Mcknight, US
Brian K. Mcknight, San Rafael, CA US
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20110051914 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATED RING TONES - A first input signal, which has a first playback sequence, is resequenced based upon a characteristic of a second input signal. The resequencing occurs analyzing the characteristic in the second input signal, and modifying the first playback sequence of the first input signal based upon the analysis of the characteristic to generate a second playback sequence. Finally, a third signal is output using the second playback sequence. The third signal can be a rearranged signal or a signal played at a different rate. Using the method, video ringtones can be generated on a mobile device when a call is received. | 03-03-2011 |
Charlotte Mcknight, Westland, MI US
Craig Mcknight, Harvest, AL US
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20140184612 | VARIABLE-WIDTH DIFFERENTIAL MEMORY COMPRESSION - A method, in one embodiment, can include performing difference transformation of image samples. In addition, the method can also include performing length selection. Furthermore; the method can include performing packing that includes utilizing varying sized bit fields to produce a compressed representation. | 07-03-2014 |
Darren S. Mcknight, Centreville, VA US
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20080258075 | Ionizing Radiation Treatment System on Water-Borne Platform - An ionizing radiation treatment system is provided on a water-borne platform that includes areas for loading, treating, and unloading contaminated materials. | 10-23-2008 |
Dave Mcknight, Spartanburg, SC US
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20130071047 | PACKAGING FOR STEAMING AND RELATED METHODS - A strainable bag with a hook-and-hook closure can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers of polymer or paper or mixtures thereof, and which can include at least one gusset. The hook-and-hook closure allows for liquids or gases to be vented from the bag, as well as for liquids to be removed from the bag interior. The bag can be formed into a full open mouth configuration for ease of filling and ease of dispensing product. The hook-and-hook closure also allows for an imprecise alignment of the closure track to substantially close the bag around the gusset area. Methods of using and manufacturing a strainable bag with a hook-and-hook closure for preparing various food products are also presented. | 03-21-2013 |
David Mcknight, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110179692 | FISHING ROD TRANSPORTER - A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel, and the adjustable length bar is extendible to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. The adjustable length bar is extendible (by threaded engagement or ratcheting action) to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. An adjustable clamp is attached to the hollow holder and configured to secure the holder to the adjustable length bar. Optionally, a lock assembly engages the top of the hollow holder and prevents removal of the rod and reel by blocking release of the reel neck from the first slot. | 07-28-2011 |
20140346206 | FISHING ROD TRANSPORTER - A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The adjustable length bar is linearly extendible by ratcheting action to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. A hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel. | 11-27-2014 |
David Mcknight, Hinsdale, IL US
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20080210267 | CLEANING CONTAINER - A cleaning container ( | 09-04-2008 |
20090113651 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement that includes a connector for connecting a handle to a base block. The connector prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block and, thus, the connector prevents the handle from unscrewing or otherwise loosening or disconnecting from the base block. The base block can include a headpiece supported between oppositely arranged shoulders, a generally cylindrical flange projecting from the headpiece, and a generally cylindrical opening extending through the cylindrical flange. A slot may be formed in an inner surface of the cylindrical flange. A ferrule that can have a generally dovetail-shaped projection provided on its outer surface can be secured to an end of the handle. The projection and the slot can form a joint when the handle is connected to the base block. This joint substantially prevents the handle from rotating relative to the base block. | 05-07-2009 |
20100314272 | CLEANING CONTAINER - A description is provided of a cleaning container ( | 12-16-2010 |
20110162983 | CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system is described that comprises a cleaning utensil ( | 07-07-2011 |
David A. Mcknight, Hinsdale, IL US
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20110048457 | BRUSH AND USE THEREOF - A brush, comprising a brush head ( | 03-03-2011 |
David W. Mcknight, Garland, TX US
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20100175110 | PROTECTING A NETWORK FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS - A system to dynamically protect access to a first network receives a data unit containing a source address indicating a source of the data unit. The source address is matched with information stored in the system, and entry of the data unit to the first network is enabled or denied based on the matching. It is determined whether the data unit contains an identifier of a codec type that matches a stored codec type, and occurrence of an attack of the first network is indicated in response to determining that the identifier is of a codec type that does not match the stored codec type. | 07-08-2010 |
Douglas J. Mcknight, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20100040280 | Enhanced ghost compensation for stereoscopic imagery - A method and apparatus for reduction of ghost images in stereoscopic images. This disclosure provides a ghost compensation apparatus and methods that detect affected regions where ghosting may occur in a stereoscopic image, yet where conventional ghost compensation techniques are ineffective because there is insufficient luminance overhead to conduct a conventional ghost compensation process. Luminance values are modified in such regions prior to applying a ghost compensation process. | 02-18-2010 |
Douglas J. Mcknight, Louisville, CO US
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20110164194 | Crosstalk suppression in time sequential liquid crystal stereoscopic display systems - This disclosure primarily concerns 3D stereoscopic displays that provide alternately polarized left and right eye images encoded with a modulating LC polarization control panel (PCP) attached to the front of the display. Viewers then wear polarization analyzing eyewear to correctly see the different images. More specifically, the disclosure introduces global LC electrical reset during the addressing of liquid crystal time-sequential stereoscopic displays in order to reduce left/right eye contamination. LC materials in general do not respond fast enough with conventional addressing schemes to provide independent left and right eye images at the desired flicker-free, rate of sixty frames per second per eye. This disclosure and its embodiments may overcome this limitation, and also may address motion blur limitations, by driving pixels to a common LC state as part of the addressing cycle. | 07-07-2011 |
Douglas K. Mcknight, Boulder, CO US
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20130088655 | Stereoscopic display system with active switchable retarder - Disclosed herein are displays and related methods for providing stereoscopic imagery, wherein an air gap may be provided between components of the display to allow a reduction in the amount of bonding material used to bond a stereoscopic display panel with a polarization control panel (PCP) element comprising an active switchable retarder. In some embodiments, the PCP element is at least the size of the display panel such that the entirety of the display panel is covered by the PCP element, and thus there would be neither tight tolerance horizontal nor vertical alignment requirements between the PCP element and the display panel. Structural support of the components of the display may be provided by bonding around the edges of the rigid or semi-rigid stereoscopic display panel and PCP element. For example, the air gap may be created with uniform spacers between the stereoscopic display panel and the PCP element. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089744 | Chemically-welded optical devices - Chemically-welded optical devices and associated methods for chemically welding optical devices are disclosed herein. Such optical devices may be used in display systems, and may include subcomponents comprising one or more optical films employed for polarization manipulation, as well as a substrate for protecting the optical film(s). An optical film may be chemically welded directly to the substrate using a solvent, and any additional optical films may be chemically welded to a prior optical film previously welded to the substrate. The chemical welding process of the present disclosure may include applying the solvent on the optical film in order to partially dissolve the surface of the optical film prior to adhesion to the substrate. Macromolecules on the dissolved surface of the optical film may be in a loosened state and may be realigned when the solvent evaporates. | 04-11-2013 |
Gary David Mcknight, High Point, NC US
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20140090432 | Liquid Formulations of Urease Inhibitors for Fertilizers - An improved solvent system for the formulation and application of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors. These formulations provide safety and performance benefits relative to existing alternatives and enable storage, transport and subsequent coating or blending with urea based or organic based fertilizers. These formulations are comprised primarily of environmentally friendly aprotic and protic solvents (particularly dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohols/polyols) to stabilize the urease inhibitor. | 04-03-2014 |
Gary L. Mcknight, Bothell, WA US
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20110070153 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070154 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 03-24-2011 |
20110092961 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 04-21-2011 |
20120020885 | MHC-Less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020938 | MHC- less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020939 | MHC-less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020949 | MHC-LESS cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020987 | MHC-Less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120022337 | MHC-less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
20120034155 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034156 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034157 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
20120070380 | Ingestible salt grabber - Disclosed herein include embodiments related to compositions, devices, computer systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products associated with an ingestible salt grabber. | 03-22-2012 |
