Niemann, US
Arne W. Niemann, Inman, SC US
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20110119948 | Tray dryer - A tray dryer is provided that has tray stack with trays that rotate about an axis. A material leveler is stationary with respect to the rotating trays and has a leveling surface that engages the product. The material leveler has a plurality of prongs that engage the product and that in combination with the leveling surface form a series of rows in the product on the upper surface of one of the trays. The material leveler does not function to hold the product for transfer to a subsequent tray of the tray stack. | 05-26-2011 |
Chris Niemann, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130108022 | METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF A SPHERICALLY BENT CRYSTAL FOR K-alpha X-RAY IMAGING OF LASER PLASMAS USING A FOCUSING MONOCHROMATOR GEOMETRY | 05-02-2013 |
Corissa Niemann, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20100105015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING THE DECODING OR DECIPHERING OF FOREIGN ACCENTS - A system for decoding foreign accents includes a visual display monitor, an audio display device, and a processor. The processor is electrically connected to, and configured for communication with, the visual display monitor and the audio display device. The processor is further configured to exert a measure of control over the visual display monitor and the audio display device to display aural and visual content. The processor is still further configured to train a user of the system to understand the nature of a mispronunciation of a native language word by a foreign language speaker, and to comprehend a response thereto. The processor is yet still further configured to validate the user's understanding and comprehension by allowing the user to determine whether his response to a mispronunciation was accurately performed following an aural display of the mispronunciation through the audio display device. | 04-29-2010 |
Darrell L. Niemann, Santa Clara, CA US
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20140126112 | CARBON NANOTUBES ATTACHED TO METAL FOIL - Provided herein are novel electrodes for use, such as, for example, in electrochemical energy storage systems (i.e., Li-ion secondary batteries), fuel cells, secondary batteries based on hydrogen storage and ultracapacitors. The electrodes include carbon nanotubes attached to metal foil. In some embodiments, an ultracapacitor device is provided. The ultracapacitor device contains, inter alia, the novel electrodes described herein. In still other embodiments, a method of synthesizing the electrodes described herein is provided. Carbon nanotubes are deposited on a metal foil and amorphous carbon is removed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140321027 | Rechargeable Power Source For Mobile Devices Which Includes An Ultracapacitor - Provided herein is a rechargeable power source that can be quickly charged and use for charging mobile and cordless devices. The power source includes an ultracapacitor which comprises a composite structure including carbon nanotubes attached to an oxide layer. | 10-30-2014 |
20140349216 | STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE USING CARBON NANOTUBES - A composite electrode structure and methods of making and using thereof are disclosed. The structure has a metal substrate with a metal oxide layer. The average thickness of the metal oxide layer is less than 150 nm, and comprises at least a first metal and a second metal, wherein the first metal and the second metal are different elements. A plurality of carbon nanotubes is disposed on a first surface of the metal oxide layer. At least a portion of the carbon nanotubes are disposed such that one end of the carbon nanotube is positioned at least 5 nm below the surface of the metal oxide layer. | 11-27-2014 |
Darrell Lee Niemann, Santa Clara, CA US
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20110157770 | HIGH PERFORMANCE CARBON NANOTUBE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an energy storage device and a method for manufacturing the energy storage device. The method includes accessing a metal substrate and forming plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) directly on a metal substrate. The method further includes removing substantially all amorphous carbon from said plurality of CNTs and coupling the plurality of CNTs to an electrolytic separator. | 06-30-2011 |
20150068001 | HIGH PERFORMANCE CARBON NANOTUBE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an energy storage device and a method for manufacturing the energy storage device. The method includes accessing a metal substrate and forming plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) directly on a metal substrate. The method further includes removing substantially all amorphous carbon from said plurality of CNTs and coupling the plurality of CNTs to an electrolytic separator. | 03-12-2015 |
David Niemann, Madison, WI US
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20100130844 | Thin-Film Micro Electrode Array And Method - A thin-film microelectrode array tailored for long-term, minimally invasive cortical recording or stimulation and method are provided. The microelectrode array includes a flexible element that is movable between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. An array of contacts is provided on the flexible element. The contacts are engagable with a cortical surface with the flexible element in the expanded configuration. A link operatively connects the array of contacts to a control module. The link is capable of transmitting at least one of cortical recordings and cortical stimulation signals thereon. | 05-27-2010 |
