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Andrei S. Mackenzie, Quincy, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100185665Office-Based Notification Messaging System - Users of an office-based computer system are prompted to check in upon system login. An office notification message is created that includes a recipient group and an expiration. The notification message is sent only to checked-in members of the recipient group. After the notification message expires, it is deleted from the recipients' mailboxes. A reply message may be created by a notification message recipient and sent to the recipients of the original notification message. The reply message inherits the expiration of the original notification message and is deleted upon expiration.07-22-2010

Andrew Mackenzie, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090215280Passivation of Wide Band-Gap Based Semiconductor Devices with Hydrogen-Free Sputtered Nitrides - A passivated semiconductor structure and associated method are disclosed. The structure includes a silicon carbide substrate or layer; an oxidation layer on the silicon carbide substrate for lowering the interface density between the silicon carbide substrate and the thermal oxidation layer; a first sputtered non-stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the thermal oxidation layer for reducing parasitic capacitance and minimizing device trapping; a second sputtered non-stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the first layer for positioning subsequent passivation layers further from the substrate without encapsulating the structure; a sputtered stoichiometric silicon nitride layer on the second sputtered layer for encapsulating the structure and for enhancing the hydrogen barrier properties of the passivation layers; and a chemical vapor deposited environmental barrier layer of stoichiometric silicon nitride for step coverage and crack prevention on the encapsulant layer.08-27-2009

Andrew K. Mackenzie, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130252386METHODS OF FABRICATING NITRIDE-BASED TRANSISTORS WITH AN ETCH STOP LAYER - A III-Nitride field-effect transistor, specifically a HEMT, comprises a channel layer, a barrier layer on the channel layer, an etch stop layer on the cap layer, a dielectric layer on the etch stop layer, a gate recess that extends to the barrier layer, and a gate contact in the gate recess. The etch stop layer may reduce damage associated with forming the recessed gate by not exposing the barrier layer to dry etching. The etch stop layer in the recess is removed and the remaining etch stop layer serves as a passivation layer.09-26-2013

Bob Mackenzie, West Chester, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130134011Currency Cassette Capacity Monitoring And Reporting - An indicator, such as an alarm or warning, is generated to indicate that a document storage cassette attached to a document handling device (e.g., a currency validator) has reached a particular capacity or is approaching its full capacity.05-30-2013

Brian J. Mackenzie, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100237104Cove Base Nozzle for Dispensing Applications - A nozzle is disclosed for dispensing viscous material comprising a plurality of dispensing tubes having dispensing tips and a single input cavity adapted to accept the viscous material. In an embodiment, at least one of the dispensing tips is manufactured closed and can be opened at the user's discretion. In a further embodiment, the nozzle has a flange at the input tube end, and the flange holds the nozzle between a dispensing tool end-stop and a material container, such as the tip of a tube of adhesive or sealant. In an embodiment, the dispensing tubes are at an angle to the centerline of the material dispenser.09-23-2010
20130126558COVE BASE NOZZLE FOR DISPENSING APPLICATIONS - A nozzle assembly for dispensing viscous material is disclosed. The nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing bulk viscous material to use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a cartridge. Alternatively, the nozzle assembly is convertible from use with a device for dispensing viscous material from a sausage package to use with a device for dispensing from a cartridge. When dispensing viscous material from a cartridge, the base portion is arranged for receiving the cartridge conical tip and the flange is arranged for placement between an end plate of the dispenser and the cartridge to retain said nozzle within said dispenser for dispensing viscous material from the cartridge. When dispensing viscous material in bulk form or from a sausage package, a locking plate is provided for tightly retaining the nozzle to the end cap of the dispensing device.05-23-2013

Brian L. Mackenzie, Pomfret Center, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090216570TRAVEL RESERVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method to identify Small and Disadvantaged Business (SDB) travel suppliers and account for the SDB expenditures. SDB suppliers submit their information to the system for inclusion in an SDB database. Initially, the suppliers self-certify their status. Status may be subsequently verified by the system operator or a third party. Certified SDB data is supplied to the Global Distribution System (GDS) and/or travel companies and agents. SDB status is used as a search attribute by travelers and travel managers. Reports may be provided to travelers and travel managers regarding spending with SDB businesses. Reports also may be provided to SDB businesses.08-27-2009

Cameron Mackenzie, Newton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153755SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - A system and method of using the system for capturing and storing electronic messages is disclosed. The system includes a client device and a remote server in communication with the client device. The client device comprises a first processor, software running on the processor, a storage device, and a transmitter. The software captures electronic messages sent and received by the client device. The server comprises a processor, software running on the processor, a storage device and an output device. The software archives the electronic messages received from the client device.06-23-2011
20110215933SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC REMINDERS - A method of automatically reminding an attendee of an appointment and a system implementing the method are disclosed. The method includes one or more computers implementing: obtaining an appointment reference from a registrant, predicting the likely behavior of the attendee, transmitting at least one reminder to the attendee based on the predicted likely behavior of the attendee, receiving a response from the attendee; and notifying the registrant of the response received from the attendee. The likely behavior of the attendee is based on at least one of past behavior and compiled demographic behavior.09-08-2011

Christopher D. Mackenzie, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100153218System and method for scheduling and distributing advertising content to a network of digital displays - A method and system for scheduling and distributing advertisements and other content to a network of out-of-home digital displays via a network is disclosed. The system includes a server for partitioning inventory, creating bookings, assigning content, and generating scheduling data for the display of content on a network of displays. The server may include a review and modification module that permits users to review and change the scheduling data so that inventory is used to its maximum commercial advantage. The server may send content and scheduling data to the various displays in the network. The displays may display the content according to the rules or criteria set forth in the scheduling data.06-17-2010

Craig Mackenzie, Orlando, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100094432Mounting plate system, vacuum reservoir plate and electronic pump system for prosthetic socket and related methods - The mounting plate system is for use with a prosthetic socket, the socket having at least one aperture in a distal end thereof and in fluid communication with an interior portion of the socket which receives a residual limb. The mounting plate system includes a mounting plate having a top face to interface with the socket, and a bottom face for attachment to lower portions of a prosthetic limb. An opening in the mounting plate extends from the top face to the bottom face thereof, and a valve housing is positioned in the opening and has a channel therein for fluid communication with the interior portion of the socket via the at least one aperture. A one-way expulsion valve is secured between the valve housing and the socket adjacent the aperture and for regulating fluid communication between the interior portion of the socket and the channel in the valve housing. A vacuum reservoir seal plate is also provided.04-15-2010
20100185300Expulsion liner for prosthetic or orthotic devices and associated methods - The expulsion liner is for use with a prosthetic device to be secured to a residual limb. The expulsion liner includes an elongated elastomeric tube having a closed distal end and an open proximal end, and defining an interior space configured to receive the residual limb. A one-way valve is positioned within the closed distal end and provides controlled fluid communication between the interior space and an external environment. The one-way valve may be configured to allow the weight of a user, via the residual limb, to expel moisture and air from the interior space out to the external environment.07-22-2010
20120041568Sealing sheath for prosthetic liner and related methods - The sealing sheath is for use with a prosthetic socket and associated liner. The sealing sheath includes a textile tube for surrounding at least a portion of a liner that is configured to wear on a residual limb. An annular seal, e.g. an elastomeric or silicone seal, is positioned adjacent a proximal end of the textile tube and continuously extends from an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, through the textile tube to an outside thereof configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket. The annular seal may include a first wing on an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, a second wing on an outside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket, and a base connecting lower ends of the first and second wings to define a v-shaped cross-section of the annular seal.02-16-2012
20120191217Socket system including a vacuum liner for prosthetic or orthotic devices and associated methods - The socket system includes a socket and a vacuum liner. A one-way valve is positioned within the closed distal end of the socket and provides controlled fluid communication between the interior socket space and an external environment. The closed distal end of the vacuum liner includes a distal portion formed of a higher durometer elastomeric material than the surrounding portions of the liner, and including a concave section extending from an external surface thereof towards the interior liner space. The socket, on the interior of the closed distal end thereof, includes a receiving portion that corresponds to and receives the distal portion of the vacuum liner 07-26-2012
20130138224SEALING SHEATH FOR PROSTHETIC LINER AND RELATED METHODS - The sealing sheath is for use with a prosthetic socket and associated liner. The sealing sheath includes a textile tube for surrounding at least a portion of a liner that is configured to wear on a residual limb. An annular seal, e.g. an elastomeric or silicone seal, is positioned adjacent a proximal end of the textile tube and continuously extends from an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, through the textile tube to an outside thereof configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket. The annular seal may include a first wing on an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, a second wing on an outside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket, and a base connecting lower ends of the first and second wings to define a v-shaped cross-section of the annular seal.05-30-2013

