Macpherson, US

Aaron Steve Macpherson, Fort Collins, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085665	DAMPING MEMBER FOR A MOVEABLE FLEX CIRCUIT - Method and apparatus for attenuating resonances in a flex circuit which interconnects a stationary element and a moveable element, such as a connector and a head stack assembly (HSA) in a data storage device. An intermediary portion of the flex circuit forms a dynamic loop between the stationary element and the moveable element. A damper member is attached to the flex circuit so as to continuously extend adjacent the stationary element and along less than an overall extent of the dynamic loop. The damper member attenuates resonances excited in the flex circuit during movement of the moveable element.	04-08-2010

Bradford E. Macpherson, Chelmsford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120234781	Bundle Box and Instrument Roll - A tray system has a tray with a top surface and a plurality of wells arranged side-by-side. Each well is adapted to receive an end portion of a ringed instrument and to hold the ringed instrument in an on-edge fashion on the top surface of the tray. The tray system further includes a removable instrument roll supported by the tray and fully detachable and removable from the tray. The removable instrument roll is disposed above the plurality of wells when supported by the tray. The removable instrument roll has opposing spatially separated endplates and one or more cross members, each cross member connected to both endplates. At least one cross member is adapted to engage a handle of each ringed instrument disposed in one of the wells and to spread that ringed instrument into an open position when the tray supports the instrument roll.	09-20-2012

Charles Macpherson, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120091699	PIEZOCHROMIC SECURITY ELEMENT - The invention discloses a reversibly piezochromic security element for the forgery-protection of value documents, the security element being characterized in that it comprises a collection of optically contrasting pigment particles in a film or a coating layer of an elastic polymer. In a particular embodiment, the particles are optically variable pigment flakes, oriented in a position which is substantially different from an alignment in the plane of the film or coating layer.	04-19-2012

Charles D. Macpherson, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130209627	Brewed Beverages and Methods for Producing Same - Methods for producing brewed beverages include brewing the beverage, degassing the beverage prior to storing the beverage in a sealed container, and freezing the beverage. A frozen brewed beverage is configured to be reheated prior to consumption and does not require reconstituting. A brewed beverage is in a sealed container, has a dissolved oxygen content less than about 2 ppm, is configured to be reheated prior to consumption, and does not require reconstituting.	08-15-2013

