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Matthew C. Anderson, Boylston, MA US
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20140373590 | WORM AND RACK REST BAR ASSEMBLY - A rest bar assembly for a guide that is employed in a rolling mill to direct a hot rolled product either entering or exiting from the roll pass of a roll stand. The rest bar assembly comprises a core extending transversely with respect to the mill pass line. A saddle is movable along the core and is adapted to carry the guide. An adjustment mechanism serves to move the saddle along the core. The adjustment mechanism comprises a worm rack extending along a back side of the core, and a rotatable worm carried by the saddle and in meshed relationship with the worm rack. | 12-25-2014 |
Matthew C. Boehle, New Vienna, OH US
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20120315467 | RECEPTOR-CATALYST GROWTH PROCESS FOR CARBON NANOTUBES - A method of growing carbon nanomaterials on a substrate wherein the substrate is exposed to an oxidizing gas; a seed material is deposited on the substrate to form a receptor for a catalyst on the surface of said substrate; a catalyst is deposited on the seed material by exposing the receptor on the surface of the substrate to a vapor of the catalyst; and substrate is subjected to chemical vapor deposition in a carbon containing gas to grow carbon nanomaterial on the substrate. | 12-13-2012 |
Matthew C. Bueser, Mill Creek, WA US
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20160034858 | CENTRAL SERVER FOR MANAGING MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL FOR FLEET OF AIRCRAFT USING OPERATIONAL DATA - Turnkey maintenance of a customer's aircraft fleet is managed by a single management service provider (MSP) controlling integrated maintenance and materials services from a central operations site. The MSP converts data received directly from on-board aircraft systems into information it uses to manage maintenance service providers and parts suppliers. The MSP contracts with and manages maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations (MROs) who perform the maintenance on the customers' aircraft at line and base stations. The MSP either remotely manages part inventories at the customer's site, or manages suppliers who deliver the parts to the MROs. Maintenance planning, scheduling and execution information is exchanged between the MSP, MROs, part suppliers and the customers through a shared data communication network controlled by the MSP. The MSP charges the customer for the maintenance services based on a flat rate per unit of aircraft flying time. | 02-04-2016 |
Matthew C. Cakora, Plainfield, IL US
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20080294476 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MONITOR IN-STORE MEDIA AND CONSUMER TRAFFIC RELATED TO RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS - Methods and apparatus to monitor in-store media and consumer traffic related to retail environments are disclosed herein. In a disclosed example method to monitor a monitored establishment, a survey is presented to an auditor and a user-provided survey response is received indicative of a condition in a monitored establishment that affects an accuracy of shopper count information provided by the auditor. Instructions are displayed to the auditor to sequentially move to a plurality of predetermined locations in the monitored establishment and collect a shopper count corresponding to each of the predetermined locations. The example method also involves receiving and storing each of the plurality of shopper counts. | 11-27-2008 |
Matthew C. Depauw, Greenville, MI US
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20110178411 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SKIN GLYCATION - A method for the measurement and analysis of skin fluorescence across multiple subjects. The method includes illuminating each subject with an excitation wavelength, detecting a peak fluorescence level within a corresponding emission wavelength range, determining relative levels of skin glycation for each subject, and evaluating the efficacy of a skin treatment based on the relative levels of skin glycation. The method can include ranking and normalizing the peak fluorescence levels for each subject, and the method is suitable for use in placebo-controlled studies of anti-glycation skin therapies. | 07-21-2011 |
Matthew C. Emenheiser, Golden, CO US
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20080250615 | Retainer Apparatus - A retainer apparatus and method for removably engaging a first article to a second article includes a beam having a first end portion sized and configured as an open ended hook and a second end portion that attaches to the first article. Also included in the retainer apparatus is a finger that has magnetic attraction to the second article, the finger is disposed adjacent to the second end portion of the beam, with the finger having an open state position allowing free passage of the hook through an aperture of the second article, the finger also having a closed state position wherein the finger is adjacent to the hook such that the hook and finger form a converging interface thereby engaging the first and second articles. Further included is structure for urging the finger from the open state position to the closed state position. | 10-16-2008 |
20080309039 | Steerable Carriage Apparatus - A steerable carriage apparatus for manually transporting a payload across a surface, that includes frame multiple end portions that include rotating elements rotationally attached to each of the frame multiple end portions, with the rotating elements forming contacts on the surface. Additionally, the frame multiple end portions have a pivotal attachment to one another being operational to steer the carriage, with the pivotal attachment having a pivotal axis forming an angle to the surface, the pivotal attachment having the option of selectively controlling the urging, dampening, or locking of the pivotal movement. | 12-18-2008 |
20100307715 | Heat Transfer Apparatus - A heat transfer apparatus for a portable hydration system that includes a reservoir, a first check valve, a manual pump activated by user movement, a second check valve, a first fluid communication line including a proximal end in communication with the second check valve and a distal end in communication with a bleed valve, further included is a second fluid communication line including an inlet end in communication in the bleed valve and an outlet end in communication with the reservoir. The first fluid communication line and the second fluid communication line are continuously adjacent in position to one another, wherein the bleed valve discharges a selectable intermittent fluid flowrate to the user for consumption and the pump outputs a primary intermittent fluid flowrate greater than the selectable intermittent fluid flowrate, wherein operationally the heat transfer apparatus acts to further help equalize the reservoir and the bleed valve temperatures. | 12-09-2010 |
Matthew C. Ercolani, Englewood, FL US
Matthew C. Ezenyilimba, Sandia Park, NM US
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20080206616 | CATALYST COATED MEMBRANES AND SPRAYABLE INKS AND PROCESSES FOR FORMING SAME - The invention is directed to highly porous catalyst coated membranes and to sprayable inks and processes for forming catalyst coated membranes. In one aspect, the invention is to a sprayable ink, comprising catalyst particles, polymer electolyte ionomer, and a vehicle for dispersing the catalyst particles and polymer electolyte ionomer. In another aspect, the process comprises the steps of depositing an ink comprising catalyst particles and a vehicle onto a membrane and vaporizing from 40 to 95 weight percent of the vehicle from the sprayed ink under conditions effective to form a catalyst layer on the membrane. Preferably, the depositing and vaporizing steps are alternated to form multiple stacked catalyst layers on the membrane. | 08-28-2008 |
Matthew C. Fellowes, Washington, DC US
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20100280935 | System and Method for Creating and Managing Financially-Related Goals - The invention provides computer-implemented behavioral science systems and methods for creating, managing, tracking, incentivizing, and/or reaching one or more financial health goals. The invention may include a software application supported by one or more computing devices that enables a website or other user interfaces that facilitate, inter alia, creation of financial goals, monitoring of financial goals, updating created goals for specific individuals using complex behavior modeling, and incentive structures based on behavioral science tailored and individualized for participants. | 11-04-2010 |
Matthew C. Friedenberg, Santee, CA US
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20140378318 | CIRCULARIZED TEMPLATES FOR SEQUENCING - The invention provides methods of forming a circular template for sequencing a target nucleic acid. The circular template is generated by amplification of a segment of the target nucleic acid with chimeric primers with complementary 5′ ends. The circular template has a single nick or gap providing a site for initiation of template-directed extension for sequence analysis. Sequencing of a single template generates reads of alternating segments of the same strand of the target nucleic spaced by primer segments. The different reads of the same strand of the target nucleic acid can be compiled to generate a consensus sequence. Because only one strand of the target nucleic acid is sequenced per reaction, the present method avoids errors introduced by unwittingly combining sequences of both strands of a heteroduplex PCR product. Because only one strand of the target nucleic acid is sequenced per reaction, the present method avoids errors introduced by unwittingly combining sequences of both strands of a heteroduplex PCR product. | 12-25-2014 |
Matthew C. Friedenberg, San Diego, CA US
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20140329282 | CLOSED NUCLEIC ACID STRUCTURES - The invention provides compositions and methods for making closed nucleic acid structures in which one or both strands are continuous. The closed nucleic acid structures can be used as sequencing templates among other applications. | 11-06-2014 |
Matthew C. Grout, Blackhawk, CO US
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20090255591 | ISOLATION VALVE WITH CORROSION PROTECTED AND HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCED VALVE ACTUATOR AND CLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An isolation valve includes a shield that surrounds and protects the valve closure actuator components from exposure to corrosive fluids that flow through the valve when the valve is open. | 10-15-2009 |
