Lawler, US
Andrew J. Lawler, Macungie, PA US
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20150286938 | SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC - A fabric selection tool provides an automated procedure for recommending and/or selecting a fabric for a window treatment to be installed in a building. The recommendation may be made to optimize the performance of the window treatment in which the fabric may be installed. The recommended fabric may be selected based on performance metrics associated with each fabric in an environment. The fabrics may be ranked based upon the performance metrics of one or more of the fabrics. One or more of the fabrics, and/or their corresponding ranks, may be displayed to a user for selection. The recommended fabrics may be determined based on combinations of fabrics that provide performance metrics for various façades of the building. Using the ranking system provided by the fabric selection tool, the user may obtain a fabric sample and/or order one or more of the recommended fabrics. | 10-08-2015 |
20150286939 | SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC - A fabric selection tool provides an automated procedure for recommending and/or selecting a fabric for a window treatment to be installed in a building. The recommendation may be made to optimize the performance of the window treatment in which the fabric may be installed. The recommended fabric may be selected based on performance metrics associated with each fabric in an environment. The fabrics may be ranked based upon the performance metrics of one or more of the fabrics. One or more of the fabrics, and/or their corresponding ranks, may be displayed to a user for selection. The recommended fabrics may be determined based on combinations of fabrics that provide performance metrics for various façades of the building. Using the ranking system provided by the fabric selection tool, the user may obtain a fabric sample and/or order one or more of the recommended fabrics. | 10-08-2015 |
20150286940 | SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC - A fabric selection tool provides an automated procedure for recommending and/or selecting a fabric for a window treatment to be installed in a building. The recommendation may be made to optimize the performance of the window treatment in which the fabric may be installed. The recommended fabric may be selected based on performance metrics associated with each fabric in an environment. The fabrics may be ranked based upon the performance metrics of one or more of the fabrics. One or more of the fabrics, and/or their corresponding ranks, may be displayed to a user for selection. The recommended fabrics may be determined based on combinations of fabrics that provide performance metrics for various façades of the building. Using the ranking system provided by the fabric selection tool, the user may obtain a fabric sample and/or order one or more of the recommended fabrics. | 10-08-2015 |
20150286941 | SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC - A fabric selection tool provides an automated procedure for recommending and/or selecting a fabric for a window treatment to be installed in a building. The recommendation may be made to optimize the performance of the window treatment in which the fabric may be installed. The recommended fabric may be selected based on performance metrics associated with each fabric in an environment. The fabrics may be ranked based upon the performance metrics of one or more of the fabrics. One or more of the fabrics, and/or their corresponding ranks, may be displayed to a user for selection. The recommended fabrics may be determined based on combinations of fabrics that provide performance metrics for various façades of the building. Using the ranking system provided by the fabric selection tool, the user may obtain a fabric sample and/or order one or more of the recommended fabrics. | 10-08-2015 |
Brian Lawler US
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20110040844 | Communication Systems and Methods with Social Network Filtering - A method for a computer system include determining a first social distance for a first user with respect to a second user, determining a second social distance for a third user with respect to the second user, determining a first trust-metric for the first user in response to the first social distance, determining a second trust-metric for the third user in response to the second social distance, and prioritizing a first communication from the first user over a second communication from the third user, in response to the first trust-metric and the second trust-metric. | 02-17-2011 |
Bryan Keith Lawler, Ringgold, GA US
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20150047623 | Oven Appliance and a Method for Manufacturing a Cooking Chamber of an Oven Appliance - An oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes a top panel, a bottom panel, a back panel and a pair of side panels. The top panel, the bottom panel, the back panel and the pair of side panels are mounted to one another with a plurality of fasteners. The top panel, the bottom panel, the back panel and the pair of side panels define a cooking chamber for receiving food items for cooking. | 02-19-2015 |
Cody T. Lawler, Upper St. Clair, PA US
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20150145685 | Gas Monitor, System and Method - A monitor for gases and a mine includes a housing. The monitor includes a battery disposed in the housing. The monitor includes a gas sensor portion powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which detects a first gas and at least a second gas different from the first gas in the mine. The monitor includes an alarm portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which emits a visual alert and an audible alert when the gas sensor portion senses that either the first or second gas is above a predetermined threshold. The monitor includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery and the sensor portion, which sends a wireless signal from the housing that the gas sensor portion has sensed of either the first or second gas. The monitor includes a processor disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the wireless communication portion, alarm portion, sensor portion and battery. Alternatively, the monitor includes a terminal portion that has two states, an output configuration state in which an output signal is sent from the processor to a first device, and an input configuration state in which an input signal is received from a second device. A method for monitoring gases in a mine. A system for monitoring gases underground. A method and a system for communicating in a mine. A miner communicator. A method for communicating with a minor. A system for monitoring gases on an oil or gas rig. A remote station. A miner apparatus. A method for a miner. A method for a miner to move through a mine. | 05-28-2015 |
