Loomis, US
Aaron Loomis, Prairie Du Sac, WI US
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20090005332 | Compositions and Methods for Modulating Gene Expression Using Self-Protected Oligonucleotides - The present invention is directed to novel nucleic acid molecules which include a region complementary to a target gene and one or more self-complementary regions, and the use of such nucleic acid molecules and compositions comprising the same to modulate gene expression and treat a variety of diseases and infections. | 01-01-2009 |
Aaron G. Loomis, Burlington, VT US
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20130045115 | TWO-STAGE LINEAR PERISTALTIC PUMP MECHANISM - This invention discloses a peristaltic pump composed of a two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism, which engages in different functions, charging and pumping a fluid to a patient. This peristaltic pump is capable of restoring the crushed tubing, caused by repeated compression or crushing of the tubing by peristaltic fingers, to its original circular cross sectional area so that it can provide a precise flow rate. The two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism substantially improves the consistency of a flow rate over time and extends the usefulness of peristaltic pumps to applications where they could not otherwise be used. | 02-21-2013 |
20150147189 | Two-Stage Linear Peristaltic Pump Mechanism - This invention discloses a peristaltic pump composed of a two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism, which engages in different functions, charging and pumping a fluid to a patient. This peristaltic pump is capable of restoring the crushed tubing, caused by repeated compression or crushing of the tubing by peristaltic fingers, to its original circular cross sectional area so that it can provide a precise flow rate. The two-stage linear peristaltic pump mechanism substantially improves the consistency of a flow rate over time and extends the usefulness of peristaltic pumps to applications where they could not otherwise be used. | 05-28-2015 |
Aaron G. Loomis, Stoughton, WI US
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20080234222 | Charge Reversal of Polyion Complexes - An ionic polymer is utilized in “recharging” (another layer having a different charge) a condensed polynucleotide complex for purposes of nucleic acid delivery to a cell. The resulting recharged complex can be formed with an appropriate amount of positive or negative charge such that the resulting complex has the desired net charge. | 09-25-2008 |
Aaron G. Loomis, Huntington, VT US
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20150374580 | WATER-POWERED HAND-WASHING SYSTEM - A hand-washing apparatus configured to simultaneously wash hands includes an enclosure with openings for each hand, and members for finger support and thumb support. The finger support member extends upward from the enclosure's base and the thumb support member extends along a direction different from the finger support member. The finger support has a surface for receiving and orienting fingers of both hands at corresponding locations inside the enclosure. Similarly, the thumb support has a surface for receiving and orienting both thumbs. The finger-support surface has two recess sets, each of which receives fingers of one hand. First and second spray-nozzles are directed to irrigate the fingers and thumbs respectively. | 12-31-2015 |
A. Katrina Loomis, Houston, TX US
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20090286729 | Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Antagonists and Methods of Use - The present invention features epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonists. These EGFR antagonists are polypeptide variants of ligands of EGFR. The EGFR ligand polypeptide variants of the invention possess EGFR antagonistic properties and can inhibit at least one EGFR-mediated biological activity such as inhibition of the receptor's kinase activation activity and subsequently, cell proliferation. Such polypeptide variants, and nucleic acids encoding these polypeptide variants can be used therapeutically in situations in which inhibition of EGFR activity is indicated. | 11-19-2009 |
Alexander B. Loomis, New York, NY US
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20140321130 | Tree Topper with Trunk Attachable Deformable Conduit - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a tree-top ornament apparatus configured to present a removeably attachable ornament above a top of a tree and supporting the presented ornament by clamping an ornament-connected deformable conduit to a secure portion of a tree trunk below the top of the tree. In an illustrative embodiment, the conduit may be deformable and yet semi-rigid so as not to deform under the weight of the presented ornament. In some embodiments, a sleeve may be configured to provide an electrical signal to a light emitting device for illuminating the ornament. The sleeve may include a light emitting device within a top hollow of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the light emitting device may be configured to illuminate a clear or semi-clear ornament received in the top hollow of the sleeve. The tree-top ornament apparatus may advantageously secure a tree-top ornament to the tree trunk at a location where the trunk is strong. | 10-30-2014 |
Anne Loomis, Seattle, WA US
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20090078772 | Techniques for decoding images of barcodes - Techniques for enhancing the reliable and efficient decoding of images of computer-readable symbols, which represent information encoded using a one- or two-dimensional visual symbology, are discussed. In accordance with one technique, prior to attempting to decode a particular image, a likelihood of successfully decoding the visual symbology from the image is determined based on a success metric. The success metric is calculated based on the blurriness of the image, or the tilt of the camera that captured the image, or both. Levels of blurriness or tilt, and the likelihood of decoding success, are ascertained with respect to predetermined reference values associated with generally decodable images. In accordance with another technique, image-sharpening algorithms are applied at select locations within the image. Such locations generally correspond to centers of modules within the visual symbology of the computer-readable symbol, which are assigned values based on grayscale values of proximate pixels in the image. | 03-26-2009 |
20090099769 | ABBREVIATED DIRECTIONS FOR ROUTE NAVIGATION - A geographic navigation system for segmenting a received set of instructions (or directions) that guide a user over a geographic route from a starting location to an ending location, and then abbreviating a subset of the instructions related to the inexact or familiar regions into a more concise and relevant form, yet retain all the information for guiding the user on the trip. Route segmentation occurs before instruction abbreviation by segmenting the route into multiple logical components in which abbreviation can be applied. After the need for instruction abbreviation is recognized and the route is segmented, techniques and designs are employed to generate understandable strings that describe the abbreviated directions as well as controls that allow optimization of the user experience. | 04-16-2009 |
Anne H. Loomis, Seattle, WA US
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20110265023 | Interactive Representation of Clustered Entities - Various embodiments enable overlapping visual entities to be grouped into a cluster that can be opened to reveal individual visual entities that form the cluster. According to one or more embodiments, a cluster is represented on a map by a visual representation known as a foundation. A user can interact with the foundation to cause the cluster to be opened to reveal a flyout that includes individual visual entities that form the cluster. In some embodiments, the visual entities can represent geographical locations in a map view. A user can also interact with an individual visual entity of the flyout to acquire more information about the visual entity. In at least some embodiments, a combined visual entity is presented that represents multiple overlapping visual entities. The combined visual entity can include different visual representations for each of the multiple overlapping visual entities. | 10-27-2011 |
20110265030 | REPRESENTATION OF OVERLAPPING VISUAL ENTITIES - Various embodiments present a combined visual entity that represents overlapping visual entities. The combined visual entity can include a primary visualization that represents one of the overlapping visual entities and annotations that represent others of the overlapping visual entities. For example, a map view can include multiple geographical entities that overlap. A primary visualization can be rendered that represents one of the multiple geographical entities. The primary visualization can be visually annotated (e.g., with symbols, letters, or other visual indicators) to indicate others of the multiple geographical entities. In some embodiments, a zoom operation can cause visual entities to be added and/or removed from the combined visual entity. | 10-27-2011 |