20120171092 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY, HOT TRAP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A hot trap for removing a reactive constituent gas from a gas stream via chemical reaction and/or thermal disassociation includes a trap chamber with a heater assembly and a trap medium in its core inner portion and annular pre-heating and counterflow heating ducts in its outer and intermediate portions surrounding the core inner portion for heating an inflowing gas stream and conservation of heat energy in the trap as well as to maintain lower temperatures on external surfaces. | 07-05-2012 |
20150129047 | POWDER AND DEPOSITION CONTROL IN THROTTLE VALVES - Powder and deposition control in a throttle valve includes nozzle inserts in the valve body that form annular plenums and annular nozzles for injecting annular flows of cleaning gas adjacent to the inside wall surface of the valve body for cleaning powders and depositions off surfaces in the valve body and off the closure member of the throttle valve. The annular flows of cleaning gas can be in intermittent, periodic, or in pulsed bursts or at a steady-state flow rates to dislodge powder particles stuck to the inside surface of the throttle valve, to etch or reactively clean solid deposits, or to prevent or minimize build-up of powder particles or solid deposits in the throttle valve. | 05-14-2015 |
Matthew C. Gwinn, Winchendon, MA US
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20090140165 | Method and apparatus for controlling a gas cluster ion beam formed from a gas mixture - Methods and apparatus for controlling a gas cluster ion beam formed from a plurality of process gases in a gas mixture. The methods and apparatus involve measuring gas analysis data relating to the composition of the gas mixture and modifying the irradiation of the workpiece in response to the detected parameter. The gas analysis data can be derived from samples of the composition of the gas mixture flowing from a gas source to the gas cluster ion beam apparatus or samples of the residual gases inside the vacuum vessel of the gas cluster ion beam apparatus. | 06-04-2009 |
20100193472 | MULTIPLE NOZZLE GAS CLUSTER ION BEAM PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING - A gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system using multiple nozzles for forming and emitting at least one GCIB and methods of operating thereof are described. The GCIB processing system may be configured to treat a substrate, including, but not limited to, doping, growing, depositing, etching, smoothing, amorphizing, or modifying a layer thereupon. Furthermore, the GCIB processing system may be operated to produce a first GCIB and a second GCIB, and to irradiate a substrate simultaneously and/or sequentially with the first GCIB and second GCIB. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193701 | MULTIPLE NOZZLE GAS CLUSTER ION BEAM SYSTEM - Disclosed is a multi-nozzle and skimmer assembly for introducing a process gas mixture, or multiple process gases mixtures, in a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) system, and associated methods of operation to grow, modify, deposit, or dope a layer upon a substrate. The multiple nozzle and skimmer assembly includes at least two nozzles arranged in mutual close proximity to at least partially coalesce the gas cluster beams emitted therefrom into a single gas cluster beam and/or angled to converge each beam toward a single intersecting point to form a set of intersecting gas cluster beams, and to direct the single and/or intersecting gas cluster beam into a gas skimmer. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193708 | METHOD OF FORMING TRENCH ISOLATION USING A MULTIPLE NOZZLE GAS CLUSTER ION BEAM PROCESS - Disclosed are methods of operation to grow, modify, deposit, or dope a layer upon a substrate using a multi-nozzle and skimmer assembly for introducing a process gas mixture, or multiple process gases mixtures, in a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) system. Also disclosed is a method of forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) structure on a substrate, for example, an SiO | 08-05-2010 |
20110240602 | HIGH-VOLTAGE GAS CLUSTER ION BEAM (GCIB) PROCESSING SYSTEM - The invention includes a high-voltage gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system for treating a workpiece using a gas cluster ion beam. The high-voltage GCIB processing system includes a high-voltage (HV) source system that includes a high-voltage (HV) source chamber having a high-voltage (HV) nozzle subassembly, a nozzle element, and a high-voltage (HV) skimmer subassembly therein. The high-voltage gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) processing system includes a high-voltage (HV) power supply coupled to the HV nozzle subassembly and the HV skimmer subassembly. A high-voltage (HV) ionization chamber can be coupled to the HV source chamber and can include an ionizer coupled to the chamber wall by an isolation structure. In addition, a grounded GCIB processing chamber can be coupled to the HV ionization chamber by an isolation structure and can include a scanable workpiece holder. | 10-06-2011 |
20120223249 | SCANNER FOR GCIB SYSTEM - Disclosed are an apparatus, system, and method for scanning a substrate or other workpiece through a gas-cluster ion beam (GCIB), or any other type of ion beam. The workpiece scanning apparatus is configured to receive and hold a substrate for irradiation by the GCIB and to scan it through the GCIB in two directions using two movements: a reciprocating fast-scan movement, and a slow-scan movement. The slow-scan movement is actuated using a servo motor and a belt drive system, the belt drive system being configured to reduce the failure rate of the workpiece scanning apparatus. | 09-06-2012 |
20140332696 | LOW CONTAMINATION SCANNER FOR GCIB SYSTEM - Disclosed are an apparatus, system, and method for scanning a substrate or other workpiece through a gas-cluster ion beam (GCIB), or any other type of ion beam. The workpiece scanning apparatus is configured to receive and hold a substrate for irradiation by the GCIB and to scan it through the GCIB in two directions using two movements: a reciprocating fast-scan movement, and a slow-scan movement. The slow-scan movement is actuated using a servo motor and a belt drive system, the belt drive system being configured to reduce the failure rate of the workpiece scanning apparatus. The apparatus further includes shields and other features for reducing process contamination resulting from scattering of the GCIB from the scanning apparatus. | 11-13-2014 |
20150144786 | MOLECULAR BEAM ENHANCED GCIB TREATMENT - A method and system for performing gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) etch processing of various materials is described. In particular, the GCIB etch processing includes using one or more molecular beams to optimize pressure at localized regions of the ion beam. | 05-28-2015 |
20160042909 | GCIB NOZZLE ASSEMBLY - A nozzle assembly used for performing gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) etch processing of various materials is described. In particular, the nozzle assembly includes two or more conical nozzles that are aligned such that they are both used to generate the same GCIB. The first conical nozzle may include the throat that initially forms the GCIB and the second nozzle may form a larger conical cavity that may be appended to the first conical nozzle. A transition region may be disposed between the two conical nozzles that may substantially cylindrical and slightly larger than the largest diameter of the first conical nozzle. | 02-11-2016 |
20160071734 | PROCESS GAS ENHANCEMENT FOR BEAM TREATMENT OF A SUBSTRATE - A beam processing system and method of operating are described. In particular, the beam processing system includes a beam source having a nozzle assembly that is configured to introduce a primary gas through the nozzle assembly to a vacuum vessel in order to produce a gaseous beam, such as a gas cluster beam, and optionally, an ionizer positioned downstream from the nozzle assembly, and configured to ionize the gaseous beam to produce an ionized gaseous beam. The beam processing system further includes a process chamber within which a substrate is positioned for treatment by the gaseous beam, and a secondary gas source, wherein the secondary gas source includes a secondary gas supply system that delivers a secondary gas, and a secondary gas controller that operatively controls the flow of the secondary gas injected into the beam processing system downstream of the nozzle assembly. | 03-10-2016 |
Matthew C. Halverstadt, Arvada, CO US
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20140284362 | Infant Carrier Garment - Generally, a garment. Specifically, a garment having a flexible tubular body and a receptacle configured to supportingly engage an infant. | 09-25-2014 |
20150089710 | SKIN-TO-SKIN CARE GARMENT - A convertible garment for skin-to-skin care of an infant, the garment including a flexible panel having a panel width disposed between panel first and second ends which removably couple to one another to dispose the panel width about a torso of a wearer to define an interior space between a panel internal surface and a front torso portion of the wearer, whereby the interior space can be configured to receive an infant; a first support element coupled to the panel proximate a panel first side top portion; and a second support element coupled to the panel proximate a panel second side top portion; whereby the first and second support elements can be configured to couple to one another to support the panel about the torso of the wearer. | 04-02-2015 |
Matthew C. Harris, Derry, NH US
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20150326424 | AUTOMATED SAN NETWORK TOPOLOGICAL DIAGRAM AND POINT-TO-POINT CABLING CREATION FOR CUSTOMERS ENVIRONMENTS - A method of presenting a network architecture includes identifying two or more network devices for interconnection analysis, collecting information describing communications paths between two or more network devices, and converting the collected information into a markup language format. The method further includes generating, from the markup language format, a listing of the network devices and a listing of connections between the network devices. The method also includes instantiating, based on the listing of the network devices, one or more images depicting each of the two or more network devices. The method further includes instantiating, based on the listing of connections, one or more images depicting connections between the two or more network devices. | 11-12-2015 |
Matthew C. Heverly, Pasadena, CA US
