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Alec M. Mercer, New Holland, PA US
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20160005294 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method for monitoring electrical devices such as luminaires, including ballast and/or battery powered lighting components, for variety of fault conditions from central location utilize monitoring unit that interfaces with host lighting fixture or luminaire to allow status of host to be remotely monitored. Monitoring unit can interface with host in fully galvanically isolated manner using current transformers allowing host lighting fixture to be monitored in the least intrusive manner. Monitoring unit can be seamlessly fitted to new luminaires or existing luminaires. Current transformer interface has minimal effect on host ballast functionality and operation. Monitoring system may include a plurality of monitoring units multi-dropped on a single field bus network or in a power line communication. Power for monitoring unit can be derived from field bus network or power line. Operating parameters and addressing information of monitoring unit may be configured via interface using laptop or PC. | 01-07-2016 |
Andrew Mercer, Poolesville, MD US
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20150284728 | CHIMERIC POLYPEPTIDES HAVING TARGETED BINDING SPECIFICITY - Disclosed herein are chimeric polypeptides, including compositions thereof, expression vectors, and methods of use thereof, for the generation of transgenic cells, tissues, plants, and animals. The compositions, vectors, and methods of the present invention are also useful in gene therapy techniques. The invention provides a chimeric polypeptide. The polypeptide includes: a) a recombinase, nuclease or transcription factor, or fragment thereof; and b) a transcription activator-like effector (TALE) protein. | 10-08-2015 |
Andrew C. Mercer, Lajolla, CA US
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20100304430 | Methods for Generating Analogs of Coenzyme A - Methods to generate analogs of coenzyme A in vivo are disclosed. The methods to generate analogs of coenzyme A in a cell comprise reacting pantetheine or a derivative thereof with a reporter to form labeled pantetheine or a derivative thereof, contacting the cell with the labeled pantetheine or derivative thereof such that the labeled pantetheine or derivative thereof enters the cell, phosphorylating the labeled pantetheine or derivative thereof to form phosphopantetheine or a derivative thereof, adenylating the labeled phosphopantetheine or derivative thereof to form a labeled dephosphoCoenzyme A or derivative thereof, and phosphorylating the 3′-hydroxyl of the labeled dephosphoCoenzyme A or derivative thereof to form a labeled coenzyme A analog or derivative thereof. | 12-02-2010 |
Angela Renee Mercer, Buford, GA US
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20130268353 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING TARGETED MARKETING CONTENT TO MOBILE DEVICE USERS BASED ON GEOLOCATION - The present disclosure relates generally to proximity-based advertising and marketing systems, and more particularly to methods and systems for the creation, syndication, and distribution of advertising and marketing content to consumer mobile devices based at least in part on a physical, geo-location or proximity of the mobile devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for distributing mobile content items to mobile devices of system subscribers, such mobile content items generally being targeted to a particular subscriber based on the subscriber's profile information. | 10-10-2013 |
20130275198 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING TARGETED MARKETING CONTENT TO MOBILE DEVICE USERS BASED ON GEOLOCATION - The present disclosure relates generally to proximity-based advertising and marketing systems, and more particularly to methods and systems for the creation, syndication, and distribution of advertising and marketing content to consumer mobile devices based at least in part on a physical, geo-location or proximity of the mobile devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for confirming and allowing redemption of location-restricted offers, which are offers that are tied to a particular location (e.g., retailer, restaurant, hotel, casino, etc.). | 10-17-2013 |
20130275221 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING TARGETED MARKETING CONTENT TO MOBILE DEVICE USERS BASED ON GEOLOCATION - The present disclosure relates generally to proximity-based advertising and marketing systems, and more particularly to methods and systems for the creation, syndication, and distribution of advertising and marketing content to consumer mobile devices based at least in part on a physical, geo-location or proximity of the mobile devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for creating predefined regions and associating mobile content items to such predefined regions. | 10-17-2013 |
Barton P. Mercer, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20080258561 | POWER INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A centralized isolated ground interface apparatus for providing a remote termination point for isolated ground conductors. The apparatus including an isolation transformer for establishing a neutral to ground bond, at least one isolated ground receptacle positioned remotely from the isolation transformer, a battery backup, an electrical interface housing the isolation transformer and positioned remotely from the at least one receptacle, and a bypass switch for bypassing the battery backup without disrupting electrical current transmitted to the at least one isolated ground receptacle. | 10-23-2008 |
Carissa Mercer, Shadyside, OH US
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20120032580 | PHOSPHOR BLEND AND FLUORESCENT LAMP CONTAINING SAME - A phosphor blend is described wherein the blend consists of a red-emitting rare earth phosphor, a green-emitting rare earth phosphor, and a blue-emitting rare earth phosphor wherein the 50% size of the phosphors is between about 12 to 15 μm. The phosphor blend is incorporated into a fluorescent lamp having an increased efficacy. A dual layer coating may be used to provide an additional increase in efficacy. | 02-09-2012 |
Carol Mercer, Mason, OH US
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20150110823 | PARTICULATE VACCINE FORMULATIONS - The present disclosure provides vaccine formulations comprising at least one peptide antigen assembly and at least one adjuvant. The disclosure also provides methods of inducing an immune response in a mammal and methods of treating a disease in a mammal utilizing the vaccine formulations. | 04-23-2015 |
Chad W. Mercer, Chandler, AZ US
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20100088288 | Apparatus and Method for Resolving Security Association Database Update Coherency in High-Speed Systems Having Multiple Security Channels - An apparatus and method for updating security association database entries in a system having multiple security channels by selectively granting access to the entries by a plurality of the multiple security channels that may need to update the same entry using a first-come, first-served scheme. The apparatus includes a controller circuit that functions to carry out the method which, for each of the multiple security channels, includes determining whether another of the security channels has a higher priority to access a particular security association database entry. If no other channel has a higher priority, then the channel requesting access to the entry retrieves it from its address location, modifies it, and writes the modified entry back to its address location. The controller prevents other channels from simultaneously, or substantially simultaneously, retrieving and modifying the same entry. | 04-08-2010 |
20110119305 | Apparatus and Method for Resolving Security Association Database Update Coherency in High-Speed Systems Having Multiple Security Channels - An apparatus and method for updating security association database entries in a system having multiple security channels by selectively granting access to the entries by a plurality of the multiple security channels that may need to update the same entry using a first-come, first-served scheme. The apparatus includes a controller circuit that functions to carry out the method which, for each of the multiple security channels, includes determining whether another of the security channels has a higher priority to access a particular security association database entry. If no other channel has a higher priority, then the channel requesting access to the entry retrieves it from its address location, modifies it, and writes the modified entry back to its address location. The controller prevents other channels from simultaneously, or substantially simultaneously, retrieving and modifying the same entry. | 05-19-2011 |
Charles D. Mercer, Chesapeake, VA US
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20130305867 | Tension Stiffened and Tendon Actuated Manipulator and a Hinge for Use Therein - A tension stiffened and tendon actuated manipulator is provided performing robotic-like movements when acquiring a payload. The manipulator design can be adapted for use in-space, lunar or other planetary installations as it is readily configurable for acquiring and precisely manipulating a payload in both a zero-g environment and in an environment with a gravity field. The manipulator includes a plurality of link arms, a hinge connecting adjacent link arms together to allow the adjacent link arms to rotate relative to each other and a cable actuation and tensioning system provided between adjacent link arms. The cable actuation and tensioning system includes a spreader arm and a plurality of driven and non-driven elements attached to the link arms and the spreader arm. At least one cable is routed around the driven and non-driven elements for actuating the hinge. | 11-21-2013 |
Clifford Wayne Mercer, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130003826 | Video Game System Using Pre-Encoded Macro-Blocks and a Reference Grid - A method and related system of generating a frame of video is disclosed. In the method, a request is received and a frame of video is generated using a plurality of pre-encoded macro-blocks. Generating the frame of video includes assigning the plurality of pre-encoded macro-blocks to respective positions in a grid. The frame of video may be compatible with an MPEG compression standard. The plurality of pre-encoded macro-blocks are pre-encoded prior to the request. | 01-03-2013 |
Dave Mercer, Spring Valley, CA US
