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Audra Mathews, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140018758 | STRETCHABLE LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A stretchable laminate for an absorbent article comprises a nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of spunbond fibers. A plurality of the spunbond fibers are formed from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an inorganic filler. The inorganic filler is present in the nonwoven substrate at a level of between about 1% and about 20% by weight of the nonwoven substrate. The stretchable laminate comprises an elastomeric material joined to a side of the nonwoven substrate. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018759 | STRETCHABLE LAMINATES FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A stretchable laminate is provided. The stretchable laminate comprises a nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of spunbond fibers. A plurality of the spunbond fibers are multi-component fibers. Each of the multi-component fibers comprises a core formed from a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an inorganic filler present in the nonwoven substrate at a level of between 1% and 15% by weight of the nonwoven substrate and a sheath comprising a thermoplastic polymer. The stretchable laminate comprises an elastomeric material. The nonwoven substrate is joined to a side of the elastomeric material. | 01-16-2014 |
Barry Mathews, Plainfield, IL US
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20130073300 | Apparatus and Method Pertaining to Anesthesiology-Related-Event Information Processing - Anesthesiology-services providers (such as anesthesiologists or corresponding physician extenders) are provided with a portable, handheld apparatus to facilitate the timely entry of information regarding anesthesiology-related events. To facilitate the data-entry process, this can include receiving inputs from an anesthesiologist via an end-user interface regarding at least one anesthesiology-related event and storing that information. Then, for at least some of these inputs, selectively characterizing one or more follow-on input opportunities by which the anesthesiologist can enter additional information regarding the anesthesiology-related event. | 03-21-2013 |
Bejoy Mathews, Vaterstetten DE
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20090088943 | Method for Regulating the Lambda Value of an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to a method for regulating the lambda value of an internal combustion engine with a catalytic converter for subsequently treating the exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine, with a binary lambda probe, which is mounted upstream from the catalytic converter and which senses the composition of the exhaust gases. According to the invention, the lambda set value is superimposed with a lean/rich amplitude. This lean/rich amplitude has an integral component and a discontinuous component leading back to the lambda set value. When a change that differs from the change in the exhaust gas composition caused by the lean/rich amplitude is detected, the coefficient of the integral component is modified and/or a discontinuous component is added to the integral component or subtracted therefrom. | 04-02-2009 |
20130067259 | STANDBY OPERATION WITH ADDITIONAL MICRO-CONTROLLER - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a low-power micro-controller unit having both a standby micro-controller optimized for low power consumption and a main micro-controller optimized for high performance. A power supply is coupled to the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller. The power supply provides power to one or more of the low-power, standby micro-controller and the high performance, main micro-controller by separate power supply paths, depending on system needs. The separate power supply paths allow the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller operate independent of each other. During a low-power standby operating mode, power can be disconnected to the main micro-controller, while providing power to the standby micro-controller, thereby eliminating the leakage current associated with the large number of transistors in the main micro-controller, while still retaining the computational capabilities of the standby micro-controller. | 03-14-2013 |
Boyd T. Mathews, Summit, NJ US
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20120294456 | SIGNAL SOURCE LOCALIZATION USING COMPRESSIVE MEASUREMENTS - In one aspect, a method for performing signal source localization is provided. The method comprises the steps of obtaining compressive measurements of an acoustic signal or other type of signal from respective ones of a plurality of sensors, processing the compressive measurements to determine time delays between arrivals of the signal at different ones of the sensors, and determining a location of a source of the signal based on differences between the time delays. The method may be implemented in a processing device that is configured to communicate with the plurality of sensors. In an illustrative embodiment, the compressive measurements are obtained from respective ones of only a designated subset of the sensors, and a non-compressive measurement is obtained from at least a given one of the sensors not in the designated subset, with the time delays between the arrivals of the signal at different ones of the sensors being determined based on the compressive measurements and the non-compressive measurement. | 11-22-2012 |
Boyd T. Mathews, Murray Hill, NJ US
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20140267561 | EXTERNAL ROUNDTRIP LATENCY MEASUREMENT FOR A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An external capability for measuring roundtrip latency in a conferencing system is provided. The external capability for measuring roundtrip latency in a communication system may include functions of generating a content event, detecting the content event in a received content stream including the content event, determine a first time associated with generation of the content event and a second time associated with detection of the content event, and computing a roundtrip latency based on a difference between the second time and the first time. The content event may be a visual event or an aural event. These functions may be implemented using one or more modules or elements. A computing device may be used to generate and detect the content event and to compute the roundtrip latency. Various other arrangements of modules or elements may be used to provide the functions. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian Mathews, Waterman, IL US
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20120261426 | Universal Food Holding Cabinet with Buttoned-in Escutcheons - Escutcheons for a temperature-controlled food holding cabinet are removable and field replaceable by the use of interlocking keys and keyholes that hold the escutcheon in place and align the escutcheon to electrical connectors. The escutcheons are provided with illuminated user interfaces. A key formed on either the escutcheon or chassis of the cabinet, engages a corresponding keyhole formed on either the cabinet chassis or the escutcheon. | 10-18-2012 |
Cecil Mathews, Rohnert Park CA
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20120287925 | POTS EXTENDER FOR VOICE FALLBACK IN A SUBSCRIBER LINE - A full services access multiplexer is described. A master DSL modem is coupled to a conductor pair. A POTS extender is coupled to the conductor pair and may sense the operation of a fallback or other signal on the conductor pair. A suppression signal may be transmitted to the master DSL modem upon occurrence of the fallback. The suppression signal may travel over a control circuit. Traffic over a backplane or other network segment may be uninterrupted to an Integrated Access Device by handling signals inbound and outbound to the backplane via packet assembler and disassembler (PAD). The PAD may transmit a data stream to vocoder and received a data stream from vocoder for injection onto the backplane. | 11-15-2012 |
Christian Mathews, Weil Der Stadt DE
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20090007824 | Large Load Carrier - The invention relates to a heavy load support that is made of plastic and comprises at least a rectangular bottom part with a leg part into which the fork of a forklift engages and which is provided with props located at least in the four corner areas of the bottom part. Metallic U-shaped profiled rails that are open towards the outside are provided between the props along the bottom edge of the load support. The inventive heavy load support is characterized in that the props can be removably fixed to the bottom face of the bottom part of the load support and are provided with a support area for the corner areas of the bottom part of the load support as well as an edge which rises vertically from the support area and encloses the edges of the load support at a right angle, pegs being molded onto the free final leg surfaces of the edge in order to accommodate and fix the U-shaped profiled strips. | 01-08-2009 |
Christian Mathews, Linkenheim-Hochstetten DE
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20090249985 | Load carrier - A load carrier has a rectangular bottom part and feet disposed at least in the corner regions of the bottom part. A groove for accommodating a load-securing belt is provided above the feet, encircling the bottom part. The front edge of each corner foot projects beyond the related bottom corner edge, and a nub-like elevation is provided on this projecting front edge. | 10-08-2009 |
20150217902 | LARGE LOAD CARRIER - A large load carrier having a rectangular, pallet-like floor part and lengthwise and crosswise side walls that rise from the floor part. Either the lengthwise side walls or the crosswise side walls have contact points for several frames disposed one above the other, in the region against the other side walls, as carriers for the inserts (layers) that carry the goods to be transported. The side walls can be folded on top of one another towards the inside, and the frames are releasably mounted in the contact points. | 08-06-2015 |
Clint Mathews, Columbia, MO US
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20150112377 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM - A collapsible blood filtering aortic arch bridge comprising a dumbbell shaped chassis having a tubular waist, a first conical end, and a second conical end such that only a periphery of the first and second ends contact the intima of an aortic arch when the bridge is disposed and expanded within the aortic arch of a patient. The waist is flexible so that the bridge can bend to comply with the curvature of the aortic arch. The bridge additionally comprises a blood filtering sleeve disposed over an interior or an exterior of the chassis for filtering blood flowing through the bridge into aortic arch vessels of the patient when the bridge is disposed within the aortic arch. Furthermore, the bridge comprises a retrieval sleeve disposed over the exterior of the chassis for collapsing the bridge to a cylindrical form for retrieval of the bridge from the aortic arch. | 04-23-2015 |
Colin G. Mathews, Indianapolis, IN US