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20080215067 | MANIPULATORS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE DEFORMABLE ELONGATE MEMBERS - A manipulator is configured with three or more substantially concentric, elongate members configured such that relative rotation and translation of the elongate members adjusts both the spatial position and orientation of the distal end of the manipulator and the spatial positioning of the manipulator along its length. In one arrangement, the elongate members are pre-curved such that the distal end portions of the elongate members have generally arcuate shapes in a resting state. When the three elongate members are combined in a substantially concentric manner, the overall shape of the manipulator is a composite of the individual elongate member shapes. Varying the relative translation and rotational orientation of the component elongate members achieves a family of resulting manipulator shapes as well as a desired spatial position and orientation of the distal end portion of the manipulator. | 09-04-2008 |
20110098678 | MANIPULATORS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE DEFORMABLE ELONGATE MEMBERS - A manipulator is configured with a set of substantially concentric, elongate members configured such that relative rotation and translation of the elongate members adjusts both the spatial position and orientation of the distal end of the manipulator and the spatial positioning of the manipulator along its length. In one arrangement, the elongate members are pre-curved such that the distal end portions of the elongate members have generally arcuate shapes in a resting state. When the three elongate members are combined in a substantially concentric manner, the overall shape of the manipulator is a composite of the individual elongate member shapes. Varying the relative translation and rotational orientation of the component elongate members achieves a family of resulting manipulator shapes as well as a desired spatial position and orientation of the distal end portion of the manipulator. | 04-28-2011 |
Matthew C. Hockenheimer, Bloomington, 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 C. Huang, Lisle, IL US
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20140261070 | Outlet Gate Assembly for Hopper Cars - An outlet gate assembly with a body, a discharge conduit having opposite ends defining discharge openings, an air flow conduit having an air flow opening adjacent each of the discharge openings and removable covers, each enclosing one of the discharge openings, and the adjacent air flow opening of the air flow conduit. The covers define a flow path between the discharge opening and adjacent air flow opening. In another form the air flow conduit from each air flow opening comprises a separate tube. Also a cover is disclosed for the discharge tube of an outlet gate for a railroad car that is vented to atmosphere. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew C. Isoda, Clarendon Hills, IL US
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20130342091 | Server Cabinet - A frame for a cabinet is provided. The frame includes a side-to-side beam, a front-to-back beam connected to the side-to-side beam, and a vertical post connected to the side-to-side beam. The front-to-back beam is inset relative to the vertical post to form a cable-routing area along a side of the frame. | 12-26-2013 |
Matthew C. Isoda, Chicago, IL US
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20090242265 | Power Outlet Unit - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a power outlet unit. The power outlet unit includes an inlet, a first group of outlets spaced apart at intervals of one rack unit, a first circuit breaker electrically connected to the inlet and the first group of outlets, a second group of outlets spaced apart at intervals of one rack unit, and a second circuit breaker electrically connected to the inlet and the second group of outlets. | 10-01-2009 |
Matthew C. Johnson, Kirkland, WA US
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20130007671 | MULTI-FACETED RELATIONSHIP HUBS - Multi-faceted relationship hubs can support browsing an extensible set of relationship types from within a single tool window. A user can switch between relationship types within a single tool window without disrupting user flow by having to change context in a plurality of tool windows. Multiple instances of relationship hubs can be created. Browsing navigation history can be stored, allowing a user to maintain and reacquire relationship contexts. A user can preview the content of one or more files without opening the file. | 01-03-2013 |
Matthew C. Keller, Barrington, IL US
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20120115494 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING AN ACTIONABLE COMMUNICATION RESOURCE - An actionable communication resource forming function performs a method for forming an actionable communication resource in a communication system. The method includes receiving, from a resource management system, a plurality of resource identifiers that identify a plurality of resources, wherein each resource is associated with a communication device addressable by a communication system using a communication device identifier; for each resource identifier, determining the communication device identifier for the associated communication device; for each communication device identifier, identifying a communication group to which the corresponding communication device is affiliated, and using the identified communication groups to determine a set of communication groups, wherein each communication group in the set is addressable by the communication system, wherein an actionable communication resource is formed from the set of communication groups to facilitate communications with the communication devices over the communication system using the addressable communication groups. | 05-10-2012 |
20130077766 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING EMERGENCY CALLS USING INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM MULTIPLE SYSTEMS - In an emergency response system, a first set of information is used to determine (i) a first set of operator positions to whom an emergency call can be sent and (ii) an identify of a first operator identifier for each operator position in the first set of operator positions based on a set of rules. The first operator identifier for each operator position in the first set of operator positions is mapped with a second operator identifier known to a second system. A subset of the first set of operator positions is determined based on the set of rules using real-time operator information obtained from the second system associated with each of the second operator identifiers. The real-time operator information is different from the first set of information. The emergency call is routed to at least one operator position in the second set of operator positions. | 03-28-2013 |
20130100306 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING AN IMAGE CAPTURE POSITION OF A CAMERA - A digital image capture device streams captured images (e.g. low-resolution images) to a remote viewer terminal, along with image identifiers and/or device position information. The remote viewer terminal displays the images for viewing by a remote viewer. The remote viewer provides inputs to a user interface, which indicate a direction of desired movement of the image capture device, and/or that the remote viewer wants new images (e.g. high-resolution images) to be captured at a desired position. The user interface inputs are translated into requests, which are transmitted to the image capture device. The image capture device provides movement prompts that direct a device operator to move the device in a requested direction or toward a requested position. When a position of the device corresponds to a requested image capture position, the image capture device captures one or more new images, and transmits the new images to the remote viewer terminal. | 04-25-2013 |
20130155182 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COMPENSATE FOR OVERSHOOT OF A DESIRED FIELD OF VISION BY A REMOTELY-CONTROLLED IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE - Embodiments include apparatus and methods to compensate for overshoot of a desired field of vision (FOV) by a remotely-controlled image capture device. The image capture device produces images associated with a plurality of FOVs, and transmits the images to a remote viewer terminal along with image identifiers (or FOV definitions for the images). The terminal receives and displays the images to a viewer. In response to viewer indications to pan or stop panning, the terminal sends pan and regress commands, respectively, to the image capture device. A regress command includes a reference to a selected FOV (e.g., an image identifier or an FOV definition). In response to receiving a regress command, the image capture device regresses to the selected FOV, and transmits additional images associated with the selected FOV to the terminal. The system also may include an intermediary device, which performs some of the functions associated with overshoot compensation. | 06-20-2013 |
20130165068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPARTY PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR A TEXT MESSAGE SESSION - A method and apparatus provides for multiparty participation and management in text messaging sessions. The method includes a server establishing a text messaging session, which establishes a media path for exchanging text messages between a caller device and a single device having a device identifier known to the caller device, wherein the session is established in response to a call from the caller device. The server further joins multiple responding devices to the text messaging session, receives text messages from the multiple responding devices, and sends, over the media path to the caller device, a set of text messages based on the text messages received from the multiple responding devices. | 06-27-2013 |
20140118543 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO ANALYSIS ALGORITHM SELECTION BASED ON HISTORICAL INCIDENT DATA - A method and apparatus to provide a VAE schedule to a camera is provided herein. During operation, a processor extracts historical incident data and generates an incident heat map of an area based on the historical incident data. A camera viewshed is determined and utilized along with the incident heat map to determine a VAE schedule for use with a camera. | 05-01-2014 |
Matthew C. Kirklin, Coleman, MI US
