Muir, US

Alistair N. Muir, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100199077	AUTHENTICATED DEBUG ACCESS FOR FIELD RETURNS - Under the direction of a first party, an integrated circuit (IC) device is configured to temporarily enable access to a debug interface of the IC device via authentication of the first party by a challenge/response process using a key of the IC device and a challenge value generated at the IC device. The first party then may conduct a software evaluation of the IC device via the debug interface. In response to failing to identify an issue with the IC device from the software evaluation, the first party can permanently enable open access to the debug interface while authenticated and provide the IC device to a second party. Under the direction of the second party, a hardware evaluation of the IC device is conducted via the debug interface that was permanently opened by the first party.	08-05-2010

Andrew R. Muir, Cohasset, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152116	ELECTROPHORETIC ANALYSIS OF MOLECULES USING IMMOBILIZED PROBES - Methods of detecting target molecules using electrophoresis and media containing immobilized capture are described.	06-18-2009

Arthur H. Muir, San Mateo, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140143806	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED, MULTI-PLATFORM VIDEO PROGRAMMING - Systems and methods for representing video and audio media files as workflows are disclosed. In some cases, the systems and methods combine segments of the media files into larger compilations in the workflows, and using the workflows to individually optimize both the viewing experience for and the advertising presented to viewers based upon the circumstances of each viewer and parameters described with the workflow.	05-22-2014
20150319514	ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATED APERTURE - An apparatus (	11-05-2015

Brockett Muir, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150065156	Communication Link Termination Indication Signal Method and Apparatus - Upon detecting at a two-way communication device that a communication link has been terminated, the two-way communication device can provide a unique corresponding signal (such as a unique audible signal) to indicate such termination. Pursuant to one approach, a plurality of such unique signals are available and a specific one of the available signals is selected for use in a given circumstance using a selection criteria of choice.	03-05-2015
20150271780	Communication Link Termination Indication Signal Method and Apparatus - Upon detecting at a two-way communication device that a communication link has been terminated, the two-way communication device can provide a unique corresponding signal (such as a unique audible signal) to indicate such termination. Pursuant to one approach, a plurality of such unique signals are available and a specific one of the available signals is selected for use in a given circumstance using a selection criteria of choice.	09-24-2015

Christoopher M. Muir, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140118452	WEB SKEW COMPENSATION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system includes one or more lineheads that jet ink onto a first side of a print media. At least one roller supports a second side of the print media as the print media is transported through the printing system. A roller deformation adjustment mechanism abuts at least one roller and is configured to apply a force to the roller to deform the roller. The deformation of the roller compensates for web skew by changing the relative timing of ink flight times from the linehead to the first side of the print media. The linehead can be disposed on a movable support. The printing system can also include one or more linehead skew adjustment mechanisms configured to move the movable support to adjust a skew of the linehead.	05-01-2014

Christoper M. Muir, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150239700	AIR SHOE WITH INTEGRATED ROLLER - A web-guiding system for guiding a web of media along a transport path including a fixed web-guiding structure and a web-guiding roller. The fixed web-guiding structure includes two sections, each having a pattern of air holes formed through a convex exterior surface. The web-guiding roller is located between the first and second fixed web-guiding structure sections. At least one air source provides an air flow through the air holes in the fixed web-guiding structure sections. The web of media travels around the web-guiding roller and the fixed web-guiding structure through a wrap angle of more than 10 degrees, with the web of media contacting an exterior surface of the web-guiding roller. The air flow through the air holes lifts the web of media away from the first and second web-guiding structure sections.	08-27-2015

