Mcneil, US
Andrew C. Mcneil, Chandler, AZ US
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20090031809 | SYMMETRICAL DIFFERENTIAL CAPACITIVE SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A symmetrical differential capacitive sensor ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090255339 | RESONANT ACCELEROMETER WITH LOW SENSITIVITY TO PACKAGE STRESS - A resonant accelerometer ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090293616 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR WITH STRESS RELIEF THAT COMPENSATES FOR PACKAGE STRESS - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) capacitive sensor ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090293617 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH REDUCED SENSITIVITY TO PACKAGE STRESS - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor ( | 12-03-2009 |
20100107763 | TRANSDUCER WITH DECOUPLED SENSING IN MUTUALLY ORTHOGONAL DIRECTIONS - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100223997 | ACCELEROMETER WITH OVER-TRAVEL STOP STRUCTURE - An accelerometer ( | 09-09-2010 |
20110126632 | LATERALLY INTEGRATED MEMS SENSOR DEVICE WITH MULTI-STIMULUS SENSING - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor device ( | 06-02-2011 |
20120175747 | MEMS DEVICE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PACKAGING SAME - An assembly ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120186346 | MEMS SENSOR WITH FOLDED TORSION SPRINGS - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120186347 | MEMS SENSOR WITH DUAL PROOF MASSES - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120204642 | MEMS Device Having Variable Gap Width and Method of Manufacture - A MEMS device ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120262026 | MEMS DEVICE WITH CENTRAL ANCHOR FOR STRESS ISOLATION - A MEMS device ( | 10-18-2012 |
20130104651 | INERTIAL SENSOR WITH OFF-AXIS SPRING SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130319117 | MEMS SENSOR WITH STRESS ISOLATION AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A MEMS sensor ( | 12-05-2013 |
20140060169 | PRESSURE SENSOR WITH DIFFERENTIAL CAPACITIVE OUTPUT - A MEMS pressure sensor device is provided that can provide both a linear output with regard to external pressure, and a differential capacitance output so as to improve the signal amplitude level. These benefits are provided through use of a rotating proof mass that generates capacitive output from electrodes configured at both ends of the rotating proof mass. Sensor output can then be generated using a difference between the capacitances generated from the ends of the rotating proof mass. An additional benefit of such a configuration is that the differential capacitance output changes in a more linear fashion with respect to external pressure changes than does a capacitive output from traditional MEMS pressure sensors. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074418 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING AN INERTIAL SENSOR - A calibration system ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140210018 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DEVICES HAVING CRACK RESISTANT MEMBRANE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - Methods for fabricating crack resistant Microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices are provided, as are MEMS devices produced pursuant to such methods. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a sacrificial body over a substrate, producing a multi-layer membrane structure on the substrate, and removing at least a portion of the sacrificial body to form an inner cavity within the multi-layer membrane structure. The multi-layer membrane structure is produced by first forming a base membrane layer over and around the sacrificial body such that the base membrane layer has a non-planar upper surface. A predetermined thickness of the base membrane layer is then removed to impart the base membrane layer with a planar upper surface. A cap membrane layer is formed over the planar upper surface of the base membrane layer. The cap membrane layer is composed of a material having a substantially parallel grain orientation. | 07-31-2014 |
20140217929 | STICTION RESISTANT MEMS DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A MEMS device ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140230549 | SPRING SYSTEM FOR MEMS DEVICE - A spring system ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140260610 | MULTIPLE AXIS RATE SENSOR - A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes at least two rate sensors ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140260616 | MEMS DEVICE HAVING VARIABLE GAP WIDTH AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A MEMS device ( | 09-18-2014 |
20150059484 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DEVICES HAVING CRACK RESISTANT MEMBRANE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION THEREOF - Methods for fabricating crack resistant Microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices are provided, as are MEMS devices produced pursuant to such methods. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a sacrificial body over a substrate, producing a multi-layer membrane structure on the substrate, and removing at least a portion of the sacrificial body to form an inner cavity within the multi-layer membrane structure. The multi-layer membrane structure is produced by first forming a base membrane layer over and around the sacrificial body such that the base membrane layer has a non-planar upper surface. A predetermined thickness of the base membrane layer is then removed to impart the base membrane layer with a planar upper surface. A cap membrane layer is formed over the planar upper surface of the base membrane layer. The cap membrane layer is composed of a material having a substantially parallel grain orientation. | 03-05-2015 |
20150198628 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN INERTIAL SENSOR | 07-16-2015 |
20150268268 | INERTIAL SENSOR WITH TRIM CAPACITANCE AND METHOD OF TRIMMING OFFSET - An inertial sensor ( | 09-24-2015 |
20150268269 | SENSOR WITH COMBINED SENSE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE AXIS SENSING - A MEMS sensor includes a movable element spaced apart from a surface of a substrate and fixed sense elements attached to the substrate, where all of the fixed sense elements are oriented parallel to one another. The movable element includes movable sense elements adjacent to the fixed sense elements. The movable element is adapted to undergo motion in response to mutually orthogonal forces, each of the forces being substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate. The fixed sense elements detect the motion of the movable element, and differential logic is applied to determine the magnitudes of the mutually orthogonal forces. | 09-24-2015 |
Andrew D. Mcneil, Chandler, AZ US
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20130219994 | COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER SENSOR - A combination sensor and corresponding method of measuring a plurality of environmental parameters uses a pressure sensor disposed on an integrated circuit die; a humidity sensor disposed on the integrated circuit die; and a circuit coupled to and shared by the pressure sensor and the humidity sensor to facilitate pressure and humidity sensing | 08-29-2013 |
Avery Alexander Mcneil, Charlotte, NC US
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20110252535 | SALON GARMENT HAVING A CLEAR VIEWING WINDOW - A salon garment including a cape having a sufficient size and shape to substantially cover shoulder, torso and lap portions of a wearer to protect said portions, an adjustable collar; and a viewing window constructed from optically clear material positioned in a location down on the cape corresponding to about the lap of the wearer, such that a communications or other device can be viewed through the garment. | 10-20-2011 |
Brian Mcneil, Kirkland, WA US
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20090177790 | CONFIGURATION OF A PEER GROUP - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for configuring computing devices to join a peer group. A peer group may be created on a subnetwork by a computing device. When a new computing device enters the subnetwork, it may join the peer group and be given access to the shared resources on the peer group and associated computing devices, using a communications layer and an authorization layer. Allowing a new computing device to join a peer group includes inviting the new device to join and then challenging the device for a passkey of the peer group. After joining the peer group, the computing device will be able to access and share resources with the peer group and other computing devices associated with the peer group. | 07-09-2009 |
Brian K. Mcneil, Seattle, WA US
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20120304116 | Application Notifications - Application notification techniques are described. Implementations are described in which a representation of an application may include notifications that pertain to the application. Techniques are further described which may be used to manage the notifications, including replacement of notifications, use of queues, overrides, selection of notifications based on execution state of an application, cycling a display of a plurality of notifications, cycling a display of different subsets of notifications, examination of a manifest of an application to determine criteria to be used to display the notifications, display priority of the notifications, and so on. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304118 | Application Notification Display - Application notification display techniques are described. Implementations are described in which a representation of an application may include notifications that pertain to the application. Techniques are further described which may be used to manage the notifications, including replacement of notifications, use of queues, overrides, selection of notifications based on execution state of an application, cycling a display of a plurality of notifications, cycling a display of different subsets of notifications, examination of a manifest of an application to determine criteria to be used to display the notifications, display priority of the notifications, and so on. | 11-29-2012 |
20150046829 | Application Notifications - Application notification techniques are described. Implementations are described in which a representation of an application may include notifications that pertain to the application. Techniques are further described which may be used to manage the notifications, including replacement of notifications, use of queues, overrides, selection of notifications based on execution state of an application, cycling a display of a plurality of notifications, cycling a display of different subsets of notifications, examination of a manifest of an application to determine criteria to be used to display the notifications, display priority of the notifications, and so on. | 02-12-2015 |
Brian L. Mcneil, Kirkland, WA US
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20090178122 | ASSOCIATING COMPUTING DEVICES WITH COMMON CREDENTIALS - Method and computer storage media for sharing resources between a plurality of computing devices associated with a common non-enterprise network. A common set of credentials is stored on at least two or more of a plurality of computing devices that reside behind a routing device and are associated through a common non-enterprise network. Upon storing the common set of credentials, each of the two or more of a plurality of computing devices create a local account that contains, at least, the common set of credentials. The common set of credentials allow for the sharing, among the two or more of the plurality of computing devices, of resource that reside on or are associated with the computing devices. | 07-09-2009 |
20130298214 | ASSOCIATING COMPUTING DEVICES WITH COMMON CREDENTIALS - Method and computer storage media for sharing resources between a plurality of computing devices associated with a common non-enterprise network. A common set of credentials is stored on at least two or more of a plurality of computing devices that reside behind a routing device and are associated through a common non-enterprise network. Upon storing the common set of credentials, each of the two or more of a plurality of computing devices create a local account that contains, at least, the common set of credentials. The common set of credentials allow for the sharing, among the two or more of the plurality of computing devices, of resource that reside on or are associated with the computing devices. | 11-07-2013 |
Bruce Mcneil, San Antonio, TX US
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20100087767 | LIMITED-ACCESS, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge. | 04-08-2010 |
20120109085 | LIMITED-ACCESS, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge. | 05-03-2012 |
20140039425 | LIMITED-ACCESS, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge. | 02-06-2014 |
Cameron Mcneil, San Mateo, CA US
