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Andrew Nixon, Hanover, MA US
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20080213251 | HK1-BINDING PROTEINS - The invention features hK1 binding polypeptides as well as compositions comprising such polypeptides and methods of making and using such polypeptides. | 09-04-2008 |
20120027686 | HK1-BINDING PROTEINS - The invention features hK1 binding polypeptides as well as compositions comprising such polypeptides and methods of making and using such polypeptides. | 02-02-2012 |
20150274841 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising one or more antibodies that specifically bind active plasma kallikrein (e.g., human plasma kallikrein) and methods of using such compositions for the treatment of retinal diseases, such as diabetic macular edema. | 10-01-2015 |
20150362493 | EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF BRADYKININ-MEDIATED DISORDERS - The present disclosure provides methods of evaluating a subject, e.g., a subject at risk for or suffering from a pKal-mediated or bradykinin-mediated disorder, based on values (e.g., percentages) of intact and/or cleaved kininogen in a sample of the subject. Provided methods permit analysis of patients with plasma kallikrein-mediated angioedema (KMA), or other diseases mediated by pKal useful in the evaluation and treatment. Such methods can involve the use of a detection agent that preferentially binds cleaved kininogen or intact kininogen. | 12-17-2015 |
Andrew B. Nixon, Durham, NC US
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20140127193 | METHODS OF DEVELOPING A PROGNOSIS FOR PANCREATIC CANCER AND PREDICTING RESPONSIVENESS TO CANCER THERAPEUTICS - Methods of predicting responsiveness of a cancer in a subject to a cancer therapy including a VEGF targeting agent are provided herein. The methods include detecting the expression level of at least one biomarker selected from ANG-2, SDF-1 and VEGF-D in a sample from the subject and using the expression levels to determine whether the VEGF targeting agent will be effective to treat the cancer in the subject. The predictions may be used to develop treatment plans for the subjects. Methods of developing a prognosis for a subject with pancreatic cancer are also provided. These methods include determining the expression level of IGFBP-1, PDGF-AA and at least one of IL-6 or CRP in a sample from a subject with pancreatic cancer. | 05-08-2014 |
20160024585 | METHODS OF PREDICTING RESPONSIVENESS OF A CANCER TO AN AGENT AND METHODS OF DETERMINING A PROGNOSIS FOR A CANCER PATIENT - The present disclosure provides biomarkers, and methods of using such biomarkers, that are predictive for efficacy of and resistance to an EGFR targeting agent, such as cetuximab, or prognostic with respect to cancer survival. | 01-28-2016 |
Andrew E. Nixon, Quincy, MA US
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20080227650 | Incrementally Truncated Nucleic Acids and Methods of Making Same - A series of methods that utilize the incremental truncation of nucleic acids are described to create a plurality of modified nucleic acids and hybrid polypeptides. A plurality of substantially all possible single base-pair deletions of a given nucleic acid sequence is created. A method of making shuffled incremental truncated nucleic acids, which is independent of nucleic acid sequence homology, is also described. These methods can be used in protein engineering, protein folding, protein evolution, and the chemical synthesis of novel hybrid proteins and polypeptides. | 09-18-2008 |
20080227659 | Incrementally Truncated Nucleic Acids and Methods of Making Same - A series of methods that utilize the incremental truncation of nucleic acids are described to create a plurality of modified nucleic acids and hybrid polypeptides. A plurality of substantially all possible single base-pair deletions of a given nucleic acid sequence is created. A method of making shuffled incremental truncated nucleic acids, which is independent of nucleic acid sequence homology, is also described. These methods can be used in protein engineering, protein folding, protein evolution, and the chemical synthesis of novel hybrid proteins and polypeptides. | 09-18-2008 |
Andrew E. Nixon, Hanover, MA US
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20140178410 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE - The present invention relates to an antibody or antibody fragment capable of binding to phosphorylcholine and/or a phosphorylcholine conjugate, wherein the antibody or antibody fragment comprises a variable heavy chain (VH) domain and/or a variable light chain (VL) domain, and wherein—(a) the VH domain comprises an amino acid sequence that includes one, two or three complementarity determining regions (CDRs) selected from the group consisting of: a CDR1 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17; a CDR2 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 5%, 11%, 17%, 23%, 29%, 35%, 47%, 52%, 58%, 64%, 70%, 76%, 82%, 94% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 18; and a CDR3 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 4%, 9%, 13%, 18%, 22%, 27%, 31%, 36%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 54%, 59%, 63%, 68%, 72%, 77%, 81%, 86%, 90%, 95% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, 20, 21 or 22; and/or (b) the VL domain comprises an amino acid sequence that includes one, two or three complementarity determining regions (CDRs) selected from the group consisting of: a CDR4 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 5%, 11%, 17%, 23%, 29%, 35%, 47%, 52%, 58%, 64%, 70%, 76%, 82%, 94% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 23 or 24; a CDR5 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 14%, 28%, 42%, 57%, 71%, 85% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 25; a CDR6 sequence comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 11%, 22%, 33%, 44%, 55%, 66%, 77%, 88% or 100% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26. | 06-26-2014 |
20140193413 | ANTIBODIES BINDING TO PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE (PC) AND/OR PC CONJUGATES - The present disclosure relates to an antibody or antibody fragment capable of binding to phosphorylcholine and/or a phosphorylcholine conjugate, wherein the antibody or antibody fragment comprises a variable heavy chain (VH) domain and/or a variable light chain (VL) domain, and wherein (a) the VH domain comprises complementarity determining regions (CDRs) selected from the group consisting of: a CDR1 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7; a CDR2 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 8; and a CDR3 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 or 10; and/or (b) the VL domain comprises CDRs selected from the group consisting of: a CDR4 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 11; a CDR5 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 12; a CDR6 sequence having identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 13. | 07-10-2014 |
Andrew J. Nixon, East Wareham, MA US
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20090202654 | Skin Care Compositions and Treatments - The invention is directed compositions containing growth agents synthesized from cultured cells from skin. Skin cells such as keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts are cultured in vitro in cell medium and in the course of culture the cultured cells synthesize and secrete agents into the cell medium. The medium containing agents are collected and incorporated into pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations to treat an individual. The preparation is applied and has a rejuvenating effect on the cells and tissue. | 08-13-2009 |
20090311298 | Antimicrobial Collagenous Constructs - Bioengineered collagen constructs with antimicrobial properties are provided. The bioengineered collagen constructs comprise a sheet-like layer of purified collagenous tissue matrix derived from a tissue source, such as the tunica submucosa of small intestine or a processed intestinal collagen layer derived from the tunica submucosa of small intestine, treated with an antimicrobial agent. The constructs are biocompatible. The present invention has a variety of applications, including wound dressing and surgical repair devices. Methods for treating a damaged or diseased soft tissue are provided. Methods for treating a wound in need of care and treatment are also disclosed. | 12-17-2009 |
20120009233 | Skin Care Compositions and Treatments - The invention is directed compositions containing growth agents synthesized from cultured cells from skin. Skin cells such as keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts are cultured in vitro in cell medium and in the course of culture the cultured cells synthesize and secrete agents into the cell medium. The medium containing agents are collected and incorporated into pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations to treat an individual. The preparation is applied and has a rejuvenating effect on the cells and tissue. | 01-12-2012 |
