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| 20100010189 | GAS-PHASE PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARONITRILES - A gas-phase, continuous process is provided for the manufacture of 2,6-diaminopyridine and related compounds from glutaronitriles, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100029948 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARONITRILES - A liquid-phase process is provided for the manufacture from glutaronitriles and related compounds of 2,6-diaminopyridine and related compounds, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100056749 | PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARIMIDINES - A liquid-phase process is provided for the synthesis from glutarimidines of diaminopyridines and related compounds, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100145073 | N-SUBSTITUTED PYRROLIDONIUM IONIC LIQUIDS - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker, which compounds may be represented by the structure of the following Formula I: | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100145074 | FUNCTIONALIZED N-SUBSTITUTED PYRROLIDONIUM IONIC LIQUIDS - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110077433 | POLYTRIMETHYLENE ETHER GLYCOL OR COPOLYMERS THEREOF HAVING IMPROVED COLOR AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Processes for reducing the color of polytrimethylene ether glycol or copolymers thereof are provided. The processes include polycondensing diols in the presence of an acid catalyst and adding base continuously over a period of the polycondensation reaction. The invention also relates to the polytrimethylene ether glycol thereof produced by these processes. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110137048 | FUNCTIONALIZED N-SUBSTITUTED PYRROLIDONIUM IONIC LIQUIDS - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110296993 | CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL AND IONIC LIQUID COMPOUNDS USEFUL THEREIN - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker; and to methods of carbon dioxide removal in which they may be used. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110301314 | CONTINUOUS LIQUID-PHASE PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF DIAMINOPYRIDINES FROM GLUTARONITRILES - A liquid-phase, continuous process is provided for the manufacture of 2,6-diaminopyridine and related compounds from glutaronitriles, which are used industrially as compounds and as components in the synthesis of a variety of useful materials. The synthesis proceeds by means of a dehydrogenative aromatization process. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120130088 | N-Substituted Pyrrolidonium Ionic Liquids with Expanded Linker - This invention relates to compounds useful as ionic liquids that are based on an N-substituted pyrrolidinone and incorporate a pendant ammonium cation that is spaced from the pyrrolidone ring by a variable length linker. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120157657 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF POLYALKYLENE ETHER GLYCOL - Polyalkylene ether glycol or copolymer thereof are prepared by contacting at least one alkanediol with a alkanediol containing cyclic sulfate. | 06-21-2012 |
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| 20100112935 | Methods and systems for selecting internet radio program break content using mobile device location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100122288 | Methods and systems for selecting content for an internet television stream using mobile device location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device trajectory information. In yet another aspect, the methods and systems select using mobile device location information cohabitation content for sharing a display screen on a mobile device with program content in an Internet television stream. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100287052 | Short-range commercial messaging and advertising system and mobile device for use therein - Short-range commercial messaging and advertising systems and mobile devices for use therein allow merchants to deliver advertising over wireless networks to mobile devices operated by roaming consumers who are in the vicinity of the merchant. A distinguishing feature of the systems and mobile devices is that they eliminate traditional advertising intermediaries, such as television, radio and Internet networks, allowing businesses to advertise directly to consumers at dramatically lower costs relative to traditional advertising. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110078244 | Method for Conveniently and Anonymously Obtaining Information Relating to an Internet Advertisement - The present invention is directed to a system in which a Web advertisement provided over the Internet to a user's computer allows the user to receive additional information on the advertised product or service over or through a communication channel specified by the user and preserves the user's anonymity. In one embodiment, the Web advertisement includes a “button” that, if actuated, causes a request for further information to be transmitted over the Internet to an intermediary computer system. The intermediary computer system then processes the request to produce a revised request that is forwarded to an advertiser computer system and is tagged so that the reply from the advertiser computer system can be associated with the user. The reply that the intermediary computer system receives from the advertiser computer system is matched with the user and a revised reply is produced that is communicated to the user or a device associated with the user via the communication channel designated by the user. