Mcconnell, US
Anthony Mcconnell, Zeeland, MI US
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20090085251 | Manufacturing process and system for floor tile - A floor tile for a raised floor. The floor tile is defined by a shallow upwardly-opening metal pan defining a shallow compartment in which a main preformed one-piece concrete block is secured. The main concrete block is preferably formed from a plurality of one-piece preformed concrete sub-blocks which are adhesively adhered in sideward abutting relationship to define a plan profile corresponding to the main concrete block. The main concrete block is then adhesively secured within the compartment of the metal pan. | 04-02-2009 |
20110043088 | Composite pedestal cabinet - A composite pedestal cabinet is provided which is formed of a foldable housing blank that defines a plurality of walls of the storage cabinet and has wall sections integrally joined together at fold lines. The cabinet blank is initially formed in an unfolded, flat condition and then the wall sections are folded about the fold lines and interlocked together to define a plurality of walls of a box-like housing. Additional support structures are provided on the cabinet housing for supporting door slides and their associated drawers, as well as a top wall and casters. | 02-24-2011 |
20140260028 | SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITE BUILDING MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Sustainable composite materials for interior spaces and related methods of manufacture are provided. In one aspect of the invention, the sustainable composite materials include a load-bearing stud. The load-bearing stud includes a plurality of woven burlap layers impregnated with a magnesium oxide resin. The load-bearing stud is formed by creasing a woven burlap sheet to form multiple foldable panels, wetting the foldable panels with a curable resin, layering the foldable panels to achieve a multi-layered prepreg, pressing the multi-layered prepreg to distribute the resin therethrough, compacting the multi-layered prepreg within a mold cavity having the exterior shape of the load-bearing stud, and curing the multi-layered prepreg, wherein the resin includes a mixture of mono-potassium phosphate and magnesium oxide. The load-bearing stud provides a lightweight, dimensionally stable, and environmentally-friendly composite structure to replace lumber studs and metal studs in building constructions. | 09-18-2014 |
Bryan Mcconnell, Alpharetta, GA US
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20100155347 | MODULAR RACK SYSTEM - A modular racking system for storing, displaying and dispensing optical contact lenses. The system includes a reconfigurable, vertically-stacked array of modules. Each module is assembled from standard panels and includes a number of tray positions. Removable trays are slidably mounted in the modules, are vertically repositionable within the modules, and are provided in differing product configurations for different types of products or packaging. A contact lens dispensing matrix is defined by various positional indicia within the racking system, to designate various contact lens characteristics. | 06-24-2010 |
Chris Mcconnell, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080299939 | EMERGENCY BEACON FOR CELL PHONE OR THE LIKE - Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, in an emergency situation, if a cell phone or a similar device is unable to communicate with a cell tower or other base station, the cell phone or similar device may enter into a beacon mode and transmit a beacon signal. The beacon signal may be utilized to help locate the user of the cell phone or similar device. | 12-04-2008 |
Christopher J. Mcconnell, Gilbert, AZ US
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20140041045 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM) LOCKER - Methods, apparatuses and storage medium associated digital rights management (DRM) using DRM locker is disclosed herein. In embodiments, a DRM locker is provided to a client device. The DRM locker may be configured to store a number of DRM licenses or keys for a number of DRM protected contents. The DRM locker, on presentation of an associated locker key, may respond to a request for one or more of the stored DRM licenses or keys, to enable consumption of the corresponding DRM protected contents using the client device. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140196155 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM) LOCKER - Methods, apparatuses and storage medium associated digital rights management (DRM) using DRM locker is disclosed herein. In embodiments, a DRM locker is provided to a client device. The DRM locker may be configured to store a number of DRM licenses or keys for a number of DRM protected contents. The DRM locker, on presentation of an associated locker key, may respond to a request for one or more of the stored DRM licenses or keys, to enable consumption of the corresponding DRM protected contents using the client device. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed. | 07-10-2014 |
Christopher Thomas Mcconnell, Latham, NY US
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20140172866 | SYSTEM FOR STORAGE, QUERYING, AND ANALYSIS OF TIME SERIES DATA - A system for storing time series data includes an ingester that prepares metadata indices associated with blocks of incoming time series data and stores the blocks of data in a time series database and the indices in a separate index database. The time series database distributes storage of the data blocks among multiple data nodes. A query layer receives queries and uses the index database to determine which data blocks are needed to process the query, and then requests only those data blocks from the time series database. Processing of the query is performed within the time series database only on those data nodes that contain relevant data, and partial results are passed to an output layer for formation into a final query result. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172867 | METHOD FOR STORAGE, QUERYING, AND ANALYSIS OF TIME SERIES DATA - A method for performing queries on a distributed time series data storage system is presented. The time series data storage system has a time series database that stores data blocks containing time stamped data across a plurality of computing devices. The system also includes an index database that stores an index associated with the time stamped data in each data block. The method includes the steps of sending a query, requesting indices, returning the indices, preparing a sub-query, forwarding the sub-query to an evaluator, evaluating the sub-query, performing a logical operation on each sub-query's result, receiving the sub-results at an output handler, and combining the sub-results. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE, QUERYING, AND ANALYSIS SERVICE FOR TIME SERIES DATA - A service for storing time series data provides a data pipe for receiving time series data, a query pipe for making requests to the service, and a result pipe for receiving output from the service. Data sent to the query pipe is processed by an ingester that prepares metadata indices associated with blocks of incoming time series data and stores the blocks of data in a time series database and the indices in a separate index database. A query layer receives queries from the query pipe and uses the index database to determine which data blocks are needed to process the query, and then requests only those data blocks from the time series database. Processing of the query is performed within the time series database only on those data nodes that contain relevant data, and partial results are passed to an output layer for formation into a final query result which is sent out by the results pipe. | 06-19-2014 |
Clifford T. Mcconnell, Birmingham, AL US
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20110120140 | INTEGRATED BIOMASS ENERGY SYSTEM - A cyclonic combustor comprising a combustion liner forming a combustion chamber having a generally cylindrical shape, a biomass feed inlet for receiving biomass particles under pressure, wherein the biomass feed inlet is formed so that the biomass particles are introduced into the ignition zone of the combustion chamber with a tangential component relative to the longitudinal axis of the combustion liner, and a plurality of air tuyeres formed through the combustion liner for receiving compressed air, wherein the plurality of air tuyeres are arranged to introduce the compressed air into the combustion chamber with a tangential component relative to the longitudinal axis of the combustion liner. A direct-fired biomass-fueled pressurized gas turbine system comprising a pressurized feed system, the cyclonic combustor, and a gas turbine. Methods of operating a cyclonic combustor and methods for direct firing a gas turbine. | 05-26-2011 |
Craig Mcconnell, Portland, OR US
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20120169488 | HAPTIC PEDAL SYSTEM - An apparatus for providing haptic feedback to an operator of a vehicle is described including a pedal, torque motor, actuator and controller. The pedal is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The torque motor applies rotational force to the pedal. The actuator is rotatably positioned between the torque motor and pedal. The controller provides haptic feedback to the operator by sending a haptic signal via the torque motor, actuator and pedal in which rotational force is applied to the pedal to rotate the pedal toward the closed position. | 07-05-2012 |
Daniel S. Mcconnell, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120277203 | ANDROSTENEDIOL AS AN INDICATOR FOR ASSESSING ESTROGENICITY - The present invention provides methods of determining whether a female patient will benefit from hormone replacement therapy. | 11-01-2012 |
David Mcconnell, Polson, MT US