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20150295872 | AGGREGATING DIGITAL FILE AND MESSAGE CONTENT INTO A SINGULAR AND CHRONOLOGICALLY ORGANIZED CONVERSATION - Files and messages, such as would be exchanged by participants in a negotiation, can be organized in a singular record of updates that can easily be reviewed and understood by any of the participants in the interaction. Such a singular record can be stored in a highly secure manner that can allow the participants in the interaction to exchange confidential information without the concern that it will be accessed by an unauthorized third-party, either while in transit or due to insecure computer systems. | 10-15-2015 |
David E. Mathews, Somerville, NJ US
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20130102690 | COLLAGEN-POLYSACCHARIDE MATERIALS MIMICKING BLOOD VESSELS, TISSUES AND BONES FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND ORTHOPEDIC APPLICATIONS, AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a collagen-cellulose material containing, based on a total weight of the collagen-cellulose material: 1.0-9.0 wt. % of a collagen; 0.2-3.0 wt. % of cellulose or a derivative thereof; 0.5-6.5 wt. % of at least one acid selected from an inorganic acid, an organic acid, and mixtures thereof; and water. Also provided is a process for producing the collagen-cellulose material. Also provided is an artificial blood vessel containing the collagen-cellulose material which is in the form of a hollow tube, an artificial tissue containing the collagen-cellulose material which is in the form of a sheet, and an artificial bone containing the collagen-cellulose material which is in the form of a solid. Also provided is a medical device containing the collagen-cellulose material, as well as a process for testing phlebotomical, surgical or orthopedic instrumentation or practicing phlebotomical, surgical or orthopedic procedures using the medical device containing the collagen-cellulose material. | 04-25-2013 |
Dilip Mathews, Bangalore IN
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20140067171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRAPHICALLY INDICATING AIRCRAFT ASCENT AND DESCENT CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods are operable to present graphical information indicating capability of an aircraft to change altitude. An exemplary embodiment determines an altitude change capability of the aircraft; determines an altitude change capability icon based on the determined altitude change capability of the aircraft, wherein the altitude change capability icon is defined by at least a leading portion, a trailing portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion, wherein a slope of the leading portion of the altitude change capability icon corresponds to the determined altitude change capability of the aircraft, and wherein the leading portion and the trailing portion are separated by at least the top portion and the bottom portion; and communicates the altitude change capability icon to a display for presentation to the crew of the aircraft. | 03-06-2014 |
20150348421 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-TRAIL OPPORTUNITY WINDOW ESTIMATOR - Systems and methods are operable to identify and indicate opportunities for an In-Trail procedure (ITP) aircraft to make an ITP altitude change. An exemplary embodiment receives information corresponding to a desired ITP altitude for the ITP aircraft and a projected window period; estimates at least one ITP maneuver opportunity window based on the estimated location of each of the plurality of other aircraft and based on a current airspeed and a current altitude of the ITP aircraft; generates a screen shot that presents an ITP maneuver opportunity window icon, wherein the ITP maneuver opportunity window icon graphically indicates the soonest time and the latest time that the ITP aircraft may initiate the ITP maneuver, and wherein the ITP maneuver opportunity window icon indicates an altitude change made by the ITP aircraft will maintain minimum safe self-separation distances from the plurality of other aircraft during the ITP maneuver. | 12-03-2015 |
Dinil Koshy Mathews, Lund SE
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20160072598 | Antenna Port Detection - There is provided presence detection of a second transmit antenna port in a distributed antenna port system. Cell-specific reference signals, CRS, are received on a first receive antenna port and a second receive antenna port. The CRS have been transmitted by a first transmit antenna port and a second transmit antenna port in the distributed antenna port system. Reference signal received power, RSRP, measurements and reference signal resource element received power, RSRERP, measurements are estimated from the CRS. Presence is detected by comparing each one of at least one metric based on filtered RSRP measurements and filtered RSRERP measurements to a respective threshold. | 03-10-2016 |
Edward Henry Mathews, Silver Lakes ZA
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20120296253 | HAEMODIALYSIS MACHINE RETROFIT AND CONTROL INSTALLATION AND USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - A haemodialysis machine retrofit and control installation including an intake-flow blood glucose sensor and an intake-flow blood glutamine sensor, a return-flow blood glucose sensor and return-flow blood glutamine sensor, a dialysate glucose- and glutamine controller, a central control unit connected to the blood glucose- and glutamine sensors, the dialysate glucose- and glutamine controllers for regulating the glucose and glutamine levels in the dialysate to obtain required blood-glucose and glutamine concentrations at the return-flow blood glucose- and glutamine sensors and an electroencephalograph (EEG) monitor providing the central control unit with information pertaining to spontaneous electro-cerebral activity to initiate raising of glucose and glutamine levels. Also disclosed is a method of treating a proliferative disorder in a human or animal, by reducing via a retrofitted haemodialysis machine blood-glucose or glutamine concentrations in the human or animal body for a pre-defined period of time. | 11-22-2012 |
Eric Mathews, Walpole, MA US
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20160030663 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLABLY ADMINISTERING FLUID TO A PATIENT AND/OR FOR CONTROLLABLY WITHDRAWING FLUID FROM THE PATIENT - Method and system for controllably administering and/or withdrawing fluid from a patient. In one embodiment, the system may include a needle assembly, an ultrasound imager, a fluid supply storage unit, a waste storage unit, a fluid pump, and a foot pedal assembly. A syringe may serve as the fluid supply storage unit and the waste storage unit. The pump may include a bi-directional motor and a gear coupled to the motor. The gear may be engageable with a rack on the syringe plunger to drive the plunger either for fluid aspiration or infusion. Depression of one portion of the foot pedal assembly causes the motor to drive the gear in one direction, and depression of another portion of the foot pedal assembly causes the motor to drive the gear the other direction. The system may include a control device to keep pressure in the fluid path from exceeding a limit. | 02-04-2016 |
Eric D. Mathews, Walpole, MA US
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20150290432 | PREFORMED GUIDEWIRE - A preformed guidewire particularly well-suited for use in percutaneous medical procedures, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, includes an inner corewire of discontinuous, tapered stiffness that is surrounded along a portion of its length by a flexible, outer casing of uniform cross-section, such as a tightly wound, stainless steel, spring coil wire. The inner corewire is constructed of a shape-memory material, such as a nickel-titanium alloy, that is preformed into an encircled S-shaped configuration in its atraumatic distal region. Specifically, the distal region includes an enlarged, stiffened, proximate segment that encircles a smaller, more flexible, distal segment. As a feature of the invention, the distal and proximal segments project along fixed-radial arcuate paths that extend in opposite directions from one another. As a result, the distal region is optimally configured to limit the risk of trauma to the immediate site of treatment when inserted through a straightened guide catheter. | 10-15-2015 |
Erich Owen Mathews, Atlanta, GA US
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20140105481 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING PART WEAR BASED ON DIGITAL IMAGE OF PART - Systems and methods are disclosed for determining part wear using a mobile device. One such exemplary method includes capturing, using the mobile device, at least one digital image of a wear part of a machine. The method further includes determining, by the mobile device and based on the at least one digital image, a degree of wear of the wear part. | 04-17-2014 |
Frederic Mason Mathews, Mediapolis, IA US
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20130109335 | Cam profile in the periphery of a rotating wheel transmitting power via a compresible rope or cable | 05-02-2013 |
Garrett Wade Mathews, Canton, GA US
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20120324375 | WEB-BASED USER SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed, in one general aspect, is a method of interacting with website users that includes serving website pages during a first web browsing session, and tracking a users' interactions with these pages. A verbal communication session, such as a phone call, is initiated from the user's location to a user support location during the web browsing session. A session id is received from the user at the user support location during the communication session. At the user support location both stored tracking information as well as additional information relating to the user can then be accessed based on the received session id. During the communication session, a customer service representative can also serve custom-selected content from a set of browsable website pages into the series of user-selected web pages in the browsing session. | 12-20-2012 |
Geneice Mathews, Golden, CO US
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20130301873 | BALLOT ADJUDICATION IN VOTING SYSTEMS UTILIZING BALLOT IMAGES - Methods, systems, and devices are described for adjudicating votes made on voter-marked paper ballots. Voter-marked paper ballots may be scanned to obtain optical image data of the voter-marked paper ballots. The optical image may be analyzed to determine the votes contained in the ballot for tabulation purposes. One or more votes on the ballot may be identified as requiring adjudication by an election official. Adjudication information, according to various embodiments, is appended to the optical images of the voter-marked paper ballots such that the image of the ballot and the image of the adjudication information may be viewed in an optical image. The optical image may be stored in a file format that allows the ballot image and the appended adjudication information to be viewed using readily available image viewers. | 11-14-2013 |