Charles Douglas Macpherson, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210931	METHODS FOR FORMING AN UNDERCUT REGION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCORPORATING THE SAME - An electronic device having a substrate structure having an undercut region is provided and further included is a method for forming an undercut region of a substrate structure. The method includes forming a patterned protective layer over a first electrode. The method also includes forming the substrate structure over the patterned protective layer. An opening within the substrate structure overlies an exposed portion of the substrate structure. The method further includes removing the exposed portion of the patterned protective layer, thereby exposing a portion of the first electrode and forming an undercut region of the substrate structure. The method still further includes depositing a liquid over the first electrode after removing the exposed portion of the patterned protective layer, and solidifying the liquid to form a solid layer.	09-04-2008
20080248314	WATER DISPERSIBLE POLYTHIOPHENES MADE WITH POLYMERIC ACID COLLOIDS - Devices are provided comprising conductive or semiconductive layers comprising compositions comprising aqueous dispersions of polythiophenes having homopolymers or co-polymers of Formula I(a) or Formula I(b) and at least one colloid-forming polymeric acid. Methods of making such compositions and using them in organic electronic devices are further provided.	10-09-2008
20080282921	ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device includes an array. In one embodiment, a process for forming an electronic device includes the array, which includes electronic components, can include printing one or more layers as a series of segments onto a workpiece. In one embodiment, a process includes printing a layer onto the workpiece and at least one exposed portion of the chuck. In still another embodiment, a printing head is greater than 0.5 mm from the workpiece. In a further embodiment, “hybrid” printing can be used to help form a thicker layer having a relatively thinner width. In a further embodiment, processes can be used to reduce the likelihood of a stitching defect, nonuniformity of a layer across an array, or a combination thereof. A printing apparatus can be modified to achieve more flexibility in liquid compositions, temperatures or other conditions used in printing a layer.	11-20-2008
20100230615	SECURITY DEVICE - A security device for authenticating bank notes, documents and other items, comprises a luminescent material for producing luminescent radiation of first and second wavelengths. The security device includes an optically variable structure for controlling emission of luminescent radiation of at least one of the first and second wavelengths from the security device, the security device being arranged to permit, from an area of the optically variable structure, emission of luminescence of the first and second wavelengths from the security device. The optically variable structure causes the relative emissivity of the security device for luminescent radiation of the first and second wavelengths to change with a change in emission angle, so that the security device produces an angle-dependent colour shift in the emitted luminescent radiation. The optically variable structure may comprise an optical interference stack that controls transmission of luminescent radiation therethrough in response to the wavelength of luminescent radiation.	09-16-2010
20100291721	PROCESSES FOR FORMING ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING SPACED-APART RADIATION REGIONS - Processes for forming an electronic device include forming a first radiation region, a second radiation region spaced apart from the first radiation region, and an insulating region. The insulating region can have a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first radiation region can lie immediately adjacent to the first side, and the second radiation region can lie immediately adjacent to the second side. Within the insulating region, no other radiation region may lie between the first and second radiation regions, and the insulating region can include an insulating layer that includes a plurality of openings. A process for forming the electronic device can include patterning an insulating layer.	11-18-2010
20110222222	ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device includes an array. In one embodiment, a process for forming an electronic device includes the array, which includes electronic components, can include printing one or more layers as a series of segments onto a workpiece. In one embodiment, a process includes printing a layer onto the workpiece and at least one exposed portion of the chuck. In still another embodiment, a printing head is greater than 0.5 mm from the workpiece. In a further embodiment, “hybrid” printing can be used to help form a thicker layer having a relatively thinner width. In a further embodiment, processes can be used to reduce the likelihood of a stitching defect, nonuniformity of a layer across an array, or a combination thereof. A printing apparatus can be modified to achieve more flexibility in liquid compositions, temperatures or other conditions used in printing a layer.	09-15-2011
20120068450	SECURITY DEVICE - A security device for authenticating bank notes, documents and other items, comprises a luminescent material for producing luminescent radiation of first and second wavelengths. The security device includes an optically variable structure for controlling emission of luminescent radiation of at least one of the first and second wavelengths from the security device, the security device being arranged to permit, from an area of the optically variable structure, emission of luminescence of the first and second wavelengths from the security device. The optically variable structure causes the relative emissivity of the security device for luminescent radiation of the first and second wavelengths to change with a change m emission angle, so that the security device produces an angle-dependent colour shift m the emitted luminescent radiation. The optically variable structure may comprise an optical interference stack that controls transmission of luminescent radiation therethrough in response to the wavelength of luminescent radiation.	03-22-2012
20130114122	OPTICALLY VARIABLE DEVICES, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE - Security documents often incorporate optically variable devices to prevent or hinder counterfeiters. Disclosed herein are layered optically variable devices such as colour-shift foils that employ a piezoelectric layer, and methods for their production and use. Such devices afford new techniques for a user of a security document to check quickly and easily whether the security document is a legitimate document or a counterfeit copy by placing an electrical potential difference across the security document.	05-09-2013
20130207374	OPTICALLY VARIABLE DEVICES, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE - Security documents often incorporate optically variable devices to prevent or hinder counterfeiters. Disclosed herein are layered optically variable devices such as colour-shift foils, and methods for their production and use. Such devices afford new techniques for a user of a security document to check quickly and easily whether the security document is a legitimate document or a counterfeit copy.	08-15-2013
20140239628	Security Display Devices, Their Production and Use - Security documents often incorporate security devices to prevent or hinder counterfeiters. Disclosed herein are security devices that include a fluid or fluids within the devices. Such devices, and security documents that include them, afford new techniques to check whether a security document is a legitimate or counterfeit copy.	08-28-2014
20140252098	VEHICLES SHOCK ABSORBER - An optical based authentication device that is attachable to a security document having a substrate. The authentication device includes: a piezoelectric material layer for generating an electric field in response to mechanical stress; and an optically responsive layer directly attached to the piezoelectric material layer, the attached layers being absent a direct electrical connection, the optically responsive layer being operable between a first state and a second state having different ocular perceptions. The optically responsive layer changes from the first state to the second state in response the electric field generated by the piezoelectric material layer.	09-11-2014

