Kissel, US
Brian Kissel, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150235240 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING CUSTOMER INTERACTION EXPERIENCES - A computer-implemented method and an apparatus for improving customer interaction experiences determines one or more personas associated with a customer based on customer activity on a plurality of interaction channels. One or more persona profiles corresponding to the one or more personas are generated and maintained, where a persona profile is representative of a set of behavioral traits exhibited substantially consistently by the customer when inhabiting a persona. One or more customer interactions are correlated to at least one persona based on the one or more persona profiles, where the one or more customer interactions are conducted over one or more interaction channels. An intention of the customer is predicted based on the correlation of the one or more customer interactions to the at least one persona. | 08-20-2015 |
Carola Kissel, Kansas City, MO US
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20140370058 | ONE DOSE VACCINATION AGAINST MYCOPLASMA INFECTIONS OF PIGS - The present invention provides a one phase, aqueous vaccine composition for immunizing an animal against infection by | 12-18-2014 |
David J. Kissel, Anoka, MN US
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20110206925 | DURABLE POLYMER-AEROGEL BASED SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS, A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Provided are polymer-aerogel composite coatings, devices and articles including polymer-aerogel composite coatings, and methods for preparing the polymer-aerogel composite. The exemplary article can include a surface, wherein the surface includes at least one region and a polymer-aerogel composite coating disposed over the at least one region, wherein the polymer-aerogel composite coating has a water contact angle of at least about 140° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The polymer-aerogel composite coating can include a polymer and an ultra high water content catalyzed polysilicate aerogel, the polysilicate aerogel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores. | 08-25-2011 |
20120040577 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AEROGEL THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE PER-FLUORO COMPOUNDS OR CONTAIN ANY FLUORINE - Provided are superhydrophobic coatings, devices and articles including superhydrophobic coatings, and methods for preparing the superhydrophobic coatings. The exemplary superhydrophobic device can include a substrate component and one or more superhydrophobic coatings disposed over the substrate component, wherein at least one of the one or more superhydrophobic coatings has a water contact angle of at least about 150° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The one or more superhydrophobic coatings can include an ultra high water content acid catalyzed polysilicate gel, the polysilicate gel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores. | 02-16-2012 |
David J. Kissel, Andover, MN US
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20150030833 | Process for Preparing an Optically Clear Superhydrophobic Coating Solution - Optically clear hydrophobic and superhydrophobic coatings and solutions and methods for preparing them. Branched polysilicate structures having surface hydroxyl groups are formed by at least partially hydrolyzing an alkoxy silane precursor via water and an acid catalyst in a solvent, and catalyzing the hydrolysis product with a base to form a gel. The structures are dispersed to form a colloidal suspension, and then hydrophilic hydroxyl groups on the structures are reacted with a silylating agent and replaced with hydrophobic and/or oleophobic ligands. Additional solvent may be added to form a coating which is optically clear. | 01-29-2015 |
20150226886 | Easy-Clean Coating - An easy-cleaning coating, an easy cleaning coating having anti-fogging properties, and an easy-cleaning, anti-reflective coating. | 08-13-2015 |
20150240123 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AEROGEL THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE PER-FLUORO COMPOUNDS OR CONTAIN ANY FLUORINE - Provided are superhydrophobic coatings, devices and articles including superhydrophobic coatings, and methods for preparing the superhydrophobic coatings. The exemplary superhydrophobic device can include a substrate component and one or more superhydrophobic coatings disposed over the substrate component, wherein at least one of the one or more superhydrophobic coatings has a water contact angle of at least about 150° and a contact angle hysteresis of less than about 1°. The one or more superhydrophobic coatings can include an ultra high water content acid catalyzed polysilicate gel, the polysilicate gel including a three dimensional network of silica particles having surface functional groups derivatized with a silylating agent and a plurality of pores. | 08-27-2015 |
David Jerrel Kissel, Andover, MN US
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20150378181 | Dye Microenvironment - An optimized photochromic dye microenvironment isolated from and dispersed within a distinct host phase. | 12-31-2015 |
Erick C. Kissel, Tucson, AZ US
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20090077004 | Data Recovery in a Hierarchical Data Storage System - Systems and methods for retrieving data from a storage system having a plurality of storage pools are provided. The system comprises a logic unit for processing configurable data retrieval instructions to determine a first storage pool from which target backup data is to be retrieved, in response to a data restore request; and a logic unit for retrieving the target backup data from the first storage pool to satisfy the restore request. The configurable data retrieval instructions are managed by a source external to the storage system with administrative authority to change the configurable data retrieval instructions to optimize data restoration from the storage system. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077140 | Data Recovery in a Hierarchical Data Storage System - Systems and methods for retrieving data from a storage system having a plurality of storage pools are provided. The method comprises processing configurable data retrieval instructions to determine a first storage pool from which target backup data is to be retrieved, in response to a data restore request; and retrieving the target backup data from the first storage pool to satisfy the restore request. The configurable data retrieval instructions are managed by a source external to the storage system with administrative authority to change the configurable data retrieval instructions to optimize data restoration from the storage system. | 03-19-2009 |