20150163652 | Gas Monitor, System and Method - A monitor for gases and a mine includes a housing. The monitor includes a battery disposed in the housing. The monitor includes a gas sensor portion powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which detects a first gas and at least a second gas different from the first gas in the mine. The monitor includes an alarm portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery which emits a visual alert and an audible alert when the gas sensor portion senses that either the first or second gas is above a predetermined threshold. The monitor includes a wireless communication portion disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the battery and the sensor portion, which sends a wireless signal from the housing that the gas sensor portion has sensed of either the first or second gas. The monitor includes a processor disposed in the housing, powered by the battery and in electrical communication with the wireless communication portion, alarm portion, sensor portion and battery. Alternatively, the monitor includes a terminal portion that has two states, an output configuration state in which an output signal is sent from the processor to a first device, and an input configuration state in which an input signal is received from a second device. A method for monitoring gases in a mine. A system for monitoring gases underground. A method and a system for communicating in a mine. A miner communicator. A method for communicating with a minor. A system for monitoring gases on an oil or gas rig. A remote station. A miner apparatus. A method for a miner. A method for a miner to move through a mine. | 06-11-2015 |
David E. Lawler, Bloomington, IN US
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20080200909 | Laser fiber holder - A laser fiber holder for exposing laser energy to living tissue, comprising a longitudinal sleeve having a translucent distal end section for encasing an extendible laser fiber tip energizable for exposing laser energy to living tissue and a proximal end having a smaller opening for cooperatively engaging the laser fiber in a friction fit holding the fiber within the sleeve at a desired length and holding the tip at a set distance invention the tissue providing laser energy at selected point above the tissue and protecting the eyes of the user from direct laser light. | 08-21-2008 |
Dennis Lawler, Ofallon, IL US
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20130078732 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING IMPENDING JOINT FAILURE - The invention provides methods for diagnosing impending joint failure in an animal by measuring the concentration of phenylalanine in a body fluid; measuring the concentration of one or more of tyrosine, alanine, valine, and glutamine in the body fluid; determining the ratio of phenylalanine to one or more of tyrosine, alanine, valine, and glutamine; and diagnosing impending joint failure by comparing the ratio to ratios predicative of impending joint failure. | 03-28-2013 |
Duncan Lawler, Bothell, WA US
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20140104197 | MULTI-MODAL USER EXPRESSIONS AND USER INTENSITY AS INTERACTIONS WITH AN APPLICATION - Architecture that enables single and multi-modal interaction with computing devices, as well as interpreting user intensity (or liveliness) in the gesture or gestures. In a geospatial implementation, a multi-touch interaction can involve the detection and processing of tactile pressure (touch sensitive) to facilitate general navigation between two geographical points. This is further coupled with providing detailed information that facilitates navigation and turn-by-turn directions. This includes the use of time and/or pressure to release or increase the zoom level of map tiles, the touching of the two geographical points and speaking to obtain directions between these two geographical points, and the blending of tiles to create a compelling user experience, where the map is in different levels of zoom on the same view. | 04-17-2014 |
Duncan Murray Lawler, Bothell, WA US
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20080238941 | Adding custom content to mapping applications - Digital maps can be composed of a series of image tiles that are selected based on the context of the map to be presented. Independently hosted tiles can comprise additional details that can be added to the map. A manifest can be created that describes the layers of map details composed of such independently hosted tiles. Externally referable mechanisms can, based on the manifest and map context, select tiles, from among the independently hosted tiles, that correspond to map tiles being displayed to a user. Subsequently, the mechanisms can instruct a browser, as specified in the manifest, to combine the map tiles and the independently hosted tiles to generate a more detailed map. Alternatively, customized mechanisms can generate map detail tiles in real-time, based on an exported map context. Also, controls instantiated by the browser can render three-dimensional images based on the combined map tiles. | 10-02-2008 |
20150371439 | Addiing Custom Content To Mapping Applications - Digital maps can be composed of a series of image tiles that are selected based on the context of the map to be presented. Independently hosted tiles can comprise additional details that can be added to the map. A manifest can be created that describes the layers of map details composed of such independently hosted tiles. Externally referable mechanisms can, based on the manifest and map context, select tiles, from among the independently hosted tiles, that correspond to map tiles being displayed to a user. Subsequently, the mechanisms can instruct a browser, as specified in the manifest, to combine the map tiles and the independently hosted tiles to generate a more detailed map. Alternatively, customized mechanisms can generate map detail tiles in real-time, based on an exported map context. Also, controls instantiated by the browser can render three-dimensional images based on the combined map tiles. | 12-24-2015 |
Elizabeth Lawler, Weston, MA US
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20150350188 | RESOURCE ACCESS CONTROL FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES - To provide enhanced operation of virtualized computing systems, various systems, apparatuses, methods, and software are provided herein. In a first example, a method of operating a computing system to control access to data resources by virtual machines is provided. The method includes receiving an access token and an instantiation command from an end user system. Responsive to the instantiation command, the method includes instantiating a virtual machine identified by the instantiation command using the access token as user data for the virtual machine during instantiation. The method also includes, in the virtual machine, executing a security module responsive to instantiation that transfers the access token for delivery to an authorization system, receiving credentials responsive to the access token, and accessing a data resource using the credentials. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350194 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE ACCESS CONTROL IN CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - An access control service to provide access control for operations between resources and/or between resources and users in a cloud computing environment. The access control service receives a request to perform an operation. The requested operation could be initiated by a resource with respect to another resource. The requested operation could also be initiated by a user with respect to a resource. The access control service determines whether the requested operation is permitted. If the requested operation is permitted, the access control service provides the credentials required to perform the requested operation. