Mark T.

Mark T. Ahlenius, Lombard, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100262922	Method and System for Processing Electronic Mail - A method and system for processing email messages are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving a first signal input indicative of a request that contents of a selected email message be displayed on a display associated with a client computer device, wherein the contents are stored in a memory device associated with a server computer device and include contents of at least one other email message. The method further includes causing displaying of the contents of the selected email message for reviewing by the user. The method additionally includes making a determination of whether the contents of the at least one other email message have been reviewed by the user during the user's review of the contents of the selected email message, and providing an indication regarding whether or to what extent the at least one other email message has been read based upon the determination.	10-14-2010

Mark T. Allement, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198448	LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING A BLUE FLAG TO A DERAIL - An improved linkage assembly for operatively connecting a derail to a blue flag assembly to cause the blue flag assembly to be raised from a horizontal position between train track rails to a vertical position substantially perpendicular to the train track when the derail is manipulated into an operative mode for derailing a train, train car or similar type wheeled vehicle, and further provided with a stop device to inhibit accidental raising of the blue flag assembly until it is desired to do so. The linkage assembly is constructed having a support plate also mountable on adjacent cross ties, and further includes a blue flag mounting assembly to permit the blue flag signal to pivot between horizontal and vertical positions. The linkage assembly further including a spring loaded tensioning device attached at one end to the blue flag mounting assembly and attached at its opposite end to a cam assembly also mounted on the support plate. The cam assembly is operatively connected to a linkage arm which in turn is connected to the derail whereby the manipulation of the derail from its non-operative position to its operative, derailing position causes the blue flag signal to be pivoted from the horizontal to the vertical position and which locks out any change in the derail position by manipulation of the blue flag signal.	08-18-2011

Mark T. Anater, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130018147	POLYURETHANE/POLYUREA SPRAY ELASTOMERS - Embodiments of the invention provide for spray elastomers which may be the reaction product of at least a first polyol composition, which includes at least one of a natural oil based polyol and a polybutadiene based polyol and at least one aliphatic or aromatic chain extender having at least two secondary amine groups, with at least a first isocyanate terminated pre-polymer which includes the reaction product of at least one isocyanate and at least one second polyol composition including at least one of a natural oil based polyol and a polybutadiene based polyol.	01-17-2013
20130197159	POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER COATINGS - Embodiments of the invention provide for coatings which include the reaction product of a reaction system, where the reaction system encompasses at least one prepolymer having isocyanate functional groups, where the prepolymer includes the reaction product of at least one isocyanate and at least one polyol having an hydroxyl functionality of between about 2 and about 6. a sodium silicate solution, at least one isocyanate reactive component having at least one of a hydroxyl and an amine functionality of between about 2 and about 4, at least one intumescent filler, at least one filler, and optionally a suspension agent.	08-01-2013
20140113991	SILICONE BACKBONE PREPOLYMERS FOR FLAME RESISTANT POLYURETHANES - Embodiments of the invention provide for coatings that include the reaction product of at least a sodium silicate solution, at least one isocyanate reactive component having at least one of a hydroxyl and an amine functionality of between about 2 and about 4, at least one intumescent filler, at least one filler, optionally a suspension agent and at least one prepolymer having isocyanate functional groups. The prepolymer includes the reaction product of a prepolymer reaction mixture. The prepolymer reaction mixture includes at least one isocyanate, at least one polyol having an hydroxyl functionality of between about 2 and about 6, and at least one silicone surfactant having at least one isocyanate reactive moiety.	04-24-2014

Mark T. Anikst, Santa Monica, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140028780	PRODUCING CONTENT TO PROVIDE A CONVERSATIONAL VIDEO EXPERIENCE - Producing a conversational video experience is disclosed. In various embodiments, a definition data associated with a first conversation node associated with the conversational video experience is received via a user interface. A response concept associated with the first conversation node is determined based at least in part on the received definition data. A relationship between the first conversation node and a second conversation node associated with the conversational video experience is determined based at least in part on the determined response concept. An association data that represents the relationship is generated and stored.	01-30-2014
20140036022	PROVIDING A CONVERSATIONAL VIDEO EXPERIENCE - Providing a conversational video experience is disclosed. In various embodiments, a user response data provided by a user in response to a first video segment at least a portion of which has been rendered to the user is received. The user response data is processed to generate a text-based representation of a user response indicated by the user response data. A response concept with which the user response is associated is determined based at least in part on the text-based representation. A next video segment to be rendered to the user is selected based at least in part on the response concept.	02-06-2014
20140036023	CONVERSATIONAL VIDEO EXPERIENCE - Providing a conversational video experience is disclosed. A first video segment including a question posed by a video persona and an active listening portion in which the video persona is portrayed engaging in behaviors associated with active listening is played. A user response provided by a user in response to the first video segment is received. A response concept with which the user response is associated is determined based at least in part on the user response. A next video segment to be rendered to the user is selected based at least in part on the response concept.	02-06-2014

Mark T. Arigo, Zacharg, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110172369	FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - A macromolecule includes at least one polymer chain with at least one functionality. The polymer can include unsaturated mer units and can be provided via anionic and pseudo-living polymerization techniques. In either technique, the functionality can include at least one 5- or 6-membered ring which includes a secondary amine group and at least one additional heteroatom; in the latter technique, the functionality can include a hydrazone radical. Such polymers can be used to provide compositions that also include particulate fillers, such compositions being useful for the production of vulcanizates.	07-14-2011

Mark T. Arisman, Springfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100147880	BULK MORTAR SYSTEM - A system and apparatus for preparing bulk quantities of dry colorant or pigment for blending with mortar are described. The system mixes the three primary pigments of black, red and yellow to prepare a batch of the dry colorant having a particular color. The pigments or dry colorant are generally a powder of metal oxide crystals. The system includes pigment dispensers, wherein each pigment dispenser includes a tote that is in flowing communication with a slider valve. The slider valve is in flowing communication with a transition piece, and the transition piece is in flowing communication with a vibratory tray having an exit opening. A receptacle receives pigments from the exit opening of the vibratory trays. A control unit serially operates the vibratory trays to dispense the pigment from each tote. A scale measures the weight of the pigments in the receptacle. The scale is in operational communication with the control unit.	06-17-2010