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20140274410 | SMART PING SYSTEM - A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for providing a smart ping mechanism are presented. For example, an example embodiment may generate a game board on a first client device and a second client device. Then, the embodiment may detect, from the first client device, user activation of a smart ping mechanic. Responsive to detecting the user activation, the embodiment may generate, on the first client device, one or more user selectable communication artifacts based at least in part on contextual data derived from the game board. Then, responsive to detecting a user selection of one of the user selectable communication artifacts, the embodiment may surface the selected communication artifact to the second client device. | 09-18-2014 |
Caroline Virginia Mcneil, Houston, TX US
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20100062504 | Nerolidol, Terpene, and Terpene Deriviative Synthesis - According to one embodiment, the description relates to a method of nerolidol production. The method includes culturing a yeast strain lacking functional squalene synthase and overproducing HMG CoA reductase in synthetic medium lacking uracil and producing nerolidol. The pH of the medium may be adjusted to an acidic level to further increase nerolidol production. Other chemicals may also be produced by this method. The nerolidol or other chemicals may be removed from the yeast or medium or both. The medium may additionally contain a polyaromatic resin, which may adsorb nerolidol or other chemicals. | 03-11-2010 |
20110177552 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING PLASTID PROTEINS - Methods and systems that include a method comprising: providing a system comprising one or more plastid proteins comprising a signal sequence and one or more chloroplast processing enzymes; and allowing at least one of the one or more chloroplast processing enzymes to cleave at least a portion of a signal sequence from at least one of the one or more plastid proteins. | 07-21-2011 |
Catherine Mcneil, Golden, CO US
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20090094749 | BODY SUPPORT PILLOW AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion. The top portion has a curved end and two curved sides that are generally parallel to each other. The middle portion is generally cylindrical in geometry. The bottom portion includes an enlarged section that flares outward from the middle portion. The bottom portion may also include a curved central section and narrow end section having a curved end. | 04-16-2009 |
Catherine P. Mcneil, Golden, CO US
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20110117808 | TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods enable attaching toys or other items to child care equipment such as a play gyms, swings, bouncers, changing pads, and the like. Attachment is accomplished by passing a compressible portion of the item to be attached through an opening in the child care equipment. The opening may be provided by a hole in the equipment, or by a hole in a clip engaged with a rod embedded in or attached to the equipment. The clip may slide along the rod to adjust the position of the item. In one application, rods embedded in a play gym provide a structural support for a canopy of the play gym, and also may receive clips for attaching toys or other items to the play gym. | 05-19-2011 |
20110154572 | PILLOW WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A pillow includes a compressible fill material and a flexible shell covering the fill material. A track is at least partially embedded in the flexible shell, and a clip is slidingly engaged with the track. The clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the pillow. Various kinds of items may be attached. In another variation, a slipcover includes a flexible shell configured to conform to an outer shape of a particular pillow, and also includes a track at least partially embedded in the flexible shell. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track and defines an opening. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156455 | SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163520 | STROLLER LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A stroller liner includes a flexible body configured to nest in the seat portion of a stroller, a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the stroller liner, and a clip slidingly engaged with the track, the clip defining an opening for attaching an item to the stroller liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and may define one or more openings positioned to receive portions of a seat belt of the stroller through the body when the stroller liner is nested in the seat portion of the stroller, to secure a child in the stroller. | 07-07-2011 |
20130280983 | BABY HOLDING AND ENTERTAINING APPARATUS - A child play gym system includes a canopy that may be formed by a number of rods. A canopy track may be fixedly coupled to a particular rod, and a canopy clip may be slidingly coupled with the canopy track. A base may be coupled to the canopy so that the canopy arches over the base. A base track may be fixedly coupled to the base, and a base clip may be slidingly coupled with the base track. An item may include a body and a coupling member and may be coupled to the body by a tether. The coupling member may be resilient so that the item may be coupled to the canopy clip or the pad clip when the coupling member is compressed and inserted within an opening of the one of the clips so that the tether extends at least partially through the opening. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280984 | PLAY MAT AND SYSTEM - A play mat is formed from a cushion material enclosed by fabric. A flexible rod-like element with a substantially continuous outer surface may be fixedly coupled to a portion of the mat. A slidable member is slidingly coupled with the rod-like element. In some cases, at least one article is coupled to the slidable member. The article includes a first item coupled to a second item by a length of material. The first item may be resilient so that the article is coupled to the slidable member when the first item is compressed and passed through an opening of the slidable member so that at least a portion of the length of material is positioned within the opening. | 10-24-2013 |
20140159446 | SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. | 06-12-2014 |
Cathy Mcneil, Golden, CO US
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20120286547 | CANOPY FOR USE WITH CAR SEAT OR STROLLER - Embodiments of the present invention provide a stowable covering that fits about a child seat to cover an infant or child placed therein. The covering may include a sheet of flexible fabric having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer periphery defining an opening through which a portion of the child seat may be received, a coupling mechanism at the outer periphery, and a pocket. The coupling mechanism may be configured to secure the sheet about the child seat by constricting about a portion of the child seat and the pocket may be coupled to the sheet to permit the sheet to be folded and stowed within the pocket. | 11-15-2012 |
Christopher Paul Mcneil, Riverton, WY US
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20090136903 | PORTABLE ATV/ DIRT BIKE/ SNOWMOBILE SAFETY TRAINER AND METHOD FOR USE - Disclosed is a portable safety trainer that can be totally controlled by an instructor and provides safety training in operating an ATV, a dirt bike or a snowmobile. The trainer uses an actual ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile as part of a course in basic safety. In one embodiment, the trainer is used in conjunction with a movie player and a screen to show students real-life examples of driving an ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile without endangering the safety of the students being trained. | 05-28-2009 |
Craig Mcneil, Seattle, WA US
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20080289396 | SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSFER AND DETECTION OF GAS DISSOLVED IN FLUID UNDER PRESSURE II - A gas separation system suited for extraction of gas dissolved in pressurized fluid. The system includes a semi-permeable membrane in the form of tubing having an inner core volume with an internal support present within the inner core volume. The internal support provides multiple cylindrical supporting surfaces which are presented to the inside tubing wall surface to prevent collapse of the tubing wall against external pressure. Internal supports may include a coil of spring-like configuration fitted coaxially within the tubing; or multiple filaments that form a longitudinal bundle within the core of the tubing. The response time of the system may be enhanced by the presence of an outer tubular conduit surrounding the semi-permeable membrane tubing and providing a flow path for the external fluid to increase the rate of diffusion of dissolved gases through the semi-permeable membrane. Gas pressures may be a sensed, both total and partial, as well as the identity of respective sampled gases. | 11-27-2008 |
Curtis J. Mcneil, Herriman, UT US
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20090127812 | ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A system for adjusting the height or spacing between the frame and axle of a vehicle. The system may operate by manipulating a suspension system connecting the frame to the axle and comprising shock assemblies. The system may include hydraulic spacers selectively changing in length in unison, thereby manipulating the equilibrium positions of the shock assemblies and changing the distance between the frame and axle. Between changes in length, the hydraulic spacers may act as a substantially rigid bodies. | 05-21-2009 |
Daniel A. Mcneil, Metuchen, NJ US
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20100202899 | ASPIRATORS - Aspirators for inflating devices such as (but not limited to) aircraft evacuation slides and rafts are detailed. Housings of the aspirators may be made of wound filaments of composite materials, reducing their weight as compared to conventional metal structures. Such actions as reconfiguring and repositioning jet nozzles within the housings also contribute to enhancing performance of the aspirators. | 08-12-2010 |
Don Mcneil, Brandon, MS US
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20090114243 | Plastic disposable right angle tooth cleaner - A molded plastic toothpick device that includes a round handle with a right angle tapered tip. The cylindrical handle allows rotating the device in the finger to correctly insert the taper tip in spaces between both the upper and lower teeth. | 05-07-2009 |
Donald Mcneil, Brookline, NH US
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20150292633 | INERT LINEAR SHEAR VALVE - An inert linear shear valve is presented for fluidly coupling at least two flow passages. The linear shear valve includes an actuation device ( | 10-15-2015 |
Donald H. Mcneil, Wyalusing, PA US
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20090100439 | INFORMATION ENGINE - A user-customizable computer information engine called “windBreak” includes modular, autonomous, separately programmable, processing mytes which interact via the exchange of messages. It is equipped with user interface image protocols suitable for 2D and 3D presentations. Rather than appearing in predefined “windows,” mytes' images are presented in indefinitely large territories. Applications are derived from combinations of mytes, their data, their procedures, and their images, thus partaking of all of the facilities of the information engine and therefore fully integral and consistent with it as regards user interface conventions, application appearance, data management, and internal protocols. A myte is assigned to control every unitary process and to hold every unitary set of data, thus allowing for amorphous associative data management and fully scalable processing for implementations of any size. Mytes are addressable individually by name or associatively by the resultants of their internal processing and data. | 04-16-2009 |
Donald S. Mcneil, Brookline, NH US
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20130129538 | MINIATURIZED SYRINGE PUMP SYSTEM AND MODULES - Provided is a liquid handling device for use in a liquid handling system including a plurality of the liquid handling devices assembled in side-by-side relationship at a center-to-center spacing of X. The device includes a barrel, plunger, motive device and electronics assembled together in an envelope having a front portion including at least the barrel and plunger, and a rear portion including at least a portion of the electronics. The rear portion has a thickness greater than X but no greater than 2X, and the front portion has a thickness no greater than X and is laterally offset relative to a center plane of the envelope, whereby the liquid handling device can be assembled with another reversely oriented liquid handling device at a center-to-center spacing of X and a total combined width no greater than 2X. | 05-23-2013 |
Donald W. Mcneil, Port Charlotte, FL US
