Layton, US
Adam Lawrence Layton, Safford, AZ US
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20160050458 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITAL POLLING - Disclosed herein is a system and method of polling for feedback for performing artists at a designated website. The steps of method in accordance with this invention include viewing a performing artist at the designated website using a digital device, such website defining a starting point; viewing such performing artists on the designated website; receiving a first prompt from the proprietary software, after a predetermined time, requesting voluntarily tip information for the performing artist being viewed; using digital to communicate a response to the first prompt; if responding affirmatively, receiving a second prompt requesting information on amount of tip; using digital means to communicate to the proprietary software, and communicating the amount of the tip in response to the second prompt; if responding negatively to tipping, or after completing tip information, after responding affirmatively, receiving the next prompt requesting viewer information to continue viewing the same artist or to return to the starting point. | 02-18-2016 |
Benny Layton, Tulsa, OK US
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20150260008 | RETRIEVABLE DOWNHOLE TOOL SYSTEM - A downhole tool, a retrievable bridge plug system, and a method. The downhole tool includes a release mandrel, a plurality of slips disposed at least partially around the release mandrel, an upper cone disposed at least partially around the release mandrel and on a first axial side of the plurality of slips, a lower cone disposed at least partially around the outer mandrel and on a second axial side of the plurality of slips, and a collet positioned axially and radially between the release mandrel and the lower cone. The collet is configured to prevent downward movement of the lower cone relative to the release mandrel at least when the downhole tool is in a run-in configuration and when the downhole tool is in a set configuration. | 09-17-2015 |
Brian E. Layton, Wolcott, IN US
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20100147258 | Engine control system having gradual cylinder cutout - A control system for an engine having a plurality of combustion chambers is disclosed. The control system may have a plurality of fuel injectors associated with the plurality of combustion chambers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of fuel injectors. The controller may be configured to determine a need to inhibit fueling of a subset of the plurality of combustion chambers. The controller may also be configured to selectively regulate the plurality of fuel injectors to inhibit fueling of a fraction of the subset at a time until fueling of all of the subset has been inhibited. | 06-17-2010 |
Bruce H. Layton, Glastonbury, CT US
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20140076111 | Torque Adapter With Ratchet Reverse Feature - A torque transmittal tool has an input socket to receive a drive input from a drive tool. The input socket causes a first link to rotate through a range of rotation upon rotation of the input socket. The first link is fixed to rotate with an extension link. The extension link is fixed to rotate with an output link. The output link includes an output ratchet for transmitting rotation, and has a torque reversal button which may be actuated to change the direction of rotation of the output ratchet. An actuator has an unactuated position where a contact surface is spaced away from the torque reversal button, and an actuated position at which it actuates the torque reversal button. A method is also disclosed | 03-20-2014 |
Carey Layton, Akron, OH US
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20090156373 | Liquid weight system for bench press and stations of home gym - A liquid weight system for a bench press and for stations of a home gym comprises barbells and having hollow portions and expandable disc-bladders which are weight adjustable by means of a utilization of varying levels of liquid supplied from a liquid tank system. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 06-18-2009 |
Charles Layton, Beverly Hills, MI US
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20120043168 | BRAKE SYSTEMS, CALIPER ASSEMBLIES AND PADS INCORPORATING DIFFERENTIAL ABUTMENTS - The present invention is directed to a unique solution for caliper assemblies, brake pads utilized in such caliper assemblies, support structures utilized in caliper assemblies and disc brake systems containing such caliper assemblies which utilize push pull or pull push abutment designs. | 02-23-2012 |
Charles T. Layton, Beverly Hills, MI US
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20090000884 | BRAKE ROTOR - The present invention is predicated upon improved brake rotors and methods of forming thereof which include tangential stiffening to reduce vibration and noise of the brake rotor. | 01-01-2009 |
20090101456 | DISK THICKNESS VARIATION TOLERANT BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A corner module, comprising a knuckle, a hub and bearing a caliper assembly including a caliper that carries at least two opposing and spread apart brake pad assemblies, and a rotor having a rotational axis including a hat portion and a disc portion, the disc portion disposed between the at least two brake pads. At least one of the brake pad assemblies and the rotor includes a main body portion having a first stiffness and at least one sacrificial portion having a second stiffness that is less stiff than the first stiffness of the main body portion. In a brake-off position, a first running clearance between the brake pad assembly and the rotor of the at least one sacrificial portion will be lower than a second running clearance between the friction pad and the rotor of the main body portion. In a brake-on position, the axial deflection of the at least one sacrificial portion exceeds the axial deflection of the main body portion. | 04-23-2009 |
20110100772 | CABLE END RETENTION CLIP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention is premised upon a clip and housing plate assembly capable of (“to accommodate”) loading, unloading and retaining a cable end within the housing plate assembly. Of particular interest is the clip and housing plate assembly used in a drum brake assembly and where the cable end is part of a cable assembly for a parking brake. The clip and housing plate assembly having clip member and a housing plate member and wherein the clip member is generally disposed outside an outer surface (or inside an inside surface) of the of the housing plate member and rotatably connected thereto. | 05-05-2011 |
Chris J. Layton, Claremore, OK US
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20150023822 | Boot Seal Retainer Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for providing seals around the motor leads and other conductors in ESP's. In one embodiment, elastomeric boot seals are positioned within annular spaces around motor leads in an ESP motor. When the motor is filled with dielectric oil, the elastomeric material of the boot seals absorbs some of the oil and swells. High temperatures may also cause the material of the seals to expand. Retainers which are not subject to swelling are positioned around the boot seals, thereby preventing the boot seals from expanding away from the leads. The retainers thereby maintain the seal of the boot seals against the motor leads. | 01-22-2015 |
Christopher J. Layton, Claremore, OK US
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20150325943 | Systems and Methods for Maintaining Pressure on an Elastomeric Seal - Systems and methods for maintaining a desired compressive force on seals in an electrical junction such as a pothead connector for an ESP motor. In one embodiment, insulated conductors of a power cable extend into a housing of a connector. The insulated conductors pass through an upper insulator, a set of elastomeric boot seals, and a lower insulator. O-rings are positioned between the upper insulator and the housing of the pothead connector. The lower insulator is secured to the upper insulator by a set of bolts and springs that urge the lower insulator toward the upper insulator, compressing the boot seals. The bolts are threaded into the upper insulator and are tightened to compress the springs against the lower insulator. The compression of the boot seals between the insulators maintains a desired range of contact pressure against the seals despite changes in the seal dimensions. | 11-12-2015 |
