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Amy M. Nichols, Mount Horeb, WI US
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20140283200 | PLANT REGULATORY ELEMENTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides recombinant DNA molecules and constructs, as well as their nucleotide sequences, useful for modulating gene expression in plants. The invention also provides transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, and seeds comprising a recombinant DNA molecule comprising a DNA molecule operably linked to heterologous transcribable DNA molecule, as are methods of their use. | 09-18-2014 |
Anastasia J. Nichols, Ithaca, NY US
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20130072970 | Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide to Remove Residual EtO from Sutures - Treating absorbable sutures that have been sterilized using ethylene oxide with carbon dioxide at or near its supercritical pressure and temperature conditions to remove any residual ethylene oxide. | 03-21-2013 |
Andrew Nichols, Santa Fe, NM US
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20120225633 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ALERTING USER OF THEFT OR LOSS, OR WHEREABOUTS, OF OBJECTS, PEOPLE OR PETS - A personal security system for automatically warning a user when an item is lost, or after being so lost is then found, wherein when the first and second transceivers are separated by a distance exceeding the predetermined operating range for a predetermined duration, the first transceiver and second transceiver each generates the predetermined signal (which may include vibration of the first and second transceivers and playing a predetermined alarm sound) for a predetermined duration; and when after being so separated, the first and second transceivers are brought back within a defined distance or operating range, the first transceiver and second transceiver each generates the predetermined signal once again for a predetermined duration. The system may include a single, second transceiver, or multiple second transceivers, each being identical except with respect to their digital signatures and settings such as range, sound, volume and duration of alarms. | 09-06-2012 |
Andrew Nichols, Coconut Grove, FL US
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20130184611 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR POSTURE AND BODY POSITION CORRECTION AND IMPROVEMENT THROUGH A COMPUTER-ASSISTED BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM - A wireless, programmable biofeedback system, including one or more sensor/transceiver biofeedback devices, a controller/ transceiver biofeedback device, and a wireless communication link that operationally connects the sensor/transceiver biofeedback device to the controller/transceiver biofeedback device(s). A gyroscopic mechanism may be operationally connected to the sensor/transceiver biofeedback device, as may a distance measuring mechanism, memory, and/or a microprocessor. The sensor/transceiver biofeedback devices attached to a user's body to detect changes in position of the part of the user's body to which the device is attached, and communicate such changes wirelessly to the controller/transceiver biofeedback device. One or more indicating means provide stimulus to train and condition users to maintain or achieve certain postures and/or other body positions that the user can set, monitor and modify. | 07-18-2013 |
Benjamin Nichols, Bierbeek BE
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20100326024 | FILTER ELEMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, QUICK INSTALLATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS - A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod. | 12-30-2010 |
20110067368 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements. | 03-24-2011 |
20140033664 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements. | 02-06-2014 |
20150052860 | FILTER ELEMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, QUICK INSTALLATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS - A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod. | 02-26-2015 |
Bill Nichols, Henderson, NV US
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20130134011 | Currency Cassette Capacity Monitoring And Reporting - An indicator, such as an alarm or warning, is generated to indicate that a document storage cassette attached to a document handling device (e.g., a currency validator) has reached a particular capacity or is approaching its full capacity. | 05-30-2013 |
Boyd M. Nichols, Dubuque, IA US
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20120209502 | WEIGHT-BASED STABILITY DETECTION SYSTEM - A stability detection system is provided for detecting the stability of an articulated vehicle. The stability detection system may include a weigh system configured to measure the weight distribution of the vehicle. A controller may provide a warning when the detected weight distribution exceeds a threshold. | 08-16-2012 |
20130153180 | Cooling System With Dual Reversing Fans - A cooling system comprises a first cooling package, a second cooling package, and a fan control system. The first cooling package comprises a first fan and at least one heat exchanger to cool at least one fluid associated with the machine. The first fan is configured to rotate in a cooling direction and an opposite cleaning direction. The second cooling package comprises a second fan and at least one heat exchanger to cool at least one fluid associated with the machine. The second fan is configured to rotate in a cooling direction and an opposite cleaning direction. The fan control system is configured to alternate the first and second fans between a first cleaning mode and a second cleaning mode. | 06-20-2013 |
20130286671 | ADAPTIVE WORK LIGHT AND DRIVE LIGHT INTENSITY FOR A WORK VEHICLE - A vehicle lighting system in which a controller changes the intensity of a drive light and/or a work light as a function of a speed of the vehicle. | 10-31-2013 |
20140096603 | ACCURATE FLUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A fluid level measurement system for sensing fluid level in a tank is disclosed that includes a float that moves vertically in the interior of the tank, and a force measuring mechanism coupled to the float that generates an output based on the upward force on the float. The system can include an outer tube where the float is contained in the outer tube. A microcontroller can compute fluid level using the force measuring mechanism output. Altitude and other factors can be accounted for. Exemplary force measuring mechanisms can include a Hall Effect sensor sensing position of a magnet coupled to the float, or a force sensor coupled to the float. The length of the float, or the float and uncompressed spring can be substantially equal to the height of the tank. The float can have a generally uniform or non-uniform outside diameter. | 04-10-2014 |
Bruce Nichols, Knoxville, TN US
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20140365002 | Core Wheel Processing System and Method - A system for processing core wheels and associated method are disclosed. A sorting station is configured to allow sorting of a source of wheels according to a first set of criteria. A first conveyor is configured to receive a plurality of wheels conforming to the first criteria and to a first inspection station, disposed along the first conveyor. The first inspection station is configured to allow examination of the wheels to determine whether the wheels conform to a second criteria. A diverter mechanism, downstream of the first inspection station, is configured to divert wheels conforming to the second criteria from the first conveyor. A second conveyor is configured to receive the diverted wheels and to direct the diverted wheels to a second inspection station, whereby the diverted wheels may be inspected at the second inspection station to confirm that the diverted wheels conform to the second criteria. | 12-11-2014 |
Cheryl M. Nichols, Raymore, MO US
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20130128737 | Methods and Devices for Assigning a Wireless Communication Device to a Wireless Coverage Area Based on Early Termination Gain - Methods and systems for assigning a wireless communication device (WCD) to a wireless coverage are a based on early termination gain (ETG) are presented. In particular, a RAN may receive a request, from a WCD, for an assignment to one of a plurality of wireless coverage areas. In response to receiving the request, the RAN may select a wireless coverage area of the plurality that has a highest ETG, and assign the WCD to the selected wireless coverage area. Prior to selecting this wireless coverage area, the RAN may optionally remove one or more wireless coverage areas with high utilization from consideration. | 05-23-2013 |