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20110318663 | STACK CATHODE INLET RH (RELATIVE HUMIDITY) CONTROL WITHOUT RH SENSING DEVICE FEEDBACK - A method for controlling relative humidity (RH) of a cathode side of a fuel cell stack in a fuel cell system that includes an RH sensor on a cathode inlet line for providing an RH signal indicative of the RH of cathode inlet air. If the RH sensor is providing a valid RH signal, the RH signal is calculated as an RH average of the cathode inlet air. When the RH sensor is not providing a valid RH signal, the calculated RH average is utilized to control the cathode inlet air RH. If the RH sensor is not providing a valid signal during start-up, then the stack power is temporarily set at an optimum level for a known cathode inlet air RH. | 12-29-2011 |
20120082914 | METHOD TO THAW FROZEN COOLANT IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A method for increasing the temperature of a cooling fluid used to control the temperature of a fuel cell stack at a system freeze start-up. The method includes determining that the cooling fluid is frozen or nearly frozen, and if so, deactivating excessive power draw on the fuel cell stack to minimize stack waste heat and activating a cooling fluid heater to heat the cooling fluid. Once it is determined that the cooling fluid is not frozen or is flowing, then the method initiates a normal system start-up. | 04-05-2012 |
Matthew C. Kuzior, Redmond, WA US
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20130117768 | WEB SERVICE API FOR UNIFIED CONTACT STORE - An Application Programming Interface (API) provides functions for interacting with contact lists and contacts that are stored in a unified contact store by a primary contact service. For example, a client of a unified communications service may use the API to access contact information that is stored with a primary contact service (e.g. a messaging application/service). The contact information is maintained by the primary contact service. The API includes functions such as, but not limited to: adding a new IM contact to a group, adding a new IM group, removing an IM contact from a group, adding a distribution group to an IM list, getting an IM item list, and tagging an IM contact. The contacts may be obtained from the primary contact service and temporarily stored by the client (e.g. within a cache) of a different service. | 05-09-2013 |
20140196060 | WEB SERVICE API FOR UNIFIED CONTACT STORE - An Application Programming Interface (API) provides functions for interacting with contact lists and contacts that are stored in a unified contact store by a primary contact service. For example, a client of a unified communications service may use the API to access contact information that is stored with a primary contact service (e.g. a messaging application/service). The contact information is maintained by the primary contact service. The API includes functions such as, but not limited to: adding a new IM contact to a group, adding a new IM group, removing an IM contact from a group, adding a distribution group to an IM list, getting an IM item list, and tagging an IM contact. The contacts may be obtained from the primary contact service and temporarily stored by the client (e.g. within a cache) of a different service. | 07-10-2014 |
Matthew C. Lapaglia, Chandler, AZ US
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20130139345 | WIPER ATTACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT TOOL - A wiper attack angle adjustment tool has a pair of wiper arm wrenches and a coupling member. Each wiper arm wrench includes a handle portion and a wiper arm holding portion having a jaw defining a wiper arm gripping slot with a wiper arm insertion opening. The coupling member pivotally couples the second wiper arm wrenches together about a single pivot axis passing through the wiper arm gripping slots. The coupling member has a wiper arm receiving space partially surrounding the single pivot axis and axially aligned with the wiper arm gripping slots along the single pivot axis. The wiper arm receiving space also defines a wiper arm insertion opening. The wiper arm insertion openings are arranged relative to the single pivot axis such that the wiper arm wrenches and the coupling member are configured to engage a wiper arm in a direction transverse to the single pivot axis. | 06-06-2013 |
Matthew C. Lohafer, Lemars, IA US
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20100240293 | Service truck body pressurized storage system - A pressurized storage system for a service truck body or the like which pressurizes the storage compartment thereof by means of an air blower located above the storage compartment. | 09-23-2010 |
Matthew C. Lukasek, Green Isle, MN US
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20110245892 | FLEXIBLE RECHARGE COIL TECHNIQUES - Techniques adapted for use with recharging a rechargeable power source of an implantable device. One aspect relates to providing a flexible primary coil that can be transcutaneously coupled to a secondary coil of the implantable device. Multiple adjacent turns of the coil are grouped via lacing to form bundles. The bundles have at least one dimension that is selected to be a same size as a predetermined thickness of the coil. In one embodiment, the dimension is a diameter of the bundle. In another embodiment, the dimension is at least one of a length or width of the bundle. Insulating overmolding may be provided over the coil. In one embodiment, the resulting antenna structure is bidirectional such that substantially the same performance characteristics are obtained during recharge regardless of which of two major surfaces of the antenna is placed in proximity to the patient. | 10-06-2011 |
Matthew C. Manulik, Midland, TX US
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20140345869 | MOVING LINER FRACTURING METHOD - A method for treating a production wellbore involves a moving liner run-in on a work string to a treatment zone. Treatment fluid is pumped at high flow rate and pressure down the annulus, through a crossover to the interior of the liner and to the treatment zone. Zones co-extensive with the liner are shielded from treatment as a path of least resistance is defined into the treatment zone. Relatively tight liner clearance and high treatment flow rates prevent treatment of shielded zones. Flow rate is reduced, but pressure maintained, while the moving liner is pulled, exposing another zone. | 11-27-2014 |
Matthew C. Mccline, Foster City, CA US
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20140351202 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READ OPTIMIZED BULK DATA STORAGE - A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to store load data in new rows of an append only table within a data warehouse, without updating or deleting existing rows in the append only table. The new rows are added in a database transaction that guarantees that the distributed reads and writes of all transactions are processed reliably and that the transactions obey snapshot isolation rules. Data changes associated with the load data are maintained in a separate update table. Data from the append only table is merged with data changes from the update table to supply read data. | 11-27-2014 |
Matthew C. Mcguirl, Chicago, IL US
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20100058926 | PHOTO-CROSSLINKED GAS SELECTIVE MEMBRANES AS PART OF THIN FILM COMPOSITE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES - A thin film composite membrane comprises a core layer and a sheath UV-crosslinked polymer layer. The thin film composite membrane is produced by the co-extrusion of two polymer solutions. The core layer and the sheath layer can be separately optimized. The sheath layer may be UV-crosslinked to provide stability and selectivity at the desired operating temperature of the composite membrane. | 03-11-2010 |
Matthew C. Miller, Cypress, TX US
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20100172209 | SEISMIC DATA VISUALIZATIONS - Implementations of various technologies for a method for processing seismic data. A first portion of a record of pre-stack seismic data may be displayed in a three-dimensional XYZ (3-D XYZ) space. A selection may be received of a second portion of the record of the pre-stack seismic data within the first portion. One or more attributes may be determined that define the second portion. One or more regions may be identified within the record of the pre-stack seismic data having the attributes that define the second portion. | 07-08-2010 |
20120106295 | SEISMIC DATA VISUALIZATIONS - Embodiments of various technologies for a method for processing seismic data are disclosed. In one embodiment, a first portion of a record of pre-stack seismic data may be displayed in a three-dimensional XYZ (3-D XYZ) space. A selection may be received of a second portion of the record of the pre-stack seismic data within the first portion. One or more attributes may be determined that define the second portion. One or more regions may be identified within the record of the pre-stack seismic data having the attributes that define the second portion. | 05-03-2012 |
Matthew C. Miller, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140352040 | SUPPORT FOR VISORS AND FACE SHIELDS - A support system includes a headwear system, a frame adapted to have a visor attached thereto, a first member attached to the headwear system, a second member attached to the frame, which is pivotable relative to the first member, an adjustable mechanism adapted to abut and apply force to the second member in a first state to compress the second member into abutting engagement with the first member, an extending pivot member extending axially through a passage in the first member and a passage in the second member. The position of the adjustable mechanism is adjustable to place it in the first state or in at least a second, nonabutting state. The extending pivot member includes a first flange and a second flange, spaced from the first flange to capture a portion of the first member and a portion of the second member therebetween. | 12-04-2014 |
Matthew C. Morrise, Portland, OR US
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20080281860 | Systems and methods for analyzing documents - Systems and methods are provided for analyzing documents. In one implementation, a computer implemented method is provided for analyzing a patent application and providing a visual representation. According to the method, a selection is received from a user to view claims of the patent application in a claim tree hierarchy and a computer displays the claims in the claim tree hierarchy on a display. The claim tree hierarchy visually depicts relationships between the claims. The method identifies one or more words of at least one of the claims that constitutes an element and displays, in the claim tree hierarchy, the words constituting the element in association with the claim. | 11-13-2008 |