Mark T. Beadleston, Sacramento, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150053504	Ladder safety lelel ("LSL") - A safety device for non-self supporting ladders, straight or extension, which provides the user exact indication when the correct and legal ladder inclination is achieved at set-up and during ladder use allowing safe climbing or descent of the ladder. The device color is a visual safety prompt on the exterior of the ladder and provides supervisory monitoring. Said safety device is automatically self-calibrating and permanently calibrated in the ladder with a revolutionary easy nontechnical insertion into the rung opening located on the side of ladders. The device uses a simple bubble level inside a revolutionary housing whereas when the bubble is inside the lines of the level, the ladder is at a safe inclination and the rungs are level. The safety device does not require specific language knowledge, is independent of ladder length, user characteristics, user training, user knowledge and does not affect whatsoever any other ladder functions.	02-26-2015

Mark T. Bernius, Midland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243046	METHOD OF FORMING A PROTECTIVE LAYER ON THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC ARTICLES AND ARTICLES MADE WITH SUCH A LAYER - Chalcogenide based photovoltaic devices cells with good resistance to environmental elements can be formed by direct low temperature deposition of inorganic barrier layers onto the film. A unique multilayer barrier can be formed in a single step when reactive sputtering of the silicon nitride onto an inorganic oxide top layer of the PV device.	09-30-2010
20110048490	LATTICE-MATCHED CHALCOGENIDE MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A multi junction photovoltaic device is disclosed. In certain examples, the device includes an upper photovoltaic cell comprising a first plurality of layers of films, including a first active layer of a chalcogenide having a first lattice constant and first energy band gap, and a lower photovoltaic cell disposed below the upper photovoltaic cell and adapted to receive photon radiation passing through the upper photovoltaic cell, and comprising a second plurality of layers of films, including an active second layer of a IB-IIIA-chalcogenide having a second lattice constant and a second energy band gap. The first lattice constant differs from the second lattice constant by no more than about 10%. The first energy band gap can be greater than the second energy band gap by at least about 0.5 eV, or 0.6 eV, or 0.7 eV.	03-03-2011
20110259416	ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIER PROTECTION FOR DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide an article comprising a photovoltaic device structure and a barrier layer comprising mica on the photovoltaic device structure. The barrier layer is flexible and light transmissive.	10-27-2011
20130112270	ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE COMPRISING AN ETHYLENE MULTI-BLOCK COPOLYMER - An electronic device module comprises:	05-09-2013
20130118583	ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE COMPRISING POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMER - An electronic device module comprising:	05-16-2013

Mark T. Bernius, Bowling Green, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150152574	TWO-STEP SULFONATION PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF POLYMER FIBERS TO CARBON FIBERS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing carbon fibers, comprising: sulfonating a polymer fiber with a sulfonating agent that is fuming sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, or a combination thereof; treating the sulfonated polymer with a heated solvent, wherein the temperature of the heated solvent is at least 95° C.; and carbonizing the resulting product by heating it to a temperature of 501-3000° C. Carbon fibers prepared according to these methods are also disclosed herein.	06-04-2015
20150197878	PROCESSES FOR PREPARING CARBON FIBERS USING SULFUR TRIOXIDE IN A HALOGENATED SOLVENT - Disclosed here are processes for preparing carbonized polymers (preferably carbon fibers), comprising sulfonating a polymer with a sulfonating agent that comprises SO	07-16-2015
20160096950	VOLTAGE-STABILIZED POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are polymeric compositions with improved electrical breakdown strength. The polymeric compositions contain a poly-α-olefin and a voltage-stabilizing agent, which comprises an organic carboxylic ester comprising at least one aromatic ring and from 1 to 2 carboxylic alkyl ester substituents. Alternatively, the voltage-stabilizing agent can comprise trioctyl trimellitate. The present polymeric compositions exhibit improved electrical breakdown strength when applied as an insulating and/or shielding layer for power cables.	04-07-2016

Mark T. Bieberich, Lakeway, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130317388	ZERO-HEAT-FLUX TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT DEVICES WITH PERIPHERAL SKIN TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - A zero-heat-flux temperature measurement device has first and second flexible substrate layers sandwiching a layer of thermally insulating material. A heater trace disposed on the first substrate layer defines a heater facing one side of the layer of thermally insulating material and including a central portion surrounding a first thermal sensor and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. A second thermal sensor is disposed on the second substrate layer facing an opposing side of the layer of thermally insulating material, and third thermal sensor is disposed on the second substrate layer facing the opposing side of the layer of thermally insulating material. The second and third thermal sensors are separated so as to provide respective skin temperatures at separate locations in a skin surface area where a tissue temperature is to be measured.	11-28-2013

Mark T. Buquor, Concord, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160103676	MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF PROCESS CONVENTIONS WITHIN AN ALM FRAMEWORK - At least one ALM artifact, indexed by a unified data store, that does not comply with at least one process convention can be identified. Responsive to identifying the ALM artifact, indexed by the unified data store, that does not comply with the process convention, a determination can be made by a process convention agent executed by a processor as to whether script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention. Responsive to the process convention agent determining that script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention, the process convention agent can automatically execute the script code to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention.	04-14-2016
20160103678	MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF PROCESS CONVENTIONS WITHIN AN ALM FRAMEWORK - At least one ALM artifact, indexed by a unified data store, that does not comply with at least one process convention can be identified. Responsive to identifying the ALM artifact, indexed by the unified data store, that does not comply with the process convention, a determination can be made by a process convention agent executed by a processor as to whether script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention. Responsive to the process convention agent determining that script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention, the process convention agent can automatically execute the script code to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention.	04-14-2016

Mark T. Chisa, E. Spanaway, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090091506	ADVANCED ANTENNA INTEGRATED PRINTED WIRING BOARD WITH METALLIC WAVEGUIDE PLATE - A system and method of constructing a phased array antenna system that incorporates a printed wiring board assembly with a metallic waveguide plate is provided. The system uses a metallic waveguide plate to dissipate heat toward and through the waveguide portion of the system.	04-09-2009

Mark T. Churchland, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110308695	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS TO REDUCE BOWING - The present disclosure includes systems and methods for manufacturing a composite wood product. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of forming a mat from a plurality of wood elements and an adhesive, the mat having a width W measured substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the mat and an initial thickness T	12-22-2011