Chuck Lamar Layton, Pell City, AL US
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20130299117 | DIE BRACE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A die brace and method of use thereof for securing the relationship of one or more die tie bars and an associated back plate of a movable die core, such as a die core of a metal casting die. Embodiments of such a die brace generally include a collar that is adapted to fit over the die tie bar(s), a back plate bracket element that is adapted for affixation to a die core back plate, and a bracing leg that connects the collar to the bracket element. | 11-14-2013 |
Curtis J. Layton, Redwood City, CA US
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20160097050 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DISPLAY OF ENCODED PEPTIDES, POLYPEPTIDES, AND PROTEINS ON DNA - A novel method for displaying proteins and peptides is disclosed in which individual proteins or peptides remain associated with the DNA encoding them. Proteins or peptides can be generated by in vitro translation of DNA templates, either free in solution or arrayed on a solid support, such that the proteins or peptides remain immobilized on their DNA templates. In particular, high throughput sequencing can be combined with high throughput functional characterization of encoded proteins and peptides, wherein the identity of each protein or peptide is determined by DNA sequencing, and functional studies are carried out directly on each protein or peptide while immobilized on the DNA template encoding it. The methods of the invention should find numerous applications, for example, in high throughput genetic or pharmacological screening, epitope mapping, and protein engineering and directed evolution. | 04-07-2016 |
Dale Edward Layton US
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20100293685 | Marguerite with variegated leaf foliage - Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Marguerite plant characterized by the following characteristic: variegated leaf foliage. | 11-18-2010 |
Eric Christopher Layton, Mapleton, UT US
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20140338003 | DISTRIBUTED SECURE CONTENT DELIVERY - Techniques for distributed and secure content delivery are provided. Requests for content are routed to a centralized service where the requestors are authenticated for access to the content. The centralized service generates access statements for the requestors. The requestors are redirected to particular distributed content services having access to the desired content. The distributed content services verify the access statements and vend the desired content to the requestors. | 11-13-2014 |
Grant H. Layton, Encinitas, CA US
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20100304334 | Dental Implant System and Method of Use - A dental implant system includes an implant having a well and an abutment having a post shaped to be received in the tapered well. Both the implant and the abutment are made from a millable ceramic, and the abutment post and/or the implant well have grooves carved therein. In one embodiment, the implant and the abutment are joined one to the other with a retentive elastomeric product containing micro-bubbles and micro-spacers. The dental implant system may be produced using a computer-readable medium containing instructions for analyzing surface data and X-ray data, for developing contour data of the implant and of the abutment according to the anatomy of the patient, and for generating machine instruction for milling the implant and the abutment from blocks of the millable ceramic. The invention provides the dentist with total flexibility in determining the most appropriate contours of the implant system and in reducing inventory. | 12-02-2010 |
Grant H. Layton, Carlsbad, CA US
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20120231418 | Dental Implant System and Method of Use - A dental implant system includes an implant having a well, an abutment having a post shaped to be received in the well, and a collar modifiable to the gingival anatomy and the tooth restoration anatomy. Both the implant and the abutment are made from a millable ceramic, and the abutment post and/or the implant well have grooves carved therein. In one embodiment, the implant and the abutment are joined one to the other with a retentive elastomeric product containing micro-bubbles and/or micro-spacers. The dental implant system may be produced using a computer-readable medium containing instructions for analyzing surface data and X-ray data, for developing contour data of the implant and of the abutment according to the anatomy of the patient, and for generating machine instruction for milling the implant and the abutment from blocks of the millable ceramic. | 09-13-2012 |
Jack D. Layton, Salem, OR US
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20130062082 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR RESHAPING GROUND SURFACES - Embodiments provide a grading and/or scarifier apparatus configured to be coupled to a motor vehicle, such as a tractor. The apparatus may include a rear mounted frame supporting a blade assembly and/or a scarifier. The scarifier may include a first frame, a second frame slideably disposed through the first frame, and scarifier shanks retained by the second frame. The blade assembly may be pivotable around a substantially vertical axis extending from the blade assembly and/or around a substantially horizontal axis extending through the center of the motor vehicle. The blade assembly may include adjustable end plates at each end, which are maintained at a constant angle to the horizontal axis as the blade is pivoted around the vertical axis. The apparatus may further include trailing wheels that are pivotally attached to the frame and selectively laterally displaceable with respect to the horizontal axis. | 03-14-2013 |
20130284466 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR RESHAPING GROUND SURFACES - Embodiments provide a grading and/or scarifier apparatus configured to be coupled to a motor vehicle, such as a tractor. The apparatus may include a rear mounted frame supporting a blade assembly and/or a scarifier. The scarifier may include a first frame, a second frame slideably disposed through the first frame, and scarifier shanks retained by the second frame. The blade assembly may be pivotable around a substantially vertical axis extending from the blade assembly and/or around a substantially horizontal axis extending through the center of the motor vehicle. The blade assembly may include adjustable end plates at each end, which are maintained at a constant angle to the horizontal axis as the blade is pivoted around the vertical axis. The apparatus may further include trailing wheels that are pivotally attached to the frame and selectively laterally displaceable with respect to the horizontal axis. | 10-31-2013 |
Jacob Kyle Layton, Green Valley, AZ US
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20100057274 | KIT TO ADAPT AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE FOR REMOTE OPERATION, AUTOMOTIVE REMOTE CONTROL CONVERSION PEDESTAL, AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of a kit, automotive control pedestal and system to adapt an automotive vehicle for remote operation are disclosed. The pedestal mounts in place of a driver's seat of the vehicle to allow both human and remote operation of the vehicle. The kit includes the pedestal with a steering servo, a hydraulic brake servo, a throttle control servo, and a gear-selection linear actuator mounted thereon. The kit may also include a control system and a video transmission system for remote operation. | 03-04-2010 |
Jacob Kyle Layton, Tucson, AZ US
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20120000024 | AUTOMATED CAMERA CLEANING SYSTEM - Embodiments of an automated camera cleaning system are provided. In one embodiment, the automated camera cleaning system includes an optical path, an optically-transmissive lens shield through which the optical path extends, a housing in which the optically-transmissive lens shield is at least partially disposed, and a motor coupled to the lens shield. When energized, the motor moves the optically-transmissive lens shield relative to the housing to vary the region of the optically-transmissive lens shield positioned in the optical path. | 01-05-2012 |
James E. Layton, Chelsea, OK US