20090157679 | Method and computer program product for analyzing documents - Disclosed methods and computer program products provide tools for analyzing documents. For example, a computer program product that is stored on a computer-readable storage medium includes instructions that, when executed, cause a computer system to perform certain steps. The steps include, for example, receiving a selection of two or more documents for comparison, the documents including numbered sections, and automatically determining matching numbered sections between the two or more documents. In one embodiment, the steps further include, in response to the determining, displaying in a graphical user interface a representation of a first set of numbered sections from a first of the documents and a representation of a second set of numbered sections from a second of the documents, and indicating, in the graphical user interface, matching numbered sections between the first set of numbered sections and the second set of numbered sections. | 06-18-2009 |
20110307499 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING PATENT RELATED DOCUMENTS - Methods and systems are disclosed that analyze patent-related documents having at least one property type. In one implementation, a method involves displaying, in a first graphical element, identifiers of the patent-related documents. The method also involves analyzing the patent-related documents to determine at least one property value for the property type. The property value includes a string of one or more words describing subject matter associated with the patent-related documents and occurring in a subset of the patent-related documents. The method also displays a second graphical element associated with the property type. The second graphical element includes the property value. The method receives, at the second graphical element, a user selection of the property value. The method displays, in the first graphical element, identifiers of the subset of the patent-related documents in which the property value occurs. | 12-15-2011 |
20140317096 | METHODS AND COMPUTER-PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SEARCHING PATENT-RELATED DOCUMENTS USING SEARCH TERM VARIANTS - In one embodiment, a method of searching for patent-related documents stored in a document corpus include receiving, by a computing device, a search query comprising a first term and a second term, wherein the search query indicates that the first term is an equivalent of the second term, searching the document corpus for patent-related documents wherein the first term is used interchangeably with the second term, and preparing for display a list of one or more patent-related documents. In yet another embodiment, a method of searching a parts thesaurus, includes receiving, by a computing device, a search query including a search term, and searching the parts thesaurus for term variants of the search term. The method further includes preparing for display term variants of the search term found in the parts thesaurus. | 10-23-2014 |
20140317097 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGE SEARCHING OF PATENT-RELATED DOCUMENTS - In one embodiment, a method for searching for drawings found in a set of patent-related documents includes receiving a search query, and searching a parts index for part names matching one or more terms in the search query. The method further includes displaying one or more drawings, wherein the one or more drawings include at least one part name within the search query and the part name is stored within the parts index. In another embodiment, a method for searching for drawings includes receiving a request to search for drawings relating to a select drawing of a patent-related document, extracting parts information from the select drawing, and comparing the extracted parts information with parts information stored in a parts index. The method further includes determining that one or more drawings are similar to the select drawing, and displaying the one or more drawings. | 10-23-2014 |
Matthew C. Myers, Beltsville, MD US
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20160108504 | Desensitization of Aluminum Alloys Using Pulsed Electron Beams - A method for desensitizing an aluminum alloy is presented. A desired location on the surface of an aluminum alloy sample is exposed to a controlled pulsed electron beam. The pulsed electron beam heats a shallow layer of the metal alloy having a desired depth at the desired location on the surface of the sample to a temperature between a solvus temperature and an annealing temperature of the metal alloy to controllably reduce a degree of sensitization of the metal alloy sample at the desired location, an extent of a reduction in the degree of sensitization being controllable by varying at least one of a voltage, a current density, a pulse duration, a pulse frequency and a number of pulses of the electron beam. | 04-21-2016 |
Matthew C. Myers, Lexington, KY US
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20150199801 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REPLICATING A KEY FROM AN IMAGE DEPICTING THE KEY - Embodiments relate to replicating a key from an image of the key when the key is unavailable to replicate the key from the key itself. In a first embodiment, a key blank of the key is generated when an end image of the end of the key is rotated to create a mirror image of the end image so that an outline of the mirror image is similar to a corresponding keyhole. A key blank generating machine generates a key blank of the key from the mirror image. In a second embodiment, a replica of the key is cut from the key blank when the maximum depths of cuts in the key image are measured. A bitting number database is queried for bitting numbers that correspond to the measured maximum depths. The bitting numbers are provided to a key machine to cut the key blank to generate a replica. | 07-16-2015 |
Matthew C. Palmer, Portland, OR US
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20150257475 | Article of Footwear For Athletic And Recreational Activities - An article of footwear in which certain regions of the upper may be slippery, such that it is more difficult for a person to firmly grasp the article of footwear. The eyestays in the article of footwear are biased towards the lateral side of the footwear. The article of footwear also has an outer sole with ridges at, for example, the back of the heel, the ball-of-the foot regions on the lateral and medial sides, respectively, of the article of footwear, and at the toe region. The ridges are angle downward, such that the wearer of the footwear may have increased traction by digging the ridges into the ground or into a playing surface. | 09-17-2015 |
Matthew C. Pelham, Sr., Jefferson, GA US
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20140312527 | DIE ASSEMBLIES AND DIE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Die assemblies and die assembly components are disclosed. Methods of making and using die assemblies and die assembly components are also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
20150258471 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING PARTICLE- AND FIBER-CONTAINING MATERIALS - Apparatus for making particle- and fiber-containing materials, such as a filter, are disclosed. Methods of making and using particle- and fiber-containing materials, such as a filter, are also disclosed. Particle- and fiber-containing materials are further disclosed. | 09-17-2015 |
Matthew C. Pelligrini, Bedminster, NJ US
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20080318222 | Cell Based Methods And Systems For The Identification Of Rna Regulatory Sequences And Compounds That Modulate Their Functions - The present invention is directed to an in vivo method for screening for and/or identifying RNA regulatory sequences involved in translational control. The method includes: culturing cells including: (i) a translational system; (ii) a reporter mRNA; and (iii) an RNA test sequence under suitable conditions for translation of the reporter mRNA, wherein the RNA test sequence is not attached to the reporter mRNA. The method also includes measuring the effect of the test sequence on the translation of the reporter mRNA, wherein a test sequence that modifies the translation of the reporter mRNA includes an RNA regulatory element. The invention also provides methods and systems for screening for and/or identifying test compounds that modulate the regulatory activity of an RNA regulatory sequence. This method includes culturing cells including (i) a translation system; (ii) a reporter mRNA; and (iii) an RNA regulatory sequence in the presence of at least one test compound, wherein the RNA regulatory sequence is not attached to the reporter mRNA. The ability of the test compound to affect the interaction between the RNA regulatory sequence and at least one component of the translation system is sought to be determined. The method further includes monitoring for the effect of the test compound on the this interaction, wherein a compound that modifies this interaction is a drug candidate. | 12-25-2008 |
20150253304 | Methods And Agents For Screening For Compounds Capable Of Modulating Gene Expression - The invention relates to the fields of screening assays, compounds, and methods for altering gene expression and protein levels. In particular, the invention includes assays to screen for agents capable of modulating gene expression in a UTR-dependent manner and agents capable of modulating gene expression. | 09-10-2015 |
Matthew C. Posewitz, Golden, CO US
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20090087880 | PROCESS AND GENES FOR EXPRESSION ANDOVEREXPRESSION OF ACTIVE [FeFe] HYDROGENASES - A process for expression of active [FeFe]-hydrogenase in a host organism that does not contain either the structural gene(s) for [FeFe]-hydrogenases and/or homologues for the maturation genes HydE, HydF and HyG, comprising: cloning the structural hydrogenase gene(s) and/or the maturation genes HydE, HydF and HydG from an organisms that contains these genes into expression plasmids; transferring the plasmids into an organism that lacks a native [FeFe]-hydrogenase or that has a disrupted [FeFe]-hydrogenase and culturing it aerobically; and inducing anaerobiosis to provide [FeFe] hydrogenase biosynthesis and H?2#191 production. | 04-02-2009 |
20120329099 | Modified Algae for Improved Biofuel Productivity - Methods, processes, and systems for the production of lipids and starch from modified algae are disclosed. In one embodiment, the modified algae over-expresses isoamylase and accumulates much higher amounts of starch than unmodified algae. In some embodiments, the modified algae comprises one or more copies of an isoamylase expression construct. In one embodiment, the modified algae is a sta7 | 12-27-2012 |
