Krueger, WI

Allan James Krueger, Winneconne, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110152742	Pull-Activated Tampon Applicator - A pull-activated applicator includes a barrel, a pledget, a finger grip, and a deployment element. The pledget includes a withdrawal string and is located within the barrel. The barrel, the pledget, and the deployment element are configured such that application of a force to the deployment element in a first direction deploys the pledget and withdrawal string from the barrel in a second direction generally opposite the first direction.	06-23-2011
20150025438	Pull-Activated Tampon Applictor - A pull-activated applicator includes a barrel, a pledget, a finger grip, and a deployment element. The pledget includes a withdrawal string and is located within the barrel. The barrel, the pledget, and the deployment element are configured such that application of a force to the deployment element in a first direction deploys the pledget and withdrawal string from the barrel in a second direction generally opposite the first direction.	01-22-2015

Brian R. Krueger, Brown Deer, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130120946	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DRIVES - A system for manufacturing an industrial automation drive includes a carrier frame configured to hold one or more semiconductor devices for use in the industrial automation drive. The carrier frame includes a set of fasteners disposed around an internal wall of the carrier frame such that each fastener of the set of fasteners includes an angled edge and a horizontal edge. Each fastener of the set of fasteners is configured to toollessly couple a power circuit board having the semiconductor devices to the carrier frame by bending from a first position when the power circuit board is pushed against the angled edge and returning to the first position when the power circuit board is pushed past the horizontal edge.	05-16-2013

Brian R. Krueger, Plymouth, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090020211	Apparatus and method for minimizing waste and improving quality and production in web processing operations - Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize waste and improve quality and production in web processing operations. The apparatus and methods provide defect detection both before and after application of component patches to a traveling web to create a product. Web defect detection may be provided by way of at least one visual inspection station located upstream from the patch applicator. Patch defect detection may be accomplished by way of a visual inspection station located proximate the patch applicator. If defects are detected in either the traveling web or the component patch prior to patch application, patch application may be prevented until both a satisfactory web and patch are provided. If defects are detected after patch application, the resulting product may be culled. Furthermore, the apparatus may be provided with diagnostic software to warn against extant or imminent machine complications.	01-22-2009

Christian Gerald Krueger, Cambridge, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059162	TANNIN-CHITOSAN COMPOSITES - The invention provides a composition comprising a matrix of chitosan and a tannin wherein the chitosan is electrostatically bonded to the tannin to form a chitosan-tannin composite material. The chitosan can be partially or fully deacetylated, and the tannin can be a monomeric or an oligomeric proanthocyanidin or a hydrolysable tannin. The chitosan-tannin composite material can be a nanoparticle, a hydrogel film, a bio-foam, or a biogel, or the chitosan-tannin composite material can coat a liposome. The composite materials can be used for drug delivery, for antibacterial and/or antifungal applications, for tissue engineering applications, for wound healing applications, or they can be used as adjuvants for vaccination, including oral vaccinations. The invention also provides methods of preparing the composite materials and their various forms.	03-10-2011
20140134238	TANNIN-CHITOSAN COMPOSITES - The invention provides a composition comprising a matrix of chitosan and a tannin wherein the chitosan is electrostatically bonded to the tannin to form a chitosan-tannin composite material. The chitosan can be partially or fully deacetylated, and the tannin can be a monomeric or an oligomeric proanthocyanidin or a hydrolysable tannin. The chitosan-tannin composite material can be a nanoparticle, a hydrogel film, a bio-foam, or a biogel, or the chitosan-tannin composite material can coat a liposome. The composite materials can be used for drug delivery, for antibacterial and/or antifungal applications, for tissue engineering applications, for wound healing applications, or they can be used as adjuvants for vaccination, including oral vaccinations. The invention also provides methods of preparing the composite materials and their various forms.	05-15-2014
20140200266	TANNIN-CONTAINING GASTROINTESTINAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Tannin-containing compositions and methods of using same to enhance or maintain immune function during simplified nutrition feeding. Pharmaceutical compositions, including enteral nutrition compositions, are provided. The compositions comprise such tannins as proanthocyanidins and/or hydrolysable tannins. Administering the tannins to the gastrointestinal tract of a subject receiving simplified nutrition, such as with enteral nutrition therapy or parenteral nutrition therapy, attenuates or prevents deleterious effects on the gastrointestinal immune system that would otherwise occur with the simplified nutrition.	07-17-2014