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350214 | INDIVIDUALIZED AUDIT LOG ACCESS CONTROL FOR VIRTUAL MACHINES - To provide enhanced operation of computing systems to control access to audit logging resources by virtual machines, various systems, apparatuses, methods, and software are provided herein. In a first example, a method of operating a computing system is provided. The method includes receiving requests for audit credentials from virtual machines, and responsively providing individualized audit credentials to the virtual machines based at least on identities of the virtual machines. The method also includes, in the audit system, authorizing storage of audit data transferred by the virtual machines based at least on the individualized audit credentials accompanying the audit data. The method also includes, in the authorization system, selectively de-authorizing one or more of the virtual machines and reporting information regarding the de-authorized one or more of the virtual machines to the one or more audit systems. | 12-03-2015 |
Geoff Lawler, Baltimore, MD US
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20110258315 | NETWORK ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING COLLECTED METADATA - A system, method and computer program product are provided for analyzing network traffic associated with network services. Initially, network traffic and metadata are collected from a network. Thereafter, the network traffic is analyzed utilizing the metadata. | 10-20-2011 |
James E. Lawler, Madison, WI US
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20140333197 | Compositions of Mercury Isotopes for Lighting - Described herein is a mercury sample that has an isotopic composition that differs from the naturally occurring distribution of isotopes. In various configurations of an isotopically tailored mercury sample, the fraction of one or more isotopes is increased or decreased with respect to the natural fraction(s). A example of a lighting device comprises an envelope, a buffer gas enclosed within the envelope, a isotopically tailored sample of mercury vapor, and a current injection mechanism configured to excite the mercury vapor to emit light. In various configurations, the lighting device emits radiation at a wavelength of 254 nm and/or at a wavelength of 185 nm. In various configurations, the lighting device envelope includes a fluorescent coating that is excited by ultraviolet (UV) light emitted by the mercury vapor. In various configurations, the lighting device provides improved efficiency as compared to lamps employing mercury with a naturally occurring isotope distribution. | 11-13-2014 |
Jane M. Lawler, Lexington, MA US
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20120174094 | VIRTUAL APPLIANCE DEPLOYMENT - A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes determining a physical appliance to virtualize, creating a virtual appliance based on the physical appliance, and storing the virtual appliance in a storage array. In some embodiments, creating the virtual appliance includes creating the virtual appliance from a template | 07-05-2012 |
20140130045 | INSTANTIATING VIRTUAL APPLIANCES - A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes selecting a service to add to a storage array, determining a virtual appliance associated with the service, and instantiating the virtual appliance. In some embodiments, instantiating the virtual appliance includes instantiating an image of the virtual appliance. | 05-08-2014 |
20150039830 | VIRTUAL APPLIANCE DEPLOYMENT - A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes determining a physical appliance to virtualize, creating a virtual appliance based on the physical appliance, and storing the virtual appliance in a storage array. In some embodiments, creating the virtual appliance includes creating the virtual appliance from a template | 02-05-2015 |
20150081968 | DECOMMISSIONING VIRTUAL APPLIANCES - A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes selecting a service to terminate, determining a virtual appliance associated with the service, and decommissioning the virtual appliance. In some embodiments, the virtual appliance may be deleted from the storage array. | 03-19-2015 |
20160062757 | VIRTUAL APPLIANCE DEPLOYMENT - A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for efficiently processing information. In some embodiments, this includes determining a physical appliance to virtualize, creating a virtual appliance based on the physical appliance, and storing the virtual appliance in a storage array. In some embodiments, creating the virtual appliance includes creating the virtual appliance from a template | 03-03-2016 |
Jeffrey M. Lawler, Newark, DE US
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20120307419 | Polytetrafluoroethylene Film Capacitor - A capacitor having a first electrode, a second electrode, a dielectric layer of a PTFE film having a dielectric strength greater than about 500 V/um, a tensile strength of greater than about 10,000 psi (or, alternatively, a tensile yield strength of greater than about 2,000 psi), and a thickness less than about 20 microns disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 12-06-2012 |
John Lawler, North Potomac, MD US
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20120279238 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FROST ON A HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - A method for controlling frost on a heat transfer device includes the steps of providing an air flow device adapted to provide a stream of air at a high flow rate, and using the air flow device to subject a heat transfer device to the stream of air during frosting times. The stream of air interacts with the heat transfer device to remove water droplets disposed on the heat transfer device, thereby preventing frost from accumulating on the heat transfer device. | 11-08-2012 |
John Lawler, Bellevue, WA US
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20130238496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOMAIN LEASING, ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATING A VIRTUAL CURRENCY PLATFORM - A system and method for a computer or web-based system designed to manage, track, and facilitate the use of virtual money as currency. They system allows for virtual currency to be used as a means to purchase and sell domain names, lease domain names, obtain domain name development services, obtain SEO counseling, and to purchase or sell products and services to or from third-party vendors who accept the virtual currency. Such transactions using virtual money could be considered “like kind” exchanges. The system also allows for the user to access and manage the user's virtual money as well as register, purchase, and sell domain names. The system can also be used to lease registered domain names whereby the domain name is locked during the duration of the lease so that the owner cannot sell or transfer the domain name while still allowing the lessee to control various aspect of the domain name. | 09-12-2013 |
