Kirkwood, US
Allen C. Kirkwood, Brownsburg, IN US
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20100071392 | PARALLEL FLOW EVAPORATOR WITH SHAPED MANIFOLDS - A method is provided for mitigating two-phase refrigerant maldistribution in heat exchange channels of a parallel flow evaporator. An inlet manifold of the evaporator includes a first stage, at least one intermediate stage, and a final stage. Each stage includes an expansion chamber, a contraction chamber, and at least one heat exchange channel interconnecting the stage to an outlet manifold of the evaporator. The method includes throttling the two-phase refrigerant in the expansion chamber of each stage, flowing a portion of the throttled refrigerant through the at least one heat exchange channel to the outlet manifold, mixing and jetting the two-phase refrigerant in each contraction chamber to increase the velocity of the refrigerant, and passing the refrigerant out an exit of the outlet manifold. | 03-25-2010 |
20100218924 | PARALLEL FLOW EVAPORATOR WITH SPIRAL INLET MANIFOLD - In a parallel flow heat exchanger having an inlet manifold connected to an outlet manifold by a plurality of parallel channels, a spirally shaped insert is disposed within the refrigerant flow path in the inlet manifold such that a swirling motion is imparted to the refrigerant flow in the manifold so as to cause a more uniform distribution of refrigerant to the individual channels. Various embodiments of the spirally shaped inserts are provided, including inserts designed for the internal flow of refrigerant therethrough and/or the external flow of refrigerant thereover. | 09-02-2010 |
20110030420 | MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING MULTIPLE FLUID CIRCUITS - A microchannel heat exchanger includes a plurality of microchannel tubes including a first set of microchannel tubes and a second set of microchannel tubes. A first circuit of the microchannel heat exchanger includes the first set of microchannel tubes, and a portion of a first fluid flows through the first set of microchannel tubes and exchanges heat with a second fluid. A second circuit of the microchannel heat exchanger includes the second set of microchannel tubes, and a reminder of the first fluid flows through the second set of microchannel tubes and exchanges heat with the second fluid. The first fluid from the first circuit and the first fluid from the second circuit combine into a common flow. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042049 | PARALLEL FLOW EVAPORATOR WITH SPIRAL INLET MANIFOLD - In a parallel flow heat exchanger having an inlet manifold connected to an outlet manifold by a plurality of parallel channels, a spirally shaped insert is disposed within the refrigerant flow path in the inlet manifold such that a swirling motion is imparted to the refrigerant flow in the manifold so as to cause a more uniform distribution of refrigerant to the individual channels. Various embodiments of the spirally shaped inserts are provided, including inserts designed for the internal flow of refrigerant therethrough and/or the external flow of refrigerant thereover. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056667 | INTEGRATED MULTI-CIRCUIT MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGER - A microchannel heat exchanger has at least two manifolds, with the at least two manifolds communicating with a respective one of a first and second plurality of heat exchange tube banks. The first and second plurality of heat exchange tube banks are intertwined within a single microchannel heat exchanger core. | 03-10-2011 |
20110120177 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR SHEDDING WATER - A microchannel heat exchanger includes a two headers and tubes that extend between the headers. Each tube has an elongated cross-section, the cross-section having a first end and an opposing second end. In one example, each tube is angled such that a line defined between the ends of each tube is angled relative to the horizontal. As the tubes are angled, water that collects on the tubes is directed away from the tubes. In another example, a plate fin directs water away from the tubes. The plate fin includes openings, and a louver including parallel vertical slots is located between each of the openings. Each tube is interference fit in one of the openings of the plate fin, positioning a louver between each tube. | 05-26-2011 |
20150096314 | HEAT PUMP - A heat pump is provided including a plurality of lines having refrigerant flowing therethrough. A reversing valve is provided including a selector mechanism having a plurality of cavities formed therein and extending therethrough. A source of motion is coupled to the selector mechanism for movement of the selector mechanism. Each one of the plurality of cavities fluidly couples at least two of the plurality of lines. The selector mechanism is movable between a cooling mode and a heating mode so that the cavities fluidly couple different ones of the plurality of lines in each of the cooling mode and the heating mode. The selector mechanism will maintain its position with respect to the plurality of lines when the source of motion is de-energized, regardless of a pressure differential between different ones of the plurality of lines. | 04-09-2015 |
Brad L. Kirkwood, Kent, WA US
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20090035632 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL ELECTRODE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) interconnect comprises a metal sheet with an air side and a fuel side in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The metal sheet comprises a metallic composite having a matrix. The matrix comprises a first metal. The metal sheet also comprises a plurality of discontinuous, elongated, directional reinforcement wires. The reinforcement wires comprise a second metal that is immiscible in the first metal. An oxidation protection layer is disposed on the air side of the metal sheet. | 02-05-2009 |
