Lange, US
Carl J. Lange US
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20100095789 | BOAT INCLUDING AUTOMATED WATER SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A water sampling device comprises a cylinder, a first disk positioned at a top of the cylinder, a plurality of sampling tubes attached to the first disk, and a second disk positioned on the first disk, wherein the second disk includes an aperture through which water to be sampled flows into one of the plurality of sampling tubes when the aperture is lined up with an opening of the one sampling tube. | 04-22-2010 |
Chad Lange, St. Joseph, MI US
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20120168458 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A REFRIGERATOR DISPENSER - A refrigerator includes a dispenser, a dispenser well, a control for regulating a dispensing operation, and a sensor system for automatically initiating and terminating the dispensing operation. The sensor system includes at least one capacitive-type sensor mounted in the dispenser well. The sensor is configured to detect the presence of a container in the dispenser well, an upper edge portion of the container and a level of liquid filling the container during the dispensing operation. The sensor signals the control to automatically cease the dispensing operation before the level of liquid reaches the upper edge portion of the container. The control is configured to differentiate between animate and inanimate objects, while preventing any release of water or ice when an animate object is detected. | 07-05-2012 |
Charles H. Lange, Woodbine, MD US
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20130025369 | Inertial Measurement Systems, and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof - A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement system facilitates accurate location and/or attitude measurements via passive thermal management of MEMS inertial sensors. Accuracy of the system is also improved by subjecting the inertial sensors to programmed single-axis gimbal motion, and by performing coarse and fine adjustments to the attitude estimates obtained by the system based on the programmed motion and on the passive thermal management of the sensors. | 01-31-2013 |
Christoph Lange, Cambridge, MA US
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20110200564 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD) - Disclosed herein are novel methods, assays and systems for detecting an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a subject by identifying at least one nuclei acid polymorphism described herein in a biological sample from the subject. Levels of the genes associated with the nucleic acid polymorphism described herein are also determined for detection of higher risk for AD. Disclosed herein further provides methods for treating AD by administering to a subject in need thereof with ATXN1. | 08-18-2011 |
20120121593 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING PREDISPOSITION TO PULMONARY INFECTION - Provided herein are methods and materials for diagnosing a subject's predisposition for pulmonary infection in a CF subject by detecting a pulmonary infection genetic marker. Pulmonary infection markers have been identified in the IL-1 gene cluster and may be useful in predicting CF disease progression and assessing a CF subject's response to therapy. | 05-17-2012 |
20140214780 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENETIC DATA COMPRESSION - Genetic data may be compressed efficiently by selecting for each bi-allelic marker, from among multiple compression algorithms with different associated storage requirements that depend on the minor allele frequency of the respective marker, the algorithm that has the lowest storage requirements. Efficient approaches compress, store, and load pedigree file data. A hybrid method is used that selects between multiple alternative compression algorithms whose performance depends on the frequency of certain observable genetic variations. The hybrid method may achieve higher compression ratios than PLINK or PBAT. Further, it results in a compressed data format that, generally, does not require any overhead memory space and CPU time for decompression, and, consequently, has shorter loading times for compressed files than the binary format in PLINK or PBAT. Moreover, the compressed data fonnat supports parallel loading of genetic information, which decreases the loading time by a factor of the number of parallel jobs. | 07-31-2014 |
Christopher Lange, Cambridge, MA US
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20090093395 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING PREDISPOSITION TO PULMONARY INFECTION - Provided herein are methods and materials for diagnosing a subject's predisposition for pulmonary infection in a CF subject by detecting a pulmonary infection genetic marker. Pulmonary infection markers have been identified in the IL-1 gene cluster and may be useful in predicting CF disease progression and assessing a CF subject's response to therapy. | 04-09-2009 |
Christopher James Lange US
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20090089151 | System and method for brokering the sale of internet advertisement inventory - A dynamic vertical network management system is adapted to broker, between each publisher of a group of publishers and each advertiser of a group of advertisers, the sale of at least a portion of the each publisher's inventory of advertisement impressions. At least a portion of the advertisers are clients of a dynamic vertical network operator (DVN) with the DVN purchasing inventory from the publisher and utilizing such purchased inventory to fulfill advertising orders placed by the client with the DVN (network orders). A publisher data store stores, for each publisher of the group of publishers, a group of segmented ad placements. Each segmented ad placement comprises: i) a placement ID identifying an advertisement placement region within a web page; and ii) at least one distinguishing traffic attribute parameter. An advertisement-order data store stores, for each segmented ad placement, a group of advertisement orders. Upon receiving an ad request from an end user system rendering the web page, an order delivery system: i) determines the selected ad placement, ii) determines an open order for the selected ad placement meeting selection criteria, and iii) if such order is a DVN order: a) determines a client network order meeting network order criteria, and b) delivers ad content associate with the selected network order. | 04-02-2009 |
David Lange, Blountville, TN US
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20110190536 | Oxidation System with Sidedraw Secondary Reactor - Disclosed are process and apparatus for vertical splitting of the oxygen supply to a post-oxidation reactor. Further disclosed are process and apparatus for supplying reaction medium to a post-oxidation reactor at a mid-level inlet. Such apparatus and process can assist in reducing oxygen pinch throughout the post-oxidation reactor. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190538 | Oxidation System with Sidedraw Secondary Reactor - Disclosed are process and apparatus for vertical splitting of the oxygen supply to a post-oxidation reactor. Further disclosed are process and apparatus for supplying reaction medium to a post-oxidation reactor at a mid-level inlet. Such apparatus and process can assist in reducing oxygen pinch throughout the post-oxidation reactor. | 08-04-2011 |
20130041053 | Process for the Preparation of Polyesters with High Recycle Content - Disclosed is a process for producing copolyesters with high levels of recycled content. Scrap or post-consumer poly(ethylene terephthalate) is depolymerized by methanolysis or glycolysis to produce a purified, recycled dimethyl terephthalate which can be repolymerized with 2 or more diols. The polyesters of this invention have physical properties and an appearance that is similar to polyesters prepared from virgin monomers. In addition to dimethyl terephthalate, the polyesters can be prepared from recycled ethylene glycol recovered from depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and/or 1,4-cyclo-hexanedimethanol prepared by hydrogenation of recycled dimethyl terephthalate or recovered from depolymerized polyester mixtures. | 02-14-2013 |
20150051412 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 02-19-2015 |
David Lange, La Crosse, WI US
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20100055304 | PROCESS FOR COLD-IN-PLACE RECYCLING USING FOAMED ASPHALT AND LUBRICATION ADDITIVE - Cold-in-place asphalt recycling is disclosed. A foamed asphalt may be produced by injecting water and optionally compressed air into a hot asphalt stream. A lubricating surfactant may be added to the hot asphalt stream to improve performance. The foamed asphalt may be mixed with reclaimed material to provide a uniformly coated paving material that can compacted to a desired density. | 03-04-2010 |
David Lange, Columbus, NE US
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20090195348 | Resistor, and method for making same - A resistor includes a substantially cylindrical resistive element having a resistance of less than about 1 mΩ, a substantially cylindrical first termination electrically connected to the resistive element and a second termination electrically connected to the resistive element. The substantially cylindrical first termination is hollow to allow for accepting a connection such as from a battery cable. In addition there may be sense leads present on the resistor. A method of forming a substantially cylindrical resistor includes forming a hollow cylindrical resistor body by rolling a flat sheet comprising a resistive element and a first termination and a second termination joined on opposite ends of the resistive element. | 08-06-2009 |
