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Albert T. Mcmanus, Floresville, TX US
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20090263291 | Portable Chemical Sterilizer - A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects, a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and/or boiler, a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant, heat, and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects, and outlet valves mounted on the carry-case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure. | 10-22-2009 |
20090297405 | Portable Chemical Sterilizer - A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects, a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and/or boiler, a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant, heat, and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects, and outlet valves mounted on the carry-case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure. | 12-03-2009 |
20090304555 | Portable Chemical Sterilizer - A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects, a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and/or boiler, a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant, heat, and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects, and outlet valves mounted on the carry-case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure. | 12-10-2009 |
20090304556 | Portable Chemical Sterilizer - A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects, a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and/or boiler, a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant, heat, and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects, and outlet valves mounted on the carry-case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure. | 12-10-2009 |
20100092345 | Portable Chemical Sterilizer - A portable, lightweight, easy-to-carry, reusable, durable, and environmentally-friendly assembly for sterilizing contaminated equipment using conditions of a chemical sterilant, heat, and humidity generated in situ without requiring external electricity, fuels, or other exogenous energy sources for operation. The carry assembly includes a plastic carry-case or insulated aluminum pressure vessel having an inner chamber for accepting microbiologically contaminated objects, a vessel disposed in the chamber for serving as a reaction chamber and/or boiler, a chemical combination which upon mixing generates at least minimally sufficient conditions of the sterilant, heat, and humidity to effect sterilization of the objects, and outlet valves mounted on the carry-case for controllably venting pressures above ambient air pressure. | 04-15-2010 |
Bernard Mcmanus, Foster City, CA US
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20160127898 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VALIDATING MOBILE DEVICES OF CUSTOMERS VIA THIRD PARTIES - A method for authenticating a mobile device in real-time. The method includes detecting the mobile device, sending a text message containing a unique uniform resource locator (“URL”) to the mobile device, and detecting an access of the unique URL by the mobile device through a first communication path. In response to detecting the access of the unique URL, requesting and subsequently receiving, by the host system in real-time, a phone number and a subscriber identification ID associated with the mobile device through a second communication path distinct from the first communication path, and a device fingerprint of the mobile device through the first communication path. The method further includes initiating a risk analysis based on the phone number, the subscriber ID, and the device fingerprint and determining an authentication status of the mobile device based on the risk analysis. | 05-05-2016 |
Bradley J. Mcmanus, Normal, IL US
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20100018728 | REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSIST FOR A WHEEL TRACTOR SCRAPER - A rear wheel drive assist for a wheel tractor scraper, the wheel tractor scraper having a tractor portion with a power source operatively connected to the front driven wheels, and a rear, scraper portion having a bowl, work tool, and first and second rear wheels, the rear wheel drive assist includes a work tool pump fluidly connected to a work tool motor to drive the work tool, fluid operated drive motors operatively connected to the rear wheels, and a diverter valve selectively movable between a first position that delivers fluid flow from the pump to the work tool motor, and a second position that delivers fluid flow from the work tool pump to the rear wheel drive motors. | 01-28-2010 |
Brian Mcmanus US
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20120292457 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REMOTE TRAIN OPERATION - A method of verifying clearance of a rail crossing includes: (a) detecting the presence of a train near the crossing, the train being equipped with a locomotive control unit; (b) in response to detection of the train near the crossing, generating a unique code; (c) capturing an image of the crossing; (d) transmitting the unique code along with the image to a remote operator control unit; (e) using the locomotive control unit, waiting for a response from the operator control unit containing the unique code; and (f) if the response containing the unique code is received by the locomotive control unit, permitting further operation of the train and, if the unique code is not received by the locomotive control unit, carrying out an automatic response which prevents movement of the train through the crossing. | 11-22-2012 |
Brian Mcmanus, Saginaw, TX US
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20110284700 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for communicating data in a rail vehicle consist includes transmitting, at a first rail vehicle in the consist, first data over a running rail to a second, different rail vehicle in the consist, where the running rail guides and supports the rail vehicles of the consist as the rail vehicles travel along the running rail. The method also includes monitoring the running rail for second data and receiving the second data over the running rail for use by a first system onboard the first rail vehicle. | 11-24-2011 |
Brian Mcmanus, San Francisco, CA US
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20140207499 | CHECK-IN TO A HOTEL ROOM ONLINE - Techniques for allowing prospective hotel guests to check-in online are provided. An online check-in service sends, to a computing device of a prospective guest, an electronic notification that indicates that the prospective user can check-in online instead of having to wait in line at the hotel. A series of pages are presented to the prospective guest, such as a page to allow the prospective guest to specify room preferences and other requests, a page to allow the prospective guest to accept an upgrade offer, a page to confirm payment, and/or a page that shows a room assignment. In this way, a guest does not have to wait in a hotel lobby to be assigned a room. Also, a hotel may be notified when a confirmed guest is approaching the hotel to allow hotel staff to make any arrangements necessary to expedite the process of getting the guest to his/her room. | 07-24-2014 |
Brian D. Mcmanus, Rochester, MN US
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20090180444 | Method and Apparatus for Maintaining Communications Connections Over a Distributed Wireless Network - A mobile wireless device connects to a network of multiple wireless transceiver stations using a protocol in which a connection is established with a particular transceiver station. If the mobile device moves out of range of the original station, the connection is passed to another station, which then impersonates the original station, without dropping the connection. Preferably, the original station provides a virtual Media Access Control (MAC) address to identify itself when the connection is established, and this virtual MAC address is passed to any successor station. Preferably, the station monitors signal strength and automatically passes the connection by polling its neighbors upon determining that signal strength is getting weak. | 07-16-2009 |
Brian David Mcmanus, Rochester, MN US
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20100235823 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED API MANAGEMENT MECHANISM FOR GENERATING UPGRADE RISK LEVEL HANDLING - The present invention monitors usage of an operating system at an application program interface (“API”) level and monitors changes in API functionality associated with an upcoming release to manage the version change process. A computer system is configured to track a collection of API functions associated with a first version operating system currently installed and to record the subset of API functions that have been called by applications during operation of the first version operating system. The computer system is further configured to manage the subset of API functions and generate a comparison between the subset and a list of API functions that have changed between a second version and the first version operating system. Finally, the computer system is configured to report the result of the comparison back to the user. | 09-16-2010 |
Brian J. Mcmanus, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20140032023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE - A method for vehicle control comprises determining a braking capability of a braking system of a rail vehicle or other vehicle, and modifying application of at least one mission parameter by a control system of the vehicle based on the determined braking capability. Braking capability may be determined by activating the braking system of the vehicle to apply a braking force on the vehicle, and concurrently, applying a level of tractive effort of the vehicle is sufficient to overcome the braking force. The braking capability is determined based on the level of tractive effort. | 01-30-2014 |
Brian Joseph Mcmanus, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20140136068 | BRAKE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An air brake monitoring system includes an air brake control module and an air brake monitoring module. The air brake control module is configured to control variation of an amount of pressure in a brake pipe of the vehicle to actuate brakes of a braking system of the vehicle. The air brake monitoring module is configured to obtain a reference replenishment volume corresponding to a volume of air used to recharge the braking system after application of the brakes of the braking system when the braking system when a first amount of brakes are operational, to obtain an actual replenishment volume corresponding to an actual volume of air used to recharge the braking system of the vehicle after a braking activity performed by the vehicle, and to generate a signal based on a comparison of the actual replenishment volume to the reference replenishment volume. | 05-15-2014 |
Brian Joseph Mcmanus, Fort Worth, TX US
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20120318931 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal. | 12-20-2012 |
20130317676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A ROUTE DURING MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM OVER THE ROUTE - A sensing system includes a leading sensor, a trailing sensor, and a route examining unit. The sensors are coupled to a vehicle system that travels along a route. The leading sensor acquires first inspection data indicative of a condition of the route as the vehicle system travels over the route. The condition may represent the health of the route. The trailing sensor acquires additional, second inspection data that is indicative of the condition to the route subsequent to the leading sensor acquiring the first inspection data. The route examining unit identifies a section of interest in the route based on the first inspection data acquired by the leading sensor. The route examining unit also directs the trailing sensor to acquire the second inspection data within the section of interest in the route when the first inspection data indicates damage to the route in the section of interest. | 11-28-2013 |
20140129154 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A ROUTE DURING MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM OVER THE ROUTE - A sensing system includes a leading sensor, a trailing sensor, and a route examining unit. The leading sensor is onboard a first vehicle of a vehicle system that is traveling along a route. The leading sensor measures first characteristics of the route as the vehicle system moves along the route. The trailing sensor is disposed onboard a second vehicle of the vehicle system. The trailing sensor measures second characteristics of the route as the vehicle system moves along the route. The route examining unit is disposed onboard the vehicle system and receives the first characteristics of the route and the second characteristics of the route to compare the first characteristics with the second characteristics. The route examining unit also identifies a segment of the route as being damaged based on a comparison of the first characteristics with the second characteristics. | 05-08-2014 |