20100162567 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a mounting device in an aircraft. In one aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for assembling a metal securement member of the mounting device. In another aspect of the invention, a mounting device is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for installing and using a mounting device in an aircraft. | 07-01-2010 |
20100200123 | HARDENED TITANIUM STRUCTURE FOR TRANSMISSION GEAR APPLICATIONS - A method and apparatus are present for manufacturing a part. The part is comprised of a metal alloy and is positioned to form a positioned part. An electromagnetic field is generated that heats the positioned part. A surface of the positioned part is exposed to an inert gas, while the electromagnetic field is generated to create an inverse thermal gradient between an exterior of the positioned part and an interior section of the positioned part to form a heat treated part. | 08-12-2010 |
20110135418 | SELF EXPANDING FASTENER - In one embodiment a method to join a first structure to a second structure, comprises aligning a first hole in the first structure with a second hole in the second structure and inserting a fastener into the first hole and the second hole. The fastener comprises a shape memory alloy which was formed into a first shape having a diameter slightly larger than a diameter of the first hole and the second hole when the shape memory alloy was in an austenite state and reduced to a second shape having a diameter less than the diameter of the first hole and the second hole when the shape memory alloy was in a martensite state. The method further comprises heating the fastener above an austenite start transition temperature, such that the fastener initiates free expansion from the second shape back to the first shape and establishes physical contact with the surface of the first hole and the second hole and continuing to heat the fastener such that first structure and the second structure proximate the holes and the fastener undergo plastic deformation. | 06-09-2011 |
20130097847 | SELF EXPANDING FASTENER - A method to join a first structure to a second structure comprises aligning a first hole in the first structure with a second hole in the second structure and inserting a fastener into the first hole and the second hole. The fastener comprises a shape memory alloy which was formed into a first shape having a diameter slightly larger than a diameter of the first hole and the second hole when the shape memory alloy was in an austenite state and reduced to a second shape having a diameter less than the diameter of the first hole and the second hole when the shape memory alloy was in a martensite state. The method further comprises heating the fastener above an austenite start transition temperature. | 04-25-2013 |
20130137012 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL ELECTRODE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) interconnect comprises a metal sheet with an air side and a fuel side in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The metal sheet comprises a metallic composite having a matrix. The matrix comprises a first metal. The metal sheet also comprises a plurality of discontinuous, elongated, directional reinforcement wires. The reinforcement wires comprise a second metal that is immiscible in the first metal. An oxidation protection layer is disposed on the air side of the metal sheet. | 05-30-2013 |
20160068922 | Hardened Titanium Structure for Transmission Gear Applications - A method and apparatus are present for manufacturing a part. The part is comprised of a metal alloy and is positioned to form a positioned part. An electromagnetic field is generated that heats the positioned part. A surface of the positioned part is exposed to an inert gas, while the electromagnetic field is generated to create an inverse thermal gradient between an exterior of the positioned part and an interior section of the positioned part to form a heat treated part. | 03-10-2016 |
Brad L. Kirkwood, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20150259079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONSTRUCT METAL SECUREMENT MEMBER FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a mounting device in an aircraft. In one aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for assembling a metal securement member of the mounting device. In another aspect of the invention, a mounting device is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for installing and using a mounting device in an aircraft. | 09-17-2015 |
David S. Kirkwood, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150201782 | Hanger Accessory Device - A Hanger Accessory Device for keeping track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn since it was last laundered. The Hanger Accessory Device generally includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a receiver opening extending therebetween. The upper portion of the outer surface of the housing includes first markings and the lower portion of the outer surface of the housing includes second markings. By rotating the housing (and thus the outwardly-facing markings) around a stem of a hanger, an individual may keep track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn or used between washings. | 07-23-2015 |