20120135045 | Antimicrobial Collagenous Constructs - Bioengineered collagen constructs with antimicrobial properties are provided. The bioengineered collagen constructs comprise a sheet-like layer of purified collagenous tissue matrix derived from a tissue source, such as the tunica submucosa of small intestine or a processed intestinal collagen layer derived from the tunica submucosa of small intestine, treated with an antimicrobial agent. The constructs are biocompatible. The present invention has a variety of applications, including wound dressing and surgical repair devices. Methods for treating a damaged or diseased soft tissue are provided. Methods for treating a wound in need of care and treatment are also disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
Anne E. Nixon, Bridgeport, CT US
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20120108487 | Unit Dose Detergent Compositions And Methods Of Production And Use Thereof - The present invention provides unit dose detergent products, such as those in the form of compositions comprising: a water-soluble single-chamber container, such as a pouch; and a cleaning system comprising at least one detersive surfactant, and optionally one or more additional components. The invention also provides methods of production of such compositions, and methods use of such compositions in processes for cleaning dishware and/or fabrics, including garments, by introducing one or more of the unit dose products of the invention into an automatic washing machine suitable for washing dishware or laundry, whereby the cleaning system is released such that it comes into contact with a soiled article (e.g., dishware or fabrics) under conditions favoring the removal of one or more soils from the article. | 05-03-2012 |
20140054831 | Tooling for Manufacturing a Unit Dose Pouch - Tooling for manufacturing one or more unit dose pouches including a mold, with a cavity formed within the mold and a divider removably fixed within the cavity to vary the volume of the cavity. The divider includes a sealing surface for sealing material disposed in the cavity. The sealing surface may extend between the walls of the cavities to create a multiple compartment unit dose. Alternatively, the sealing surface may form a decorative seal pattern in the pouch without separating the unit dose into compartments. The removably fixed divider may be replaced with other dividers having different sealing surfaces without the need for the user to change the mold or cavity itself. | 02-27-2014 |
Barbara B. Nixon, Depere, WI US
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20120117465 | CONTEXT SPECIFIC ANALYSIS - An automatic critique of resumes, cover-letters, and/or other types of documents is provided. The invention employs an input document, a processing device, and a set of rules specific to the document type. The processing device searches the document for specific patterns described by the rules, generates a list of potential errors in the document, generates advice on how to correct the errors and may produce various figures of merit for the document. | 05-10-2012 |
Barbara B. Nixon, De Pere, WI US
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20100153128 | CONTEXT SPECIFIC ANALYSIS - An automatic critique of resumes, cover-letters, and/or other types of documents is provided. The invention employs an input document, a processing device, and a set of rules specific to the document type. The processing device searches the document for specific patterns described by the rules, generates a list of potential errors in the document, generates advice on how to correct the errors and may produce various figures of merit for the document. | 06-17-2010 |
Bradley B. Nixon, Macomb, MI US
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20160110988 | SMART KEY LOCATOR - The present disclosure is directed to a vehicle smart key adapted to pair with a vehicle, a system for locating a lost vehicle key, and a method of locating a lost key. The smart key, system, and method of the present disclosure enable a user of a vehicle to locate a missing or lost key for the vehicle. The smart key adapted to pair with a vehicle includes a transmitter, a receiver and an electronic control unit. The transmitter is adapted to send a locating beacon signal. The electronic control unit is programmed to execute transmission of the locating beacon signal by the transmitter when the smart key is not paired to the vehicle. | 04-21-2016 |
Brent E. Nixon, Park City, UT US
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20080225871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRIDGING PROXY TRAFFIC IN AN ELECTRONIC NETWORK - A system and method are provided of bridging proxy traffic in an electronic network. The method can include the operation of receiving a data stream from a client into a packet scanning device using a first socket. This data stream can be directed to an external communication network. The socket information for the first socket can be cached or stored in a cache in the packet scanning device using a cache ID. The first socket can then be connected to a user space process. A second socket can be generated by the user space process using the cache ID. The second socket can be modified using information retrieved from the cache based on the cache ID to make the second socket emulate the first socket. An additional operation is sending the data stream through the second socket to the external communication network. | 09-18-2008 |
Brian Nixon, Grand Junction, CO US
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20160025471 | COMBINATION HAND TOOL FOR MOLDING AND TRIMMING BULLETS, AND CRIMPING A RIMFIRE CASE TO A BULLET TO MAKE A RIMFIRE CARTRIDGE - A rimfire reloading tool for making rimfire cartridges is disclosed. The tool includes first and second handles connected by a hinge. A bullet mold is formed by two bullet mold heads located opposite each other on the first and second handles. The bullet mold is formed when the first and second handles are brought together. First and second clipping portions are located opposite of each other on the first and second handles and clip excess metal from the formed bullet. First and second crimping portions are located opposite each other and crimp a case onto the formed bullet when the first and second handles are brought together, thereby providing a rimfire cartridge. | 01-28-2016 |
Brian M. Nixon, Oxford, NJ US
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20110142032 | REUSABLE AND EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Systems and methods of developing and/or implementing multimedia applications. The system provides an extensible framework including an application layer, a framework utility layer, and a core engine layer. The framework utility layer includes an application programming interface, a video codec sub-framework (XCF), a video packetization sub-framework (XPF), and a video/text overlay sub-framework (XOF). The core engine layer includes one or more core codec engines and one or more core rendering engines. The XCF, XPF, and XOF sub-frameworks are effectively decoupled from the multimedia applications executing on the application layer, and the core codec and rendering engines of the core engine layer, allowing the XCF, XPF, and XOF sub-frameworks and core codec/rendering engines to be independently extensible. The system also fosters enhanced reuse of existing multimedia applications across a plurality of multimedia systems. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142121 | REUSABLE AND EXTENSIBLE FRAMEWORK FOR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Systems and methods of developing and/or implementing multimedia applications. The system provides an extensible framework including an application layer, a framework utility layer, and a core engine layer. The framework utility layer includes an application programming interface, a video codec sub-framework (XCF), a video packetization sub-framework (XPF), and a video/text overlay sub-framework (XOF). The core engine layer includes one or more core codec engines and one or more core rendering engines. The XCF, XPF, and XOF sub-frameworks are effectively decoupled from the multimedia applications executing on the application layer, and the core codec and rendering engines of the core engine layer, allowing the XCF, XPF, and XOF sub-frameworks and core codec/rendering engines to be independently extensible. The system also fosters enhanced reuse of existing multimedia applications across a plurality of multimedia systems. | 06-16-2011 |
Brian W. Nixon, Greenwell Springs, LA US
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20100249394 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING DECITABINE - New processes for producing decitabine are provided. | 09-30-2010 |
Chad Glenn Nixon, Endicott, NY US
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20140257760 | DYNAMIC AVIATION PLANNING TOOL - A method for airport dynamic aviation planning is disclosed. The method includes the steps of populating an existing conditions database comprising an inventory of existing conditions data at the airport, defining an aviation planning scenario with a graphical user interface by selecting input parameters, developing, by a processor, a future growth forecast comprising future levels of aviation activity at the airport in response to the selected input parameter, generating, by a processor, a facility requirements summary needed to satisfy the selected input parameter by comparing the difference between the future growth forecast and the existing conditions data, and generating, by a processor, a dynamic airport layout plan graphically representing the facility requirements. | 09-11-2014 |