20130245390 | Blood Pressure Cuff - A device can include a vibration sensor configured to sense blood flow in a lumen of a person; a cuff coupled to the vibration sensor and configured to contact a limb of the person; a mechanical cuff tensioner coupled to the cuff, the mechanical cuff tensioner configured to adjust a compressive force of the cuff on the lumen; a tension sensor operably coupled to the mechanical cuff tensioner, the tension sensor configured to measure a first tension value of the cuff during a first sense by the vibration sensor and to measure a second tension value of the cuff during a second sense by the vibration sensor; and a recorder mechanism configured to record the first tension value, the first measurement by the vibration sensor, the second tension value, and the second measurement by the vibration sensor. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245391 | Blood Pressure Cuff - A device may include a vibration sensor configured to sense blood flow in a lumen of a person; a cuff coupled to the vibration sensor and configured to contact a limb of the person; a cuff pressurizer coupled to the cuff, the cuff pressurizer configured to adjust a compressive force of the cuff on the lumen; and an energy-generating apparatus coupled to the cuff, the energy-generating apparatus configured to generate energy from a depressurization of the cuff. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261372 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261593 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20140271579 | Compositions, Methods, and Computer Systems Related to Making and Administering Modified T Cells - Embodiments described herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for the derivation of T CAR libraries (Universal Subject or Individual Subject) for personalized treatment of disease in a subject. In certain embodiments, differential screening of normal and diseased tissue expression data is utilized to determine disease-specific antigens and thereby generate T CAR cells reactive to such antigens to form a disease-specific library. In certain embodiments, determination of the most effective T CAR clones from the disease-specific library is based on the subject's own disease-specific antigens. In certain embodiments, a subject is treated with a therapeutically effective amount of T CAR clones. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271581 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS RELATED TO MAKING AND ADMINISTERING MODIFIED T CELLS - Embodiments described herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for the derivation of T CAR libraries (Universal Subject or Individual Subject) for personalized treatment of disease in a subject. In certain embodiments, differential screening of normal and diseased tissue expression data is utilized to determine disease-specific antigens and thereby generate T CAR cells reactive to such antigens to form a disease-specific library. In certain embodiments, determination of the most effective T CAR clones from the disease-specific library is based on the subject's own disease-specific antigens. In certain embodiments, a subject is treated with a therapeutically effective amount of T CAR clones. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274801 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS RELATED TO MAKING AND ADMINISTERING MODIFIED T CELLS - Embodiments described herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for the derivation of T CAR libraries (Universal Subject or Individual Subject) for personalized treatment of disease in a subject. In certain embodiments, differential screening of normal and diseased tissue expression data is utilized to determine disease-specific antigens and thereby generate T CAR cells reactive to such antigens to form a disease-specific library. In certain embodiments, determination of the most effective T CAR clones from the disease-specific library is based on the subject's own disease-specific antigens. In certain embodiments, a subject is treated with a therapeutically effective amount of T CAR clones. | 09-18-2014 |
20140323819 | MULTI-PARAMETER TEST UNITS FOR INITIAL INDICATION OF MEDICAL SYMPTOMS - Disposable test units to assist medical personnel are described. In some embodiments, a test unit includes: a solid support; a cavity in the solid support; a reaction chamber internal to the solid support, including a plurality of biochemical reagents; a first internal channel in the solid support, connected at a first end to the cavity, connected at a second end to the reaction chamber; at least one pathogen detection region internal to the solid support; a second internal channel in the solid support, connected at a first end to the reaction chamber, connected at a second end to the at least one pathogen detection region; a temperature detector; and a persistent visible temperature indicator attached to the temperature detector. | 10-30-2014 |
20150054930 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Devices, systems, and methods for assessing microbiota of skin are described which include: a skin-covering material with an inner surface conforming in shape to a topography of a skin surface and including a microbe-capture region; an image-capture device to capture a least one image of the inner surface of the skin-covering material and to transform the captured at least one image into a digital output including information associated with at least one property and a spatial distribution of at least one type of microbe bound to the microbe-capture region; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive the digital output from the image-capture device, compare the at least one property of the at least one type of microbe with a database of reference microbe properties, and generate a digital profile including the at least one property and the spatial distribution of the at least one type of microbe bound to the microbe-capture region of the skin-covering material. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054944 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Devices, systems, and methods for assessing microbiota of skin are described which include: a skin-covering material with an inner surface conforming in shape to a topography of a skin surface and including a plurality of specific microbe-binding elements; an image capture device to capture an image of the inner surface of the skin-covering material and to transform the image into a digital output including information associated with at least one property and a spatial distribution of at least one type of microbe bound to the specific microbe-binding elements; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive the digital output from the image-capture device, compare the at least one property of the at least one type of microbe bound to the specific microbe-binding elements with a database of reference microbe properties, and generate a digital profile including the at least one property and the spatial distribution of the at least one type of microbe bound to the specific microbe-binding elements. | 02-26-2015 |
20150054945 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ASSESSING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Devices, systems, and methods for assessing microbiota of skin are described, including: a skin-covering material including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface substantially conforming to a topography of a skin surface of an individual and including a plurality of signal-generating complexes, one or more of the plurality of signal-generating complexes configured to emit one or more signals in response to at least one type of microbe; an image capture device to capture an image of the inner surface of the skin-covering material, the image including one or more signals emitted from the plurality of signal-generating complexes, and to transform the image into a digital output; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive the digital output, compare the properties of the imaged one or more signals with a database of reference signal-generating complexes, and generate a digital spatial profile of microbes on the skin-covering material. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057574 | Selecting and Delivering Treatment Agents based on a Microbe Profile - Kits, devices, methods, and systems for assessing microbiota of a body surface and selecting treatment agents to apply to the body surface to modulate one or more types of microbes are described which include a kit including a plurality of treatment agents, a microbe sampling unit including a microbe-capture region, and an analyzer including a user interface, at least one sensor component, and a computing component with a processor and circuitry. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057622 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Delivering Treatment to a Skin Surface - Systems, methods, and devices are described for delivering treatment to a skin surface of an individual based on a microbe profile, which include a skin-treatment delivery device including at least one treatment agent reservoir with at least one port with a controllable valve, at least one conduit, a location-capture component, a data storage component to store information associated with the microbe profile, and a computing component including a processor and circuitry to receive information associated with a measured feature of a location on the skin surface, correlate the received information associated with the measured feature of the location on the skin surface with the stored information associated with the microbe profile, select one or more treatment agents for application to the location on the skin surface from a database of treatment agents, and actuate the controllable valve of the at least one treatment agent reservoir to modulate release of the selected one or more treatment agents. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057623 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Delivering Treatment to a Skin Surface - Systems, methods, and devices are described for delivering treatment to a skin surface of an individual based on a treatment map, which include a skin-treatment delivery device including at least one treatment agent reservoir with at least one port with a controllable valve, at least one conduit, a location-capture component, a data storage component to store information associated with the treatment map, and a computing component including a processor and circuitry to receive information associated with a measured feature of a location on the skin surface, correlate the received information associated with the measured feature of the location on the skin surface with the stored information associated with the treatment map to select one or more treatment agents for application to the location on the skin surface, and actuate the controllable valve of the at least one treatment agent reservoir to modulate release of the selected one or more treatment agents. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057939 | MODIFYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT BASED ON A MICROBE PROFILE - Systems and methods are described for modifying a cosmetic product based on a microbe profile including an ingredient-microbe interaction dataset including information associated with interactions between reference cosmetic ingredients and types of reference microbes; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive information associated with the microbe profile of an individual, receive information associated with an ingredient list of the cosmetic product, compare the microbe profile of the individual and the ingredient list of the cosmetic product to the ingredient-microbe interaction dataset, identify an interaction between at least one cosmetic ingredient in the ingredient list of the cosmetic product and at least one of the one or more types of microbes in the microbe profile of the individual, recommend a modification to the ingredient list in response to an identified interaction, and report to a user the recommended modification. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057940 | MODIFYING A COSMETIC PRODUCT BASED ON A MICROBE PROFILE - Systems and methods are described for modifying a cosmetic product based on a microbe profile including an ingredient-microbe interaction dataset including information associated with interactions between reference cosmetic ingredients and types of reference microbes; and a computing device including circuitry configured to receive information associated with the microbe profile of an individual, receive information associated with an ingredient list of the cosmetic product, compare the microbe profile of the individual and the ingredient list of the cosmetic product to the ingredient-microbe interaction dataset, identify an interaction between at least one cosmetic ingredient in the ingredient list of the cosmetic product and at least one of the one or more types of microbes in the microbe profile of the individual, recommend a modification to the ingredient list in response to an identified interaction, and report to a user the recommended modification. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058368 | Systems and Methods for Generating a Treatment Map - Systems and methods are described for generating a treatment map based on a microbe profile, which include receiving a two-dimensional microbe profile of a skin surface of an individual, selecting one or more treatment agents from a database of treatment agents, generating the treatment map by mapping the selected one or more treatment agents to each of one or more corresponding locations on the two-dimensional microbe profile of the skin surface of the individual, and reporting the treatment map to a user. | 02-26-2015 |
Gregory J. Mcknight, Durham, NC US
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20120005683 | Data Processing Workload Control - Data processing workload control in a data center is provided, where the data center includes computers whose operations consume power and a workload controller composed of automated computing machinery that controls the overall data processing workload in the data center. The data processing workload is composed of a plurality of specific data processing jobs, including scheduling, by the workload controller in dependence upon power performance information, the data processing jobs for execution upon the computers in the data center, the power performance information including power consumption at a plurality of power-conserving states for each computer in the data center that executes data processing jobs and dispatching by the workload controller the data processing jobs as scheduled for execution on computers in the data center. | 01-05-2012 |
Gregory J. Mcknight, Bellevue, WA US
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20120079314 | MULTI-LEVEL DIMM ERROR REDUCTION - Embodiments of the present invention include computer-implemented methods for selectively applying remedial actions, according to a predefined order, for reducing the error rate in a computer memory system. In one embodiment, an ordered set of remedial actions are sequentially invoked in response to a single-bit error (SBE) in a DIMM reaching successive error thresholds. For example, in an air-cooled system, the remedial actions may include dynamically increasing a DIMM refresh rate, dynamically increasing a rate of airflow used to cool the DIMMs, and dynamically throttling the DIMMs. The remedial actions may be layered as they are successively invoked, to provide a cumulative remedial effect. At least two of the remedial actions may be simultaneously invoked in response to a multi-bit error rate reaching an associated threshold. | 03-29-2012 |
Gregory J. Mcknight, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090070611 | Managing Computer Power Consumption In A Data Center - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for managing computer power consumption in a data center. Embodiments include monitoring aggregate power consumption of a plurality of computers in the data center, each of the computers being supplied power individually from a shared circuit in the data center; determining whether the aggregate power consumption exceeds a predetermined maximum threshold; if the aggregate power consumption exceeds the predetermined maximum threshold, selecting a number of computers for throttling in dependence upon priority; and throttling-down the selected computers, reducing the aggregate power consumption to a level below the predetermined maximum threshold. Some embodiments may also include determining whether the aggregate power consumption is below a predetermined minimum threshold; if the aggregate power consumption is below the predetermined minimum threshold, selecting a number of computers for throttling in dependence upon priority; and throttling-up the selected computers, increasing the aggregate power consumption to a level above the predetermined minimum threshold. | 03-12-2009 |
20090089595 | Managing Computer Power Among A Plurality Of Computers - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for managing computer power among a plurality of computers so that the aggregate power consumption does not exceed a maximum subscription amount, the maximum subscription amount comprising the maximum amount of power that can be supplied to the plurality of computers. Embodiments include monitoring, by a central power management module, aggregate power consumption of the plurality of computers; the central power management module and the computers coupled for data communications through a power management network; determining, by the central power management module, whether the aggregate power consumption exceeds a predetermined maximum aggregate power threshold, the maximum aggregate power threshold less than the maximum subscription amount; if the aggregate power consumption exceeds the predetermined maximum aggregate power threshold, throttling-down the plurality of computers, reducing the aggregate power consumption to a level below the predetermined maximum aggregate power threshold. Typical embodiments also include determining, by a central power management module, whether the aggregate power consumption is below a predetermined minimum aggregate power threshold; and if the aggregate power consumption is below a predetermined minimum aggregate power threshold, throttling-up the plurality of computers increasing the aggregate power consumption to a level that exceeds the predetermined minimum threshold. | 04-02-2009 |
20090132842 | Managing Computer Power Consumption In A Computer Equipment Rack - Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for managing power consumption of computing devices in a computer equipment rack. Embodiments include monitoring aggregate power consumption of a plurality of computing devices in the computer equipment rack; determining whether the aggregate power consumption exceeds a predetermined maximum threshold; if the aggregate power consumption exceeds the predetermined maximum threshold, selecting a number of computing devices for throttling in dependence upon priority; and throttling-down the selected computing devices computing devices, reducing the aggregate power consumption to a level below the predetermined maximum threshold. Some embodiments may also include determining whether the aggregate power consumption is below a predetermined minimum threshold; if the aggregate power consumption is below the predetermined minimum threshold, selecting a number of computing devices computing devices computing devices for throttling in dependence upon priority; and throttling-up the selected computing devices, increasing the aggregate power consumption to a level above the predetermined minimum threshold. | 05-21-2009 |
20110102996 | POWER ARCHITECTURE TO PROVIDE POWER SUPPLY REDUNDANCY - Systems and methods that provide power redundancy to a computer system without increasing the number of independent power supplies used. A system having N computing modules may have power redundancy using N power supplies, where each of the N power supplies are able to supply more power than required by an associated computing module, and where all but one (N−1) of the power supplies collectively can immediately supply power to any one of the computing modules when the power supply associated with that computing module fails. | 05-05-2011 |
20110157829 | Container-based data center having greater rack density - A container includes first and second long sides parallel to the container's length. Racks are organized in rows parallel to the container's width. Each rack is receptive to installation of equipment along a height of the data rack parallel to the container's height. Openings are defined within the first and/or second long sides of the container. Heat exchangers may be installed, where each exchanger is installed on a rack to cool air exhausted by any equipment installed on this rack. Each row may include as many of the racks positioned side-to-side, length-wise, and parallel to the width of the container as can fit within the container. The racks of each row may be slidable in unison back and forth along the length of the container, between a first position at which the racks block an opening and a second position at which the racks block another opening. | 06-30-2011 |
20120075806 | Container-based data center having greater rack density - A container includes first and second long sides parallel to the container's length. Racks are organized in rows parallel to the container's width. Each rack is receptive to installation of equipment along a height of the data rack parallel to the container's height. Openings are defined within the first and/or second long sides of the container. Heat exchangers may be installed, where each exchanger is installed on a rack to cool air exhausted by any equipment installed on this rack. Each row may include as many of the racks positioned side-to-side, length-wise, and parallel to the width of the container as can fit within the container. The racks of each row may be slidable in unison back and forth along the length of the container, between a first position at which the racks block an opening and a second position at which the racks block another opening. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079305 | Displaying The Operating Efficiency Of A Processor - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for displaying the operating efficiency of a processor. Embodiments include determining, by an efficiency monitor, a voltage level that a voltage regulator device provides to a processor; determining, by the efficiency monitor, whether the voltage level is within a predetermined minimum voltage range; and if the voltage level is within the predetermined minimum voltage range, displaying, by the efficiency monitor, a user notification indicating an efficiency of the processor. | 03-29-2012 |
Gregory Joseph Mcknight, Bellevue, WA US