20120151563 | AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEM CREDENTIALS - One disclosed aspect of the present invention includes authentication and user account automation within a compute cluster for each cluster node that requires password or other credential administration. For example, a storage appliance computing system may rely on a plurality of subsystems (such as databases, storage management software, and application servers) that each have internal user accounts with associated passwords and credential keys that need to be changed at frequent intervals. Rather than requiring an administrator to manually manage all of these accounts, the presently described invention includes techniques and an authentication manager component to automatically manage, update, and refresh authentication information as required. Further, the authentication manager component may be used to perform and propagate automatic credential changes such as new sets of SSH keys or updated passwords as required within a computing system, and respond to new nodes or out-of-sync credentialing scenarios. | 06-14-2012 |
Erick Christian Kissel, Tucson, AZ US
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20160034357 | MANAGING BACKUP OPERATIONS FROM A CLIENT SYSTEM TO A PRIMARY SERVER AND SECONDARY SERVER - Provided are techniques for managing backup operations from a client system to a primary server and secondary server. A determination is made at the client system of whether a state of the data on the secondary server permits a backup operation in response to determining that the primary server is unavailable when a force failover parameter is not set. The client system reattempts to connect to the primary server to perform the backup operation at the primary server in response to determining that the state of the data on the secondary server does not permit the backup operation. The client system performs the backup operation at the secondary server in response to determining that the state of the secondary server permits the backup operation. | 02-04-2016 |
20160034366 | MANAGING BACKUP OPERATIONS FROM A CLIENT SYSTEM TO A PRIMARY SERVER AND SECONDARY SERVER - Provided are techniques for managing backup operations from a client system to a primary server and secondary server. A determination is made at the client system of whether a state of the data on the secondary server permits a backup operation in response to determining that the primary server is unavailable when a force failover parameter is not set. The client system reattempts to connect to the primary server to perform the backup operation at the primary server in response to determining that the state of the data on the secondary server does not permit the backup operation. The client system performs the backup operation at the secondary server in response to determining that the state of the secondary server permits the backup operation. | 02-04-2016 |
Ezra D. Kissel, Breinigsville, PA US
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20110191481 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING DATA - Data transfer systems and methods are disclosed. A method of transferring data includes initiating a session for transferring data, establishing a session connection between a first gateway and a second gateway, buffering a predetermined amount of data received by the first gateway, generating a data block using a session-layer protocol when the predetermined amount of data is buffered, and transmitting the data block from the first gateway to the second gateway over the session connection. A system for transferring data includes a first gateway, a second gateway, and a network. The first gateway includes memory for buffering received data and a processor operable to execute a session-layer protocol for generating a data block when a predetermined amount of data is buffered. The first gateway is configured to transmit the data block to the second gateway via the network during a session. | 08-04-2011 |
Gery J. Kissel, Northville, MI US
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20100057282 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A BATTERY CHARGER AND A BATTERY CONTROL UNIT FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for communicating between a battery charger and a battery control unit in a hybrid vehicle includes the steps of forming a first message with at least a renewable energy storage system (RESS) command and a command security measure for the RESS command, transmitting the first message from the battery control unit to the battery charger, forming a second message in response to the first message with at least an RESS response and a response security measure for the RESS response, and transmitting the second message from the battery charger to the battery control unit. | 03-04-2010 |
20100174667 | CHARGING CABLE WITH CONTROLLER - A vehicle charging cable is disclosed configured to charge a vehicle battery on a vehicle from a utility power source, the cable comprising: a vehicle connector and a control module. The vehicle connector is connected to a power cable configured to supply power for charging the vehicle battery. The vehicle connector is configured to connect to a charging port on the vehicle. The control module is connected to the power cable. The control module is configured to receive utility data from the utility power source and to receive vehicle data from the vehicle, and to adjust the power supplied to the vehicle battery based on the utility data and the vehicle data. | 07-08-2010 |