Christopher M. Muir, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000735	LAMINATION DEVICE METHOD FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PLATE MANUFACTURING - An apparatus and related method for laminating a masking film onto a pre-press flexographic printing plate to place the plate in optical contact with the film by applying a balanced, non-distorting force to the flexographic printing plate and masking film. This method includes laminating the pre-press flexographic printing plate with the film mask by applying an optimized lamination force to achieve optical contact while minimizing lateral film distortion.	01-01-2009
20100218898	LAMINATION DEVICE METHOD FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PLATE MANUFACTURING - A pre-press flexographic plate laminator for laminating a masking film onto a pre-press flexographic printing plate. The apparatus can be used to apply a balanced, non-distorting force to a flexographic printing plate and masking film with an optimized lamination force to achieve optical contact while minimizing lateral film distortion.	09-02-2010
20100243925	ENHANCED LIGHT DETECTOR FOR COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY - A scanning apparatus for obtaining an image from a phosphor sheet has a cylindrical drum having an inner axis and having an inner surface that is concave with respect to the axis. A light collector is coupled to a transport mechanism that is actuable to translate the light collector along a direction parallel to the axis. The light collector has a beam generator with a light source and a rotatable beam deflector that is actuable to provide a rotating scanning beam. There are first and second cylindrical hoops circumferentially disposed about the axis and spaced apart from each other along the direction of the axis to define a slot aligned with the rotating scanning beam as it scans the phosphor sheet. At least one light detector is disposed to detect light stimulated from the phosphor sheet by the scanning beam.	09-30-2010
20110128337	MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR NON-CONTACTING PRINTING - A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a support structure that guides the continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. The printing system includes a first mechanism that is affixed to the support structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. A second mechanism is affixed to the support structure that sets tension of the print media. A third mechanism is affixed to the support structure that sets an angular trajectory of the print media. A roller is affixed to the support structure and is configured to align to the print media being guided through the printing system without necessarily being aligned to another roller located upstream or downstream relative to the roller. A drive roller is affixed to the support structure that moves the print media through the printing system. A printhead is located downstream relative to the first mechanism. The printhead is configured to selectively moisten at least a portion of the print media being guided through the printing system without contacting the print media.	06-02-2011
20110128338	MODULAR MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a first module and a second module that guide a continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. At least one of the first module and the second module include a digital printhead for placing marks on the print media as it travels through the module. The first module includes a first support structure. A first mechanism is affixed to the first support structure and includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. A second mechanism is affixed to the first support structure and includes structure that sets a tension of the print media. The second module includes a second support structure and is positioned downstream from the first module. A mechanism that kinematically connects the continuous web of print media traveling through the first module to the continuous web of print media traveling through the second module is affixed to the support structure of the at least one of the first module and the second module. A third mechanism includes structure that sets an angular trajectory of the print media and is affixed to the support structure of the at least one of the first module and the second module.	06-02-2011
20110129275	MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM FILTER MECHANISM - A digital printing system for printing on a continuous web of print media includes a support structure that guides a continuous web of print media under tension through the printing system. The continuous web of print media includes an edge. The support structure includes a first mechanism, a filter mechanism, and a section in which cross track motion of the continuous web of print media is not desired. The first mechanism is affixed to the support structure and includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction. The filter mechanism sets an angular trajectory of the print media, is located downstream relative to the first mechanism, and passively filters fluctuations in position of the edge of the continuous web of print media. The section in which cross track motion of the continuous web of print media is not desired is located downstream relative to the filter mechanism.	06-02-2011
20110129277	PRINT MEDIA TENSIONING APPARATUS - An apparatus for maintaining uniform tension across a width of a web includes a roller, a first arm and a second arm, a plurality of devices, and a plurality of links. The roller includes a shaft, about which the roller rotates, that defines an axis of rotation. The first arm and the second arm are coupled to opposite sides of the shaft of the roller. The first arm and the second arm are coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of devices. The location of the coupling is at the same distance from the axis of rotation of the roller such that each device is allowed two degrees of rotational freedom about the arm to which it is coupled. Each of the devices is pivotably coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of links. Each link is pivotably coupled to the shaft of the roller through the device to which it is coupled such that the roller is allowed to pivot about a first axis. Each link is pivotably coupled to a stationary frame such that the roller is allowed to pivot about a second axis.	06-02-2011
20110129278	EDGE GUIDE FOR MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM - An edge guide is provided. A structure includes curved surface over which a print media can travel. The print media includes a first edge and a second edge that is opposite the first edge. A first media guide is contactable with the first edge of the print media. A second media guide is contactable with the second edge of the print media. The second media guide is spaced apart from the first media guide. A relative spacing between the second media guide and the first media guide is adjustable such that a distance between the first media guide and the second media guide is variable. The second media guide includes a mechanism that applies a nesting force to the second edge of the print media to cause the first edge of the print media to move toward and contact the first media guide.	06-02-2011
20110129279	EDGE GUIDE HAVING ADJUSTABLE MAGNITUDE NESTING FORCE - An edge guide includes a fixed surface over which a print media can travel, a surface that is contactable with an edge of the print media, and a mechanism that is configured to apply a nesting force to the print media to cause it to move toward the surface that is contactable with the edge of the print media. The force, that is applied to the print media by the mechanism, has a magnitude that is adjustable.	06-02-2011
20110203471	PRINTER COMPONENT MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A printing system includes a frame. A first printer component is mounted to the frame. A second printer component is compliantly mounted to the frame such that the second printer component is free to move in a plane. A first alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component. A second alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component.	08-25-2011
20110206440	PRINT MEDIA TENSIONING APPARATUS INCLUDING GIMBALED ROLLER - An apparatus for maintaining uniform tension across a width of a web is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a roller, a first coupling, a second coupling, and a third coupling. The roller includes a shaft about which the roller rotates. The roller shaft defines an axis of rotation and includes a first end and a second end. The first coupling includes a first arm and a first joint that couples the first end of the roller shaft to the frame such that the roller shaft is free to rotate. The first joint is offset relative to the roller axis by a first distance. The second coupling includes a second arm, a second joint, and a third joint that couples the second end of the roller shaft to the frame. The second arm is free to pivot relative to the roller shaft and the frame through the second joint and the third joint. The third joint is offset relative to the roller axis by a second distance that is substantially equal to the first distance and in the same direction relative to the roller axis. The third coupling includes a third arm and a fourth joint that couples the second end of the roller shaft to the frame. The third arm is coupled to the frame through the fourth joint. The fourth joint is offset relative to the roller axis by a third distance that is substantially equal to the first distance. The offset is in an opposite direction relative to the roller axis.	08-25-2011
20110278389	MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM DRIVE MODULE - A media drive module includes a drive motor. A roller, around a portion of which a web of media wraps, is connected to the drive motor such that the roller is caused to rotate. A guide is positioned to direct a leading edge of the web of media around the roller. The guide is movable between a first position adjacent to the roller to direct the leading edge of the web of media and a second position removed from the roller that provides access to at least a portion of the roller.	11-17-2011
20110278390	MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM TURNOVER MECHANISM - A media turnover mechanism includes a roller. A first turn bar is positioned upstream relative to the roller at an angle relative to a direction of media motion. A second turn bar is positioned downstream relative to the roller at an angle relative to a direction of media motion. A first guide is positioned between the first turn bar and the roller to direct a leading edge of a web of media toward the roller. A second guide is positioned between the roller and the second turn bar to direct the leading edge of the web of media toward the second turn bar. A third guide is positioned to direct the leading edge of the web of media around the second turn bar.	11-17-2011
20120062673	DUPLEX WEB PRINTER WITH TURNING MECHANISM - A printing machine for printing on a web includes a plurality of guide rollers for guiding the web through a simplex and a duplex path in the printing machine. The duplex path is adjacent and laterally shifted with respect to the simplex path. An apparatus for turning or laterally shifting the web and transfer the web from the simplex path to the duplex path includes four rollers. 90° twists are present between rollers	03-15-2012
20120067239	TURNING OR SHIFTING WEB IN PRINTER - A method for turning or laterally shifting a web in a printing machine includes guiding the web successively around four rollers. Roller	03-22-2012
20130077126	CONFIGURING A MODULAR PRINTING SYSTEM - A method for configuring a modular printing system is disclosed. The system has a plurality of modules that are configured to be selectively interconnected to form different printing system configurations. The method includes providing printing system modules and associated configuration information for each module; selecting and interconnecting modules to produce a particular printing system configuration and communicating the associated configuration information for the selected modules to a system controller; and using the system controller to automatically determine a printing system configuration that includes operational parameter ranges for at least one of the selected modules. The method further includes storing the printing system configuration so that the modular printing system is ready to operate.	03-28-2013
20130078022	OPERATING A SELECTIVELY INTERCONNECTED MODULAR PRINTING SYSTEM - A method for operating a selectively interconnected modular printing system is disclosed. The method includes providing a selectively interconnected modular printing system that is responsive to an operational preference setting and associated configuration information for each module; communicating the associated configuration information for the selectively interconnected modules to a system controller; and using the system controller to automatically determine operational parameters based on the associated configuration information. The method further includes determining a set of operational preferences from the operational parameters; selecting at least one operational preference setting; using the system controller to determine specific operational parameters based on the selected operational preference setting; and storing the specific operational parameters so that the modular printing system is effective for operation.	03-28-2013
20130113857	MEDIA TRANSPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING ACTIVE MEDIA STEERING - A digital printing system, for printing on a continuous web of print media, includes a media operation zone in which an operation is performed on the print media. A support structure guides a continuous web of print media under tension through the media operation zone. The support structure includes a first mechanism and a second mechanism. The first mechanism, located upstream relative to the media operation zone, includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction so as to establish center justification of the print media as the print media enters the media operation zone. The second mechanism, located downstream relative to the media operation zone, includes structure that positions the print media in a cross track direction so as to maintain center justification of the print media as the print media travels through the media operation zone.	05-09-2013
20130152807	TURNBAR AND TURNOVER MODULE FOR PRINTING SYSTEMS - A turnbar for use in a turnover module in a printing system includes one or more air-cushioned sections and one or more friction sections. Each air-cushioned section includes holes formed in a portion of a perimeter of the turnbar. Each friction section includes a friction-inducing material disposed over or affixed to another portion of the perimeter of the turnbar. Pressurized air or gas is output through the holes to produce a cushion of air or gas between a print media and the air-cushioned section. The turnbar can include one or more pistons within the turnbar, or one or more sleeves within or around the turnbar, or a combination of pistons and sleeves, to adjust airflow through the air-cushioned section.	06-20-2013
20130153618	METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING PRINT MEDIA - A turnbar for use in a turnover module in a printing system includes one or more air-cushioned sections and one or more friction sections. Each air-cushioned section includes holes formed in a portion of a perimeter of the turnbar. Each friction section includes a friction-inducing material disposed over or affixed to another portion of the perimeter of the turnbar. Pressurized air or gas is output through the holes to produce a cushion of air or gas between a print media and the air-cushioned section. The turnbar can include one or more pistons within the turnbar, or one or more sleeves within or around the turnbar, or a combination of pistons and sleeves, to adjust airflow through the air-cushioned section.	06-20-2013
20130284846	METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY-ADJUSTING WEB MEDIA TENSION - A method for automatically adjusting a level of tension in web media being transported in a roll-fed web media transport system, comprising: receiving web media from a source roller, feeding the web media through an S-shaped media path in an automatically-adjusting tensioning mechanism where the web media is wrapped around curved surfaces on first and second tensioning shoes, and pulling the web media through the automatically-adjusting tensioning mechanism using a feed mechanism. The tensioning mechanism includes: a bracket assembly mounted to a frame which is adapted to freely pivot around a pivot axis. A pivot angle of the bracket assembly automatically adjusts in response to differences in a coefficient of friction between the web media and the tensioning shoes such that the tension in the web media has a reduced level of variability relative to configurations where the bracket assembly is held in a fixed position.	10-31-2013
20130286071	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A method for performing color-to-color correction while printing multiple copies of a print job having one or more documents includes printing one or more copies of the print job and determining at least one color registration error for at least one type of color registration error produced during the printing of the one or more copies of the print job. A color plane correction value is then determined for each document in the print job and for each color plane error produced during the printing of the one or more copies of the print job. One or more subsequent copies of the print job is printed using the color plane correction values, where the color plane correction values used for each document are the correction values determined for that document. The color plane correction values can be updated periodically, at select times, or after each copy is printed.	10-31-2013
20130286072	CORRECTING WEB SKEW IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system includes multiple lineheads that each jet ink onto a print media while the print media is transported through the printing system. Imaging devices are positioned to capture one or more images of each side of the print media. A method for correcting for web skew and front-to-back registration includes determining a skew positional error for each color plane in a printing module and determining one or more skew positional correction values based on the skew positional error. A registration positional error can be determined and one or more registration positional correction values can be determined based on the registration positional error. A setting or operation of at least one printing system component is automatically adjusted based on at least one registration positional correction value or at least one skew positional correction value.	10-31-2013
20130287465	AUTOMATICALLY-ADJUSTING WEB MEDIA TENSIONING MECHANISM - An automatically-adjusting tensioning mechanism for use in a roll-fed web media transport system, the tensioning mechanism adding tension to the web media, comprising a bracket assembly being adapted to freely pivot around a pivot axis, and first and second tensioning shoe having curved surfaces attached to the bracket assembly. The web media feeds through the tensioning mechanism in an S-shaped media path where the web media is wrapped around the first and second tensioning shoes. The pivot angle of the bracket assembly automatically adjusts in response to differences in a coefficient of friction between the web media and the tensioning shoes such that the tension in the web media has a reduced level of variability relative to configurations where the bracket assembly is held in a fixed position.	10-31-2013
20130293646	DRYING PRINTED MEDIA MOVING ALONG MEDIA PATH - Apparatus for drying media in a printer includes first and second successive printing stations with a first rotatable member that contacts the wet side of the media between them. Each prints on one side of the media. A media-path extender between the first printing station and the first rotatable member includes a dry-side rotatable member and a wet-side rotatable member around which the media path passes in that order. An extension media path is defined from the first printing station past the dry-side member, the wet-side member, and the first rotatable member, in that order, to the second printing station. The printer selectively transports the media either along a bypass media path or along the extension media path. The wet-side member is farther past the first printing station than is the first rotatable member.	11-07-2013
20140002524	CORRECTING WEB SKEW IN A PRINTING SYSTEM	01-02-2014
20140002529	CORRECTING WEB SKEW IN A PRINTING SYSTEM	01-02-2014
20140118433	WEB SKEW COMPENSATION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system includes one or more lineheads that jet ink onto a first side of a print media. At least one roller supports a second side of the print media as the print media is transported through the printing system. A roller deformation adjustment mechanism abuts at least one roller and is configured to apply a force to the roller to deform the roller. The deformation of the roller compensates for web skew by changing the relative timing of ink flight times from the linehead to the first side of the print media. The linehead can be disposed on a movable support. The printing system can also include one or more linehead skew adjustment mechanisms configured to move the movable support to adjust a skew of the linehead.	05-01-2014
20140375723	STAGGERED PRINTHEAD PRINTER WITH CONTOURED MEDIA GUIDE - A printing system including a staggered inkjet printhead including at least two inkjet nozzle arrays arranged along first and second print lines in an alternating pattern, wherein the inkjet nozzle arrays along a particular print line alternate with non-printing regions. A media guide including first and second media guide surfaces is used for guiding receiver media along a media path past the first and second print lines of the inkjet printhead. At least one of the media guide surfaces is contoured such that it is closer to the staggered inkjet printhead along portions of the associated print line that correspond to the associated inkjet nozzle arrays than it is for at least some portion of the associated print line that corresponds to the non-printing regions.	12-25-2014
20140375724	INKJET PRINTER WITH CONTOURED MEDIA GUIDE ROLLER - A printing system including a staggered inkjet printhead including at least two inkjet nozzle arrays arranged along first and second print lines in an alternating pattern, wherein the inkjet nozzle arrays along a particular print line alternate with non-printing regions. A media guide including first and second rollers is used for guiding receiver media along a media path past the first and second print lines of the inkjet printhead. A center roller having a contoured media guide surface is positioned between the first and second rollers for guiding the recording media along the media path between the first and second print lines, wherein the diameter of the center roller is smaller for portions of its length corresponding to the inkjet nozzle arrays of the first print line than it is for at least some portion of its length corresponding to the non-printing regions of the first print line.	12-25-2014
20150116405	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A method for performing color-to-color correction for printing multiple copies of a print job having one or more documents is disclosed. A first copy of the print job is printed using a plurality of color planes. A first plurality of color registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job is determined. For each document in the print job, one or more processors are used to determine a global color plane correction value for each color plane error based on the first plurality of color registration errors. The global color plane correction values are adjusted locally based on the first plurality of local color plane correction values. A second copy of the print job is printed using the locally adjusted global color plane correction values for each document in the print job.	04-30-2015
20150116407	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system for printing multiple copies of a print job having one or more documents is disclosed. A plurality of printheads prints each of a plurality of color planes of a first copy of the print job. One or more processors determine a first plurality of color registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job. Global color plane correction values for each document of the print job are determined. The global color plane correction values are adjusted locally for each document based on the first plurality of local color plane correction values. The plurality of printheads prints a second copy of the print job using the locally adjusted global color plane correction values for each document in the print job.	04-30-2015
20150116408	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A method for performing color-to-color correction for printing multiple copies of a print job having one or more documents is disclosed. A first copy of the print job is printed using a plurality of color planes. A first plurality of color registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job is determined. For each document in the print job, a processor is used to determine a first plurality of local color plane correction values for each color registration error produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job. Each of the first plurality of local color plane correction values corresponds to one of the first plurality of color registration errors. A second copy of the print job is printed using the local color plane correction values for each document in the print job.	04-30-2015
20150116409	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system for printing multiple copies of a print job having one or more documents is disclosed. A plurality of printheads prints each of a plurality of color planes of a first copy of the print job. A processor is used to determine a first plurality of color registration errors produced during the printing of the first copy of the print job. A first plurality of local color plane correction values for each document of the print job is determined. Each of the first plurality of local color plane correction values corresponds to one of the first plurality of color registration errors. The plurality of printheads prints a second copy of the print job using the local color plane correction values for each document in the print job.	04-30-2015
20150116410	COLOR-TO-COLOR CORRECTION IN A PRINTING SYSTEM - Methods and systems for performing color-to-color correction for printing multiple print jobs comprise receiving a first print job, wherein the first print job has one or more documents, receiving a second print job, wherein at least a portion of one of the documents in the second print job is different from a corresponding document in the first print job, and printing a copy of the first print job. One or more processors are used to determine a plurality of color plane registration errors produced during the printing of the copy of the first print job, local color plane correction values based on the plurality of color registration errors, and a difference between the corresponding documents in the first print job and second print job. When the amount of difference is less than a predetermined threshold, the local color plane correction values are used to print the second print job.	04-30-2015
20150239690	MEDIA GUIDING SYSTEM USING BERNOULLI FORCE ROLLER - A media-guiding system includes a media-guiding roller having a roller axis and an exterior surface having one or more grooves formed around the exterior surface. A media travels along a transport path past the media-guiding roller with a first side of the media facing the exterior surface of the web-guiding roller. An air source provides an air flow into one or more of the grooves, the air flow being directed between the first side of the media and the exterior surface of the media-guiding roller thereby producing a Bernoulli force to draw the media toward the exterior surface of the media-guiding roller and providing an increased traction between the media and the media-guiding roller.	08-27-2015
20150239699	AIR SHOE WITH ROLLER PROVIDING LATERAL CONSTRAINT - A web-guiding system for guiding a web of media along a transport path including a web-guiding roller located in proximity to a fixed web-guiding structure having a pattern of air holes formed through its exterior surface. The web of media travels around the web-guiding roller with the web of media contacting the web-guiding roller through a wrap angle of less than 5 degrees, and travels around the fixed web-guiding structure through a wrap angle of more than 10 degrees. An air source provides an air flow through the air holes formed lifting the web of media away from the web-guiding structure such that the web of media is substantially not in contact with the web-guiding structure.	08-27-2015
20150283803	METHOD FOR PREVENTING FLUTES ON A NON-PRINT SIDE - A method for printing an image on a substrate, the method including the steps of providing a plurality of rollers for moving a substrate on which the image is printed; depositing a plurality of different colored inks on a print side of the substrate which form the image; depositing clear liquid on the non-print side of the substrate in a predetermined pattern for permitting the substrate to have uniform substrate growth.	10-08-2015