Charlie Macpherson, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100194093	SECURITY DEVICES, THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE - Security documents, such as passports, bank notes and credit cards, often incorporate security devices that are difficult to replicate by conventional printing or copying techniques. Disclosed herein are security devices and methods for their production. In selected embodiments, the security devices may be used with polymer core materials in such a way that they simulate the appearance of known security devices more traditionally used with paper core materials.	08-05-2010

David L. Macpherson, Lansing, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140279820	GMTI Ground Activity Sematic Reasoning Engine - The present invention is directed to a system that includes a semantic reasoning engine that is configured to convert radar track data into a directed graph representation (DGR) of the predetermined surveillance region and iteratively combine the DGRs to create a weighted directed graph (WDG) aligned and superimposed with the digital map data. The WDG includes first WDG elements corresponding to moving objects detected by a radar system. The WDG is compared to historical data to obtain a surveillance detection parameter. An alarm message is generated if the surveillance detection parameter deviates from the historical data by a predetermined amount. An output device is coupled to the semantic reasoning engine and is configured to provide a representation of the digital map data, the WDG and the at least one alarm message.	09-18-2014

Deborah L. Macpherson, Vienna, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090063557	Context Driven Topologies - Information is analyzed and developed by creating consolidated representations of groups of data, which are associated with context information, comprising information about relationships between the groups of data, to create representations of the groups of data. The context information is embedded as symbols in descriptions of at least some of the groups of data. The symbols are used in mapping hierarchical relationships between the groups of data. Representations having commonalities are consolidated. A data network structure having network components comprising groups of data, representations and/or consolidated representations is stored. A data network structure display is created with sounds, light, forms, textures and/or colors, and is analyzed using signal processing or mathematical techniques to review context information associated with the network components without reference to groups of data in the network components. The display analysis creates new information, which is stored for retrieval by a plurality of users.	03-05-2009

Eric R. Macpherson, Gothenburg, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130026813	Segmented Tire Apparatus - A Segmented Tire Apparatus for improving the reliability and performance of irrigation systems. The Segmented Tire Apparatus includes a plurality of arcuate tire segments coupleable end to end to form a circular tire. Each of the arcuate tire segments has a plurality of treads which may be radial, transverse, or semi-transverse. Additionally the apparatus may be filled with a closed cell foam to provide stability and rigidity while inhibiting water from collecting on the inside of the tire.	01-31-2013
20140125113	SEGMENTED TIRE APPARATUS - A segmented tire apparatus includes generally arcuate tire segments each including a radial tread extending along an outer circumference of the respective tire segment. Each tire segment further includes a first group of semi-transverse treads extending from at least adjacent to the radial tread in a first direction and a second group of semi-transverse treads extending from at least adjacent to the radial tread in a second direction. Each one of the second group of semi-transverse treads is positioned in an offset but substantially aligned orientation relative to an associated one of the first group of semi-transverse treads. In an alternative embodiment, a segmented tire apparatus includes a plurality of tire segments mountable onto a rim, with a plate positioned between a first one of the plurality of tire segments and a second one of the plurality of tire segments.	05-08-2014

Holly Macpherson, Stuart, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130145990	PET FEEDING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A cat feeder assembly and method of providing a cat feeder assembly having at least three walls defining a food placement zone with a food container, with each wall having a top end and a bottom end, and a protective awning coupled to the housing structure and having a selectively adjustable height. The protective awning having a leading edge defining a primary height barrier and at least one secondary height barrier, with the secondary height barrier being located between the primary height barrier and the at least two walls. Both height barriers projecting a first and second imaginary plane substantially parallel to each other and defining a keep-out zone directly under the awning and substantially adjacent to the food container. The method further includes selectively adjusting the protective awning to the shoulder area of a cat the user desires to feed from the food placement zone.	06-13-2013

