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Brian M. Lay, Arlington, MA US
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20100102891 | OSCILLATOR DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - An oscillator device includes a plurality of stages. Each stage is a monostable stage having a delay path, whereby a signal transition of a designated type (rising or falling) at the input of the delay path results in a signal transition at the output of the stage of the same transition type. Each stage of the oscillator device also includes a reset module that causes the output signal to be reset to a nominal state a predetermined period of time after the signal transition of the output signal. Each stage thus provides an output signal pulse in response to the signal transition of the designated type at the input. The output of the final stage of the oscillator device is connected to the input, so that the oscillator output provides an oscillating signal having a period based upon the delay path of each the oscillator device stages. | 04-29-2010 |
Brian M. Lay, Boulder, CO US
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20140325187 | SINGLE-CYCLE INSTRUCTION PIPELINE SCHEDULING - A method includes allocating a first single-cycle instruction to a first pipeline that picks single-cycle instructions for execution in program order. The method further includes marking at least one source register of the first single-cycle instruction as ready for execution in the first pipeline in response to all older single-cycle instructions allocated to the first pipeline being ready and eligible to be picked for execution. An apparatus includes a decoder to decode a first single-cycle instruction and to allocate the first single-cycle instruction to a first pipeline. The apparatus further includes a scheduler to pick single-cycle instructions for execution by the first pipeline in program order and to mark at least one source register of the first single-cycle instruction as ready for execution in the first pipeline in response to determining that all older single-cycle instructions allocated to the first pipeline are ready and eligible. | 10-30-2014 |
Carlton R. Lay, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140332417 | REMOVABLE SCREEN PROTECTOR - A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment. | 11-13-2014 |
20150083615 | MAGNETIC MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device, such as a tablet computer, smartphone, or television, can be mounted to a surface using a magnetic mounting apparatus. In one example, the apparatus can include a protective case that is adapted to receive an electronic device. The protective case can be configured to protect the electronic device from drop-induced damage. The protective case can include a female mounting portion disposed in the protective case. The female mounting portion of the protective case can be configured to magnetically mount to a male mounting portion associated with a folding cover, surface mount, or dock. Once magnetically mounted to the folding cover, surface mount, or dock, the protective case can rotate about the female mounting portion to allow the electronic device to be transitioned from a landscape mode to a portrait mode and vice versa. | 03-26-2015 |
Chun-Wen Lay US
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20120285203 | CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE - A circular knitting machine includes lower bricks, guiding elements attached to the lower bricks and formed with a guiding groove extending like the profile of a peak, needles, upper bricks, hooks movably connected to the upper bricks. Each of the needles includes a rear edge, a front edge, a body extending from a head to a tail, and a fin extending from the body and being movable in the guiding groove of a related one of the guiding elements so that the needle is movable up and down relative to the guiding elements as the needle is movable around the guiding element. The head of each of the needles includes a first inclined edge extending downward from the rear edge, a second inclined edge extending toward the rear edge while extending downward from the first inclined edge, and a recess defined between the second inclined edge and the front edge. | 11-15-2012 |
Daniel De Lay, Muskego, WI US
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20100146800 | Apparatus having a tool on an elongate pole and method of using the apparatus - A method of using an apparatus having an elongate pole with a proximal region, a distal region, an intermediate region, and a tool at the distal region. The method includes the steps of: providing a harness with a support; placing the harness on a user so that the harness is maintained in an operative position on the user; releasably placing the apparatus in a holding position upon the support with the harness in the operative position wherein at least a part of the weight of the apparatus is borne by the support; controllably repositioning the tool by manipulating the elongated pole from a region spaced from the distal region; and performing an operation on an object through the tool. | 06-17-2010 |
Dieter F. Lay, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20090057187 | METHOD OF SELLING DOSAGE FORMS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION - The invention features a method of selling dosage forms without a prescription by displaying said dosage forms in a container having an asymmetric shape. | 03-05-2009 |
20090302040 | Multi-Component Packaging System And Method For Manufacture - A storage means provides sealed storage for contents. A closure means is fused to a container by application of an electro-magnetic field providing a permanent and hermetic seal between the closure and the container. The closure further includes a removable panel to provide access to the contents of the container. | 12-10-2009 |
20090314415 | Multi-Component Product Container With Reclosable Top - A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body. | 12-24-2009 |
20090314777 | Container Closure With Segmented Fusion Ring - A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body. | 12-24-2009 |
20120132340 | Multi-Component Product Container With Reclosable Top - A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body. | 05-31-2012 |
20140034183 | CAP ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING A DISPENSABLE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Cap can include a cap body mountable to a container. A main bore is disposed in the cap body. A movable component holder has a lower end, an upper end, and a space sized and configured to contain a dispensable component. At least a first seal provides sealing between an inner surface of the cap body and an outer surface of the component holder. The first seal at least one of is disposed on a generally circumferential wall and is located axially above an annular upper wall of the cap body, is arranged on a generally circumferential wall that can deflect slightly radially outwardly, projects from the inner surface of the cap body, is axially fixed to the inner surface of the cap body, is disposed at an upper end of the main bore, is arranged above an uppermost annular surface of the cap body, is slidably engageable with an outer circumferential surface of the component holder, is located adjacent an upper end of an inner tubular section of the cap body. The can further includes a cover installable on the upper end of the component holder. | 02-06-2014 |
20140158684 | Container Closure With Segmented Fusion Ring - A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body. | 06-12-2014 |
20150217910 | FLEX HINGE CLOSURE WITH DRAIN-BACK CHANNEL - A flex hinge closure with a drain-back channel is provided. The closure includes a base portion having a dispensing aperture, a raised pour lip formed along a perimeter of the dispensing aperture, a raised rib forming a closed shape surrounding the raised pour lip, and a drain-back channel defined by a space between the raised pour lip and the raised rib. The drain-back channel is configured to collect excess material dispensed via the dispensing aperture and to drain the excess material back to a receptacle. The closure further includes a cap portion hingedly connected to the base portion. The cap portion is configured to rotate relative to the base portion about the hinged connection between a closed position in which the cap portion covers the dispensing aperture and an open position in which the cap portion uncovers the dispensing aperture. | 08-06-2015 |
Houston E. Lay, Batavia, OH US
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20150335206 | BATHTUB SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position. The bathtub closure system can include a support portion, where the support portion can be co-molded with the step and have a substantially U-shaped configuration extending in a generally downward direction from the step to support the step during use. | 11-26-2015 |
Isaac Lay, Brea, CA US
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20090039150 | Remote handheld payment device and method - Embodiments of the present invention provide a remote payment device that is simple, versatile, and easy to use, accepts payments by charge cards or cash, and handles a split-check scenario in a simple and flexible manner. In one embodiment, a remote payment device for processing payment of a bill to allow payment to be shared by a plurality of customers comprises a charge card reading unit configured to read account information from a charge card; a data input unit for a user to enter data; a display unit; and a processor configured to process account information read from the charge card reading unit and data received from the data input unit and to display information on the display unit. The processor is configured to prompt entry of data by the data input unit to specify a number of one or more customers to make payment of a bill, and to allow each customer to specify any amount of the bill to pay and any amount of a tip to be added and a method of payment. | 02-12-2009 |
20090271265 | ELECTRONIC RECEIPT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided for generating and storing electronic receipts from any type of public facing business having a live point-of-purchase and utilizing electronic payment systems, namely, a point-of-sale (POS) system having a credit card terminal or electronic cash register (ECR). A user can associate with his or her account one or more identifiers such as a credit or debit card or phone number, and the system and method can be used to facilitate a product return, accept coupons online and redeem them in-store, generate and transmit a gift receipt, and participate in retailer loyalty programs. The system and method further include account interfaces for registered merchants and users to view and manage their account information. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271322 | Electronic receipt system and method - A system and method for auto generating an electronic receipt from virtually any type of public facing business having a live point-of-purchase and utilizing an electronic payment systems, namely, a point-of-sale (POS) system having a credit card terminal and/or an electronic cash registers (ECR). The system includes a software add-on which authenticates and identifies consumers at the POP using a pre-registered credit/debit card, deactivates normal receipt printing functionality, captures electronic receipt information and transmits this information to a membership or subscriber based Internet web-site, where consumers may then view and manage the information. The system can be used to automate a product return and/or generate and transmit a gift receipt. The system further includes a membership or provider based Internet website for merchants to view and manage information related to previous customers, from which merchants may distribute coupons and/or advertisements to these consumers. | 10-29-2009 |