20140249699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal. | 09-04-2014 |
20150235484 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An imaging system includes a camera and a controller. The camera is configured to be disposed on a first vehicle system or at a wayside location along a route to generate image data within a field of view of the camera. The controller is configured to monitor a data rate at which the image data is provided from the camera. The controller also is configured to identify a stimulus event within the field of view of the camera based on a change in the data rate at which the image data is generated by the camera. | 08-20-2015 |
20150360700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST - A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal. | 12-17-2015 |
Catherine E. Mcmanus, Waynesville, MO US
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20140185043 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYZING SAMPLES - This disclosure relates to a method for analyzing a sample of material. The method includes (a) converting a portion of the sample into a plasma multiple times; (b) recording a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted in response to each of the sample conversions to define a sequence of spectra for the sample, in which each member of the sequence corresponds to the spectrum recorded in response to a different one of the sample conversions; (c) using an electronic processor to compare the sequence of spectra for the sample to a sequence of spectra for each of at least one reference sample in a reference library; and (d) using the electronic processor to determine information about the sample based on the comparison to the reference samples in the library. | 07-03-2014 |
20140268133 | Methods and Systems for Analyzing Samples - The disclosure features methods for analyzing a sample, the methods including exposing the sample to plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation to convert a portion of the sample into a plasma, recording a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted in response to each of the plurality of pulses to define a sequence of spectra for the sample, and using an electronic processor to determine information about the sample based on the spectra, where exposing the sample to the plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation includes directing the pulses to be incident on different spatial regions of the sample, and where a temporal delay between exposing the sample to each successive radiation pulse is constant. | 09-18-2014 |
Catherine E. Mcmanus, Leavenworth, KS US
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20130204531 | Methods and Systems for Analyzing Samples - This disclosure relates to a method for analyzing a sample of material. The method includes (a) converting a portion of the sample into a plasma multiple times; (b) recording a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted in response to each of the sample conversions to define a sequence of spectra for the sample, in which each member of the sequence corresponds to the spectrum recorded in response to a different one of the sample conversions; (c) using an electronic processor to compare the sequence of spectra for the sample to a sequence of spectra for each of at least one reference sample in a reference library; and (d) using the electronic processor to determine information about the sample based on the comparison to the reference samples in the library. | 08-08-2013 |
Christopher Mcmanus, Mendham, NJ US
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20100293042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE DISCOUNT SALES DEVICE - A variable discount sales device that acts as an automated agent or broker by efficiently, and automatically, aggregating a sizable number of individual buyers into a single unit. The device allows variable discounts to be offered to the buyers, including a possibility of getting the item for free. In this way, buyers may be highly incentivized, while manufacturers may sell directly to end users. The discounts are possible because of the economies of scale that may result from the aggregation of the buyers, even though they may be individuals or small companies. Other savings may be made possible by eliminating middlemen and reducing shipping cost. | 11-18-2010 |
Craig Edward Mcmanus, Fayetteville, NC US
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20110117957 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONVERGENT COMMUNICATIONS - Systems, devices and methods for convergence of a variety of communication sources are presented. More particularly, embodiments relate to a radio communications gateway device and associated methods, that is lightweight, small, portable, secure, and useful for converging communications via handheld radios to an internet protocol network having a variety of different available media. The device preferably has a weight under 15 pounds and sufficient interconnectability to be field-useful in a variety of situations. | 05-19-2011 |
20110243064 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONVERGENT COMMUNICATIONS USING REMOTE KEYING - Systems, devices and methods for convergence of a variety of communication sources are presented. More particularly, embodiments relate to a radio communications gateway device and associated methods, that is lightweight, small, portable, secure, and useful for converging communications via handheld radios and telephonic devices to an interne protocol network having a variety of different available media. The device preferably has a weight under 15 pounds and sufficient interconnectability to be field-useful in a variety of situations. | 10-06-2011 |
20120295674 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONVERGENT COMMUNICATIONS - Systems, devices and methods for convergence of a variety of communication sources are presented. More particularly, embodiments relate to a radio communications gateway device and associated methods, that is lightweight, small, portable, secure, and useful for converging communications via handheld radios to an internet protocol network having a variety of different available media. The device preferably has a weight under 15 pounds and sufficient interconnectability to be field-useful in a variety of situations. | 11-22-2012 |
David Mcmanus US
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20120231733 | RADIO FREQUENCY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An access control system includes a transmitter initiator that has a magnetic flux antenna constructed and arranged to direct magnetic energy in an angular direction, a plurality of RF tone detectors, a microcontroller, and a plurality of RF burst generators. The system includes at least one receiver responder that has a magnetic flux antenna, a plurality of RF tone detectors, a microcontroller, and a RF burst generator. The transmitter initiator's magnetic flux antenna and the receiver responder's magnetic flux antenna define an open-air gap therebetween. The transmitter initiator's magnetic flux antenna has a paramagnetic housing, electromagnetic windings within the paramagnetic housing, and at least one ferromagnetic element disposed within the open air gap. The paramagnetic housing and the ferromagnetic element are constructed and arranged to direct a magnetic field across the open air gap. The system is configured for wireless communication via near-field magnetic induction. | 09-13-2012 |
David F. Mcmanus, Broken Arrow, OK US
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20150159666 | Spherical Sleeve and Bushing Bearing for Centrifugal Pump Stage - A centrifugal pump has a number of stages, each of the stages having an impeller and a diffuser. The impellers are mounted to the pump drive shaft for rotation. A bearing in at least one of the stages includes a sleeve coupled to the drive shaft for rotation. The sleeve has upper and lower ends and an outer side wall facing radially outward that is convex and spherical. A bushing is mounted in the diffuser and has a bore with an inner side wall facing radially inward that is concave and spherical. A pair of slots is formed in the inner side wall of the bushing 180 degrees apart from each other and extending axially. The slots enable the sleeve to be inserted into the bore with the sleeve axis and bore axis perpendicular to each other, then tilted 90 degrees to coincide the sleeve axis with the bore axis. | 06-11-2015 |
20150204336 | Stepped Balance Ring for a Submersible Well Pump - An electrical submersible pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having stages. Each of the stages has an impeller in cooperative engagement with a downstream diffuser. The impeller is axially movable relative to the downstream diffuser between a downthrust and an upthrust position. The downstream diffuser has an annular downstream wall surface, relative to the impeller, defining a downstream cavity. The impeller has a downstream balance ring that locates alongside the downstream wall surface. An annular clearance between the downstream balance ring and the downstream wall surface increases in response to the impeller moving from the downthrust to the upthrust position. | 07-23-2015 |
Gregory Mcmanus, Napa, CA US
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20150369206 | POSITIVE BOYANCY HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hydraulic power system is used in a river, ocean or any other body of water having a current. The method is useful for generating useful electric power from flowing water. The flowing water rotates a turbine and a pump that provides hydraulic power to an electric generator for a clean, renewable energy source. The hydraulic power system tethered to the bottom of a body of water and a positive buoyancy mechanism can be integrated or tethered to the pump assembly. The positive buoyancy can support the pump assembly at a predetermined distance above the sea floor. | 12-24-2015 |
James D. Mcmanus, Hortonville, WI US
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20090127276 | Wiping substrate dispenser - A convertible wiping-substrate dispenser that may be mounted on an upright surface such as a wall or mirror, or combined with a stand for placement on horizontal surface. The dispenser may have a durable or disposable container for the wiping substrate. | 05-21-2009 |
20090236358 | Slanted sheet dispenser - A sheet dispenser is defined by at least six panels having outwardly facing surfaces, wherein at least one of the panels is oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the other panels. Sheets may be dispensed from an opening located on the oblique surface. The sheet dispenser may sit on a surface such as a countertop for dispensing, or may be placed between a wall and other structure attached to the wall such as a towel bar. Furthermore, the sheet dispenser may be hung from a structure using a strap attached to the towel dispenser. | 09-24-2009 |
20110155141 | Wearable Article That Stiffens Upon Sudden Force - A wearable article made from a nonwoven fabric that includes a plurality of coated fibers. The coated fibers have an exterior surface and a coating composition on at least a portion of the exterior surface. The coating composition includes an aminofunctionalized silane and a dialdehyde, where the weight percent of the dialdehyde in the coating composition is greater than the weight percent of the silane in the coating composition. The wearable article can be a wrap, brace, support, compression hosiery, bandage or compress. When worn, the wearable article is initially flexible but becomes rigid and stiff when the coated fibers experience a sudden force or impact. The wearable article does not include a fluid. | 06-30-2011 |
James V. Mcmanus, Bethel, CT US
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20080245676 | Material Containment System - Containment packages ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080280380 | Fluid Storage and Dispensing System Including Dynamic Fluid Monitoring of Fluid Storage and Dispensing Vessel - A monitoring system ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080307858 | Apparatus and Process for Leak-Testing and Qualification of Fluid Dispensing Vessels | 12-18-2008 |