Mark T. Cranna, Somers, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179920	SAW BLADE WITH SINGLE LEVEL AND MULTIPLE LEVEL SET PATTERNS WITHIN PITCH PATTERNS, AND RELATED METHOD - A band saw blade has a plurality of teeth defining a pitch pattern and first and second set patterns within each pitch pattern. The first set pattern includes a plurality of offset teeth that are each offset at approximately the same set magnitude as every other set tooth within the first set pattern. The second set pattern includes a plurality of first offset teeth that are each offset at approximately a first set magnitude, and a plurality of second set teeth that are each offset at approximately a second set magnitude that is greater than the first set magnitude.	07-28-2011
20130149059	Saw Blade with Tooth Form Projection - A saw blade has a cutting edge including a plurality of teeth with a tip, a clearance surface on one side of the tip, a rake face on an opposite side of the tip relative to the clearance surface, a gullet, and a substantially flat or non-curvilinear projection between the rake face and the gullet projecting outwardly relative to the rake face. The projection is inclined at an acute angle relative to a plane extending between the tips of consecutive unset teeth, with an inner end adjacent to the rake face at least about 25/1000 inch below the tip and an outer end adjacent to the gullet. The distance between the inner and the outer ends in a direction substantially parallel to the plane extending between the tips of at least two teeth is less than about 65/1000 inch.	06-13-2013
20140150620	Saw Blade Having Different Material Teeth and Method of Manufacture - A saw blade having a blade body, a plurality of cutting teeth defining a cutting edge along an edge of the blade body, each tooth along the cutting edge defining a cutting tip. At least one tooth tip along the cutting edge includes a different material, such as, for example, high speed steel, carbide, diamond, and/or a tip coating, than at least one other tooth tip along the cutting edge. The plurality of teeth may be arranged in a repeating pattern or in no pattern along the cutting edge. A method of manufacturing the saw blade includes forming a cutting edge along an axial edge of a blade body, defined by a plurality of cutting teeth having respective tooth cutting tips, wherein at least one tooth tip along the cutting edge includes a different material than at least one other tooth tip along the cutting edge.	06-05-2014

Mark T. Demeuse, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300332	MICROPOROUS MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method for producing a microporous material comprising the steps of: providing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); providing a filler; providing a processing plasticizer; adding the filler to the UHMWPE in a mixture being in the range of from about 1:9 to about 15:1 filler to UHMWPE by weight; adding the processing plasticizer to the mixture; extruding the mixture to form a sheet from the mixture; calendering the sheet; extracting the processing plasticizer from the sheet to produce a matrix comprising UHMWPE and the filler distributed throughout the matrix; stretching the microporous material in at least one direction to a stretch ratio of at least about 1.5 to produce a stretched microporous matrix; and subsequently calendering the stretched microporous matrix to produce a microporous material which exhibits improved physical and dimensional stability properties over the stretched microporous matrix.	12-04-2008
20080315447	METHOD OF MAKING A MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - A method for producing a microporous material comprising the steps of: providing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); providing a filler; providing a processing plasticizer; adding the filler to the UHMWPE in a mixture being in the range of from about 1:9 to about 15:1 filler to UHMWPE by weight; adding the processing plasticizer to the mixture; extruding the mixture to form a sheet from the mixture; calendering the sheet; extracting the processing plasticizer from the sheet to produce a matrix comprising UHMWPE and the filler distributed throughout the matrix; stretching the microporous material in at least one direction to a stretch ratio of at least about 1.5 to produce a stretched microporous matrix; and subsequently calendering the stretched microporous matrix to produce a microporous material which exhibits improved physical and dimensional stability properties over the stretched microporous matrix.	12-25-2008
20090305127	MICROPOROUS MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method for producing a microporous material comprising the steps of: providing an ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); providing a filler, providing a processing plasticizer, adding the filler to the UHMWPE in a mixture being in the range of from about 1:9 to about 15:1 filler to UHMWPE by weight; adding the processing plasticizer to the mixture; extruding the mixture to form a sheet from the mixture; calendering the sheet; extracting the processing plasticizer from the sheet to produce a matrix comprising UHMWPE and the filler distributed throughout the matrix; stretching the microporous material in at least one direction to a stretch ratio of at least about 1.5 to produce a stretched microporous matrix; and subsequently calendering the stretched microporous matrix to produce a microporous material which exhibits improved physical and dimensional stability properties over the stretched microporous matrix.	12-10-2009
20110304951	ULTRACAPACITOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for producing an ultracapacitor comprises the steps of: providing a negative porous electrode in contact with a negative conducting plate; providing a positive porous electrode in contact with a positive conducting plate; providing an ultracapacitor separator being a microporous material that separates the negative porous electrode from the positive porous electrode; providing an electrolytic solution that impregnates the negative porous electrode, the positive porous electrode, and the ultracapacitor separator; and curing the ultracapacitor at a temperature of at least 200° C.	12-15-2011

Mark T. Dinndorf, Edina, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078924	SLIP-ON FOOTWEAR WITH FIT FEATURES - The present disclosure provides a slip-on boot with fit features that enable snug fit while still allowing for convenient foot entry and exit. Related methods of using and manufacturing a slip-on boot are also provided.	04-07-2011
20130276330	FOOTWEAR TENSIONING SYSTEM - A footwear includes an outer member, an inner lining, an instep member, and a lace. The outer member defines an outer surface of the footwear. The inner lining is positioned within the outer member. The instep member extends across an instep portion of the inner lining. The instep member can be positioned between the outer member and the inner lining or embedded within the inner lining. The lace is coupled to the instep member and to the outer member. Applying a tension force to the lace causes the instep member to apply a force against the instep portion of the inner lining, thereby applying an instep force against an instep portion of a user's foot that is positioned in the footwear. The instep force against the user's foot holds the user's foot against a bottom and rear portion of the footwear.	10-24-2013
20140090275	SLIP-ON FOOTWEAR WITH FIT FEATURES - The present disclosure provides a slip-on boot with fit features that enable snug fit while still allowing for convenient foot entry and exit. Related methods of using and manufacturing a slip-on boot are also provided.	04-03-2014
20140259783	SLIP-ON FOOTWEAR WITH FOOT SECURING SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides footwear construction that includes a foot securing mechanism that provides improved fit without resulting in footwear that is substantially more difficult or time consuming to put on and take off. In one embodiment the footwear is a slip-on boot having both an instep hold down system and a heel retaining system. In the depicted embodiment both systems can be activated by a single mechanism exposed on the outside of the boot. Related methods and additional embodiment are also provided.	09-18-2014