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20080196887 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE CIRCUIT PROTECTION OF DOWNHOLE ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MONITORING GAUGES - Embodiments of the present invention beneficially provide circuits and methods which isolate downhole electronics of a well pump assembly from a power surge. The pump assembly includes a motor and a housing, including head, base, and manifold plate. The head has a hollow interior and a shoulder. The head is mounted to the motor so that, in operation, oil from the motor fills the interior of the head. The base has an outside diameter to fit snugly inside the head. The manifold plate is located between an upper end of the base and the shoulder of the head so that the axis of the manifold plate is perpendicular to the axis of housing. A gauge circuit and an isolation circuit are mounted to the manifold plate. The isolation circuit includes active semiconductor elements to detect excessive voltage and to protect the gauge circuit from the excessive voltage. | 08-21-2008 |
20090021393 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AC POWERED DOWNHOLE GAUGE - Borehole instruments are powered by AC instrument power transmitted on all three phases of a power cable concurrently carrying three phase motor power, the instrument power transmitted at a multiple of the motor power frequency and having a corresponding fraction of the motor power voltage, and received via a capacitive coupling sufficient to withstand high-voltage cable insulation testing. The phase-to-neutral motor power provides approximately the same power level to the borehole instruments if a phase shorts to ground. | 01-22-2009 |
20120026003 | Systems and Methods for Downhole Instrument Communication Via Power Cable - Systems and methods for reliably communicating data between surface and downhole equipment over a power cable, regardless of the length of the power cable, wherein a transmitter modulates a common data stream onto multiple high frequency carrier signals, each of which has a different frequency. Each of the different frequencies is best suited to communication over a different length of cable. The resulting modulated high frequency data signals are impressed on the power cable and are recovered from the cable by a receiver. The receiver is configured to recover signals at each of the different carrier frequencies, at least one of which should be transmitted with little enough attenuation and interference that the data stream can be accurately recovered from the corresponding modulated high frequency data signal. | 02-02-2012 |
Jamie Anne Layton, Newark, DE US
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20110185457 | GENETIC LOCI ON MAIZE CHROMOSOMES 3 AND 4 THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR MOLD RESISTANCE - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to | 07-28-2011 |
20150245571 | GENETIC LOCI ON MAIZE CHROMOSOMES 3 AND 4 THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR MOLD RESISTANCE - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to | 09-03-2015 |
Jeanne G. Layton, Chesterfield, MO US
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20110271399 | METHOD OF SELECTING DNA CONSTRUCTS FOR HERBICIDE TOLERANCE IN PLANTS - An improved method for selecting among DNA constructs conferring herbicide tolerance for those which confer superior vegetative and reproductive tolerance in crop plants. Additionally, an improved method for selecting among DNA constructs conferring herbicide tolerance for those which confer superior tolerance in vegetative tissues of crop plants but little or no tolerance in male reproductive tissues of crop plants for the purpose of producing male sterile plants useful in a hybrid crop production system. | 11-03-2011 |
Jeff R. Layton, New York, NY US
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20100234976 | METHOD TO IMPROVE REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION IN MASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DEFECT DATA - A computer-implemented method of optimizing at least one of a design, production and testing process in a mass manufacturing process includes steps of: collecting error data relating to a product; classifying the error data into categories of symptoms; mapping the symptom to a revealing condition of the product; mapping the revealing condition to a test type; mapping a scope of a fix to phases of error injection mapping; and recommending modifications to an end user for at least one of the design, production, delivery, and testing process based on the scope of the fix. | 09-16-2010 |
Jeffrey Layton, Raleigh, NC US
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20150193268 | FILE LOCK AND UNLOCK MECHANISM - A system and a method are disclosed for managing file locks, including initiating, by a processing device executing a kernel, executions of a number of active tasks that each has acquired a respective lock to a record, and in response to release of a first lock to the record by an active task, waking up a previously-designated worker task out of a number of idle tasks, in which the worker task is to attempt an acquisition of a second lock on behalf of at least one remaining task of the idle tasks. | 07-09-2015 |
Jeffrey J. Layton, Vail, AZ US
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20100327142 | Z-leg shock isolator - An isolator. The novel isolator includes a first mounting structure, a second mounting structure, and a structure for providing a coupling path between the first and second mounting structures, this path having a series of zigzag patterns adapted to attenuate shock and/or vibration energy. The first mounting structure is attached to the shock source, and the second mounting structure is attached to the device to be isolated. In an illustrative embodiment, the isolator provides a path having a series of ninety-degree bends and a length greater than a direct distance between the first and second mounting structures. The path length and number of bends is tuned to provide a desired attenuation level. The dimensions of the isolator may also be tuned to provide a desired resonant frequency. In a preferred embodiment, the isolator is made from metal or some other material having stable properties over time. | 12-30-2010 |
Jeffrey T. Layton, Raleigh, NC US
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20110213874 | LOST COMPUTING RESOURCE NOTIFICATION - Some embodiments of a system and a method to notify applications of lost computing resources have been presented. For instance, a processing device running on a client machine can monitor a computing resource used by an application, which also runs on the client machine. If the computing resource is lost, then the processing device can notify the application of the loss and provides details about the lost computing resource to the application so that the application can take appropriate action in response to the loss. | 09-01-2011 |
20120036334 | ACCESS TO SHARED MEMORY SEGMENTS BY MULTIPLE APPLICATION PROCESSES - A system configures page tables to cause an operating system to copy original page data in a data store when any one of the application processes makes a first write request for the original page data. The system detects a page fault from a memory management unit receiving a first write request from one of the application processes and creates the copy in physical memory to allow the application process to modify the page data copy. The other application processes have read access to the original page data. The system replaces the original page data in the data store with the page data copy in response to receiving a first synchronization request from the application process and updates a page table for one of the other application processes to configure access to the replaced page data in response to receiving a second synchronization request from the one other application process. | 02-09-2012 |
20120311336 | PERFORMING ZERO-COPY SENDS IN A NETWORKED FILE SYSTEM WITH CRYPTOGRAPHIC SIGNING - A method and system for sending data in a file system that uses cryptographic signatures to protect data integrity. A computer system calculates a signature based on the content of a page of a memory. The memory is shared by processes that run on the computer system. The computer system write-protects the page while the page is used for calculation of the signature. When a first process attempts to modify the page, a page fault is triggered. In response to the page fault, the content of the page in memory is copied to a new page in the memory. The new page is accessible by the processes. Access to the page by the first process is redirected to the new page. Subsequent to the page fault, access to the page by the second process is also redirected to the new page. | 12-06-2012 |