Patent applications by Craig Mackenzie, Orlando, FL US

Craig M. Mackenzie, Orlando, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100016993Flexion enhancement member for prosthetic or orthotic liner or sleeve and associated methods - The liner or sleeve is for use around a joint, for example, as a skin interface between a limb and a prosthetic or orthotic device. The liner or sleeve includes an elastomeric material defining a tubular member to be positioned around a joint. A tendon is attached along a portion of the tubular member to urge the elastomeric material at such portion of the tubular member to contract. The tendon may be integrally molded within the portion of the tubular member. The tendon may be formed of an elastomeric material having a higher durometer hardness relative to the durometer hardness of the tubular member elastomeric material. With the present approach, it is possible to maintain the use of a two part mold while providing a liner or sleeve with enhanced flexion adjacent to a joint area.01-21-2010

Daniel Kase Mackenzie, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153084Method and Apparatus for Blending Process Materials - A method and apparatus for blending and supplying process materials. The method and apparatus are particularly applicable to the blending of ultra-high purity chemicals, the blending of abrasive slurries with other chemicals for the polishing of semiconductor wafers, and high-accuracy blending of chemicals. The apparatus may include a dispensing subsystem that supplies process materials to a mixing subsystem where they are blended with a static mixer. The method may include supplying process materials with a dispensing subsystem and blending the process materials in a static mixer.06-23-2011

Darrin Mackenzie, Golling, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120032001GAS CUTTING TIP WITH IMPROVED FLOW PASSAGE - A tip for use in a gas cutting torch is provided that includes an outer tip portion defining a central cavity and a distal orifice and an inner tip portion disposed within the cavity of the outer tip portion. The inner tip portion defines an outer surface, a central gas passageway in communication with the distal orifice of the outer tip portion, and an least one intermediate gas passageway extending from the outer surface to the central gas passageway for a flow of at least one gas to provide improved cooling to the tip.02-09-2012
20120032002MIXER FOR A GAS CUTTING TORCH - A tip assembly for use in a gas cutting torch is provided that includes a tip and a mixer. The tip includes a tip central gas passageway and a distal orifice and the mixer includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion of the mixer is adapted for connection to the tip and the proximal end portion of the mixer defines a connecting member that removably connects the mixer to a torch head.02-09-2012

Darrin Mackenzie, Windsor, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120034567AUTOMATIC GAS TORCH IGNITION IN AN OXYGEN RICH ENVIRONMENT - A method of starting an auto-ignition gas torch includes increasing a flow of oxygen above zero and increasing a flow of fuel gas to a level lower than the flow of oxygen for improved start reliability. In one form, the flow of oxygen is from about two times to about six times higher than the flow of fuel gas.02-09-2012
20120248074HIGH CURRENT ELECTRODE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH - An electrode for a plasma arc torch is provided by the teachings of the present disclosure. In one form, the electrode includes a conductive body, a plurality of deformed emissive inserts, and a dimple. In one form, the plurality of emissive inserts are concentrically nested about the centerline of the conductive body, and the dimple is positioned concentrically about a centerline of the conductive body. The plurality of emissive inserts and the dimple increase the life of the electrode.10-04-2012
20130032976METHOD OF DIRECTING A GAS FLOW IN A GAS CUTTING TIP - A method of directing a gas flow in a tip of a gas torch includes: directing a flow of gas to an outer passageway of the tip; directing the flow of gas inwardly through at least one intermediate gas passageway; directing the flow of gas to a central gas passageway of the tip; and directing the flow of gas distally through a distal orifice of the tip.02-07-2013
20130038000METHOD OF MIXING GASES FOR A GAS CUTTING TORCH - A method of directing gas flows in a gas torch includes directing a flow of a first gas and a flow of a second gas to a mixer central gas passageway of a mixer and directing the flow of the mixed first and second gases from the mixer to an axial passageway of a tip. The method further includes directing a flow of a third gas to an outer passageway of the tip, directing the flow of the third gas inwardly through at least one intermediate gas passageway, and then directing the flow of the third gas to a tip central gas passageway of the tip. Finally, the flow of the mixed first and second gases and the flow of the third gas are directed distally through a distal portion of the tip.02-14-2013

Darrin H. Mackenzie, Windsor, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090057276HYBRID SHIELD DEVICE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH - Methods and devices for controlling the flow of gases through a plasma arc torch are provided. A flow of plasma gas is directed to a plasma chamber, a first flow of auxiliary gas is directed around a plasma stream that exits a tip in one of a swirling manner and a radial manner, and a second flow of auxiliary gas is directed around the first flow of auxiliary gas and the plasma stream in one of a coaxial manner, an angled manner, and a radial manner. The first flow of auxiliary gas functions to constrict and shape the plasma stream to improve cut quality and cut speed, and the second flow of auxiliary gas functions to protect the plasma arc torch during piercing and cutting and to cool components of the plasma arc torch such that thicker workpieces may be processed with a highly shaped plasma stream.03-05-2009
20090057277DRAG TIP FOR A PLASMA CUTTING TORCH - A drag tip for use in a plasma cutting torch is provided that includes an inner tip portion defining a distal end face, an inner cavity through which a plasma gas flows, and an orifice disposed between the distal end face and the inner cavity. An outer tip portion surrounds the inner tip portion and defines an inner chamber to accommodate a flow of secondary gas and also a distal end portion. The distal end face of the inner tip portion is adapted for contact with a workpiece and extends distally beyond the distal end portion of the outer tip portion, and the flow of secondary gas exits the outer tip portion proximate the distal end portion. Variations of the drag tip and methods of operation are also provided.03-05-2009
20100206853CONTOURED SHIELD ORIFICE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH - A component for use in a plasma arc torch is provided that includes an orifice that defines a continuously changing cross-sectional size along the length of a surface of the orifice from an inlet portion to an outlet portion. The surface extends along the component and directs a flow of shield gas at a predetermined angle to result in a specific pierce or cut location on a workpiece. In one form, the component is a shield cap. The continuously changing surface may be convergent, divergent, or a combination of convergent and divergent according to the principles of the present disclosure. Additionally, the shield cap may comprise a single, unitary piece or alternately a plurality of pieces or components.08-19-2010
20110168681HYBRID SHIELD DEVICE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH - A shield device for a plasma arc torch includes an inner shield member defining an inner auxiliary gas chamber and an outer shield member surrounding the inner shield member. An outer auxiliary gas chamber is defined between the inner shield member and outer shield member. The shield device allows an auxiliary gas flow to be split into a first flow of auxiliary gas through the inner auxiliary gas chamber and a second flow of auxiliary gas through the outer auxiliary gas chamber. The inner shield member and the outer shield member are configured to be mounted to the plasma arc torch as an integral unit.07-14-2011
20140144892HYBRID SHIELD DEVICE FOR A PLASMA ARC TORCH - A shield device for a plasma arc torch includes an inner shield member defining an inner auxiliary gas chamber and an outer shield member surrounding the inner shield member. An outer auxiliary gas chamber is defined between the inner shield member and outer shield member. The shield device allows an auxiliary gas flow to be split into a first flow of auxiliary gas through the inner auxiliary gas chamber and a second flow of auxiliary gas through the outer auxiliary gas chamber. The inner shield member and the outer shield member are configured to be mounted to the plasma arc torch as an integral unit.05-29-2014

Patent applications by Darrin H. Mackenzie, Windsor, VT US

David K. Mackenzie, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120312816LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position.12-13-2012
20130175234PORTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH SELF OPENING HINGED LID - A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.07-11-2013

