Moffitt, US
Andrew J. Moffitt, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100084526 | MEDICAL UNIT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attachment system and method for attaching a medical unit to a transport using connection brackets. The medical unit attaches to the connection brackets and restricts the movement of the medical unit during transportation. Use of the connection brackets enables quick and efficient attachment and removal of the medical unit from the transport. A connection bracket may be placed at one end of the transport and the medical unit may be attached to the connection bracket. Once the medical unit is placed on the transport, another connection bracket may be attached to the medical unit and connected to the transport. After the second connection bracket is connected, the medical unit can be transported to another location. | 04-08-2010 |
Blake Almy Moffitt, South Windsor, CT US
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20150152733 | BOUNDARY LAYER INGESTING BLADE - A boundary layer ingesting (BLI) blade having a span is provided and includes a root section connectable to a hub, a tip section disposable at a distance from the hub and having a pitch and a body extending in a spanwise dimension from the root section to the tip section. The root section has a local pitch from the root section to about a 70% span location, which is less than the pitch at the tip section, to thereby reduce local angles of attack in a boundary layer region defined in and around the root section. | 06-04-2015 |
Brent Moffitt, Dublin, OH US
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20090115237 | SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING SYSTEM - A seat belt retractor mounting system for a vehicle seat includes a bracket having a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A generally planar plate is located generally parallel to and spaced apart from the first sidewall of the bracket. The plate is coupled to the second sidewall. In addition, at least one of the bracket and plate are secured to, and cooperate with, a seat cushion frame of the seat to surround and protect an emergency locking retractor mounted to the first sidewall. A method employs the system. | 05-07-2009 |
Bryan Moffitt, Red Bank, NJ US
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20100317230 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 12-16-2010 |
20120225584 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 09-06-2012 |
20140187090 | Communications Plugs Having Capacitors that Inject Offending Crosstalk After a Plug-Jack Mating Point and Related Connectors and Methods - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 07-03-2014 |
20160056597 | COMMUNICATIONS PLUGS HAVING CAPACITORS THAT INJECT OFFENDING CROSSTALK AFTER A PLUG-JACK MATING POINT AND RELATED CONNECTORS AND METHODS - Communications plugs are provided that include a plug housing. A plurality of plug contacts are mounted in a row at least partly within the plug housing. The plug contacts are arranged as differential pairs of plug contacts. Each of the differential pairs of plug contacts has a tip plug contact and a ring plug contact. A first capacitor is provided that is configured to inject crosstalk from a first of the tip plug contacts to a first of the ring plug contacts at a point in time that is after the point in time when a signal transmitted through the first of the tip plug contacts to a contact of a mating jack reaches the contact of the mating jack. | 02-25-2016 |
Bryan S. Moffitt, Red Bank, NJ US
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20130210289 | Communications Plugs Having Plug Blades with Staggered Current-Carrying Paths and Controlled Offending Crosstalk and Patch Cords Including Such Plugs - Patch cords are provided that include a communications cable that has at least first through fourth conductors and a plug that is attached to the cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the cable, a printed circuit board, first through fourth plug contacts, and first through fourth conductive paths that connect the first through fourth conductors to the respective first through fourth plug contacts. The first and second conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a first differential transmission line, and the third and fourth conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a second differential transmission line. Each of the first through fourth plug contacts has a first segment that extends longitudinally along a first surface of the printed circuit board, and the signal current injection point into the first segment of at least some of the first through fourth plug contacts is into middle portions of their respective first segments. | 08-15-2013 |
20140073198 | Communications Jacks Including Flexible Printed Circuit Boards and Low-Coupling Contacts - Communications jacks include a housing having a plug aperture in a front portion thereof and a flexible printed circuit board having a plurality of conductive paths thereon. A plurality of input contacts and a plurality of output contacts are each electrically connected to respective ones of the conductive paths on the flexible printed circuit board. A spring that is separate from the input contacts is connected to at least a first of the input contacts. Each of the input contacts comprises a separate, raised contact that is connected to the flexible printed circuit board and mounted to extend into the plug aperture. | 03-13-2014 |
20140206240 | Communications Connectors Having Printed Circuit Boards that Include Floating Image Planes - Communications connectors include a housing and a printed circuit board that is at least partially mounted in the housing that has a plurality of conductive paths that are arranged in pairs to form a plurality of differential transmission lines. These connectors further include a plurality of contacts, each of which is electrically connected to a respective one of the conductive paths of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board further includes at least a first floating image plane that is located between a top surface and a bottom surface thereof, the floating image plane being electrically isolated from the plurality of conductive paths. | 07-24-2014 |
20150111432 | COMMUNICATIONS PLUGS HAVING PLUG BLADES WITH STAGGERED CURRENT-CARRYING PATHS AND CONTROLLED OFFENDING CROSSTALK AND PATCH CORDS INCLUDING SUCH PLUGS - Patch cords are provided that include a communications cable that has at least first through fourth conductors and a plug that is attached to the cable. The plug includes a housing that receives the cable, a printed circuit board, first through fourth plug contacts, and first through fourth conductive paths that connect the first through fourth conductors to the respective first through fourth plug contacts. The first and second conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a first differential transmission line, and the third and fourth conductors, conductive paths, and plug contacts form a second differential transmission line. Each of the first through fourth plug contacts has a first segment that extends longitudinally along a first surface of the printed circuit board, and the signal current injection point into the first segment of at least some of the first through fourth plug contacts is into middle portions of their respective first segments. | 04-23-2015 |
Bryan Scott Moffitt, Red Bank, NJ US
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20120205153 | Pair Orbit Management for Communication Cables - A communications cable includes a plurality of longitudinally extending pairs of conducting elements, a low profile male connector secured to a first end of the cable, and a low profile female connector secured to an opposite second end of the cable. The plurality of pairs of conducting elements terminate at the male connector in a first orientation and terminate at the female connector in a second orientation. The first and second orientations are such that each respective conducting element can be connected to itself when the male and female connectors are matingly engaged with each other. | 08-16-2012 |