Christopher Myles Muir, Rochester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080265187	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FOCUS OF A SCANNING SYSTEM - A non-imaging tool for assisting in determining a focus in a scanning system that scans a planar object with a scanning beam in a fast scan direction, while the planar object is moved under the scanning beam in a slow scan direction perpendicular to the fast scan direction. The tool includes a plate having a planar surface; a focusing wedge mounted on the plate; and a ramped grating which forms part of the focusing wedge and which has a tilted surface which extends from above the plate surface to below the plate surface; the ramped grating including alternating parallel first stripes and second stripes, wherein the first and second stripes are one of, respectively, fluorescent and non-fluorescent stripes, storage phosphor and non-storage phosphor stripes, and reflective and non-reflective stripes.	10-30-2008

Craig Muir, Davis, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110230736	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND LOCAL TREATMENT - Described here are devices, systems, and kits for delivering substances to tissues. The devices generally include one or more chambers (	09-22-2011

David F. Muir, Gainesville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299536	Material and Methods for Nerve Grafting - The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue using nerve grafts and preparation of nerve grafts. The compositions and methods of the subject invention can be employed to restore the continuity of nerve interrupted by disease, traumatic events or surgical procedures. Compositions of the subject invention comprise one or more chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG)-degrading enzymes that promote axonal penetration into damaged nerve tissue and nerve graft. The invention also concerns methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue using the present compositions and nerve tissue treated according to such methods. The invention also includes storage solutions for nerve tissue.	12-04-2008
20110082482	Materials and Methods for Nerve Repair - The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue. The compositions and methods of the subject invention can be employed to restore the continuity of nerve interrupted by disease, traumatic events or surgical procedures. Compositions of the subject invention comprise one or more chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG)-degrading enzymes that promote axonal penetration into damaged nerve tissue. The invention also concerns methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue using the present compositions and nerve tissue treated according to such methods. The invention also pertains to kits for nerve repair.	04-07-2011
20110137328	Nerve Repair with a Hydrogel and Optional Adhesive - The subject invention provides materials and methods for effective nerve repair. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides nerve repair methods comprising the use of a fibrin glue and a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to coapt severed nerve stumps or nerve grafts.	06-09-2011
20130337549	MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR NERVE GRAFTING - The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue using nerve grafts and preparation of nerve grafts. The compositions and methods of the subject invention can be employed to restore the continuity of nerve interrupted by disease, traumatic events or surgical procedures. Compositions of the subject invention comprise one or more chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG)-degrading enzymes that promote axonal penetration into damaged nerve tissue and nerve graft. The invention also concerns methods for promoting repair of damaged nerve tissue using the present compositions and nerve tissue treated according to such methods. The invention also includes storage solutions for nerve tissue.	12-19-2013

Douglas Gordon Muir, Roswell, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271338	WET-FLOOR-DRYER CAUTION SIGN - A device that dries a wet surface, or defrosts a frozen surface, and warns of a slippery condition created by the wet surface, or any hazardous condition in that vicinity. The wet surface may be dried by a fan circulating heated or non-heated air discharged from the center of the hazardous location in an efficient 360 degree pattern via a diffuser. The warning may be visual or audible. The device may be battery powered or powered via a standard extension cord from a common power outlet. The battery may be rechargeable from either standard power outlets or onboard solar cells. The device may be able to disperse deodorizers or insect repellent or insecticides or any combination of these. The device may be able to filter the air. The device is typically quite portable.	11-06-2008