Iain S. Macpherson, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130116417	Methods for the Development of Vaccines Based on Oligosaccharide-Oligonucleotide Conjugates - Described herein are oligosaccharide-oligonucleotide conjugates useful as vaccines against one or more human or veterinary therapeutic indications, and methods of synthesizing and identifying them. The conjugates may be identified using non-human antibodies as binding targets, thereby expanding the power and scope of the invention. Efficacious conjugates may be identified through an iterative.	05-09-2013

Ian Macpherson, Richmond, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080274921	Environmentally-Friendly Lubricant Compositions - A lubricant additive composition having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such a composition may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, or non-toxic materials.	11-06-2008
20090031614	Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Compositions - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, or non-toxic materials.	02-05-2009
20090071067	Environmentally-Friendly Additives And Additive Compositions For Solid Fuels - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions, suitable for use with solid fuels, having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, and/or or non-toxic materials.	03-19-2009
20100152078	ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS - A lubricant additive composition having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive	06-17-2010
20150038382	GEAR OIL COMPOSITIONS - A gear oil composition, a method for operating an automotive gear, and a method for improving performance of a gear oil that includes a) a major amount of a base oil having a lubricating viscosity; b) a polysulfide extreme pressure agent; and c) a reaction product of an acylated copolymer and a polyamine.	02-05-2015

Jack A. Macpherson, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117307	Discontinuously Laminated Film - Polymer films may be discontinuously laminated by processes such as adhesive bonding, ultrasonic bonding, embossing, ring rolling, and strainable network formation. The films may be prestretched under cold process conditions before lamination. The laminates have superior properties such as tear strength. The laminates may be incorporated into bags, such as trash bags.	05-19-2011
20120033900	Non-Continuously Laminated Multi-Layered Bags - Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.	02-09-2012
20120039550	Incrementally-Stretched Adhesively-Laminated Films and Methods for Making The Same - Incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include two or more film layers adhesively bonded together. At least one of the two or more film layers is incrementally stretched. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can have maintained or increased strength parameters despite a reduction in gauge. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Methods of forming incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include cold stretching one or more of the first and second film layers and adhesively bonding the film layers together.	02-16-2012
20120063706	Multi-Layered Bags With Discrete Non-Continuous Lamination - Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together in discrete sections to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.	03-15-2012
20120064271	Multi-Layered Lightly-Laminated Films and Methods of Making The Same - Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.	03-15-2012
20120134606	Non-Continuously Laminated Multi-Layered Bags With Ribbed Patterns And Methods of Forming The Same - Methods for creating multi-layered bags with increased or maintained strength involve forming a ribbed pattern in one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. The method also includes non-continuously laminating the film layers of the multi-layered bag together. In one or more implementation, a transverse direction ring rolling process forms the ribbed pattern and bonds the film layers together. In one or more additional implementations, the ribbed pattern and lamination are formed separately. Still further implementations include forming network patterns one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. Multi-layered bags formed in accordance with one or more implementations of the present invention include one or more of increased strength or reduced basis weight.	05-31-2012
20120163738	Multi-Layered Bags With Shortened Inner Layer - Multi-layered bags include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag that is shorter than the outer layer or bag. The shortened inner layer or bag can stretch or expand to the outer layer or bag when loaded with objects or otherwise strained. Such multi-layered bags can allow for a reduction in thermoplastic material without compromising the strength of the multi-layered bag. In various implementations, the inner layer or bag may be non-continuously laminated, continuously laminated, or joined only along one or more edges to the outer layer or bag. Implementations including non-continuous bonds securing the inner layer or bag to the outer layer or bag can provide additional strength to the bag. Methods of forming multi-layered bags with a shortened inner layer including inserting an inner layer within an outer layer and then joining the layers to form a bag.	06-28-2012
20130044966	Trash Bag with Odor Control and Method of Making Same - The trash bag for receiving refuse may include a bag body, the bag body including an inside surface, an outside surface, and a rim defining a mouth with a hem and a draw tape in the hem. A liquid additive may be applied to the interior of the bag using the intermittent application of micro-droplets to the interior of a folded web and then converting to a roll of connected trash bags or to individual trash bags on a roll. The liquid additive may contain fragrance, malodor control agents and fragrance release inhibitors. Also, described is a method of producing trash bags with liquid additives applied by the application of micro-droplets.	02-21-2013
20130188889	Trash Bag With Inner Bag - Trash bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge to form an outer bag. A second inner bag may be inserted within the first bag to form a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is bonded to the outer bag along side seals. When the outer and inner bags are formed primarily from LLDPE thermoplastic resin using a blown film process, the inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations provide increased and unexpected strength properties while using less material.	07-25-2013
20130188891	CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR TRASH BAG WITH INNER BAG - Trash bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge to form an outer bag. A second inner bag may be inserted within the first bag to form a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is bonded to the outer bag along side seals by a continuous process. The bags may also be bonded together along the hem and the draw tape. When the side seals of the inner bag and the outer bag are sealed together by a continuous rather than a reciprocating process, the inventors have surprisingly found that such seals require carefully controlled process conditions to prevent inadequate seals.	07-25-2013
20150036951	NON-CONTINUOUSLY LAMINATED MULTI-LAYERED BAGS - Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.	02-05-2015
20150071574	MULTI-LAYERED BAGS WITH DISCRETE NON-CONTINUOUS LAMINATION - Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together in discrete sections to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.	03-12-2015