20140279100 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING CARD TRANSACTIONS - A card transaction platform, comprising a card reader configured to read a card for use in a transaction; and a card processing application in communication with the reader, the card processing application configured to: receive a service or product selection associated with a price, display the selected service or product description and price, receive a confirmation of the selected service and price, receive an image associated with the transaction, generate a receipt with a transaction summary and that include the image, and transmit the receipt to an address associated with the transaction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC FORMATTING AND PURCHASING OF PHOTOS, PRINTS, PERSONALIZED PHOTO PRODUCTS AND AUTOMATED DELIVERY THEREOF - A photograph ordering platform, comprising a camera configured to acquire a plurality of photographs; a database configured to store the plurality of photographs; photograph ordering application coupled with the database, the photograph ordering application configured to; receive a print or product selection, enable a photograph of the plurality of photographs to be selected, receive a photograph selection, automatically crop the selected photograph based on the selected print or product selection, and transmit the cropped photograph for order fulfillment. | 09-18-2014 |
20150101226 | Picture Template - A system, apparatus, kit, and method is disclosed to organize and configure pictures in a desired image on a surface without needing to determine the alignment of individual pictures. The pictures are generally organized to create a shape, letter, word, or object that is separate and distinct from the shape of the pictures creating the image. Therefore, a series of pictures of one or more size, configuration, orientation, and or shape may be used in combination to create the image. A picture template is therefore provided having a base with an exterior boarder, and a plurality of holes in the base. The plurality of holes are arranged such that an exterior perimeter circumscribing the plurality of holes creates the desired image. | 04-16-2015 |
Jackson O. Lay, West Fork, AR US
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20140154711 | DETECTION OF DEFENSINS TO DIAGNOSE CANCER - Non-invasive methods of detecting and providing an early diagnosis of cancer, in particular breast cancer are provided herein. The methods include obtaining a sample, suitably an ocular wash sample, from a subject and determining the level of α-Defensin 1, α-Defensin 2 and/or α-Defensin 3 in the sample. Increased levels of any of these proteins as compared to a negative control or non-cancerous subject are indicative of cancer in the subject from which the sample was obtained. Kits for performing the methods described herein are also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
James Frazier Lay, Cherry Log, GA US
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20130275765 | SECURE DIGITAL DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION WITH REAL-TIME SENDER CONTROL OF RECIPIENT DOCUMENT CONTENT ACCESS RIGHTS - A system, method, and computer program product for automatically providing a document sender with full real-time control over a recipient's document content access rights, even after delivery is completed. A sender creates original content and defines access rights for a selected recipient identified by username or email address. The document and rights are encrypted and sent to a server, which transmits a notification to the recipient including instructions on how to acquire the content. The recipient downloads the document content with an embodiment, and may use the received document according to the current access rights, which are verified with a server upon opening the document and may control document viewing, printing, and usage time limits. The sender may alter or revoke access rights at any time, and may monitor recipient document usage in detail. Secondary authentication, electronic commerce, and Bates stamping are enabled for application, enterprise, and point-to-point embodiments. | 10-17-2013 |
James Michael Lay, Cary, NC US
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20080304269 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - A lighting fixture comprises a mounting assembly and two rails. At least one of the rails is slidable relative to the mounting assembly. The rails are each extruded, and have profiles which are substantially similar to each other. Each rail has a male component which fits within a female component of the other. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly comprising an opening through which a light engine housing can be inserted, and (1) a spring clip and/or (2) a clip engagement structure. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a first set of rails, and a supplemental rail. The supplemental rail is slidable relative to the light emitting element mounting assembly. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a set of rails, and an engagement element having a first portion being in contact with a first rail and a second portion in contact with the second rail. | 12-11-2008 |
20090284958 | CONVERSION KIT FOR LIGHTING ASSEMBLIES - Apparatuses and methods for adapting unfinished lighting fixture rough-ins to receive a lighting module, such as an incandescent light bulb or a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting device, are disclosed. According to one aspect, a universal adapter is provided that can be inserted into an existing lighting fixture rough-in, secured in place, and electrically connected to the lighting fixture rough-in. In this way, the adapter stands in place of the finishing section typically used in current lighting fixture designs. As a result, the adapter can modify an unfinished lighting fixture so that it can be used with a variety of lighting elements beyond those designed to be used with the specific configuration of the lighting fixture rough-in. | 11-19-2009 |
20110074265 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE HEAT SINK ELEMENTS - A lighting device comprising at least a first light source and at least one heat sink element that is removable, that comprises an first inner region and an first outer region, that is identical in shape to another heat sink element, that is in thermal contact with a trim element, that is stacked, that is in thermal contact with at least a first portion of a first surface of the trim element, that has a cross-sectional area at a first distance from an axis of a trim element that is larger than at a shorter distance, and/or that maintains a junction temperature of a lighting device at or below a recommended junction temperature. Also, a lighting device comprising at least a first light source, a trim element, a driver sub-assembly and a spacer element positioned between the trim element and the driver sub-assembly. Also, methods of dissipating heat. | 03-31-2011 |
20110215699 | SOLID STATE LAMP AND BULB - Solid state lamps and bulbs comprising different combinations and arrangements of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, regions or layers which are positioned separately or remotely with respect to the light source, and a separate diffuser. These are arranged on a heat sink in a manner that allows for the fabrication of lamps and bulbs that are efficient, reliable and cost effective and can provide an essentially omni-directional emission pattern, even with a light source comprised of a co-planar arrangement of LEDs. Additionally, this arrangement allows aesthetic masking or concealment of the appearance of the conversion regions or layers when the lamp is not illuminated. Various embodiments of the invention may be used to address many of the difficulties associated with utilizing efficient solid state light sources such as LEDs in the fabrication of lamps or bulbs suitable for direct replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs. Embodiments of the invention can be arranged to fit recognized standard size profiles such as those ascribed to commonly used lamps such as incandescent light bulbs, while still providing emission patterns that comply with ENERGY STAR® standards. | 09-08-2011 |
20110227469 | LED LAMP WITH REMOTE PHOSPHOR AND DIFFUSER CONFIGURATION UTILIZING RED EMITTERS - Lamps and bulbs are disclosed generally comprising different combinations and arrangement of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, regions or layers which are positioned separately or remotely with respect to the light source, and a separate diffusing layer. This arrangement allows for the fabrication of lamps and bulbs that are efficient, reliable and cost effective and can provide an essentially omni-directional emission pattern, even with a light source comprised of a co-planar arrangement of LEDs. Additionally, this arrangement allows aesthetic masking or concealment of the appearance of the conversion regions or layers when the lamp is not illuminated. Some embodiments of the present invention utilize LED chips to provide one or more lighting components instead of providing the components through phosphor conversion. This can provide for lamps that can be operated with lower power and can be manufactured at lower cost. In one embodiment, a red lighting component can be provided by red emitting LEDs as opposed to a red conversion material. | 09-22-2011 |
20120057327 | SOLID STATE LAMP AND BULB - Solid state lamps and bulbs comprising different combinations and arrangements of a light source, one or more wavelength conversion materials, regions or layers which are positioned separately or remotely with respect to the light source, and a separate diffuser. These are arranged on a heat sink in a manner that allows for the fabrication of lamps and bulbs that are efficient, reliable and cost effective and can provide an essentially omni-directional emission pattern, even with a light source comprised of a co-planar arrangement of LEDs. Additionally, this arrangement allows aesthetic masking or concealment of the appearance of the conversion regions or layers when the lamp is not illuminated. Various embodiments of the invention may be used to address many of the difficulties associated with utilizing efficient solid state light sources such as LEDs in the fabrication of lamps or bulbs suitable for direct replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs. Embodiments of the invention can be arranged to fit recognized standard size profiles such as those ascribed to commonly used lamps such as incandescent light bulbs, while still providing emission patterns that comply with ENERGY STAR® standards. | 03-08-2012 |
20120087137 | LED PACKAGE MOUNT - A light emitting diode package mounting apparatus comprises a heatsink defining a surface comprising one of a male or female connector. An LED package has a base where a portion of the base defines the other of the female or male connector. The connectors engage one another such that a force is exerted on the base that presses the LED package against the surface. To assemble the LED package in the heat sink, the LED package is located on the surface. The LED package and heatsink are moved relative to one another such that the male connector is inserted into the female connector. | 04-12-2012 |
20120170285 | FIXTURES, APPARATUSES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOAD BEARING CONNECTIONS FOR HIGH EFFICACY SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES - Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket. | 07-05-2012 |