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20130092593 | Table Pan and Pan Divider for Countertop - In a table pan counter, each counter is intended to hold discreet table pans. At least one of said table pans includes an essentially flat solid substantially rectilinear geometry having a major axis and a minor axis, an open top, and walls having major and minor axis-parallel interior and exterior surfaces, a pan having edges proportioned for conformal engagement with void spaces within the counter tops, each interior major surface of each pan provided with equidistantly spaced pairs of opposing channels within opposing respective major interior surfaces. Further provided are major axis separators having vertical side edges proportioned for complemental engagement within opposing channels within respective major interior surfaces. Food servings of like size and geometry are assured by the provision of the separators. Separators may also be provided along the minor axis of the pan, and may be formed of either wire-like or flat integral materials. | 04-18-2013 |
Douglas B. Mcneil, Monte Sereno, CA US
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20090120169 | FLUID SENSOR AND METHODS OF MAKING COMPONENTS THEREOF - A fluid sensor has an electrically grounded header and a plurality of feedthrough conductors extending through the header between opposite ends of the header. The feedthrough conductors are connected to a piezoelectric tuning fork resonator. A temperature sensor is adjacent the tuning fork resonator. A shroud partially encloses the tuning fork resonator and temperature sensor. A printed circuit board is in conductive electrical contact with the feedthrough conductors. The printed circuit board includes an ASIC chip operable to transmit a variable frequency signal to the tuning fork resonator through the feedthrough conductors to oscillate the tuning fork resonator and to monitor impedance of the tuning fork resonator as a function of frequency. The ASIC chip is spaced from the feedthrough conductors a distance of no more than about 2 mm. The printed circuit board is spaced from the tuning fork a distance of no more than about 20 mm. | 05-14-2009 |
Fraser Mcneil, Houston, TX US
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20110162843 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY OF PINPOINT STIMULATION OPERATIONS - An anchor tool having a housing, a one-way restrictor device in fluid communication with the housing, and a stabilizer affixed to the housing. The one-way restrictor device is configured to allow restricted flow in a first direction, and to allow flow in a second direction. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162846 | Multiple Interval Perforating and Fracturing Methods - A method for perforating and fracturing a wellbore in a single trip may include installing one or more reservoir access subs on a liner at pre-determined intervals. The method may also include running the liner into the wellbore, securing the liner to the wellbore, and running a bottomhole assembly into the wellbore. The method may further include activating at least one of the reservoir access subs so as to allow fluid communication between the liner and the wellbore, and fracturing at least one interval proximate the activated reservoir access sub. The steps of running the bottomhole assembly into the wellbore, activating the reservoir access subs, and fracturing the interval may be performed in a single trip into the wellbore. | 07-07-2011 |
20150198007 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING WELLBORE ISOLATION - An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly including a housing defining an axial flowbore and including a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion; a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about the housing; a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about the mandrel, the sliding sleeve being movable from a first position, in which the sliding sleeve retains the isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation, to a second position, in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation; and an actuator assemblage configured to allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position. In an exemplary embodiment, the actuator assemblage includes a biasing chamber having a biasing member disposed therein, wherein the biasing member is configured to apply a force to the sliding sleeve to move the sliding sleeve from the first to the second position. | 07-16-2015 |
Fraser Mcneil, Cypress, TX US
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20130092400 | Apparatus and Method for Providing Wellbore Isolation - An actuatable wellbore isolation assembly comprising a housing generally defining an axial flowbore and comprising a mandrel portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion, a radially expandable isolating member positioned circumferentially about a portion of the housing, a sliding sleeve circumferentially positioned about a portion of the mandrel of the cylindrical housing, the sliding sleeve being movable from, a first position in which the sliding sleeve retains the expandable isolating member in a narrower non-expanded conformation to a second position in which the sliding sleeve does not retain the expandable isolating member in the narrower non-expanded conformation, and an actuator assemblage configured to selectively allow movement of the sliding sleeve from the first position to the second position. | 04-18-2013 |
Gary L. Mcneil, Cambridge, MA US
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20140341843 | PURIFIED PROTEINS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the preparation and delivery of chimeric cytokine proteins, including cell cultures, methods of purification and purified compositions. | 11-20-2014 |
Gary L. Mcneil, Marlborough, MA US
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20140074007 | CLOSED-CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ISOLATION, MODIFICATION, AND RE-ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIFIC CONSTITUENTS FROM A BIOLOGICAL FLUID SOURCE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the isolation, modification and re-administration of a molecule or biomolecule, or a class of biomolecules, from the body fluid of a mammal via an extracorporeal closed circuit device. The device is able to capture and modify the biomolecule by the covalent or non-covalent attachment of a secondary molecule or protein, by cross-linking the captured molecule, or by altering the structure of the molecule (for example, by deglycosylation, peptide cleavage, or aggregation). The apparatus can be used to return the modified molecule or biomolecule to the mammalian subject. The device and methods may be utilized for the patient-specific diagnosis and/or treatment of a disease state which presents an associated molecule or protein in plasma or any other fluidized physiological system. | 03-13-2014 |
Grant Mcneil, Williston, VT US
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20090040857 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING DECOUPLING CAPACITORS THAT CAN BE DISABLED - An integrated circuit includes a decoupling capacitor configured to be enabled in response to the decoupling capacitor not increasing a standby current of the integrated circuit and disabled in response to the decoupling capacitor increasing the standby current of the integrated circuit. | 02-12-2009 |
Iain Mcneil, Mill Valley, CA US
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20110119116 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ANALYST RECOMMENDATIONS ON A SINGLE STOCK BASIS - A system and method for measuring and creating a score for the performance of one or more contributor recommendations on a single stock. According to one embodiment, the score may be derived via a payoff function that depends on a variety of factors. For example, the factors may include one or more of: i) the performance of the stock; ii) the performance of a selected benchmark; iii) the recommendation of the contributor for the stock; and/or iv) other factors. According to one embodiment the payoff function may be designed such that certain desired characteristics are satisfied. | 05-19-2011 |
Iain A. Mcneil, Sylvania, OH US
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20120043426 | SUPPLY PACKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPLY PACKS - A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack. | 02-23-2012 |
20140319280 | SUPPLY PACKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPLY PACKS - A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack. | 10-30-2014 |
20150291298 | Remote Packing System - A cost-effective system and method of sealing that may be a pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster is described herein. The system comprises a conveyor belt and a sealing mechanism positioned above the conveyor belt. The sealing mechanism is comprised of a motor, a drive shaft rotated by the motor, an eccentric hub coupled to the drive shaft, a drive link coupled to the eccentric hub and adapted to translate rotational motion into liner motion, a pivot arm coupled to the drive link, and a sealing bar coupled to the pivot arm and adapted to seal the packages as the packages pass under the sealing mechanism. | 10-15-2015 |
Jerry Woodson Mcneil, Naples, FL US
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20100264624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING GALVANIZED UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY - A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin. | 10-21-2010 |
20130067722 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING GALVANIZED UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY - A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating. if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin. | 03-21-2013 |
20130241178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING GALVANIZED UPPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY - A method of making a galvanized upper coupler assembly for use in a trailer and the corresponding upper coupler assembly apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a frame, covering at least one area of the frame with a mask, galvanizing the portions of the frame that are not covered, removing the mask, providing a kingpin, and attaching the kingpin to the frame. After attachment of the kingpin to the frame, the combined assembly can be coated with a rust resistant coating if desired, a cover plate can be attached to the frame, over the kingpin. | 09-19-2013 |
Joe Mcneil, Apollo Beach, FL US
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20150079923 | COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE BASED ANALYTICS FOR A TRAVELER - A method for communicating traveler information is provided. The method includes: launching a telematics application on a mobile station, the mobile station including at least one sensor configured for monitoring at least one travel dynamic, wherein the mobile station is disposed in a motor vehicle; monitoring the at least one travel dynamic during a trip; and communicating monitoring data through a communications network of the mobile station. A telematics application and a telematics system are described. | 03-19-2015 |
John Mcneil, Tujunga, CA US
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20110315817 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTELY OPERATED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE REPORT-SUPPRESSING LAUNCHER WITH PORTABLE RF TRANSPARENT LAUNCH TUBE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node. | 12-29-2011 |
20120001020 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTELY OPERATED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE REPORT-SUPPRESSING LAUNCHER WITH PORTABLE RF TRANSPARENT LAUNCH TUBE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launch tube that comprises a tethered sabot configured to engage a UAV within a launcher volume defined by an inner wall, the tethered sabot dimensioned to provide a pressure seal at the inner wall and tethered to the inner wall, and wherein the tethered sabot is hollow having an open end oriented toward a high pressure volume and a tether attached within a hollow of the sabot and attached to the inner wall retaining the high pressure volume or attach to the inner base wall. A system comprising a communication node and a launcher comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a pre-launch state configured to receive and respond to command inputs from the communication node. | 01-05-2012 |
John A. Mcneil, Amherst, NH US
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20100294116 | Method and apparatus for protecting vehicles and personnel against incoming projectiles - A projector of multiple skewed light planes or sheets is located adjacent a vehicle to be protected and detectors are arranged to detect the penetration of the light sheets by an incoming object, with the time intervals between the piercing of the planes defining the path of the incoming object and its expected impact time. An array of bullet-firing barrels is arranged to project bullets in an iron curtain under control of a fire control module that fires a round in a barrel above the projected flight path such that the round impacts the nose of the object and disables it. It is thus the piercing of the skewed light sheets that provides information as to the impact point of the object as well as its time of arrival so that a round can be fired to intercept the object as it arrives at the iron curtain. | 11-25-2010 |
