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Allen Mcintosh, Morris Plains, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110035094SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC FAULT DETECTION OF A MACHINE - A system and method for automatic fault detection of a machine is described. In one embodiment, a semantic structure is constructed using the words and values associated with the parameter identification numbers used by the on-board diagnostic system in a vehicle. The semantic structure is enhanced, analyzed, and reduced to determine the number and arrangement of the clusters that should be independently analyzed in order to produce the most reliable results in a computationally efficient manner. Each cluster is then used to detect outliers that are used to detect vehicle malfunctions.02-10-2011

Amy Mcintosh, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090322555Tip Meter - A tip meter for providing real time customer satisfaction information to a server is provided. The tip meter displays a tip percentage identified by the customer. During the course of the service experience, the tip percentage is adjusted up or down depending on the customer's real time satisfaction. If the customer decreases the tip percentage, the service staff can attempt to improve service during the rest of the encounter and thereby increase the tip. The tip meter also calculates the total bill, including a particular tip amount for the customer and includes a light to notify staff when service is needed.12-31-2009

Andrew Mcintosh, Chicago, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110005614VENT VALVE - A vent valve assembly at least partially disposed within an interior of a fuel tank is provided. The vent valve assembly comprises a housing, a first venting orifice, a float configured to close the first venting orifice when the level of fuel in the housing reaches a predetermined level, a second venting orifice, and a stop configured to close the second venting orifice to facilitate a pressure differential between the housing and the fuel tank.01-13-2011
20140311211GAS SENSING DRIFT COMPENSATION USING GAS SELF-REFERENCING FOR END OF SERVICE LIFE INDICATION FOR RESPIRATORS - Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for determining end of service life for a respirator cartridge by comparing the gas levels sensed at two or more sample points within the cartridge. Sample streams may run from the sample points to a gas sensor, wherein a valve may control the flow between the sample streams and the gas sensor.10-23-2014

Andrew W. Mcintosh, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080210333Fuel discriminating filler neck cover - A protective cover for a filler neck is designed to discriminate between different sizes of fuel nozzles. The cover includes a body portion and a movable door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The body portion has a pair of spaced body protrusions that form a gate, and the door has a ledge that may also be formed by a pair of spaced door protrusions. The protrusions on the door can be easily moved to an open position by pressing a tip of a fuel nozzle against the protrusions. The gate and the ledge are configured so that they can accommodate the fuel nozzle for only one type of fuel.09-04-2008

Patent applications by Andrew W. Mcintosh, Ann Arbor, MI US

Bruce D. Mcintosh, Princeton, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140103589PIN CLAMP WITH MULTI-THICKNESS CLAMPING FEATURE - A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.04-17-2014

Bruce D. Mcintosh, Monroeville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315477PIN LOCATING ASSEMBLY - A locating pin assembly is provided. The assembly includes a body and a cylinder assembly for moving a ram in a reciprocally linear manner. A bearing is coupled to the ram and configured to engage a bearing wedge to reduce “play” between the ram and the assembly. Illustratively, the bearing and bearing wedge reduce or substantially eliminate this “play” to prevent axial rotation of the ram.12-25-2008
20080315478PIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A pin clamp assembly having a body, a locating pin, an actuator, a drive rod, a cam, and a finger is provided. The locating pin is coupled to the body and movable between extended and retracted positions. The drive rod is movable relative to the locating pin. The cam is movable relative to the locating pin and the drive rod. The finger is coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and retracted positions. Actuation of the actuator causes the drive rod to move which extends the finger without moving the locating pin. Also, continued retraction of the drive rod after the finger has extended causes the cam to move out from the slot in the body to allow the locating pin to retract.12-25-2008
20090096146Pin Clamp Assembly - A pin clamp assembly having a housing, locating pin, at least one finger, a drive rod and an actuator is provided. At least a portion of the locating pin may be extendable exterior of the housing. The finger is located adjacent the locating pin and movable relative thereto. The drive rod is movable and is engagable with the finger to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions. The actuator drives the locating pin and the drive rod. Movement of the locating pin and drive rod is linear only and no rotational movement of the locating pin and drive rod is employed to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions.04-16-2009
20090121403PIN CLAMP - A pin clamp assembly is provided which includes a housing, a locating pin, a body, a twist pin, and a cam pin. The locating pin extends from the body. Both the body and the locating pin include longitudinally extending cavities contiguously disposed therein. The body also includes a longitudinally extending slot. At least a portion of the locating pin and the body is located in a bore disposed through the housing. The twist pin is disposed in the longitudinally extending cavities of the locating pin and body. The twist pin includes a longitudinally extending arcuate slot. The cam pin is coupled to the housing. The cam pin engages the slot. An electrical driven actuator includes an electric motor that rotates to move the locating pin linearly to rotate the twist pin.05-14-2009
20090236785PIN CLAMP ACCESSORIES - The present disclosure provides a pin clamp having first, second and third pins, a finger and stripper assembly. The first pin moves in response to an actuation. At least one finger is positioned adjacent the first pin, and is movable between clamped and unclamped positions. The second pin is located adjacent the first pin and is in operable communication with the finger. The stripper assembly comprises the third pin that is selectively engagable with the second pin, and an actuator that moves the third pin. The first activation of the actuator moves the third pin causing it to engage the second pin causing it to move the finger to the clamped position. The second actuation of the actuator moves the third pin causing it to disengage from the second pin causing it to not move the finger to the clamped position.09-24-2009
20090315236STRIP OFF PIN CLAMP - A pin clamp assembly is provided that includes a housing, a locating pin, and a finger. The locating pin is movable with respect to the housing. The locating pin can also selectively entirely retract inside the housing. A finger is supported by the locating pin and retractable and extendable into and out of the locating pin. The finger is also extendable out of the locating pin when at least a portion of the locating pin supporting the finger is exterior of the housing.12-24-2009