Floyd Orson Muir, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110191218	MOBILITY BILLING AND TRACKING APPLICATION FOR SMART CELLULAR PHONES AND PHONES WITH THIS CAPABILITY - A billing and tracking application is provided for adding new clients, billing clients, creating estimates, tracking time, creating invoices, entering expenses and payments on smart cellular phones such as a Blackberry® phone. The phone in which this application is installed and the computer to which the information is sent is also disclosed. This allows a user to organize and manage their finances and manage their time away from the office.	08-04-2011

Gabrielle Gloria Muir, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140188604	System and Method for Targeted Advertisement and Improving Customer Satisfaction - A comprehensive suite of tools to ensure improved customer satisfaction. Tools are provided for designing a room; obtaining blogger information to help in product selections (influence of bloggers); Selecting furniture—see it in your space; sharing the design for comment by others; making sure furniture fits through doors and room passages and shipping the furniture with targeted third party advertisements.	07-03-2014

Gordon C. Muir, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140352813	SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROL AND MONITORING OF A FIELD DEVICE - A method of collecting data in a field device includes receiving indications of variables for which data is collected, receiving indications of trigger events to trigger collection of data, receiving threshold values associated with each of the trigger events, monitoring the trigger events, and initiating data collection when at least one of the trigger events crosses one the threshold values associated with the corresponding trigger event. A method of tuning a PID controller in a field device includes setting a limited range for selecting a value for a control parameter of the PID controller, selecting the value of the control parameter, wherein the selected value is constrained to be within the limited range, transmitting the selected value to the field device, obtaining, from the field device, a measurement of a response of the field device to a setpoint change, and displaying the obtained response measurements to a user.	12-04-2014

Gordon Cameron Muir, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140209178	Fluid Regulator With Integrated Rapid Pressurization Bypass Valve - A fluid flow control device includes a regulator for operating at high pressures and an integral bypass valve. The regulator and the bypass valve each include a control assembly that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The regulator and bypass valves are biased into the open positions and adapted to move into the closed positions when an operating pressure rises to above respective regulator and bypass set-point pressures. The bypass set-point pressure is lower than the regulator set-point pressure such that when the operating pressure rises above the bypass set-point pressure, the bypass valve automatically closes and allows the regulator to perform under normal operating conditions. So configured, the bypass valve is arranged to accommodate at least some of the fluid flow through the system until the operating pressure reaches the normal operating pressure, which is somewhere between the bypass and regulator set-point pressures.	07-31-2014
20140352408	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A FIELD DEVICE - A diagnostic system and method for a pressure regulator in a process plant is provided. The diagnostic apparatus includes a processor operatively coupled to the pressure regulator; a memory operatively coupled to the processor; and a sensor operatively coupled to an inlet valve of the pressure regulator, an exhaust valve of the pressure regulator, and the processor. A diagnostic module is stored in the memory, and when executed by the processor, presents a diagnostic tool at a user interface.	12-04-2014
20140358301	PILOT OPERATED GAS REGULATOR WITH DIAPHRAGM PROTECTION - A method of controlling a regulator with a pilot device includes periodically detecting an outlet pressure at an outlet of the regulator with a feedback pressure sensor. The method also includes comparing each detected outlet pressure with a set-point control pressure. Additionally, the method includes opening an exhaust valve of the pilot device when a detected outlet pressure is determined to be greater than the set-point control pressure such that a loading gas in the pilot device, which is applied to a top surface of a diaphragm of the regulator, exhausts out through the exhaust valve to reduce loading on the diaphragm. The method further includes sensing a loading pressure in the outlet port of the pilot valve with the loading pressure sensor after opening the exhaust valve and comparing the loading pressure to a predetermined minimum threshold pressure. When the loading pressure is determined to be equal to or less than the predetermined minimum threshold value, the method includes closing the exhaust valve.	12-04-2014
20140358304	Method and Apparatus for Managing Fluid Supply in a Process Control System - A method of managing fluid supply in a process control system is provided. The method includes identifying, via a controller of a pilot device, a predetermined minimum source pressure, the predetermined minimum source pressure being the minimum pressure required at a fluid supply source to permit a simultaneous operation of all of a plurality of process lines. The method also includes determining, via the controller, whether a pressure of the fluid supply source is less than the predetermined minimum source pressure. The method further includes determining, via the controller, that the fluid supply source is to be changed when the pressure of the fluid supply source is less than the predetermined minimum source pressure.	12-04-2014

Ian Muir, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140358823	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING PAST RETURNS OF A PREEXISTING INVESTMENT USING A GAME-OF-CHANCE-LIKE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - A method and system for revealing investment account information including past returns of one or more of the user's preexisting investments is provided. The method and system include providing a query to one or more databases to access and acquire investment account information of the user's preexisting investments. The method and system include obtaining, in response to the query, the investment account information. The method and system also include populating the investment account information to be accessed by a return on investment game-of-chance interface application. The method and system additionally include revealing the investment account information as though the past returns of one or more of the user's preexisting investments were the result of a game-of-chance played by the user on a game-of-chance user interface by operation of the return on investment game-of-chance interface application.	12-04-2014

Ian H. Muir, Beaverton, OR US

Jacob Richard Muir, Murrieta, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282861	DISPOSABLE POD AND BATTERY OPERATED CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN - A disposable pod may be prefilled with chocolate (or other food substance) for use in a chocolate fountain. For example, the manufacturer of the disposable pod, or another party, may fill the disposable pod with melted chocolate after manufacture of the disposable pod.	11-11-2010

James A. Muir, Ballwin, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042026	Segmented pneumatic pad regulating pressure upon parts of the body during usage - A compression garment or pad for selective application for treatment of lymphedema evidenced at various locations of the body. The pad includes a pair or series of layers of hermetically sealed material, that can capture pressurized air, when applied therein, and is formed through the patterned sealing of the layers of the pad together, at select locations, to form air pockets that can selectively apply isolated points of pressure to the patient's affected area, without disrupting normal vascular and lymphatic functioning. The pad is design cut, for either use in that matter, or for application as a garment to various segments of the body and can apply pressure over the entire affected area. The pad includes valves that allows for injection of measurable air, to the desired pressure points, or its deflation, after treatment.	02-18-2010

James H. Muir, Indialantic, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120097444	Method of splicing electrical cables - A method of splicing a power cable used to supply electricity to down hole submersible pumps uses a pair of annular armored seal members that are slid over the ends of an insulated electrical conductor being spliced together. Each armored seal member has a plurality of O-ring seals on one end thereof and a plurality of openings in the side thereof and are used to cover and protect a crimped conductor being spliced together. The method and apparatus allow a pair of spliced electrical cables to be used in an adverse environment.	04-26-2012

Jason W. Muir, Andover, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130287494	ROTARY MIXER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MATERIAL GRADATION THEREOF - A rotary mixer herein includes: a rotor chamber configured to receive a first surface and produce a reclaimed surface, the rotor chamber including: a front door, a rear door, and a rotor; a particle size detector configured to detect a particle size of the reclaimed surface; and an electronic control module (ECM) electronically coupled to the rotor chamber and the particle sensor, the ECM configured to: receive a particle size from the particle sensor, compare the detected particle size to a desired particle size, adjust the degree of pulverization of the reclaimed surface according to the difference between the detected particle size and the desired particle size.	10-31-2013
20130334866	RECLAIMING DRUM HAVING REVERSIBLE KICKER PADDLE - A kicker paddle is disclosed for use with a reclaiming drum. The kicker paddle may have a block with a first end and a second end. The kicker paddle may also have a mounting mechanism located between the first and second ends. The kicker paddle may be symmetric relative to a plane passing through the mounting mechanism that is parallel to the first and second ends.	12-19-2013
20140169882	ADJUSTABLE SIZING BAR FOR ROTARY MIXERS - A machine for receiving a ground layer, breaking up the ground layer into pieces, and producing a reclaimed layer incorporating the pieces, the machine including: a frame; a rotor coupled to the frame; a mixing chamber coupled to the frame and at least partially surrounding the rotor, the mixing chamber having an interior surface; a first member coupled to the interior surface and having an edge, the first member being moveable between a first position and a second position; and a gap length between the edge and the rotor, the gap length including: a first length when the first member is in the first position; and a second length when the first member is in the second position, the second length being greater than the first length.	06-19-2014
20140270950	ROTARY MIXER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MATERIAL GRADATION THEREOF - A rotary mixer herein includes: a rotor chamber configured to receive a first surface and produce a reclaimed surface, the rotor chamber including: a front door, a rear door, and a rotor; a particle size detector configured to detect a particle size of the reclaimed surface; and an electronic control module (ECM) electronically coupled to the rotor chamber and the particle sensor, the ECM configured to: receive a particle size from the particle sensor, compare the detected particle size to a desired particle size, adjust the degree of pulverization of the reclaimed surface according to the difference between the detected particle size and the desired particle size.	09-18-2014
20150117951	GROUND CHARACTERISTIC MILLING MACHINE CONTROL - A milling machine includes a frame, a rotor coupled to the frame and vertically adjustable, a chamber coupled to the frame and at least partially surrounding the rotor, a speed sensor configured to measure a speed of the machine, a height sensor configured to measure a height of the rotor, a ground characteristic sensor configured to measure a ground characteristic, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the speed of the machine from the speed sensor, receive the height of the rotor from the height sensor, receive the ground characteristic from the ground characteristic sensor, determine a target speed for the machine, determine a target height for the rotor, adjust the speed of the machine to the target speed, and adjust the height of the rotor to the target height.	04-30-2015
20150175226	HYDRAULIC TRACK TENSIONING AND RECOIL SYSTEM - A hydraulic tensioning system for a tracked undercarriage is configured to position an idler wheel, supported by a frame assembly, relative to a drive sprocket. The hydraulic tensioning system includes at least one fluid actuator unit with a body that defines a recoil chamber, a tension chamber, and a wall in between the two chambers. A piston assembly is positioned between the body and idler wheel. A ram assembly is positioned between the body and frame assembly. A recoil circuit is in fluid communication with the recoil chamber and a tank. A fluid in the recoil chamber is relieved through a relief valve when the idler wheel is displaced. Fluid is introduced to the recoil chamber, urging the idler wheel away from the frame assembly, via the piston assembly. A tensioning fluid within the tension chamber selectively urges the idler wheel away from the frame assembly, via the ram assembly.	06-25-2015
20150275443	GROUND CHARACTERISTIC MILLING MACHINE CONTROL - A milling machine includes a frame, a rotor coupled to the frame and vertically adjustable, a chamber coupled to the frame and at least partially surrounding the rotor, a speed sensor configured to measure a speed of the machine, a height sensor configured to measure a height of the rotor, a ground characteristic sensor configured to measure a ground characteristic, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the speed of the machine from the speed sensor, receive the height of the rotor from the height sensor, receive the ground characteristic from the ground characteristic sensor, determine a target speed for the machine, determine a target height for the rotor, adjust the speed of the machine to the target speed, and adjust the height of the rotor to the target height.	10-01-2015

