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Neil D. Anderson, Calumet, MI US
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20160016651 | NETWORKED ARCHITECTURE FOR A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A STEERABLE THRUSTING DEVICE - A control system for a steerable thrusting device is disclosed comprising a mobile device and application which interface with an electronic controller to command the output power and directional heading of the steerable thrusting device. In at least one embodiment, the mobile device serves the functions of a mapping and input device that communicates bi-directionally with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and direction device-equipped electronic controller, which in turn controls the power and heading of the thrusting device on a marine vessel. Data can be stored on the mobile device or procured in real-time via network access to a dedicated database and communicated to the electronic controller in order to execute specific functions of the thrusting device control system. The data created in the control system is capable of being shared amongst similar devices via the use of a cloud network. | 01-21-2016 |
Neil D. Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20150368679 | METHODS OF PITCHING YEAST FOR FERMENTATION, AND RELATED METHODS OF FERMENTATION AND SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable. | 12-24-2015 |
Neil D. Bultz, Greenville, SC US
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20080203641 | End Effector For Handling Sputter Targets - A fixture and method is provided for gripping an article, such as a sputtering target. The fixture comprises a base, a first set of contact rollers, and a second set of contact rollers, wherein at least one of the first set and the second set are adjustably positioned relative to the other of the first set and the second set on the base. The contact rollers can be configured as v-grooved wheels that will only touch chamfered portions of an outer diameter of the sputtering target when the contact rollers are clamped against the sputtering target. At least one of the first set and the second set of contact rollers can be pivotally mounted on a slide, with the slide being adjustably positioned on the base of the fixture. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221721 | Automated Sputtering Target Production - A system and method are provided for manufacturing workpieces, such as metal articles like sputtering target, the system comprising: comparing one or more physical or chemical values of a respective one of a plurality of metal target blanks to one or more comparable values of at least one desired criterion; selecting one of the metal target blanks from a plurality of metal target blanks as a work-in-progress; assigning a serial route for the work-in-progress; processing the work-in-progress by translating the work-in-progress from note to node with an automated transport, after completion of the events at each node; rejecting or accepting the work-in-progress as a metal target by evaluating a result of at least one event of the one or more respective events to be completed at, at least one of the plurality of nodes. | 09-11-2008 |
Neil D. Bultz, Grove City, OH US
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20080271305 | Automated Sputtering Target Production - A system and method are provided for manufacturing a sputtering target. The system is preferably automated. Sub systems of the manufacturing system include a robotic part handling sub system, a weighing sub system adapted to measure the weight of a part to be manufactured into a sputtering target, and a machining sub system adapted to finish machine a part to be manufactured into a sputtering target. The system can further include a cleaning sub system adapted to clean a part to be manufactured into a sputtering target, an inspection sub system adapted to measure dimensions of a part to be manufactured into a sputtering target, and a feedback control sub system adapted to provide control signals to one or more of the robotic handling sub system, the weighing sub system, the cleaning sub system, and the inspection sub system to control processing performed by one or more of the sub systems. | 11-06-2008 |
Neil D. Johnson, Spokane, WA US
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20140239026 | VEHICLE RECEIVER HITCH SUPPORTED LOCKABLE SPORTING EQUIPMENT CARRIER - A vehicle receiver hitch supported lockable sporting equipment carrier provides a receiver hitch beam carrying an upwardly extending vertical beam. A load beam is structurally carried by the vertical beam, at an end portion opposite the receiver hitch beam. The load beam is fluted on an outer circumferential surface and defines an axial channel extending therethrough for releasable engagement with a locking bar. The locking bar has one leg that releasably engages with the load beam, and a second leg that releasably engages with the vertical beam. An equipment support having a base tray and a load beam sleeve defining mating flute notches and ridges releasably adjustably engages with the load beam to prevent axial rotation of the equipment support relative to the load beam. | 08-28-2014 |
Neil D. Longgood, Carrollton, TX US
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20130156576 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Electromechanical Device Performance and Reliability - Methods and apparatus for monitoring air cooling fans including, by way of non-limiting examples, the determination of an upper and lower boundary limit of acceptable fan operation, sends a control signal to a fan being monitored, measures the fan rotation rate or fan power consumption subsequent to sending the control signal; and issues an alarm if the measured fan rotation rate is above the upper boundary limit or below the lower boundary limit. | 06-20-2013 |
Neil D. Roiland, Deerfield, WI US
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20080251533 | AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING FAUCET - A beverage dispenser has a faucet with a spout, a fitting for connection to a beverage supply, and a lever operated valve. A servo motor, coupled to the lever, operates the faucet and proportionally controls the flow of the beverage. That proportional flow control manages the amount of beverage foaming. A flow sensor has a magnetic turbine within the faucet and a Hall effect element that magnetically senses turbine motion and produces a signal indicating an amount of beverage flow. A keypad enables service personnel to designate various portions of the beverage to automatically fill serving containers of different sizes. A control circuit responds to activation of the keypad and to the flow sensor by operating the servo motor to dispense the related quantity of the beverage. | 10-16-2008 |