Daniel L. Nichols, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20140268187 | SCOPE TURRET LABELING - Technology is described for generating a scope turret label. One method can include selecting scope information. A label image with a scale based on the scope information can be provided. A shooting condition can be selected. Scale numbering relative to the scale based on the shooting condition can be generated using a processor. The scale numbering can be provided on the label image. | 09-18-2014 |
David M. Nichols, Minnetonka, MN US
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20130232902 | Wall Framing System - A wall framing system for supporting an interior wall in spaced proximity to an exterior wall includes one or more stud members extending between upper and lower frame channel members, which are configured to self-locate in relation to the exterior wall in a manner which establishes a moisture and air barrier between the exterior wall and the interior wall supported by the wall framing system. The interior wall supported by the wall framing system is resistant to moisture degradation, and maintains desired R-value insulation properties throughout the wall. | 09-12-2013 |
20130262135 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDER AND PATIENT COMMUNICATIONS - Generally discussed herein are systems and methods for facilitating provider-patient communication. In one or more embodiments a method includes storing appointment data indicating a scheduled appointment date for a patient to visit a facility, an appointment time for the patient to visit the medical facility, and an appointment type for the patient visit and correlating the appointment type with a predefined set of messages related to the appointment type. The method can include calculating an arrival time for the patient to arrive at the facility, the arrival time prior to the appointment time and calculated as a function of the appointment type, the appointment time, and the appointment date, and sending, using the one or more processors, a message of the predefined set of messages to a specified recipient at the specified time, the specified time calculated as a function of the appointment type, appointment date, and appointment time. | 10-03-2013 |
David M. Nichols, Decatur, GA US
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20140059433 | Method and Apparatus for Enhanced Network Data Processing and Customizable User Interface - A method and system for processing network data and displaying the results using a customizable user interface are disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
Dean Nichols, Minnetonka, MN US
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20140117084 | IN-LINE QUALITY ASSURANCE - Systems and methods for verifying character(s) on a personalized document, and electronically verifying a magnetic stripe and a smartcard chip of the personalized document, are provided. A quality assurance station is located downstream of personalization stations of a document personalization system. The quality assurance station can provide automated, in-line verification and quality assurance for personalized documents. The quality assurance station integrates a vision verification sub-station, a magnetic stripe sub-station, and a smartcard sub-station. | 05-01-2014 |
Derek Nichols, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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20140378516 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a beta-lactamase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions including a beta-lactamase inhibitor, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like. | 12-25-2014 |
Dirk E. Nichols, Beloit, KS US
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20140054051 | TILLAGE IMPLEMENT WITH RAISABLE SOIL-LEVELING CYLINDERS - A tillage implement with raisable soil-leveling reels includes a main frame, which can include a center section and wing sections hingedly connected to the center section. The wing sections are adapted for being hydraulically rotated and raised from generally horizontal field positions to transport/storage positions. Gangs of earth-working tools, such as coulter discs or tines, are mounted on the wing sections. The soil-leveling reels are mounted on trailing arm assemblies, which are adapted for raising and lowering the reels between raised, transport/storage positions and lowered, field-engaging positions. Hydraulic piston-and-cylinder units are connected to compression springs and adapted for raising and lowering the arm assemblies and the reels. The compression springs absorb and dampen jolts and impacts from field irregularities and transport motion-induced forces, thus protecting the piston-and-cylinder units. | 02-27-2014 |
Doyle T. Nichols, Ellicott City, MD US
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20140376921 | OPTICAL CHANNELIZER FOR W-BAND DETECTION - An optically-downconverting channelizer is disclosed for W-band detection. The channelizer includes an input waveguide configured to carry an inputted signal having a plurality of wavelengths including a desired wavelength and a plurality of ring resonators arranged in parallel and coupled at spaced apart locations along the input waveguide for receiving the inputted signal, wherein each of the plurality of ring resonators is configured to pass a selected wavelength signal to an output end. The channelizer further includes a control waveguide that carries a second signal having a wavelength that differs from the desired wavelength by a predetermined amount, and a plurality of detectors coupled to respective output ends of the ring resonators, the plurality of detectors configured to produce channelized RF output signals representative of desired RF bands. | 12-25-2014 |
Edward Nichols, Clamart FR
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20100225322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELEVATED SOURCE TO BOREHOLE ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEY - Methods and systems are provided to determine a property of an earth formation, comprising a mobile transmitter disposed at a predetermined elevated height above a surface of the earth formation, and one or more receivers moveably disposed in a wellbore penetrating the earth formation. Electromagnetic energy is transmitted from the mobile transmitter into the formation from a plurality of locations; and at the one or more receivers a signal is measured. Using the signal received by the one or more receivers, a property of the formation, such as resistivity, can be determined and mapped. | 09-09-2010 |
20100259267 | ELECTROMAGNETIC LOGGING BETWEEN BOREHOLE AND SURFACE - The present disclosure relates to determining a property, such as resistivity, of an earth formation. A transmitter is disposed in a wellbore penetrating the formation, and a plurality of receivers are distributed on or near the earth's surface. The transmitter sends electromagnetic energy into the formation and the resulting signal, after passing through the formation, is detected by the array of receivers. The received signal is used to determine the property of the formation. This is often achieved using an inversion or numerical model of the formation being measured. The inversion takes into account changes in the background formation model due to transmitting from various locations. The measurements made on the formation can be performed while drilling the wellbore or subsequent to the drilling. | 10-14-2010 |
20110001482 | Electromagnetic Survey Using Naturally Occurring Electromagnetic Fields as a Source - Methods and related systems are described for measuring naturally occurring electromagnetic fields both at the earth's surface as well as downhole. These fields originate from currents in the ionosphere above the earth, and are the same fields as employed by known magnetotelluric geophysical methods based on surface measurements. Some embodiments are especially useful in horizontal wells that are uncased at depth, although some embodiments are also useful in normal vertical wells that are both uncased or cased with a conductive liner. The method includes receiving downhole electromagnetic survey data of the naturally occurring electromagnetic fields obtained using a downhole receiver deployed at a first location in a borehole. A second set of electromagnetic survey data of the naturally occurring electromagnetic fields is also received that has been obtained using a receiver deployed at a second location. A transfer function is estimated between the first and second locations for portions of the electromagnetic fields based on the two sets of electromagnetic survey data. | 01-06-2011 |
Edward Nichols, Paris FR