Christopher Bruce Moffitt, Depew, OK US
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20090159065 | Pneumatic spear gun - A pneumatic spear gun has a stock supporting a barrel. The gun uses compressed gas to power a spear having movable vanes that slide along the shaft to become fixed at the base of the spear to rotate the spear and stabilize trajectory. The compressed gas is stored in a high pressure tank in the forearm of the gun. The tank also has a breathing regulator and mouthpiece. There is a gas handling system between the tank and the barrel for providing multiple single shots and regulating the flow of expanding gases. | 06-25-2009 |
Jack Moffitt, Albuquerque, NM US
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20130054588 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEARCH RELEVANCY IN COMMUNICATION INITIATION SEARCHES - Systems and methods for generating relevant search results for a user are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises receiving a search query from the user performing a communication initiation search, receiving, by the computer system, search results from a search engine based on the search query, linking, by the computer system, the search results to a communications dataset generated based on communication metadata received from a communication system, and ordering, by the computer system, the search results based on the communication dataset in order from most relevant to least relevant to the user performing the communication initiation search. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054716 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ABSTRACT COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods for providing communication between a user and at least one entity are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises receiving an entity selection input of the at least one entity, and a message from the user to the at least one entity, analyzing the selection input and the message to determine entity information and inquiry information associated with the message and the selection input, determining least one communication channel based on the entity information and the inquiry information, obtaining a response to the message via the at least one communication channel from the at least one entity, and transmitting the response to the user. | 02-28-2013 |
James Moffitt, Milburn, NJ US
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20150200903 | AUTOMATIC EMAIL ADDRESS INPUT PROCESS - A method and system for inputting an email address is provided. The method includes generating an email and receiving a command for entering a character into a recipient field of the email. An address book of a user is queried and in response, a list of candidate recipients is generated. The list is transmitted to a social network adapter communicatively connected to social networks of the user. In response, social networking data of the user is retrieved and the list is sorted with respect to the user and the social network data. The sorted list is presented to the user. | 07-16-2015 |
20150278161 | PHOTO-BASED EMAIL ORGANIZATION - A method, system, and/or computer program product manages electronic mail (e-mail). An e-mail Graphical User Interface (GUI) depicting photos of e-mail users is generated, such that the photos in the e-mail GUI depict e-mail users, and wherein the e-mail GUI is displayed to a system user. A visual cue is appended to at least one photo in the e-mail GUI, wherein the visual cue describes how many e-mails between a photo-depicted e-mail user and the system are unread. | 10-01-2015 |
James A. Moffitt, Bushnell, FL US
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20090269181 | Adjustable gripping arms for lifting machine - Adjustable gripping arms for a lifting machine are provided. The adjustable gripping arms are removably attached to a lifting machine, such as a loader or a forklift, for example. The adjustable gripping arms allow the machine to releasably grasp and move objects such as posts, poles, bales, barrels and the like. The adjustable gripping arms include a support frame adapted for releasable mounting on the lifting machine. A pair of hydraulic pistons are further provided, with each hydraulic piston being pivotally secured to a respective side end of the support frame. Interchangeable pairs of gripping arms are provided, with each gripping arm having an upper end, a lower end and a central portion. The hydraulic pistons are each pivotally secured to a respective central portion of a respective one of the pair of gripping arms. Each gripping arm is adjustably secured to the frame. | 10-29-2009 |
James H. Moffitt, Manchester, CT US
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20150361805 | ROTOR BLADE ROOT SPACER WITH GRIP ELEMENT - An assembly includes a rotor disk, a rotor blade and a root spacer. The rotor disk includes a slot that extends longitudinally into the rotor disk. The rotor blade includes a blade root arranged within the slot. The root spacer is arranged with the slot between the rotor disk and the blade root. The root spacer extends longitudinally to a spacer end, and includes a grip element and a plurality of notches. The grip element is arranged at the spacer end laterally between the notches. The grip element at least partially defines the notches. The notches extend radially and longitudinally into the root spacer. | 12-17-2015 |
James Harper Moffitt, York, PA US
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20130299309 | Conveyor Apparatus and Related Method of Conveying - A conveyor apparatus for reorienting a conveyed article with respect to its line of travel includes a rotating disk that receives an article from a first conveyor and discharges the article to the second conveyor. While the article is being discharged, it pivots around an edge of the rotating disk. | 11-14-2013 |
Jasen Moffitt, Johns Creek, GA US
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20130247981 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATION USING A PRE-DOPING DIELECTRIC LAYER - Solar cells, solar modules, and methods for their manufacture are disclosed. An example method may comprise forming a dielectric layer on at least one or more edges of a substrate, and then introducing dopant to at least one surface of the substrate. The substrate may be subjected to a heating process to at least drive the dopant to a predefined depth, thereby forming at least one of an emitter layer and a surface field layer. In the example method, the dielectric layer may not be removed during a subsequent manufacturing process. Associated solar cells and solar modules are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
Jennifer Caroline Moffitt, Johnson City, TN US
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20150183711 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for purifying aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid. The process treats a crude carboxylic acid (CCA) composition by: | 07-02-2015 |
20150183712 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING DICARBOXYLIC ACID - Disclosed is a method for purifying aromatic dicarboxylic acid such as isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid. The process treats a crude carboxylic acid (CCA) composition by: | 07-02-2015 |
John Moffitt, Wichita, KS US