20150071501 | BALLOT ADJUDICATION IN VOTING SYSTEMS UTILIZING BALLOT IMAGES - Methods, systems, and devices are described for adjudicating votes made on voter-marked paper ballots. Voter-marked paper ballots may be scanned to obtain optical image data of the voter-marked paper ballots. The optical image may be analyzed to determine the votes contained in the ballot for tabulation purposes. One or more votes on the ballot may be identified as requiring adjudication by an election official. Adjudication information, according to various embodiments, is appended to the optical images of the voter-marked paper ballots such that the image of the ballot and the image of the adjudication information may be viewed in an optical image. The optical image may be stored in a file format that allows the ballot image and the appended adjudication information to be viewed using readily available image viewers. | 03-12-2015 |
George Mathews, Mt Juliet, TN US
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20140216230 | Adjustable Zero Fret and Method of Use on a Stringed Instrument - An apparatus and method of varying the tonal aspects of a string instrument such as an acoustic or electric guitar which is commonly provided with a body and a fret board on the instrument's neck. The apparatus includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to connect with the fret board and to provide a base for the upper portion, The upper portion is configured to engage the lower portion. The upper portion is also configured to receive and support an instrument's strings. The upper portion is selectively movable relative to the lower portion by an operator to change the tonal nature of the instrument. | 08-07-2014 |
20150248875 | Adjustable Zero Fret and Method of Use on a Stringed Instrument - An apparatus and method of varying the tonal aspects of a string instrument such as an acoustic or electric guitar is disclosed. The apparatus and method employing a unique zero fret assembly. The zero fret assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to connect with a fret board, headstock or body of an instrument. The upper portion is configured to engage the lower portion. The upper portion is also configured to receive and support an instrument's strings. The upper portion is selectively movable relative to the lower portion by an operator to change the tonal nature of the instrument. | 09-03-2015 |
George Morgan Mathews, Bexley AU
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20130304368 | TRAJECTORY PLANNING - A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a trajectory for a vehicle, wherein the method includes: identifying a starting position (p | 11-14-2013 |
20130304369 | TRAJECTORY PLANNING - A method and apparatus for determining a trajectory for a vehicle are disclosed, wherein, the method includes: identifying a starting position (p | 11-14-2013 |
20140012493 | TRAJECTORY PLANNING - A method and apparatus for determining a trajectory for a vehicle are disclosed, wherein the method can include identifying a starting position (p | 01-09-2014 |
20140058657 | TRAJECTORY PLANNING - A method and apparatus for determining a trajectory for a vehicle can include: identifying a starting position (p | 02-27-2014 |
Hans-Christian Mathews, Zürich CH
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20160076773 | APPARATUS FOR AN ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR MOUNTING OR DISMANTLING, REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPONENT OF AN ENGINE - The present invention concerns of an apparatus as a part of an assembly tool or an assembly tool with additional frame for mounting or dismantling, replacement and maintenance of a component of an engine. The apparatus includes an eccentric hook having means to adjust, discretely or operatively communicating with a crane or an independently operated assembly tool. The position of the component operates in radial or quasi-radial position with respect to the engine housing, whereas the eccentric hook comprising an outer structure/casing, an inner ring, a cut out with an eccentric disposition, whereas the eccentric hook is self-locking or semi-self-locking with respect to a counterpart attached to the engine housing. | 03-17-2016 |
Ian Mathews, Koln DE
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20100301649 | VEHICLE SEAT - A motor vehicle seat comprises a seat component and a backrest. The backrest has a shell structure which is provided on an occupant side with an upholstered element. The shell structure has at least one depression for accommodating the upholstered element. The upholstered element is thickened at the location of the at least one depression. The shell structure may have a central part and side wings arranged in an elastically resilient manner on the central part. | 12-02-2010 |
Jacob Mathews, Bangalore IN
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20080301410 | Processor Configured for Operation with Multiple Operation Codes Per Instruction - A processor configured to operate with multiple operation codes for each of a plurality of instructions comprises memory circuitry and processing circuitry coupled to the memory circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to decode a first operation code to produce a given one of the instructions and to decode a second operation code different than the first operation code to also produce the given instruction. Thus, the same instruction is produced for execution by the processing circuitry regardless of whether the first operation code or the second operation code is decoded. The assignment of multiple operation codes to a given instruction may occur in conjunction with the design of the processor, and dynamic selection of a particular one of those operation codes may be performed in conjunction with assembly of code for execution by the processor. | 12-04-2008 |
Jacqueline Mathews, Auburn, MA US
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20130216659 | FOOD PRODUCT AND COATING - The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216668 | FOOD PRODUCT AND COATING - The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216677 | FOOD PRODUCT AND COATING - The coating can have a low-sweetness perception. During manufacturing and processing, the coating maintains a flowability to allow a glaze state of the coating to be applied to a food. Upon cooling, the glaze state of the coating forms a glass state that provides a low-sweetness impact which facilitates application of savory taste perceptions. | 08-22-2013 |
Jeffrey David Mathews, Naperville, IL US
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20140234476 | Preparation and Incorporation of Co-Products into Beverages to Achieve Metabolic and Gut Health Benefits - Co-products from juice extraction, in particular for use in beverage and food products to enhance the metabolic and gut health benefits, including an enhanced feeling of satiety, a reduction of postprandial glucose response, reduction of postprandial insulin response, an increased fermentability by colonic microlfora, an increase short-chain fatty acid production in the colon provided to the consumer are provided. The co-product has a number average particle size of between 1 and 2000 microns, a total polyphenol content of at least 2500 parts per million, a moisture content of between 70% and 85% by weight, and a combined peel and seed content between 0.01% and 20% by weight. | 08-21-2014 |
20160000130 | Preparation and Incorporation of Co-products into Beverages to Enhance Nutrition and Sensory Attributes - Co-products from juice extraction, in particular for use in beverage and food products to enhance nutrition and sensory attributes of the products, are provided. The co-product has a number average particle size of between 1 and 2000 microns, a total polyphenol content of at least 2500 parts per million, a moisture content of between 70% and 85% by weight, and a combined peel and seed content between 0.01% and 20% by weight. | 01-07-2016 |
Jeffrey P. Mathews, Longmont, CO US
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20130181847 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND TRANSPORTING REAL TIME ENERGY DATA - An apparatus is provided for receiving and transporting real time resource usage data. The apparatus includes a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185437 | NOC-ORIENTED CONTROL OF A DEMAND COORDINATION NETWORK - An apparatus, including a plurality of devices, a network operations center (NOC), and a plurality of control nodes. Each of the plurality of devices consumes a portion of the resource when turned on, and performs a corresponding function within an acceptable operational margin by cycling on and off. The NOC is disposed external to the facility, and generates a plurality of run time schedules that coordinates run times for the each of the plurality of devices to control the peak demand of the resource. Each of the plurality of control nodes is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of devices. The plurality of control nodes transmits sensor data and device status to the NOC via the demand coordination network for generation of the plurality of run time schedules, and executes selected ones of the run time schedules to cycle the plurality of devices on and off. | 07-18-2013 |
20130272223 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEAMLESS COMMISSIONING OF WIRELESS DEVICES - An apparatus is provided for commissioning a target device onto a wireless local area network (WLAN). The apparatus includes a smart wireless device. The smart wireless device has commissioning logic and a transducer. The commissioning logic is configured to format and direct transmission of one or more WLAN configuration packets that convey WLAN configuration data. The transducer is coupled to the commissioning logic, and is configured to transmit the one or more WLAN configuration packets over the transmission path to the target device, wherein the transducer is an existing component of the smart wireless device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130297091 | DEMAND COORDINATION NETWORK CONTROL NODE - An apparatus for controlling peak demand of a system of energy consuming devices, including a first control node coupled to a second control node via a demand coordination network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor is coupled to a first energy consuming device, and operates the first energy consuming device within an acceptable operating margin to maintain a first local environment by cycling on and off. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device, where the coordination is based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, and an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297092 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEAK ENERGY DEMAND - An apparatus including a monitor node and a first control node. The monitor node determines and broadcasts whether a non-system device is consuming an energy resource over a network. The first control node coupled to the monitor node and a second control node via the network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor operates a first energy consuming device to maintain a first local environment. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment, and energy consumption data broadcast by the monitor node. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304273 | CONFIGURABLE DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus including a network operations center and a first control node. The network operations center provides configuration data to the system of energy consuming devices. The first control node coupled to the network operations center and a second control node via a network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor operates a first energy consuming device to maintain a first local environment. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment, and the configuration data provided by the network operations center. | 11-14-2013 |