20110204145 | Method And Apparatus For Protecting Vehicles And Personnel Against Incoming Projectiles - A projector of multiple skewed light planes or sheets is located adjacent a vehicle to be protected and detectors are arranged to defect the penetration of the light sheets by an incoming object, with the time intervals between the piercing of the planes defining the path of the incoming object and its expected impact time. An array of bullet-firing barrels is arranged to project bullets in ah iron curtain under control of a fire control module that fires a round in a barrel above the projected flight path such that the round impacts the nose of the object and disables it. It is thus the piercing of the skewed light sheets mat provides information as to the impact point of the object as well as its time of arrival so that a round can be fired to intercept the object as it arrives at the iron curtain. | 08-25-2011 |
John R. Mcneil, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100135038 | FRONTLIGHTS FOR REFLECTIVE DISPLAYS - A frontlight illuminator arrangement for a reflective display that includes a light guide and a pair of light sources coupled to the light guide at an angle that is neither normal to or orthogonal to a primary axis of the display. The light is internally reflected along the light guide until it is coupled into an optical element of similar refractive index that is adjacent to the light guide in the vicinity of the display. The optical element includes a multi-faceted beam splitter that reflects light back through the light guide onto the display where an image is formed and reflected back through the light guide and beam splitter. | 06-03-2010 |
Joshua B. Mcneil, Woodland, CA US
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20110247694 | DIVERSION DAMPER - A device is provided for managing air flow in an air handling system. The device has a first movable air deflector and a separate second movable air deflector, each of which are movable between a first position and a second position. A linkage assembly is provided connecting the first movable air deflector and the second movable air deflector. The linkage assembly has a single actuator and is further configured to cooperatively move the first movable air deflector and the second movable air deflector between the respective first position and the second position for each of the first movable air deflector and the second movable air deflector, and to apply a sealing pressure to establish a substantially airtight seal around the each of the first movable air deflector and the second movable air deflector in the first position, around the first air flow deflector in the second position. | 10-13-2011 |
Katherine Amby Mcneil, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110048592 | KNITTING CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A device for the storage and transport of knitting supplies and knitting projects is disclosed. The device includes a flexible outer shell, an inner storage area and one or more entry and exit points for accessing the inner storage area or for maintaining separation of knitting supplies or accessories. | 03-03-2011 |
Kenneth B. Mcneil, San Jose, CA US
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20120310889 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PHASE MULTI-SOURCE BACKUP - Methods and apparatus that identify a change of resources in a device to a first backup source are described. In response to receiving a token from the first backup source for authorization to a second backup source, the change of resources can be backed up to the second backup source with the token. The change of resources can be committed to the first backup source if the back up of the change to the second backup source is successful. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310894 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTERFACE IN MULTI-PHASE RESTORE - Methods and apparatus to restore resources to a device according to an order of the resources requested by a user are described. The restoration may be interrupted in response to a user request to update an order to restore remaining resources yet to restore. The remaining resources may be restored according to the updated order. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310896 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PHASE RESTORE - Methods and apparatus to identify at least a first portion and a second portion of resources to restore to a device are described. The first portion of the resources may be restored atomically to the device before the second portion of the resources. The device may not respond to at least one user input during the restoration of the first portion of the resources. If the restoring of the first portion is successful, the second portion of the resources may be restored. The device may respond to the user input during the restoring of the second portion of the resources. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311280 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-SOURCE RESTORE - Methods and apparatus that restore a resource from a first source and a second source to a device are described. Availability of the resource from a second source may be dynamically determined after a portion of the resource has been restored to the device from the first source. If the second source is determined to be more efficiently connected with the device than the first source, a remaining portion of the resource may be restored from the second source to the device after the portion of the resource has been restored to the device. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311366 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER STATE BASED BACKUP - Methods and apparatus that receive, at a wireless device, power through wire or inductive pad are described. The received power is monitored to back up data from the device to a server in a network through an OTA (over the air) wireless interface. The data is transmitted to the server to back up the data on the device. While backing up the data, whether the power has been removed from the device is determined. The backing up of the data in the device can be terminated automatically and without user request, in response to the determination that the power has been removed. | 12-06-2012 |
20130086408 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER STATE BASED BACKUP - Methods and apparatus that receive, at a wireless device, power through wire or inductive pad are described. The received power is monitored to back up data from the device to a server in a network through an OTA (over the air) wireless interface. The data is transmitted to the server to back up the data on the device. While backing up the data, whether the power has been removed from the device is determined. The backing up of the data in the device can be terminated automatically and without user request, in response to the determination that the power has been removed. | 04-04-2013 |
20140365429 | METHOD FOR ISSUING MULTIPART RECEIPTS IN CONNECTION TO EXTENSIVE DATABASE OPERATIONS - Disclosed herein is a technique for providing status feedback on the execution of a database request. The technique involves receiving a database request that defines an operation to be performed on at least one data record stored in a database. The data record is updated in the database in accordance with the operation, and one or more tasks that are to be performed in connection to the operation are scheduled for execution. A first version of a receipt is generated and provided to the application, and includes, for each of the one or more tasks, a status field that indicates a progress of executing the task. The method further includes the steps of, in response to a change in the execution of any of the one or more tasks, updating the status fields to produce a second version of the receipt, which is then provided to the application. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365523 | PUSH SUBSCRIPTIONS - Techniques are disclosed for delivering push subscription notifications in large scale distributed systems. Subscription notifications can be delivered to mobile devices of subscribing users by monitoring, at a server, an application database comprising a data record having one or more data values, detecting, at the server, in accordance with the monitoring, a changed data value, querying a subscription database for a subscription having at least one constant value to be compared to the changed data value in accordance with a trigger condition specified in a trigger template, determining whether the trigger condition is true using the changed data value and the constant value as the values of the first and second variables, respectively, in the at least one comparison; and pushing a notification from the server in response to the trigger condition being true. | 12-11-2014 |
20150254137 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PHASE RESTORE - Methods and apparatus to identify at least a first portion and a second portion of resources to restore to a device are described. The first portion of the resources may be restored atomically to the device before the second portion of the resources. The device may not respond to at least one user input during the restoration of the first portion of the resources. If the restoring of the first portion is successful, the second portion of the resources may be restored. The device may respond to the user input during the restoring of the second portion of the resources. | 09-10-2015 |
Kenneth Buffalo Mcneil, Cupertino, CA US
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20110252233 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BACKING UP AND RESTORING FILES ENCRYPTED WITH FILE-LEVEL CONTENT PROTECTION - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for initiating a backup, backing up encrypted data, and restoring backed up encrypted data. The method for initiating a backup includes sending a backup secret to a backup device having an encrypted file system, receiving from the backup device a backup ticket created based on the backup secret, and storing the backup ticket. The method for backing up encrypted data includes receiving a backup ticket and a backup secret, retrieving an escrow key bag containing protection class keys, decrypting the protection class keys with the backup ticket, generating a backup key bag containing new protection class keys, selecting a set of encrypted files to back up, decrypting the file encryption keys with corresponding decrypted protection class keys, re-encrypting the file encryption keys with new protection class keys, and transferring the selected encrypted files, the backup key bag, and metadata. | 10-13-2011 |
Kenneth Buffalo Mcneil, San Jose, CA US
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20130034229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DATA PROTECTION - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for wireless data protection utilizing cryptographic key management on a primary device and a backup device. A system encrypts a file with a file key and encrypts the file key twice, resulting in two encrypted file keys. The system encrypts each file key differently and stores a first file key on the primary device and transmits one of the encrypted file keys in addition to the encrypted file to a backup device for storage. On the backup device, the system associates the encrypted file key with a set of backup keys protected by a user password. In one embodiment, the system generates an initialization vector for use in cryptographic operations based on a file key. In another embodiment, the system manages cryptographic keys on a backup device during a user password change. | 02-07-2013 |
Kevin Benson Mcneil, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130089708 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - The present disclosure provides for a web substrate having at least one ply having a surface. The surface has an irregular and asymmetrical embossing pattern disposed thereon. | 04-11-2013 |
20130089711 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - The present disclosure provides for a web substrate having at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof. The surface has surface area comprising from about 10.0 percent to about 20.0 percent line embossments. | 04-11-2013 |
20140242338 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - A fibrous structure having a basis weight ranging from between about 15 g/m | 08-28-2014 |
20140242339 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - The present disclosure provides for a fibrous structure having an initial total wet tensile strength of greater than about 118 g/cm and at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof. The surface has a surface area comprising from about 10.0 percent to about 20.0 percent line embossments. Also, a fibrous structure having at least two plies is disclosed. One of the two plies has an initial total wet tensile strength of greater than about 118 g/cm and at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof. The surface has a surface area comprising from about 10.0 percent to about 20.0 percent line embossments. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242340 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - A fibrous structure having a total dry tensile strength of greater than about 59 g/cm and at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof is disclosed. The surface has a surface area comprising from about 10.0 percent to about 20.0 percent line embossments. Also, a fibrous structure having at least two plies is disclosed. One of the two plies has a total dry tensile strength of greater than about 59 g/cm and at least one embossed ply having a surface thereof. The surface has a surface area comprising from about 10.0 percent to about 20.0 percent line embossments | 08-28-2014 |