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20140132272 | Analyzing Subterranean Formation With Current Source Vectors - A method analyzes a subterranean formation. At least one property of a well casing in the subterranean formation is determined and a plurality of current source vectors at respective positions along a trajectory of the well casing are determined. The effect of the well casing is determined based upon the plurality of current source vectors and the at least one property of the well casing. | 05-15-2014 |
Gary A. Nichols, Webster Groves, MO US
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20140079790 | MULTI-ENCAPSULATED FORMULATIONS MADE WITH OXIDIZED CELLULOSE FOR IN-SITU REACTIONS - A microsphere and methods for forming the same are disclosed. The microsphere includes modified cellulose and at least one of precursors for is-situ polymerization or endothermic/exothermic reactions. | 03-20-2014 |
Geoff M. Nichols, Ho Chi Minh City VN
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20140110390 | Energy Efficient Infrared Oven - An oven may facilitate heating, curing, and/or drying processes for manufactured items, such as shoe parts, using multiple groups of infrared sources. Each group of infrared sources may comprise a plurality of sources having heating parameters, such as a peak wavelength, power, distance from items to be cured, number of infrared sources, etc. By staging different types of sources throughout an oven, different aspects of the curing process may be performed in an efficient fashion. Further, conditions within the oven such as temperature and relative humidity may be monitored and adjusted to optimize curing conditions. | 04-24-2014 |
Glenn William Nichols, Surrey CA
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20110134792 | Method and Apparatus for a Hub in Daisy Chain Configuration - A connector hub comprising a number of cable interfaces is used to allow a number of network devices connected to a network to be connected in a free-form manner, yet still maintain a daisy chain configuration. A cable comprising at least two conductors, wherein the conductors are preferably a twisted pair of copper wire, is used to connect each of the network devices to a cable interface on the connector hub, so that each network device only has a single cable connected to it. The connector hub connects a master or primary network device to the network devices connected by a cable to the cable interfaces of the connector in a daisy chain configuration. | 06-09-2011 |
20110162884 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF A NETWORK IN HVAC AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A system and method for connecting a number of network devices together in a daisy chain configuration is disclosed. A connector device comprising a number of cable interfaces for a cable is used to allow a number of network devices connected to a network to be connected in a free-form manner, yet still maintain a daisy chain configuration. A cable comprising at least two conductors, wherein the conductors are preferably a twisted pair of copper wire, is used to connect the network devices, so that each network device only has a single cable connected to it. Additional network devices can be added to the network by simply connecting the additional network device into the existing network with the use of an additional cable and an additional connector device. Wherever the additional network device is added to the existing network, the network will be maintained in a daisy chain configuration. | 07-07-2011 |
20120184131 | Method and Apparatus for Connecting a Network Device to a Daisy Chain Network - A network device configured to allow the connection of the network device to a network in a daisy chain configuration using a single cable. The network device is connected to a cable with two conductors by a socket that is adapted to receive a plug connected to the end of the cable. When the plug on the end of a cable is inserted into the socket, a first conductor in the cable is connected to an input port of a network component and a second conductor of the cable is connected to an output port of a network component. A signal from the network is transmitted down a first conductor in a cable to a network device and the signal is then transmitted back from the network device down a second conductor in the same cable. | 07-19-2012 |
20130344746 | Method and Apparatus for Control of a Network in HVAC and other Application - A system and method for connecting a number of network devices together in a daisy chain configuration is disclosed. A connector device comprising a number of cable interfaces for a cable is used to allow a number of network devices connected to a network to be connected in a free-form manner, yet still maintain a daisy chain configuration. A cable comprising at least two conductors, wherein the conductors are preferably a twisted pair of copper wire, is used to connect the network devices, so that each network device only has a single cable connected to it. Additional network devices can be added to the network by simply connecting the additional network device into the existing network with the use of an additional cable and an additional connector device. Wherever the additional network device is added to the existing network, the network will be maintained in a daisy chain configuration. | 12-26-2013 |
Gregory Nichols, Crystal Lake, IL US
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20130319148 | Linear Actuator - A linear actuator includes a housing and a cover tube that is supported relative to the housing. A nut engages the cover tube so as to prevent rotation of the nut relative to the cover tube. A lead screw rotatably engages the nut, wherein rotation of the lead screw causes the nut to travel along the lead screw. | 12-05-2013 |
Gwen Nichols, New York, NY US
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20130245039 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Treatment of proliferative diseases with a combination of a b-Raf inhibitor and MDM2 inhibitor. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245089 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTRATION - There is provided a new dosage regimen for Compound A which maximizes anti-tumor activity while maintaining acceptable toxicity levels. | 09-19-2013 |
20140200255 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTRATION - There is provided a new dosage regimen for Compound A which maximizes anti-tumor activity while maintaining acceptable toxicity levels. | 07-17-2014 |
Jack Nichols, American Fork, UT US
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20140266636 | Modular Professional Equipment Controlled by Mobile Device - Example embodiments of the present invention provide a medical or dental device that is controlled by a mobile device. For example, the medical or dental device can be configured to wirelessly be controlled by a PDA, smartphone, tablet, netbook, ultrabook, and/or other similar mobile computing device. The mobile computing device can have an application that is programmed to communicate with the medical or dental device hardware and memory to control the function of the medical or dental device during use. | 09-18-2014 |
James Nichols, Franklin, TN US
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20130193130 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A container for a medical device such as a glucose meter is provided. The container includes a base member having a plurality of sides defining an interior volume. A cover member is operably coupled to the base member and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the cover member encloses the interior volume when in the second position. An insert is disposed within the interior volume, the insert having an opening sized to receive the glucose meter. A heating element is disposed within the opening. A thermostat is in thermal communication with the opening and electrically coupled to the heating element, wherein the thermostat is configured to flow electrical power to the heating element when a temperature within the interior volume is below a threshold. | 08-01-2013 |
Jarrod A. Nichols, Olathe, KS US
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20130007829 | WIRELESS VIDEO UPLINK SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A RESERVATION SYSTEM - A wireless video device operates in a video uplink system having a plurality of wireless access systems. The wireless video device displays a geographic map and receives user inputs indicating a geographic location and a time period. The wireless video device transfers a video uplink request that indicates a wireless video device identifier, the geographic location, and the time period. The wireless video device may receive a video uplink grant. The wireless video device optically receives video and generates corresponding video data. The wireless video device wirelessly transfers the video data to one of the wireless access systems serving the geographic location during the time period. | 01-03-2013 |