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20150308072 | LIFT ASSEMBLY FOR A WORK VEHICLE - In one aspect, a lift assembly for a work vehicle may include a loader arm and a control arm extending between first and second ends. The first end may be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle at a first pivot point and the second end may be coupled to a rear end of the loader arm at a second pivot point. Additionally, the lift assembly may include a lift cylinder coupled between the loader arm and the chassis and a control cylinder extending between upper and lower ends, with the upper end being coupled the control arm and the lower end being coupled to the chassis at a third pivot point. | 10-29-2015 |
John M. Moffitt, Wichita, KS US
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20140105713 | BOOM LOCK SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A work vehicle includes a frame including generally upwardly extending laterally spaced side members. A boom structure includes a pair of arms pivotably connecting the boom structure to the frame. A pressurized fluid system is operably associated with the boom structure for raising and lowering jointly each of the arms along a path of travel adjacent a corresponding side member. A stop member selectably extends outwardly from at least one of the side members between a locking position and a retracted position, the locking position extending at least a portion of the stop member into the path of travel of a corresponding arm of the boom structure to prevent a lowering movement of the boom structure beyond a predetermined height. A boom lock system prevents the fluid system from applying a fluid force to lower the boom structure when the stop member is in the locking position. | 04-17-2014 |
Julia Moffitt, North Liberty, IA US
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20110040347 | INTEGRATED LEAD FOR APPLYING CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY AND NEURAL STIMULATION THERAPY - An embodiment includes a main lead assembly having a proximal portion adapted for connection to a device and a distal portion adapted for placement in a coronary sinus, the distal portion terminating in a distal end for placement proximal a left ventricle. Additionally, the main lead assembly includes a left ventricular electrode located at its distal end which is adapted to deliver cardiac resynchronization therapy to reduce ventricular wall stress. The main lead assembly also includes a fat pad electrode disposed along the main lead assembly a distance from the distal end to position the fat pad electrode proximal to at least one parasympathetic ganglia located in a fat pad bounded by an inferior vena cava and a left atrium. The fat pad electrode is adapted to stimulate the parasympathetic ganglia to reduce ventricular wall stress. | 02-17-2011 |
Kenneth Richard Moffitt, Bakersfield, CA US
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20150064330 | AERATED FROZEN CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT - The present invention relates to an aerated frozen confection with an overrun of between 120% and 160%, which includes acacia gum as all or part of a natural emulsifier. A process for the preparation of this frozen confection is also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
Kevin C. Moffitt, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20130266925 | Embedded Conversational Agent-Based Kiosk for Automated Interviewing - Methods and systems for interviewing human subjects are disclosed. A user interface of a computing device can direct a question to a human subject. The computing device can receive a response from the human subject related to the question. The response can be received using one or more sensors associated with the computing device. The computing device can generate a classification of the response. The computing device can determine a next question based on a script tree and the classification. The computing device can direct the next question to the human subject using the user interface of the computing device. | 10-10-2013 |
Kristin L. Moffitt, Woburn, MA US
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20110159040 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERY AND SCREENING THEREOF - An aspect of the present invention provides for methods for identifying novel immunogens that when administered as vaccines elicit a cellular or humoral immunogenic response. In a particular embodiment, a method identified pneumococcal T-cell immunogens that elicit systemic IL-17A responses, and reduce or protect against pneumococcal colonization. | 06-30-2011 |
20130039947 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENS AND METHODS FOR DISCOVERY AND SCREENING THEREOF - The present application is generally directed to methods for identifying immunogens from organisms and pathogens, and in particular for identifying immunogens which when administered as vaccines elicit a cellular and/or humoral immune response. The present application is also directed to pneumococcal T-cell immunogens, and vaccine compositions comprising one or a combination of pneumococcal immunogens and methods for treating or preventing pneumococcal infections using the vaccines thereof. The present invention also encompasses use of the pneumococcal immunogens for diagnostic purposes to identify a subject with a pneumococcal infection. | 02-14-2013 |
Micahel A. Moffitt, Valencia, CA US
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20160114179 | PARAMETER VISUALIZATION, SELECTION, AND ANNOTATION INTERFACE - A system and method for providing a user interface by which to display and/or control stimulation parameter settings includes a processor displaying a ray at an angle from a predetermined direction, and about a point representing a leadwire, that corresponds to a direction at which an electrical field is produced by respective electrical settings of one or more directional electrodes of the leadwire, and whose ray length corresponds to an electrical amplitude of an electrical parameter of the one or more directional electrodes. | 04-28-2016 |
Michael Adam Moffitt, Valencia, CA US
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20090118786 | AUTOMATED FITTING SYSTEM FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION - Methods, systems, and external programmers provide therapy to a patient having a dysfunction. In one aspect, stimulation energy is conveyed from a neurostimulator to electrodes located within a tissue region of the patient, thereby changing the status of the dysfunction. A physiological end-function of the patient indicative of the changed status of the dysfunction is measured, and stimulation parameters are programmed into the neurostimulator based on the measured physiological end-function. In another aspect, electrodes are placed adjacent to a tissue region of the patient, and stimulation energy is conveyed from the electrodes to the tissue region in accordance with the stimulation parameters, thereby changing the status of the dysfunction. A physiological end-function of the patient indicative of the changed status of the dysfunction is measured, and the stimulation parameters are adjusted based on the measured physiological end-function. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118787 | Closed-loop feedback for steering stimulation energy within tissue - Methods, systems, and external programmers provide therapy to a patient having a dysfunction. In one aspect, electrical energy is conveyed between electrodes to create a stimulation region in tissue adjacent the electrodes. Physiological information from the patient is acquired and analyzed, and a locus of the stimulation region is electronically displaced relative to the tissue based on the analysis of the acquired physiological information. In another aspect, electrical energy is delivered to tissue of the patient in accordance with one or more stimulation parameters. A cognitive brain signals is sensed and analyzed, and the stimulation parameter(s) are modified based on the analysis of the cognitive brain signal. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118804 | METHOD OF MOUNTING MINIMALLY INVASIVE PLUG ELECTRODES WITHIN CRANIUM OF PATIENT - A method of performing a medical procedure on a patient comprises forming a burr hole through the cranium of the patient, mounting a permanently integrated plug electrode within the burr hole, and electrically coupling the plug electrode to an electronics device. Another method of performing a medical procedure on a patient comprises forming a burr hole through the cranium of the patient, mounting an electrode within the burr hole, such that the electrode does not extend within the brain of the patient, and electrically coupling the electrode to an electronics device. A hybrid plug/electrode comprises a plug body configured for being anchored within a burr hole formed within a cranium of a patient, at least one electrode disposed on a distal-facing surface of the plug body, and at least one electrode lead affixed within the plug body in electrical communication with the at least one electrode. | 05-07-2009 |