20100213083 | Fluid Storage and Dispensing Systems, and Fluid Supply Processes Comprising Same - Fluid storage and dispensing systems, and processes for supplying fluids for use thereof. Various arrangements of fluid storage and dispensing systems are described, involving permutations of the physical sorbent-containing fluid storage and dispensing vessels and internal regulator-equipped fluid storage and dispensing vessels. The systems and processes are applicable to a wide variety of end-use applications, including storage and dispensing of hazardous fluids with enhanced safety. In a specific end-use application, reagent gas is dispensed to a semiconductor manufacturing facility from a large-scale, fixedly positioned fluid storage and dispensing vessel containing physical sorbent holding gas at subatmospheric pressure, with such vessel being refillable from a safe gas source of refill gas, as disclosed herein. | 08-26-2010 |
20110226874 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS, AND FLUID SUPPLY PROCESSES COMPRISING SAME - Fluid storage and dispensing systems, and processes for supplying fluids for use thereof. Various arrangements of fluid storage and dispensing systems are described, involving permutations of the physical sorbent-containing fluid storage and dispensing vessels and internal regulator-equipped fluid storage and dispensing vessels. The systems and processes are applicable to a wide variety of end-use applications, including storage and dispensing of hazardous fluids with enhanced safety. In a specific end-use application, reagent gas is dispensed to a semiconductor manufacturing facility from a large-scale, fixedly positioned fluid storage and dispensing vessel containing physical sorbent holding gas at subatmospheric pressure, with such vessel being refillable from a safe gas source of refill gas, as disclosed herein. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232367 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel. | 09-29-2011 |
20110252883 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel, billing documents, usage reports, and/or resupply requests. | 10-20-2011 |
20120111374 | ION IMPLANTATION TOOL CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus and methods for cleaning ion implanters and/or components thereof are described, utilizing cleaning agents reacted with residue deposits to effect removal thereof. An endpoint detection apparatus and method are also disclosed, which may be integrated in the cleaning apparatus and methods to provide highly efficient utilization of the cleaning agent and avoidance of deleterious effects that otherwise can occur when cleaning agents are continued to be exposed to an implanter or components thereof after cleaning has been completed. | 05-10-2012 |
20130112076 | RECOVERY OF Xe AND OTHER HIGH VALUE COMPOUNDS - A system and method for recovering high value gas from a process stream, material or environment containing same, e.g., xenon by contacting gas from the process stream, material or environment with a carbon adsorbent effective to sorptively capture same, free of or with reduced concentration of fluid species present with the high value gas in the high value gas-containing gas in the process stream, material or environment. Other aspects of the disclosure include a radon detection method and product. | 05-09-2013 |
20140041440 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel, billing documents, usage reports, and/or resupply requests. | 02-13-2014 |
20140234436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPTURE, STORAGE, AND SUPPLYING PHOSPHINE GAS - A system and process for generating and packaging phosphine gas, in which the process includes: reacting water and aluminum phosphide to generate phosphine, and providing the phosphine in a gas mixture at a phosphine concentration below a lower explosive limit; adsorptively removing phosphine from the gas mixture; and packaging the removed phosphine in a fluid storage and dispensing vessel. | 08-21-2014 |
20150027202 | RECOVERY OF Xe AND OTHER HIGH VALUE COMPOUNDS - A system and method for recovering high value gas from a process stream, material or environment containing same, e.g., xenon by contacting gas from the process stream, material or environment with a carbon adsorbent effective to sorptively capture same, free of or with reduced concentration of fluid species present with the high value gas in the high value gas-containing gas in the process stream, material or environment. Other aspects of the disclosure include a radon detection method and product. | 01-29-2015 |
20160041136 | FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING DYNAMIC FLUID MONITORING OF FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING VESSEL - A monitoring system for monitoring fluid in a fluid supply vessel during operation including dispensing of fluid from the fluid supply vessel. The monitoring system includes (i) one or more sensors for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid supply vessel or the fluid dispensed therefrom, (ii) a data acquisition module operatively coupled to the one or more sensors to receive monitoring data therefrom and responsively generate an output correlative to the characteristic monitored by the one or more sensors, and (iii) a processor and display operatively coupled with the data acquisition module and arranged to process the output from the data acquisition module and responsively output a graphical representation of fluid in the fluid supply vessel, billing documents, usage reports, and/or resupply requests. | 02-11-2016 |
John Mcmanus, Englewood, CO US
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20150288541 | Network Functions Virtualization Interconnection Gateway - Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing interconnection gateway and/or hub functionalities between two or more network functions virtualization (“NFV”) entities that are located in different networks. In some embodiments, a NFV interconnection gateway (“NFVIG”) might receive a set of network interconnection information from each of two or more sets of NFV entities, each set of NFV entities being located within a network separate from the networks in which the other sets of NFV entities are located. The NFVIG might be located in one of these networks. The NFVIG might abstract each set of network interconnection information, and might establish one or more links between the two or more sets of NFV entities, based at least in part on the abstracted sets of network interconnection information. The NFVIG might provide access to one or more virtualized network functions (“VNFs”) via the one or more links. | 10-08-2015 |
20150288622 | Customer Environment Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) - Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing interconnection gateway and/or hub functionalities. In some embodiments, a network functions virtualization (“NFV”) interconnection gateway or hub (“NFVIG” or “NFVIH”) might receive a set of network interconnection information from each of one or more sets of NFV entities and/or one or more sets of NFV-based customer devices, each set being located within a network separate from the networks in which the other sets are located. The NFVIG or NFVIH might be located within one of these networks or within a separate external network. The NFVIG or NFVIH might abstract each set of network interconnection information, and might establish one or more links among the sets of NFV entities and/or the sets of NFV-based customer devices based on such abstraction. The NFVIG or NFVIH might provide access to one or more virtualized network functions (“VNFs”) via the one or more links. | 10-08-2015 |
20150288767 | Network Functions Virtualization Interconnection Hub - Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing interconnection gateway and/or hub functionalities between or among two or more network functions virtualization (“NFV”) entities that are located in different networks. In some embodiments, a NFV interconnection hub (“NFVIH”) might receive a set of network interconnection information from each of three or more sets of NFV entities, each set of NFV entities being located within a network separate from the networks in which the other sets of NFV entities are located. The NFVIH might be located within a separate external network. The NFVIH might abstract each set of network interconnection information, and might establish one or more links among the three or more sets of NFV entities, based at least in part on the abstracted sets of network interconnection information. The NFVIH might provide access to one or more virtualized network functions (“VNFs”) via the one or more links. | 10-08-2015 |
John Mcmanus, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20130225545 | PORPHYRIN TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - Compositions and methods of treating a neurodegenerative disorder are disclosed herein. | 08-29-2013 |
John Barry Mcmanus, Arlington, MA US
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20080202206 | EXTRACTIVE SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ONE OR MORE MOLECULAR SPECIES - A non-contact, extractive sampling system and method is provided for measuring the exhaust gas composition and fine particle composition of exhaust emissions of various types of vehicles under actual operating conditions. A portion (or sample) of an exhaust plume of a vehicle is pulled or extracted through an extraction sampling tube, via a vacuum pump, to a remote trace gas detection system where the concentration of one or more constituents present in the sample of exhaust plume may be measured. In this regard, the invention enables vehicle emissions measurements to be made at a location remote from roadway, rather than using known, “cross-path” remote emissions sensing systems. | 08-28-2008 |
John Thomas Mcmanus, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110238467 | Caddie Apparatus with Display Capabilities - A system is disclosed for conveying information to patrons in an establishment. The system comprises one or more caddies implemented in one or more zones within the establishment, wherein each of the one or more caddies comprises a display unit and one or more compartments for storing items for use by the patrons. The system further comprises a content server located in the establishment, the content server configured to transmit information to each of the one or more caddies to be displayed on the display units for the patrons to view, the content server being communicatively coupled to the one or more caddies via a local area network (LAN) implemented within the establishment, wherein the content server transmits information to each of the one or more caddies according to the one or more zones in which the one or more caddies are implemented. | 09-29-2011 |
20130097024 | Caddie Apparatus with Display Capabilities - One embodiment comprises a method for conveying information to patrons in an establishment. The method comprises deploying a plurality of caddies at the establishment, wherein each of the plurality of caddies includes an electronic display and at least one compartment for storing items for use by patrons. The method further comprises obtaining, by a content server located remotely from the establishment, content from at least one third party, wherein the content comprises advertisements corresponding to at least one item sold by the establishment. The method further comprises transmitting, by the content server, the content to the plurality of caddies via a network according to at least one predetermined time interval allocated by the content server to the at least one third party. | 04-18-2013 |
20140100926 | Caddies and Caddy Systems with Display Capabilities - Caddies and caddy systems are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes a plurality of caddies located in the establishment, wherein each of the caddies incorporates: a housing, a display unit, a tray and at least one compartment for storing items for use by the patrons; the display unit being detachably mounted to the housing and having a touchscreen display for obtaining input from patrons in the establishment. | 04-10-2014 |
Judd Mcmanus, Fairfax, VA US
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20130279766 | Method for sharing the location of facial recognition systems using a wireless computing device - A method for sharing the location of facial recognition systems using a wireless computing device is presented. | 10-24-2013 |
Kathlene Mcmanus, Ossining, NY US
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20140212565 | Nutrition Beverages - Nutrition beverage compositions including high concentrations of protein are provided. Methods of making nutrition beverage compositions including high concentrations of protein are provided. | 07-31-2014 |
Keith Mcmanus, Clifton Park, NY US
