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Matthew A. Abar, Parker, CO US
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20110225127 | INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FACILITY - An investment portfolio management facility is disclosed. The facility is a computerized system for providing data integrity for investment portfolios. When an entry is made, the entry is checked for consistency with previously-made entries and with rules for portfolio entries. If an error is detected, the system alerts users to the error and also provides signals to check for further errors. The user may be made aware of the error or errors through a user interface. | 09-15-2011 |
Matthew A. Bourgery, Concord, NH US
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20090261729 | Discharge lamp exhibiting reduced thermal stress and method of making such a lamp | 10-22-2009 |
Matthew A. Brown, Lawrence, KS US
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20120032023 | Flying vehicle retractable wing hinge and truss - A truss for a flying vehicle supports a pair of wings in a manner which facilitates pivoting of the wings between a deployed configuration and a retracted configuration. The truss includes parallel top and bottom plates with the gap therebetween. The wings have wing brackets affixed thereto with the wing brackets pivotably supported by hinge assemblies to the top plate and bottom plate of the truss. Latch assemblies can be selectively actuated to secure the wing brackets and associated wings to the truss in either the deployed configuration or the retracted configuration, so that loads between the wings and the truss are primarily carried through the latch assemblies rather than through the hinge assemblies. A hinge position on the truss and on the wing brackets is selected to maximize wing length tip to tip while minimizing an outline required for the vehicle when the wings are fully retracted. | 02-09-2012 |
Matthew A. Castelein, Brooklyn, NY US
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20090031785 | Capacitively coupled dielectric barrier discharge detector - A gas detector designed for use with a gas chromatography system, or alone, comprising a tubular inner electrode, a tubular outer electrode coaxial with the inner electrode, and a dielectric tube axially between the inner electrode and the outer electrode. The dielectric tube serves as a dielectric barrier between the inner electrode and the outer electrode. There is a longitudinal gap between the left end of the outer electrode and the right end of the inner electrode, and a sufficient voltage is applied across the gap between the electrodes to create an electrical discharge which emits light from a gas passing through the gap. The light is then detected and analyzed to determine the chemical constituents of the gas passing through the gap. | 02-05-2009 |
Matthew A. Colan, Elkhorn, NE US
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20140104771 | Universal Keyless Entry System - A universal keyless entry system that allows for multiple devices to be used to control functions of a vehicle. The universal keyless entry system includes an electronic device case, a fob, and a dongle. The electronic device case protects an electronic device, such as a smart phone, from impact forces, while also providing a docking station for the fob. In this way, an individual only needs to carry a single entity. The dongle plugs into a data port on the vehicle and allows both the fob and the electronic device to communicate with the vehicle in order to control functions of the vehicle. The electronic device can be used to program the fob, specifying which car functions are controlled by each button of the fob. In this way, the fob can be programmed as a valet remote or in any other way as desired by the individual. | 04-17-2014 |
Matthew A. Dilligan, Seattle, WA US
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20110300358 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY/FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A carbon fiber composite structure including a first plurality of carbon fiber prepreg plies; and a second plurality of sheets of shape memory alloy interleaved with the first plurality of carbon fiber prepreg plies. | 12-08-2011 |
Matthew A. Donarski, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110317853 | HEYSER SPIRAL LOW FREQUENCY CORRECTION OF FIR FILTERS - A method of operating a loudspeaker includes providing a digital audio signal and identifying a target transfer function to be applied to the signal. At least one coefficient of an FIR filter is generated. The generating includes performing Heyser spiral curve fitting, and fitting a three-dimensional curve based on a magnitude and phase of a target transfer function. The digital audio signal is filtered through the FIR filter. The filtered signal is inputted into the loudspeaker. | 12-29-2011 |
20120033841 | ANNULAR RING ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define an input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of input sections. A substantially annular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced output sections. Each of the output sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033842 | EQUAL EXPANSION RATE SYMMETRIC ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define a substantially annular input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced input sections. Each of the input sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. A substantially rectangular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of output sections. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. Each of the paths has a substantially equal path length and a substantially equal expansion rate. | 02-09-2012 |
20140270308 | EQUAL EXPANSION RATE SYMMETRIC ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMER - An acoustic transformer includes at least one outer boundary wall. A plurality of inner walls are disposed within the outer boundary wall. The outer boundary wall and the inner walls define a substantially annular input opening divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of circumferentially-spaced input sections. Each of the input sections has an inner circumferential side and an outer circumferential side. A substantially rectangular output opening is divided by at least some of the inner walls into a plurality of output sections. Each of a plurality of acoustic paths interconnects a respective one of the input sections with a respective one of the output sections. The acoustic paths maybe identical or individually unique in order to change the both the shape of the acoustic wavefront at the output and the energy distribution. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew A. Duplisea, Gorham, ME US
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20130315447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION ENHANCED IMAGING FLOW CYTOMETRY - An imaging flow cytometry system and method which includes a flow chamber, fluorescence analysis and imaging optics, image capturing system, device to regulate fluid flow through the chamber, and backlighting generator. The flow cell is configured so as to enhance the fluorescence signal collection by the system with total internal reflections. The fluorescence collection optics are configured to enhance the collection of the fluorescence from the side of the flow cell and concentrate it on light detectors. | 11-28-2013 |
Matthew A. Eykamp, Portsmouth, VA US
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20100012250 | JIG FOR MOUNTING MULTI-LAYER PAPER PRODUCTS - A jig is used in the assembly of a laminated end product. The jig includes a generally flat sheet of rigid material that has a first step configured in the surface of that flat sheet. A laminated product such as an invitation is mounted on the jig. A second leaf is then mounted on the jig at the larger line of the step to perfectly align the first and second leafs on the jig. | 01-21-2010 |
Matthew A. Franich, Reno, NV US
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20130273992 | BACKLIGHT FOR VIDEO DISPLAY - A gaming system including an electronic gaming machine (EGM) having a backlit video display, is described. In particular, the EGM can be configured with a display that allows display elements, such as mechanical stepper reels, positioned behind the display to be either revealed or obscured by using directional lighting. The display assembly can include an edge-lit light guide having different regions that can extract light coming from a particular direction. | 10-17-2013 |
20140087868 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HINGING AND HANGING A GAMING MACHINE DOOR - A gaming machine includes a cabinet having a compartment for housing circuitry for gaming and a door for closing the compartment. The door is attached to the cabinet by a hinge system. The hinge system includes a first portion attached to a door and a second portion attached to the cabinet. The first portion includes a first pin proximate a first corner of the door, and a second pin further including a round head proximate a second corner of the door. The second pin has a longitudinal axis aligned to the longitudinal axis of the first pin. | 03-27-2014 |
Matthew A. Franzman, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20110008244 | SYNTHESIS OF METAL CHALCOGENIDE NANOCRYSTALS USING ORGANODICHALCOGENIDE REAGENTS - A method of synthesizing metal chalcogenide nanocrystals involving the steps of combining an organodichalcogenide, a metal salt and a ligand compound to form a mixture; degassing the mixture to remove air and water from the mixture; heating the mixture at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the organodichalcogenide for a period of time sufficient to form a metal chalcogenide nanocrystal. | 01-13-2011 |