Cynthia Suzanne Krueger, Oshkosh, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120165775	Creped Tissue Product with Enhanced Retention Capacity - An absorbent composite material may be manufactured by applying a flexible absorbent binder polymer (FAB), also referred to herein as a flexible superabsorbent, during the creping step of conventional tissue manufacturing. As such, the costly process of applying FAB to a substrate by spraying or printing followed by drying may be eliminated. The creping step has the additional advantage of improving the flexibility and softness of the FAB treated fibrous web.	06-28-2012

Daniel F. Krueger, Sheboygan, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140338634	Automatic Fuel Shutoff - A combination lever for a carburetor is an integrated shutoff lever and fuel valve. The combination lever includes a longitudinal portion for a handle and a cylindrical portion including a fuel path for the fuel valve. A carburetor casing is shaped to form a valve chamber and a carburetor chamber. The valve chamber supports the cylindrical portion. A directional cavity formed in the cylindrical portion of the combination lever regulates a flow of fuel to the carburetor chamber according to a rotation of the combination lever. At one position the directional cavity opens the fuel path so that fuel flows into the carburetor chamber. At another position the directional cavity closes the fuel path so that the flow of fuel is blocked. The combination lever may also include an abutment portion to engage a switch for completing an electrical shutoff path to an engine coupled to the carburetor.	11-20-2014

Dennis L. Krueger, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095967	FLAT-FOLDED PERSONAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICES - A personal respiratory protection device includes a multi-layered structure and first and second means for attaching a headband to hold the device in position on a wearer's face. The multilayered structure includes a filter medium and is divided into a flat upper panel having an upper peripheral edge, a flat non-rectangular central panel and a lower panel having a lower peripheral edge. The central panel is separated from each of the upper and lower panels by first and second lines of demarcation. The first and second lines of demarcation converge towards the first and second means for attaching a headband. The multi-layered structure is capable of being folded at the respective lines of demarcation so that the device can be folded flat for storage and can be opened to form a cup-shaped off the face air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer while the upper peripheral edge and the lower peripheral edge contact the wearer's face when the device is in use.	04-22-2010
20100254002	PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING TRANSVERSELY DRAWN FILMS WITH SUBSTANTIALLY UNIAXIAL CHARACTER - A stretcher for substantially uniaxially orienting a film includes a plurality of gripping members to hold opposing edge portions of the film, paths along which the gripping members travel to stretch the film in a stretching region, and a drive mechanism to convey the film and gripping members along a machine direction. At least a portion of the paths in the stretching region define diverging, curvilinear courses disposed in-plane. The paths are configured such that during the stretching an extent of uniaxial character, U, is between zero and unity and a minimum value of an extent of uniaxial character, U, is at least 0.70 over a final portion of the stretching after achieving a TDDR of 2.5. U is defined as U=(1/MDDR−1)/(TDDR	10-07-2010

George Raymond Krueger, Palmyra, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080250693	Streamlined Counterbalanced Fishing Jig - A fishing jig includes a fish hook integral construction with a center axis having a hook curve trailing extremity with a hook point, and a straight hook shank extending forwardly from the hook curve. An eye bend extends forwardly and upwardly at an eye bend radius point at an angle of substantially 20° relative to the axis of the hook shank, and terminating in a line-attachment eye leading extremity. A weighted metal body is connected to and distributed symmetrically along the hook shank and the eye bend. The body has a mass distribution which is greater below the center axis of the hook than above the center axis of the hook by creating a wedge on a lower portion of the body that counterbalances weight of the hook curve and the hook point. A center of gravity is defined above the wedge at substantially the eye bend radius point such that the jig assumes an upright position in which the hook shank is maintained and has a substantially horizontal attitude. The hook point lies in an uppermost position relative to the hook shank such that the jig will not tumble, spiral or rotate when attached on a fishing line.	10-16-2008

Gregory Krueger, Eau Claire, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110308644	AIR INTAKE MODULATOR AND METHOD OF USING - An air flow modulating device comprising a flapper, a mount and a conduit. The conduit may be T-shaped and may be attached to an intake conduit of a sealed combustion condensing appliance, or other appliance having an air intake conduit, through a first portion of T-shaped conduit. The mount may be connected to a second portion of T-shaped conduit and the flapper may rotate between an open position and a closed position about an axle of the mount. The device operates to allow for a sealed combustion condensing appliance to immediately intake interior air when an exterior air source is obstructed, limited or reduced, or in response to changes in air pressure due to uncontrollable natural forces.	12-22-2011