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110291827 | Portable Monitor for Elderly/Infirm Individuals - The present invention is directed to a portable monitor for use by elderly/infirm individuals that desires a significant degree of independence but recognizes that their ability to handle many situations by themselves is or will become substantially attenuated. In one embodiment, the portable monitor includes: (a) a sensor system that receives data reflecting environmental and personal aspects associated with the monitored individual from various sensors, (b) a user interface that allows the monitored individual to interact with the monitor; (c) a communication interface that provides for the ability to communicate with a third party if the monitored individual is or is likely to enter into a situation in which assistance is likely needed; and (d) a processing system for processes data produced by sensor system and data input from the user interface to determine if the monitored individual is in a situation or likely is in a situation in which assistance is likely needed. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20130125166 | Methods and Systems for Selecting Content for an Internet Television Stream Using Mobile Device Location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet television stream using mobile device trajectory information. In yet another aspect, the methods and systems select using mobile device location information cohabitation content for sharing a display screen on a mobile device with program content in an Internet television stream. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130252539 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING INTERNET RADIO PROGRAM BREAK CONTENT USING MOBILE DEVICE LOCATION - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140019250 | Methods and Systems for Selecting Internet Radio Program Break Content Using Mobile Device Location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140149224 | Methods and Systems for Selecting Internet Radio Program Break Content Using Mobile Device Location - Methods and systems for selecting content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information. In one aspect, the methods and systems seamlessly select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device location information and program break markers. In another aspect, the methods and systems select content for outputting on a mobile device during a program break in an Internet radio stream using mobile device trajectory information. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140236688 | Methods and Systems for Facilitating Commercial Distribution of Merchandise from Prestocked Lockers - Methods and systems for facilitating commercial distribution of merchandise from prestocked lockers. A locker bank having multiple secure lockers is deployed at a strategic location near consumers. The locker bank is prestocked with goods available for purchase. Goods are selected for prestocking using local consumer preference data. The prestocked goods are marketed to local consumers in a marketing campaign. When a purchase commitment respecting one of the prestocked goods is received from a local consumer, an access key to a locker in the locker bank where the purchased good is stocked is provided to the local consumer and the local consumer can retrieve the purchased good from the locker using the access key. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20150042469 | Portable Monitor for Elderly/Infirm Individuals - The present invention is directed to a portable monitor for use by elderly/infirm individuals that desires a significant degree of independence but recognizes that their ability to handle many situations by themselves is or will become substantially attenuated. In one embodiment, the portable monitor includes: (a) a sensor system that receives data reflecting environmental and personal aspects associated with the monitored individual from various sensors, (b) a user interface that allows the monitored individual to interact with the monitor; (c) a communication interface that provides for the ability to communicate with a third party if the monitored individual is or is likely to enter into a situation in which assistance is likely needed; and (d) a processing system for processes data produced by sensor system and data input from the user interface to determine if the monitored individual is in a situation or likely is in a situation in which assistance is likely needed. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150213502 | Method and System for Individually Targeting Advertisements Played on Output Devices Based on Personalities of Present Mobile Devices - A method and system for individually targeted advertising targets advertisements played on output devices based on compatibility of the ads with the behaviorally determined personalities of mobile devices whose presence is detected near the output devices. The behaviorally determined mobile device personalities used in ad targeting reflect the preferences, interests and habits of the individuals who use the mobile devices and are exposed to the ads, yet may be determined and applied by the system transparently to these individuals. In some embodiments, the personalities are linked with unique mobile advertising identifier (MAIs) of the mobile devices transferred from the mobile devices to presence sensors associated with the output devices when the mobile devices are present near the output devices, whereafter the personalities are accessed using the MAIs and applied in ad selection. | 07-30-2015 |