20130194258 | REPRESENTATION OF OVERLAPPING VISUAL ENTITIES - Various embodiments present a combined visual entity that represents overlapping visual entities. The combined visual entity can include a primary visualization that represents one of the overlapping visual entities and annotations that represent others of the overlapping visual entities. For example, a map view can include multiple geographical entities that overlap. A primary visualization can be rendered that represents one of the multiple geographical entities. The primary visualization can be visually annotated (e.g., with symbols, letters, or other visual indicators) to indicate others of the multiple geographical entities. In some embodiments, a zoom operation can cause visual entities to be added and/or removed from the combined visual entity. | 08-01-2013 |
20150235623 | REPRESENTATION OF OVERLAPPING VISUAL ENTITIES - Various embodiments present a combined visual entity that represents overlapping visual entities. The combined visual entity can include a primary visualization that represents one of the overlapping visual entities and annotations that represent others of the overlapping visual entities. For example, a map view can include multiple geographical entities that overlap. A primary visualization can be rendered that represents one of the multiple geographical entities. The primary visualization can be visually annotated (e.g., with symbols, letters, or other visual indicators) to indicate others of the multiple geographical entities. In some embodiments, a zoom operation can cause visual entities to be added and/or removed from the combined visual entity. | 08-20-2015 |
Benjamin Loomis, Bethlehem, PA US
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20160089492 | VALVE DEVICE, A DELIVERY SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME AND METHOD - The disclosed subject matter relates to a valve device that includes a valve member located within a housing in which the valve member's operation can be bypassed. For example, the valve device can include a bypass device that has an input structure, a motion conversion structure, and an output structure. The input structure can include a portion configured to resiliently deform if a valve opening input force is applied to the input structure in an input direction. The motion conversion structure can be configured to convert the valve opening input force into motion of the output structure in an output direction that is non-parallel to the input direction. The output structure can be configured to move the valve member (e.g., from a closed state to an opened state in order to bypass normal valve operation) if the motion conversion structure is displaced in the input direction. The valve device can be used in various manners, and is particularly suitable for use in a patient fluid delivery system. | 03-31-2016 |
Benjamin Loomis, Campbell, CA US
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20140108804 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING THE AUTHENTICITY OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods and systems are provided for verifying the authenticity of an electronic device by a security server comprising a processor and a memory. The method, for example, may include, but is not limited to, receiving, from the electronic device, a unique identifier associated with the electronic device, determining, by the processor, a public key corresponding to the unique identifier, generating, by the processor, a message, encrypting, by the processor, the message with the determined public key, transmitting, to the electronic device, the encrypted message; receiving, from the electronic device, a response message, comparing the response message to the generated message, and authorizing the electronic device based upon the comparison. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods and systems are provided for controlling access to an electronic device. The electronic device, for example, may include, but is not limited to, a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory is configured to store a password for accessing the electronic device, and a communication interface communicatively coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to receive a request to access the electronic device from the communication interface, and transmit an encrypted version of the password for accessing the electronic device via the communication interface. | 04-17-2014 |
Bradley Dean Loomis, Pullman, WA US
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20140204539 | PACKAGE AND TRAY SYSTEM FOR INTERCHANGING DEVICE COMPONENTS - Some embodiments of the invention include a package and tray system for modularizing a set of component hardware devices of an electronic device. The system includes at least one package and a tray. Each package fits into the tray by an alignment notch that aligns the package for interlocking within the tray. In some embodiments, the system includes several packages that simultaneously fit into the tray. In some embodiments, the packages include a CPU package, a Wi-Fi package, a battery package, a SIM card package, and a camera package. In some embodiments, a minimum package configuration includes the CPU package, the memory package, and the battery package. | 07-24-2014 |
C. Gary Loomis, Fairfield, CA US
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20140312067 | Stackable Liquid Pitcher - Disclosed is a liquid pitcher that is specifically designed to be stackable. The present invention comprises a beverage pitcher for storing liquid with an internal handle and optionally with a pouring spout. The internal handle is a handle that is housed within the body of the liquid pitcher rather than protruding from the body of the liquid pitcher. The internal handle allows the pitcher to support the base of a subsequent pitcher placed within the first pitcher interior. The handle does not protrude from the body of the liquid pitcher and does not sacrifice any structural integrity because it has two points of attachment, which is an upgrade over currently available stackable liquid pitchers, whose handles largely only have a single point of attachment. | 10-23-2014 |
Charles Loomis, Edmonds, WA US
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20090073271 | Extended look instrument - The present invention is a camera package with a viewing screen, a long flexible arm that will stay in a fixed position once adjusted for remote viewing of areas of automobiles and appliances not otherwise visible by a repairperson or mechanic servicing the device. The camera package includes additional lighting in nonvisible wavelengths for viewing objects otherwise not visible to the human eye. The camera package is capable of hands free operation. This hands free operation allows the technician to make adjustments or work on the problem at hand. | 03-19-2009 |
Dan Loomis, Portland, OR US
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20090059181 | PROJECTION DEVICE PARTICLE-CONTAINMENT SHIELD - A particle-containment shield is provided. The particles-containment shield includes a containment structure that defines an air inlet to receive air heated by a projection lamp from the outlet of the projection-lamp module and defines an air outlet to vent air heated by the projection lamp away from the projection lamp. The containment structure is sealed intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet such that air heated by the projection lamp that enters through the air inlet exits the containment structure through the air outlet. The containment structure defines a length, a width, and a height of the particle-containment shield. The particle-containment shield includes one or more deflection members is arranged in the containment structure to collectively block all straight line paths from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to inhibit projection lamp particles from exiting the air outlet upon projection lamp rupture. | 03-05-2009 |
20150346595 | PROJECTION DEVICE PARTICLE-CONTAINMENT SHIELD - A particle-containment shield is provided. The particles-containment shield includes a containment structure that defines an air inlet to receive air heated by a projection lamp from the outlet of the projection-lamp module and defines an air outlet to vent air heated by the projection lamp away from the projection lamp. The containment structure is sealed intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet such that air heated by the projection lamp that enters through the air inlet exits the containment structure through the air outlet. The containment structure defines a length, a width, and a height of the particle-containment shield. The particle-containment shield includes one or more deflection members is arranged in the containment structure to collectively block all straight line paths from the air inlet to the air outlet so as to inhibit projection lamp particles from exiting the air outlet upon projection lamp rupture. | 12-03-2015 |
Dan Loomis, San Jose, CA US
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20110231270 | PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODOLOGIES - A transaction system including at least two transaction communicators, at least one of which is a mobile communicator, at least one of the at least two transaction communicators having sequential visually sensible indicia generation functionality operative to generate a time sequence of indicia which provides at least transaction data and at least one of the at least two transaction communicators having sequential visually sensible indicia receiving functionality and transaction data extraction functionality capable of extracting at least the transaction data from the time sequence of particular indicia, whereby a time sequence of indicia which provides at least transaction data is transmitted from one of the at least two transaction communicators to another of the at least two transaction communicators. | 09-22-2011 |