20130332966 | WIRELESS VIDEO UPLINK SYSTEM THAT WIRELESSLY BROADCASTS A NETWORK ACCESS PROVIDER IDENTIFIER - A wireless access system comprises a base station and a control system. The base station wirelessly broadcasts a pilot signal including a network access provider identifier that identifies a wireless video service. The base station wirelessly receives a wireless video uplink request from a wireless video device in response to the pilot signal. The control system processes reservation data for the base station to determine if the wireless video device has a current wireless video uplink reservation and directs the base station to provide a wireless video uplink to the wireless video device if the wireless video device has the current wireless video uplink reservation. The base station wirelessly receives video data from the wireless video device over the wireless video uplink as directed by the control system. | 12-12-2013 |
Jarrod L. Nichols, Manhattan, KS US
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20130269110 | Support Surface System for Securing Objects - An apparatus has conforming arms each respectively attached to a support surface in a pattern for cooperatively receiving an object. Actuators respectively position the plurality of conforming arms between a disengaged state to receive the object and an engaged state to contact the object at a respective contact area to immobilize the object. A control system selectively controls each of the actuators to cause the respective one of the conforming arms to curve inwardly toward the object to cooperatively exert a grasping force upon the object such that only a fraction of total force required to immobilize the object is applied to the object by each individual conforming arm. A selected grasping force of a selected one of the conforming arms corresponds to a relative fragility of the respective contact area. | 10-17-2013 |
Jason Nichols, Mississauga CA
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20110016877 | CONTINUOUS SLOT IN SHROUD - A compressor shroud has a continuous slot defined in a gaspath side surface thereof for communicating through the body of the shroud. Spaced-apart structural bridges span a rear portion of the slot in the shroud to maintain structural rigidity of the shroud. The method of forming the continuous slot is also described. | 01-27-2011 |
20130287542 | TWISTED VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE - A compressor for a gas turbine engine with variable inlet guide vanes each defining an airfoil portion twisted such that at each location of the airfoil portion along the pivot axis, an angle is defined between a respective chord extending between the leading and trailing edges and a same reference plane containing the pivot axis and extending radially with respect to the compressor. The angle, which is measured along a direction of rotation of the rotor, varies from a minimum value near the hub side wall to a maximum value near the shroud side wall. A method of reducing vortex whistle in a radial inlet of a compressor is also provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20140241901 | IMPELLER - An impeller for increasing the pressure of a fluid circulating in an annular fluid path, the impeller comprising: a plurality of centrifugal compressor vanes circumferentially interspaced around the axis of the annular fluid path, the plurality of compressor vanes extending from an axially-oriented inlet to a radially-oriented outlet, and each having an inner edge and a free edge, the free edge of the plurality of compressor vanes coinciding with an outer limit of the annular fluid path, and a hub having a solid-of-revolution shape centered around an axis, the hub having an outer hub surface forming an inner limit to the annular fluid path and to which the inner edge of the plurality of centrifugal vanes is secured, the outer hub surface having a portion which leans forward, forming an axial recess therein. | 08-28-2014 |
20140260324 | TURBO-MACHINERY ROTORS WITH ROUNDED TIP EDGE - A rotor for a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of radially extending blades, each having a remote blade tip defining an outer tip surface, and a leading edge defined between opposed pressure and suction side airfoil surfaces. A shroud circumferentially surrounds the rotor, and a radial distance between an inner surface of the shroud and the outer tip surface of the blades defines a radial tip clearance gap therebetween. The tip of each of the blades has a pressure side edge formed at the intersection between the outer tip surface and the pressure side airfoil surface, and a suction side edge formed at the intersection between the outer tip surface and the pressure side airfoil surface. The suction side edge has a larger radius of curvature than the pressure side edge, thereby reducing the amount of tip leakage flow through the radial tip clearance gap. | 09-18-2014 |
20140286746 | COMPRESSOR SHROUD REVERSE BLEED HOLES - A gas turbine engine compressor includes a rotor defining a central axis of rotation and a plurality of blades which project into an annular compressor gas flow passage, and a shroud circumferentially surrounding the rotor and having a radially inner surface adjacent to the blade tips. Bleed holes extend through the shroud adjacent the blade tips, each of the bleed holes having an inlet end disposed in the shroud radially inner surface and an outlet end disposed in a shroud radially outer surface. Bleed air removed from the annular gas flow passage flows through the bleed holes from the inlet to the outlet ends. The outlet end of each bleed hole is located circumferentially upstream of the inlet end relative to a direction of rotational flow in the annular gas flow passage driven by a direction of rotation of the rotor. | 09-25-2014 |
Jason M. Nichols, Schenectady, NY US
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20150050654 | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION IN A POROUS SUBSTRATE - The present disclosure relates to characterization of biological samples by amplification detection in a porous substrate. By way of example, a porous substrate may include amplification reagents configured to provide a signal when released during amplification. When a sample is applied, amplification occurs as a wavefront from the application point, and the time that the wavefront reaches a distance on the porous substrate is related to an initial concentration of the sample applied. By detecting the distance traveled by the amplification products at one or more time points, an initial concentration of the sample may be estimated. | 02-19-2015 |
Jeff Nichols, Lewiston, ID US
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20140202925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING HYBRID CRUDE OILS AND FUELS - A simplified process is provided for creating hybrid crude oils and hybrid crude fractions with characteristics superior to the original. The process uniquely combines gases with crude oil or crude fractions in an effervescent turbulent manner at low temperatures and pressures and without the further aid of catalysts. The process breaks large chain hydrocarbons into smaller chain hydrocarbons, molecularly combines carbon, hydrogen, and/or hydrocarbon molecules from the gases with and into hydrocarbon molecules of the crude or crude fraction, and separates contaminants and impurities. | 07-24-2014 |
Jeremy Nichols, Maple Grove, MN US
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20130207380 | Aseptic Coupling Devices - Formation of a sterile connection includes inserting a first aseptic coupling device into a second aseptic coupling device while a locking ring of the first aseptic device is in an indexed initial position, rotating the locking ring to a secured position in which a compressive force is created and in which a first membrane from the first aseptic coupling device and a second membrane from the second aseptic coupling device can removed thereby resulting in a first a first sealing member of the first aseptic coupling device sealing with a second sealing member of the second aseptic coupling device to form a sterile fluid passageway. | 08-15-2013 |
Jim Nichols, Tavares, FL US
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20140366246 | Cap with Interchangeable Emblems - The present invention relates to a cap with emblems that are removable and interchangeable including a related system as well as a sleeve for fitting over a portion of a cap with emblems that are removable and interchangeable. | 12-18-2014 |
John Alexander Nichols, South Perth AU