Jason W. Muir, East Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120273648	Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Support Assembly - An improved aftertreatment support assembly is disclosed. The support assembly includes a mounting plate that may be adapted to be affixed above an engine, and may be used to support engine exhaust aftertreatment components, including particulate filters and catalytic converters. The mounting plate may include front and rear isolation mounts, and each mount may incorporate an elastomeric vibration absorbing bushing. The mounting plate may be attached to either or both of an engine block or flywheel housing by means of brackets, each of which may be affixed to one of the mounts. In one disclosed embodiment, the mounting plate and brackets may be formed of stamped metal components, and at least one pair of the mounts may share a common bracket.	11-01-2012

Jeff Muir, Delray Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263464	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A HYPERMEDIUM INTERACTIVE - A system and method of making a hypermedium page interactive. In one embodiment the system includes a hyperlink on the hypermedium page displayed on a client node; a hyperlink configuration file (corresponding to the hyperlink on the client node) located on a network server node; and a client agent located on the client node. In response to a user selecting the hyperlink on the hypermedium page, the client agent establishes a communications link from the client agent to an application execution server agent on an application server using the information located in the configuration file obtained from the network server node. In response to the creation of the communications link between the application execution server agent and the client agent, the application executes on the application execution server and the user is capable of interactively using the application running on the application execution node from the client node. Data input and display occurs at the client node under the control of the client agent.	10-23-2008
20120072486	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A HYPERMEDIUM INTERACTIVE - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of making a hypermedium page interactive. Responsive to a user selecting a hyperlink on a hypermedium page displayed on a client node, a client agent located on the client node establishes a communications link from the client agent to an application execution server agent on an application server using information located in a hyperlink configuration file, corresponding to the hyperlink displayed on the client node, obtained from the network server node. Responsive to the creation of the communications link between the application execution server agent and the client agent, the application executes on the application execution server and the user is capable of interactively using the application running on the application execution node from the client node. Data input and display occurs at the client node under the control of the client agent.	03-22-2012

Jeffrey Scot Muir, Colfax US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140273814	HIGH FREQUENCY MIXER, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A thin film circuit, particularly desirable for satellite communications, mixes RF and an LO giga-hertz-range input signals to yield an IF signal by splitting the LO and RF signals into two, with a 180 degree phase shift introduced into one of the resulting signals. The LO and RF signals are then each mixed in parallel mixers. The outputs of the mixers have the IF signal with spurious (spur) signals in frequencies that are multiples of the frequencies of the RF or LO signals. The outputs are mixed together so that some of the spur signals cancel each other out and the IF signals are added in phase.	09-18-2014

John Muir, North Chelmsford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110140784	Amplifier Circuit - An amplifier circuit includes a pair of amplifying devices, a first balun coupled between an input port of the amplifier circuit and RF input ports of the pair of amplifying devices and a second balun coupled between RF output ports of the pair of amplifying devices and an output port of the amplifier circuit wherein the first and second baluns are configured such that the amplifier circuit operates under open condition for signals at a second harmonic frequency even when the second harmonic frequency is within an operating frequency band of a fundamental frequency of the amplifier circuit. In one embodiment, the amplifier circuit includes a bypass circuit which selectively couples balun ports to ground such that in response to a first control signal, the amplifier circuit operates in an amplifying mode and in response to a second control signal, the amplifier circuit operates in a bypass mode.	06-16-2011
20120293273	High Frequency Coaxial Balun and Transformer - An RF circuit includes a balun circuit comprised of a coaxial cable having a desired characteristic impedance and having a first port coupled to a first port of said RF circuit and a second port and a transformer circuit having a first port coupled to the second port of the balun. The transformer circuit is comprised of a pair of coaxial cables, each having a desired characteristic impedance and each having a ferrite coupled thereto. The interconnects between center conductors and outer conductors in the transformer are made symmetrical such that a resonance with a frequency determined by the inductance and capacitance of the coaxial cables does not occur, preventing any nulls in an insertion loss characteristic of the RF circuit. The ferrite is selected to act as a circuit element having an impedance characteristic which is higher than the impedance characteristic of the coaxial cable.	11-22-2012
20130241655	Linearization Circuit and Related Techniques - Circuits and techniques to linearize the operation of an RF power amplifier are described. A linearizer circuit may include a non-amplification signal path which includes a delay line and an amplification signal path which includes at least one amplifier stage. In some embodiments, the amplification signal path may include an odd number of amplification stages. The linearizer may be used to precondition an input signal of an RF power amplifier in a manner that improves the overall linearity of operation.	09-19-2013
20130241656	Power Amplification System Using Doherty Amplifier with Linearization Circuit and Related Techniques - A power amplification system includes a linearizer circuit feeding a power amplifier to linearize the operation of the power amplifier. The linearizer circuit may shape the input signal of the power amplifier in a manner that complements the output power versus input power characteristic of the power amplifier. In some embodiments, the linearizer may increase the relative magnitude of higher power portions of the input signal while decreasing the relative magnitude of lower power portions of the input signal to provide an overall increase in the linearity of the power amplification system. The power amplifier may include a Doherty amplifier in some implementations.	09-19-2013
20140368268	Load Tuning Circuit For Pulse-Width / Pulse-Position Modulation Amplifier And Related Techniques - A pulse width modulated/pulse modulated PWM/PPM power amplification circuit includes a load modulation circuit coupled between an output of the amplification circuit and a load. In one embodiment, the load modulation circuit comprises a plurality of capacitor elements switchably coupled such that in response to a control signal provided the load modulation circuit presents one of a plurality of different capacitance values at a terminal thereof. By changing capacitance values associated with the plurality of capacitor elements in accordance with the output of the amplification circuit and the load, improved (and “optimum”) power levels that exhibit a desired (and best) efficiency can be selected. Such results in an amplification circuit having an efficiency level which is relatively high compare with efficiency levels of conventional amplifier circuits over a wide dynamic range of output power.	12-18-2014
20150222230	OUTPUT POWER TUNING USING PULSE POSITION AND PULSE WIDTH CONTROL IN A PULSE POSITION, PULSE WIDTH MODULATION AMPLIFIER - An outphasing amplifier apparatus and method is disclosed that controls pulse width modulation and/or pulse height modulation to improve power-added-efficiency performance and/or compensate for errors caused by quantized pulse position settings is provided herein.	08-06-2015
20150295540	OUTPHASING POWER AMPLIFIER HAVING UNBALANCED DRIVE POWER - Various methods and apparatus for operating an outphasing amplifier comprising first and second amplifiers to achieve wider bandwidth and higher efficiency of operation of the outphasing amplifier are disclosed.	10-15-2015

John R. Muir, Lafayette, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110100002	PROCESS TO OBTAIN THERMAL AND KINETIC ENERGY FROM A GEOTHERMAL HEAT SOURCE USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 - Methods and systems for extracting geothermal energy from an underground hot dry rock reservoir using supercritical carbon dioxide are disclosed. In a first step, the methods and systems utilize a heat exchanger in a binary system to heat a secondary fluid that is used to perform work. In a second step, the supercritical carbon dioxide is transferred to a pseudo turbine (e.g., a free-piston linear engine) to perform additional work through expansion.	05-05-2011

Jordan Kendall Muir, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130085809	System, Apparatus and Method for Customer Requisition and Retention Via Real-time Information - A hand-held computing device and system is provided comprising an executable method for providing the user the ability to allocate geographical regions to a predetermined or on-the-fly representative or groups of representatives. The executable method in conjunction with the hand-held computing device provides a field representative with the means to view a predetermined allocation of customer's houses or business addresses that are part of scheduled daily activity. The system provides user ability to access a particular property, display information at the point-of-sale, capture information including digital signatures and verbal verifications, and storing the outcome of the interaction in a particular case. A user interface on a hand-held computer device is provided that includes a group management module, a user allocation module, a team leader module, a customer interaction module, and a mapping module. A further user interface is provided at one or more web consoles. Said web console user interface includes a form builder module, a form management module, a reporting module, and an allocation module.	04-04-2013