20110224744 | ELECTRODE CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS FOR CUFF LEADS - A stimulation system is disclosed that may include a stimulator unit coupled to electrode contacts on a cuff. In one embodiment, the cuff may be placed at least partially around a nerve. The stimulation system may include at least two electrode contacts disposed on the cuff such that a distance between the at least two electrode contacts various along a length of the electrode contacts. In another embodiment, a plurality of electrode contacts are disposed on the cuff such that distances between at least one electrode contact within the plurality of electrode contacts and each electrode contact immediately adjacent to the at least one electrode contact are different. The stimulator unit may also be implantable. | 09-15-2011 |
20110238129 | HELICAL RADIAL SPACING OF CONTACTS ON A CYLINDRICAL LEAD - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. The plurality of electrodes includes at least four segmented electrodes having exposed surfaces where each exposed surface has a center point. The center points of the at least four segmented electrodes are disposed on a substantially helical path about the longitudinal surface of the lead. | 09-29-2011 |
20110257709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING NEUROSTIMULATION LINEAR LEAD SHAPE TO CORRECT LEAD MIGRATION - A neurostimulation system comprises an implantable neurostimulation lead, an implantable neurostimulator configured for delivering stimulation energy to the implantable neurostimulation lead, an actuating device configured for modifying a linear shape of the lead after it has migrated from a baseline position, memory configured for storing a threshold value, and a processor configured for determining a magnitude at which the lead has migrated from the baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to the threshold value, and prompting the actuating device to modify the linear shape of the lead based on the comparison. A method of correcting the migration of a neurostimulation lead implanted within the patient comprises determining a magnitude at which the implanted lead has migrated from a baseline position, comparing the determined magnitude to a threshold value, and modifying the linear shape of the lead based on the comparison. | 10-20-2011 |
20120016378 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIAL STEERING OF ELECTRODE ARRAYS - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end and a distal end. A plurality of electrodes are disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. At least one marker is disposed on the longitudinal surface of the lead. The at least one marker is configured and arranged to identify a relative position of the plurality of electrodes. | 01-19-2012 |
20120203302 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING IMPROVED LEAD EXTENSION CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - A lead extension for an electrical stimulation system includes a connector disposed on a first end of a body. The connector includes a housing defining at least one port. Each of the at least one ports is configured to receive a proximal end of a lead. A plurality of connector contacts are disposed in each of the at least one ports. The connector contacts are configured to electrically couple to terminals of a lead when the lead is received by the housing. A first connector flange extends outwardly from a first side of the housing. A plurality of conductors extend along a length of the lead extension and electrically couple at least one of the connector contacts to at least one terminal disposed on a second end of the body. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203316 | LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF PLANAR REGIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - One embodiment is a stimulation lead that includes a lead body having a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The electrodes include multiple groups of segmented electrodes with each group of segmented electrodes having multiple segmented electrodes disposed at a same longitudinal position along the lead. For at least one first group of segmented electrodes, a first pair of the segmented electrodes in the first group are disposed on opposite sides of the lead body and are electrically ganged together by a conductor therebetween. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203320 | LEADS WITH SPIRALLY ARRANGED SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE LEADS - One embodiment is a stimulation lead including a lead body comprising a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The multiple electrodes include multiple segmented electrodes with each of the segmented electrodes having an exterior surface, an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, a proximal end, and a distal end. At least one of the segmented electrodes includes one or more of a) at least one channel formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode, b) an arcuate groove formed in at least one of the distal end surface or the proximal end surface, or c) a notch formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203321 | METHODS FOR MAKING LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - One embodiment is a stimulation lead including a lead body comprising a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The multiple electrodes include multiple segmented electrodes. At least a first portion of the lead body, proximal to the electrodes, is transparent or translucent and at least a second portion of the lead body, separating two or more of the segmented electrodes, is opaque so that the segmented electrodes separated by the second portion of the lead body are visually distinct. Alternatively or additionally, the stimulation lead can include an indicator ring, a stripe, a groove, or a marking aligned with one or more of the segmented electrodes. | 08-09-2012 |
20130105071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING IMPROVED LEADS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
20130289651 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION CURRENT STEERING WITH SPLIT ELECTRODES - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a lead body. The device also includes a plurality of electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. The plurality of electrodes includes a first set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a first longitudinal position along the lead; and a second set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a second longitudinal position along the lead. The device further includes one or more conductors that electrically couple together all of the segmented electrodes of the first set of segmented electrodes. | 10-31-2013 |