20110162197 | CYLINDRICAL CURRENT SENSE RESISTOR - A resistor includes a substantially cylindrical resistive element having a resistance of less than about 1 mΩ, a substantially cylindrical first termination electrically connected to the resistive element and a second termination electrically connected to the resistive element. The substantially cylindrical first termination is hollow to allow for accepting a connection such as from a battery cable. In addition there may be sense leads present on the resistor. A method of forming a substantially cylindrical resistor includes forming a hollow cylindrical resistor body by rolling a flat sheet comprising a resistive element and a first termination and a second termination joined on opposite ends of the resistive element. | 07-07-2011 |
20120139685 | INDUCTOR WITH THERMALLY STABLE RESISTANCE - An inductor includes an inductor body having a top surface and a first and second opposite end surfaces. There is a void through the inductor body between the first and second opposite end surfaces. A thermally stable resistive element positioned through the void and turned toward the top surface to forms surface mount terminals which can be used for Kelvin type sensing. Where the inductor body is formed of a ferrite, the inductor body includes a slot. The resistive element may be formed of a punched resistive strip and provide for a partial turn or multiple turns. The inductor may be formed of a distributed gap magnetic material formed around the resistive element. A method for manufacturing the inductor includes positioning an inductor body around a thermally stable resistive element such that terminals of the thermally stable resistive element extend from the inductor body. | 06-07-2012 |
20130113600 | RESISTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A resistor includes a substantially cylindrical resistive element having a resistance of less than about 1 mΩ, a substantially cylindrical first termination electrically connected to the resistive element and a second termination electrically connected to the resistive element. The substantially cylindrical first termination is hollow to allow for accepting a connection such as from a battery cable. In addition there may be sense leads present on the resistor. A method of forming a substantially cylindrical resistor includes forming a hollow cylindrical resistor body by rolling a flat sheet comprising a resistive element and a first termination and a second termination joined on opposite ends of the resistive element. | 05-09-2013 |
20130285784 | INDUCTOR WITH THERMALLY STABLE RESISTANCE - An inductor includes an inductor body having a top surface and a first and second opposite end surfaces. There is a void through the inductor body between the first and second opposite end surfaces. A thermally stable resistive element positioned through the void and turned toward the top surface to forms surface mount terminals which can be used for Kelvin type sensing. Where the inductor body is formed of a ferrite, the inductor body includes a slot. The resistive element may be formed of a punched resistive strip and provide for a partial turn or multiple turns. The inductor may be formed of a distributed gap magnetic material formed around the resistive element. A method for manufacturing the inductor includes positioning an inductor body around a thermally stable resistive element such that terminals of the thermally stable resistive element extend from the inductor body. | 10-31-2013 |
20140327512 | RESISTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A resistor includes a substantially cylindrical resistive element having a resistance of less than about 1 mΩ, a substantially cylindrical first termination electrically connected to the resistive element and a second termination electrically connected to the resistive element. The substantially cylindrical first termination is hollow to allow for accepting a connection such as from a battery cable. In addition there may be sense leads present on the resistor. A method of forming a substantially cylindrical resistor includes forming a hollow cylindrical resistor body by rolling a flat sheet comprising a resistive element and a first termination and a second termination joined on opposite ends of the resistive element. | 11-06-2014 |
David Bradley Lange, Tavernier, FL US
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20140050584 | COMBINATION PADDLE AND FISHING ROD - A device and system for propelling a watercraft through water and for fishing. The device includes a shaft that defines a first opening. A blade is coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a handle is coupled to a second end, the handle defining a second opening. A passage is in fluid communication with both the first opening and the second opening. The device may further include an extension element defining a third opening and being slidably disposed within the shaft, movable from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The system includes the device and fishing reel releasably engaged with the reel seat. Line from the reel enters the first opening, passes through the shaft, and exits from the second opening. With an extension element, line passes from the reel into the first opening, through the shaft and the extension element, and out the third opening. | 02-20-2014 |
David Milton Lange, Blountville, TN US
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20120302768 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302769 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302770 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302771 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302772 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302773 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20150087859 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING TEREPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing terephthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium para-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087860 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING ISOPHTHALIC ACID - Processes for producing isophthalic acid are disclosed, the processes including a step of combining in a reaction medium meta-xylene, a solvent comprising water and a saturated organic acid having from 2-4 carbon atoms, and an oxygen-containing gas, at a temperature for example from about 145° C. to about 175° C., in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising cobalt, manganese, zirconium, and bromine, wherein the zirconium is present in the reaction medium in an amount, for example, from about 1 ppm to 50 ppm with respect to the weight of the liquid in the reaction medium. | 03-26-2015 |
David V. Lange, Beloit, WI US
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20100300635 | Process and device for treating a pulp web in an extended nip pressing unit - A process and apparatus for treating a pulp web ( | 12-02-2010 |
Eric Lange, Memphis, TN US
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20090299478 | Lordotic Implant for Posterior Approach - An intervertebral implant for positioning in a lordotic disc space that avoids any unnecessary cutting of bone and therefore, any unwanted subsidence, is provided. Specifically, the implant can work particularly well between the L5-S1 juncture. The implant comprises an inferior component, and a superior component, wherein the superior component has an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein an expandable component is situated between the upper portion and the lower portion, and the implant has a profile that changes from a relatively flat profile to a relatively angled profile. A method for inserting an intervertebral implant into a lordotic intervertebral disc space from a posterior approach without unnecessary bone removal, and without resulting subsidence also is provided. | 12-03-2009 |
Eric Lange, Collierville, TN US
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20080300685 | Posterior Total Joint Replacement - A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener. | 12-04-2008 |
Eric Belk Lange, Corrales, NM US
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20100085423 | Stereoscopic imaging - The invention represents a new form of stereoscopically-rendered three-dimensional model and various methods for constructing, manipulating, and displaying these models. The model consists of one or more stereograms applied to a substrate, where the shape of the substrate has been derived from the imagery or from the object itself, and the stereograms are applied to the substrate in a specific way that eliminates parallax for some points and reduces it in others. The methods offered can be (conservatively) 400 times more efficient at representing complex surfaces than conventional modelling techniques, and also provide for independent control of micro and macro parallaxes in a stereoscopically-viewed scene, whether presented in a VR environment or in stereo film or television. | 04-08-2010 |