David S. Mackenzie, Nunica, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090320364MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A modular planting system for roof applications includes a plurality of green roof planter modules each comprising a planter including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with the bottom wall to form an interior space, and a biodegradable insert including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with the bottom wall to form an interior space, wherein the insert is adapted to retain a plant matter in the interior space of the insert, the plurality of sidewalls of the insert extend above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter, and wherein the plurality of sidewalls of the insert are adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter.12-31-2009
20110110718PAVER ASSEMBLY - A paver assembly includes a substrate member having a bottom wall adapted to support the paver assembly above a roof surface, a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and at least one engagement member extending above the bottom wall, and an over-molded paver member having a bottom surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a top surface adapted to support a person thereon, wherein the bottom surface is molded about the at least one engagement member, thereby securing the paver member to the substrate member.05-12-2011
20110192081Wall Planting System - A modular wall mounted agricultural system that includes a mounting structure having a first end, a second end, a fluid conduit extending longitudinally between the first end and the second end, and at least one longitudinally extending channel. The system further includes at least one planter box that is adapted to mount within the at least one channel of the mounting structure, and wherein the at least one planter box includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall that cooperate to form a compartment adapted to receive plant matter therein, the plurality of sidewalls cooperating to form an upwardly opening aperture adapted to receive a fluid from the conduit.08-11-2011
20110192084WALL PLANTING SYSTEM - A modular wall planting system includes at least a pair of planting units each comprising a mounting structure mountable to a vertical wall surface, and a trough extending outwardly from the mounting structure and including an upwardly opening aperture, the trough defining an interior compartment divided into a first section and a second section at least partially divided from the first section, wherein the first section is adapted to receive plant matter therein, the second section is adapted to receive fluid drained from the first section, and wherein the trough includes at least one weep aperture adapted to allow water to drain from the interior compartment and the second section to an exterior of the trough. The system further comprises a fluid line extending into the interior of the trough and adapted to transport a fluid thereto, wherein the individual planting units are adapted to be secured to a wall structure in at least a partially vertically aligned manner such that a lower planting unit of the pair of planting units receives fluid drained from the interior of a higher planting unit via the at least one weep aperture of the trough.08-11-2011
20120266537MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls each including an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the bottom wall and the plurality of sidewalls cooperate with one another to form an interior space, and a biodegradable collar member extending upwardly from at least a select one of the biodegradable sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the collar member is in-molded within the upper portion of at least one of the sidewalls, and wherein the collar member is adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls.10-25-2012
20130180174MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls each including an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the bottom wall and the plurality of sidewalls cooperate with one another to form an interior space, and a biodegradable collar member extending upwardly from at least a select one of the biodegradable sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the collar member is in-molded within the upper portion of at least one of the sidewalls, and wherein the collar member is adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls.07-18-2013
20130283687MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A modular planting system for roof applications includes a plurality of green roof planter modules each comprising a planter including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with the bottom wall to form an interior space, and a biodegradable insert including a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls that cooperate with the bottom wall to form an interior space, wherein the insert is adapted to retain a plant matter in the interior space of the insert, the plurality of sidewalls of the insert extend above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter, and wherein the plurality of sidewalls of the insert are adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls of the planter.10-31-2013
20140000161INTERLOCKING MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS01-02-2014
20140083004WALL PLANTING SYSTEM - A wall mounted agricultural system that includes a mounting structure including a first end and a second end and supported from a substantially vertically extending wall surface, and at least one planter box that includes a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall that cooperate to form a compartment adapted to receive plant matter therein and an upwardly opening aperture adapted to receive a fluid therethrough, wherein at least one of the side walls comprises a rear wall facing the wall surface, the at least one planter box is adapted to mount to the mounting structure such that the rear wall is spaced from the wall surface to create a space therebetween, and wherein the at least one planter box includes an aperture in fluid communication with the compartment and the space positioned between the rear wall and the wall surface.03-27-2014
20140208646MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM FOR ROOF APPLICATIONS - A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls each including an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the bottom wall and the plurality of sidewalls cooperate with one another to form an interior space, and a biodegradable collar member extending upwardly from at least a select one of the biodegradable sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the collar member is in-molded within the upper portion of at least one of the sidewalls, and wherein the collar member is adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls.07-31-2014

Patent applications by David S. Mackenzie, Nunica, MI US

Debra Mackenzie, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110224141METHODS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - A method of treatment and/or prevention of cancer comprises administering agents which cause increased intracellular granularity in cancer cells, at least in an amount sufficient to inhibit proliferation of such cells and preferably in an amount sufficient to lead to cancer cell death. The method is particularly directed to refractory cancer, particularly hormone refractory prostate cancer. The agents identified cause increased intracellular granularity in the cancer cells, and also convert adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, leading to cancer cell death. Using the present invention, cancer cells undergo increased intracellular granularity at relatively low agent concentrations, while also inhibiting cell proliferation. Increased concentrations lead to conversion of adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, then to cell death. While the exact mechanism of cancer cell degradation and death is not completely understood, the treated cancer cells, including refractory prostate cancer cells, give indications of cell death through an autophagic mechanism. Pharmaceutical compositions related to the presently disclosed methods are also disclosed.09-15-2011
20140343347METHODS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - A method of treatment and/or prevention of cancer comprises administering agents which cause increased intracellular granularity in cancer cells, at least in an amount sufficient to inhibit proliferation of such cells and preferably in an amount sufficient to lead to cancer cell death. The method is particularly directed to refractory cancer, particularly hormone refractory prostate cancer. The agents identified cause increased intracellular granularity in the cancer cells, and also convert adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, leading to cancer cell death. Using the present invention, cancer cells undergo increased intracellular granularity at relatively low agent concentrations, while also inhibiting cell proliferation. Increased concentrations lead to conversion of adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, then to cell death. While the exact mechanism of cancer cell degradation and death is not completely understood, the treated cancer cells, including refractory prostate cancer cells, give indications of cell death through an autophagic mechanism. Pharmaceutical compositions related to the presently disclosed methods are also disclosed.11-20-2014

Donald Mackenzie, King Of Prussia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120207800COMPOSITIONS - Novel compositions comprising omega-3 fatty acids and uses thereof are disclosed.08-16-2012

Donald Colin Mackenzie, Cidra, PR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206336Novel Composition Comprising Rosiglitazone and Another Antidiabetic Agent - An oral dosage form comprising an erodable core, which core comprises Compound A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof and another antidiabetic agent, the core having a coating with one or more openings, characterised in that the coating is erodable under predetermined pH conditions; a process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine.08-28-2008

Patent applications by Donald Colin Mackenzie, Cidra, PR US

Douglas A. Mackenzie, Marshall, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100236182Flexible Wrap of Rotatably Interlocking Fluted Strips - A flexible wrap of rotatably interlocking fluted strips is provided. The fluted strips may have similarly shaped cross-sectional areas and be rotatably interconnected with one another such that the flexible wrap may be wrapped around an object. One end of a fluted strip may have a socket means for rotatably interlocking with an adjacent fluted strip. The socket means may have a circular inner diameter and two curved arms with an opening between their ends. The opposite end of the fluted strip may have a ball means for rotatably interlocking with another adjacent fluted strip. The ball means may have a circular outer diameter sized to slide into the circular inner diameter of the socket means of an adjacent fluted strip, and an arm sized to slide between the opening of the curved arms, during assembly. One fluted strip may be designed to join in the middle to facilitate wrapping.09-23-2010

Douglas C. Mackenzie US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314656Vehicle System and Method for Accessing Denied Terrain - A surface vehicle capable of overcoming obstacles is disclosed in which the vehicle accelerates vertically while having a horizontal velocity. The vehicle has a frame and at least three wheels attached to the frame to which a horizontal propulsion system is coupled. Further, a vertical propulsion system is coupled to the frame and the wheels. The vertical propulsion system is capable of providing a force to such wheels normal to the surface so that the vehicle separates from the surface. The vehicle has an electronic control unit coupled to the vertical propulsion system to automatically control its operation.12-25-2008

Douglas C. Mackenzie, Livonia, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110186360Jumping for Reaching Denied Terrain - A surface vehicle capable of overcoming obstacles is disclosed in which the vehicle accelerates vertically while having a horizontal velocity. The vehicle has a frame and at least three wheels attached to the frame to which a horizontal propulsion system is coupled. Further, a vertical propulsion system is coupled to the frame and the wheels. The vertical propulsion system is capable of providing a force to such wheels normal to the surface so that the vehicle separates from the surface. The vehicle has an electronic control unit coupled to the vertical propulsion system to automatically control its operation. Further, sensors are used to evaluate the characteristics of the surface that pertain to supporting a vertical acceleration/deceleration.08-04-2011