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20150134484 | ONLINE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION SYSTEM - An online purchase transaction system facilitates commencement, listing, selection, negotiation, documenting, closing and recording of complex transactions. The system allows for completion of transactions, such as commencement of a real estate listing through transfer with minimal or no direct third-party human intervention, thus maximizing cost savings and minimizing time to complete a transaction. Interaction through third party agencies, such as escrow companies, title companies, insurance companies and recording entities, is further facilitated in a fully or largely automated processing system. | 05-14-2015 |
David Boyd Mercer, Spanish Fort, AL US
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20160078552 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORECASTING PAYMENTS OF HEALTHCARE CLAIMS - Systems and methods are provided for forecasting remittances of a target claim filed for reimbursement of a healthcare service provided to an insured patient. A set of data associated with the target claim is extracted from a database. A claim value engine queries the database using the set of data, and based on the query, selects a plurality of claims from the database that are associated with the service provider and the claim payer of the target claim, are older than the target claim by at least a predetermined period of time, and have a previous remittance status similar to that of the target claim. The claim value engine also evaluates a mean expectation value for a predetermined date based on the reimbursement amounts for the selected plurality of claims, and determines a net reimbursement of the target claim by multiplying the evaluated mean expectation value by the claim amount. | 03-17-2016 |
David S. Mercer, W Des Moines, IA US
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20130161413 | SPRAYER PULSING NOZZLE FLOW CONTROL USING ROTATIONAL STEP POSITIONS - An agricultural sprayer spray head is adapted for being mounted to a spray boom together with a plurality of like, equally spaced spray heads. Each spray head includes a body containing a flow control member mounted for rotation about an axis and including a fluid control passage arrangement located for effecting an intermittent connection between a fluid inlet leading to, and an outlet leading from the body as the control member is oscillated or rotated by a powered motor so as to effect a pulsing flow through said control. passage arrangement. The powered motor operates at a speed controlled by various input parameters including vehicle speed and field and crop conditions so as to maintain a desired spray application rate. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161419 | ARRANGEMENT FOR SWITCHING NOZZLES ON THE GO FOR CONTROLLING SPRAY RATE - An agricultural sprayer includes a spray boom equipped with a plurality of spray heads, with each head having a body defining a cavity located in fluid communication with a fluid inlet and an array of four outlets leading to four nozzles respectively having different flow rates. A nozzle-select control member is mounted for rotation in the cavity and includes a fluid passage arrangement for establishing fluid connections between the inlet and different ones or combinations of the four nozzles as the control member is rotated among preselected discrete positions by an electric stepper motor, with the stepper motor being controlled in response to vehicle speed so that the spray tip capacity decreases for effecting a constant application rate as the vehicle speed decreases from a maximum permitted speed. | 06-27-2013 |
Elizabeth Mercer, Zionsville, IN US
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20140165738 | Feedback System and Method for Assessing Fixation and Stability of Implantable Leads - A lead fixation and stability feedback assembly for testing stability and anchoring of a fixation tip of a distal end of an implantable lead to a tissue is disclosed. The assembly includes a first member including a first coupling arrangement configured to couple to a proximal end of an implantable lead, wherein the proximal end of the implantable lead is coupled to a distal end of the implantable lead configured to be anchored to a tissue, and a second member including a second coupling arrangement configured to couple the first member to the second member, the second coupling arrangement configured to decouple the second member from the first member when a predetermined force is applied to pull the second member away from the first member to thereby test the anchoring of the distal end of the implantable lead to the tissue. | 06-19-2014 |
Elizabeth Jan Mercer, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090297775 | PAPER PRODUCT WITH ENHANCED EMBOSS AND BACKGROUND PATTERN CONTRAST - A ply of cellulosic fibrous structure product having a repeating pattern such that the repeating pattern contains one or more master patterns. A first one or more master pattern has: a first individual embossment having a major axis and a minor axis, a first line segment axis parallel to the major axis of the first individual embossment, and at least one individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment. The individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment has a major axis and a minor axis such that the major axis of the individual embossment adjacent to the first individual embossment and the first line segment axis form an angle of from about 0° to about 20°. The master pattern also has a second individual embossment having a major axis and a minor axis, a second line segment axis parallel to the major axis of the second individual embossment, and at least one individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment, wherein the individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment has a major axis and a minor axis such that the major axis of the individual embossment adjacent to the second individual embossment and the second line segment axis form an angle of from about 0° to about 20°. The first line segment axis and the second line segment axis intersect. The product also has a background pattern having one or more features forming a base pattern. The repeat frequency by which the base pattern is repeated within a certain area is greater than about 1.5 times by which a master pattern is repeated within the same area. | 12-03-2009 |
Eric R. Mercer, Versailles, KY US
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20090309067 | METHOD OF MAKING A LEAD-ACTIVATED STRONTIUM HEXABORATE PHOSPHOR - There is provided a method of making a SrB | 12-17-2009 |
Ferrell Mercer, Madison, VA US
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20090106590 | SERVICE AND DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC SCAN APPARATUS AND METHOD - A diagnostic and service logic program for a programmable logic controller (PLC) is provided in parallel with the main machine logic program. The diagnostic and service logic program has the same functionality as the main machine logic program, but can be modified and operated independently of the main machine logic program for testing and debugging a faulty main machine logic program. The PLC can be switched between programs for testing and debugging. | 04-23-2009 |
Frank Mercer, Belmont, CA US
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20140287416 | POLYELECTROLYTE-COATED SIZE-EXCLUSION ION-EXCHANGE PARTICLES - A polyelectrolyte-coated particle, devices for using the particle, methods for using the particle for separating PCR reaction products and/or DNA sequencing reaction products, and compositions for coating the particle are provided. | 09-25-2014 |
Frank W. Mercer, Belmont, CA US
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20100196912 | Polyelectrolyte-Coated Size-Exclusion Ion-Exchange Particles - A polyelectrolyte-coated particle, devices for using the particle, methods for using the particle for separating PCR reaction products and/or DNA sequencing reaction products, and compositions for coating the particle are provided. | 08-05-2010 |
20120305838 | Polyelectrolyte-Coated Size-Exclusion Ion-Exchange Particles - A polyelectrolyte-coated particle, devices for using the particle, methods for using the particle for separating PCR reaction products and/or DNA sequencing reaction products, and compositions for coating the particle are provided. | 12-06-2012 |
Gary Mercer, Eaton, OH US
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20110168032 | COOKING MEDIUM SYSTEMS HAVING A SINGLE MECHANICAL LEVER AND CONTROL ASSISTED FILTERING AND DRAINING - A cooking apparatus includes a first and second cooking vessel, a drain manifold connecting the first and second cooking vessel to a drain container for storing cooking medium, a first drain valve and second drain valve configured to connect the first and second cooking vessel with the drain container. A first drain lever selectively opens and closes the first drain valve, and a second drain lever selectively opens and closes the second drain valve. A first and second drain lever indicator indicate an operational status of the first and second drain valves, respectively. A controller monitors the first and second drain valve. When the first drain valve is open, the second drain lever indicator indicates a warning when the second drain lever is operated. When the second drain valve is open, the first drain lever indicator indicates a warning when the first drain lever is operated. | 07-14-2011 |
20150129509 | PRESSURE ASSIST FEATURE FOR PRESSURE FRYER - Methods and systems disclosed herein may be methods for rapidly increasing pressure in a pressure fryer cooking vessel during a cooking cycle. Such methods and systems may comprise determining whether a pressure output in the cooking vessel is closed. Such methods and system may also include determining a pressure of the cooking vessel, comparing the pressure of the cooking vessel to a predetermined optimal pressure to determine whether the pressure of the cooking vessel is less than the optimal pressure, and activating a filter pump configured to supply air from a drain pan into the cooking vessel in response to determining that the pressure output is closed and the pressure of the cooking vessel is less than the optimal pressure. Such methods and systems may further include deactivating the filter pump when the pressure within the cooking vessel is equal to or greater than the optimal pressure. | 05-14-2015 |
Gary D. Mercer, Simpsonnville, SC US
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20080236073 | Low cost rail-transportable wind turbine tower - A wind turbine tower is provided that will accommodate rail transport of wind turbine sections. The wind turbine tower includes a plurality of axial tubular sections, wherein the sections including an outer diameter no greater than a designated maximum diameter; a main structural element for each of the axial tubular sections, with the structural element being of a generally cylindrical shape; and corner reinforcements for the main structural elements. The corner reinforcements are provided generally equidistant around the circumference of the main structural element about 90 degrees apart. Corner supports may further be provided to support the corner reinforcements from a foundation of the wind turbine tower. With the corner reinforcements attached to the main structural elements, the combination falls within a space envelope that may be accommodated for rail transport. | 10-02-2008 |