Gregory A. Krueger, Brookfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150083739	METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE INSERT - A method of manufacturing a composite insert includes forming a polymer mold from a polymer sheet which may have a glass transition temperature of 70 to 160° C., the polymer mold either includes a cavity or may form a cavity disposed between the polymer mold and the carrier. The method proceeds by depositing a liquid reactive composite insert composition, which may be a two-component composition including a first part comprised of an isocyanate-epoxy blend and a second part comprised of an alcohol-epoxy blend, into the cavity under low pressure conditions of 0-10 bar and low temperature conditions of 15-100° C. The composition is then allowed to become dimensionally stable either within the polymer mold or between the polymer mold and the carrier.	03-26-2015

Jeffrey E. Krueger, Oconto, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236772	Fabric Crepe process for making absorbent sheet - A process for making absorbent cellulosic paper products such as sheet for towel, tissue and the like, includes compactively dewatering a nascent web followed by wet belt creping the web at an intermediate consistency of anywhere from about 30 to about 60 percent under conditions operative to redistribute the fiber on the belt, which is preferably a fabric. In preferred embodiments, the web is thereafter adhesively applied to a Yankee dryer using a creping adhesive operative to enable high speed transfer of the web of intermediate consistency such as a poly(vinyl alcohol)/polyamide adhesive. An absorbent sheet so prepared from a papermaking furnish exhibits an absorbency of at least about 5 g/g, a CD stretch of at least about 4 percent, and an MD/CD tensile ratio of less than about 1.1, and also exhibits a maximum CD modulus at a CD strain of less than 1 percent and sustains a CD modulus of at least 50 percent of its maximum CD modulus to a CD strain of at least about 4 percent. Products of the invention may also exhibit an MD modulus at break 1.5 to 2 times their initial MD modulus.	10-02-2008
20080245492	Fabric crepe process for making absorbent sheet - A process for making absorbent cellulosic paper products such as sheet for towel, tissue and the like, includes compactively dewatering a nascent web followed by wet belt creping the web at an intermediate consistency of anywhere from about 30 to about 60 percent under conditions operative to redistribute the fiber on the belt, which is preferably a fabric. In preferred embodiments, the web is thereafter adhesively applied to a Yankee dryer using a creping adhesive operative to enable high speed transfer of the web of intermediate consistency such as a poly(vinyl alcohol)/polyamide adhesive. An absorbent sheet so prepared from a papermaking furnish exhibits an absorbency of at least about 5 g/g, a CD stretch of at least about 4 percent, and an MD/CD tensile ratio of less than about 1.1, and also exhibits a maximum CD modulus at a CD strain of less than 1 percent and sustains a CD modulus of at least 50 percent of its maximum CD modulus to a CD strain of at least about 4 percent. Products of the invention may also exhibit an MD modulus at break 1.5 to 2 times their initial MD modulus.	10-09-2008
20090294079	Absorbent sheet made by fabric crepe process - A process for making absorbent cellulosic paper products such as sheet for towel, tissue and the like, includes compactively dewatering a nascent web followed by wet belt creping the web at an intermediate consistency of anywhere from about 30 to about 60 percent under conditions operative to redistribute the fiber on the belt, which is preferably a fabric. In preferred embodiments, the web is thereafter adhesively applied to a Yankee dryer using a creping adhesive operative to enable high speed transfer of the web of intermediate consistency such as a poly(vinyl alcohol)/polyamide adhesive. An absorbent sheet so prepared from a papermaking furnish exhibits an absorbency of at least about 5 g/g, a CD stretch of at least about 4 percent, and an MD/CD tensile ratio of less than about 1.1, and also exhibits a maximum CD modulus at a CD strain of less than 1 percent and sustains a CD modulus of at least 50 percent of its maximum CD modulus to a CD strain of at least about 4 percent. Products of the invention may also exhibit an MD modulus at break 1.5 to 2 times their initial MD modulus.	12-03-2009