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20120119469 | Hitch Receiver Apparatuses and Methods for Securing Hitch Receivers to Frame Members. - The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded retaining pin which engages a hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the towing position, and a storage latch adapted to hold the hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the storage position. | 05-17-2012 |
20140076910 | Carrier Devices And Carrier Systems For Carrying And Transporting Containers - A carrier device for containers, the carrier device has a body that includes a planar bottommost surface and at least one opening. The opening in the body is configured to receive at least one container at a time. Moreover, the opening has an inside periphery configured to receive containers having different outer periphery configurations. | 03-20-2014 |
David Mcconnell, Poison, MT US
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20100148471 | Configurable trailer hitch apparatus - The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded retaining pin which engages a hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the towing position, and a storage latch adapted to hold the hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the storage position. | 06-17-2010 |
20100289249 | Hitch Apparatuses and Methods of Securing Hitch Apparatuses - The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded retaining pin which engages a hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the towing position, and a storage latch adapted to hold the hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the storage position. | 11-18-2010 |
David Mcconnell, Childersburg, AL US
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20090170994 | Compositions Comprising High Surface Area Ground Calcium Carbonate - Disclosed herein is are compositions comprising ground calcium carbonate having a mean particle size (d | 07-02-2009 |
Debbie A. Mcconnell, Edina, MN US
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20110313485 | GUIDED PROGRAMMING WITH FEEDBACK - Techniques that involve generating test stimulation programs based upon specific patient feedback to guide the programming process for stimulation therapy are described. The patient describes positive effects and adverse effects of the test stimulation by listing and/or rating specific types of effects, both positive and adverse, and the location of each effect. In this manner, a programming device, i.e. a programmer, uses the feedback to generate subsequent test stimulation programs. Initially, programs with unipolar electrode configurations are tested, but the programmer may generate bipolar electrode configurations to test if the patient rates the unipolar electrode combinations poorly. After the stimulation programs are tested and rated, the programmer sorts the tested programs based upon the feedback and presents the tested programs to the user. The user selects the best tested program to use for chronic stimulation therapy. Additionally, the patient may utilize the guided programming technique for continued therapy optimization. | 12-22-2011 |
Deborah A. Mcconnell, Edina, MN US
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20120101552 | STEREO DATA REPRESENTATION OF BIOMEDICAL SIGNALS ALONG A LEAD - Various embodiments concern sensing bioelectrical signals using electrodes along a lead, the electrodes having a spatial configuration along the lead, generating signal data sets, one signal data set being generated for each bioelectrical signal, and graphically representing the electrodes and data representations of the signal data sets on a display. In various embodiments, each data representation indicates a parameter of a respective one of the data sets, the electrodes are graphically represented on the display in a spatial configuration representative of the spatial configuration of the electrodes along the lead, and each data representation is graphically represented on the display in spatial association with at least one electrode through which the bioelectrical signal on which the signal data set is based was sensed. The parameter can be indicative of the relative presence of a biomarker in the bioelectrical signals. | 04-26-2012 |
Donald L. Mcconnell, Cortland, OH US
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20140352867 | INTEGRATED WIRE CABLE TWISTING, WRAPPING, AND TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A single machine configured to manufacture a wire cable assembly including an twisted wire pair and a drain wire having a conductive tape and an insulative tape spirally wrapped about said wire pair. The machine includes a first clamp that secures an end of the wire pair and a second clamp that secures the other end of the wire pair. The second clamp rotates while the first clamp is fixed thereby twisting the wires of the wire pair one about the other. The second clamp can also rotate synchronously with the first clamp thereby rotating the wire pair without twisting. The machine also has a tape reel configured to move parallel to the clamps as they rotate, wrapping tape around the wire pair. The apparatus can be configured to apply the tapes simultaneously to electromagnetically shield and insulate the cable assembly. A method of operating the apparatus is also provided. | 12-04-2014 |
Elizabeth Mcconnell, Owensboro, KY US
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20120220538 | LUNASIN-CONTAINING COMPLEX AND PURIFICATION OF LUNASIN FROM PLANTS - A method of purifying lunasin or a lunasin-containing complex produced in a plant includes providing a plant material from the plant, and isolating the lunasin-containing complex from the plant material, and/or releasing lunasin from the lunasin-containing complex. A composition for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease in a subject includes a lunasin-containing complex. A composition for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease in a subject includes a lunasin polypeptide and/or a lunasin-containing complex; and curcumin, wherein the combination of the a lunasin polypeptide or lunasin-containing complex and the curcumin has a synergistic effect. A method for treating a cancer or an inflammation-related disease includes administering a composition including a lunasin-containing complex, or a lunasin polypeptide and/or a lunasin-containing complex, and curcumin. | 08-30-2012 |
Eric Eicher Mcconnell, Easley, SC US
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20140030548 | TURBINE COMPONENT AND A PROCESS OF FABRICATING A TURBINE COMPONENT - A turbine component and a process of fabricating a component are disclosed. The process includes excavating a base metal of the component to form a fill region and filling the fill region with a filler metal. The filler metal has a filler metal elongation that is at least 25% greater than a base metal elongation of the base metal. The filler includes, by weight, between about 4% and about 7% iron, between about 14% and about 17% chromium, between about 15% and about 17% molybdenum, between about 3% and about 5% tungsten, up to about 0.02% carbon, up to about 1% manganese, up to about 2.5% cobalt, and a balance of nickel and/or the filler metal elongation is greater than about 35% in/in per two inches. | 01-30-2014 |
20140124100 | METHODS OF RESIZING HOLES - Methods of reducing an initial cross-sectional area of a hole in a component to a predetermined cross-sectional area including preparing a composition comprising at least an aluminum alloy with a melting temperature higher than aluminum, applying the composition to an interior surface of the hole, and then heating the component to cause a metal within the component to diffuse from the component into the composition and react with the aluminum alloy in the composition to form a coating on the interior surface of the hole. The heating step is performed to selectively modify the initial cross-sectional area of the hole and thereby directly attain the predetermined cross-sectional area thereof. | 05-08-2014 |
Garett Mcconnell, Milford, MI US
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20130185114 | QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM WITH EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES - A method refines performance of a product that includes a plurality of interacting systems. A plurality of system-based FMEAs are developed for the interacting systems, each having system-specific failure modes and corresponding actions for respective ones of the system-specific failure modes. Product feedback from recipients of the product is collected, wherein the product feedback is indicative of product performance shortcomings. A plurality of experts for the respective interacting systems review the product feedback to identify particular system-specific failure modes contained in the plurality of system-based FMEAs that have an influence on the product performance shortcomings. The particular system-specific failure modes identified by the experts are prioritized based on a potential to improve the product performance shortcomings. The corrective actions are pursued for the particular system-specific failure modes according to the prioritization. | 07-18-2013 |
Glendon A. Mcconnell, Rockford, IL US
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20110281046 | ELASTOMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN LOW DENSITY FORMS AND METHODS - A bale of elastomer composite is formed of elastomer and filler; the bale having a void volume of at least 3%. In another aspect, a container is provided, at least a portion of the container being occupied by elastomer composite pieces of elastomer and filler, wherein the occupied portion of the container has a void volume of at least 3%. | 11-17-2011 |
James A. Mcconnell, Clinton, CT US