Duncan Mackenzie, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120317909RAIN SCREEN SIDING SYSTEM - A rain-screen siding system for buildings, including clips to support siding boards parallel with a flat surface of a building wall structure but spaced apart from the building wall to allow air to circulate between the building wall structure and the siding boards. The clips include paired, opposed channels and the siding boards have tongues that fit into the channels. Drainage grooves are defined in the clips. Bottom support members may extend horizontally to support the siding boards at the bottom of the rain screen siding. Corner closing members are provided to protect end faces of siding boards at an exterior corner of a building wall.12-20-2012

Elaine Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090253910Phosphorescent Materials - Phosphorescent organometallic materials are provided, comprising at least one 3-arylacetylacetone ligand. Processes for making such materials, and to organic light emitting devices comprising the materials, are also provided.10-08-2009

Elaine Beatrice Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130324713CATALYST AND METHOD HAVING SELECTIVITY TO ISOBUTYRALDEHYDE VIA CATALYST INDUCTION - Industrially relevant product selectivities and reaction rates are obtained from rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation of propylene via the use of a novel induction period in which the supramolecular ligand assembly, the rhodium precatalyst and an initial substrate are allowed to form a hydroformylation catalyst that is more selective toward branched aldehydes. Upon heating this incubated mixture and addition of propylene, iso-butyraldehyde is obtained in higher concentrations and rates that are otherwise unattainable.12-05-2013

Ewan Mackenzie, Boston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100094313WOUND BED PREPARATION - A wound bed preparation device for delivering a fluid jet to tissue includes a handpiece having a deck height in the range of −0.0254 mm to 0.2032 mm, a channel width in the range of 0.8636 mm to 1.1684 mm, and a nozzle diameter in the range of 0.10668 mm to 0.12192 mm. The handpiece may have a constant channel width over a majority of a tissue impacting section of the handpiece.04-15-2010
20120078233WOUND BED PREPARATION - A wound bed preparation device for delivering a fluid jet to tissue includes a handpiece having a deck height in the range of −0.0254 mm to 0.2032 mm, a channel width in the range of 0.8636 mm to 1.1684 mm, and a nozzle diameter in the range of 0.10668 mm to 0.12192 mm. The handpiece has a constant channel width over a majority of a tissue impacting section of the handpiece.03-29-2012

Frank A. Mackenzie, New Haven, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094810BUCKLE-TONGUE ARRANGEMENT FOR FOUR POINT SEAT BELT SYSTEM - A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat is disclosed. The system includes a four-point seat belt restraint system mounted on a vehicle seat that includes a first lap belt portion having a back side, a second lap belt portion having a back side. A portion of at least one of the back side of the first lap belt portion or the back side of the second lap belt portion has a contour which substantially corresponds to the contour of the lap of the seated vehicle occupant. The contour is defined by a convex surface. Each of the buckle portion and the tongue portion may include a button release.04-16-2009

Gordon Mackenzie, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120105087APPARATUS FOR TESTING CIRCUIT BOARDS OF COMPUTING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SAME - Embodiments provide apparatus for testing a primary PCB of a native computing device, the apparatus including a plurality of fixture mounting posts selectively positionable in alignment with mounting holes for the fixture mounting posts to be received in the mounting holes to support the primary PCB on the apparatus, and a fixture frame configured to support the plurality of fixture mounting posts in a plurality of selected mounting post locations, and embodiments provide methods for testing a primary PCB.05-03-2012

Gordon R. Mackenzie, Cypress, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100071892Coiled Tubing Quick Connect - A bottom hole assembly supported by coiled tubing has components attached to each other with quick connections that do not require threading to provide the integral connection capable of supporting the BHA's required, torque, tensile and pressure loads. This quick connect feature provides torque transmission capability and does not need rig equipment such as tongs for makeup. Connecting the components is faster and safer particularly when the connections have to be made well above a rig floor. The lower end of the coiled tubing connector can also be provided with a quick connection half to mate with the uppermost tool in the bottom hole assembly.03-25-2010
20100071912SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLUGGING A DOWNHOLE WELLBORE - A method for plugging a downhole wellbore including, running an anchor and swellable seal disposed at a mandrel within the downhole wellbore, setting the anchor within the downhole wellbore, releasing the anchor and the swellable seal, and swelling the swellable seal into contact with another downhole structure03-25-2010
20140069639FRICTION REDUCTION ASSEMBLY FOR A DOWNHOLE TUBULAR, AND METHOD OF REDUCING FRICTION - A friction reduction assembly for a downhole tubular. The friction reduction assembly includes an electrically activated friction reduction sub. The sub includes a flowbore fluidically connected to a flowbore of the tubular and remaining open for fluid flow therethrough during both activated and non-activated states of the friction reduction sub. A friction reducer responsive to an indication of lockup of the tubular, wherein friction between the tubular and surrounding casing or borehole is reduced in an electrically activated state of the friction reduction sub. A method of reducing friction in a downhole tubular is also included.03-13-2014

Patent applications by Gordon R. Mackenzie, Cypress, TX US

Ian Mackenzie, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100100990HIGH-SCAN RATE POSITIONER FOR SCANNED PROBE MICROSCOPY - A system contains a first actuator half containing a first pair of actuator coils and a second pair of actuator coils located above the first pair of actuator coils, wherein the first pair of actuator coils is connected to a first metallic backing. A second actuator half is also providing within the system, which contains a first pair of actuator coils and a second pair of actuator coils located above the first pair of actuator coils, wherein the first pair of actuator coils is connected to a second metallic backing. The system also contains a mechanical flexure suspension having at least one flexure supporting a permanent magnet that is capable of moving, wherein the mechanical flexure suspension is located between the first actuator half and the second actuator half.04-22-2010
20130174300HIGH-SCAN RATE POSITIONER FOR SCANNED PROBE MICROSCOPY - A system contains a first actuator half containing a first pair of actuator coils and a second pair of actuator coils located above the first pair of actuator coils, wherein the first pair of actuator coils is connected to a first metallic backing. A second actuator half is also providing within the system, which contains a first pair of actuator coils and a second pair of actuator coils located above the first pair of actuator coils, wherein the first pair of actuator coils is connected to a second metallic backing. The system also contains a mechanical flexure suspension having at least one flexure supporting a permanent magnet that is capable of moving, wherein the mechanical flexure suspension is located between the first actuator half and the second actuator half.07-04-2013

James Mackenzie, Berwyn, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090178057WIRELESS DEVICE OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) APPLICATION PROGRAMMER'S INTERFACE (API) - The application relates to various aspects for modeling software, preferably for use in wireless communication devices. One aspect relates to targeting a software model to a plurality of different operating systems/operating system combinations. Another aspect relates to abstracting the operating environment to an operating system/operating system combination. Another aspect relates to handling inter-processor communication. Another aspect relates to a common time manager.07-09-2009

James A. Mackenzie, Berwyn, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120030358GROUP-BASED MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for performing group-based machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Machine-type communication (MTC) wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs) may operate in M2M groups. MTC WTRUs belonging to the same M2M group may receive a broadcast message with a time window on a channel dedicated for receiving data directed to an M2M group. The MTC WTRUs may wake up during the time window and may receive data directed to an M2M group on a dedicated channel. The broadcast message may be broadcasted via a broadcast server upon a request from an MTC server. The time window is allocated upon a request from an MTC server on behalf of the M2M group.02-02-2012

Jason Mackenzie, Sisters, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110132104Eccentric Venturi Flow Measurement Device - An eccentric, smoothly tapered body for installation into cylindrical pipe to cause a constriction in the pipe to facilitate measuring the flow of fluid through the pipe. The body defines a flow constrictor having a smoothly tapered inner surface having a leading edge and a trailing edge and an apex therebetween. A bore extends through the flow constrictor at the apex. Pressure is measured at the bore at the apex and upstream of the flow constrictor and flow rate is calculated from the pressure differential therebetween.06-09-2011
20130240768High Density Polyethylene Gate Valve - A gate or gate-type valve is used as a flow regulating device specifically for use in saturated gaseous, high particulate, high temperature, and low pressure environments such as in landfill gas wellfields and similar environments where particulate and water gathering can obstruct the operation of a typical gate valve. The valve has a T-shaped body with a fluid flow tube and a transverse plunger tube. A plunger threads into the plunger tube to define a fluid-tight seal between the plunger and the plunger tube and has a distal end that opens and closes the fluid flow tube as the plunger is rotated between open and closed positions.09-19-2013