Jeffrey J. Krueger, Crandon, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140174274	MOVING SHEAR RAIL - A sawmill including a band saw, mounted on a carriage. A moving shear rail is connected to the carriage such that the shear rail moves in synchronization with the band saw. The moving shear rail has a notch formed in the upper edge, and is positioned so that the notch is aligned with the band saw blade, and the upper edge of the moving shear rail extends at least to even with the band saw blade, and possibly even beyond the saw blade. The moving shear rail includes a shear rail plate carrying the notch, and a flexible element connected at each end of the shear rail plate. The flexible element is formed of conveyor links reeved about a pair of reels, including a last link that is removably connected to the shear rail plate. Each of the reels is mounted to a standard, one having a pivot, allowing that reel to be pivoted away.	06-26-2014

John Krueger, Muskegon, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150174375	PLEURODESIS DEVICE AND METHOD - System and components for inducing pleurodesis or other sclerosis or desired adhesion conditions to treat a patient, while minimizing likelihood of tissue damage from direct application of sclerosis-enhancing materials. A tube device is provided that is configured to elute sclerosis-enhancing material and/or other medicaments via a fenestrated drainage tube. The assembly of tube device with outer (typically drainage) tube may include one or more features configured to enhance delivery of medicament and/or drainage through the same assembly.	06-25-2015

John Krueger, Muskego, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100097879	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING REACTION TIME FOR CURABLE MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for optimizing reaction for curable material is disclosed. In operating rooms that are relatively colder, heating curable material can increase the reaction time. A heater may be placed in thermal contact with the curable material to heat the curable material.	04-22-2010
20100100099	CURABLE MATERIAL TRANSFER AND DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for transferring curable material to an injector to convenient deliver the curable material to a patient. The apparatus contains a mixing chamber for mixing a liquid component and a powder component to form a curable material. The curable material is transferred to an injector to when the mixing chamber and injector are moved toward each other.	04-22-2010
20100100184	METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR STABILIZING A VERTEBRAL BODY - An apparatus for stabilizing a vertebral body using a structural support to stabilize the vertebral body. The apparatus includes a first curable material deposit proximal to a first endplate of a vertebral body for providing support to the first endplate of the vertebral body and a second curable material deposit proximal to a second endplate of a vertebral body for providing support to a second endplate of the vertebral body. The apparatus also utilizes a stabilizing structure between the first curable material deposit and the second curable material deposit and connecting the first curable material deposit and the second curable material deposit for providing support to the vertebral body.	04-22-2010
20140005570	FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION BIOPSY DEVICE	01-02-2014