James Macpherson, Greenwich, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037346	Periodic rate reset security with a conversion feature - A computer implemented method for an issuer of a periodic rate reset security with a conversion feature (PRRSC), other than a traditional convertible security issuer, to issue a PRRSC including the steps of designating the PRRSC as one of an equity or a debt instrument; designating an underlying security associated with the PRRSC; setting a conversion price and a conversion ratio for the PRRSC; designating a period for setting a periodic rate associated with the PRRSC; determining a value of the periodic rate in a market environment; and issuing the PRRSC, wherein conversion of the periodic rate reset security is non-dilutive to the net asset value and earnings per share of the underlying security of the PRRSC Issuer.	02-05-2009

James B. Macpherson US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110069060	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL LIGHT PROCESSING PROJECTION USING PULSED LAMPS - A method of operating an AC mercury lamp and DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) in a projection system, comprising receiving a periodic video frame pulse signal, switching the DMD between successive on and off states during each period of the frame pulse signal, wherein each off state results in a dark interval, and driving the lamp with a signal that is synchronized to the video frame pulse signal so as to alternate between a maintenance pulse level during at least a portion of the dark interval and a plateau level during the on state of the DMD.	03-24-2011

John Macpherson, Spring, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110017334	WIRED CONDUIT SEGMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of manufacturing a downhole conduit segment is disclosed. The method includes: extruding a material as a tubular shape to form a body of the conduit segment having an interior bore extending through a length of the segment, the body including an exterior surface and an interior surface defined by the interior bore, the material being an extrudable material sufficient to withstand conditions in a downhole environment; and extruding at least one passageway extending along the length of the body and disposed at least partially between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the at least one passageway having a shape configured to restrict lateral movement of a conductor disposed therein.	01-27-2011
20130030705	PRECISE BOREHOLE GEOMETRY AND BHA LATERAL MOTION BASED ON REAL TIME CALIPER MEASUREMENTS - Disclosed is a method for estimating a geometry of a borehole penetrating the earth. The method includes: performing a plurality of borehole caliper measurements with N transducers at a plurality of times, wherein for each time a measurement set comprises measurements made by the N transducers at that time; dividing a cross-section of the borehole into S sectors; obtaining an estimate of the borehole geometry by connecting representative radius points in adjacent sectors; displacing each measurement set according to a displacement vector related to an offset of each measurement set from the estimated geometry if the displacement vector exceeds a selection criterion; iterating the obtaining an estimate of the borehole geometry and the displacing each measurement set based on a latest displacement vector; and providing a latest obtained estimate as the geometry of the borehole when all of the displacement vectors no longer exceed the selection criterion for the displacing.	01-31-2013

