King, NC
Alison Brooke King, Wallace, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100107488 | Flower Pot Supporting Umbrella Means Apparatus - A flower pot apparatus adapted for enveloping the base of an umbrella pole in such a manner as to allow the flower pot apparatus to primarily support the umbrella when the flower pot is filled with plant growth media. The flower pot apparatus when coupled with an umbrella functions to shield the contents of the flower pot from precipitation and direct sunlight as needed to nurture the growth and development of a plant contained therein or to protect such other contents as may be contained therein. The flower pot apparatus when coupled with an umbrella secondarily functions as a household decoration. | 05-06-2010 |
Benjamin King, New Bern, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130092032 | INTELLIGENT HOME COOKING APPLIANCE, ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, AND/OR METHODS - The technology disclosed herein relates to intelligent home/residential cooking appliances and interactive content that is interpretable to send instructions to such intelligent cooking appliances, as well as associated systems and/or methods for generating and/or processing the same. In certain instances, an intelligent home/residential appliance may receive and/or display the content for a user and, at appropriate times, possibly prompt a user to take actions or automatically take appropriate actions for the user. Such activities advantageously may prompt a user in some examples to more actively participate in, and/or interact with, a cooking show or program. A user therefore may be more immersed in a cooking experience and feel more comfortable trying out new recipes, given the expectation that the cooking appliance itself may help to resolve problems as they arise and/or suggest solutions to detected abnormalities. | 04-18-2013 |
20140297738 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE AND GAMING SYSTEM INTERFACE - A domestic appliance for recommending a recipe to a user, the domestic appliance comprising: a network connection to receive at least one user energy expenditure parameter; at least one processor programmed to: determine an energy expenditure of the user based on the at least one user energy expenditure parameter; determine a caloric intake recommendation based on the energy expenditure of the user; and determine a recipe recommendation based on the caloric intake recommendation; and at least one audio transducer and/or at least one display configured to communicate the recipe recommendation to the user, said at least one audio transducer being configured to audibly communicate the recipe recommendation, and said at least one display being configured to display the recipe recommendation. | 10-02-2014 |
Brett G. King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090106252 | HTTP-Based Publish-Subscribe Service - Resources are retrieved asynchronous through the use of resource requests to a feed server. When the feed server returns an initial requested resource, a URI for a next resource is sent to the requesting subscriber. The URI for the next resource was pre-generated by the feed server before the next resource was created, thus allowing the subscriber to have a pending asynchronous resource request at the feed server. This resource request persists on the feed server until the new resource becomes available. | 04-23-2009 |
Brett Graham King, Apex, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090328205 | USER ESTABLISHED GROUP-BASED SECURITY FOR USER CREATED RESTFUL RESOURCES - A system for securing user created Web resources that includes a data store and a URI security engine. The data store can store digitally encoded content comprising a set of user created, URI identified resources. The URI security engine can provide declarative instance based URI access control to the user created URI identified resources. The URI security engine can apply semantics of user/group control for accessing the URI identified resource. These controls can be group controlled based upon deployer (creator) established privileges rather than being based upon an explicit developer established privileges, which may not be possible since the resources can be deployer (end-user) created resources not existing at development time. | 12-31-2009 |
Brian S. King, Apex, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110278210 | Biodegradable Disposable Debris Bag - Embodiments of the invention provide a biodegradable, disposable debris bag for a pool cleaner. The debris bag includes biodegradable fabric filtration media stitched together to form an opening capable of being coupled to an outlet of the pool cleaner and a hollow interior portion to capture debris from the pool cleaner. The biodegradable fabric filtration media is folded over and stitched together to create the opening and the hollow interior portion. | 11-17-2011 |
Charles C. King, Rutherfordton, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140162516 | Liquid Repelling Coating - A backside coated fabric includes a fabric substrate having a front side (face) and a back side. A water permeable spacer layer is applied to the back side of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer allows penetration of water into its matrix when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric substrate. The water permeable spacer layer provides a smooth coating surface onto which subsequent water impermeable barrier layers can be applied creating a physical separating layer between the fabric substrate and the water impermeable barrier layer. A water impermeable barrier layer is disposed over the water permeable spacer layer to provide an impermeable water barrier layer that does not allow penetration of water through the coated fabric when hydrostatic water pressure is applied to the face of the fabric construction. | 06-12-2014 |
Clifford Riley King, Hendersonville, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080293695 | Salts of physiologically active and psychoactive alkaloids and amines simultaneously exhibiting bioavailability and abuse resistance - Drug substances comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt 6f amine containing pharmaceutically active compounds useful for the treatment of a therapeutic ailment administration and exhibiting prophylactic properties when employed in non-therapeutic administration. | 11-27-2008 |