Christian Parcher Nixon, Little Compton, RI US
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20140341918 | Vaccine for Falciparum Malaria - The invention provides compositions and methods for preventing or reducing the severity of malaria. | 11-20-2014 |
Dennis Nixon, Merrimack, NH US
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20130137189 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A LATERAL FLOW ASSAY - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for performing a lateral flow assay. The method includes depositing a sample on a test strip at an application region, detecting a first detection signal arising from the test strip in the first detection zone, and generating a baseline for the first measurement zone by interpolating between values of the detection signal outside of the first measurement zone and inside of the first detection zone. The method may include locating a beginning boundary and an ending boundary for the first measurement zone on the test strip. Additional detection zones having measurement zones may also be incorporated with the embodiment. | 05-30-2013 |
Derek Matthew Nixon, Grove City, OH US
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20090237266 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROSTHETIC/ORTHOTIC DEVICE COMMUNICATION - A system and method for prosthetic/orthotic (PO) device and/or PO system communication. PO devices of the present invention preferably employ common communication modules that allow for wireless communication between PO devices and other devices, such as remote controls and data transfer devices. The present invention also provides for a methodology of determinant and non-interfering simultaneous communication between multiple PO devices of a PO system. | 09-24-2009 |
20120299696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROSTHETIC/ORTHOTIC DEVICE COMMUNICATION - A system and method for prosthetic/orthotic (PO) device and/or PO system communication. PO devices of the present invention may employ common communications and/or communications/control modules that allow for wireless communication between PO devices and other devices, such as remote controls and data transfer devices. The present invention also provides for a methodology of determinant and non-interfering simultaneous communication between multiple PO devices of a PO system. | 11-29-2012 |
Donald A. Nixon, Wilson, NC US
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20080312110 | GLYCOL-BASED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS CONTAINING INORGANIC CLAYS, AND THEIR METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A magnetorheological (MR) fluid comprising a glycol-based carrier fluid, a magnetizeable particle, and an inorganic clay. The MR fluid is particularly suitable for use in devices that have materials incompatible with typical hydrocarbon-based MR fluids, for example in devices where natural rubber is in contact with the fluids as in automotive engine mounts. The fluid is substantially non-foaming, and an improvement over glycol fluids thickened with organoclays. | 12-18-2008 |
20090057602 | NON-SETTLING GLYCOL BASED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS - A magnetorheological fluid comprising magnetic-responsive particles, a thickener, an ionic thixotropic additive, and a carrier fluid wherein the carrier fluid comprises a glycol-water mixture comprising at least 50 percent by weight of a glycol compound. The thickener is preferably fumed silica and the ionic thixotropic additive is preferably one of sodium nitrite, sodium chloride, sodium acetate, and sodium benzoate. | 03-05-2009 |
Ed Nixon, Franklin, NC US
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20160067798 | PLASTIC TUBE FITTING REMOVAL TOOL - A hand-held cutting tool to remove a metal fitting ring from the outside surface of plastic tubing. The fitting removal tool comprises a first handle, a second handle, a bridge member, and a cutting blade. The first handle is pivotally connected to a first end of the bridge member by a pivot. The second handle is securely connected to a second end of the bridge member in fixed relation to the bridge member. The bridge member comprises a seat for snugly receiving the outer diameter of the metal fitting ring. The first handle comprises a hand gripping area and a cutting blade positioned between the hand gripping area and the pivot. The cutting blade is configured to make an off center cut in the metal fitting ring such that the underlying plastic tubing is not damaged in the cutting process. | 03-10-2016 |
Forrest Nixon, Columbia, IL US
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20090173130 | FLUID CONDUITS WITH INTEGRAL END FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Fluid conduits for plumbing and other uses having integral end fittings are disclosed herein. A method of forming a fluid conduit in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure includes providing a copper tube having a first inner diameter and a first wall thickness, and heat treating an end portion of the copper tube to a predetermined hardness. The method can further include increasing the wall thickness of the end portion from the first wall thickness to a second wall thickness, and increasing the inner diameter of the end portion from the first inner diameter to a second inner diameter. The method further includes forming a circular groove in an interior surface of the end portion and positioning a seal in the circular groove. | 07-09-2009 |
20090174182 | FLUID CONDUITS WITH INTEGRAL END FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Fluid conduits for plumbing and other uses having integral end fittings are disclosed herein. A fluid conduit configured in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure includes a tube, such as a copper tube, having an end portion adjacent to a body portion. The body portion has a first wall thickness and the end portion has a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The fluid conduit also includes a seal positioned in an annular groove formed in an interior surface of the end portion. In this embodiment, the tube can be joined to another tube by at least partially compressing the end portion around a portion of the other tube. | 07-09-2009 |
20110247794 | FLATTENED TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Flattened tubes for use in heat exchangers and other systems and associated methods of manufacture and use are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, a method of manufacturing a flattened tube for use in a heat exchanger includes forming a plurality of generally parallel ridges on an internal surface of a generally round tube. The tube can be radially compressed into a generally oblong cross-sectional shape. Individual ridges can be spot welded together at contact points to form a plurality of fluid channels. The ridges can be formed in a generally helical path on the internal surface of the tube. Selected ridges can extend further from the internal surface than other ridges. | 10-13-2011 |
20120055660 | FLATTENED FLUID CONDUITS FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - Flattened fluid conduits for use in heat exchangers and other systems, and associated methods of manufacture and use are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the fluid conduit for use in heat exchangers can be manufactured by inserting two or more inner tubes into a circular or at least partially circular barrier tube and at least partially flattening at least some length of the assembly. The heat exchanger conduit can include one or more void spaces within the barrier tube and adjacent to the inner tubes which serve to contain any leaks in the inner tubes and vent any leaks to the atmosphere. | 03-08-2012 |
20130167357 | Refrigeration Line Set Fitting and Method of Using the Same to Join Refrigeration Lines to Each Other - A crimp fitting comprises a metal tube wall that forms both a cylindrical tube portion and an adjacent annular O-ring channel portion. The tube wall has a first wall thickness along the cylindrical tube portion and a second wall thickness along at least part of the O-ring channel portion. The second wall thickness is less than the first wall thickness. The cylindrical tube portion and O-ring channel are configured and adapted to encircle a cylindrical end portion of a tube when such end portion of the tube is inserted into the fitting. | 07-04-2013 |
20130220978 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS - Methods for forming flattened tubes are described herein. In one embodiment, internal fins formed on an interior surface of a round tube define a plurality of internal cross channels thereon. The tube is flattened and the internal fins welded together at localized contact points without the use of a brazing or cladding material. | 08-29-2013 |