John A. Krueger, Muskego, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087828	DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A CURABLE MATERIAL INTO BONE - A curable material delivery cannula device and method are disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal end and fluidly connected to the lumen. When inserted within a guide cannula, the deflectable segment straightens. When distally extended from the guide cannula, the deflectable segment reverts to the curved shape, which may be used to create a void in the bone for receiving curable material. The distal end has a blunt tip for non-traumatic interface with bodily material. During use, curable material, such as bone cement, is delivered from the side orifice(s) in a radial direction relative to the lumen.	04-08-2010
20100121336	DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CAVITY IN AND DELIVERING A CURABLE MATERIAL INTO BONE - A curable material delivery cannula device is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end, a deflectable segment forming a pre-set curve, a lumen, and side orifice(s) adjacent, and proximally spaced from, the distal end and fluidly connected to the lumen. When inserted within a guide cannula, the deflectable segment straightens. When distally extended from the guide cannula, the deflectable segment reverts to the curved shape. The distal end has a blunt tip for non-traumatic interface with bodily material. During use, curable material, such as bone cement, is delivered from the side orifice(s) in a radial direction relative to the lumen. The device may be used to create voids for receiving curable material, and may include spacers configured to control location and/or orientation of the voids.	05-13-2010
20110004220	CURABLE MATERIAL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH A ROTATABLE SUPPLY SECTION - An apparatus and method for introducing material into an injection site of a patient is disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a carrier. The cannula is inserted into an injection site of a patient. The carrier is connected to an injector containing a volume of material. Material may be pre-loaded into the carrier so that the material is delivered to a distal end of the carrier from the injector and the carrier is thus pre-loaded with material. A portion of the distal end of the pre-loaded carrier is inserted into the cannula and material is delivered to an injection site. The supply section can be rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inner section.	01-06-2011
20110112507	CURABLE MATERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A distal end of a cannula immediately proximate a target site within bone. A portion of a cavity-forming device is extended through the cannula and distally beyond the distal end, and then operated to form a cavity at the target site. A track is defined in tissue of the target site between the distal end of the cannula and the cavity. The cavity-forming device is removed from the cannula, and replaced with a delivery tube. A distal tip of the delivery tube is directed distally beyond the distal end of the cannula, through the track and into the cavity. Finally, a material (e.g., a curable material) is delivered through the delivery tube and into the cavity. The cannula can remain stationary following initial insertion, and curable material is not directly deposited into the normally occurring “dead space”.	05-12-2011
20110112588	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERTEBRAL OR OTHER BONE STRUCTURE HEIGHT RESTORATION AND STABILIZATION - A method for stabilizing a bone structure including directing first and second expandable members in contracted state to a first location within the bone structure. The expandable members are expanded, forming first and second cavities within the bone structure. The first expandable member is then transitioned back to the contracted state while maintaining the second expandable member in the expanded state. The first expandable member is removed, and curable material delivered into the first cavity. The second expandable structure is contracted and removed. A curable material is delivered into the second cavity. A height of the bone structure is restored via expansion of the two expandable members, and is retained throughout the procedure first by the second expandable member during delivery of curable material into the first cavity, and then by the hardened material in the first cavity during removal of the second expandable member.	05-12-2011
20120004572	REDUCED PROFILE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device is disclosed that includes a housing maintaining a stylet and a cannula. A control device is operably coupled to operate the stylet and the cannula. A handle operates to modify the device from a loading configuration with an expanded profile to a delivery configuration with a reduced profile.	01-05-2012
20120004644	PLEURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM LOCKING DILATOR - In one embodiment, a locking connector for a pleural access valve comprises an elongated access tip operable for engaging a lumen in a pleural access valve, the elongated access tip defining an internal lumen and the elongated access tip having a radial ridge. The locking connector also comprises a handle section connected with the elongated access tip and substantially concentric to the elongated access tip, the handle section having a first end and a second end, the first end defining an opening in fluid communication with the internal lumen of the elongated access tip, the handle section further comprising at least one support arm extending between the first end and the second end of the handle section. The locking connector also comprises a latch arm connected with the second end of the handle section, the latch arm being substantially concentric and spaced from the elongated access tip, the latch arm defining a notch for engaging a detent on a pleural access valve, wherein the at least one support arm defines an opening and the radial ridge is viewable through the opening.	01-05-2012