John E. Kirkwood, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20150064488 | COATING AND BINDER COMPOSITIONS FOR GYPSUM BOARDS - An adhesive binder composition for adhering a paper sheet to a gypsum article with a gypsum layer having at least one paper sheet on a major surface thereof. The adhesive binder composition includes a polymeric adhesive and at least one surfactant. The adhesive binder composition resides at a boundary between the gypsum layer and the paper sheet. | 03-05-2015 |
John M. Kirkwood, Gibsonia, PA US
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20150141507 | MELANOMA CHEMOPREVENTION - Disclosed herein are methods and uses for preventing melanoma, reducing progression of atypical nevi, and inducing cell cycle arrest and/or apoptosis in a melanoma cell through oral and enteral administration of sulforaphane to subjects indicated to be at risk due to factor(s) such as medical history of atypical nevi, melanoma, or UV exposure. Sulforaphane can be administered orally as a safe and well-tolerated natural agent as a chemopreventive strategy in individuals with atypical melanocytic nevi. | 05-21-2015 |
John Orlin Kirkwood, Champlin, MN US
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20090266041 | Seal arrangement for filter element; Filter element assembly; and, methods - A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described. | 10-29-2009 |
20090301045 | Seal Arrangement for Filter Element; Filter Element Assembly; and, Methods - A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described. | 12-10-2009 |
Jon Kirkwood, Saint Leonard, MD US
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20110014353 | CORROSION RESISTANT NEUTRON ABSORBING COATINGS - A method of forming a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising the steps of spray or deposition or sputtering or welding processing to form a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. Also a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. | 01-20-2011 |
20140099494 | CORROSION RESISTANT NEUTRON ABSORBING COATINGS - A method of forming a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising the steps of spray or deposition or sputtering or welding processing to form a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. Also a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. | 04-10-2014 |
Kathleen Kirkwood, New York, NY US
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20130291277 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A GARMENT TOP TO A CONVENTIONAL GARMENT BOTTOM AND GARMENT TOP WITH ATTACHING DEVICE - The elastic garment top has an interior surface, and a lower portion with a bottom edge adapted to overlap the upper portion of a conventional garment bottom of the type having an exterior loop for a belt. A device extends from the interior surface of the garment top at a point spaced from the bottom edge of the garment top for engaging the belt loop or belt on the exterior of the garment bottom. The device encircles the belt loop or the belt. The device may be a fabric strip one end of which is attached to and extends from the interior surface of the garment top. The free end of the strip is removably attached to the interior surface of the garment top by snaps, or by hook and loop ribbon. Alternatively, first and second tie strings may be used to engage the belt loop or the belt. | 11-07-2013 |
Keith L. Kirkwood, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20110038921 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TEMPORAL RELEASE OF AGENTS FROM A BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLD - The present invention provides methods and compositions for sequentially and separately reducing infection and/or inflammation and regenerating tissue at a lesion site, by contacting the lesion site with a biodegradable scaffold that first delivers one or more agents at the lesion site to reduce infection and/or inflammation and then delivers one or more agents to regenerate tissue at the lesion site after inflammation is reduced. | 02-17-2011 |
Keith M. Kirkwood, Apple Valley, MN US
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20150044476 | Two-Coat Single Cure Powder Coating - Methods and systems for coating metal substrates are provided. The methods and systems include sequential application of low flow and high flow powder coatings followed by a single heating step to provide a cured coating. The methods and systems include a marker that allows coating uniformity to be monitored and assessed during application. The described methods provide coatings with optimal surface smoothness and edge coverage. | 02-12-2015 |
Keith W. Kirkwood, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20100331885 | PERCUTANEOUS SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC SPINAL STABILIZATION - Bone anchoring assemblies for use with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for dynamic stabilization of the spine, together with placement systems for use in such techniques are provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20130223070 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 08-29-2013 |
20140043795 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 02-13-2014 |
20160128412 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 05-12-2016 |
Keith W. Kirkwood, Seattle, WA US
