Mcnutt, US
Alan D. Mcnutt, Johnson City, TN US
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20090083522 | Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Programmable Logic Controller Processing - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a programmable logic controller, which can comprise a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor. The RISC processor can be adapted to, responsive to a received request to process a Boolean operation, execute a single processor data access instruction addressed to a region of a memory-mapped register corresponding to the Boolean operation. | 03-26-2009 |
Bruce Mcnutt, Gilroy, CA US
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20140068219 | FREE SPACE COLLECTION IN LOG STRUCTURED STORAGE SYSTEMS - A mechanism is provided for optimizing free space collection in a storage system having a plurality of segments. A collection score value is calculated for least one of the plurality of segments. The collection score value is calculated by determining a sum, across tracks in the segment, of the amount of time over a predetermined period of time during which the track has been invalid due to a more recent copy being written in a different segment. Segments are chosen for free space collection based on the determined collection score value. | 03-06-2014 |
20140122685 | Data Storage to Optimize Revenue Realized Under Multiple Service Level Agreements - A data storage system comprising a Quality of Service server to optimize revenue realized under multiple service level agreements with a data storage client. | 05-01-2014 |
20150205526 | QUEUING LATENCY FEEDBACK MECHANISM TO IMPROVE I/O PERFORMANCE - A method for improving I/O performance using queuing latency feedback initially generates, at a host system, I/O for processing on a storage system. The I/O is received at the storage system and queuing latency experienced by the I/O is measured as the I/O is processed by the storage system. The queuing latency is returned to the host system. The host system may use the queuing latency to understand delays and resource contention within the storage system and enable the host system to more effectively take actions that improve I/O performance and compliance with SLAs. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed. | 07-23-2015 |
20150286419 | ESTIMATION OF PERFORMANCE UTILIZATION OF A STORAGE DEVICE - Monitoring the division of input/output (I/O) loading within a storage system is provided where the storage system includes one or more storage devices and one or more ranks, each rank including a plurality of extents. The I/O loading of individual extents is estimated for each of the one or more ranks of the storage system by determining an average disk utilization in a rank, measuring a total heat for all extents in the rank, and based on the determined average disk utilization in the rank and the measured total heat for all extents in the rank, calculating a contribution of each extent to the utilization of the rank. | 10-08-2015 |
Bruce E. Mcnutt, Olathe, KS US
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20100168166 | Method of Providing An Antihistaminic Effect in a Hepatically Impaired Patient - The present invention relates to a method of providing an antihistaminic effect in a hepatically impaired patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective antihistaminic amount of a compound of the formula | 07-01-2010 |
Christopher Mcnutt, Woodstock, GA US
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20090173511 | Communication cable comprising electrically isolated patches of shielding material - A tape can comprise a two-sided strip of dielectric material, with patches of electrical conductive material adhering to each side. Patches on one side can be longitudinally offset from patches on the opposite side. The patches can be electrically isolated from one another. The tape can be wrapped around one or more conductors, such as wires that transmit data, to provide electrical or electromagnetic shielding. The patches can circumferentially encase the conductors, with patches on one side of the tape covering gaps on the other side of the tape. The tape can be wrapped around the conductors so that an edge of a patch spirals about the conductors in a rotational direction opposite to any twisting of the conductors. The resulting cable can have a shield that is electrically discontinuous between opposite ends of the cable. | 07-09-2009 |
20090200060 | Communication cable comprising electrically discontinuous shield having nonmetallic appearance - A tape can comprise a dielectric film that has a pattern of electrically conductive areas adhering thereto. The conductive areas can be electrically isolated from one another. The tape can utilize means to obscure the metallic finish and can contain indicators to deter installers from grounding the tape at either end. The tape can be wrapped around one or more conductors, such as wires that transmit data, to provide electrical or electromagnetic shielding for the conductors. The resulting cable can have a shield that is electrically discontinuous between opposite ends of the cable. | 08-13-2009 |