20140018894 | DEVICES WITH CANNULA AND ELECTRODE LEAD FOR BRAIN STIMULATION AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A device for brain stimulation includes a cannula configured and arranged for insertion into a brain of a patient; at least one cannula electrode disposed on the cannula; and an electrode lead for insertion into the cannula, the electrode lead comprising at least one stimulating electrode. | 01-16-2014 |
20140039590 | METHODS FOR MAKING LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - One embodiment is a stimulation lead including a lead body comprising a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The multiple electrodes include multiple segmented electrodes. At least a first portion of the lead body, proximal to the electrodes, is transparent or translucent and at least a second portion of the lead body, separating two or more of the segmented electrodes, is opaque so that the segmented electrodes separated by the second portion of the lead body are visually distinct. Alternatively or additionally, the stimulation lead can include an indicator ring, a stripe, a groove, or a marking aligned with one or more of the segmented electrodes. | 02-06-2014 |
20140123484 | LEADS WITH RETENTION FEATURES FOR SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE LEADS - One embodiment is a stimulation lead including a lead body comprising a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The multiple electrodes include multiple segmented electrodes with each of the segmented electrodes having an exterior surface, an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, a proximal end, and a distal end. At least one of the segmented electrodes includes one or more of a) at least one channel formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode, b) an arcuate groove formed in at least one of the distal end surface or the proximal end surface, or c) a notch formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode. | 05-08-2014 |
20140142671 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION CURRENT STEERING WITH SPLIT ELECTRODES - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a lead body. The device also includes a plurality of electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. The plurality of electrodes includes a first set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a first longitudinal position along the lead; and a second set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a second longitudinal position along the lead. The device further includes one or more conductors that electrically couple together all of the segmented electrodes of the first set of segmented electrodes. | 05-22-2014 |
20140249542 | DEVICES WITH CANNULA AND ELECTRODE LEAD FOR BRAIN STIMULATION AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A device for brain stimulation includes a cannula configured and arranged for insertion into a brain of a patient; at least one cannula electrode disposed on the cannula; and an electrode lead for insertion into the cannula, the electrode lead comprising at least one stimulating electrode. | 09-04-2014 |
20150038979 | LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF PLANAR REGIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - One embodiment is a stimulation lead that includes a lead body having a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The electrodes include multiple groups of segmented electrodes with each group of segmented electrodes having multiple segmented electrodes disposed at a same longitudinal position along the lead. For at least one first group of segmented electrodes, a first pair of the segmented electrodes in the first group are disposed on opposite sides of the lead body and are electrically ganged together by a conductor therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
20150073501 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION CURRENT STEERING WITH SPLIT ELECTRODES - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a lead body. The device also includes a plurality of electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. The plurality of electrodes includes a first set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a first longitudinal position along the lead; and a second set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a second longitudinal position along the lead. The device further includes one or more conductors that electrically couple together all of the segmented electrodes of the first set of segmented electrodes. | 03-12-2015 |
20150250999 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING IMPROVED LEADS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - A method for manufacturing a lead includes pre-forming at least one relief section along a length of an elongated conductor having a first end and an opposing second end. The conductor with the pre-formed relief section is inserted into a conductor lumen defined along a length of an elongated lead body. The lead body has a first end and an opposing second end. An electrode is disposed at the first end of the lead body. The first end of the conductor is electrically coupled to the electrode. A terminal is disposed at the second end of the lead body. The second end of the conductor is electrically coupled to the terminal. | 09-10-2015 |
20160074651 | DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION CURRENT STEERING WITH SPLIT ELECTRODES - A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a lead body. The device also includes a plurality of electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead near the distal end of the lead. The plurality of electrodes includes a first set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lend at a first longitudinal position along the lead; and a second set of segmented electrodes comprising at least two segmented electrodes disposed around a circumference of the lead at a second longitudinal position along the lead. The device further includes one or more conductors that electrically couple together all of the segmented electrodes of the first set of segmented electrodes. | 03-17-2016 |
Michael S. Moffitt, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100084526 | MEDICAL UNIT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attachment system and method for attaching a medical unit to a transport using connection brackets. The medical unit attaches to the connection brackets and restricts the movement of the medical unit during transportation. Use of the connection brackets enables quick and efficient attachment and removal of the medical unit from the transport. A connection bracket may be placed at one end of the transport and the medical unit may be attached to the connection bracket. Once the medical unit is placed on the transport, another connection bracket may be attached to the medical unit and connected to the transport. After the second connection bracket is connected, the medical unit can be transported to another location. | 04-08-2010 |
Patrick E. Moffitt, Califon, NJ US
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20080202013 | Method and Apparatus for Long Line and Recreational Bait Fishing - Method and apparatus for long line fishing and for recreational bait fishing that allows a fish to take a bait without having the hook simultaneously enter the fish's mouth. A fish is hooked by taking a hook-less bait and subsequent to the force exerted by the angler's line pull or the force generated by the fish swimming against a tight line, causes the hook to be drawn from outside the mouth and into the jaw area. The direction of hook set is opposite of conventional fishing given the hook is pulled towards the mouth and not from within the mouth cavity. The method and apparatus for attaching a bait to a line and not to a hook are equally applicable to the commercial long line fishery and the recreational fishery. The method promotes the reduction in bycatch and Bycatch mortality. | 08-28-2008 |