Mark T. Drapanas, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150175360	CLEANABLE CONVEYOR FRAME ASSEMBLY - A cleanable belt conveyor and a method for making a cleanable belt conveyor having a simplified frame design. One version of such a conveyor comprises a frame and an insertable conveyor belt support. Another version comprises a modular frame formed by a plurality of shafts connected using connectors. Another version comprises a unitary frame and carryway structure, whereby the carryway for supporting a conveyor belt constitutes support structure for the frame. Another version comprises a carryway support rail including an integral curved reversing element. Another version comprises components connected through curvaceous connecting members.	06-25-2015

Mark T. Ellis, Lehi, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150231674	SOIL REMEDIATION SYSTEM - A system for bioremediating soil and groundwater contaminated with high substituted chlorinated hydrocarbons, such a trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene, by a strain of	08-20-2015

Mark T. Feuerstraeter, Granite Bay, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100169918	Community Programmed Television - A community programmed television (CPT) network comprises a provider of community programmed television schedules and a plurality of community programmed television receivers. The television receivers may receive schedules from the provider and execute activities such as displaying a television program, playing a game, chatting, and shopping at times specified by the schedule.	07-01-2010
20130246648	AUTOMATIC PROTOCOL SELECTION MECHANISM - A network device automatically detects the best protocol a network will support. The network device includes a driver for transmitting data, a receiver for receiving data, and a port operationally coupled to the driver and receiver. The network device further includes negotiation logic coupled to the driver and receiver for selecting a protocol in coordination with other network devices. The network device further includes error detection logic and backs down to a lower transmission rate if errors are detected after the initial negotiation of the selected protocol.	09-19-2013

Mark T. Fisher, Shawnee Mission, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110053795	Osmolyte Mixture for Protein Stabilization - An osmolyte composition comprising 4 M glycerol and 4M urea for stabilizing previously transient protein folding intermediates as long-lived stable forms. A method to search for other possible stabilizing osmolyte mixtures using a screening array is also provided. These additional osmolyte mixtures may complement or augment the successful 4M glycerol/4 M urea mixture.	03-03-2011

Mark T. Gryzwa, Woodbury, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130154851	WIRELESS PATIENT COMMUNICATOR EMPLOYING SECURITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - A patient communicator for communicating with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and facilitating communications with a remote server via a wireless network. The communicator has a housing configured for portability, and an identity module to store subscriber identification data. A processor is coupled to the identity module and is configured to prevent data exchange with the PIMD unless the identity module is authorized for use. Memory coupled to the processor stores wireless radio firmware and medical firmware. A first radio is configured to effect communications with the PIMD in accordance with execution of the medical firmware by the processor. A second radio is configured to effect communications via a channel of the wireless network with a remote server in accordance with execution of the wireless radio firmware by the processor. The processor is generally configured to use subscriber identification data to facilitate authentication by and of the remote server.	06-20-2013

Mark T. Joblonka, Pearland, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130331496	High Density Polyethylene Composition and Closure - Disclosed is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composition that comprises at least a first high density polyethylene component having a density of 0.940-0.968 g/cm	12-12-2013
20130343808	High Density Polyethylene Composition and Closure - Disclosed is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composition that comprises at least a first high density polyethylene component having a density of 0.940-0.968 g/cm	12-26-2013

Mark T. Jones, Garden Grove, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110112567	EXPANDABLE CEREBROVASCULAR SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, small cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the upper vascular system and has utility in the introduction and removal of therapeutic or diagnostic microcatheters. The access route is through the femoral arteries or the iliac arteries to the cerebrovasculature. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the cerebrovasculature. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device, which is removed prior to the introduction of microcatheters. The sheath can be inserted in a first, small cross-sectional configuration, be expanded diametrically to a second, larger cross-sectional configuration, and then be reduced to a diametrically smaller size for removal.	05-12-2011
20110144690	EXPANDABLE TRANSAPICAL SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, small cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the introduction and removal of implant delivery catheters. The access route is through the ventricular myocardium, more specifically at the left ventricular apex, into the aortic root. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the arteries into the aorta. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device, which is removed prior to the introduction of implant delivery catheters. In an exemplary application, the sheath includes a supported proximal end, a supported distal end, and a collapsible center section. Certain configurations of the sheath are capable of being inserted in a first, small cross-sectional configuration, being expanded diametrically to a second, larger cross-sectional configuration, and then being reduced to a diametrically small size for removal.	06-16-2011
20140188216	EXPANDABLE ILIAC SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, small cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the introduction and removal of implant delivery catheters. The access route is through the femoral arteries and the iliac arteries into the aorta. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the arteries into the aorta. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device, which is removed prior to the introduction of implant delivery catheters.	07-03-2014

Mark T. Khemmani, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140148832	FLEXIBLE, ULTRASOUND-COUPLED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASPIRATING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device for aspirating a biological tissue from a subject. The device can comprise a flexible, hollow shaft and an ultrasound assembly. The shaft can have a central portion that extends between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. The shaft can include a first lumen that extends between the proximal and distal ends. The ultrasound assembly can be connected to the distal end of the shaft. The ultrasound assembly can include a casing, at least one ultrasound transducer disposed within the casing, and a second lumen that extends through the ultrasound assembly and is in fluid communication with the first lumen. The at least one ultrasound transducer can be configured to generate acoustical waves having an intensity and frequency sufficient to disrupt, but not substantially damage, the biological tissue so that the biological tissue can be aspirated through the device.	05-29-2014

Mark T. Kortschot, Unionville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273150	TRANSPORTATION DEVICE WITH PIVOTING AXLE - Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning.	11-05-2009
20120235368	TRANSPORTATION DEVICE WITH PIVOTING AXLE - Devices and methods of transport are disclosed. Various embodiments include structural aspects related to steering and changing the direction of conveyances including features which utilize leaning or shifting of weight as part of turning.	09-20-2012

Mark T. Kramer, Cape Charles, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140183303	END OF TRAIN VIDEO SYSTEM - A viewing system for trains that makes real time visual information in the form of images or video of the vicinity of the end of a train available to a locomotive operator or distant user. The system gathers images or video of the vicinity of the end of a train and transmits and displays the images or video to a remote display on a locomotive or at a remote location off the train. The invention also records the images or video such that the images or video can be recalled and used at a later time.	07-03-2014