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20160078746 | WIRELESS ITEM LOSS PREVENTION SYSTEM - An item loss prevention system for protecting from the loss of items from a user, and more specifically to an electronic device utilizing a wireless connection between a remote unit attached to an item, such as a set of one or more keys, and a host or belt unit attached to the user, to prevent the loss of the item. The system includes magnetic sensors between the item and the belt, which are Hall type magnetic sensors, coupled with an accelerometer. With the additional input from the accelerometer, an alarm activates when the item, such as a key, is separated at a distance from the belt or host unit. Additionally, the key unit can attach to an unpairing station to re-set the remote unite for re-pairing to another host unit. | 03-17-2016 |
Malcolm Kirkwood, Livonia, MI US
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20100147106 | DUAL CLUTCH MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A transmission includes an input member, an output transfer gear, first and second interconnecting members, a layshaft, a reverse member, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output transfer gear. | 06-17-2010 |
Malcolm E. Kirkwood, Livonia, MI US
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20090082934 | Power Transfer Assembly With Torque Sensors And Torque Control System - A transfer case for a motor vehicle having an input shaft, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a clutch, a transfer mechanism, a sensor portion and a magnetoelastic torque sensor. The clutch has a clutch pack and a thrust mechanism that is configured to exert an engagement force on the clutch pack. The clutch pack has a first portion, which is rotatably driven by either or both of the input shaft and the first output shaft, and a second portion that is supported for rotation relative to the first portion. The transfer mechanism couples the second portion of the clutch pack to the second output shaft. The sensor portion is coupled to the first or second output shaft and is at least partially formed of a magnetoelastic material. The magnetoelastic torque sensor is disposed about and radially in-line with the sensor portion. | 03-26-2009 |
20090118060 | Multi-Speed Epicyclic PowerShift Transmission - A multi-speed transmission includes a first power transmission module driven by an input shaft. A second power transmission module is driven by the first power transmission module. A third power transmission module is driven by the second power transmission module and drives an output shaft. Each power transmission module includes an actuation mechanism and a planetary gearset. Each actuation mechanism controls the output of its respective planetary gearset to one of a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. One of the actuation mechanisms includes a clutch and a spring biasing a member to rotate and cause a corresponding actuation of the clutch. The clutch causes two members of the respective planetary gearset to rotate at substantially the same speed and provide the first gear ratio. The actuation mechanism selectively restricts the member from rotating and prevent actuation of the clutch to provide the second gear ratio. | 05-07-2009 |
Matthew D. Kirkwood, St. Paul, MN US
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20100198279 | TRANSCEIVER DUTY CYCLED OPERATIONAL MODE - A device, such as an IMD, operating in accordance with the techniques of this disclosure detects a telemetry configuration event and, in response to the telemetry configuration event, configures a telemetry module of the IMD to operate in a duty cycled operational mode. The duty cycled operational mode includes a plurality of intervals during which a transceiver of the telemetry module is powered down interleaved with intervals during which the transceiver is powered up, e.g., for transmitting or receiving communications over an established communication session. The power freed up during the intervals in which the transceiver is powered down may be allocated for use by other components of the IMD. The telemetry module maintains information regarding the established communication session during the plurality of intervals during which the transceiver is powered down such that transmit and receive operations may immediately begin during intervals in which the transceiver is powered up. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198280 | TRANSCEIVER DUTY CYCLED OPERATIONAL MODE - This disclosure describes an operational mode of a telemetry module. A device, such as a programming device, operating in accordance with the techniques of this disclosure determines that a transceiver of an implantable medical device is operating in a duty cycled operational mode that includes at least one interval during which the transceiver is powered down interleaved with intervals during which the transceiver is powered up, e.g., for transmitting or receiving communications over an established communication session. The programming device is configured to transmit information during the at least one interval in which the transceiver of the implantable medical device is powered down. Doing so ensures that the channel over which the programmer and implantable medical device communicate will not be usurped by another device. | 08-05-2010 |
Polly Kirkwood, Camas, WA US
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20150074906 | Incontinence Bed Cover - An Incontinence bed cover includes a stretchable three layer cover with elastic corner straps. Incontinence bed cover has elastic corner straps attached for fitting around the corners of a mattress. The incontinence bed cover can be sized to fit any mattress, including the four standard mattress sizes. The incontinence bed cover has a top layer, preferably made of flexible, breathable 100% poly-mesh fabric that wicks moisture and enhances evaporation, helping to guard against potential skin breakdown. The incontinence bed cover has a middle layer, preferably made of quilted polyester batting for maximum absorbency and reduced drying time. The incontinence bed cover has a bottom layer that is waterproof, preferably made of a blend of vinyl and polyester. The three layers are sewn together. | 03-19-2015 |