20120182403 | Stereoscopic imaging - The invention represents a new form of stereoscopically-rendered three-dimensional model and various methods for constructing, manipulating, and displaying these models. The model consists of one or more stereograms applied to a substrate, where the shape of the substrate has been derived from the imagery or from the object itself, and the stereograms are applied to the substrate in a specific way that eliminates parallax for some points and reduces it in others. The methods offered can be (conservatively) 400 times more efficient at representing complex surfaces than conventional modelling techniques, and also provide for independent control of micro and macro parallaxes in a stereoscopically-viewed scene, whether presented in a VR environment or in stereo film or television. | 07-19-2012 |
Eric C. Lange, Germantown, TN US
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20100004752 | Vertebral body and disc space replacement devices - A vertebral replacement device for supporting adjacent vertebrae includes a vertebral body member having at least one of an upper or lower disc replacement member engaged thereto at one end thereof. The disc replacement device can be positioned in a spinal disc space when disengaged from the vertebral body member. | 01-07-2010 |
20100087875 | Anterior impacted bone graft and driver instruments - Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach. | 04-08-2010 |
20100249792 | Instruments and techniques for separating bony structures - Instruments and techniques separate or spread adjacent bony structures by inserting a distal spreader assembly into the space between the adjacent bony structures and actuating the spreading members with a proximal actuator assembly. | 09-30-2010 |
20120083890 | ANTERIOR IMPACTED BONE GRAFT AND DRIVER INSTRUMENTS - Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach. | 04-05-2012 |
Gary R. Lange, La Crosse, WI US
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20120260692 | WATER FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A chiller system including an evaporator for evaporating a refrigerant and a water pipe in fluid communication with the evaporator. The water pipe is configured to allow water to pass through at a flow rate and to circulate the water with the evaporator to exchange heat with the refrigerant in the evaporator. The chiller system includes a flow restrictor tube within the water pipe that is configured to allow the water to flow through the flow restrictor tube at a reduced flow rate relative to the flow rate. The chiller system also includes a measuring probe that passes through walls of the water pipe and the flow restrictor tube and includes an accuracy range of flow rates less than the flow rate. The measuring probe is configured to measure the reduced flow rate within the flow restrictor tube where the reduced flow rate is within the accuracy range. | 10-18-2012 |
Glenn A. Lange, Ferdinand, IN US
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20120251233 | GANGED FURNITURE CONNECTOR - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to connecting furniture components to one another and, in particular, to a connector for connecting (ganging) two or more furniture components together. | 10-04-2012 |
Grant Lange, Mandeville, LA US
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20100060081 | System and Method for Providing Power to Portable Electronic Devices - A power supply for an electronic device comprises a power module, an AC module, and a DC module. The power supply operates in first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the power module generates a DC output signal based on an AC power signal transmitted from the AC module. In the second configuration, the power module generates the DC output signal based on a DC power signal from the DC module. | 03-11-2010 |
Greg Lange, San Antonio, TX US
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20130091241 | Distributed Rate Limiting Of Handling Requests - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for performing rate limiting in a horizontally distributed and scalable manner. The method includes receiving a request in a rate limiter. In turn, a sleep time can be obtained for the request based at least in part on a time value and an allotted time per request, and the request can be delayed according to the sleep time. The time value can be obtained from a distributed key value store using a key generated from the request. After this sleep time, the request can be forwarded from the rate limiter to the handling server. | 04-11-2013 |
Gudrun Lange, Lake Hopatcong, NJ US
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20090264959 | Vagus Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia - This invention relates to the use of vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of fibromyalgia which comprises applying a therapeutic stimulation signal from a stimulus generator, when activated, to at least some of plural electrodes implanted in stimulating relation of the patient's vagus nerve and activating the stimulus generator to generate the therapeutic stimulation signal to alleviate the pain under treatment. | 10-22-2009 |
Harold Lange, Sanford, MI US
Jeffrey S. Lange, Chicago, IL US
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20130304558 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS - The principles and embodiments of the invention relate to systems and computer-implemented methods for administering financial product accounts that provide reward benefits. An attribution rate on an investment in a financial account can be generated as benefit rewards received from the use of credit cards in a credit card account. The method can comprise issuing credit cards to customers, and receiving invested funds into corresponding financial accounts for each customer, wherein the financial accounts are configured by the computer-implemented method as a saving vehicle selected by the customers for investment. The computer-implemented administration system can comprise a credit or debit card provided to a person having an account, a first computer system having communication hardware for receiving credit or debit card data over a network, and a non-transitory computer readable media having an account database configured to record monetary values in the account. | 11-14-2013 |
20150058109 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FINANCIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA MANAGEMENT - The principles and embodiments of the present invention relate to a system for facilitating an interaction between a person (group or sponsor) and a merchant. In some embodiments, a system is provided in which the person electronically institutes a promise to spend a specific amount of money on purchases with the particular merchant in a specific time period and the merchant electronically institutes a savings offer on transactions made using a credit or debit card in exchange for the customer setting aside the predetermined amount of money. The system can comprise an account management system, user interface, first communication system, merchant interface system, second communication system and payment processor that may be dispersed elements or nodes interconnected by communication lines. | 02-26-2015 |
Jonathan Lange, Katy, TX US
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20080235688 | Enhanced Distance Calculation for Job Route Optimization - Systems and methods provide optimized distribution of jobs for execution among available workers. Categories are established for pairs of jobs based on a precise or estimated distance between each pair of jobs. Values are then assigned to the pairs of jobs and various decisions about job assignment and grouping can be made based upon the assigned value. The systems and methods allow certain job pairs to be excluded from consideration from grouping together, and emphasize which jobs are best suited for pairwise assignment, resulting in reduction of costs and necessary resources. | 09-25-2008 |
Joshua J. Lange, Tucson, AZ US
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20080203220 | AERIAL VEHICLE LAUNCHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention discloses an aerial vehicle launching system, which may include a launch platform and a restraint system coupled to the launch platform. The restraint system has at least one passive restraint suitably adapted to indirectly restrain an aerial vehicle, where the restraint system is configured to coordinate the uniform retention and release of the passive restraint in order to launch the aerial vehicle. | 08-28-2008 |
Julian Lange, Boston, MA US
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20090087855 | MARKERS OF ALTERATIONS IN THE Y CHROMOSOME AND USES THEREFOR - Novel sequence tagged sites (STSs), probes and primers useful, e.g., for detecting the presence or absence of an STS in a sample, and methods of using these STSs, probes and primers, e.g., in methods of detecting alterations in the Y chromosome are disclosed. These compositions are also useful in methods of diagnosing or aiding in the diagnosis and/or cause of reduced sperm count and in methods of predicting or aiding in the prediction of the likelihood of success of infertility treatments. | 04-02-2009 |
Keith Lange, Henderson, NV US
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20090124344 | Reconfigurable Gaming Machine - Disclosed are reconfigurable gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for gaming machine reconfiguration. | 05-14-2009 |
20090124369 | Reconfigurable Gaming Machine Method - Disclosed are reconfigurable gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for gaming machine reconfiguration. | 05-14-2009 |