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20100281979 | LOW COST MINIATURE VECTOR SENSOR - Low cost miniature vector sensors are provided. An acoustic vector sensor is provided that comprises at least one accelerometer to measure at least one component of acoustic particle acceleration, wherein the at least one accelerometer has a resonant frequency within a measurement band of the acoustic vector sensor. In addition, a method is disclosed for measuring an acoustic signal. The method comprises the steps of configuring an array of acoustic vector sensors comprised of at least one accelerometer to measure at least one component of acoustic particle acceleration; operating the at least one accelerometer at a resonant frequency within a measurement band of the acoustic vector sensor; and generating a voltage using one or more of the acoustic vector sensors representative of the acoustic signal as the acoustic signal propagates past the array. The voltage optionally indicates a bearing of the acoustic signal. | 11-11-2010 |
James Allen Mcconnell, Montville, OH US
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20120183352 | DRAINAGE APPARATUS INCLUDING A SUPPORT DEVICE AND A WEDGE - A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device. | 07-19-2012 |
20140110007 | DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRAINAGE CHANNELS - A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel. | 04-24-2014 |
James R. Mcconnell, Midland, MI US
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20080207910 | Process for the preparation of certain substituted sulfilimines - Cyano-substituted sulfilimines are produced efficiently and in high yield from the corresponding sulfides by reaction with cyanamide and hypochlorite. | 08-28-2008 |
20100048939 | PROCESS FOR THE ADDITION OF THIOLATES TO ?,?-UNSATURATED CARBONYL OR SULFONYL COMPOUNDS - Alkylthio substituted aldehydes, ketones, esters and sulfones are prepared by reacting α,β-unsaturated carbonyl and sulfonyl compounds with a sodium or potassium thiolate in the presence of a alkane carboxylic acid and water. | 02-25-2010 |
20110077409 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CERTAIN SUBSTITUTED SULFILIMINES - Cyano-substituted sulfilimines are produced efficiently and in high yield from the corresponding sulfides by reaction with cyanamide and hypochlorite. | 03-31-2011 |
20120142933 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF2-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-5-(1-SUBSTITUTED)ALKYLPYRIDINES - 2-Trifluoromethyl-5-(1-substituted)alkylpyridines are produced efficiently and in high yield from an 4-alkoxy-1,1,1-trifluorobut-3-en-2-one by a condensation and a cyclization reaction. Both reactions are performed in the same nonpolar solvent without isolation and purification of intermediates. | 06-07-2012 |
20120142944 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENAMINES - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of processes for the preparation of enamines | 06-07-2012 |
20140155628 | PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENAMINES - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of processes for the preparation of enamines | 06-05-2014 |
Janet Mcconnell, Gay, GA US
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20130020814 | Systems and Methods of Providing Foot Operated Latching - It would be beneficial to have a means for securing a door or portal, or for opening a door or portal such that it cannot be opened from the other side, in which the securing means could be operated without the use of the person's hands. Latching system | 01-24-2013 |
Jeffrey Mcconnell, Marietta, GA US
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20140153723 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PHYSICAL LAYER SECURITY - Systems, devices, and methods of physical layer security are disclosed. One such device includes a physical layer security module and a physical layer processing module. The physical layer security module is operable to transform user data in accordance with security characteristics. The physical layer processing module is operable to process the transformed data into a format suitable for the communication channel and further operable to transmit the processed data onto the communication channel. The security characteristics of the physical layer security module are such that decoding the intercepted user data by the eavesdropper results in a bit error rate of about one-half. | 06-05-2014 |
20140171856 | Applications for Physical-Layer Security - Applications for physical layer security are disclosed. One such application is a system comprising a medical sensor device and a wireless communication module. The medical sensor device is operable to generate data representative of a condition of a patient. The wireless communication module is operable to transmit, on a wireless communication channel, the generated data representative of the condition of the patient. The system also includes a physical layer security module residing at a physical layer of the wireless communication module. The physical layer security module is operable to provide a secrecy zone around the physical layer security module by transforming the generated data such that transmission of the generated data is secured from interception by an eavesdropper on the wireless communication channel. | 06-19-2014 |
Jeremy Anthony Mcconnell, Brillion, WI US
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20140205790 | LOAD TRANSFER OR CONNECTOR DEVICE FOR EXPANDED CELL CONFINEMENT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR DOING THE SAME - A device that includes an insertion member, a shank, and a body having a through-hole and a post. The device can be part of a cellular confinement system. A method of transferring load from an expanded cellular confinement structure to a flexible tendon includes inserting an insertion member of a device through an open slot in the structure, inserting a tendon through a through-hole in the body of the device, and wrapping the tendon around a post of the body. A kit includes a first unitary section of cells, at least one device, and at least one tendon for securing the device and the section to allow transfer of load from the web to the tendon. | 07-24-2014 |
Jim Mcconnell, Boise, ID US
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20100242816 | METHOD OF PLANTING TRIPLOID SEEDLESS WATERMELON SEEDS AND ENHANCED WATERMELON POLLENIZER SEEDS FOR PRODUCING WATERMELON TRANSPLANTS - A method of sowing watermelon seeds is provided, specifically a method for sowing triploid seedless watermelon seeds and enhanced watermelon pollenizer seeds in the same seedling tray through the use of a mechanical seeder. | 09-30-2010 |
20110203501 | METHOD OF PLANTING TRIPLOID SEEDLESS WATERMELON SEEDS AND ENHANCED WATERMELON POLLENIZER SEEDS FOR PRODUCING WATERMELON TRANSPLANTS - A method of sowing watermelon seeds is provided, specifically a method for sowing triploid seedless watermelon seeds and enhanced watermelon pollenizer seeds in the same seedling tray through the use of a mechanical seeder. | 08-25-2011 |
John Mcconnell, Pelzer, SC US
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20090077800 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO AN MLCC HAVING A CURVED SURFACE - A method of forming an electrical component is provided. The method comprises preparing a subassembly by electrically connecting an integrated circuit to a flexible circuit; and attaching the subassembly to a multilayer ceramic capacitor having a mounting surface with a curvature deviation exceeding 0.008 inches per inch. | 03-26-2009 |
20100229382 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO AN MLCC HAVING A CURVED SURFACE - A method of forming an electrical component is provided. The method comprises preparing a subassembly by electrically connecting an integrated circuit to a flexible circuit; and attaching the subassembly to a multilayer ceramic capacitor having a mounting surface with a curvature deviation exceeding 0.008 inches per inch. | 09-16-2010 |
John E. Mcconnell, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080217950 | Visor Assembly Incorporating an Electronic Control Module - A visor assembly configured for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a first wall defining an inner surface and an outer surface including a channel formed therein and a bezel provided on the inner surface of the first wall cooperating with the channel. A second wall cooperates with the first wall to form a visor housing and a cavity defined therein. One or more openings are formed through the second wall. An electronic control module is disposed in the visor housing and includes a printed circuit board including one or more switches positioned in operative communication with one or more buttons extending at least partially through the second wall in the visor housing. The module includes a transmitter for transmitting a wireless control signal to control one or more remote devices when the one or more buttons are actuated by a user. | 09-11-2008 |
John E. Mcconnell, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130010400 | SINTERING OF HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDUCTIVE AND RESISTIVE PASTES ONTO TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE AND ATMOSPHERIC SENSITIVE MATERIALS - An method of forming a metal foil coated ceramic and a metal foil capacitor is provided in a method of making a metal foil coated ceramic comprising providing a metal foil; applying a ceramic precursor to the metal foil wherein the ceramic precursor comprises at least one susceptor and a high dielectric constant oxide and an organic binder, and sintering the ceramic precursor with a high intensity, high pulse frequency light energy to form the metal foil ceramic. | 01-10-2013 |