John Fitzgerald Lawler, Dallas, GA US
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20130219909 | Fuel Purging System for a Turbine Assembly - A fuel purging system for a turbine assembly includes a fuel delivery system. The fuel delivery system includes a fuel source for providing a fuel to the turbine assembly, a control valve for regulating a fuel flow of the fuel, a flow divider for selectively distributing the fuel to at least one combustor, and a combustor valve located upstream of the at least one combustor. The fuel purging system also includes a steam source for distributing a steam to the fuel delivery system at a location upstream of the combustor valve. | 08-29-2013 |
20150354454 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR CLEARANCE CONTROL - Various embodiments include apparatuses and systems for controlling compressor clearances. In one case, an apparatus includes: a material layer sized to fit a case of a gas turbine (GT) compressor in a GT system, the material layer including a heating element for applying heat to the case of the GT compressor; and a control system coupled with the material layer, the control system configured to: determine whether a shutdown sequence is occurring in the GT system; and actuate the heating element to apply heat to the case of the GT compressor in response to determining that the shutdown sequence is occurring. | 12-10-2015 |
John W. Lawler, Swampscott, MA US
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20140271641 | THROMBOSPONDIN-1 POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The invention features thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) polypeptides (e.g., 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins), nucleic acid molecules encoding the TSP-1 polypeptides, and compositions thereof. The invention also features methods of making and using the TSP-1 polypeptides of the invention (e.g., using 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins to treat a subject having a disorder associated with pathological angiogenesis, e.g., cancer, e.g., epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC)). | 09-18-2014 |
Kinton Lawler, Houston, TX US
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20100086364 | Subsea Suction Pile Crane System - A subsea suction pile crane system comprises a suction pile and a crane mounted on the suction pile. The crane comprises a rotatable mounting surface, a winch, and a boom having a proximal section attached to the rotatable mounting surface such that the boom can pivot with respect to the mounting surface, and a distal section opposite the proximal section. In embodiments, a plurality of suction piles may be sed. The crane system is typically hydraulically operated. A preferred embodiment of the invention may further comprise a remotely operated vehicle comprising a hydraulic power supply operatively coupled to the crane, and a manipulator arm mounted on the distal section of the boom and operatively coupled to the hydraulic power supply. | 04-08-2010 |
Kinton Lawler, Fulshear, TX US
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20090052994 | Subsea suction pile crane system - A subsea suction pile crane system comprises a suction pile and a crane mounted on the suction pile. The crane comprises a rotatable mounting surface, a winch, and a boom having a proximal section attached to the rotatable mounting surface such that the boom can pivot with respect to the mounting surface, and a distal section opposite the proximal section. In embodiments, a plurality of suction piles may be used. The crane system is typically hydraulically operated. A preferred embodiment of the invention may further comprise a remotely operated vehicle comprising a hydraulic power supply operatively coupled to the crane, and a manipulator arm mounted on the distal section of the boom and operatively coupled to the hydraulic power supply. | 02-26-2009 |
20090178216 | Subsea Conduit Cleaning Tool - The invention described herein relates to a cleaning tool for cleaning subsea conduits, such as tendons, risers or strakes. This invention comprises a flotation collar and brush member which may be attached to a subsea conduit and which may travel up a subsea conduit as a result of buoyancy forces and be retracted using one or more winches. | 07-16-2009 |
20100156088 | ROV FRIENDLY VORTEX INDUCED VIBRATION INHIBITOR AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20100180915 | Subsea Conduit Cleaning Skid and Method - The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. | 07-22-2010 |
Kinton Lowell Lawler, Fulshear, TX US
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20130213660 | ROV Retrievable Regulator Module - A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source. | 08-22-2013 |
20140093317 | Gravity Driven Pile Tower Based Device For Pipeline Lifting And Support And Method Of Use - A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails. | 04-03-2014 |
20140158161 | SUBSEA CONDUIT CLEANING SKID AND METHOD - The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits. | 06-12-2014 |
Lee F. Lawler, Bethel, CT US
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20100286295 | SILICONE SURFACTANT FOR USE IN POLYURETHANE FOAMS PREPARED USING VEGETABLE OIL BASED POLYOLS - Silicone surfactants for use in polyurethane foams prepared using natural oils based polyols comprise silicone copolymers possessing alkyl and polyalkylene oxide polyether pendants. The silicone surfactants yield foams having improved physical properties as compared to other surfactant compositions when used in vegetable oil based urethane foams. | 11-11-2010 |
Margaret J. Lawler, Orem, UT US
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20140329208 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT FOR THE HEARING-IMPAIRED - Computing systems are provided for facilitating communication to the hearing-impaired. The computing systems obtain and modify a video that includes a signer performing sign language about a topic. The video is then modified and presented to a viewer in such a way that the viewer can simultaneously view the sign language and the one or more objects corresponding to the topic. In some instances, the modified video is blended with another video corresponding to the same topic so as to enable a user to view the sign language at the same time as the corresponding video presentation. This can be done in real-time or with a time delay. In other instances, the modified video is rendered on a display through which the user is also viewing the one or more related items associated with the sign language. | 11-06-2014 |
Mark A. Lawler, Lewisville, TX US
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20090198803 | System and Method for Programming Point of Sale Devices - A system for programming point of sale devices is provided. The system includes a terminal programming system that can program point of sale devices provided by different manufacturers and having different proprietary operating systems. A communications interface is connected to the terminal programming system that receives update requests from the plurality of point of sale devices, such as when the point of sale devices call in to the system or when the point of sale devices respond to a poll. | 08-06-2009 |