20080271359 | Fly Fishing Method and Apparatus - A hook-less fly crafted on a core other than a hook is described for attachment to a line at a material distance from a distal circle hook. One or more fly(s) may be attached to a single line at a point above a single circle hook. The separation on the line of hook from fly requires only the fly to enter the fish's mouth. The hook, when a fish takes the fly, is externally located. Striking the rod in response to the fish taking the fly draws the line through the fish's mouth and engages the distally located circle hook into the outer jaw. Hook set offered by the method is diametrically opposed in direction compared to conventional fishing. The method prevents the hook from piercing internal organs and facilitates hook extraction. The method further overcomes the physical limitations imposed on circle hook use by conventional fishing methods. The method promotes the survival of fish following release. The design, construction and means of attachment for the hook-less fly is further described. A line orientation structure can be provided on the hook-less fly. Various line attachment devices are disclosed for the hook-less fly. | 11-06-2008 |
20090119973 | Leader and Leader Sections for Use in Fly Fishing - Leaders for use in fly fishing are described. The leader is connected between a fly line and a tippet section. In one embodiment, the leader includes a first section of wire connected to the fly line and a second section of polymeric monofilament. The section of wire can be a shape memory alloy or a superelastic alloy. Nitinol is a preferred alloy for use in the wire section of the leader. The section of wire is attached to the second section of polymeric monofilament. One of more sections of wire can be used in the leader. Each of the sections of wire can be tapered. Additionally, one or more sections of polymeric monofilament can be used in the leader. In another embodiment of the present invention, a single section or multiple sections of wire, preferably shape memory alloy wire or superelastic alloy wire, can be used. The wire leader is able to store mechanical energy generated by the cast allowing the leader to function as intended with greater frequency. | 05-14-2009 |
20110283595 | FISHING FLY AND METHOD OF FLY FISHING - A fishing fly for catching a fish, comprising a folded rubber string core, one or more materials surrounding the folded rubber string core form a pattern representative of food available to the fish, and an eye formed by a continuous section of the folded rubber string core extending from the one or more materials is provided. The one or more materials may include thread, feathers, or beads. The core may alternatively be metal, plastic, or unfolded rubber. A method of fishing using the fishing fly is also provided. The method includes attaching a fly to a line containing a hook at one end, the fly being attached at some distance from the hook, placing the hook end of the line into a body of water to be fished, and retrieving one or more fish caught on the hook. | 11-24-2011 |
Paul R. Moffitt, Hollis, NH US
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20160099539 | PHOSPHATE PHOTONIC CRYSTAL FIBER AND CONVERTER FOR EFFICIENT BLUE GENERATION - In the method for generating blue laser light with high optical and electrical efficiency, wherein the improvement comprises the step of using a phosphate glass photonic crystal fiber rod as a gain medium. | 04-07-2016 |
Robert Moffitt, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20130161930 | INFLATABLE CURTAIN AIRBAG WITH AN INTEGRATED PILLAR GUIDE - Inflatable curtain airbags deploy smoothly with an integrated pillar guide that minimizes interference with a vehicle pillar. The integrated pillar is a thin piece of semi-flexible, semi-rigid material housed in a pocket that is coupled to a curtain airbag. | 06-27-2013 |
Robert Moffitt, Palm Bay, FL US
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20100235022 | CONTROL OF THROTTLE AND BRAKING ACTIONS AT INDIVIDUAL DISTRIBUTED POWER LOCOMOTIVES IN A RAILROAD TRAIN - A method for controlling first ( | 09-16-2010 |
20120259488 | CONTROL OF THROTTLE AND BRAKING ACTIONS AT INDIVIDUAL DISTRIBUTED POWER LOCOMOTIVES IN A RAILROAD TRAIN - A method for controlling first and second locomotives of a railroad, train, the first and the second locomotives separated by at least one railcar. The method comprises determining a location of the first locomotive and a location of the second locomotive, determining an operating condition of the first locomotive and an operating condition of the second locomotive, determining a first control aspect of the first locomotive responsive to the operating condition and the location of the first locomotive, determining a second control aspect of the second locomotive responsive to the operating condition and the location of the second locomotive, and controlling the first and the second locomotives according to the first control aspect and the second control aspect, respectively. | 10-11-2012 |
20120290157 | CONTROL OF THROTTLE AND BRAKING ACTIONS AT INDIVIDUAL DISTRIBUTED POWER LOCOMOTIVES IN A RAILROAD TRAIN - A method for controlling first and second locomotives of a railroad train, the first and the second locomotives separated by at least one railcar. The method comprises determining a location of the first locomotive and a location of the second locomotive, determining an operating condition of the first locomotive and an operating condition of the second locomotive, determining a first control aspect of the first locomotive responsive to the operating condition and the location of the first locomotive, determining a second control aspect of the second locomotive responsive to the operating condition and the location of the second locomotive, and controlling the first and the second locomotives according to the first control aspect and the second control aspect, respectively. | 11-15-2012 |
Robert L. Moffitt, Palm Bay, FL US
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20090204278 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS-BASED COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN A PAIR OF LOCOMOTIVES - A system is provided for establishing a wireless-based communication link between a lead locomotive and a remote locomotive. A user on the lead locomotive is prompted to input a railroad and number identifier of the remote locomotive. A link command signal is transmitted from the lead locomotive, based on a predetermined number identifier of the lead locomotive, and the inputted railroad and number identifier. A second processor on the remote locomotive respectively compares the predetermined number identifier of the lead locomotive, the inputted railroad and number identifier of the lead locomotive, with an inputted number identifier of the lead locomotive, a predetermined railroad and a predetermined number identifier of the remote locomotive. A link reply signal, is transmitted from the remote locomotive, based on the comparison performed by the second processor, to establish the communication link. Additionally, a method is provided for establishing the wireless-based communication link. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert Lyn Moffitt, Palm Bay, FL US
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20100094489 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING A PENALTY PERIOD FOR A DISTRIBUTED POWER TRAIN - A system is provided for reducing a penalty period for a distributed power train. The distributed power train includes a braking system that switches into an application state upon commencement of the penalty period. The braking system includes a fluid carrying brake pipe which connects a first locomotive and a remote locomotive. The system includes a sensor positioned within the distributed power train, which measures a parameter related to the operation of the braking system. A control processor is positioned within the first locomotive, and is coupled to the sensor. Subsequent to the commencement of the penalty period, the control processor monitors the measured parameter and switches the braking system from the application state into a release state to reduce the penalty period, based on the measured parameter falling within a predetermined safety range. Additionally, a method is provided for reducing a penalty period for a distributed power train. | 04-15-2010 |