Jill Mackenzie, Fargo, ND US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100113267SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COPRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CARBON AND STEAM/ELECTRICITY - A system and method for producing activated carbon comprising carbonizing a solid carbonaceous material in a carbonization zone of an activated carbon production apparatus (ACPA) to yield a carbonized product and carbonization product gases, the carbonization zone comprising carbonaceous material inlet, char outlet and carbonization gas outlet; activating the carbonized product via activation with steam in an activation zone of the ACPA to yield activated carbon and activation product gases, the activation zone comprising activated carbon outlet, activation gas outlet, and activation steam inlet; and utilizing process gas comprising at least a portion of the carbonization product gases or a combustion product thereof; at least a portion of the activation product gases or a combustion product thereof; or a combination thereof in a solid fuel boiler system that burns a solid fuel boiler feed with air to produce boiler-produced steam and flue gas, the boiler upstream of an air heater within a steam/electricity generation plant, said boiler comprising a combustion zone, a boiler-produced steam outlet and at least one flue gas outlet.05-06-2010

Jill Mackenzie, Carmel, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090317320SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COPRODUCTION OF ACTIVATED CARBON AND STEAM/ELECTRICITY - A system and method for producing activated carbon comprising carbonizing a solid carbonaceous material in a carbonization zone of an activated carbon production apparatus (ACPA) to yield a carbonized product and carbonization product gases, the carbonization zone comprising carbonaceous material inlet, char outlet and carbonization gas outlet; activating the carbonized product via activation with steam in an activation zone of the ACPA to yield activated carbon and activation product gases, the activation zone comprising activated carbon outlet, activation gas outlet, and activation steam inlet; and utilizing process gas comprising at least a portion of the carbonization product gases or a combustion product thereof; at least a portion of the activation product gases or a combustion product thereof; or a combination thereof in a solid fuel boiler system that burns a solid fuel boiler feed with air to produce boiler-produced steam and flue gas, the boiler upstream of an air heater within a steam/electricity generation plant, said boiler comprising a combustion zone, a boiler-produced steam outlet and at least one flue gas outlet.12-24-2009

John K. Mackenzie, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100220507Microcontroller operated current limited switching power supply for circuit protective devices - An AC to DC power supply for small heat sensitive electronic device. The power supply being dynamically controlled to operate symmetrically about the lowest point of the AC source voltage waveform for minimum excess heat production.09-02-2010

Ken Mackenzie, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100012811Adjustable leg - An adjustable leg includes a foot assembly, a leg assembly, a tube assembly and a rod assembly. The foot assembly is coupled to the leg assembly. The rod assembly is rotatably coupled to the tube assembly. The rod assembly is threaded through an aperture in the leg assembly and the tube assembly. The rotation of the rod assembly adjusts the overall length of the adjustable leg. Engagement of the leg assembly with the inside of the tube assembly prevents the rotation of the tube assembly when the rod assembly is rotated.01-21-2010

Kenneth Mackenzie, Westport Point, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080252234TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM CURRENT LIMITING DEVICE - A current limiting system in accordance with the present invention comprises an accessory or canopy mount device that is permanently installed between a source of electrical power 10-16-2008

Kenneth Bruce Mackenzie, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110072442EVENT-HANDLER FOR SELECTING RESPONSIVE ACTIONS - Disclosed is a computer implemented method, computer program product, and apparatus to handle events based on historic actions. An event-handler receives an event, wherein the event has an associated event-type. The event-handler records the event to an event-action history table. The event-handler determines a history associated with the event by reading the event-action history table. The event-handler looks up a row entry in an action table based at least in part on the event-type, wherein the row entry comprises an action. The event-handler executes at least one instruction of the action. The event-handler records the event and action data to the event-action history table.03-24-2011
20120197951EVENT-HANDLER FOR SELECTING RESPONSIVE ACTIONS - A computer implemented method to handle events based on historic actions. An event-handler receives an event, wherein the event has an associated event-type. The event-handler records the event to an event-action history table. The event-handler determines a history associated with the event by reading the event-action history table. The event-handler looks up a row entry in an action table based at least in part on the event-type, wherein the row entry comprises an action. The event-handler executes at least one instruction of the action. The event-handler records the event and action data to the event-action history table.08-02-2012

Maitland Craig Mackenzie, Orlando, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130197670SEALING SHEATH FOR PROSTHETIC LINER AND RELATED METHODS - The sealing sheath is for use with a prosthetic socket and associated liner. The sealing sheath includes a textile tube for surrounding at least a portion of a liner that is configured to wear on a residual limb. An annular seal, e.g. an elastomeric or silicone seal, is positioned adjacent a proximal end of the textile tube and continuously extends from an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, through the textile tube to an outside thereof configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket. The annular seal may include a first wing on an inside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent the liner, a second wing on an outside of the textile tube configured to be adjacent an inside of the prosthetic socket, and a base connecting lower ends of the first and second wings to define a v-shaped cross-section of the annular seal.08-01-2013
20130331952SUSPENSION LINER HAVING MULTIPLE COMPONENT SYSTEM - A suspension liner for a residual limb has a liner body with a plurality of anterior and posterior projections formed from a thickness of the liner body. Medial and lateral tendons are located between and correspond to profiles of the plurality of the anterior and posterior projections such that the medial and lateral tendons are located on opposed sides of the liner body relative to one another. The medial and lateral tendons flare circumferentially toward proximal and distal sections of the liner body.12-12-2013
20140031953Mounting Plate System, Vacuum Reservoir Plate and Electronic Pump System for Prosthetic Socket and Related Methods - The mounting plate system is for use with a prosthetic socket, the socket having at least one aperture in a distal end thereof and in fluid communication with an interior portion of the socket which receives a residual limb. The mounting plate system includes a mounting plate having a top face to interface with the socket, and a bottom face for attachment to lower portions of a prosthetic limb. An opening in the mounting plate extends from the top face to the bottom face thereof, and a valve housing is positioned in the opening and has a channel therein for fluid communication with the interior portion of the socket via the at least one aperture. A one-way expulsion valve is secured between the valve housing and the socket adjacent the aperture and for regulating fluid communication between the interior portion of the socket and the channel in the valve housing. A vacuum reservoir seal plate is also provided.01-30-2014
20140222165MOUNTING PLATE ASSEMBLY FOR PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A prosthetic device and a method for making the same includes a mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate assembly includes an inner housing having a first center channel defined along a central axis, an outer housing having a second center channel defined along the central axis, and a fluid regulator arranged between the inner and outer housings, and defined along the central axis. The prosthetic device includes a socket having a cavity and a distal portion whereat the mounting plate assembly is located.08-07-2014

Mark Mackenzie, Elkhart, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090267382FLUSH-CLOSING WINDOW FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND METHOD, GUIDE TRACK SYSTEM AND PIN ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A multi-pane flush closing window assembly for a vehicle includes any one of a combination of fixed sub-assemblies and/or sliding sub-assemblies supported by a frame. The sub-assemblies may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the frame without removing the frame or window securing structure from the vehicle. Man hours, tooling, and costs associated with flush window assembly and repairs are reduced as a result. The fixed sub-assembly has a sash, and removable fasteners extend through the peripheral edge of the sash into the interior side of the frame. The sliding sub-assembly is removably secured to the frame by an improved multi-piece guide track and slide pin assembly. The slide pins are removably secured to opposite sides of the sliding sub-assembly. A lock nut or coil spring provides a means for adjusting the slide pin so that the sliding sub-assembly assumes an optimal flush fit with the frame and the fixed sub-assembly. The guide track includes a lead section, a tail section with a stop, a middle track section, and an end track section each individually fastened to the interior wall of the frame. The lead and tail sections have shaped channels formed in them for directing movement of the sliding sub-assembly relative to the fixed sub-assembly. The middle and end sections connect the lead and tail sections to accommodate multiple slide travel lengths for any window size. The guide track sections, the slide pins, and thus the sliding sub-assembly may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the frame without removing the frame or window securing structure.10-29-2009