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| 20150100448 | VEHICLE AUCTION TOOL WITH VEHICLE CONDITION ASSESSMENTS - A method for buying and selling vehicles includes receiving information identifying a vehicle, retrieving condition data corresponding to the vehicle from a condition database, wherein a device inside the vehicle generates at least some of the condition data while the vehicle is being operated, and analyzing the condition data to determine a condition of the vehicle, wherein the condition of the vehicle relates to at least one of a quality or a value of the vehicle. Further, the method includes communicating an indication of the vehicle condition to an end user device, and, in response to the indication of the vehicle condition, receiving an offer to purchase the vehicle. A notification is generated based on the offer to purchase the vehicle, wherein the notification indicates a status of a purchase of the vehicle according to the offer to purchase the vehicle, and the notification is communicated to the end user device. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150100504 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSESS THE CONDITION OF A VEHICLE - A computer-implemented method includes receiving a vehicle condition query via a computer network and retrieving condition data corresponding to a vehicle from a vehicle condition database. Further, the method includes determining a condition of the vehicle based on a collective analysis of the condition data, wherein the condition of the vehicle relates to at least one of a quality or a value of the vehicle, and developing one or more condition descriptors reflecting the condition of the vehicle. Still further, the method includes generating a vehicle condition report including an indication of the one or more condition descriptors and communicating, via the computer network, the vehicle condition report to a remote computing device for presentation to a user of the remote computing device. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150100505 | VEHICLE SHARING TOOL BASED ON VEHICLE CONDITION ASSESSMENTS - A method for assessing an operator of a shared vehicle includes receiving a vehicle operator enrollment from a user, wherein the vehicle operator enrollment includes: (i) information identifying a vehicle operated by the user, and (ii) information identifying a shared vehicle. Further, the method includes retrieving condition data corresponding to the vehicle from a condition database, wherein a device inside the vehicle generates at least some of the condition data while the vehicle is being operated by the user, analyzing the condition data to determine a correlation between the user operating the vehicle and a change in a condition of the vehicle, wherein the condition of the vehicle relates to at least one of a quality or a value of the vehicle, and generating a report, wherein the report includes indications of the correlation between the user operating the vehicle and the change in the condition of the vehicle. In addition, the method includes communicating, via the computer network, the report to a remote computing device for presentation to a user. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150100506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO REPORT VEHICLE OWNERSHIP INFORMATION - A method for reporting vehicle ownership information includes receiving an enrollment from a customer, wherein the enrollment includes information identifying a vehicle and retrieving a plurality of condition data corresponding to the vehicle from one or more databases. The method further includes analyzing the existing condition data and the additional condition data to establish a vehicle condition trend. The vehicle condition trend reflects changes in a condition of the vehicle, wherein the condition of the vehicle relates to at least one of a quality or a value of the vehicle. Still further, the method includes generating a vehicle ownership report, wherein the vehicle ownership report includes indications of the vehicle condition trend, and communicating the vehicle ownership report to a remote computing device for presentation to the customer. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150100508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ASSESS THE CONDITION OF A PROPERTY - A method for reporting property ownership information includes receiving an enrollment from a customer and retrieving existing condition data corresponding to the property from a condition database. Further, the method includes gathering additional condition data corresponding to the property and analyzing the existing condition data and the additional condition data to establish a property condition trend. Subsequently, a property ownership report is generated and communicated to a remote computing device for presentation to a customer. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150112718 | BIO-SAMPLE COLLECTION KITS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING BIOMARKER DATA FOR USE IN DETERMINING AN INSURANCE SCORE - The present disclosure generally relates to bio-sample, such as a dried blood spot (DBS) sample, a breath sample, an endothelial sample, saliva sample, etc., collection kits and identity authenticating mechanisms for the sample donors. The present disclosure further relates to systems and methods for generating biomarker data using bio-sample analysis information and authenticating information. The biomarker data may be used to determine an insurance score. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150134344 | Personal Health Data Gathering for Incentive and Insurance Rating Purposes - An insurance method and computer system provides incentives and insurance ratings to a policy holder. The policy holder may opt to participate in an incentives program in which the method and system may receive baseline personal health data that indicates a baseline health condition and a target goal to improve or maintain that baseline health condition over a specified time period. The method and system may then receive and analyze personal health data generated by a sensor that monitors a current health condition over the specified time period to determine whether the target goal has been achieved. The method and system may provide an indication of an incentive to the policy holder in response to receiving the personal health data generated by the sensor, and may provide an indication of a further incentive in response to determining that the target goal has been met. | 05-14-2015 |