Neil D. Sanscrainte, Gainesville, FL US
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20160128329 | Double-stranded ribonucleic acid as control against insects - A composition for use in formulations for controlling insect populations, including populations of mosquito and flies. The composition comprises one or more double-stranded constructs inhibitory to RNA transcription of ribosomal proteins. The invention also relates to method of using the compositions in formulations to inhibit insect populations. | 05-12-2016 |
Neil D. Voss, Darien, CT US
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20150347463 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMAGE BASED SEARCHING - Methodologies and apparatus for searching based on representative images are provided. The method includes the steps of providing one more images representing subject matter that can be searched for, receiving a selection of the one or more provided image representations, performing a search for subject matter represented by the selected image, and providing the search results. | 12-03-2015 |
20150347561 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIA COLLABORATION GROUPS - Methodologies and apparatus for creating, filtering, searching, and posting to collaborative media groups are provided. Collaborative media groups are groups or subsets on media or social sharing sites focused on a particular topic or subject matter of media where users can share media regarding a particular subject, topic, or theme. Users can contribute still images, video or comments or create new groups if a group doesn't already exist and invite new members to contribute. Media contributions to a collaborative media group may also be filtered and searched. The present disclosure provides some improved techniques for this functionality. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348325 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STABILIZATION AND REFRAMING - A method and apparatus for dynamically maintaining a horizontal framing of a video. The system permits the user to freely rotate the device while filming, while visualizing the final output in an overly on the device viewfinder or screen during shooting. The resulting recording is subsequently corrected to maintain a single orientation with a stable horizon. The system and method is operative display an overly over a captured representation of the captured video wherein the overlay indicates a modified image with respect to said orientation | 12-03-2015 |
20150348587 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WEIGHTED MEDIA CONTENT REDUCTION - A method of segmenting a set of media recordings captured by a media device includes retrieving the set of media recordings from memory and determining characteristics of the media recordings. Weights for the characteristics are applied and used in generation of one or more segments representing the set of video recordings. | 12-03-2015 |
20150348588 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO SEGMENT CROPPING - A method and apparatus for displaying a set of video segments in an ordered list for editing is presented. The system is further operative to permit a user to edit a segment of the set of segments and play back the set of segments after editing. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350481 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIA CAPTURE AND FORMATTING - A method and apparatus are provided for capturing multiple media recordings and converting the multiple media recordings to a single media recording on an electronic device. The conversions technique involves receiving a set of media recordings, processing the set of media recordings to produce a single media recording, and saving the produced media recording. | 12-03-2015 |
20150350535 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIA CAPTURE - A method and apparatus are provided for capturing video on an electronic device having a touch screen. The method involves detecting a contact with the touch screen at a first predefined location corresponding to an image capture key, detecting movement of the contact, while continuous contact with the touch screen is maintained, from a first predefined location, and initiating video capture if the moving of the image capture key on the touch-sensitive display results in movement of the image capture key from the first predefined location to a second predefined location on the touch-sensitive display. | 12-03-2015 |
20160004395 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING A LIST DRIVEN SELECTION PROCESS TO IMPROVE VIDEO AND MEDIA TIME BASED EDITING - A method and apparatus for displaying a segmented video by displaying the segmented in video in a chronologically ordered list. The system is further operative to permit a user to rearrange the order and contents of the list and to combine segments into a combined video and permitting the user to share combined segments from the list. | 01-07-2016 |
Neil D. Wilkin, Jr., Roanoke, VA US
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20110091164 | Hardened Low Back Reflection Optical Fiber Physical Contacts and Connectors Containing Such Contacts and Method for Making the Same - A fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic network having at least one predetermined operating wavelength is provided. First housing contains at least one optical fiber. The optical fiber has a free end forming a physical contact. The physical contact is coated with a protective film. The optical thickness of the protective film is at least 0.10 of the operating wavelength of the fiber optic network. Preferably, the physical contact is thermally shaped. Also preferably, the optical fiber is attached to a quick connect device forming a termini. The physical contact of the optical fiber can be readily coated with the protective film by placing the termini in a vacuum chamber. | 04-21-2011 |
20150101172 | Hardened Low Back Reflection Optical Fiber Physical Contacts and Connectors Containing Such Contacts and Method for Making the Same - A fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic network having at least one predetermined operating wavelength is provided. First housing contains at least one optical fiber. The optical fiber has a free end forming a physical contact. The physical contact is coated with a protective film. The optical thickness of the protective film is at least 0.10 of the operating wavelength of the fiber optic network. Preferably, the physical contact is thermally shaped. Also preferably, the optical fiber is attached to a quick connect device forming a termini. The physical contact of the optical fiber can be readily coated with the protective film by placing the termini in a vacuum chamber. | 04-16-2015 |