20120041872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PAYMENT DATA PROCESSING - A system for processing transaction data and payment data is provided. The system includes a front-end system that receives transaction data from one or more merchants, such as an employee identifier. A back-end system receives payment data from one or more payment systems, such as fraud data. A reporting system that is connected to the front-end system and the back-end system correlates the transaction data the payment data, such as to show employee identifier data and fraud data in a single record. | 02-16-2012 |
20130013435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING POINT OF SALE DEVICES - A system for programming point of sale devices is provided. The system includes a terminal programming system that can program point of sale devices provided by different manufacturers and having different proprietary operating systems. A communications interface is connected to the terminal programming system that receives update requests from the plurality of point of sale devices, such as when the point of sale devices call in to the system or when the point of sale devices respond to a poll. | 01-10-2013 |
20150046275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING POINT OF SALE DEVICES - A system for programming point of sale devices is provided. The system includes a terminal programming system that can program point of sale devices provided by different manufacturers and having different proprietary operating systems. A communications interface is connected to the terminal programming system that receives update requests from the plurality of point of sale devices, such as when the point of sale devices call in to the system or when the point of sale devices respond to a poll. | 02-12-2015 |
Matthew Lawler, Palo, IA US
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20100170318 | ELBOW FORMATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for forming and rotating interconnected sections of a cylindrical sheet metal workpiece to provide an elbow. The apparatus includes a frame, a head rotatably arranged within the frame and a tool ring mounted to the frame, the head and tool ring being co-operable for sectioning and joining segments of the workpiece. The apparatus also includes a drive drum mounted within the frame for gripping and rotating the segments, and a control module for selectively activating the head, the ring, and the drive drum to form an elbow. | 07-08-2010 |
Matthew Lawler, Madison, WI US
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20160106854 | Methods And Compositions For Templated Assembly Of Nucleic Acid Specific Heterocompounds - The present disclosure is directed methods and products for synthesizing and using targeted templated assembly reactants comprising at least one nucleic acid recognition moiety, at least one selectively-reactive moiety, and at least one effector partial moiety. The nucleic acid recognition moiety can bind a target nucleic acid sequence within a sample. The nucleic acid recognition moiety also can bind the selectively-reactive moiety. Additionally, the effector partial moiety can bind the selectively-reactive moiety to produce an active effector structure. Also disclosed are methods of delivering the targeted templated assembly reactants and active effector structures formed from the targeted templated assembly reactants. | 04-21-2016 |
Matthew H. Lawler, Homergeln, IL US
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20080223625 | Measuring Device, Such as a Scale or Medical Scale - A medical scale for determining the weight of a person where the person is one of self-supported, partially self-supported, and supported by a support device, such as a wheelchair. In some embodiments, the scale is provided with wheels to be portable. Also, some scales can be folded, pivoted, or adjusted into a more compact structure to be moved or stored. Some embodiments include an interface that can be swivelable and/or pivotable to allow the display to be viewed from a variety of directions. Some embodiments can also communicate with a network. The scale can also have individual adjustable load cells. The scale can also be configured to accept a Swipe card, smart card, or light pen to match patient identification with a measured weight. | 09-18-2008 |
Matthew H. Lawler, Homerglen, IL US
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20090139776 | Scale - The scale may include a base supportable on a surface, a measuring mechanism supported by the base and operable to measure a characteristic of an object, the measuring mechanism including a measuring platform on which the object is supportable, and an indicator supported by the housing, the indicator being operable to provide feedback to a user relating to a measured characteristic of the object. In some aspects, the scale may include a housing supported by the base, the housing cooperating with the base to cover at least a portion of the measuring mechanism, and a connecting assembly operable to removably connect the housing to the base. In some aspects, the scale may include a resistance device coupled to at least one of the indicator and the measuring mechanism and operable to resist oscillation of the indicator at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. In some aspects, the scale may include a cylinder supported by the housing, and a piston connected to the platform for movement with the platform, the piston engaging the cylinder to provide a piston and cylinder assembly, the assembly being operable to resist movement of the platform at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. | 06-04-2009 |
Matthew M. Lawler, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20090215029 | METHODS OF ISOLATING AND PURIFYING NUCLEIC ACID-BINDING BIOMOLECULES AND COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SAME - The invention provides methods for isolating or purifying a biomolecule directly or indirectly bound to a region of interest of a nucleic acid in a cell, and methods for isolating or purifying a biomolecule that directly or indirectly binds to a region of interest of a nucleic acid in a cell. The invention further provides substantially cell free, isolated and purified biomolecule(s) that are fixed or cross-linked to a region of interest of a nucleic acid, which optionally reflects the interaction of the biomolecule(s) with the nucleic acid in the cell (e.g., in native chromatin) when fixed or cross-linked to the region of interest. Substantially cell free, isolated and purified biomolecules that are fixed or cross-linked to a region of interest of a nucleic acid can remain fixed or cross-linked to the region of interest of the nucleic acid when heated or treated with denaturing compounds or agents. | 08-27-2009 |
Michael Andrew Lawler, Troy, MI US