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20120164589 | OPTICAL COMBUSTOR PROBE SYSTEM - The present application provides an optical probe system for use with a combustion flame in a combustion chamber. The optical probe system may include a number of optical probes fixedly attached about the combustion chamber and positioned such that the optical probes collect light generated by the combustion flame in a field of view of each of the optical probes. One or more components external to the combustion chamber may produce and analyze signals indicative of the light generated by the combustion flame in the field of view of each of the optical probes. | 06-28-2012 |
20140165576 | ACTIVE CONTROL FUEL NOZZLE SYSTEM - It is desirable for a gas turbine system to operate in a wide range operating conditions. However, under certain conditions there exist dynamic boundaries that limit a combustor from reaching its designated condition. Perturbation devices formed of electromagnetic plates can be incorporated into fuel nozzles of the combustor to influence the dynamics so that the range of operating conditions can be widened. The perturbation devices vibrate according to the perturbation signals provided from a dynamics controller. The vibration characteristics of the perturbation devices can be controlled by controlling the attributes of the perturbation signals. The vibrations influence the dynamics of fluid—fuel, oxidant, or both—flowing past the perturbation devices within the fuel nozzles. | 06-19-2014 |
Keith Robert Mcmanus, Clifton Park, NY US
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20100103424 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPTICAL SENSOR AND SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION SENSING AND CONTROL - A system includes an optical sensor that optically measures and spatially resolves in three dimensions at least one chemical species within a flame produced by a device and a component that correlates the three dimensionally measured at least one chemical species to at least one parameter of the device. | 04-29-2010 |
20100192578 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPRESSING COMBUSTION INSTABILITY IN A TURBOMACHINE - A system for suppressing combustion instability in a turbomachine includes at least one combustion chamber operatively connected to the turbomachine, and at least one pre-mixer mounted to the at least one combustion chamber. The at least one pre-mixer is configured to receive an amount of fuel and an amount of air that is combined and discharged into the at least one combustion chamber. In addition, the turbomachine includes a combustion instability suppression system operatively associated with the at least one pre-mixer. The combustion instability suppression system is configured to create a combustion asymmetry. The combustion asymmetry facilitates combustion instability suppression in the turbomachine. | 08-05-2010 |
20100313572 | OPTICAL INTERROGATION SENSORS FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing optical interrogation sensors for combustion control. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling combustion parameters associated with a gas turbine combustor is provided. The method can include providing an optical path through the gas turbine combustor, propagating light along the optical path, measuring absorption of the light within the gas turbine combustor, and controlling at least one of the combustion parameters based at least in part on the measured absorption. | 12-16-2010 |
20110008737 | OPTICAL SENSORS FOR COMBUSTION CONTROL - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing optical sensors for combustion control. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method for controlling combustion parameters associated with a gas turbine combustor is provided. The method can include providing at least one optical path adjacent to a flame region in the combustor, detecting at least a portion of the light emission from the flame region within the at least one optical path, and controlling at least one of the combustion parameters based in part on the detected light emission. | 01-13-2011 |
20120131926 | ADVANCED LASER IGNITION SYSTEMS FOR GAS TURBINES INCLUDING AIRCRAFT ENGINES - A laser ignition system for an internal combustion engine, and more specifically a gas turbine engine, is provided. The system comprises at least one laser light source configured to generate a laser beam and an optical beam guidance component. The optical beam guidance component is configured to transmit the laser beam to irradiate on an oxygenated fuel mixture supplied into the combustion chamber at a region of highest ignitability to generate a combustor flame in a flame region. The system further includes an integrated control diagnostic component configured to detect at least a portion of a light emission and operable to control one or more combustion parameters based in part on the detected light emission. The system further includes additional enhanced ignition control configurations. A method for igniting a fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine is also presented. | 05-31-2012 |
20120154813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF EQUIVALENCE RATIO OF GAS FUEL MIXTURE - A real-time monitoring of an equivalence ratio of a gas-fuel mixture of a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes multiple optical probes arranged on a plurality of fuel nozzles for transmitting laser beams directly through a gas-fuel mixture or indirectly by reflecting the laser beams from a surface of a centerbody or burner tube of the fuel nozzle. The system also includes one or more detectors to measure the transmitted laser beams from the multiple optical probes. Further, the system includes a data acquisition subsystem for acquiring and processing signals from the one or more detectors to determine the equivalence ratio of the gas-fuel mixture of the nozzle. | 06-21-2012 |
20130283810 | COMBUSTION NOZZLE AND A RELATED METHOD THEREOF - A combustion nozzle includes at least one passage having a mixing section and an exit section. The mixing section includes an air inlet, and a fuel inlet. The mixing section has a first length and a first diameter. The exit section has a second length different from the first length, and a second diameter different from the first diameter. | 10-31-2013 |
20140007584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS WITHIN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - In one embodiment, a system for reducing pressure oscillations within a gas turbine engine includes at least one fuel injector configured to inject fuel into a combustor. The system also includes a valve fluidly coupled to the at least one fuel injector. The system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the valve. The controller is configured to cycle the valve between an open position and a closed position at a first frequency and a first duty cycle while a magnitude of pressure oscillations within the combustor is less than a threshold value, to cycle the valve between the open position and the closed position at a second frequency and a second duty cycle while the magnitude of the pressure oscillations within the combustor is greater than or equal to the threshold value, and to adjust the second frequency based on a measured frequency of the pressure oscillations. | 01-09-2014 |
20150285503 | AIR FUEL PREMIXER FOR LOW EMISSIONS GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - A system for premixing fuel and air prior to combustion in a gas turbine engine includes a mixing duct, a centerbody fuel injector located along a central axis of the mixing duct, an outer annular swirler located adjacent an upstream end of the mixing duct for swirling air flowing therethrough in a first swirl direction and an inner annular swirler located adjacent of the mixing duct upstream end for swirling air flowing therethrough in a second swirl direction. The system includes a hub separating said inner and outer annular swirlers to permit independent rotation of an air stream therethrough and multiple hollow paths located radially outward around the centerbody fuel injector and at a radially inward side of the inner annular swirler for allowing a flow of sweeping air over the surface of the centerbody fuel injector. | 10-08-2015 |
Kent Mcmanus, Orchard Park, NY US
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20130341268 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - Treating distilled water with bacteria and other micro-organisms to remove nitrogen compounds from the distilled water. The distilled water may be produced from pretreating and distilling wastewater, such as wastewater from oil and natural gas production. The treatment steps of the distilled water include subjecting the water to microbial action under both anoxic and aerobic conditions and employing a membrane bioreactor to further purify the water. The purified water is still further purified by either reverse osmosis or ion exchange systems. | 12-26-2013 |
Mark A. Mcmanus, Bettendorf, IA US
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20150113903 | Tile and Support Structure - An illustrative embodiment of a tile and support structure may include a plurality of tiles, which may be generally rectangular in shape, engaged with one or more support structures. The tile may be formed with four edges, wherein two opposing edges may be formed with grooves therein and the other two opposing edges may be formed with protrusions thereon. The support structure may be formed with a generally vertical spine having two rails extending outward from a distal end thereof. The support structure may also include two generally horizontally extending flanges, which may be formed with a trough therein. The trough may include a plurality of apertures formed therein. One side of the trough may be defined by a lip. | 04-30-2015 |
20150368900 | Tile and Support Structure - An illustrative embodiment of a tile and support structure may include a plurality of tiles, which may be generally rectangular in shape, engaged with one or more support structures. The tile may be formed with four edges, wherein two opposing edges may be formed with grooves therein and the other two opposing edges may be formed with protrusions thereon. The support structure may be formed with a generally vertical spine having two rails extending outward from a distal end thereof. The support structure may also include two generally horizontally extending flanges, which may be formed with a trough therein. The trough may include a plurality of apertures formed therein. One side of the trough may be defined by a lip. | 12-24-2015 |
Martin P. Mcmanus, Mishawaka, IN US
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20140042765 | APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING THE INTERIOR SPACE OF A VEHICLE - An apparatus for configuring the cargo area of a vehicle includes an expansion portion or movable cover for increasing and decreasing the cargo area upon movement between a retracted position and an extended position. | 02-13-2014 |
Matthew Mcmanus, Fayston, VT US
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20160098662 | Apparatus and Method for Scheduling Distributed Workflow Tasks - A server has a processor and a memory storing instructions executed by the processor to access scheduling tools including an entity workload profile with a work flow tasks schedule and work flow task dependencies. Processed data associated with a work flow task within the entity workload profile is identified. The work flow task dependencies are analyzed to alter the work flow tasks schedule to prioritize work flow tasks that rely upon the processed data. | 04-07-2016 |
Matthew T. Mcmanus, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090247311 | Golf Swing Training Device - A golf swing training device comprising a base adapted for support by the ground and a vertical pole connected to and extending vertically from the base to accommodate the height of a golfer. A reminder seat is connected to the vertical pole to accommodate the golfer's posterior resting against the seat during a golf swing and facing away from the vertical pole. An elastic band is secured to the vertical pole at a distance above the reminder seat forming a loop around the golfer's chest. The elastic band enables the golfer's abdominal and core muscles to keep flexion throughout the golf swing, thereby allowing a free swinging motion of the golfer while limiting lateral and vertical movement of the body. | 10-01-2009 |
Michael Mcmanus, Marion, NY US
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20110287677 | FLEXIBLE REINFORCED GASKET - A reinforced gasket material. A non-metallic scrim layer is interposed between layers of gasket material to provide strength to the gasket material. The layers of the gasket material can include binding agent to aid adhering to each other and to the non-metallic scrim layer. The non-metallic scrim layer can also be coated in binding agent. The layers of the gasket material can include high-temperature sealing material, compressed fiber, exfoliated graphite, or polytetrafluoroethylene. | 11-24-2011 |