Keith Lange, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110250953 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A GAMING MACHINE - Systems and methods for configuring a gaming machine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the systems and methods reduce operator activity at a gaming machine in order to configure a default set of game packages. By selecting a pre-defined set of games in conjunction with a set of game denominations, the operator will be able to configure a complete game suite at one time on a gaming machine, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to configure each game profile individually. | 10-13-2011 |
20120122546 | Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature - Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and event | 05-17-2012 |
20130252739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A GAMING MACHINE - Systems and methods for configuring a gaming machine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the systems and methods reduce operator activity at a gaming machine in order to configure a default set of game packages. By selecting a pre-defined set of games in conjunction with a set of game denominations, the operator will be able to configure a complete game suite at one time on a gaming machine, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to configure each game profile individually. | 09-26-2013 |
20140194184 | Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature - Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and event | 07-10-2014 |
Kenneth E. Lange, Brookfield, WI US
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20120292583 | BLOCK - A block including first and second generally identical side plates that engage one another and rotatably capture a sheave between them. The side plates may includes interlocking tabs to secure the engagement between the side plates or a separate clip may be used to engage elements of the side plates to secure the plates to each other. | 11-22-2012 |
Kenneth Edward Lange, Brookfield, WI US
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20090114893 | Block with Improved Central Mounting - A block with a rotating sheave mounted between a pair of side plates. Captured between the side plates may be a post about which a mounting loop may be mounted. The post is removable from the between the side plates to permit the loop to be attached or detached from the block. | 05-07-2009 |
20100219389 | BLOCK WITH IMPROVED CENTRAL MOUNTING - A block with a rotating sheave mounted between a pair of side plates. Between the side plates may be a post about which a mounting loop may be mounted. The post is configured to permit the loop to be attached or detached from the block. | 09-02-2010 |
Klaus-Peter Lange US
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20120078269 | Epilator - The invention is directed to an epilator apparatus for the removal of hair. The epilator apparatus comprises a tape, which adheres to the hairs as the apparatus is moved relative to the skin. The motion of the apparatus relative to the skin feeds the tape into the plucking zone where the tape with the hairs adhered thereto is redirected perpendicular to the skin. This redirection results in the hairs being plucked from the skin as the epilator apparatus is advanced. | 03-29-2012 |
Krista L. Lange, Tucson, AZ US
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20110057739 | BI-PHASE MODULATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A bi-phase modulator including a driver and a mixer. The driver includes a prescaler having an input for receiving a signal and an output for outputting a baseband signal. The mixer includes a mixer having an input coupled to the output of the prescaler for receiving the baseband signal output by the prescaler. The baseband signal output by the prescaler drives the mixer so as to output a modulated waveform from an output of the mixer. | 03-10-2011 |
Kurt Lange, Southington, CT US
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20080320600 | SECURE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A system for authenticating digital files includes an electronic device having means for handling digital files. The electronic device has a unique, hard encoded, device identifier. The system further includes a security key for interacting with the electronic device, the security key having a unique, hard encoded, key identifier. The electronic device further includes means for verifying a predetermined key-to-device association of the key identifier to the device identifier, means for refusing access to the electronic device upon unsuccessful key-to-device association verification, and means for associating both the device identifier and the key identifier with at least one of the handled digital files. | 12-25-2008 |
Leonard V. Lange, Wrightsville, PA US
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20090032054 | Cosmetic applicator and method of making - A method of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator formed of a substrate and an application element comprising one or more application areas that are cohesively maintained on the substrate in a gapless, side-by-side formation in the presence of wet and/or dry binders. The substrate is subjected to a wetting agent that provides a better bind for the cosmetic slurries as they are printed onto their respective application area. The cosmetic compositions of each cosmetic application area may be different. Various cosmetic effects may be provided to end-users in a portable application. | 02-05-2009 |
Lisa M. Lange, Medford, NJ US
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20090271210 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A Web-based, computer-driven health and welfare benefit system that groups employees into Eligibility Groups, limits available Business Rules to those available on a centrally authored pick list, allows disparate data files to be imported and offers flexible tools for employees to build customized internet interfaces for benefit management. End users, clients or implementers, such as service providers, benefit administrators or even a business' employees, may access the present system over the internet without needing to install the present invention's software on the end users' personal computers or computer systems. | 10-29-2009 |
Mark Lange, Rougemont, NC US
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20100183790 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING POST-PROCESSING CONTENT OF BENEFICIAL COMPOUNDS IN BEVERAGES NATURALLY CONTAINING SAME - A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing. | 07-22-2010 |
20130129882 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING POST-PROCESSING CONTENT OF BENEFICIAL COMPOUNDS IN BEVERAGES NATURALLY CONTAINING SAME - A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing. | 05-23-2013 |
Michael Lange, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090305623 | VENTILATION CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VENTILATION IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A ventilation controlling apparatus for feeding windshield defrost outlets and side window demist outlets in motor vehicles with one or more air passages and respective doors for each outlet. The apparatus supports a mode in which the demist door opens up to a predefined angle without the defrost door opening, too, with the predefined angle depending on the design of a cam attached to the demist door and a pin engaged with that cam and attached to the defrost door. | 12-10-2009 |
Michael D. Lange, Wall, NJ US
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20080225884 | Methods and Apparatus for Controlling Audio Characteristics of Networked Voice Communications Devices - Methods and apparatus for controlling the audio characteristics of a networked voice communications device (NVCD) are presented. One method presented includes receiving a settings file, extracting at least one audio control parameter from the settings file, deriving audio processing parameters based upon a value selected from the at least one audio control parameter, and controlling the audio characteristics of the networked voice communications device using the audio processing parameters and the at least one audio control parameter. A method for providing audio parameters to an NVCD is also presented which includes establishing a settings file, which includes at least one audio control parameter, receiving a request to send the settings file, and sending the settings file over a network to the networked voice communications device. | 09-18-2008 |
20080239999 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CUSTOMIZING THE AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS OF NETWORKED VOICE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for customizing the audio parameters of a networked voice communications device (NVCD) are presented. One method includes receiving a settings file, determining a group parameter, extracting at least one audio control parameter from the settings file based upon the group parameter, deriving audio processing parameters based upon a value selected from the at least one audio control parameter, and controlling the audio characteristics of the networked voice communications device using the audio processing parameters. An apparatus having audio characteristics configured by a settings file is also presented, which includes a processor, and memory which is functionally coupled to the processor, where the memory stores a group parameter and executable instructions, and the executable instructions cause the processor to control the audio characteristics of the networked voice communications device based upon the group parameter. | 10-02-2008 |