20130016488 | STACKED LEADED ARRAY - A stacked leaded array is provided wherein the stacked leaded array allows for increased packing density of electronic components. The stacked leaded array has a multiplicity of electronic components in a stacked array. Each electronic component comprises a first termination and a second termination. A multiplicity of first leads are provided wherein each first lead is in electrical contact with at least one first termination. Second leads are in electrical contact with second terminations. | 01-17-2013 |
20130284501 | COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATING COMPLIANT COMPONENT - An improved discrete electronic device and method of making the improved discrete electronic device is described. The discrete electronic device has an electronic passive component with a termination and a lead frame. A compensating compliant component is between the termination and the lead frame. The compensating compliant component has a composite core and a first conductor on the composite core. The first conductor is in electrical contact with the termination. A second conductor is also on the composite core wherein the second conductor is in electrical contact with the lead frame. | 10-31-2013 |
20130314845 | Method of Improving Electromechanical Integrity of Cathode Coating to Cathode Termination Interfaces in Solid Electrolytic Capacitors - A solid electrolytic capacitor is described which comprises an anode, a dielectric on the anode and a cathode on the dielectric. A conductive coating is on the cathode wherein the conductive layer comprises an exterior surface of a first high melting point metal. An adjacent layer is provided comprising a second high melting point metal, wherein the first high melting point metal and the second high melting point metal are metallurgically bonded with a low melting point metal. | 11-28-2013 |
20140002952 | Leadless Multi-Layered Ceramic Capacitor Stacks | 01-02-2014 |
20140139971 | Sintering of High Temperature Conductive and Resistive Pastes onto Temperature Sensitive and Atmospheric Sensitive Materials - An method of forming a metal foil coated ceramic and a metal foil capacitor is provided in a method of making a metal foil coated ceramic comprising providing a metal foil; applying a ceramic precursor to the metal foil wherein the ceramic precursor comprises at least one susceptor and a high dielectric constant oxide and an organic binder, and sintering the ceramic precursor with a high intensity, high pulse frequency light energy to form the metal foil ceramic. | 05-22-2014 |
20140160624 | Multi-Layered Ceramic Capacitor with Soft Leaded Module - An improved capacitor utilizing stacked MLCC's is provided. The capacitor comprising at least one MLCC sandwiched between a first lead and a second lead. Each lead comprises at least one integral lead crimp. | 06-12-2014 |
20140177132 | Electronic Component Termination and Assembly by Means of Transient Liquid Phase Sintering Metalurgical Bonds - An improved method for forming a capacitor is provided as is a capacitor, or electrical component, formed by the method. The method includes providing an aluminum containing anode with an aluminum oxide dielectric thereon; forming a cathode on a first portion of the aluminum oxide dielectric; bonding an anode lead to the aluminum anode on a second portion of the aluminum oxide by a transient liquid phase sintered conductive material thereby metallurgical bonding the aluminum anode to the anode lead; and bonding a cathode lead to said cathode. | 06-26-2014 |
John E. Mcconnell, Pelzer, SC US
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20100243307 | LEADED MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR WITH LOW ESL AND LOW ESR - A multi-layered ceramic capacitor with at least one chip and with first base metal plates in a parallel spaced apart relationship and second base metal plates in a parallel spaced apart relationship wherein the first plates and second plates are interleaved. A dielectric is between the first base metal plates and said second base metal plates and the dielectric has a first coefficient of thermal expansion. A first termination is in electrical contact with the first plates and a second termination is in electrical contact with the second plates. Lead frames are attached to, and in electrical contact with, the terminations wherein the lead frames have a second coefficient of thermal expansion and the second coefficient of thermal expansion is higher than said first coefficient of thermal expansion. The lead frame is a non-ferrous material. | 09-30-2010 |
20110043963 | EXTERNALLY FUSED AND RESISTIVELY LOADED SAFETY CAPACITOR - A capacitor with a combined with a resistor and/or fuse is described. This safe capacitor can rapidly discharge through the resistor when shorted. The presence of a fuse in series with the capacitor and results in a resistive failure when this opens during and overcurrent condition. Furthermore, the presence of a resistor in parallel to the capacitor allows the energy to be rapidly dissipated when a failure occurs. | 02-24-2011 |
20110292567 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TERMINATION AND ASSEMBLY BY MEANS OF TRANSIENT LIQUID PHASE SINTERING AND POLYMER SOLDER PASTES - A capacitor has first planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a first external termination. Second planer internal electrodes are interleaved with the first planer internal electrodes wherein the second planer internal electrodes are in electrical contact with a second external termination. A dielectric is between the first planer internal electrodes and the second planer internal electrodes and at least one of the external terminations comprises a material selected from a polymer solder and a transient liquid phase sintering adhesive. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292572 | METHOD OF IMPROVING ELECTROMECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF CATHODE COATING TO CATHODE TERMINATION INTERFACES IN SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS - A solid electrolytic capacitor with an anode and a dielectric on the anode. A cathode is on the dielectric and a conductive coating on said dielectric. A cathode lead is electrically connected to the conductive coating by an adhesive selected from the group consisting of a transient liquid phase sinterable material and polymer solder. | 12-01-2011 |
20120079693 | EXTERNALLY FUSED AND RESISTIVELY LOADED SAFETY CAPACITOR - A capacitor with a combined with a resistor and/or fuse is described. This safe capacitor can rapidly discharge through the resistor when shorted. The presence of a fuse in series with the capacitor and results in a resistive failure when this opens during and overcurrent condition. Furthermore, the presence of a resistor in parallel to the capacitor allows the energy to be rapidly dissipated when a failure occurs. | 04-05-2012 |
20130146347 | HIGH ASPECT RATIO STACKED MLCC DESIGN - An improved passive electronic stacked component is described. The component has a stack of individual electronic capacitors and a first lead attached to a first side of the stack. A second lead is attached to a second side of the stack. A foot is attached to the first lead and extends inward towards the second lead. A stability pin is attached to one of the foot or the first lead. | 06-13-2013 |
John M. Mcconnell, Eugene, OR US
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20130181050 | GESTURE AND MOTION OPERATION CONTROL FOR MULTI-MODE READING DEVICES - A portable data reader and methods of operation for reading encoded data, such as optical code labels and RFID tags, from an object. The data reader includes a housing adapted for handheld operation and a touch screen display supported on the housing. The data reader further includes one or more reading engines each associated with a set of decoding instructions for configuring the reading engines to read data from the object. The reading engines are each associated with a unique control gesture that may be applied to the touch screen display to configure the data reader with a particular reading engine. The portable data reader includes a processing subsystem communicatively coupled to the touch screen and the reading engines and operable to detect whether a control gesture has been applied to the touch screen display or rocker keys and then to configure the data reader with the selected reading engine. | 07-18-2013 |
Kenny L. Mcconnell, Lone Grove, OK US
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20110272144 | System and method for remote wellbore servicing operations - A method of servicing a wellbore is provided. The method comprises establishing a communication link between a wellsite and a central control site, wherein the communication link carries sensor, audio, and video data to the central control site and carries command parameters to the wellsite to command wellbore servicing equipment on the wellsite. The data transmitted by the wellsite is analyzed at the central control site, stored in a data store at the central control site, and the results of analysis displayed on a display at the central control site. | 11-10-2011 |
Kimberly Nichole Mcconnell, Morrow, OH US
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20090188825 | PACKAGING HAVING A LINE OF WEAKNESS - The present invention is directed to a package containing one or more individually wrapped feminine hygiene articles. The package and the wrapper of a feminine hygiene article each have a line of weakness. | 07-30-2009 |