John A. Macpherson, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100266222	BAG - A thermoplastic bag for storing food items may include a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall joined to the first sidewall to define an interior volume. The first and second sidewalls may be made from pliable, sheet-like thermoplastic web material. The sidewalls may be formed with a pattern of ribs. When a tensioning force is applied to the sidewall, the ribs may open so that the sidewall may become generally more planar. Opening the ribs may cause the sidewalls to stretch or expand thereby adding to the overall area of the bag. The thermoplastic material may have a shape memory characteristic that may cause the ribs to reform after the tensioning force is alleviated.	10-21-2010

John D. Macpherson, Sugarland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090115623	Bidirectional Telemetry Apparatus And Methods For Wellbore Operations - A system and method for communicating data between a downhole tool and a surface controller is provided that comprises a rotating drill string extending in a borehole and having a downhole telemetry module disposed proximate a bottom end thereof and transmitting a first signal across a telemetry channel. A surface telemetry module is disposed proximate a top end of the rotating drill string and is adapted to receive the first signal transmitted by the downhole telemetry module across the transmission channel. The surface telemetry module has a radio frequency transmitter disposed therein for transmitting a second signal related to the first signal. A stationary communication module has a radio frequency receiver adapted to receive the second signal.	05-07-2009

John D. Macpherson, Sugar Land, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120193143	PRE-VERIFICATION OF PERFORATION ALIGNMENT - A perforating system, comprising a perforating gun with shaped charges, and a pre-detonation orientation apparatus and method. The pre-detonation orientation device comprises an orientation device in communication with the firing means of the perforating gun. Detonation of the shaped charges can be contingent upon the perforating gun orientation.	08-02-2012

John Michael Macpherson, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130345988	SUMMARIZING AN AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTION TO A CHARACTERISTIC FOR AN INDIVIDUAL - Summarizing an aggregate contribution to a phenotypic characteristic for an individual includes: receiving information pertaining to the phenotypic characteristic of an individual; identifying, using one or more computer processors, a set of one or more markers associated with the phenotypic characteristic; obtaining a set of one or more marker measurements of the individual that corresponds to the set of one or more markers; obtaining a set of one or more statistical factors that measure associations between the set of one or more markers and the phenotypic characteristic; determining an aggregate contribution to the phenotypic characteristic of the individual based at least in part on the retrieved set of one or more statistical factors; and outputting a display characteristic to be displayed that is associated with the aggregate contribution to the phenotypic characteristic for the individual.	12-26-2013

John Michael Macpherson, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145981	Gamete donor selection based on genetic calculations - Gamete donor selection includes receiving a specification including a phenotype of interest, receiving a genotype of a recipient and a plurality of genotypes of a respective plurality of donors, determining statistical information pertaining to the phenotype of interest based at least in part on different pairings of the genotype of the recipient and a genotype of a donor in the plurality of donors, and identifying a preferred donor among the plurality of donors, based at least in part on the statistical information determined.	06-10-2010

Lawrence Macpherson, Marlborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110172233	SONIC HEDGEHOG MODULATORS - The present invention relates to relates to macrocyclic small molecule inhibitors of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling pathway, syntheses thereof, and intermediates thereto. Such small molecule modulators of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling pathway are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases (e.g., basal cell carcinoma, Gorlin syndrome, medulloblastoma, or pancreatic cancer), pulmonary diseases (e.g., interstitial pnuemonitis or interstitial pulmonary fibrosis), and developmental disorders (e.g., phocomelia or cyclopia). Novel non-natural macrocycles are provided that inhibit Sonic Hedgehog induced-protein transcription.	07-14-2011
20130331411	COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES MEDIATED BY PROTEASE ACTIVATED RECEPTORS - The invention relates to the use of a compound of Formula I for the treatment of protease-activated receptor mediated diseases by the administration of a compound of Formula I or a prodrug or metabolite thereof.	12-12-2013
20140094462	SONIC HEDGEHOG MODULATORS - Sonic Hedgehog modulators and methods of use thereof are provided for.	04-03-2014