20140197633 | Fitting for Joining Tubes and Method of Joining Tubes - A crimp fitting comprises a female socket that is configured to be crimped to an end portion of a hard tube. The socket comprises an annealed annular wall that has an inner cylindrical surface portion and at least one annular sealing portion. The cylindrical surface portion lies axially between the socket opening and the annular sealing portion, and has a diameter matched to the OD of the tube. The annular sealing portion has an innermost diameter that is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical surface portion. As the end of the tube is inserted into the socket, the tube cannot slideably contact the annular sealing portion. Thus, the annular sealing portion will not be damaged by the insertion of the tube. Thereafter, the annular sealing portion is radially crimped and ultimately contacts and deforms a portion of the tube in a manner creating interlocking geometry and a pressure seal. | 07-17-2014 |
20150362098 | Refrigeration Line Set Fitting and Method of Using the Same to Join Refrigeration Lines to Each Other - A crimp fitting comprises a metal tube wall that forms both a cylindrical tube portion and an adjacent annular O-ring channel portion. The tube wall has a first wall thickness along the cylindrical tube portion and a second wall thickness along at least part of the O-ring channel portion. The second wall thickness is less than the first wall thickness. The cylindrical tube portion and O-ring channel are configured and adapted to encircle a cylindrical end portion of a tube when such end portion of the tube is inserted into the fitting. | 12-17-2015 |
James W. Nixon, Mcpherson, KS US
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20110095449 | Multiple Spider Head - The extrusion head including a conduit with a central mandrel extending within the conduit for supporting an inner die portion of a set of dies that has inner and outer die portions. An upstream spider and a downstream spider are included, and each have webs supporting the central mandrel at axially spaced apart positions. The webs of the upstream and downstream spiders can have web portions that are axially offset from each other to promote mixing of polymer flowing through the conduit. | 04-28-2011 |
20110095450 | Extrusion Head With High Volume Reservoir - An extrusion head for an extrusion apparatus can include a spider for supporting a central mandrel. A high volume reservoir can be mounted to the spider on a downstream side of the spider. The central mandrel can extend longitudinally into the high volume reservoir. The high volume reservoir can have an axially straight annular conduit with a length L and an outer diameter OD. The annular conduit can have an L to OD ratio of about 1:1. A set of dies can be mounted downstream of the high volume reservoir, whereby the high volume reservoir reduces pressure and promotes homogenization of molten polymer flowing therethrough, before reaching the set of dies. | 04-28-2011 |
Jed W. Nixon, Lafayette, IN US
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20140069095 | ENGINE SYSTEM HAVING INTAKE CONDUIT WITH SURGE INHIBITOR AND METHOD - An engine system includes a plurality of turbochargers each including a compressor outlet fluidly connected to an intake manifold of an engine. A plurality of intake conduits are configured to each convey incoming combustion air to one of the turbochargers, and each includes a casing, and a duct within the casing having a surge inhibitor mounted thereon which includes a flow-directing surface oriented obliquely to an axis of the duct to direct combustion air leaked back out of the compressor inlet away from a discharging stream of combustion air exiting the duct. Related methodology is also disclosed | 03-13-2014 |
John Nixon, Center Valley, PA US
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20160058480 | FASTENER, SPINAL INTERBODY SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME AND METHOD - The disclosed subject matter includes a fastener, a system and methods for use and manufacture. The fastener can include a head disposed at a proximal end of the fastener, a shaft connected to the head, and at least one of the head and the shaft can include a plurality of flat surfaces. A collar can extend about the longitudinal axis of the fastener and can have a proximal-most surface spaced in a longitudinal axis direction away from a proximal-most surface of the fastener. The collar can include a plurality of petals spaced about the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of petals including a flat surface facing a respective one of the plurality of flat surfaces of the at least one of the head and the shaft. A plate and/or a cage can be included with the fastener for use in a spinal connection, kit or repair system. | 03-03-2016 |
John H. Nixon, Ellington, CT US
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20090235666 | CRACK RESISTANT COMBUSTOR - A combustion chamber louver assembly includes an aft louver having a forward panel | 09-24-2009 |
Joshua Patrick Nixon, Saratoga Springs, NY US
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20140076523 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE HEAT SPREADERS - Devices, systems, and methods for cooling electronic component heat spreaders, for example, a heat spreader mounted over a CPU of personal computer, are disclosed. The devices, systems, and methods employ a housing having an internal cavity with an open bottom; a gasket positioned between the open bottom and the heat spreader; a cooling fluid inlet to the housing adapted to direct a cooling fluid upon the heat spreader in a direction substantially normal to heat spreader; and a cooling fluid outlet positioned to remove the cooling fluid from the housing. Though aspects of the invention can be applied to any electronic component that can benefit from enhanced heat dissipation, users of high-performance computer equipment, such as, gamers, scientific and mathematical modelers, and engineers may find aspects of the invention particularity advantageous. | 03-20-2014 |
J. Scott Nixon, Independence, MO US
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20130068370 | THERMOFORMING PACKAGING MACHINE FOR PRODUCING UPRIGHT STANDING PACKAGES WITH UNDERCUT - The disclosure is directed to a thermoforming packaging machine ( | 03-21-2013 |
Kenneth R. Nixon, Overland Park, KS US
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20080316036 | Remote caregiver support system - The current invention provides a remote caregiver support system which allows caregivers to provide informal care to care receivers. The systems of the current invention comprise a caregiver system and a care receiver system operating on personal computers. Each system is linked by a communications network. Preferably, the communications network is a high speed internet connection. Additionally, the current invention provides methods for delivering informal care to a care receiver remotely located from the caregiver. In the methods of the current invention, the caregiver accesses a remote caregiver support system and interacts with the care receiver providing text reminders and other informal care necessary to ensure the continued health and wellbeing of the care receiver. | 12-25-2008 |
Kent W. Nixon, Bridgeville, PA US
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20150371023 | USAGE MODELING - Embodiments of techniques or systems for usage modeling or gesture based authentication are provided herein. Actions of a user may be captured, classified, and utilized to generate an authentication scheme for a device based on gesture recognition, gesture analysis, or action analysis. Training data may be determined based on actions deemed to be training actions and one or more action models may be generated based on the training data. An action model may be indicative of how a user performs a particular or predetermined action. When a security mode is enabled, usage actions may be recorded and usage data may be extracted or determined based on the usage actions. A usage action may be identified and corresponding usage data may be compared with training data from an appropriate action model. An identity of a user associated with the usage action may be determined based on this comparison. | 12-24-2015 |
Kerry R. Nixon, Warwick, RI US
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20110103874 | UNIVERSAL PENCIL MECHANISM - A pencil mechanism replaces a ballpoint pen refill and has an actuator for containing lead. A point of the mechanism is slidably mounted to the actuator and has a shoulder to engage a step in the pen when an end of the point projects from a writing end of the pen. The point has an open end for projecting the writing tip of the lead and a bushing for frictionally engaging the lead in the point to allow for, but resist axial movement of the lead. A point spring between actuator and point biases them apart and a clutch is slidably mounted to the actuator and point. The clutch has fingers for receiving lead and the actuator engages the clutch to close the fingers and fix the lead. Further forward movement of the actuator projects a writing tip of the lead from the pen as the shoulder engages the step to fix the writing tip in a writing position. The actuator is movable rearwardly for releasing the clutch and the lead and allowing the clutch to move rearwardly in the pen for a repeat of the lead feeding cycle. | 05-05-2011 |