20120239047	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STYLET-GUIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - A stylet-guided balloon vertebroplasty system, as well as methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure.	09-20-2012
20120277753	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERTEBRAL OR OTHER BONE STRUCTURE HEIGHT RESTORATION AND STABILIZATION - A method for stabilizing fractured bone structure having a fractured height includes expanding the bone structure to a restored height greater than the fractured height by transitioning an expandable member inserted into the bone structure from a contracted state to an expanded state. A curable material is delivered into a cavity formed in the bone structure and allowed to harden while the expandable member maintains the bone structure at the restored height. The expandable member is then removed from the bone structure.	11-01-2012
20120302950	ACTIVE PLEURODESIS CATHETER - System and components for inducing pleurodesis. A tube device is provided that is generally inert in a first state. The device includes a second state that is configured to provide one or both of mechanical and chemical stimulation to induce pleurodesis. Different sheath and tube configurations are provided for the actuatable features of the device.	11-29-2012
20130090570	REDUCED PROFILE BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device is disclosed that includes a housing maintaining a stylet and a cannula, a control device operable to actuate the stylet and the cannula with respect to the housing and a removable handle coupleable to the control device to load the stylet and the cannula, wherein the handle is configured to modify the device from to a loading configuration a delivery configuration such that the device has a reduced profile for obtaining a tissue sample.	04-11-2013
20130102999	PLEURODESIS CATHETER WITH COATED AND SHIELDED TIP - System and components for inducing pleurodesis while minimizing likelihood of tissue damage from direct application of pleurodesis-enhancing materials. A tube device is provided that is configured to elute pleurodesis-enhancing material. The device includes one or more features configured to prevent or lessen the likelihood that the pleurodesis-enhancing material comes into direct and concentrated contact with patient tissue when a distal length of the device is disposed indwelling a patient.	04-25-2013
20130204279	CATHETER DESIGN FOR USE IN TREATING PLEURAL DISEASES - A catheter for use in treating pleura diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, includes a tip portion that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity, thereby initiating mechanical pleurodesis. The tip portion has a substantially rough configuration and may include one or more protrusions that contact the pleura when the catheter is in use, thereby irritating the layers. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.	08-08-2013
20130226114	DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A medical drainage system may include a pair of inlet tubes separated by a pump bulb and a valve chamber, where the valve chamber is in fluid communication with a first inlet tube across a one way valve. A second one-way valve may be provided in the entrance to a drainage container at an inlet tube end opposite the pump bulb. The drainage container may be rigid or flexible and may be equipped with emptying means such as a drain valve, connector for suction source, or other emptying/draining means that can be used to partially or wholly void the container contents (e.g., for sampling, testing, or disposal).	08-29-2013
20130331733	VACUUM ASSISTED BIOPSY DEVICE - Methods and devices for providing a biopsy device with a modified handle and stylet that provides a vacuum to be delivered to the targeted tissue for removal. The vacuum may draw the tissue into the notch where the tissue may then be severed via the cannula. Alternatively, the tissue may be drawn into to the notch after being severed via the stylet and/or cannula. The vacuum may be used to bring a larger amount of tissue into the notch than would otherwise be brought in the notch if no vacuum was used, providing a larger sample through the same size access point.	12-12-2013
20140046334	METHOD FOR BALLOON-AIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - An expandable member bone augmentation system and single-access-point methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure. An expandable member such as, for example, a balloon can be used to create a plurality of voids by displacing bone material, where the voids can be filled with curable material to augment the bone.	02-13-2014
20140303632	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A CURABLE MATERIAL INTO BONE - A curable material delivery cannula device and method are disclosed. The device includes a cannula and a hub. The cannula includes an open proximal end and a deflectable distal segment, and a distal orifice(s) fluidly connected to the lumen. When distally extended from the guide cannula, the deflectable segment assumes a curved shape, which may be used to create a void in the bone for receiving curable material. During use, curable material, such as bone cement, is delivered from the distal orifice(s).	10-09-2014
20150051604	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STYLET-GUIDED VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION - A stylet-guided balloon vertebroplasty system, as well as methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure.	02-19-2015
20150257809	METHOD FOR BALLOON-ASSISTED AUGMENTATION AND FUSION OF ADJACENT VERTEBRAL BODIES - A vertebral augmentation system and methods for vertebral augmentation and/or fusion using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet or needle with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target a site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height, to reinforce the bone structure, and/or to fuse two, three, or more adjacent vertebrae. An expandable member such as, for example, a balloon can be used to create a plurality of voids by displacing bone material, where the voids can be filled with curable material to augment the vertebrae and intervening space can be filled to fuse those adjacent vertebrae.	09-17-2015