Matthew E. Macpherson, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130264796	Adjustable Wheelchair Elevating Leg Rest - A wheelchair leg-rest adapter is configured to attach to a wheelchair using mounting features functionally compatible with those of a leg rest suitable for the wheelchair, and having mounting features functionally compatible with those of a wheelchair suitable for the leg rest. The leg-rest mounting features are pivotally connected to the structure comprising the wheelchair mounting features, so that a leg rest attached to the former can rotate relative to a wheelchair attached to the latter. The adapter further comprises an adjustment mechanism to move an effective pivot point between the leg-rest and wheelchair mounting features at least in a vertical direction, to bring the pivot point near the knee of a user of the wheelchair.	10-10-2013

Michael J. Macpherson, Elgin, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090184072	ADJUSTABLE RACK APPARATUS - An adjustable rack to enclose one or more electronic components in one or more enclosures. The adjustable rack includes a cabinet and, for each enclosure, a set of horizontal bars to define with micro-adjustability an actual height of the enclosure, including slots defined along respective horizontal lengths thereof, to be coupled to opposing walls at variable heights along the walls, a set of vertical bars to define with micro-adjustability an actual depth of the enclosure, including a set of horizontally slotted holes defined along respective vertical heights thereof, to be coupled to the horizontal bars at variable horizontal positions along the slots of the horizontal bars, a set of first brackets, and a set of second brackets.	07-23-2009
20130099004	RFID TAG INTEGRATED INTO AN ENCLOSURE SURFACE DOOR - An RFID tag assembly for attachment to an enclosure surface including a door, an RFID tag attached to one face of the door or wrapped around the door, and an attachment device for connecting the door to the enclosure surface to allow the door to move to a position that shows both sides of the door. The RFID tag can include a ground plane, the tag wrapped around the door such that the ground plane is on the back of the door and the RFID tag antenna is on the front of the door. A ground plane can be provided on the enclosure inner or outer surface in alignment with the RFID tag antenna, with the antenna directly or inductively coupled to the ground plane when the door is in a closed position.	04-25-2013
20140062275	VISUAL PATTERNING FOR A COVER SYSTEM USING MODULAR UNITS ON A PATTERNED BACKING - A modular panel unit according to one embodiment includes a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel, and at least one minor subunit. The major subunit includes at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel; and one or more coupling features. Each minor subunit includes: one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.	03-06-2014

Mike B. Macpherson, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090040176	METHOD AND MACHINE-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE PROCESSING UNITS WITH A SINGLE INPUT DEVICE - A method and a machine-accessible medium transfer control of an input device from one processor to another processor in a distributed computing system when a pointer is located within a transition area of a display. Movement of the input device triggers the transfer of input signals generated by the input device to the other processor. In an embodiment, the input device includes a keyboard and mouse.	02-12-2009
20140082253	EXECUTION USING MULTIPLE PAGE TABLES - Embodiments of techniques and systems for execution of code with multiple page tables are described. In embodiments, a heterogenous system utilizing multiple processors may use multiple page tables to selectively execute appropriate ones of different versions of executable code. The system may be configured to support use of function pointers to virtual memory addresses. In embodiments, a virtual memory address may be mapped, such as during a code fetch. In embodiments, when a processor seeks to perform a code fetch using the function pointer, a page table associated with the processor may be used to translate the virtual memory address to a physical memory address where code executable by the processor may be found. Usage of multiple page tables may allow the system to support function pointers while utilizing only one virtual memory address for each function that is pointed to. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.	03-20-2014

Raynold Gott Macpherson, Cape Coral, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045382	Water well serving system - A system for servicing a water well including a well pipe having a pump and a motor at a bottom thereof. The well head has a platform to support a winch thereon. Also supported on the platform is an upstanding mast having a return wheel at a top thereof. One end of a cable is attached to the winch and another end is attached to a top of the well pipe after having been trained over the return wheel at the top of the mast. Activating the motor on the winch will pull the well pipe from the deep well including the pump and the motor.	02-19-2009