Michael J. Lange, White Lake, MI US
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20120242066 | KNEE AIRBAG MODULE - A knee airbag module for restraining an occupant seated in the interior compartment of a vehicle. The module includes an inflatable airbag cushion configured to deploy to a location forward of the legs of the seated occupant, and an inflator to supply inflation gas for inflating the cushion. The module further includes a housing configured to couple to the vehicle and a cover connected to the housing. The housing includes a base, a forward side wall and a rearward side wall, which together with the cover form a compartment for housing the airbag cushion prior to deployment, as well as the inflator. A portion of the rearward side wall is inclined to guide the deploying airbag cushion in an oblique direction when breaching the housing. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael R. Lange, Melbourne, FL US
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20080273828 | OPTICAL MICRORESONATOR WITH RESONANT WAVEGUIDE IMPARTING POLARIZATION - An optical microresonator is formed as a microcylinder and a resonant waveguide on the microcylinder and having a plurality of spaced resonant elements such as circumferential ridges for optically coupling light from an optical source waveguide onto the microcylinder. The resonant elements have a spacing, height and angle to impart a desire polarization and bring in the polarization states into degenerancy. A coating could also be formed over the resonant waveguide and operative with the resonant waveguide and of a refractive index to bring any polarization states into degenerancy. | 11-06-2008 |
Michael Ray Lange, Melbourne, FL US
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20120189253 | ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE HAVING AN ELASTOMERIC BODY AND RELATED METHODS - An electro-optical device may include a substrate having opposing first and second surfaces and an opening extending therebetween. The optical device may also include an optical waveguide extending laterally along the first surface and having an end aligned with the opening, and an electro-optical component carried by the second surface and aligned with the opening. The electro-optical device may further include an elastomeric body within the opening and having a first end face adjacent the optical waveguide and having a second end face adjacent the electro-optical component. The elastomeric body and the optical waveguide may have respective gradient refraction indices within ±5% of each other. | 07-26-2012 |
Nancy Birbiglia Lange, Appleton, WI US
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20100261812 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURE WITH SUPERABSORBENT MATERIAL - An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575×10 | 10-14-2010 |
Nathaniel Joseph Lange, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100276912 | SKATEBOARD LEASH - A skateboard leash for attachment to a skateboard includes a harness strap assembly mounted transversely across the skateboard, and a leash assembly linked to the harness strap assembly at a lower portion of the leash assembly. The leash assembly also has a length adjusting strap at an upper portion of the leash assembly, and an elastic member. The elastic member is either linked to the length adjusting strap or incorporated into the length adjusting strap. Adjustment of the length of the leash assembly is made at the upper portion of the leash assembly. | 11-04-2010 |
Nicholas T. Lange, Cambridge, MA US
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20110218253 | IMAGING-BASED IDENTIFICATION OF A NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE OR A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER - System(s) and method(s) are provided to enable imaging-based identification, detection, evaluation, and mapping of white matter microstructure and hemispheric organization of white matter in a central nervous system (CNS) structure afflicted by a neurological disease or disorder. Various embodiments exploit a set of diffusion tensor metrics to define a classification sub-space and determine a multivariate classifier through training data related to at least two groups of subjects: a first group of subjects afflicted by the neurological disease or neurological disorder, and a second group of subjects typically developing. The set of diffusion tensor metrics can be selected based at least on clinical information related to the neurological disease or neurological disorder and anatomy of CNS structure. Inclusion of tensor skewness asymmetry in such set yields an increase in sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, reliability, and predictive ability of the biological discrimination of subjects with and without a neurological disease or neurological disorder. | 09-08-2011 |
Norman Lange, Chandler, AZ US
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20120042439 | RECONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL WIRED CUMBERBUND - An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user. | 02-23-2012 |
20140325737 | RECONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL WIRED CUMBERBUND - An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user. | 11-06-2014 |
Paul M. Lange, Dryden, MI US
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20130056963 | AIR BAG WITH PLEATED PORTION - An inflatable vehicle occupant protection device ( | 03-07-2013 |
Perry Lange, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090041729 | Process for Decellularizing Soft-Tissue Engineered Medical Implants, and Decellularized Soft-Tissue Medical Implants Produced - The invention provides methodologies and apparatus for producing acellular soft-tissue implants, both in small quantities and in commercializable quantities. Such soft-tissue implants include vascular graft substitutes. An acellular graft is produced by subjecting the tissue sample to an induced pressure mediated flow of an extracting solution, followed by inducing a pressure mediated flow of a treating solution, then washing the treated tissue to produce the acellular graft. The acellular grafts produced are uniform and non-immunogenic. The inventive method allows for the production of multiple decellularized soft tissue implants, where processing time is significantly less than prior art processes and the number of implants produced per day is increased over prior art processes. In clinical use, the decellularized grafts produced exhibit significantly improved in long-term durability and function. | 02-12-2009 |
20140154663 | Process for Devitalizing Soft-Tissue Engineered Medical Implants, and Devitalized Soft-Tissue Medical Implants Produced - The invention provides methodologies and apparatus for producing devitalized soft-tissue implants where the implant retains metabolically non-viable and/or reproductively non-viable cells, and preferably retains large molecular weight cytoplasmic proteins, such implants produced both in small quantities and in commercializable quantities. Such soft-tissue implants include vascular graft substitutes. A devitalized graft is produced by subjecting the tissue sample to an induced pressure mediated flow of an extracting solution, optionally followed by inducing a pressure mediated flow of a salt solution, then washing the tissue to produce the devitalized graft. The devitalized grafts produced are uniform and non-immunogenic. The inventive method allows for the production of multiple devitalized soft tissue implants, where processing time is significantly less than prior art processes and the number of implants produced per day is increased over prior art processes. In clinical use, the devitalized grafts produced exhibit significantly improved in long-term durability and function, and enhanced recellularization post-implantation. | 06-05-2014 |
Perry Lange US
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20110143438 | Process for Decellularizing Soft-Tissue Engineered Medical Implants, and Decellularized Soft-Tissue Medical Implants Produced - The invention provides methodologies and apparatus for producing a cellular soft-tissue implants, both in small quantities and in commercializable quantities. Such soft-tissue implants include vascular graft substitutes. An acellular graft is produced by subjecting the tissue sample to an induced pressure mediated flow of an extracting solution, followed by inducing a pressure mediated flow of a treating solution, then washing the treated tissue to produce the acellular graft. The acellular grafts produced are uniform and nonimmunogenic. | 06-16-2011 |
Peter Lange, Durham, NC US