20090259039 | Salts of physiologically active and psychoactive alkaloids and amines simultaneously exhibiting bioavailability and abuse resistance - Drug substances comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of amine containing pharmaceutically active compounds useful for the treatment of a therapeutic ailment administration and exhibiting prophylactic properties when employed in non-therapeutic administration. | 10-15-2009 |
20140178480 | SAFETY OF PSUEDOEPHEDRINE DRUG PRODUCTS - Drug substances comprising a amine containing pharmaceutically active compound, and at least one of an alditol acetal and an aromatic organic acid as an addition salt or an additive. | 06-26-2014 |
David C. King, Charlotte, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090144308 | PHISHING REDIRECT FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION: FRAUD DETECTION - A method and system for detecting fraud may redirect a user from a phishing message to an education message. The phishing message may include a phishing website that mimics a target entity. A user may be convinced to disclose sensitive information to a fraudster operating the phishing website. The phishing website may be maintained through a service provider and the target entity may request that the service provider disable the phishing website. During evaluation of the target entity's request by the service provider, a user may be directed to an education website that may be displayed until the phishing website may be permanently disabled. The education website may include information or identify a source of information that may help educate the user on fraud prevention, phishing, the target entity, the targeted industry, future prevention tips and suggestions, and other related information. | 06-04-2009 |
Davy King, Skyland, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140366922 | Multi-functional Sunshade - A multi-functional sunshade is provided, including housing ( | 12-18-2014 |
Dennis D. King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090013249 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CREATION OF MIXED LANGUAGE HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE CONTENT THROUGH MACHINE TRANSLATION - A mixed translation of content is created in one document based on a new use of the lang’ attribute on standard HTML tags. The HTML 4.0 specification defines the ‘lang’ attribute as being used for an element's attribute value and content. Browsers use this information to assist in proper rendering of content associated with treatment of ligatures, hyphenations and quotations. Search engines and other applications may use this field for spell checking or creating indices. The implication of this common usage is that the content is in the language indicated by the ‘lang’ attribute and language specific rules for its rendering apply. | 01-08-2009 |
Denny King, Canton, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120003093 | REDUCTION OF TURBOCHARGER CORE UNBALANCE WITH CENTERING DEVICE - Turbochargers operate at extremely high speed, so balance of the rotating core is of the utmost importance to turbocharger life. A special frusto-conical, or frusto-spherical, centering geometry is added to the interface of the compressor nut and the nose of the compressor wheel to aid in keeping the wheel, nut, and stub-shaft centered on the turbocharger axis to reduce the degree of core unbalance. | 01-05-2012 |
20150219121 | REDUCTION OF TURBOCHARGER CORE UNBALANCE WITH BALANCE WASHER - Turbochargers operate at extremely high speed, so balance of the rotating core is of the utmost importance to turbocharger life. A special balancing washer is added to the clamping region between the compressor nut and the nose of the compressor wheel to aid in keeping the wheel, nut, and stub-shaft on the turbocharger axis and to thereby prevent introduction of core unbalance. | 08-06-2015 |
Douglas Moreland King, Mooresville, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120260842 | Vehicle flag - A non-flexible vehicle flag made molded plastic thin walled rigid material where a front half and a rear half are screwed together to form a hollow rectilinear shape having an aerodynamic teardrop shaped cross section. Horizontal ribs inside the hollow structure have cut out areas that retain bushings. The flag can rotate about a flag pole that is retained by the bushings. The flag pole can be attached by a bracket to the ledge of any standard vehicle window. The teardrop cross sectional shape allows the flag to cut through the air with minimal turbulence during use. | 10-18-2012 |
Edward Earl King, Charlotte, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080267839 | REAL-TIME IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY DURING MICROWAVE ASSISTED CHEMISTRY - An instrument and associated method are disclosed for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, preferably a closed microwave cavity, for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions, and a source for applying microwave radiation within the cavity and to a vessel and its contents. The instrument also includes an illumination source for illuminating the vessel and its contents, as well as means for visually observing the vessel and its contents, an infrared detector for monitoring the temperature of the vessel and its contents, and means for preventing the illumination source from saturating the infrared detector, thereby enabling concurrent visual observation and infrared monitoring. | 10-30-2008 |