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20140173299 | SERVER RACK FUEL CELL - Computing devices receive power from multiple fuel cells, consuming natural gas and outputting electrical energy natively consumable by the computing devices. The fuel cells are sized to provide power to a set of computing devices, such as a rack thereof. The computing devices of a failed fuel cell can receive power from adjacent fuel cells. Additionally, the fuel cells and computing devices are positioned to realize thermal symbiotic efficiencies. Controllers instruct the computing devices to deactivate or throttle down power consuming functions during instances where the power consumption demand is increasing faster than the power being sourced by fuel cells, and instruct the computing devices to activate or throttle up power consuming functions during instances where the power consumption demand is decreasing faster than the power being sourced by the fuel cells. Supplemental power sources, supplementing the fuel cells' inability to quickly change power output, are not required. | 06-19-2014 |
20140195366 | INCREMENTAL VALUATION BASED NETWORK CAPACITY ALLOCATION - A bid-based network sells network capacity on a transaction-by-transaction basis in accordance with bids placed on transactions. A transaction is the transmission of a quantum of data across at least some portion of the network, where the quantum of data can be as small as a single packet. Bids for network capacity are ranked in order of monetary value, or other criteria relevant to the network service provider. The amount charged to the highest bidder is based on the maximum bid of the next highest bidder. Bids are evaluated on a real-time basis at the time when the link is ready to transmit data. An automated system makes individual bids at each link through which data is transmitted and can take into account additional criteria that can be specified as part of the bid information, including latency and routing requirements. Bid information is passed with data through the network. | 07-10-2014 |
20140372772 | ON-CHIP INTEGRATED PROCESSING AND POWER GENERATION - A self-powered processing device comprises both a processing device and a power generator that are physically, electrically, and thermally coupled to one another. The power generator can be a fuel cell that can be manufactured from materials that can also support processing circuitry, such as silicon-based materials. A thermal coupling between the power generator and the processing device can include a thermoelectric either generating electrical power from the temperature differential or consuming electrical power to generate a temperature differential. A computing device with self-powered processing devices also includes energy storage devices to store excess energy produced by the self-powered processing device and provide it back during times of need. The self-powered processing device comprises either a wireless or wired network connection, the latter being connectable to a slot on a backplane that can aggregate multiple self-powered processing devices and provide fuel delivery paths for them. | 12-18-2014 |
Gregory Joseph Mcknight, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090265564 | System Power Capping Using Information Received From The Installed Power Supply - A computer system comprising a motherboard and a power supply having an associated power management bus controller with memory storing the power capacity of the associated power supply. A power circuit provides power from the power supply to the motherboard, wherein the motherboard has a processor and a baseboard management controller. The system further comprises a power management bus providing communication between the baseboard management controller and the power management bus controller associated with the selected power supply, wherein the power management bus controller provides the stored power capacity to the baseboard management controller. This allows the baseboard management controller to limit operation of the processor to control the amount of power consumed from exceeding the power capacity of the selected power supply. The power capacity of the power supply may be sent to the baseboard management controller in response to booting the motherboard. | 10-22-2009 |
Jacob T. Mcknight, Houston, TX US
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20090294486 | Bulk container with dual discharge outlets - A bulk container for storing and offloading materials comprises a portable tank including a sloped bottom wall with a first discharge outlet at a lowest level of the sloped bottom wall and a second discharge outlet at a higher level of the sloped bottom wall. A first outlet valve is connected to the first discharge outlet. A second outlet valve is connected to the second discharge outlet so that material above the higher level can be drained from the bulk container through the second outlet valve and residual material in the bulk container can be drained through the first outlet valve. | 12-03-2009 |
James B. Mcknight, Decatur, IL US
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20090131222 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MACHINE COMPONENT TEMPERATURES - The temperature of a machine component is controlled by transferring heat generated by a torque converter under restricted conditions to the component. The machine includes a circulating fluid system configured to transfer heat from the torque converter to the remotely positioned machine component. A controller is configured to sense the temperature of the component, and to restrict motion of the torque converter turbine when the sensed temperature is below a desired temperature. Heat generated by the torque converter under the restricted condition is transferred through the circulating fluid system to the remote component, such as the machine power source, to control the temperature thereof. | 05-21-2009 |
James F. Mcknight, Holland, MI US
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20120032035 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING UTILITY LINES - An apparatus for supporting utility lines extending between a vehicle and a trailer comprises an elastically deformable rod having a first end and a second end, an attachment feature for attaching utility lines to the apparatus, and a mounting base for mounting the apparatus to a surface. The attachment feature is disposed or configured to be disposed proximate the first end of the rod. The mounting base is disposed or configured to be disposed at the second end of the rod. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first portion comprising a shaft having a first and a second end, a second portion integral with the first portion comprising a spring, an attachment feature for attaching utility lines to the apparatus configured to be disposed proximate the first end of the shaft, and a mounting feature associated with the second portion for mounting the apparatus to a surface. | 02-09-2012 |
Jeff Mcknight, Oakland, CA US
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20140194036 | COLOR CHANGING TOYS, GAMES AND DEVICES - In one aspect of the present invention, a toy arrangement involving a flickering, animated and/or luminescent toy object will be described. The toy arrangement includes a toy object having a light sensitive layer. A light source is arranged to illuminate the light sensitive layer with a pattern revealing light. The light sensitive layer is arranged to emit colored light in response to exposure to the pattern revealing light. In some implementations, the light source is arranged to vary the intensity of the pattern revealing light, which in turn can cause the colored light emitted from the toy object to fade, brighten and flicker. The toy arrangement may also include a speaker that emits sounds that are synchronized with changes in the colored light. | 07-10-2014 |
Jie Mcknight, Redmond, WA US
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20120297044 | ENHANCED POLICY CAPABILITIES FOR MOBILE DATA SERVICES - A system and method for a mobile data access network to make policy control and charging decisions based on domain name queries. A mobile device sends a query about a domain name associated with a service a user of the mobile device wishes to engage. The access network carries the domain name query from a mobile device to a domain name server. The access network detects the domain name query and copies the queried domain name. The access network uses the queried domain name to make an incomplete policy decision. The policy decision is incomplete because one or more service data flow filters in the decision lack addresses for providers of the service. The access network detects a response to the domain name query and copies a service provider address from the response. The access network uses the service provider address to complete the policy decision. | 11-22-2012 |
Jie Mcknight, Bellevue, WA US
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20120191842 | SCALABLE POLICY DEPLOYMENT ARCHITECTURE IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Aspects describe using a Policy Access Gateway to facilitate scalability within a communication network and to provide a solution to deploy an enhanced policy gateway. The Policy Access Gateway can enhance standard defined Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) functions with session binding mechanisms. Further, the Policy Access Gateway is scalable and can be deployed in a very large network that supports hundreds of millions of users. Further, the Policy Access Gateway can provide additional policy information to enable policy information consolidation and caching capabilities. | 07-26-2012 |
20120259970 | POLICY AS A NETWORK SERVICE IN A MOBILE CORE NETWORK - Aspects describe using a network element to facilitate scalability within a communication network and to provide policy as a network service in a mobile core network. The network element can be scalable and can be a primary policy access gateway for a first geographic region and can be a secondary policy access gateway for at least a second geographic region. The first geographic region and the second geographic region can have portions that overlap. Further, the network element can hide topology of the home network from roaming partners. | 10-11-2012 |
20140169172 | DYNAMIC IN-BAND SERVICE CONTROL MECHANISM IN MOBILE NETWORK - A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for transmitting signaling information within payload traffic. For example, the method parses a certificate received from a service provider to obtain service imprint information associated with a mobile service, inserts a service control parameter derived from the service imprint information into a packet header, and forwards the packet header within payload traffic to a policy charging and enforcing function. | 06-19-2014 |
20150079925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLICY MANAGEMENT IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including monitoring events relating to activities by a plurality of communication devices, content sources supplying content to the plurality of communication devices, and network conditions during content exchanges between the plurality of communication devices and the content sources, tagging the events to generate tagged events, detecting an event initiated by a communication device of the plurality of communication devices, obtaining tagged event information from the tagged events according to the event detected, generating a policy according to the tagged event information, and transmitting the policy to a policy enforcement function system to facilitate a communication session between the communication device and the content source according to the policy. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