Matthew A. Fulller, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130277268 | FRONT OPENING WAFER CONTAINER WITH DOOR DEFLECTION MINIMIZATION - A front opening wafer container suitable for 450 mm diameter wafers. The front door has a pair of latch mechanism externally operable on the sides of the door, each latching mechanism having a pair of latch tips extendible from top and bottom peripheries of the door into receivers in the door frame of the front opening of the container portion. The door contains wafer cushions that support horizontally stacked wafers. The cushions have vertically extending support strip regions with arcuate wafer engagement portions therebetween. The arcuate wafer engagement portion is positioned in a vertically extending central recess on the inside surface of the door. The wafer cushion is secured to the inside of the door at the pair of vertically extending support strip portions at a pair of vertically extending loading junctures. The latching tips of each latching mechanism is in a vertical alignment with the vertically extending loading junctures. | 10-24-2013 |
Matthew A. Garlinghouse, Hanover, NH US
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20120327075 | SYSTEM FOR RAPID AND ACCURATE QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - A system and method for automatic segmentation, performed by selecting a deformable model of an anatomical structure of interest imaged in a volumetric image, the deformable model formed of a plurality of polygons including vertices and edges, displaying the deformable model on a display, detecting a feature point of the anatomical structure of interest corresponding to each of the plurality of polygons and adapting the deformable model by moving each of the vertices toward the corresponding feature points until the deformable model morphs to a boundary of the anatomical structure of interest, forming a segmentation of the anatomical structure of interest. | 12-27-2012 |
20130066189 | NORMATIVE DATASET FOR NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS - A system and method for identifying an abnormality of an anatomical structure. The system and method segments, using a processor, the anatomical structure imaged in a volumetric image of a plurality of control patients to produce a control segmentation of the anatomical structures of each of the control patients, obtains a normative dataset by extracting a statistical representation of a morphology of the control segmentations, segments the anatomical structure of a patient being analyzed for abnormalities to produce a patient segmentation and compares the patient segmentation to the normative dataset obtained from the control segmentations. | 03-14-2013 |
Matthew A. Golda, Sherwood, OR US
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20110145166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS - A system and method for comparing retirement plans against a selected group of similar plans is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer system for evaluating a retirement plan comprises a computer server having a database comprising a plurality of data defining a plurality of characteristics of each of a plurality of retirement plans, software configured for identifying a subset of the plurality of retirement plans having characteristics comparable to characteristics of a selected retirement plan, software configured for permitting the selection of at least one report from a plurality of report types, and software configured for automatically generating the selected at least one report, where the at least one report comprises an evaluation of the characteristics of the selected retirement plan against the characteristics of the subset of the plurality of retirement plans. | 06-16-2011 |
20130325752 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS - A system and method for comparing retirement plans against a selected group of similar plans is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer system for evaluating a retirement plan comprises a computer server having a database comprising a plurality of data defining a plurality of characteristics of each of a plurality of retirement plans, software configured for identifying a subset of the plurality of retirement plans having characteristics comparable to characteristics of a selected retirement plan, software configured for permitting the selection of at least one report from a plurality of report types, and software configured for automatically generating the selected at least one report, where the at least one report comprises an evaluation of the characteristics of the selected retirement plan against the characteristics of the subset of the plurality of retirement plans. | 12-05-2013 |
Matthew A. Gregait, Metamora, IL US
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20100127585 | Grounding mechanism for electric motor - An electric motor such as an AC induction electric motor includes a rotor having a rotor core and a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft defines an axially extending bore which has an electrical grounding ring positioned therein. The electrical grounding ring has an inertia insensitive configuration and forms a relatively low resistance electrical circuit segment between the rotor shaft and an electric motor housing to ground the electric motor rotor. The electric motor includes an oil lubricated bearing for the rotor shaft, and a sealing member such as a lip seal is positioned within the axially extending bore to inhibit lubricating oil intrusion therein. A non-rotating stub shaft may be mounted in the housing and extends into the axially extending bore to fluidly seal with the sealing member and electrically connect with the electrical grounding ring, which is fixed to rotate with the rotor shaft. | 05-27-2010 |
Matthew A. Halanski, Warren, MI US
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20110082406 | SAFETY CAST - Safety cast compositions for the prevention of thermal injury are provided basically comprising a curable casting material, a flexible substrate coated or impregnated with the casting material and a thermochromic material. Methods for using the safety cast to prevent cast burns in patients in need of immobilizing a body member are also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
Matthew A. Humbard, Hyattsville, MD US
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20120094335 | ARCHAEL LACCASES AND MULTICOPPER OXIDASES (MCOS) AND THEIR USES THEREOF - The subject invention pertains to a novel purified polypeptide having laccase activity and the nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptide. The disclosed polypeptide works at moderately high temperatures from below 20° C. to about 70° C., both acidic and alkaline pH conditions, high salt concentrations and in the presence of organo solvents. The high stability of the enzyme enables its wide applications under even extreme conditions. The invention also provides methods of producing the laccase enzyme. | 04-19-2012 |
Matthew A. Jared, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090259760 | STORAGE CHARACTERISTIC IDENTIFICATION - In an embodiment, a method is provided that may include generating, at least in part, at least one packet. The at least one packet may include an indication that the at least one packet comprises a control protocol packet. The at least one packet also may include, at least in part, an identification, at least in part, of at least one characteristic of at least one storage device, and/or the at least one packet may indicate, at least in part, a request for the identification. The at least one storage device may be associated, at least in part, with at least one network server. The identification may be generated, at least in part, in response, at least in part, to the request for the identification. Of course, many alternatives, modifications, and variations are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 10-15-2009 |
20110268111 | PORT TEAMING - An embodiment may include circuitry to be comprised at least in part in a first host, and at least one process to be executed, at least in part, by the circuitry. The circuitry may comprise a first port and a second port. The at least one process may detect, at least in part, a first bandwidth condition of the first port, and may associate, at least in part, in response at least in part to the first bandwidth condition, the first port and the second port with a port team. The second port may have been, prior to being associated, at least in part, with the port team, in a relatively lower power state compared to a relatively higher power state. The second port may be in the relatively higher power state after the second port is associated, at least in part, with the port team. | 11-03-2011 |
20140122634 | NUMA AWARE NETWORK INTERFACE - Methods, apparatus, and computer platforms and architectures employing node aware network interfaces are disclosed. The methods and apparatus may be implemented on computer platforms such as those employing a Non-uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architecture including a plurality of nodes, each node comprising a plurality of components including a processor having at least one level of memory cache and being operatively coupled to system memory and operatively coupled to a NUMA aware Network Interface Controller (NIC). Under one method, a packet is received from a network at a first NIC comprising a component of a first node, and a determination is made that packet data for the packet is to be forwarded to a second node including a second NIC. The packet data is then forwarded from the first NIC to the second NIC via a NIC-to-NIC interconnect link. Upon being received at the second NIC, processing of the packet (data) is handled as if the packet was received from the network at the second NIC. | 05-01-2014 |
20150067229 | NUMA NODE PERIPHERAL SWITCH - Methods, apparatus, and computer platforms and architectures employing many-to-many and many-to-one peripheral switches. The methods and apparatus may be implemented on computer platforms having multiple nodes, such as those employing a Non-uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architecture, wherein each node comprises a plurality of components including a processor having at least one level of memory cache and being operatively coupled to system memory and operatively coupled to a many-to-many peripheral switch that includes a plurality of downstream ports to which NICs and/or peripheral expansion slots are operatively coupled, or a many-to-one switch that enables a peripheral device to be shared by multiple nodes. During operation, packets are received at the NICs and DMA memory writes are initiated using memory write transactions identifying a destination memory address. The many-to-many and many-to-one peripheral switches forwards the transaction packets internally within the switch based on the destination address such that the packets are forwarded to a node via which the memory address can be accessed. The platform architectures may also be configured to support migration operations in response to failure or replacement of a node. | 03-05-2015 |