20110062798 | FUNCTIONAL HIGH-VOLTAGE INTERLOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and apparatus are provided for a functional high-voltage interlock system. The apparatus includes an enclosure, a high-voltage terminal, a low-voltage circuit, and a control circuit. The enclosure includes an access point that may be breached. The high-voltage terminal is disposed at least partially within the enclosure, is accessible by breaching the high-voltage access point, and is configured to be energized from a high-voltage electrical power source. The low-voltage circuit is disposed within the enclosure, and is coupled to selectively receive a low-voltage electrical signal. The control circuit is coupled to, and is configured to supply the low-voltage electrical signal to, the low-voltage circuit only when the high-voltage access point is not breached. The control circuit implements a first function and a disparate second function. The first function determines whether the access point is breached and, if so, prevents the high-voltage terminal from being energized from the high-voltage electrical source. | 03-17-2011 |
20110248567 | POWER FACTOR CORRECTION SYSTEM - A charging system of the present invention is connectable to a power grid having a monitoring device. The monitoring device monitors the power delivered to a plurality of loads and determines a power factor and a power factor correction value associated with the loads. The power factor correction value indicates the difference between the power factor and unity. The charging system includes an electrical device, a charger in communication with the electrical device, a charging controller, a power factor correction circuit, a communication device, and a controller. The communication device of the charger receives a data signal from the monitoring device indicative of the power factor correction value associated with the plurality of loads. The power factor correction circuit is configured to communicate an input current to and from the power grid, which adjusts the power factor of the associated loads to about unity. | 10-13-2011 |
Gregory P. Kissel, Charlotte, NC US
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20130341157 | INDEPENDENT DISCHARGE SORTING CONVEYOR - A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track and a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end. At least one of the conveyor carts may include a frame base for engaging the conveyer track; a carrying tray for holding the objects; and a support for supporting the carrying tray above the frame base. A tilting mechanism including at least one gear having at least one cam is adapted for tilting the carrying tray toward at least one side of the conveyor. The present inventions may further include a tilt sensor for determining the direction of tilt of the tray. In addition, a drive motor and a driven member attached to the frame base may be included for moving the conveyor carts around the track. | 12-26-2013 |
Horst Kissel, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20080210571 | Machine And Method For Electrochemically Polishing Indentations Within An Aluminum Wheel - A machine for electrochemically polishing indentations within the wall of an aluminum workpiece, such as a wheel, has a cathode attached to an upper platen. The workpiece is mounted upon a lower platen which acts as an anode. Electrolyte is passed between the cathode and the anode while simultaneously a current is applied which passes through the cathode and the anode. The current is selectively pulsed to maximize polishing but at the same time to permit the flushing away of residual material and to cool the cathode and the workpiece. | 09-04-2008 |
20090321274 | Machine And Method For Electrochemically Polishing Indentations Within An Aluminum Wheel - A machine for electrochemically polishing indentations within the wall of an aluminum workpiece, such as a wheel, has a cathode attached to an upper platen. The workpiece is mounted upon a lower platen which acts as an anode. Electrolyte is passed between the cathode and the anode while simultaneously a current is applied which passes through the cathode and the anode. The current is selectively pulsed to maximize polishing but at the same time to permit the flushing away of residual material and to cool the cathode and the workpiece. | 12-31-2009 |
Michael H. Kissel, Harrison City, PA US
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20110112857 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MONITORING PATIENT COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICAL DEVICE USAGE PRESCRIPTION - A computer-implemented method for tracking and monitoring a patient's compliance with a medical device usage prescription for a medical device is disclosed. This method and system includes the steps of: (a) providing a minimum medical device usage compliance value for the medical device for a predetermined compliance period; (b) providing the quantity of compliance periods in a measurement cycle; and (c) determining a compliance period value as the number of compliance periods in the measurement cycle in which an actual medical device usage value is at least equal to the minimum medical device usage compliance value. In another embodiment, the method also includes: providing a weighting factor, and applying the weighting factor to at least one actual medical device session usage value. | 05-12-2011 |
20110197887 | ACCESSORY CONNECTION AND DATA SYNCHRONICATION IN A VENTILATOR - A medical ventilator that includes a memory device, a controller operatively coupled to the memory device, and an accessory connector provided at or about the exterior of the ventilator housing. The controller is adapted to record ventilation data in the memory device that includes at least one of data relating to the operation of the ventilator and data relating to the breathing of the patient while ventilation therapy is being provided to the patient. The accessory connector is structured to operatively couple the controller to an accessory device and to provide power to the accessory device. The accessory connector also serves as a communication bus for enabling the accessory device to communicate data generated by it to the controller, which in turn is adapted to record the accessory device data in the memory device in a manner wherein the accessory device data is merged. | 08-18-2011 |
20110209706 | VENTILATOR WITH LIMP MODE - A method of operating a ventilator that includes steps of (a) providing a specified ventilation therapy to a patient through a ventilator according to a specification; (b) determining and storing a backup parameter relating to the operation of the ventilator or the breathing of the patient during the step of providing the specified ventilation therapy; (c) determining that an alarm condition exists that indicates a problem with the ventilator that would prevent the ventilator from providing the specified ventilation therapy to the patient according to the specification; and (d) responsive to determining that the alarm condition exists, providing backup ventilation therapy to the patient through the ventilator that is based at least partially on the stored backup parameter. Also, a ventilator that is adapted to perform the method just described. | 09-01-2011 |