Jonathan Walter Krueger, New Richmond, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150088026	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING HEART FAILURE EVENT USING RANK OF THORACIC IMPEDANCE - Devices and methods for detecting physiological target event such as events indicative of HF decompensation status are described. An ambulatory medical device (AMD) can measure bio-impedance, such as thoracic impedance, from a patient. The AMD can receive a specified threshold within a range or a distribution of impedance measurement, or a specified percentile such as less than 50	03-26-2015

Julia Krueger, Fitchburg, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140154152	Adapter For Hand-Held Electronic Devices For Use In Detecting Optical Properties Of Samples - An adapter for use with a hand-held electronic device for use in detecting the optical properties of a sample. The adapter includes a backing plate having an integral surface that secures the adapter to the electronic device. The adapter also includes a sample housing having a sample holder and a cap. The sample holder is configured to receive the placement of a sample and/or a sample vessel. The backing plate includes an orifice that allows the passage of light from the sample to the detector of the electronic device. The backing plate may also include another orifice that allows for light emitted from an emitter of the electronic device to enter into the sample holder. The sample holder may also include reflective surfaces that direct light to/from the sample as well as filters that filter the wavelength of light sent to sample and/or detected by the detector.	06-05-2014

Julia E. Krueger, Deerfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283590	RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS - A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.	11-19-2009
20100116885	RF POINT OF SALE AND DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM USING COMMUNICATION WITH REMOTE COMPUTER AND HAVING FEATURES TO READ A LARGE NUMBER OF RF TAGS - A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing. The electromagnetic field is moved or altered within the micro-warehouse through the use of reflectors, devices that move the antennas, or other mechanisms.	05-13-2010
20110088491	HEATING, SHAKING, AND MAGNETIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion selectively agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle.	04-21-2011
20110192901	RF POINT OF SALE AND DELIVERY METHOD AND SYSTEM USING COMMUNICATION WITH REMOTE COMPUTER AND HAVING FEATURES TO READ A LARGE NUMBER OF RF TAGS - A method and system for providing point-of-sale and point-of-delivery and/or distribution of products in a restricted access unit near the customer. The method and system utilize products equipped with radio frequency tags and reduce the effects of energy sharing, shadowing, and nulls. In one embodiment, a plurality of RF tagged products are placed within a refrigerator, cabinet, or other micro-warehouse that has a door or opening that can detect access to the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, one or more antennas are positioned within the door. Each antenna may have a transmission line of sight and be configured to emit a signal at predefined frequencies. Each antenna generates an electromagnetic field within the micro-warehouse. In one embodiment, the products are positioned in one or more bins, compartments, or similar devices located within the micro-warehouse such that at least two of the plurality of products are spaced a distance from each other to reduce energy sharing. The electromagnetic field is moved or altered within the micro-warehouse through the use of reflectors, devices that move the antennas, or other mechanisms.	08-11-2011
20110234371	RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS - A method and system for vending products from a defined area, such as a micro-warehouse with a door. The method includes fitting each product with a radio frequency identification tag, positioning the plurality of products in a micro-warehouse, sensing opening and closing of the micro-warehouse door, scanning the plurality of products in the micro-warehouse upon sensing closing of the door to determine the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, generating a message based on the number and type of products in the micro-warehouse, transmitting the message to a remote processor or server, and maintaining an inventory in the remote processor based on the message. The system is designed to be accessed by authorized individuals possessing some type of code or identifying mechanism. The micro-warehouses may be cabinets, refrigerators, secured rooms, or similar storage units or areas.	09-29-2011
20140030169	HEATING, SHAKING, AND MAGNETIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion selectively agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle.	01-30-2014

Kevin Krueger, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130124153	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - A method for the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The method includes receiving through a user interface a selection of a graphic comprising a plurality of components in a design format. The method also includes receiving through the user interface an indication that a first component of the plurality of components is static, and an indication that a second component of the plurality of components is dynamic. The method also includes converting the first component from the design format to a static format, and converting the second component from the design format to a dynamic format. The method then exports the graphic with the first component in the static format and the second component in the dynamic format.	05-16-2013
20130311914	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least display a graphical element having dimensions associated with a characteristic of an industrial element within an industrial automation environment. The program instructions further direct the computing system to at least identify a change in the characteristic of the industrial element, and to modify a dimension of the graphical element to visually represent the change in the characteristic of the industrial element.	11-21-2013

Kevin D. Krueger, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090089394	SPREADSHEET TO WEBPAGE CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spreadsheet to web page conversion system and method is disclosed for remotely programming and configuring control and monitoring devices. The approach is based on receiving a web page from a monitoring device via a configuration computer. The web page includes data that is arranged in rows and columns, with each row corresponding to an object and each cell in each row corresponding to a property of the object. The computer is configured to receive a user selection of data in the web page. The selected data may then be enumerated by the monitoring device and sent to the computer. The computer may receive the enumerated properties of the objects and copy them from the web page to a temporary memory space on the computer. The computer may then paste the copied data from the temporary memory space into a spreadsheet application running on the computer for revision.	04-02-2009
20150227502	SPREADSHEET TO WEBPAGE CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spreadsheet to web page conversion system and method is disclosed for remotely programming and configuring control and monitoring devices. The approach is based on receiving a web page from a monitoring device via a configuration computer. The web page includes data that is arranged in rows and columns, with each row corresponding to an object and each cell in each row corresponding to a property of the object. The computer is configured to receive a user selection of data in the web page. The selected data may then be enumerated by the monitoring device and sent to the computer. The computer may receive the enumerated properties of the objects and copy them from the web page to a temporary memory space on the computer. The computer may then paste the copied data from the temporary memory space into a spreadsheet application running on the computer for revision.	08-13-2015