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20100125864 | MOBILE REMOTE CONTROL OF A SHARED MEDIA RESOURCE - Systems and methods for controlling a shared media resource are disclosed. One embodiment includes an edge device adapted to control the media resource based on content selection votes received from users in the shared space who transmit their votes to the edge device over a wide area communication network. In a particular example, a user can submit a vote via a mobile communication method such as text messaging. In another example, votes can be submitted by interacting with a web page or an email program. In another aspect, the edge device tallies the votes and, based on a configuration setting that defines a voting policy, the edge device controls a content selection of the media resource. In another example, the edge device can also receive input from one more local remote control devices that communicate directly with the edge device such as, for example, a standard infrared remote control unit. Depending on a configuration setting, communications from such units may be treated as votes or may override votes received to control the device directly. In another aspect a server coupled to the wide area network is adapted to receive and authenticate vote messages from users in the shared space and provide corresponding vote commands to the edge device. In a particular aspect, authenticating the vote messages includes use of a code that is displayed on the edge device such that a user in the shared space must include the code with the vote message in order for the user's vote to be accounted for in determining a content selection of the shared resource. In a more particular aspect, the code is periodically changed via code updating commands sent from the server to the edge device. In another aspect, an administrative user can interact with the server over the wide area network to set up the edge device and to set or change configuration settings of the edge device. In some alternatives, votes can be tallied and content selection determined on the server rather than the edge device and then the server can send content selection commands for to the edge device for controlling the shared media resource. | 05-20-2010 |
Peter Lange, Snowmass Village, CO US
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20110262563 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided. | 10-27-2011 |
Philip F. Lange, Washington, IL US
Reid Lange, Sanger, TX US
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20100274737 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING FOR AND REPORTING OF LIEN DISTRESS EVENTS - A computer-based method of monitoring for and reporting of a lien distress event relatable to a lien against a property includes the steps of extracting loan data from a client loan portfolio, defining the lien distress event relatable to the loan data by using one or more lien distress event criterion, detecting an occurrence of the lien distress event iteratively, and notifying a client of the occurrence of the lien distress event. | 10-28-2010 |
20110302076 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING FOR AND REPORTING OF LIEN DISTRESS EVENTS - A computer-based method of monitoring for and reporting of a lien distress event relatable to a lien against a property includes the steps of extracting loan data from a client loan portfolio, defining the lien distress event relatable to the loan data by using one or more lien distress event criterion, detecting an occurrence of the lien distress event iteratively, and notifying a client of the occurrence of the lien distress event. | 12-08-2011 |
Richard J. Lange, Troy, MI US
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20090230722 | Extended-Travel Sliding Door with Articulating Roller Bracket - A sliding door for a vehicle has a door bracket. A track is mounted along the vehicle and extends to a remote end. A roller bracket is movable between a first position proximate the opening and a second position at the end of the track. The roller bracket includes an articulating arm retained by the roller bracket by a first pivot and pivotally retained at a second end by the door bracket. The articulating arm has a first orientation for rotationally positioning the sliding door toward the closed position and a second orientation for rotationally positioning the sliding door into the open position. Movement of the roller bearing into the second position results in the articulating arm moving from the first to the second orientation. An over-center spring mechanism may maintain the positioning of the roller bracket relative to the sliding door throughout the travel of the bracket. | 09-17-2009 |
20090260188 | Wide Opening Vehicle Door with Easy-Reach Feature - A door return device for a vehicle door has a travel path including an easy-reach position and a fully open position. A housing is coupled to one of the vehicle door or the door frame and has a chamber containing a working fluid. A link is coupled to the other one of the vehicle door or the door frame and is movable into and out of the housing in response to travel of the vehicle door. An end-damping piston is slidable in the chamber and includes a fluid passage between opposite sides. A return spring is disposed between the end-damping piston and one longitudinal end of the chamber. When the return spring is substantially unloaded then the end-damping piston is positioned relative to the one longitudinal end such that the vehicle door is away from the fully open position at least as far as the easy-reach position. | 10-22-2009 |
20090271947 | Adjustable Deck Lid Hinge - An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk. | 11-05-2009 |
20090287379 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND RECORDING A CLOSURE PANEL RELEASE REQUEST - A system and a method are provided for receiving and recording a closure panel release request. The system comprises an input device for transmitting the closure panel release request, a closure mechanism for securing the closure panel in the closed position, and a processor that is coupled to the vehicle, the closure mechanism, and the input device. The processor is configured to receive the closure panel release request and set a condition indicating that the closure panel is released from the closed position. | 11-19-2009 |
20110088214 | Wide Opening Vehicle Door with Easy-Reach Feature - A method of operating a door return device for a vehicle door having a travel path including an easy-reach position and a fully open position. A housing is coupled to one of the door or the door frame and has a chamber containing a working fluid. A link is coupled to the other one of the door or the door frame and is movable into and out of the housing in response to travel of the door. An end-damping piston slides in the chamber and includes a fluid passage between opposite sides. A return spring is disposed between the end-damping piston and one longitudinal end of the chamber. When the return spring is substantially unloaded then the end-damping piston is positioned relative to the one longitudinal end such that the door is away from the fully open position at least as far as the easy-reach position. | 04-21-2011 |
20130082639 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVING A PRIMARY ENERGY SOURCE AND A REDUNDANT RECHARGEABLE ENERGY SOURCE - Presented here is an electrical system for a vehicle having an electrical load. The electrical system includes a primary energy source, a rechargeable redundant energy source coupled to the primary energy source via a first switch, a second switch, a third switch, a fourth switch, and a control unit. The fourth switch is coupled between the electrical load and the second switch, and is coupled between the electrical load and the third switch. The control unit operates the first switch to facilitate charging of the rechargeable redundant energy source with the primary energy source, operates the second switch and the third switch in concert to selectively provide operating power from either the primary energy source or the rechargeable redundant energy source to the fourth switch, and operates the fourth switch to provide the operating power to the electrical load. | 04-04-2013 |
20130219974 | LATCH OPERATING SYSTEM AND INSTRUCTION METHOD - A user is authorized to enter a side door in a vehicle having a rear closure by a method including: providing a door latch having an electric actuator energizable to unlatch the door latch; providing a rear closure latch that is unlatched by either a key operated lock cylinder or energization of an electrical actuator; providing a fob for transmitting a first radio signal indicating that a user is authorized to unlatch the door latch and a second radio signal energizing the rear closure latch; monitoring the transmission of the radio signals; monitoring the status of the closure latch to determine that the closure latch has been unlatched; and if the closure latch has been unlatched without the transmission of the second radio signal, calculating that the key was used, the user is authorized; and operating the door latch to permit user entry through the side door. | 08-29-2013 |
20130311046 | MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A CENTRALIZED DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM - A motor vehicle has a plurality of doors, each secured by a lock, peripheral control units, each connected to one of said locks, for sending a command signal to an actuator of the lock, a central control unit for sending command signals to the actuators of the locks, and an accident detector. If the accident detector has detected an accident, at least one of the actuators is switchable from a central operating mode in which it executes command signals of the central control unit and its associated peripheral control unit into a peripheral operating mode in which it executes only command signals from its peripheral control unit. | 11-21-2013 |
20140088825 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING AN ACTUATOR OF A VEHICLE LATCH - Methods and systems are provided for unlatching a power latch system of a door. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a power mode to be at least one of a primary power mode, a backup power mode, and a series power mode; and selectively controlling power to the power latch system based on the power mode. | 03-27-2014 |