Michael Howard Kissel, Swissvale, PA US
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20150136134 | COUGH ASSISTANCE AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are configured to inexsufflate a subject and provide cough-by-cough feedback during treatment and/or therapy of the subject. Through sensors that are included in the systems, various gas and/or respiratory parameters maybe measured and/or determined in real-time, such as, for example, peak cough flow and/or inspiratory tidal volume. | 05-21-2015 |
20150231348 | SYNCHRONIZING MECHANICAL IN-EXSUFFLATION AND DIAPHRAGMATIC PACING - Systems and methods for synchronizing machine-induced inexsufflation with diaphragmatic pacing of a subject, e.g. through a diaphragm pacer, use the detected onset of an inhalation and/or exhalation of a subject. The detection is based on output signals generated by one or more sensors. | 08-20-2015 |
Robert M. Kissel, Lithia, FL US
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20090075791 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses multiple weight plates that are selected by selector assemblies. A series of actuators that are not directly connected to the selector assemblies actuate the selector assemblies to engage and disengage the weight plates. The actuators are in communication with a controller, which is connected to a user interface console. The user interface console accepts input from a user and instructs the controller to adjust the amount of weight engaged by the selector assemblies based on input from the user and various sensors. | 03-19-2009 |
20120004075 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses vertically oriented weight plates that rare in a side-by-side arrangement and are selected by selectors in a selector assembly. A set of actuators are controlled by a computer processor and force the selectors into positions that engage and disengage with a corresponding set of weights. The computer is connected to a user interface that accepts input from a user and instructs the computer to adjust the amount of weight using the actuators and the corresponding selectors. The computer is also in communication with sensors that indicate whether the weights have been lifted successfully and automatically select a lower weight when the weights are not lifted successfully. | 01-05-2012 |
Waldemar F. Kissel, Gainseville, FL US
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20080216496 | Kennel Bed Chillers - Disclosed is a system for controlling the temperature of a series of interconnected kennels. The system includes a primary reservoir and supply and return lines for delivering a refrigerant to the series of kennel beds. Each of the kennels includes a flexible bed for supporting the animal and an interior chamber which is adapted to receive a volume of the refrigerant. Thus, the refrigerant, by way of the supply and return valves, is continuously supplied to the beds to provide a pleasing temperature for the animal. | 09-11-2008 |
Waldemar F. Kissel, Gainesville, FL US
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20100326314 | Integrated Multimodal Transportation System and Associated Infrastructure - Disclosed is a transportation system with integrated infrastructure. In one embodiment, this infrastructure takes the form of a hollow elevated load bearing guideway structure designed to support the weight of traveling vehicles. The structure supports a backbone beam, or rail, that has multiple functions. These functions may include vehicle control, security, and energy delivery. The structure is bimodal meaning vehicles can have wheels like cars or steel rimmed wheels like a train or any combination thereof. | 12-30-2010 |
20100326758 | System for Automated Vehicle Operation and Control - Disclosed is an automated system for controlling and operating a vehicle. The system has three primary components: a vehicle, a saddle assembly, and a railway. The saddle is firmly attached to the bottom of the vehicle. The saddle assembly engages and rides along the rail. Sensors ensure that the rail is centered within the saddle. In the event the vehicle loses traction the backbone will maintain vehicle control and stability. The vehicle can change from one roadway to another while always being secured to a railway. | 12-30-2010 |
20130186297 | Universal Multimodal Transportation System and Associated Infrastructure - Disclosed is a transportation system with integrated infrastructure. In one embodiment, this infrastructure takes the form of a hollow elevated load bearing guideway structure designed to support the weight of traveling vehicles. The structure supports a backbone beam, or rail, that has multiple functions. These functions may include vehicle control, security, and energy delivery. The structure is bimodal meaning vehicles can have wheels like cars or steel rimmed wheels like a train or any combination thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
William Kissel, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20090124820 | C1-Symmetric Bisphospine Ligands and Their Use in the Asymmetric Synthesis of Pregabalin - Materials and Methods for preparing (S)-(+)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid and structurally related compounds via enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral olefins are disclosed. The methods employ novel chiral catalysts, which include C | 05-14-2009 |
William R. Kissel, Ortonville, MI US
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20080309156 | BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method establishes an acceleration of a vehicle which may be used to control a brake system of a towed vehicle towed by a towing vehicle. The system and method establish a gravity vector representing acceleration due to gravity, measure acceleration of the vehicle in a first direction and responsively establish a first acceleration value, measure acceleration of the vehicle in a second direction and responsively establish a second acceleration value, and establish a magnitude of the acceleration of the vehicle in a plane orthogonal to the gravity vector as a function of the gravity vector and the first and second acceleration values. | 12-18-2008 |