Patent applications by Bruce D. Mcintosh, Monroeville, IN US

Charles L. Mcintosh, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080200899METHODS FOR INTRAVASCULAR ENGRAFTMENT IN HEART - The invention relates to a method of engrafting donor cells into injured myocardium. The method includes delivering donor cells to a delivery site adjacent to and downstream of a chronic total occlusion and treating the chronic total occlusion. The delivery device may be a catheter with a wireguide that may be provided by a retrograde approach via an un-occluded artery or antegrade approach through the chronic total occlusion. The invention also relates to a method of treating injured myocardium and cell compositions for treatment of injured myocardium.08-21-2008
20100217381LOW PROFILE SUPPORT FRAME AND RELATED INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A low profile support frame for use as an or in an expandable intraluminal medical device includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having opposing curves. Connectors join the wire members, and barbs can be disposed on the connectors. The support frame has radially compressed and radially expanded configurations. When the support frame is in the radially expanded configuration, substantially no portion of the support frame is disposed on a first transverse axis of the frame opposite one end of the frame and substantially no portion of the frame is disposed on a second transverse axis of the frame opposite the other end of the frame. The support frame can be used as an intraluminal medical device by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a stent, prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter.08-26-2010
20120130476LOW PROFILE SUPPORT FRAME AND RELATED INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A low profile support frame for use as an or in an expandable intraluminal medical device includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having opposing curves. Connectors join the wire members, and barbs can be disposed on the connectors. The support frame has radially compressed and radially expanded configurations. When the support frame is in the radially expanded configuration, substantially no portion of the support frame is disposed on a first transverse axis of the frame opposite one end of the frame and substantially no portion of the frame is disposed on a second transverse axis of the frame opposite the other end of the frame. The support frame can be used as an intraluminal medical device by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a stent, prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter.05-24-2012
20120232637STENT/GRAFT DEVICE FOR OPEN SURGICAL PLACEMENT - An assembly for open surgical repair of a damaged wall portion of a body vessel includes a stent/graft device comprising an elongated stent body and a graft material covering the stent body. The device is expandable from a compressed condition having a diameter less than a diameter of the vessel to an expanded condition at least as great as the diameter of the vessel. A sheath enclosing the device when in the compressed condition includes a sheath body and a pull string for selectively splitting the sheath body to allow expansion of the device. The device and enclosing sheath are sized for insertion through the damaged wall portion into the vessel, wherein the pull string is extendable through the damaged wall portion for splitting the sheath body.09-13-2012
20130023802APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESTRUCTION OF VASCULAR THROMBUS - A device for thrombolytic therapy is provided. The device includes an elongate catheter with a distal end portion and a proximal end portion and a first lumen extending through both distal and proximal end portions. The distal end portion of the catheter includes an echogenic tubular potion that defines or surrounds a portion of the first lumen. An expandable balloon coaxially surrounds the tubular portion. The tubular portion additionally includes a plurality of indentations defined upon an outer surface thereof.01-24-2013
20130046330MULTI-LAYER FILTRATION DEVICE - A filter device assembly and a method of using such a device to capture and remove embolic material from a body lumen or blood vessel is provided. The filter device assembly generally comprises a structure having a collapsed state and an expanded state with first, second, and optionally N additional filter members circumferentially attached thereto. Each filter member forms an annulus chamber with the first filter member having porosity P02-21-2013
20130289709LOW PROFILE SUPPORT FRAME AND RELATED INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A low profile support frame for use as an or in an expandable intraluminal medical device includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having opposing curves. Connectors join the wire members, and barbs can be disposed on the connectors. The support frame has radially compressed and radially expanded configurations. When the support frame is in the radially expanded configuration, substantially no portion of the support frame is disposed on a first transverse axis of the frame opposite one end of the frame and substantially no portion of the frame is disposed on a second transverse axis of the frame opposite the other end of the frame. The support frame can be used as an intraluminal medical device by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a stent, prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter.10-31-2013
20140081315Multi-Layer Filtration Device - A filter device assembly and a method of using such a device to capture and remove embolic material from a body lumen or blood vessel is provided. The filter device assembly generally comprises a structure having a collapsed state and an expanded state with first, second, and optionally N additional filter members circumferentially attached thereto. Each filter member forms an annulus chamber with the first filter member having porosity P03-20-2014
20140155987Low Profile Support Frame and Related Intraluminal Medical Devices - A low profile support frame for use as or in an expandable intraluminal medical device includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having opposing curves. Connectors join the wire members. A stabilizing member has a proximal end contained within one of the connectors. The support frame has radially compressed and radially expanded configurations. When the support frame is in the radially expanded configuration, substantially no portion of the support frame is disposed on a first transverse axis of the frame opposite one end of the frame and substantially no portion of the frame is disposed on a second transverse axis of the frame opposite the other end of the frame. The support frame can be used as an intraluminal medical device by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a stent, prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter.06-05-2014

Patent applications by Charles L. Mcintosh, Silver Spring, MD US

Charles L. Md Mcintosh, Silver Spring, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150190227ESIS HEART VALVE SUPPORT RING - This disclosure relates to prosthetic heart valve support cuffs that are comprised of a foamy material. Such support cuffs may be configured with support frames configured to maintain an improved implantation site for percutaneously delivered heart valves. The support cuff may either be implanted prior to implantation of a heart valve or concurrently with the heart valve. The foamy material is configured to compress and expand upon liquid contact to substantially seal the perimeter of an opening to a heart.07-09-2015

Christopher M. Mcintosh, Montclair, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120229622LASER POINTER SYSTEM FOR DAY AND NIGHT USE - A novel eye-safe, long range laser pointer system for use in day or night conditions is described. The system uses a short pulse laser and a gated camera to detect the laser spot at long ranges in the presence of a strong solar background. The camera gate is synchronized with incident laser pulses using a separate large area, fast photodiode to detect the high peak power pulses. Alternately, gate synchronization using a GPS-disciplined clock can be used. Eye-safe systems operating in the near-UV or SWIR band are described.09-13-2012

Daneesh Mcintosh, Morgantown, WV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100113696METHODS FOR PREPARING CARBON NANOTUBE/POLYMER COMPOSITES USING FREE RADICAL PRECURSORS - In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to methods of fully integrating CNTs and the surrounding polymer matrix in CNT/polymer composites. In some such embodiments, such integration comprises interfacial covalent bonding between the CNTs and the polymer matrix. In some such embodiments, such interfacial covalent bonding is provided by a free radical reaction initiated during processing. In some such embodiments, such free radical initiation can be provided by benzoyl peroxide. In some or other embodiments, the present invention is directed to CNT/polymer composite systems, wherein the CNTs within such systems are covalently integrated with the polymer. In some or other embodiments, the present invention is directed to articles of manufacture made from such CNT/polymer composite systems.05-06-2010

Darren Carl Mcintosh, Mukilteo, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140360099Lavatory Reconfiguration System - A method and apparatus for reconfiguring a lavatory area. An apparatus comprises a first lavatory area, a second lavatory area, a first door for the first lavatory area, and a second door for the second lavatory area. The first door and the second door are configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A single passageway is present in both the first lavatory area and the second lavatory area when the first door and the second door are in the open position.12-11-2014
20150096118Modular Lavatory System - A method and apparatus are presented. An apparatus comprises a wall and a urinal. The wall is physically associated with a fuselage for an aircraft. The urinal is positioned along the wall, the wall and urinal positioned within a specialty lavatory area module.04-09-2015
20150203203Waste Disposal System for Aircraft - A method and apparatus for disposing of waste in an aircraft. An apparatus comprises a receptacle system. The receptacle system is configured to hold the waste. The receptacle system is located in a space between a galley and a bulkhead of the aircraft.07-23-2015
20150275488CIRCULAR GALLEY DRAIN STRAINER - A drain strainer assembly includes a housing having a circular cross-section, with an inlet port, an outlet port, and a plurality of first engagement tabs. The drain strainer assembly also includes a strainer member assembly having a circular cross-section. The strainer member assembly includes a strainer member with a solid front surface having a handle and a plurality of second engagement tabs interlocked with the first engagement tabs on the housing. The strainer member also includes cylindrical strainer sidewalls defining a circular opening at the back of the strainer member, and has an upper conduit aligned with the inlet port of the housing. The strainer member assembly also includes a circular strainer disk coupled to the strainer member with a fastener and covering the circular opening at the back of the strainer member.10-01-2015

Devon R. Mcintosh, Accokeek, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130002058Low-Cost Low-Cog PM Machine - Due largely to their high torque-to-current and torque-to-volume ratios, permanent magnet (PM) motors and generators are increasingly being used in a wide range of high performance applications, such as industrial drives, robotics, computer peripherals, and automotive applications. The present invention utilizes stator modularity to enable cost efficiency by significantly decreasing stator core manufacturing costs, and coil forming and fixturing costs in several ways. Minimizing costs extend to a novel, lightweight, support structure that does not require the usual encasement structure. The approach presents a challenge to mitigating cogging torque via popular methods; therefore a novel anti-cogging approach was developed that is a natural outgrowth of the modular layout instead of being negatively impacted by. The result is a low cost PM machine design and method with low cogging torque.01-03-2013

Donna Mcintosh, Chelmsford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090170928Synthesis of oligo/poly(catechins) and methods of use - A method for synthesizing a biocompatible, water-soluble oligo/polyflavanoid, includes polymerizing an optionally substituted flavanoid with a polymerization agent in the presence of a biocompatible polymerization solubilizer, thereby producing the biocompatible, soluble oligo/polyflavanoid. Also included is a biocompatible, soluble, oligo/polyflavanoid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or complex thereof. Also included are methods of treating a subject for cancer, cardiac damage, viral infection, and obesity.07-02-2009
20140242597PREDICTING TUMOR RESPONSE TO ANTI-ERBB3 ANTIBODIES - A diagnostic method for predicting quantitatively whether a human tumor will be sensitive or resistant to treatment with an ERBB3 inhibitor, e.g, an anti-ERBB3 antibody, is disclosed. The method is based on measurement of NRG1 expression at the RNA level, or at the protein level, in a tissue sample from the tumor.08-28-2014