Mark T. Krasne, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140013958	HYBRID COFFEE MAKER WITH MULTIPLE BREWING MODES - A drink brewer is operable to hold brewable grounds in either an open filter or an enclosed capsule and brew a drink using the grounds. The drink brewer includes a water dispensing station and a brew basket structure. The water dispensing station includes a water nozzle to dispense water onto the grounds. The brew basket structure presents a brew chamber. The brew basket structure is shiftable between an open filter brewing configuration and a capsule brewing configuration.	01-16-2014
20140106037	FOODSTUFF TREAT MAKER WITH FORMING PLATES - A foodstuff treat maker operable to shape a foodstuff material into a shaped foodstuff treat. The foodstuff treat maker includes a pair of opposed forming plates shiftably attached relative to one another and presenting respective forming surfaces. One of the forming surfaces defines a protrusion and the other forming surface defines a cavity. The protrusion is at least partly received in the cavity in a forming position so that the pair of forming plates are mated with one another, with the mated forming surfaces cooperatively shaping foodstuff material applied thereto.	04-17-2014

Mark T. Langhenry, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150343988	ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED VARIABLE FORCE DEPLOYMENT AIRBAG AND INFLATION - The rate of combustion of an electrically operated propellant having self-sustaining threshold of at least 1,000 psi is controlled to produce chamber pressures that are sufficient to produce a desired pressure profile in the airbag to accommodate a range of human factors and crash conditions yet never exceeding the self-sustaining threshold. The combustion of the propellant is extinguished to control the total pressure impulse delivered to the airbag. Propellants formed with an ionic perchlorate-based oxidizer have demonstrated thresholds in excess of 1,500 psi and higher.	12-03-2015

Mark T. Lemere, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240250	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY INDUCED THROMBOSIS - An apparatus and method for electrically induced thrombosis. The surgical device includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is for placement adjacent to, near, or within a treatment site of a patient. The second electrode can be movable with respect to the first electrode. When the electrodes are charged by an electricity source, negatively charged blood components are attracted to the positively charged electrode while being repelled from the negatively charged electrode. Due to the electric potential between the adjacent electrodes, thrombosis is induced. The negatively charged blood and components form a thrombus or a clot adjacent to the positively charged electrode. The surgical device can be used to induce the otherwise natural process of thrombosis. When the surgical device is used in a treatment site such as a puncture or incision, the thrombosis can seal the opening created by the treatment site.	09-24-2009

Mark T. Leuthe, Chippewa Falls, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150135487	ADAPTABLE MATING FASTENER ASSEMBLY - A fastening assembly is configured to secure a first component to a second component through a range of connection angles. The fastening assembly may include a female fastening member having at least one retention stud, and a male fastening member having an internal opening configured to pivotally retain the at least one retention stud. The retention stud(s) is configured to be pivotally adjusted within the internal opening in order to securely connect the female fastening member to the male fastening member through the range of connection angles.	05-21-2015

Mark T. Maclean-Blevins, Westminster, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080237369	MULTIPLE FUNCTION DISPENSER - A dispenser for mixing and dispensing a liquid chemical concentrate from a container with a dilutent. The dispenser includes a rotatable and slideable eductor assembly. Both a high and low flow rate can be obtained with simultaneous adjustment of concentration of the chemical concentrate. The dispenser has a high degree of accuracy of the amount of dilution of the chemical concentrate as well as positive positioning of the high and low flow rate. The dispenser also provides for proper selection of concentrate during operation and has a lock-in feature during operation.	10-02-2008
20090194610	CLOSURE FOR A PRESSURIZABLE CONTAINER - An improved pressurizable container and closure. Some embodiments provide an improved sealing arrangement for a pressurized container and closure. Other embodiments provide an improved closure is easier to grasp and/or manipulate. Some embodiments are directed towards a venting assembly for a pressurizable container.	08-06-2009
20110095047	MULTIPLE FUNCTION DISPENSER - A method of dispensing different concentrations of chemical concentrate from a concentrate container at different flow rates. The method includes providing a stream of water and a chemical concentrate adapted to be diluted in the stream of water between an inlet of a body member and an outlet of the body member to provide a fluid concentration dispensable from the outlet at one of a plurality of flow rates, rotating at least a portion of an eductor to vary one of a volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, sliding the eductor to vary the other of the volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, and selectively dispensing the fluid concentration through the outlet.	04-28-2011
20130126631	MULTIPLE FUNCTION DISPENSER - A method of dispensing different concentrations of chemical concentrate from a concentrate container at different flow rates. The method includes providing a stream of water and a chemical concentrate adapted to he diluted in the stream of water between an inlet of a body member and an outlet of the body member to provide a fluid concentration dispensable from the outlet at one of a plurality of flow rates, rotating at least a portion of an eductor to vary one of a volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, sliding the eductor to vary the other of the volume of chemical concentrate and the flow rate, and selectively dispensing the fluid concentration through the outlet.	05-23-2013
20130216735	INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATION SYSTEM - A decoration system that includes a base object to be decorated and a rim capable of receiving a decorative insert. A user selects or creates a decorative insert, inserts the decorative insert into the rim, and then couples the rim to the base object. The decorative insert may be easily removed and replaced when the user desires a new style. A single rim may be coupled to multiple types of base objects.	08-22-2013

Mark T. Martello, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120161120	COMPOSITIONS OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING POLYMERS MADE WITH ULTRA-PURE FULLY-FLUORINATED ACID POLYMERS - There is provided an electrically conductive polymer composition. The composition contains an electrically conductive polymer made with an ultra-pure fully-fluorinated acid polymer.	06-28-2012

Mark T. Martello, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140161931	CHEWING GUMS AND GUM BASES COMPRISING MULTI-BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Chewing gums and chewing gum bases which are cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature contains a multi-block copolymer having at least two repeating sequences of at least two different polymeric blocks having at least three monomer units each. The multi-block copolymer optionally includes linking units and may be formulated to have non-covalent crosslinking between the copolymer chains. The multi-block copolymer is optionally plasticized with a compatible di-block copolymer to function as an elastomer system in the gum base. Characteristics of the multi-block copolymers can be selected to produce gum bases and chewing gums having desired properties. In some cases, chewed cuds formed from the gum bases may exhibit improved removability from environmental surfaces to which they may become undesirably attached.	06-12-2014
20150230495	GUM BASES AND CHEWING GUMS EMPLOYING BLOCK POLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THEM - Chewing gums and chewing gum bases which are cud-forming and chewable at mouth temperature contain a block polymer having at least four blocks Composed of at least two different monomer systems. The block polymer exhibits an Order-Disorder Transition temperature in the range of 10 to 250° C. Chewed cuds of the chewing gum may exhibit improved removability from environmental surfaces to which they may become undesirably attached. A processing method in which the gum is mixed and/or sheeted at a temperature above the Order-Disorder Transition temperature is described.	08-20-2015