20140302283 | WEB SUBSTRATE HAVING OPTIMIZED EMBOSS DESIGN - A fibrous structure having a density (measured at 95 g/in | 10-09-2014 |
Kristin E. Mcneil, Charlotte, NC US
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20130097166 | Determining Demographic Information for a Document Author - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system determines a demographic group associated with a document, and comprises a computer system including at least one processor. The system analyzes sample documents from one or more demographic groups to determine a demographic profile for each of the demographic groups based on one or more textual features within the sample documents. The one or more textual features within a document are evaluated and a document profile is generated based on the one or more textual features. The document profile is compared to the demographic profiles to identify the demographic group associated with the document. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for determining a demographic group associated with a document in substantially the same manner described above. | 04-18-2013 |
20130275392 | SOLVING PROBLEMS IN DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS BASED ON TEXT ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL DATA - Computer program products and systems, determine solutions to a problem experienced by a data processing system user. A query is received from the user. The query includes a problem description of the problem experienced by the user with respect to the data processing system. One or more keywords are extracted from the received problem description. An index of problems and associated solutions is searched using the one or more extracted keywords. The index of problems and associated solutions is created by analyzing a document collection describing problems and associated solutions with a text analytics application. One or more documents are returned that contains words or phrases that are similar to the keywords used for searching the index of problems and associated solutions. The documents relevant for the problem and associated solutions are presented to the user. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275458 | SOLVING PROBLEMS IN DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS BASED ON TEXT ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL DATA - Methods for determining solutions to a problem experienced by a data processing system user. A query is received from the user, which includes a problem description of the problem experienced by the user with respect to the data processing system. One or more keywords are extracted from the received problem description. An index of problems and associated solutions is searched using the extracted keywords. The index of problems and associated solutions is created by analyzing a document collection describing problems and associated solutions with a text analytics application. One or more documents are returned that contains words or phrases that are similar to the keywords used for searching the index of problems and associated solutions. The documents relevant for the problem and associated solutions are presented to the user. | 10-17-2013 |
20130297383 | TEXT ANALYTICS GENERATED SENTIMENT TREE - Computer-implemented method, computer-program product, and system for performing an operation, the operation beginning by receiving a request for a product summary, the request identifying a product. The operation then determines, by searching a plurality of opinions, a primary characterization of a positive aspect of the product and a primary characterization of a negative aspect of the product. The operation then determines, by searching the plurality of opinions, a secondary characterization of at least one of the positive aspect and the negative aspect of the product. The operation then generates a product summary for the identified product, wherein the product summary identifies the product and includes the primary characterization of the positive aspect, the primary characterization of the negative aspect, and the secondary characterization. The operation then outputs the generated product summary responsive to the request for the product summary. | 11-07-2013 |
20130311479 | Determining a Cause of an Incident Based on Text Analytics of Documents - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system analyzes one or more change records based on text analytics using dictionaries and rules for the analysis in order to generate an index of analyzed data that represents the one or more change records. The change records each include a change and corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change. Information from a request is applied to the index of analyzed data to determine one or more candidate causes for the incident and the corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change. A time associated with the request is correlated with the corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change to identify the one or more candidate causes in the one or more change records as causes for the incident. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for determining causes of an incident. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311481 | Determining a Cause of an Incident Based on Text Analytics of Documents - A system for determining a cause of an incident analyzes one or more change records based on text analytics using a dictionary and rules for the analysis in order to generate an index of analyzed data that represents the one or more change records. The change records each include a change and corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change. Information from a request is applied to the index of analyzed data to determine one or more candidate causes for the incident and the corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change. A time associated with the request is correlated with the corresponding time frame for occurrence of the change to identify the one or more candidate causes in the one or more change records as causes for the incident. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for determining causes of an incident. | 11-21-2013 |
20130325439 | DISAMBIGUATING WORDS WITHIN A TEXT SEGEMENT - Determining a subject type for an entity in a text segment. A text segment is selected, which includes one or more single-word or multi-word entities. Natural language processing is performed on the selected text segment to identify entities that constitute subjects of the selected text segment. One entity is selected. A variant annotation is associated with the selected entity. The variant annotation reflects multiple subject types for the selected entity and a value for each subject type. The most probable subject type is determined for the selected entity, based on a combination of natural language processing rules and dictionary listings. The value of the annotation is incremented for the subject type corresponding to the most probable subject type for the selected entity, so that the highest value of the annotation indicates the most probable subject type for the selected entity within the selected text segment. | 12-05-2013 |
20140095597 | EVENT DETERMINATION AND INVITATION GENERATION - An invitation is created on a social network. To create the invitation, a computer receives, from a social networking program operating on a first computer system by an event program operating on a second computer system, data from a social networking post. The computer identifies, by the event program, information from the data associated with a first member of a social network. The computer determines whether the information includes information about a future event that the first member intends to participate in. The computer generates an invitation to a second member of the social network for the future event based on the information about the future event. The computer transmits the invitation for the social networking post for sending by the social networking program to a user device of the second member of the social network. | 04-03-2014 |
20140108923 | Real Time Term Suggestion Using Text Analytics - An approach is provided in which a conversion manager receives a conversion request that identifies a conversion mode corresponding to a first category and a second category. The conversion manager identifies one or more first terms corresponding to the first category that are included in a page of text. As such, the conversion manager selects one or more second terms corresponding to the second category and, in turn, replaces the first terms with their corresponding second terms. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108924 | Real Time Term Suggestion Using Text Analytics - An approach is provided in which a conversion manager receives a conversion request that identifies a conversion mode corresponding to a first category and a second category. The conversion manager identifies one or more first terms corresponding to the first category that are included in a page of text. As such, the conversion manager selects one or more second terms corresponding to the second category and, in turn, replaces the first terms with their corresponding second terms. | 04-17-2014 |
20140115437 | GENERATION OF TEST DATA USING TEXT ANALYTICS - A computer identifies a sample document and annotates the sample document using a plurality of annotators to produce annotations associated with the sample document. The computer determines a plurality of patterns in the sample document based on the annotations. The computer populates a template using the patterns, and varies parts of the patterns in the template to generate test data. The computer identifies a knowledge domain of the sample document and identifies at least one of the annotators based on the knowledge domain of the sample document. The computer determines the observed occurrence count of at least one of the patterns in the sample document, and the likelihood of populating the template using the at least one of the patterns can be proportional to the observed occurrence count. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115438 | GENERATION OF TEST DATA USING TEXT ANALYTICS - A computer identifies a sample document and annotates the sample document using a plurality of annotators to produce annotations associated with the sample document. The computer determines a plurality of patterns in the sample document based on the annotations. The computer populates a template using the patterns, and varies parts of the patterns in the template to generate test data. The computer identifies a knowledge domain of the sample document and identifies at least one of the annotators based on the knowledge domain of the sample document. The computer determines the observed occurrence count of at least one of the patterns in the sample document, and the likelihood of populating the template using the at least one of the patterns can be proportional to the observed occurrence count. | 04-24-2014 |
20140142960 | GENERATION OF MEDICAL INFORMATION USING TEXT ANALYTICS - A computer generates medical information that can include one or more of a patient awareness report and a follow-up question, utilizing at least one computing processor. The computer identifies a medical document, and annotates the medical document using a plurality of annotators to produce annotations associated with the medical document. The computer determines a medical condition based, at least in part, on the annotations, and generates medical information related to the medical condition based, at least in part, on the annotations. The computer can identify a knowledge domain of the medical document, and the computer can identify at least one of the annotators based on the knowledge domain of the medical document. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142962 | GENERATION OF MEDICAL INFORMATION USING TEXT ANALYTICS - A computer generates medical information that can include one or more of a patient awareness report and a follow-up question. The computer identifies a medical document, and annotates the medical document using a plurality of annotators to produce annotations associated with the medical document. The computer determines a medical condition based, at least in part, on the annotations, and generates medical information related to the medical condition based, at least in part, on the annotations. The computer can identify a knowledge domain of the medical document, and the computer can identify at least one of the annotators based on the knowledge domain of the medical document. | 05-22-2014 |