20110293878 | RELEASABLE PROTECTIVE LAYER ON A GASKET - Gasket materials having releasable protective layers formed thereon and method of making the same are disclosed. The releasable protective layers provided added strength to the gasket materials to help prevent cracks and chips in the gasket materials that can occur during handling, transporting, and cutting of gasket material. The protective layers can include releasing agent to ensure the protective layers can be removed from the gasket materials prior to being used. | 12-01-2011 |
Michael A. Mcmanus, Bronxville, NY US
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20080243036 | Spinal treatment method and associated apparatus - Spinal pain is treated non-invasively by operating a scanning apparatus to locate a spinal disc afflicted with cracks or fissures, and applying waveform energy to the afflicted spinal disc to heat the spinal disc sufficiently to modify collagen fibers of the spinal disc and destroy pain receptors in the spinal disc. The scanning apparatus may be an ultrasound scanner, while the treatment waveform energy may be ultrasonic waveform energy. The applying of the waveform energy includes generating ultrasonic pressure waves in the spinal disc. | 10-02-2008 |
Michael F. Mcmanus, Halifax, MA US
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20120127029 | CODED FILTER - A method and apparatus for estimating and compensating for a broad class of non-Gaussian sensor and process noise. In one example, a coded filter combines a dynamic state estimator (for example, a Kalman filter) and a non-linear estimator to provide approximations of the non-Gaussian process and sensor noise associated with a dynamic system. These approximations are used by the dynamic state estimator to correct sensor measurements or to alter the dynamic model governing evolution of the system state. Examples of coded filters leverage compressive sensing techniques in combination with error models based on concepts of compressibility and the application of efficient convex optimization processes. | 05-24-2012 |
20130025369 | Inertial Measurement Systems, and Methods of Use and Manufacture Thereof - A micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement system facilitates accurate location and/or attitude measurements via passive thermal management of MEMS inertial sensors. Accuracy of the system is also improved by subjecting the inertial sensors to programmed single-axis gimbal motion, and by performing coarse and fine adjustments to the attitude estimates obtained by the system based on the programmed motion and on the passive thermal management of the sensors. | 01-31-2013 |
20130231949 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSITIONING PATIENT CARE FROM SIGNAL-BASED MONITORING TO RISK-BASED MONITORING - A risk-based patient monitoring system for critical care patients combines data from multiple sources to assess the current and the future risks to the patient, thereby enabling providers to review a current patient risk profile and to continuously track a clinical trajectory. A physiology observer module in the system utilizes multiple measurements to estimate Probability Density Functions (PDF) of a number of Internal State Variables (ISVs) that describe a components of the physiology relevant to the patient treatment and condition. A clinical trajectory interpreter module in the system utilizes the estimated PDFs of ISVs to identify under which probable patient states the patient can be currently categorized and assign a probability value that the patient will be in each of the identified states. The combination of patient states and their probabilities is defined as the clinical risk to the patient. | 09-05-2013 |
20150347704 | Systems and Methods for Transitioning Patient Care from Signal Based Monitoring to Risk Based Monitoring - A risk-based patient monitoring system for critical care patients combines data from multiple sources to assess the current and the future risks to the patient, thereby enabling providers to review a current patient risk profile and to continuously track a clinical trajectory. A physiology observer module in the system utilizes multiple measurements to estimate Probability Density Functions (PDF) of a number of Internal State Variables (ISVs) that describe a components of the physiology relevant to the patient treatment and condition. A clinical trajectory interpreter module in the system utilizes the estimated PDFs of ISVs to identify under which probable patient states the patient can be currently categorized and assign a probability value that the patient will be in each of the identified states. The combination of patient states and their probabilities is defined as the clinical risk to the patient. | 12-03-2015 |
Michael J. Mcmanus, Liberty Township, OH US
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20130069703 | UNIFORM-FOOTPRINT PROGRAMMABLE-SKEW MULTI-STAGE DELAY CELL - Described embodiments provide a delay cell for a complementary metal oxide semiconductor integrated circuit. The delay cell includes a delay stage to provide an output signal having a programmable delay through the delay cell. The delay cell has a selectable delay value from a plurality of delay values and a selectable output skew value from a plurality of output skew values, where the cell size and terminal layout of the delay cell are relatively uniform for the plurality of delay values and the plurality of output skew values. The delay stage includes M parallel-coupled inverter stages of stacked PMOS transistors and stacked NMOS transistors. The stacked transistors have configurable source-drain connections between a drain and a source of each transistor, wherein the selectable delay value corresponds to a configuration of the configurable source-drain connections to adjust a delay value of each of the M inverter stages and an output skew value of the delay cell. | 03-21-2013 |
20130321054 | UNIFORM-FOOTPRINT PROGRAMMABLE-SKEW MULTI-STAGE DELAY CELL - Described embodiments provide a delay cell for a complementary metal oxide semiconductor integrated circuit. The delay cell includes a delay stage to provide an output signal having a programmable delay through the delay cell. The delay cell has a selectable delay value from a plurality of delay values and a selectable output skew value from a plurality of output skew values, where the cell size and terminal layout of the delay cell are relatively uniform for the plurality of delay values and the plurality of output skew values. The delay stage includes M parallel-coupled inverter stages of stacked PMOS transistors and stacked NMOS transistors. The stacked transistors have configurable source-drain connections between a drain and a source of each transistor, wherein the selectable delay value corresponds to a configuration of the configurable source-drain connections to adjust a delay value of each of the M inverter stages and an output skew value of the delay cell. | 12-05-2013 |
20140082577 | Uniform-Footprint Programmable-Skew Multi-Stage Delay Cell - Described embodiments provide a delay cell for a complementary metal oxide semiconductor integrated circuit. The delay cell includes a delay stage to provide an output signal having a programmable delay through the delay cell. The delay cell has a selectable delay value from a plurality of delay values and a selectable output skew value from a plurality of output skew values, where the cell size and terminal layout of the delay cell are relatively uniform for the plurality of delay values and the plurality of output skew values. The delay stage includes M parallel-coupled inverter stages of stacked PMOS transistors and stacked NMOS transistors. The stacked transistors have configurable source-drain connections between a drain and a source of each transistor, wherein the selectable delay value corresponds to a configuration of the configurable source-drain connections to adjust a delay value of each of the M inverter stages and an output skew value of the delay cell. | 03-20-2014 |
Michael S. Mcmanus, Pewaukee, WI US
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20120072438 | Generation and Processing of Pick/Put System Configuration and Recipe Data Sets - A format for information that may be used in one or more spreadsheets to enter desired characteristics that may then be shown or activated on one or more pick/put system modules is provided. A method of generating, storing, and later recalling different recipes, and the necessary computer program to cause the modules to respond with the characteristics defined by the recipes is also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael W. Mcmanus, Marion, NY US
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20100320310 | STEM PACKING DISPENSER - A cord material dispenser comprising a container including a surrounding sidewall having first and second openings and first and second cord materials disposed in the container. The first and second cord materials are dispensable through their respective first and second openings. The first cord material is preferably wound around a first spool and the second cord material is preferably wound around a second spool. The dispenser may include a first quantity of the first cord material and a second quantity of the second cord material, wherein the first quantity is less than the second quantity. For example, the first quantity may be one fourth of the second quantity. Preferably, the container includes indicia indicative of the ratio of the first quantity to the second quantity. The indicia may be in the form of a graphic representative of the intended use of the spooled materials. | 12-23-2010 |
Moyra K. Mcmanus, Peekskill, NY US
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20130031418 | TESTING AND OPERATING A MULTIPROCESSOR CHIP WITH PROCESSOR REDUNDANCY - A system and method for improving the yield rate of a multiprocessor semiconductor chip that includes primary processor cores and one or more redundant processor cores. A first tester conducts a first test on one or more processor cores, and encodes results of the first test in an on-chip non-volatile memory. A second tester conducts a second test on the processor cores, and encodes results of the second test in an external non-volatile storage device. An override bit of a multiplexer is set if a processor core fails the second test. In response to the override bit, the multiplexer selects a physical-to-logical mapping of processor IDs according to one of: the encoded results in the memory device or the encoded results in the external storage device. On-chip logic configures the processor cores according to the selected physical-to-logical mapping. | 01-31-2013 |
Moyra Kathleen Mcmanus, Peekskill, NY US
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20090306815 | Enhanced Speed Sorting of Microprocessors at Wafer Test - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing optimized speed sorting of microprocessors at wafer test. A combination of speed-predicting metrics are measured early in the manufacturing process and are applied to a unique algorithm to properly sort parts into appropriate speed bins. The method significantly improves the accuracy of predicting the chip speed over conventional speed-predicting methods. | 12-10-2009 |
Patrick Mcmanus, Cheyenne, WY US
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20130001383 | SPACED T PRIMARY MEMBER-TO-PRIMARY MEMBER CONNECTION - A connection geometry for T-shaped primary member-to-primary member connections is provided. The primary members, for example, may comprise a column, beam, brace, hanger, or the like. In one implementation, for example, a beam-to-column or column-to-beam connection may be provided. In one implementation, a primary member-to-primary member connection is provided. The connection comprises: a support bracket having a first support bracket face; a first support member comprising a first support member face for connecting to the support bracket to support a second support member; a spacer disposed between the first support bracket face and the first support member face, wherein the spacer is disposed and configured to allow deformation of the first support bracket face toward or away from the first support member face in response to a load. The deformation may comprise elastic and/or inelastic deformation. | 01-03-2013 |
20130200227 | SPACED T PRIMARY MEMBER-TO-PRIMARY MEMBER CONNECTION - A connection geometry for T-shaped primary member-to-primary member connections is provided. The primary members, for example, may comprise a column, beam, brace, hanger, or the like. In one implementation, for example, a beam-to-column or column-to-beam connection may be provided. In one implementation, a primary member-to-primary member connection is provided. The connection comprises: a support bracket having a first support bracket face; a first support member comprising a first support member face for connecting to the support bracket to support a second support member; a spacer disposed between the first support bracket face and the first support member face, wherein the spacer is disposed and configured to allow deformation of the first support bracket face toward or away from the first support member face in response to a load. The deformation may comprise elastic and/or inelastic deformation. | 08-08-2013 |