Mark T. Monnett, Cloverdale, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090195367	Audible signaling device - The invention is an improved audible signaling device with a speaker, a sound chamber, and associated circuitry. The device creates a loud, audible fundamental frequency, and harmonic frequencies that are relatively equal in amplitude to the amplitude of the fundamental frequency.	08-06-2009
20100102940	Electronic sound level control in audible signaling devices - In further development of U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,540 B1, an audible signal device comprising of a microprocessor or microcontroller and a sounder element, or a microprocessor or microcontroller in conjunction with electronic circuitry such as discrete components, inductors, or IC's with a sounder element where the resulting sound pressure level is controlled by changing the drive signal's frequency, size, shape, and/or duty cycle.	04-29-2010

Mark T. Morrisey, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130305256	Systems And Methods To Allocate Application Tasks To A Pool Of Processing Machines - Systems and methods are provided to allocate application tasks to a pool of processing machines. According to some embodiments, a requestor generates a scope request including an indication of a number of compute units to be reserved. The requestor also provides an application request associated with the scope. A subset of available processing machines may then be allocated to the scope, and the application request is divided into a number of different tasks. Each task may then be assigned to a processing machine that has been allocated to the application request. According to some embodiments, each task is associated with a deadline. Moreover, according to some embodiments an overall cost is determined and then allocated to the requestor based on the number of compute units that were reserved for the scope.	11-14-2013

Mark T. Muraoka, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090111959	High silica DDR-type molecular sieve, its synthesis and use - A crystalline material has a DDR framework type and, in its calcined, anhydrous form, has a composition involving the molar relationship:	04-30-2009

Mark T. Palmer US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150302952	FLAME RETARDANT TWIN AXIAL CABLE - A cable includes a plurality of conductor sets. Each conductor set extending along a length of the cable and includes two or more insulated conductors, each insulated conductor including a central conductor surrounded by a dielectric material that includes polyolefin, a brominated flame retardant, and antimony trioxide. First and second conductive shielding films are disposed on opposite first and second sides of the conductor set, including cover portions and pinched portions arranged such that, in transverse cross section, the cover portions of the first and second shielding films in combination substantially surround the conductor set, and the pinched portions of the first and second shielding films in combination form pinched portions of the conductor set on each side of the conductor set. The cable includes an adhesive layer bonding the first shielding film to the second shielding film in the pinched portions of the conductor set.	10-22-2015

Mark T. Raether, Oconomowoc, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132847	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT - Wastewater is treated by providing a distribution conduit and providing a diffuser assembly. An aperture is created in the distribution conduit having an initial minimum diameter. The diffuser assembly, in turn, comprises a diffuser membrane in fluidic communication with a mating tube. The mating tube has an initial outside diameter at a location along its length greater than the initial minimum inside diameter of the aperture. The mating tube is inserted into the aperture until the location on the mating tube that, before insertion, had the initial outside diameter is encircled by the aperture where the aperture, before insertion, had the initial minimum inside diameter. This forms an airtight interference fit between the distribution conduit and diffuser assembly.	06-09-2011

Mark T. Ramsbey, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100330762	METHOD FOR FORMING BIT LINES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A memory device includes a number of memory cells and a number of bit lines. Each of the bit lines includes a first region having a first width and a first depth and a second region having a second width and a second depth, where the first width is less than the second width. The first region may include an n-type impurity and the second region may include a p-type impurity,	12-30-2010
20120038051	BURIED SILICIDE LOCAL INTERCONNECT WITH SIDEWALL SPACERS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A buried local interconnect and method of forming the same counterdopes a region of a doped substrate to form a counterdoped isolation region. A hardmask is formed and patterned on the doped substrate, with a recess being etched through the patterned hardmask into the counterdoped region. Dielectric spacers are formed on the sidewalls of the recess, with a portion of the bottom of the recess being exposed. A metal is then deposited in the recess and reacted to form silicide at the bottom of the recess. The recess is filled with fill material, which is polished. The hardmask is then removed to form a silicide buried local interconnect.	02-16-2012
20120122285	MEMORY DEVICE HAVING TRAPEZOIDAL BITLINES AND METHOD FO FABRICATING SAME - A memory device and a method of fabrication are provided. The memory device includes a semiconductor substrate and a charge trapping dielectric stack disposed over the semiconductor substrate. A gate electrode is disposed over the charge trapping dielectric stack, where the gate electrode electrically defines a channel within a portion of the semiconductor substrate. The memory device includes a pair of bitlines, where the bitlines have a lower portion and a substantially trapezoidal shaped upper portion.	05-17-2012
20150179817	Gate Formation Memory by Planarization - Semiconductor devices and methods of producing the devices are disclosed. The devices are formed by forming a gate structure on a substrate. The gate structure includes a charge trapping dielectric formed between the substrate and a first poly layer. A top dielectric is formed over the poly layer and a sidewall dielectric is formed on a side of the poly layer. A second poly layer is formed over the gate structure such that a portion of the second poly layer includes a vertical portion that is in contact with the sidewall dielectric and a top portion that is in contact with the top dielectric. The top portion of the second poly layer can then be removed through, for instance, planarization.	06-25-2015

Mark T. Richardson, Torrance, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150130657	HIGH SPEED, HIGH EFFICIENCY, HIGH POWER RF PULSE MODULATING INTEGRATED SWITCH - Embodiments of a drain modulator that uses high power switch sensing to control active pulldown are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a logic and sense module is arranged to receive a control signal for controlling an on and an off state of an input of a switch to turn a high power voltage at an output of the switch on and off. A pullup module and a pulldown module are coupled to the input of the switch. An active pulldown module coupled to the output of the switch. The logic and sense module monitors the input to the switch and activates the active pulldown module to drain the output of the switch to a zero voltage when the input of the switch transitions to the off state.	05-14-2015