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| 20090066094 | LOW FRICTION ADJUSTABLE ROLLER PIN - A roller pin of the type mounted on a tie bar that slides to drive the roller pin into engagement with a keeper of a casement window includes an inner pin and an outer roller. The outer roller includes an integral outer flange that is circular and spins with the outer roller to reduce friction during engagement with keeper. The inner pin includes an offset mounting pin at one end and is enlarged at the other end to hold the outer roller on the inner pin. The enlarged end of the inner pin is flush with the outer flange and is provided with a recessed opening that receives a tool, such as a screwdriver, to rotate the inner pin and adjust its position relative to the tie bar and a keeper. The invention is also directed to a tie bar and multiple roller pins in combination. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20140069016 | CHILD SAFETY CASEMENT OPERATOR COVER - A child safety device for a casement window includes a handle-driven gear reduction assembly having a sensor gear driven at a reduced speed relative to the handle, a sensor arm driven by the sensor gear of the gear reduction assembly and a slider movable between a stop position where rotation of the handle is prevented and a retracted position where rotation is allowed. A spring biases the slider towards the stop position. The slider is held in the retracted position by a catch and is released by the sensor arm to prevent further opening of the window when the sensor gear reaches a predetermined location. The safety device resets when the window is closed and can be overridden to allow full opening of the window by an adult. In the preferred design, the child safety device is a cover that can replace the cover of an existing casement window operator. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140070547 | FLUSH LOCK FOR CASEMENT WINDOW - A low profile actuating window lock for casement windows having a handle actuate a lifter that slides vertically on a fork component in slidable communication with the window lock casing, the handle pivotable about the lifter and pivotable about a restrictor arm that pivots relative to the casing, allowing the handle to rotate fully from the locked position to the unlocked position with low clearance from the window frame. The pivot points of the handle, lifter, restrictor arm configuration allow for an over center linkage that prevents back driving the casement window lock. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20150191956 | ADJUSTABLE OPERATOR WORM GEAR DRIVE WITH ROBUST BEARING SURFACES - A worm gear drive operator having immovable flat thrust bearing surfaces at each end of a worm gear drive for absorbing thrust forces and keeping direct mechanical rotational forces away from the cover plate and housing base during rotation of the worm gear drive. The worm gear drive operator assembly is capable of vertical adjustment of the actuator arm while providing thrust support. A threaded post about which rests a bearing for the actuator arm, and is secured in place by an adjustment screw received within a threaded post on the cover plate. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150308151 | FLUSH LOCK FOR CASEMENT WINDOW AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A low profile actuating window lock for casement windows having a handle actuate a lifter that slides vertically on a fork component in slidable communication with the window lock casing, the handle pivotable about the lifter and pivotable about a restrictor arm that pivots relative to the casing, allowing the handle to rotate fully from the locked position to the unlocked position with low clearance from the window frame. The pivot points of the handle, lifter, restrictor arm configuration allow for an over center linkage that prevents back driving the casement window lock. | 10-29-2015 |
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| 20140301530 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a protective shield for a spectrometer is provided. The shield includes a body and an aperture that includes a protective mesh. The protective mesh includes a high-strength, low Z material, such as an arrangement of carbon fibers. A method of fabrication and a spectrometer are disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140301531 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a protective shield for a spectrometer is provided. The shield includes a body configured to substantially protect a front of the spectrometer, the body including an aperture that includes a protective mesh. The protective mesh includes a high-strength, low-Z material, such as an arrangement of carbon fibers. A method of fabrication, a spectrometer and a method of using the spectrometer are disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140301532 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a protective shield for a spectrometer is provided. The shield includes a body configured to substantially protect a front of the spectrometer, the body including an aperture that includes a protective mesh. The protective mesh includes a high-strength, low-Z material, such as an arrangement of carbon fibers. A method of fabrication, a spectrometer and a method of using the spectrometer are disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140301533 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a protective shield for a spectrometer is provided. The shield includes a body configured to substantially protect a front of the spectrometer, the body including an aperture that includes a protective mesh. The protective mesh includes a high-strength, low-Z material, such as an arrangement of carbon fibers. A method of fabrication, a spectrometer and a method of using the spectrometer are disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