20140062648 | Member-to-Member Fuse Connection - A member-to-member connection bracket comprising a first connection member for coupling the connection bracket to a first structural member, a second connection member for coupling the connection bracket to a second structural member; and a fuse member disposed between the first connection member and the second connection member, the fuse member comprising at least one of hinge locations. The at least one hinge location provides inelastic deformation at a pre-determined load and the pre-determined load is less than the elastic yield load of a first structural member and a second structural member. The hinge locations may have a reduced thickness. The fuse member may have a tubular cross-section. A connection utilizing the member-to-member connection bracket is also included. | 03-06-2014 |
Patrick R. Mcmanus, Warren, ME US
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20090150891 | RESPONSIVE TASK SCHEDULING IN COOPERATIVE MULTI-TASKING ENVIRONMENTS - Task scheduling in cooperative multi-tasking environments is accomplished by a task scheduler that evaluates the relative priority of an executing task and tasks in a queue waiting to be executed. The task scheduler may issue a suspend request to lower priority tasks so that high priority tasks can be executed. Tasks are written or compiled with checks located at opportune locations for suspending and resuming the given task. The tasks under a suspend request continue operation until they reach a check, at which point the task will suspend operation depending on specific criteria. By allowing both the task and the task scheduler to assist in determining the precise timing of the suspension, the multi-tasking environment becomes highly efficient and responsive. | 06-11-2009 |
Patrick W. Mcmanus, Bloomington, IN US
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20140042765 | APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING THE INTERIOR SPACE OF A VEHICLE - An apparatus for configuring the cargo area of a vehicle includes an expansion portion or movable cover for increasing and decreasing the cargo area upon movement between a retracted position and an extended position. | 02-13-2014 |
Paul Mcmanus, Waynesville, MO US
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20140268133 | Methods and Systems for Analyzing Samples - The disclosure features methods for analyzing a sample, the methods including exposing the sample to plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation to convert a portion of the sample into a plasma, recording a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted in response to each of the plurality of pulses to define a sequence of spectra for the sample, and using an electronic processor to determine information about the sample based on the spectra, where exposing the sample to the plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation includes directing the pulses to be incident on different spatial regions of the sample, and where a temporal delay between exposing the sample to each successive radiation pulse is constant. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard J. Mcmanus, San Diego, CA US
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20080233314 | Media sheet coatings - A coating for a substrate is formed by milling cationic pigment particles in the presence of a water-soluble polymer, where the water-soluble polymer acts as a binder and a dispersant for the cationic pigment particles. | 09-25-2008 |
Richard J. Mcmanus, Corvallis, OR US
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20080317958 | Pigmented ink-jet ink with improved highlighter smear - Compositions, systems, and methods of printing an ink-jet image are provided. The composition can be an ink-jet ink, comprising a liquid vehicle, a pigmented colorant, and a wax emulsion. The wax emulsion can be present at from about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt %, preferably 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %, and more preferably from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % solid content of the ink-jet ink composition. Additionally, upon printing the ink-jet ink on a media substrate compared to printing a comparative ink-jet ink composition on a media substrate, the ink-jet ink composition exhibits improved alkaline highlighter smear fastness compared to the comparative ink-jet ink composition. | 12-25-2008 |
20120329921 | INKJET INK WITH SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENT - An ink composition for inkjet printing is disclosed herein. The ink composition includes a self-dispersed carbon black pigment with alkali metal counter ions, polyurethane, and an aqueous carrier. The aqueous carrier includes water, at least one water-soluble organic solvent, and at least one surfactant. In one embodiment, the aqueous carrier further includes an additive having a polar head group and a C | 12-27-2012 |
20130310504 | MEDIA SHEET COATINGS - A coating for a substrate is formed by milling cationic pigment particles in the presence of a water-soluble polymer, where the water-soluble polymer acts as a binder and a dispersant for the cationic pigment particles. | 11-21-2013 |
20140285593 | INK COMPOSITION - An ink composition includes a colorant, a co-solvent, and an acid chosen from oleic acid, linoleic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, tridecanoic acid, and combinations thereof. The ink composition further includes lithium and water. An anti-evaporative layer forms, during uncapped non-use, at an interface between air and the ink composition in an orifice of a nozzle, thereby reducing evaporation of the water from the ink composition. | 09-25-2014 |
Richard L. Mcmanus, Shelton, CT US
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20090050171 | Method for the cosmetic treatment of hair and implement for carrying out the same - A cosmetic method for treating strands of hair comprising the subsequent steps of: placing the strands of hair to be treated between two substrates on which a first and second compositions capable of reacting together are applied, and implement for the same. The implement for carrying out the method may comprise a first and a second substrates in the form of strips of material that may be folded over each other such that at least one section of the strands of hair to be treated is sandwiched between the first and second compositions. | 02-26-2009 |
Richard Loren Mcmanus, Shelton, CT US
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20080287540 | LIP CARE COMPOSITIONS - A lip care composition is provided which includes at least 40% petrolatum, at least 5% glycerin, and 1 to 20% of a C | 11-20-2008 |
Ryan G. Mcmanus, Mendota Heights, MN US
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20140000128 | Athletic Shoe | 01-02-2014 |
20150059213 | ATHLETIC SHOE - An athletic shoe configured to efficiently attenuate dorsal, anterior, posterior, lateral, medial and plantar loading forces. The shoe toebox or forefoot upper includes a cutout region through what is generally inelastic outer shoe material, across which a panel of increased stretchability extends in juxtaposition with a key shoe-foot impact or pressure engagement area. The stretchable panel forms with the cutout a porous damping ventilating passageway into which a portion of the foot can enter and pass externally of an at-rest outer peripheral surface of the shoe material surrounding the cutout. Key shoe-foot impact or pressure areas include impact areas engaged by toes of a foot sliding forward within the shoe, and pressure areas engaged by bunions and bunionettes moving outward against the sides of the shoe. Upon removal of pressure by the moving foot portion, the stretchable panel retracts, and restores the cutout region back toward its initial configuration. | 03-05-2015 |
Samuel Mcmanus, Huntsville, AL US
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20110112277 | Stabilized Polymeric Thiol Reagents - Disclosed are water soluble polymeric reagents comprising the structure POLY-[Y—S—W] | 05-12-2011 |
20120258985 | STABILIZED POLYMERIC THIOL REAGENTS - Disclosed are water soluble polymeric conjugates comprising the structure POLY-[Y—S—S-A] | 10-11-2012 |
Samuel P. Mcmanus, Guntersville, AL US
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20120318701 | POLYMERIC REAGENTS COMPRISING A TERMINAL VINYLIC GROUP AND CONJUGATES FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention provides conjugates having a degradable linkage and polymeric reagents useful in preparing such conjugates. Methods of making polymeric reagents and conjugates, as well as methods for administering conjugates and compositions, are also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20130072709 | Segmented Degradable Polymers and Conjugates Made Therefrom - The present invention provides, among other things, segmented, degradable polymeric reagents suitable for reaction with biologically active agents to form conjugates, the polymeric reagents comprising one or more polymer chains divided or separated by one or more degradable linkages into polymer segments having a molecular weight suitable for renal clearance. The polymeric reagents can have a substantially linear structure, a branched structure, or a multiarm structure. Each structure includes one or more linkages capable of degradation in vivo. | 03-21-2013 |
20130079555 | Thiol-Selective Water-Soluble Polymer Derivatives - The present invention provides water-soluble, polymer derivatives having a thiol-selective terminus suitable for selective coupling to thiol groups, such as those contained in the cysteine residues of proteins, as well as methods for preparing the water-soluble, polymer derivatives having a thiol-selective terminus. | 03-28-2013 |
20130184443 | Methods for Preparing Conjugates - The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a conjugate having a degradable linkage. The conjugates include at least one of each the following: an aromatic moiety comprising an ionizable hydrogen atom, a spacer moiety, and a water-soluble polymer. Methods for delivering such compositions are also provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130253203 | Methods for Preparing Polymeric Reagents and Compositions of Polymeric Reagents - Methods for preparing active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers are provided. Also provided are other methods related to the active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers, as well as corresponding compositions. | 09-26-2013 |
20130280206 | STABILIZED POLYMERIC THIOL REAGENTS - Disclosed are water soluble polymeric conjugates comprising the structure POLY-[Y—S—S-A] | 10-24-2013 |
20130280783 | POLYMERIC ALPHA-HYDROXY ALDEHYDE AND KETONE REAGENTS AND CONJUGATION METHOD - Provided herein are polymeric α-hydroxy aldehyde or α-hydroxy ketone reagents which can be conjugated to amine-containing compounds to form stable conjugates in a single-step reaction. In selected embodiments, the polymeric reagent itself incorporates an internal proton-abstracting (basic) functional group, to promote more efficient reaction. The substituent is appropriately situated, via a linker if necessary, to position the group for proton abstraction, preferably providing a 4- or 5-bond spacing between the abstracting atom and the hydrogen atom on the α-carbon. Also provided are methods of using the reagents and stable, solubilized conjugates of the reagents with biologically active compounds. In preferred embodiments, the polymeric component of the reagent or conjugate is a polyethylene glycol. | 10-24-2013 |
20130331443 | MULTI-ARM POLYMERIC PRODRUG CONJUGATES OF TAXANE-BASED COMPOUNDS - Among other aspects, provided herein are multi-arm polymeric prodrug conjugates of taxane-based compounds and/or fluorinated forms thereof. Methods of preparing such conjugates as well as methods of administering the conjugates are also provided. Upon administration to a patient, release of the taxane-based compound is achieved. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331549 | Hydroxyapatite-Targeting Multiarm Polymers and Conjugates Made Therefrom - The present invention provides, among other things, polymeric reagents suitable for reaction with biologically active agents to form conjugates, the polymeric reagents comprising one or more polymer chains and a plurality of hydroxyapatite-targeting moieties, and optionally the reagents include one or more degradable linkages that serve to divide the polymer chains into polymer segments having a molecular weight suitable for renal clearance. | 12-12-2013 |