20080267841 | REAL-TIME IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY DURING MICROWAVE ASSISTED CHEMISTRY - An instrument and associated method are disclosed for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions. The instrument includes a microwave cavity, preferably a closed microwave cavity, for conducting microwave assisted chemical reactions, and a source for applying microwave radiation within the cavity and to a vessel and its contents. The instrument also includes an illumination source for illuminating the vessel and its contents, as well as means for visually observing the vessel and its contents, an infrared detector for monitoring the temperature of the vessel and its contents, and means for preventing the illumination source from saturating the infrared detector, thereby enabling concurrent visual observation and infrared monitoring. | 10-30-2008 |
20100044368 | Method and Apparatus for Continuous Flow Microwave-Assisted Chemistry Techniques - The invention is a method and associated instrument for microwave assisted chemistry. The invention includes the steps of directing a continuous flow of fluid through a microwave cavity while applying microwave radiation to the cavity and to the continuous flow of materials therein, monitoring the pressure of the fluid in the cavity; and cooling the fluid in the cavity when the pressure exceeds a predetermined setpoint pressure. | 02-25-2010 |
Gary Bradley King, Raleigh, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150305197 | EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE FAN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes an enclosure and a plurality of power converter modules positioned in the enclosure, each power conversion module including a power converter circuit, a module controller circuit configured to control the power converter circuit and at least one module fan controlled by the module controller circuit. The system further includes a system controller positioned in the enclosure and configured to communicate with the module controller circuits over a communications bus and at least one exhaust fan configured to exhaust air from the enclosure and controlled by the system controller. The system controller is configured to control the at least one exhaust fan responsive to information, such as temperature and/or load information, received from the module controller circuits. | 10-22-2015 |
Jeff King, King, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140093342 | TRAILER LOADING RAMP - The present invention relates to a trailer loading ramp with a trailer ramp platform and a ramp platform that may include hydraulic cylinders to move between loading and hauling positions. The trailer ramp platform and ramp platform may allow for ease of loading by providing access from the ground surface when the trailer loading ramp is in the loading position and may retract to avoid the ground when in the hauling position. | 04-03-2014 |
John Kelly King, Asheville, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080235188 | Universal media guide - A universal media guide may be provided. A first menu may be provided configured to indicate a plurality of content programs. In response to the provided first menu, a first input may be received indicating the selection of the one of the plurality of content programs. Then, in response to a first input, a second menu may be provided configured to indicate a plurality of topics associated with the selected one of a plurality of content programs. Next, in response to the provided second menu, a second input may be received indicating a selection of one of the plurality of topics. A search may then be performed corresponding to the selected one of the plurality of topics. A search result may then be provided corresponding to the performed search. The search result may comprise a plurality of options corresponding to content associated with the selected one of the plurality of topics. | 09-25-2008 |
20080243686 | Service soft-disconnect reconnection - A service soft disconnection may be provided. First, a first user interface screen may be provided: i) in response to determining that a payment has not been received for a service after a date for which an account holder responsible for the service has been sent a disconnection notice; and ii) in response to receiving a user initiated request for the service. Next, identification data may be received in response to the provided first user interface screen. Then the identification data may be determined to be valid. In response to determining that the identification data is valid, a second user interface screen may be provided. Payment data may then be received in response to the provided second user interface screen. Consequently, the payment data may be determined to be valid and the service may be reinstated in response to determining that the payment data is valid. | 10-02-2008 |
Jonathan Todd King, Wilmington, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140272369 | PERVIOUS CONCRETE PERMEABLE GROUT - A water pervious concrete surface is described that is formed of a water pervious layer of concrete having interconnected voids, and a water permeable grout within the voids in the pervious layer. The permeable grout is formed of sand particles bonded in an open matrix with a two-part epoxy resin. | 09-18-2014 |
Julie H. King, Raleigh, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080263365 | INTEGRATING LEGACY APPLICATION/DATA ACCESS WITH SINGLE SIGN-ON IN A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides methods, systems, computer program products, and methods of doing business whereby legacy host application/system access is integrated with single sign-on in a modern distributed computing environment. A security token used for signing on to the modern computing environment is leveraged, and is mapped to user credentials for the legacy host environment. These user credentials are programmatically inserted into a legacy host data stream, thereby giving the end user the look and feel of seamless access to all applications/systems, including not only modern computing applications/systems but also those residing on (or accessible through) legacy hosts. In addition to providing users with the advantages of single sign-on, the disclosed techniques enable limiting the number of user identifiers and passwords an enterprise has to manage. | 10-23-2008 |