Mark T. Roedersheimer, Aurora, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100222253	METHODS FOR EXTRACTING PLATELETS AND COMPOSITIONS OBTAINED THEREFROM - This invention provides methods for extracting platelets, compositions obtained therefore, and methods for using the same.	09-02-2010
20130172236	METHODS FOR EXTRACTING PLATELETS AND COMPOSITIONS OBTAINED THEREFROM - This invention provides methods for extracting platelets, compositions obtained therefore, and methods for using the same.	07-04-2013
20150150942	METHODS FOR EXTRACTING PLATELETS AND COMPOSITIONS OBTAINED THEREFROM - This invention provides methods for extracting platelets, compositions obtained therefore, and methods for using the same.	06-04-2015

Mark T. Schluentz, East Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090269637	FUEL CELL MODULE DESIGN FOR ROBUST PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS IN FREEZING CONDITIONS - A fuel cell system is disclosed including a fuel cell stack and pressure sensors, wherein bypass conduits having flow restriction devices disposed therein are provided for bypassing fluids around the fuel cell stack to militate against the accumulation of moisture in conduits in fluid communication with the pressure sensors.	10-29-2009
20120174685	PRESSURE SENSOR FOR USE IN FUEL CELL SYSTEMS - A pressure sensor for measuring a pressure of a fluid in fluid flow path of a fuel cell system is disclosed. The pressure sensor includes a housing provided with a communication path formed between the fluid flow path and an interior of the housing, the communication path having a hydrophobic feature to militate against a formation and an accumulation of an undesired material within the pressure sensor.	07-12-2012

Mark T. Schoolfield, Pleasant Shade, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130269533	FILTER ELEMENT WITH AUTOMATIC AIR BLEEDING - A filter element that is provided with automatic air bleeding features to efficiently bleed air from a fuel filter module containing the filter element. The filter element has an upper end cap with one or two air vents. One of the vents provides a bypass for air through wet filter media through which air from the fuel supply may not be able to pass through easily. The inner air vent is located on the inside of a circle formed by attachment clips that attach the respective filter element to a removable cover. The inner air vent allows for air inside the filter module to be easily purged out via a drain hole on the fuel filter module, while providing resistance to fuel. The drain hole is provided on the filter module which is internally connected to the fuel outlet and therefore to the fuel tank.	10-17-2013

Mark T. Scuffham, Richland, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113739	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OILING SPLINES IN A BEVEL GEARBOX - A method and apparatus for providing improved lubrication of a spline connection between a PTO driver and a bevel gearbox in which lubricant from the bevel gear housing is directed to a location above and radially outwardly from the splined connection and the apparatus then directs the lubricant flow toward the splined connection by force of gravity. The apparatus is configured to be self-aligning when installed in an existing receptacle in the gearbox housing thereby enabling the apparatus to be conveniently installed in a housing designed to utilize gearbox lubricant to lubricate the splines.	05-19-2011

Mark T. Sheeter, Ropesville, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120009948	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A system for determining a location for a mobile communication device includes a plurality of taps, a multiplexer, and a link aggregator. Each tap includes a pair of connectors that couple to a communication link of a radio access network inline and pass between them a signal received over the communication link. Each tap also includes a multiplexer connector that couples to a multiplexer and a cable connecting the multiplexer connector to the inline connectors. The tap replicates signals passing between the inline connectors and propagates the replicated signals to the multiplexer connector. The multiplexer receives, from each tap, signals replicated by that tap, extracts location data from the received signals, and transmits the location data to a link aggregator. The link aggregator receives the location data from the multiplexer and determines a location for one of the mobile devices based on the received location data.	01-12-2012
20120281584	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A system for determining a location for a mobile communication device includes a plurality of taps, a multiplexer, and a link aggregator. Each tap includes a pair of connectors that couple to a communication link of a radio access network inline and pass between them a signal received over the communication link. Each tap also includes a multiplexer connector that couples to a multiplexer and a cable connecting the multiplexer connector to the inline connectors. The tap replicates signals passing between the inline connectors and propagates the replicated signals to the multiplexer connector. The multiplexer receives, from each tap, signals replicated by that tap, extracts location data from the received signals, and transmits the location data to a link aggregator. The link aggregator receives the location data from the multiplexer and determines a location for one of the mobile devices based on the received location data.	11-08-2012

Mark T. Sieka, Frankfort, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110183739	MORPHING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES OF WAGERING GAME OBJECTS - A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include accessing a wagering game object in a wagering game application running on a wagering game machine, where the wagering game object can include a plurality of degenerate polygons that form a first geometric structure for the wagering game object. The operations can further include determining a second geometric structure that is structurally distinct from the first geometric structure, and morphing the wagering game object from the first geometric structure into the second geometric structure via manipulation of the plurality of degenerate polygons. The operations can further include determining conditions that dictate the shape of the second geometric structure and morphing the wagering game object using a morphing algorithm associated with the conditions. Further, the operations can include providing outcomes and awards in accordance with the second geometric structure.	07-28-2011
20110281628	WAGERING GAME OBJECT ANIMATION - An outcome of a dice throw and an orientation of the dice can be randomly determined. Based on knowledge of the outcome of the dice throw and the orientation of the dice, die faces that face the player at a beginning time instant of the animated motion can be back calculated. The dice can then be accordingly constrained to a selected one of a number of predefined animations for the dice to efficiently generate a more realistic and accurate graphical representation of the dice throw on the wagering game machine. Such a technique for generating the graphical representation of the dice throw based on 3D modeling and physics of the dice throw precludes managing and maintaining texture maps. Also, the graphical representation of the dice throw can be presented without texture swapping and with less computation because the pre-modeled dice are constrained to the selected animation of the dice.	11-17-2011

Mark T. Smith, Pleasant Grove, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160115487	CELL-FREE SYNTHETIC INCORPORATION OF NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS INTO PROTEINS - The present disclosure provides methods for incorporating at least one non-natural amino acid into a polypeptide using a cell-free protein synthesis which includes a cell-free extract and is deficient in endogenous tRNA. The methods include providing the synthesis system with at least one non-natural amino acid, at least one orthogonal tRNA and one orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase which aminoacylates the corresponding orthogonal tRNA with the non-natural amino acid. The methods may also include removing the endogenous tRNA in the cell-free protein synthesis system by treating the synthesis system with a ribonuclease to degrade the endogenous tRNA and providing the synthesis system with a minimal set of tRNAs for one or more natural amino acids and the corresponding amino-acyl tRNA synthetases, such that the lack of some tRNA will enable unique codons to encode for non-natural amino acid incorporation with no or a minimal amount of completion from the tRNA present.	04-28-2016