20110147033 | Communication Cable Comprising Electrically Discontinuous Shield Having Nonmetallic Appearance - A tape can comprise a dielectric film that has a pattern of electrically conductive areas adhering thereto. The conductive areas can be electrically isolated from one another. The tape can utilize means to obscure the metallic finish and can contain indicators to deter installers from grounding the tape at either end. The tape can be wrapped around one or more conductors, such as wires that transmit data, to provide electrical or electromagnetic shielding for the conductors. The resulting cable can have a shield that is electrically discontinuous between opposite ends of the cable. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147039 | Communication Cable Comprising Electrically Discontinuous Shield Having Nonmetallic Appearance - A tape can comprise a dielectric film that has a pattern of electrically conductive areas adhering thereto. The conductive areas can be electrically isolated from one another. The tape can utilize means to obscure the metallic finish and can contain indicators to deter installers from grounding the tape at either end. The tape can be wrapped around one or more conductors, such as wires that transmit data, to provide electrical or electromagnetic shielding for the conductors. The resulting cable can have a shield that is electrically discontinuous between opposite ends of the cable. | 06-23-2011 |
Christopher W. Mcnutt, Woodstock, GA US
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20080219627 | Fiber optic cable with enhanced saltwater performance - A fiber optic cable can inhibit water, that may inadvertently enter the cable, from damaging the cable's optical fibers. The fiber optic cable can comprise a buffer tube defining an interior volume extending along the fiber optic cable. Optical fibers can be disposed in the interior volume of the buffer tube, along with water-swellable materials, such as tapes and yarns. The interior volume can be dry or free from water-blocking gels or fluids. The water-swellable materials can provide the fiber optic cable with an unexpected level of protection from seawater. The water-swellable materials can, for example, limit flow of seawater along the interior volume. In an exemplary embodiment, progression of seawater in the interior volume be limited to three meters or less for a twenty four hour test period during which the seawater is under about one meter of head pressure. | 09-11-2008 |
20100101853 | Communication cable having electrically isolated shield providing enhanced return loss - A tape can comprise a strip of dielectric material, with adhering patches of electrical conductive material. The patches can be substantially electrically isolated from one another. The strip can be disposed in a communication cable to provide a shield that is electrically discontinuous or has high resistance between opposite cable ends. Each patch can interact with electromagnetic radiation associated with electrical signals transmitting over the cable. The patches can collectively interact with the transmitting electrical signals in a cumulative or resonant manner to produce a spike in return loss at a particular frequency of the transmitting signals. The frequency location of the spike can depend upon the sizes of the patches, with size impacting manufacturability. The patches can be sized such that the spike falls within an operating frequency of the transmitting signal but is suppressed, so the cable meets return loss specifications while offering manufacturing advantage. | 04-29-2010 |
Dennis Mcnutt, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20130255472 | Stand and Cradle for Double Bass and Cello - A stand and cradle suitable for resting a bass or cello instrument upon a floor includes an angled base forming a back support and C-bout support upon which a bass or cello may be rested. The base is further supported by a pivotally coupled angled support which maintains the angle of incline of the base. In one embodiment, a pair of generally planar wood members are used to fabricated the base and angled support. In an alternative embodiment, the base is formed of a pair of tubular legs pivotally joined to together with a pivotally secured angle support also formed of a tubular member. In each embodiment, the cradle and base support is foldable to a collapsed configuration for easy storage and transport. | 10-03-2013 |
20150350779 | AUDIO SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF MICROPHONE DISTORTION - An audio system for reduction and/or elimination of distortion provides a microphone or instrument sound pick up for the various musical instruments and singers within the performance venue. The sound provided by the microphone or audio pick up is coupled to an amplifier, the output of which is coupled to a speaker system. In accordance with the present invention, a microphone is positioned within the output range of the speaker system and is coupled to one input of a comparator circuit. The remaining input of the comparator circuit is coupled to the microphones or pick ups of the musical instruments and singers. An additive device receives the output signal of the comparator and the originating signal from the microphones or pick ups to form a correcting audio signal which is applied to the amplifier. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive preamplifier is interposed between the originating microphones and audio pick ups and the amplifier. The adaptive preamplifier receives the output of the comparator and imposes alteration upon the signal processed through the preamplifier for application to the amplifier. In a still further alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive amplifier includes a plurality of control elements which are capable of altering the transmission characteristic of the amplifier for the applied signals. The adaptive controls are coupled to and controlled by the comparator. | 12-03-2015 |