20130054857 | REDUCING LATENCY AT A NETWORK INTERFACE CARD - A computing device receives a first data packet at a network interface card. The network interface card asserts a hard interrupt request on a first processing device based on a interrupt affinity value. A latency reduction module consults a data structure to identify a second processing device and schedules a soft interrupt request for the first data packet on the second processing device. The latency reduction module determines if an affinity threshold is met, and if the affinity threshold is met, updates the interrupt affinity value to reflect the second processing device. | 02-28-2013 |
20130110968 | REDUCING LATENCY IN MULTICAST TRAFFIC RECEPTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130297881 | PERFORMING ZERO-COPY SENDS IN A NETWORKED FILE SYSTEM WITH CRYPTOGRAPHIC SIGNING - A method and system for sending data in a file system that uses cryptographic signatures to protect data integrity. A computer system calculates a signature based on the content of a page of a memory. The memory is shared by processes that run on the computer system. The computer system write-protects the page while the page is used for calculation of the signature. When a first process attempts to modify the page, a page fault is triggered. In response to the page fault, the content of the page in memory is copied to a new page in the memory. The new page is accessible by the processes. Access to the page by the first process is redirected to the new page. Subsequent to the page fault, access to the page by the second process is also redirected to the new page. | 11-07-2013 |
Jim E. Layton, Chelsea, OK US
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20090256519 | System, Method and Program Product For Cable Loss Compensation In An Electrical Submersible Pump System - An electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system can include a pump located in a wellbore, a motor attached to the pump, a power source located at the surface, a cable electrically coupling the power source and the motor, and a current sensor. The ESP system can also include a controller communicating with the current sensor to calculate a voltage drop associated with the cable responsive to an impedance of the cable. The controller can also control a power source output voltage responsive to the calculated voltage drop. For example, the controller can adjust the power source output voltage to minimize a cable current while maintaining a minimum motor voltage. The controller can also control a motor shaft speed by changing a power source output voltage frequency to compensate for changing slip and adjust the power source output voltage to minimize the cable current while maintaining a minimum motor voltage. | 10-15-2009 |
20090309524 | System and Method for Adding Voltages of Power Modules in Variable Frequency Drives - Systems and methods for providing electrical power and to downhole oil production equipment such as electrical submersible pumps, wherein the outputs of multiple power modules are individually filtered before being added together to obtain a high voltage output that is provided to the downhole equipment. In one embodiment, an electrical drive system includes multiple power modules and corresponding filters. Each of the power modules is configured to receive an input power signal and to provide a corresponding pulse width modulated or stepped intermediate signal. The signal output by each power module is individually filtered to remove at least a portion of high-frequency components in the signal. The power modules and filters are coupled together in a configuration in which the filtered signals of the power modules are added to produce an output drive signal that is used to drive equipment such as an electrical submersible pump. | 12-17-2009 |
John Layton, Dublin, CA US
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20090234240 | Respiration as a Trigger for Therapy Optimization - Changes in patient status are assessed based at least in part on respiration parameters. A user can make selections regarding alert criteria options to be used in assessing patient status. Respiration is implantably sensed and respiration data is stored by an implantable device. A respiration parameter, such as respiration rate, is measured from the respiration data. The change in patient status is assessed by comparing the respiration parameter to the configured alert criteria. If the comparison of the respiration parameter and the configured alert criteria indicates a significant change in patient status, an alert signal is generated. | 09-17-2009 |
John C. Layton, Dublin, CA US
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20120149229 | MODULAR DRIVELINE - A modular driveline includes a modular portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations, and a percutaneous portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations. The percutaneous portion connector couples to the modular portion connector, and cable terminations at the connectors are captured in the connectors by potting. The cable can include an inner member, conductors disposed about the inner member, a covering about the conductors, a layer extruded onto the covering, an armor braid over the extruded layer, and an outer jacket extruded over the armor braid. | 06-14-2012 |
20150031937 | Modular Driveline - A modular driveline includes a modular portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations, and a percutaneous portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations. The percutaneous portion connector couples to the modular portion connector, and cable terminations at the connectors are captured in the connectors by potting. The cable can include an inner member, conductors disposed about the inner member, a covering about the conductors, a layer extruded onto the covering, an armor braid over the extruded layer, and an outer jacket extruded over the armor braid. | 01-29-2015 |
Jon Layton, Saratoga Springs, UT US
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20100051137 | PORTABLE WORKBENCH - A workbench assembly is provided including: a sawhorse, a mounting bracket, a planar member, and a power outlet. The sawhorse includes: a track, and a pair of support legs extending downwardly from the track. The mounting bracket is configured to releaseably couple to the track of the sawhorse. The planar member, having a primary plane, is coupled to the mounting bracket and configured to provide a tabletop when the mounting bracket is coupled to the track such that the primary plane tapers at a tapered end. The power outlet is coupled to the planar member. | 03-04-2010 |
Jon Thomas Layton, Solana Beach, CA US
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20120010876 | VOICE INTEGRATION PLATFORM - A voice integration platform and method provide for integration of a voice interface with a data system that includes stored data. The voice integration platform comprises one or more generic software components, the generic software components being configured to enable development of a specific voice user interface that is designed to interact with the data system in order to present the stored data to a user. | 01-12-2012 |
Joseph R. Layton, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090197460 | MALE MEDICAL DEVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ENGINEERED FRICTION FIT - A male connector, including: a body having a proximal end and a distal end; and an elastomeric member disposed around an outer surface of the distal end of the body, wherein the distal end of the body is configured to be received into a female connector interface in a medical device, and wherein the proximal end of the body is configured to receive an electronic block connector therein. | 08-06-2009 |
Kenneth T. Layton, Chandler, AZ US
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20140013422 | Continuous Multi-factor Authentication - A method and computing device for continuous multi-factor authentication are included in which a plurality of valid authentication credentials may be detected. Also, an authorized user may be detected within a viewing area. Additionally, an unauthorized object may be detected in the viewing area. Furthermore, a display device may be prevented from displaying content. | 01-09-2014 |