Matthew C. Preswich, Murray, UT US
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20150090752 | Holster Clip for a Concealed Item - The present invention is a holster clip that allows conversion of most generic holsters into a concealable holster which allows a wearer to tuck a shirt or jacket within the waistband of the wearer's pants. The holster clip is fashioned in an “M” shape, with longer inner walls forming a deep passage to allow space for the shirt or jacket and a structure to form a pant clip between a first outer wall and a first inner wall. An alternate embodiment forms the clip from two pivoting or non-pivoting halves to allow for canting and color coordination for further camouflage of the holster. | 04-02-2015 |
Matthew C. Rendina, Baltimore, MD US
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20150148664 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM WITH STEREO IMAGE GUIDANCE OR TRACKING - An image-guided ultrasound system may include an ultrasound probe, a display configured to communicate with the ultrasound probe to receive ultrasound signals to display images from the ultrasound probe, and an imaging device that may be attached to or integral with the ultrasound probe and configured to communicate with the display to display information derived from images from the imaging device. The imaging device may include a stabilization assembly, an imaging device assembly physically coupled to the stabilization assembly, a plurality of light-sensitive devices physically coupled to the stabilization assembly, and a memory unit physically coupled to the imaging device assembly, the memory unit configured to store calibration or usage information for the image-guided ultrasound system. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148668 | SURGICAL NEEDLE FOR A SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH OPTICAL RECOGNITION - A system for image-guided surgery may include a visual imaging system, a medical tool comprising a shaft and a tip, wherein the shaft of the tool includes an optically detectable feature that allows a position of the tip to be determined, and a display configured to display a real-time representation of the medical tool including the position of the tip regardless of whether the tip is obstructed or visible. | 05-28-2015 |
Matthew C. Robbins, Woodbury, MN US
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20140146289 | ON-PRODUCT PROJECTION FOR DIGITAL MERCHANDIZING - A system for on-product projection and display of electronic content. The system includes a projector for projecting electronic content, a mirror film stack having a reflective surface facing the projector, and a product having an exterior surface facing the reflective surface of the mirror film stack. A graphic is located on a surface of the mirror film stack opposite the reflective surface. The electronic content from the projector is projected onto the exterior surface of the product via the reflective surface of the mirror film stack. The graphic can be located on a display window and hide the mirror from a viewer without completely blocking a view of the projected electronic content. The product can include a removable projection screen for displaying the electronic content, and the projection screen can include a removable label on its non-viewer side to advertise or promote the product. | 05-29-2014 |
Matthew C. Ruthig, New Port Richey, FL US
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20140209713 | Truck Mounted Debris Grinder - A debris grinder interfaces directly with a typical roll-off container and a typical roll-off truck. By interfacing to the roll-off container, there is no need to feed waste by hand—an operation that is often dangerous to those operating the equipment. By interfacing with a typical roll-off truck, the debris grinder becomes mobile for spreading of the ground debris into the soil around the construction site. The debris grinder includes a skid portion for supporting and holding the roll-off container, a grinder portion for grinding debris from the roll-off container and depositing the ground-up debris onto the soil at the job site. | 07-31-2014 |
Matthew C. Schonert, El Cajon, CA US
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20100022159 | YO-YO HAVING A STRING-FORMED RESPONSE SYSTEM - The invention is an improved yo-yo that has two side units and a string-formed response system incorporated into each side unit. In its most basic form, the response system employs a string that is threaded through spaced-apart apertures in a side unit to form at least one tether engagement pad. The pad may be contacted by the yo-yo's tether in order to cause a return of the yo-yo to a user's hand. | 01-28-2010 |
Matthew C. Schuping, Concord Twp., OH US
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20130063075 | Plug-In Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with Indicators - A system for connecting an electric vehicle to a high voltage power source. The system including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) having an electrical plug compatible with a high voltage power outlet, the plug connected to a power cord. The power cord is connected to a housing containing a number of electrical components configured to control the power flow to an electric vehicle to recharge the vehicle's batteries. The housing includes a plurality of light emitting diodes configured to indicate a status of the EVSE. The LEDs can flash, illuminate a solid color, not illuminate a solid color or a combination thereof. | 03-14-2013 |
20130322017 | Electric Vehicle Charging System with Robustness Features and Universal Port - An electric vehicle supply equipment may include a first cover element including a well portion to accommodate a first circuitry, wherein the first circuitry includes a chimney stack that couples to a venting hole. Also, the electric vehicle supply equipment may include a second cover element including a recess portion to accommodate a second circuitry, wherein the second circuitry includes a charcoal filter that couples to the chimney stack to absorb impurities generated by the first circuitry and the second circuitry. Further, the electric vehicle supply equipment may include a universal/serial connection port to couple to peripheral devices, wherein the universal/serial connection port is an optical coupled connection. | 12-05-2013 |
Matthew C. Sesti, Williamstom, MI US
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20140002659 | CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS | 01-02-2014 |
Matthew C. Sesti, Williamston, MI US
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20100097519 | Compact Camera and Cable System for Vehicular Applications - In one aspect, the invention is directed to a camera for mounting on a vehicle, wherein the camera housing made up of two housing members, with a conductive coating on the interior of each of the housing members. The two housing members mate together using an interference fit, to provide a greater assurance that they are electrically connected to each other. One of the housing members is connected to ground. In another aspect, the invention provides a camera module that has a housing and a wire harness or wire or lead that is electrically connected to circuitry of the camera and that extends through the camera housing for electrical connection to a vehicle wire harness or the like. The wire or lead extends through a portion of the housing with the housing disposed at the wire prior to connection of the wire to the circuitry of the camera. The electrical connection of the wire to the camera circuitry is made as the housing is assembled. The joint at where the wire extends outward from the housing portion is sealed, such as via shrink wrapping or the like. | 04-22-2010 |
20100118145 | Camera for Vehicle - In a first embodiment, the invention is directed to a camera for mounting on a vehicle, including a lens member, an imaging element and an image processing board. The image processing board is separated sufficiently from the imaging element so as to impart relatively little heat generated during operation to the imaging element. The imaging element is positioned to receive video input from the lens member. The image processing board is configured to generate image processing board output data that relates to the video input received by the imaging element. The image processing board is positioned in a selected position to release heat along a heat path that is spaced from the imaging element. The camera may further include a vehicle interface board configured to communicate signals relating to the image processing board output data to a vehicle component. | 05-13-2010 |
20110310248 | A CAMERA FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE - A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member having a first mating portion, a lens member and a circuit board having a plurality of individual front electrical connectors. The camera also includes a rear housing member having a second mating portion and a plurality of individual rear electrical connectors with first connector portions of the individual rear electrical connectors extending from the rear housing member to make electrical connection with an electrical connector of the vehicle. Second connector portions of at least some of the rear electrical connectors are configured for making electrical connection to a respective at least some of the front electrical connectors when the first and second mating portions are mated together and an alignment structure aligns second connector portion of the rear connectors with respect to the plurality of individual front electrical connectors. | 12-22-2011 |
20120019940 | VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY - Low cost constructions of vehicular cameras employ various means for aligning and mounting the camera lens with respect to the imager. Such means include adhesive mounting using a UV curable adhesive, wherein the lens may be focused prior to cure of the adhesive. Other means include directly attaching the lens to the imager by adhesive; integrating the lens barrel and camera lens holder; dropping the lens barrel onto the surface of the imager; focusing the lens utilizing PCB mounting and focusing Screws; and focusing the lens by the relative positioning of camera front and back housings. Costs can also be contained by utilizing matching the resolution of the lens in conformance to human contrast sensitivity function, and by replacing optical chromatic aberration with digital chromatic aberration. | 01-26-2012 |