Kristin A. Nixon, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110310236 | WHITE-LIGHT SPECTRAL BIOMETRIC SENSORS - Methods and systems are provided for performing a biometric function. A purported skin site of an individual is illuminated with white light. Light scattered from the purported skin site is received with a color imager on which the received light is incident. Spatially distributed images of the purported skin site are derived and correspond to different volumes of illuminated tissue of the individual. The images are analyzed to perform the biometric function. | 12-22-2011 |
Lori Nixon, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110098343 | Antisense Formulation - A room temperature stable and minimal aggregate liquid formulation comprises an oligonucleotide comprising Seq ID No. 1: or comprising a variant oligonucleotide in which no more than 3 non-sequential bases are different from Seq. ID NO. 1 and an aqueous carrier comprising a aggregation-preventing compound selected from the group consisting of mono and disaccharides and/or sugar alcohols. | 04-28-2011 |
20130131150 | Antisense Formulation - A room temperature stable and minimal aggregate liquid formulation comprises an oligonucleotide comprising Seq ID No. 1: or comprising a variant oligonucleotide in which no more than 3 non-sequential bases are different from Seq. ID NO. 1 and an aqueous carrier comprising a aggregation-preventing compound selected from the group consisting of mono and disaccharides and/or sugar alcohols. | 05-23-2013 |
Marcellus Nixon, Denver, CO US
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20130282897 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND REMEDYING TRAFFIC IMBALANCES AND INEQUITIES BETWEEN NETWORKS - Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for balancing network loads across distinct provider networks using enriched network traffic flow data. In one implementation, network traffic flow data representative of network traffic exchanged between a first provider network and a second provider network is generated. The network traffic flow data is enriched using at least one enrichment feed. A network load indication for the first provider network is calculated using the enriched network traffic flow data. The network load indication is a function of a bandwidth measurement and a distance measurement. | 10-24-2013 |
Mark A. Nixon, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20100017698 | Flexible Multiple Spreadsheet Data Consolidation System - Methods and systems are disclosed that include consolidating data from multiple spreadsheets. Consolidating data from multiple spreadsheets includes receiving a selection of a plurality of spreadsheets via a graphical control panel that includes a spreadsheet selection area. The spreadsheet selection area includes a workbook selection area to select workbooks that are not open for inclusion in the selection of the plurality of spreadsheets. Consolidating data from multiple spreadsheets further includes receiving a selection of portions of data from the plurality of spreadsheets and executing automated consolidation of the portions of data by retrieving the portions of data and generating a final report spreadsheet. Consolidating data from multiple spreadsheets further includes appending the portions of data to the final report spreadsheet. | 01-21-2010 |
Matthew D. Nixon, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150109662 | UNSTABLE IMAGING RESONATOR - In one aspect a power amplifier comprises a first plurality of laser disks disposed in a first vertical plane and a second plurality of laser disks disposed in a second vertical plane, opposite the first vertical plane, wherein the plurality of laser disks are disposed in a central horizontal plane, and a first plurality of reflecting mirrors disposed in the first vertical plane and a second plurality of reflecting mirrors disposed in the second vertical plane, wherein a first set of reflecting are disposed in a lower horizontal plane and a second set of reflecting mirrors are disposed in an upper horizontal plane, wherein respective laser disks and reflecting mirrors adjacent along an optical axis are positioned to provide a 1:1 imaging system therebetween. Other aspects may be described. | 04-23-2015 |
Melvin Gregory Nixon, Clover, SC US
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20100169201 | DUAL SOURCE BANK FLOAT - Bank float is assigned using a dual source bank float system by first determining which of a plurality of checks will be processed via a paper route and which will be processed via an image route. For the checks that will be processed via the paper route, a set of rules will be determined. For the checks that will be processed via the image route, a different set of rules will be determined. A bank float is applied to the paper checks using the paper set of rules and bank float is assigned to the image checks using the image set of rules. | 07-01-2010 |
Melvin Gregory Nixon, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20140233831 | CUSTOMER ACTIVITY DRIVEN STORAGE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for determining a storage location for an image of a check. In some embodiments, a system is configured to: receive an image of a check, the image being associated with an account associated with a user; analyze check retrieval activity associated with the account; determine, based on the check retrieval activity, a storage location for the image; and store the image at the storage location. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233834 | IMAGE RECREATION USING IMAGE LIFT DATA - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing recreated image documents using image lift data. In this way, an entity may store limited amounts of image data from an original document and subsequently recreate the document image using image lift data. As such, the invention may receive an image document for storage. Upon receiving a document from a transaction for storage, the system may store metadata associated with that document, instead of storing the entire document as a high resolution image file. Furthermore, the system may determine specific unique elements of the document (such as signatures or the like) to capture as an image file. This allows the unique element to be lifted as image data. Using the lifted image data, in combination with the metadata, the system may recreate the image as a system generated image for user recall and reconciliation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233835 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECREATING AN IMAGE USING WHITE SPACE AND CHECK ELEMENT CAPTURE - Embodiments of the present invention relates to systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for capturing and storing elements of a negotiable instrument for use in image recreation. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) receive an image of the negotiable instrument, wherein the image of the negotiable instrument comprises one or more elements that are used for processing the negotiable instrument and non-element portions that are not used in processing the negotiable instrument; (b) capture, using the image capture device, images of one or more elements of the negotiable instrument; (c) store the images of the one or more elements of the negotiable instrument in the database; and (d) store, as white space, the non-element portions of the image of the negotiable instrument in the database. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233836 | IMAGE RECREATION USING TEMPLATES - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing recreated image documents using templates or generic control documents. In this way, an entity may store limited amounts of image data from an original document and subsequently recreate the document image using document templates. As such, the invention may compile templates for image documents. Upon receiving a document from a transaction for storage, the system may store the metadata associated with that document, instead of storing the entire document as a high resolution image file. Using the template, in combination with the metadata, the system may recreate the image as a system generated image for user recall and reconciliation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING IMAGE PROPERTIES FOR RECREATING AN IMAGE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for capturing elements of a negotiable instrument and generating a thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument for use in image recreation. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving an image of the negotiable instrument, wherein the image of the negotiable instrument comprises one or more elements that are used for processing the negotiable instrument; (b) capturing, using the image capture device, images of one or more elements of the negotiable instrument; (c) generating a thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument based at least partially on an image of the negotiable instrument; and (d) storing the images of the one or more elements of the negotiable instrument and the thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument in the database. | 08-21-2014 |