20140324410 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATION OF A SMART PHONE CONTROLLED SMART HOME USING A WEBSITE - An apparatus providing for virtual use of one or more virtualized smart home devices. The apparatus includes a simulation app download element and a web host. The simulation app download element is disposed in a cloud-based file server, and is configured to download a simulation app to a smart phone that is collocated with a computer, upon which the one or more virtualized smart home devices are simulated. The web host is disposed in the cloud-based file server, and is configured to provide content to the computer to simulate the one or more virtualized smart home devices and, responsive to control commands transmitted via the simulation app, is configured to transmit corresponding control commands to the computer that change simulated states of the one or more virtualized smart home devices such that a user experiences control of the one or more virtualized smart home devices. | 10-30-2014 |
20150063821 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT TWO-WAY OPTICAL COMMUNICATION WHERE TRANSMITTER MAY INTERFERE WITH RECEIVER - An two-way optical communication apparatus, including a transmit element, a receive element, and a transceive processor. The transmit element is coupled to a light pipe, and transmits a first signal. The receive element is coupled to the light pipe, and receives a second signal. The transceive processor directs the transmit element to pause and then resume transmitting the first signal during first intervals, and directs the receive element to sample for the second signal during one or more second intervals within each of the first intervals, where the each of the first intervals is less than a first value and the first intervals occur at a duty cycle no greater than a second value, and where the first and second values are controlled by the transceive processor such that a user perceives the first optical signal as having a constant state for a third interval. | 03-05-2015 |
20150227151 | NOC-ORIENTED DEMAND COORDINATION NETWORK CONTROL NODE - An apparatus including a first node and a network operations center (NOC). The first node is within the facility and is coupled to a second node via a demand coordination network. The first node has a node processor coupled to a first device, and transmits data and status via the network for generation of schedules, and operates the first device within an acceptable operating margin to maintain a first environment by cycling on and off according to the schedules. The NOC generates the schedules to control the peak demand of the resource, where one or more run times start prior to when otherwise required to maintain corresponding local environments. The NOC coordinates run times for the first device and a second device, where coordination is based on a global schedule, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first environment, and an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second environment. | 08-13-2015 |
20150227152 | NOC-ORIENTED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEAK ENERGY DEMAND - Coupling a first and second nodes, and a monitor node together within a facility via network; via the monitor node, broadcasting whether a non-system device consumes a resource; via the first node, transmitting data and status via the network for generation of schedules, and operating a first device within an acceptable operating margin to maintain a first environment by cycling on and off according to the schedules; and via a network operations center external to the facility, generating the schedules to control peak demand of the resource, where one or more run times start prior to when otherwise required to maintain local environments, and coordinating run times for the first device and a second device, where coordination is based on a global schedule, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first environment, and an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second environment, and data broadcast by the monitor node. | 08-13-2015 |
20150227153 | CONFIGURABLE NOC-ORIENTED DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Coupling first and second nodes together within a facility via a network; via the first node, transmitting data and status via the network for generation of schedules, and operating a first device within an acceptable operating margin to maintain a first environment by cycling on and off according to the schedules; and via a network operations center disposed external to the facility, generating the schedules to control peak demand of a resource, where one or more run times start prior to when otherwise required to maintain corresponding local environments, and coordinating run times for the first device and a second device, where coordination is based on a global schedule, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first environment, and an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second environment, a first device activation schedule and a second device activation schedule directing the first and second devices to cycle on and off. | 08-13-2015 |
20150292902 | REAL TIME ENERGY DATA TRANSPORT MECHANISM - An apparatus receiving and transporting real time resource usage data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292903 | LOW-COST REAL TIME ENERGY DATA TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus transporting real time resource data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified and a corresponding signal quality is determined, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294557 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND TRANSPORTING REAL TIME AMR METER DATA - An apparatus receiving and transporting real time resource usage data, including a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of automated meter reading (AMR) meters, and where each of the plurality of AMR meters transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of AMR meters is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the AMR meters is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands. | 10-15-2015 |
20160050696 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEAMLESS COMMISSIONING OF WIRELESS DEVICES - An apparatus is provided for commissioning a target device onto a wireless local area network (WLAN). The apparatus includes a smart wireless device. The smart wireless device has commissioning logic and a transducer. The commissioning logic is configured to format and direct transmission of one or more WLAN configuration packets that convey WLAN configuration data. The transducer is coupled to the commissioning logic, and is configured to transmit the one or more WLAN configuration packets over the transmission path to the target device, wherein the transducer is an existing component of the smart wireless device. | 02-18-2016 |
Jim V. Mathews, Pune IN
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20140282184 | GENERATING AN INSIGHT VIEW WHILE MAINTAINING REPORT CONTEXT - Techniques of the disclosure may include a computer-implemented method comprising displaying a GUI comprising a report including a first graphical representation of one or more data elements, receiving an input indicating a selection of a first data element included in the one or more data elements using an insight visualization tool; and displaying, as part of the GUI while maintaining display of the report, an insight view comprising respective graphical representations of a subset of the one or more data elements, the first data element included in the subset, wherein each of the respective graphical representations comprises one or more graphical regions corresponding to one or more sub-elements included in a data element represented by the respective graphical representation; and wherein the respective graphical representations of the insight view are displayed based at least in part on a display characteristic that defines the displaying of the report. | 09-18-2014 |
20150040053 | GENERATING AN INSIGHT VIEW WHILE MAINTAINING REPORT CONTEXT - Techniques of the disclosure may include a computer-implemented method comprising displaying a GUI comprising a report including a first graphical representation of one or more data elements, receiving an input indicating a selection of a first data element included in the one or more data elements using an insight visualization tool; and displaying, as part of the GUI while maintaining display of the report, an insight view comprising respective graphical representations of a subset of the one or more data elements, the first data element included in the subset, wherein each of the respective graphical representations comprises one or more graphical regions corresponding to one or more sub-elements included in a data element represented by the respective graphical representation; and wherein the respective graphical representations of the insight view are displayed based at least in part on a display characteristic that defines the displaying of the report. | 02-05-2015 |
John Mathews, Espoo FI
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20130295902 | Method And Apparatus For Remotely Managing Devices Utilizing Request-Response Protocols - An approach is provided for remotely managing mobile devices utilizing one or more request-response protocols. The web client determines a management operation for a device, a resource associated with the management operations, or a combination thereof. The web client processes and/or facilitates a processing of the management operations, the resources, or a combination thereof to determine a transaction command for completing the management operations, wherein the transaction commands are realized via a request-response protocol. The device management platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of a transaction command from a device to determine a resource associated with a management operation. The device management platform causes a generation of a resource associated with a management operation for the device based on the transaction commands. The device management platform causes a transmission of address information associated with the resources, the other resources, or a combination thereof via a request-response protocol. | 11-07-2013 |
John Keen Mathews, Weaverville, NC US