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20120211039 | COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE SHELTER - A collapsible portable shelter including at least a first strut and a second strut, each strut being resiliently flexible, a panel formed of a flexible material coupled with the first strut and the second strut, and an anchoring member for anchoring the panel relative to a surface. The first strut is received along a first side of the panel and the second strut is received along a second side of the panel, the second side opposing the first side. The first strut and the second strut each has a portion extending beyond a third side of the panel. A portion of each of the first strut and second strut is to be received in the surface to resist lateral movement of said part received in the ground. The orientation of the panel with respect to the surface can be readily varied by adjusting the anchoring. | 08-23-2012 |
20140283890 | COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE SHELTER - A collapsible portable shelter including at least a first strut and a second strut, each strut being resiliently flexible, a panel formed of a flexible material coupled with the first strut and the second strut, and an anchoring member for anchoring the panel relative to a surface. The first strut is received along a first side of the panel and the second strut is received along a second side of the panel, the second side opposing the first side. The first strut and the second strut each has a portion extending beyond a third side of the panel. In use, a part of said portion of each of the first strut and second strut is to be received in the surface to resist lateral movement of said part received in the ground. Furthermore, in use, orientation with respect to the surface can be varied by adjusting the anchoring member. | 09-25-2014 |
John K. Nichols, Oxford, MS US
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20140373491 | DIESEL FUEL AND UREA TANK AIR BREATHER FILTER - Provided is a filter that filters air flowing from the filter to a downstream component, while preventing fluid from flowing from the filter to the downstream component and preventing a substance, such as urea or fuel, entering the filter from the downstream component from degrading the filter element in the filter. The filter includes a filter element having an interior surface defining an inner chamber and a standpipe extending through the inner chamber and terminating at a point that allows air that flows from outside the filter element through the filter element and into the inner chamber to flow into the standpipe and out of the filter, while preventing fluid flowing from the opposite direction through the standpipe from entering the filter element. | 12-25-2014 |
Jonathan M. Nichols, Crofton, MD US
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20130058657 | System and Method for Photonic Compressive Sampling - A photonic compressive sampling system includes a photonic link with at least one electro-optic modulator that modulates a continuous wave optical energy with both an electrical analog signal and a pseudorandom bit sequence signal. A photodetector receives the modulated optical energy from the electro-optic modulator, and an electrical digitizer digitizes the output from the photodetector. The system enables signal recovery beyond the Nyquist limit of the digitizer. The signal being recovered has a sparse (low-dimensional) representation and the digitized samples are incoherent with this representation. An all-photonic system can faithfully recover a 1 GHz harmonic signal even when digitizing at 500 MS/s, well below the Nyquist rate. | 03-07-2013 |
Kelly Nichols, Melbourne, FL US
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20140097667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE BRAKING CONTROL - A vehicle control system includes a brake system onboard a vehicle, a first actuation component, an automatic control system, and a second actuation component. The first actuation component is operably coupled to the brake system and is configured to cause actuation of the brake system to brake the vehicle when the first actuation component is activated. The automatic control system is onboard the vehicle and is configured to generate a first control signal for controlling the first actuation component to activate to upon occurrence of one or more designated conditions. The second actuation component is operably coupled to the brake system and is configured to cause actuation of the brake system to brake the vehicle upon receipt of one of the first control signal or a second control signal generated by the automatic control system. | 04-10-2014 |
Lance Nichols, St. Albans Park AU
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20100307951 | Starch Nanocomposite Materials - In one aspect, the invention provides a substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material including starch and hydrophobically modified layered silicate clay. In another aspect, the invention provides packaging made from material including the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above. The nanocomposite material has improved mechanical and rheological properties and reduced sensitivity to moisture in that the rates of moisture update and/or loss are reduced. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above, including a step of mixing the starch in the form of an aqueous gel with the hydrophobic clay in a melt mixing device. In a further aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material, including the steps of mixing the starch with the hydrophobic clay to form a masterbatch (hereinafter “the masterbatch process”) and mixing the masterbatch with further starch. | 12-09-2010 |
Lance Victor Nichols, Victoria AU
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20130137834 | MODIFICATION OF PROPYLENE POLYMERS - The invention relates to a process for increasing the melt flow index of a propylene polymer, the process comprising melt mixing the propylene polymer in the presence of aqueous hydrogen peroxide. | 05-30-2013 |
Lance Victor Nichols, Clayton AU
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20150088027 | COMPOSITE SENSOR FIBRES AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - A composite sensor fibre comprising a filamentary core (12) and an outer layer ( | 03-26-2015 |
Lucy Nichols, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120185009 | VAGAL STIMULATION - The disclosure herein relates generally to methods for treating heart conditions using vagal stimulation, and further to systems and devices for performing such treatment. Such methods may include monitoring physiological parameters of a patient, detecting cardiac conditions, and delivering vagal stimulation (e.g., electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve or neurons having parasympathetic function) to the patient to treat the detected cardiac conditions. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185010 | VAGAL STIMULATION - The disclosure herein relates generally to methods for treating heart conditions using vagal stimulation, and further to systems and devices for performing such treatment. Such methods may include monitoring physiological parameters of a patient, detecting cardiac conditions, and delivering vagal stimulation (e.g., electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve or neurons having parasympathetic function) to the patient to treat the detected cardiac conditions. | 07-19-2012 |
20140316486 | VAGAL STIMULATION - The disclosure herein relates generally to methods for treating heart conditions using vagal stimulation, and further to systems and devices for performing such treatment. Such methods may include monitoring physiological parameters of a patient, detecting cardiac conditions, and delivering vagal stimulation (e.g., electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve or neurons having parasympathetic function) to the patient to treat the detected cardiac conditions. | 10-23-2014 |
Mark Eric Nichols, Blooming Prairie, MN US
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20130100549 | SPECIMEN VIEWING DEVICE - A specimen viewing device includes an enclosure, a specimen mounting system arranged on the enclosure for receiving the specimen and holding the specimen relative to the enclosure, and a background color control system arranged on the enclosure and configured for controlling a background color of the enclosure. A method of viewing a specimen is also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
Mark S. Nichols, Stuart, FL US