Julius Alton King, Bullock, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150331932 | TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING A CLUSTERED REPRESENTATION OF A NETWORK BASED ON NODE DATA - An apparatus includes a communications component to receive a specified variable and one or more specified criteria to select a final clustered representation of a network, the specified criteria including a maximum degree of loss of information for the specified variable for the final clustered representation; and an iterative collapse component to perform iteration(s) of deriving the final clustered representation. Each iteration includes calculating the degree of loss from each possible combination of two linked nodes of a current clustered representation to generate a next clustered representation; selecting the possible combination associated with a smallest degree of loss; determining whether to cease iterations based on whether the smallest degree associated with the selected combination exceeds the maximum degree; effecting the selected combination if the smallest degree doesn't exceed the maximum degree; and selecting the current clustered representation as the final clustered representation if the smallest degree exceeds the maximum degree. | 11-19-2015 |
Julius Alton King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140173550 | Computer-Implemented Systems and Methods for Automated Generation of a Customized Software Product - Systems and methods are provided for automated generation of a customized software product. A system includes a computer-readable medium encoded with a project parameters data structure, where the project parameters data structure includes a plurality of project requirement records, and a project prototype. One or more data processors are configured to process a plurality of initial characteristics for the customized software product, populate the project parameters data structure at least based on the initial characteristics, and generate the project prototype based on the project parameters data structure. The one or more data processors are further configured to output a requirements matrix data structure at least based on the project parameters data structure and the project prototype and to generate the customized software product at least based on the requirements matrix data structure and the project prototype. | 06-19-2014 |
20140249776 | System and Method for Multivariate Outlier Detection - A computer-implemented method of determining actions outside of a norm is provided. The method comprises: generating an actor state vector and a peer group state vector, wherein the actor state vector identifies a characteristic for an actor in each of a plurality of categories and the peer group state vector identifies a characteristic for a peer group in each of the plurality of categories, transforming the actor state vector into a first sampled wave series representation using a first wave series transformation, transforming the population state vector into a second sampled wave series representation using a second wave series transformation, and filtering the first sampled wave series representation and the second sampled wave series representation to identify a deviation of the first wave series representation from the second wave series representation in a phase or a magnitude. | 09-04-2014 |
Kelly King, Winston Salem, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150258454 | Leadership Role Playing Game and Method Therefor - The present disclosure describes novel systems and methods for teaching and exercising leadership skills and strategies including the use of a narrative-driven role playing game. | 09-17-2015 |
Kevin D. King, Chapel Hill, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100281718 | SNOWBLOWER DRIVE ASSIST SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Snowblowers and related methods are disclosed wherein a snowblower can include a snowblower housing, an auger connected to the housing, at least one wheel attached to the housing, and a machine control component. The machine control component can be movable to selectively control the movement of the wheels relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In particular, the machine control component can be movable to a disengaged position, in which the at least one wheel is positioned in the first position and the auger is raised above a ground surface. The machine control component can further be moved to an engaged position, in which the at least one wheel is positioned in the second position and the auger is operatively engaged with the ground surface. | 11-11-2010 |
20100319223 | AUGER BRAKE CLUTCH AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - An auger brake clutch and drive assembly and related methods for a power equipment device such as a snowblower are provided. In use with a snowblower, the auger brake clutch assembly and related methods can be used for driving both the auger and driven wheels of a snowblower. The auger brake clutch can include a transmission wheel rotatably movable for rotating at least one wheel with the transmission wheel having a contact surface. A drive pulley can be provided that has a drive surface. The drive pulley is rotatable and configured for causing the transmission wheel to rotate when the drive surface and the contact surface of the transmission wheel are in contact. An actuation plate is movable to move the drive pulley in and out of contact with the contact surface of the transmission wheel. A friction member can be provided to be selectively rotated by the drive pulley and configured to transfer the rotation to an output shaft, which can attach for example to at least one of an auger or blower blades. | 12-23-2010 |