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20130049627 | SEGMENTED ELECTRONIC ARC LAMP BALLAST - Described herein are segmented electronic ballasts for a high power are lamp, such as a High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) lamp, capable of drop-in replacement of a pre-existing magnetic ballast and methods of use thereof. In certain aspects, the segmented electronic ballasts described herein include a first housing containing a driver circuit configured to receive electrical power from a source of electrical power and configured to output a conditioned power signal; and also include a second housing containing a striker circuit connected to the driver circuit and configured to receive the conditioned power signal and ignite the lamp. In certain aspects, the methods described herein include removing a transformer of the pre-existing magnetic ballast from a transformer mounting position; and also include fixing the first housing to the transformer mounting position. | 02-28-2013 |
20130069529 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTAINING NOISE SHIELD - Described herein are embodiments of an electronic device including a conductive noise shielding element. The noise shielding element may be connected to an electronic noise-generating element provided within a housing of the electronic device and may by connected to a source of direct current. The noise shielding element may be provided within the housing of the electronic device and may further be thermally connected to the housing. | 03-21-2013 |
Joseph Mathews, New Milford, CT US
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20160069621 | PELLET COMPOSITIONS, KITS, AND METHODS FOR SEALING LEAKS - Pellet compositions for sealing a leak include (a) a fibrillated fibrous material, (b) a particulate material, and (c) a compound that by itself and/or in combination with at least one additional compound is configured to generate effervescence. Systems for sealing a leak include (a) a pellet composition, and (b) a first fluid configured for combination with the pellet composition, wherein the first fluid includes water. Methods for sealing a leak in a heat exchange system are described. | 03-10-2016 |
Joseph F. Mathews, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130115509 | BATTERY GRID WITH VARIED CORROSION RESISTANCE - A battery grid is disclosed. The battery grid includes a pattern of grid wires. The pattern includes a grid wire having a first segment with a first corrosion resistance and a second segment with a second corrosion resistance which is less than the first corrosion resistance. The second segment corrodes at a rate which is faster than the corrosion rate of the first segment so as to dynamically release internal stress and control grid growth of the battery grid during its service life. A battery includes said grid and a method of forming said grid are also disclosed. | 05-09-2013 |
Jude Mathews, Gloucester, MA US
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20150045329 | SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for tetracycline compounds such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression. | 02-12-2015 |
Justin A. Mathews, Waterloo CA
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20130246628 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING AT LEAST ONE ASPECT OF A CONNECTION BASED ON APPLICATION BEHAVIOR - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for managing at least one aspect of a connection based on application behavior. In use, a connection request is received from an application. Additionally, a behavior of the application is identified. Furthermore, at least one aspect of a connection made in response to the connection request is managed, based on the behavior. | 09-19-2013 |
Kevin Michael Mathews, Lower Hutt NZ
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20100111660 | Self-Propelled Vessel Launch and Retrieve Vehicle - A self-propelled water craft launch and retrieve vehicle which comprises a central chassis which includes a cradle for carrying a boat and from which the boat may be launched and retrieved, forward wheels or rear wheels steerable under remote control, hydraulic motors for driving the wheels, elevated above the chassis a prime mover or electric motor and hydraulic pump(s) for powering the wheel hydraulic motors, and a hand held remote control unit operable by an operator standing beside or near the vehicle to cause the vehicle to move forward or to reverse and to steer the launch vehicle. | 05-06-2010 |
Lynette Raville Mathews, Atlanta, GA US
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20150113924 | PORTABLE AIR FILTRATION UNIT - A stackable, portable air filtration unit utilizing a molded plastic central housing, injection-molded plastic inlet and outlet covers and accommodating a high-efficiency particulate air (“HEPA”) filter or other high efficiency particulate filter, a secondary filter and a pre-filter. The unit is versatile and flexible in that different motorized impellers can be used alternatively, depending on the desired specifications. | 04-30-2015 |
Marc Christopher Mathews, Greenville, SC US
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20150121598 | LAYERED STRUCTURAL FIRE GLOVE - A flexible, multi-layer glove, including a liner, a glove shell having at least one of a knitted fabric or a flame-treated leather; and/or a floating barrier layer, that includes a plurality of attachment tabs, disposed between the glove shell and the liner, wherein the plurality of attachment tabs attach the barrier layer to the liner and to the glove shell and/or a floating insulation layer is disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
Mark Mathews, New South Wales AU
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20080258430 | Connection for Trailer - A hitch connection for connecting a lead or “A” trailer to a “B” trailer is disclosed. The hitch connection comprises a female sub-assembly which fits inside the chassis of the “A” trailer at the rear of that trailer. A male sub-assembly which includes a turnplate supported on a chassis includes a tapered prong which locates in the female assembly and is held inside with locking pins. The prong includes a transverse pivot which extends parallel to the axle to allow the prong to pivot relative to the chassis | 10-23-2008 |
Mary Lisa Mathews, Elkridge, MD US
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20140337974 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEMANTIC INTEGRATION OF HETEROGENEOUS DATA SOURCES FOR CONTEXT AWARE INTRUSION DETECTION - A semantic approach to intrusion detection is provided that can utilize traditional as well as nontraditional data sources collaboratively. The information extracted from these traditional and nontraditional data sources is expressed in an ontology, and reasoning logic rules that correlate at least two separate and/or distinct data sources are used to analyze the extracted information in order to identify the situation or context in which an attack can occur. By utilizing reasoning logic rules that contain rules that correlate at least two separate and/or distinct data sources, a threat or attack can be determined using data that is spatially (e.g., geographically) and temporally separated, resulting in a context aware IDPS that can relate disparate activities spread across time and multiple systems as part of the same attack. | 11-13-2014 |
Matthew Maris Mathews, Winkler CA
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20130068249 | Method of Treating Rolled Steel Article - A process is disclosed in which hot rolled or cold rolled steel articles, such as tube, pipe, plate and sheet are cleaned of mill scale, surface rust and oils. The cleaning compositions compromise a solution mixture of diluted hydrochloric acid, a non-anionic surfactant, a non-ionic, non denaturing detergent, sodium carbonate, a water conditioner and water and a drying compound of an aqueous alcohol solution. The solutions are used independently within the 5 step process that cleans, rinses and removes all moisture from the steel to provide a surface that optimizes subsequent manufacturing a fabrication process including welding, laser cutting and the coating process. | 03-21-2013 |
Michael Mathews, Olive Branch, MS US
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20130306740 | MINIATURIZED UHF RFID TAG FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - This invention relates to a novel architecture of a passive RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) tag which is highly miniature in size, capable of metal mounting and suitable for global operation in the entire UHF band (860 MHz to 960 MHz) without necessity of territory specific optimization of the antenna design layout. | 11-21-2013 |
Naveen Mathews, Singapore SG
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20100114820 | ELECTRONIC LIBRARY BOOK - A computer implemented method and computer program product are presented for accessing items from a library. The computer-implemented method and program product comprises receiving a connection from a portable media storage device to an electronic check out device at the library. A search request is received from a user for an item in the library available in digital format. A screen is presented to the user with information about the item and a date of expiration. The item is downloaded to the portable media storage device. The item for viewing on the portable media storage device is presented for a definite period of time. The user is provided with a reminder to renew the item prior to the date of expiration. | 05-06-2010 |
Nripan Mathews, Singapore SG
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20120058255 | CARBON NANOTUBE-CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COMPOSITES, METHODS OF MAKING AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Electrically conductive polymer materials, such as mixtures of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and poly(styrenesulfonate) (PSS) are combined with functionalized carbon nanotubes to form composites that exhibit increased electrical conductivity. Functionalized or non-functionalized carbon nanotubes combined with the same electrically conductive polymer materials are combined with non-conductive polymers to increase the electrical conductivity of the non-conductive polymer. The functionalized carbon nanotubes are functionalized with carboxyl and/or hydroxyl groups. The resulting materials are useful in methods of forming electrically conductive films and electrically conductive features. | 03-08-2012 |
20150071319 | EMISSION SOURCE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - In various embodiments, an emission source may be provided. The emission source may also include a gain medium including a halide semiconductor material. The emission source may further include a pump source configured to provide energy to the gain medium. | 03-12-2015 |
Oliver Mathews, Seligenstadt DE
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20150376823 | KNITTED FABRIC, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A KNITTED FABRIC, AND WARP KNITTING MACHINE - A knitted fabric, a method of producing the knitted fabric and a warp knitting machine. The knitted fabric includes a first covering layer; a second covering layer; and an arrangement of pile threads formed as spacer threads between the first covering layer and the second covering layer. Each covering layer includes multiple stitch rows arranged one after another. The spacer threads have different lengths, and the spacer threads woven into each stitch row have equal lengths. The spacer threads in a first width region have a different length than the spacer threads in a second width region. For at least two adjacent stitch rows, one stitch row is connected to spacer threads of a first length in the first width region and one stitch row is connected to spacer threads of a second length in the second width region. | 12-31-2015 |