20150088586 | LIVE MIGRATION OF VIRTUALIZED SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatus, software, and system architectures for supporting virtualized system migrations and scaling. Under aspects of a method, data is automatically collected and aggregated at multiple levels by a plurality of agents for each of multiple data centers. The data includes data relating to virtual machine utilization, data relating to electrical utilization costs, data relating to data center utilization, and data relating to triggers events. The data is processed to determine whether to migrate virtual servers from a first data center to a second data center. The software architecture includes a plurality of modules including a controller, data center profile, transition triggers, power cost profile, and virtual machine package module. The agents are implemented in an agent hierarchy and configured to collect data themselves and/or aggregate data from other agents and provide an API to facilitate access to collected data and agent services. | 03-26-2015 |
Matthew A. Johnson, Bear DE
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20100291825 | Lightweight, durable apparel and laminates for making the same - Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described. | 11-18-2010 |
Matthew A. Jones, Ladera Ranch, CA US
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20080266092 | Method of Assigning and Deducing the Location of Articles Detected by Multiple Rfid Antennae - In accordance with preferred embodiments or the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae. | 10-30-2008 |
20110199211 | METHOD OF ASSIGNING AND DEDUCING THE LOCATION OF ARTICLES DETECTED BY MULTIPLE RFID ANTENNAE - In accordance with preferred embodiments or the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae. | 08-18-2011 |
20120330786 | SERVICE FOR ADDING FUNCTIONALITY TO APPLICATIONS - An application management system modifies developer-submitted applications, such as mobile applications, to add various types of functionality before such applications are made available for purchase. The added functionality may, for example, enable end users to make in-application purchases of content items from an application store. As another example, Digital Rights Management (DRM) functionality may be added for controlling user access to content items, such as content items available in an application store. | 12-27-2012 |
20130093591 | METHOD OF ASSIGNING AND DEDUCING THE LOCATION OF ARTICLES DETECTED BY MULTIPLE RFID ANTENNAE - In accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention, a method (and corresponding apparatus) is provided for deducing the location of one or more items or objects to be monitored. In exemplary embodiments, the method (and corresponding apparatus) is implemented in RFID (radio frequency identification) applications (e.g., reading RFID tags at 13.56 MHz and approximately 900 MHz) by deducing the location of an item associated with a unique RFID tag in one or more areas of detection covered by multiple RFID reader antennae. | 04-18-2013 |
20140006214 | SERVICE FOR ADDING FUNCTIONALITY TO APPLICATIONS | 01-02-2014 |
20140007057 | EVALUATING APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY | 01-02-2014 |
Matthew A. King, Marina Del Rey, CA US
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20090009852 | ELECTROPHORETIC PARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Polymer-coated pigment particles produced using atom transfer radical polymerization provide electrophoretic media having improved bistability without requiring addition to the electrophoretic fluid of additives which increase switching time. | 01-08-2009 |
Matthew A. King, Venice, CA US
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20090206499 | ELECTROPHORETIC MEDIA AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A first electrophoretic medium comprises an electrically charged particle suspended in a suspending fluid, the particle having a polymeric shell having repeating units derived from at least one monomer the homopolymer of which is incompatible with the suspending fluid. A second, similar electrophoretic medium comprises a suspending fluid, and first and second types of electrically charged particle suspended in the suspending fluid, the two types of particle having differing optical characteristics but both having polymeric shells. The polymeric shells are arranged such that homoaggregation of the two types of particles is thermodynamically favored over heteroaggregation. | 08-20-2009 |
20100148385 | ELECTROPHORETIC MEDIA AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A first electrophoretic medium comprises an electrically charged particle suspended in a suspending fluid, the particle having a polymeric shell having repeating units derived from at least one monomer the homopolymer of which is incompatible with the suspending fluid. A second, similar electrophoretic medium comprises a suspending fluid, and first and second types of electrically charged particle suspended in the suspending fluid, the two types of particle having differing optical characteristics but both having polymeric shells. The polymeric shells are arranged such that homoaggregation of the two types of particles is thermodynamically favored over heteroaggregation. | 06-17-2010 |
Matthew A. Kulzick, Warrenville, IL US
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20100145094 | Process and Catalyst for Oxidizing Aromatic Compounds - Catalytic compositions for conversion of substituted aromatic feed materials to oxidized products comprising aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives of the substituted aromatic feed materials comprise solid particles comprising palladium in combination with at least one of antimony, bismuth and gold, and optionally, an additional metal or metalloid component effective to promote activity or selectivity of the palladium and antimony, bismuth or gold for oxidation to aromatic carboxylic acids. A process for oxidizing substituted aromatic feed materials comprises contacting the feed material with oxygen in the presence of such catalytic compositions in a liquid reaction mixture. | 06-10-2010 |
20110265662 | Using Carbon Dioxide Regulators to Extend the Shelf Life of Plastic Packaging - A method for replenishing carbon dioxide gas in a carbonated beverage container where a carbon dioxide regulator releases carbon dioxide at a rate approximately equal to the rate of carbon dioxide loss from said container. Also disclosed is packaging system for maintaining a consistent pressure of a carbonated beverage comprising a closure, a plastic container, and a carbon dioxide regulator. Also disclosed is a method for making a packaging system for maintaining a consistent pressure in a carbonated beverage comprising overmolding a perform around an assembly for a carbon dioxide regulator, or blending a carbon dioxide regulator into the plastic material used to form the body of a container for said carbonated beverage. Also, disclosed is carbon dioxide regulator composition for replenishing carbon dioxide gas in a carbonated beverage container comprising polymeric carbonates, organic carbonates, or materials that absorb and subsequently release carbon dioxide. | 11-03-2011 |
Matthew A. Laherty, Bloomington, IN US
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20130158729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUERYING FOR ENERGY DATA IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes communicating a query over a network to a plurality of entities that reside in a domain, the query including a request for data relating to energy use. The query can be generated by one or more computing devices belonging to the domain. A selected one of the computing devices can control power consumption for the entities in the domain. In other embodiments, a discovery protocol (DP) and a link layer discovery protocol (LLDP) is used for transporting events regarding the entities that connect or disconnect from the network. The entities send discovery events over a DP/LLDP protocol, identifying them as part of the domain. In yet other embodiments, the method includes querying a selected one of the entities to determine, if the selected entity moved to a certain energy level, an energy consumption value at the certain energy level. | 06-20-2013 |
Matthew A. Lauderbach, Belford, NJ US
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20110065357 | TOY VEHICLE FOR PICKING UP AND RELAYING TRACK - A toy vehicle includes a main body assembly supported for movement on wheels and having opposing right and left lateral sides, opposing front and rear ends, and opposing top and bottom sides extending between the lateral sides and the ends. The combined opposing right and left lateral sides and opposing top and bottom sides of the main body assembly define a slot that extends through the toy vehicle. An arm is provided for lifting at least one track segment from a level below the main body assembly up and into the slot while one or more other propulsion elements are provided in or around the slot to engage and move the one track segment from the one end of the vehicle entirely through the main body assembly along the slot and out the opposing end of the vehicle. | 03-17-2011 |
Matthew A. Lebenbom, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20120267974 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MOTOR-GENERATOR UNIT - An electromagnetic motor-generator unit (MGU) includes a motor and a generator. The motor includes permanent magnets disposed on a rotor hub, a rotor shaft connected to the hub, and stator brackets arranged in a ring. Each of the brackets forms a generally U-shaped profile. The side walls and base of each bracket includes a post, around which is wound a coil. A first chassis circumscribes the brackets, with the base of each bracket connected to an inner wall of the first chassis. The generator includes insulating rotor plates each having equally spaced teeth. The plates are connected to the shaft. Wedge-shaped permanent magnets are stacked within gaps of the plates. A second chassis circumscribes the plates and the wedge-shaped permanent magnets, and includes coils disposed on an inner face of the second chassis. The coils are connectable to a battery pack to selectively recharge the battery pack. | 10-25-2012 |