Daniel Loomis, San Francisco, CA US
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20160055514 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUGGESTING FINANCIAL ACCOUNT CARDS STORED ON A WIRELESS DEVICE - A wireless device is enabled to process a transaction. In one implementation, the wireless device receives card data for a plurality of financial account cards and stores the card data in memory associated with the wireless device. The wireless device determines merchant information for the transaction and determines rewards benefit information for at least some of the plurality of financial account cards. The wireless device provides a suggestion of at least one of the plurality of financial account cards to use in the transaction based on the determined rewards benefit information. | 02-25-2016 |
20160086217 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OFFERS USING A MOBILE DEVICE - A wireless device is enabled to provide offers. The wireless device receives card data for a financial account card and stores the card data in a memory associated with the wireless device. Responsive to using the card data in a transaction at a first merchant location, the wireless device receives transaction line-item data from a computing system associated with the first merchant location. The wireless device determines merchant information for a second merchant location and determines an offer associated with the second merchant location based on the line-item data and the merchant information for the second merchant. The wireless device presents the offer when the wireless device is near the second merchant location. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098708 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS USING PAYMENT TOKENS - A computer system is enabled to process a transaction. The computer system receives a financial account holder identifier and a merchant identifier and generates a payment token uniquely associated with the financial account holder and merchant. The computer system communicates the payment token to a mobile payment device. The computer system can then receive a payment request that includes the payment token, a payee identifier, and a payor identifier associated with the payment request. The computer system can then authorize the payment request when the payee identifier matches the financial account holder identifier uniquely associated with the payment token and the payor identifier matches the merchant identifier uniquely associated with payment token. | 04-07-2016 |
Donald W. Loomis, Coppel, TX US
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20100241830 | Transfer Triggered Microcontroller with Orthogonal Instruction Set - A microcontroller includes a program memory, data memory, central processing unit, at least one register module, a memory management unit, and a transport network. Instructions are executed in one clock cycle via an instruction word. The instruction word indicates the source module from which data is to be retrieved and the destination module to which data is to be stored. The address/data capability of an instruction word may be extended via a prefix module. If an operation is performed on the data, the source module or the destination module may perform the operation during the same clock cycle in which the data is transferred. | 09-23-2010 |
Donald W. Loomis, Coppell, TX US
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20100106954 | Multi-Layer Content Protecting Microcontroller - The present invention relates to a microcontroller designed for protection of intellectual digital content. The microcontroller includes a secure CPU, a real-time cipher, and a user programmable multi-layer access control system for internal memory realized by programmable nonvolatile memory. Programmable nonvolatile memory allows in-system and in-application programming for the end user. The programmable nonvolatile memory is mainly used for program code and operating parameter storage. The multiple-layer access control is an integral part of the CPU, providing confidentiality protection to embedded digital content by controlling reading, writing, and/or execution of a code segment according to a set of user-programmed parameters. The cipher incorporates a set of cryptographic rules for data encryption and decryption with row and column manipulation for data storage. All cryptographic operations are executed in parallel with CPU run time without incurring additional latency and delay for system operation. | 04-29-2010 |
20140040584 | Multi-layer content protecting microcontroller - The present invention relates to a microcontroller designed for protection of intellectual digital content. The microcontroller includes a secure CPU, a real-time cipher, and a user programmable multi-layer access control system for internal memory realized by programmable nonvolatile memory. Programmable nonvolatile memory allows in-system and in-application programming for the end user. The programmable nonvolatile memory is mainly used for program code and operating parameter storage. The multiple-layer access control is an integral part of the CPU, providing confidentiality protection to embedded digital content by controlling reading, writing, and/or execution of a code segment according to a set of user-programmed parameters. The cipher incorporates a set of cryptographic rules for data encryption and decryption with row and column manipulation for data storage. All cryptographic operations are executed in parallel with CPU run time without incurring additional latency and delay for system operation. | 02-06-2014 |
Erik Douglas Loomis, Loveland, OH US
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20130261712 | COLD THERAPY DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a device for absorbing heat from a body. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved device which utilizes a gel material comprising liquids and solids to absorb, over an extended period of time, heat from a body. The present invention also includes methods of providing cold therapy treatment to a user | 10-03-2013 |
Gary Loomis, Ft. Myers, FL US
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20110083268 | BOAT HAMMOCK INSTALLATION SYSTEM - The present invention includes apparatus and methods for installing a hammock upon a boat. A method of installing a hammock comprises the steps of: installing first and second hammock end mounting means upon the boat, the first and second mounting means each comprising one of a vertical mounting member and a suspending anchor to suspend ends of a hammock, where each vertical mounting member is affixed to a surface of the boat, the vertical member including a longitudinally extending member having a first end and a second end, the first end affixed to a surface of the boat, the second end being elevated above the first end, and where each suspending anchor is affixed to an elevated structure of the boat, the anchor having one or more mounting surfaces engaging the elevated structure and one or more ratchets each receiving a strap extending about the elevated structure. | 04-14-2011 |
Gary Loomis, Woodland, WA US
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20140091982 | HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE FIBER REINFORCED ANTENNAS - A highly conductive fiber reinforced tubular antenna is composed of metal coated reinforcing fibers in a composite structure. The conductive fibers may be disposed in a tubular or cylindrical fashion unidirectionally parallel to or at an angle to the axis of the tube or cylinder, thus providing multifunctional properties of strength and conductivity. Alternatively, the conductive fibers may be non-woven in configuration and disposed on one or more wrapped layers to form the antenna. The fiber reinforced composites disclosed are both lighter and stronger than their metal counterparts, while the highly increased conductive surface area in the composite creates enhanced electrical or electromagnetic performance than tubular or cylindrical antennas made of metal or nonmetal composite structures. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094331 | CARBON FIBER ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT - Weighted arrow shafts and other athletic equipment composed of hollow shafts are constructed from carbon/graphite fibers. Such carbon/graphite fiber material may be at least in part coated with nickel or other metal or alloy to alter the weight of the carbon/graphite fiber material and, thus, the weight or weight distribution of the athletic equipment along the length of the hollow shaft. | 04-03-2014 |
Gary L. Loomis, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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20140135414 | PREPARATION OF POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS - Processes for modifying the viscosity of medically useful polymerizable compositions are described. The processes are carried out by providing an oxygen-free fluid composition comprising one or more polymerizable monomers and subsequently irradiating the composition with a controlled dose of high-energy radiation sufficient to effect a desired viscosity increase. Compositions produced via these process are also disclosed. | 05-15-2014 |