Kevin P. King, Timberlake, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090230905 | Back Electro-Motive Force (BEMF) Commutation and Speed Control of a Three-Phase Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor - A DC motor comprises a stator having at least three windings coupled to a neutral point; a first pair of upper and lower switches for driving a first winding of the at least three windings to a first voltage or in tristate; a second pair of upper and lower switches for driving a second winding of the at least three windings to a second voltage or in tristate; a third pair of upper and lower switches for driving a third winding of the at least three windings to a third voltage or in tristate, one of the first, second or third windings being in tristate; a back electro-motive force (BEMF) signal generation circuit coupled to receive a BEMF voltage from the winding in tristate; a comparator coupled to receive the BEMF voltage and a zero-crossing voltage representing the voltage at the neutral point at a predetermined time and for comparing the BEMF voltage and the zero-crossing voltage to generate a comparison result; a zero-crossing voltage generation circuit to output the zero-crossing voltage to the comparator; and a commutation controller coupled to receive the comparison result and a speed control signal and for using the comparison result and the speed control signal to generate complementary pulse width modulated (PWM) control signals, one of the complementary PWM control signals for controlling an upper switch and the other of the complementary PWM control signals for substantially simultaneously controlling a lower switch. | 09-17-2009 |
Klim King, Chapel Hill, NC US
Laura S. King, Wilmington, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100113785 | REGIOSPECIFIC SYNTHESIS OF NICOTINE DERIVATIVES - Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. The methods are particularly useful for the regioselective production of enantiomerically pure nicotine analogs having substituents at the C4 position. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds are also described. | 05-06-2010 |
Mathew King, Arden, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150098750 | HEAT ISOLATING ACTUATOR LINKAGE - A heat isolating actuator linkage ( | 04-09-2015 |
Matthew King, Arden, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120291421 | EXHAUST TREATMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A control method for an exhaust treatment system is provided. The method includes: selectively determining a fluid state from a plurality of fluid states based on a temperature of a fluid supply source; estimating an average consumption rate based on the fluid state; and evaluating a fluid supply within the fluid supply source based on the average consumption rate. | 11-22-2012 |
Michael Eugene King, Holly Springs, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150062729 | CATHETERIZATION AID FOR WOMEN - A self-catheterization aid for a woman that comprises a tripod. Mounted to the tripod is a mirror that can be moved and adjusted in various planes. Mounted to the mirror is a battery-powered light. The device enables a woman to appropriately position the self-catheterization device such that the mirror and light is aimed at the urethra area. This enables the woman to clearly see the inlet to the urethra which in turn facilitates self-catheterization. | 03-05-2015 |
Ray J. King, Carolina Beach, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090200951 | Methods and Apparatus for Dimming Light Sources - Methods and apparatus for dimming light sources are described herein. In the described examples, a bias circuit selectively biases a switch during a half-cycle of a line current after a delay. In some examples, the delay of the bias circuit is adjustable by a user to adjust the amount of light a light source emits. A charge circuit substantially biases the switch for a period of time in the event the bias circuit experiences an operating condition that may cause the switch to become open during the half-cycle of the line current. As a result of the charge circuit, the light source coupled to the line current does not experience substantial flickering. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200960 | Methods and Apparatus for Self-Starting Dimmable Ballasts With A High Power Factor - Methods and apparatus for self-starting dimmable ballast circuits are disclosed. In the described examples, a dimmable ballast circuit includes a rectifier, an energy storage device, a driver circuit, and a resonant circuit that are configured to actuate the light source such as a fluorescent lamp. The power source is coupled to the light source via a single resonant circuit that includes power factor correction therein. Further, the resonant circuit is selectively configured to start the light source without requiring a separate starter circuit. Further, energy storage device is a capacitor that stores high frequency energy and continually recycles energy in the circuit, resulting in a circuit with a large power factor. Because the current flowing in the circuit is substantially sinusoidal, the described examples generally have an ideal power factor. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200964 | Methods And Apparatus For Dimmable Ballasts With A High Power Factor - Methods and apparatus for powering dimmable ballast circuits are disclosed. In the described examples, a dimmable ballast circuit includes a rectifier, an energy storage device, a driver circuit, and a resonant circuit that are configured to actuate the light source such as a fluorescent lamp. Specifically, energy storage device is a capacitor that stores a high frequency energy and continually recycles energy in the circuit, resulting in a circuit with a large power factor. Further, because the current flowing into the resonant circuit is substantially sinusoidal, the circuit generally has an ideal crest factor, thereby increasing the lifespan of the light source. | 08-13-2009 |