20130110193 | Method For Implanting An Electrode That Unfurls In Response To A Predetermined Stimulus | 05-02-2013 |
Debra H. Niemann, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20090220757 | ORIENTED MULTI-LAYER SHRINK LABELS - The present invention relates to a multi-layer oriented shrink film comprising at least one skin layer comprising a polystyrene material and at least one core layer comprising a polyolefin layer. The films are preferably primarily oriented in either the machine or the cross direction. These films are ideally suited for use as a shrink label which can be applied either as a CD shrink sleeve or applied using a continuous roll process. The films ideally have an overall density of less than 1.0 g/cm | 09-03-2009 |
20110003524 | FIBERS AND FABRICS MADE FROM ETHYLENE/alpha-OLEFIN INTERPOLYMERS - A bicomponent fiber is obtainable from or comprises an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer characterized by an elastic recovery, Re, in percent at 300 percent strain and 1 cycle and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the elastic recovery and the density satisfy the following relationship: Re>1481−1629(d). Such interpolymer can also be characterized by other properties. The fibers made therefrom have a relatively high elastic recovery and a relatively low coefficient of friction. The fibers can be cross-linked, if desired. Woven or non-woven fabrics, such as spunbond, melt blown and spun-laced fabrics or webs can be made from such fibers. | 01-06-2011 |
20110290317 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE COMPRISING POLYOLEFIN COPOLYMER WITH LOW UNSATURATION AND OPTIONAL VINYL SILANE - An electronic device module comprising: | 12-01-2011 |
20130087198 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Heterogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Optionally Silane - An electronic device module comprising: | 04-11-2013 |
20130167926 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Ethylene-Alpha Olefin Tapered Block Copolymers and Optional Vinyl Silane - An electronic device module such as a solar cell is described. The electronic device module is made using a polymeric material in intimate contact with at least one surface of the electronic device, the polymeric material comprising a tapered block copolymer comprising an A block, and a B block. | 07-04-2013 |
20130206224 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Film of Homogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Adhesive Property Enhancing Graft Polymer - An electronic device module comprising: | 08-15-2013 |
Edwin Niemann, Beaver, PA US
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20100048752 | CROSSLINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION - A polymer composition that includes a first polyolefin polymer and an interpenetrating network polymer. The interpenetrating network polymer includes a second polyolefin polymer present in an amount of from 10 percent by weight to 80 percent by weight, based on total weight of the interpenetrating network polymer, and a vinyl aromatic polymer present in an amount of from 20 percent by weight to 90 percent by weight, based on total weight of the interpenetrating network polymer. As initially provided in the polymer composition, the interpenetrating network polymer is substantially free of crosslinking. The polymer composition itself is at least partially crosslinked. An expandable polymer composition is provided that includes the polymer composition and an expansion agent, which can be expanded to form an expanded polymer composition that can have a density of from 16 to 400 Kg/m | 02-25-2010 |
Eliane Cora Niemann, Roanoke, VA US
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20110114681 | Apron gun holster - The Apron Gun Holster, is for use by either right- or left-handed wearers. It is comprised of an inside panel that has two hidden pockets for one or two pistols and a front panel that provides concealment, useful for gun magazines, bullets, and/or items such as a cell phone, pens, or whatever the need may be. This invention will be especially beneficial for those running convenience stores which are often targeted for crime and for women in business settings wishing a comfortable gun holster. In accordance with the above objectives the gun(s) sits in left or right pockets inwardly from a panel generally conforming to the curve of the body at the thigh, providing comfort over a prolonged period of time, concealment and accessibility to facilitate quick-draw. The Apron Gun Holster can be made economically utilizing a variety of fabrics, plastics and a variety of alternative materials (leather etc.). | 05-19-2011 |
Hans Niemann, Winchester, VA US
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20100031712 | Collapsible Container with Locking Device - A collapsible container includes a main frame and at least one pivotable side wall that is pivotable between a collapsed position and an opened position. The pivotable side wall is provided with a spring lock insert secured therein and biased toward a lock position in which a lock portion of the spring lock insert extends beyond an end edge of the pivotable side wall. The main frame includes a latch opening that receives the spring lock insert when the pivotable side wall is in the opened position. | 02-11-2010 |