Erin N. Mcintosh, Higganum, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140081675SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING CLAIM APPRAISALS - Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for assessing a likelihood of total loss of insured property (e.g., an insured automobile) and/or assessing an expected severity of damage to insured property. In some embodiments, information, such as information relating to insured property (e.g., age of a vehicle) and/or claim information (e.g., information relating to circumstances of an auto accident), may be used in determining a total loss score and/or damage severity score, without requiring a professional estimate or appraisal of damage to insured property.03-20-2014

Frederick G. Mcintosh, Chattanooga, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100325060Luggage Identification System and Apparatus - An electronic baggage tracking device replaces the tracking sticker presently applied to baggage. The device has a display which at least selectively displays destination indicia such as a barcode identifying a particular destination airport location. The device also has the ability to store traveler identification information, which is preferably at least partially encrypted, as well as travel information which may not normally be provided with baggage indicia, such as departing and arrival times. The device is preferably connected to baggage, if not integrally, then with a housing which connects to handles such as with a top having depending sides which cooperate with a displaceable bottom. Once installed, the device preferably has a locking configuration thereby preventing inadvertent or undesired removal of the device.12-23-2010

Gordon Mcintosh, Bay City, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130147338ELECTRODE BEAM WELDED SPARK PLUGS FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRODES - An industrial spark plug (06-13-2013
20150325983ELECTRODE BEAM WELDED SPARK PLUGS FOR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRODES - An industrial spark plug (11-12-2015

Graham Mcintosh, Sinking Spring, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140271336Nanostructured Titanium Alloy And Method For Thermomechanically Processing The Same - A nanostructured titanium alloy article is provided. The nanostructured alloy includes a developed structure that has been processed from a combination of severe plastic deformation and non-severe plastic deformation type thermomechanical processing steps, with at least 80% of grains in the developed structure having a grain size≦1.0 microns.09-18-2014

Henry E. Mcintosh, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100185712Behavior Mapped Influence Analysis Tool - An analysis tool guides the selection of an external agent who will interact with a selected organizational actor. The analysis tool helps to minimize mismatches in personality and behavior between the external agents and actors in the business. As a result, there are fewer misunderstandings about project scope and requirements, there is better communication between individuals, and valuable deals are more frequently closed.07-22-2010

James Mcintosh, Mccordsville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120042025SYSTEM, METHOD AND USER INTERFACE FOR GENERATING ELECTRONIC MAIL WITH EMBEDDED OPTIMIZED LIVE CONTENT - A system for introducing behaviorally tested live content (02-16-2012

Jason Mcintosh, Sugarhill, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150131814METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTACT SENSING USING COHERENCE ANALYSIS - Herein provided is a method for acoustical switching suitable for use with a microphone enabled electronic device. The method includes capturing a first microphone signal from a first microphone on a device, analyzing the first microphone signal for a contact event versus a non-contact event, and directing the electronic device to switch a processing state responsive to detection of either the contact event or non-contact event. In another configuration, additional microphone can be added for performing coherence analysis between at least two microphone signals mounted on or in the device. At least one parameter settings of the device can be changed in response to at least one detected physical contact on the device. Other embodiments are disclosed.05-14-2015

Jim Mcintosh, Mccordsville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140108973SYSTEM AND METHOD TO GENERATE A TARGETED AUDIENCE - A computerized method and system for generating a graphical user interface to build an audience is disclosed including receiving a plurality of filtering attributes from a database, the filtering attributes representing characteristics associated with a plurality of recipients, generating a graphical user interface comprising a plurality of lines and at least one Boolean operand, binding at least one attribute and at least one range to each row, grouping a plurality of lines with the at least one Boolean operand to generate a Boolean expression, and executing the Boolean expression to filter the plurality of recipients based on the characteristics in the database.04-17-2014
20140143337SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PERSONALIZED SHORT LINKS AND MONITORING ACTIVITY - A computerized method and system to generate individualized shortened URLs and track user activity is disclosed. A method includes generating an individualized shortened URLs for each of a plurality of recipients, sending communications to each of the plurality of recipients, wherein each of the communications includes the individualized shortened URL, receiving a request from at least one of the plurality of recipients for the individualized shortened URL, and referring the request to a destination URL.05-22-2014

J. Michael Mcintosh, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090005316ALPHA-CONOTOXIN MII ANALOGS - The invention relates to novel conopeptides and/or novel uses of conopeptides. The conopeptides of the invention are analogs of α-Conotoxin MII that are selective for α6-containing nAChRs as described herein.01-01-2009
20090203616METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN AND SCREENING ANALGESIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to the use of compounds that block the α9α10 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) for treating pain, such as neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain, and inflammatory disorders, such as arthritis. The present invention also relates to screening compounds to identify analgesic agents that block the α9α10 subtype of the nAChR.08-13-2009
20100120857USE OF TRIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AS PAIN MODULATING AGENTS - Provided are tris-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nociception and pain.05-13-2010
20100145011ALPHA-CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to relatively short peptides (termed α-conotoxins herein), about 10-30 residues in length, which are naturally available in minute amounts in the venom of the cone snails or analogous to the naturally available peptides, and which preferably include two disulfide bonds.06-10-2010
20100173937USE OF TETRAKIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AS PAIN MODULATING AGENTS - Provided are methods of modulating, treating, reversing and/or preventing pain using tetrakis quaternary ammonium compounds, especially regarding pain of central and/or peripheral origin and/or pain which is nociceptive, neuropathic, somatic, visceral, and/or inflammatory in nature.07-08-2010
20110166177BIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AS PAIN MODULATING AGENTS - Provided are methods for using bis-quaternary ammonium compounds to treat inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain.07-07-2011
20110166322ALPHA-CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to relatively short peptides (termed α-conotoxins herein), about 10-30 residues in length, which are naturally available in minute amounts in the venom of the cone snails or analogous to the naturally available peptides, and which preferably include two disulfide bonds.07-07-2011
20120122803ALPHA-CONOTOXIN MII ANALOGS - The invention relates to novel conopeptides and/or novel uses of conopeptides. The conopeptides of the invention are analogs of α-Conotoxin MII that are selective for α6-containing nAChRs as described herein.05-17-2012
20120149869ALPHA-CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to relatively short peptides (termed α-conotoxins herein), about 10-30 residues in length, which are naturally available in minute amounts in the venom of the cone snails or analogous to the naturally available peptides, and which preferably include two disulfide bonds.06-14-2012
20120220539CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The present invention relates conotoxin peptides that are analogs of the α-contoxin peptide RgIA. These conotoxin peptides block the α9α10 subtype of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) and can be used for treating pain, such as neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain, inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatic diseases, and in the treatment of breast cancer.08-30-2012
20130338338ALPHA-CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to relatively short peptides (termed α-conotoxins herein), about 10-30 residues in length, which are naturally available in minute amounts in the venom of the cone snails or analogous to the naturally available peptides, and which preferably include two disulfide bonds.12-19-2013
20140011836METHOD OF TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN - Provided are methods for using bis-quaternary ammonium compounds to treat inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain.01-09-2014
20140350218ALPHA-CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to relatively short peptides (termed α-conotoxins herein), about 10-30 residues in length, which are naturally available in minute amounts in the venom of the cone snails or analogous to the naturally available peptides, and which preferably include two disulfide bonds.11-27-2014

