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Billy Mcfarland, Portland, OR US
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20150040430 | Footwear Lacing System - A lacing system for an article of footwear may include a lateral series of lace-receiving elements and a medial series of lace-receiving elements. A first lace extends consecutively through a first lateral lace-receiving element, a second lateral lace-receiving element, a fourth medial lace-receiving element, a fifth lateral lace-receiving element, a third medial lace-receiving element, and again through the first lateral lace-receiving element. A second lace extends consecutively through a first medial lace-receiving element, a second medial lace-receiving element, a fourth lateral lace-receiving element, a fifth medial lace-receiving element, a third lateral lace-receiving element, and again through the first medial lace-receiving element. | 02-12-2015 |
Clint Bodily Mcfarland, Hooper, UT US
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20150053811 | EXPANDABLE PORTABLE TACKLE CONTAINER AND TIPPET DISPENSING METHOD AND DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to methods and device for carrying fishing equipment and accessories and for dispensing tippet or leader from a tackle container. In at least one embodiment the portable container comprises a first housing and a second housing that are pivotably connected. Each of the housings can be configured so as to define a plurality of hollow spaces therein, wherein at least one hollow space includes a tippet control system. In additional embodiments, the portable container can further include one or more expansion housings. | 02-26-2015 |
Connie Mcfarland, Ottawa CA
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20100199188 | Auto-discovery of diverse communications devices for alert broadcasting - Methods and systems for communicating messages to target communications devices in a target physical location are disclosed. Network sources are queried for logical locations accessible to the network source. A specification of a physical location associated with each logical location is received. Each logical location specification is stored in a data store in association with the associated physical location specification. A specification of the target physical location is received. Those logical location specifications associated with the target physical location are retrieved from the data store, thereby identifying target logical locations. For each target logical location, at least one of the network sources accessible to that logical location is queried for specifications of communications devices accessible to that logical location, thereby identifying the communications devices in the target physical location. The message is communicated to the target communications devices in the target physical location via at least one of the target logical locations. | 08-05-2010 |
20120190325 | Alert broadcasting to unconfigured communications devices - Methods and systems for communicating alert messages to target communications devices in a target physical location are disclosed. The target devices may not be preconfigured to be discovered or to receive the alert message. Network sources are queried to identify accessible logical locations, which are associated with physical locations in a database. The logical locations include an intelligent network source which, having received the alert message, detects nearby devices in the target physical location. The system prepares and communicates the alert message to the target device. The intelligent network source may be configured to prepare and communicate the alert message without any intermediate system step of formulating a list of recipients. Auto-discovery and message delivery methods employ protocol packet injection, network and access point spoofing, and Bluetooth signaling. Auto-discovery and unconfigured delivery methods can be used to reveal the presence of devices in an area. | 07-26-2012 |
Craig Mcfarland, Calgary CA
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20140270051 | DIAGNOSTIC SCANNING APPARATUS - A diagnostic scanning apparatus includes a hollow rotor sized to receive a patient. First and second flanges are connected to and extend radially outward from the rotor in a spaced-apart relationship, each of the first and second flanges including, at least in part, a magnetically-permeable material. A radiation source is affixed to the first flange and/or the rotor. A first axial actuator generates a variable magnetic field, is fixedly disposed adjacent to the first flange and can magnetically pull the first flange in a first axial direction of the rotor. A second axial actuator generates a variable magnetic field, is fixedly disposed adjacent to the second flange and can magnetically pull the second flange in a second axial direction of the rotor that is opposite of the first axial direction. The first and second axial actuators are both at least substantially disposed between the first and second flanges. | 09-18-2014 |
Geoff Mcfarland, Dursley GB
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20100005852 | Method of error compensation in a coordinate measuring machine - A method of calibrating an articulating probe head comprising the steps of measuring an artefact of known dimensions with the workpiece sensing probe mounted on the articulating probe head, in which the articulating probe head is unlocked. An error functional map is generated corresponding to the difference between the measured and known dimensions of the artefact. Subsequent workpieces are measured with the articulating probe head unlocked and the corresponding correction applied. The true dimensions of the artefact may be determined by measuring it with a probe mounted on an articulating probe head in which the axes of the articulating probe head are locked. A mechanical lock is provided to lock the axes of the articulating probe head. | 01-14-2010 |