Keith Muir, Vernal, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140025283	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATION OF A POWER TAKE-OFF DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to systems and methods for tracking data during operation of a power transfer device. A system may include an electrical relay and a switch. The switch may be coupled to each of the electrical relay and a power transfer device and may be configured to couple the electrical relay to a reference voltage upon engagement of the power transfer device. The system may further include a processing unit configured to receive a signal from the electrical relay while the power transfer device is engaged.	01-23-2014

Kelley S. Muir, Rippey, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130047275	Maize event HCEM485, compositions and methods for detecting and use thereof - Maize event HCEM485 is provided, in which plants comprising the event are tolerant to exposure to a glyphosate herbicide. Maize genomic polynucleotides flanking the insert DNA providing glyphosate tolerance are provided. The plant or part thereof having the event comprises a junction region of the insert DNA and maize plant genomic sequences. Methods and primers and probes to detect the presence of the event are provided, as well as kits which employ such primers and probes.	02-21-2013

Kelly Muir, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150051557	DEVICES AND METHODS OF ADMINISTERING OPTHALMIC MEDICATIONS - A system for administering medication to an eye. The system includes a siphon tube in fluid communication with a medication reservoir, a dispensing nozzle connected to the siphon tube, and a shield coupled to the dispensing nozzle for movement relative thereto between an opened position and a closed position. The siphon tube defines a longitudinal axis extending along a substantially vertical direction when the siphon tube is in an upright position. The dispensing nozzle extends at an angle offset from the longitudinal axis when the shield is in the opened position. The nozzle and the angle are so dimensioned as to facilitate accessing the eye when the siphon tube is substantially in the upright position.	02-19-2015

Kenneth W. Muir, Bountiful, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225154	HARVESTING RELEVANCY DATA, INCLUDING DYNAMIC RELEVANCY AGENT BASED ON UNDERLYING GROUPED AND DIFFERENTIATED FILES - Methods and apparatus teach a digital spectrum of a file representing underlying original data. The digital spectrum is used to map a file's position. This position relative to another file's position reveals closest neighbors. When multiple such neighbors are grouped together they can be used to indicate relevance in current data under consideration on a same or different computing device. Also, relevance can be found without traditional notions of needing structured data or users initiating searching for relevance or by examining metadata/administrative information associated with the files. A dynamic relevancy agent is configured for installation on the same or different computing device to monitor events regarding the current data and to initiate the examination of relevancy. It also presents to a user suggestions of data closest to the current data. Various triggering events to undertake a relevancy examination are also described as are predetermined criteria to define relative closeness.	09-15-2011

Ken W. Muir, Highland, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100268772	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING EFFECTIVE POLICY PROFILES IN A CLIENT-SERVER ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for determining effective policy profiles, is presented herein. The system includes one or more client devices configured to initiate a request for at least one effective policy profile, a server mechanism communicatively coupled to the one or more client devices and configured to receive the request for the at least one effective policy profile and determine the at least effective policy profiles for each of the requesting one or more client devices, and a policy data storage component communicatively coupled to the server mechanism and configured to store a plurality of policy profiles. The plurality of plurality of policy profiles includes an association between each of the one or more client devices and one or more of the plurality of policy profiles.	10-21-2010
20150052223	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING EFFECTIVE POLICY PROFILES IN A CLIENT-SERVER ARCHITECTURE - A system and method for determining effective policy profiles, is presented herein. The system includes one or more client devices configured to initiate a request for at least one effective policy profile, a server mechanism communicatively coupled to the one or more client devices and configured to receive the request for the at least one effective policy profile and determine the at least effective policy profiles for each of the requesting one or more client devices, and a policy data storage component communicatively coupled to the server mechanism and configured to store a plurality of policy profiles. The plurality of plurality of policy profiles includes an association between each of the one or more client devices and one or more of the plurality of policy profiles.	02-19-2015

Kyle Gordon Muir, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150296895	All measurements, placements and cutsfor pockets are approximate and may vary with each bra and style of bra - The technical disclosure of this application describes the approximate placement, measurements and cuts of two different styles/types of bras with an inside center pocket for cellular devices and two inside side pockets for other personal items; and includes one drawing of a “theia style” bra with pockets and three black and white photographs showing an actual “theia style” bra with pockets. The bras with pockets will be manufactured using every different type and style of bra. Material will be used in manufacturing the bra pocket, and/or in manufacturing a separate accessory sleeve holding the cellular device that can then be inserted into the bra pocket, so as to protect the pocketed items from perspiration and the wearer from RF waves and/or any and all other potentially harmful effects of the cellular devices.	10-22-2015

Lincoln Muir, Wellesley, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166868	METHOD FOR PROVIDING GENOMIC CLONES - Subscription-based systems and methods where a provider provides one or more customers, identified as subscribers or non-subscribers, with research products and services (e.g., for industries involved in genomic and proteomic research). Initially, the provider prepares collections of clones and provides customers with access to clone collections. Individual clones in a clone collection may comprise an ORF that may be flanked by recombination sites. Further, an ORF may contain a suppressible stop codon that may be suppressed to produce a fusion protein comprising the ORF and a tag sequence. Provider may provide additional related services and/or products. The products and services offered to the customers will vary depending on their designation as either subscribers or non-subscribers.	07-07-2011

Malcolm Muir, Honeoye Falls, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150040351	Multi-Bar Linkage Hinge Assembly With Limit Stop - A hinge assembly for moving a window sash relative to a window frame may include a track, a slider, first, second and third links, and a stop member. The slider may engage the track and may be translatable along the track. The first link may be pivotably coupled to the track. The second link may be pivotably coupled to the slider. The third link may be pivotably coupled to the first and second links. The stop member may engage the track and may be configured to limit translational motion of the slider. The stop member may be movable between a plurality of positions. Each of the plurality of positions may correspond to one of a plurality of ranges of translational motion of the slider.	02-12-2015

Mark Ian Roy Muir, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140359174	RECONFIGURABLE INSTRUCTION CELL ARRAY WITH CONDITIONAL CHANNEL ROUTING AND IN-PLACE FUNCTIONALITY - A reconfigurable instruction cell array is disclosed that includes an array of switch boxes. Each switch box within the array includes a set of I/O ports that are configured to receive a plurality of input channels from neighboring switch boxes in the array. Within a switch box, one of the I/O ports conditionally selects from the input channels received by the remaining I/O ports in the switch box to form a plurality of output channels to be driven to a neighboring switch box in the array.	12-04-2014

Mark P. Muir, Venice, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098637	Circulation of algal broth by thermally-induced convection - The present invention provides a method of circulating algae in growing containers using thermally-induced convection techniques. In particular, a method of growing algae by providing a thermal gradient in algae containing medium is disclosed.	04-16-2009
20110100002	PROCESS TO OBTAIN THERMAL AND KINETIC ENERGY FROM A GEOTHERMAL HEAT SOURCE USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 - Methods and systems for extracting geothermal energy from an underground hot dry rock reservoir using supercritical carbon dioxide are disclosed. In a first step, the methods and systems utilize a heat exchanger in a binary system to heat a secondary fluid that is used to perform work. In a second step, the supercritical carbon dioxide is transferred to a pseudo turbine (e.g., a free-piston linear engine) to perform additional work through expansion.	05-05-2011

Matthew C. Muir, Fairport, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100197846	COMPRESSED GASKETING MATERIAL - A compressed sheet gasketing material is provided with a combination of high elastomer content and high swelling medium content. In one aspect, the swelling medium may include bentonite clay and may be provided a weight percentage that varies from 30 to 60%. In another aspect, a rubber content weight percentage that varies from 20 to 30% provides a relatively high compressibility. The compressed sheet gasketing material may further include one or more various fibers commonly used in high pressure sheet formulations.	08-05-2010
20120095137	PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH-PRESSURE SHEET GASKETING MATERIALS - A method for making high-pressure sheet gasketing material is provided that employs an elastomer, such as natural rubber and/or acylonitrile-butadiene rubber. Tert-butyl acetate is added to dissolve the elastomer. Other components may then be mixed with the dissolved elastomer and may include, for example, antioxidants, colorants, curing agents, curing accelerators, reinforcing fillers, and fibers such as organic and/or mineral fibers. The resulting dough may be formed into a high-pressure sheets, for use as gasketing material, using a two-roll sheeter machine, or the like.	04-19-2012

Matthew F. Muir, Butler, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266951	Magnetic Organizer - A magnetic organizer is provided that includes cooperative magnetic members, one generally planar member and one support assembly having a magnetic member, and including one or more horizontally-extending protuberances on the generally planar member. The protuberances create a non-vertical surface that at least some portion of the support assemblies may catch upon, thereby preventing downward sliding.	10-29-2009
20120104198	MAGNETIC ORGANIZER - A magnetic organizer is provided that includes cooperative magnetic members, one generally planar member and one support assembly having a magnetic member, and including one or more horizontally-extending protuberances on the generally planar member.	05-03-2012