Patent applications by J. Michael Mcintosh, Salt Lake City, UT US

Johnny Lee Mcintosh, Lavaca, AR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120191495TIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A web-based tire management system tracks both tire-related and vehicle-related information for multiple fleets and for multiple models and brands of tires to enable sophisticated analysis of tire-related issues to be performed on behalf of individual fleets, as well as for tire dealers and manufacturers.07-26-2012
20120191617SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A TIRE RETREAD PROCESS - A system and method for tracking a tire through a retread process include various checkpoints with networked touch screen computers at each checkpoint. At certain inspection and repair checkpoints the touch screen computers display tire cross section images with multiple different regions. Selecting a region allows a technician to change injury or repair data associated with that region of the tire. The computer automatically checks entered information against customer retread specifications and alerts the technician if the tire does not fit the customer's requirements for repairing or retreading the tire.07-26-2012

John Ralph Mcintosh, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120318710DISPLAY BOX - A system for shipping and displaying a vehicle is disclosed. A display box includes a vehicle receiving area that has a display area and an enclosed area so that when the vehicle is located in the display box a prospective purchaser can sit on the seat. For shipping a vehicle is affixed to a first display box and a second vehicle is affixed to a second display box. The second display box is inverted and reversed and is located above the first display box to form a rectangularly shaped shipping combination. First and second disposable pillars are located between the first and second vehicles to support the two display boxes when combined to form the shipping combination. In a preferred embodiment, the pillars locate in foot receiving areas of the vehicles in the first and second display boxes.12-20-2012

Jonathan Mcintosh, Omaha, NE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090266019MODULAR FLOORING ASSEMBLIES - A modular flooring assembly including a flooring component adhered to a tray substrate is described. The modular flooring assembly may be interconnected with additional modular flooring assemblies to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies. One suitable snap-in grout is a right angle grout member.10-29-2009
20100313509MEDALLION INSERT FOR MODULAR FLOORING ASSEMBLIES - A tray substrate for a modular tile flooring system is disclosed that allows installation of medallion floating tiles into the flooring system. This tray substrate is designed to be a smaller medallion type tray substrate installed amongst larger tray substrates in a shape that is twisted at an angle to the grout lines of the other tiles. This is known as a medallion which is inserted in the layout.12-16-2010
20120144770MODULAR FLOORING ASSEMBLIES - A modular flooring assembly including a flooring component adhered to a tray substrate is described. The modular flooring assembly may be interconnected with additional modular flooring assemblies to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies. One suitable snap-in grout is a right angle grout member.06-14-2012
20120260595Medallion Insert for Modular Flooring Assemblies - A tray substrate for a modular tile flooring system is disclosed that allows installation of medallion floating tiles into the flooring system. This tray substrate is designed to be a smaller medallion type tray substrate installed amongst larger tray substrates in a shape that is twisted at an angle to the grout lines of the other tiles. This is known as a medallion which is inserted in the layout.10-18-2012

Patent applications by Jonathan Mcintosh, Omaha, NE US

Josephine Mcintosh, Beattyville, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090255031PROTECTIVE GARMENT WITH VAPOR SKIRT - A coat including a torso portion defining a torso cavity and including pair of portions that are releasably connectable together. The coat further includes a skirt positioned in the torso cavity. The coat is configured such that when the coat is worn by a wearer and the portions are releasably connected together the skirt generally sealingly engages the wearer. The coat is further configured such that the skirt automatically generally sealingly engages the wearer when the coat is worn by the wearer and the portions are releasably connected without requiring any further action by the wearer.10-15-2009

K. Alexander Mcintosh, Groton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110169117Cross-Talk Suppression in Geiger-Mode Avalanche Photodiodes - An avalanche photodiode detector is provided with a substrate including an array of avalanche photodiodes. An optical interface surface of the substrate is arranged for accepting external input radiation. There is provided at least one cross-talk blocking layer of material including apertures positioned to allow external input radiation to reach photodiodes and including material regions positioned for attenuating radiation in the substrate that is produced by photodiodes in the array. Alternatively at least one cross-talk blocking layer of material is disposed on the optical interface surface of the substrate to allow external input radiation to reach photodiodes and attenuate radiation in the substrate that is produced by photodiodes in the array. At least one cross-talk filter layer of material can be disposed in the substrate adjacent to the photodiode structures, including a material that absorbs radiation in the substrate that is produced by photodiodes in the array.07-14-2011

Katrina Mcintosh, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110265372Nanoalloy fuel composition - There is disclosed a fuel composition comprising: a water-free, organic fuel; and a nanoalloy represented by the following generic formula (A11-03-2011

Kevin R. Mcintosh, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080299090Use Of Umbilical Cord Matrix Cells - The invention relates to the isolation and use of stem cells from amniote species (potentially any animal with an umbilical cord, including humans). More particularly the invention relates to obtaining stem cells that are at least multipotent and may be totipotent or nearly totipotent and are envisaged to have a variety of end uses. The cells of the present invention are immunosuppressive and may be used to inhibit the immune response in a subject.12-04-2008
20110158959IMMUNOPHENOTYPE AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF HUMAN ADIPOSE DERIVED CELLS - The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for generating an isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell exhibiting a low level of immunogenicity. The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for reducing an immune response associated with transplantation by administering the recipient with an amount of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells effective to reduce or inhibit host rejection and/or host versus graft disease.06-30-2011

Patent applications by Kevin R. Mcintosh, Ellicott City, MD US

Kyle Dewayne Mcintosh, Roswell, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080212497Method and system for span-based connection aggregation - The present invention provides a method and system for the restoration of an optical mesh network subsequent to the simultaneous failing of a large number of network connections due to a transmission failure. The system and method increase the restoration speed of a large number of failed network connections through connection aggregation. The system and method provide that connection aggregation is the logical bundling of a plurality of network connections across a network span. By enabling the bundling of these individual network connections transported over a particular span or spans, a network operator manages the bundle as if it were one network connection. The method and system provide that other network links support these bundled connections when the network segment that a managed bundle is traversing fails.09-04-2008

Lanny J. Mcintosh, Austin, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150365752Support Structures For Music Components, Comprising Integrated DI - Provided in various example embodiments is a support structure for a microphone, a musical instrument, or other music component, the support structure comprising therein the components of a direct box or “DI” box, such as electrical components configured to convert a high-impedance, line level, unbalanced output signal from a musical instrument to a low-impedance microphone-level balanced input signal. The invention eliminates the need for a separate direct box, thereby eliminating unsightly clutter and dangerous trip hazards from the stage floor.12-17-2015

Laprentis Eugene Mcintosh, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110259075Pipe Bending Machine - A pipe bending machine has a beam mounted in see-saw pivotal relation on a fulcrum and spaced apart cradles support the pipe. An actuator initially drives the second cradle and the beam apart to pivot the pipe about the first cradle until the pipe is in contact with the die and thereafter drives the beam away from the second cradle to bend the pipe against the die. The mechanical advantage of the levered operation requires only a single actuator motion to bend the pipe. An external mandrel allows the pipe to be incrementally fed through the bending machine and secures the pipe against cross-sectional distortion during the bending process.10-27-2011

Lester Howard Mcintosh, Green Lane, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080207789Porous linear polymer composition - A porous polymer composition including plural linear mixed polarity polymer particles, wherein the particles include a linear poly[(non-polar olefin)-(polar olefin)] and at least one pore, is disclosed, as are those particles further including a catalytic component. A method of forming the plural linear mixed polarity polymer particles is also disclosed. A method of using plural linear mixed polarity polymer particles which include a catalytic component to catalyze polymerization is further disclosed. A porous polymer composition including plural linear non-polar polymer particles and a catalytic component is further disclosed, along with a method of making those linear non-polar polymer particles including the catalytic component and a method of using them to catalyze polymerization.08-28-2008
20080207854Substantially linear copolymers and methods of making the same - Substantially linear copolymers derived from at least one acyclic aliphatic olefin monomer and at least one nitrogen containing vinyl monomer, wherein the at least one nitrogen containing vinyl monomer is according to Formula (I)08-28-2008
20080207855Polymerization of acyclic aliphatic olefins - A robust, impurity tolerant method of making substantially linear polymers of acyclic aliphatic olefins using catalyst complexes comprising a single palladium metal center and a substituted tri-aryl ligand is disclosed.08-28-2008
20080207856Composition and method for preparing copolymers of polar and non-polar olefins substantially free of free radical initiated polymer - A polymerizable composition including a late transition metal complex, a non-polar olefin, a polar olefin, and a free radical scavenger, wherein the polymerizable composition is capable of forming a linear poly[(non-polar olefin)-(polar olefin)] substantially free of free radical addition polymer, is disclosed. A method of copolymerizing a non-polar olefin with a polar olefin, catalyzed by a late transition metal complex in the presence of a free radical scavenger, to produce a linear poly[(non-polar olefin)-(polar olefin)] substantially free of free radical addition polymer is also disclosed.08-28-2008