20110277534 | Method of error compensation in a coordinate measuring machine - A method of calibrating an articulating probe head comprising the steps of measuring an artefact of known dimensions with the workpiece sensing probe mounted on the articulating probe head, in which the articulating probe head is unlocked. An error functional map is generated corresponding to the difference between the measured and known dimensions of the artefact. Subsequent workpieces are measured with the articulating probe head unlocked and the corresponding correction applied. The true dimensions of the artefact may be determined by measuring it with a probe mounted on an articulating probe head in which the axes of the articulating probe head are locked. A mechanical lock is provided to lock the axes of the articulating probe head. | 11-17-2011 |
Geoffrey Mcfarland, Dursley GB
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20090127131 | Scale Making Method - Apparatus and method for making a metrological scale by electrochemical machining of a scale substrate using a tool having at least one feature. The method has the steps of passing an electrolyte solution between the tool and the scale substrate and forming an electrical connection between the scale substrate and the tool. Electrochemical dissolution of the scale substrate occurs adjacent to the feature of the tool to produce at least one scale marking. This is suitable for making linear, rotary and two dimensional scales. | 05-21-2009 |
Geoffrey Mcfarland, Wickwar GB
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20110273166 | MAGNETIC ENCODER SCALE - An encoder scale is a piston rod for use in a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder. The method includes the steps of providing a mask defining a required groove pattern on an encoder scale member that is formed from a first material (e.g. steel) and etching material from the encoder scale member, through the mask, to form a plurality of grooves in the outer surface of the encoder scale member. A second material such as copper is then deposited on to the encoder scale member to substantially fill the grooves, the second material having a different magnetic permeability than the first material. A machining process (e.g. grinding) is then used to remove any excess second material and thereby provide an encoder scale member having a substantially smooth outer surface. A step of coating the outer surface of the encoder scale member with a metal, such as chronium, is then performed. | 11-10-2011 |
20140012409 | COORDINATE POSITIONING MACHINE CONTROLLER - A coordinate positioning apparatus including: a coordinate positioning machine having a measuring probe for interacting with an artefact to obtain measurement data regarding the artefact. The measuring probe and artefact are moveable relative to each other in at least one machine degree of freedom. The apparatus further includes a hand-held device, moveable in free-space in a plurality of device degrees of freedom, for controlling movement of the measurement probe relative to the artefact. The hand-held device includes at least one motion sensor for sensing movement of the hand-held device in free-space. The apparatus is configured such that the relative movement of the measurement probe and artefact is controlled by said movement of the hand-held device in free-space. | 01-09-2014 |
20140123458 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of manufacturing at least one component in at least one component area on a substrate using a machine that has a substrate processing part relatively moveable with respect to the substrate. The method includes, at least when the substrate processing part and substrate are in a positional relationship in which the substrate processing part can process the at least one component area on said substrate, measuring the position of the substrate processing part relative to the substrate, by reading at least a first metro logical scale provided by the substrate. | 05-08-2014 |
20160136730 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An additive manufacturing apparatus for building objects by layerwise consolidation of material. The apparatus includes a build chamber containing a working area, a plurality of high energy beams for consolidating material deposited in the working area in layers and an optical unit for controlling transmission of the high energy beams onto material in the working area. The optical unit includes a plurality of independently controllable optical elements each optical element for controlling transmission of at least one of the high energy beams onto the material in the working area, the optical unit movable in the build chamber. | 05-19-2016 |
Harold G. Mcfarland, Arvada, CO US
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20150102114 | ELECTRONIC EVAPORATIVE COOLER CONTROLLER WITH WIRELESS REMOTE SENSOR - A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone. | 04-16-2015 |
Jay Trevor Mcfarland, Brambleton, VA US
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20150100600 | GENERAL PROPERTY HIERARCHY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEB APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are disclosed for configuring a web application based on a general property hierarchy. An application property scheme including one or more property hierarchy levels may be generated based on values within a system configuration file. Each level defines configuration values for various properties associated with the web application. A property retrieval subsystem of the general property hierarchy may be used to look up configuration values from the appropriate hierarchy level(s) of the application property scheme in order to configure one or more properties of the web application during its execution. The values in the system configuration file may be changed and the changes may be reflected dynamically in the application property scheme without substantial interruption to the execution of the web application. | 04-09-2015 |