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20140230310 | FISHING LURE RESEMBLING A SHRIMP - A fishing lure having an internal cavity for containing a hook and a weight attached to the hook such that the weight is coupled to the hook closer to a throat of the hook than to a line receiving portion of the hook. The combined hook and weight resist being pulled through a shank containing region of lure. The weight may be positioned in a midsection of the lure enabling the lure to maintain a relatively level attitude in the water while being pulled through the water. | 08-21-2014 |
Markyia S. Nichols, Denton, MD US
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20140021318 | Surgical Instrument Holder - Disclosed are various embodiments for holding and organizing surgical instruments in a surgical environment. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument holder comprises an elongated body portion including a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be configured so as to retain a surgical instrument in a fixed position. The elongated body portion may have a base surface configured to contact a table surface. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021319 | Surgical Instrument Holder - Disclosed are various embodiments for holding and organizing surgical instruments in a surgical environment. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument holder comprises an elongated body portion including a plurality of slots. Each of the slots may be configured so as to retain a surgical instrument in a fixed position. The elongated body portion may have a base surface configured to contact a table surface. | 01-23-2014 |
Matt Nichols, Buffalo, MN US
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20140330621 | CMS STARS RATING DATA MANAGEMENT - A computer-based method for managing CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Stars program data includes storing historical CMS raw scores and Stars ratings in a database, which is in communication with a computer system having a user interface. The database is updated with CMS measurement data (or Stars rating data) for an insurance program, for example a Medicare Advantage Part C or Part D insurance plan or contract. The computer system is used to calculate CMS raw scores for the insurance program, based on the updated CMS Stars rating data. CMS Stars ratings are modeled and output to the user interface, based on the calculated raw scores. | 11-06-2014 |
Michael R. Nichols, St. Charles, MO US
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20140066390 | SACCHARIDE CONJUGATES - The invention provides a series of novel Lipid A anlogues that are structually simple, synthetically accessible, and capable of blocking the cellular receptor within the signal transduction pathway. The novel Lipid A anlogues can include a monosaccharide core with hydrophobic side chains and amino acid ionic motif. The invention further provides methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof in various therapeutic methods. | 03-06-2014 |
Peter Nichols, Savannah, GA US
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20120199356 | Equipment For Quick Dispersion Of Polyacrylamide Powder For Fracturing Operations - A compact and transportable installation, which is quick to start up and is independent, which allows for dissolution of at high concentration, in very short periods of time, substantial quantities of polyacrylamide powder and which is designed to be used in fracturing operations on gas or oil fields, is provided. The installation successively includes a polymer storage area, a vertical polymer transfer hopper, a supply overflow pipe, a polymer dosing system fed by the pipe, a polymer slicing unit (PSU) type polymer dispersion device, a tank for storage and degassing of polymer in solution, and a volumetric pump to inject and dose the solution of polymer obtained at a suction of a high pressure pump enabling the fracturing operations. | 08-09-2012 |
20130292122 | Polymer Dissolution Equipment Suitable For Large Fracturing Operations - Compact and transportable equipment that can be used for fracturing operations on gas or oil fields, includes, successively, a silo for storing polymer in powder form, a feed hopper of a polymer metering device, a device for metering out the powder polymer, a device for dispersing and grinding the polymer, and at least two volumetric pumps enabling the injection and metering of the polymer solution obtained in the mixer used for supplying at least one high-pressure fracturing pump. | 11-07-2013 |
20140054042 | Centre For The Preparation Of Additives For Hydraulic Fracturing Operations And Hydraulic Fracturing Process Employing The Preparation Centre - Compact and transportable preparation centre which can be used for fracturing operations on gas or oil fields, capable of metering out and dissolving two different polymers in the powder form, and including: two pneumatic means respectively supplying two storage hoppers for two separate polymers; two means for supplying and metering the polymer originating respectively from the two storage hoppers to a device for dispersing by grinding, also denoted PSU; two series of tanks for hydration and dissolution of the polymers connected to the dispersing and grinding device; two positive displacement vacuum pumps for metering the two solutions each originating from the two series of hydration and dissolution tanks and intended to supply a mixer itself connected to a high-pressure injection pump. Fracturing process employing the preparation centre. | 02-27-2014 |
Peter David Nichols, West Hobart AU
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20080268539 | Synthesis of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Recombinant Cells - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 10-30-2008 |
20110054198 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 03-03-2011 |
20110201065 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 08-18-2011 |
20120041218 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 02-16-2012 |
20120215018 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELLS - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 08-23-2012 |
20130060053 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELL - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 03-07-2013 |
20130296589 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELL - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 11-07-2013 |
20140011247 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELL - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 01-09-2014 |
20140314727 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELL - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 10-23-2014 |
20140345535 | Feedstuffs for Aquaculture Comprising Stearidonic Acid - The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA). | 11-27-2014 |
20150018571 | ENZYMES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS - The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ. | 01-15-2015 |
20150087849 | SYNTHESIS OF LONG-CHAIN POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS BY RECOMBINANT CELL - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 03-26-2015 |
Peter David Nichols, Tasmania AU
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20090299083 | Feedstuffs for Aquaculture Comprising Stearidonic Acid - The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA). | 12-03-2009 |
20110015415 | Synthesis of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids by recombinant cells - The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. | 01-20-2011 |
20120016144 | ENZYMES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS - The present invention relates generally to the field of recombinant fatty acid synthesis, particularly in transgenic plants. The application describes genes involved in fatty acid synthesis and provides methods and vectors for the manipulation of fatty acid composition of plant oils. In particular, the invention provides constructs for achieving the integration of multiple heterologous genes involved in fatty acid synthesis into the plant genome, such that the resulting plants produce altered levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Also described are methods for enhancing the expression of fatty acid biosynthesis enzymes by co-expressing a silencing suppressor within the plant storage organ. | 01-19-2012 |
Philip E. Nichols, Salisbury, MD US
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20140259713 | PRODUCT MEASUREMENT TOOL AND METHOD OF MEASURING AN OBJECT - A square area measurement tool includes a plurality of vertical panels, each of which is connected to two other panels on opposing ends, configured perpendicularly, and independently movable relative to the other panels. A primary ruled component on a planar surface of at least two of the vertical panels provides measurements in two dimensions of an object within the measurement tool. The panels are connected to one another by a connection knob for engaging a connection knob retaining slot of an adjacent panel. A method for measuring an object involves inserting the object into a measurement tool and sliding the panels toward each other until the vertical panels contact the object. A method for determining a minimum footprint of a plurality of products comprises inserting at least two products in various relative orientations in the measurement tool and measuring the orientations until a smallest square area is identified. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard Nichols, Berlin DE