Gordon Mcnutt, Meridian, ID US
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20110134798 | SYSTEM TO CONFIGURE AND MANAGE ROUTERS THROUGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A method for configuring a router is disclosed. The method comprises providing router configuration information. The router configuration information is sent to the router over a cellular data network. | 06-09-2011 |
20150139033 | SYSTEM TO CONFIGURE AND MANAGE ROUTERS THROUGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A method for configuring a router is disclosed. The method comprises providing router configuration information. The router configuration information is sent to the router over a cellular data network. | 05-21-2015 |
Gregory Mcnutt, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120310731 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING RELATED PRODUCT INFORMATION - Displaying related product information includes receiving a request to display main product information of a requested main product, retrieving related product information for a plurality of related products of the requested main product from a product relationship center, selecting a predetermined number of related products based at least in part on association strengths between the requested main product and a plurality of related products of the requested main product, and displaying product information of the selected related products. | 12-06-2012 |
Gregory Charles Mcnutt, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120331055 | MATCHING USERS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS - Matching users with similar interests is disclosed, including: obtaining, from an external source, items of interest as indicated by a plurality of users; storing information about the plurality of users and their respective items of interest; and identifying, for a first user of the plurality of users, a set of similar users who have overlapping interests as the first user, wherein the overlapping interests are determined based at least in part on items of interest to the first user and items of interest to the plurality of users. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331519 | DEVELOP AND DEPLOY SOFTWARE IN MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTS - Developing, deploying, and operating an application in a plurality of environments is disclosed, including: defining runtime specific configuration information for a plurality of environments, wherein the runtime environment specific configuration includes topology configuration and security configuration, wherein the runtime environment specific configuration information is stored separately from other configuration information and is protected by an identity management system; executing an application in one of the plurality of environments, wherein execution of the application is controlled by a first role; and presenting a credential associated with the first role to the identity management system to obtain a portion of the runtime environment specific configuration information corresponding to the environment associated with the executing application. | 12-27-2012 |
20130080427 | PRESENTING USER PREFERENCE ACTIVITIES - Determining preference activities to present to a current user includes: obtaining a plurality of candidate preference activities; determining a recommendation weight for one of the plurality of candidate preference activities with respect to the current user; and presenting at least some of the plurality of candidate preference activities based on recommendation weights corresponding to the plurality of candidate preference activities. | 03-28-2013 |
20130252221 | QUESTION GENERATION AND PRESENTATION - Presenting and generating questions are disclosed, including: presenting a first set of questions to a plurality of users; collecting a first set of answers pertaining to the first set of questions; generating a second set of questions pertaining to the first set of answers by the plurality of users; and determining influence scores corresponding to the plurality of users based at least in part on a second set of answers pertaining to the second set of questions. | 09-26-2013 |
Jamie J. Mcnutt, Tallmadge, OH US
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20080202660 | Rubber Composition and Pneumatic Tire Using Same - A tire sidewall may be formed from a composition including a rubber component and a non-ionic surfactant. | 08-28-2008 |
20140005320 | RUBBER COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR USE AS A CAP PLY IN A TIRE | 01-02-2014 |
Jerry L. Mcnutt, Walbridge, OH US