Patent applications by Lester Howard Mcintosh, Green Lane, PA US

Matthias C. Mcintosh, Fayetteville, AR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100331370Novel isobenzofuran analogs of sclerophytin A - Isobenzofuran analogs of sclerophytin A are prepared in a highly concise fashion via an aldol-cycloaldol sequence. The analogs exhibit IC12-30-2010
20150183772ALKYLATION OF AZOLES - In one aspect, methods for the alkylation of azoles are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for the C2 alkylation of an azole compound comprises providing an azolium salt comprising an N-allyl substituent, reacting the N-allyl azolium salt with an aldehyde to provide a reaction product mixture comprising a ketone and N-allyl-N,X-ketene acetal, and providing the C2-alkylated azole compound by Claisen rearrangement of the N-allyl-N,X-ketene acetal, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of S, N and O.07-02-2015

Michael Mcintosh, Kanehoe, HI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140040627PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR STRENGTHENING PASSWORD SECURITY - A process and a system that create and encrypt rich formatted passwords that increase password strength and security in some embodiments are disclosed. The process increases password security by converting a set of password tokens and a set of password appearance alterations into a rich formatted password and then encrypting the rich formatted password. The system of some embodiments includes (i) a data converter for assembling a rich formatted password from a data object comprising a set of password tokens and a set of password appearance alterations received at a password creation user interface (UI) of a computing device and (ii) a data encrypter for encrypting rich formatted passwords and decrypting encrypted rich formatted passwords, and (iii) a database for storing and retrieving encrypted rich formatted passwords.02-06-2014

Michael Mcintosh, Clifton Park, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120216267User Initiated and Controlled Identity Federation Establishment and Revocation Mechanism - A method for single sign-on with established federation includes triggering a single sign-on operation from a first service to a second service, retrieving, by the first service, an associated federation key and pseudo identification for a user agent, generating, by the first service, a token signed with a federation key for the user agent based on the pseudo identification, redirecting, by the first service, the user agent to the second service, wherein the user agent transfers the token to the second service, verifying, by the second service, the token and determining an associated identification in the second service, and returning, by the second service, a resource to the user agent.08-23-2012

Michael Mcintosh, Clifton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171989Identity Data Model Broker - A method, system and computer program product for handling identity data from heterogeneous sources utilizes an Identity Data Model Broker (IDMB). The IDMB maps fields between heterogeneous data sources, served by disparate Identity Attribute Service (IdAS) context providers, to establish a normalized data format. Within an IdAS, an abstract data model, which is brokered the IDMB, is created to present a normalized view of the data from the IDMB. When a request for data is received at the IdAS, the requested data is retrieved from appropriate data sources, through respective IdAS context providers, normalized to the abstract data model, and provided to the requester by the IdAS, such that the heterogeneous data sources are shielded from the requester.07-02-2009
20100185869METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIGNING JAVASCRIPT OBJECT NOTATION (JSON) MESSAGES - JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) message integrity is provided using a digital signature scheme. The digital signature scheme implements a set of processing rules for creating and representing digital signatures using a JSON signature syntax. The syntax preferably comprises a set of named elements, including a reference element, a signature information element, and a signature element. In one embodiment, a machine-implemented method for signing a JSON message begins by constructing a reference element for each data object in the JSON message to be signed. The data object is identified by a reference identifier. The reference element includes the reference identifier, a pointer (such as a URI) to a digest method, and a digest generated by applying the digest method to the data object or a given function of the data object. Then, a signature information element is constructed for one or more of the reference elements corresponding to the one or more data objects in the message that are being signed. The signature information element includes a pointer to a signature method, as well as one or more reference elements, or a canonical form of the one or more reference elements. Then, a signature element is constructed. The signature element includes the signature information element, and a signature value generated by applying the signature method (identified in the signature information element) to the signature information element. The signature element is the JSON message signature. The signature enables a sending entity (such as a Web browser or Web server) to generate a digest on all or parts of a JSON message and then to secure the digests using a signing key.07-22-2010

Patent applications by Michael Mcintosh, Clifton, NJ US

Michael David Mcintosh US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100191553System and Method for GDS Cryptic Code Interaction with Various Travel Content Sources - Interaction with various travel content sources is supported using any one of various known GDS cryptic code formats. Travel booking requests made in a selected GDS cryptic format are converted for communication with, e.g., a GDS content source, a direct connect content source, and/or a web-based content source and travel booking responses from such travel content sources is converted into a display format of the selected GDS. In this way, users familiar with one GDS cryptic format can continue to use that GDS cryptic format for interaction with GDS content sources of the same or different format, with direct connect content sources in their expected format, and with web-based content sources in their expected format.07-29-2010

Michael G. Mcintosh, Clifton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063289TRUSTED STATEMENT VERIFICATION FOR DATA PRIVACY - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to privacy data management and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for trusted statement verification for data privacy. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for trusted statement verification for data privacy can be provided. The method can include deducing a claim from an attribute for personal data for an end user, receiving a request from a personal data consumer to vouch for an assertion based upon the attribute, comparing the assertion to the claim, and providing a voucher for the assertion to the personal data consumer on behalf of the end user if the claim supports the assertion without revealing the attribute to the personal data consumer.03-05-2009

Michael P. Mcintosh, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090073820METHOD FOR INVENTORY OF AN AUTOMATED DATA STORAGE LIBRARY - An automated data library system employing a plurality of cartridges, one or more cartridge storage slots and an inventory controller. Each cartridge includes a cartridge memory. The cartridge storage slot(s) is(are) physically configured to store the cartridges. The inventory controller is operable to generate an inventory of the cartridges as stored within the cartridge storage slot(s). A generation by the inventory controller of the inventory of the cartridges as stored within the cartridge storage slot(s) involves the inventory controller simultaneously accessing cartridge identification information on two or more cartridge memories, and generating the inventory including two or more cartridges corresponding to the cartridge identification information.03-19-2009
20090147394MANAGEMENT OF DATA CARTRIDGES IN MULTIPLE-CARTRIDGE CELLS IN AN AUTOMATED DATA STORAGE LIBRARY - In an automated library, data cartridges, such as magnetic tape cartridges, are stored in storage cells and accessed by data storage drives. An accessor with a gripper transports cartridges between storage cells and storage drives. Cartridges are prioritized according to their relative importance. A processor manages the placement of the cartridges in cells by having higher priority cartridges stored closer to the front of multi-cartridge cells than cartridges with a lower priority. Cartridges with a higher priority may also be stored closer to a storage drive than cartridges with a lower priority. A pusher may be used to push cartridges towards the front of multi-cartridge cells with an empty position to enable the gripper to reach the front cartridge.06-11-2009
20110274524HIGH FLEX-LIFE ELECTRICAL CABLE ASSEMBLY - An apparatus is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including an accessor to physically transport tape cartridges in a tape library. A flexible cable assembly is connected to the accessor that enables the accessor to move relative to the tape library and enables one of power and communication signals to be transmitted to the accessor. The flexible cable assembly includes a flexible channel and multiple twisted wire pairs loosely routed through the flexible channel. The multiple twisted wire pairs independently and substantially freely move within the flexible channel. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.11-10-2011
20140085800SLIM PROFILE, REAR DOCKING TAPE DRIVE CANISTER - In one embodiment, an automated tape library includes an array of tape drive canister bays which each allow insertion of a tape drive canister therein that supports a tape drive, a power system, a communications system, and a robotic accessor adapted for accessing through insertion and/or removal tape cartridges in tape drives in the array of tape drive canister bays, wherein each tape drive canister bay includes a latching mechanism adapted for securing a tape drive canister into the tape drive canister bay when the latching mechanism is in a latched close position and releasing the tape drive canister from the tape drive canister bay when the latching mechanism is in an unlatched open position, and a library docking connector adapted for connecting a docking connector of the tape drive canister to the power system and the communications system when the latching mechanism is in the latched close position.03-27-2014