Ray James King, Carolina Beach, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090200952 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIMMING LIGHT SOURCES - Methods and apparatus for dimming light sources are described herein. In certain embodiments, a bias circuit selectively biases a solid state switch during a portion of half-cycle of a line voltage after a settable delay. In some embodiments, the delay of the bias circuit is adjustable by a user, which varies the amount of energy provided to a light source, and the light generated there from. A charge circuit biases the switch for a period of time in the event the bias circuit experiences an operating condition (a ringing current) that may cause the switch to become open during the half-cycle of the line current. As a result of the charge circuit, the light source coupled to the line current does not experience substantial flickering and is compatible with low power compact fluorescent lights. The dimmer can be combined with other components to form a light harvesting system. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200953 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HIGH POWER FACTOR BALLAST HAVING HIGH EFFICIENCY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND DURING DIMMING - Methods and apparatus for powering a ballast that is dimmable and has a high power factor. The ballast circuit includes a rectifier, bypass capacitor, a driver circuit, and a resonant circuit that are configured to actuate a light source, such as a fluorescent lamp. Specifically, the bypass capacitor stores energy to produce a high frequency current which is introduced into the resonant circuit to continually recycle energy in the resonant circuit, resulting in a circuit with a high power factor. Further, because the current flowing into the resonant circuit is substantially sinusoidal, the circuit generally has an ideal crest factor, thereby increasing the lifespan of the light source. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200965 | ENERGY SAVINGS CIRCUITRY FOR A LIGHTING BALLAST - Methods and apparatus for saving energy in a ballast comprising a tank circuit for a gas-discharge lamp are disclosed. A feedback circuit and a filament shutoff circuit cooperate to detect energy in the tank ballast and save energy during operation. The feedback circuit detects current flowing in the tank circuit of a ballast and can signal to shut off a voltage regulator in the ballast, and/or signal to a filament shut off circuit to reduce energy consumed by the filaments in the bulb after ionization has occurred. A time delay ensures that the signal voltage generated does not immediately deactivate the voltage regulator and/or the filament shutoff circuit when powering the ballast, but only does so after ionization has occurred. In this manner, energy consumption is reduced after ionization of the bulbs has occurred. | 08-13-2009 |
20090295300 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DIMMABLE BALLAST FOR USE WITH LED BASED LIGHT SOURCES - Methods and apparatus for powering a dimmable ballast operating with LED light source(s) are provided. In one embodiment, the ballast circuit includes sections comprising: power input, full wave bridge rectifier, voltage regulator, integrated circuit driver, switching transistors, bypass capacitor, resonant circuit, rectifier diodes, and an LED light source. The resonant circuit receives energy from the voltage source and the bypass capacitor every switching cycle, and provides current to the rectifier diodes and one or more LEDs for generating light. Further, because the current flowing into the resonant circuit is substantially sinusoidal and in line with the input voltage, the circuit exhibits a desirable power factor. The ballast circuit can also effectively dimmed over a wide range using a phase angle dimmer, allowing further energy savings. | 12-03-2009 |
20100176733 | Automated Dimming Methods and Systems For Lighting - Automated control systems and methods for lighting systems are described herein. In certain embodiments, the control systems include either an improved dimmable ballast, an improved dimmer circuit, or both. The control systems are suitable for various applications including a light harvesting system and a security lighting system. | 07-15-2010 |
20100225239 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A HIGH POWER FACTOR, HIGH EFFICIENCY, DIMMABLE, RAPID STARTING COLD CATHODE LIGHTING BALLAST - Methods and apparatus for powering a dimmable ballast operating a gas-discharge bulb in a cold cathode mode of operation, that is, without requiring heating of filaments. The ballast circuit includes a rectifier, bypass capacitor, driver circuit, and a tank circuit that includes a resonant circuit that are configured to ionize a light source, such as a fluorescent lamp, every half cycle of the input voltage. The bypass capacitor supplies energy to produce a high frequency current introduced into the resonant circuit to continually recycle energy in the resonant circuit, resulting in a ballast with a high power factor. A tank circuit comprising a tapped inductor operating in a non-saturated or limited saturated mode provides additional voltage to the bulb to ionize the bulb. The ballast may be dimmed and combined with other energy savings circuitry. | 09-09-2010 |
Richard A. King, Durham, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100318920 | USER INTERFACE CUSTOMIZATION USING EVALUATION DATA - A customized user interface is configured to include one or more user interface gadgets provided by one or more user interface gadget providers. Multiple possible user interface gadgets are identified for inclusion in the user interface by comparing a set of required attributes for the user interface to stored attribute data for a plurality of registered user interface gadgets. One or more of the possible user interface gadgets is selected for inclusion in the user interface using stored evaluation data for the possible user interface gadgets. Data related to the selected user interface gadget(s) is provided for use in generating the customized user interface on a computer system. | 12-16-2010 |
Richard A. King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090044152 | Using content aggregation to build administration consoles - Content aggregation is used to build administration consoles. Preferred embodiments enable providing a solution-based approach to information technology (“IT”) administration, whereby content can be flexibly arranged to provide a content view that is adapted for the IT solution deployed in a particular IT environment. In preferred embodiments, portal technology is used for the aggregation framework, and portlets are used for creating content. Alternatively, other approaches such as struts and tiles may be used. Preferred embodiments deploy an administration console as a Web-accessible application, and this console consolidates the administration interfaces for an arbitrary set of management operations, including administration of an arbitrary collection of hardware and/or software resources. Roles/permissions may be used when rendering content for the console, thereby customizing a view to individual end users (or user groups). | 02-12-2009 |