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20150083602 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF FINE LINE CIRCUITRY - The present invention relates to a method for manufacture of fine line circuitry in the manufacture of printed circuit boards, IC substrates and the like. The method utilizes a first conductive layer on the smooth surface of a build-up layer and a second conductive layer selected from electrically conductive polymers, colloidal noble metals and electrically conductive carbon particles on the roughened walls of at least one opening which are formed after depositing the first conductive layer. | 03-26-2015 |
Richard Nichols, Munich DE
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20120135032 | GENERATION OF A BROAD T-CELL RESPONSE IN HUMANS AGAINST HIV - The present invention relates to a recombinant Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) comprising in the viral genome one or more expression cassettes for the expression of HIV proteins selected from Gag, Pol, Tat, Vif, Vpu, Vpr, Rev and Nef or a part or a derivative thereof or selected from Gag, Pol, Vpu, Vpr, Rev and Nef or a part or a derivative thereof for use as medicament or vaccine and its use for the treatment and/or prevention of HIV infections and AIDS. | 05-31-2012 |
Ronald G. Nichols, Reno, NV US
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20130127909 | Multiple simultaneous biometric data acquisition and display system and method of use - Systems and methods are disclosed for collecting and displaying biometric data associated with multiple individuals in real-time, including multiple computer stations, hardware for collecting raw biometric data, software for calibrating biometric devices, software for normalizing and transferring biometric data, and software for processing and displaying biometric data. In one embodiment, the system further includes software for generating graphical indicators that correspond to specific locations on a stimulus video, overlaying those graphical indicators on individual video frames of the stimulus video, and displaying the overlaid stimulus video. The system further includes software enabling real-time interaction with the display of the biometric data based on segregating participants according to meta-data values. | 05-23-2013 |
Roy L. Nichols, Enterprise, AL US
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20150102123 | Retained cap aromatherapy container - A retained cap aromatherapy container has a cap, a base and an essential oil reservoir. The base has an inner sleeve with an opening in it that fits into the cap. When the container is closed, the opening is covered and aromatherapy vapors are contained. When the container is opened, the cap moves up the sleeve and the opening is revealed. This allows vapors to escape, but the cap is retained on the sleeve. A peg on the sleeve may engage an angled groove in the cap so that the container is opened by twisting the cap. Outer caps and outer bases may snap over inner caps and inner bases to provide a vapor seal as well as provide an aesthetically pleasing surface. | 04-16-2015 |
Stacy Nichols, Kanata CA
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20150067381 | DISCRETE TIME COMPENSATION MECHANISMS - Discrete time compensation mechanisms include a channel component configured for determining which channel of a plurality of channels to process time slots of sampled data that are time stamped in a discrete time and processing the time slots of the sampled data to the plurality of channels. A common channel clock component is configured for time stamping the time slots of the sampled data in the discrete time domain that is faster than a non-discrete reference time stamp of continuous data from which the time slots are sampled from and for processing the sampled data through the plurality of channels faster than the continuous data is being received. Compensations for one or more gaps are generated based on a set of predetermined criteria and a corrected time stamp is applied to the sampled data for processing among different processing channels. | 03-05-2015 |
Steve C. Nichols, Maple Grove, MN US
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20130211600 | HVAC CONTROLLER WITH VENTILATION BOOST CONTROL - An HVAC controller, such as a thermostat, is configured to receive and accept one or more requests for a temporary boost in ventilation. The requests may be received from one or more remotely located ventilation boost control units located throughout the building, and/or through a user interface of the HVAC controller itself. In some cases, the HVAC controller may be configured to coordinate multiple requests for ventilation, and adjust the ventilation time as appropriate. | 08-15-2013 |
20130238142 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING WIRELESS DEVICES OF AN HVAC SYSTEM - A building control network may have a first central device, a second central device and one or more peripheral devices. An illustrative method may include placing the second central device into an associate mode, and sending an associate command from a perimeter device to associate the perimeter device with the second central device. The associate command may be received by the first central device. The first central device may send one or more commands to the second central device, where the one or more commands may cause the second central device to be taken out of its associate mode and to reconfigure the second central device to a perimeter device. The first central device may then be put in an associate mode, and both the second central device and the perimeter device may be associated as perimeter devices with the first central device. | 09-12-2013 |
20130261807 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING WIRELES SENSORS IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - An HVAC controller for controlling an HVAC system may be configured to enroll one or more wireless devices, and once one or more wireless devices are enrolled, to prompt the user to enter an identifier, a location, a device type and/or a function for one or more of the enrolled wireless devices. The HVAC controller may use the identifier, location and/or device type to identify each of the enrolled devices. This may facilitate a user in selecting various sensors to participate in sensor averaging, identifying where certain sensor data is originating, identifying devices having a low battery condition, as well as performing other tasks as desired. | 10-03-2013 |
Steve C. Nichols, Plymouth, MN US
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20140041846 | HVAC SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE EQUIPMENT INTERFACE MODULES - An HVAC system may include a building controller, two or more HVAC components and at least two Equipment Interface Modules (EIM). Each of the EIMs may include a wired and/or wireless interface for communication to the HVAC controller. Each EIM may be wired to one or more of the HVAC components of the HVAC system. In some cases, the HVAC controller may be configured to provide one or more control commands to control two or more of the HVAC components of the HVAC system via the EIMs. In some cases, the EIMs may provide control signals to the HVAC controller, and the HVAC controller may generate one or more commands in response to the received control signals. | 02-13-2014 |
Steven Nichols, Elkhorn, NE US
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20140292348 | Electronic Testing Device - Systems and methods for cabling verification may include one or more operations including, but not limited to: receiving floor plan data representing a floor plan of a premises; receiving at least one user input specifying a location of at least one cabling endpoint relative to the floor plan; receiving at least one user input selecting at least one cabling verification test for the at least one cabling endpoint; receiving one or more cabling verification test results for the at least one cabling endpoint obtained by at least one testing device; and updating at least one database element associated with the at least one cabling endpoint and maintained by the cloud-based server. | 10-02-2014 |
Steven C. Nichols, Plymouth, MN US