20140149389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFINING SEARCH RESULTS - A method, apparatus and article of manufacture for refining search results is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of accepting a search query comprising one or more keywords, generating a first search result comprising one or more first search result members according to the search query, accepting a refinement command identifying one or more undesired first search result members, automatically refining the first search result to exclude the undesired first search result members and first search result members related to the undesired first search result members from the first search result, and providing the automatically refined search result. | 05-29-2014 |
20140149393 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REFINING SEARCH RESULTS - A method, apparatus and article of manufacture for refining search results is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of accepting a search query comprising one or more keywords, generating a first search result comprising one or more first search result members according to the search query, accepting a refinement command identifying one or more undesired first search result members, automatically refining the first search result to exclude the undesired first search result members and first search result members related to the undesired first search result members from the first search result, and providing the automatically refined search result. | 05-29-2014 |
20140188457 | REAL-TIME SENTIMENT ANALYSIS FOR SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION - A lexical annotator that identifies a chunk of a communication and an associated sentiment is created. In real time, while monitoring a communication from a user, the lexical annotator is used to identify the sentiment for the chunk of the communication, and the sentiment for the chunk of the communication is provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188459 | INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD BASED ON REAL-TIME SENTIMENT ANALYSIS FOR SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION - Provided is a technique for providing an interactive dashboard based on real-time sentiment analysis for synchronous communication. In real time, while monitoring communications between a first user and a second user, a cumulative sentiment score is generated representing a sentiment of the first user during a period of time and an instantaneous sentiment score representing a sentiment of the first user at a current time. In real time, an interactive dashboard is displayed with a visual representation for the first user having a first indicator representing the cumulative sentiment score and a second indicator representing the instantaneous sentiment score. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188623 | ADVERTISEMENT GENERATION BASED UPON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING - A method, computer program product, and system for: (i) SBTA processing of an SMW posting, made by a first user, to determine whether a potential commercial transaction, somehow related to the SMW posting, is likely; and (ii) on condition that a likely potential commercial transaction has been determined by the SBTA processing, placing an advertisement to help facilitate the potential commercial transaction. Software-based natural language processing type text analytics (SBTA) is the derivation of high-quality information from the subject natural language text using software based dictionaries and rules which are applied to the subject natural language text. | 07-03-2014 |
20140219571 | TIME-BASED SENTIMENT ANALYSIS FOR PRODUCT AND SERVICE FEATURES - Provided are a method, computer program product and system for reporting time-based sentiment for a product. Text analysis is performed on at least one communication. At least one feature for the product is determined based on the text analysis. A sentiment value is generated for the at least one feature for the product. A date associated with the sentiment value is determined, and the sentiment value is reported for at least one feature over time. | 08-07-2014 |
20140317201 | EVENT DETERMINATION AND TEMPLATE-BASED INVITATION GENERATION - A computer creates an invitation on a social network. The computer receives data from a social networking post, and identifies in the data from the social networking post information about a future event that a first member of a social network intends to participate in. The computer determines an invitation template based on the information about the future event, and generates an invitation to a second member of the social network for the future event based on the information about the future event and based on the invitation template. The invitation template can be determined based on one or more of an event type and event subtype in an event record. The invitation can be generated by populating the template with information in the social networking post, other information in the social network, or other information not in the social network. | 10-23-2014 |
20140337245 | GENERATION OF SHIPMENT TRACKING REPORT USING TEXT ANALYTICS - In a method for compiling shipping information, one or more emails are received. A processor analyzes the one or more emails to determine tracking information and initial shipping information for one or more shipments. A processor determines current shipping information for each of the one or more shipments using the tracking information for each respective shipment. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343921 | ANALYZING DOCUMENTS CORRESPONDING TO DEMOGRAPHICS - Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for analyzing documents corresponding to demographics. A computer determines whether a first text analysis algorithm corresponds to a demographic of a document, wherein Natural Language Processing (NLP) utilizes text analysis algorithms to produce an analysis of the document and provide annotations. Responsive to determining that the first text analysis algorithm does correspond to the demographic of the document, the computer analyzes the document utilizing the determined corresponding first text analysis algorithm. In another embodiment, the computer determines whether a second text analysis algorithm is available. Responsive to determining that a second text analysis algorithm is not available, the computer provides information from the analysis of the document utilizing one or more text analysis algorithms. | 11-20-2014 |
20150178261 | RELEVANCY OF COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT UNSTRUCTURED INFORMATION - Provided are a method, computer program product, and system for relevant communications about unstructured information. Determining a relevant knowledge domain for the unstructured information. Generating one or more unstructured information annotations with a text analyzer, wherein the text analyzer is configured with at least one annotator related to the relevant knowledge domain. Generating one or more communication annotations for each of one or more communications with the configured text analyzer. Determining a relevance factor for each of the one or more communications based in part upon a comparison of the communication annotations to the information annotations. Presenting the communications with a relevance factor greater than a threshold relevance. | 06-25-2015 |
20150178262 | RELEVANCY OF COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT UNSTRUCTURED INFORMATION - Provided are a method, computer program product, and system for relevant communications about unstructured information. Determining a relevant knowledge domain for the unstructured information. Generating one or more unstructured information annotations with a text analyzer, wherein the text analyzer is configured with at least one annotator related to the relevant knowledge domain. Generating one or more communication annotations for each of one or more communications with the configured text analyzer. Determining a relevance factor for each of the one or more communications based in part upon a comparison of the communication annotations to the information annotations. Presenting the communications with a relevance factor greater than a threshold relevance. | 06-25-2015 |
Laurie Mcneil, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20100080110 | High Capacity Digital Data Storage By Transmission of Radiant Energy Through Arrays of Small Diameter Holes - A method and apparatus for reading a storage medium is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of emitters configured to emit a radiant energy at a predetermined optical wavelength, a plurality of detectors configured to detect the radiant energy at the predetermined optical wavelength, and a storage medium holder configured to hold the storage medium between the plurality of emitters and the plurality of detectors. A first detector is configured to detect radiant energy which is emitted by a first emitter through data holes of a first track of the storage medium, and a second detector is configured to detect radiant energy which is emitted by a second emitter through data holes of a second track of the storage medium. | 04-01-2010 |
Laurie E. Mcneil, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090004047 | Air Supply Apparatus - In an air sterilization system that includes a UV kill chamber for sterilizing air that is to be supplied to users, the effectiveness of killing or neutralizing pathogens is increased by including not only a UV light source of a certain intensity but also including a particle filter and providing short duration high intensity UV radiation. In the case of a user specific system that includes a face mask to supply air to a specific user, exhaled air from the face mask may be sterilized as well, either by using the same kill chamber or by using a separate kill chamber. | 01-01-2009 |
Mark D. Mcneil, Winfield, KS US
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20130312214 | Portable vacuum system - Portable vacuum systems are provided. In one embodiment, a portable vacuum system includes a tank, an engine, and a transportation system. The engine is configured to generate a vacuum within the tank. The transportation system illustratively has one or more wheels and is configured to tilt the tank about an axis that is between a front and a back of the tank. In other embodiments, a portable vacuum system may also include a swivel elbow that connects the tank to a vacuum wand, a ledge that supports the engine, a back door that forms a seal with the tank along a curved lip, and a filter that is accessible through a threaded cover on the tank. Additionally, one or more of the components of a system may be made utilizing rotational molding. | 11-28-2013 |
Mark S. Mcneil, Ocoee, FL US
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20120302114 | Emergency Drive Unit for Water Vessel - A collapsible and disconnectible for storage yet extending for use emergency motor drive unit for a boat. A motor is secured to a hollow drive-shaft pipe segment. Another pipe segment is attached to the end of that pipe segment and has a propeller at its end. A drive shaft of the motor is coupled to the propeller by flexible tubing passing through the hollow bores of the pipe segments. A third, and possibly fourth and fifth, pipe segment(s) is(are) provided between the other two segments to extend the length of the overall device. At least one pipe segment has a vertical support post which allows the device to be selectively held in the receptacle of an anchor light receptacle, when needed. A clamp block and ball swivel allow for rotational, lengthwise, and angular movement of the pipe segments to adjust the motor and the propeller to maximize efficiency of use. | 11-29-2012 |
Meghan Mcneil, Seattle, WA US
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20140359508 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE WITH DIAL CONTROL FOR A PARAMETER - A graphical user interface for a computer includes a dial control. The control can be implemented, for example, as a touch-based, pointer-based, pen-based and/or keyboard-based mechanism. The dial control is intended for manipulating a large range of values, such as a menu of items from which a user makes a selection, or a range of continuous or discrete values. A dial control can replace other control types such as a slider, drop down menu or text field. The graphical elements of the dial control include one or more displayed rings and a handle for each ring. Inside the ring, or in another area adjacent the ring, a value can be displayed. The ring can be manipulated by the user to change the value selected by the dial control. In the case of multiple rings, each ring can be manipulated independently. | 12-04-2014 |
Monty Mcneil, Midlothian, VA US
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20100166379 | FIBER GUIDE FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLES - A fiber guide plate useful in the manufacture of fiber optic cables comprising a plate having an edge, a central circular hole and at least two fiber guide channels arranged at a distance from and at a periphery around said hole, where said channels are connected to said edge with a bore, and where said bore is connected to a gas source. | 07-01-2010 |
Monty C Mcneil, Modlothian, VA US