Matthew A. Levy, Fairfax, VA US
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20140025784 | PULL-CONFIGURED DISTRIBUTION OF IMAGERY - The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for flexible image sharing. In a system for flexibly distributing imagery in an image sharing session, an image cache can be disposed between an application sharing host and a plurality of application sharing viewers. Additionally, a multipoint communications server can be disposed between the image cache and the application sharing viewers and can be communicatively linked to the application sharing host. Importantly, a pull-based subscription model can be implemented in an image cache server hosting the image cache. In particular, the model can have a configuration for registering respective ones of the application sharing viewers to receive notifications of available updated imagery. | 01-23-2014 |
Matthew A. Mcginnity, Timonium, MD US
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20100219586 | QUICK RELEASE BELLOW SEAL GUARD - A quick release bellow seal guard for use with a shaft assembly having a first guard member having an open central region and a second guard member releasably coupled to the first guard member also having an open central region. The first guard member further includes a wall extending from a base portion to a distal end. The second guard member further includes a proximal end releasably coupled to the distal end of the first guard member to collectively define an interior guard volume. The quick release bellow seal guard further includes a seal member sealingly engaging at least one of the first guard member and the second guard member and further sealingly engaging the shaft assembly. The seal member is positioned within the interior guard volume. | 09-02-2010 |
20110217144 | FASTENER FOR FLEXIBLE ELEMENT COUPLINGS - A fastener comprising a head; a first section extending from the head and defining a first outside diameter, wherein the first section is unthreaded; and a second section co-axially extending from the first section and defining a second outside diameter. The second section being threaded and the second outside diameter being smaller than the first outside diameter. | 09-08-2011 |
Matthew A. Misbach, Orem, UT US
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20100191904 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMAGING A MEMORY MODULE WHILE IN FUNCTIONAL OPERATION - A memory module (e.g. a hard drive, an optical drive, a flash drive, etc.) associated with a computer system may be imaged without substantial interruption to the operation of the overall system. The imaging may include applying an image to the memory module while execution of one or more operations and/or algorithms that require at least intermittent access to information stored initially in the memory module is ongoing. This may enable a system associated with the memory module to continue with normal, or substantially normal, operation while the image is being applied to the memory module. The image applied to the memory module may, for example, update the system, restore the system to a previous state (e.g., to its state at a previous point in time), or otherwise modify the system with which it is associated. | 07-29-2010 |
Matthew A. Movsesian, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100267046 | ISOFORM-SELECTIVE INHIBITOR AND ACTIVATORS OF PDE3 CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE PHOSPHODIESTERASES - The present invention concerns methods and compositions related to type 3 phosphodiesterases (PDE3). Certain embodiments concern isolated peptides corresponding to various PDE3A isoforms and/or site-specific mutants of PDE3A isoforms, along with expression vectors encoding such isoforms or mutants. In specific embodiments, methods for identifying isoform-selective inhibitors or activators of PDE3 are provided, along with methods of use of such inhibitors or activators in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension and/or other medical conditions related to PDE3 effects on cAMP levels in different intracellular compartments. | 10-21-2010 |
20140350047 | ISOFORM-SELECTIVE INHIBITORS AND ACTIVATORS OF PDE3 CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE PHOSPHODIESTERASES - The present invention concerns methods and compositions related to type 3 phosphodiesterases (PDE3). Certain embodiments concern isolated peptides corresponding to various PDE3A isoforms and/or site-specific mutants of PDE3A isoforms, along with expression vectors encoding such isoforms or mutants. In specific embodiments, methods for identifying isoform-selective inhibitors or activators of PDE3 are provided, along with methods of use of such inhibitors or activators in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension and/or other medical conditions related to PDE3 effects on cAMP levels in different intracellular compartments. | 11-27-2014 |
Matthew A. Neerincx, Sammamish, WA US
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20110119449 | APPLICATION INFORMATION CACHE - A request for application information can be received from an application running in a process. The application information can be requested from an information repository, and received back from the repository in a first format. The application information can be converted to a second format, and passed to the application in the second format. In addition, the application information can be saved in the second format in a cache in the process. Also, when application information has been cached in response to a request for the information for a first user object, and a subsequent request for the application information for a second user object is received, it can be determined whether the second user object is authorized to access the application information. If so, then the application information can be fetched from the cache and returned for use by the second user object. | 05-19-2011 |
20120239697 | Discovery and Client Routing to Database Nodes - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to database access. In aspects, a request for access to a database is received at a node of a database cluster. Also received at the node is an intent associated with the request. If the intent is to potentially write to the database, a primary instance of the database services the request. If the intent is to read from but not write to the database, an identifier of a secondary instance of the database is sent to the requestor for use in accessing the database. | 09-20-2012 |
20130311525 | IDEMPOTENT COMMAND EXECUTION - Systems and methods are described that facilitate idempotent execution of commands generated by a client for execution by a database server. Each command transmitted to the server includes a command ID generated by the client. The server attempts to execute each command and subsequently stores the command ID associated therewith in a repository along with an indication of whether the command executed successfully. When a new command is received by the server, it determines if the command ID associated therewith has already been stored in the repository. If the command ID associated with the new command has not already been stored in the repository, then the server executes the new command. If the command ID associated with the new command has already been stored in the repository and a previously-received command associated with the command ID has been executed successfully, then the server will not execute the new command. | 11-21-2013 |
20130339533 | VIRTUAL SESSION MANAGEMENT AND REESTABLISHMENT - Systems and methods are described that establish and maintain a virtual session between a client and one or more database servers. A database server establishes a first session with a client wherein establishing the virtual session with the client comprises associating a virtual session identifier (ID) with the first session, generates state information in association with the first session, and stores the state information in a repository in association with the virtual session ID. After the first session fails, a same or different database server establishes a second session with the client wherein establishing the second session with the client comprises receiving the virtual session ID from the client, accesses the state information that was stored in the repository in association with the virtual session ID, and associates the state information with the second session. | 12-19-2013 |
20140108868 | SMART ERROR RECOVERY FOR DATABASE APPLICATIONS - A database server includes logic that is operable to monitor and analyze at least events occurring within an environment of the database server and/or execution errors generated by the database server in order to detect whether a problem condition exists. The database server further includes logic that is operable to send one or more commands to a database driver of a client that is communicatively connected to the database server, the one or more commands specifying one or more actions to be taken by the database driver in response to the existence of the problem condition. The database driver includes logic that is operable to receive the one or more commands from the database server and logic that is operable to cause the one or more commands to be executed. | 04-17-2014 |
Matthew A. Neerincx, Bellevue, WA US
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20080301148 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATING TO SERVER/CLIENT SQL ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and methodologies that enhance a Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol by enabling clients to send tabular formed data as a single parameter to servers. A Table Valued Parameter (TVP) transporting component enables the client servers to transmit entire database tables as a single parameter; when invoking a server side procedure, for example. As such, values can be passed for functions associated with a stored procedure, and a parameter styled Application Program Interface (API) can be implemented. | 12-04-2008 |