Hans Niemann, Cross Junction, VA US
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20140069949 | Container with Hinge Pin Lock - A hinge pin lock for a molded plastic container includes a locking tab molded with an upper rim of the container and connected to the upper rim by a living hinge. The locking tab is pivotable from an open position to a locked position. A channel is formed in the upper rim and is sized to receive a hinge pin of a container lid. The channel includes engagement structure that secures the locking tab in the locked position. | 03-13-2014 |
Hasso B. Niemann, Columbia, MD US
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20090110880 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS OF A LOW CONDUCTANCE SILICON MICRO-LEAK FOR MASS SPECTROMETER INLET - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments a mass spectrometer micro-leak includes a number of channels fabricated by semiconductor processing tools and that includes a number of inlet holes that provide access to the channels. | 04-30-2009 |
20110095181 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS OF A LOW CONDUCTANCE SILICON MICRO-LEAK FOR MASS SPECTROMETER INLET - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments a mass spectrometer micro-leak includes a number of channels fabricated by semiconductor processing tools and that includes a number of inlet holes that provide access to the channels. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097541 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS OF A LOW CONDUCTANCE SILICON MICRO-LEAK FOR MASS SPECTROMETER INLET - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments a mass spectrometer micro-leak includes a number of channels fabricated by semiconductor processing tools and that includes a number of inlet holes that provide access to the channels. | 04-28-2011 |
James A. Niemann, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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20140111186 | IMPEDANCE SOURCE RANGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An impedance sourcing circuit for a measurement device configured to measure a device under test (DUT) and method are disclosed. The impedance sourcing circuit includes a voltage/current source. An electrically controlled variable resistance having a control input is configured to adjust the variable resistance is coupled to the DUT. A loop gain controller is coupled to the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance. The loop gain controller is configured to drive the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance to adjust the variable resistance to generally match the impedance of the DUT. The impedance sourcing circuit may also include a voltage detector configured to detect a voltage across the DUT and a voltage reference. The loop gain controller may be configured to drive the control input of the electrically controlled variable resistance based on the voltage detected across the DUT and the voltage reference. | 04-24-2014 |
20140218064 | SMU RF TRANSISTOR STABILITY ARRANGEMENT - An RF testing method and system by which a DC measurement pathway can also act like a properly terminated RF pathway. Achieving this requires that the output HI, LO, and Sense HI conductors are terminated in a frequency selective manner such that the terminations do not affect the SMU DC measurements. Once all SMU input/output impedances are controlled, as well as properly terminated to eliminate reflections, the high-speed devices will no longer oscillate during device testing, so long as the instruments maintain a high isolation from instrument-to-instrument (separate instruments are used on the gate and drain, or on the input and output of the device). The output of HI, LO and Sense HI conductors are coupled to various nodes of the DUT via three triaxial cables, the outer shieldings of which are coupled to each other and to an SMU ground. | 08-07-2014 |
20140376201 | GUARDED PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ISLANDS - A device with low dielectric absorption includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a component connection area including a first conductor layered on a top surface of the component connection area and a second conductor layered on a bottom surface of the component connection area, an aperture surrounding the component connection area, a low-leakage component connecting the component connection area to the PCB across the aperture, and a guard composed of a third conductor at least substantially surrounding the aperture on a top surface of the PCB and a fourth conductor at least substantially surrounding the aperture on a bottom surface of the PCB. | 12-25-2014 |
James A. Niemann, Aurora, OH US