20140108805 | TECHNOLOGIES LABELING DIVERSE CONTENT - Technologies for labeling diverse content are described. In some embodiments, a content creation device generates a data structure that may include encrypted diverse content and metadata including at least one rights management (RM) label applying to the diverse content. The RM label may attribute all or a portion of the diverse content to one or more authors. The metadata may also be signed using an independently verifiable electronic signature. A consumption device receiving such a data structure may verify the authenticity of the electronic signature and, if verification succeeds, decrypt the encrypted diverse content in the data structure. Because the metadata is encapsulated with the diverse content in the data structure, it may accompany the diverse content upon its transfer or incorporation into other diverse content. | 04-17-2014 |
Kent D. Layton, Lehi, UT US
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20110080177 | GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND METHOD - A method and circuit for determining a circuit element parameter in a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit. An electrical signal provided to a first node is used to generate another electrical signal at a second node. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with a modulation signal to generate a modulated signal that is then filtered and converted into a digital representation of a portion of the circuit element parameter. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with the modulation signal after it has been phase shifted to produce a modulated signal that is filter and converted into a digital representation of another portion of the circuit element parameter. In another aspect, a slope based solenoid self-test method is used for self-testing in a GFCI circuit. Alternatively, a method for determining a wiring fault is provided using a digital filter. | 04-07-2011 |
20130214800 | IMPEDANCE MEASURING CIRCUIT - A method and circuit for determining a circuit element parameter in a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit. An electrical signal provided to a first node is used to generate another electrical signal at a second node. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with a modulation signal to generate a modulated signal that is then filtered and converted into a digital representation of a portion of the circuit element parameter. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with the modulation signal after it has been phase shifted to produce a modulated signal that is filter and converted into a digital representation of another portion of the circuit element parameter. In another aspect, a slope based solenoid self-test method is used for self-testing in a GFCI circuit. Alternatively, a method for determining a wiring fault is provided using a digital filter. | 08-22-2013 |
20130215537 | GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND METHOD - A method and circuit for determining a circuit element parameter in a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit. An electrical signal provided to a first node is used to generate another electrical signal at a second node. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with a modulation signal to generate a modulated signal that is then filtered and converted into a digital representation of a portion of the circuit element parameter. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with the modulation signal after it has been phase shifted to produce a modulated signal that is filter and converted into a digital representation of another portion of the circuit element parameter. In another aspect, a slope based solenoid self-test method is used for self-testing in a GFCI circuit. Alternatively, a method for determining a wiring fault is provided using a digital filter. | 08-22-2013 |
20140210484 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CIRCUIT ELEMENT PARAMETER - A method for determining a circuit element parameter in a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit. An electrical signal provided to a first node is used to generate another electrical signal at a second node. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with a modulation signal to generate a modulated signal that is then filtered and converted into a digital representation of a portion of the circuit element parameter. The electrical signal at the second node is multiplexed with the modulation signal after it has been phase shifted to produce a modulated signal that is filter and converted into a digital representation of another portion of the circuit element parameter. In another aspect, a slope based solenoid self-test method is used for self-testing in a GFCI circuit. Alternatively, a method for determining a wiring fault is provided using a digital filter. | 07-31-2014 |
20140266272 | GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AND METHOD - A ground fault interrupter circuit and a method for operating a ground fault interrupter that includes configuring the ground fault interrupter to perform a plurality of self tests. The ground fault interrupter may be configured to perform a ground fault self test, a grounded-neutral self test, and a trip circuit self test. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268435 | CURRENT SATURATION DETECTION AND CLAMPING CIRCUIT AND METHOD - A method and circuit for detecting and clamping current in a ground fault circuit interrupter circuit. In accordance with an embodiment the circuit includes an amplifier connected to a switch, where in the amplifier has an input connected to a first conduction terminal of the switch through a resistor and another input connected to a second conduction terminal of the switch. An output of the amplifier is connected to a control terminal of the switch. The circuit may include a ground fault circuit interrupter engine having an input connected to the first conduction terminal of the switch and another second input connected to the second conduction terminal of the switch. | 09-18-2014 |
20160118785 | ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICE MISWIRE DETECTION - Aspects of an electrical safety device that provides detection of miswiring of line and load connection pairs are presented. In an example, the device includes a differential current detector through which are routed a live current path and a neutral current path coupling the line and load connection pairs. The device also includes a selectable conducting path that, when selected, circumvents the differential current detector while coupling one of a line live connection to a load live connection or a line neutral connection to a load neutral connection of the connection pairs. The device further includes a control circuit that determines, via the differential current detector, while the conducting path is selected, a differential current defined by a difference in currents on the live and neutral current paths, and interrupts at least one of the live and neutral current paths in response to the differential current not exceeding a threshold value. | 04-28-2016 |
Kevin Layton, Torrance, CA US
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20160113215 | METHODS FOR AMELIORATING WATER SHORTAGES AND DROUGHT CONDITIONS USING INDUCED PRECIPITATION RECYCLING - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide materials and methods for induced precipitation recycling, including establishing afforestation plots and harvesting natural resources. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include targeted development and implementation of an environmentally sustainable precipitation recycling program to ameliorate chronic regional water shortages and drought conditions. In other embodiments, methods and systems disclosed provide for synergistic ecological benefits, including, but not limited to, methods for wastewater treatment, carbon sequestration, storm water management, groundwater recharge and phytoremediation. | 04-28-2016 |
Leif E. Layton, Gainesville, FL US
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20150268081 | Sediment Bed Passive Flux Meter (SBPFM) - Embodiments of the present invention provide a sediment bed passive flux meter (SBPFM) and associated methods. In one embodiment, an SBPFM is provided. The SBPFM comprises a casing. The casing comprises an intake portion, an exhaust portion, and an intermediate portion between the intake and exhaust portions. The SBPFM further comprises a permeable sock positioned within the intermediate portion of the casing and a sorptive matrix positioned within the sock. The sorptive matrix is impregnated with one or more tracers. The SBPFM is configured to passively intercept, but not retain, groundwater flow passing through the SBPFM from the intake portion to the exhaust portion. | 09-24-2015 |