Jessica Mcfarland, Cunningham, KS US
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20150216339 | Jewelry Pendant Assembly - A jewelry pendant assembly incorporating a vessel having an interior space and having a wall, the wall having an annular outer surface, the wall being composed of a translucent material; a bead strand fixedly attached to and wrapped in a plurality of turns about the vessel's annular outer surface, the plurality of bead strand turns forming diamond pattern beadwork; a battery powered illuminator configured as an electric torch fitted for receipt within the vessel's interior space, the electric torch's body extending into the vessel and positioning a light emitting diode for, upon actuation of the battery powered illuminator, projecting light through the vessel's wall and about the bead strand turns. | 08-06-2015 |
Mary Melissa Mcfarland, Craigavon GB
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20120309739 | AKT / PKB INHIBITORS - The invention relates to a series of compounds with particular activity as inhibitors of the serine-threonine kinase AKT. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising same as well as methods for treating cancer. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael Mcfarland, Edmonton CA
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20100131089 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMS FOR BROWSING AND SELECTING A MULTIMEDIA OBJECT - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory storing executable instructions that in response to execution by the processor cause the apparatus to at least perform a number of functions. The functions include selecting or receiving selection of a multimedia object including an associated identifier, and generating one or more audio tracks of audio tones representing the identifier. The multimedia object is presentable by a computing apparatus, and the audio track(s) collectively form an album for the multimedia object. The functions also include directing a transfer of the album including the audio track(s) to a media player for subsequent playback of the audio track(s). The computing apparatus is configured to pickup the audio tones of the audio track(s) during the playback, interpret the audio tones to identify the multimedia object from the identifier represented by the audio tones, and access and present the identified multimedia object. | 05-27-2010 |
Richard Dean Mcfarland, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150228422 | PORTABLE PRESSURE SWITCH CALIBRATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - An apparatus for calibration and testing of pressure switches which are used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. The apparatus can be used to test, set, or adjust a pressure switch or a pressure signal transducer to the manufacturer's specifications. The apparatus includes an exterior housing with an on/off switch and at least one vacuum inlet nozzle, and the inside of the housing includes an air compressor to which the amount of voltage supplied can be manually controlled. The air compressor typically operates from a battery power supply located within the housing. A pressure measuring device, such as a differential pressure gage, and a conductivity indicator are typically used in conjunction with the device to calibrate adjustable pressure switches and to test and diagnose faulty pressure switches. The apparatus can include the pressure measuring device and/or the conductivity indicator within its housing. | 08-13-2015 |
Richard Dean Mcfarland, West Union, OH US
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20160097559 | ACCESS PORT - An apparatus for use with residential, commercial and industrial HVACR air duct systems and equipment, providing a means to quickly, easily and accurately measure and/or test air properties within functioning HVACR systems without having to drill a hole into the duct or equipment wall(s) each time the unit is serviced. The apparatus generally includes a mounting flange for attachment to an air duct or other equipment of an HVACR system and an access port including an opening for insertion of a probe therethrough for taking measurements; a cap is also typically included for sealing the access port during periods of non-use. The opening of the access port is centered and placed over a small hole created by a service technician in the wall of the air duct. | 04-07-2016 |
Robert W. Mcfarland, Smithfield, VA US
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20150121850 | INJECTOR CORROSION ISOLATION SEAL - A fluid injector includes a valve assembly constructed and arranged to control flow of fluid from an inlet to an outlet of the injector. A metal housing surrounds at least a portion of the valve assembly. A plastic body is molded over at least a portion of the housing. A distal end of the body defines an integral stepped portion extending from the body. A carrier surrounds at least the distal end of the body. A seal member is in contact with at least the stepped portion and a surface of the carrier to prevent liquid from entering a space between the housing and the body. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129679 | INJECTOR WATER INTRUSION SEAL WITH BLOW OUT VOLUME - A fluid injector includes a housing and an inlet tube having a portion received in the housing. A primary seal creates a seal between surfaces of the housing, the inlet tube, and an inlet of the injector. A groove is in the housing and a secondary seal is in the groove to defining a seal between the housing and a portion of the inlet of the injector. A recessed portion is defined in the housing and is in communication with the groove. The recessed portion defines a blow-out volume such that when the primary seal is leak tested, an indication of a leak of the primary seal can be detected when the pressurized air moves past the primary seal and forces a portion of the secondary seal to an unsealed position into the blow-out volume. | 05-14-2015 |