20130179048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING A PENALTY PERIOD FOR A VEHICLE - A system is provided for reducing a penalty period for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a braking system that switches into an application state upon commencement of the penalty period. The braking system includes a fluid carrying brake pipe which connects a first powered unit and a remote powered unit. The system includes a sensor positioned within the vehicle, which measures a parameter related to the operation of the braking system. A control processor is positioned within the first powered unit, and is coupled to the sensor. Subsequent to the commencement of the penalty period, the control processor monitors the measured parameter and switches the braking system from the application state into a release state to reduce the penalty period, based on the measured parameter falling within a predetermined safety range. | 07-11-2013 |
Ron Moffitt, Marion, NC US
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20140265325 | WAVE WASHER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, METHOD OF USE, AND PIPE JOINT USING SAME - A wave washer includes an annular member surrounding an opening arranged to receive a pipe axially therethrough, the annular member having a plurality circumferentially spaced holes formed therein. The wave washer also has associated with it at least one spring portion protruding axially from the annular member between two of the holes. The wave washer can be used in a pipe joint to join a first pipe and a second pipe, each having a pipe end having a pipe flange and an adjacent sealing flange. The wave washer is positioned against an inner side of the pipe flange of the first pipe. The wave washer and the flanges of the first and second pipes are fastened based on the deflection of the annular member of the wave washer. | 09-18-2014 |
Ronald D. Moffitt, Spartanburg, SC US
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20150054203 | REPAIR OF REFILLABLE OR REUSABLE POLYMER-BASED PACKAGING - This disclosure provides economical and effective methods and apparatus for repairing scratches and scuffs on refillable bottle surfaces that minimally contaminates the bottle during the refurbishing process. In one aspect, the method comprises the steps of: a) adding at least one fluid into the polymeric packaging material such as a bottle to form at least a partially filled packaging material; and b) applying at least one heat source to an exterior surface of the at least partially filled packaging material to form a repaired polymeric packaging material. Apparatus and recycling systems that incorporate this method are also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150064383 | POLY(ETHYLENEFURANOATE) COPOLYMERS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to polyethylene furanoate (PEF) copolymers and methods for processing the same to provide PEF articles, as well as the articles so produced. | 03-05-2015 |
20150110983 | FURANOIC POLYMER PREFORMS, CONTAINERS AND PROCESSING - Preforms and methods of processing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) polymers, such as poly(ethylene-2,5-furandicaboxylate (PEF), to produce preforms and articles, such as containers. The present invention also includes preforms with superior processing characteristics and containers, such as PEF beverage bottles, with superior performance properties. | 04-23-2015 |
Ryan J. Moffitt, Coralville, IA US
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20100097074 | CONTINUOUS SERIES ARC GENERATOR - An arc fault demonstrator device for testing the efficacy of an arc fault interrupter (AFI) circuit breaker. The device includes a motor that moves a movable electrode relative to a stationary electrode under microprocessor control. A relay switches the electrodes connection between an arc voltage measurement circuit and an electrode close circuit. When current is applied to the electrodes, the measurement circuit provides voltage measurements to the microprocessor, which instructs the motor to move the electrodes closer or apart. When the arc voltage is below a low threshold, the electrodes are moved apart until the arc voltage exceeds a medium threshold. When the arc voltage exceeds a high threshold, the electrodes are moved closer until the arc voltage falls below the medium threshold. A switch switches between the AFI circuit breaker or a conventional circuit breaker to confirm that the AFI breaker will trip upon detection of the arc whereas the conventional breaker will not. | 04-22-2010 |
Ryan James Moffitt, Coralville, IA US
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20080215278 | Method and system of calibrating sensing components in a circuit breaker system - A method and system to calibrate a motor circuit protection device is disclosed. An example method calibrates a signal chain of a circuit breaker. The signal chain includes a current transformer, a burden resistor, a stored energy circuit and a controller. The circuit breaker includes a memory coupled to the controller. A calibration instruction routine is written in a first location of the memory. A test current is injected in the circuit breaker signal chain. The test current peak of the test current in the circuit breaker signal chain is measured. Data indicative of the test current peak is stored in a second location of the memory. The test current peak data is read from the second location of the memory. The test current peak data is compared with nominal current data related to the signal chain remotely from the circuit breaker. A calibration factor is determined based on the comparison. | 09-04-2008 |
20120008245 | SECONDARY THERMAL SENSOR FOR PRIMARY CONDUCTORS - A thermal sensing system for providing thermal protection to an electronic circuit breaker that does not require any additional components. The layout of the conductive traces on the printed circuit board are dimensioned and configured so that the ratio of primary current to primary conductor thermal mass heating is correlated with the ratio of secondary current to secondary thermal mass heating. A voltage at a semiconductor junction in the rectifier behind the secondary transformer is measured, and a temperature or heat is calculated based on the voltage. Because this temperature or heat calculation is correlated with the temperature or heat of the primary conductor, a trip routine can be added based on the measured voltage for thermal protection of the primary conductors. A thermal history of the ‘primary thermal mass’ is also provided for robust thermal protection of the circuit breaker load and primary conductors. | 01-12-2012 |
20120123762 | Thermal Memory In A Fault Powered System - A circuit breaker system for providing thermal protection to a conductor conducting current from a power source to a load. While the power source is connected to the load, a microcontroller is powered by the current passing through the conductor to thermally model the temperature of the conductor. If the microcontroller determines that the temperature of the conductor has risen to an undesirable or unsafe level, the circuit breaker disconnects the power source from the load and the current no longer passes through the conductor. With no current passing through the conductor, the microcontroller no longer receives power from the conductor. Instead, the microcontroller continues to model the temperature of the conductor as the conductor cools to an ambient temperature by receiving power from an energy storage device. Accordingly, the microcontroller continuously models the temperature of the conductor until the temperature of the conductor cools to the ambient temperature. | 05-17-2012 |