Harriett Gidley Loomis, N. Kingstown, RI US
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20100090953 | COMPUTER MOUSE CUSHION - A cushion that provides support for the heel of the hand and wrist, elevates the wrist and minimizes pressure on the central hand/wrist area of nerves, tendons, and vessels while using a computer mouse. A cushion having an upper and lower surface connected by at least one side wall, with a fixation to a computer mouse, surrounding a resilient pad. The lower surface is low friction, to slide on a separate planar surface. The top surface is soft. The middle layer(s) is of varying resilient materials that support the sides of the heel of the hand/wrist, while leaving the central area open. The size of this cushion may vary, to support different sized hands, while using a computer mouse. The connection to the mouse is variable to fit different sizes and shapes of computer mouse. | 04-15-2010 |
James Loomis, Boston, MA US
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20150321408 | CONTINUOUS FABRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY ALIGNED POLYMER FILMS - Process for continuous fabrication of highly aligned polymer films. A polymer-solvent solution is subjected to a high shear, high temperature, Couette flow to extrude a thin film having polymer chain disentanglement. The extruded thin film is frozen and the solvent is allowed to evaporate to form a dried film. The dried film is mechanically drawn using a constant force, adaptive-thickness drawing system to align polymer molecular chains through plastic deformation. A suitable polymer is ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. | 11-12-2015 |
James Loomis, Louisville, KY US
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20150121318 | AUTOMATED GENERATION OF MASK FILE FROM THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL FOR USE IN GRAYSCALE LITHOGRAPHY - A method, apparatus and program product automatically generate a grayscale lithography mask file ( | 04-30-2015 |
James Loomis, Melrose, MA US
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20150361241 | STIMULI-RESPONSIVE POLYMER COMPOSITES - A polymer composite is provided that includes a plurality of heat-absorbing nanomaterials, a plurality of thermally-expanding microspheres, and an elastomeric matrix. In the polymer composite, the heat-absorbing nanomaterials and the thermally-expanding microspheres are dispersed within the elastomeric matrix such that the thermally-expanding microspheres expand and stretch the matrix upon exposure to a thermal stimulus. Methods of forming a thermally-expanding polymer composite are also provided and include the steps of dispersing a plurality of heat-absorbing nanomaterials in an evaporative solvent; combining the dispersion with an amount of an elastomeric material to create a mixture; adding an amount of thermally-expanding microspheres to the mixture; and polymerizing the mixture. Circuits including resistors comprised of the polymer composites are further provided. | 12-17-2015 |
Jason Loomis, Decatur, GA US
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20120242234 | Low Voltage Coupling Design - Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example. | 09-27-2012 |
20140004280 | COLLAPSIBLE TREE SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140321130 | Tree Topper with Trunk Attachable Deformable Conduit - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a tree-top ornament apparatus configured to present a removeably attachable ornament above a top of a tree and supporting the presented ornament by clamping an ornament-connected deformable conduit to a secure portion of a tree trunk below the top of the tree. In an illustrative embodiment, the conduit may be deformable and yet semi-rigid so as not to deform under the weight of the presented ornament. In some embodiments, a sleeve may be configured to provide an electrical signal to a light emitting device for illuminating the ornament. The sleeve may include a light emitting device within a top hollow of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the light emitting device may be configured to illuminate a clear or semi-clear ornament received in the top hollow of the sleeve. The tree-top ornament apparatus may advantageously secure a tree-top ornament to the tree trunk at a location where the trunk is strong. | 10-30-2014 |
20140334134 | ARCHITECTURE FOR ROUTING MUTLI-CHANNEL COMMANDS VIA A TREE COLUMN - Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces. In various implementations, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector which permits adjacent trunk segments from being connected in any radial orientation relative to each other. | 11-13-2014 |
20150078142 | ENVIRONMENT-RESOLUTION CORRELATED TIMER - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a timer having multiple time resolutions corresponding to multiple environmental climates. Climates may include, for example, temperature, humidity, pressure, or any of these taken alone or in combination. Climates may include, for example, carbon monoxide content, oxygen content, toxic gases, or any of these taken alone or in combination. The resolutions and climates may be particular to selected applications, including but not limited to, perishable foods, chemicals (e.g. alcohol, cement, pharmaceuticals), or perishable evidence (e.g. crime scene materials). In one embodiment, a breast-milk timer may have three times scales, an hourly scale corresponding to room-temperature environment, a daily scale corresponding to refrigeration, and a monthly scale corresponding to a freezer environment. As time elapses, the timer may automatically transition from the hourly scale to the daily scale and then to the monthly scale. Such a timer may quickly communicate breast milk freshness. | 03-19-2015 |
20150211727 | WATER-RESISTANT WIRED ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPONENT CAPTURE - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a water-resistant capture device for enclosing wired electro-magnetic components, the capture device having a base module and a connecting cap module, wherein when the base module and cap module enclose an electro-magnetic component and the base module is connected to the cap module, one or more electric wires are compressed within deformable wire apertures formed by the combined base module and cap module. In some embodiments, the base module is deformable and deforms when affixed to the cap module so as to form a compressive water-resistant seal to an interior of the capture device. In an exemplary embodiment, an LED may be captured within the capture device. The cap module may provide a compressing aperture to provide a water resistant seal around the lens of a LED projecting therethrough. | 07-30-2015 |
20150319824 | LOW VOLTAGE COUPLING DESIGN - Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example. | 11-05-2015 |
20150359066 | ARCHITECTURE FOR ROUTING MULTI-CHANNEL COMMANDS VIA A TREE COLUMN - Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces. In various implementations, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector which permits adjacent trunk segments from being connected in any radial orientation relative to each other. | 12-10-2015 |
20150366307 | WHEELED LUGGAGE WITH TELESCOPING HANDLE FRAMING OPPOSITE-SIDE OPENING FACES - Apparatus and associated methods relate to substantially cuboid-shaped wheeled luggage having a U-shaped handle telescoping from two parallel secondary faces, the U-shaped handle framing two parallel primary faces each providing substantially full-face opening to one of two complementary dynamically-separated volumes of a central cavity. In an illustrative embodiment, an interior partitioning member may adaptively partition the central cavity in response to forces present to each of two sides of the interior portioning member. In some embodiments, two wheels may have axes parallel to a rolling edge defined by an intersection of a tertiary face and one of the primary faces, the wheels providing low rolling resistance when the luggage is tilted so as to rest upon the wheels. In some embodiments, a face of each of the two wheels may be substantially flush with the secondary faces. The luggage may advantageously provide separated dynamic complementary volumes for both clean clothes and dirty clothes. | 12-24-2015 |
20160022079 | COLLAPSIBLE TREE SYSTEM - Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a collapsible tree system having limbs which automatically pivot from a low-profile position while the tree is in a collapsed state to an in-use position when the tree is in an extended state. In an illustrative example, the system may include limb supports movably disposed along a central support. Movement of the limb supports closer together and further apart may cause the limbs to pivot to and from positions. For example, due to limb contact with an adjacent limb support, the limbs may be caused to pivot to the low-profile position. When no forcible contact is present between an adjacent limb support and limb, gravitational forces may permit the limbs to freely pivot to the in-use position. In an illustrative example, each limb support may include a nesting cup for receiving a proximal end of the limbs while in the stowed position. | 01-28-2016 |