20100036849 | CONTENT PERSONALIZATION FOR WEB DISTRIBUTED CONTENT - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to content formatting for Web distributed content and provide a method, system and computer program product for content personalization for Web distributed content. In an embodiment of the invention, a content customization method can be provided. The method can include selecting content in a retrieved page, retrieving an applied customization from a source separate from a source of the retrieved page, applying the applied customization to the selected content to modify a visual appearance of the selected content, and providing the selected content once modified for display in a content browser. | 02-11-2010 |
20130132869 | DYNAMIC CREATION OF USER INTERFACE HOT SPOTS - Exemplary embodiments disclose a computer-implemented method for enabling an end-user to dynamically create a hot spot on a user interface (UI) of information resource without the end-user modifying underlying code of the UI. Aspects of the exemplary embodiment include responsive to the end-user activating a hot spot creation component, receiving a designation from the end-user of a location of the hot spot and a size of the hot spot within the UI; receiving from the end-user an assignment of a user gesture to the hot spot; receiving from the end-user an assignment of an action to the hot spot; and responsive to a detection of the user gesture on the hot spot, invoking the action assigned to the hot spot. | 05-23-2013 |
20130232508 | DYNAMIC USER INTERFACE AGGREGATION THROUGH SMART EVENTING WITH NON-INSTANTIATED CONTENT - A published event from a first content element executing within a framework may be detected. In response, a registry may be searched for one or more registered events that match the published event, and if a matching registered event is found, a second content element that registered said matching registered event may be instantiated to start executing within the framework. The second content element is dynamically aggregated into the framework based on the published event without the first content element needing to have previous knowledge of the second content element, and without the second content element needing to have previous knowledge of the first content element. The framework also does not need to be designed initially to deploy the second content element. Which one or more content elements to aggregate into the framework may be determined at run time rather than at design time. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232509 | DYNAMIC USER INTERFACE AGGREGATION THROUGH SMART EVENTING WITH NON-INSTANTIATED CONTENT - A published event from a first content element executing within a framework may be detected. In response, a registry may be searched for one or more registered events that match the published event, and if a matching registered event is found, a second content element that registered said matching registered event may be instantiated to start executing within the framework. The second content element is dynamically aggregated into the framework based on the published event without the first content element needing to have previous knowledge of the second content element, and without the second content element needing to have previous knowledge of the first content element. The framework also does not need to be designed initially to deploy the second content element. Which one or more content elements to aggregate into the framework may be determined at run time rather than at design time. | 09-05-2013 |
Richard Adam King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090249365 | METHOD FOR GOAL BASED MODALITY - In one general embodiment, a method includes, from within a single application running under control of an operating system, receiving a request to launch a first task, outputting a first tabbed page having a first tab and information relating to the first task, receiving a request to launch a second task, outputting a second tabbed page having a second tab and information relating to the second task, launching a sub goal modal to the first task, suspending access to the first task pending resolution of the sub goal, displaying information about the sub goal upon receiving user selection of the first tab during suspension of the first task, and allowing access to the second task during suspension of the first task. | 10-01-2009 |
20100017696 | Intelligent Preloads of Views and Asynchronous Loading of Models Using the MVC Design Pattern - In one embodiment, the present invention is a system and method for loading a web page in a browser application. The method sends a request to retrieve the web page, receives a response to the request that includes the web page, and displays the web page in the browser application. The web page includes a static view portion, a dynamic view portion, and at least one possible action that a user may take from the web page. When the user takes each possible action, the browser application will display a related web page. The method receives a second response to the request that includes the static view portion of the related web page for each possible action, and stores the static view portion of the related web page for each possible action. | 01-21-2010 |
20100017702 | Asynchronous Partial Page Updates Based On Dynamic Dependency Calculation - A system and method for asynchronously updating a web page or web pages displayed on a computer. The method receives from the computer an event message that is generated as a response to an action by a user to change an object displayed on the web page. The method creates a dynamic dependency graph having a root node, and child nodes that depend upon the root node, and adds the object that generated the event message, or a reference to the object, to the dependency graph as the root node. In addition, the child nodes may add other child nodes. The method receives context information for other objects displayed on the web page, when a dependency exists between the object and the other objects. The method adds the other objects, or references to the other objects, to the dependency graph as the child nodes. The method traverses the dependency graph and sends update requests to the web page or web pages displayed on the computer, wherein the update requests are sent to the object associated with the root node, and the other objects associated with the child nodes. | 01-21-2010 |