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20090127119 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED AND APPARATUS FOR DEIONIZATION AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PURIFICATION AND REGENERATION OF ELECTRODES - An electrical system of an electrochemical purification apparatus is presented. The system includes a plurality of electrodes for deionizing fluids passing through the electrodes, a power supply connected to the electrodes, the power supply providing power to the electrodes while maintaining a predetermined current, a predetermined voltage, or a power within some range, a programmable logic controller, connected to the power supply, for controlling the power supply, and a monitoring device connected to the programmable logic controller for delivering data regarding the system to the programmable logic controller. | 05-21-2009 |
Michael Jon Lawler, Haymarket, VA US
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20150199381 | SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS AND GEOSPATIAL VISUALIZATION - A system for analysis and geospatial visualization includes a database of human geography data, a social media data engine, a network of information concerning disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and a database of research, software code and academic publications. The system also includes an analysis engine using the data generated by the database of human geography data, the social media data engine, the network of information concerning disaster relief and humanitarian assistance and the database of research, software code and academic publications to identify information. A graphical user interface displays the information identified by the analysis engine, the graphical user interface providing a mapping centric focus applying the information identified by the analysis engine within the context of a geospatial environment. | 07-16-2015 |
Patricia Jane Lawler, Bradford, VT US
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20120158746 | GEOSPATIAL OBJECT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPARATUS, ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, EDITOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSESSING PROPERTY OF A GEOSPATIAL OBJECT - A geospatial object property assessment apparatus comprises a processing resource ( | 06-21-2012 |
Paul E. Lawler, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130230842 | EDUCATION ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM - Methods and systems for school analysis and improvement are disclosed. A computerized system is provided that is accessible to remote parties through a computer network and that are controlled by a managing entity. An option is presented to the administrator to administer surveys and diagnostics via the computerized system. The surveys and diagnostics request data regarding performance of the school as well as data responsive to the surveys and diagnostics. The data responsive to the surveys and diagnostics and the performance data are stored into a database managed by the managing entity. An administrator of the school is presented the responsive data and the performance data, and thereafter, data is received from the administrator describing one or more desired objectives for the school. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231980 | EDUCATION ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM - Methods and systems for school analysis and improvement are disclosed. A computerized system is provided that is accessible to remote parties through a computer network and that are controlled by a managing entity. An option is presented to the administrator to administer surveys and diagnostics via the computerized system. The surveys and diagnostics request data regarding performance of the school as well as data responsive to the surveys and diagnostics. The data responsive to the surveys and diagnostics and the performance data are stored into a database managed by the managing entity. An administrator of the school is presented the responsive data and the performance data, and thereafter, data is received from the administrator describing one or more desired objectives for the school. | 09-05-2013 |
Rebecca J. Lawler, Malvern, PA US
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20110047083 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NEGOTIATING A PRICE OF A RENTAL PROPERTY - A system for negotiating pricing for a rental property includes a first client device in communication with a global communications network to be used by a prospective leasee of the rental property and a second client device in communication with the global communications network to be used by a leasor of the rental property. The system also includes a server in communication with the first and second client devices via the global communications network, and a database stored on a memory of the server having information stored thereon. The server is adapted to receive information from the first and second client devices to be stored on the database and to be transmitted between the first and second client devices via the global communications network. The server is also adapted to compare the information transmitted by the first and second client devices with the information stored on the database, and provide an indication of compatibility or non-compatibility of the information with the information stored on the database. | 02-24-2011 |
Richard John Lawler, Dubuque, IA US
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20140096870 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A TIMBER-WORKING DEVICE - Method, apparatus, and system for operation of a timber-working device configured to perform at least one operation having an associated hazard zone. At least one signal from at least one orientation sensor associated with the timber-working head may indicate whether a predetermined location is within the hazard zone based on the orientation of the timber-working head. Operation of the timber-working head can be controlled based on the signal. | 04-10-2014 |
Robert Lawler, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120243137 | GRADED RESISTANCE SOLID STATE CURRENT CONTROL CIRCUIT - A circuit fault detector and interrupter which consists of parallel current conduction paths, including a path through a mechanical contactor and a path through a power electronics switch having active feedback control. A fault can be detected by a fault detection circuit within 50 μS of the occurrence of the fault, causing the mechanical contactor to be opened and the fault current to be commutated via a laminated, low-inductance bus through the power electronics switch. The power electronics switch is thereafter turned off as soon as possible, interrupting the fault current and absorbing the inductive energy in the circuit. The fault current can be interrupted within 200 microseconds of the occurrence of the fault, and the device reduces or eliminates arcing when the mechanical contactor is opened. | 09-27-2012 |
Robert E. Lawler, Louisville, KY US
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20120117829 | SKI BOOT ACCESSORY - A ski boot accessory includes a multi-piece body adaptable to mate with the sole of a range of sizes of ski boots via an adjustment mechanism, wherein the bottom surface of the multi-piece body provides a walking surface including a first sloping surface located at a heel portion of the walking surface and a second sloping surface located at a toe portion of the walking surface. | 05-17-2012 |