Gary L. Mercer, Eaton, OH US
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20100300980 | AUTOMATIC COOKING MEDIUM FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic filtering system for filtering a cooking medium in a a fryer, includes a frypot; a filter manifold having removable filter; a pump, that supplies cooking medium from the filter manifold to the frypot; a pressure sensor that senses a pressure of the cooking medium supplied by the pump; and a controlling mechanism that controls an operation of the pump in response to the sensed pressure data. The control mechanism halts the operation of the pump after sensing a drop in the pressure of the cooking medium pressure that is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure drop threshold. The systems and methods of the invention provide automatic filtering that may reduce or eliminate an incorrect refilling operation after the filtering of cooking medium, so that the filtering process may be performed correctly each time. | 12-02-2010 |
20130098847 | FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FRYER APPARATUS - A fryer apparatus includes a cooking chamber, at least one heating element in the cooking chamber, a filter pan that filters cooking medium from the cooking chamber, a drain valve that controls flow of cooking medium from the cooking chamber, and a filter pump that pumps filtered cooking medium from the filter pan to the cooking chamber. Inlet orifices are disposed in the cooking chamber, and selectively eject filtered cooking medium into the cooking chamber. A controller controls the drain valve to adjust the rate of flow from the cooking chamber, and selectively activates at least inlet orifice of the plurality of inlet orifices to eject filtered cooking medium into the cooking chamber. The controller is configured to control the drain valve and the selective activation of the at least one inlet orifice to maintain a substantially constant level of cooking medium in the cooking chamber throughout a filtering operation. | 04-25-2013 |
20140034583 | AUTOMATIC COOKING MEDIUM FILTERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic filtering system for filtering a cooking medium in a a fryer, includes a frypot; a filter manifold having removable filter; a pump, that supplies cooking medium from the filter manifold to the frypot; a pressure sensor that senses a pressure of the cooking medium supplied by the pump; and a controlling mechanism that controls an operation of the pump in response to the sensed pressure data. The control mechanism halts the operation of the pump after sensing a drop in the pressure of the cooking medium pressure that is greater than or equal to a predetermined pressure drop threshold. The systems and methods of the invention provide automatic filtering that may reduce or eliminate an incorrect refilling operation after the filtering of cooking medium, so that the filtering process may be performed correctly each time. | 02-06-2014 |
20140182459 | AUTOMATIC COOKING MEDIUM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic cooking medium level control system for a cooking apparatus, e.g., a fryer, may include a cooking vessel having a first temperature sensor at a first level of the cooking vessel and a second temperature sensor at a second level of the cooking vessel. A reservoir holding a cooking medium, such as cooking oil, may be in fluid communication with the cooking vessel. A controller may monitor temperature data from the first and second temperature sensors to determine whether the level of cooking oil in the cooking vessel has lowered. Upon determining that the cooking oil level has lowered, the controller may actuate a supply mechanism, such as a pump, which may be disposed on a fluid communication path between the reservoir and cooking vessel, which may enable the introduction of cooking medium from the reservoir to the to the cooking vessel. | 07-03-2014 |
Haven A. Mercer, Excelsior, MN US
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20130242434 | MID-LOADBEAM DUAL STAGE ACTUATED (DSA) DISK DRIVE HEAD SUSPENSION - Various embodiments concern a head suspension system having a load beam. The lead beam comprises a metal base having a proximal portion and a distal portion. Two opposing rails extend along the proximal and distal portions. The load beam has a void in the metal base separating the proximal portion from the distal portion, the void extending between the rails. A pair of microactuators is coupled to each of the proximal portion and the distal portion such that each microactuator extends across the void. The microactuators bend the rails to move the distal portion along a X-Y plane relative to the proximal portion. Additionally, the rails stiffen the load beam to resist movement between the first portion and the second portion along a Z-axis. | 09-19-2013 |
20150016235 | DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY HAVING A PARTIALLY FLANGELESS LOAD POINT DIMPLE - Various embodiments concern a suspension assembly of a disk drive. The suspension assembly includes a load beam comprising a major planar area formed from a substrate. The load beam further comprises a window in the substrate, a dimple formed from the substrate, and a flange. The flange is a region of the major planar area that extends partially around the dimple but does not extend along an edge of the dimple. The edge of the dimple is adjacent to the window. The dimple is in contact with the flexure. A HAMR block or other element can extend through the window. The lack of a full flange can minimize the necessary clearance between the dimple and the HAMR block or other element and thereby allow the window to be enlarged to accommodate the HAMR block or other element. | 01-15-2015 |
20150356987 | DISK DRIVE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY HAVING A PARTIALLY FLANGELESS LOAD POINT DIMPLE - Various embodiments concern a suspension assembly of a disk drive. The suspension assembly includes a load beam comprising a major planar area formed from a substrate. The load beam further comprises a window in the substrate, a dimple formed from the substrate, and a flange. The flange is a region of the major planar area that extends partially around the dimple but does not extend along an edge of the dimple. The edge of the dimple is adjacent to the window. The dimple is in contact with the flexure. A HAMR block or other element can extend through the window. The lack of a full flange can minimize the necessary clearance between the dimple and the HAMR block or other element and thereby allow the window to be enlarged to accommodate the HAMR block or other element. | 12-10-2015 |
Hugh P. Mercer, Hollis, NH US
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20080267387 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING CALL PROCESSING IN PACKET TELEPHONY NETWORKS - Various method and apparatus are provided to perform call routing, queuing and other call processing in packet telephony networks. | 10-30-2008 |
20100098060 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING PACKET TELEPHONY CALLS BETWEEN SECURE AND NON-SECURE NETWORKS - Described herein is a method and apparatus for connecting packet telephony calls between secure networks and non-secure networks. A first telephony stream having information content for delivery to a first address may be received wherein the first telephony stream is formatted according to a first communication protocol used by a first network. The first telephony stream may be terminated at a secure boundary between the first network and a second network. A second address associated with the first address may be identified. A second telephony stream having the information content and formatted according to the second communication protocol may be delivered to the second address | 04-22-2010 |
James B. Mercer, Millville, MA US
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20110060612 | System and Method for Evaluating Sustainability Projects of an Organization - According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for evaluating sustainability projects of an organization is disclosed. The method may include retrieving from a computer system a sustainability objective of the organization. In certain embodiments, the method may include retrieving from the computer system a plurality of project submissions of the organization. Each of the plurality of project submissions may be associated with the sustainability objective of the organization. The method may further include retrieving from the computer system a plurality of first scores, each first score being associated with at least one of the plurality of project submissions. In particular embodiments, the method may include generating at the computer system a displayable output representing an expected contribution of each one of the plurality of project submissions towards the sustainability of the organization. The displayable output may comprise a plurality of second scores. Each of the plurality of second scores may be associated with at least one of the plurality of project submissions. In addition, each of the plurality of second scores may be based at least in part on at least one of the plurality of first scores. The method may further include storing in the computer system an identification of one or more potential projects from among the plurality of project submissions. Each potential project may be adapted to advance the sustainability objective of the organization. At least one of the one or more potential projects may have a highest comparative second score of the plurality of second scores. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060614 | System and Method for Managing Sustainability for an Organization - A computer-implemented method for managing sustainability for an organization is disclosed. The method may include storing in a computer system a plurality of characteristics of an activity. The activity may contribute to the carbon footprint of an organization. The plurality of characteristics may include a unit of measurement, an activity category, a plurality of hierarchical descriptors, and a respective multiplier for each hierarchical descriptor. The method may further include receiving from the computer system data representing a number of the unit of measurement. Additionally, the method may include receiving from the computer system data representing a first one of the plurality of hierarchical descriptors. The method may further include calculating, using a processor of a computer unit, a carbon emission value based at least in part by multiplying the number of the unit of measurement by the respective multiplier of the first one of the plurality of hierarchical descriptors. The method may further include storing in the computer system the carbon emission value and receiving from the computer system data representing a second one of the plurality of hierarchical descriptors. The method may further include, in response to the received data representing the second one of the plurality of hierarchical descriptors, automatically updating the stored carbon emission value with a recalculated carbon emission value at least in part by the processor of the computer unit multiplying the number of the unit of measurement by the respective multiplier of the second one of the plurality of hierarchical descriptors. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060615 | System and Method for Managing Assessments for an Organization - According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for managing assessments for an organization is disclosed. The method may include storing in a computer system a plurality of instances of an assessment object. Each of the plurality of instances of an assessment object may be configured to track progress of a plurality of assessment attributes. The method may further include receiving an input associated with a plurality of at least a subset of the assessment attributes. Additionally, the method may include generating an assessment plan based at least in part on the received data. In certain embodiments, the method may include establishing a computer-based logical link between the assessment plan and least one sustainability project of the organization, the at least one sustainability project of the organization stored in the computer system. The method may further include receiving from the computer system data for each of the plurality of at least the subset of the assessment attributes. In various embodiments, the method may include generating using a computer unit an assessment report based at least in part on the received data for each of the plurality of at least the subset of the assessment attributes, the assessment report indicating progress of each of the plurality of at least the subset of the assessment attributes. The method may further include transferring the assessment report from the computer unit in a desired format. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060617 | System and Method for Managing Sustainability for an Organization - A computer-implemented method for managing sustainability for an organization is disclosed. The method may include storing on one or more memory modules of a computer system a plurality of instances of an ecoActivity object. Each instance of the ecoActivity object may represent an activity of the organization affecting environmental sustainability. The method may further include storing a plurality of instances of an emission factor object. Each instance of the emission factor object may at least partially quantify one or more green house gas emissions as a function of one or more respective metrics. The method may include establishing a computer-based logical link between each one of the plurality of instances of the ecoActivity object and at least one of the instances of the emission factor object. In certain embodiments, the method may include receiving data representing the metric(s) for the logically linked instance(s) of the emission factor object. For each one of the plurality of instances of the ecoActivity object, the method may include calculating one or more green house gas emission quantities based at least in part by applying, for the logically linked at least one of the plurality of instances of the emission factor object, the function of the metric(s) to the received metric(s). Additionally, the method may include aggregating together at least some of the green house gas emission quantities. In various embodiments, the method may include transferring data representing the aggregation of the calculated green house gas emission quantities. | 03-10-2011 |
20110295609 | ITEMIZING POLLUTANTS OF ACTIVITIES - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for itemizing pollutants of activities may be provided. The method may include receiving a first quantity of an activity that indicates an amount of the activity that is performed. The method may further include accessing a list of one or more pollutants that are released when the activity is performed. One or more pollutant factors may be selected. Each pollutant factor may be associated with a pollutant of the one or more pollutants and may indicate an amount of the associated pollutant released when the activity is performed. One or more pollutant quantities of the one or more pollutants may be calculated according to the first quantity of the performed activity and the pollutant factor associated with the pollutant. The method may also include facilitating display of the one or more pollutant quantities. | 12-01-2011 |
20150261555 | DETERMINING VIRTUAL MACHINE UTILIZATION OF DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM INFRASTRACTURE - Some embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a resource management node having a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations. The operations include, for each of a plurality of guest virtual machines (VMs) of a VM cluster provided by computer operations of a physical machine among a plurality of physical machines within a distributed computing system, determining a productivity metric for the guest VM based on resources of the physical machine that are used by the guest VM. The operations further include for each of the guest VMs, determining, based on the productivity metric for the guest VM, an infrastructure value that indicates how much infrastructure of the distributed computing system is attributed to providing the guest VM. | 09-17-2015 |
20150261574 | DECOMMISIONING PHYSICAL HOST MACHINES AFTER RELOCATING UNPRODUCTIVE VIRTUAL MACHINES THEREFROM - A resource management node includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations. The operations can include identifying an unproductive group of guest virtual machines (VMs) that satisfy a defined rule for being unproductive on an first group of physical host machines based on infrastructure of a distributed computing system used by the first group of the physical host machines to host the guest VMs. A relocation scenario is generated for relocating the unproductive group of the guest VMs from the first group of the physical host machines to a second group of the physical host machines. An effect of the relocation scenario on infrastructure usage of the distributed computing system is estimated. The unproductive group of the guest VMs is relocated from the first group of the physical host machines to the second group of the physical host machines based on the relocation scenario. | 09-17-2015 |
20150261577 | CONTROLLING PLACEMENT OF VIRTUAL MACHINES ON PHYSICAL HOST MACHINES AND PLACEMENT OF PHYSICAL HOST MACHINES IN CABINETS - A resource management node includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations. The operations can include, for each of a plurality of guest virtual machines (VMs), determining operational resources of physical host machines available in a distributed computing system that are needed to provide the guest VM. The operations can further include determining an amount of infrastructure of a distributed computing system used by a defined placement of physical host machines in racks of the distributed computing system. | 09-17-2015 |
20150261578 | DEPLOYMENT OF VIRTUAL MACHINES TO PHYSICAL HOST MACHINES BASED ON INFRASTRUCTURE UTILIZATION DECISIONS - A resource management node includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory includes computer readable program code that when executed by the processor causes the processor to perform operations. The operations can include, for each of a plurality of guest virtual machines (VMs), determining operational resources of physical host machines available in a distributed computing system that are needed to provide the guest VM. A placement scenario for placing the guest VMs on the physical host machines and placing the physical host machines in cabinets of a distributed computing system is generated. An amount of infrastructure of the distributed computing system used by the placement scenario is determined. A determination is made whether the placement scenario satisfies a defined rule for how much infrastructure of the distributed computing system can be used. Placement of the physical host machines in the cabinets and placement of the guest VMs on the physical host machines is initiated based on the placement scenario satisfying the defined rule. | 09-17-2015 |
Jeff Mercer, Chicago, IL US
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20090197920 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING CALCIUM CHANNELS - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating calcium channels. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating (e.g., disrupting) Cav1.3a calcium channels for research and therapeutic methods (e.g., treating dopaminergic diseases and conditions). | 08-06-2009 |
20120264808 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING CALCIUM CHANNELS - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating calcium channels. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating (e.g., disrupting) Cav1.3a calcium channels for research and therapeutic methods (e.g., treating dopaminergic diseases and conditions). | 10-18-2012 |
20130345230 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING CALCIUM CHANNELS - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating calcium channels. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating (e.g., disrupting) Cav1.3a calcium channels for research and therapeutic methods (e.g., treating dopaminergic diseases and conditions). | 12-26-2013 |
Jeff L. Mercer, Hendersonville, TN US
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20130306679 | ADHESIVE FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides apparatuses for filtering hot adhesives. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides a filter plate that is used in conjunction with a heater and a valve assembly. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides a filter screen that is located in a recess of the valve assembly housing, in addition to or in lieu of the use of a separate filter plate. Both embodiments utilize one or more ribs, which aid the flow of adhesive, facilitate the transfer of heat from the heater to the valve assembly, and optionally, physically support the filter screen. | 11-21-2013 |
John Mercer, Dade City, FL US
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20160029735 | Temperature Control Hat - A hat that is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer wherein the hat is configured to promote an airflow the wearer's head. The hat includes a body that is formed to create a cavity sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head. A brim is integrally formed with the body and extends outward therefrom. A plurality of mounting members are present with a portion thereof being secured to the brim and a second portion extending inward into the cavity. The mounting members are operable to create a void intermediate the head of a user and the hat wherein the void is consistent in width from the lower edge of the body to the top area of the body proximate the crown of a head of a wearer. A mounting band is further included to secure the hat to the head. | 02-04-2016 |