Mark Mackenzie, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090327222DYNAMIC SELECTION OF MEDIA FOR PLAYBACK - A list of media, such as image media, is dynamically generated and provided to a user. The dynamically generated media playlist may be associated with a user's “favorite pictures,” “favorite music” or some other type of media. Each of the “favorite media” features may be associated with playlist criteria, which is used to dynamically construct a query for media files to include on the playlist. The criteria may specify several requirements for including media in the dynamically created playlist, for example user rating, recently added media, and other criteria. The query is sent to a database, which returns a playlist of media. The returned playlist is provided to a media center, which retrieves and provides the listed media to a user.12-31-2009
20130218622AGGREGATING AVAILABILITY STATUS INFORMATION ON SHARED CALENDARS - A scheduling grid is provided for displaying summary availability information for a group of users in a collaborative environment. The system may enable users to share calendars with other users within the collaborative environment so that a meeting organizer can schedule a meeting at a time when all or most of the users are available. The system may collect availability information from the users' individual calendars and may aggregate the availability information in a master calendar, which may display the aggregated availability information for the group of users in a scheduling grid. Scheduling grid timeslots may display the aggregate availability information for the group of users and may graphically indicate when all users are available and when one or more users are unavailable during a timeslot. The aggregate availability information may enable the meeting organizer to quickly determine an available time for scheduling a meeting.08-22-2013

Mark D. Mackenzie, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090113307SLIDESHOW METHOD FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES ON A DISPLAY - A method and system are disclosed for presenting digital images over a display in a slideshow presentation. The slideshow has an appearance of the images being hand-placed and for providing a more human feel to the presentation of digital images.04-30-2009
20130201407USER INTERFACE FOR OPERATING A COMPUTER FROM A DISTANCE - Switching between an arm's length user interface and a distance user interface is provided. A first user interface optimized to operate a computer from an arm's-length distance is presented on a display. A command is received. It is determined whether the command is from a wired device or a wirelessly-connected device. When the command is from a wired device, then the first user interface continues to be presented. When the command is from a wirelessly-connected device, then the display is toggled from the first user interface to the distance user interface. The distance user interface is optimized for operating the computer from a television-viewing distance. The television-viewing distance measured in feet is approximately half of a diagonal measure of the image displayed on the display device measured in inches.08-08-2013

Patent applications by Mark D. Mackenzie, Seattle, WA US

Mark H. Mackenzie, Brush Prairie, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140098155HEATER CONTROLLER AND METHOD THEREOF - A heater controller to maintain a uniform temperature of a printhead is provided herein. The heater controller monitors the temperature of the printhead and controls the heating of the printhead. The heater controller enables at least two of a plurality of warming groups based on warming power requirements of the printhead. The heater controller alternates activation of the at least two of the plurality of warming groups by rotating each of the at least two of the plurality of warming groups between an on mode and an off mode to uniformily distribute heating power to the printhead.04-10-2014

Mark H. Mackenzie, Vancouver, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100283120FUSE CHAMBERS ON A SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of a system with first means for forming a chamber adjacent to a component formed on a substrate and a single orifice between the chamber and a first surface of the first means that is opposite a second surface of the first means adjacent to the substrate and second means for enclosing the chamber on at least a portion of the first surface that encompasses the single orifice are disclosed.11-11-2010
20110228002OVERLAP PRINTING - Methods and means for imaging are provided. A sequential application hierarchy of two or more colors is defined. A page-wide print array forms images on a moving media using colored inks. Shingling is performed in accordance with the sequential application hierarchy within the overlap print zones of the page-wide print array. Images formed on the media are visually seamless and of proper hue and color saturation throughout as a result of the present teachings.09-22-2011
20140210882PRINTHEAD SPACING - A method of printing includes directing print media to a print zone between a printhead and a platen for a print job; and adjusting a spacing between the printhead and the platen during the print job, including one of adjusting the spacing within a page of the print job and adjusting the spacing between pages of the print job.07-31-2014
20140210894PRINT SPEED DETERMINATION BASED ON A POWER BUDGET - A printing system including a print mechanism to print on a print medium; and a control unit coupled to the print mechanism. The control unit is to determine a page speed for the print medium based on a power budget value of a power supply and to cause the print mechanism to move the print medium through the printing system at the determined page speed.07-31-2014
20150022575PEAK ENERGY REDUCTION PRINTHEAD SYSTEM - A printhead system to reduce peak energy usage may include a printhead including a plurality of primitives including nozzles. A printhead control module may control the printhead to increase printed pixel resolution and to reduce peak pixel fill density for print media. The printhead control module may further control the printhead such that all the nozzles with a same address generally disposed in a column do not fire at the same time.01-22-2015
20150022576PRINTHEAD SPACING - A method of printing includes directing print media to a print zone between a printhead and a platen for printing; and adjusting a spacing between the printhead and the platen based on a combination of at least two of environmental conditions of the printing, a print mode of the printing, an orientation of the print media for the printing, and a characteristic of the print media for the printing.01-22-2015

Patent applications by Mark H. Mackenzie, Vancouver, WA US

Mark H. Mackenzie, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100328391FIRING SIGNAL FORWARDING IN A FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A method for forwarding a firing signal within a nozzle group of a fluid ejection device includes receiving warm data and fire data. A firing signal having a firing pulse preceded by a warming pulse is received. The firing signal is conditionally modified according to of the fire data. The conditionally modified firing signal is forwarded to a particular nozzle circuit of the nozzle group.12-30-2010

Mark H. Mackenzie, Prairie, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110080454Firing Cell - A system is provided that includes first means for pre-charging a node to a first potential where the node coupled to a switch configured to control current through a firing resistor and second means for selectively discharging the node to a second potential across a path that has only one transistor between the node and the second potential.04-07-2011

Megan Kathleen Mackenzie, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110127801PILLAR FOR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a pillar of a vehicle body structure for supporting the roof of an automotive vehicle. The pillar includes an outer panel having a side panel attached to an inner panel. The pillar further includes a first and second reinforcing member. The first reinforcing member has a planar surface and a first reinforcing edge. The second reinforcing member also has a planar surface and a second reinforcing edge. The first reinforcing member is spaced apart from the second reinforcing member, and the first and second reinforcing edges abut against respective side panel and inner panel portions so as to transmit load between the outer panel and the inner panel and reduce deformation of the outer panel under a predetermined load.06-02-2011

Peter B. Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080297033BLUE PHOSPHORESCENT IMIDAZOPHENANTHRIDINE MATERIALS - Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting devices comprising these compounds are also described.12-04-2008
20090121624STABLE BLUE PHOSPHORESCENT ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Novel combination of materials and device architectures for organic light emitting devices are provided. In some aspects, specific charge carriers and solid state considerations are features that may result in a device having an unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, emitter purity is a feature that may result in devices having unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, structural and optical considerations are features that may result in a device having an unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, an emissive layer including an organic phosphorescent emissive dopant and an organic carbazole host material results in devices having an unexpectedly long lifetime.05-14-2009
20090253910Phosphorescent Materials - Phosphorescent organometallic materials are provided, comprising at least one 3-arylacetylacetone ligand. Processes for making such materials, and to organic light emitting devices comprising the materials, are also provided.10-08-2009
20140073076STABLE BLUE PHOSPHORESCENT ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Novel combination of materials and device architectures for organic light emitting devices are provided. In some aspects, specific charge carriers and solid state considerations are features that may result in a device having an unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, emitter purity is a feature that may result in devices having unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, structural and optical considerations are features that may result in a device having an unexpectedly long lifetime. In some aspects, an emissive layer including an organic phosphorescent emissive dopant and an organic carbazole host material results in devices having an unexpectedly long lifetime.03-13-2014

Patent applications by Peter B. Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Peter B. Mackenzie, Murrysville, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100007273CARBENE METAL COMPLEXES AS OLED MATERIALS - An organic light emitting device having an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode is provided. In one aspect, the organic layer comprises a compound having at least one zwitterionic carbon donor ligand. In another aspect, the organic layer comprises a carbene compound, including the following:01-14-2010
20120104378CARBENE METAL COMPLEXES AS OLED MATERIALS - An organic light emitting device having an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode is provided. In one aspect, the organic layer comprises a compound having at least one zwitterionic carbon donor ligand. In another aspect, the organic layer comprises a carbene compound, including the following:05-03-2012
20130214264CARBENE METAL COMPLEXES AS OLED MATERIALS - An organic light emitting device having an anode, a cathode and an organic layer disposed between the anode and the cathode is provided. In one aspect, the organic layer comprises a compound having at least one zwitterionic carbon donor ligand. In another aspect, the organic layer comprises a carbene compound, including the following:08-22-2013