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20140150398 | REINFORCING STRUCTURE COMPRISING SPUN STAPLE YARNS - This invention pertains to a tire, a transfer hose, a hydraulic hose, a conveyor belt or a power transmission belt comprising a structural fibrous reinforcing component, the component further comprising spun staple yarn having a linear density corresponding to a cotton count of from 17/1 to 10/5. | 06-05-2014 |
Monty C. Mcneil, Midlothian, VA US
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20150020942 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - This invention pertains to a tire comprising at least one carcass ply and at least one breaker ply, the carcass and breaker plies each comprising continuous filaments having a tenacity of at least 15 grams force per dtex and a modulus of at least 400 grams force per dtex wherein the carcass ply turn-ups terminate under the at least one breaker ply. The invention further pertains to a tire comprising a plurality of apex components and carcass ply turn-ups that terminate within the apex region of the tire. The invention also discloses a tire wherein the carcass ply turn-ups terminate in the upper sidewall region of the tire and ply spacers are located between ply-turn-ups. | 01-22-2015 |
20150064438 | FIBROUS CORD AND METHOD OF MAKING - A cord suitable for use in a tire or belt comprises a plurality of polymeric yarns or metallic strands wherein the yarns or strands are aligned parallel to each other to form a planar array, the yarns or strands being encapsulated by a solvent-free non-filamentary polymeric or rubber sheath, the yarns or strands have a tenacity of at least 3 grams per dtex and a modulus of at least 200 grams per dtex, and the ratio of the width of the encapsulated planar array to the thickness of the array is at least 2 to 1. | 03-05-2015 |
Nathan Joel Mcneil, Brandon, MS US
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20130036206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING REMOTE NETWORK VISIBILITY OF THE PUSH FUNCTIONALITY - An approach is provided for extending remote network visibility for push functionality. An application is transmitted, via a push agent, from a first network to a device of a second network, wherein the device is configured to execute the application. The device is remotely controlled using the application. | 02-07-2013 |
Raeshon Lamont Mcneil, Charlotte, NC US
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20130053828 | ANTI-CLOG SUCTION TIP APPARATUS AND METHODS - Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. For example, an anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable. | 02-28-2013 |
20130199573 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199579 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 08-08-2013 |
20130306103 | Steam Sponge - The concept is to use a material that is a microwave susceptor as a heat source to provide the energy necessary to instantly turn water into steam. One or more surfaces of susceptor are housed in a steam chamber. When the steam is generated, the pressure built up inside the steam chamber exhausts the steam through an exhaust duct that directs the steam to the cleaning surface. A sponge or other cleaning element is attached to the bottom of the product to allow the user to scrub the cleaning surface. | 11-21-2013 |
20130319500 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING FABRIC PANEL UNIT - An electricity-generating fabric panel unit includes a panel of light-collecting fabric and an edge assembly disposed along an edge of the fabric panel and adapted to collect light from the fabric panel and convert it to electricity. | 12-05-2013 |
20140005542 | TARGET REGION IDENTIFICATION FOR IMAGING APPLICATIONS | 01-02-2014 |
20140048095 | COSMETIC COLOR APPLICATOR AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A cosmetic applicator for highlighting or imparting color to a user's hair includes upper and lower halves attached together by a hinge. Each half includes a rigid outer cap and a flexible connector surrounding and connecting the outer cap to a perimeter of the respective half. The cosmetic applicator further includes an applicator pad arranged in an interior of one of the upper and lower halves and a coloring material arranged in an interior of the other of the upper and lower halves. The flexible connector permits the outer caps of the respective upper and lower halves to be pressed inwardly toward one another so as to bring the applicator pad and the coloring material into engagement with one another. | 02-20-2014 |
20140202397 | CANINE RESTRAINT HARNESS - A canine restraint harness for controlling pulling behavior by a dog while being led includes a cord having first and second ends, a clasp for attachment to a dog collar, a cam for receiving and clamping a segment of the cord to reduce the length thereof, a closed loop at the clamped segment of the cord for attachment to a dog lead, and a fastener for fastening the first and second ends of the cord together. The cord is adapted to extend from the dog collar, between the front legs of the dog, and around the back of the dog to the dog lead such that the cam is disposed close to the back of the dog with the cord adapted to apply a tightening force when the dog exhibits pulling behavior while being led. | 07-24-2014 |
20150282816 | COLLECTING AND HARVESTING CUT BONE FROM KERRISON RONGEUR - A collector used to collect bone includes: a container body defining an interior containment space for receiving and retaining collected bone, and having at least one open end for access and removal of collected bone from the interior containment space; and a cap in covering relation to the open end of the container body such that access to the interior containment space for removal of collected bone is inhibited. The collector includes an intake port defining an opening for receiving therein a distal end of a kerrison rongeur for collecting cut bone from a cutting area thereof, and the cap includes at least one scraper for engaging and dislodging cut bone from the cutting area of a distal end of a kerrison rongeur when received within the intake port. The collector preferably is used with a kerrison-type rongeur for collecting cut bone therefrom. | 10-08-2015 |
Randall J. Mcneil, Concord, OH US
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20090324151 | SLEW BEARING SYSTEM - A slew bearing system includes a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring concentrically positioned relative to each other forming at least upper and lower raceways there between, a plurality of bearing rollers positioned in each raceway between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring, a plurality of delivery nozzles capable of delivering an air and oil mixture into the raceways adjacent the upper raceway, passages capable of fluidly communicating the air and oil mixture through the raceways and collecting some oil from the mixture adjacent the lower raceway, seals capable of regulating air flow through the passages and inhibiting outflow of oil from the raceways, and at least one exit port capable of outward flow of air and oil from the raceways adjacent the lower raceway. | 12-31-2009 |
20120227462 | SLEW BEARING SYSTEM - A method of monitoring wear of a slew bearing system includes steps of assembling a slew bearing system having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring concentrically positioned relative to each other forming at least upper and lower raceways, a plurality of bearing rollers positioned in each raceway between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring, and an index system having a first reference connected with the first bearing ring and positioned relative to a second reference on the second bearing ring to provide a measurable distance between the first reference and the second reference, where the measurable distance changes with wear of the slew bearing system; and monitoring a change in the measurable distance between the first reference and the second reference to monitor wear of the slew bearing system. | 09-13-2012 |
Randy L. Mcneil, Estes Park, CO US
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20080264116 | MULTIPLE PADLOCK LOCK SYSTEM - A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post has a common plate and connecting links. Padlocks connect the common plate and the connecting links around the first post lock the common plate to the first post. Connecting links or a tongue plate lock the common plate to the second post. At least two padlocks must be unlocked to remove the lock system. | 10-30-2008 |
20120110790 | NECKERCHIEF SLIDE - A neckerchief slide has one form that has a rigid body with a flat body portion and three spaced, rigid loops that project outwardly and rearwardly from the body portion, and a flashlight integrated into the body portion. The loops define apertures for the ends of a neckerchief. One end of the neckerchief goes through one aperture, the other end goes through another aperture, and both ends go behind the body portion and through the third aperture. The bulb of the flashlight points down during normal wear, and is easily pointed forward without removing the slide from the neckerchief or the flashlight from the slide. A second form of a neckerchief slide omits the flashlight. Indicia is displayed on the front of the neckerchief slide. | 05-10-2012 |
Robert Mcneil, San Mateo, CA US
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20090270815 | Catheter Priming System - A catheter includes a longitudinally extending catheter body having proximal and distal ends. The catheter body defines a lumen extending longitudinally from a first port defined at the proximal end, through the body, to a second port defined at the distal end. The catheter includes a valve for controlling fluid flow through the second port. | 10-29-2009 |
Ronny Mcneil, Chattanooga, TN US
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20100172973 | Pharmaceutical Composition - A pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic or analgesic combination and a stool softener is disclosed. The analgesic is selected from morphine, meperidine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, propoxyphene, pentazocine, levorphanol, codeine, acetaminophen and combinations of these analgesics. The composition is formulated for oral administration as a liquid or solid dosage form for immediate, slow, delayed or sustained-release characteristics. | 07-08-2010 |
20110230512 | Pharmaceutical Composition - A pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic or analgesic combination and a stool softener is disclosed. The analgesic is selected from morphine, meperidine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, propoxyphene, pentazocine, levorphanol, codeine, acetaminophen and combinations of these analgesics. The composition is formulated for oral administration as a liquid or solid dosage form for immediate, slow, delayed or sustained-release characteristics. | 09-22-2011 |
Scott Mcneil, Frederick, MD US
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20100028402 | NANOPARTICLE-BASED ANTICOAGULANT - A method for preventing or treating a blood clotting disorder is disclosed. The method includes administering a therapeutic effective amount of at least one nanoparticle-based anticoagulant to a subject afflicted with blood clotting disorder or potentially afflicted with a blood clotting disorder, wherein the at least one nanoparticle-based anticoagulant is a substituted fullerene, polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer or combination thereof. | 02-04-2010 |
Scott Mcneil, Gilford, NH US
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20130160604 | SLOTTED BEARINGS WITH WEAR-RESISTANT TREATMENTS FOR GEARBOX MOUNTING IN A GEARED TURBOFAN ENGINE - A load slot bearing system for a mounting system for a gearbox on a geared turbofan engine includes a load slot bearing assembly having a cobalt alloy inner member and a precipitation-hardenable alloy outer member. The inner member defines an outer engagement surface and the outer member defines an inner engagement surface slidably and rotatably engaged with the inner engagement surface. One of the outer engagement surface or the inner engagement surface has boron diffused therein. The load slot bearing system includes first and second slots extending inward from a face defined by the outer member, the second slot being positioned generally diametrically opposite the first slot. A first element is located in the bore of the inner member of the load slot bearing assembly and is connected to the inner member. A second element is connected to the outer member of the load slot bearing assembly. | 06-27-2013 |
20140254965 | LINKAGE APPARATUS HAVING A LOW PROFILE ASYMMETRICAL HEAD - A high-cycle, short range-of-motion linkage apparatus is provided for actuating a positioning device. The linkage apparatus includes a pivot member having a head portion configured to receive by plastic deformation a bearing assembly therein. The head portion defines a bore therein having a substantially cylindrical inner surface that defines an inner diameter having a first center point. The head portion further defines a truncated arcuate outer surface, a portion of which defines a radius of curvature and a second center point. A stem having a central axis extends from the pivot member along the central axis in a first direction. The second center point is offset from the first center point in the first direction and a distance between the first center point and the second center point, measured along the central axis, is in the range of up to about 33% of the radius of curvature. | 09-11-2014 |