Kathryn L. Mercer, Raleigh, NC US
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20130268827 | ENSURING USER INTERFACE SPECIFICATION ACCURATELY DESCRIBES USER INTERFACE AFTER UPDATES TO USER INTERFACE - A method, system and computer program product for ensuring a user interface specification accurately describes its corresponding user interface. The system links sections of the user interface code with corresponding user interface objects. Furthermore, the system links these sections of the user interface code with corresponding sections of the user interface specification. Upon detecting a modification to the user interface code which reflects an update to the user interface, the system notifies the user that the user interface specification needs to be updated. By linking the user interface objects to the user interface code and linking the user interface code to the corresponding sections of the user interface specification, appropriate modifications to the user interface specification can be recommended or implemented based on the modifications to the corresponding sections of the user interface code, which reflect the changes to the corresponding objects on the user interface. | 10-10-2013 |
20150324343 | GENERATING A FORM RESPONSE INTERFACE IN AN ONLINE APPLICATION - An approach is described for generating a form response interface in an online application. An associated method may include identifying a content post in an online application interface and facilitating evaluation of the content post. Upon determining that the content post is form-addressable based on the evaluation, the method may include generating a form response interface element including multiple alternatives and updating the online application interface to display the form response interface element with the content post. In an embodiment, facilitating evaluation according to the method may include parsing language in the content post to determine the presence of a form-addressable interrogatory element. In a further embodiment, facilitating evaluation according to the method may include analyzing comments posted in response to the content post to determine the presence of form-addressable common language elements. | 11-12-2015 |
20150326622 | GENERATING A FORM RESPONSE INTERFACE IN AN ONLINE APPLICATION - An approach is described for generating a form response interface in an online application. An associated system may include a processor and a memory storing an application program, which, when executed on the processor, performs an operation that may include identifying a content post in an online application interface and facilitating evaluation of the content post. Upon determining that the content post is form-addressable based on the evaluation, the operation may include generating a form response interface element including multiple alternatives and updating the online application interface to display the form response interface element with the content post. Facilitating evaluation according to the operation may include parsing language in the content post to determine the presence of a form-addressable interrogatory element. Facilitating evaluation according to the operation further may include analyzing comments posted in response to the content post to determine the presence of form-addressable common language elements. | 11-12-2015 |
Kathryn Lemanski Mercer, Raleigh, NC US
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20140351275 | CONTRIBUTOR IDENTIFICATION TOOL - An electronic document is parsed against a plurality of phrases. Each of the plurality of phrases indicates a text effect. It is determined that the electronic document includes a phrase at least similar to a first phrase of the plurality of phrases. A first contributor of the electronic document that is associated with the phrase is determined. A first text effect indicated by the phrase is determined. A mapping is created between the first contributor and the first text effect indicated by the phrase. The mapping is supplied for presenting of the electronic document. | 11-27-2014 |
20150081807 | INITIATING SOCIAL INTERACTION BASED ON E-MAIL CONTENT - Arrangements described herein relate to initiating social interaction based on e-mail content. Information associated with an e-mail being composed by a user can be analyzed to determine whether content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system. Responsive to determining that the content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system, a first option to enter the content of the e-mail in a first social system and a second option to enter the content of the e-mail in a second social system can be presented to the user. Responsive to the user selecting to enter the content of the e-mail in the first social system, a first entry in the first social system can be automatically created. The first entry can include the content of the e-mail composed by the user. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082190 | INITIATING SOCIAL INTERACTION BASED ON E-MAIL CONTENT - Arrangements described herein relate to initiating social interaction based on e-mail content. Information associated with an e-mail being composed by a user can be analyzed to determine whether content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system. Responsive to determining that the content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system, a first option to enter the content of the e-mail in a first social system and a second option to enter the content of the e-mail in a second social system can be presented to the user. Responsive to the user selecting to enter the content of the e-mail in the first social system, a first entry in the first social system can be automatically created. The first entry can include the content of the e-mail composed by the user. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin Mercer, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110271304 | CONTENT NAVIGATION GUIDE - A program guide, such as an electronic program guide (EPG), may be used to display information regarding upcoming scheduled transmissions of content. The display may include thumbnail images for selected groups of programs, and the images may be positioned in a pseudo-random location, and moved along a randomly generated trajectory on the display. | 11-03-2011 |
Kevin Mercer, Danville, IN US
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20140039687 | FIELD CUSTOM FREQUENCY SKIPPING - A method, system, and control system for operating a HVAC system having one or more variable-speed components is provided. The method includes running the one or more variable-speed components at a first setpoint, and determining that the first setpoint generates a response having an intensity above a threshold. The response includes a vibration, a noise, or a combination thereof. The method further includes logging the first setpoint into a list of setpoints to avoid. The method also includes, in response to determining that the first setpoint generates the response having the intensity above the threshold, adjusting the one or more variable-speed components to a second setpoint. | 02-06-2014 |
20140099086 | APPLICATION OF ELECTRIC HEAT COIL IN FAN UNIT - An electric heat coil assembly for use adjacent a heat exchanger assembly in a fan coil unit is provided including at least one electric heat coil. A mount plate supports the at least one electric heat coil such that the at least one electric heat coil extends from the mount plate. The mount plate includes an edge configured to connect to the heat exchanger assembly. At least one relay is coupled to the at least one electric heat coil. The at least one relay selectively applies power to the electric heat coil. | 04-10-2014 |
20140332189 | FAN COIL UNIT - A fan coil unit is provided including a cabinet formed from a plurality of panels. A fan assembly is configured to circulate air through the cabinet. A heat exchanger assembly is positioned within the cabinet. The heat exchanger assembly includes at least one heat exchanger coil arranged in a heat transfer relationship with the air circulating through the cabinet. An inner surface of at least one of the plurality of panels is partially lined with an elastomeric foam insulation so that the air circulating through the cabinet does not contact the portion of the at least one panel lined with the elastomeric foam insulation. | 11-13-2014 |
20150034290 | AIR HANDLER WITH A LEAK FREE CONTROLS ENCLOSURE - An air handler configured with a second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure to create a continuous airflow passageway, wherein access to the second enclosure does not interrupt the continuous airflow passageway. | 02-05-2015 |
20150153064 | MULTI-POISE CONDENSATE DRAIN PAN - A condensate drain pan including an inner front wall, an inner back wall and opposed inner side walls defining an inner perimeter, at least one outer front wall, an outer back wall and opposed outer side walls defining an outer perimeter. The condensate drain pan further includes at least one drain pan panel extending between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter, at least one drain opening disposed in the outer front wall, and at least one coil conduit aperture disposed in the outer front wall configured to allow at least one coil conduit to be inserted therethrough. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153094 | MULTI-POISE CONDENSATE DRAIN PAN - A condensate drain pan including an inner front wall, an inner back wall and opposed inner side walls defining an inner perimeter, at least two outer front walls, an outer back wall and opposed outer side walls defining an outer perimeter. The condensate drain pan further includes at least one drain pan panel extending between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter, and at least one drain opening disposed in the outer front wall. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153095 | UPFLOW CONDENSATE DRAIN PAN - A condensate drain pan including a front wall, including a front wall longitudinal axis, a rear wall, and opposing side walls extending from a drain pan surface. The front wall includes a first aperture and a second aperture, including an aperture axis, wherein the aperture axis forms an angle less than 90 degrees with the front wall longitudinal axis. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153096 | UPFLOW CONDENSATE DRAIN PAN - A condensate drain pan including a drain pan panel, including a panel interior side and a panel exterior side, a channel member formed on the panel exterior side, a front wall, a rear wall, and opposing side walls. The front wall, rear wall and opposing side walls extend from the drain pan panel to form a receptacle, and the front wall includes a first aperture and a second aperture in the front wall. | 06-04-2015 |