20140110952 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING LOCKING MODULE FOR VEHICLE DOOR - A system for controlling a locking module for a vehicle door having an electronic latch mechanism is provided. An electronic handle switch is operatively connected to the door and a controller. The electronic handle switch is configured to at least partially control operation of the electronic latch mechanism. The locking module is configured to block the electronic handle switch, thereby preventing the door from being unlatched. The locking module is enabled when one or more predefined operating parameters are met. The controller disables the locking module when one or more entry conditions are satisfied. At least one sensor is operatively connected to the controller, the sensor being configured to indicate one of two states, a first state and a second state. The entry conditions include at least one sensor indicating the second state. | 04-24-2014 |
20140195109 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for door latches for vehicles. The system includes an electric door latch mechanism movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. Exterior and interior open switches are disposed a door for receiving an unlatch request from an outside or an inside of the vehicle. A controller is in communication with the exterior open switch, the interior open switch, and the electric door latch mechanism. The controller is configured to assign either a locked state or an unlocked state for each of the open switches. The controller is also configured to control operation of the electric door latch mechanism such that the electric door latch mechanism is commanded to move from the closed position to the open position in response to the unlatch request from the open switches when the respective open switch is in the unlocked state. | 07-10-2014 |
20140200774 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A door latch system of a vehicle includes a fork bolt lever engagable with a striker and is movable between a latched position for securing the striker and an unlatched position. A detent is movable between an engaged position in which the detent engages with the fork bolt lever to hold the fork bolt lever in the latched position and a disengaged position in which the detent is disengaged from the fork bolt lever to permit the fork bolt lever to move to the unlatched position. A motor, controllable by the controller, is coupled to the detent lever to move the detent lever between the engaged and disengaged positions. A switch may send an unlatch command to the controller. The controller actuates the motor to position the detent in the disengaged position such that the detent is held in the disengaged position until a predetermined condition occurs. | 07-17-2014 |
20140313024 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCK NOTIFICATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for notifying an operator that a door of a vehicle is locked. The method can include receiving a request to lock a lock associated with the door, and determining an ambient lighting condition associated with the vehicle. Based upon the ambient lighting condition, outputting audible data, visual data or both audible data and visual data to indicate that the door is locked. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316609 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATION BASED CUSTOMIZATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for a customization control system for a vehicle having a cabin. The apparatus can include a source of vehicle location data, and a door coupled to the cabin and including a window movable relative to the door between a first, closed position and a second, opened position. The apparatus can also include a customization module that, based on the vehicle location data, outputs setting data for the vehicle that includes a movement for the window relative to the door. | 10-23-2014 |
20150021931 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM AND METHOD - A door latch system for a vehicle having a front door and a back door includes electric latch mechanisms associated with each door. Open switches are associated with each door to request opening of the doors. Lock switches are associated with each door to request locking and unlocking of the doors. An override switch is associated with the front passenger door and configured to send at least one of an override signal and an enabled signal. A controller prevents unlocking of the doors using the lock switches associated with the back doors unless the back door is open. | 01-22-2015 |
20150022317 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNLOCK WITH SECURITY MODE - Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a plurality of locks associated with a vehicle based on a security mode. The method includes receiving a request to unlock one of the plurality of locks and receiving, from a source of data, a first mode for the operation of the plurality of locks. The method includes determining a current mode of operation based on whether an input has been received that indicates a change to a default mode of operation, and selectively outputting one or more control signals to unlock one or more of the plurality of locks based on the determining. | 01-22-2015 |
Richard M. Lange, Euclid, OH US
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20080221253 | Lipophilic Properties of 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropanesulfonic Acid - The lipophilic properties of an ethylenically unsaturated water-soluble polymerizable sulfonic acids are improved by forming a salt thereof with a lipophilic amine. Such salts are readily polymerized in an emulsion or solution process. | 09-11-2008 |
20090209441 | Maleated vegetable oils and derivatives, as self-emulsifying lubricants in metalworking - A succinated triglyceride oil derived from maleating triglyceride oil from a plant or land animal is described for use as an emulsifying agent for metalworking fluids. The metalworking fluid would comprise water; as an emulsifier this succinated triglyceride, optionally further reacted with water, Group IA and IIA metals, ammonium hydroxide, various amines, alkanolamines, alkoxylated alkanolamines, and polyamines to form a modified emulsifier; and optionally an oil and other additives. | 08-20-2009 |
20100173813 | Titanium Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173814 | Titanium Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 07-08-2010 |
Robert G. Lange, Villa Park, IL US
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20090159173 | LOW FIBER CALCINATION PROCESS FOR MAKING GYPSUM FIBERBOARD - An energy efficient method for making a gypsum cellulose fiberboard comprising adding a first portion of cellulose fiber to gypsum before the gypsum and cellulose fiber are co-calcined in a reactor, adding a second portion of cellulose fiber to the slurry after it leaves the reactor to form a second slurry, depositing the slurry to form a mat dewatering the mat, rehydrating the mat and then finishing the mat to form a final gypsum cellulose fiberboard. A reduction of up to about 40% to 50% of steam energy used can be achieved when the second portion of added cellulose fiber is 50% or more of the total cellulose fiber used in the final board compared to gypsum cellulose board made with the same ingredients but when all of the fiber is added to the gypsum prior to the reactor. | 06-25-2009 |
Scott Lange, Homer Glen, IL US
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20110171352 | Edible Baking Liner - An edible baking liner is disclosed which is formed from an edible paper made with large-granule vegetable starch. The liner is baked with the baking product and can be consumed without removing it from the baking product. The edible baking liner can replace the use of an inedible baking liner. | 07-14-2011 |
Scott A. Lange, Homer Glen, IL US
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20120294997 | Edible Baking Liner - An edible baking liner is formed from an edible paper made with large-granule vegetable starch. The liner may be baked with a baking product, and can be consumed without removing the liner from the baking product. The edible baking liner can replace the use of an inedible baking liner. In one aspect, a method of making an edible baking liner may include placing pieces of shredded edible paper into a recess of a mold, pressing an insert into the recess, and removing the formed edible baking liner from the mold. | 11-22-2012 |
Scott W. Lange, Atlanta, GA US
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20130055148 | System and Method for Providing Controlled User Access to a Portable Electronic Device - A method of supplying a portable electronic device benefits one or more advertisers or their agent(s) or others while allowing the device to be provided free of charge to a target consumer. In exchange for the free electronic device, the user agrees to accept advertising placement on the machine. The device is provided with a resident controller which splits the screen into user-controlled and advertiser-controlled portions. The advertising material is played in the advertiser-controlled section of the screen, and the user is free to view other content and program activities in the user-controlled portion of the screen. | 02-28-2013 |
Shay Lange, Farmington, UT US