Renee Macpherson, Attleboro, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120186427	Multi-layer metal matrix composit armor with edge protection - The armor tile system embodying the principles of the present invention comprises one or more hybrid tiles which can be connected together to cover a protected structure. Various arrays of material layers may be utilized (1×1, 2×2, 4×4, 2×8, etc) within a hybrid tile system and multiple hybrid tiles may be mounted on the area to be protected. Each hybrid tile comprises one or more material layers stacked within a single metal matrix casting. Each material layer within a hybrid tile includes at least one reinforcement insert arranged along a common surface. The reinforcement inserts comprise material types suitable for containment, structural support, and projectile deflection and destruction. The armor tile system of the present invention is created utilizing a molten metal infiltration process. In the preferred embodiment, the reinforcement inserts are arranged along a common surface within each material layer and further positioned within the mold cavity to create a controlled inner seam between adjacent reinforcement inserts to keep the reinforcement inserts from shifting during metal infiltration. The outer periphery of the material layer(s) and the mold cavity inside periphery has a space defining an outer seam. Both the outer and inner seams may further contain a reinforcement material to enhance the effectiveness of the armor system if desired. The mold cavity is infiltrated with liquid metal which solidifies within the materials open porosity thereby binding the layers together to create a coherent integral structure.	07-26-2012
20120247312	Structural panel insert with honeycomb core - A structural insert with a cellular core as a holder for filler materials, in combination with other dense or porous material types arranged in the structural insert, to achieve a desired shear strength and stiffness in desired locations. The insert having metal within any areas of open porosity and the insert capable of being used as a component in a composite system such as a light weight armor.	10-04-2012

Ryan Macpherson, Decatur, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120240197	Managing Tethered Data Traffic Over a Hotspot Network - Presented is a system and method for controlling access to a mobile hotspot on a mobile device utilizing a hotspot management application. The method includes detecting unauthorized data traffic over a tethered link between the mobile device and a tethered device by analyzing a signature of the unauthorized data traffic. Analyzing the signature of the unauthorized data traffic may be carried out utilizing a rules engine, where the rules engine is based on one or more carrier controlled tethering policies and one or more user controlled tethering policies. Detecting unauthorized data traffic may further include detecting an unauthorized tethering application on the mobile device utilizing a database of known unauthorized tethering applications. The method further includes controlling the unauthorized data traffic. The method additionally includes redirecting a user of the mobile device to a captive portal for authorized tethering plan support.	09-20-2012
20130227711	Controlled Access by Applications to Mobile Device Resources - There is provided a system and method for controlled access by applications to mobile device resources. The method comprises receiving a request from one of a plurality of applications to access a first resource of a plurality of resources, determining whether the first resource of the plurality of resources is classified as a protected resource, if the determining determines that the first resource of the plurality of resources is classified as the protected resource, identifying an application authorization for the first resource, and configuring access by the one of the plurality of applications to the first resource according to the application authorization. Based on the application authorization, the method may further configure access by the one of the plurality of applications to a second resource of the plurality of resources. Additionally, the first resource of the plurality of resources may be connected to a communication network resource.	08-29-2013

Sean Macpherson, Ronkonkoma, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100148560	HEAD SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A head support structure for providing support to a user seated in a vehicle. The head support structure includes a base, a head support platform and a pair of cushioned members. The base is disposed on a backrest of a seat of the vehicle. A back surface of the head support platform is coupled to a front surface of the base through hook and loop fasteners. The pair of cushioned members is attached on the front surface of the head support platform. The pair of cushioned members is configured to support a head of the user seated on the seat. The hook and loop fasteners are capable of coupling the head support platform to the base in one or more positions. A position of the one or more positions enables placement of the head of the user between the pair of cushioned members of the head support platform.	06-17-2010

Thomas E. Macpherson, Robbinsdale, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110219977	INITIATOR MODULES, MUNITIONS SYSTEMS INCLUDING INITIATOR MODULES, AND RELATED METHODS - Initiator modules for munitions control systems include a mounting portion for receiving a portion of an initiation device, a detonator device disposed within the initiator module, a connection portion configured to connect the initiator module with a munitions control system, and an electronics assembly configured to electronically couple with a munitions control system and transmit a signal to the detonator device. Munitions systems may include initiator modules received in a socket of a munitions control system. Methods of igniting explosive devices include coupling a shock tube to an explosive device, connecting an initiator module to a munitions control system, mounting a portion of the shock tube to the initiator module, and igniting the shock tube with a detonator device disposed within the initiator module.	09-15-2011