Jonathan Francis Loomis, Tacoma, WA US
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20140263893 | Ball Holder - The present invention relates to a ball holder designed to hold and display a single ball. The holder has a configuration of an arm/spine/arm, whereby each of the two arms have cut outs and project from the rear spine. This configuration enables the ball holder to hold a ball in the cut outs in a manner in which the arms of the ball holder exert pressure on the ball and the ball exerts pressure on the arms. The holder may be mounted on a vertical surface or set upright on a horizontal surface. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph Loomis, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140278664 | Real-time Deployment of Incident Response Roadmap - In various representative aspects, a method and a system that guide an incident response team to efficiently respond to an information security incident based on a roadmap are disclosed herein. A delegated incident response lead may oversee the whole process, including the creation of the roadmap, the performance of the team members, and the statuses of all tasks. When an incident occurs, incident response team members are notified, and delegated tasks in the roadmap are laid out. With a secure collaboration platform, the incident response team may work together in a secure, uncompromised environment. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin Loomis, Eastsound, WA US
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20090272643 | Composite Anode Well and Revitilization Method - A composite reconstituted anode well. The composite well has a first while section and a second regenerative section. The first well section has a pre-existing anode well earthen wall, pre-existing sacrificed carbon material, pre-existing sacrificed anode materials, and pre-existing sacrificed well casing. The second regenerative section has a regenerative well casing, regenerative anodes, and regenerative carbon material. The regenerative well casing is driven into the first well section which compacts the pre-existing sacrificed carbon material, pre-existing sacrificed anode materials, and pre-existing sacrificed well casing against the pre-existing anode well earthen wall which forms a first outer section of the composite reconstituted anode well. The regenerative anodes are placed inside the regenerative well casing, and regenerative carbon material is filled inside the regenerative well casing which encases the regenerative anodes and forms the inner well section. The first outer section and the first inner section result in the composite reconstituted anode well. | 11-05-2009 |
Kevin S. Loomis, Wichita, KS US
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20090259411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-CONTAINED STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A system and method for structural health monitoring (SHM) of a physical structure, such as an aircraft component. The system may comprise a central data acquisition module and a plurality of wireless, self-contained sensor wafers bonded to a surface of the physical structure. The central data acquisition module and the sensor wafers may be communicably coupled in a hierarchical order. If any of the sensor wafers detects a structural fault, it may be stored in a memory of the central data acquisition module for retrieval by maintenance personnel. If one or more of the sensor wafers malfunctions, the central data acquisition module may reconfigure the hierarchical order in which the sensor wafers communicate to exclude the malfunctioning sensor wafer or wafers. The sensor wafers may include a sensor, circuitry, a wireless antenna, and a power source. | 10-15-2009 |
Lawrence Loomis, Columbia, MD US
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20130068040 | Rapid analyte collection and testing device - A rapid analyte collection and testing device, said device comprising a) a casing, said casing having) a first casing section, said first casing section containing an encapsulated buffer section containing a buffer, and asecond casing section, said second casing section comprising a window on a side of said second section, a complementary mechanism for attachment to said first casing section, an opening at a proximal end of said second casing section; and a non permeable platform strip positioned lengthwise within and extending beyond the second casing section. The non-permeable platform further contains a swab, said swab positioned at the distal end of said non-permeable platform strip, a lateral flow assay positioned downstream from said swab, and a tag, positioned upstream from the capture reagent site. | 03-21-2013 |
Lawrence J. Loomis, Columbia, MD US
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20100041571 | Multiplexed Lateral Flow Assay Arrays - A diagnostic test device comprising at least one membrane disposed in any of one, two, and three dimensions; at least one test sample fluid input port that receives and transfers at least one test sample fluid and onto the at least one membrane; at least one contiguous fluid flow manifold within the at least one membrane to multiplex or distribute the at least one test sample fluid; at least one contiguous fluid flow channel that operatively connects the at least one membrane to the at least one contiguous fluid flow manifold; at least one analyte assay test zone disposed within the at least one contiguous fluid flow channel; and at least one chemical capturing reagent disposed within the at least one analyte assay test zone, wherein multiple analyte assay test results are simultaneously obtained and in parallel in the diagnostic test device. | 02-18-2010 |
Maria-Cristina Loomis, Bothell, WA US
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20120294797 | ANTI-CGRP COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for CGRP. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the V | 11-22-2012 |
Mark Loomis, La Habra, CA US
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20110285193 | Lock release assembly for a collapsible chair having a fold-down back - Lock release assemblies which are accessible at the rear of a rotatable fold-down back of a collapsible home or office chair. The lock release assemblies are adapted to be manually manipulated by the user to control the rotation of the fold-down back from a locked upright position standing vertically above the seat of the chair to an unlocked folded position lying horizontally over the seat in face-to-face alignment therewith. With the back rotated to its folded position, the chair will have a compact, space-efficient configuration which is suitable for storage and/or transport. | 11-24-2011 |
Mark C. Loomis, La Habra, CA US
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20100133887 | Lock release latch assembly for a collapsible chair having a fold-down back - A collapsible chair including a seat, a pair of arm rests at opposite sides of the seat, a rotatable fold-down back, and a lock release latch assembly that is manually accessible at the rear of the fold-down back. The lock release latch assembly has a rotatable latch that is connected by way of first and second locking cables to a pair of locking pins that extend from opposite sides of the fold-down back to be removably attached to respective ones of the pair of arm rests. A lifting force applied to the latch causes a corresponding pulling force to be applied to each of the pair of locking pins via the first and second locking cables, whereby the locking pins are withdrawn from the pair of arm rests. Accordingly, the fold-down back of the collapsible chair is rotatable from an upright position standing generally vertically upward relative to the seat to a generally horizontal folded position lying above the seat in face-to-face alignment therewith. With the fold-down back rotated to its folded position, the chair will have a compact, space-efficient configuration which is suitable for storage and/or transport without requiring that the chair be disassembled. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael Loomis, Holmdel, NJ US
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20150359347 | ZONED TEMPERATURE REGULATING BEDDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - This document relates to a zoned temperature regulated bedding product. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a bedding product that includes a support layer, which includes temperature regulating material such as gel or gel foam and substrate material such as memory foam, where the temperature regulating material is arranged into temperature regulating zones along the surface of the support layer. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael Loomis, Greenland, NH US
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20120033674 | DYNAMIC ESTABLISHMENT OF VIRTUAL CIRCUITS MULTISEGMENT PSEUDOWIRES - The present invention provides a technique for automatically establishing a virtual circuit from one edge device to another through a core network. The virtual circuit may comprise one or more pseudowire segments. These pseudowire segments extend between adjacent edge and core devices within the core network. Pseudowire segments through the core network are automatically stitched together as a setup message is forwarded from a first edge device to a second edge device through the core network. A virtual circuit is established in one direction, and packets are forwarded in an opposite direction. With the present invention, a virtual circuit comprising any number of pseudowire segments, as well as two attachment circuits, may be established in an automatic and efficient manner upon being initiated by the first edge device. | 02-09-2012 |