20130328672 | VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS - A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member that holds a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board with a set of front electrical connectors thereon, and a rear housing member that holds a set of rear electrical connectors that are directly mounted to the front electrical connectors. The rear housing member is aligned to the front housing member with respect to a first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors are able to accommodate misalignment along two axes which are generally orthogonal to each other and to the first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors may be directly connected so that a jumper wire is not needed. Also, by aligning the front and rear housing members, the overall space occupied by the camera may be reduced. | 12-12-2013 |
20140022657 | VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY - A vehicular camera includes a lens disposed at a lens holder and an imager disposed at a printed circuit board. The lens holder is one of (i) attached at the printed circuit board by a cured adhesive and (ii) attached at a holding element by a cured adhesive with the printed circuit board held by the holding element. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. When further cured via the secondary thermal curing process, the further-cured adhesive maintains focus and optical center-alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the camera in a vehicle. | 01-23-2014 |
20140298642 | VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a lens assembly having a base portion, a lens barrel and a plurality of optical elements in the lens barrel, and providing a circuit element having a circuit board and an imaging array. An adhesive bead is dispensed at the base portion and/or circuit element. The circuit element is placed at the base portion with the adhesive bead therebetween and the optical elements are aligned with the imaging array via a six axis robotic device when the circuit element is at the base portion and in contact with the adhesive bead. The adhesive bead is cured to a first cure level via exposure of the adhesive bead to ultraviolet light. The assembly is moved to a second curing stage and the adhesive bead is cured to a second cure level via heating the adhesive bead. | 10-09-2014 |
20140313337 | VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH FASTENERLESS LENS ATTACHMENT - A vehicle vision system includes a camera module including an image sensor array, a lens holder and a lens. The camera module is configured to mount at a receiving structure at an interior surface of a vehicle windshield of a vehicle. When the camera module is mounted at the receiving structure of the interior surface of the vehicle windshield, the image sensor array views forward of the vehicle and through the vehicle windshield. The image sensor array is established at a circuit element. The lens holder includes a lens holding portion and an attaching portion, with the lens holding portion accommodating the lens and the attaching portion configured to attach at the circuit element. The attaching portion of the lens holder includes a plurality of pins configured to be received at least partially through apertures of the circuit element so as to be soldered at the circuit element. | 10-23-2014 |
20150035986 | CAMERA FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE - A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member, a rear housing member, a lens member mounted to the front housing member and an imaging element positioned to receive images from the lens member. A circuit board is mounted to the front housing member and is configured to send to another component signals relating to images received by the imaging element. The circuit board has at least one front electrical connector thereon. The rear housing member has at least one rear electrical connector extending therefrom, with the rear electrical connector electrically connected to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member has a rear alignment structure that aligns the rear electrical connector with respect to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member and the front housing member are unaligned and the rear housing member mates with the front housing member. | 02-05-2015 |
20150124098 | CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM - A vehicular camera includes a lens, a printed circuit board and an imager. The lens has a plurality of optical element and is disposed at a lens holder. The imager is disposed at the printed circuit board. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light, and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. The initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation curing process, holds the lens optically center-aligned and in focus with the imager. After the initial radiation curing process, the lens holder, adhesively attached to one of the printed circuit board and the holding element, is moved to the secondary thermal curing process. | 05-07-2015 |
20150203037 | CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS - A camera module for a vehicle vision system includes a circuit element including an imaging sensor, associated circuitry and a circuitry connector. A cable has a cable portion and a cable connector for connecting to the circuitry connector. A housing portion includes a lens receiving portion and a cable receiving portion that mate together to substantially house the circuit element. The lens receiving portion includes a lens assembly. The cable receiving portion includes a connector receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable connector therein and a wire receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable portion therein. The tube has an appropriate form for a given cable shape and the tube encompasses at least a portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. The tube substantially seals around the portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. | 07-23-2015 |
Matthew C. Smith, Valparaiso, IN US
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20150176097 | MOLTEN METAL TREATMENT LANCE - A molten metal treatment lance includes a refractory having at least one channel extending through the refractory. A first tubular member having two open ends is located in the channel of the refractory. The first tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second tubular member having an open end and a closed end is positioned in the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface, an outer surface and at least one opening extending from the inner surface of the side wall of the second tubular member to the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. The second tubular member is positioned in the first tubular member so as to form a space between the inner surface of the side wall of the first tubular member and the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. | 06-25-2015 |
20160053339 | MOLTEN METAL TREATMENT LANCE - A molten metal treatment lance includes a refractory having at least one channel extending through the refractory. A first tubular member having two open ends is located in the channel of the refractory. The first tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second tubular member having an open end and a closed end is positioned in the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a side wall having an inner surface, an outer surface and at least one opening extending from the inner surface of the side wall of the second tubular member to the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. The second tubular member is positioned in the first tubular member so as to form a space between the inner surface of the side wall of the first tubular member and the outer surface of the side wall of the second tubular member. | 02-25-2016 |
Matthew C. Smith, Largo, FL US
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20080246669 | Cold Noise Source System - In one embodiment, a system includes a first cold noise source, a first radiometer receiver, and a first detector. The first cold noise source generates a first thermal radiation signal having a first carrier frequency band. The first thermal radiation signal carries a first information signal. The first cold noise source also transmits the first thermal radiation signal through a first antenna. The first radiometer receiver receives the first thermal radiation signal through a second antenna, and the first detector extracts the first information signal from the first thermal radiation signal. | 10-09-2008 |
Matthew C. Smith, El Cajon, CA US
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20110219411 | BANDWIDTH CONSERVATION - A request to establish a switched digital video session with high-definition content is received from a subscriber of a video content network offering a switched digital video service. A determination is made that the subscriber only has capability of viewing standard definition content. Responsive to the request and the determination, the subscriber, in the session, is provided a signal with a standard definition version of the requested high-definition content. An exemplary switched digital video control apparatus and an exemplary system are also disclosed. | 09-08-2011 |
20110277008 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED SWITCHED DIGITAL VIDEO SERVICE - A request is received from a subscriber of a video content network offering a switched digital video service. The request is to establish a new switched digital video session within a service group of the video content network. The service group includes both preferred and standard subscribers and has a plurality of existing sessions. It is determined whether adequate bandwidth is available to establish the new switched digital video session without tearing down any of the existing sessions. Responsive to the determination indicating that adequate bandwidth is not available without tearing down any of the existing sessions, at least one of the existing sessions is torn down. In this step, those of the existing sessions corresponding to the preferred subscribers are exempted from teardown. The new switched digital video session is established in accordance with the request. A switched digital video control apparatus, a set-top terminal, and a system are also disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
20120137319 | TECHNIQUE FOR USAGE FORECASTING IN A SWITCHED DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEM - A plurality of digital video recorders are polled to extract data indicative of recordings scheduled thereon. The polling is carried out over a video content network by a component at a node in the video content network that is remote from the plurality of digital video recorders. At least a portion of the data is used to obtain a prediction of future switched digital video channel usage for the video content network. At least one network management activity is carried out on the video content network in response to the prediction of future switched digital video channel usage for the video content network | 05-31-2012 |