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20100306013 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING A MEDICAL SERVICE - A method for scheduling a medical service employing at least one computer system is described. A request for a medical service is received at the computer system. The medical service is scheduled for a requested date. At least one nonpayment exposure factor is analyzed to determine whether providing the medical service involves a nonpayment exposure to a medical service provider. The medical service may then be rescheduled for a date after the requested date if the analysis indicates nonpayment exposure to the medical service provider. | 12-02-2010 |
Sig Lange, Tempe, AZ US
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20120198022 | Multicast Mapped Look-Up On Content Delivery Networks - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198041 | CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS MUTATORS - A method for processing content objects with resources associated with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. The resources are enrolled to be accessible from the CDN. Each resource is categorized using tags that categorize the resources. Selection of a policy from a plurality of policies is received, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects. The selected policy includes an applicability criteria and a call to the resource. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata being related to a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. It is determined that the policy is applicable through analysis of the metadata and/or applicability criteria. The resource is called according to the call in the policy to cause the resource to perform specified processing on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198042 | POLICY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTENT STORAGE IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence is disclosed. Selection of a policy is received from a plurality of policies, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects stored at the CDN. Each policy includes an applicability criteria and a storage disposition. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata characterizing a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. The content object is received for storage at the CDN. A policy and other policies are determined to be applicable to the content object through analysis of the metadata and/or the applicability criteria. Overlap is resolved between the policy and the other policies found applicable to the content object. The processing of the policy is performed on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198069 | CONTENT PROCESSING BETWEEN LOCATIONS WORKFLOW IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) in different defined geographies is disclosed. A content object is gathered from one of the plurality of POPs in a first defined geography. It is determined that a processing function is to be performed on the content object. Geographical restrictions on the processing function are analyzed. A second defined geography for performing the processing function is determined. The content object is sent to a resource that performs the processing function in the second defined geography. The processing function is performed with the resource at the second defined geography to produce a processed content object. From a plurality of content stores in the plurality of POPs, a content store is found to hold the processed content object. The processed content object is stored on the content store. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198070 | Content Replication Workflow in Content Delivery Networks - A method for populating edge servers within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. A first function is performed that gathers popularity information for a content object. Popularity trends for the popularity information are determined through analysis with historical popularity information. A number of copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs is determined. The number is passed as a variable to a second function. The second function is performed that adds or deletes copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs as a function of the popularity trend and the number. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198071 | Distributed Landing Pad and Brick Topology for Content Storage in Content Delivery Networks - A method for ingest of content for a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distinct points of presence (POPs) A first landing-pad application program interface (API) is hosted and accessible from a first POP. A second landing-pad API is hosted and accessible from a second POP. First and second content objects are received at the first and second land-pad APIs, respectively. A first tag is analyzed to find it applicable to the first content object. A second tag is analyzed to be applicable to the second content object. First and second storage media are selected based upon the respective analyses of the tags. The content object objects are stored with the respective storage media. The first and second content objects are stored in a consistent file structure. | 08-02-2012 |
20130262627 | MULTICAST MAPPED LOOK-UP ON CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 10-03-2013 |
Stephen Lange, Middletown, DE US
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20120090365 | Organic Soil Amendments And Method For Enhancing Plant Health - An organic soil amendment comprises a live aerobic culture of beneficial microorganisms, comprising beneficial bacteria and fungi, and additives and plant extracts. The present invention also provides a method for producing an organic soil amendment by extracting beneficial microorganism at least in part from a compost comprising green and brown plant waste, and is free of manure. The extracted beneficial microorganism is amplified, while additional beneficial microorganism maybe added. Plant extracts and other additives are added to the live beneficial microorganism culture. The present invention further provides a method for storing and transporting the organic soil amendment at a reduced temperature, such as refrigeration, freezing, or lyophilizing. In addition, the present invention provides a method for maintaining the viability of the organic soil amendment in a ready to use form. | 04-19-2012 |
Stephen Joseph Lange, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130245590 | Disposable Absorbent Article Having A Frangible Bonding Agent - A disposable absorbent article that includes a frangible bonding agent for maintaining the absorbent article in a predetermined configuration. The frangible bonding agent may be disposed on a fastening system in order to maintain one or more portions of the fastening system in a particular position during manufacturing but still provide an easy-to-open fastener when used by a consumer. | 09-19-2013 |
20140142532 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A FRANGIBLE BONDING AGENT - A disposable absorbent article that includes a frangible bonding agent for maintaining the absorbent article in a predetermined configuration. The frangible bonding agent may be disposed on a fastening system in order to maintain one or more portions of the fastening system in a particular position during manufacturing but still provide an easy-to-open fastener when used by a consumer. | 05-22-2014 |
Tim Lange, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080222205 | Development of Assertions for Integrated Circuit Design Simulation - One embodiment of the present application includes the preparation of an assertion for inclusion in an integrated circuit simulation performed with a processing device ( | 09-11-2008 |
William F. Lange, Wilmette, IL US
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20090062581 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING WASTE MATERIALS INTO FUELS AND OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS - Conversion of waste and other organic feedstock into sustainable energy, feed, fertilizer, and other useful products of reliable purities is accomplished using water, heat, and pressure. More specifically, the invention provides methods and apparatus that handle mixed streams of various feedstocks, e.g. agricultural waste, biological waste, municipal solid waste, municipal sewage sludge, and shredder residue, to yield gas, oil, specialty chemicals, and carbon solids that can be used as is or are further processed. Useful products can be diverted at various points of the process or internalized to enhance the efficiency of the system. | 03-05-2009 |
20110306808 | Process For Conversion of Organic, Waste, or Low-Value Materials Into Useful Products - The present invention addresses the processing of waste and low-value products to produce useful materials in reliable purities and compositions, at acceptable cost, without producing malodorous emissions, and with high energy efficiency. In particular, the invention comprises a multi-stage process that converts various feedstocks such as offal, animal manures, municipal sewage sludge, tires, and plastics, that otherwise have little commercial value, to useful materials including gas, oil, specialty chemicals, and carbon solids. The process subjects the feedstock to heat and pressure, separates out various components, then further applies heat and pressure to one or more of those components. Various materials produced at different points in the process may be recycled and used to play other roles within the process. The invention further comprises an apparatus for performing a multi-stage process of converting waste products into useful materials, and at least one oil product that arises from the process. | 12-15-2011 |
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