Miles J. Nixon, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100070599 | System and method for monitoring informational resources - A system and method are provided to monitor informational resources, such as websites. A plurality of host units support one or more informational resources accessible over a network, such as the Internet. A plurality of monitoring units located on a distributed computer system are coordinated to access the network and monitor the informational resources to determine if they are accessible and to evaluate their performance. Preferably, a central control unit manages the monitoring units. | 03-18-2010 |
Ralph A. Nixon, Tarrytown, NY US
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20120136064 | METHODS FOR SCREENING TO IDENTIFY THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND USE THEREOF - Methods for treating Alzheimer's Disease (AD) using modulators of lysosomal activity are described herein. More particularly, methods described herein relate to the use and application of compounds or agents that enhance lysosomal activity for the treatment of AD. In a particular aspect, the method relates to the use and application of compounds or agents that increase the pH of the lysosome and/or increase the overall activity of lysosomal proteases for the treatment of AD. Also described herein are methods and assays for screening to identify compounds or agents that increase the pH of the lysosome and/or increase the overall activity of lysosomal proteases for the treatment of AD. | 05-31-2012 |
Sara Jo Nixon, Gainesville, FL US
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20130137697 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure, among others, include compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating nicotine dependence, methods of treating a subject who smokes and has a risk for depression or other neuropsychiatric disorder, method of treating a subject who smokes and has a risk for depression or other neuropsychiatric disorders, and the like. | 05-30-2013 |
Scott Nixon, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120151263 | DEBUG STATE MACHINES AND METHODS OF THEIR OPERATION - Embodiments include methods for performing various operations in a computing system that includes an electronic module and a debug circuit. The method includes programming the debug circuit to monitor for pre-selected triggers produced by the computing system, and to perform actions in response to detecting the pre-select triggers. For example, in response to various pre-selected triggers, the debug circuit may, among other things: perform state transitions and log information indicating whether or not the state transitions were performed; monitor various signals when the debug circuit has determined that a test escape has occurred; and/or perform one or more actions that initiate stopping one or more clocks in response to certain pre-selected triggers. | 06-14-2012 |
Scott Alan Nixon, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140032804 | SCHEDULED PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT ARBITER - Systems and methods are described for arbitrating access of a communication bus. In one embodiment, a method includes performing steps on one or more processors. The steps include: receiving an access request from a device of the communication bus; evaluating a bus schedule to determine an importance of the device based on the access request; and selectively granting access of the communication bus to the device based on the importance of the device. | 01-30-2014 |
Scott P. Nixon, Fort Collins, CO US
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20120144240 | DEBUG STATE MACHINE AND PROCESSOR INCLUDING THE SAME - A processor or an integrated circuit chip including a debug state machine (DSM) that allows for programming complex triggering sequences for flexible and efficient debug visibility is disclosed. The DSM centralizes control of local debug functions such as trace start and stop, trace filtering, cross triggering between DSMs, clock stopping, triggering a system debug mode interrupt, flexible microcode interface, and the like. The DSM is configured to receive triggers from a processor core, other DSMs, a northbridge, other sockets, and the like and initiate a programmed action on a condition that a corresponding trigger or a sequence of triggers occurs. | 06-07-2012 |
20140032801 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ON-CHIP DEBUGGING - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dynamically configuring debug triggering patterns. One example embodiment of the method includes comparing values of bits received on a first subset of a plurality of lines of a bus with a first pattern of bits and capturing values of bits received on a second subset of the plurality of lines of the bus in response to the comparison indicating that the values of the bits received on the first subset of the lines match the first pattern of bits. The exemplary embodiment of the method also includes defining a second pattern for triggering a debug action using the captured values. | 01-30-2014 |
20140047262 | MULTIPLE CLOCK DOMAIN TRACING - An integrated circuit with multiple clock domain tracing capability includes a debug module including a global time stamp counter for counting pulses of a reference clock signal to provide a global time stamp, a first granularity counter for counting pulses of a first clock signal to provide a first granularity count, a second granularity counter fir counting pulses of a second clock signal to provide a second granularity count and a trace cache buffer for selectively storing in a first partition the global time stamp, the first granularity count, and first data synchronous to the first clock signal, and for selectively storing in a second partition the global time stamp, the second granularity count, and second data synchronous to the second clock signal. | 02-13-2014 |
20140053027 | MULTIPLE CLOCK DOMAIN DEBUG CAPABILITY - An integrated circuit with debug capability includes a first packer and synchronizer to combine a multiple number of values of a first trigger signal received from a first circuit to form a first packed trigger signal and to output a synchronized first packed trigger signal in response to a trigger clock signal, the first trigger signal being synchronous with a first source clock signal, a first logic gate to provide a first output trigger signal indicative of whether any of the first multiple number of values of the first trigger signal in the first synchronized packed trigger signal is in a first state, and a debug state machine responsive to the first output trigger signal to selectively provide a first action signal. | 02-20-2014 |
20140053036 | DEBUGGING MULTIPLE EXCLUSIVE SEQUENCES USING DSM CONTEXT SWITCHES - A system and method for efficiently debugging an integrated circuit with on-die hardware. A processor core includes an on-die debug state machine (DSM). The DSM includes multiple programmable storage elements for storing parameter values corresponding to multiple contexts. Each context is associated with a given one of multiple instruction sequences, such as at least threads and power-performance states. The DSM detects a sequence identifier (ID) and selects a context based on the sequence ID. The corresponding parameter values are used by transition conditions (triggers) and taken debug actions in a finite state machine (FSM) within the DSM. Each state and transition in the FSM is used by each one of the multiple contexts. The programmable DSM shares many resources, rather than replicating them, while being used for multiple sequences. | 02-20-2014 |
20140122929 | DISTRIBUTED ON-CHIP DEBUG TRIGGERING - A method and apparatus for distributed on-chip debug triggering is presented. A first bus includes a plurality of lines and a debugging state machine configurable to monitor the plurality of lines of the first bus. One or more nodes are configurable to detect triggering events and provide, in response to detecting one or more triggering events, signals to the debugging state machine using a first subset of the plurality of lines that is allocated to the node(s). | 05-01-2014 |
Thomas Dwayne Nixon, Akron, OH US
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20140251739 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERNATING MATERIAL BRAKE DISK STACK - Systems and methods are disclosed for dissimilar aircraft brake systems for use in, for example, an aircraft. In this regard, a system is provided comprising a carbon/carbon (“C/C”) rotor disk adjacent to a ceramic matrix composite (“CMC”) stator disk. In various embodiments, a system is provided comprising a CMC rotor disk adjacent to a C/C stator disk. | 09-11-2014 |
Thomas R. Nixon, Au Gres, MI US