20140201799 | TECHNIQUE FOR PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED SWITCHED DIGITAL VIDEO SERVICE - A request is received from a subscriber of a video content network offering a switched digital video service, to establish a new switched digital video session within a service group of the video content network, which group includes both preferred and standard subscribers and has a plurality of existing sessions. It is determined whether adequate bandwidth is available to establish the new switched digital video session without tearing down any of the existing sessions. Responsive to the determination indicating that adequate bandwidth is not available without tearing down any of the existing sessions, at least one of the existing sessions is torn down. In this step, those of the existing sessions corresponding to the preferred subscribers are exempted from teardown. The new switched digital video session is established in accordance with the request. A switched digital video control apparatus, a set-top terminal, and a system are also disclosed. | 07-17-2014 |
Matthew C. Smith, Manor, PA US
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20130336441 | SMALL MODULAR REACTOR SAFETY SYSTEMS - An integral pressurized water reactor that combines all of the components typically associated with a nuclear steam supply system, such as the steam generator, reactor coolant pumps, pressurizer and the reactor, into a single reactor pressure vessel. The reactor pressure vessel is itself enclosed in a containment pressure vessel that also houses a number of safety systems, such as the core make-up tanks, the primary side of residual heat removal heat exchangers, an automatic depressurization system and a recirculation system that enables continuous core cooling through natural circulation over an extended period of time. Actuation of the passive systems is done by single actuation of valves, powered from redundant batteries. | 12-19-2013 |
Matthew C. Stubbing, Charlotte, NC US
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20140264177 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING CARBON DIOXIDE FOR USE AS A REFORMING OXIDANT IN MAKING SYNGAS OR REFORMED GAS - Processes that generate syngas or reformed gas that have the desired H2/CO ratio, such that they can be used directly for producing higher value liquids, such as using a FT GTL process. The systems and methods of the present invention are simpler and more cost effective than conventional systems and methods. The systems and methods of the present invention generate the required CO2 in a reforming furnace by combusting natural gas with a mixture of O2 from an external source and CO2 that is recirculated from a reforming furnace. A second application of the natural gas combustion with external O2 mixed with recirculated CO2 in the reformer burners can be utilized in a DR process. The reformed gas or syngas containing H2 and CO is used to reduce iron oxide to metallic iron in a shaft furnace, for example. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew C. Tuhro, Sault Ste. Marie, MI US
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20150353063 | TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM HAVING TRAILER GAIN OPTIMIZATION - A method optimizes trailer braking gain for a trailer that is towed behind a vehicle. The method receives an operator selected trailer gain. During a braking event, braking data from at least one sensor is received. Based on the received data and the selected trailer gain, an output trailer gain is provided. During the braking event, pressure in a master cylinder of a vehicle and an actual deceleration of the vehicle is monitored. The method determines if the actual deceleration is sufficient for the monitored master cylinder pressure and if not sufficient, the output trailer gain is automatically adjusted to provide an optimized trailer gain to brakes of the trailer until the actual deceleration of the vehicle matches an expected deceleration at the monitored pressure value. | 12-10-2015 |
20160090071 | ELECTRONIC BRAKE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR USE WHEN SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED OR IS DEGRADED - An electronic parking brake support system for a vehicle includes an electric parking brake having at least one brake member associated with a wheel of the vehicle. The system also includes a service brake system constructed and arranged to control service brakes of the vehicle. The service brake system includes at least one circuit constructed and arranged to determine an occurrence of a failure or degradation condition of the service brake system and, in response to the detected condition, to send a request signal to the electric parking brake instructing the electric parking brake to activate the at least one brake member. | 03-31-2016 |
Matthew C. Tyhach, Watertown, MA US
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20120327624 | MONOLITHIC MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (MMICs) HAVING CONDUCTOR-BACKED COPLANAR WAVEGUIDES AND METHOD OF DESIGNING SUCH MMICs - A MMIC having: a substrate; a plurality of active and passive electrical elements disposed on a top surface of the substrate; a plurality of coplanar waveguide transmission line sections disposed on the top surface of the substrate for electrically interconnecting the active and passive electrical elements; an electrical conductor disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate under the coplanar waveguide section. Edges of ground plane conductors of the coplanar waveguide (CPW) sections have slots therein in regions thereof connected to the active and passive devices. The design of such circuit includes mathematical models of the CPW with the pair of local ground planes and the strip conductor thereof have relatively narrow connectable ports. | 12-27-2012 |
Matthew C. Tyhach, Medford, MA US
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20090066411 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING INPUT CIRCUITRY FOR TRANSISTOR POWER AMPLIFIER - A circuit having: an input matching network; a transistor coupled to an output of the input matching network; and wherein the input matching network has a first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively low power level and wherein the input matching network has an input impedance different from the first input impedance when such input matching network is fed with an input signal having a relatively high power level. | 03-12-2009 |
Matthew C. Waldon, San Francisco, CA US
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20120287031 | PRESENCE SENSING - One embodiment may take the form of a method of operating a computing device to provide presence based functionality. The method may include operating the computing device in a reduced power state and collecting a first set of data from a first sensor. Based on the first set of data, the computing device determines if an object is within a threshold distance of the computing device and, if the object is within the threshold distance, the device activates a secondary sensor to collect a second set of data. Based on the second set of data, the device determines if the object is a person. If the object is a person, the device determines a position of the person relative to the computing device and executes a change of state in the computing device based on the position of the person relative to the computing device. If the object is not a person, the computing device remains in a reduced power state. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287035 | Presence Sensing - One embodiment may take the form of a method of operating a computing device in a reduced power state and collecting a first set of data from at least one sensor. Based on the first set of data, the computing device determines a probability that an object is within a threshold distance of the computing device and, if so, the device activates at least one secondary sensor to collect a second set of data. Based on the second set of data, the device determines if the object is a person. If it is a person, a position of the person relative to the computing device is determined and the computing device changes its state based on the position of the person. If the object is not a person, the computing device remains in a reduced power state. | 11-15-2012 |
20130328741 | INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20140253677 | SMALL FORM FACTOR HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERA - A camera including a spherically curved photosensor and a lens system. Effective focal length f of the lens system is within about 20% of the radius of curvature of the photosensor. An image is formed by the lens system at a spherically curved image plane that substantially matches the concave surface of the photosensor. The camera is diffraction-limited with small spot size, allowing small pixels to be used in the photosensor. F/number may be 1.8 or less. The spherically curved image plane formed by the lens system at the photosensor follows f*θ image height law. Chief rays of the lens system are substantially normal to the concave surface of the photosensor. Total axial length of the camera may be 2.0 mm or less. The camera may be implemented in a small package size while still capturing sharp, high-resolution images, making the camera suitable for use in small devices. | 09-11-2014 |
20150323761 | SMALL FORM FACTOR HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERA - A camera including a spherically curved photosensor and a lens system. Effective focal length f of the lens system is within about 20% of the radius of curvature of the photosensor. An image is formed by the lens system at a spherically curved image plane that substantially matches the concave surface of the photosensor. The camera is diffraction-limited with small spot size, allowing small pixels to be used in the photosensor. F/number may be 1.8 or less. The spherically curved image plane formed by the lens system at the photosensor follows f*θ image height law. Chief rays of the lens system are substantially normal to the concave surface of the photosensor. Total axial length of the camera may be 2.0 mm or less. The camera may be implemented in a small package size while still capturing sharp, high-resolution images, making the camera suitable for use in small devices. | 11-12-2015 |
20160048163 | INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure. | 02-18-2016 |