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20100243797 | Landing Gear Mechanism for Model Airplane - A radio controlled model airplane has landing gear including a wheel rotatably mounted on a strut. The wheel and strut are retractable into the airplane wing. The strut is angled forwardly relative to the wing surface where the strut is attached such that the wheel is forward of the airplane center of gravity just prior to takeoff and touchdown. The landing gear includes a control assembly mounted on the wing. The control assembly includes a housing and a pivot pin on which the strut is mounted. The pivot pin is rotatable and pivotable around one of its ends. The control assembly also includes a cam which causes the pivot pin to pivot upon rotation, thereby causing the strut to move through a plane oblique to the wing. | 09-30-2010 |
Joe Frank Mcnutt, Ellensburg, WA US
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20110261646 | Sinusoidal Marine Seismic Data Acquisition - A method of acquiring marine seismic data using an acoustic source to generate an acoustic signal, a portion of which is reflected at one or more subsurface formation interfaces as a seismic signal is described. The method includes sailing a surface vessel along a sail line which lies over a survey area while towing a seismic streamer, the sail line having a sinusoidal configuration defined by an amplitude and a wavelength. The streamer includes a plurality of hydrophones for receiving the reflected portion of the acoustic signal. The method is characterised in that the streamer follows the sinusoidal configuration of the sail line while seismic data is acquired, the streamer having a length at least equal to the distance travelled by the surface vessel as it sails along one full wavelength of the configuration as measured along the sinusoidal sail line. | 10-27-2011 |
John Mcnutt, Elgin, IL US
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20150015381 | System and Methods for Providing Notification in the Event of a Security Crisis - The present invention provides a system and methods for notifying first responders of a security crisis or threat. The alarm system can be scaled to allow the alarm system to be used effectively in facilities of differing sizes and layouts. The system is also flexible, enabling the system to integrate with currently existing systems or to operate with new devices. | 01-15-2015 |
Kathleen Mcnutt, Gilford, NH US
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20140352023 | Wearable Sensor Retaining Device - A wearable sensor retaining device and techniques for integrating a wearable sensor retaining device into a first responder's garment, such as a firefighter's shirt. The wearable sensor retaining device may include a strap having a rigid connector having a male portion and a female portion (e.g. a side-release buckle) for adjustably securing the strap around a wearer's torso to ensure proper location of the wearable sensor and proper fit for the wearer. The strap has a portion for coupling to a wearable sensor and having sufficient tension to retain the wearable monitor in the proper location, while maintaining wearer comfort so as not to impede the range of motion of the wearer. The strap may include a length adjustment loop that provides the wearer a customized fit and quick, consistent application. | 12-04-2014 |
Kevin Mcnutt, Osceola, WI US
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20120031694 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A side-by-side vehicle comprising a frame and a plurality of ground engaging members is provided. The side-by-side vehicle further includes an operator area having seating and operator controls, and a cargo carrying portion located rearward of the operator area. A floor of the cargo carrying portion includes a movable cover to provide access underneath the cargo carrying portion. | 02-09-2012 |
Kevin A. Mcnutt, Osceola, WI US
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20120031693 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension. | 02-09-2012 |
Kevin A. Mcnutt, Dresser, WI US
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20140102820 | SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE - A side-by-side vehicle comprising a frame and a plurality of ground engaging members is provided. The side-by-side vehicle further includes an operator area having seating and operator controls, and a cargo carrying portion located rearward of the operator area. A floor of the cargo carrying portion includes a movable cover to provide access underneath the cargo carrying portion. | 04-17-2014 |
20150059662 | PORTABLE GENERATOR - A portable engine-generator is described having an engine and a generator coupled to the engine. An engine mount has a mounting plate coupled to the engine and also includes a frame. An outer housing surrounds the engine, generator and frame. At least one handle is coupled to the outer housing. The housing is defined in three sections; a lower section, a middle section and an upper section. The three housing sections are coupled to the frame. | 03-05-2015 |
Markey C. Mcnutt, Dallas, TX US
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20090275053 | CELL-BASED PCSK9 SCREENING ASSAY - The present invention includes a PCSK9 activity inhibition assay system, kits, compositions and methods. The present invention includes a cell having a first vector capable of expressing a catalytic fragment of PCSK9, a second vector capable of expressing a prodomain of PCSK9 and a V5 protein with a detectable label. The V5 protein forms a fusion protein with the prodomain of PCSK9 and wherein cleavage of the prodomain by the catalytic fragment of PCSK9 releases a detectable signal. | 11-05-2009 |