Mark T. Sodoma, Brookfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090123010	HEARING DEVICE WITH AN OPEN EARPIECE HAVING A SHORT VENT - The present invention relates to a new type of hearing device housing having an open canal section that is adapted for fitting in the ear canal of a wearer and having a short vent, the longitudinal extension of which is shorter than the longitudinal extension of the open canal section, and an output port for emission of sound towards the eardrum of the wearer when inserted in the ear canal, and an outer ear section for accommodation of electronic components and being attached to the canal section and adapted for positioning in front of the ear during use, the short vent reducing the occlusion effect, wherein the canal section comprises an open and flexible earpiece manufactured in standard sizes.	05-14-2009

Mark T. Stiner, Lafollette, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014691	AUTONOMOUS VOLUME CONTROL - An autonomous volume control device is described which has detectors for measuring tilt and acceleration in one or more axes. The amount of tilt and acceleration is used as an indication of the amount and type of vehicle activity, thus being used also to control the volume of the vehicle's audio system. The described volume control device requires no wiring or connections to any vehicle subsystem and the device may be mounted to the vehicle without any particular orientation being required.	01-21-2010

Mark T. Sullivan, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150362791	Electronic Device With Heat Spreading Film - An electronic device may have a housing in which components are mounted that produce heat. The heat producing components may be light-emitting diodes mounted on a flexible printed circuit in a display backlight, may be integrated circuits, or may be other devices that generate heat during operation. A heat spreading layer such as a layer of graphite may be attached to the backlight unit or other structures in the electronic device using adhesive. The adhesive may be patterned to form an unbonded area between at least some of the backlight unit or other structures to which the heat spreading layer is being attached and the heat spreading layer. The heat spreading layer may be mounted adjacent to a housing structure such as a metal midplate member that is attached to housing walls in the housing.	12-17-2015

Mark T. Teaken, Winter Park, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100177464	TAP APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY INTERCONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL BUSWAY AND SWITCHGEAR, AND SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A system includes an electrical busway, an electrical enclosure enclosing an electrical apparatus, the electrical enclosure including an interior and a mounting portion with an opening therethrough; and a tap apparatus electrically interconnecting the electrical busway and the electrical apparatus. The tap apparatus includes a first portion electrically interconnected with the electrical busway through the opening of the mounting portion, a second portion removeably coupled to the mounting portion of the electrical enclosure from the interior of the electrical enclosure, and a third portion including a flexible electrical connection electrically interconnected with the electrical apparatus.	07-15-2010

Mark T. Tweddale, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090319922	Non-Bypassable Disclosures in Electronic Transactions - Methods, software, and systems for ensuring that one or more pieces of information are presented as a “non-bypassable” manner and can be viewed as intended during an electronic transaction. For instance, where a required disclosure is provided in a pop-up window, it may be provided that the party receiving the disclosure may not complete the application until it is shown that the pop-up window content has fully loaded and thus available to the consumer to review as intended. The pop-up window content may itself include an instruction for determining when the content has been fully loaded. Upon the content being fully loaded, the pop-up window may send a call to the parent window indicating that the content has been fully loaded. In response to the call, the parent window may allow the application process to continue or complete. According to further aspects, it may be determined whether the consumer's computer Internet browser is enabled for use with the call language (for example, JAVASCRIPT).	12-24-2009

Mark T. Ucasz, Middletown, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140272456	Spallation-Resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - A coated article has: a metallic substrate (	09-18-2014
20160040281	Spallation-Resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - A coated article has: a metallic substrate (	02-11-2016

Mark T. Walter, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160126628	High-Power Microwave Beam Steerable Array and Related Methods - A steerable high-power microwave beam array includes an optical sub-system comprising a laser and an optical time delay unit and a parallel set of RF time delay units. The optical system and/or the RF delay subsystem are utilized to precisely delay the pulses from the microwave antenna elements to provide steerable beam forming.	05-05-2016

Mark T. Whiteaker, Rocky River, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076500	INSERTION TOOL AND GUIDE SYSTEM - An insertion tool has a curved fastener guide for allowing a user to safely insert bone fasteners and associated tools at the surgical site for securing an implant device to a bone body. The insertion tool has an elongate cannula and attachment shaft coupled to the distal end of the fastener guide. The attachment shaft can be docked to an implant device and the insertion tool can be used to locate the implant device at the surgical site. The fastener guide can be aligned with fastener holes in the implant device for accurate placement of the bone fasteners.	03-25-2010
20100228297	SELECTIVE IMPLANTATION KIT AND METHOD INCLUDING TOOL FOR SPACER AND/OR CONTROLLED SUBSIDENCE DEVICE - Kit and associated method with at least one tool for achieving selective implantation. The kit includes a fixation device for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies, a spacer for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies and adjacent the fixation device, and at least one implantation tool. The at least one tool has a portion for engaging and holding at least one of the device and the spacer during implantation of the at least one of the device and the spacer for implant location intermediate the two bone bodies and for releasing the held at least one of the device and the spacer subsequent to implantation. The at least one tool may be a single tool for engaging and holding both.	09-09-2010

Mark T. Wleczorek, Cookeville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090184036	FLUID FILTER FOR COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are embodiments of a fluid filter for combustion engine systems and associated methods. According to one exemplary embodiment, a fluid filter apparatus for reducing re-entrainment of contaminant particles into post-filtration fluid flow due at least in part to a fluid flow surge includes at least one fluid filter and a fluid flow diverting element that is coupled to the fluid filter. The fluid filter includes at least one fluid filtering medium that is communicable in fluid flow receiving communication with a fluid flowing along a first fluid flow path during a fluid flow non-surge event. During a fluid flow surge event, the fluid flow diverting element is capable of diverting at least some of the fluid from the first fluid flow path to a second fluid flow path.	07-23-2009

Mark T. Zmurko, Winsted, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130084042	DAMAGE RESISTANT FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR - A fiber optic connector has a connector body, an elongated ferrule supported in the connector body, and a sleeve fixed on the circumference of a distal tip of the ferrule. The ferrule has an axial passage that opens on a front surface of the tip so that an endface of a fiber retained in the passage is exposed at the front surface. Further, the sleeve has a leading edge that projects a determined distance axially beyond the front surface of the tip to form a recessed region in which the exposed endface of the fiber is set back from the leading edge of the sleeve. A barrier is contained in the recessed region for protecting the fiber endface from damage by surrounding objects. The barrier may include a cured epoxy layer, a lens, or a refractive index matching material optically aligned with the fiber endface.	04-04-2013