20130021777 | LIGHT FIXTURE WITH COEXTRUDED COMPONENTS - A light fixture with coextruded components is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide a solid-state light fixture suitable for use in commercial environments. A light fixture according to example embodiments of the invention includes an LED light source and a coextruded optical assembly. In some embodiments, the reflector portion of the assembly includes a thin skin of reflective material. In some embodiments, the assembly includes an interlocking mechanical interface between the reflector and lens portions of the assembly. In some embodiments, the lens portion of the assembly includes two lens plates. In some embodiments, a longer fixture can be assembled by using two, coextruded portions of an optical assembly, where these portions are adapted to be joined end-to-end. Reinforcing members can be used in the reflector and lens assembly. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021792 | MODULAR INDIRECT SUSPENDED/CEILING MOUNT FIXTURE - A modular troffer-style fixture particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources. The fixture comprises a reflector that includes parallel rails running along its length, providing a mount mechanism and structural support. An exposed heat sink is disposed proximate to the reflector. The portion of the heat sink facing the reflector functions as a mount surface for the light sources. The heat sink is hollow through the center in the longitudinal direction. The hollow portion defines a conduit through which electrical conductors can be run to power light emitters. One or more light sources disposed along the heat sink mount surface emit light toward the reflector where it can be mixed and/or shaped before it is emitted from the troffer as useful light. End caps are arranged at both ends of the reflector and heat sink, allowing for the easy connection of multiple units in a serial arrangement. | 01-24-2013 |
20130100658 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device is disclosed comprising a plurality of light emitters and a heat spreader plate thermally coupled to the plurality of light emitters, wherein the plurality of solid state emitters provides a thermal load upon application of an operating current and voltage, the heat spreader plate dissipating substantially all of the thermal load to an ambient air environment. | 04-25-2013 |
20130176716 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR RETROFIT LIGHT INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES - Lighting retrofit systems and methods are disclosed that can be used with different light fixtures, but that are particularly adapted for use with retrofitting troffer-style fixtures with LED based light engines. The retrofit systems being assembled without disturbing the lighting or troffer pan or housing (“troffer pan”) for the lighting system being retrofitted. Some of these embodiments can comprise a mounting fixture or frame that can be mounted in an opening in a ceiling grid, and held in place between the grid and the troffer pan edge. The fixture or frame can comprise an opening for a light engine, with the engine being quickly and easily connected to electrical power in the troffer pan and then mountable within the frame opening. These embodiments can allow for the quick and easy construction of the retrofit system without the need for adhesives and fasteners such brackets and screws. | 07-11-2013 |
20130194820 | REDUCED CONTRAST LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A reduced contrast LED lighting system is disclosed. A plurality optical elements in a fixture is arranged to produce a light pattern with reduced visible contrast between the various areas where light can be perceived leaving the fixture. In some embodiments of the invention the LED light source is disposed at the reflector, and in some such embodiments a partially reflective lens plate is disposed opposite the LED light source. In some embodiments the LED light source is placed opposite the reflector. The lighting system can include a lens arrangement with a partially reflective lens plate connected to a heatsink, or two lens plates adjacent to the LED light source and the heatsink. The fixture can include a plurality of light pipes or slots to direct light into spaces between the lens plates and the heatsink. | 08-01-2013 |
20130249374 | PASSIVE PHASE CHANGE RADIATORS FOR LED LAMPS AND FIXTURES - Heat management devices and structures are disclosed that can be used in lamps having solid state light sources such as one or more LEDs. Some lamp embodiments comprise one or more phase change radiators that utilize the latent heat of fluids to circulate and draw heat away from the LEDs and radiate the heat into the ambient, allowing for the LEDs to operate at a lower temperature. Some phase change radiators according to the present invention can comprise a main radiator body and multiple radiator coolant loops mounted to the body. The present invention relies on the circulation of heated fluid through the radiator body to radiate heat from the LEDs. The heated liquid moves away from the LEDs and is circulated back to thermal contact with the LEDs thought the coolant loops. | 09-26-2013 |
20130250567 | MODULAR INDIRECT TROFFER - A modular troffer-style lighting fixture. The fixture is particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs. Embodiments comprise a pan structure designed to house one or more modular light engine units within a central opening. Each light engine unit includes a reflective cup that can house several light sources on an interior mount surface. The cup is positioned proximate to a back reflector such that its open end faces a portion of the back reflector. The back reflector is shaped to define an interior chamber where light can be mixed and redirected. At least one elongated leg extends away from the reflective cup toward an edge of said back reflector. The leg(s) are used to mount the reflective cup relative to the back reflector and may also be used as a heat sink and/or an additional mount surface for light sources. | 09-26-2013 |
20130316564 | FIXTURES, APPARATUSES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOAD BEARING CONNECTIONS FOR LIGHTING DEVICES - Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket. | 11-28-2013 |
20140153233 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device is disclosed comprising a plurality of light emitters and a heat spreader plate thermally coupled to the plurality of light emitters, wherein the plurality of solid state emitters provides a thermal load upon application of an operating current and voltage, the heat spreader plate dissipating substantially all of the thermal load to an ambient air environment. | 06-05-2014 |
James Michael Lay, Apex, NC US
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20120327650 | DIRECT AND BACK VIEW LED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A direct and back view LED lighting system is disclosed. Embodiments of a lighting system and example light fixture are described. LED devices provide the light source. The LED devices can be positioned with a heatsink at or near the top of the system proximate to a back reflector. In example embodiments, the LED devices emit light downward. The system can be used in a troffer style fixture with a support structure and a pan. The system or fixture can have a lens arrangement including lenses, lens plates or sections with differing optical characteristics, including a partially reflective lens plate or section that passes and diffuses some light from the LED light source, but reflects some light back to the back reflector. Additional lenses or lens plates serve as diffusers. | 12-27-2012 |
20130176722 | LIGHT FIXTURE WITH TEXTURED REFLECTOR - A light fixture with a textured reflector surface is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide for a lighting system in which LEDs face, and the majority of light form the LED light source is incident on, a textured surface of a back reflector while producing minimal glare and minimal imaging of the light source. Such a reflector may be referred to as a retro-reflector. The reflector for the light fixture can be made from a relatively inexpensive material such as polycarbonate, which without texturing has a specular or semi-specular surface. This material can be used alone or with a metal substrate to form the reflector. The textured surface can be textured by way of an imprinted pattern or by roughening, and can be extruded. A prismatic texture may be used. The texturing can also be spatially varied. | 07-11-2013 |
20130265750 | LIGHTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING LIGHT EMITTER - A lighting device configured to be held relative to a space extending from an opening in a first surface. A distance between first and second emitters and/or a dimension of a lens is/are larger than a largest dimension of the opening and/or a largest dimension of a power supply. Also, a bracket comprising a body member and at least two mounting clips, the body member configured to be attached to a lighting device, each mounting clip pivotable about respective pivot axes at least from a first position, where a first end region of the clip does not extend farther from an axis of the body member than all portions of the body member, to a second position, where the first end region of the clip extends farther from the axis of the body member than all portions of the body member. Also, a lighting device comprising a removable bracket. | 10-10-2013 |
20130271981 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. A tower extends from the base into the enclosure and supports an LED assembly in the enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a plurality of LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The tower and the LED assembly are arranged such that the plurality of LEDs are disposed about the periphery of the tower in a band and face outwardly toward the enclosure to create a source of the light that appears as a glowing filament. The tower forms part of a heat sink that transmits heat from the LED assembly to the ambient environment. The LED assembly has a three-dimensional shape. An electrical interconnect connects a conductor to the heat sink where the conductor is in the electrical path between the LED assembly and the base. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271989 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271990 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271991 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base. A tower extends from the base into the enclosure and supports an LED assembly in the enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a plurality of LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The tower and the LED assembly are arranged such that the plurality of LEDs are disposed about the periphery of the tower in a band and face outwardly toward the enclosure to create a source of the light that appears as a glowing filament. The tower forms part of a heat sink that transmits heat from the LED assembly to the ambient environment. The LED assembly has a three-dimensional shape. An electrical interconnect connects a conductor to the heat sink where the conductor is in the electrical path between the LED assembly and the base. | 10-17-2013 |
20130279175 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base defining a longitudinal axis of the lamp that extends from the base to the free end of the enclosure. An LED assembly is positioned in the optically transmissive enclosure. The LED assembly includes LEDs operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. The LED assembly is arranged such that the plurality of LEDs face perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the lamp. The emission profile of the LEDs being at least 120 degrees FWHM. | 10-24-2013 |
20130294092 | LED LAMP - A lamp has an optically transmissive enclosure and a base defining a longitudinal axis of the lamp extending from the base to the free end of the enclosure. A heat sink is at least partially located in the enclosure and includes a tower that extends along the longitudinal axis of the lamp. An LED assembly is positioned in the optically transmissive enclosure. The LED assembly comprises a lead frame circuit or a flex circuit where LEDs are attached to the circuits. The lead frame and flex circuit are formed into a three-dimensional shape and are thermally coupled to the tower. | 11-07-2013 |
