to the sequence modification present on the gene targeting nucleotide sequence. In some embodiments, the structure of retrons may be adapted for use in the gene targeting systems of the invention. | 05-14-2009 |
20110296547 | MODIFYING THE DNA RECOMBINATION POTENTIAL IN EUKARYOTES - The present invention provides methods of modifying in vivo mutagenesis or homologous recombination in a eukaryote. The method of modifying in vivo mutagenesis involves transforming a eukaryote with a nucleotide sequence capable of expressing a wild-type prokaryotic MutS, MutL, MutH, MutU, NLS-MutS, NLS-MutL, NLS-MutH, NLS-MutU protein, or a combination thereof, and expressing the protein. A method of modifying recombination between homologous chromosomes in an allopolyploid eukaryotic organism comprising, expressing a nucleotide sequence encoding prokaryotic NLS-MutS in combination with one or more than one of NLS-MutL, NLS-MutH, NLS-MutU, within a germ cell of the allopolyploid eukaryotic organism is also disclosed. | 12-01-2011 |
20140193917 | MODULATION OF MEIOTIC RECOMBINATION - The invention provides methods of modifying the level of expression or functional activity of factors such as enzymes or other catalytic proteins or structural proteins, alone or in concert, to modify the frequency of meiotic homologous recombination involving the exchange of genetic information between non-sister chromatids from homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes. The steps at which modulation may occur include: homologous chromosome pairing, double-strand break formation; resection; strand invasion; branch migration; and resolution. Methods of plant and animal breeding are also provided that utilize the modulation of meiotic homologous recombination. | 07-10-2014 |
Kevin L. Russelburg, Bolingbrook, IL US
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20090061693 | CONNECTOR WITH FLEXIBLE REGION - Electrical connectors that contain a flexible region are provided. In one embodiment, a connector has a first portion that includes several channels and a second portion that has one or more channels. One or more of the channels may include conductors for electrical connections. The connector further comprises a flexible region that is configured to flexibly connect the first portion with the second portion. Further aspects of the invention relate to connection systems that include a connector having a flexible region. The connection system comprises a connector and an element, such as a connecting block, having one or more mounting surfaces. An alignment feature may be used to align the connector block with a connector. | 03-05-2009 |
20100323564 | Bifurcated Electrical Contact - A bifurcated electrical contact includes first and second contact beams of different beam lengths and contact zones curved transverse to the beam lengths. | 12-23-2010 |
20110244736 | FEMALE ELECTRICAL CONTACT PIN - A female contact pin configured for use with a compliant pin system includes opposed contact beams separated by an opening, and spring-biased mating contacts surrounded by a protective box. The opposed contact beams are configured to be positioned within a plated thru hole. The opening closes when the opposed contact beams are positioned within the plated thru hole. The spring-biased mating contacts are configured to receive and contact a mating post of a male contact pin. | 10-06-2011 |
Kevin L. Scheiern, Cary, NC US
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20100325738 | DYNAMIC DUAL PERMISSIONS-BASED DATA CAPTURING AND LOGGING - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to application data logging and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for capturing and logging application data. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for capturing and logging application data can include consulting both administrative permissions for capturing and logging application data, and also user permissions for capturing and logging application data. Subsequently, application data can be captured and logged only if permitted by the administrative permissions and the user permissions. In this regard, it can be determined from either or both of the permissions whether capturing and logging of application data is permitted generally, and also a type or portion of the application data that is permitted to be captured and logged. | 12-23-2010 |
Kevin L. Schmidt, Rio Vista, CA US
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20140255096 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PICKING UP AND REPOSITIONING A STRING OF ROADWAY BARRIER SEGMENTS - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for automatically guiding a machine that picks up and places roadway barrier segments using satellite global positioning and ultrasonic sensors. The machine is guided by both GPS signals and signals based on ultrasonic measurement of distance from the existing barrier segments. | 09-11-2014 |
Kevin L. Shaw, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20130111827 | TOOL-LESS MODULAR PANEL SYSTEM - A modular paneling system for modular wall assemblies includes a plurality of panels, each including panel mounting brackets attached to the top, bottom, first side and second side frame members of the panel; a plurality of elongated posts; a plurality of end pieces, each configured for removably receiving and retaining at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of mounting brackets; and a plurality of caps, each configured for removably receiving and retaining at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of mounting brackets. The modular wall is assembled by individually attaching the first and the second side frame members to respective elongated poles, and securing a top cap to each elongated post. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118107 | PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A paneling system for external building walls includes: panels; bottom and top panel adapters attached to the panels with anchor plates; sill, head and wall girts; top and bottom panel shelves; and panel alignment mechanisms. The top panel shelves are configured for complimentary engagement with the top panel adapter and with the head and wall girts; and the bottom panel shelves are configured for complimentary engagement with the bottom panel adapters and with the sill and wall girts. A method for installing the paneling system includes attaching the sill, head wall girts to the wall; attaching the top and bottom panel shelves to the corresponding head girt, sill girt or wall girt; attaching the top and bottom panel adapters to each panel; attaching top panel adapters to the top panel shelves; attaching the bottom panel adapters to the bottom panel shelves; and aligning the panel using the adjustment mechanism. | 05-16-2013 |