20130338216 | DEUTERATED AND/OR FLUORINATED TAXANE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to (among other things) deuterated and/or fluorinated docetaxel and cabazitaxel and derivatives thereof, as well as compositions comprising each of the foregoing. | 12-19-2013 |
20140024845 | Non-Ring Hydroxy Substituted Taxanes and Methods for Synthesizing the Same - The invention relates to (among other things) non-ring hydroxy substituted taxanes and methods for synthesizing the same. The invention further relates to conjugating the non-ring hydroxyl substituted taxanes to a water-soluble, non-peptidic polymer. | 01-23-2014 |
20140039030 | POLYMER-DES-ETHYL SUNITINIB CONJUGATES - The invention relates to (among other things) polymer-des-ethyl sunitinib conjugates and related compounds. A compound of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits advantages over des-ethyl sunitinib in unconjugated form. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039167 | Polymer Derivatives Comprising an Acetal or Ketal Branching Point - The invention conjugates that can be prepared by contacting a polymer comprising an acetal or ketal branching point with a pharmacologically active agent under conditions suitable to form a covalent attachment between the polymer and the pharmacologically active agent. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039205 | Method for Preparing Branched Functionalized Polymers Using Branched Polyol Cores - A method of preparing a multiarm polymer includes reacting a branched polyol with one or more functionalizing reagents to effect substitution of an ionizable functional group or a protected ionizable functional group, Y, to form a mixture comprising (i) unsubstituted branched polyol containing no Y groups; (ii) a monosubstituted polyol comprising one Y group, and (iii) a multisubstituted polyol (e.g., a disubstituted polyol comprising two Y groups); followed by purifying the mixture to separate the monosubstituted polyol from other species Thereafter, a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer segment is attached to the monosubstituted branched polyol at the site of at least one of the hydroxyl groups. The invention also provides purified monosubstituted branched polyols and multiarm polymers prepared by the method and polyol precursors for use in the method. | 02-06-2014 |
20140073802 | MALEIMIDYL POLYMER DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides, among other things, compounds that include a water-soluble and non-peptidic polymer as well as a maleimidyl group. The compounds are useful as, among other things, polymeric reagents. | 03-13-2014 |
20140107349 | Methods for Preparing Polymeric Reagents - The present invention provides among other things methods for preparing polymeric reagents, wherein the method comprises (a) providing an aromatic moiety bearing a hydroxy group, a first amino group and a second amino group; (b) reacting a functional group reagent with the hydroxy group to result in a hydroxy group bearing a functional group capable of reacting with an amino group of an active agent and resulting in a hydrolyzable carbamate; and (c) reacting a plurality of poly(alkylene glycol) water-soluble polymers bearing a reactive group with the first amino group and second amino group to result in (i) a first amino group bearing a water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety, and (ii) a second amino group bearing a second water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety. | 04-17-2014 |
20140113961 | MULTI-ARM POLYMERIC ALKANOATE CONJUGATES - Among other aspects, provided herein are multi-armed polymer conjugates comprising an alkanoate-linker, compositions comprising such conjugates, and related methods of making and administering the same. Methods of treatment employing such conjugates and related uses are also provided. The conjugates are prepared with high drug loading efficiencies. | 04-24-2014 |
20140128619 | Intermediates Useful in the Preparation of Maleimide Functionalized Polymers - Methods for forming maleimide functionalized polymers are provided. In one such embodiment, a maleimide functionalized polymer is prepared in a method that includes a step of carrying out a reverse Diels-Alder reaction. Intermediates useful in the methods, as well as methods for preparing the intermediates, are also provided. Also provided are polymeric reagents, methods of using polymeric reagents, compounds and conjugates. | 05-08-2014 |
20140256951 | STABILIZED POLYMERIC THIOL REAGENTS - Disclosed are water soluble polymeric thiol reagents. Also disclosed are uses for the polymeric thiol reagents and methods for preparing the polymeric thiol reagents. | 09-11-2014 |
20140323742 | METHODS FOR PREPARING POLYMERIC REAGENTS AND COMPOSITIONS OF POLYMERIC REAGENTS - Methods for preparing active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers are provided. Also provided are other methods related to the active carbonate esters of water-soluble polymers, as well as corresponding compositions. | 10-30-2014 |
20140329990 | Hydroxyapatite-Targeting Multiarm Polymers and Conjugates Made Therefrom - The present invention provides, among other things, polymeric reagents suitable for reaction with biologically active agents to form conjugates, the polymeric reagents comprising one or more polymer chains and a plurality of hydroxyapatite-targeting moieties, and optionally the reagents include one or more degradable linkages that serve to divide the polymer chains into polymer segments having a molecular weight suitable for renal clearance. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330041 | THIOL-SELECTIVE WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides water-soluble, polymer derivatives having a thiol-selective terminus suitable for selective coupling to thiol groups, such as those contained in the cysteine residues of proteins, as well as methods for preparing the water-soluble, polymer derivatives having a thiol-selective terminus. | 11-06-2014 |
20150051371 | CARBOHYDRATE-BASED DRUG DELIVERY POLYMERS AND CONJUGATES THEREOF - Provided herein are water-soluble carbohydrate polymers which are monoderivatized at their reducing terminus, such that the carbohydrate polymers can be selectively conjugated at a single location. Also provided are methods of preparation and conjugation of the monoderivatized carbohydrate polymers. | 02-19-2015 |
20150105519 | ACID SALT FORMS OF POLYMER-DRUG CONJUGATES AND ALKOXYLATION METHODS - Among other aspects, provided herein is a mixed-acid salt of a water-soluble polymer-drug conjugate, along with related methods of making and using the same. The mixed-salt acid salt is stably formed, and appears to be more resistant to hydrolytic degradation than the corresponding predominantly pure acid salt or free base forms of the polymer-drug conjugate. The mixed acid salt is reproducibly prepared and recovered, and provides surprising advantages over non-mixed acid salt forms of the water-soluble polymer drug conjugate. | 04-16-2015 |
20150133534 | MULTI-ARM POLYMERIC ALKANOATE CONJUGATES - Among other aspects, provided herein are multi-armed polymer conjugates comprising an alkanoate-linker, compositions comprising such conjugates, and related methods of making and administering the same. Methods of treatment employing such conjugates and related uses are also provided. The conjugates are prepared with high drug loading efficiencies. | 05-14-2015 |
20150141665 | METHODS FOR PREPARING POLYMERIC REAGENTS - The present invention provides among other things methods for preparing polymeric reagents, wherein the method comprises (a) providing an aromatic moiety bearing a hydroxy group, a first amino group and a second amino group; (b) reacting a functional group reagent with the hydroxy group to result in a hydroxy group bearing a functional group capable of reacting with an amino group of an active agent and resulting in a hydolyzable carbamate; and (c) reacting a plurality of poly(alkylene glycol) water-soluble polymers bearing a reactive group with the first amino group and second amino group to result in (i) a first amino group bearing a water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety, and (ii) a second amino group bearing a second water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety. | 05-21-2015 |
20150224207 | THIOL-SELECTIVE WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides water-soluble, polymer derivatives having a thiol-selective terminus suitable for selective coupling to thiol groups, such as those contained in the cysteine residues of proteins. | 08-13-2015 |
20150328331 | Compositions Comprising a Polymeric Reagent and a Pharmacologically Active Agent - Pharmaceutical compositions of conjugates are provided. The conjugates can be prepared by (among other ways) conjugating a pharmacologically active agent with a polymeric reagent that has a particular arrangement of atoms. Related methods, preparations, and so forth are also provided. | 11-19-2015 |
20160022830 | METHODS FOR PREPARING POLYMERIC REAGENTS - The present invention provides among other things methods for preparing polymeric reagents, wherein the method comprises (a) providing an aromatic moiety bearing a hydroxy group, a first amino group and a second amino group; (b) reacting a functional group reagent with the hydroxy group to result in a hydroxy group bearing a functional group capable of reacting with an amino group of an active agent and resulting in a hydolyzable carbamate; and (c) reacting a plurality of poly(alkylene glycol) water-soluble polymers bearing a reactive group with the first amino group and second amino group to result in (i) a first amino group bearing a water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety, and (ii) a second amino group bearing a second water-soluble polymer through a spacer moiety. | 01-28-2016 |
Shawn Mcmanus, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120290264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING DATA ACQUISITION RATE IN AN APM SYSTEM - Data acquisition rates are dynamically adjusted in an APM system, by monitoring data acquisition hardware and reducing the data acquisition rate when a determination is made that the data rate is too high for processing by an APM. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF DELAY IN THE TRANSFER OF DATA ASSOCIATED WITH A TCP ZERO WINDOW EVENT OR SET OF TCP ZERO WINDOW EVENTS - Network monitoring method and apparatus determines the zero window event data transfer delay, reporting the amount of data transfer delay caused thereby. Non-data-transfer-delaying zero window events can be separated from those causing actual delay, allowing reporting of actual delay events separate from non-delay causing events. | 11-15-2012 |
20120290710 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING DATA STORAGE RATES IN AN APM SYSTEM - Data storage rates are dynamically adjusted in an APM system, by monitoring data storage elements and modulating the data storage when a determination is made that the storage buffer utilization is too high. | 11-15-2012 |
20120300628 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PASSIVELY DETERMINE THE STATE OF A FLOW INCLUDING DETERMINING FLOW STATE IN THE EVENT OF MISSING DATA ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE FLOW - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for determining the state of a flow of packets in a network. In one embodiment, the method comprises: monitoring, using a monitoring device, a flow of packets that are part of a connection between two network devices in a network, where the monitoring device is located in the network at one side of the connection; and passively determining a state of the flow while monitoring the flow, including determining at least one state of the flow without receiving data in the flow of packets that specifies the flow is in the at least one state. | 11-29-2012 |
20140078911 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF DELAY IN ROUND TRIP LATENCY FOR A CONNECTION WHERE THE TCP TRAFFIC DOES NOT CONTAIN MULTI-PACKET RESPONSES OR MAY NOT BE TRANSACTION ORIENTED TRAFFIC. - A network round trip time measurement apparatus and method employ request/response timing to determine network round trip time. An initial network round trip value is determined, and subsequent network round trip values are determined for possible better measurement values. Response send time and subsequent next request receipt times are employed to determine network round trip values, as well as response and ack packet times. | 03-20-2014 |
20150271041 | Methods and apparatus to determine network delay with location independence from retransmission delay and application response time - The techniques disclosed herein determine a location independent network delay, via a network monitoring device. Such techniques particularly include determining various delays caused by retransmission in instances of lost data segments and application response time. | 09-24-2015 |