20130301252 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. A board supports lamp electronics for the lamp and is located in the enclosure. The LED array is mounted to the board and LEDs are mounted on a submount formed to have a three dimensional shape. The board is electrically coupled to the LED array and the submount may be thermally coupled to the gas for dissipating heat from the plurality of LEDs. | 11-14-2013 |
20130337662 | PIVOT CONNECTOR, POWER INPUT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF PIVOTING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING APPARATUS - A pivot connector comprising a body element and a retention element that comprises a body element interface structure (comprising at least a first pivot alignment structure), the body element comprising a retention element interface region that comprises a pivot alignment structure-receiving region. A power input assembly comprising a pivot connector, an electrical connector region and an electrical conductor that extends through an internal space defined by the retention element and that is electrically connected to the electrical connector region. An electrical connector apparatus comprising a power input assembly, a second electrical connector region and a power input assembly engagement region. A method comprising pivoting a retention element relative to a body element. | 12-19-2013 |
20140036497 | LED LAMP - A lamp comprises an enclosure comprising a reflector and a lens where the reflector is made of thermally conductive material. A base is coupled to the enclosure. An LED is located in the enclosure and emits light when energized through an electrical path from the base. A heat sink comprises a heat dissipating portion that may be at least partially exposed to the ambient environment and a heat conducting portion that is thermally coupled to the LED. The reflector is thermally coupled to the heat sink and is exposed to the exterior of the lamp such that heat from the heat sink may be dissipated to the ambient environment at least partially through the reflector. | 02-06-2014 |
20140167621 | LIGHT FIXTURES, SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING LIGHT FIXTURES, AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING FIXTURES AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS - A fixture comprising a light sensor and an actuator for assigning the fixture to at least one zone. A fixture comprising a light source, a motion sensor and a light sensor. A fixture comprising a motion sensor, a light sensor and a wireless transmitter (optionally also a wireless receiver). A fixture configured to detect light brightness values over a time-span, and identify a period of time with smallest average brightness. A fixture configured to dim at a first rate when a motion sensor senses no motion for a designated period of time, and optionally also configured to brighten at a second rate when the motion sensor detects motion. A fixture configured to dim to not less than a designated percentage unless motion is detected during the dimming. A lighting control system, comprising fixtures and an actuator configured to assign fixtures to zones. Also, other lighting control systems and methods. | 06-19-2014 |
20140239794 | GAS COOLED LED LAMP - In one embodiment, a lamp comprises an optically transmissive enclosure. An LED array is disposed in the optically transmissive enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical connection. A gas is contained in the enclosure to provide thermal coupling to the LED array. The gas may include oxygen. | 08-28-2014 |
20140252940 | Light Fixture - An LED light fixture including a heat-sink body having a circuit-board mounting surface and an aperture member supported over the circuit-board mounting surface and forming an optical aperture. An LED circuit board is affixed in thermal-contact relationship to the circuit-board mounting surface in position between the mounting surface and the aperture member, the circuit board having an LED-populated area and a surrounding non-LED-populated area which extends beyond the optical aperture. In some other embodiments, the fixture is a low-profile LED light fixture including a cover and a base plate which has a substantially planar back surface, a front surface and heat-dissipating surfaces extending forward from the front surface. An LED circuit board and at least one LED power-circuitry unit, which are secured with respect to the front surface along side the heat-dissipating surfaces, do not extend behind the back surface of the base plate. The aspect ratio of the cross-section of the fixture orthogonal to the base plate between the back surface of the base plate and a forwardmost surface of the cover is greater than about 6. | 09-11-2014 |
20140268720 | LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LIGHT ENGINE UNIT - A modular troffer-style fixture that is well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs, to provide a surface ambient light (SAL). The fixture comprises two structural components: a housing subassembly and a lighting subassembly. These two subassemblies may be removably attached to operate as a singular fixture. Many different lighting subassemblies may be compatible with a single housing subassembly and vice versa. The housing subassembly comprises a body that is mountable to an external structure. The lighting subassembly comprises the light sources and optical elements that tailor the light to achieve a particular profile. Electronics necessary to power and control the light sources may be disposed in the housing subassembly, the lighting subassembly, or both. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall. Multiple fixtures can be connected serially to provide an extended continuous fixture. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268748 | SURFACE AMBIENT WRAP LIGHT FIXTURE - A modular fixture that is well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs, to provide a surface ambient light (SAL). The fixture comprises two structural components: a housing subassembly and a lighting subassembly. These two subassemblies may be removably attached to operate as a singular fixture. Many different lighting subassemblies may be compatible with a single housing subassembly and vice versa. The housing subassembly comprises a frame that is mountable to an external structure. The lighting subassembly comprises the light sources and optical elements that tailor the light to achieve a particular profile. Electronics necessary to power and control the light sources may be disposed in the lighting subassembly. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall. Multiple fixtures can be connected serially to provide an extended linear fixture. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268825 | System and Method for Mounting and Locking a Lighting Apparatus - A mounting and locking system for a lighting apparatus is provided. The system is configured to be attached to an electrical junction box connected to a ceiling or a wall. A mounting plate that is attachable to the junction box has extension members extending from a bottom face of the mounting plate. A lighting apparatus has an upper housing assembly and at least one additional housing assembly. The upper housing assembly has a top wall and at least one sidewall. The top wall includes a mounting portion with mounting brackets that are configured to attach to respective extension members when the lighting apparatus is rotated into a locking arrangement with the mounting plate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140347885 | Optical Waveguide Bodies and Luminaires Utilizing Same - According to one aspect, a luminaire comprises a waveguide body including a central section and first and second separate side sections extending away from the central section along first and second opposed directions, respectively. The central section includes a coupling portion and the waveguide body has a length and includes a plurality of light extraction features that extract light out of the side sections. At least one LED is disposed adjacent the coupling portion and is operated by a power circuit to produce light that is directed into the waveguide body by the coupling portion. At least one structural member extends along the length of the waveguide body for supporting the waveguide body and encloses at least one of the power circuit and the at least one LED. | 11-27-2014 |
20150092449 | MODULAR DRIVER MODULE FOR LIGHT FIXTURES WITH LED LUMINAIRES - A driver module is configured to generate the drive signals necessary to drive an LED or an array of LEDs of one or more LED luminaires. The driver module may, but need not, be located remotely from the LED luminaires. Since the driver module provides the drive signals, the LED luminaires do not need to have their own driver electronics, and as such, can be rendered in a more aesthetically pleasing and cost effective manner. As an example, the driver module may be located within a junction box or escutcheon plate associated with a light fixture and the LED luminaires can be mounted in the existing sockets of the light fixture. The internal wiring of the light fixture may be used to carry the drive signals provided by the driver module to the LED luminaires via the sockets of the light fixture. | 04-02-2015 |
20150138776 | MULTIPLE-PLY SOLID STATE LIGHT FIXTURE - A multiple-ply solid state light fixture is disclosed. A panelized, solid state light fixture includes combined layers of material chemically bonded together without a traditional mechanical housing and with relatively few or no fasteners. In example embodiments, the solid state light fixture includes an LED mounting substrate, a thermal material on a non-LED side of the LED mounting substrate, and an optical material on the LED side of the LED mounting substrate. A plurality of LEDs are disposed or mounted, with or without additional packaging, on the LED side of the LED mounting substrate. A chemical bond is created between the substrate and the other layers. This chemical bond can be created, for example, through use of applied fluid or gelatinous compounds that are then solidified, or through the use of adhesives. | 05-21-2015 |
20150252971 | MODULAR DRIVER MODULE FOR LIGHT FIXTURES WITH LED LUMINAIRES - A driver module is configured to generate the drive signals necessary to drive an LED or an array of LEDs of one or more LED luminaires. The driver module may, but need not, be located remotely from the LED luminaires. Since the driver module provides the drive signals, the LED luminaires do not need to have their own driver electronics, and as such, can be rendered in a more aesthetically pleasing and cost effective manner. As an example, the driver module may be located within a junction box or escutcheon plate associated with a light fixture and the LED luminaires can be mounted in the existing sockets of the light fixture. The internal wiring of the light fixture may be used to carry the drive signals provided by the driver module to the LED luminaires via the sockets of the light fixture. | 09-10-2015 |
Jennifer Stephanie Eola Lay, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150125146 | WIRELESS DROP IN A FIBER-TO-THE-HOME NETWORK - One embodiment is directed to a wireless drop terminal (WDT) for use in a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network. The wireless drop terminal comprises a fiber interface to optically couple the wireless drop terminal to an optical line terminal (OLT) of the FTTH network via at least one optical fiber and a wireless interface communicatively coupled to the fiber interface. The wireless interface is configured to wirelessly communicate with a wireless optical network terminal (W-ONT) over a fixed directional wireless drop. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
Jeou-Rong Lay, San Jose, CA US