20100243500 | MULTILAYER INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An individually packaged absorbent article including an absorbent article and a package. The package can enclose the absorbent article and can have an outer surface and an inner surface. In certain embodiments, the package can include a package material having a first component that is a polymeric film, and a second component that is an absorbent material. The first material and the second material can be joined together to form the package material, wherein the package material is oriented such that the first component forms the outer surface of the package and the second component forms the inner surface of the package. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249742 | COMPARTMENTALIZED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An individually packaged absorbent article including an absorbent article and a package. The package can also have a dispensing compartment substantially enclosing the absorbent article prior to use that can have an opening provided to access the absorbent article. The package can also have a disposal compartment separate from the dispensing compartment. The disposal compartment can have a cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of an absorbent article after use and an opening provided to access the cavity that is separate from the dispensing compartment opening. | 09-30-2010 |
20130069280 | Method and Apparatus for Substantially Constant Pressure Injection Molding of Thinwall Parts - A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressures. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity. | 03-21-2013 |
20130113131 | Method and Apparatus for Substantially Constant Pressure Injection Molding of Thinwall Parts - A substantially constant pressure injection molding method and machine that forms molded parts by injecting molten thermoplastic material into a mold cavity at a substantially constant pressure. As a result, the mold cavity is filled with molten thermoplastic material by advancing a continuous flow front of thermoplastic material from a gate to an end of the mold cavity. | 05-09-2013 |
20130221575 | Method for Operating a High Productivity Injection Molding Machine - A high productivity injection molding method and machine that includes a mold having a first mold part and a second mold part, at least one of the first mold parts and the second mold parts being formed from a material having an average thermal conductivity of 51.9 W/m-° C. or greater, the high productivity injection molding machine having a useful life of more than 1 million injection molding cycles. | 08-29-2013 |
20140141117 | Reduced Size Runner for an Injection Mold System - A runner system for a multi-cavity injection molding system, the runner system having runners of reduced size. | 05-22-2014 |
20140154352 | Reduced Size Runner for an Injection Mold System - A runner system for a multi-cavity injection molding system, the runner system having runners of reduced size. | 06-05-2014 |
20150035188 | Injection Molding Machines and Methods for Accounting for Changes in Material Properties During Injection Molding Runs - A method and a machine that account for changes in material properties of molten plastic material during an injection run. If viscosity of the molten plastic material changes during an injection run, a controller alters an injection pressure to ensure that molten plastic material fills a mold cavity within a correct amount of time to prevent part flaws such as short shots or flashing. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035189 | Injection Molding Machines and Methods for Accounting for Changes in Material Properties During Injection Molding Runs - A method and a machine that account for changes in material properties of molten plastic material during an injection run. If viscosity of the molten plastic material changes during an injection run, a controller alters a step time of the injection cycle to ensure that molten plastic material completely fills and packs a mold cavity to prevent part flaws such as short shots or flashing. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035190 | Injection Molding Machines and Methods for Accounting for Changes in Material Properties During Injection Molding Runs - A method and a machine that account for changes in material properties of molten plastic material during an injection run. If viscosity of the molten plastic material changes during an injection run, a controller alters a step time of the injection cycle to ensure that molten plastic material completely fills and packs a mold cavity to prevent part flaws such as short shots or flashing. | 02-05-2015 |
Larry Dale Mcconnell, Lees Summit, MO US
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20100251675 | SNAPBAND FILTER DESIGN FOR HORIZONTAL BOTTOM ACCESS COLLECTOR - A horizontal dust collector includes a plurality of elongated filter elements in a horizontally-oriented array, each filter element connected at one end to a tube sheet, and at an opposite end to a support plate. The one end of each filter element is fitted with a substantially rigid coupler having an insertion portion, a peripheral, outwardly facing groove adopted to receive a mating edge defining an aperture in the tube sheet, and a radially outwardly extending flange axially behind the annular groove for engagement with a filter element assembly tool. A tool is also provided to facilitate installation of the filter elements within the dust collector. | 10-07-2010 |
Mark L. Mcconnell, Newmarket, NH US
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20090250620 | Neutron and gamma-ray detection system - The present invention is a radially symmetric imaging detector that measures an incident neutron's or gamma-ray's energy and identifies its source on an event-by-event basis. | 10-08-2009 |
Matthew J. Mcconnell, Ashburn, VA US
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20080251731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PULSED UV MEASUREMENT - A detector receives energy pulses and a lossy integration circuit generates a lossy integration that, for each pulse, increases over the pulse duration to a maximum value and then decays. The lossy integration is sampled, with a sampling rate and decay rate such that the sample is within a given acceptable error of the maximum value. The sample represents the pulse total energy, within the given acceptable error. An optional circuit and processing function calculates a total accumulated energy over a plurality of pulses. | 10-16-2008 |
Michael J. Mcconnell, Charlottesville, VA US
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20130315886 | RETROELEMENTS AND MENTAL DISORDERS AND METHODS OF MEASURING L1 RETROTRANSPOSITION - A method of treating increased non-LTR retrotransposition in a cell. The method includes exposing a neural cell to a retrotransposition inhibitor in an amount sufficient to decrease the non-LTR retrotransposition in the neural cell or a progeny of the neural cell. In various embodiments, the non-LTR retrotransposition involves at least one L1 retrotransposon. Also provided is a method of assaying retrotransposition in neural cells. The method includes sorting synchronized neural cells of the same genetic background into single neural cells, and subjecting one or more of the sorted single neural cells to quantitative polymerase chain reaction amplification of at least one retrotransposon. In addition, a method of identifying an inhibitor of retrotransposition and a identifying a neural condition associated with non-LTR retrotransposition are provided. | 11-28-2013 |
Mitch Mcconnell, Temperance, MI US
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20090132141 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE - A system for a vehicle, comprising of a traction control system for adjusting powertrain output to reduce wheel slip; an input device located in said vehicle configured to identify an environmental condition; and a powertrain controller to control powertrain output based on actuation of a pedal of the vehicle by the driver, where a relationship between powertrain output and pedal actuation is adjusted in response to said input device. | 05-21-2009 |
20140195114 | Suspension Control System To Facilitate Wheel Motions During Parking - A method for controlling a vehicle includes the step of determining if a curb parking operation is feasible for the vehicle. If a curb parking operation is deemed infeasible, an operator of the vehicle is notified that curb parking is infeasible. If a curb parking operation is deemed feasible, actuatable elements of the vehicle are controlled to facilitate the curb parking operation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140371985 | SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO FACILITATE WHEEL MOTIONS DURING PARKING - A method for controlling an active suspension system of a vehicle during a curb parking operation, so as to position a portion of the vehicle on a street and a portion of the vehicle on a curb. The method includes steps of activating a curb parking function of the active suspension system, acquiring inputs pertinent to the curb parking operation, and determining, by a controller, if a curb parking operation is feasible for the vehicle. If a curb parking operation is deemed infeasible, an operator of the vehicle is notified that the curb parking operation is infeasible. If a curb parking operation is deemed feasible, actuatable elements of the active suspension system are controlled to facilitate curb parking. | 12-18-2014 |
Nicole Ann Mcconnell, Seminole, FL US
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20130069378 | Dress-Up - The invention is a device that attaches to a zipper clasp to allow a person to easily zip up a long zipper in the back of a garment. The device is comprised of a suspender fastener two (2) inches in width or less and a material component comprised of lanyard material, or ribbon material, or cord material, or cloth material or leather material two (2) inches or less in diameter and forty-five (45) inches or less in length. The device is manufactured to secure the material component to the suspender fastener component to comprise one unit. The invention may also include an attached embellishment that is decorative and not essential to the operation of the device. | 03-21-2013 |
Nisha A. Mcconnell, Madison, WI US