Theodore Moffitt, Hillsboro, OR US
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20110070724 | DEFECT-FREE JUNCTION FORMATION USING OCTADECABORANE SELF-AMORPHIZING IMPLANTS - A method and apparatus for implanting a semiconductor substrate with boron clusters. A substrate is implanted with octadecaborane by plasma immersion or ion beam implantation. The substrate surface is then annealed to completely dissociate and activate the boron clusters. The annealing may take place by melting the implanted regions or by a sub-melt annealing process. | 03-24-2011 |
20120171853 | DEFECT-FREE JUNCTION FORMATION USING OCTADECABORANE SELF-AMORPHIZING IMPLANTS - A method and apparatus for implanting a semiconductor substrate with boron clusters. A substrate is implanted with octadecaborane by plasma immersion or ion beam implantation. The substrate surface is then annealed to completely dissociate and activate the boron clusters. The annealing may take place by melting the implanted regions or by a sub-melt annealing process. | 07-05-2012 |
Theodore P. Moffitt, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100264132 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A SUBSTRATE IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - Methods and apparatus for aligning a substrate in a process chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus may include a process chamber having an interior volume for processing a substrate therein; and a substrate positioning system configured to determine a substrate position within the interior volume, wherein the substrate positioning system determines the substrate position in two dimensions by the interaction of a first position and a second position along an edge of a substrate with two beams of electromagnetic radiation provided by the substrate positioning system. In some embodiments, a method for aligning a substrate may include placing a substrate in the interior volume of a process chamber; directing electromagnetic radiation into the interior volume in a first beam along a first path and in a second beam along a second path; and determining the position of the substrate in two dimensions by interaction of the first and second beams of electromagnetic radiation with an edge of the substrate proximate a first position and a second position. | 10-21-2010 |
20120190182 | DEFECT-FREE JUNCTION FORMATION USING OCTADECABORANE SELF-AMORPHIZING IMPLANTS - A method and apparatus for implanting a semiconductor substrate with boron clusters. A substrate is implanted with octadecaborane by plasma immersion or ion beam implantation. The substrate surface is then annealed to completely dissociate and activate the boron clusters. The annealing may take place by melting the implanted regions or by a sub-melt annealing process. | 07-26-2012 |
20130146568 | LASER REFLECTOMETRY FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatus for control of laser devices and safety features related to utilization of laser devices in substrate processing systems. In one embodiment, a system for processing a substrate is provided. The system includes a chamber having a processing volume, a first laser device to emit a beam at a first wavelength into the processing volume, and a second laser device to emit a beam at a second wavelength into the processing volume, wherein the second wavelength is different than the first wavelength, and the second laser device comprises a filter adapted to attenuate one or both of the first wavelength and the second wavelength. | 06-13-2013 |
20140076863 | PULSE WIDTH CONTROLLER - A pulse width controller for a thermal processing system is disclosed. Pulsed electromagnetic radiation is directed through a rotatable wave plate to a polarizing beam splitter, which reflects and transmits according to the phase angle of the wave plate. Radiation transmitted by the polarizing beam splitter is directed into an optical circuit that returns the radiation to the polarizing beam splitter after a transit time. A second rotatable wave plate is positioned in the optical circuit. The polarizing beam splitter reflects and transmits the returned radiation according to the phase angle of the second rotatable wave plate. A second pulse width controller may be nested in the optical circuit, and any number of pulse width controllers may be nested. | 03-20-2014 |
20140254022 | APPARATUS FOR SPECKLE REDUCTION, PULSE STRETCHING, AND BEAM HOMOGENIZATION - Embodiments described herein relate to thermal processing of semiconductor substrates. More specifically, embodiments described herein relate to laser thermal processing of semiconductor substrates. In certain embodiments, a uniformizer is provided to spatially and temporally decorrelate a coherent light image. | 09-11-2014 |
20150231735 | PULSE WIDTH CONTROLLER - A pulse width controller for a thermal processing system is disclosed. Pulsed electromagnetic radiation is directed through a rotatable wave plate to a polarizing beam splitter, which reflects and transmits according to the phase angle of the wave plate. Radiation transmitted by the polarizing beam splitter is directed into an optical circuit that returns the radiation to the polarizing beam splitter after a transit time. A second rotatable wave plate is positioned in the optical circuit. The polarizing beam splitter reflects and transmits the returned radiation according to the phase angle of the second rotatable wave plate. A second pulse width controller may be nested in the optical circuit, and any number of pulse width controllers may be nested. | 08-20-2015 |
20150293371 | DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND METHODS FOR PATTERNING THIN FILM ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - A method of fabricating an electrochemical device, comprising: depositing device layers, including electrodes and corresponding current collectors, and an electrolyte layer, on a substrate; and directly patterning at least one of said device layers by a laser light pattern generated by a laser beam incident on a diffractive optical element, the laser light pattern directly patterning at least an entire device in a single laser shot. The laser direct patterning may include, among others: die patterning of thin film electrochemical devices after all active layers have been deposited; selective ablation of cathode/anode material from corresponding current collectors; and selective ablation of electrolyte material from current collectors, Furthermore, directly patterning of the electrochemical device may be by a shaped beam generated by a laser beam incident on a diffractive optical element, and the shaped beam may be moved across the working surface of the device. | 10-15-2015 |
William B. Moffitt, Gainesville, GA US
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20140297392 | ELECTRONIC COUPON DISTRIBUTION AND REDEMPTION - A system includes a processor that generates a coupon savings account for a consumer. The coupon savings account includes coupon preference data received from a consumer device of the consumer The processor associates a consumer identifier with the coupon savings account. The processor receives digital coupon data from an issuer-device. The digital coupon data includes a discount for the product or service. The processor associates the digital coupon data with the coupon savings account based at least in part on the coupon preference data The processor receives purchase data from a retailer device. The purchase data includes the consumer identifier and an indication that the consumer is purchasing the product or service The processor causes the digital coupon data to be sent to the retailer device. The processor generates an invoice. The invoice indicates an amount of funds to be transferred from an issuer financial account. | 10-02-2014 |