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20120279609 | METHOD OF USING A PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY - A method of using a paint cup assembly with a paint sprayer includes filling a paint cup assembly with paint, closing the paint cup assembly, inverting the paint cup assembly, and engaging the paint cup assembly with the paint sprayer. The paint cup assembly includes a spring loaded valve to prevent paint from leaking from the paint cup assembly when the paint cup assembly is inverted. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279613 | Paint Cup Assembly Support Structure - A paint cup assembly filling station includes an upper paint cup tray formed with at least one upper hole configured to receive a paint cup assembly, a lower paint cup tray formed with at least one lower hole configured to receive a paint cup assembly, and a housing separating the upper paint cup tray from the lower paint cup tray. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279887 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH A COLLAPSIBLE LINER - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and includes a cap and a paint liner configured to engage cap. The paint liner includes a hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is closed and the distal end is open. Further, the paint liner comprises a plurality of indicia spaced apart along a length of the paint liner and each of the indicia represent an incremental change in an internal volume of the paint liner. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279970 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AN EXTENDED RING - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a cap, a paint liner defining a closed proximal end and an open distal end, and a ring configured to fit around the paint liner. The ring can engage the cap and secure the paint liner to the cap. Further, the ring can include an axial extension that can extend toward the proximal end of the paint liner such that the ring can be configured to allow a user to grasp the paint cup assembly without collapsing the paint liner during attachment with a paint sprayer. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280062 | MULTI-SEAL PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer can include a cap formed with an external rim and a plurality of threads adjacent to the external rim and a paint reservoir configured to engage the cap. The paint reservoir can include a distal end formed with a hub having threads configured to engage the threads on the cap. Moreover, a seal can be disposed between the external rim of the cap and the distal end of the paint reservoir. The seal can be compressed between the external rim of the cap and the distal end of the paint reservoir as the paint reservoir is threaded around the cap. Further, the seal can prevent air infiltration into the paint reservoir as paint is withdrawn from the paint reservoir by a spray gun. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280063 | Paint Cup Assembly With an Outlet Valve - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir, a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir, and a valve assembly disposed within the cap. The cap can include an outlet and the valve assembly can be operable from a closed configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is prevented to an open configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is permitted upon engagement with a paint sprayer. | 11-08-2012 |
20130001322 | PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir assembly. The paint reservoir assembly can include a paint reservoir and a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir. The paint reservoir assembly further includes a structural element for engaging a paint spray gun to form a tactile feedback mechanism. The tactile feedback mechanism can provide a tactile indication to a user as the paint reservoir assembly is engaged with the paint spray gun. | 01-03-2013 |
20130168468 | CONVERTIBLE PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AIR INLET VALVE - A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and includes a cap, a paint reservoir formed with an air inlet port, and a valve assembly disposed within the paint reservoir and engaged with the air inlet, wherein the valve assembly is configured to be operable from a closed configuration, in which air flow through the air inlet port is prevented, and an open configuration, in which air flow through the air inlet port is permitted, upon actuation of a spray gun. | 07-04-2013 |
20140367354 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - The present application is directed to closure assemblies, and particularly closure assemblies for closing an opening in a vessel. In particular embodiments, the closure assemblies described herein can have a first ring having a top surface, an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface comprises threading, wherein the first ring comprises a first flange having a top surface extending radially inward from the inner surface of the first ring a distance of F | 12-18-2014 |
20150306619 | FLUID FLOW SINKER - A fluid flow sinker including a body having a generally cylindrical sidewall, a first end, a second end, and an aperture extending between the first and second ends; and a fluid passageway disposed on the first end and extending from the generally cylindrical sidewall to the aperture, wherein the fluid flow sinker is adapted to receive a tube in communication with the aperture. | 10-29-2015 |
20150329812 | MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A manufacturing article adapted for use in the production of pharmaceuticals comprising a tray comprising a base having a top surface; and a manifold extending from the top surface of the base, the manifold comprising a sidewall and an upper surface, the upper surface further comprising a channel, wherein, when viewed from the top surface, the base has an area, A | 11-19-2015 |
20150368012 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY - The present application is directed to closure assemblies, and particularly closure assemblies for closing an opening in a vessel. In particular embodiments, the closure assemblies described herein can have a first ring having a top surface, an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface comprises threading, wherein the first ring comprises a first flange having a top surface extending radially inward from the inner surface of the first ring a distance of F | 12-24-2015 |
Timothy J. Nixon, Washington, MI US
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20140262700 | CONVEYOR UNDERGUARD - A conveyor underguard that is adapted for use with a conveyor having a pair of spaced apart side channels, each having a lower flange and a plurality of openings on each flange, includes a guard surface and a pair of mounting members, each extending outwardly generally parallel to the guard surface and defining fastener openings. The fastener openings are spaced apart in a manner that aligns with the through-openings of the conveyor. A pair of side members connect the guard surface with the mounting members in a manner that offsets the guard surface from the mounting members away from each flange. The conveyor underguard is defined by a polymeric material body having a planar body pan integrally connected to opposed first and second side walls and to first and second end walls. A first side flange is integrally connected to the first side wall and extends for an entire length of the first side wall. A second side flange is integrally connected to the second side wall and extends for an entire length of the second side wall. Multiple mounting flanges are integrally connected to and extend away from each of the first and second side flanges. Each of the mounting flanges has an elongated aperture. Multiple equally spaced and parallel slots are created in a surface of the body pan. | 09-18-2014 |
Timothy James Nixon, Washington, MI US
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20130291985 | Fluid Energy Reducing Device - A fluid energy reducing device includes a body having multiple, oppositely directed flow restrictors extending away from opposite sides of the body. Each flow restrictor can have a geometric shape such as a pyramid, triangle, or a conical shape. Fluid such as a fuel traveling in a wave entering the flow restrictors accelerates as the flow area in a flow passage of the flow restrictors decreases. The work performed by accelerating the fluid flow through one or more apertures created in each flow restrictor reduces the energy of the wave, thereby reducing noise in the fluid tank having the fluid energy reducing device when the reduced size and velocity wave subsequently strikes tank structure or walls. | 11-07-2013 |
Timothy R. Nixon, Northville, MI US
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20090249323 | ADDRESS BOOK SHARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-VERBALLY ADDING ADDRESS BOOK CONTENTS USING THE SAME - An address book sharing system includes a vehicle, a short-range enabled in-vehicle telematics unit embedded in the vehicle, and a short-range enabled wireless device. The short-range enabled wireless device is configured to be paired with the short-range enabled in-vehicle telematics unit when positioned in the vehicle, and to download an address book to the short-range enabled in-vehicle telematics unit in response to an address book request trigger generated by the short-range enabled in-vehicle telematics unit. Methods for non-verbally adding address book contents using the address book sharing system are also disclosed herein. | 10-01-2009 |