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20080288670 | USE OF VIRTUAL TARGETS FOR PREPARING AND SERVICING REQUESTS FOR SERVER-FREE DATA TRANSFER OPERATIONS - A system and method are disclosed for utilizing virtual targets and abstract copy orders in preparing and servicing requests for server-free data transfer operations in a data storage network. The abstract copy orders represent data transfers between virtual targets and real devices. They allow source target copy orders to be prepared separately from destination target copy orders. The abstract copy orders may then be converted into concrete copy orders involving only real device targets for execution by a data mover that implements the server free data transfer operations. | 11-20-2008 |
Joni Lay, Smyrna, GA US
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20100012144 | ADJUSTABLE AUTO-CLASP BARRETTE - An adjustable auto-clasp barrette includes a base, a hinged and clasped locking arm, and a resilient leaf spring positioned between the base and the locking arm. The locking arm and the leaf spring cooperate to engage the hair to secure the barrette in the user's hair. An adjustment coupling permits the positions of the leaf spring ends to be longitudinally adjusted relative to the base to increase or decrease how much the leaf spring deflects and bows outwardly. With the spring ends positioned farther apart the leaf spring is less bowed for holding thicker hair or a larger volume of finer hair. And with the spring ends positioned closer together the leaf spring is more bowed for holding finer hair or a smaller volume of thick hair. | 01-21-2010 |
20100108091 | ADJUSTABLE BARRETTE - A base member and a retainer member adjustably coupled to the base. The retainer and base define a receptacle for holding a bundle of hair. The retainer has at least one freeable end that can be moved between an open position separated from the base and a series of closed positions attached to the base. When the retainer is in the first closed position, the receptacle is generally flat and wide. When the retainer is in the last closed position, the receptacle is generally tall and narrow, thereby providing a more volumized look to the hair. And when the retainer is in an intermediate closed position, the receptacle has an intermediate flatness and wideness. | 05-06-2010 |
Jordan Lay, Charlotte, NC US
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20100000558 | APPARATUS FOR DULLING ANIMAL CLAWS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A dulling assembly includes a corrugated bundle having a plurality of generally vertically oriented planar paperboard sheets with fluted paperboard sheets located therebetween, each fluted paperboard sheet being adhered to the two planar paperboard sheets it is located between, and a plurality of grains of sand adhered with glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle. A method of creating a dulling assembly includes the steps of providing a corrugated bundle, applying glue to a top surface of the corrugated bundle; and applying sand to the top surface of the corrugated bundle. | 01-07-2010 |
Karen E. Lay, Madison Heights, MI US
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20110303690 | Fill Pocket Housing Fresh Air Filter Assembly - A fuel venting system for use with a fuel system of a vehicle. The system includes a fill pocket housing including an upper back wall having vent openings allowing fluid flow therethrough. A vent shield extends proximate to the vent openings on a back side of the upper back wall and extends outward away from the upper back wall as the back wall extends downward, with the vent shield also having side walls extending from the back wall to define a bottom opening. A diverter has side walls mounted to the upper back wall and a back wall extending between the side walls to surround the vent shield to form a gap between the diverter walls and the vent shield to receive a filter therein. | 12-15-2011 |
20150260134 | INLINE DUMP-ABLE FUEL SYSTEM DUST FILTER - A number of variations may include a product comprising a dump-able filter comprising: a filter body; a filter assembly, wherein the filter assembly is seated in the filter body; and a filter cap, wherein the filter cap attaches to the filter body and encloses at least a portion of the filter assembly. | 09-17-2015 |
Katie Nicole Lay, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140299345 | HAND-HELD TOOLS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A hand-held oscillating tool has a linear motor and an accessory attachment mechanism configured for releasable coupling to an accessory blade. | 10-09-2014 |
Kenneth G. Lay, Edgartown, MA US
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20090066055 | Bike belt - power stroke harness - A bicycle rider waist harness and attaching means comprising a dual acting, isokinetic, combination chain and bungee arrangement connected to a bicycle frame for the to provide an adjustable means of attachment for a waist harness of a bicycle rider. The combination bungee-chain arrangement has the capacity to be fixedly attached to a bicycle frame and also is capable of being readily relocated to a more mechanically efficient location by means of a U-bolt assembly or similar movable attaching means. The open linked chain also provides an attaching means for a stretchable bungee cord having hooks or other like attaching connectors to allow for quick attachment and adjustment to the chain. The bungee cord is so attached to the open linked base chain such that a small amount of resistance is put on the waist harness hook to offer the bicycle rider a guiding line to the connecting point on the frame of the bike of the open linked chain assembly The sliding hook may be readily attached and removed from the base chain as necessary; it is equipped with a quick release escape mechanism to be readily disconnected from the base chain at will. | 03-12-2009 |
Kevin Lay, New River, AZ US
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20110066297 | REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING MESH AND TIME SYNCHRONIZATION TECHNOLOGY - A remote monitoring and control system comprising synchronized wireless MESH technology for remote monitoring and control of utility grids (e.g., utility meters), commodity distribution networks, industrial equipment, and infrastructure including remote disconnection/connection and self-generating power. | 03-17-2011 |
Kristen Lay, Park Ridge, IL US
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20150324920 | Real-Time Insurance Estimate Based on Limited Identification - Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter), or provides identifying information from which the minimum information may be readily obtained from private and/or vended databases. After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and provides the one or more estimates to the user, e.g., via a display screen, printed receipt, SMS messages, etc. Multiple estimates may differ based on the level of insurance coverage, add-on features, or both. The methods and systems provide an insurance estimate to the user very quickly, e.g., under 30 seconds, during a goods or services transaction unrelated to insurance. | 11-12-2015 |
Kuanghao Lay, Mountain View, CA US
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20090307642 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A approach is described for allowing electronic design, verification, and optimization tools to implement very efficient approaches to allow the tools to directly address the effects of manufacturing processes, e.g., to identify and prevent problems caused by lithography processing. Fast models and pattern checking are employed to integrate lithography and manufacturing aware processes within EDA tools such as routers. | 12-10-2009 |
20120272200 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A approach is described for allowing electronic design, verification, and optimization tools to implement very efficient approaches to allow the tools to directly address the effects of manufacturing processes, e.g., to identify and prevent problems caused by lithography processing. Fast models and pattern checking are employed to integrate lithography and manufacturing aware processes within EDA tools such as routers. | 10-25-2012 |
20120272201 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MODEL-BASED DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A approach is described for allowing electronic design, verification, and optimization tools to implement very efficient approaches to allow the tools to directly address the effects of manufacturing processes, e.g., to identify and prevent problems caused by lithography processing. Fast models and pattern checking are employed to integrate lithography and manufacturing aware processes within EDA tools such as routers. | 10-25-2012 |
Kuang-Hao Lay, Mountain View, CA US
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20090150836 | Intelligent Pattern Signature Based on Lithography Effects - The present invention is directed to an improved method, system, and computer program product for accessing and analyzing patterns in the integrated circuit design. The method, system or computer program product includes generating an intelligent signature for a pattern. The derived pattern signature is an intelligent pattern identifier because it retains only essential information about a pattern that corresponds to lithography printable portions of the pattern. Accordingly, one pattern signature can represent a group of design patterns that are equivalents from a lithography perspective. | 06-11-2009 |
20090169114 | INTERPOLATION OF IRREGULAR DATA IN A FINITE-DIMENSIONAL METRIC SPACE IN LITHOGRAPHIC SIMULATION - A method, system, and computer program product for preprocessing a pattern in a library of patterns and querying a preprocessed library of patterns are disclosed. Embodiments for querying a preprocessed library of patterns are disclosed for determining a distance between the representation for the first pattern and the representation for the second pattern, determining whether the distance between the representation for the first pattern and the representation for the second pattern is within the range for the first pattern, and transforming the second pattern with the transformation matrix to provide information about the second pattern. Embodiments for preprocessing a pattern in a library of patterns are disclosed for determining a transformation matrix for the first pattern, determining a range for the first pattern, wherein a distance between a representation for a first pattern and a representation for a second pattern is within the range and the second pattern can be transformed with the transformation matrix to provide information about the second pattern, and associating the range and the transformation matrix with the first pattern. | 07-02-2009 |
20110239168 | INTELLIGENT PATTERN SIGNATURE BASED ON LITHOGRAPHY EFFECTS - The present invention is directed to an improved method, system, and computer program product for accessing and analyzing patterns in the integrated circuit design. The method, system or computer program product includes generating an intelligent signature for a pattern. The derived pattern signature is an intelligent pattern identifier because it retains only essential information about a pattern that corresponds to lithography printable portions of the pattern. Accordingly, one pattern signature can represent a group of design patterns that are equivalents from a lithography perspective. | 09-29-2011 |
Lenny Lay, Stanwood, WA US