John R. Mcknight, Woodinville, WA US
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20090266813 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. Each panel of a first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of a second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. The assembly comprises a first elongated edge joining member having a longitudinal channel with alternating partially enclosed portions and substantially unenclosed portions and a second elongated edge joining member having longitudinally extending spaced apart locking members. Each unenclosed portion is configured to receive a locking member, which are slid longitudinally within the channel into an adjacent partially enclosed portion. | 10-29-2009 |
Jonathan Mcknight, Morrisdale, PA US
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20140372031 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR GENERATING DIGITAL WAYFINDING MAPS - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media for generating digital wayfinding maps are described. A system for generating digital wayfinding maps may be configured to receive lines representing paths between points of interest on a map unit. For example, a developer may draw a lines on a map unit using an input device, such as a mouse. The system may automatically generate nodes at the ends of each line and at any point where lines intersect. The lines may be divided such that each pair of nodes is connected by one individual line. The nodes and lines connecting the nodes may be used to generate routes between the nodes to provide users with directions between nodes. | 12-18-2014 |
20140372032 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR CONNECTING MAP UNITS IN A DIGITAL WAYFINDING MAP - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media for generating digital wayfinding maps are described. A system for generating digital wayfinding maps may be configured to connect individual map units, such as map units configured to represent floors in a building. Portal nodes may be arranged on the map units that are configured to represent connection points between map units. Connection elements may be used to connect the map units through the portal nodes. For instance, for a building digital wayfinding map including floor map units, the connection elements may represent elevators, stairways and/or escalators. The connection elements and the portal nodes may be used to connect the map units to generate multi-unit routes that traverse multiple map units. Routes between points of interest on different map units may be presented to a user as a single navigable route using the connection elements and the portal nodes. | 12-18-2014 |
Joy Mcknight, Carver, MN US
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20080247723 | Cable management panel with rear entry - A cable management panel including a chassis, a drawer, and a drop-in plate for managing fiber optic cables. The chassis provides rear cable access, the drawer provides side cable access. In one embodiment, the drop-in plate is positionable within the drawer in both a first orientation and a second orientation. | 10-09-2008 |
20100135632 | SPACER BOX AND INTERBAY CABLE MANAGEMENT PANEL - The present disclosure is directed at an interbay management system including a front spacer, a rear spacer, and an optional mid spacer that are coupled together and connected to a cable management panel. The assembly can be secured adjacent to or between distribution frames. The modular construction of the spacer allows for easy installation, and the variable length enables the spacer to be easily configured to correspond to the type and size of the telecommunication components that are to be supported in the distribution frame. | 06-03-2010 |
Joy K. Mcknight, Carver, MN US
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20090285541 | FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER - A fiber optic connector holder including a housing with at least one cavity for receiving a fiber optic connector with a dust cap in place about a terminal end of the connector. The housing may be integrally molded with retaining structures for releasably engaging the fiber optic connector and releasable catches for mounting the housing at a mount location. The presence of a fiber optic connector within a cavity of the housing may prevent the removal of the housing from a mounting location. | 11-19-2009 |
20100040331 | HYBRID FIBER/COPPER CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A method of repairing a hybrid fiber/copper cable and connector. | 02-18-2010 |
20110176785 | FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER - A fiber optic connector holder including a housing with at least one cavity for receiving a fiber optic connector with a dust cap in place about a terminal end of the connector. The housing may be integrally molded with retaining structures for releasably engaging the fiber optic connector and releasable catches for mounting the housing at a mount location. The presence of a fiber optic connector within a cavity of the housing may prevent the removal of the housing from a mounting location. | 07-21-2011 |
Kristy Mcknight, Dana Point, CA US
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20120254804 | Personal wireless navigation system - A personal wireless navigation system operable on wireless phone devices provides a platform for empowering a merchant-paid search. Performance of a navigation functionality in a personal wireless navigation system is higher and more comparable and competitive with portable navigation devices and in-car navigation systems, and the search capability is comparable and competitive with the most popular web search engines. A user interface (UI) and look and feel of the personal wireless navigation system is provided which is enhanced so that users do not simply want to use the product—they covet it. The personal wireless navigation system may be constructed such that a subset of it with fewer features and functions can be productized, marketed and deployed to users. | 10-04-2012 |
Matthew D. Mcknight, Fort Smith, AR US
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20140039082 | Enhanced Thermally Conductive Cushioning Foams by Addition of Metal Materials - Methods and combinations for making and using one or more thermally conductive cellular foam layers comprising flexible cellular foam and metallic material particulates, and said thermally-conductive cellular foam layers may be located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses or placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. The thermally conductive foam may be used in mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding environments. | 02-06-2014 |
20140141233 | Surface Infusion of Flexible Cellular Foams With Novel Liquid Gel Mixture - Compositions and methods for making a novel liquid gel mixture comprising at least one flexible polymer carrier, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, optional thermally-conductive materials, and optional performance-enhancing additives; using the liquid gel mixture for making surface-infused layers on layering substrates; and using combinations of surface-infused gel layer and layering substrate in cushioning foams and mattresses. Layering substrates are surface-infused with a liquid gel mixture and may be compressed to increase the penetration depth of liquid gel mixture into the substrate layer surface. This compositions may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, furniture upholstery, pet beds, medical cushioning foams, seat cushions and backs, automotive foam, sports cushioning, transportation cushioning, headrests, arm rests, personal protective equipment, toys, and the like. | 05-22-2014 |
20140182063 | Enhanced Thermally-Conductive Cushioning Foams by Addition of Graphite - Methods and combinations for making and using one or more graphite enhanced thermally-conductive foam (TC Foam) layers located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses. Enhanced thermally conductive foam layers may be placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. TC Foam may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding applications. | 07-03-2014 |
20150018443 | Cushioning Foams Containing Reflective Particulates With Visually Distinguishable Reflective Surfaces to Create a Unique Appearance - Methods and combinations for making and using reflective particulate foam comprising flexible cellular foam and a plurality of reflective particulates randomly and/or uniformly dispersed during the production of the reflective particulate foam. Reflective particulates have reflective surfaces which are visually distinguishable as individual reflective particulates without the use of magnification. Reflective particulate foam provides a novel and uniquely distinguishable appearance for use on, under, or within mattresses, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, outdoor bedding pads, pet beds, outdoor pillows, cushioned display cases, cushioned package containers, and other cushioning products. | 01-15-2015 |
Michelle Mcknight, Philadephia, PA US
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20120040833 | Agricultural pesticide compositions - A pesticide composition contains, based on 100 parts by weight (“pbw”) of the composition: (a) from about 15 to about 65 pbw of one or more pesticide compounds, (b) from greater than 0 to about 10 pbw of one or more fatty acid (C | 02-16-2012 |
Michelle Mcknight, Philadelphia, PA US
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20130123104 | Adjuvant Compositions, Agricultural Pesticide Compositions, and Methods for Making and Using Such Compositions - An agricultural adjuvant composition includes (a) one or more first nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of fatty acid glycol ester surfactants, polyalkoxylated triglyceride surfactants, alkoxylated fatty alcohol surfactants, and sorbitan fatty acid ester surfactants, (b) at least one of: (b)(i) one or more second nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of polyalkoxylated alkylphenol surfactants, polyalkoxylated alkarylphenol surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, alkanolamide surfactants, glycoside surfactants, and ethylene/propylene block copolymers, and (b)(ii) one or more anionic components selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants and polyanionic polymers, (c) optionally, a liquid medium comprising one or more fatty acid (C | 05-16-2013 |
Mike Mcknight, Westminster, CO US
Nathan Mcknight, South San Francisco, CA US
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20140308273 | CELL CULTURE MEDIA AND METHODS OF ANTIBODY PRODUCTION - Cell culture media are provided herein as are methods of using the media for cell culture and antibody production from cells. Compositions comprising antibodies and fragments thereof, produced by the methods herein are also provided. | 10-16-2014 |
Paula Mcknight, Orland Park, IL US
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20140272404 | EXTERIOR SHEATHING PANEL WITH INTEGRATED AIR/WATER BARRIER MEMBRANE - An exterior sheathing cementitious panel which prevents water penetration and air leakage is provided. Methods for manufacturing exterior sheathing cementitious panels with a highly efficient integrated air/water barrier membrane are provided as well. | 09-18-2014 |