20150153111 | INDOOR COIL - An indoor coil including at least one coil slab. The at least one coil slab including a pair of coil slab end surfaces extending between a pair coil slab faces, a coil slab axis, and a plurality of conduits, operably coupled to one another, disposed therein. One of the pair of coil slab end surfaces forms an angle greater than or equal to 45 degrees and less than 90 degrees with the coil slab axis, and the plurality of conduits are arranged in a staggered configuration. | 06-04-2015 |
20150338109 | AUXILIARY HEATING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH RESIDENTIAL AIR HANDLERS - An auxiliary heating assembly for use with a residential air handler including a fan assembly, the auxiliary heating assembly includes a heating apparatus arranged in a geometric shape, wherein the heating apparatus includes an opening, the opening substantially position in a center of the geometric shape. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345514 | ACOUSTIC TREATMENT FOR AN INDOOR HVAC COMPONENT - An acoustic treatment for an indoor HVAC component is provided having an inner liner and at least one aperture formed through the inner liner. An acoustic absorber is positioned adjacent the inner liner. A gap, including a width dimension, is formed between the inner liner and the acoustic absorber. | 12-03-2015 |
Kevin B. Mercer, Danville, IN US
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20130179373 | Systems and Methods for Estimating HVAC Operation Cost - A method of estimating a cost of operating a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes receiving HVAC system information, generating at least one of an HVAC system energy consumption estimate and an HVAC system operation cost estimate as a function of the HVAC system information and a thermodynamic model of at least a portion of the HVAC system, and presenting at least one of the HVAC system energy consumption estimate and the HVAC system operation cost estimate. | 07-11-2013 |
Kevin Bruce Mercer, Danville, IN US
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20150033776 | HVAC System Subcooler - An air handling unit has a refrigeration coil assembly and a subcooler circuit disposed in a downstream airflow path relative to the refrigeration coil assembly. | 02-05-2015 |
Kevin Gordon Mercer, Toronto, CA US
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20140338760 | WATER COLLECTION CONTAINER AND LID - A water collection container includes a tank; a lid having with an inlet opening in its top surface, and an overflow opening and a water inflow assembly on its underside. The water inflow assembly includes a valve interconnected between the inlet opening, the overflow opening and the tank and operated via a handle. The valve, in a first configuration, diverts water from the inlet opening to the tank and overflow from the tank to the overflow opening, and in a second configuration diverts water from the inlet opening to the overflow opening while substantially preventing water from entering the tank. An in-line filter may be located between the valve and inlet opening | 11-20-2014 |
Michael B. Mercer, Manteca, CA US
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20100323334 | WEB-BASED EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a method for simulating portions of an emergency response exercise includes generating situational awareness outputs associated with a simulated emergency and sending the situational awareness outputs to a plurality of output devices. Also, the method includes outputting to a user device a plurality of decisions associated with the situational awareness outputs at a decision point, receiving a selection of one of the decisions from the user device, generating new situational awareness outputs based on the selected decision, and repeating the sending, outputting and receiving steps based on the new situational awareness outputs. Other methods, systems, and computer program products are included according to other embodiments of the invention. | 12-23-2010 |
Michael Damion Mercer, Nashville, TN US
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20080223561 | Heat Exchangers and Headers Therefor - In a first aspect of the present invention, a header for a heat exchanger is disclosed that has an inflow side, an outflow side, a bypass port therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive flapper valve proximal the bypass port. As pressure increases at the inflow side of the header, the flapper valve opens proportionally, and, as pressure decreases at the inflow side, the flapper valve closes proportionally. In a second aspect of the present invention, a tube-in-tube heat exchanger is disclosed that includes a helical tube-in-tube assembly adapted for flow therethrough of a plurality of fluids for heat transfer therebetween. In a third aspect of the present invention, a heat system is provided to include an embodiment of the header and an embodiment of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger, so as to provide a bypass of the tube-in-tube heat exchanger under a pressure condition. | 09-18-2008 |
20110209851 | Header for a Heat Exchanger - Disclosed herein is a header for a heat exchanger that has an inflow side, an outflow side, a bypass port therebetween, and a pressure-sensitive flapper valve proximal the bypass port. As pressure increases at the inflow side of the header, the flapper valve opens proportionally, and, as pressure decreases at the inflow side, the flapper valve closes proportionally. The flapper valve is preferably included as part of a service cartridge assembly to facilitate easy repair and/or replacement of the flapper valve. In some embodiments of the invention, a differential pressure is measured between the inflow and outflow sides, and activation of the heat exchanger is initiated in response to the differential pressure having exceeded a set point. | 09-01-2011 |
20140263003 | Vertical Slide Backwash Valve - Provided is a backwash valve comprising a body including a central tube extending along a length of the body, a first pool port and first filter port axially aligned at a first position along the body length, a second pool port and second filter port axially aligned at a second position along the body length, and a waste port; and a sliding gate including a stem connected to a gate body, the gate body including first and second chambers separated by an internal wall; the sliding gate movable between a filter position wherein fluid communication is provided among the first filter port, first chamber, and first pool port, and a backwash position wherein fluid communication is provided among the first filter port, second fluid chamber, and second pool port, and between the second filter port and waste port. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael J. Mercer, Woodstock, IL US
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20110121969 | REMOTE MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICES - A medical imaging device that uses electromagnetic or acoustic information to generate a patient image is remotely maintained. A set of operational characteristics for the device is maintained by a maintenance system disposed remotely from the device. Data from sensors disposed local to the device are received over a network at the maintenance system. A set of parameter measures is derived from the received data and analyzed in comparison with the set of operational characteristics to identify a predicted malfunction of a component of the device. The maintenance system is thus able to initiate a repair of the medical imaging device by generating an alert in response to identification of the predicted malfunction. | 05-26-2011 |
20150201912 | REMOTE MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICES - A medical imaging device that uses electromagnetic or acoustic information to generate a patient image is remotely maintained. A set of operational characteristics for the device is maintained by a maintenance system disposed remotely from the device. Data from sensors disposed local to the device are received over a network at the maintenance system. A set of parameter measures is derived from the received data and analyzed in comparison with the set of operational characteristics to identify a predicted malfunction of a component of the device. The maintenance system is thus able to initiate a repair of the medical imaging device by generating an alert in response to identification of the predicted malfunction. | 07-23-2015 |
Paul Mercer US
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20120096401 | Integration Of Static And Dynamic Data For Database Entities and The Unified Presentation Thereof - A method is disclosed for presenting static and dynamic data corresponding to an entity within an application on a mobile device. An entity object is created as part of a data model within the application such that the entity object has a plurality of fields with the plurality of fields having static data corresponding to the entity. Based on the static data corresponding to the entity, dynamic data corresponding to the entity is received into the entity object from at least one of a plurality of applications executable within the mobile device. The static and dynamic data from the entity object corresponding to the entity is displayed simultaneously within a user interface of the application in a single presentation view. | 04-19-2012 |
Paul Mercer, Hillsborough, CA US
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20130031073 | INTEGRATION OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC DATA FOR DATABASE ENTITIES AND THE UNIFIED PRESENTATION THEREOF - A method is disclosed for presenting static and dynamic data corresponding to an entity within an application on a mobile device. An entity object is created as part of a data model within the application such that the entity object has a plurality of fields with the plurality of fields having static data corresponding to the entity. Based on the static data corresponding to the entity, dynamic data corresponding to the entity is received into the entity object from at least one of a plurality of applications executable within the mobile device. The static and dynamic data from the entity object corresponding to the entity is displayed simultaneously within a user interface of the application in a single presentation view. | 01-31-2013 |
20160080310 | INTEGRATION OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC DATA FOR DATABASE ENTITIES AND THE UNIFIED PRESENTATION THEREOF - A method is disclosed for presenting static and dynamic data corresponding to an entity within an application on a mobile device. An entity object is created as part of a data model within the application such that the entity object has a plurality of fields with the plurality of fields having static data corresponding to the entity. Based on the static data corresponding to the entity, dynamic data corresponding to the entity is received into the entity object from at least one of a plurality of applications executable within the mobile device. The static and dynamic data from the entity object corresponding to the entity is displayed simultaneously within a user interface of the application in a single presentation view. | 03-17-2016 |