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20090155840 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CELL COUNTING - A microfluidic device and method is provided for determining a cell concentration in a sample. The microfluidic device includes a body having a channel therethough that extends along an axis. The channel includes an input and an output, and is at least partially defined by a surface. Indicia overlaps the surface. The channel has a predetermined volume. A portion of the sample is provided in the channel and the cells in the predetermined portions of the channel defined by the indicia are counted. | 06-18-2009 |
Oliver Mcconnell, Collegeville, PA US
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20090306000 | TANAPROGET DERIVATIVES, METABOLITES, AND USES THEREOF - A method of generating synthetic metabolites of tanaproget derivatives thereof is provided. These compounds and methods of using these derivatives for detecting tanaproget metabolites in samples are provided. | 12-10-2009 |
Patrick N. Mcconnell, Goshen, IN US
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20080198524 | ABSORPTION GAS ARRESTOR SYSTEM - The subject application relates to a gas arrestor system(s) and/or methodology that facilitate sensing and shutting down a gas-burning appliance via a circuit that can perform both functions. In particular, the system and method can detect specific gases and at specific concentration levels by way of a sensory-power circuit. The circuit performs vapor detection and provides power to various ignition-related portions of the appliance. When gas or gas vapors are detected in the ambient air of the circuit and satisfy a threshold for that particular type of vapor, the circuit is shorted which results in a power loss to at least the ignition-related portions of the appliance. As a result, undesirable ignition of such vapors is mitigated. | 08-21-2008 |
20130061895 | PORTABLE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SEASONAL ROLL-UP AWNING SNAP-ROOM AWNING ADDITION - A partition includes a plurality of panels and an elongate panel joiner. The plurality of panels includes a first panel and a second panel that are adjacent about one another. The elongate panel joiner joins the first panel and the second panel. The panel joiner includes two end members and a corrugated portion there between. The end members are configured along opposite ends of the panel joiner. One of the two end members is configured to connect to the first panel and the other of the two end member is configured to connect to the second panel. The corrugated portion is configured such that the panel joiner can move in an accordion-like manner. | 03-14-2013 |
Phil Mcconnell, Swanton, OH US
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20130300044 | TELESCOPING STRUT - A spring system that has first and second housings and a first mechanical spring connected to the first and second housings. The first and second housings each have a front portion having a front end and rear portion having a rear end and an internal chamber. The front end of the second housing is telescopically inserted into the internal chamber of the first housing. The first mechanical spring is at least partially positioned in the internal chamber of the first and second housings. The first end of the first mechanical spring is connected to a first connection arrangement in the first housing. The second end of the first mechanical spring is connected to a second connection arrangement in the second housing. The first and/or second connection arrangement threadedly engages the first mechanical spring. | 11-14-2013 |
Rachel Ann Mcconnell, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100049554 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF INSURING FERTILITY CARE LIFESTYLE AFFAIRS - Beneficiaries are registered by an insurance provider for an insurance coverage policy for fertility diagnosis and treatable infertility conditions using either manual or online registration applications over a communications network. Using, knowledge base systems, prospective beneficiary personal descriptor information is matched with terms and conditions information preloaded into the insurance company computer system to generate a customized contract for delivery of infertility treatment services to different categories of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries may range in age from newborn infants up to adults. However, infertility treatment services are not provided either until the beneficiaries reach childbearing age or until the policies of adult beneficiaries vest over a designated time period. Adults can purchase infertility insurance naming their infant child as beneficiary and pay premiums over time until the child reaches childbearing age. Once the child reaches childbearing age, the insurance policy can be utilized by the beneficiary or can be transferred. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049555 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF INSURING FERTILITY CARE LIFESTYLE AFFAIRS - Beneficiaries are registered by an insurance provider for an insurance coverage policy for fertility diagnosis and treatable infertility conditions using either manual or online registration applications over a communications network. Using, knowledge base systems, prospective beneficiary personal descriptor information is matched with terms and conditions information preloaded into the insurance company computer system to generate a customized contract for delivery of infertility treatment services to different categories of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries may range in age from newborn infants up to adults. However, infertility treatment services are not provided either until the beneficiaries reach childbearing age or until the policies of adult beneficiaries vest over a designated time period. Adults can purchase infertility insurance naming their infant child as beneficiary and pay premiums over time until the child reaches childbearing age. Once the child reaches childbearing age, the insurance policy can be utilized by the beneficiary or can be transferred. | 02-25-2010 |
Rachel Dianne Mcconnell, Mesa, AZ US
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20110165777 | Method and Slurry for Tuning Low-K Versus Copper Removal Rates During Chemical Mechanical Polishing - A composition and associated method for the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of metal substrates on semiconductor wafers are described. The composition contains a nonionic fluorocarbon surfactant and a per-type oxidizer (e.g., hydrogen peroxide). The composition and associated method are effective in controlling removal rates of low-k films during copper CMP and provide for tune-ability in removal rates of low-k films in relation to removal rates of copper, tantalum, and oxide films. | 07-07-2011 |
Rachel Dianne Mcconnell, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100159698 | Combination, Method, and Composition for Chemical Mechanical Planarization of A Tungsten-Containing Substrate - A combination, composition and associated method for chemical mechanical planarization of a tungsten-containing substrate are described herein which afford tunability of tungsten/dielectric selectivity and low selectivity for tungsten removal in relation to dielectric material. Removal rates for both tungsten and dielectric are high and stability of the slurry (e.g., with respect to pH drift over time) is high. | 06-24-2010 |
20120028466 | Method for Chemical Mechanical Planarization of a Tungsten-Containing Substrate - The titled method affords low dishing levels in the polished substrate while simultaneously affording high metal removal rates. The method utilizes an associated polishing composition. Components in the composition include a poly(alkyleneimine) such as polyethyleneimine, an abrasive, an acid, and an oxidizing agent, such as a per-compound. | 02-02-2012 |
20130288479 | Combination, Method, and Composition for Chemical Mechanical Planarization of a Tungsten-Containing Substrate - A combination, composition and associated method for chemical mechanical planarization of a tungsten-containing substrate are described herein which afford tunability of tungsten/dielectric selectivity and low selectivity for tungsten removal in relation to dielectric material. Removal rates for both tungsten and dielectric are high and stability of the slurry (e.g., with respect to pH drift over time) is high. | 10-31-2013 |
Ralph Edward Mcconnell, Chattanooga, TN US
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20140037411 | TRAVELER ROLLER - A recovery vehicle for recovering other, disabled vehicles, and a method for doing so. A vehicle frame extends along a longitudinal axis, and supports a travel base assembly carrying a boom. The travel base assembly can move along the longitudinal axis of the frame. Two or more traveler rollers may be located between the vehicle frame and the travel base assembly, for supporting the travel base assembly and facilitating longitudinal movement of the travel base assembly relative to the vehicle frame. The traveler rollers may include a plurality of rollers movable about a load-bearing member. Using the invention, a load may be lifted by the boom and moved between positions located at the rear and to the side of the recovery vehicle, without the need to first reposition the boom using boom lift or telescoping cylinders. | 02-06-2014 |
Rebecca Mcconnell, Lone Grove, OK US
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20090107734 | Sensor for Metering by Weight Loss - Systems and methods for transporting and/or sensing mass of industrially useful material to identify inventory, mass or volumetric delivery rates. A load measuring apparatus comprising a framework and at least one load sensors coupled to the framework is disclosed. The load sensor senses a load applied to the framework. | 04-30-2009 |