Randy Lee Mcknight, Lewisville, NC US
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20090255835 | Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller. | 10-15-2009 |
20100248926 | Equipment and Method for Manufacturing Cigarette Packages - Systems and methods are provided for making a hard pack cigarette package composed of a transparent material that includes an inner frame that is also composed of a transparent material. The package is assembled using a hot-melt adhesive material to bind the package together as well as to bind the inner frame insert and a foil wrapped assemblage of smoking articles to the package. The hot-melt adhesive material is applied by an electronically controlled hot-melt adhesive applicator working in conjunction with a uniform contrast roller. | 09-30-2010 |
Rebecca Mcknight, Vernon, CT US
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20130189656 | SIMULATOR FOR SKILL-ORIENTED TRAINING - A simulator for skill-oriented training is presented. The simulator includes a platform having a sensor and provides an immersive virtual training environment. The simulator includes a display unit worn by the operator. The unit includes a camera, a speaker and a unit sensor. The camera and the speaker provide visual and audio output to the operator. The simulator includes a controller and a data processing system. The controller includes a sensor. The sensors cooperate to provide to the processing system signals representing spatial positioning, angular orientation and movement data of the controller relative to the platform and a work piece. In response, the processing system renders the work piece, a virtual coating spray pattern, a virtual coating as applied to the work piece and performance guidance in the training environment. | 07-25-2013 |
20130323695 | SIMULATOR FOR SKILL-ORIENTED TRAINING - A simulator for skill-oriented training is presented. The simulator includes a platform having a platform sensor and provides a training environment depicting a work piece rendered on the platform. The simulator includes a display unit worn by a person operating the simulator. The unit includes a camera, a speaker and a unit sensor. The camera and the speaker provide visual and audio output to the person depicting the training environment. The simulator includes a controller and a data processing system. The controller is operated by the person and includes a controller sensor. The sensors cooperate to provide to the processing system signals representing spatial positioning, angular orientation and movement data of the controller relative to the platform. In response, the processing system renders the work piece, a virtual coating spray pattern, a virtual coating as applied to the work piece and performance guidance in the training environment. | 12-05-2013 |
Robert Mcknight, Andover, MA US
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20100011845 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODULATING ACOUSTIC ENERGY DELIVERY - The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, a fluid bath may be provided in the system where the fluid bath quality may be monitored using acoustic energy. An assessment of fluid bath quality can be determined through a comparison that is made of an initial power signal of the acoustic energy with a reflected power signal of the acoustic energy. | 01-21-2010 |
Russell F. Mcknight, Sioux City, IA US
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20080201239 | Electronic retail order communication - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system an modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 08-21-2008 |
20080222556 | Layer menus and multiple page displays for web GUI - A method and apparatus for controlling the display of a main web page image or several major web page images as well as the optional display of a layer menu facilitates web browsing. The layer menu tracks the latest web pages which have been accessed by the user. Tracking may also be performed by a user selectable means including topic word. Buttons may be provided on the tool bar to choose between the display of a single main web page or the display of several web pages simultaneously. The layer menu may include thumbnails as well as the URL. | 09-11-2008 |
20090216657 | ELECTRONIC RETAIL ORDER COMMUNICATION - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 08-27-2009 |
20090248540 | ELECTRONIC RETAIL ORDER COMMUNICATION - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 10-01-2009 |
20100070387 | LOCAL AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON A SALES USER INTERFACE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for local availability of products and services on a sales user interface. Through use of the present invention, availability of goods and corresponding services offered at a location near the user may be communicated to a consumer, thereby informing the consumer of desirable services and goods. A method for identifying services corresponding to a product available to a user based on user location may include monitoring user interaction with network navigation software operating on an information handling system. A product is identified based on the monitored user interaction with the network navigation software and a service corresponding to the identified product determined, the service determination based on user location. | 03-18-2010 |
Scott Mcknight, Jacksonville, FL US
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20110179692 | FISHING ROD TRANSPORTER - A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel, and the adjustable length bar is extendible to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. The adjustable length bar is extendible (by threaded engagement or ratcheting action) to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. An adjustable clamp is attached to the hollow holder and configured to secure the holder to the adjustable length bar. Optionally, a lock assembly engages the top of the hollow holder and prevents removal of the rod and reel by blocking release of the reel neck from the first slot. | 07-28-2011 |
20140346206 | FISHING ROD TRANSPORTER - A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The adjustable length bar is linearly extendible by ratcheting action to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. A hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel. | 11-27-2014 |
Scott Mcknight, Pinckney, MI US
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20100231007 | Sunroof Reinforcement Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a roof structure for a vehicle having a sunroof (or moonroof). The roof structure includes a reinforcement assembly, or ring, that has several rails designed to encircle a sunroof opening. The rails can be spot welded together. Methods of manufacturing the reinforcement assemblies are also discussed. | 09-16-2010 |
Stephen H. Mcknight, Newark, DE US
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20140050923 | Method of Modifying a Fiber with a Particulate Through a Coupling Agent - An article is provided that includes a polymeric fiber that has an excess number of surface active reactive moieties relative to the number of surface reactive moieties found on the fiber in a native state. A particle is bonded covalently to the fiber through an intermediate coupling agent. Multiple particles can be covalently bonded to the fiber, the multiple particles can be bonded uniformly or asymmetrically around the fiber diameter. A process for modifying a fiber includes creating surface activated reactive moieties thereon. The activated fiber is then exposed to a liquid solution containing a coupling agent to form a covalent bond. The coupling agent is also reacted with a particle in a liquid solution to form a covalent bond between the coupling agent and the particle. The coupling agent is covalently bonded to either a particle and then bonded to the fiber, or vice versa. | 02-20-2014 |
Steven H. Mcknight, Newark, DE US
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20100304137 | Fiber modified with particulate through a coupling agent - An article is provided that includes a polymeric fiber that has an excess number of surface active reactive moieties relative to the number of surface reactive moieties found on the fiber in a native state. A particle is bonded covalently to the fiber through an intermediate coupling agent. Multiple particles can be covalently bonded to the fiber, the multiple particles can be bonded uniformly or asymmetrically around the fiber diameter. A process for modifying a fiber includes creating surface activated reactive moieties thereon. The activated fiber is then exposed to a liquid solution containing a coupling agent to form a covalent bond. The coupling agent is also reacted with a particle in a liquid solution to form a covalent bond between the coupling agent and the particle. The coupling agent is covalently bonded to either a particle and then bonded to the fiber, or vice versa. | 12-02-2010 |
Steven L. Mcknight, Dallas, TX US
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20090036451 | Chemical inducers of neurogenesis - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inducing neuronal differentiation in normal neural stem cells and brain cancer stem cells. The methods may take place in vitro, such as in isolates from the adult mammalian brain, or in vivo. Compounds and methods described herein may find use in the treatment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases, the repair and regeneration of the nervous system, and in treatment of neurologic malignancy. | 02-05-2009 |
20090076103 | STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATING AGENTS AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to screens for compounds that can induce stem cell differentiation. In addition, isoxazoles and sulfonyl hydrazones are identified as general classes of compounds that can induce differentiation of stem cells into cells of neuronal and cardiac fate, respectively. | 03-19-2009 |
20100319078 | Stem Cells Modified to Facilitate Threonine Catabolism - A mammalian cell comprising a recombinant, functional L-threonine 3-dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.103; TDH) gene, methods of making, and methods of use. | 12-16-2010 |
20110003836 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death. | 01-06-2011 |
20110015217 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 01-20-2011 |
20120022096 | PRO-NEUROGENIC COMPOUNDS - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
20120029200 | Stem Cell Differentiating Agents and Uses Therefor - The present invention relates to screens for compounds that can induce stem cell differentiation. In addition, isoxazoles and sulfonyl hydrazones are identified as general classes of compounds that can induce differentiation of stem cells into cells of neuronal and cardiac fate, respectively. | 02-02-2012 |
20130040977 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 02-14-2013 |
20130143885 | CHEMICAL INDUCERS OF NEUROGENESIS - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inducing neuronal differentiation in normal neural stem cells and brain cancer stem cells. The methods may take place in vitro, such as in isolates from the adult mammalian brain, or in vivo. Compounds and methods described herein may find use in the treatment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases, the repair and regeneration of the nervous system, and in treatment of neurologic malignancy. | 06-06-2013 |