Richard J. King, Raleigh, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110264005 | BRONCHOSCOPY OXYGENATION SYSTEM - A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various interventional procedures, for example, but not, limited to biopsy, lavage, and/or suction. | 10-27-2011 |
S. Bruce King, Walnut Cove, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090137668 | C-NITROSO-DERIVED NITROXYL DONORS - Active compounds of Formula (I) are described: wherein: R | 05-28-2009 |
20100173970 | C-NITROSO-DERIVED NITROXYL DONORS - Active compounds of Formula I are described: | 07-08-2010 |
20100239522 | CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC FOR INDUCING AN MSH2-DEPENDENT APOPTOTIC PATHWAY - A method of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprises administering said subject reserpine, yohimbine, an analog thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, in an amount effective to treat the cancer. Compounds and compositions useful for carrying out the method are also described. | 09-23-2010 |
20100239692 | METHODS OF TREATMENT FOR HEMOLYSIS - Provided herein are methods of treating hemolysis by administering an active compound in an amount sufficient to treat said hemolysis. It has been found that nitroxyl donors or similar compounds preferentially react with cell-free OxyHb, as compared to OxyHb encapsulated in a red blood cell, and reacts with MetHb to form iron-nitrosyl Hb or nitrite bound MetHb. It has also been found that such compounds reduce cell-free Hb and hemolysis. Active compounds are also contemplated for use in combination therapies, for example, in combination with the administration of red blood cells and/or an agent that promotes hematopoiesis, or in combination with the administration of a nitric oxide donor. | 09-23-2010 |
20100317027 | SULFENIC ACID-REACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND USE IN DETECTION OR ISOLATION OF SULFENIC ACID-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: | 12-16-2010 |
20110263674 | C-NITROSO-DERIVED NITROXYL DONORS - Active compounds of Formula I are described: | 10-27-2011 |
20120263650 | NITROXIDE MODIFIED NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES OR DISORDERS - Disclosed are nitroxide modified NSAID compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or enantiomer thereof: | 10-18-2012 |
20130040919 | C-NITROSO-DERIVED NITROXYL DONORS - Active compounds of Formula I are described: | 02-14-2013 |
20130288268 | SULFENIC ACID-REACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND USE IN DETECTION OR ISOLATION OF SULFENIC ACID-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: | 10-31-2013 |
20140323511 | CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC FOR INDUCING AN MSH2 DEPENDENT APOPTOTIC PATHWAY - Active compounds include compounds of Formula I and Formula II are described: | 10-30-2014 |
Shana Lynn King, Cary, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140129480 | INVESTMENT RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of assessing a future investment. The present invention may include entering in personal information and investment information. The user may be present invention with a series of risk and reward questions or statements in which the user may agree with or disagree with. The questions may change based on the entered information. The questions may progressively increase the risk and/or reward users are willing to take to achieve their goals. Once the questions have been answered, the software prepares and provides a risk and reward assessment. | 05-08-2014 |
Timothy Glenn King, Coats, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140261205 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING SPRAY FROM NIPPLE WATER VALVES, AND RELATED METHODS - According to an exemplary embodiment, an improved nipple water valve includes a nipple housing, a deflector, an annular seal, a nipple stem, a resilient element, and an orifice housing portion, assembled such that the deflector deflects water exiting the valve toward an internal surface of the nipple housing, thereby reducing spray. The deflector is also arranged to restrain movement of the nipple stem in a direction toward the deflector and to permit movement of the nipple stem away from the deflector to aid operation of the nipple water valve. | 09-18-2014 |
Vaughn M. King, Wallace, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100107488 | Flower Pot Supporting Umbrella Means Apparatus - A flower pot apparatus adapted for enveloping the base of an umbrella pole in such a manner as to allow the flower pot apparatus to primarily support the umbrella when the flower pot is filled with plant growth media. The flower pot apparatus when coupled with an umbrella functions to shield the contents of the flower pot from precipitation and direct sunlight as needed to nurture the growth and development of a plant contained therein or to protect such other contents as may be contained therein. The flower pot apparatus when coupled with an umbrella secondarily functions as a household decoration. | 05-06-2010 |
Vaughn Matthew King, Raleigh, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120213765 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION MITIGATING FECAL AND FLATULENT ODORS - A method of mitigating or eliminating the odor associated with the feces or flatulence of an animate subject, whether human or animal, by means of administering activated carbon, whether alone or in composition with further inert ingredients, to the subject for ingestion and digestion of the same in advance of the subject either defecating or expelling flatulence. | 08-23-2012 |