Patent applications by Michael P. Mcintosh, Tucson, AZ US

Michael Philip Mcintosh, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080273261MEDIA CARTRIDGE STORAGE DEVICE FOR AN AUTOLOADING DATA STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A cartridge storage device for a data storage and retrieval system according to one embodiment comprises a housing having a front and a back positioned on opposite ends of the housing; a plurality of cells in the housing, each cell adapted for receiving a media cartridge; and a drive mechanism for selectively driving the cells towards a front opening in the front of the housing, the front opening allowing insertion and retrieval of the cartridges from the cells.11-06-2008
20130272838ENABLING RELIABLE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AN ACCESSOR AND A TAPE LIBRARY - A method is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including physically transporting tape cartridges in a tape library using an accessor. The method further enables communication between the accessor and the tape library using a flexible cable assembly. The flexible cable assembly includes a flexible channel and multiple twisted wire pairs loosely routed through the flexible channel. The multiple twisted wire pairs independently and substantially freely move within the flexible channel.10-17-2013

Patent applications by Michael Philip Mcintosh, Tucson, AZ US

P. Stuckey Mcintosh, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090013210Systems, devices, agents and methods for monitoring and automatic reboot and restoration of computers, local area networks, wireless access points, modems and other hardware - An embodiment of the invention is a client on a local area network that periodically and automatically evaluates its physical connectivity with the local area network, exercises local-network services such as DHCP, and verifies Internet connectivity and function by pinging one or more numerically specified IP addresses and by pinging one or more IP addresses specified by an FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) known to the assigned DNS servers. An embodiment of the invention may include a plurality of client elements monitoring one or more networks. Functionality according to embodiments of the invention can send notices, automatically initiate action, and otherwise assist in, among other things, remote monitoring and administration of networks, and particularly wireless networks.01-08-2009

Richard Mcintosh, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130008641APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING OR HANDLING TUBULARS - A method and apparatus for facilitating running or pulling tubulars from a well bore whereby the functions of a surface mounted traditional spider/elevator are replaced by an FMS which may also be remotely controlled. The FMS comprises a main body consisting of upper and lower plates assembled in a bolted and welded configuration, a slip assembly each said slip assembly comprising a slip back, a slip, one or more die inserts, a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and multiple sized die blocks to conform to the tubular OCTG diameter.01-10-2013
20130011221APPARATUS FOR HANDLING TUBULARS - A method and apparatus for facilitating running or pulling tubulars from a well bore whereby the manual operations or functions normally performed by a human are undertaken by the THD and may including remote control or manipulation. The THD comprises an elevator assembly (THD) with a main body consisting of upper and lower plates, a scissor assembly and multiple sized die blocks to conform to the tubular diameter. The THD can be used as a transfer elevator to position the tubular for engagement by the make-up assembly, can be outfitted to perform as a safety clamp or restraining device and also configured as a tubular stabbing arm as required by the operation.01-10-2013
20130153239FLUID SAFETY VALVE - A bi-directional fluid safety valve for preventing spillage when filling tanks, vessels, fill lines, and or hoses for transportation of fluids in pipelines or tubulars with a tubular body with an external body and an internal bore having a fluid flow path from a first end to a second end, the first and second members concentrically disposed and moveable along a longitudinal axis within the tubular body; with means such as springs to longitudinally bias the first member toward the second member and means to longitudinally bias said second member toward said first member. Also provided are embodiments for connection of the tubular body to alternative connection systems.06-20-2013
20130292136TUBULAR RUNNING DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for running tubular(s) into a well bore for use with a top drive or power swivel comprising a make-up assembly with inner and outer members, one of which has an array of ramped or inclined surface(s) while the other is an inner or outer cage with rolling support(s) with or without a central spindle and openings which may also be referred to as tubular engagement apparatus wherein relative movement of the members urges the rolling support(s) to protrude radially through the openings to engage a tubular internally or externally. Also provided is an elevator assembly with elevator links and transfer elevators to position tubular for engagement by the make-up assembly.11-07-2013

Ricky Joe Sullivan Mcintosh, Altoona, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150245623BYPASS CIRCUIT AND WIPE TECHNIQUE FOR CONTACTOR USED TO OPERATE SOLID STATE RELAYS THAT CONTROL HEATING ELEMENTS - A control circuit for a cooking oven. The control circuit includes a contactor. The contactor has at least one contact and at least one coil. A relay (such as a solid-state relay) is in series connection with the contactor. A heating element is controlled by the relay and is in series connection with the relay and the contactor. The controller also includes a controller. The controller is configured to bypass the relay and to control power to the at least one coil.09-03-2015

Robert Mcintosh, Loganville, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100063875SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR WIRELESSLY PREPROCESSING A TRANSACTION WHILE IN A QUEUE FOR A POINT-OF-TRANSACTION - A transaction is preprocessed wirelessly in response to a wireless transaction preprocessing user device being in a queue for a point-of-transaction. The transaction that was preprocessed is then completed in response to the wireless transaction preprocessing user device reaching the point-of-transaction. Financial transactions and/or purchase of goods and/or services may thereby be preprocessed wirelessly and then completed at a point-of-transaction. Related devices and computer program products are also disclosed.03-11-2010
20110186628Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Wirelessly Preprocessing a Transaction While in a Queue for a Point-of-Transaction - A transaction is preprocessed wirelessly in response to a wireless transaction preprocessing user device being in a queue for a point-of-transaction. The transaction that was preprocessed is then completed in response to the wireless transaction preprocessing user device reaching the point-of-transaction. Financial transactions and/or purchase of goods and/or services may thereby be preprocessed wirelessly and then completed at a point-of-transaction. Related devices and computer program products are also disclosed.08-04-2011
20120226608Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Wirelessly Preprocessing a Transaction While in a Queue for a Point-of-Transaction - A transaction is preprocessed wirelessly in response to a wireless transaction preprocessing user device being in a queue for a point-of-transaction. The transaction that was preprocessed is then completed in response to the wireless transaction preprocessing user device reaching the point-of-transaction. Financial transactions and/or purchase of goods and/or services may thereby be preprocessed wirelessly and then completed at a point-of-transaction. Related devices and computer program products are also disclosed.09-06-2012
20130238442Systems, Methods and Computer Program Products for Wirelessly Preprocessing a Transaction While in a Queue for a Point-of-Transaction - A transaction is preprocessed wirelessly in response to a wireless transaction preprocessing user device being in a queue for a point-of-transaction. The transaction that was preprocessed is then completed in response to the wireless transaction preprocessing user device reaching the point-of-transaction. Financial transactions and/or purchase of goods and/or services may thereby be preprocessed wirelessly and then completed at a point-of-transaction. Related devices and computer program products are also disclosed.09-12-2013
20140222557Wirelessly Preprocessing a Transaction While in a Queue - A transaction is preprocessed wirelessly in response to a wireless transaction preprocessing user device being in a queue for a point-of-transaction. The transaction that was preprocessed is then completed in response to the wireless transaction preprocessing user device reaching the point-of-transaction. Financial transactions and/or purchase of goods and/or services may thereby be preprocessed wirelessly and then completed at a point-of-transaction. Related devices and computer program products are also disclosed.08-07-2014