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20120121227 | CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLY, CONDUCTOR SPACER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF SEPARATING CONDUCTORS - A conductor assembly, a conductor spacer and an associated method for separating conductors are provided in order to secure conductors to one another and/or to an underlying platform. A conductor assembly includes a spacer body having a prismatic solid shape, first and second conductors that extend alongside the spacer body and first and second ties for securing the conductors to the spacer body. The spacer body includes a pair of end faces and a plurality of side faces extending between the end faces. The spacer body also defines an internal cavity that is accessible via openings defined by the end faces and at least two of the side faces. The spacer body is configured to provide different spacings between the conductors when the ties extend through different ones of the openings. | 05-17-2012 |
Leonard Lay, Ellenwood, GA US
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20120168598 | Umbrella Attachment For A Car - The device is a portable umbrella attachment used to mount on the frame of any glass embedded automobile door. It is equipped to support the weight and torque of an umbrella during adverse weather conditions. The device extends the functionality of an umbrella to allow it to serve as a shield and limit weather elements like rain, hail, and snow from entering the user's open automobile door. It also protects the driver or passengers from bad weather elements while they enter, exit or stand by the automobile. The affixing mechanism is designed to apply enough forceful pressure such as a squeezing/gripping motion to secure the umbrella's handle into the device or securely attach the device to a glass embedded automobile door frame. Thus, the user can singlehandedly maneuver this motion. The device has an adjustable shaft; thus, the user can change the direction of the umbrella depending on the situation. | 07-05-2012 |
Li Lian Lay, Urbana, MD US
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20100195852 | Menu navigation method for user of audio headphones - A method of operating an audio system having first and second sources includes outputting a first audio signal from the first source on first and second speakers. In response to a listener input, the first audio signal and a second audio signal from the second source are output simultaneously on the first and second speakers. The first signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the first signal is perceived by a listener to originate from a first direction toward the listener. The second signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the second signal is perceived by the listener to originate from a second direction toward the listener. The second direction is offset at least ninety degrees from the first direction. | 08-05-2010 |
20130216045 | MENU NAVIGATION METHOD FOR USER OF AUDIO HEADPHONES - A method of operating an audio system having first and second sources includes outputting a first audio signal from the first source on first and second speakers. In response to a listener input, the first audio signal and a second audio signal from the second source are output simultaneously on the first and second speakers. The first signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the first signal is perceived by a listener to originate from a first direction toward the listener. The second signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the second signal is perceived by the listener to originate from a second direction toward the listener. The second direction is offset at least ninety degrees from the first direction. | 08-22-2013 |
20140198917 | MENU NAVIGATION METHOD FOR USER OF AUDIO HEADPHONES - A method of operating an audio system having first and second sources includes outputting a first audio signal from the first source on first and second speakers. In response to a listener input, the first audio signal and a second audio signal from the second source are output simultaneously on the first and second speakers. The first signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the first signal is perceived by a listener to originate from a first direction toward the listener. The second signal is output from each of the first and second speakers such that the second signal is perceived by the listener to originate from a second direction toward the listener. The second direction is offset at least ninety degrees from the first direction. | 07-17-2014 |
Marcus D. Lay, Bishop, GA US
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20140151636 | SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES/QUANTUM DOT HYBRID STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE OF THE HYBRID STRUCTURES - Briefly described, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to structures including single-walled carbon nanotube/quantum dot networks, devices including the structures, and methods of making devices including the single-walled carbon nanotube/quantum dot networks. | 06-05-2014 |
Marcus D. Lay, Athens, GA US
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20130277618 | Bulk Purification and Deposition Methods for Selective Enrichment in High Aspect Ratio Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes - The present disclosure includes purification and deposition methods for single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) that allow for purification without damaging the SWNTs. The present disclosure includes methods for reducing electrical resistance in SWNT networks. | 10-24-2013 |
Mark C. Lay, San Carlos, CA US
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20150112796 | DETERMINING USER ENGAGEMENT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for determining user engagement levels during a presentation of content. The system first collects data associated with a user session at a client device. Next, the system predicts a user engagement level during the user session by applying an engagement predicting rule to the data. The system can predicts respective user engagement levels for various segments of the presentation by applying one or more engagement predicting rules to the data. The system then presents invitational content based on the user engagement level. | 04-23-2015 |
Mark Phillips Lay, Washington, DC US
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20090259572 | Collaborative alert distribution and management system - A method for managing remediation of alerted products implemented using a computer having a processor and a display device is provided. The method comprises identifying an alert related to a product. The method also comprises facilitating handling of the alert by a user of the product. The method further comprises receiving data related to alert handling from the product user. The method further comprises analyzing the data related to alert handling with other data related to the alert. The method further comprises displaying the analyzed data on the display device. The method further comprises, based on the analyzed data, monitoring remediation efforts related to the alert. | 10-15-2009 |
Merrill Lay, Daytona Beach, FL US
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20130137066 | PHYSICS-BASED SIMULATION OF WARHEAD AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS - A network connects stations in a distributed physics based simulation system. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, one physics station determines damage status of the target vehicle. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is considered destroyed. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracing in a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine. | 05-30-2013 |
20150243182 | PHYSICS-BASED SIMULATION OF WARHEAD AND DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS - A system and method are provided for distributed physics based simulation wherein a number of stations are connected via a network. When the simulation detects that a weapon, especially a missile or directed energy beam, is engaging a target vehicle, a single physics station is assigned the determination of the damage status of a target vehicle in the vicinity of the weapon. The detonation or strike of the weapon is applied to a model of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is composed of pieces each made up of a number of parts, and damage is assessed. Where the damage to a piece of the vehicle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the piece is removed from the vehicle, and where a predetermined maximum damage is reached for the vehicle, the vehicle is destroyed in the simulation. The damage assessment from the weapon is made using raytracking component of a physics engine that is also used to control movement of virtual objects in the simulation according to rules of physics of the physics engine. | 08-27-2015 |
Michael Lay, Cary, NC US
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20120120659 | BOARD ASSEMBLIES, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Board assemblies, light emitting device assemblies and related methods are provided. An assembly can include a board comprising a face surface, a rear surface opposite the face surface and side edges around a periphery of the board. The assembly can also include a heat sink for dissipating heat from the board. The assembly can also include a retainer configured to secure the board to the heat sink. One or more light-emitting diode packages can be secured to the board for creating a light-emitting device assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20130286637 | INDIRECT LINEAR FIXTURE - A light fixture comprising a chamber portion is disclosed. In some embodiments, the fixture comprises a chamber portion shaped to house circuitry required for lighting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted elsewhere in the fixture. In some embodiments, LEDs are mounted facing a back reflector, which in turn reflects light out of a troffer to form an indirect lighting fixture. In some embodiments, light is emitted from one mixing chamber. In some embodiments, light is emitted from two or more mixing chambers. In some embodiments, LEDs are mounted on a heat sink which cooperates with a chamber portion. | 10-31-2013 |
Nathan Lay, Tallahassee, FL US
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20130223704 | Method and System for Joint Multi-Organ Segmentation in Medical Image Data Using Local and Global Context - A method and system for segmenting multiple organs in medical image data is disclosed. A plurality of landmarks of a plurality of organs are detected in a medical image using an integrated local and global context detector. A global posterior integrates evidence of a plurality of image patches to generate location predictions for the landmarks. For each landmark, a trained discriminative classifier for that landmark evaluates the location predictions for that landmark based on local context. A segmentation of each of the plurality of organs is then generated based on the detected landmarks. | 08-29-2013 |
Nathan Lay, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20150379744 | Visualization Method for a Human Skeleton from a Medical Scan - A visualization method is provided that allows for the unfolding of a human skeleton from a medical image scan and providing increased efficiency for interacting with the image scan and whole body bone reading from such scans. That is, a full head-to-toe unfolded skeleton view (e.g., a 2D unfolded view) is realized for improved visualization and diagnostic capabilities. | 12-31-2015 |
Patrick Lay, Mcminnville, OR US
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20090095143 | Musical instrument system - A musical teaching system including a plurality of blocks adjacent one another. Each block includes a graphical representation of upbeat and downbeat, and also includes a graphical representation of a musical beat and a musical note or rest. In one embodiment the blocks are mounted on a shaft and are urged into frictional engagement by shaft mounted springs. | 04-16-2009 |
Patrick Scott Lay, Edwardsville, IL US