20100282520 | System and Methods for Monitoring Multiple Storage Units - System and methods for determining the amount of materials contained in individual storage units in a storage device with multiple storage units are disclosed. A weight change of the storage device is detected and the position of the weight change is determined. The weight change is then attributed to a storage unit corresponding to the position of the weight change. | 11-11-2010 |
20110138892 | Methods and Systems for Determining Process Variables Using Location of Center of Gravity - Methods and systems for using force measurements to determine the amount of material in a container and/or the rate at which material is discharged from a container are disclosed. A container for storing a desired material is positioned so that the center of gravity of the container shifts horizontally with changes in level of the material in the container. A plurality of load sensors are symmetrically arranged at a base of the container and are used to monitor the amount of materials in the container. | 06-16-2011 |
20110174551 | Weighing Assembly for Material Storage Units - Methods and systems for accurate measurement of forces to determine the amount of materials in a container are disclosed. A weighing assembly is disclosed which includes a base plate, a plurality of bearing plates coupled to the base plate and a plurality of load sensors. Each of the plurality of load sensors is coupled to one of the plurality of bearing plates. A mounting block is symmetrically supported by the plurality of load sensors and a current measurement device measures a sum of currents output from the plurality of load sensors. | 07-21-2011 |
Richard C. Mcconnell, Cumming, GA US
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20090016795 | HAND-HELD THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER FOR LABELING - Various embodiments of a hand-held printer that includes an area for receiving a cassette carrying label material, a drive system for positioning the label material relative to a printhead, and a processing circuit for receiving inputs, producing outputs and controlling the drive system. In addition, a cassette having an ID circuit is described. The hand-held printer obtains information from the ID circuit when the cassette is inserted into the printer. The information may include, for example, a label type, label quantity, date information or information regarding printer settings for a print job previously printed from the cassette. In other embodiments, the hand-held printer may have a modular keyboard, such as a keyboard adapted for a particular application or language. The hand-held printer may include a latching mechanism that is capable of positioning a nip roller in relation to a printhead after a cassette is inserted and/or secure the cassette. | 01-15-2009 |
Richard Leon Mcconnell, Kingsport, TN US
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20120040195 | MODIFIED CARBOXYLATED POLYOLEFINS AND THEIR USE AS ADHESION PROMOTERS FOR POLYOLEFIN SURFACES - The present invention provides solvent- and water-based primer compositions that include at least one carboxylated polyolefin that has been modified with one or more polyfunctional alcohols. The carboxylated polyolefins are obtained by the reaction of polyolefins with at least one of unsaturated carboxylic esters, unsaturated carboxylic acids, unsaturated carboxylic anhydrides, acrylic monomers, and mixtures thereof. The carboxylated polyolefins are then further modified by reaction with one or more polyfunctional alcohols. These polyfunctional alcohol-modified polyolefins may also contain pendant carboxyl groups, which have the propensity to form hydrophilic salts with amines or inorganic bases, thereby rendering the polyfunctional alcohol-modified polyolefins water-dispersible. These primer compositions are useful for significantly improving the adhesion of paints, adhesives, and inks to various plastic and metal substrates. | 02-16-2012 |
Rob Anthony Mcconnell, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20120181802 | VEHICLE PERFORMANCE ENHANCING APPARATUS - A vehicle component or apparatus usable in a motor vehicle is described herein, along with one or more examples of methods of manufacturing the same. The vehicle component may function to provide the feature of blocking water entering from a grill opening from reaching the engine. In situations where flooding occurs and the water level rises, thus immersing portions of the car such as the wheels, the vehicle component may block some of the water from rising beyond a certain level and thus reduce the likelihood that water may reach and damage the engine. In addition or alternatively, the vehicle component may function to separate air flow entering from the lower grill and upper grill openings, respectively, thereby increasing the efficacy of engine cooling by the air flows. | 07-19-2012 |
Robert Mcconnell, Shakopee, MN US
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20080255899 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING VARIOUS OPERATING PARAMETERS OF ENTERPRISE ASSETS - Various embodiments of methods and systems described herein relate to tracking and/or managing any combination of energy consumption, GHG emissions, carbon credits, and/or costs associated with one or more pieces of equipment, one or more sites, or an entire enterprise. | 10-16-2008 |
20090018884 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND REPORTING EMISSIONS - The present invention relates to methods and systems of tracking enterprise gas emissions such as greenhouse gas emissions. The systems and methods relate to collecting or entering data relating to one or more emissions source of an enterprise or an enterprise location, calculating emissions totals, and, according to certain embodiments, generating emissions reports. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert K. Mcconnell, Arlington, MA US
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20130268465 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER-BASED SELECTION OF IDENTIFYING INPUT FOR CLASS DIFFERENTIATION - In systems and methods for computer-based selection of identifying input for differentiating classes, training regions (each of which is associated with a defined class) are specified in a training space that is organized by data bands according to selected definitions. Windows are defined in training elements associated with data locations in the training regions. Multiple training windows are defined in the training elements in a known band in the training data. Relevance measures for training windows represent an extent of likelihood of correctly identifying class for a test location based on data band, window position within the training element, and the frequency of occurrence of data symbols in training windows at the window position. The window having the highest value relevance measure is selected as the most relevant window. Multiple most relevant windows, together with their parameters, are selected as identifying input to facilitate class differentiation in test spaces. | 10-10-2013 |
Robin Mcconnell, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090020034 | VOLATILE CORROSION INHIBITING MIXTURE WITH TRACING AGENT - A corrosion inhibiting mixture is disclosed comprising a carrier, a volatile corrosion inhibitor and a tracing agent which absorbs light in the ultraviolet and violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, and re-emits light in the blue region of the electromagnetic spectrum. | 01-22-2009 |
Ryan Layne Mcconnell, Dix, NE US
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20110309171 | AUTOMATIC SWITCHING DIRECTIONAL NOZZLES IN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - Directional spray heads on each side of each tower over the wheels spray water behind the trailing wheel and not in front of the wheels. A control box activates the direction of travel of the wheels at the towers through a tower box at each tower. Solenoids wired to the tower box for switching power alternately to each wheel, switch the water flow via the solenoids to directional spray sprinklers spraying behind the trailing wheel. | 12-22-2011 |
Sandra M. Mcconnell, Hobe Sound, FL US
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20090137978 | PURGE BAG FOR AN IV LINE AND METHODS OF ADDRESSING THE CAUSES OF THE GROWTH IN RESISTANT BACTERIAL INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS - The invention relates to systems and methods for collecting the content of IV lines that otherwise would be spilt in a hospital environment. In one general aspect the system includes an intravenous tubing system to prevent spillage of fluids. The IV tubing system includes intravenous tubing and a purge bag. The intravenous tubing includes a first end configured to attach to a fluid container and a second end having a connector. The purge bag includes at least one port, such as a needle-free valved port, configured to receive fluids from the intravenous tubing. The purge bag optionally contains a second port is configured to let air into or out of the purge bag with a closing means that may be a needle-free valved port. The purge bag can be packaged separately from the IV tubing set and the package can be opened at the time of use. | 05-28-2009 |
Steve Robert Mcconnell, Marlborough, MA US
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20090204441 | System and method for administering dynamic security benefits and payments - Disclosed is a novel security benefits product that provides customizable benefits to the purchaser for a variety of different triggering conditions. The product of the present invention may be sold to an individual or a group. The product contains a feature that allows a purchaser to modify and/or vary his or her coverage related to one or more serious health events, such as disability, accident, illness, or death. Additionally, a conversion feature is provided, which allows the insured individual who purchased the product through a third party to maintain the product of the present invention even after the individual is no longer affiliated with the third party. | 08-13-2009 |