Patent applications by Robert Mcintosh, Loganville, GA US

Robert James Mcintosh, Bothell, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090292405WING-BODY LOAD ALLEVIATION FOR AIRCRAFT - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for symmetric and anti-symmetric control of aircraft flight control surfaces to reduce wing-body loads. Commands are sent to symmetrically deploy outboard control surfaces to shift wing air-loads inboard based on airplane state and speed brake deployment. Surface rate retraction on a wing with peak loads is limited to reduce maximum loads due to wheel checkback accompanied by utilization of opposite wing control surfaces to retain roll characteristics. Airloads are shifted inboard on a swept wing to move the center of pressure forward, thereby reducing the tail load required to perform a positive gravity maneuver. In a negative gravity maneuver, speed brakes are retracted, thereby reducing the positive tail load and reducing the aft body design loads. High gain feedback commands are filtered from wing structural modes above one hertz by a set of linear and non-linear filters.11-26-2009

Robert L. Mcintosh, Eugene, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130325538TOUCHSCREEN ENTRY OF CONSTRUCTION PUNCH LIST ITEMS DIRECTLY ON A PLAN - A method for establishing a construction punch list system for managing and inspecting a construction project is disclosed. Plan data, of a construction project, is provided from a database in a central server to sub-contractors having field operable graphical touchscreen devices. A touchscreen device is used to display a selected plan. Using the touchscreen device, color-coded or shape-coated construction deficiency data, in relation to the selected plan, is entered in graphical and textual form. The construction deficiency data is communicated to the central server. From the construction deficiency data, a construction punch list is generated in graphical or tabular form. The construction deficiency data from the server is distributed to at least one sub-contractor, indicating needed fixes. The needed fixes are fixed, then the construction deficiency data is updated to reflect fixes. The updated construction deficiency data is accessed for inspecting and supervising the construction project.12-05-2013

Robert S. Mcintosh, Loganville, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140058819Methods, Devices, And Computer Program Products For Customer Operated Coupon Tracking - A method of providing coupons for shopping includes storing a shopping list in an electronic device including items for purchase via a merchant, storing electronic representations of coupons in the electronic device and associating the electronic representations of coupons with items included in the shopping list.02-27-2014

Rufus D. Mcintosh, Hebron, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130205721Pouch Style Food Service Bag - The disclosure provides a food-service, food-packaging product package made from one material, having certain desired properties on an outside thereof, and a different material, having different desired properties, on an inside thereof.08-15-2013

Scott A Mcintosh, Livonia, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130097879HAND-HELD BAND SAW - A powered hand-held band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts.04-25-2013

Scott A. Mcintosh, Commerce, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080282556HAND-HELD BAND SAW - A powered handheld band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts.11-20-2008
20100192390HAND-HELD BAND SAW - A hand-held band saw is provided for one-hand operation. The band saw has a frame and a handle extending from a longitudinal edge of the frame at an acute angle and opposite an edge containing a throat for receiving the work piece. The orientation of the handle centers the mass of the saw below the hand and positions the cutting section of the blade in a vertical plane so it will engage a work piece at a preferred angle selected by the user.08-05-2010
20110011234HAND-HELD BAND SAW - A powered hand-held band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts.01-20-2011
20120055299STAND FOR SUPPORTING A HAND-HELD POWERED BAND SAW - A method and apparatus for converting a portable band saw to an upright stationary table band saw includes a stand having a base, at least one vertically extending side wall, and a top. A work piece support surface can include an opening through which one run of a closed loop saw blade of the portable band saw can pass when the portable band saw is mounted in a supporting relationship with respect to the stand. A switch mounted on the stand operates the portable band saw independent of the finger trigger on the handle. The on/off switch is connected to a plug engaged by the portable band saw when mounted in the stand. The plug is engagable within a socket of the band saw and is electrically connected to bypass the finger trigger of the portable band saw and to create a circuit through the on/off switch.03-08-2012

Patent applications by Scott A. Mcintosh, Commerce, MI US

Sean H. Mcintosh, Drexel Hill, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120225010METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN USING ALUMINUM-BASED WATER-SPLIT REACTIONS - A method and apparatus for producing hydrogen using an aluminum-based water-split reaction, in which water is reacted with metallic aluminum, at least one-soluble inorganic salt catalyst that causes progressive pitting of the metallic aluminum, and at least one metal oxide initiator that increases temperature upon exposure to water. The solid reactant materials are differentially distributed in a matrix relative to at least one inlet for introducing water to the matrix. The differential distribution affects at least one characteristic of the reaction, such as the rate, temperature, pressure and products of the reaction, the latter comprising one or more of hydrogen, heat and steam. The water-soluble inorganic salt catalyst may be sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof, and the metal oxide initiator may be magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and combinations thereof. The solid reactant materials may be differentially distributed by concentrating at least one of the solid reactant materials in at least one area of the matrix relative to the inlet. One or more of the solid reactant materials may be concentrated proximate the inlet so as to achieve a rapid initial reaction upon introduction of water, or may be concentrated in defined packets at spaced apart locations within the matrix to achieve a more moderated action. The solid reactant materials may be positioned in layers arranged concentrically or spirally about the water inlet. The layers may be formed of a water permeable substrate, such as a fiber wool or mat material having the reactant materials deposited thereon. The substrate including the reactant materials may be stored in a disposable container, to which water is introduced via the inlet at the time of use.09-06-2012

Stan Mcintosh, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234420HIGH PERMEABILITY SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymeric composition that are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive crosslinked polymer may be coated with a polymeric coating, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have a high capacity and a high gel bed permeability.09-25-2008
20120277096HIGH PERMEABILITY SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymeric composition that are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive crosslinked polymer may be coated with a polymeric coating, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have a high capacity and a high gel bed permeability.11-01-2012
20130310251SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER WITH HIGH PERMEABILITY - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymers which are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomers carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive crosslinked polymer may be coated with a thermoplastic polymer, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which has a high gel bed permeability and high centrifuge retention capacity.11-21-2013
20140031498HIGH PERMEABILITY SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymeric composition that are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive crosslinked polymer may be coated with a polymeric coating, and have improved properties, in particular in respect of their capacity for transportation of liquids in the swollen state, and which have a high capacity and a high gel bed permeability.01-30-2014

Patent applications by Stan Mcintosh, Greensboro, NC US

Stanley A. Mcintosh, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130172180PROCESS FOR SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER AND CROSSLINKER COMPOSITION - The present invention further relates to a process to make a superabsorbent polymer comprising the steps of a) preparing a neutralized monomer solution comprising a polymerizable monomer selected from unsaturated acid groups-containing monomers, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, salts, or derivatives thereof and a caustic agent selection from an alkali agent, wherein the polymerizable monomer is neutralized to from about 50 mol % to about 85 mol %; b) forming a crosslinker monomer mixture by adding an internal crosslinker composition to the neutralized monomer solution wherein the internal crosslinking composition is the reaction product of a stoichiometric excess of amine with a glycidyl compound, wherein the internal crosslinker composition has a residual amount of glycidyl compounds of less than about 500 ppm based on the mass of the internal crosslinker composition; and c) polymerizing the crosslinker monomer mixture to make a superabsorbent polymer.07-04-2013
20150093575SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER WITH CROSSLINKER - The present invention further relates to a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition comprising a crosslinker composition that is the reaction product selected from (i) saturated amines and/or saturated polyamines with ethylenically unsaturated glycidyl compounds and/or ethylenically unsaturated polyglycidyl compounds, (ii) ethylenically unsaturated amines and/or ethylenically unsaturated polyamines with saturated glycidyl compounds and/or saturated polyglycidyl compounds, or (iii) ethylenically unsaturated amines and/or ethylenically unsaturated polyamines with ethylenically unsaturated glycidyl compounds and/or ethylenically unsaturated polyglycidyl compounds; and a surface crosslinking agent applied to the particle surface. The present invention further relates to an absorbent article that includes such particulate superabsorbent polymer compositions.04-02-2015