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20140156370 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COUPONS OVER A PAYMENT PROCESSING NETWORK - A system of electronically requesting, generating and processing a coupon over a payment processing network is provided. During a sales transaction, a purchaser at a point of sale (POS) terminal provides a customer identifier using a card with a magnetic stripe which is read by a magnetic card reader and then transmitted across the payment processing network along with product identifiers on the products being purchased. The customer identifier includes a banking identification number (BIN) which is read by a first server in the payment processing network and then forwarded to a coupon server. The coupon server uses the customer identifier and product identifier to select any coupons that are available for use by the purchaser and transmits the coupons back to the POS terminal, where the coupons are applied to the sales transaction. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156375 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING COUPONS OVER A PAYMENT PROCESSING NETWORK - A system of electronically requesting, generating and processing a coupon over a payment processing network is provided. During a sales transaction, a purchaser at a point of sale (POS) terminal provides a customer identifier using a card with a magnetic stripe which is read by a magnetic card reader and then transmitted across the payment processing network along with product identifiers on the products being purchased. The customer identifier includes a banking identification number (BIN) which is read by a first server in the payment processing network and then forwarded to a coupon server. The coupon server uses the customer identifier and product identifier to select any coupons that are available for use by the purchaser and transmits the coupons back to the POS terminal, where the coupons are applied to the sales transaction. | 06-05-2014 |
Richard Lay, Marshall, TX US
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20110128823 | SECURE ELECTRONICS TIMER - A lockable timing apparatus for multiple electronic devices includes an enclosure having a bottom, two side walls, an end wall, and a lid, with a door member opposing the end wall and hingedly attached to a side wall, the bottom, or the lid. At least one notch is in an exposed edge of at least one of the door member and the lid. Inside the enclosure are at least one electrical timer with a power supply cord, and at least two electrical outlets electrically connected to the at least one electrical timer. A locking means is disposed at least in part on the door member for denying unauthorized persons access to the electrical timer and the at least two electrical outlets. | 06-02-2011 |
Richard C. Lay, Harwinton, CT US
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20110243731 | ELASTOMERIC BEARING SYSTEM MOTION LIMITER - The invention relates to a backing plate used for an elastomeric bearing system, the backing plate comprising a plate which defines an at least partial annulus about an axis, a motion limiter and a redundant pivot which extend from the plate so as to respond to a retainer plate disbond. | 10-06-2011 |
Sharon E. Lay, Daytona Beach, FL US
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20150056577 | VEHICLE CREW TRAINING SYSTEM - A computer based simulation system for virtual training for vehicle crews is disclosed. The vehicle crew training system (VCTS) simulates crew positions for different military vehicles. Two or more crewman modules are networked together to support a partial or full vehicle crew. The crewman modules are self-contained devices that are modular in hardware and software design, easily reconfigurable, and that require minimal facility space, allowing use in restricted environments such as trailers. The VCTS is modular at the crew position level; crewman modules are added or deleted as required to meet a particular training need. One of the crewman modules can be a gunner module, which provides an unrestricted view of the simulated environment to the gunner by means of a display and a simulated vehicle-mounted weapon. | 02-26-2015 |
Sitha Lay, San Diego, CA US
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20120283713 | COMPLIANT SLEEVES COUPLED WITH WIRE STRUCTURES FOR CRYOABLATION - A medical system, including a catheter body, a mesh coupled to the catheter body; an expandable element enclosing the mesh, the expandable element made from a compliant natural rubber emulsion, such as Yulex® HA; and a cryogenic coolant source in fluid communication with the expandable element. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283714 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH COMPLIANT ELEMENTS AND WIRE STRUCTURES - A method of treating a tissue region, including deploying a plurality of sensors of a medical device into contact with the tissue region; measuring at least one of an electrical voltage, capacitance or resistance value with at least one of the plurality of sensors; generating a position indicator based at least in part on the measured value; inflating an expandable element of the medical device, and thermally affecting the tissue region with the expandable element. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283715 | ELECTRICAL SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE FOR TREATING TISSUE - A medical system, including a catheter body, an expandable element coupled to the catheter body; a first electrically-conductive element coupled to an interior surface of the expandable element; and a second electrically-conductive element coupled to an exterior surface of the expandable element, where the first and second electrically-conductive elements form a capacitor with the expandable element. | 11-08-2012 |
Thomas T. Lay, Highland Park, IL US
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20150341546 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341547 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341548 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341549 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341550 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341561 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
Tiffany Lay, San Jose, CA US
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20130134040 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR MICROFLUIDICS SYSTEM - A disposable cartridge had body, bottom layer with first hydrophobic surface, top layer with a second hydrophobic surface, and gap between. The bottom layer is a flexible film sealingly attached at its circumference to the top layer. No spacer is between the layers. The top layer has loading sites for transferring processing liquids into the gap. In use, the bottom layer is a working film for manipulating samples in liquid droplets and is placed on an electrode array of a digital microfluidics system having base unit with cartridge accommodation site and electrode array at the site. The electrode array is supported by a bottom substrate that extends in a first plane and has individual electrodes. The system also includes a central control unit for controlling selection of the electrodes and for providing these electrodes with individual voltage pulses for manipulating liquid droplets within the gap by electrowetting. | 05-30-2013 |
20140190832 | Microfluidics Systems with Waste Hollow - Digital microfluidics system manipulates samples in liquid droplets within a gap of at least one disposable cartridge. It is also provides additional space for collecting and/or storing waste fluids in this digital microfluidics system. It includes at least one waste hollow which is fluidly connected with a gap of a disposable cartridge that includes a bottom layer with a first hydrophobic surface and a top layer with a second hydrophobic surface. The waste hollow is located next to at least one individual waste electrode that is positioned next to at least one individual electrode of an electrode array. Each individual waste electrode is operatively connected to a central control unit and covers in each case a waste electrode area. | 07-10-2014 |
20140353157 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR MICROFLUIDICS SYSTEM - A digital microfluidics system for manipulating samples in liquid droplets within a gap between a first hydrophobic surface of a bottom layer and a second hydrophobic surface of at least one disposable cartridge. Disposable cartridges comprise a body and/or a rigid cover plate. The bottom layer of each disposable cartridge is a flexible film that is sealingly attached to the body or plate. The cartridge has no spacer between the first and second hydrophobic surfaces. When using these cartridges, the bottom layers configured as a working film for manipulating samples in liquid droplets thereon, is placed on an electrode array of a digital microfluidics system. The array has individual electrodes. The digital microfluidics system also comprises a central control unit for controlling the selection of the individual electrodes of the electrode array and for providing these electrodes with individual voltage pulses for manipulating liquid droplets by electrowetting. | 12-04-2014 |
20150144489 | DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR MICROFLUIDICS SYSTEMS - A disposable cartridge used in a digital microfluidics system has a bottom layer with first hydrophobic surface, a rigid cover plate with second hydrophobic surface, and a gap there-between. The bottom layer is a flexible film on an uppermost surface of a cartridge accommodation site of a system, attracted to and spread over the uppermost surface by an underpressure. A lower surface of the plate and the flexible bottom layer are sealed to each other. The assembled cartridge is removed from the cartridge accommodation site in one piece and potentially includes samples and processing fluids. The system has a base unit and a cartridge accommodation site with an electrode array of individual electrodes and a central control unit for controlling selection of individual electrodes and for providing these electrodes with individual voltage pulses for manipulating liquid droplets within the gap by electrowetting. | 05-28-2015 |
Timothy Lay, San Mateo, CA US
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20150106659 | MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS OF BUSINESS TRANSACTION FAILURES - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with reconfiguring applications and monitoring exceptions are described. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method analyzes executable code of an application and identifies an exception handling clause. The method modifies the executable code by reconfiguring the exception handling clause to call a monitoring agent and pass information associated with an exception that occurs during execution of the executable code. | 04-16-2015 |
Travis Lay, Knoxville, TN US
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20110109460 | Animal Control System - An animal control system for use in a plant to facilitate management of the trapping of animals in the plant, the system including: a plurality of animal traps located at discrete locations of the plant, each trap including an animal sensor associated with the trap for detecting an animal trapped in the trap and a transceiver in electronic communication with the animal sensor, the transceiver having an identifier unique to the trap with which it is associated; and a computer system having a plurality of computers in communication with one another for receiving and reporting information relating to conditions of the traps. The discrete locations of the traps are obtained and input into a computer processor for processing to yield a computer generated template of the plant having a template of the plant with the discrete locations of the traps. | 05-12-2011 |
Voeuth Lay, Carmel, IN US