Rickey P. Mercer, East Hartford, CT US
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20150369059 | COATING PROCESS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT WITH COOLING HOLES - A method of coating a component having a multiple of cooling holes including removing at least a portion of a prior coating from a component; mapping a location of each of the multiple of cooling holes to generate a map of cooling holes; applying a coat to the component; adjusting the map of cooling holes to account for said coat to generate a adjusted map of cooling holes; and re-drilling the multiple of cooling holes in response to the adjusted map of cooling holes. | 12-24-2015 |
Robert L. Mercer, East Setauket, NY US
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20160035027 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING SYNCHRONIZED TRADES IN MULTIPLE EXCHANGES - A financial trading system that includes a trading server, multiple financial exchanges, and multiple servers with each server associated with and co-located at an exchange and comprising a high accuracy clock. The trading server divides a large transaction order into multiple smaller transaction orders and combines each smaller transaction order with a transaction execution time. The trading server sends a financial trade instruction based on each combined smaller transaction order and transaction execution time to each co-located server. When the high accuracy clock on each server reaches the transaction execution time, all the servers submit their smaller transaction orders to the respective financial exchanges substantially simultaneously. | 02-04-2016 |
Ronald R. Mercer, Nichols Hills, OK US
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20150329289 | Subterranean Sealed Bore Fuel System - A system for storing fuel in and delivering fuel from a subterranean sealed bore may have at least one subterranean sealed bore connected to at least one compressor and one or more control circuits to store natural gas at a predetermined pressure. Each subterranean sealed bore can consist of a casing string extending a predetermined depth below ground. The one or more control circuits may consist of a log of activity in each subterranean sealed bore and a prediction model compiled in response to the log of activity. | 11-19-2015 |
Ryan Craig Mercer, Columbiana, OH US
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20140096582 | STRETCHING DEVICE - A stretching device has a housing, a first clamping member attached to a first portion of the housing, a second clamping member attached to a second portion of the housing, a first insert mounted to the first clamping member, and a second insert mounted to the second clamping member. The first insert and the second insert protect workpieces to be clamped and gripped therebetween. The inserts are releasably mounted to gripping surfaces of the clamping members. | 04-10-2014 |
20150283591 | POSITIONING DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT FOR ROLLER LEVELER - A roller leveler assembly has a first cassette having a first set of work rolls of a first diameter and work roll spacing and a second cassette having a second set of work rolls of a second diameter and work roll spacing. A drive mechanism selectively drives one of the first cassette of the first set of rolls and the second cassette of the second set of rolls. The drive mechanism has a first set of upper drive shafts and a second set of lower drive shafts and a drive shaft support assembly. The drive shaft support assembly has a first support shaft for supporting the first set of upper drive shafts and a second support shaft for supporting the second set of lower drive shafts. The first support shaft and second support shaft each has a first set of saddles and a second set of saddles for supporting the first set of upper drive shafts and the second set of lower drive shafts in first and second positions corresponding to the work roll center spacing of the first set of work rolls and the second set of work rolls, respectively. | 10-08-2015 |
Ryan D. Mercer, Dublin, CA US
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20080260840 | Suspension formulations of insulinotropic peptides and uses thereof - A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. | 10-23-2008 |
20090202608 | Devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of multiple beneficial agents - The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention. | 08-13-2009 |
20100092566 | Highly concentrated drug particles, formulations, suspensions and uses thereof - Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. The present invention provides needed improvements in drug formulation and delivery to improve patient compliance and expand drug availability. | 04-15-2010 |
20120178687 | Suspension formulations of insulinotropic peptides and uses thereof - A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. | 07-12-2012 |
20120289944 | HIGHLY CONCENTRATED DRUG PARTICLES, FORMULATIONS, SUSPENSIONS AND USES THEREOF - Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. The present invention provides needed improvements in drug formulation and delivery to improve patient compliance and expand drug availability. | 11-15-2012 |
20130090287 | Devices, Formulations, and Methods for Delivery of Multiple Beneficial Agents - The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention. | 04-11-2013 |
20150111818 | DEVICES, FORMULATIONS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to osmotic delivery devices, formulations, and methods for delivery of two or more beneficial agents. In one aspect, the present invention provides osmotic delivery devices useful for substantially concurrent administration of two or more beneficial agents. In another aspect, the present invention provides beneficial agent formulations for use in the osmotic delivery devices. The formulations include formulations wherein beneficial agents are soluble in the vehicle, suspension formulations comprising particle formulations of one or more beneficial agent, and combinations thereof. Further, methods for treatment of a variety of diseases or conditions using two or more beneficial agents are disclosed, wherein the methods are preferably practiced using the osmotic delivery devices and/or formulations of the invention. | 04-23-2015 |
20150258016 | OSMOTIC DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING AN INSULINOTROPIC PEPTIDE AND USES THEREOF - A suspension formulation of an insulinotropic peptide (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) or exenatide) is described. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a particle formulation comprising the insulinotropic peptide, wherein the peptide is dispersed in the vehicle. The particle formulation further includes a stabilizing component comprising one or more stabilizers, for example, carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. | 09-17-2015 |
20160022582 | HIGHLY CONCENTRATED DRUG PARTICLES, FORMULATIONS, SUSPENSIONS AND USES THEREOF - Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described. The present invention provides needed improvements in drug formulation and delivery to improve patient compliance and expand drug availability. | 01-28-2016 |
Ryan Michael Mercer, Charlotte, NC US
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20140031110 | METHOD FOR RANKING AND COMPARING SPORTS LEAGUES - Disclosed is a method of ranking and comparing fantasy sports leagues hosted by different fantasy sports providers using a computer. A computer is provided that is capable of receiving statistical facts from a statistical collector organization, receiving registrations of fantasy sports leagues and teams, and linking the statistical facts with the fantasy sports leagues and teams. The fantasy sports teams and leagues from different providers are then registered with the computer and the computer imports the facts and links the facts to the fantasy teams and leagues. Point totals are calculated by the computer and published for periods of time. As the rosters of fantasy sports teams are changed throughout a fantasy sports season, the point totals are calculated accordingly. At the conclusion of the fantasy sports season, the leagues from the different providers are ranked and compared to each other. | 01-30-2014 |
Scott Mercer, Hendersonville, TN US
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20150096626 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING, MELTING AND DELIVERING FLUID FROM A FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device is provided. The fluid delivery device includes a melter having a loading chamber and a hopper disposed in communication with the loading chamber, the loading chamber having one or more heating elements. The hopper includes a second heating element. The melter also includes a container handling system for lifting a container a predetermined height and moving the container from a position remote of the melter to a position within the loading chamber. The container includes contents stored within. The heating elements heat the contents so that the contents may be received in the hopper. The hopper may continue to heat the contents to provide a fluid. The fluid may be discharged from the hopper by way of a pump assembly. A pressure of fluid may be regulated at the pump assembly. | 04-09-2015 |
Scott Mercer, Kings Mountain, NC US
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20110174199 | Locking Mechanisms for Safes, Such as Gun Safes - A safe (e.g., a gun safe) according to various embodiments comprises: (A) a housing defining an interior portion and an opening; (B) a door disposed adjacent the opening, the door being mounted to move between: ( | 07-21-2011 |
Scott Mercer, San Francisco, CA US
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20160042401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS TO A CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Systems and methods are described which provide targeted advertisements to a charging station for electric vehicles. A data collector records data associated with individuals near a charging station. A meter determines whether the charging station is being used to charge an electric vehicle. When the charging station is being used, a display displays advertisements targeted to the individuals. The targeted advertisements are selected from a database according to the data recorded by the data collector, and the database stores advertising content with discrete advertising segments that are electronically accessible. A processor is coupled to the data collector, the meter, and the display. The processor transmits the data recorded by the data collector, and receives the targeted advertisements. | 02-11-2016 |