20150016302 | DYNAMIC ESTABLISHMENT OF VIRTUAL CIRCUITS USING MULTISEGMENT PSEUDOWIRES - The present invention provides a technique for automatically establishing a virtual circuit from one edge device to another through a core network. The virtual circuit may comprise one or more pseudowire segments. These pseudowire segments extend between adjacent edge and core devices within the core network. Pseudowire segments through the core network are automatically stitched together as a setup message is forwarded from a first edge device to a second edge device through the core network. A virtual circuit is established in one direction, and packets are forwarded in an opposite direction. With the present invention, a virtual circuit comprising any number of pseudowire segments, as well as two attachment circuits, may be established in an automatic and efficient manner upon being initiated by the first edge device. | 01-15-2015 |
Michael Loomis, Center Valley, PA US
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20140068868 | UNIFIED, REVERSIBLE MATTRESS TOPPER COVER AND BED COVER - Embodiments provide a bed linen that is a unified and reversible mattress topper cover and bed cover. A mattress topper cover includes a first sleep surface defining a first peripheral edge, a second sleep surface defining a second peripheral edge, and a gusset extending between the first sleep surface and the second sleep surface along their respective first and second peripheral edges to define a cavity therebetween for receiving a mattress topper. A bed cover includes a skirt affixed at and along substantially the horizontal midline of the gusset for securing to a mattress. The bed linen is reversible by flipping the mattress topper to expose one of the first sleep surface or the second sleep surface and adjusting the skirt in an appropriate direction to cover the mattress. | 03-13-2014 |
Michael Ray Loomis, Greenwood, IN US
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20090311545 | Method of coating and induction heating a component - A method of coating a component is disclosed. The method includes applying a coating composition to a surface of the component. The method also includes providing an induction coil having a coil configuration corresponding to the surface. The method further includes relatively positioning the surface and the induction coil with a gap sufficient to enable induction heating of the surface by the induction coil. Furthermore, the method includes heating the component with the induction coil sufficient to produce a coating having an empirical formula Fe | 12-17-2009 |
Nancy Loomis, San Diego, CA US
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20080222049 | Digital Signature Authentication - A systems and methods for authenticating a consumer with a transaction card using digital signatures according to one embodiment of the invention is disclosed. These systems and methods allow consumers to digitally sign transaction information with a private key. The private key may be used to digitally sign the transaction, for example, through a hosted or local system that protects the integrity of the private key. A financial institution may authenticate the consumer by decrypting the digital signature with a public key. | 09-11-2008 |
20080306837 | PIN-LESS ATM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for processing transactions across an ATM network without requiring the use of a PIN or a signature. The transactions can be aggregated to allow multiple purchases to be processed in a single transaction. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306870 | PIN-LESS ATM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for processing transactions across an ATM network without requiring the use of a PIN or a signature. The transactions can be aggregated to allow multiple purchases to be processed in a single transaction. | 12-11-2008 |
20090076953 | ATM/Debit Expedited Bill Payments - Methods and systems for paying a bill over a financial network are provided. Embodiments of the invention include receiving a payment request at an initiator from a consumer. The payment request may be sent to a financial network. Biller routing information for the biller specified in the payment request is determined at the financial network, at the initiator or at a payment processor. The payment request may be sent to a payment processor using biller routing information. A confirmation message may then be sent to the initiator through the financial network. The initiator may then present the approval or denial message directly to the consumer while the consumer is still in the same session with the initiator. The bill may then be settled between the initiator and the payment processor when the financial network receives the confirmation message that includes an approval message. | 03-19-2009 |
20090138399 | PIN-LESS ATM PROCESSING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for processing transactions across an ATM network without requiring the use of a PIN or a signature. The transactions can be aggregated to allow multiple purchases to be processed in a single transaction. | 05-28-2009 |
20120317035 | PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS WITH AN EXTENDED APPLICATION ID AND DYNAMIC CRYPTOGRAMS - Methods, systems, and machine-readable media are disclosed for handling information related to a transaction conducted with a presentation instrument at a POS device. Extended application IDs and dynamic cryptograms are use for the transaction. According to one embodiment, a method of processing a financial transaction for an account having a primary account number (PAN) can comprise detecting initiation of the transaction with the presentation instrument, and providing from the presentation instrument to the POS device a list of one or more applications IDs. Each application ID identifies an application that can be used to communicate data concerning the transaction between the presentation instrument and the POS device. The POS device selects one of the application IDs and returns it to the presentation instrument. Under the control of the selected application, the presentation instrument generates a Dynamic Transaction Cryptogram (DTC) and a dynamic PAN that are each valid for only a single transaction. | 12-13-2012 |
Nicholas Loomis, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100126094 | SOLAR WALL TUBE - A Solar Wall Tube, including a tube and one or more glass blocks, that integrates with masonry construction and guides natural light into a building is described. The tube structure provides a much cleaner aesthetic over previous glass block installation methods while guiding more natural light to the building interior. The Solar Wall Tube also offers advantages of significantly improved thermal insulation and structural integrity over a single glass block and longevity of an enclosed building material. | 05-27-2010 |
Nicholas C. Loomis, Oakland, CA US
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20160086575 | SIMULATION OF DIFFUSIVE SURFACES USING DIRECTIONALLY-BIASED DISPLAYS - Embodiments of a process including determining a position of an observer relative to a pixel array positioned on a diffuse surface, the pixel array comprising a plurality of individual display pixels, determining the observer's viewing angle relative to the pixel array based on the position of the observer relative to the pixel array, and adjusting the brightness of the pixel array so that the brightness of the pixel array when viewed at the observer's viewing angle substantially matches the brightness of the diffuse surface when viewed at the observer's viewing angle. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160093244 | MASKING MECHANICAL SEPARATIONS BETWEEN TILED DISPLAY PANELS - A tileable display panel includes an array of display pixels including central display pixels near a center of the array having a center pixel pitch and perimeter display pixels along a perimeter of the array. A perimeter region surrounds the array. The perimeter region includes a first side that is joinable to a second side of another instance of the tileable display panel to form a multi-panel display. The perimeter region has a width that is greater than at least half the center pixel pitch such that a gap between adjacent perimeter display pixels of the tileable display panel and the other instance of the tileable display panel when forming the multi-panel display is greater than the center pixel pitch. The gap is visually masked by increasing a characteristic of the perimeter display pixels adjacent to the gap relative to the same characteristic of the central display pixels. | 03-31-2016 |
Nicholas Charles Loomis, Oakland, CA US