Kevin L. Shinler, North Branch, MN US
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20110107540 | Quick Lock Squeegee Attachment and Method of Use - A releasable squeegee assembly for coupling to a surface maintenance machine and including a compliant bushing and an over-center lever attached to a pull rod and compliant spring. The compliant bushing is compressed via said over-center lever with said compliant spring providing a spring force. A bushing sleeve is provided to limit the degree of compression of said compliant bushing by the over-center lever. A method of coupling a squeegee assembly to a surface maintenance machine is also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20110107552 | Squeegee Assembly - A squeegee assembly for a floor surface maintenance machine having a tabbed frame, an apertured front squeegee blade adapted to receive at least portions of the tabs of said frame, a tabbed vacuum core having a surface adapted to receive portions of the tabs of the frame, a rear squeegee blade having apertures adapted to receive at least portions of the tabs of the vacuum core; and a clamp band for securing the frame, front and rear squeegee blades and vacuum core together. A method of quickly and efficiently assembling a squeegee assembly is also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20110108067 | Integrated Vacuum Wand and Method of Use - A portable vacuum wand for use with a surface maintenance machine, for collection of debris remote from the machine. The vacuum wand is detachable from a rear squeegee assembly of the surface maintenance machine, and includes a handle and a wand head. A vacuum conduit of the vacuum wand is adapted to be coupled to the rear squeegee assembly when not in use so as to provide vacuum to the rear squeegee assembly. A method of cleaning a floor surface with a surface maintenance machine and a portable vacuum wand is also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
Kevin L. Shinler, Minnetonka, MN US
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20130212813 | SURFACE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH QUICK RELEASE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY - A surface maintenance vehicle with quick release squeegee assembly and a method of connecting a squeegee assembly to the brush deck of a floor surface maintenance vehicle. A single release latch may be used to connect and disconnect the squeegee assembly and the brush deck. When engaged, corresponding locating structures on the brush deck and a frame of the squeegee assembly align the brush deck and the frame and provide points where the relative movement between the brush deck and frame are restricted. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212814 | SURFACE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH COMPACT SIDE BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A surface maintenance vehicle with a compact side brush assembly. The side brush assembly includes a brush deck, a parallel linkage assembly, a swing arm, and an actuator assembly. The brush deck carries a floor-engaging brush. The parallel linkage assembly permits pivoting of the brush deck about a lift axis to raise and lower the brush deck. The swing arm is adapted to rotates to swing the brush deck towards and away from the floor surface maintenance machine. The actuator assembly includes a linear actuator and a slip link. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212819 | SURFACE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH COMPACT CLEANING HEAD LIFT MECHANISM AND SUSPENSION - A surface maintenance vehicle with a compact cleaning head lift mechanism and suspension. The cleaning head lift mechanism and suspension adjust a scrub head to an operational mode and a transport mode, yet remain compact such that they are confined to specific areas of the surface maintenance vehicle. | 08-22-2013 |
Kevin L. Siefering, Excelsior, MN US
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20140264153 | Processing System and Method for Providing a Heated Etching Solution - Embodiments of the invention provide a processing system and a method for processing with a heated etching solution. In one example, tight control over temperature and hydration level of an acidic etching solution is provided. According to one embodiment, the method includes forming the heated etching solution in a first circulation loop, providing the heated etching solution in the process chamber for treating a substrate, forming an additional heated etching solution in a second circulation loop, and supplying the additional heated etching solution to the first circulation loop. According to one embodiment, the processing system includes a process chamber for treating the substrate with the heated etching solution, a first circulation loop for providing the heated etching solution into the process chamber, and a second circulation loop for forming an additional heated etching solution and supplying the additional heated etching solution to the first circulation loop. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277682 | Processing System and Method for Providing a Heated Etching Solution - A method and processing system are provided for independent temperature and hydration control for an etching solution used for treating a wafer in process chamber. The method includes circulating the etching solution in a circulation loop, maintaining the etching solution at a hydration setpoint by adding or removing water from the etching solution, maintaining the etching solution at a temperature setpoint that is below the boiling point of the etching solution in the circulation loop, and dispensing the etching solution into the process chamber for treating the wafer. In one embodiment, the dispensing includes dispensing the etching solution into a processing region proximate the wafer in the process chamber, introducing steam into an exterior region that is removed from the wafer in the process chamber, and treating the wafer with the etching solution and the steam. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin L. Smith US
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20110133420 | Three-wheeled skateboard method - A method for propelling a skateboard. The method includes applying an alternating lateral force to first and second sides of a first end of the skateboard. The skateboard first end is offset from a second end of the skateboard, and the first and second ends define a board plane. The skateboard includes a truck assembly and a caster assembly. The caster assembly has a caster pin at an angle with respect to the board plane. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