20150068068 | SKI BOOT ACCESSORY - A ski boot accessory includes a multi-piece body adaptable to mate with the sole of a range of sizes of ski boots via an adjustment mechanism, wherein the bottom surface of the multi-piece body provides a walking surface including a first sloping surface located at a heel portion of the walking surface and a second sloping surface located at a toe portion of the walking surface. | 03-12-2015 |
Sean E. Lawler, Columbus, OH US
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20100143500 | Methods and Compositions for Inhibiting GSK-3 In Glial Cell Related Disorders - A method of treating a glial cell related disorder in a mammalian subject includes administering a drug which enhances or prolongs GSK-3 α or β inactivation. | 06-10-2010 |
20100273258 | Interactive Microenvironment System - A culture cell for growing animal cells in vitro has sides and a bottom forming a volume. The volume contains a layer of nanofiber upon which animal cells can be cultured. The layer of nanofiber can be oriented or non-oriented. Multiple layers can be placed in the volume, where the layers have different composition and/or different porosity. The nanofiber can be, for example, surface treated or of a core-shell construction. | 10-28-2010 |
Stephen Lawler, Redmomd, WA US
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20140254921 | PROCEDURAL AUTHORING - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates generating a model from a 3-dimensional (3D) object assembled from 2-dimensional (2D) content. A content aggregator can construct a 3D object from a collection of two or more 2D images each depicting a real entity in a physical real world, wherein the 3D object is constructed by combining the two or more 2D images based upon a respective image perspective. A 3D virtual environment can allow exploration of the 3D object. A model component can extrapolate a true 3D geometric model from the 3D object, wherein the true 3D geometric model is generated to include scaling in proportion to a size within the physical real world. | 09-11-2014 |
Stephen Lawler, Kirkland, WA US
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20100182396 | DATA CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system that facilitates collecting data is described herein. The system includes a digital camera that is configured to capture images in a visible light spectrum and a near-infrared camera that is configured to capture near infrared images, wherein a field of view of the digital camera and the field of view of the near-infrared camera are substantially similar. The system further includes a trigger component that is configured to cause the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to capture images at a substantially similar point in time, and also includes a mounting mechanism that facilitates mounting the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to an automobile. | 07-22-2010 |
20130151513 | PERSISTENT CONTEXTUAL SEARCHES - A badge may be assigned to a person, where the badge represents a characteristic or recurrent behavior of the person. A query may be associated with a badge, and the query may be continually used in a search request in combination with the person's context, thereby allowing the person to be continually provided with fresh results that may be relevant to the person's durable characteristics and current context. In one example, the person carries a handheld device, and the results are presented to the user on the user's desktop or lock screen. The act of providing the results may be triggered in various ways, such as movement of the person who carries the device, or the availability of sufficiently high-quality results. | 06-13-2013 |
20140300736 | MULTI-SENSOR CAMERA RECALIBRATION - One or more techniques and/or systems are providing for facilitating recalibration of a multi-sensor camera. That is, a multi-sensor camera may comprise a nadir sensor and one or more oblique sensors. Temperature, mechanical stress, and other factors can lead to misalignment of one or more sensors within the multi-sensor camera. Accordingly, a set of tie points and/or observations may be generated based upon a search matching technique, a densification technique, and/or a virtual matching technique. A bundle technique may be utilized to generate updated eccentricity information based upon the set of tie points and/or observations. The updated eccentricity information (e.g., orientation and/or position information of a sensor, such as an oblique sensor, with respect to a nadir view) may be used to recalibrate the multi-sensor camera, such as in real-time (e.g., during a flight mission that utilizes the multi-sensor camera to capture aerial images of a city or other scene). | 10-09-2014 |
20150326783 | THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR IMAGING BUILDING FACADES USING A DIGITAL CAMERA, A NEAR-INFRARED CAMERA, AND LASER RANGE FINDER - A system that facilitates collecting data is described herein. The system includes a digital camera that is configured to capture images in a visible light spectrum and a near-infrared camera that is configured to capture near infrared images, wherein a field of view of the digital camera and the field of view of the near-infrared camera are substantially similar. The system further includes a trigger component that is configured to cause the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to capture images at a substantially similar point in time, and also includes a mounting mechanism that facilitates mounting the digital camera and the near-infrared camera to an automobile. | 11-12-2015 |
Stephen Lawler, Redmond, WA US
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20110167053 | VISUAL AND MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SEARCH - A system that can analyze a multi-dimensional input thereafter establishing a search query based upon extracted features from the input. In a particular example, an image can be used as an input to a search mechanism. Pattern recognition and image analysis can be applied to the image thereafter establishing a search query that corresponds to features extracted from the image input. The system can also facilitate indexing multi-dimensional searchable items thereby making them available to be retrieved as results to a search query. More particularly, the system can employ text analysis, pattern and/or speech recognition mechanisms to extract features from searchable items. These extracted features can be employed to index the searchable items. | 07-07-2011 |
20150310662 | PROCEDURAL AUTHORING - A three dimensional avatar of a person may be created based on a plurality of images of a person in a physical environment. The three dimensional avatar may have dimensions that are scaled based on dimensions of the person. The three dimensional avatar may be imported into a virtual environment, such as a virtual gaming environment. | 10-29-2015 |
Stephen L. Lawler, Kirkland, WA US