Matthew M. Mcnutt, Lapeer, MI US
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20110027607 | MAGNESIUM HYBRID PARTS AND PROCESSES - A light weight alloy part is molded in a mold containing at least one weldable metal insert, so that portions of portions of the alloy part lap portions of the insert to securely lock the weldable insert to the light weight alloy part. The resulting hybrid part is thus both light weight and weldable to other assemblies and sub-assemblies. | 02-03-2011 |
20140057125 | MAGNESIUM HYBRID PARTS AND PROCESSES - A light weight alloy part is molded in a mold containing at least one weldable metal insert, so that portions of portions of the alloy part lap portions of the insert to securely lock the weldable insert to the light weight alloy part. The resulting hybrid part is thus both light weight and weldable to other assemblies and sub-assemblies. | 02-27-2014 |
Matthew M. Mcnutt, Attica, MI US
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20110097598 | LASER-WELDED ALUMINUM ALLOY PARTS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of welding difficult to weld aluminum alloys using a laser welding device with at least 4 kilowatts of power operable at a speed of from about 40 millimeters per second to about 160 millimeters per second with a spot size of about 250 to about 600 microns focused at the surface of the aluminum pieces, without the need for shielding gas or filler wire, and the parts made thereby which are of suitable strength and properties to use as lightweight reinforcement structures, particularly in vehicle interior structures. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael J. Mcnutt, Lake Forest, CA US
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20140021378 | SOLID-STATE PHOTODETECTOR WITH VARIABLE SPECTRAL RESPONSE - A solid-state photodetector with variable spectral response that can produce a narrow or wide response spectrum of incident light. Some embodiments include a solid-state device structure that includes a first photodiode and a second photodiode that share a common anode region. Bias voltages applied to the first photodiode and/or the second photodiode may be used to control the thicknesses of depletion regions of the photodiodes and/or a common anode region to vary the spectral response of the photodetector. Thickness of the depletion regions and/or the common anode region may be controlled based on resistance between multiple contacts of the common anode region and/or capacitance of the depletion regions. Embodiments include control circuits and methods for determining spectral characteristics of incident light using the variable spectral response photodetector. | 01-23-2014 |
Neal D. Mcnutt, Robesonia, PA US
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20140205744 | Line Striper - Herein is an apparatus for overlaying a media stripe onto a media stripe previously applied to a surface (i.e., “old media strip”). The apparatus includes a mobile frame housing controls and an applicator head having a spray nozzle that applies new media. The applicator head also includes sensors and/or a camera that cast a cone of vision onto a surface. The cone of vision is positioned tangentially to a first edge of the old media stripe. If while operating the apparatus, the applicator head moves and the new media stripe is not overlaid onto the old media stripe, the sensors and/or camera will direct an actuator arm (or similar) to reposition the applicator head and spray nozzle so that the new media stripe is once again sprayed on top of the old media stripe. | 07-24-2014 |
Patrick Mcnutt, Fort Detrick, MD US
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20150362482 | METHODS OF DETECTING NEUROTOXIN USING SYNAPTIC ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to methods of detecting neurotoxin in a sample. The methods of the present invention are highly sensitive and specific, rapid, and clinically relevant with minimal cost. The methods of the present invention use isolated neurons capable of networked synaptic activity, which allows each step of the natural toxin intoxication process to occur, mimicking the clinical manifestation of toxin intoxication. This networked synaptic activity provides rapid and highly sensitive neurotoxin detection. The methods are also directed to detecting neurotoxin neutralizing agents and neurotoxin identity. | 12-17-2015 |
Patrick Mcnutt US
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20150153325 | TOXIN DETECTION USING STEM CELL DERIVED NEURONS - The present invention relates to neurons derived from a progenitor cell population, capable of forming synapse and producing neurotransmitter signals. Further, methods of producing such neurons and methods of detecting toxin activity using such neurons are disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