Silvia Mcmanus, Castro Valley, CA US
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20090148869 | CELL ASSAY KIT AND METHOD - A method and kit for assaying a cell sample for the presence of at least a threshold number of cells of a given type are disclosed. The kit includes an assay device having a sample chamber for receiving the cell sample and an elongate collection chamber containing a selected-density and/or viscosity medium and having along its length, a plurality of cell-collection regions, and particles which are capable of specific attachment to cells of the selected cell type, and which are effective, when attached to the cells, to increase the density or magnetic susceptibility of the cells. In operation, particle-bound cells and particles in the cell sample are drawn through the elongate collection chamber under the influence of a gravitational or selected centrifugal or magnetic-field force until the particle-bound cells and particles completely fill successive cell-collection regions in the collection chamber. Indicia associated with at least one collection regions indicates a concentration of cells of the selected type effective to at least partially fill that collection region. | 06-11-2009 |
Steven J. Mcmanus, Marion, MA US
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20140269200 | PASSIVE ACOUSTIC BEARING ESTIMATION VIA ULTRA SHORT BASELINE WIDEBAND METHODS - In various embodiments, a passive bearing detector is disclosed. The passive bearing detector comprises a plurality of hydrophones. The plurality of hydrophones is arranged in a three-dimensional geometry. The three-dimensional geometry exposes each of the plurality of hydrophones to an ambient aquatic acoustic environment. The passive bearing detector further comprises a processor electrically coupled to the plurality of hydrophones. The processor is configured to determine a direction of arrival of an unknown broadband acoustic signal received by the plurality of hydrophones based on the phase difference of the unknown broadband acoustic signal at each of the plurality of hydrophones. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Mcmanus, Plymouth, MN US
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20090302219 | VISIBLE LIGHT AND IR COMBINED IMAGE CAMERA - Methods, camera, and a computer-readable medium for registering on a camera display infrared and visible light images of a target scene taken from different points of view causing a parallax error. | 12-10-2009 |
20130124136 | MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and techniques for obtaining and maintaining maintenance records for various assets are described. In one embodiment, a computing device may be wirelessly coupled to a measurement device when the computing device is placed in proximity with the computing device. Upon measuring one or more parameters of a device under test (DUT), the measurement device may provide the measured parameters to the computing device in the form of measurement data. In some embodiments, the computing device associates the measured parameters with the corresponding DUT from which the measurements were obtained and provides the associated measured parameter to, for example, a service provider for future access. In another embodiment, the measurement device itself is configured to associate the measurement parameters with the DUT and provide the associated measurement parameters to the service provider. | 05-16-2013 |
Thomas J. Mcmanus, Plymouth, MN US
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20090050806 | VISIBLE LIGHT AND IR COMBINED IMAGE CAMERA WITH A LASER POINTER - A visible light (VL) and infrared (IR) combined image camera with a laser pointer. The laser pointer may be used for marking a hot spot on an object or for focusing an IR lens of a camera on an object. The laser pointer may be adjacent to the VL optics and offset from the IR optics. The VL sensor array may be much larger than the IR sensor array and the camera may also display the pixels of IR data with a much larger instantaneous field of view than the VL pixels. The camera may also provide audible alarms where the alarm is emitted with a tone of variable output to indicate the relative level of the alarm. | 02-26-2009 |
20100163730 | INFRARED IMAGING PROBE - An infrared imaging probe that includes an elongated wand and an electrically isolating connection between the imaging components, located at the distal end of the wand, and the image processing components, located at the proximal end of the wand. | 07-01-2010 |
20110001809 | THERMOGRAPHY METHODS - A method for presenting a thermal image within a visible light image includes the steps of: identifying an outline of each object of interest within the visible light image; and, selecting an area of the visible light image, whose edge corresponds to the outline of each object of interest, in which to present the thermal image. An alternative method includes the steps of: identifying an area of interest within the thermal image; and selecting another area, separate from the area of interest, from which to remove a portion of the thermal image in order to display the visible light image therein. The visible light and thermal images are captured by a system that includes a visible light camera module and an infrared camera module. The visible light and thermal images are displayed on a display of the system, and selections are made via an interactive element of the system. | 01-06-2011 |
20130050453 | THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA WITH RANGE DETECTION - A thermal imaging camera may be used to capture a visible-light (VL) image and an infrared (IR) image. In some examples, the camera includes a range imaging camera module that captures the VL and an infrared camera module that captures the IR image. In such examples, the VL image may include a plurality of different portions that each correspond to a different portion of the scene and distance-to-target data associated with each of the different portions of the scene. The camera may align each of the plurality of different portions of the VL image based on the distance-to-target data associated with corresponding portions of the scene so as to correct a parallax error between the VL image and the IR image. The camera may then concurrently display the VL image in alignment with the IR image. | 02-28-2013 |
20130155248 | THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR INFRARED REPHOTOGRAPHY - Thermal imaging cameras for use in retaking infrared images and methods of retaking thermal images with thermal imaging cameras and possibly employing computational rephotography on a visible light image taken concurrently with an original thermal image to help guide the camera back to the position where the original thermal image was captured. | 06-20-2013 |
20130155249 | THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR INFRARED REPHOTOGRAPHY - Thermal imaging cameras for use in retaking images and methods of retaking images with thermal imaging cameras that include the creation and use of a pose template that helps guide the camera back to the position where the original image was captured. | 06-20-2013 |
20130321641 | VISIBLE LIGHT AND IR COMBINED IMAGE CAMERA - A camera producing visible light images with thermal data. The camera may include visible light lens and sensor, an infrared light lens and sensor, and a display. The display displays some of the visible light image and thermal data from the respective sensors. The visible light image is divided into an array of zones where each zone may provide thermal data associated with the corresponding portion of the target shown in the zone. The camera may sense infrared images also provide audible alarms where the alarm is emitted with a tone of variable output to indicate the relative level of the alarm. | 12-05-2013 |
20150022667 | ACTIVITY AND/OR ENVIRONMENT DRIVEN ANNOTATION PROMPTS FOR THERMAL IMAGER - A thermal imaging camera comprises an infrared lens assembly and associated IR sensor for detecting thermal images of a target scene, a processor, and at least one additional sensor. The at least one additional sensor is configured to provide measurement data to the processor, where it is compared to a predetermined requirement. If the measurement data satisfies the predetermined requirement, the camera will prompt the user via a display. During use, the camera can prompt the user to provide annotation data, conduct a thermographic inspection, inspect the target scene, or perform other tasks based on the measurement data. | 01-22-2015 |
Thomas J. Mcmanus, Maple Grove, MN US
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20150304636 | METHODS FOR END-USER PARALLAX ADJUSTMENT - A thermal imaging system having visible light and infrared camera modules can perform various methods for reducing parallax errors between captured visible light and infrared images. The system can perform a first calibration method, which can be manual or automatic, and can receive subsequent parallax refinement adjustments via a user interface. The parallax refinement adjustments may be stored in memory for future use. Systems can include an add-on lens capable of interfacing with the infrared camera module for producing modified infrared images. The system can perform methods to reduce parallax between modified infrared and visible light images, and can receive subsequent parallax refinement adjustments to further reduce parallax between the modified infrared and visible light images. The add-on lens parallax refinement data can be stored in memory of the camera memory of the lens for future use in parallax correction. | 10-22-2015 |
Timothy G. Mcmanus, Mendota Heights, MN US
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20140000128 | Athletic Shoe | 01-02-2014 |
20150059213 | ATHLETIC SHOE - An athletic shoe configured to efficiently attenuate dorsal, anterior, posterior, lateral, medial and plantar loading forces. The shoe toebox or forefoot upper includes a cutout region through what is generally inelastic outer shoe material, across which a panel of increased stretchability extends in juxtaposition with a key shoe-foot impact or pressure engagement area. The stretchable panel forms with the cutout a porous damping ventilating passageway into which a portion of the foot can enter and pass externally of an at-rest outer peripheral surface of the shoe material surrounding the cutout. Key shoe-foot impact or pressure areas include impact areas engaged by toes of a foot sliding forward within the shoe, and pressure areas engaged by bunions and bunionettes moving outward against the sides of the shoe. Upon removal of pressure by the moving foot portion, the stretchable panel retracts, and restores the cutout region back toward its initial configuration. | 03-05-2015 |
Walter H. Mcmanus, Deridder, LA US
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20110193513 | Portable Cart for Solar Energy Conversion - A portable cart for solar energy conversion is provided comprising a cart having at least two wheels, wherein the cart includes a frame having a floor, a panel receiving assembly, and a panel holding assembly. The panel holding assembly is removably attachable to the panel receiving assembly. One or more photovoltaic solar panels is attached to the panel holding assembly; and voltage generated from the panels is directed to a charge controller. Electrical energy is stored in one or more batteries within the cart. The direct current from the batteries is directed to at least one inverter for producing AC power. An external stand is provided to mount the solar panels at a distance away from the cart. The external stand includes at least two positions to account for the position of the sun across the seasons. Optionally, the cart includes a charging receptacle for receiving a DC charge from an external source, such as an automobile. | 08-11-2011 |
William Michael Mcmanus, Colleyville, TX US
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20090089845 | VIDEO STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A method for video data retrieval is provided. The method comprises receiving a search criteria, the search criteria comprising an identification of an event recording system and an identification of a type of timestamp of an event record of the event recording system, retrieving from the event recording system identified by the search criteria an at least one event record, each event record comprising a timestamp identified by the search criteria, and retrieving from a digital video recorder server an at least one video record with a timing data encompassing the timestamp of the at least one event record, the timestamp of the type identified by the search criteria. | 04-02-2009 |