Paul Mathews, Langley, WA US
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20130280671 | INTRA-ORAL LIGHT THERAPY APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a housing, an emitter, and an electronic circuit. The housing is configured to fit within a patient's mouth. The emitter is at least partially encased within the housing. The emitter is configured to emit an effective amount of light to the alveolar soft tissue when the housing is disposed within the mouth. The electronic circuit is operatively coupled to the emitter. The electronic circuit is configured to control the emitter when the housing is disposed within the mouth and the apparatus is in use during orthodontic treatment. The apparatus and its use for regulating tooth movement or maintaining or improving oral tissue health are disclosed herein. | 10-24-2013 |
20140072932 | INTRA-ORAL LIGHT THERAPY APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a housing, an emitter, and an electronic circuit. The housing is configured to fit within a patient's mouth. The emitter is at least partially encased within the housing. The emitter is configured to emit an effective amount of light to the alveolar soft tissue when the housing is disposed within the mouth. The electronic circuit is operatively coupled to the emitter. The electronic circuit is configured to control the emitter when the housing is disposed within the mouth and the apparatus is in use during orthodontic treatment. The apparatus and its use for regulating tooth movement or maintaining or improving oral tissue health are disclosed herein. | 03-13-2014 |
20150140502 | INTRA-ORAL LIGHT-THERAPY APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a housing, an emitter, and an electronic circuit. The housing is configured to fit within a patient's mouth. The emitter is at least partially encased within the housing. The emitter is configured to emit an effective amount of light to the alveolar soft tissue when the housing is disposed within the mouth. The electronic circuit is operatively coupled to the emitter. The electronic circuit is configured to control the emitter when the housing is disposed within the mouth and the apparatus is in use during orthodontic treatment. The apparatus and its use for regulating tooth movement or maintaining or improving oral tissue health are disclosed herein. | 05-21-2015 |
Paul D. Mathews, De Soto, MO US
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20130097787 | DOCK LEVELERS WITH THERMALLY BALANCED TRACTION DECKS - Example dock levelers installed at a vehicle loading dock include pivotal or otherwise vertically adjustable deck plates with special coatings on the deck's upper surface. In some examples, the coating improves traction and addresses various thermal issues, such as condensation and thermal strain between a polymeric coating and a steel deck plate. In some examples, when indoor and outdoor air create a temperature differential across opposite faces of the deck, the coating is designed such that a median temperature of the temperature differential occurs near an interface where the coating bonds to the steel plate's upper surface. In some examples, the coating includes particles of different sizes and colors embedded within and covered by a polymeric base material. As traffic abrades the coating, the different colored particles become exposed at different levels of wear, thereby providing a visual signal indicating when the coating needs to be touched up or replaced. | 04-25-2013 |
Paul D. Mathews, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130303275 | CONFIGURABLE AND STAND ALONE VERIFICATION MODULE - A method of configuring a verification system for determining a player's eligibility to participate in online gaming on an online gaming system in a gaming server is described. The method includes adding a new data source provider for performing a verification check, wherein the data source provider provides data to the gaming server to confirm a personal information of the player. The method further includes adjusting a minimum result score needed for the player to pass the verification check based on the new data service provider. The method includes enabling the verification check and the new data source provider for a country where online gaming is allowed. The method further includes receiving, at the gaming server, identification information provided by the player. The method includes determining the player is located in the country. The method further includes performing the verification check. | 11-14-2013 |
Pradish Mathews, Noida IN
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20150214933 | METASTABILITY GLITCH DETECTION - This application discloses a system to detect meta-stable glitches in a signal, such as an output of latch or other storage element. The system can include a sampling circuit configured to sample an output of a storage element. The system can include a mono-shot circuit configured to monitor the output of the storage element and generate a pulse when the monitored output of the storage element differs from the sampled output. The system can include a drive circuit configured to generate a glitch signal based, at least in part, on the sampled output, and to output the glitch signal in response to the pulse from the mono-shot circuit. The system can include an error detection circuit configured to receive the sampled output from the sampling circuit and the glitch signal from the drive circuit, and to generate an error signal when the sampled output differs from the glitch signal. | 07-30-2015 |
20150220677 | STREAMING, AT-SPEED DEBUG AND VALIDATION ARCHITECTURE - This application discloses a computing system implementing tools and mechanisms that can incorporate a validation system into a circuit design. The validation system can be configured to monitor at least a portion of an electronic device described in the circuit design. The tools and mechanisms can identify one or more trace signals associated with the electronic device to route to the validation system, and identify one or more trigger signals associated with the electronic device to route to the validation system. The tools and mechanisms can configure the validation system to detect a conditional event corresponding a state of the one or more trigger signals, and to transmit the trace signals associated with the electronic device for debugging in response to the detected conditional event. | 08-06-2015 |
Pradish Mathews, Greater Noida IN
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20120198398 | Equivalence Checking for Retimed Electronic Circuit Designs - Techniques and technology for formally verifying a first electronic design with a second electronic design that has been synthesized from the first electronic design, wherein the synthesis process included structural transformation operations, is provide herein. In various implementations, a first design and a second design are received. The second design having been synthesized from the first design, where no structural transformation operations were performed during synthesis of the second design. Additionally, a third design and a structural transformation guidance file are received. The third design having also been synthesized from the first design, but, where structural transformation operations were performed during synthesis of the third design. The structural transformation guidance file specifies what transformations where made during synthesis. Subsequently, a first formal verification process is implemented to verify the equivalence of the first design to the second design using conventional formal verification proofs. A modified second design is then generated, by applying changes to the second design to correspond to the structural transformations detailed in the structural transformation guidance file. After which, a second formal verification process is implemented to verify the equivalence of the third design and the modified second design. | 08-02-2012 |
Rajiv Mathews, Bangalore IN
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20090222341 | INTERACTIVE TEXT MESSAGE ADVERTISEMENTS - Systems and methods for interactive text message advertising. A response parsing engine can receive a text message response from a device and can identify an indicator associated with the text message response. A text message page server can identify a selected text message page based upon the indicator associated with the response and can provide the selected text message page to the device. | 09-03-2009 |
Ricky E. Mathews, Sale Creek, TN US
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20140331906 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERNED ARTIFICIAL/SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF FABRICS - A system and method for forming synthetic/artificial grass or turf products in which a series of tufts of artificial/synthetic grass filaments or yarns are formed in a backing material with various graphic pattern effects being formed therewith. The system generally will include at least one needle bar having at least one row of needles mounted along a tufting zone and reciprocated through the backing to a desired penetration depth, and will present a desired set or group of yarns to a series of pattern pixels or stitch areas. A series of level cut loop loopers or hooks will be aligned with and will engage the needles in order to form tufts of yarns in the backing material. Clips of the level cut loop loopers will be selectively controlled to control the retention of selected ones of the yarns presented at each pattern pixel. The remaining, non-selected yarns generally are not retained at the pattern pixels, and can be formed as lower pile tufts or removed from the backing material. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352589 | TUFTING MACHINE DRIVE SYSTEM - A tufting machine has a needle bar for carrying a plurality of needles for reciprocating into and out of a base material. A sliding needle bar shift mechanism may shift the needle bar laterally according to a pattern. The needle bar is mounted for reciprocation and for lateral movement relative to the direction of reciprocation by a drive system including a first directional drive component having a foot secured to a respective push rod of the tufting machine and a second directional drive component connected to the shift mechanism. The first and second drive components will connect to the needle bar through linear bearings or bushings so that the motion of the needle bar in multiple different directions is controlled while permitting greater machine operating and needle bar shifting speeds. | 12-04-2014 |