20090112889 | COMPRESSING NULL COLUMNS IN ROWS OF THE TABULAR DATA STREAM PROTOCOL - Systems and methodologies that enhance a Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol by enabling efficient transmission of a row(s) with null columns(s). An identification component employs a bit map that can be positioned at beginning of a row, to indicate to the receiving side (e.g., a client) columns that are to be sent. Accordingly, by distinguishing columns that are null from columns that are not null—followed by sending columns that are not null—transmission resources can be effectively employed. | 04-30-2009 |
Matthew A. Neimark, Somerville, MA US
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20090030337 | Methods for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency - Methods are provided for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency. Stimuli are applied to a nerve that traverses a wrist or an ankle joint of an individual. Stimulation of the nerve causes a muscle innervated by that nerve to respond, thereby generating a myoelectric potential. One component of the myoelectric potential is the F-wave component. The F-wave latency between application of the stimulus and the detection of the myoelectric potential is used to provide an assessment of a neuromuscular function of the nerve and/or muscle. | 01-29-2009 |
Matthew A. Offolter, Tucson, AZ US
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20110226121 | SHOCK REDUCTION MUZZLE BRAKE - A shock reduction muzzle brake | 09-22-2011 |
20120228884 | ELECTRICAL POWER INITIATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed system, device and method for an electrical power initiator generally includes: a starter in communication with a trigger system and a generator, wherein the trigger is configured to activate the starter in response to an accelerating force and the generator is configured to produce electrical power in response to the activation of the starter. | 09-13-2012 |
Matthew A. Pantland, Johannesburg ZA
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20130260358 | BUILDING AN ONTOLOGY BY TRANSFORMING COMPLEX TRIPLES - An approach for building an ontology is provided. Based on a grammar, extracted complex triples are syntactically transformed to identify core terms. The syntactically transformed complex triples are semantically transformed into simplified triples referring to new terms that conceptualize the core adjectives, adverbs and verbs, and assigning the core terms to respective definitions and keys in a reference ontology, thereby retaining the semantics of the complex triples. Based on a meta-schema of the reference ontology, an enrichment transformation of the simplified triples is performed to create simplified and enriched triples by adding relations derived from a correspondence each term in the simplified triples has with the reference ontology and by adding representations of semantics of reference ontology definitions of the terms. The simplified and enriched triples are stored as an ontology representing knowledge in an application providing the free-form text from which the complex triples were extracted. | 10-03-2013 |
20140052759 | DETERMINING THE VALUE OF AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ONTOLOGIES - An approach is presented for determining a value of an association between first and second ontologies, S | 02-20-2014 |
20140237000 | BUILDING AN ONTOLOGY BY TRANSFORMING COMPLEX TRIPLES - An approach for building an ontology is provided. Syntactically transformed complex triples whose core terms are identified are semantically transformed into simplified triples referring to new conceptualized core terms formed by user selections from a lexical database or by adding a suffix to core terms. The core terms are assigned to respective definitions and keys in a reference ontology, thereby retaining the semantics of the complex triples. Based on the reference ontology, an enrichment transformation of the simplified triples is performed to create simplified and enriched triples by adding relations derived from a correspondence each term in the simplified triples has with the reference ontology and by adding representations of semantics of reference ontology definitions of the terms. The simplified and enriched triples are stored as an ontology representing knowledge in an application providing the free-form text from which the complex triples were extracted. | 08-21-2014 |
Matthew A. Prentis, Keswick, VA US
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20130339457 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE ISSUES - In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code that causes a processor to receive, at a compliance device, a message from a source communication device addressed to a destination communication device. The code causes the processor to analyze at a context engine, the content of the message to determine a first risk level associated with a preference of an organization. The code further causes the processor to analyze at a regulatory engine, the content of the message to determine a second risk level associated with a regulatory standard of a specific industry and to define a composite risk level based on the first risk level and the second risk level. The code further causes the processor to send a notification to an administrator if the composite risk level satisfies a criterion, and to send the message to the destination communication device irrespective of the composite risk level. | 12-19-2013 |
Matthew A. Probus, Fairfax, VA US
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20120173289 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING PATTERNS IN INSURANCE CLAIMS - The invention relates generally to a system and method for detecting patterns of behavior in reported insurance claims. More particularly, the invention resolves insurance claim data with other demographic, activity and other related data about individuals and entities to detect specific subsets of entities and individuals and their insurance claims behaviors. | 07-05-2012 |
Matthew A. Rahaim, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110167955 | DCT transmission utilizing a two axis chain - A dual clutch transmission for a vehicle is provided. The transmission includes a first input shaft driven by a first clutch and a second input shaft driven by a second clutch. An output shaft or shafts are driven by the input shafts having selective mesh torsional force transferring gear contact therewith. A differential input gear is driven by the output shaft or shafts. At least one of the input shafts has at least one input gear that torsionally engages with the output shaft via an idler shaft having an idler input shaft torsionally connected on the idler shaft with an idler shaft output gear through a one-way clutch and wherein the idler shaft output gear is meshed with another gear on the one input shaft. | 07-14-2011 |
20120216638 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE THREE SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A transmission and components thereof that consists of three forward speed ratios for an electric vehicle market is brought forth. The transmission has an input shaft for receiving torsional energy from an electric motor. A counter shaft is provided which is powered from the input shaft. A first normally closed clutch is provided for powering the first and third gears. A second normally open clutch is provided for powering the second gear. A synchronizer rotatably is provided for selectively torsionally connecting the first of third gears. | 08-30-2012 |
Matthew A. Rakers, Aviston, IL US
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20110119138 | Service to Push Author-Spoken Audio Content with Targeted Audio Advertising to Users - A particular method includes receiving, via an interactive voice response (IVR) unit, an audio content item during a first call. An indication of an insertion point at which to insert audio advertising in the audio content item is also received during the first call. The method further includes receiving via the IVR unit an audio advertisement during a second call. The audio advertisement is automatically inserted into the audio content item at the insertion point to create a package. | 05-19-2011 |
20120029984 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PACKAGE CREATION THAT INCLUDES AUDIO CONTENT AND AUDIO ADVERTISING - A particular method includes receiving, via an interactive voice response unit, an audio content item during a first call. An indication of an insertion point at which to insert audio advertising in the audio content item is also received. The method further includes receiving via the interactive voice response unit an audio advertisement during a second call. The audio advertisement is automatically inserted into the audio content item at the insertion point to create a package. | 02-02-2012 |
20140180821 | MEDIA SERVICES WITH ACCESS CONTROL - Systems and methods are describe wherein a service provider provides media services that can include, but are not limited to, telephone, radio, interactive and television services. A user residence and/or a user receiving device are designated as a primary location or device for receiving the services of the service provider. An authorization center authenticates a request to provide the service(s) at one or more secondary location/device. The verification process can include, but is not limited to, password(s), Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) and biometric identifiers such as voice, retina, finger print and DNA. | 06-26-2014 |
Matthew A. Reklau, Herndon, VA US
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20100284323 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method, and a VSAT capable of being configured for such a method, of configuring a VSAT, the steps of which are setting, while an outdoor unit of the VSAT is at a configuration location, a maximum value of the adjustable gain of the up-converting device and transmitting, from an operating location that is separate from the configuration location, transmission signals to the satellite at the transmission frequency and with a gain value of at most the maximum value of the adjustable gain set at the configuration location. | 11-11-2010 |