Patent applications by Peter B. Mackenzie, Murrysville, PA US

Peter Borden Mackenzie, Newton, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090092854Complexes with tridentate ligands - The present invention relates to organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and more specifically to phosphorescent organic materials used in such devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to emissive phosphorescent material which comprise at least one tridentate ligand bound to a metal center, wherein at least one of the bonds to the tridentate ligand is a carbon-metal bond.04-09-2009
20110073849METAL COMPLEXES OF CYCLOMETALLATED IMIDAZO[1,2-f ]PHENANTHRIDINE AND DIIMIDAZO[1,2-a:1',2'-c ]QUNIAZOLINE LIGANDS AND ISOELECTRONIC AND BENZANNULATED ANALOGS THEREOF - Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting diode devices comprising these compounds are also described.03-31-2011
20130310561METAL COMPLEXES OF CYCLOMETALLATED IMIDAZO (1,2-f ) PHENANTHRIDINE AND DIIMIDAZO (1,2-a:1', 2'-c),QUINAZOLINE LIGANDS AND ISOELECTRONIC AND BENZANNULATED ANALOGS THEREOF - Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting diode devices comprising these compounds are also described.11-21-2013
20140249307METAL COMPLEXES OF CYCLOMETALLATED IMIDAZO[1,2-f]PHENANTHRIDINE AND DIIMIDAZO[1,2-a:1',2'-c]QUINAZOLINE LIGANDS AND ISOELECTRONIC AND BENZANNULATED ANALOGS THEREOF - Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting diode devices comprising these compounds are also described.09-04-2014
20150018549Metal Complexes of Cyclometallated Imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and Diimidazo[1,2-a:1',2'-c]quinazoline Ligands and Isoelectronic and Benzannulated Analogs Thereof - Compounds comprising phosphorescent metal complexes comprising cyclometallated imidazo[1,2-f]phenanthridine and diimidazo[1,2-a:1′,2′-c]quinazoline ligands, or isoelectronic or benzannulated analogs thereof, are described. Organic light emitting diode devices comprising these compounds are also described.01-15-2015

Patent applications by Peter Borden Mackenzie, Newton, PA US

Peter Borden Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090115322COMPLEXES WITH TRIDENTATE LIGANDS - The present invention relates to organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and more specifically to phosphorescent organic materials used in such devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to emissive phosphorescent material which comprise at least one tridentate ligand bound to a metal center, wherein at least one of the bonds to the tridentate ligand is a carbon-metal bond.05-07-2009
20120078010PROCESS FOR RECOVERING AND RECYCLING AN ACID CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the extractive recovery of an acid catalyst from an aqueous mixture of glycolic acid with an extraction solvent comprising a tertiary amine or an onium carboxylate compound, a modifier, and a diluent. The acid catalyst, which can comprise strong acids such as sulfuric acid, alkyl sulfonic acids, and fluoroalkyl sulfonic acids, can be recovered by back extraction with aqueous formaldehyde and recycled to a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde.03-29-2012
20120215027PROCESS FOR RECOVERING AND RECYCLING AN ACID CATALYST - Disclosed is a process for the extractive recovery of an acid catalyst from an aqueous mixture of glycolic acid with an extraction solvent comprising a tertiary amine or an onium carboxylate compound, a modifier, and a diluent. The acid catalyst, which can comprise strong acids such as sulfuric acid, alkyl sulfonic acids, and fluoroalkyl sulfonic acids, can be recovered by back extraction with aqueous formaldehyde and recycled to a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of glycolic acid by the acid-catalyzed hydrocarboxylation of formaldehyde.08-23-2012
20120262650Cellulose Ester Optical Films - Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters having a plurality of aryl-acyl substituents and a plurality of alkyl-acyl substituents are disclosed along with methods for making the same. Such cellulose esters may be suitable for use in optical films, such as optical films having certain Nz values, −A optical films, and/or +C optical films. Optical films prepared employing such cellulose esters have a variety of commercial applications, such as, for example, as compensation films in liquid crystal displays and/or waveplates in creating circular polarized light used in 3-D technology.10-18-2012
20120263889Cellulose Ester Optical Films - Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters having a plurality of aryl-acyl substituents and a plurality of alkyl-acyl substituents are disclosed along with methods for making the same. Such cellulose esters may be suitable for use in optical films, such as optical films having certain Nz values, −A optical films, and/or +C optical films. Optical films prepared employing such cellulose esters have a variety of commercial applications, such as, for example, as compensation films in liquid crystal displays and/or waveplates in creating circular polarized light used in 3-D technology.10-18-2012
20120263890Cellulose Ester Optical Films - Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters having a plurality of aryl-acyl substituents and a plurality of alkyl-acyl substituents are disclosed along with methods for making the same. Such cellulose esters may be suitable for use in optical films, such as optical films having certain Nz values, −A optical films, and/or +C optical films. Optical films prepared employing such cellulose esters have a variety of commercial applications, such as, for example, as compensation films in liquid crystal displays and/or waveplates in creating circular polarized light used in 3-D technology.10-18-2012
20120264930Cellulose Ester Optical Films - Regioselectively substituted cellulose esters having a plurality of aryl-acyl substituents and a plurality of alkyl-acyl substituents are disclosed along with methods for making the same. Such cellulose esters may be suitable for use in optical films, such as optical films having certain Nz values, −A optical films, and/or +C optical films. Optical films prepared employing such cellulose esters have a variety of commercial applications, such as, for example, as compensation films in liquid crystal displays and/or waveplates in creating circular polarized light used in 3-D technology.10-18-2012
20130253230PASSIVATION OF A HOMOGENEOUS HYDROGENATION CATALYST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL - A process for making ethylene glycol by feeding reactants including 1,2-dioxygenated organic compounds, an organometallic homogeneous catalyst, and hydrogen to a hydrogenation reactor, reacting at least a portion of the reactants with hydrogen in the presence of the organometallic homogeneous catalyst to produce a reaction product mixture containing ethylene glycol, and passivating the catalyst by contacting the catalyst with a carbon monoxide to thereby suppress the formation of by-product diols other thatn the ethylene glycol primary product, and suppress the formation of by-product tetrols and by-product glycolaldehyde acetals; and separating at least a portion of the ethylene glycol from the reaction product mixture.09-26-2013
20140087145SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - A self-corrugating laminate is disclosed. The self-corrugating laminate includes an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer each having at least one axis of shrinkage and a non-shrinkable core bonded between the upper and lower shrinkable film layers along bond lines. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to the non-shrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. The shrinkable film layers of the invention exhibit a percent shrinkage along an axis of shrinkage from about 10 to about 45 percent.03-27-2014
20140087146SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND CORRUGATED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - Self-corrugating laminates are disclosed that include first and second non-shrinkable core layers bonded together in a grid of spaced bond points arranged substantially linearly along perpendicular horizontal and vertical bond point lines; and upper and lower shrinkable film layers, each having a primary axis of shrinkage and each bonded to one of the non-shrinkable core layers along bond lines that are substantially perpendicular to the primary axis of shrinkage of the immediately adjacent shrinkable film layer. Upon shrinkage of the upper and lower shrinkable film layers a corrugated structure is formed that includes first and second core layers each having spaced structural corrugations formed therein.03-27-2014
20140087147SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - Self-corrugating laminates are disclosed that include first and second shrinkable film layers, each having a primary axis of shrinkage, bonded together in a grid of spaced bond points arranged substantially linearly along perpendicular horizontal and vertical bond lines such that the axes of shrinkage are substantially perpendicular to one another. Upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, a structural corrugate is formed that includes first and second corrugated layers each with structural corrugations therein arranged along lines of corrugation. At the interface of the two corrugated layers, the lines of corrugation in the first corrugated layer are substantially perpendicular to the lines of corrugation in the second corrugated layer.03-27-2014
20140124896FORMULATIONS OF SOLUTIONS AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING A SUBSTRATE INCLUDING AN ARSENIC DOPANT - Formulations of solutions and processes are described to form a substrate including a dopant. In particular implementations, the dopant may include arsenic (As). In an embodiment, a dopant solution is provided that includes a solvent and a dopant. In a particular embodiment, the dopant solution may have a flashpoint that is at least approximately equal to a minimum temperature capable of causing atoms at a surface of the substrate to attach to an arsenic-containing compound of the dopant solution. In one embodiment, a number of silicon atoms at a surface of the substrate are covalently bonded to the arsenic-containing compound.05-08-2014
20140318591SELF-CORRUGATING LAMINATES USEFUL IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES AND CORRUGATED STRUCTURES THEREFROM - Self-corrugating laminates useful in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices are disclosed. The laminates include an upper and a lower shrinkable film layer and a non-shrinkable core with a thermoelectric pattern formed thereon bonded between said upper and lower shrinkable film along bond lines arranged parallel, substantially parallel, radially, or annularly. The bond lines that bond the upper shrinkable film layer to top surface of the nonshrinkable core are staggered relative to the bond lines that bond the lower shrinkable film layer to the bottom surface of the non-shrinkable core such that upon shrinkage of the shrinkable film layers, structural corrugations are formed in the non-shrinkable core. Thermoelectric modules or devices and methods for forming them from the self-corrugating laminates are also described.10-30-2014