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20160093241 | DISPLAY PIXEL STRUCTURES AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - Techniques and mechanisms for displaying an image with structures of a pixel array. In an embodiment, pixels of the pixel array each include three chrominance elements and a fourth luminance element. Of the four elements of a given pixel, a first subset of the elements are aligned along a first line, a second subset of the elements are aligned along a second line offset from the first line, and a third subset of the elements are aligned along a third line extending athwart the first line and the second line, wherein two of the elements are located on opposite sides of the third subset. In another embodiment, image data processing, for displaying an image with the pixel array, includes updating luminance parameters of a plurality of pixel data sets independent of any evaluation to update one or more types of chrominance parameters of the plurality of pixel data sets. | 03-31-2016 |
Nicholas T. Loomis, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090255448 | BLAST RESISTANT GLASS BLOCK PANEL - A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists the shock wave resulting from a blast event. | 10-15-2009 |
20120125186 | BLAST RESISTANT GLASS BLOCK PANEL - A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists the shock wave resulting from a blast event. | 05-24-2012 |
Nicholas Theodore Loomis, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120082812 | Threat-Resistant Glass Block Panel - A glass block panel assembled, framed and attached to a substrate such that it resists threats from forced entry, prisoner escape, bullets from guns, bomb blasts, and tornados. | 04-05-2012 |
Nicole Marie Loomis, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20100080211 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATING INTERNET PROTOCOL BASED CONTROL SIGNALING THROUGH A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - An embodiment of a method for communicating call control signaling information in a communications system that includes a user equipment (UE) and a base includes the UE formatting the call control signaling information, transmitting the call control signaling information over a first logical channel that is mapped to a first transport channel, and transmitting user traffic over a second logical channel that is mapped to a second transport channel. In an embodiment, the base receives the call control signaling information from the UE over the first logical channel, receives the user traffic from the UE over the second logical channel, and transmits the call control signaling information to a core network. In an embodiment, the communication system is an IP network in which information is exchanged between the UE and the base using a W-CDMA transmission protocol. The base may form a portion of a satellite-based radio network. | 04-01-2010 |
Paul Ashby Loomis, Georgetown, MA US
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20130146225 | GAS INJECTOR APPARATUS FOR PLASMA APPLICATOR - A plasma chamber for use with a reactive gas source that includes a first conduit comprising a wall, an inlet, an outlet, an inner and outer surface, and a plurality of openings through the wall, the inlet receives a first gas for generating a reactive gas in the first conduit with a plasma formed in the first conduit. The plasma chamber also includes a second conduit that includes a wall, an inlet, and an inner surface. The first conduit is disposed in the second conduit defining a channel between the outer surface of the first conduit and the inner surface of the second conduit. A second gas provided to the inlet of the second conduit flows along the channel and through the plurality of openings of the wall of the first conduit into the first conduit to surround the reactive gas and plasma in the first conduit. | 06-13-2013 |
Peter J. Loomis, Roseville, MN US
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20130325257 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT OF A VEHICLE - A method of controlling an auxiliary power unit of a vehicle. The auxiliary power unit is in communication with an air conditioning system of the vehicle and includes an engine and an alternator coupled to the engine. The method includes determining a state of a compressor of the air conditioning system, the compressor including an off state and an on state, reducing an alternator load relative to the engine in response to the compressor being varied from the off state to the on state, increasing the alternator load relative to the engine after a predetermined time interval, and simultaneously operating the alternator up to an alternator load capacity and the compressor up to a compressor load capacity. | 12-05-2013 |
20140316650 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT OF A VEHICLE - A method of controlling an auxiliary power unit of a vehicle. The auxiliary power unit is in communication with an air conditioning system of the vehicle and includes an engine and an alternator coupled to the engine. The method includes determining a state of a compressor of the air conditioning system, the compressor including an off state and an on state, reducing an alternator load relative to the engine in response to the compressor being varied from the off state to the on state, increasing the alternator load relative to the engine after a predetermined time interval, and simultaneously operating the alternator up to an alternator load capacity and the compressor up to a compressor load capacity. | 10-23-2014 |
Rebecca Loomis, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140030292 | ANTIGEN DELIVERY PLATFORMS - This disclosure provides platforms for delivery of herpes virus proteins to cells, particularly proteins that form complexes in vivo. In some embodiments these proteins and the complexes they form elicit potent neutralizing antibodies. Thus, presentation of herpes virus proteins using the disclosed platforms permits the generation of broad and potent immune responses useful for vaccine development. | 01-30-2014 |
Rich Loomis, Fishers, IN US
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20140310288 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES - A system and method for allocating resources including responders for responding to a request is described. A resource may be allocated based on a request, a user, availability of a responder, availability of a paid responder, a value associated with responding to a request, and a type of resource which is used to respond. Resources may be directed to a request based on expected success, popularity of a request, expected and/or actual reuse of a request, a type of request and a type of information sought. | 10-16-2014 |
20140344261 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING A REQUEST - A system and method for associating metadata such as a category, topic, tag, or named entity with an item is described. Metadata such as a named entity and a category associated with an item such as a search request may be used to select an item used to process a request. Metadata associated with an item may be used to index items such as responders, resources, etc. used to process an item and may be used to establish a prioritized selection of items. | 11-20-2014 |
Robert M. Loomis, Eugene, OR US
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20080235929 | Restoring Damaged Rail Seats Located on Concrete Rail Ties - A method for restoring a damaged rail seat located on a concrete rail tie. The method comprises applying a polymeric material comprising a poly(urethaneurea) material to the damaged rail seat located in the concrete rail tie; and restoring the damaged rail seat by cursing the polymeric material under ambient temperature and pressure conditions. The polymeric material is substantially sag resistant and maintains its shape without substantial runoff from the concrete rail tie during the restoring of the damage rail seat. | 10-02-2008 |
Sharon Loomis, Jackson, MI US
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20110048513 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A COMPONENT TO A SUBSTRATE - A pressure sensitive adhesive composition for attaching a solar module to a substrate includes an uncured rubbery polymer blend, at least one of a tackifier or a curing agent blend, and a polybutene homopolymer. The tackifier includes a phenolic tackifier resin and the curing agent blend includes at least one of a cure accelerator, a sulfur activator, and a curing vulcanizing agent. The composition exhibits initial tackiness when uncured and high strength when cured. The composition is cured in situ on the substrate. | 03-03-2011 |
20110197955 | SOLAR MODULE HAVING AN ENCAPSULANT MOUNTING ADHESIVE - A solar module includes a photovoltaic device that is partially encapsulated on a front side by a laminate layer. A front substrate is located over the laminate layer. The photovoltaic device is also at least partially encapsulated on a back side by a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The adhesive layer acts as an encapsulant to protect the photovoltaic device as well as acts as an adhesive for attachment to a substrate. | 08-18-2011 |
Stephen Loomis, San Jose, CA US