20130128805 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method, and a VSAT capable of being configured for such a method, of configuring a VSAT, the steps of which are setting, while an outdoor unit of the VSAT is at a configuration location, a maximum value of the adjustable gain of the up-converting device and transmitting, from an operating location that is separate from the configuration location, transmission signals to the satellite at the transmission frequency and with a gain value of at most the maximum value of the adjustable gain set at the configuration location. | 05-23-2013 |
Matthew A. Roberts, Ailthantis CH
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20100144875 | Compositions and Methods for Preserving Brain Function - Compositions and methods for preventing, reducing, or delaying decline in one or more of cognitive function, motor function, cerebrovascular function, or behavior in animals, particularly geriatric animals, are disclosed. The compositions and methods utilize medium chain triglycerides. | 06-10-2010 |
Matthew A. Romito, State College, PA US
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20120210539 | REPOSITIONABLE FLUID SUCTION DEVICES - A repositionable fluid suction device is disclosed. The device includes a central body and a suction channel located on an underside of the central body extending at least partially around a periphery of the central body. A rim extends downward from the central body, and may define a portion of the suction channel. A fluid collection trough extends at least partially around the periphery of the central body to collect fluids that fall on the upper surface of the central body. The outermost peripheral edge of the suction device may comprise at least one concave portion extending radially inward toward the central body. | 08-23-2012 |
20140076405 | FRAMED AND QUICK-LEVELING LIQUID COLLECTION DEVICE - A liquid collection apparatus includes a flexible frame configured to lie substantially in a plane when the apparatus is deployed, the frame being flexible in directions that are substantially in the plane and rigid in directions that are substantially perpendicular to the plane; a flexible barrier material connected to the frame; a drain in the flexible barrier material; and a plurality of openings positioned at spaced locations adjacent to the frame. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083521 | QUICK-ATTACHING CEILING LEAK DIVERTER DEVICES - A leak diverter includes a liquid collection tray structured and arranged to be positioned below and supported by a suspended ceiling; a drain in flow communication with the liquid collection tray; and a plurality of magnetic suspension assemblies connected to the liquid collection tray, the magnetic suspension assemblies being structured and arranged to magnetically couple the leak diverter to a support frame in the suspended ceiling. | 03-27-2014 |
20140246441 | COLLAPSIBLE FLUID CONTAINMENT BERMS WITH ROTATING SUPPORT BRACKETS - Collapsible fluid containment berms with collapsible sidewalls are disclosed. Support brackets including sidewall support arms may be rotated from lowered positions in which the sidewall is collapsed to raised positions in which the sidewall is generally vertical. The sidewall support arms may be contained in a pocket formed between inner and outer sidewall panels. The support brackets may include bottom legs connected to the rotatable sidewall support arms. The bottom legs may extend generally horizontally outwardly and/or inwardly from the sidewall, and may be contained in sleeves attached to a floor and/or an external skirt of the containment berm. A control strap connected to the sidewall support arms may be used to move the arms between their collapsed positions and their raised positions. A flexible control strap may be pulled to rotate the sidewall support arms around an axis such that the sidewall support arms slide within the sidewall pocket. | 09-04-2014 |
Matthew A. Scantland, Upper Arlington, OH US
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20110257992 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer program code, and at least one processor. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to receive a request to generate a prior authorization form for a prescription drug, and select the prior authorization form from a plurality of prior authorization forms based on the request. The prior authorization form is selected based on at least one of a user search result and a standardized transaction. The at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to transmit the selected prior authorization form to a user so that the user can complete and submit the prior authorization form to the health plan and receive a determination on the request. | 10-20-2011 |
20120185270 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product are provided. The apparatus includes at least one memory including computer program code, and at least one processor. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to receive a request to generate a prior authorization form for a prescription drug, select the prior authorization form from a plurality of prior authorization forms based on the request, and transmit the selected prior authorization form to a user so that the user can complete and submit the prior authorization form to the health plan and receive a determination on the request. The prior authorization form is selected based on at least one of a user search result and a standardized transaction. | 07-19-2012 |
20140303992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSISTING PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT FULFILLMENT - Provided is a method and system for facilitating limited fulfillment of a prescription for a drug. An indication that an authorizing party has rejected an insurance claim submitted by a pharmacy for insurance coverage of at least a portion of a purchase price of a prescription drug on behalf of a patient is received over a network, in addition to an indication that prior authorization is required. Before a decision whether to grant the prior authorization is issued by the authorizing party, initiating transmission of an offer to allow redemption of a quick start voucher to the pharmacy over the communication network that allows the limited fulfillment of the prescription for the prescription drug, but less than the complete fulfillment. | 10-09-2014 |
20140372141 | DIVERSE METHODS OF FACILITATING A REQUEST FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION WITH A COMMON USER EXPERIENCE - Provided are a method and computer system for facilitating a request for prior authorization of insurance coverage for a prescribed drug. An appropriate submission protocol is identified from among a plurality of different submission protocols available based on user input received over a communication network. Content is served to be utilized by a user computer for generating a user interface comprising a plurality of data-entry fields in which a user is to enter the patient-related information that is to be submitted as part of the request for prior authorization. The content transmitted is to be used for generating the user interface to include common fields regardless of which of the plurality of different submission protocols is to be utilized, thereby providing users with a transparent, familiar experience to submit a request for prior authorization according to different submission protocols. | 12-18-2014 |
20150058030 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOMMENDING AN ALTERNATIVE TO A PRESCRIPTION DRUG REQUIRING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION - Provided is a method of processing a request pertaining to a prescription drug. The method includes receiving, with a computer system after a claim requesting at least partial insurance coverage of a cost associated with the prescription drug has been submitted to an insurance benefits manager, a notification that prior authorization has been required. Before the request for prior authorization is submitted, it is determined that an alternate drug is a possible substitute for the prescription drug, and the alternate drug is believed to not require prior authorization under the insurance policy. The determination is made based on data contained in a database that is generally accepted in a pharmacy industry and is not unique to an insurer affiliated with the insurance policy. | 02-26-2015 |
Matthew A. Schnitz, Pasadena, CA US
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20140033120 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING MARKET ANALYSES USING INTUITIVE INFORMATION PRESENTATION - Methods and apparatus for conducting market analyses on data drawn from various one or more sources for conducting airline travel and cargo market analyses and the presentation of analysis results using intuitive graphical user interfaces. Data is displayed in a visual dashboard having plural dashboard panes for interfacing an associated user with a plurality of associated databases. Data is presented to an associated user from at least one associated database in drill down enabled hierarchical levels. A user is presented with data from associated firewall protected and non-firewall protected databases in selectable merged visual formats. | 01-30-2014 |
Matthew A. Sonnycalb, Lebanon, OH US
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20100316869 | Heat-shrinkable film - A multilayer heat-shrinkable film having an uncommon but valuable combination of properties is disclosed. The film comprises a core layer of HDPE. Each skin layer comprises linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), or mixtures thereof. The core layer comprises greater than 80% by weight of a HDPE having an ER greater than 3.0, a MI | 12-16-2010 |
Matthew A. Stillerman, Ithaca, NY US
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20080271163 | ACTIVE VERIFICATION OF BOOT FIRMWARE - Techniques are described for generating and actively verifying a boot code associated with a peripheral device of a computer system to prevent potential security threats the boot code may introduce into the computer system. The techniques for generating boot code entail generating the boot code from a high-level programming language using a verification application program interface (API). The API aids in generating a certificate, which is associated with the boot code in that the certificate describes operation of the boot code. After generating the boot code and associated certificate, the two are loaded onto a memory module of the peripheral device. Once the peripheral device is connected to the computer system, the computer system may retrieve the boot code and certificate. The computer system utilizes techniques to actively verify the boot code by performing a security check on the boot code in accordance with the associated certificate. Finally, the computer system executes the boot code based on a result of the security check. | 10-30-2008 |