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20090195261 | IMPEDANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A measurement instrument for measuring the impedance of a device under test (DUT) includes a first source of either a voltage or a current and a second source of either a voltage or a current, wherein the first source is connectable in a first feedback relationship with the DUT and the second source is connectable in a second feedback relationship with both the DUT and the first source. The first and second sources are operated respectively as a current source responsive to the current through the DUT and a voltage source responsive to the voltage across the DUT or operated respectively as a voltage source responsive to the voltage across the DUT and a current source responsive to the current through the DUT. The second feedback relationship has a narrower bandwidth than the first feedback relationship. The resulting voltage across the DUT and the current through the DUT establish the measured impedance of the DUT. | 08-06-2009 |
James C. Niemann, Dallas, TX US
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20140330639 | Method and System for Evaluating, Reporting, and Improving On-Line Promotion Effectiveness - A system and method for populating and analyzing a member consumer profile database for implementing an incentive driven targeted product marketing program is disclosed. To implement the targeted product marketing program, personal profile information is collected from several member consumers and stored in a profile database. A group of the member consumers are identified and selected, and the promotion operator provides a promotion to this group on behalf of a sponsor. During and/or after the promotion, information is solicited from the member consumer about the promotion in exchange for rewards. In addition, interactive behavior information of the member consumer is tracked. The solicited information and the interactive behavior information can then be used to enrich the profile database for future promotions. | 11-06-2014 |
Jeffrey Niemann, Superior, CO US
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20150031326 | High Level Operating System Application Use Case Identification System to Improve User Experience - Methods, devices, and systems for a mobile device to execute user experience software that dynamically determines operating policies that are suited for managing resources, such as transceivers, processors, and other units within the mobile device. In an aspect, a processor executing the user experience software may monitor for activity information that indicates a user's interactions with the mobile device. Based on the activity information, a processor executing the user experience software may match a circumstance defined by the activity information with a stored activity profile. The activity profile may include information indicating aggregated resource usage associated with the matched circumstance. A processor executing the user experience software may implement an operating policy based on the activity profile that manages how the mobile device utilizes resources. In various aspects, activity profiles may be periodically updated with resource usage information from numerous sources to aggregate data for managing particular circumstances. | 01-29-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Niemann, Superior, CO US
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20130097415 | Central Processing Unit Monitoring and Management Based On A busy-Idle Histogram - The aspects enable a computing device or microprocessor to adjust the operations of a processor in view of a current processor workload based on a histogram-like data structure. A histogram-like data structure characterizing one of processor busy and/or idle durations or busy/idle ratios is generated at runtime and used to model the processor workload. The processor workload is used to predict future processing requirements and to adjust the processor's operations such that they are commensurate with the processing and workload requirements. The histogram-like data structure may alternatively be used to estimate a current quality of service (QoS) of a communication link so that link management actions may be taken. | 04-18-2013 |
Jeffrey A. Niemann, Boulder, CO US
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20120179303 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THERMAL POLICIES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A method and system for managing one or more thermal policies of a portable computing device (PCD) includes monitoring temperature of the portable computing device with internal thermal sensors and external thermal sensors. If a change in temperature has been detected by at least one thermal sensor, then a thermal policy manager may increase a frequency in which temperature readings are detected by the thermal sensors. The thermal policy manager may also determine if a current temperature of the portable computing device as detected by one or more of the thermal sensors falls within one or more predetermined thermal states. Each thermal state may be assigned a unique set of thermal mitigation techniques. Each set of thermal mitigation techniques may be different from one another. The sets of thermal mitigation techniques may differ according to quantity of techniques and impacts on performance of the PCD. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179416 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THERMAL POLICIES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A method and system for managing one or more thermal policies of a portable computing device (PCD) includes monitoring temperature of the portable computing device with internal thermal sensors and external thermal sensors. If a change in temperature has been detected by at least one thermal sensor, then a thermal policy manager may increase a frequency in which temperature readings are detected by the thermal sensors. The thermal policy manager may also determine if a current temperature of the portable computing device as detected by one or more of the thermal sensors falls within one or more predetermined thermal states. Each thermal state may be assigned a unique set of thermal mitigation techniques. Each set of thermal mitigation techniques may be different from one another. The sets of thermal mitigation techniques may differ according to quantity of techniques and impacts on performance of the PCD. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179441 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THERMAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION IN A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Methods and systems for managing thermal load distribution on a portable computing device (“PCD”) include storing on a PCD a plurality of thermal load steering scenarios which identify simulated thermal load conditions for the PCD, corresponding simulated workloads that produced the simulated thermal load conditions, and thermal load steering parameters for steering the simulated thermal load to a predetermined spatial location on the PCD. A scheduled workload for the PCD is monitored to identify a match with one of the thermal load steering scenarios so that the workload may be scheduled according to a thermal load steering parameter. Another method includes initiating a thermal mitigation technique on a PCD and determining a current graphical load being processed by the PCD. A graphics feature associated with the current graphical load is identified. The graphics feature is then disabled while maintaining a frame rate to reduce temperature of the PCD. | 07-12-2012 |
20120271481 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL LOAD MANAGEMENT IN A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Methods and systems for leveraging temperature sensors in a portable computing device (“PCD”) are disclosed. The sensors may be placed within the PCD near known thermal energy producing components such as a central processing unit (“CPU”) core, graphical processing unit (“GPU”) core, power management integrated circuit (“PMIC”), power amplifier, etc. The signals generated by the sensors may be monitored and used to trigger drivers running on the processing units. The drivers are operable to cause the reallocation of processing loads associated with a given component's generation of thermal energy, as measured by the sensors. In some embodiments, the processing load reallocation is mapped according to parameters associated with pre-identified thermal load scenarios. In other embodiments, the reallocation occurs in real time, or near real time, according to thermal management solutions generated by a thermal management algorithm that may consider CPU and/or GPU performance specifications along with monitored sensor data. | 10-25-2012 |
20120281558 | TEMPERATURE-DRIVEN AIRLINK SELECTION IN A MULTI-MODE WIRELESS DEVICE - A method and system for temperature-driven airlink selection in a multi-mode wireless device is disclosed. The method may include monitoring a temperature in the multi-mode wireless device while the multi-mode wireless device operates in a first airlink mode, determining whether to switch the airlink mode of the multi-mode wireless device in response to a change in the monitored temperature, and switching the multi-mode wireless device to operate in a second airlink mode in response to a determination to switch the airlink mode. | 11-08-2012 |
20130073875 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THERMAL ENERGY GENERATION IN A HETEROGENEOUS MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Various embodiments of methods and systems for controlling and/or managing thermal energy generation on a portable computing device that contains a heterogeneous multi-core processor are disclosed. Because individual cores in a heterogeneous processor may exhibit different processing efficiencies at a given temperature, thermal mitigation techniques that compare performance curves of the individual cores at their measured operating temperatures can be leveraged to manage thermal energy generation in the PCD by allocating and/or reallocating workloads among the individual cores based on the performance curve comparison. | 03-21-2013 |
20130097443 | DYNAMIC VOLTAGE AND CLOCK SCALING CONTROL BASED ON RUNNING AVERAGE, VARIANT AND TREND - The aspects enable a computing device or microprocessor to scale the frequency and/or voltage of a processor to an optimal value balancing performance and power savings in view of a current processor workload. Busy and/or idle duration statistics are calculated from the processor during execution. The statistics may include a running average busy and/or idle duration or idle/busy ratio, a variance of the running average and a trend of the running average. Current busy or idle durations or an idle-to-busy ratio may be computed based on collected statistics. The current idle-to-busy ratio may be compared to a target idle-to-busy ratio and the frequency/voltage of the processor may be adjusted based on the results of the comparison to drive the current running average toward the target value. The target value of idle-to-busy ratio may be adjusted based on the calculated variance and/or trend values. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097609 | System and Method for Determining Thermal Management Policy From Leakage Current Measurement - Various embodiments of methods and systems for determining the thermal status of processing components within a portable computing device (“PCD”) by measuring leakage current on power rails associated with the components are disclosed. One such method involves measuring current on a power rail after a processing component has entered a “wait for interrupt” mode. Advantageously, because a processing component may “power down” in such a mode, any current remaining on the power rail associated with the processing component may be attributable to leakage current. Based on the measured leakage current, a thermal status of the processing component may be determined and thermal management policies consistent with the thermal status of the processing component implemented. Notably, it is an advantage of embodiments that the thermal status of a processing component within a PCD may be established without the need to leverage temperature sensors. | 04-18-2013 |
John Christopher Niemann, St. Charles, MO US
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20100188816 | HOT AISLE CONTAINMENT COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An air containment cooling system for containing and cooling air between two rows of equipment racks includes a canopy assembly configured to enclose a hot aisle defined by the two rows of equipment racks, and a cooling system embedded within the canopy assembly. The cooling system is configured to cool air disposed within the hot aisle. Other embodiments and methods for cooling are further disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
20120229972 | HOT AISLE CONTAINMENT COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An air containment cooling system for containing and cooling air between two rows of equipment racks includes a canopy assembly configured to enclose a hot aisle defined by the two rows of equipment racks, and a cooling system embedded within the canopy assembly. The cooling system is configured to cool air disposed within the hot aisle. Other embodiments and methods for cooling are further disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
Joseph Niemann, Fremont, CA US
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20100056892 | NANOELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHYSIOLOGIC GASES AND IMPROVED NANOSENSOR FOR CARBON DIOXIDE - A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest. | 03-04-2010 |
20140275046 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN APROTIC SOLVENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296282 | COMPOSITIONS OF A POLYORTHOESTER AND AN APROTIC SOLVENT - Delivery systems and compositions comprised of a biodegradable polyorthoester polymer, an aprotic solvent, and a drug are described. The solvent is selected to modulate release of drug from the composition, where, in some embodiments, the solvent is rapidly released after administration and provides a corresponding rapid rate of drug release. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the solvent is slowly released from the composition after its administration, and provides a correspondingly slow rate of drug release. | 10-02-2014 |
Karl Christopher Niemann, Berthoud, CO US
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20110084659 | Mobile cart docking and communication system - A power and communication system for a mobile cart is provided. The system includes a wall unit, which includes a processor and a power circuit. The power circuit receives external power and provides switched AC power to the cart unit when the wall unit is engaged with the cart unit and the processor enables the power circuit. The system also includes a cart unit. The cart unit includes a memory device storing a signature. The memory device is coupled to the processor when the wall unit is engaged with the cart unit. The processor detects continuity when the wall unit is engaged with the cart unit, and in response, the processor reads the signature. The processor enables the power circuit if the signature is a valid signature, and disables the power circuit if the signature is invalid. The switched AC power recharges a rechargeable power source of the mobile cart. | 04-14-2011 |
Michael Niemann, Tampa, FL US
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20100010423 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING FILTERING METHOD FOR DETERMINING THERAPY PRESCRIPTIONS - A peritoneal dialysis system includes a logic implementer configured to: (i) generate a number of peritoneal dialysis therapy regimens that meet at least one therapy target input; (ii) accept a filter input; and (iii) filter the generated therapy regimens according to the filter input to refine the number of therapy regimens available for selection. | 01-14-2010 |
20120197183 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING FILTERING METHOD FOR DETERMINING THERAPY PRESCRIPTIONS - A peritoneal dialysis system includes a logic implementer configured to: (i) generate a number of peritoneal dialysis therapy regimens that meet at least one therapy target input; (ii) accept a filter input; and (iii) filter the generated therapy regimens according to the filter input to refine the number of therapy regimens available for selection. | 08-02-2012 |