20150362482 | METHODS OF DETECTING NEUROTOXIN USING SYNAPTIC ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to methods of detecting neurotoxin in a sample. The methods of the present invention are highly sensitive and specific, rapid, and clinically relevant with minimal cost. The methods of the present invention use isolated neurons capable of networked synaptic activity, which allows each step of the natural toxin intoxication process to occur, mimicking the clinical manifestation of toxin intoxication. This networked synaptic activity provides rapid and highly sensitive neurotoxin detection. The methods are also directed to detecting neurotoxin neutralizing agents and neurotoxin identity. | 12-17-2015 |
Patrick Mcnutt, Gunpowder, MD US
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20150153325 | TOXIN DETECTION USING STEM CELL DERIVED NEURONS - The present invention relates to neurons derived from a progenitor cell population, capable of forming synapse and producing neurotransmitter signals. Further, methods of producing such neurons and methods of detecting toxin activity using such neurons are disclosed. | 06-04-2015 |
Patrick S. Mcnutt, Carnation, WA US
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20090300959 | PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A cable port identification system is disclosed that provides identification facilities for communication, data, other cabling and/or wires and the connectors to which they are coupled found in a multi-port station. In some implementations the identification facilities can include label retention and protection and may also include label magnification. | 12-10-2009 |
20100095572 | ENHANCED PATCH PANEL INDICIA SYSTEM - An enhanced patch panel indicia system includes a cover to receive a backing as the primary indicia receiver and to receive labels as auxiliary indicia receivers. The indicia system further includes an enhanced patch panel with a front face. The cover can include clip members to allow the cover to be snap-fitted onto the front face of the patch panel with the cover in juxtaposition with the front face, and in some implementations, the backing positioned therebetween. | 04-22-2010 |
20100096179 | COMMUNICATION CABLING WITH SHIELDING SEPARATOR AND DISCONTINUOUS CABLE SHIELD - A communications cable having a plurality of twisted wire pairs each having a substantially uniform twist rate along the cable. An elongated shielding separator is positioned between the twisted wire pairs and physically separates them from one another. The shielding separator has a plurality of electrically non-conductive separator sections positioned between the twisted wire pairs and a plurality of electrically conductive separator sections arranged in an alternating pattern with the non-conductive separator sections along the shielding separator. Each of the conductive separator sections has one of a predetermined number of section lengths and is arranged along the shielding separator such that the conductive separator sections are substantially aperiodic with the twist rates of the twisted wire pairs. Optionally, the cable includes a continuous or discontinuous outer cable shielding system enclosing the discontinuous shielding separator and the plurality of twisted wire pairs. | 04-22-2010 |
Phillip Mcnutt, Austin, TX US
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20090245644 | OPTICAL CHARACTER READERS FOR READING CHARACTERS PRINTED ON WIRES OR WIRE SLEEVES - A scanning system for scanning a wire to determine the characters provided on the wire. | 10-01-2009 |
20090245647 | OPTICAL CHARACTER READERS FOR READING CHARACTERS PRINTED ON WIRES OR WIRE SLEEVES - A scanning system for scanning a wire to determine the characters provided on the wire. | 10-01-2009 |
Reginald Leslie Mcnutt, Plymouth, MN US
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20110178947 | GREETER METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A restaurant greeter method includes storing a plurality of greeting messages in memory of a greeter, associating at least one greeting message with a specific time of day, playing the at least one greeting message from the memory of the greeter upon detection of an individual at the specific time of day, and playing a different message if an individual is detected and the time is not at the specific time of day. Messages and other data can be downloaded from a remote server or loaded at the greeter. The greeter can be interrupted by a base station. Each of the messages can be temporally assigned. In an example, a bypass circuit selectively connects the greeter intermediate to the menu post and the base station. | 07-21-2011 |
Richard Earl Mcnutt, Lafayette, CO US
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20080234051 | Systems and methods for interactive wagering using multiple types of user interfaces - The present invention is systems and methods for interactive wagering using multiple types of user interfaces. Preferred embodiments of these systems and methods incorporate a wagering data hub which controls the flow of data relating to wagers, wagering events, and wagering account and facilitates the use of a variety of user interfaces such as graphical user interfaces and interactive voice response interfaces. For example, a user of the present invention may use a television set-top box, a computer, a telephone, and/or any other suitable device. To communicate with the wagering data hub, television set-top boxes preferably use a two-way cable system, computers preferably use a computer network, and telephones preferably use a telephone network, although each may use any suitable mechanism or combination of mechanisms to communicate with wagering data hub. | 09-25-2008 |