20100056195 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A CALL CENTER - A method of communicating between a vehicle and a call center includes establishing voice communication between a telematics unit of the vehicle and the call center; verbally communicating data during the voice communication; and designating, via an advisor at the call center, at least some of the verbally communicated data as significant data during a data entry mode of an operator station. Textual and/or graphical indicia corresponding to the significant data are sent from the call center to an in-vehicle display unit. The method further includes displaying the indicia on the in-vehicle display unit; determining whether the displayed indicia accurately correspond with the significant data; and confirming whether or not the displayed indicia accurately correspond with the significant data in response to one of (a) a signal from the telematics unit, or (b) an input by the call center advisor. A system incorporating the method is also disclosed herein. | 03-04-2010 |
20120140688 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING BACK OFFICE PRIOR TO END OF TELEMATICS UNIT STANDBY PERIOD - The described method and system provide for notification to network applications by a telematics unit in standby mode of when the telematics unit is switching away from standby mode and will be come unavailable for communication with the network applications. The network application may include mobile applications for mobile devices (such as smartphones) and web applications accessible through web pages. The telematics unit may communicate with the back office(s) of the network applications. If the vehicle is a plug-type vehicle, the telematics unit or network application may further extend the standby period of the telematics unit or vehicle when the vehicle is plugged in. | 06-07-2012 |
20140274016 | WIRELESSLY PROVISIONING A VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT - A system and method for wirelessly configuring vehicle electronics prior to delivery of the vehicle to a customer. The method carried out by the system includes (a) receiving a notification at a central facility indicating that a vehicle has been delivered to a dealership; (b) receiving a data message from a vehicle telematics unit installed on the vehicle while the vehicle is in a logistics mode (LM); and (c) terminating the logistics mode and/or initiating provisioning of the vehicle telematics unit using the established data connection. | 09-18-2014 |
Timothy Robert Nixon, Northville, MI US
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20090002145 | Method And System For Emergency Notification - Method and apparatus for notifying an emergency responder of a vehicle emergency. Communication is established with a cellular telephone located within the vehicle. The communication link is monitored and the vehicle occupant is notified of link loss. The apparatus monitors vehicle safety systems for detection of an emergency condition. Upon detection, the occupant is notified that an emergency call will be made. If no cancellation is received, vehicle location information is obtained from a global position system, synthesized into voice signals, and communicated to an emergency responder using the cellular telephone. A plurality of occupant and vehicle emergency information may also be provided. Emergency responders may be provided with a touch tone menu to select among the available information. Vehicle and occupant information may be communicated to the apparatus from external sources, such as a web server database via cellular telephone connection, or removable memory. | 01-01-2009 |
20100227582 | Method and System for Emergency Call Handling - A vehicle communication system includes a computer processor in communication with persistent and non-persistent memory. The system also includes a local wireless transceiver in communication with the computer processor and configured to communicate wirelessly with a cellular telephone located at the vehicle. The system further includes a backup power circuit comprising a charge storage device such as a local battery or capacitor having enough charge to power the computer processor and local wireless transceiver long enough to send an emergency call signal to the cellular telephone, and an emergency call command signal is sent from the local wireless transceiver to the cellular telephone in the event a vehicle emergency is detected at the computer processor and vehicle power is lost. The signal causes the cellular telephone to place or continue an emergency call to an emergency responder or agency over the cellular telephone network. | 09-09-2010 |
20110098017 | Method And System For Emergency Notification - Method and apparatus for notifying an emergency responder of a vehicle emergency. Communication is established with a cellular telephone located within the vehicle. The communication link is monitored and the vehicle occupant is notified of link loss. The apparatus monitors vehicle safety systems for detection of an emergency condition. Upon detection, the occupant is notified that an emergency call will be made. If no cancellation is received, vehicle location information is obtained from a global position system, synthesized into voice signals, and communicated to an emergency responder using the cellular telephone. A plurality of occupant and vehicle emergency information may also be provided. Emergency responders may be provided with a touch tone menu to select among the available information. Vehicle and occupant information may be communicated to the apparatus from external sources, such as a web server database via cellular telephone connection, or removable memory. | 04-28-2011 |
20140024334 | Method and System for Emergency Notification - An apparatus for use within a vehicle to notify an emergency responder of a vehicle emergency, comprising an electrical interface configured to receive vehicle information from a vehicle data bus in communication with one or more vehicle modules. The apparatus also includes a wireless transceiver capable of establishing a wireless communication link with a mobile phone and capable of sending vehicle information to the mobile phone. The apparatus also includes an accelerometer capable of determining acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a processor configured to detect a vehicle emergency occurring at or near the vehicle based on the accelerometer, output a wireless signal to the mobile phone to instruct the mobile phone to dial an emergency responder and establish communication with the emergency responder upon detection of the vehicle emergency; and to communicate with a pre-defined emergency contact other than the emergency responder. | 01-23-2014 |
Travis Nixon, Centerville, UT US
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20130016090 | PROVIDING A NAVIGATION MESH BY WHICH OBJECTS OF VARYING SIZES CAN TRAVERSE A VIRTUAL SPACEAANM Nixon; TravisAACI CentervilleAAST UTAACO USAAGP Nixon; Travis Centerville UT US - A single polygonal navigation mesh in a virtual space by which objects of varying sizes can traverse may be provided. This may allow the navigation mesh to be used in determining appropriate paths for objects having a wide range of object sizes. The objects may include objects having a continuous range of possible object sizes. The use of a single navigation mesh for a range of object sizes may reduce the amount of storage needed to store separate navigation meshes for different object sizes. According to some implementations, constraints at outer boundaries of the navigation mesh may be determined based on a given object size allowing a single navigation mesh to be used for objects of any size. | 01-17-2013 |
20140289648 | DYNAMIC MODIFICATION OF NAVIGATION MAPS - Objects in a virtual space may be non-traversable such that traversal by characters of the virtual space through such objects is not permitted by the physics of the virtual space. Objects may be relocated during interactive gameplay. A navigation map of the virtual space is updated interactively, e.g. after an object has been relocated, by determining which regions are traversable or non-traversable, the boundaries of these regions, and which boundaries separate adjacent traversable regions. The updated navigation map may be queried on behalf of a non-player character in the virtual space, e.g. to determine where to go and/or how to get there. | 09-25-2014 |
William M. Nixon, Charlotte, NC US
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20150152524 | TREATMENT OF MANGANESE-CONTAINING MATERIALS - An improved method for treating manganese-containing materials, such as seafloor manganese nodules, by leaching such materials with aqueous HNO | 06-04-2015 |
20150218672 | PROCESS FOR RECOVERING METAL VALUES FROM OXIDES OF MANGANESE-CONTAINING MATERIALS - An improved method for treating manganese-containing materials, such as nodules recovered by undersea mining, including reacting the materials with ammonia, and leaching with a mineral acid, and to methods for recovering valuable constituents from such nodules, especially manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron, copper, titanium, vanadium, cerium, and molybdenum. A method for the production of nitrate products is also disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
20150368120 | TREATMENT OF MANGANESE-CONTAINING MATERIALS - An improved method for treating manganese-containing materials, such as seafloor manganese nodules, by leaching with aqueous HNO | 12-24-2015 |