Mary Layton, Vero Beach, FL US
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20150359600 | SYSTEM FOR STETHOSCOPE HEAD DISINFECTION - A stethoscope disinfection system comprising a guide member comprising a body member, a rotation-imparting member, a slide guide track, a spring guide track, and a trolley guide track, and a trolley comprising a lower housing member, a cam member, a lock head, a spring apparatus, a brush member, an upper housing member configured to receive at least a portion of a head of a stethoscope, and a dispersing member positioned in the dispersing mechanism chamber. The system may further comprise a slide guide configured to engage with each of the arm of the lock head and the slide guide track and to translate along a length of the slide guide track. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael Layton, Vero Beach, FL US
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20150359600 | SYSTEM FOR STETHOSCOPE HEAD DISINFECTION - A stethoscope disinfection system comprising a guide member comprising a body member, a rotation-imparting member, a slide guide track, a spring guide track, and a trolley guide track, and a trolley comprising a lower housing member, a cam member, a lock head, a spring apparatus, a brush member, an upper housing member configured to receive at least a portion of a head of a stethoscope, and a dispersing member positioned in the dispersing mechanism chamber. The system may further comprise a slide guide configured to engage with each of the arm of the lock head and the slide guide track and to translate along a length of the slide guide track. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael Layton, Seattle, WA US
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20150033722 | TURBINE SYSTEM FOR GENERATING POWER FROM A FLOW OF LIQUID, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A turbine system that can be releasably anchored in a flow of liquid, like a waterfall, and generate power from the flow includes a runner operable to receive some or all of the flow of liquid and rotate to generate power, a penstock operable to direct some or all of the flow toward the runner, and an intake operable to direct some or all of the flow into the penstock. The runner may be coupled to a generator to generate electric power. The penstock has a length that is adjustable to accommodate changes in the height of the liquid drop or waterfall, which may be desirable if the distance between the top and bottom of the drop fluctuates like an ocean's tide. The turbine system also includes a valve operable to modify the flow of the liquid flowing into the runner, and a control circuit operable to determine an amount of liquid entering the penstock and, in response to the determined amount, move the valve to increase or decrease the flow of liquid into the runner. In addition, the turbine system includes an anchor to releasably hold the system in the flow of | 02-05-2015 |
Michael D. Layton, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090265658 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SCROLLING BY MOVEMENT OF A POINTING OBJECT IN A CURVILINEAR PATH ON A TOUCHPAD - A method of moving an object in a generally circular manner on the surface of a touchpad and causing a list to be scrolled as long as the object is moving, wherein a method is provided for activating a scrolling function, wherein a method is provided for determining what direction scrolling should occur based upon a direction of movement when scrolling is engaged, and wherein the direction of scrolling is only changed by an abrupt change in direction of the object. | 10-22-2009 |
20090314550 | Touchpad designed in a planar configuration that can be molded to conform to a non-planar object - A capacitance sensitive touchpad that is formed as a plurality of electrodes disposed on a flat substrate, wherein spaces are created between electrodes, wherein the spaces between the electrodes can then be cut from the substrate, and wherein the remaining edges of the substrate can then be brought closer together to thereby form a three dimensional shape and yet still provide desired touchpad functionality. | 12-24-2009 |
20130201147 | HIGH RESOLUTION NON-GHOSTED GESTURES - A method of performing a two-finger gesture when the absolute position of the fingers does not need to be known in order to perform the gesture, wherein de-ghosting of results from a touch sensor that gives a false position and a real position for each actual finger on the touch sensor is performed by finding a strongest signal when performing a short aperture measurement from one side of the touch sensor so that the direction of a rotation gesture can be determined, and wherein flick and pinch gestures can all be calculated using de-ghosted weighted average and weighted absolute deviation calculations. | 08-08-2013 |
20130257803 | SINGLE AND MULTIPLE FINGER EXTRACTION AND POSITION CALCULATION USING A WEIGHTED MASK - A method for single and multi-finger extraction and position calculation using weighted masks for each finger, the masks for each finger being calculated using the previous position of each finger, and when the measured results overlap, the results are apportioned according to the masks such that each position result is scaled according to its mask, and scaled by its mask divided by the sum of all overlapping masks. | 10-03-2013 |
20140111429 | MULTIPLE FINGERS, MULTIPLE STEP GESTURE - A system and method for performing a multi-finger and multi-step or action gesture on a touch sensor, the gesture including at least one step, action or phase of the gesture is characterized by only a single finger being present on the touch sensor, but always incorporating another step, action or phase having at least two fingers present. | 04-24-2014 |
20140198076 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MULTI-FINGER SEARCH USING OVERSAMPLING HILL CLIMBING AND DESCENT WITH RANGE - A method for detecting and tracking multiple fingers in a two dimensional set of results using oversampling hill climbing and descent with range. | 07-17-2014 |
Michael R. Layton, Clayton, CA US
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20120236286 | ACCURATE GUN BORESIGHTING SYSTEM - A device including an optical laser radiation source that emits laser radiation having a radially symmetric intensity profile and a mounting structure that engages a weapon barrel. An optical receiver including photodetectors located equidistant from and surrounding a central target site is locatable remote from the weapon. The photodetectors are sensitive to the laser radiation and each photodetector generates an electrical signal proportional to an intensity of the laser radiation received from the laser radiation source. A signal processor processes the electrical signals from the photodetectors to generate an intensity gradient indicating comparative intensity of the laser radiation that is detected by the photodetectors. The intensity gradient presents a null point when the intensity detected by at least two compared photodetectors is equal. A communicative link exists between the optical laser radiation source and the optical receiver. Synchronous modulation-demodulation of the laser source and detectors assists in optical noise exclusion. | 09-20-2012 |
Otis F. Layton, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20090184881 | STRUCTURAL FEED APERTURE FOR SPACE BASED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A structural phased array antenna and method for manufacturing are disclosed. An integrated structural antenna aperture can be used to reduce net weight, cost, and volume where an array of antenna elements are incorporated into a structural member, e.g. in a spacecraft. A structural material layer, such as a structural foam, may be used with the array of individual antenna element cavities machined into the layer. The antenna element cavities are lined with a conductive material, such as plated aluminum. Facesheets may be bonded to the front and/or backside of the structural material layer in order to increase strength and/or stiffness using an RF transparent material. The array of antenna elements may be coupled to filters at the back side of structural material layer. | 07-23-2009 |