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20140263678 | MULTI-MODE AUTO CHANGEOVER SYSTEM - An auto changeover mechanism for a thermostat. A heat and cool mode auto changeover with single or crossed setpoints may be an approach for doing a single setpoint auto changeover, an approach that can handle auto changeover with separate heat and cool setpoints that do not require the cool setpoint to always be higher than the heat setpoint, and also an approach that does not necessarily require a dead band between the setpoints. A hysteresis may be associated with switching to the other mode. The thermostat having the auto changeover mechanism may have a display of a mode that automatically changes between heat and cool. | 09-18-2014 |
20140358294 | PERCEIVED COMFORT TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Many different factors may affect a user's perceived thermal comfort level within a building. Controlling a room temperature according to what the temperature may feel like to a user (i.e. the “feels-like” temperature) may increase a user's comfort level in the building. An HVAC controller may be programmed to determine a temperature offset based on one or more environmental conditions in and/or around the building, and to apply the temperature offset to the indoor temperature, resulting in a feels-like temperature. The HVAC controller may be further programmed to control an HVAC system in accordance with the feels-like temperature. | 12-04-2014 |
Sueann Nichols, Lantana, FL US
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20140156103 | AUTOMATICALLY MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT OF A PHYSICAL ZONE - A system, method, and computer program product for automatically managing an environment for a physical zone over a period of time. Position coordinates are received from a plurality of entities. It is determined which of the entities will occupy the physical zone over a time frame, the physical zone including at least one environmental characteristic. Environmental preferences are accessed for the entities determined to occupy the physical zone for the time frame. The environmental characteristic of the physical zone is adjusted for the time frame based on the accessed environmental preferences for the entities. | 06-05-2014 |
Thomas A. Nichols, Eldon, IA US
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20130104535 | Pump displacement control mechanism | 05-02-2013 |
20140138167 | STEERING LINKAGE INTERFACE BETWEEN STEERING CYLINDER AND GROUND DRIVE PUMP DISPLACEMENT CONTROL ARMS - A four-bar linkage is provided as a mechanical interface for transferring respective outputs from a speed/direction control device and a hydraulic steering cylinder to displacement control arms of a pair of pumps of a dual-path hydrostatic transmission including a pair of motors respectively coupled for driving a pair of front wheels of a vehicle. The hydraulic steering cylinder is fixed and has a piston rod slidably coupled to an input arm of the four-bar linkage in such a way that a rotation speed decrease occurs as the arm and a linked control plate are pivoted from a neutral position, the control plate transferring pivotal movement to effect differential movement of the displacement control arms. This results in the vehicle speed decreasing during a turn. | 05-22-2014 |
Timothy D. Nichols, Casselberry, FL US
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20140265136 | Game Apparatus - A game apparatus with pivotally mounted cup holders is disclosed. The apparatus includes a game board and a plurality of cup holders pivotally secured to a vertical surface of the game board. The cup holders are configured to pivot relative to the vertical surface of the game board to hold a cup at an angle. In addition, the game board includes a cavity formed into the game board for each cup holder, where the cavity is configured to receive and support a portion of a bottom edge of a cup. A depression is formed into the game board and configured to receive a respective cup holder to lay flat when the cup holder is pivoted against the game board. Further, the plurality of cup holders are disposed in a triangular formation on the game board and configured for cups to be placed adjacent to one another. | 09-18-2014 |
Tony Nichols, Kansas City, KS US
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20120250339 | TAILLIGHT ANTITHEFT SYSTEM - A taillight antitheft system having a frame with an interior void having a bar network and/or a screen configured to be permanently mounted over a grouping of LED taillight units and to an adjacent-mounting surface via a welding process. In this manner, system obstructs access to the LED taillight units, thereby preventing unauthorized removal or theft thereof, while permitting light emitted from the LED taillight units to pass therethrough, thereby not materially interfering with the underlying purpose of the LED taillight units. The system is only removable from the mounting surface via destroying weld marks produced during the welding process. | 10-04-2012 |
20120250340 | TAILLIGHT ANTITHEFT SYSTEM - A taillight antitheft system having a frame with an interior void having a bar network and/or a screen configured to be permanently mounted over a grouping of LED taillight units and to an adjacent-mounting surface via a welding process. In this manner, system obstructs access to the LED taillight units, thereby preventing unauthorized removal or theft thereof, while permitting light emitted from the LED taillight units to pass therethrough, thereby not materially interfering with the underlying purpose of the LED taillight units. The system is only removable from the mounting surface via destroying weld marks produced during the welding process. | 10-04-2012 |
Trent Nichols, Indian Head CA
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20110151553 | Device and Method for Composting - A composter device is provided including a mixer and a grinder commonly driven and commonly located in a composting chamber of the device. A large opening at the top of the composting chamber permits large objects to be inserted into the chamber to permit the object to be ground and left to decompose to produce compost material in the same chamber. The grinder includes grinding elements arranged to produce a shearing action while the mixer includes an auger to produce a churning action when the ground matter requires periodic mixing during the decomposition process to produce compost. | 06-23-2011 |
20120125063 | Device and Method for Composting - A composter device is provided including a mixer and a grinder commonly driven and commonly located in a composting chamber of the device. A large opening at the top of the composting chamber permits large objects to be inserted into the chamber to permit the object to be ground and left to decompose to produce compost material in the same chamber. The grinder includes grinding elements arranged to produce a shearing action while the mixer includes an auger to produce a churning action when the ground matter requires periodic mixing during the decomposition process to produce compost. | 05-24-2012 |
T. Richard Nichols, Atlanta, GA US
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20130338746 | 3D MICROELECTRODE DEVICE FOR LIVE TISSUE APPLICATIONS - A 3D microelectrode device includes a flexible substrate containing poly-dimethyl siloxane (PDMS). The device may be fabricated in a miniature form factor suitable for attachment to a small organ such as a lateral gastrocnemius muscle of a live rat. In addition to providing a miniaturized, conformable attachment, the device provides an anchoring action via one or more microelectrodes, each having an insertable tip particularly shaped to provide the anchoring action. Furthermore, a base portion of each of the microelectrodes is embedded inside conductive poly-dimethyl siloxane (cPDMS). The cPDMS is contained in a pad that is coupled to a conductive track embedded in the flexible substrate. Embedding of the base portion inside the cPDMS material not only allows the microelectrode to bend in various directions, but also provides good electrical conductivity while eliminating the need for attachment processes using solder or epoxy adhesives. | 12-19-2013 |
William Nichols, Bossier City, LA US
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20120240495 | Data Center Ceiling Systems - A data center ceiling system includes a data center ceiling system grid having a grid attachment frame, a plurality of acoustical ceiling panels carried by the grid attachment frame and an elongated hardware suspension slot in the grid attachment frame, the hardware suspension slot bordering at least a portion of each of the plurality of acoustical ceiling panels. At least one hardware suspension rod engages the hardware suspension slot. | 09-27-2012 |