Kevin R. Krueger, Nashotah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110169243	FUNNEL - A funnel for filling a container with liquid through an aperture in a side wall of the container includes a panel that has a fill spout. A rim is disposed on a lower edge of the panel and adapted to engage a lower inner surface of the side wall. A tab extends from the panel and is adapted to engage an outer surface of the side wall.	07-14-2011

Mark C. Krueger, Green Bay, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090019817	Bag Machine And Winder - A method and apparatus for making and winding bags is disclosed. The film approaches the infeed nip on the surface of a roller and on a film guide recessed in the roller for an arc of at least 10, 45, 60 or 90 degrees. The film is preferably guided to one of two alternative film paths. An over speed nip may be provided between the infeed nip and the alternative film paths to separate rolls or to separate all bags. An overlapper can be included. Rods that travel in an elliptical orbit, and/or air nozzles can be part of the overlapper. Air nozzles or a rotating brush can direct the film to the appropriate alternative path. Banders can be used, and can include a conveyor for providing tape to the spindle and two sources of air.	01-22-2009

Nicholas Krueger, Somerset, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140109057	SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT TESTING - In a method of software development kit (SDK) testing, a graphical user interface is provided for initializing a test of an SDK. An application is created to run against the SDK. The output of the SDK is verified.	04-17-2014

P. Christopher Krueger, Verona, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150262307	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSISTENT VALIDATION, TRACKING AND RETIREMENT GUIDANCE - A computer system generally concerning systems, methods and apparatus related to financial management and reporting including a data storage device comprising participants, acceptable risk, accounts, financial vehicles, assets, income streams, funds, fiduciaries, sponsors, and administrators data and criteria, service items, notification, communication and history. The system is designed to receive information comprising participant data, including investment risk criteria, investment information, participant assets, anticipated income streams and produce multiple outputs dependent on factors comprising future applied criteria such as goal dates, inflation, expected contribution rates so as to assist in selection of appropriate financial vehicles for long-term retirement savings, document the available alternatives, participant information, risk attributes, information received and projections, facilitate required communications, educational opportunities and document users interactions and selections. The system is designed to facilitate compliance, document compliance and evaluate compliance with fiduciary duties and related matters.	09-17-2015

Steve Krueger, Fitchburg, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140154152	Adapter For Hand-Held Electronic Devices For Use In Detecting Optical Properties Of Samples - An adapter for use with a hand-held electronic device for use in detecting the optical properties of a sample. The adapter includes a backing plate having an integral surface that secures the adapter to the electronic device. The adapter also includes a sample housing having a sample holder and a cap. The sample holder is configured to receive the placement of a sample and/or a sample vessel. The backing plate includes an orifice that allows the passage of light from the sample to the detector of the electronic device. The backing plate may also include another orifice that allows for light emitted from an emitter of the electronic device to enter into the sample holder. The sample holder may also include reflective surfaces that direct light to/from the sample as well as filters that filter the wavelength of light sent to sample and/or detected by the detector.	06-05-2014

Steve Krueger, Deerfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110088491	HEATING, SHAKING, AND MAGNETIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion selectively agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle.	04-21-2011
20110178286	CONSUMABLE ANALYTICAL PLASTICWARE COMPRISING HIGH-SOLUBILITY PLASTICS - Consumable analytical plasticware comprising polymers having solubility parameters of about 9.5 (cal/cm	07-21-2011
20140030169	HEATING, SHAKING, AND MAGNETIZING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing a liquid sample in a sample tube. The apparatus includes a base, a receptacle for receiving a sample tube, and a heating portion coupled to the base to selectively apply heat to the receptacle. A shaking portion is coupled to the base and supports the receptacle. The shaking portion selectively agitates the receptacle with respect to the base. A magnetizing portion is coupled to the base and movable to selectively change a magnetic field with respect to the receptacle.	01-30-2014

Steven T. Krueger, Deerfield, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090272694	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATION MAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM A SOLUTION - A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample.	11-05-2009
20100191476	BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING APPARATUS THAT SELECTS THE PERSONALITY TYPE OF THE APPARATUS - A biological sample processing apparatus having a central processing unit, a display in communication with the central processing unit and a selector for selecting a personality type of the apparatus, the selector being in communication with the central processing apparatus. The selection of a personality type prompts the central processing unit to cause the display to show a list of preprogrammed protocols for biological sample processing that correspond to the selected personality type.	07-29-2010