20140294484 | LOW FRICTION BEARING ASSEMBLY AND LINK APPARATUS - A link apparatus includes a tubular member that retains 90% of ultimate tensile strength at a temperature of up to 625°. Two conical adapters are mechanically joined to respective ends of the tubular member. Two rod ends include a threaded shank and a socket. One threaded shank is threaded into a right hand threaded base of one conical adapter, and the other threaded shank is threaded into a left hand threaded base of the other conical adapter. Each of the sockets have a bearing assembly disposed therein including an outer race, a ball disposed therein, and a low-friction liner disposed between the outer race and ball for mitigating moment loading on the tubular member. The cross-sectional area of the tubular member is about equal to the cross sectional area of the rod ends. The tubular member is tensionable by rotation relative to the rod ends. | 10-02-2014 |
Scott Mcneil, Guilford, NH US
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20150292561 | HYBRID BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH ROLLING ELEMENTS AND PLAIN BEARING - A bearing assembly includes an outer race having an inner surface defining a concave contour and an inner race positioned in the outer race. The inner race has an inner surface defining a bore therethrough and an outer surface defining at least one groove circumscribing the outer surface. A plurality of rolling elements is rollably located in the groove and is in rolling contact with the inner surface of the outer race. A lubricious liner has an inner liner-surface and an exterior liner-surface, the exterior liner-surface being disposed on the inner surface defining the bore. The lubricious liner has a modulus of compression of a magnitude sufficient to allow misalignment of the inner liner-surface relative to the exterior liner-surface in response to a force applied thereto. | 10-15-2015 |
Scott Earl Mcneil, Ashburn, VA US
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20100304491 | Method and System For Detection Using Nanodot Taggants - Described herein are methods directed to the use of the nanodot taggants in detection and/or simulation scenarios. The nanodot taggants are based on quantum dots and may be engineered so as to have particular emission and or absorbance spectral characteristics. The nanodots are extremely small, i.e., on the order of nanometers in size, and thus do not, in some cases, behave as particles, but rather are able to be carried along and through structures like a gas. | 12-02-2010 |
Sonya J. Mcneil, Corbin, KY US
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20090159596 | BREAD STORAGE DEVICE - A bread storage device includes a housing manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. Such housing has a first end and a second end and further includes an opening adjacent such first end thereof for permitting insertion and removal of at least one piece of bread. A fastening mechanism is operably connected to such housing at a predetermined location thereon adjacent such opening for removably securing such opening in a closed position. | 06-25-2009 |
Stephen C. Mcneil, Canton, MA US
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20140076101 | Bicycle Shoe and Methods of Manufacture - A novel bike shoe (and related methods of use and fabrication) and bike shoe/pedal system that allows the rider to either slide their foot in and out of the shoe while it remains attached to the pedal or mount/dismount from the pedal while wearing the shoe. | 03-20-2014 |
Steven E. Mcneil, Rio Rancho, NM US
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20150236856 | AUTHENTICATION USING PUBLIC KEYS AND SESSION KEYS - One approach for authenticating data includes storing a plurality of combinations of representations of public keys and session key IDs in a non-volatile memory. A payload and accompanying public key, session key ID, and signature of the payload are input. The signature is a function of the payload and a private key of a key pair that includes the accompanying public key and the private key. Authenticity of the payload is determined based on the accompanying public key and session key ID and the combinations stored in the non-volatile memory, and from the signature and the payload. In response to determining that the payload is authentic, the payload is processed, and in response to determining that the payload is not authentic, processing of the payload is disabled. | 08-20-2015 |
Thomas Mcneil, Frisco, TX US
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20130333070 | SMALL INTERFERING RNAS WITH TARGET-SPECIFIC SEED SEQUENCES - Disclosed are methods for design and synthesis of siRNA libraries, siRNA libraries produced thereby, siRNA molecules, and uses thereof. | 12-12-2013 |
Tom Mcneil, Portland, OR US
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20120281408 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLID-STATE LIGHT SOURCE AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A high-intensity light source is formed by a micro array of a semiconductor light source such as a LEDs, laser diodes, or VCSEL placed densely on a liquid or gas cooled thermally conductive substrate. The semiconductor devices are typically attached by a joining process to electrically conductive patterns on the substrate, and driven by a microprocessor controlled power supply. An optic element is placed over the micro array to achieve improved directionality, intensity, and/or spectral purity of the output beam. The light module may be used for such processes as, for example, fluorescence, inspection and measurement, photopolymerzation, ionization, sterilization, debris removal, and other photochemical processes. | 11-08-2012 |
20130302209 | High Efficiency Solid-State Light Source and Methods of Use and Manufacture - A high-intensity light source is formed by a micro array of a semiconductor light source such as a LEDs, laser diodes, or VCSEL placed densely on a liquid or gas cooled thermally conductive substrate. The semiconductor devices are typically attached by a joining process to electrically conductive patterns on the substrate, and driven by a microprocessor controlled power supply. An optic element is placed over the micro array to achieve improved directionality, intensity, and/or spectral purity of the output beam. The light module may be used for such processes as, for example, fluorescence, inspection and measurement, photopolymerzation, ionization, sterilization, debris removal, and other photochemical processes. | 11-14-2013 |
Tom J. Mcneil, Cross Lanes, WV US
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20090177439 | Process Monitoring Technique and Related Actions - The invention provides a novel method of monitoring a process. The method also has the ability to take predetermined actions based on the monitored data. These actions avoid or mitigate process abnormalities or upsets that might impact product quality, production, and/or process efficiencies. The method includes the steps of: obtaining at least one input process variable; determining a comparative process value based on the at least one input process variable using a first method having a first time-based weighting function; determining an expected process value based on the at least one input process variable using a second method having a second time-based weighting function; determining a first deviation value based on the at least one input process variable or historical data; calculating a limit range having a maximum limit and a minimum limit using the expected process value and the first deviation value; and comparing the comparative process value to the limit range. | 07-09-2009 |
Walter J. Mcneil, Santee, CA US
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20120217406 | GAS-FILLED NEUTRON DETECTORS HAVING IMPROVED DETECTION EFFICIENCY - Surfaces or surface portions incorporated into gas-filled neutron detectors are coated with and/or composed of at least partially, neutron reactive material. The surfaces may be flat or curved fins or plates, foils, porous or filamentary material, or semi-solid material or aerogel. The incorporation of the extended surfaces coated with or composed of neutron reactive material increases the neutron detection efficiency of the gas-filled detectors over conventional coated designs. These surfaces or surface portions increase the amount of neutron reactive material present in the detector over conventional coated designs and, as a result, increase the neutron detection efficiency. The surfaces can be made of conductive, semiconductive or insulative materials. The surfaces are arranged such that they do not detrimentally detract from the main function of a gas-filled detector with particular attention to gas-filled proportional detectors. | 08-30-2012 |
Walter J. Mcneil, Winnfield, KS US
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20090302231 | NON-STREAMING HIGH-EFFICIENCY PERFORATED SEMICONDUCTOR NEUTRON DETECTORS, METHODS OF MAKING SAME AND MEASURING WAND AND DETECTOR MODULES UTILZING SAME - Non-streaming high-efficiency perforated semiconductor neutron detectors, method of making same and measuring wands and detector modules utilizing same are disclosed. The detectors have improved mechanical structure, flattened angular detector responses, and reduced leakage current. A plurality of such detectors can be assembled into imaging arrays, and can be used for neutron radiography, remote neutron sensing, cold neutron imaging, SNM monitoring, and various other applications. | 12-10-2009 |
William Duane Mcneil, Canterbury, NH US
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20080307681 | Excavator Landscape Rake - A landscape rake attachment for an excavation machine. An exemplary attachment may have a grasping plate with a back surface sized to rest against a teeth edge of the machine bucket and a front surface to make contact with a machine thumb. An anti-slip plate may extend along a top edge of the grasping plate with a width greater than the depth of the grasping plate. A finger mounting plate may be coupled to a lower edge of the grasping plate and extend horizontally from each side of the lower edge. A plurality of fingers may be coupled to the finger mounting plate and extending downward from the finger mounting plate. | 12-18-2008 |
William L. Mcneil, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20100100682 | Victim Cache Replacement - A data processing system includes a processor core having an associated upper level cache and a lower level victim cache. In response to a memory access request of the processor core that specifies a non-modifying access to a target coherency granule, a determination is made whether the memory access request hits or misses in a directory of the lower level victim cache. In response to determining that the memory access request hits in the lower level victim cache in a data-valid coherence state, the lower level victim cache provides the target coherency granule of the memory access request to the upper level cache. The lower level victim cache preserves the target coherency granule in the lower level victim cache in a shared coherence state if the memory access request is of a first type and invalidates the target coherency granule if the memory access request is of a second type. | 04-22-2010 |
20100153650 | Victim Cache Line Selection - A cache memory includes a cache array including a plurality of congruence classes each containing a plurality of cache lines, where each cache line belongs to one of multiple classes which include at least a first class and a second class. The cache memory also includes a cache directory of the cache array that indicates class membership. The cache memory further includes a cache controller that selects a victim cache line for eviction from a congruence class. If the congruence class contains a cache line belonging to the second class, the cache controller preferentially selects as the victim cache line a cache line of the congruence class belonging to the second class based upon access order. If the congruence class contains no cache line belonging to the second class, the cache controller selects as the victim cache line a cache line belonging to the first class based upon access order. | 06-17-2010 |
William Lloyd Mcneil, Raleigh, NC US
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20090198867 | METHOD FOR CHAINING MULTIPLE SMALLER STORE QUEUE ENTRIES FOR MORE EFFICIENT STORE QUEUE USAGE - A computer implemented method, a processor chip, a data processing system, and computer program product in a data processing system process information in a store cache of a data processing system. The store cache receives a first entry that includes a first address indicating a first segment of a cache line. The store cache then receives a second entry including a second address indicating a second segment of the cache line. Responsive to the first segment not being equal to the second segment, the first entry is chained to the second entry. | 08-06-2009 |