Kevin L. Smith, Draper, UT US
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20140115799 | Apparatus and Method for Enhanced Personal Hygiene - An apparatus and method for enhanced personal hygiene. In one embodiment, a hand cleaner apparatus is disclosed. The hand cleaner apparatus includes an elongate grip having two ends. Each end has a scrubber area and a finger scrubber notch. In another embodiment, light emitting diodes and a timer are included in the hand cleaner apparatus to indicate passage of an appropriate cleaning time after activation of the hand cleaner apparatus. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
Kevin L. Stecca, Bear, DE US
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20080312082 | SOYBEAN EVENT DP-305423-1 AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR DETECTION THEREOF - Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20090142829 | Recombinant Constructs And Their Use In Reducing Gene Expression - Recombinant constructs useful for reducing the expression of endogenous mRNA and any substantially similar endogenous mRNA are disclosed. In particular, a recombinant construct comprising, inter alia, a suitable nucleic acid sequence and its reverse complement can be used to alter the expression of any homologous, endogenous RNA (i.e., the target RNA) which is in proximity to this suitable nucleic acid sequence. | 06-04-2009 |
20090293150 | DGAT GENES FROM YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA COMBINED WITH PLASTIDIC PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE DOWN REGULATION FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 20% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from | 11-26-2009 |
20090293151 | DGAT GENES FROM OLEAGINOUS ORGANISMS FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids. | 11-26-2009 |
20120096588 | DGAT GENES FROM OLEAGINOUS ORGANISMS FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids. | 04-19-2012 |
20130185825 | USE OF A SEED SPECIFIC PROMOTER TO DRIVE ODP1 EXPRESSION IN CRUCIFEROUS OILSEED PLANTS TO INCREASE OIL CONTENT WHILE MAINTAINING NORMAL GERMINATION - A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed. | 07-18-2013 |
20130205444 | DGAT GENES FROM OLEAGINOUS ORGANISMS FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids. | 08-08-2013 |
20130347142 | USE OF A SEED SPECIFIC PROMOTER TO DRIVE ODP1 EXPRESSION IN CRUCIFEROUS OILSEED PLANTS TO INCREASE OIL CONTENT WHILE MAINTAINING NORMAL GERMINATION - A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed. | 12-26-2013 |
Kevin L. Stecca, New Castle, DE US
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20110219474 | PLANT SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING OXIDOREDUCTASE MOTIF POLYPEPTIDES - This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding ORM proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding ORM protein activity in a transformed host cell. | 09-08-2011 |
20130111633 | PLANTS AND SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING PROTEINS WITH SIMILARITY TO BACTERIAL 2,4-DIHYDROXY-HEPT-2-ENE-1,7-DIOIC ACID CLASS II-LIKE ALDOLASE PROTEINS | 05-02-2013 |
20140075595 | PLANT SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING OXIDOREDUCTASE MOTIF POLYPEPTIDES - This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding ORM proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding ORM protein activity in a transformed host cell. | 03-13-2014 |
20140304856 | PLANT SEEDS WITH ALTERED STORAGE COMPOUND LEVELS, RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING PAE AND PAE-LIKE POLYPEPTIDES - This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding PAE or PAE-Like proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding PAE or PAE-Like protein activity in a transformed host cell. | 10-09-2014 |
20150065736 | DGAT GENES FROM YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA COMBINED WITH PLASTIDIC PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE DOWN REGULATION FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN OILSEED PLANTS - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 20% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from | 03-05-2015 |
Kevin L. Stecca US
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20120058245 | DGAT GENES FROM YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA FOR INCREASED SEED STORAGE LIPID PRODUCTION AND ALTERED FATTY ACID PROFILES IN SOYBEAN - Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 20% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from | 03-08-2012 |
Kevin L. Tally, Clarinda, IA US
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20090000431 | TOOL TO ADJUST THE CASTER AND CAMBER WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A tool for adjusting the position of a control arm of a steering assembly in a vehicle and thereby set caster and camber includes a generally cylindrical body with a pin projecting from one side that is not coaxial with the body but which includes an axis generally parallel to the body axis. The body further includes a drive socket opening in the side opposite the projecting pin. | 01-01-2009 |
Kevin L. Timpel, Woburn, MA US
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20120207466 | COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT, ENERGY EFFICIENT, LOW NOISE SHUTTER MECHANISM - A robust, compact, lightweight, low energy, low cost, and low noise mechanical mechanism suitable for military and other demanding applications includes a Geneva drive that transitions a camera shutter or other element between two positions and locks the shutter or other element in place between transitions, thereby isolating the remainder of the mechanism from shutter vibrations and torques. Accordingly, the mechanism controlling the Geneva drive need not be especially robust even for military applications, and can be similar in size, weight, energy consumption, and noise to a conventional shutter mechanism. The driving mechanism can include a rotary actuator or a linear actuator with a rack gear. In various embodiments the driving mechanism includes a piezomotor. In certain embodiments, the starting and ending positions of the mechanism are determined by sensors, and in some embodiments the starting and ending positions are adjustable. | 08-16-2012 |
Kevin L. Trimpe, Gurnee, IL US
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