Patent applications by Peter Borden Mackenzie, Kingsport, TN US

Robert Mackenzie, Grayslake, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100108192FILL VALVE FOR AN AEROSOL CONTAINER - A fill valve for selective interconnection with a container is provided. The fill valve includes a head shaft and shoulder separated by grooves that are selectively positioned in an aperture of the container to selectively provide a flow path into the container.05-06-2010

Robert J. Mackenzie, Enfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110184819AUDIBLE TRANSACTION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for assisting a consumer during a transaction with a vendor at a point of sale by providing transaction information to the consumer in an audible format. The system includes a consumer device and a payment terminal located proximate the point of sale. The consumer device, either a mobile device carried by the consumer or an immobile device also located proximate the point of sale, communicates with the payment terminal and receives transaction information such as product identity or amount information. The consumer device then produces sound waves audible to the consumer based on the communicated transaction information using one or more private and/or public listening devices. This audible transaction process can be performed automatically during a transaction or can be implemented based on consumer preference.07-28-2011
20110184820MOBILE DEVICE CONSUMER INTERFACE PROCESS AND SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for assisting a consumer during a transaction with a vendor at a point of sale by providing transaction information to the consumer via consumer-readable communications. In one embodiment, a payment terminal proximate the point of sale communicates a transaction information signal to the mobile device. The mobile device communicates the transaction information to the consumer in a consumer-readable format such as audible sound waves. In some embodiments, the consumer-readable communications include requests for consumer input. The consumer input is received by an input device proximate the mobile device and communicated to the payment terminal. In some embodiments consumer input is received by the payment terminal as well as the mobile device, and in some embodiments, the consumer chooses whether to use the mobile device as an interface or only to use the payment terminal.07-28-2011

Ross Ian Mackenzie, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110149263Method for Controlling the Position of a Movable Object, a Control System for Controlling a Positioning Device, and a Lithographic Apparatus - A control system controls a positioning device displaceable in at least one degree of freedom by a reluctance motor. A force sensing element and a controller adjust force applied by the motor responsive to a force sensing element configured to sense force applied by the motor. The controller receives a signal representing force applied by the motor from the force sensing element, obtain an acceleration trajectory plan associated with a velocity trajectory plan for the positioning device, obtain a force trajectory plan associated with the acceleration trajectory plan, compare the force applied with a required amount of force obtained from the force trajectory, and adjust the amount of force applied by the motor based on the comparison. Related methods are also presented.06-23-2011

Sally Ann Mackenzie, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120284814Plants With Useful Traits and Related Methods - The present invention provides methods for obtaining plants that exhibit useful traits by transient suppression of the MSH1 gene of the plants. Methods for identifying genetic loci that provide for useful traits in plants and plants produced with those loci are also provided. In addition, plants that exhibit the useful traits, parts of the plants including seeds, and products of the plants are provided as well as methods of using the plants.11-08-2012
20140157452Plants with Useful Traits and Related Methods - The present invention provides methods for obtaining plants that exhibit useful traits by transient suppression of the MSH1 gene of the plants. Methods for identifying genetic loci that provide for useful traits in plants and plants produced with those loci are also provided. In addition, plants that exhibit the useful traits, parts of the plants including seeds, and products of the plants are provided as well as methods of using the plants.06-05-2014

Scott J. Mackenzie, Lexington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100194058HYBRID SEALS - Hybrid seals (08-05-2010
20120067015EXPANDED METAL FILTERS - Expanded metal sheets (03-22-2012

Scott T. Mackenzie, Wheeling, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110103231System and Method for Mapping Internet Protocol Television Interference - A method in a server for monitoring an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service for a customer premises is disclosed. A first geographical location of a customer premises is retrieved, and a second geographical location of an amplitude modulation broadcasting facility within a threshold distance from the customer premises is retrieved. A first signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during daytime hours is retrieved, as is second signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during nighttime hours. A time of day that the IPTV service failure occurs is determined based on the first signal transmission power rating for the daytime hours and the second signal transmission power rating for the nighttime hours.05-05-2011

Steven J. Mackenzie, Sarasota, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120100094Compositions for stabilizing bacillus spores and methods of use thereof - The invention provides methods for providing 04-26-2012

Steven K. Mackenzie, West Bloomfield, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090162138LONGITUDINAL MEMBER ASSEMBLY WITH JOINT - A longitudinal member assembly having a primary loading direction, including an interior longitudinal member and an exterior longitudinal member, and a method of assembly, is disclosed. The interior longitudinal member has a boxed-section shape including a first side and an opposed second side parallel to the first side. The exterior longitudinal member has a boxed shape including a first exterior side and an opposed second exterior side parallel to the first exterior side. The interior member is telescopically received in the exterior member creating an overlap area, the first exterior side includes a first side welding hole, and the second exterior side includes a second side welding hole. A first side hole weld extends around the first side welding hole, and a second side hole weld extends around the second side welding hole. The first and second holes are parallel to the primary loading direction.06-25-2009
20110187151PASSIVELY DEPLOYABLE AIR DAM FOR A VEHICLE - An air dam assembly mounted under a front end of a vehicle includes a passively deployable air dam assembly. The passively deployable air dam assembly includes a passively deployable air dam having a front surface at least partially exposed to ram air when the vehicle is traveling in a forward direction, and a passive deployment assembly including at least one spring biasing the passively deployable air dam into a retracted position, with the passive deployment assembly engaging the passively deployable air dam to allow the passively deployable air dam to move, against the bias of the spring, from the retracted position to a deployed position closer to ground under the vehicle when a forward speed of the vehicle reaches or exceeds a predetermined activation speed.08-04-2011
20120222641AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY FOR ENGINE - An air duct assembly supplies air from an air cleaner housing to an engine throttle and includes a first duct connected to the air cleaner housing and a second duct connected to the engine air intake. Open ends of the first and second ducts are spaced from one another and the second duct has a flared bell mouth at its open end. The second duct includes a sleeve that defines an attenuation chamber. A flexible bellows overlies the first and second ducts and the sleeve, and extends across the space between the first and second ducts to provide an airtight connection therebetween and flex during relative motion between the air cleaner housing and the engine air intake. A hydrocarbon adsorbing material can be housed within the attenuation chamber.09-06-2012

Patent applications by Steven K. Mackenzie, West Bloomfield, MI US

Steven Keith Mackenzie, West Bloomfield, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110240269WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A waste water heat recovery system may include a waste water conduit, a plurality of heat exchanger modules, an inlet manifold, and an outlet manifold. The plurality of heat exchanger modules may be disposed on an outer surface of the waste water conduit. Each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules may include a first conduction member, a second conduction member, and a serpentine potable water conduit seated between the first and second conduction members. The inlet manifold may receive potable water from a water source and may be fluidly connected to an inlet of the potable water conduit of each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules. The outlet manifold may be fluidly connected to an outlet of the potable water conduit of each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules.10-06-2011

Vivian R. Mackenzie, Eugene, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130172342BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS SELECTIVE BLOCKERS OF PERSISTENT SODIUM CURRENT - The present invention is directed to methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by elevated persistent sodium channel, such as ocular disorders, pain, multiple sclerosis, and seizure disorders utilizing a compound of Formula I07-04-2013
20130172389BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS SELECTIVE BLOCKERS OF PERSISTENT SODIUM CURRENT - The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I07-04-2013
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