20130229321 | ANTENNA FABRICATION - In one embodiment a method to form a load bearing antenna aperture comprises forming a honeycomb core structure having a plurality of wall sections, the wall sections including electromagnetic radiating elements, and wherein lower surfaces of the wall sections defines a first surface and upper surfaces of the wall sections define a second surface, positioning a back skin to the first surface of the honeycomb core structure with an adhesive layer which comprises a layer of adhesive film and a paste adhesive disposed on the layer of adhesive film. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-05-2013 |
20140320366 | STRUCTURALLY INTEGRATED ANTENNA APERTURE ELECTRONICS ATTACHMENT DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY - A method of manufacture of antenna electronics attachment is disclosed. A nutplate is coupled to a mounting plate via a plurality of embedded fastening structures such that mechanical-electronic coupling means allow in-service change-out of an electronic component coupled to the nutplate. | 10-30-2014 |
Otis Franklin Layton, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20130016019 | Integrated Antenna SystemAANM Stoneback; Matthew A.AACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Stoneback; Matthew A. Seattle WA USAANM Marshall, IV; Joseph A.AACI KentAAST WAAACO USAAGP Marshall, IV; Joseph A. Kent WA USAANM Sego; Daniel JosephAACI ShorelineAAST WAAACO USAAGP Sego; Daniel Joseph Shoreline WA USAANM Layton; Otis FranklinAACI Bonney LakeAAST WAAACO USAAGP Layton; Otis Franklin Bonney Lake WA USAANM Gaw; Kevin O'BrienAACI TukwilaAAST WAAACO USAAGP Gaw; Kevin O'Brien Tukwila WA US - A method and apparatus comprising a resin layer, a number of conductive elements, and a number of layers of reinforcement material. The number of conductive elements is on the resin layer. The number of conductive elements has a configuration that forms an antenna system. The number of layers of reinforcement material forms a reinforcement for a composite structure, and at least a portion of the resin layer forms a matrix for the composite structure. | 01-17-2013 |
Pamela Layton, Westwood, MA US
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20120230966 | TISSUE TRANSPLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE - Provided are transplants and methods for augmenting formation and restoration of organ and tissue, for example, bone formation, by administering autologous or allogeneic human embryonic-like adult stem cells (ELA cells). Also provided is a method for augmenting formation of tissues and organs by administering a transplant having ELA stem cells or combination of ELA stem cells. | 09-13-2012 |
20150258145 | TISSUE TRANSPLANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE - Provided are transplants and methods for augmenting formation and restoration of organ and tissue, for example, bone formation, by administering autologous or allogeneic human embryonic-like adult stem cells (ELA cells). Also provided is a method for augmenting formation of tissues and organs by administering a transplant having ELA stem cells or combination of ELA stem cells. | 09-17-2015 |
Paul Layton, Brentwood, MO US
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20140074730 | HVAC SYSTEM REMOTE MONITORING AND DIAGNOSIS - A method of operating a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) monitoring service is described. The method includes: providing a local device for installation in an HVAC system of a residential or commercial building; periodically receiving data from the local device across a wide area network, wherein the received data includes electrical sensor data including at least one of current or power; and storing the received data. The method further includes: analyzing the stored data to selectively identify problems and selectively predict faults of the HVAC system; receiving a subscription fee corresponding to the building, the subscription fee applying to a calendar period; and during the calendar period, providing information on the identified problems and the predicted faults to a customer corresponding to the building. | 03-13-2014 |
20140278681 | CONTRACTOR SCHEDULING AND COMPONENT PURCHASING SERVICE - A system and method includes a database storing faults, each fault having an indicator corresponding to whether the associated fault is designated for self-maintenance. A monitoring system is in communication with the database and monitors operating parameters of an HVAC system at a customer location, detects or predicts a fault in the HVAC system, determines whether the fault is designated for self-maintenance, and communicates an alert corresponding to the fault to a customer device. When the alert received by the customer device indicates that the fault in the HVAC system is designated for self-maintenance, the customer device displays an identification of a replacement component associated with maintenance for the fault and a first interface to receive at least one of a first selection for a contractor to deliver the replacement component and a second selection for purchasing the replacement component through a commercial retailer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140279571 | CONTRACTOR LOCATOR AND DISPATCH SERVICE - A system and method for a contractor locator and dispatch service is provided. A customer device is associated with an HVAC system at a customer location. Contractor devices are each associated with a contractor at a contractor location and stores contractor information including contractor location data corresponding to the contractor location and contractor availability data corresponding to an availability of the associated contractor. A server receives a service request for the HVAC system from the customer device and contractor information from each of the contractor devices. The server applies selection criteria to the received contractor information and determines potential contractors for the service request based on the selection criteria. The customer device receive the contractor information for the potential contractors, displays corresponding contractor information, and receives a selection indicating a designated contractor from the potential contractors to perform the service request for the HVAC system. The server notifies the contractor device for the designated contractor of the selection. | 09-18-2014 |
20150302414 | CONTRACTOR DISPATCH SERVICE - A system and method include a monitoring system that monitors operating parameters of an HVAC system at a customer location and that generates an alert or service request based on the operating parameters. A server is in communication with the monitoring system and receives the alert or service request from the monitoring system, compares the alert or service request to a listing of alerts and service requests covered under a service plan associated with the HVAC system at the customer location, determines whether the alert or service request is covered under the service plan based on the comparison, and schedules and dispatches a contractor to perform service under the service plan when the alert or service request is covered under the service plan. | 10-22-2015 |
Phillip Layton, San Diego, CA US
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20140318596 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY COLLECTION - A system for collecting electromagnetic energy is provided. The system can include one or more electromagnetic energy collection devices. An individual device comprises a first electrically conductive layer adjacent to a semiconductor layer. The first electrically conductive layer forms a Schottky barrier to charge flow at an interface between the first electrically conductive layer and the semiconductor layer. A second electrically conductive layer is disposed adjacent to the semiconductor layer and away from the first electrically conductive layer. The second electrically conductive layer forms an ohmic contact with the semiconductor layer. Upon exposure of the device to electromagnetic energy, the first electrically conductive layer generates localized surface plasmon resonances that resonantly interact with the second electrically conductive layer, providing near perfect absorption of light. The absorption of light creates hot electrons in the first layer that cross the Schottky barrier to drive an external load. | 10-30-2014 |
Phillip J. Layton, San Diego, CA US
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20110220172 | PHOTO INDUCED ENHANCED FIELD ELECTRON EMISSION COLLECTOR - An electromagnetic energy collector and sensor use enhanced fields to emit electrons for energy collection. The collector and sensor collect energy from visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation. The collector and sensor include a waveguide with a geometry selected to enhance the electric field along a conductor to create a high, localized electric field, which causes electron emission across a gap to a return plane. | 09-15-2011 |