20090150998 | REMOTE COLLECTION OF COMPUTER FORENSIC EVIDENCE - The invention is directed to techniques for allowing a user to remotely interrogate a target computing device in order to collect and analyze computer evidence that may be stored on the target computing device. A forensic device receives input from a remote user that identifies computer evidence to acquire from the target computing device. The forensic device acquires the computer evidence from the target computing device and presents a user interface for the forensic device through which the remote user views the computer evidence acquired from the target computing device. In this manner, forensic device allows the user to interrogate the target computing device to acquire the computer evidence without seizing or otherwise “shutting down” the target device. | 06-11-2009 |
20090217373 | ACTIVE VERIFICATION OF BOOT FIRMWARE - Techniques are described for generating and actively verifying a boot code associated with a peripheral device of a computer system to prevent potential security threats the boot code may introduce into the computer system. The techniques for generating boot code entail generating the boot code from a high-level programming language using a verification application program interface (API). The API aids in generating a certificate, which is associated with the boot code in that the certificate describes operation of the boot code. After generating the boot code and associated certificate, the two are loaded onto a memory module of the peripheral device. Once the peripheral device is connected to the computer system, the computer system may retrieve the boot code and certificate. The computer system utilizes techniques to actively verify the boot code by performing a security check on the boot code in accordance with the associated certificate. Finally, the computer system executes the boot code based on a result of the security check. | 08-27-2009 |
20120109905 | IDENTIFYING AND REPRESENTING CHANGES BETWEEN EXTENSIBLE MARKUP LANGUAGE (XML) FILES - This disclosure is directed to techniques for providing comparing first and second XML files to one another. According to these techniques, a computing device (e.g., a version control service executing on the computing device), may be configured generate at least two edit transcripts that each include one or more operational changes that may be applied to data elements of the first XML file to arrive at data elements of the second XML file (or vice versa). The computing device may select at least one optimal edit transcript based on which of the number of operational changes of the at least two edit transcripts. | 05-03-2012 |
20120110093 | SERVICE ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE VERSION AND DEPENDENCY CONTROL - This disclosure is directed to techniques for providing version control functionality for web services of one or more service oriented architecture (SOA) systems. According to these techniques, a version control service (VCS) may receive an indication of a version update for a first web service. In response to the received request, the VCS determines whether the version update, if executed within the SOA system, will cause a change in operation of a second web service. If the version update will cause a change, VCS provides an indication of the determined change to a user. | 05-03-2012 |
20120221633 | REMOTE COLLECTION OF COMPUTER FORENSIC EVIDENCE - The invention is directed to techniques for allowing a user to remotely interrogate a target computing device in order to collect and analyze computer evidence that may be stored on the target computing device. A forensic device receives input from a remote user that identifies computer evidence to acquire from the target computing device. The forensic device acquires the computer evidence from the target computing device and presents a user interface for the forensic device through which the remote user views the computer evidence acquired from the target computing device. In this manner, forensic device allows the user to interrogate the target computing device to acquire the computer evidence without seizing or otherwise “shutting down” the target device. | 08-30-2012 |
20140108414 | SCALABLE DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING OF RDF DATA - In general, techniques are described for an RDF (Resource Description Framework) database system which can scale to huge size for realistic data sets of practical interest. In some examples, a database system includes a Resource Description Framework (RDF) database that stores a plurality of data chunks to one or more storage drives, wherein each of the plurality of data chunks includes a plurality of triples of the RDF database. The database system also includes a working memory, a query interface that receives a query for the RDF database, a SPARQL engine that identifies a subset of the data chunks relevant to the query, and an index interface that includes one or more bulk loaders that load the subset of the data chunks to the working memory. The SPARQL engine executes the query only against triples included within the loaded subset of the data chunks to obtain a query result. | 04-17-2014 |
Matthew A. Stoneback, Seattle, WA US
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20100214183 | TRANSMITTING POWER AND DATA - Apparatus, systems and methods to transmit power and data are provided. A particular apparatus to transmit power and data includes a transmission medium. The transmission medium includes at least one first frequency selective surface (FSS) layer, at least one second FSS layer, and a dielectric layer separating the at least one first FSS layer and the at least one second FSS layer. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus also includes a first coupler coupled to the transmission medium to send a signal along the transmission medium and a second coupler coupled to the transmission medium. The second coupler may receive signals via the transmission medium, receive power via the transmission medium to power devices coupled to the second coupler, process and send data via the transmission medium, or any combination thereof. | 08-26-2010 |
20120326802 | Multi-Conductor Transmission Lines for Control-Integrated RF Distribution Networks - A multiple conductor radio-frequency transmission line including a plurality of conductive traces, an input port, and at least one output port is disclosed. The input port includes a radio-frequency signal input line which is generally aligned with and disposed in a partially or completely overlapping relationship with the plurality of conductive traces at the input port, with the radio-frequency signal input line being at least as wide as the plurality of conductive traces at the input port. The output port includes a radio-frequency signal output line which is generally aligned with and disposed in a partially or completely overlapping relationship with at least one of the plurality of conductive traces at the at least one output port, with the radio-frequency signal output line being at least as wide as the at least one of the plurality of conductive traces at the output port. The input and output ports provide a capacitively coupled, multi-conductor structure capable of simultaneously distributing primary radio-frequency signals and secondary control signals from the input port to one or more output ports in systems such a phased array radars and wireless communications systems. | 12-27-2012 |
20130016019 | Integrated Antenna SystemAANM Stoneback; Matthew A.AACI SeattleAAST WAAACO USAAGP Stoneback; Matthew A. Seattle WA USAANM Marshall, IV; Joseph A.AACI KentAAST WAAACO USAAGP Marshall, IV; Joseph A. Kent WA USAANM Sego; Daniel JosephAACI ShorelineAAST WAAACO USAAGP Sego; Daniel Joseph Shoreline WA USAANM Layton; Otis FranklinAACI Bonney LakeAAST WAAACO USAAGP Layton; Otis Franklin Bonney Lake WA USAANM Gaw; Kevin O'BrienAACI TukwilaAAST WAAACO USAAGP Gaw; Kevin O'Brien Tukwila WA US - A method and apparatus comprising a resin layer, a number of conductive elements, and a number of layers of reinforcement material. The number of conductive elements is on the resin layer. The number of conductive elements has a configuration that forms an antenna system. The number of layers of reinforcement material forms a reinforcement for a composite structure, and at least a portion of the resin layer forms a matrix for the composite structure. | 01-17-2013 |
Matthew A. Stuempfle, Raleigh, NC US
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20090305219 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED CONTENT TO AN EXHIBIT-AREA GUEST - An apparatus, and an associated method, for providing personalized content to a guest at an exhibit area. Content is collected and stored that is associated with exhibits of the exhibit area. The exhibit content is formed of content portions that are tagged with identifiers. The identifiers correspond with categories of guest, demographic information. When a guest enters the exhibit area, demographic information associated with the guest is used to create personalized content that is played out to the guest by way of a guest device carried by the guest when the guest is detected by an exhibit node detector to be in vicinity of an exhibit. | 12-10-2009 |