Robert Wayne Mcfarland, Smithfield, VA US
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20160084129 | Liquid Cooled Reductant Dosing Unit - A liquid cooled reduction unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection valve. The valve includes a housing that forms an elongated chamber therein. The valve configured to receive a DEF and force the DEF through the chamber to exit the chamber and the DEF is then being directed and applied to an exhaust stream of a vehicle engine. A coolant jacket is selectively filled with a coolant and has an outer side and an inner side. The inner side of the jacket faces a length of the valve body and is separated from the length of the valve body by an air gap. | 03-24-2016 |
Sheila Mcfarland, Vancouver CA
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20090074195 | DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGIBILITY TESTING SYSTEM - A distributed intelligibility testing system provides standardized audio tests to a plurality of remotely located client systems. The testing system includes a test manager that records a plurality of audio test words and generates a test protocol corresponding to the audio test words. A database receives and stores the audio test words and the test protocol. The audio test words are stored as a plurality of audio test files. Respective client systems in communication with the database receive and play the audio test files in accordance with the test protocol. The client systems record test responses when the audio test files are played. The test responses are stored in a database, and then evaluated. | 03-19-2009 |
Sherri Ann Mcfarland, Mount Uniacke CA
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20130331367 | METAL-BASED THIOPHENE PHOTODYNAMIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - Compositions of the invention include tunable metal-based thiophene photodynamic compounds useful as therapeutic agents and as in vivo diagnostic agents for treating or preventing diseases that involve hyperproliferating cell etiology including cancer and diseases associated with hyperproliferating cells. The compositions are also useful for treating infectious diseases and for pathogen disinfection. | 12-12-2013 |
20160039854 | METAL-BASED COORDINATION COMPLEXES AS PHOTODYNAMIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - Compositions of the invention include metal-based coordination complexes, which are preferably tunable photodynamic compounds. The compositions and complexes are useful as therapeutic agents and as in vivo diagnostic agents for treating or preventing diseases including those that involve hyperproliferating cells in their etiology, such as cancer. Compositions and complexes of the invention are further capable of destroying microbial cells, such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, and destroying viruses. The compositions and complexes are also capable of modulating cell function in other ways. | 02-11-2016 |
Sherri Ann Mcfarland, Nova Scotia CA
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20160039854 | METAL-BASED COORDINATION COMPLEXES AS PHOTODYNAMIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE - Compositions of the invention include metal-based coordination complexes, which are preferably tunable photodynamic compounds. The compositions and complexes are useful as therapeutic agents and as in vivo diagnostic agents for treating or preventing diseases including those that involve hyperproliferating cells in their etiology, such as cancer. Compositions and complexes of the invention are further capable of destroying microbial cells, such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, and destroying viruses. The compositions and complexes are also capable of modulating cell function in other ways. | 02-11-2016 |
Terry Mcfarland, Burlington, KY US
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20160135872 | ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A TRANSLATING OUTER SHEATH - Devices and methods for applying energy to tissue are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical device includes a monopolar end effector, a cannulated, insulated outer sheath, a translating nozzle coupled to the proximal end of the sheath, and a handle portion coupled to a proximal end of the end effector. Various translating means, such as switches, thumbwheels, rings, and buttons, are associated with the handle portion, and are effective to advance the outer sheath to cover a distal end of the end effector and retract the outer sheath to expose the distal end of the end effector. The translating means are configured in a manner that allows a user to operate the translating means without having to adjust a location of the user's hand on the device. A variety of translating means are provided for, as are methods for cutting, coagulating, irrigating, and suctioning tissue. | 05-19-2016 |
William W. Mcfarland, Watham, MA US
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20150116155 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELF-ALIGNING HIGH DATA RATE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A communication system is provided. The communication system includes a directional antenna, an antenna steering system to steer the directional antenna, a memory, and one or more processors coupled to the memory, the directional antenna, and the antenna steering system. The one or more processors are configured to identify a communication target and state information associated with the communication target, instruct the antenna steering system to steer the at least one directional antenna towards the communication target based on the state information, instruct the antenna steering system to perform a received power scan within a scan area to determine a maximum received power direction associated with a signal transmitted from the communication target, and track the maximum received power direction. | 04-30-2015 |