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20100287050 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERSONALLY TARGETED SEARCH MESSAGES - A system and method for delivering peer to peer messaging on a demand basis is implemented. An originating user specifies a message and targeting information for the message. When a target user submits a request for information, a message is delivered to the target user. A message may include compensation for a target user. A message may include information regarding contacting an originator or a recipient of a message. A system and method enables a connection to be established between a user and a provider. | 11-11-2010 |
Warren T. Lay, Catawba, VA US
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20100200301 | DOWN HOLE HAMMER HAVING ELEVATED EXHAUST - A percussive assisted rotary drill includes a top sub for connection with a drill pipe. The drill pipe imparts torque to the drill and also supplies motive fluid to the drill. The drill includes a shank adapter to facilitate affixing a rotary drill bit to the drill. The motive fluid is divided between a bit flow which flows through the bit to clear debris at the bottom of the drill, and an actuator flow. An actuator, which may be in the form of a reciprocating piston, moves within the drill under the influence of the actuator flow to impart cyclical blows to the shank adapter. The blows are transferred to the drill bit through the shank adapter to provide a relatively high frequency low amplitude percussive force on the rotating drill bit to assist in the drilling operation. At least a portion of the actuator flow portion of the motive fluid is exhausted through the top end of the drill. The relative flow rates and volumes of the bit and actuator flows can be adjusted with a check valve in the actuator flow exhaust path. | 08-12-2010 |
20110266067 | DOWN HOLE HAMMER HAVING ELEVATED EXHAUST - A percussive assisted rotary drill includes a top sub for connection with a drill pipe. The drill pipe imparts torque to the drill and also supplies motive fluid to the drill. The drill includes a shank adapter to facilitate affixing a rotary drill bit to the drill. The motive fluid is divided between a bit flow which flows through the bit to clear debris at the bottom of the drill, and an actuator flow. An actuator, which may be in the form of a reciprocating piston, moves within the drill under the influence of the actuator flow to impart cyclical blows to the shank adapter. The blows are transferred to the drill bit through the shank adapter to provide a relatively high frequency low amplitude percussive force on the rotating drill bit to assist in the drilling operation. At least a portion of the actuator flow portion of the motive fluid is exhausted through the top end of the drill. The relative flow rates and volumes of the bit and actuator flows can be adjusted with a check valve in the actuator flow exhaust path. | 11-03-2011 |
Warren Thomas Lay, Catawba, VA US
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20100059284 | DOWN-THE-HOLE DRILL HAMMER HAVING A REVERSE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SEGMENTED CHUCK ASSEMBLY - A down-the-hole drill hammer is provided that includes a housing, a solid core piston mounted within the housing, a seal located between the solid core piston and the housing, and a backhead configured to exhaust working fluid volumes about a proximal end of the DHD hammer. The backhead includes a check valve assembly having a plug seal that can be moved to a closed seal position by gravity. A DHD hammer having a segmented chuck assembly is also provided. The segmented chuck assembly includes a plurality of chuck segments forming a cylindrical chuck assembly. | 03-11-2010 |
20110240373 | DOWN-THE-HOLE DRILL HAMMER HAVING AN EXTENDABLE DRILL BIT ASSEMBLY - A down-the-hole drill hammer assembly includes a casing, a drill stem, a drilling lug segment and a pilot drill bit is provided. The drill stem is housed within the casing and includes an abutment surface. The drilling lug segment is slidably engaged with a distal end of the drill stem and movable between an initial configuration and an extended configuration. The drilling lug segment includes a proximal end engageable with the abutment surface of the drilling lug segment. The drill stem is movable between first and second positions within the pilot drill bit. In moving to the second position, the drill stem slidingly engages the drilling lug segment and moves the drilling lug segment to the extended configuration. | 10-06-2011 |
20110297447 | Pressure Reversing Valve Assembly For a Down-the-Hole Percussive Drilling Apparatus - A pressure reversing valve for a down-the-hole percussive drilling (“DHD”) apparatus has a first valve pressure surface, a second valve pressure surface and a third valve pressure surface. The first valve pressure surface engages an internal surface of a housing of the DHD hammer. The second valve pressure surface is in communication with a high pressure port of the DHD hammer. The third valve pressure surface is in communication with a passageway that extends through a distributor within the DHD hammer. The valve also includes a valve passageway that extends through the valve and which is in communication with a first volume of the DHD hammer. The first volume is formed by surfaces of the distributor and the third valve pressure surface. | 12-08-2011 |
20120006598 | Down-the-Hole Drill Hammer Having a Sliding Exhaust Check Valve - A down-the-hole drill hammer having a housing, a backhead and a tubular sliding check valve assembly that includes a distal end, a threaded male proximal end, a supply inlet and an exhaust port. The exhaust port communicates between an interior of the backhead and an exterior of the backhead. The tubular sliding check valve assembly includes a distributor, a sliding valve, and a biasing member. The distributor has a central opening extending through the distributor, an aperture extending through the distributor, and an exhaust gallery. The sliding valve is slidable along the central opening. The biasing member biases the sliding valve to a closed position. | 01-12-2012 |
Wentong Lay, Appleton, WI US
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20120241078 | Method Of Manufacturing Absorbent Articles Having A Waistband - A method of manufacturing an absorbent article includes directing a web of side panel material and a waist elastic material separate from the web of side panel material to travel. The waist elastic material is bonded to the web of side panel material. The web of side panel material having the waist elastic material bonded thereto is cut to form a side panel having a waistband portion. The side panel having the waistband portion is attached to a chassis. | 09-27-2012 |
William Coleman Lay, St. George, UT US
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20120214618 | WIND RESISTANT PRACTICE CAGE AND PITCHING MACHINE FOR ATTACHMENT - A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end. | 08-23-2012 |
20130316854 | WIND RESISTANT PRACTICE CAGE WITH OPENING AND ALTERNATIVE CLOSURES - A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the comer. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end. | 11-28-2013 |
William Coleman Lay, Saint George, UT US
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20090301452 | Projectile Expelling Apparatus - The present invention provides for the first time a projectile expelling apparatus having at least one fixed channel for allowing projectiles to enter at a constant entry point and a rotational expelling housing rotationally connected to at least one fixed channel for projecting projectiles at various trajectories. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301453 | Projectile expelling apparatus - The present invention provides for the first time a projectile expelling apparatus having at least one fixed channel for allowing projectiles to enter at a constant entry point and a rotational expelling housing rotationally connected to at least one fixed channel for projecting projectiles at various trajectories. | 12-10-2009 |
20100311524 | Hitting Device - The present invention provides for the first time a hitting device having a plural ended pedestal. The plural ended pedestal includes at least one end having a pedestal for supporting objects and at least one end having a smaller pedestal for supporting smaller objects. | 12-09-2010 |
20120220395 | Swing Trainer - The present invention provides for the first time a swing trainer having a sheath with a core end and a protective end, the core end of the sheath has a cover attached. | 08-30-2012 |
20120302381 | Barrier Support Structure - The present invention provides for the first time a barrier support structure comprising at least one removable closed-loop resilient coilable frame having a perimeter. The removable closed-loop coilable frame comprises at least one connection member. A support base comprises at least one attachment member. The attachment member removably attaches to the connection member of the removable coilable frame. The attachment member maintains a predetermined angle between the removable coilable frame and the support base. | 11-29-2012 |
20130109508 | Hitting Device With Resilient Strap | 05-02-2013 |
20140295110 | Foldable Structure - The present invention provides for the first time a foldable structure comprising a resilient frame and a coiling-assist assembly for facilitating coiling the resilient frame while folding. The coiling-assist assembly comprises a releasable grasp coupled to the resilient frame at a pre-determined first location. The releasable grasp temporarily holds the resilient frame in a first folding configuration, whereby the pre-determined second location of the resilient frame is diametrically opposed to the pre-determined first location of the resilient frame. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296001 | Swing Trainer With Cover - The present invention provides for the first time a swing trainer having a sheath with a core end and a protective end, the core end of the sheath has a cover attached. | 10-02-2014 |
William Michael Lay, Glenwood, MD US
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20110119211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING RISK - The invention describes systems and methods of assessing risk using a computer. A computer-based system including an enrollment module, a data aggregation module, a risk assessment module, and a memory is provided for assessing risks. The enrollment receives, at a computer, personal information regarding at least one entity. The data aggregation module receives, at the computer, risk information regarding the entity according to the personal information from at least one data source. The risk assessment module converts the risk information to assessment information. The memory stores the personal information, the risk information, and/or the assessment information on the computer. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119218 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ENTITY'S IDENTITY AND ASSESSING RISKS RELATED THERETO - The invention describes systems and methods of determining an entity's identity and assessing risk related to the entity's identity using a computer. A computer-based system including a tracking module, an information module, a risk assessment module, and a memory is provided. The tracking module records encounters of the entity with the computer-based system. The information module gathers and detects changes in biographic information and biometric information relating to the entity's identity. The risk assessment module evaluates risks associated with the entity. The memory stores the information. | 05-19-2011 |
20150242632 | Computer-based risk signature generation and comparison system - A method of risk assessment of an entity includes converting one or more element of risk information into a character string and combining the character string of each element of risk information into a continuous character string to produce a signature containing the risk information for the entity. | 08-27-2015 |