Sandra Close Kirkwood, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110171200 | PROTEIN C RS2069915 AS A RESPONSE PREDICTOR TO SURVIVAL AND ADMINISTRATION OF ACTIVATED PROTEIN C OR PROTEIN C-LIKE COMPOUND - Provided herein are methods, oligonucleotides and peptide nucleic acids, compositions and kits for predicting a subject's response to treatment with activated protein C or protein C-like compound or susceptibility to major organ dysfunction or susceptibility to an inflammatory condition. The method generally comprises determining a genotype of said subject at one or more of polymorphic sites in the subject's protein C gene selected from one or more of the following: rs20069915 and one or more polymorphism sites in linkage disequilibrium thereto, selected from one or more of the following: rs2069910; rs2069916; rs2069924; rs2069931; rs1799808; rs2069920; and rs6714364 and may further involve comparing the determined genotype with known genotypes for the polymorphism that correspond with an improved response to treatment with activated protein C or protein C-like compound or correspond to susceptibility to major organ dysfunction or susceptibility to an inflammatory condition. Also provided are methods of treating subjects with an anti-inflammatory agent or anti-coagulant agent based on the subject's genotype. | 07-14-2011 |
Sandra Close Kirkwood, Fortville, IN US
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20100209413 | SERPINE1 POLYMORPHISMS ARE PREDICTIVE OF RESPONSE TO ACTIVATED PROTEIN C ADMINISTRATION AND RISK OF DEATH - Methods, oligonucleotides arrays etc. for treating inflammatory conditions and of predicting subject outcome based on polymorphisms in SERPINE1 and/or PROC, alone or in combination, wherein the method of treatment includes administering to the subject an anti-inflammatory agent or an anti-coagulant agent, wherein said subject is determined to have an improved response genotype or combination. | 08-19-2010 |
Sean M. Kirkwood, Portage, MI US
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20160140827 | PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH PATIENT MOBILITY MONITORING - A person support apparatus, such as a bed, stretcher, cot, or the like, includes a fall detector. The fall detector is adapted to detect when a person associated with the person support apparatus has fallen and to issue a fall alarm. In some embodiments, the person support apparatus also includes an exit detection system that issues an exit alarm when the person exits from the person support apparatus. The fall alarm is given a higher priority than the exit alarm. The fall detector may include a camera, a thermal image sensor, a device worn by the person, or another sensor. The person support apparatus may also, or alternatively, include a timer for measuring how long an occupant remains out of the person support apparatus. | 05-19-2016 |
Sean M. Kirkwood, Auburn, IN US
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20110100702 | SWITCHABLE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM - A furniture system including at least one furniture element having at least one raceway and a modular electrical wiring system at least partially located in the raceway. The electrical wiring system includes a plurality of wire distribution assemblies, an electrical assembly and an electrical switch. The plurality of wire distribution assemblies includes a first wire distribution assembly and a second wire distribution assembly. The electrical assembly partially electrically connects the first wire distribution assembly and the second wire distribution assembly. The first wire distribution assembly has a first number of electrical conductors. The electrical assembly is electrically connected to a second number of electrical conductors of the first wire distribution assembly, the second number being smaller than the first number. The electrical switch is configured to electrically connect a first electrical conductor of the first wire distribution assembly that is a member of the second number of electrical conductors to a second electrical conductor of said first wire distribution assembly that is a member of the first number of electrical conductors and not a member of the second number of electrical conductors. | 05-05-2011 |
Terrance C. Kirkwood, Seattle, WA US
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20100058120 | Dynamic Inline Sequence Interface - A user interface displays multiple steps in sequential relationship to each other, and may group various steps together and provide completion indicators for each step as well as an overall completion indicator. Error conditions, status information, queries, and details about a particular step or group of steps may be displayed inline with the steps in a task detail portion of the user interface. The task detail portion may be collapsible and expandable by the user. Progress and completion indicators may be updated for each step, groups of steps, and the overall sequence. In a typical use, a software installation sequence may comprise installation steps from multiple software components. The user interface may illustrate the status of individual tasks, groups of task, and the overall sequence as the tasks are performed, and enable errors to be resolved by displaying queries and other information inline with the steps. | 03-04-2010 |