Melissa Muir, Stewartsville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076309	Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition in which the volatile silicone is partially or fully replaced by a plant oil. The plant oil containing composition is parity or better than the volatile silicone containing material but at lower cost. One example comprises a mixing product of at least one material chosen from antiperspirant actives and deodorant actives; greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil: and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil. Another examples comprises a mixing product of greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil; a gellant for the composition; and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or deodorant active.	03-31-2011

Michael C. Muir, Troy, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120187797	STATOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A PHASE-TO-PHASE INSULATOR, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLYING A STATOR ASSEMBLY - An insulator assembly for a stator assembly of an electric machine includes an annular ring attached to a stator core, and a plurality of coil separators supported by the annular ring and extending from the annular ring axially along a longitudinal axis. One of the coil separators is disposed between each adjacent pair of the coils to prevent contact between adjacent coils having a different electrical phase. The coil separators are slideably inserted between the adjacent pairs of coils, with the annular ring positioning and supporting the coil separators.	07-26-2012
20120288380	PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY - A pump-motor assembly includes a motor housing, a motor disposed substantially within the motor housing, and a pumping element driven by the motor. A pressurized region is filled with a fluid pressurized by the pumping element, and a fluid passage is in fluid communication with the pressurized region and the motor housing. Fluid flows from the pressurized region to the motor housing and at least partially submerges the motor.	11-15-2012

Nicholas Muir, Winona Lake, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150297361	ORTHOPAEDIC INSTRUMENT FOR SECURING A BONE - An orthopaedic instrument for securing a bone includes a base plate, a cutting block removably coupled with an end of said base plate, and a V-shaped vice member slidingly coupled with the base plate and movable toward and away from the cutting block. The cutting block has a plurality of cutting slots, each of which has a predefined configuration. Further, the vice member is configured for centering the bone and applying a force against the bone toward the cutting block.	10-22-2015

Nicholas Muir, Lufkin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100325765	LOBLOLLY PINE TREE NAMED CF LP1-7696 - A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, medium branch angle and medium branch diameter.	12-23-2010

Patrick Muir, Tempe, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150284985	Gun Safe Handle Assembly System and Method - A gun safe handle assembly system and method including a universal pin for attaching to standard types of gun safe handle hubs via threaded screw-in, the pin extended there beyond to form a handle, or otherwise to house an ornamental handle that would be mounted upon the extended portion of the pin. Ornamental handles may be attached by crimping, set screw, silicon/glue, or other fastener methods, or via screw-in, preferably in the opposite thread direction to allow a single twisting direction to accomplish tightening.	10-08-2015

Paula J. Muir, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110153640	INDEXING DOCUMENTS USING INTERNAL INDEX SETS - Provided are techniques for retrieving a document that includes for each page an area that is ignored by applications that process the document and that includes a different internal index set associated with each subset of pages of the document, wherein each different internal index set is associated with an area and stores indexes, and wherein each of the indexes consists of a name-value pair. Then, for each page in the document, it is determined whether the page is associated with an internal index set; and, in response to determining that the page is associated with an internal index set, one or more name-value pairs from the internal index set are extracted, wherein each of the one or more name-value pairs provides specific information about the document for use in identifying the document.	06-23-2011

Paul Edward Muir, Ephrata, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140206266	Never lost Grinder Nut - The purpose of this invention is to retain an abhor nut to a power tool while the nut is not in use. More specifically it is intended to keep the abhor nut of an angle grinder attached to the grinder. Grinding abrasives for an angle grinder can be purchased with or without a center hub. The abrasives that do not have a center hub make use of the abhor nut to secure them to the grinder. When an abrasive with a center hub is used on the grinder the abhor nut is not needed. The nut is removed from the abhor and frequently becomes misplaced. This invention keeps the grinder and nut together while the nut is not being used. This is designed for angle grinders, but could be used for other power tools and machinery.	07-24-2014

Peter Muir, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150313557	CT Machine for Multi-Angle Scanning of Stationary Patients - A CT machine for scanning a stationary patient may provide for two-bar linkage articulated arms to move a CT gantry in an arbitrary trajectory. In one embodiment, the gantry may fit within a cavity to expose a central platform, which may support a patient for vertical scans in which the gantry housing rises from the cavity after the patient is so positioned.	11-05-2015

Rachel E. Muir, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120164711	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ISOPRENE PRODUCTION USING TWO TYPES OF ISPG ENZYMES - The invention provides for compositions and methods for producing isoprene by using recombinantly engineered cells that utilize a system of dual IspG enzymes in addition to isoprene synthase.	06-28-2012
20120329102	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF PENTOSE SUGARS USING RECOMBINANT CELLS - The invention provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for the biological production of pentose sugars, such as 2-methylerythritol (2-ME), 1-deoxyxylulose (1-DX), and monoacetylated-2-C-methylerythritols, using recombinant cells.	12-27-2012
20130164808	ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE USING HOST CELLS HAVING DECREASED ISPA ACTIVITY - This invention relates to recombinant microorganisms capable of producing isoprene and isoprene production with the use of such recombinant microorganism with good efficiency. In this invention, functional activity of the ispA gene is altered to reduce the production of isoprenoid molecules in recombinant cells engineered to produce isoprene or in cells otherwise susceptible to isoprenoid accumulation during fermentation. This decreased ispA gene functional activity enables enhanced synthesis of isoprene in a host microorganism.	06-27-2013
20140147902	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ISOPRENE PRODUCTION USING TWO TYPES OF ISPG ENZYMES - The invention provides for compositions and methods for producing isoprene by using recombinantly engineered cells that utilize a system of dual IspG enzymes in addition to isoprene synthase.	05-29-2014
20140162322	BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF PENTOSE SUGARS USING RECOMBINANT CELLS - The invention provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for the biological production of pentose sugars, such as 2-methylerythritol (2-ME), 1-deoxyxylulose (1-DX), and monoacetylated-2-C-methylerythritols, using recombinant cells.	06-12-2014
20140162337	ISOPRENE PRODUCTION USING THE DXP AND MVA PATHWAY - The invention provides for methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells using various components of the DXP pathway and MVA pathway, or components associated with the DXP pathway and MVA pathway, iron-sulfur cluster-interacting redox polypeptides, and isoprene synthase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells.	06-12-2014
20150147768	Microtiter plates for controlled release of culture components to cell cultures - The invention provides a culture plate made from a polymer incorporating a culture component releasable into culture media in the well, methods of culturing a microorganisms in the culture plate, and a methods of making the culture plate.	05-28-2015
20150218590	ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE USING HOST CELLS HAVING DECREASED ISPA ACTIVITY - This invention relates to recombinant microorganisms capable of producing isoprene and isoprene production with the use of such recombinant microorganism with good efficiency. In this invention, functional activity of the ispA gene is altered to reduce the production of isoprenoid molecules in recombinant cells engineered to produce isoprene or in cells otherwise susceptible to isoprenoid accumulation during fermentation. This decreased ispA gene functional activity enables enhanced synthesis of isoprene in a host microorganism.	08-06-2015

Rachel Erin Muir, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110014672	ISOPRENE PRODUCTION USING THE DXP AND MVA PATHWAY - The invention provides for methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells using various components of the DXP pathway and MVA pathway, or components associated with the DXP pathway and MVA pathway, iron-sulfur cluster-interacting redox polypeptides, and isoprene synthase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells.	01-20-2011

Randall Muir, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130006129	PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH GOAL INDICATORS - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to patient monitors designed to display goal indicators showing progress toward achieving patient monitoring goals. The goal indicators may be displayed on a main monitoring screen of the patient monitors, allowing caretakers to easily evaluate how effective they have been in managing the patient's condition. According to certain embodiments, the goal indicators may display a numerical value indicating the percentage of time that a physiological parameter, such as SpO	01-03-2013

Richard Beck Muir, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282861	DISPOSABLE POD AND BATTERY OPERATED CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN - A disposable pod may be prefilled with chocolate (or other food substance) for use in a chocolate fountain. For example, the manufacturer of the disposable pod, or another party, may fill the disposable pod with melted chocolate after manufacture of the disposable pod.	11-11-2010

Robert Muir, Leonardo, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150267144	ENHANCED DEPOSITION OF ETHYL VANILLIN OR VANILLIN WITH FRIABLE MICROCAPSULES - The present invention is an ethyl vanillin and/or vanillin friable shell-core microcapsule composition prepared by combining ethyl vanillin or vanillin with preformed friable shell-core microcapsules for a time sufficient for the ethyl vanillin or vanillin and microencapsulates to interact. Wash off consumer products and a method for depositing ethyl vanillin or vanillin on a surface are also provided.	09-24-2015

Robert C. Muir, Reston, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040552	Structured data translation apparatus, system and method - An apparatus is provided that includes a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to determine a category for a group of isolated noun phrases in a structured or semi-structured data source stored in the memory. The group of isolated noun phrases includes one or more isolated noun phrases. The processor is also configured to translate the group of isolated noun phrases from a source language to a target language using a category-driven isolated noun phrase translation. The determination of the category and the category-driven isolated noun phrase translation are performed based on context derived from the group of isolated noun phrases.	02-17-2011