20120123809 | System and Method for Processing Data Related to Insurance Coverage for a Plurality of Risks - A computer system for processing of data associated with insurance coverage includes a data storage device storing data indicative of: an insured; an aggregate benefit amount, the aggregate benefit amount being a maximum benefit amount payable under the insurance coverage; a first category of health risks; a second category of health risks; a first benefit allocation corresponding to the first category of health risks; and a second benefit allocation corresponding to the second category of health risks; the benefit allocations being fractions of and totaling the aggregate benefit amount. A processor of the system is configured to, responsive to the receipt of data indicative of a claim, determine eligibility for a benefit, and responsive to determining that the insured is eligible, provide output data indicative of a benefit amount, the benefit amount for each of the categories of health risks having a maximum equal to the corresponding benefit allocation. | 05-17-2012 |
20120330692 | System and Method for Processing Data Related to Insurance Coverage for Multiple Risks - A computer system for processing of data associated with insurance coverage includes a data storage device storing data indicative of: an insured; a maximum benefit amount payable under the insurance coverage; a first category of risks; a second category of risks; a first benefit allocation corresponding to the first category of risks; and a second benefit allocation corresponding to the second category of risks; the benefit allocations being fractions of and totaling the maximum benefit amount. A processor of the system is configured to, responsive to the receipt of data indicative of a claim, determine eligibility for a benefit, and responsive to determining that the insured is eligible, provide output data indicative of a benefit amount, the benefit amount for each of the categories of risks having a maximum equal to the corresponding benefit allocation. | 12-27-2012 |
Tara Mcconnell, Exton, PA US
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20110147559 | TRIVET WITH SERVER LID - A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet within a basket, a trivet that may serve as a lid and a serving tray. The trivet within a basket provides further insulation by use of the basket. The basket has rotatable handles which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area. The trivet that may serve as a lid may function as a trivet on which a pot or container may be placed or may fit as a lid of a particular pot or container. | 06-23-2011 |
Tara Mcconnell, Chester, NY US
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20100187394 | MULTIFACETED TRIVET - A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100282922 | MULTIFACETED TRIVET - A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet within a basket, a trivet that may serve as a lid and/or a cutting board and a trivet with a rotatable base. The trivet within a basket provides further insulation by use of the basket. The basket has serving handles which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area. The trivet serves as a lid that may also function as a trivet on which a serving dish or container may be placed. The trivet may fit as a lid of a particular container. The trivet may comprise a rotatable base which may be rotated for greater access to a serving dish. The trivet with a rotatable base may further include a basket having wheels for placing the trivet within to carry the trivet and the serving dish. | 11-11-2010 |
Thomas G. Mcconnell, Dunlap, IL US
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20090188301 | FACEPLATE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A faceplate connection assembly and method adapted to promote detection of a missing or defective seal element. The faceplate connection includes a surface member having a pair of opposing face elements. A seal seating depression adapted to accept a compressible seal element disposed at least partially across at least one face. A fluid transport channel of open groove construction is disposed in intersecting relation to the seal seating depression. The fluid transport channel is in fluid communication with a port at an exterior portion of the faceplate connection assembly. According to the method a tracer fluid is introduced at a predefined edge of the seal seating depression and migration of the tracer fluid across the seal seating depression is monitored. Detection of migration across the seal seating depression indicates a missing or defective seal element. | 07-30-2009 |
Trevor Mcconnell, Rittman, OH US
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20100075794 | TRANSMISSION ACTUATION SYSTEM - A transmission system without dynamic seals, specifically, an actuator for a vehicle transmission including a first rotating clutch pack engageable with a planetary gearset a first non-rotating actuator piston for engaging the clutch pack and a first bearing for isolating a first rotation of the clutch pack from the piston. A transmission system is provided using an electromechanical system for shifting the clutches, allowing a smaller pump only for lubrication of the transmission and the torque converter flow. | 03-25-2010 |
20100206405 | PILOT OPERATED CHECK VALVE - A hydraulic valve having a first fluid chamber hydraulically connected to a pressure source, a second fluid chamber hydraulically connected to a pressure operator, and a blocking member for controlling fluid flow between the first and second chambers. The blocking member substantially blocks fluid flow between the first and second chambers when a pressure of fluid in the first chamber is greater than a minimum pressure and less than a pressure of fluid in the second chamber. The blocking member is displaceable to enable fluid flow between the first and second chambers when the pressure of fluid in the first chamber is below the minimum pressure. | 08-19-2010 |
20110108140 | LATCHING CHECK VALVE - A hydraulic valve including an inlet port for receiving a pressurized hydraulic fluid and an outlet port for expelling the hydraulic fluid. The valve also includes a displaceable spool for blocking and unblocking a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and a latching mechanism for displacing the spool in response to a pressure surge for the hydraulic fluid. The valve includes a first elastic element and a second elastic element, where the first elastic element urges the spool into a position blocking the flow path and the second elastic element urges the latching mechanism to displace the spool into a position out of the flow path. In an unlatched position of the latching mechanism, force from the second elastic element is transferred to the spool, and in a latched position of the latching mechanism, the spool is isolated from the second elastic element. | 05-12-2011 |
Von K. Mcconnell, Leawood, KS US
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20090067399 | Method and System for Imposing Air Interface Service Level - A method and system for providing services in communications networks. A gateway layer determines information about a communication session and responsively sends a signaling message to a session manager, providing the information. The session manager may then send a signaling message to a service agent, also providing the information. The service agent may in turn apply a set of service logic based at least in part on the information, so as to derive a service treatment, and the service agent may send a signaling message so as to cause an enforcement engine (such as the gateway or session manager) to carry out the service treatment. Advantageously, this arrangement may facilitate imposition of services across various types of communication sessions (such as voice sessions and/or data sessions) and access networks (such as circuit-switched and/or packet-switched), at session initiation and during the course of an ongoing session. A variety of useful services may thereby be provided. | 03-12-2009 |
20100029251 | Method and System for Facilitating Voice Mail Service in a Communication Network Through Data-Publication by a Signaling Server - A mechanism is disclosed for facilitating the performance of communication services in a communication network. An enhanced proxy server receives and proxies to a voice mail server a message indicative of a call attempt from an originating party to a terminating party. Further, the enhanced proxy server extracts an outgoing voice mail message from a data store and makes the outgoing voice mail message available for the voice mail server to play to the originating party in a session established between the voice mail server and the originating party in response to the signaling message. | 02-04-2010 |
William Mcconnell, Boston, MA US
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20080270684 | Content Addressed Storage device configured to maintain content address mapping - A content addressed storage device configured to maintain content address mapping is disclosed. A data object to be stored on the content addressed storage device and a local data object identifier by which the data object is known to the sending source are received from a sending source. A content address to be associated with the data object on the content addressed storage device is determined based at least in part on the contents of the data object. The data object is stored on the content addressed storage device in a storage location associated with the content address. A mapping that associates the local data object identifier with the content address is maintained on the content addressed storage device. | 10-30-2008 |