20150247272 | VARIABLE STROKE DRIVE SYSTEM FOR TUFTING MACHINE - A variable stroke drive system for a tufting machine includes a series of drive assemblies mounted along the frame of the tufting machine. Primary drive shafts extend through the drive assemblies and are each driven by a drive motor. A series of first drive members are mounted to the primary drive shafts and are linked to associated second drive members such that the driving of the first drive members by the primary drive shafts in turn drives the second drive members. Cam arms are connected to the second drive members and to rocker arms to which push rods are mounted, the cam arms being vertically reciprocated by the rotational movement of the second drive members so as to drive the reciprocation of the push rods, and thus the needle bar(s) connected thereto along a desired stroke or reciprocating path of travel. Controlling the rate at which the primary drive shafts are driven enables control of the stroke of the needle bar(s). | 09-03-2015 |
20150292131 | BACKING MATERIAL SHIFTER FOR TUFTING MACHINE - A backing material shift system for controlling movement of a backing material through a tufting machine includes spaced, first and second backing feed roll assemblies each carrying a series of reduced length backing feed rolls. The backing feed rolls are connected in series, with their opposite ends being supported by a series of roll stabilizing blocks. The backing feed roll assemblies are slidably supported along the frame of the tufting machine and are movable or shiftable across the tufting zone of the tufting machine in a direction transverse to the path of travel or feeding of the backing material through the tufting machine by operation of a backing material shifter. | 10-15-2015 |
20150354118 | YARN FEED ROLL DRIVE SYSTEM FOR TUFTING MACHINE - A yarn feed system, for control of the feeding of one or more yarns to the needles of a tufting machine, which can be manufactured as a substantially standardized unit or attachment removably mounted to a tufting machine includes a series of yarn feed devices each having a drive motor with a replaceable yarn feed roll drive system mounted thereto. Each yarn feed roll drive system can include a set or series of yarn feed rolls mounted within a housing and having a series of gear teeth formed thereabout, with the gear teeth of the yarn feed rolls engaged in an intermeshing arrangement so that as one of the yarn feed rolls is driven by the drive motor, the other yarn feed rolls likewise are actively driven thereby. Each of the yarn feed rolls further will include a textured roll surface that can provide for enhanced grip and control of the feeding of the yarns which are extended thereabout to the needles of the tufting machine in accordance with a tufted pattern being formed. | 12-10-2015 |
20150376825 | Level Cut Loop Looper and Clip Assembly - A level cut loop looper or hook and clip assembly for a tufting machine includes at least one module carrying a series of level cut loop loopers or hooks. Each level cut loop looper or hook generally can include a looper body along which a clip is slidably moved. Each clip will be moved between retracted and extended positions as the level cut loop loopers or hooks are reciprocated toward and away from engagement with their associated needles of the tufting machine. Actuators can be engaged to secure the clips in their extended positions as needed to selectively form cut and loop pile tufts in a backing material. | 12-31-2015 |
20160032509 | TUFTING MACHINE DRIVE SYSTEM - A tufting machine has a needle bar for carrying a plurality of needles for reciprocating into and out of a base material. A sliding needle bar shift mechanism may shift the needle bar laterally according to a pattern. The needle bar is mounted for reciprocation and for lateral movement relative to the direction of reciprocation by a drive system including a first directional drive component having a foot secured to a respective push rod of the tufting machine and a second directional drive component connected to the shift mechanism. The first and second drive components will connect to the needle bar through linear bearings or bushings so that the motion of the needle bar in multiple different directions is controlled while permitting greater machine operating and needle bar shifting speeds. | 02-04-2016 |
Robert Mathews, Bluffdale, UT US
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20150292659 | PIPE FITTING - A pipe fitting comprises a number of orifices defined in a number of connecting ends, a gate housing dividing the pipe fitting into a first section and a second section; and a gate disposed within the gate housing to selectively seal the first section from the second section, in which the gate comprises a manufactured breakaway. A pipe fitting comprises a number of orifices defined in a number of connecting ends, a gate housing dividing the pipe fitting into a first section and a second section, and a gate within the gate housing to selectively seal the first section from the second section, in which the gate comprises a manufactured breakaway, and in which at least portions of the pipe fitting are constructed of a transparent material. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292660 | PIPE FITTING - A pipe fitting comprises a number of orifices defined in a number of connecting ends, a gate housing dividing the pipe fitting into a first section and a second section, a gate disposed within the gate housing to selectively seal the first section from the second section, and a gate plug to selectively seal the gate housing upon removal of the gate from the gate housing. | 10-15-2015 |
Robert Mathews, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20130167198 | Protocol for sequential rights transactions - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implement techniques for delivering a rights object granting one or more rights to a media object. The rights object has an associated return address, and the return address is usable to initiate a subsequent rights transaction relating to the rights granted by the rights object. | 06-27-2013 |
Robert V. Mathews, Somerville, MA US
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20130216982 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER-SPECIFIC MODULATION OF NUTRIENT INTAKE - This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The systems and methods also provide personalized analysis and recommendation for other areas or activities, including applications to exercise adherence, sleep adherence, mediation adherence, and general wellness assessment. Each of these areas or activities can be assessed alone or in combination with one or more other areas or activities. | 08-22-2013 |
20150194071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER-SPECIFIC MODULATION OF NUTRIENT INTAKE - This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The systems and methods also provide personalized analysis and recommendation for other areas or activities, including applications to exercise adherence, sleep adherence, mediation adherence, and general wellness assessment. Each of these areas or activities can be assessed alone or in combination with one or more other areas or activities. | 07-09-2015 |
Ronald Charles Mathews, Heriotdale ZA
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20130178303 | PUTTING AID - A putting aid which includes a base plate, guide rails attached to the base plate, which are spaced apart to form a guide passage for a putting stroke, and markers which are engaged with guide rails, each marker being engageable with the ground at a defined position, wherein the base plate and the guide rails are movable leaving the markers at the defined positions. | 07-11-2013 |
Sajo Mathews, Gurgaon IN
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20160050457 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TV CHANNEL CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND MONETIZATION BASED ON CONTENT FINGERPRINTING USING A PORTABLE COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method for media content management and monetization, and corresponding system therefor. The method comprises automatically and autonomously capturing audio contents at least one of periodically, adaptively, dynamically, randomly, customizably, and via a combination thereof, from programs displayed and viewed on TV channels by users using portable computing and communications devices, automatically and autonomously generating corresponding audio fingerprints of the captured audio contents using the portable computing and communications devices for transmission to at least one of an external cloud-based host server comprising a cloud-based database, automatically and autonomously capturing audio contents continuously from all the programs available for display on the TV channels using an in-house data processor comprising at least one of an in-house processing host server and a Set-Top Box (STB), automatically and autonomously generating corresponding audio fingerprints of the captured audio contents from all the programs available for display on the TV channels using the in-house data processor comprising the in-house processing host server and Set-Top Box (STB) for transmission to the external cloud-based host server comprising the cloud-based database, automatically and autonomously comparing the audio fingerprints generated by the portable computing and communications devices versus the audio fingerprints generated by the in-house data processor comprising the in-house processing host server and Set-Top Box (STB), using the external cloud-based host server comprising the cloud-based database, automatically and autonomously determining which one or more of the users is watching which one or more of the programs on which one or more of the TV channels based on the results of the comparison, automatically and autonomously sending the matched results of the comparison for the determined users to the cloud-based database of the external cloud-based host server for storage and further processing, automatically and autonomously generating a comprehensive viewership profile information for the determined users and utilizing the comprehensive viewership profile for one or more content monetization opportunities. | 02-18-2016 |
Santhosh Samuel Mathews, Chennai IN
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20150050922 | MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY SYSTEM - A location based mobile device security enforcement system includes: (a) a mobile device management (MDM) server, (b) a security control module, (c) an entry point security system, and (d) a mobile device security application, when installed and executed on a mobile device, configured to register the mobile device and its user to create a mobile device user profile for the mobile device user, when the mobile device and its user enter a secure area, authenticate the mobile device user, maintain constant contact with security control module, and make security adjustments to the mobile device if contact between mobile device and security control module is lost, mobile device security application becomes non-operational, current time is beyond the mobile device user authorized access time period, and current mobile device location is outside of mobile device user authorized access area or crosses borders between one area security level to another area security level. | 02-19-2015 |