20130294729 | OPTICAL ANTENNAS WITH ENHANCED FIELDS AND ELECTRON EMISSION - An electromagnetic energy collecting and sensing device is described. The device uses enhanced fields to emit electrons for energy collection. The device is configured to collect energy from visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation. The device includes a waveguide with a geometry selected to enhance the electric field along a conductor to create a high, localized electric field, which causes electron emission across a gap to an electron return plane. | 11-07-2013 |
20130319514 | PHOTON INDUCED ENHANCED FIELD ELECTRON EMISSION COLLECTOR - An electromagnetic energy collector and sensor use enhanced fields to emit electrons for energy collection. The collector and sensor collect energy from visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation. The collector and sensor include a waveguide with a geometry selected to enhance the electric field along a conductor to create a high, localized electric field, which causes electron emission across a gap to a return plane. | 12-05-2013 |
Russell Layton, Acton, MA US
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20120130272 | LUMEN OCCLUSION DETECTION - Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member. | 05-24-2012 |
20140024965 | LUMEN OCCLUSION DETECTION - Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body, a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member. | 01-23-2014 |
Sarah M. Layton, Newton, IA US
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20120213810 | NOVEL EUROPEAN PRRSV STRAIN - The present invention is related to improved modified live PRRS vaccines containing new PRRSV European strains of PRRSV and methods of use and manufacture of such vaccines. | 08-23-2012 |
20140255442 | NOVEL EUROPEAN PRRSV STRAIN - The present invention is related to improved modified live PRRS vaccines containing new PRRSV European strains of PRRSV and methods of use and manufacture of such vaccines. | 09-11-2014 |
Sherryll Layton, Fayetteville, AR US
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20110027309 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are | 02-03-2011 |
Sherryll Layton, Rogers, AR US
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20110111015 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES TO EIMERIA - Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and | 05-12-2011 |
20110159026 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES TO FLAGELLATED BACTERIUM - Vaccines comprising fliC and CD 154 polypeptides and | 06-30-2011 |
20120282291 | VACCINE VECTORS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are vaccine vectors including an antigenic polypeptide and an HMGB1 polypeptide present on the surface of the vaccine vector. Compositions comprising the vaccine vectors are also provided and include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, suitably a carrier for oral or nasal administration. Also provided are methods of enhancing immune responses, in particular antibody immune response and suitably an IgA response, by administering the vaccine vectors or compositions disclosed herein to a subject. | 11-08-2012 |
20130084304 | VACCINE AND METHODS TO REDUCE CAMPYLOBACTER INFECTION - Vaccine vectors and methods for enhancing resistance to | 04-04-2013 |
20140093534 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are | 04-03-2014 |
20150190496 | VACCINE AND METHODS TO REDUCE CAMPYLOBACTER INFECTION - Vaccine vectors and methods for enhancing resistance to | 07-09-2015 |
20150190500 | VACCINE VECTORS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are vaccine vectors including an antigenic polypeptide and an HMGB1 polypeptide present on the surface of the vaccine vector. Compositions comprising the vaccine vectors are also provided and include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, suitably a carrier for oral or nasal administration. Also provided are methods of enhancing immune responses, in particular antibody immune response and suitably an IgA response, by administering the vaccine vectors or compositions disclosed herein to a subject. | 07-09-2015 |
20150216954 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES TO EIMERIA - Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and | 08-06-2015 |
20160038581 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES TO ENTERIC PATHOGENS - Vaccine vectors capable of eliciting an immune response to enteric bacteria and methods of using the same are provided. The vaccine vectors include a polynucleotide encoding a PAL polypeptide. The PAL polypeptide may be expressed on the surface of the vaccine vector. The vaccine vector may also include a second polypeptide encoding an immunostimulatory polypeptide such as a CD154 polypeptide or an HMGB1 polypeptide. | 02-11-2016 |
20160114025 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF ENHANCING IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are | 04-28-2016 |
Thomas Layton, Memphis, TN US
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20100253783 | SPATIALLY-SELECTIVE REFLECTOR STRUCTURES, REFLECTOR DISKS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - The invention provides a spatially-selective reflective structure for the detection of submillimeter electromagnetic waves and systems and methods incorporating spatially-selective reflective structures. One aspect of the invention provides a spatially-selective reflective structure including a partially-conducting slab and a modulating reflector disk adjacent to the partially-conducting slab. The modulating reflector disk includes a plurality of modulations. Another aspect of the invention provides a submillimeter imaging device including submillimeter wave optics, a spatially-selective reflective structure located in the focal plane of the submillimeter wave optics, a submillimeter wave receiver positioned to capture waves reflected from the spatially-selective reflective structure, and a motor configured to rotate the spatially-selective reflective structure. The spatially-selective reflective structure includes a partially-conducting slab and a modulating reflector disk adjacent to the partially-conducting slab. The modulating reflector plate includes one or more modulations. | 10-07-2010 |
20130321642 | SPATIALLY-SELECTIVE REFLECTOR STRUCTURES, REFLECTOR DISKS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - The invention provides a spatially-selective reflective structure for the detection of submillimeter electromagnetic waves and systems and methods incorporating spatially-selective reflective structures. One aspect of the invention provides a spatially-selective reflective structure including a partially-conducting slab and a modulating reflector disk adjacent to the partially-conducting slab. The modulating reflector disk includes a plurality of modulations. Another aspect of the invention provides a submillimeter imaging device including submillimeter wave optics, a spatially-selective reflective structure located in the focal plane of the submillimeter wave optics, a submillimeter wave receiver positioned to capture waves reflected from the spatially-selective reflective structure, and a motor configured to rotate the spatially-selective reflective structure. The spatially-selective reflective structure includes a partially-conducting slab and a modulating reflector disk adjacent to the partially-conducting slab. The modulating reflector plate includes one or more modulations. | 12-05-2013 |
William Kent Layton, Littleton, CO US
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20130282180 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING HOME AND COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING ONE TOUCH AND INTUITIVE FUNCTIONALITY - To provide an improved system for home environment control, in one embodiment, a system for controlling a living environment includes a computing device having a touch screen input system, the computing device including an interface. The interface includes a graphical representation of the living environment. The interface provides for control of a plurality of systems distributed in the living environment. The plurality of environmental systems is distributed in a plurality of rooms that make up the living environment. The interface is configured to activate a portion of the plurality of environmental systems upon a single touch command of a user received by the interface via the touch screen input system of the computing device. | 10-24-2013 |