Steven Mcintosh, Allentown, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140287483METHODS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES - New semiconductor nanoparticles and manufacturing technologies, including novel methods, systems, and compositions, are provided herein. Robust, reproducible production of large amounts of semiconductor nanoparticles, such as quantum dots, from bacterial cultures during continuous growth is provided, without a need for extensive post growth processing or modification. The result is a novel semiconductor of nanoparticle dimensions and quality that is suitable for commercial applications in lighting, display, imaging, diagnostics, photovoltaics and hydrogen generation, for example. In one embodiment, bacterial-based synthesis methods for producing nanocrystal semiconductor quantum dots are provided by aqueous, environmentally friendly media and methods.09-25-2014

Suzanne K. Mcintosh, Clifton, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110035532Secure Recursive Virtualization - A mechanism is provided for performing secure recursive virtualization of a computer system. A portion of memory is allocated by a virtual machine monitor (VMM) or an operating system (OS) to a new domain. An initial program for the new domain is loaded into the portion of memory. Secure recursive virtualization firmware (SVF) in the data processing system is called to request that the new domain be generated. A determination is made as to whether the call is from a privileged domain or a non-privileged domain. Responsive to the request being from a privileged domain, all access to the new domain is removed from any other domain in the data processing system. Responsive to receiving an indication that the new domain has been generated, an execution of the initial program is scheduled.02-10-2011
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20130227704PROCESSOR AND DATA PROCESSING METHOD WITH NON-HIERARCHICAL COMPUTER SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR CONTEXT STATES - Disclosed are a processor and processing method that provide non-hierarchical computer security enhancements for context states. The processor can comprise a context control unit that uses context identifier tags associated with corresponding contexts to control access by the contexts to context information (i.e., context states) contained in the processor's non-stackable and/or stackable registers. For example, in response to an access request, the context control unit can grant a specific context access to a register only when that register is tagged with a specific context identifier tag. If the register is tagged with another context identifier tag, the contents of the specific register are saved in a context save area of memory and the previous context states of the specific context are restored to the specific register before access can be granted. The context control unit can also provide such computer security enhancements while still facilitating authorized cross-context and/or cross-level communications.08-29-2013
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20140025337Sensor Virtualization through Cloud Storage and Retrieval Mechanisms - Mechanisms are provided for virtualizing physical sensors and providing sensor data to a requestor using the virtualized physical sensors. The mechanisms obtain sensor data from a plurality of physical sensors and storing the sensor data in a virtual sensor storage system of the data processing system in at least one standardized format. A request from a requestor for a first type of sensor data is received which does not specify a particular physical sensor. A portion of the sensor data stored in the virtual sensor storage system is retrieved in response to receiving the request, the portion of sensor data corresponding to the type of sensor data requested in the request from the requestor. The retrieved portion of the sensor data is returned to the requestor in a format corresponding to a physical sensor configured to provide the requested type of sensor data.01-23-2014
20140025338Sensor Virtualization through Cloud Storage and Retrieval Mechanisms - Mechanisms are provided for virtualizing physical sensors and providing sensor data to a requestor using the virtualized physical sensors. The mechanisms obtain sensor data from a plurality of physical sensors and storing the sensor data in a virtual sensor storage system of the data processing system in at least one standardized format. A request from a requestor for a first type of sensor data is received which does not specify a particular physical sensor. A portion of the sensor data stored in the virtual sensor storage system is retrieved in response to receiving the request, the portion of sensor data corresponding to the type of sensor data requested in the request from the requestor. The retrieved portion of the sensor data is returned to the requestor in a format corresponding to a physical sensor configured to provide the requested type of sensor data.01-23-2014
20140208315LIVE VIRTUAL MACHINE MIGRATION QUALITY OF SERVICE - A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.07-24-2014
20140208329LIVE VIRTUAL MACHINE MIGRATION QUALITY OF SERVICE - A system and method for providing quality of service during live migration includes determining one or more quality of service (QoS) specifications for one or more virtual machines (VMs) to be live migrated. Based on the one or more QoS specifications, a QoS is applied to a live migration of the one or more VMs by controlling resources including at least one of live migration network characteristics and VM execution parameters.07-24-2014

Patent applications by Suzanne K. Mcintosh, Clifton, NJ US

Tim Mcintosh, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100151678Wafer Backside Grinding with Stress Relief - A method of relieving stress in a semiconductor wafer and providing a wafer backside surface finish capable of hiding cosmetic imperfections. Embodiments of the invention include creating a wafer backside surface which can be used for all dies on the semiconductor wafer intended for different product applications and be deposited with backside metallization (BSM) material. The method provides a rough texture on the wafer backside followed by isotropic etching of the wafer backside to recover the wafer strength as well as to preserve the rough texture of the wafer backside. After wafer backside metallization, the rough texture of the wafer backside hides cosmetic imperfections introduced by subsequent processes.06-17-2010

Tim Mcintosh, Hockessin, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090253554Personal workout management system - The invention relates to an interactive exercise management system. The system may be used for improving a workout environment for a specific user or group of users, tracking exercise information, and providing future workout information. The system, and method of using the system, allows for a specific user or group of users to control their workout environmental conditions. The conditions that may be controlled include, but are not limited to, sight, sound, smell and climate.10-08-2009

Timothy Mcintosh, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150163921FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - This disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and methods for making a flexible microelectronic assembly. In an example, a polymer is molded over a microelectronic component, the polymer mold assuming a substantially rigid state following the molding. A routing layer is formed with respect to the microelectronic component and the polymer mold, the routing layer including traces electrically coupled to the microelectronic component. An input is applied to the polymer mold, the polymer mold transitioning from the substantially rigid state to a substantially flexible state upon application of the input.06-11-2015

Timothy Mcintosh, Hockessin, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150095262COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTING - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a computing environment for social impact investing. The computing environment can be programmed and/or configured to provide a platform for user of the environment to contribute to social impact investment instruments as investors, payors, service providers, and/or creators of social impact investment instruments, such as social impact bonds.04-02-2015

Winnette S. Mcintosh, Se Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093875DRUG ELUTING STENTS WITH PROLONGED LOCAL ELUTION PROFILES WITH HIGH LOCAL CONCENTRATIONS AND LOW SYSTEMIC CONCENTRATIONS - A drug eluting stent can include a stent body having a polymeric coating with a lipophilic and/or hydrophilic element. A drug that has a bioactivity that inhibits cell proliferation can be disposed in the polymeric coating. The drug can be present in the polymer at an amount greater than or equal to about 150 ug/cm04-09-2009

Zachary Mcintosh, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130097172METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDEXING AND RETRIEVING MULTIMEDIA WITH OBJECTIVE METADATA - A method and system for indexing, searching, retrieving, and viewing multimedia content employs metadata. The multimedia content is stored in the system, along with associated two types of metadata: (1) objective metadata and (2) subjective metadata. The associated objective metadata contains the values of various objective parameters that pertain to the creation of the multimedia content. Examples of such objective parameters include focal length of the camera used, the recording medium (film or digital), dimensional view (2D or 3D), source of light, light temperature, selected focus (fore, mid, or background), camera motion, recorded frame rate, and rendered playback frame rate. The associated subjective metadata pertains to the subjective content of the multimedia and typically consists of at least one keyword or tag that describes the subjects, themes, or genres depicted by the multimedia content. A user may search for, retrieve, and view the multimedia content by employing search techniques to both the objective and subjective metadata stored in the system.04-18-2013
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