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20160028787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A STREAMING PROTOCOL - An initialization vector (IV) is employed to decrypt a block of a stream that has been encrypted with Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) encryption, without requiring decryption of previous blocks within the stream. For example, a listener who accesses a distribution point to retrieve encrypted content authenticates himself to an application server that regulates access to encrypted content on the distribution point, and responsively receives a key. The listener then requests access to a reference point within the encrypted content stream somewhere after its beginning (e.g., using preview clips). The distribution point relates the reference point to a corresponding block of the encrypted stream, and identifies an IV previously used for encryption of that block. The distribution point provides the associated encrypted block of content and the IV to the listener to enable mid-stream rendering of the encrypted content, without requiring the listener to decrypt previous blocks within the encrypted stream. | 01-28-2016 |
Stephen Loomis, Redwood City, CA US
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20090175591 | MULTIMEDIA SCHEDULER - A song and ad scheduler supporting clip-based and stream-based scheduling of multimedia items generates several hours of schedule in advance. Having multiple channel capability, the scheduler uses as inputs: the channel, associated playlists, rotation pattern for the channel, and associated programming rules to produce a schedule of multimedia items for the channel. Initially, the scheduler produces a schedule for each channel of predetermined length; then it periodically revisits the channel to add more songs, keeping the schedule to the desired length. Length of the initial playlist is configurable. The scheduler uses a producer-consumer model for distributing work. Producer threads periodically scan the system for work to be done. When a producer thread encounters work to be done, e.g. adding to the schedule of a channel, the producer thread places a work request into a queue. Worker threads consume the work requests by fulfilling the requested work. | 07-09-2009 |
Stephen Loomis, Leesburg, VA US
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20100091985 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A STREAMING PROTOCOL - An initialization vector (IV) is employed to decrypt a block of a stream that has been encrypted with Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) encryption, without requiring decryption of previous blocks within the stream. For example, a listener who accesses a distribution point to retrieve encrypted content authenticates himself to an application server that regulates access to encrypted content on the distribution point, and responsively receives a key. The listener then requests access to a reference point within the encrypted content stream somewhere after its beginning (e.g., using preview clips). The distribution point relates the reference point to a corresponding block of the encrypted stream, and identifies an IV previously used for encryption of that block. The distribution point provides the associated encrypted block of content and the IV to the listener to enable mid-stream rendering of the encrypted content, without requiring the listener to decrypt previous blocks within the encrypted stream. | 04-15-2010 |
20140089665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A STREAMING PROTOCOL - An initialization vector (IV) is employed to decrypt a block of a stream that has been encrypted with Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) encryption, without requiring decryption of previous blocks within the stream. For example, a listener who accesses a distribution point to retrieve encrypted content authenticates himself to an application server that regulates access to encrypted content on the distribution point, and responsively receives a key. The listener then requests access to a reference point within the encrypted content stream somewhere after its beginning (e.g., using preview clips). The distribution point relates the reference point to a corresponding block of the encrypted stream, and identifies an IV previously used for encryption of that block. The distribution point provides the associated encrypted block of content and the IV to the listener to enable mid-stream rendering of the encrypted content, without requiring the listener to decrypt previous blocks within the encrypted stream. | 03-27-2014 |
Stephen E. Loomis, Leesburg, VA US
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20100228965 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A STREAMING PROTOCOL - An initialization vector (IV) is employed to decrypt a block of a stream that has been encrypted with Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) encryption, without requiring decryption of previous blocks within the stream. For example, a listener who accesses a distribution point to retrieve encrypted content authenticates himself to an application server that regulates access to encrypted content on the distribution point, and responsively receives a key. The listener then requests access to a reference point within the encrypted content stream somewhere after its beginning (e.g., using preview clips). The distribution point relates the reference point to a corresponding block of the encrypted stream, and identifies an IV previously used for encryption of that block. The distribution point provides the associated encrypted block of content and the IV to the listener to enable mid-stream rendering of the encrypted content, without requiring the listener to decrypt previous blocks within the encrypted stream. | 09-09-2010 |
20130173921 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A STREAMING PROTOCOL - An initialization vector (IV) is employed to decrypt a block of a stream that has been encrypted with Cypher Block Chaining (CBC) encryption, without requiring decryption of previous blocks within the stream. For example, a listener who accesses a distribution point to retrieve encrypted content authenticates himself to an application server that regulates access to encrypted content on the distribution point, and responsively receives a key. The listener then requests access to a reference point within the encrypted content stream somewhere after its beginning (e.g., using preview clips). The distribution point relates the reference point to a corresponding block of the encrypted stream, and identifies an IV previously used for encryption of that block. The distribution point provides the associated encrypted block of content and the IV to the listener to enable mid-stream rendering of the encrypted content, without requiring the listener to decrypt previous blocks within the encrypted stream. | 07-04-2013 |
Steven R. Loomis, Saratoga, CA US
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20140361975 | MANAGEMENT OF INPUT METHODS - Embodiments of a system and method are disclosed concerning the management of a plurality input methods on a computer. The input method may define how input from a human interface device is interpreted by a receiving application. The method may include locating one or more input method factors. The method may also include determining a numerical score of the input method factor using a metric of the input method factor and a weight of the factor. The method may also include ranking an input method factor using the determined numerical score of the input method factor. The method may also include presenting a user selection interface that lists the plurality of input methods as a function of the ranking. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365966 | MANAGEMENT OF INPUT METHODS - Embodiments of a system and method are disclosed concerning the management of a plurality input methods on a computer. The input method may define how input from a human interface device is interpreted by a receiving application. The method may include locating one or more input method factors. The method may also include determining a numerical score of the input method factor using a metric of the input method factor and a weight of the factor. The method may also include ranking an input method factor using the determined numerical score of the input method factor. The method may also include presenting a user selection interface that lists the plurality of input methods as a function of the ranking. | 12-11-2014 |
Tom Loomis, Windham, NH US
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20100089886 | LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH VISION CORRECTION AND/OR TRACKING - Vision correction and tracking systems may be used in laser machining systems and methods to improve the accuracy of the machining. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost. The vision correction and/or tracking systems may be used to provide scribe line alignment and uniformity based on detected parameters of the scribe lines and/or changes in the workpiece. | 04-15-2010 |
20140217071 | LASER MACHINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH VISION CORRECTION AND/OR TRACKING - Vision correction and tracking systems may be used in laser machining systems and methods to improve the accuracy of the machining. The laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe one or more lines in large flat workpieces such as solar panels. In particular, laser machining systems and methods may be used to scribe lines in thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with accuracy, high speed and reduced cost. The vision correction and/or tracking systems may be used to provide scribe line alignment and uniformity based on detected parameters of the scribe lines and/or changes in the workpiece. | 08-07-2014 |