Stephen E. Mercer, Middletown, CT US
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20080287422 | Constrained Compounds as CGRP-Receptor Antagonists - The invention encompasses constrained bicyclic and tricyclic CGRP-receptor antagonists, methods for identifying them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use in therapy for treatment of migraine and other headaches, neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors. | 11-20-2008 |
Steven M. Mercer, Livermore, CA US
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20130335058 | Adjusting Voltage Regulator Operating Parameters - Within an electronic device, a voltage regulator powers a load. The voltage regulator has adjustable operating parameters that can be set during operation of the electronic device. The adjustable operating parameters are set or reset in accordance with a state of the electronic device, or a portion thereof having the load, in order to optimize power usage. The state is selectable from at least three predetermined states. Values for the operating parameters are selectable from a plurality of sets of values. Each set of values corresponds to at least one of the predetermined states. | 12-19-2013 |
Steven Mark Mercer, Livermore, CA US
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20160004266 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTIPHASE SMPS INTERLEAVING - In described examples, a phase interleaver obtains (i) a first signal indicating a variance between a reference voltage and a regulated output voltage and (ii) a second signal indicating a voltage across an energy storage device. A voltage regulator includes multiple phase blocks collectively configured to generate the regulated output voltage. In a repeating cycle, (i) the voltage across the energy storage device is increased while the second signal is less than the first signal and (ii) in response to a determination that the second signal is greater than the first signal, the energy storage device is substantially discharged, multiple stages of a clock divider are transitioned in the phase interleaver, and a set of control signals is output from the clock divider. The control signals have a common switching frequency and a common switching period. The control signals control the phase blocks active in generating the output voltage. | 01-07-2016 |
Swati I P. Mercer, Philadelphia, PA US
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20140303143 | BENZOXAZOLINONE COMPOUNDS WITH SELECTIVE ACTIVITY IN VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (A) or a salt thereof, wherein “Het”, R | 10-09-2014 |
Swati P. Mercer, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100063056 | BIPYRIDINE CARBOXAMIDE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to bipyridyl carboxamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 03-11-2010 |
20100152191 | CYCLOPROPYL PYRROLIDINE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to cyclopropyl proline bis-amide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 06-17-2010 |
20100197652 | PYRIDINE CARBOXAMIDE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to pyridyl carboxamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 08-05-2010 |
20110195957 | SUBSTITUTED DIAZEPAN OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to substituted diazepan compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 08-11-2011 |
20110201591 | ISONICOTINAMIDE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to isonicotinamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 08-18-2011 |
20110301140 | Pyridine Carboxamide orexin Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to pyridyl carboxamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 12-08-2011 |
20120040998 | 2-ALKYL PIPERIDINE MGLUR5 RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to 2-alkylpiperidines which are positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR5 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. | 02-16-2012 |
20120046289 | Pyridazine Carboxamide Orexin Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to pyridazine carboxamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 02-23-2012 |
20120065205 | PYRAZINE CARBOXAMIDE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to pyrazine carboxamide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 03-15-2012 |
20120101106 | Tetrahydronapthyridine Orexin Receptor Antagonists - The present invention is directed to tetrahydronapthyridine and tetrahydropyridopyrazine compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 04-26-2012 |
20120196901 | TERTIARY AMIDE OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The present invention is directed to tertiary amide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 08-02-2012 |
20130210804 | TRICYCLIC MGLUR5 RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention is directed to tricyclic compounds which are positive allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR5 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. | 08-15-2013 |
Swati Pal Mercer, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090118200 | Proline bis-amide orexin receptor antagonists - The present invention is directed to proline bis-amide compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. | 05-07-2009 |
Thomas Mercer, Annapolis, MD US
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20130277332 | Plasma Etch Resistant, Highly Oriented Yttria Films, Coated Substrates and Related Methods - Included within the scope of the invention are plasma etch-resistant films for substrates. The films include a yttria material and a at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having an orientation defined by a Miller Index notation {111}. Also included are methods of manufacturing plasma etch-resistant films on a substrate. Such methods include applying a yttria material-containing composition onto at least a portion of a surface of a substrate to form a film. The film includes a yttria material and at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having an orientation defined by a Miller Index notation {111}. | 10-24-2013 |
20140099491 | Plasma Etch Resistant Films, Articles Bearing Plasma Etch Resistant Films and Related Methods - The invention includes a plasma etch-resistant film for a substrate comprising a yttria material wherein at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having a crystal lattice structure, wherein at least 50% of the yttria material is in a form of a monoclinic crystal system. The film may be treated by exposure to a fluorine gas plasma. Also included are plasma etch-resistant articles that include a substrate and a film, wherein the film comprises an yttria material and at least a portion of the yttria material is present in the film in a crystal phase having a crystal lattice structure and at least 50% of the yttria material is in a form of a monoclinic crystal system. Several methods are contemplated within the scope of the invention. | 04-10-2014 |
Thomas Mercer US
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20120103519 | Plasma Etch Resistant, Highly Oriented Yttria Films, Coated Substrates and Related Methods - Included within the scope of the invention are plasma etch-resistant films for substrates. The films include a yttria material and a at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having an orientation defined by a Miller Index notation {111}. Also included are methods of manufacturing plasma etch-resistant films on a substrate. Such methods include applying a yttria material-containing composition onto at least a portion of a surface of a substrate to form a film. The film includes a yttria material and at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having an orientation defined by a Miller Index notation {111}. | 05-03-2012 |
Thomas C. Mercer, Eagan, MN US
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20130325581 | IN-LIBRARY LENDING ACTIVATION - An electronic book (ebook) lending system for requiring at-library book activation. The lending system includes a central system for managing and hosting ebooks, the central system including a storage device and a processor to control a user interface that enables a user to interact with the central system. The central system also includes an access device for activating ebooks at the library. A user may reserve an ebook through the user interface accessed by a remote user device or a library device. The content of the ebook is inaccessible to the user until the ebook is activated, wherein a user may activate the ebook by providing user identification information to the access device, and after the ebook is activated, the user may access the content of the ebook remotely. The present disclosure further includes an ebook lending system for incentivizing library visits by patrons and a digital content lending system for requiring at-library digital content activation. | 12-05-2013 |
Tim L. Mercer, Sanford, NC US
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20090007515 | Thin Brick Panel Assembly System - A brick veneer assembly having improved installation capabilities, improved accommodation of brick tolerances, improved moisture control, simple assembly, and lower cost relative to the prior art. A plurality of bricks having a mortised groove providing both a locating advantage and a locking mechanism are provided. An easy to handle support panel provides horizontal rows of shaped receptors, each of which are alternately aligned vertically, and each of which have resilient retainers integrated within the walls of said receptors to engage the brick. | 01-08-2009 |
Tom Mercer, San Francisco, CA US
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20140006314 | Method and System for Unusual Usage Reporting | 01-02-2014 |
20150227846 | BEHAVIORAL DEMAND RESPONSE DISPATCH - The subject disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods that include steps for receiving a reduction request, the reduction request indicating a desired amount of a consumable resource for which consumption is to be reduced, receiving a population indicator, the population indicator defining a set of consumers associated with the reduction request, and determining, using a behavioral demand dispatch (BDD) model, one or more target users from among the set of consumers. In certain aspects, the steps can further include providing a demand reduction communication to each of the one or more target users. Systems and computer readable media are also provided. | 08-13-2015 |
Troy Richard Mercer, Milton, VT US
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20130177666 | Mold-Tool System Including Air Cavity Circuit, and Means for Forcing Relatively Cooler Air Stream to Air Cavity Circuit - A mold-tool system ( | 07-11-2013 |
20140076982 | Selective Adjustment of Position of Nozzle Assembly - A mold-tool system ( | 03-20-2014 |