Michael Niemann, Tempe, AZ US
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20140026508 | STRONGER WALL SYSTEM - A new prefabricated wall panel is the basic unit of a new, more efficient and stronger wall system. The wall panel is manufactured from a plurality of foam sections sized to leave vertical and horizontal voids into which concrete is later poured, each foam section having an inner and outer surface and two sides; and a plurality of fastening strips. The fastening strips are longitudinal metal strips being situated between the sides of two foam sections. Each fastening strip has two longitudinal fastening strips projecting perpendicularly to the longitudinal fastening strip and the fastening strips being adjacent to the outer surface of the two foam sections. The fastening strip also has a plurality of clearance holes in the longitudinal fastening strip, a plurality of embed tabs projecting from the edge opposite the fastening strips, each embed tab having at least one hole, and between each pair of embed tabs, a foam tab to hold the two inner sides of the foam sections in place and partially separate the foam sections from the concrete to be poured into a form. | 01-30-2014 |
Mike Niemann, Austin, TX US
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20100121777 | METHOD, MEDIUM AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A TARGET ITEM IS RELATED TO A CANDIDATE AFFINITY ITEM - Recommendations for purchase are made based on customer behavior across multiple sessions. Correlations used for recommendations include: buy-to-buy (cross-session), view-to-view (same-session), view-to-buy (same-session), and abandon-to-buy (same-session) actions. A preview display allows a merchant to adjust recommendation algorithm weightings to achieve a desired result. A closed-loop system is provided with real-time feedback. The recommendations can be based on various segments of other users, including users of the same search engine. | 05-13-2010 |
Shawn Niemann, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20140020417 | CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - Air conditioning systems and processes may monitor properties of the system and/or properties related to the system. The air conditioning system may allow operation based on user requests and/or allow stress operation(s) based on monitored properties. | 01-23-2014 |
Susan H. Niemann, Northbrook, IL US
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20110221605 | MAT ACTIVATED INDICATOR - A mat activated indicator is disclosed. The indicator includes a mat to be placed either inside or outside a door. The mat can be activated by an increase in weight such as by a pet stepping on the mat. The mat includes a lower and upper plate which are held apart by a spacer such as a memory foam spacer. An increase in weight upon the mat causes the plates to make contact and close a switch circuit. A transmitter sends a wireless signal upon activation of the switch. The signal is received by a receiving unit. The receiving unit provides an audible, visual, or vibrating signal to provide notice to a pet owner that a pet is stepping on the mat and may want to enter or exit through the door. In various optional variations, the receiving unit produces a signal of musical tones, and may have a choice of musical tones. | 09-15-2011 |
Theodore V. Niemann, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120314868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRID BASED CYBER SECURITY - A method and system for providing a secure communication network using an electrical distribution grid is disclosed. A device connected to the electrical distribution grid initiates a request for a secured key token by signaling an intelligent communicating device residing at or near an edge of the grid. The intelligent communicating device forwards the request to a receiver at a distribution substation on the electrical grid. This receiver enhances the properties of the request such that a grid location for the request can be inferred. The enhanced request is forwarded to a server at the distribution substation, which compares the request grid location to a Grid Map and Policies of known secure grid locations. Any inconsistencies between the grid location inferred from the enhanced request and the Grid Map and Policies locations are considered evidence of tampering, and the server rejects the request. | 12-13-2012 |
Todd B. Niemann, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20140070603 | COMPONENTS OF TRACK-TYPE MACHINES HAVING A METALLURGICALLY BONDED COATING - Undercarriage assembly components of track-type machines having a metallurgically bonded wear-resistant coating and methods for forming such coated undercarriage assembly components is taught herein. The bodies of the undercarriage assembly components, formed of an iron-based alloy, have a hard metal alloy slurry disposed on a surface or into an undercut or channel and then fused to form a metallurgical bond with the iron-based alloy. The wear-resistant coating comprises a fused, metal alloy comprising at least 60% iron, cobalt, nickel, or alloys thereof. The portion of the outer surface of the undercarriage assembly components having the wear-resistant coating corresponds to a wear surface of the component during operation of the endless track of the track-type vehicle. | 03-13-2014 |