20130143935 | STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATING AGENTS AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to screens for compounds that can induce stem cell differentiation. In addition, isoxazoles and sulfonyl hydrazones are identified as general classes of compounds that can induce differentiation of stem cells into cells of neuronal and cardiac fate, respectively. | 06-06-2013 |
20130184271 | Methods for Treating Parkinson's Disease Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184300 | Methods of Treating Traumatic Brain Injury Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184301 | Methods of Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190273 | Methods for Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Using Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 07-25-2013 |
20130190339 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protecting from neuron cell death. | 07-25-2013 |
20140057900 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - Compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 02-27-2014 |
20140094480 | Pro-Neurogenic Compounds - This invention relates generally to stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, e.g., post-natal hippocampal neurogenesis) and protection from neuron cell death. | 04-03-2014 |
20140343018 | Anti-depression Compounds - This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and/or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and/or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like. | 11-20-2014 |
20140364467 | CHEMICAL INDUCERS OF NEUROGENESIS - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for inducing neuronal differentiation in normal neural stem cells and brain cancer stem cells. The methods may take place in vitro, such as in isolates from the adult mammalian brain, or in vivo. Compounds and methods described herein may find use in the treatment of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases, the repair and regeneration of the nervous system, and in treatment of neurologic malignancy. | 12-11-2014 |
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Susan Mcknight, West Hartford, CT US
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20090145020 | TRAP FOR BED BUGS AND THE LIKE - A climb-up pitfall trap for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like comprises a rough exterior surface, a precipice, a smooth interior surface and sensory lures. The sensory lures include heat, carbon dioxide and/or a lure composition. The lure composition comprises a combination of (a) L-lactic acid, and (b) a fatty acid from the group consisting of (1) propionic acid, (2) butyric acid, and (3) valeric acid. The lure composition may also comprise (c) octenol. A method for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like uses the climb-up pitfall trap in a bed bug infested environment. | 06-11-2009 |
20090282728 | Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method - An intercepting device (e.g. a furniture coaster device) is placed under furniture (bed, sofa, chair. etc.), other climbable object, or the floor adjacent an object to intercept crawling arthropods and other crawling pests. The intercepting device can be used to monitor the presence of crawling arthropods and other crawling pests (such as bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, beetles, spiders, etc.), reduce pest numbers, and monitor efficacy of pest control procedures. The intercepting device includes pitfall trap surfaces that form multiple pitfall traps. | 11-19-2009 |
20110203159 | CHEMICAL LURE COMPOSITION, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR TRAPPING BED BUGS - A method for attracting bed bugs includes placing a climb-up pitfall trap apparatus that includes a chemical lure composition. The lure composition includes a combination of (a) L-lactic acid, and (b) at least one fatty acid or salt selected from the group consisting of (1) propionic acid, (2) butyric acid, and (3) valeric acid, and (c) 1-octen-3-ol, and (d) a suitable ketone, and (e) a suitable aliphatic sulfide. The trap may also include in conjunction with the lure composition a carbon dioxide source and/or a heat source to compose a lure arrangement. | 08-25-2011 |
20110225873 | Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method - An intercepting device (e.g. a furniture coaster device) is placed under furniture (bed, sofa, chair. etc.), other climable object, or the floor adjacent an object to intercept crawling arthropods and other crawling pests. The intercepting device can be used to monitor the presence of crawling arthropods and other crawling pests (such as bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, beetles, spiders, etc.), reduce pest numbers, and monitor efficacy of pest control procedures. The intercepting device includes pitfall trap surfaces that form multiple pitfall traps. | 09-22-2011 |
Thomas Mcknight, Ellicott City, MD US
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20080204543 | Systems and Methods for Enhancing Teleconferencing Collaboration - An advanced video teleconferencing system facilitates an engaging and realistic video conferencing experience. Key design elements and video, audio, and control capabilities are provided for a video conferencing experience that cannot be attained with conventional methods, which elements and capabilities include careful design of the table and room at each site, supplementary displays showing imagery in a mirrored manner, networked environmental control, an AutoDirector with keyword and gesture recognition, and audio reflection from a display or beam splitter. | 08-28-2008 |
20080204545 | Systems and Methods for Enhancing Teleconferencing Collaboration - An advanced video teleconferencing system facilitates an engaging and realistic video conferencing experience. Key design elements and video, audio, and control capabilities are provided for a video conferencing experience that cannot be attained with conventional methods, which elements and capabilities include careful design of the table and room at each site, supplementary displays showing imagery in a mirrored manner, networked environmental control, an AutoDirector with keyword and gesture recognition, and audio reflection from a display or beam splitter. | 08-28-2008 |
20120236108 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING TELECONFERENCING COLLABORATION - An advanced video teleconferencing system facilitates an engaging and realistic video conferencing experience. Key design elements and video, audio, and control capabilities are provided for a video conferencing experience that cannot be attained with conventional methods, which elements and capabilities include careful design of the table and room at each site, supplementary displays showing imagery in a mirrored manner, networked environmental control, an AutoDirector with keyword and gesture recognition, and audio reflection from a display or beam splitter. | 09-20-2012 |
20130155174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING TELECONFERENCING COLLABORATION - An advanced video teleconferencing system facilitates an engaging and realistic video conferencing experience. Key design elements and video, audio, and control capabilities are provided for a video conferencing experience that cannot be attained with conventional methods, which elements and capabilities include careful design of the table and room at each site, supplementary displays showing imagery in a mirrored manner, networked environmental control, an AutoDirector with keyword and gesture recognition, and audio reflection from a display or beam splitter. | 06-20-2013 |
Thomas J. Mcknight, Sewickley, PA US
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20140263174 | System and Method for Scoring and Applying a Pigment Solution to a Substrate - A method for scoring and, optionally, for applying a pigment solution to a substrate is provided herein. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a curable solution to the substrate with a digital ink jet printer; curing the applied curable solution to form a cured region; and applying a fluid for eroding the substrate to at least a portion of the substrate including the cured region. The fluid for eroding the substrate effectively removes portions of the substrate, which are not covered by the cured region, to form an eroded region of the substrate. In certain embodiments, a plurality of pigment solutions are then applied to at least a portion of the eroded region of the substrate with the digital ink-jet printer to form embellishments, decorative features, or designs in the eroded regions of the substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas P. Mcknight, San Jose, CA US
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20120131253 | PCIE NVRAM CARD BASED ON NVDIMM - A memory system controller includes one or more sockets for accommodating NVDIMM cards produced by different NVDIMM providers; a PCIe interface for coupling the memory system controller to a host; and a controller coupled to the PCIe interface over a PCIe-compliant connection and to the one or more sockets over respective DDR2 connections. The controller is configured to manage data transfers between the host and a specified one of the NVDIMM sockets in which an NVDIMM card is accommodated as DMA reads and writes, format data received from the PCIe interface for transmission to the specified NVDIMM socket over the corresponding one or more DDR2 interfaces, and initiate save and restore operations on the NVDIMM card accommodated within the specified NVDIMM socket in response to power failure and power restoration indications. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas R. Mcknight, Ellicott City, MD US
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20100121905 | Visual Content Detection for Computer-Delivered Advertisement Exposure Measurements - Described are a method, a computer program product and apparatus for detecting visual display of content. Visual content data encoded with an identifier code is received at a computer device. Visual display data is transmitted, using a local communication bus of the computer device, to a visual display device coupled to the computer device. A processor on the computer device is used to determine whether the visual display data includes the encoded identifier code. Exposure information is generated using the processor. The exposure information is associated with whether the encoded identifier code is included in the visual display data. The exposure information is transmitted, from the computer device, to a remote server device. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121907 | Cooperative Measurement Technique for the Determination of Internet Web Page Exposure and Viewing Behavior - Described are a method, a computer program product and apparatus for detecting visual display of content such as web pages. Visual content data encoded with an identifier code is received at a computer device. Visual display data is transmitted, using a local communication bus of the computer device, to a visual display device coupled to the computer device. A processor on the computer device is used to determine whether the visual display data includes the encoded identifier code. Exposure information is generated using the processor. The exposure information is associated with whether the encoded identifier code is included in the visual display data. The exposure information is transmitted, from the computer device, to a remote server device. | 05-13-2010 |