20150100801 | PREDICTIVE POWER MANAGEMENT BASED ON USER CATEGORY - The present disclosure relates to a predicative power management system configured to adjust computer CPU clock rate by a computer user to conserve energy based on user category. In certain embodiments, the predicative power management system includes (a) a computer user profile creator module, and (b) a power management module. The computer user profile creator module is used to create computer usage profiles and each of the computer usage profiles has a profileID for a computer user with a computer userID. The power management module is used to set and adjust computer CPU clock rate, CPU voltage and device states based on computer users' category and the computer user's computer usage profile. | 04-09-2015 |
20150358392 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT STUDIO - Aspects of the present disclosure relates to a virtual desktop deployment system configured to deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure. In certain embodiments, the virtual desktop deployment system includes: (a) virtual desktop servers, for hosting the virtual desktop infrastructure, (b) a computer server for deploying virtual desktop infrastructure by a system administrator, and a deployment database for storing virtual desktop infrastructure configuration and system settings, and (c) a virtual desktop deployment entity configured to perform following operations: (a) receiving configuration and system settings of the virtual desktop infrastructure, (b) discovering and scanning the virtual desktop servers to obtain system information, (c) establishing deployment rules and deployment dependencies, (d) reading the virtual desktop infrastructure configuration and system settings, (e) deploying the virtual desktop infrastructure to the virtual desktop servers, and (f) generating and storing the status, the reports, and the logs of the virtual desktop infrastructure deployment. | 12-10-2015 |
20150358404 | DYNAMIC VIRTUAL MACHINE STORAGE USAGE MONITORING, PROVISIONING, AND MIGRATION - An intelligent virtual desktop infrastructure (iVDI) system is described. The system includes a first storage module having a processor, in communication with a hypervisor, and implemented by a volatile memory. The first storage module supplies a plurality of virtual machine operating systems (VMOSs) to the hypervisor. The hypervisor runs virtual machine (VMs) corresponding to the VMOSs. The systems also includes a VMOS management module configured to execute a first determination operation to determine if a usage of the first storage module has reached a preset storage limit. If yes, the VMOS management module selectively (a) initiate a deduplication operation directed to the plurality of VMOSs stored in the first storage module and (b) initiate a removal operation including removing at least one of the VMOSs from the first storage module and/or turning off at least one of the VMs running on the hypervisor. | 12-10-2015 |
Sean Mathews, Little Falls, NJ US
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20130263983 | WATER HEATER FURNACE COVER - A utility sleeve for temporarily waterproofing a utility device comprises a top portion, a slack portion capable of being furled and unfurled by a user, a rim portion, and a bottom portion enclosed underneath the utility device. The slack portion is provided on all sides of the utility sleeve. When water levels rise due to floods and/or storm water conditions, the slack portion can be easily unfurled along all sides of the utility device by the user. The rim portion is partially closed by a closure means to allow release of gases and to allow the utility sleeve to conform to the utility device as a waterproof layer. The closure means can be attached to a part of a building structure above the utility device. | 10-10-2013 |
Shaji Mathews, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150322889 | Crankshaft For Engine And Engine Assembly Employing The Same - A crankshaft for an engine, includes: a first number of main journals including a head main journal positioned between one or more first-side main journals and one or more second-side main journals, the head main journal supporting a grooved shell with one or more oil grooves, a second number of pin journals including one or more first-side pin journals and one or more second-side pin journals, the head main journal connected to and being positioned between the first-side and second-side pin journals, a first extended passageway defined by and in communication with the head main journal, the one or more first-side main journals and the one or more first-side pin journals, and a second extended passageway defined by and in communication with the head main journal, the one or more second-side main journals and the one or more second-side pin journals. | 11-12-2015 |
Sunil Mathews, Rockville, MD US
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20120240143 | Method and system for verifiable two-way communication and interaction with audiences using multiple media formats - A system and method for verifiable two-way communication and interaction with audiences using Visual Cues and images to enable an audience, irrespective of size, to interact with multiple media formats, using smart devices such as smartphones and smart cameras. Allows interactions with viewers in real-time that will provide richer data that can be used to measure an audience more reliably. | 09-20-2012 |
Sydney Mathews, Ottawa CA
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20110283864 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT KEYBOARD - A musical instrument keyboard is provided comprising a plurality of black and white keys being identically shaped and sized and arranged on a single plane in a parallel and fully adjacent manner relative to one another said keys being connected to key responsive means for enabling the generation of tones substantially within the tonal range of a standard piano. | 11-24-2011 |
Thomas P. Mathews, Nashville, TN US
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20120214858 | IMIDAMIDE SPHINGOSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - Imidamide (amidine) analogs that can inhibit the activity of sphingosine kinase 1 and sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK1 & SphK2) are provided. The compounds can prevent angiogenesis in tumors. | 08-23-2012 |
Tim Mathews, Atlanta, GA US
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20150059727 | Safety Mechanism for Toy Launching Systems - A projectile launching system including a safety oriented projectile launching platform and mechanism disposed to segregate the genre of projectile which may be launched from the system. The launching system may include an embodiment embarked upon as a crossbow which includes a control mechanism in combination with which allows only one type of safe projectile to be launched from the device and also either prevents unwarranted or foreign matter from being loaded, or does not allow such items to launch or recoil, thus preventing injury to the users or bystanders. | 03-05-2015 |
Titus Mathews, Calgary CA
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20090207155 | Self contained device for displaying electronic information - A thin flexible electronic display includes a flexible membrane, control circuitry, and self-contained power source, which may be a thin flexible battery. A display may be affixed to an associated device for use in displaying dynamic information or video. | 08-20-2009 |
20130321488 | SELF CONTAINED DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION - A thin flexible electronic display includes a flexible membrane, control circuitry, and self-contained power source, which may be a thin flexible battery. A display may be affixed to an associated device for use in displaying dynamic information or video. | 12-05-2013 |
Uwe Mathews, Paderborn DE
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20160096647 | LABELING OF FOLDED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a labeler comprising a label dispenser used for applying an adhesive label to a folded product and a press-on device following the label dispenser in the conveying direction of a conveyor system. The press-on device comprises two press-on units, wherein one of the press-on units is reversibly drivable by means of a motor. | 04-07-2016 |
William L. Mathews, Anchorage, AK US
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20130269949 | Cold Heavy Oil Production System and Methods - A system for producing hydrocarbons and sand from a formation includes a wellbore having a substantially horizontal portion. In addition, the system includes a liner disposed in the substantially horizontal portion. The liner has a longitudinal axis and includes a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to pass sand from the formation into the wellbore. Further, the system includes a production string extending through the wellbore. Still further, the system includes a pump disposed at a downhole end of the production string in the liner. The pump has a central axis, an outlet coupled to the downhole end of the production tubing, and an inlet distal the production string. The pump is configured to pump hydrocarbons and sand from the formation to the surface. The central axis of the pump is oriented at an angle α measured downward from vertical. The angle α is between 60° and 90°. | 10-17-2013 |
William S. Mathews, Luanda AO
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20100074692 | Open-Sea Berth LNG Import Terminal - Methods and systems for receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) and delivering vaporized natural gas to a pipeline in fluid communication with onshore equipment and methods for importing LNG. In one embodiment, an open-sea berth import terminal includes a platform, which is fixed to the sea floor and includes two or more sets of berthing structures. LNG carriers berth at the open-sea berth import terminal to transfer LNG to a storage vessel moored at one of the berthing structures. LNG vaporization facilities, either on the storage vessel or the platform, vaporize the LNG prior to delivery to the pipeline. The storage vessel may include a barge or another LNG carrier. In other embodiments, the open-sea berth import terminal may have no storage facilities, but two LNG carriers may berth at the berthing structures to concurrently perform offloading operations, with one transferring LNG and the other performing other offloading operations to enhance operations. | 03-25-2010 |
William T. Mathews, Chesterland, OH US
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20140008334 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEATING CONSUMABLE DURING HOT WIRE - A system and method for use in brazing, cladding, building up, filling, overlaying, welding, and joining applications is provided. The system includes a first laser beam system which directs a first laser beam at a surface of at least one workpiece to create a molten puddle on the surface and a wire feeder which advances a consumable to the molten puddle so that the consumable contacts the molten puddle. The system also includes a power supply which outputs a heating signal and the heating signal is directed to the consumable to heat the consumable prior to the consumable entering the puddle. The system further includes a second laser beam system which directs a second laser beam at the consumable prior to the consumable entering the puddle and a controller which controls an output of each of the power supply and the second laser beam system. | 01-09-2014 |