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20100211317 | DETERMINING VELOCITY USING MULTIPLE SENSORS - A system described herein includes a receiver component that receives first velocity data that is indicative of a velocity of a vehicle over a period of time, wherein the first velocity data corresponds to a first sensor. The receiver component also receives second velocity data that is indicative of the velocity of the vehicle over the period of time, wherein the second velocity data corresponds to a second sensor. The system also includes a modifier component that determines a difference between the first velocity data and the second velocity data and outputs at least one final velocity value for the vehicle based at least in part upon the first difference data. | 08-19-2010 |
20110137741 | PATH QUERIES - Data identifying a path is received between two or more geographic locations. Path information is identified along or near the path. A relevance is associated to the path information. A subset of the path information having a highest relevance is provided. | 06-09-2011 |
20140180833 | Path Queries - Data identifying a path between two or more geographic locations is received. Path information is identified along or near the path. A relevance is associated to the path information. A subset of the path information having a highest relevance is provided. | 06-26-2014 |
Terry E. Lawler, Baldwin, GA US
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20080255557 | HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE WITH ABSORBABLE CORE AND SUTURE ANCHOR COMBINATION - A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. | 10-16-2008 |
20120323273 | HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE WITH ABSORBABLE CORE AND SUTURE ANCHOR COMBINATION - A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. | 12-20-2012 |
20140052175 | HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE WITH ABSORBABLE CORE AND SUTURE ANCHOR COMBINATION - A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. | 02-20-2014 |
20140275467 | Polylactone Polymers Prepared from Monol and Diol Polymerization Initiators Processing Two or More Carboxylic Acid Groups - The present invention is directed to a novel polymerization process for making novel absorbable, linear polylactone polymers prepared using novel polymerization initiators to achieve rates of mechanical property loss or of absorption of articles made from the polymers that are at least about 1.2 times faster than the rates of mechanical property loss of polymers made by similar processes utilizing conventional initiators. The novel polymerization initiators include monols or diols possessing at least one primary alcohol group and two or more carboxylic acid groups. The invention also is directed to absorbable polylactone polymers prepared by processes of the present invention and to medical devices made from such polymers. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133868 | HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE WITH ABSORBABLE CORE AND SUTURE ANCHOR COMBINATION - A novel high tensile strength semi-absorbable composite suture with minimized non-absorbable mass. The suture has a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer. The core is covered by a braided sheath. The braided sheath is made from an absorbable yarn and a bioabsorbable yarn. The bioabsorbable yarn is made from a least one filament of a bioabsorbable polymer. The nonabsorbable yarn is made from at least one filament of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. | 05-14-2015 |
Thomas Lawler, Saginaw, MI US
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20140261541 | SMART PHONE CARRYING CASE - A smart phone carrying case that is capable of cleaning and disinfecting a smart phone touch screen every time the phone is removed from the case is disclosed. The smart phone carrying case includes a pocket, inside of which is a cleaning and disinfecting pad, and further includes a flap that supports a drying pad. The touch screen can be cleaned by wiping it across the cleaning and disinfecting pad when the smart phone is removed from the pocket of the carrying case. The touch screen may then be wiped across the drying pad on the flap before the smart phone is operated by the user. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas S. Lawler, Houston, TX US
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20110078682 | Providing Object-Level Input/Output Requests Between Virtual Machines To Access A Storage Subsystem - A system includes a storage subsystem and a first virtual machine to manage access of the storage subsystem. A second virtual machine is coupled by a virtual machine channel to the first virtual machine. The second virtual machine has software to issue a object-level input/output (I/O) request to the first virtual machine over the virtual machine channel to access data in the storage subsystem. | 03-31-2011 |
Tim Lawler, South Rockwood, MI US
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20140332332 | ORIFICE DISC FOR REGULATING FLOW IN DAMPER - A shock absorber for a vehicle includes a pressure tube that defines a fluid chamber. A piston disposed within the fluid chamber divides the fluid chamber into an upper working chamber and a lower working chamber. The piston defines a compression passage and a rebound passage which extend through the piston between the upper working chamber and the lower working chamber. A valve disc assembly engages the piston and controls the flow of fluid between the upper working chamber and the lower working chamber. The valve disc assembly includes a bleed disc that defines an orifice with a substantially non-linear contour. The orifice extends to an outer diameter of the bleed disc, and forms a bleed channel between the upper working chamber and the lower working chamber. | 11-13-2014 |
William B. Lawler, Annapolis, MD US
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20150177383 | SYSTEM FOR LASER DETECTION WITH ENHANCED FIELD OF VIEW - A system comprising a laser for transmitting a beam of light towards a target area; a controller for controlling the output of the laser; a receiver for collecting reflected pulses of light reflected from the target area, the receiver comprising a plurality of receive elements, each of the receive elements having a different field of view; a combiner for combining the outputs of the receive elements into one composite signal of the target area; an interface circuitry for converting the composite signal into an image; display unit displaying output from interface circuitry. | 06-25-2015 |
William B. Lawler, Edgewater, MD US
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20110085155 | LADAR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A compact LADAR transmitting and receiving apparatus includes a pulse laser generating pulses of light; a transmitter collimating and directing the pulses of light toward a target; a receiver collecting reflected pulses of light, the reflected pulses of light having been reflected from the target, the receiver comprising a tapered fiber bundle; a sensor operatively connected to the tapered fiber bundle, where the sensor comprises a photosensitive region and outputs a photocurrent; an amplifier amplifying the photocurrent; and a power divider splitting the amplified photocurrent between a high gain channel and a low gain channel; a RF interface accepting the high gain channel, the low gain channel, and an undelayed sample of a pulse of light generated from the pulse laser as input; a processing unit accepting output from the RF interface; and a display unit displaying output from the processing unit. | 04-14-2011 |