Timothy E. Mcknight, Greenback, TN US
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20090087899 | Method and structure for extracting molecular species - The present invention in one embodiment provides a method for extracting molecular material including providing a probe comprising a penetration portion having a nanoscale surface for penetrating a biological compartment, a receptor present on the penetrating portion of the probe, wherein the receptor has an affinity for a target molecular material from the biological compartment; inserting the probe into the biological compartment, the receptor present on the penetrating portion of the probe engages the target molecular material; and extracting the probe and the target molecular material engaged to the inserting portion of the probe from the biological compartment. | 04-02-2009 |
20100241241 | REMOTE ACTUATED VALVE IMPLANT - Valve implant systems positionable within a flow passage, the systems having an inlet, an outlet, and a remotely activatable valve between the inlet and outlet, with the valves being operable to provide intermittent occlusion of the flow path. A remote field is applied to provide thermal or magnetic activation of the valves. | 09-23-2010 |
20120070895 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUSTAINING VIABILITY OF BIOLOGICAL CELLS ON A SUBSTRATE - A method for the transient transformation of a living biological cell having an intact cell membrane defining an intracellular domain, and an apparatus for the transient transformation of biological cells. The method and apparatus include introducing a compartmentalized extracellular component fixedly attached to a cellular penetrant structure to the intracellular domain of the cell, wherein the cell is fixed in a predetermined location and wherein the component is expressed within in the cell while being retained within the compartment and wherein the compartment restricts the mobility and interactions of the component within the cell and prevents transference of the component to the cell. | 03-22-2012 |
20130210649 | PLATFORM FOR IMMOBILIZATION AND OBSERVATION OF SUBCELLULAR PROCESSES - A method of immobilizing matter for imaging that includes providing an array of nanofibers and directing matter to the array of the nanofibers. The matter is immobilized when contacting at least three nanofibers of the array of nanofibers simultaneously. Adjacent nanofibers in the array of nanofibers may be separated by a pitch as great as 100 microns. The immobilized matter on the array of nanofibers may then be imaged. In some examples, the matter may be cell matter, such as protoplasts. | 08-15-2013 |
20140163693 | REMOTE ACTUATED VALVE IMPLANT - Valve implant systems positionable within a flow passage, the systems having an inlet, an outlet, and a remotely activatable valve between the inlet and outlet, with the valves being operable to provide intermittent occlusion of the flow path. A remote field is applied to provide thermal or magnetic activation of the valves. | 06-12-2014 |
20140272943 | RAPID AND HIGHLY FIELDABLE VIRAL DIAGNOSTIC - The present invention relates to a rapid, highly fieldable, nearly reagentless diagnostic to identify active RNA viral replication in a live, infected cells, and more particularly in leukocytes and tissue samples (including biopsies and nasal swabs) using an array of a plurality of vertically-aligned nanostructures that impale the cells and introduce a DNA reporter construct that is expressed and amplified in the presence of active viral replication. | 09-18-2014 |
20140329308 | PLATFORM FOR IMMOBILIZATION AND OBSERVATION OF SUBCELLULAR PROCESSES - A method of immobilizing matter for imaging that includes providing an array of nanofibers and directing matter to the array of the nanofibers. The matter is immobilized when contacting at least three nanofibers of the array of nanofibers simultaneously. Adjacent nanofibers in the array of nanofibers may be separated by a pitch as great as 100 microns. The immobilized matter on the array of nanofibers may then be imaged. In some examples, the matter may be cell matter, such as protoplasts. | 11-06-2014 |
Timothy R. Mcknight, Columbia, MO US
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20130305888 | ARCUATE TORQUE WRENCH STAND - A torque wrench stand having an arcuate or curved surface for supporting the stand is described. The stand includes a generally semi-circular main body having a hub opening through which a torque wrench socket extension passes allowing the stand to be carried by the wrench from one wheel to the next. The hub is positioned off-set from the center of the stand along the straight upper edge of the stand. The stand supports the wrench via the extension held within the hub as the wheel lug nuts are removed. The stand pivots about the hub, thus allowing the arcuate surface of the stand to continuously adjust position as necessary so that the height of the hub from the ground matches the height of the selected lug nut from the ground and the stand easily adapts to the height of any lug nut. | 11-21-2013 |
William Mcknight, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100169197 | CONSOLIDATING LEADS RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL RENTERS FOR BILLING A LISTER - In some example embodiments, a system and method are illustrated to bill a lister using consolidated leads received from potential renters. The system and method include receiving from at least one potential renter, at least one lead directed to a property listing associated with a lister. The system and method include consolidating two or more leads received from the same potential renter into a lead group. The system and method further include billing the lister according to the number of distinct leads received from potential renters counting each lead group as a distinct lead. In some example embodiments, the system and method further include setting a specified listing period for the lister and checking whether the specified listing period has expired before counting a received lead. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169198 | BILLING A LISTER FOR LEADS RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL RENTERS WITHIN A LEAD THRESHOLD - In some example embodiments, a system and method are illustrated to bill a lister for lead received from potential renters within a lead threshold. The system and method include setting a lead threshold for a lister. The lead threshold may specify a maximum number of leads relating to a property listing that will be communicated to the lister. The system and method include receiving a lead from potential renters. The lead may be related to the property listing associated with the lister. The system and method include automatically determining whether the lead threshold has been exceeded. The system and method include communicating the lead to the lister based on a determination that the lead threshold has not been exceeded. The system and method further include billing the lister according to a number of leads related to the property listing communicated to the lister. | 07-01-2010 |
20120116926 | CONSOLIDATING LEADS INTO A LEAD GROUP - In some example embodiments, a system and method are illustrated to consolidate leads received from multiple user devices used by a single user. The system and method may include identifying a first plurality of leads received from one or more user devices as being submitted by a same user via the one or more user devices. The first plurality of leads may be directed to a listing provided by a lister. The first plurality of leads may be added to a lead group. Then, a second plurality of leads received from one or more users including the same user may be forwarded to the lister. The forwarding may include notifying the lister of a first count of the second plurality of leads. The first count may include the lead group counted as one lead. | 05-10-2012 |
20140222500 | Consolidating Leads into a Lead Group - In some example embodiments, a system and method are illustrated to consolidate leads received from multiple user devices used by a single user. The system and method may include identifying a first plurality of leads received from one or more user devices as being submitted by a same user via the one or more user devices. The first plurality of leads may be directed to a listing provided by a lister. The first plurality of leads may be added to a lead group. Then, a second plurality of leads received from one or more users including the same user may be forwarded to the lister. The forwarding may include notifying the lister of a first count of the second plurality of leads. The first count may include the lead group counted as one lead. | 08-07-2014 |
William Craig Mcknight, Harvest, AL US
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20110072235 | EFFICIENT MEMORY TRANSLATOR WITH VARIABLE SIZE CACHE LINE COVERAGE - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a system and method for supporting high-throughput virtual to physical address translation using compressed TLB cache lines with variable address range coverage. The amount of memory covered by a TLB cache line depends on the page size and page table entry (PTE) compression level. When a TLB miss occurs, a cache line is allocated with an assumed address range that may be larger or smaller than the address range of the PTE data actually returned. Subsequent requests that hit a cache line with a fill pending are queued until the fill completes. When the fill completes, the cache line's address range is set to the address range of the PTE data returned. Queued requests are replayed and any that fall outside the actual address range are reissued, potentially generating additional misses and fills. | 03-24-2011 |
20130249897 | ALTERNATE REDUCTION RATIOS AND THRESHOLD MECHANISMS FOR FRAMEBUFFER COMPRESSION - A method for compressing framebuffer data is presented. The method includes determining a reduction ratio for framebuffer data in a tile including multiple samples. The reduction ratio determined is independent of the sampling mode, where the sampling mode is the number of samples within each pixel in the tile. The method further includes comparing a first portion of the framebuffer data for each of the multiple samples to determine an equality comparison result and also comparing a second portion of the framebuffer data for each one of the multiple samples to compute per-channel differences for each one of the multiple samples and testing the per-channel differences against a threshold value to determine a threshold comparison result. Finally, the method comprises compressing the framebuffer data for the tile based on the reduction ratio, the equality comparison result and the threshold comparison result to produce output framebuffer data for the tile. | 09-26-2013 |
20140176568 | PROGRAMMABLE BLENDING IN MULTI-THREADED PROCESSING UNITS - A technique for efficiently rendering content reduces each complex blend mode to a series of basic blend operations. The series of basic blend operations are executed within a recirculating pipeline until a final blended value is computed. The recirculating pipeline is positioned within a color raster operations unit of a graphics processing unit for efficient access to image buffer data. | 06-26-2014 |