Robert Mcnutt, Mesa, AZ US
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20110082490 | Non-Occlusive Dilation Devices - Non-occlusive modeling catheters including a dilation device for expanding an endoprosthesis implanted in a vessel are disclosed. In an embodiment, a modeling catheter includes a device comprising a plurality of compliant wires braided in a double overlapping pattern and having a length spanning between a proximal end of the device and a distal end of the device, wherein the device is positioned in at least a portion of an endoprosthesis implanted in a vessel, wherein, when the device is in a relaxed state, a plurality of spaces are formed between the plurality of wires to allow fluid to move freely through the plurality of spaces, and wherein, when the device is in a dilated state, the plurality of wires are sufficiently designed to exert a radial force on the endoprosthesis while continually allowing the fluid to move freely through the plurality of spaces. | 04-07-2011 |
Robert W. Mcnutt, Durham, NC US
Todd Mcnutt, Verona, WI US
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20080219406 | Method of Accounting for Tumor Motion in Radiotherapy Treatment - A method and apparatus accounting for tumor motion during radiation therapy is provided. The method allows for radiation therapy treatments based on updated radiation therapy plans. For each fractionate radiation treatment that results in an updated radiation treatment, radiation treatment images are acquired, automatically segmented, and then subject to deformable registration to develop updated contours and an updated radiation therapy plan. | 09-11-2008 |
20090279739 | POINT SUBSELECTION FOR FAST DEFORMABLE POINT-BASED IMAGING - A method for selecting vertices for performing deformable registration of imaged objects is provided. The selected vertices form corresponding pairs, each pair including a vertex from a first imaged object and a vertex from a second imaged object. The corresponding vertex pairs are sorted in order of distance between the vertices making up the corresponding vertex pair. The corresponding vertex pair with the greatest distance is given top priority. Corresponding vertex pairs that lie within a selected distance from the selected corresponding vertex pair are discarded. In this manner, the number of vertex pairs used for deformable registration of the imaged objects is reduced and therefore allows for processing times that are clinically acceptable. | 11-12-2009 |
20110103551 | Radiotherapeutic Treatment Plan Adaptation - In a radiation therapy method, one or more planning images are acquired ( | 05-05-2011 |
Todd Mcnutt, Severna Park, MD US
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20080267351 | Radio-Therapeutic Treatment Planning Incorporating Functional Imaging Information - A radiation therapy planning procedure and device provides a model-based segmentation of co-registered anatomical and functional imaging information to provide a more precise radiation therapy plan. The biology-based segmentation models the imaging information to produce a parametric map, which is then clustered into regions of similar radiation sensitivity or other biological parameters relevant for treatment definition. Each clustered region is prescribed its own radiation prescription dose. | 10-30-2008 |
20090046831 | BENCH-TOP IMAGE-GUIDED CONFORMAL IRRADIATION SYSTEM FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS - An image-guided irradiation system has a support stage, a stage-positioning assembly connected to the support stage, an x-ray source attached to a support arm in which the support arm is movable relative to the support stage, a flat-panel x-ray detector disposed proximate the support stage, and at least one of a collimator or an x-ray lens selectively disposable between the x-ray source and the support stage. The x-ray source is suitable to provide an imaging beam of X-rays at a first photon energy and is suitable to provide an irradiation beam of X-rays at a second photon energy. The collimator or x-ray lens is structured and arranged to define at least a width of the irradiation beam when it is disposed between the x-ray source and the support stage while the x-ray source is in operation. | 02-19-2009 |
20110153547 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHAPE BASED RETRIEVAL OF PRIOR PATIENTS FOR AUTOMATION AND QUALITY CONTROL OF RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENT PLANS - A system and method for determining at least one new treatment plan for at least one new patient, comprising: providing at least one representation of the at least one new patient's at least one organ at risk relative to at least one target; searching for at least one prior treatment plan for at least one prior patient with at least one similar representation; and reviewing the at least one prior treatment plan for the at least one prior patient in order to determine whether the at least one new treatment plan can be improved based on information in the at least one prior treatment plan. | 06-23-2011 |
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Ty R. Mcnutt, Columbia, MD US
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