20130097293 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A DEPLOYMENT OF APPLICATIONS - According to one example, there is provided a method of determining a deployment of applications in a computer system comprising a plurality of computing hardware. The method comprises obtaining, for each of a plurality of applications, a set of application characteristics, assigning each of the plurality of applications, using the obtained characteristics, to one of a plurality of predetermined application models, and determining a virtual server deployment plan and an application deployment plan, the determination based in part on characteristics of the computer system, characteristics of the applications, and application model compatibility data. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097597 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PLANNING APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT - According to one example, there is provided a method of deploying applications in a computer system. The method comprises obtaining, for each of a plurality of computer applications, a set of application characteristics, assigning, based on the obtained characteristics, each of the plurality of applications to one of a set of predetermined application models, and determining, based in part on the obtained characteristics and in part on application model compatibility data, a set of hardware characteristics, a virtual server distribution plan, and an application distribution plan. | 04-18-2013 |
20140223430 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING A SOFTWARE OBJECT - According to one example of the present invention, there is provided a method of moving one of a plurality of software objects deployed among a plurality of object destinations in a computing system. The method comprises identifying a deployed software object to be moved to a new object destination, identifying a candidate object destination, identifying other software objects deployed on the candidate object destination, identifying a constraint associated with software object to be moved, identifying a constraint associated with software objects deployed on the candidate object destination, determining whether the identified constraints are compatible, and authorizing the move of the software object to be moved where it is determined that the constraints are compatible. | 08-07-2014 |
20140250125 | IDENTIFYING AN INCIDENT-ADDRESSING STEP - Relationships among incident-addressing steps, applications, and incidents are determined, based on information relating to the applications and the incidents. For addressing a given incident that occurred with respect to a particular application, at least one incident-addressing step is identified using the determined relationships. | 09-04-2014 |
Matthew A. Tokarsky, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110161926 | FINITE STATE MACHINE ARCHITECTURE FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - A system for developing an application program having functionality that corresponds to a finite state machine (FSM) model includes a visual interface that generates a graphical environment on a display for displaying an FSM model representing functionality of the program, a dynamic state machine processor that uses XML descriptions associated with the FSM model to generate the program executed at run-time, and an extensible graphic user interface that provides the end-user interface features to the end-user as generated during run-time by the processor based on the FSM model. | 06-30-2011 |
Matthew A. Vavrina, Seattle, WA US
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20140025228 | MISSION RE-PLANNING FOR COORDINATED MULTIVEHICLE TASK ALLOCATION - A system and methods for mission re-planning are presented. Vehicles are monitored in real-time, and an incapacitated vehicle from among the vehicles that performs an incomplete task is detected. A remaining coverage set comprising a remaining coverage area for each of the vehicles is determined. A travel distance from a task completion location of each of the vehicles to a stopped point of the incapacitated vehicle is calculated to provide a travel set. An extra coverage set is determined based on the travel set and the remaining coverage set, and an incomplete coverage area for the incomplete task is calculated. The extra coverage set is compared to the incomplete coverage area and the remaining coverage area to provide a sufficiency list, and an assigned vehicle is selected from the vehicles based on the sufficiency list. | 01-23-2014 |
20150063959 | VEHICLE BASE STATION - A method includes positioning a vehicle on a vehicle base station such that a first payload is aligned with an aperture in the vehicle base station. The method includes aligning an empty docking station of a payload advancing assembly with the aperture. The method includes removing the first payload from the vehicle and placing the first payload in the empty docking station of the payload advancing assembly, where the full docking station includes a second payload. The method also includes aligning a full docking station of the payload advancing assembly with the aperture and securing the second payload to the vehicle. | 03-05-2015 |
Matthew A. White, Templeton, CA US
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20100300756 | Downhole Magnetic Measurement While Rotating and Methods of Use - Downhole magnetic measurement devices and methods are provided for estimation of magnetic fields during drilling. In certain embodiments, a triaxial vector magnetometer is provided and affixed to a drill string subassembly. While the drill string subassembly is rotating, as during drilling operations, an average total magnetic field value (B | 12-02-2010 |
20130038332 | Short Range Data Transmission In A Borehole - The present disclosure is directed to an antenna for transfer of information along a drill string. The antenna has an antenna coil having a long side and short side. The antenna coil is adapted to be affixed to the drill string such that the long side of the antenna coil is along the longitudinal axis of the drill string, and the short side is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the drill string. | 02-14-2013 |
20140354444 | CHANNEL IMPULSE RESPONSE IDENTIFICATION AND COMPENSATION - A method of interpreting a signal transmitted through a drilling fluid disposed within a telemetry channel of a wellbore that includes defining a finite number of distinct message signals for representing conditions within the wellbore. The method also includes transmitting one of the message signals through the telemetry channel, and receiving a distorted signal that includes the message signal as distorted by transmission through the telemetry channel. A channel impulse response is estimated and applied to at least one of the message signals to generate at least one predicted signal. A comparison is made between the predicted signal and the distorted signal, and an estimation is made as to which of the finite number of message signals is included in the distorted signal based on the comparison. | 12-04-2014 |
Matthew A. Yanagi, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100087701 | Systems and Methods for Optimization of Sleep and Post-Sleep Performance - Systems and methods for optimizing the sleep and post-sleep performance of individuals regardless of their environment and time available for sleep are provided. The systems and methods take into account factors that determine the effects of a sleep episode on dexterity, cognitive functions and the subjective feeling of fatigue after sleeping: duration and sleep architecture of the sleep episode, point on the circadian cycle at which the episode occurred, the amount of sleep debt accumulated prior to the episode and the subject's susceptibility to sleep deprivation. The systems and methods include monitoring of sleep architecture over a longer period of time, measurement of accumulated sleep debt and assessment and/or tailoring of the sleep architecture for each subsequent sleep episode, determining a desired sleep state in which the subject should be in, and generating sensory stimuli for guiding the subject to the desired sleep state. | 04-08-2010 |
20130303837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF SLEEP AND POST-SLEEP PERFORMANCE - Systems and methods for optimizing sleep and post-sleep performance. In an embodiment, a system comprising a device and sleep mask are provided. The mask may comprise electroencephalographic (EEG) sensors and one or more stimulation elements configured to stimulate the senses of a wearer of the mask. The mask may be releasably and electrically coupled to a device which receives EEG signals from the mask, determines current and target sleep states based, at least in part, on the EEG signals, and uses this determination to tailor a sleep architecture of the wearer by controlling the stimulation elements. The mask may be a soft mask which utilizes conductive thread embroidered into one or more textile layers. In an embodiment, the stimulation elements may comprise one or more heating elements, electroluminescent panels, and speakers. In addition, the EEG sensors may comprise hybrid sensors comprising hydrogel in a conductive spacer fabric. | 11-14-2013 |
20140303428 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION OF SLEEP AND POST-SLEEP PERFORMANCE - Sleep mask for reducing sleep inertia. In an embodiment, the sleep mask comprises a foam layer having a shape that covers both of a human subject's eyes so as to attenuate ambient light. Visual stimulation element(s), configured to emit light, are positioned between the foam layer and the subject's eyes. In addition, a plurality of sensors positioned on the forehead of the subject collect electroencephalogram (EEG), electrooculogram (EOG), and electromyogram (EMG) signals. A soft exterior cover houses the foam layer, the visual stimulation element(s), and the sensors. The sleep mask further comprises processor(s) that determine and record each sleep stage of the subject, determine when to wake the subject, and, when it is determined to wake the subject, control the visual stimulation element(s) to wake the subject using emitted light. | 10-09-2014 |
Matthew A. Younkins, Moon Township, PA US
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20110132322 | Multi-Function Throttle Valve - An engine system comprises an air cleaner, a combustion chamber coupled to an intake port, and an intake manifold. The intake manifold is configured to receive air from the air cleaner, and, under some conditions to receive exhaust from the combustion chamber. The engine system further comprises a multifunction, barrel-type throttle valve coupled to the intake port via an outlet, the throttle valve having a first inlet coupled to the intake manifold and a second inlet coupled to the air cleaner. | 06-09-2011 |