Ryan Muir, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130275054	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EXTENDING THE LINEAR DYNAMIC RANGE OF EVENT COUNTING - A method and apparatus for photon, ion or particle counting described that provides seven orders of magnitude of linear dynamic range (LDR) for a single detector. By explicitly considering the log-normal probability distribution in voltage transients as a function of the number of photons, ions or particles present, the binomial distribution of observed counts for a given threshold, the mean number of photons, ions or particles can be determined well beyond the conventional limit.	10-17-2013

Ryan Douglas Muir, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150323687	LINEAR FITTING OF MULTI-THRESHOLD COUNTING DATA - The present disclosure provides a system and method for efficiently mining multi-threshold measurements acquired using photon counting pixel-array detectors for spectral imaging and diffraction analyses. Images of X-ray intensity as a function of X-ray energy were recorded on a 6 megapixel X-ray photon counting array detector through linear fitting of the measured counts recorded as a function of counting threshold. An analytical model is disclosed for describing the probability density of detected voltage, utilizing fractional photon counting to account for edge/corner effects from voltage plumes that spread across multiple pixels. Three-parameter fits to the model were independently performed for each pixel in the array for X-ray scattering images acquired for 13.5 keV and 15.0 keV X-ray energies. From the established pixel responses, multi-threshold composite images produced from the sum of 13.5 keV and 15.0 keV data can be analytically separated to recover the monochromatic images through simple linear fitting.	11-12-2015

Sasha Jane Muir, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150257499	WALLET OR HANDBAG ACCESSORY WITH INTERIOR DETACHABLE BILLFOLD - The combination includes a wallet having a hidden interior surface when closed, the wallet including a plurality of slot openings and pockets. The combination also includes a detachable billfold, adapted to lay flat against the interior surface of the wallet, but foldable upon being detached. An attachment mechanism includes first snap elements at the respective corners of the billfold and mating second snap elements on the interior surface of the wallet.	09-17-2015

Sheldon Muir, Whitsett, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140141641	RJ TYPE CONNECTOR INCLUDING A DISENGAGEMENT FEATURE ACTING ON THE LATCH OF THE CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a connector (	05-22-2014

Stephanie J. Muir, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130165929	HAND ACTIVATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electronic circuit assembly for use with a hand-held surgical instrument including a housing that accepts a detachable handpiece for providing ultrasonic energy, a first and second user-controlled power activation member for controlling the level of ultrasonic energy, a handpiece connector configured to electrically connect the handpiece to the electronic circuit assembly. The handpiece connector allows the handpiece to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the housing and maintain continuous electrical contact between the handpiece and the electronic circuit assembly.	06-27-2013
20140180175	HAND ACTIVATED ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT - An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. The handle of the apparatus is configured to permit hand activation for cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. In order to promote convenient and efficient use of the apparatus, one or more fingertip controls are provided directly into the disposal shears handle in a position that allows surgeons to activate the device without repositioning their hand. The one or more buttons provide independent control of the power levels available from the generator, matching the two foot pedal configuration of the prior art.	06-26-2014

Stephanie J. Muir, Loveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300611	Ultrasonic surgical system - An ultrasonic surgical system includes an ultrasonic transmission member having a proximal end and a distal end. An ultrasonically actuated end-effector is attached at the distal end of the transmission member. A pressurized fluid delivery system includes a fluid nozzle in communication with at least one fluid source. The fluid nozzle is arranged and configured to deliver pressurized fluid to soft tissue at a rate to move the soft tissue away from the end-effector during use.	12-04-2008
20090030437	Surgical instruments - A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.	01-29-2009
20100222714	HAND ACTIVATED ULTRASONIC INSTRUMENT - An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. The handle of the apparatus is configured to permit hand activation for cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. In order to promote convenient and efficient use of the apparatus, the fingertip controls are provided directly into the disposal shears handle in a position that allows surgeons to activate the device without repositioning their hand. The two buttons provide independent control of the two power levels available from the generator, matching the two foot pedal configuration of the prior art.	09-02-2010
20110004233	Hand Activated Ultrasonic Instrument - An ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus is configured to effect cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue by cooperation of a clamping mechanism of the apparatus with an associated ultrasonic end-effector. The handle of the apparatus is configured to permit hand activation for cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. In order to promote convenient and efficient use of the apparatus, the fingertip controls are provided directly into the disposal shears handle in a position that allows surgeons to activate the device without repositioning their hand. The two buttons provide independent control of the two power levels available from the generator, matching the two foot pedal configuration of the prior art.	01-06-2011
20110288452	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.	11-24-2011
20120172904	HAND ACTIVATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A hand-held surgical instrument is configured for cutting and coagulation of tissue in cooperation with a clamping mechanism. The handle of the instrument is configured to permit hand activation for cutting, coagulation, and clamping of tissue during surgical procedures. In order to promote convenient and efficient use of the instrument, the activation controls are provided directly onto the shears handle in a position that allows surgeons to clamp tissue, rotate the clamping mechanism and activate the device with a single hand.	07-05-2012
20140336686	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.	11-13-2014
20150257781	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.	09-17-2015
20150265308	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical device. The surgical device may comprise a transducer configured to provide vibrations along a longitudinal axis and an end effector coupled to the transducer and extending from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. The surgical device also may comprise a lower jaw extending parallel to the end effector. The lower jaw may comprise a clamp face extending toward the longitudinal axis. Also, the lower jaw may be slidable relative to the end effector to bring the clamp face toward a distal end of the end effector.	09-24-2015

Steve Muir, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170472	SHARED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE - Two or more communications applications are executed on a shared processing platform to process signals received from and transmitted to wireless devices according to a communications protocol, the shared processing platform having shared hardware resources including memory and at least one data processor. A security mechanism is provided to enable each communications application to have independent control of access to data and configuration settings that are private to the communications application. Compatibility of hardware configuration settings associated with different communications applications is determined, and conflicts between hardware configuration settings associated with different communications applications are mediated.	07-02-2009

Theo Muir, Columbus, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326568	SHARPENER WITH AUTOSTOP FEATURE - An electric pencil sharpener comprising a motor; a cutter assembly operatively connected to the motor, wherein the cutter assembly further includes: a conical housing defining a conical cavity therein for receiving a pencil; and at least one rotary blade mounted in close proximity to the conical cavity, wherein the at least one rotary blade further includes spiral cutting edges for sharpening the pencil; a switch assembly positioned at the narrow end of the conical housing, wherein the switch assembly further includes: a shutoff switch operative to deactivate the motor; mechanical means for actuating the shutoff switch when a desired degree of sharpening has been achieved by the cutter assembly; and an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the switch assembly and the motor, wherein the electronic control unit is operative to provide a delay of a predetermined period of time between when the shutoff switch is activated and when the motor is deactivated.	12-30-2010

Thomas Gerard Muir, Edwards, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062952	Method and system for managing and validating product development - A method is provided for managing and validating product development. The method may include obtaining a product specification for a product and identifying prior products that have capabilities within a defined range of the product specifications. The method may also include developing a performance specification based on the product specification and the identified prior products. Further, the method may include obtaining approval for the performance specification, developing the product according to the performance specification, and validating that the product meets the performance specification.	03-05-2009
20090063546	Method and system for creating a data dictionary - A method is provided for creating a data dictionary. The method may include creating a first tier for the dictionary, the first tier including a descriptor name. The method may also include creating a second tier for the dictionary by creating a temporary term associated with the descriptor name; defining the temporary term using one or more attributes; checking, based on the attributes, a dictionary for an existing term with attributes that are the same as the attributes of the temporary term; associating, when the attributes are the same, the temporary term with the existing term in the second tier; and creating a new term in the second tier when the attributes are different. Further, the method may include creating a third tier for the dictionary, the third tier including process units for the attributes.	03-05-2009

Timothy Muir, Brookfield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130158951	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING TEST DATA IN DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF DRUG TREATMENTS - Methods and apparatus provide for: receiving pre-clinical data measured during drug treatment of a plurality of mammals including at least two treatment groups; performing at least one EXACT, non-parametric, statistical hypothesis test comparing the pre-clinical data for the at least two treatment groups; and performing a Multiple Comparison Procedure (MCP) on the pre-clinical data for at least two comparisons, where the EXACT, non-parametric, statistical hypothesis test and the MCP are conducted on the pre-clinical data to produce one or more p-values, each p-value representing whether an associated one of the treatment groups has experienced a statistically significant improvement or decline in one or more conditions of the mammals associated with the treatment.	06-20-2013

Tom W. Muir, Princeton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130260398	PHOSPHOHISTIDINE ANALOGS - The present invention relates to the phosphohistidine analogs of the present invention which of the formula (I) and the hapten containing the residue of same. It also relates to the hapten conjugated to a carrier molecule and the isolated antibodies raised against the immunogens, said antibodies recognizing polypeptide containing a phosphorylated histidine or the phosphotriazole residue but it does not recognize an amino acid or polypeptide that is not phosphorylated or a polypeptide which is phosphorylated on amino acids other than histidine but not on histidine.	10-03-2013
20150197801	DNA BARCODING OF DESIGNER MONONUCLEOSOME AND CHROMATIN ARRAY LIBRARIES FOR THE PROFILING OF CHROMATIN READERS, WRITERS, ERASERS, AND MODULATORS THEREOF - Compositions and methods are provided for DNA barcoding of designer mononucleosome and polynucleosome (chromatin array) libraries for use, for example, for the profiling of chromatin readers, writers, erasers, and modulators thereof.	07-16-2015